JP2009247537A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of creating more various game environment than a conventional system while avoiding the problem of lag till the input by each player is reflected in the game in the side-by-side game system. <P>SOLUTION: The game system includes a plurality of game boards, a plurality of controllers (examples of input parts), and a plurality of monitors. The plurality of game boards are connected to each other, and the plurality of controllers are connected to the respective game boards. The plurality of monitors are connected to the respective game boards. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game system in which a player operates a player character in an object space and performs a battle game in which the player battles with the opponent player character operated by the opponent player. In particular, a fighting game is popular because it allows a virtual experience of a real-world martial art in real life (for example, Patent Document 1).

FIG. 1 shows an example of a connection method of a monitor, a controller, and a game board provided in a conventional fighting game system. Conventionally, a player A and a player B who face each other play a game play, and the monitor and controller on the player A side and the monitor and controller on the player B side are connected to one game board. That is, the conventional fighting game system performs a game operation on one game board based on input information (input signal) output from the controller for each player, and uses the same image generated by the game operation for each player. To output to the monitor.
JP 2001-046742 A

  As described above, the reason why one game board performs the game calculation based on the input information from the controller of each player is to reflect the input from the player in the game immediately. In particular, in a fighting game, the player's input timing determines the outcome, so if the input response is slow, the player will feel uncomfortable.

  However, as shown in FIG. 1, the following problems have occurred in the conventional fighting game system.

  For example, when player A is playing a game against a computer player, there is a problem that player B cannot play a computer player. That is, there is a problem that facing players cannot play a battle game with a computer player independently of each other. This is because the controllers and monitors of the players A and B facing each other share a single game board, so that if one player is already performing a game operation to play against a computer player, the other player This is because it is not possible to perform a game operation for playing against a computer player.

  Therefore, when the player A is playing a computer player and the player B enters the battle game, the player A plays a battle with the computer player in order to prevent the player B from becoming an empty base (empty state). Processing to interrupt and start a match with player B was performed.

  Also, in order to prevent empty boards, as shown in FIG. 2, a game board is prepared for each of the players A and B, and a monitor and a controller used by each of the players A and B are connected to the game board for each player. It is also possible to adopt a connection type game system in which game boards are connected to each other. However, the game board on the player A side receives the input information input from the player B controller from the game board on the player B side, so the input information input from the player B controller is reflected in the game. It takes several frames (for example, in the case of 60 fps, 1/60 to 4/60 seconds), and a problem that an input response is delayed is inevitably caused.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a competitive game system, it is possible to realize a game environment with variations compared to the prior art while avoiding the problem of lag until the input from each player is reflected in the game. To provide a game system.

(1) The present invention
A battle game system comprising a plurality of game boards and a plurality of input units, wherein the plurality of game boards are connected to each other, and the plurality of input parts are connected to each of the plurality of game boards,
Based on input information of the input unit, an entry receiving unit for receiving player entries;
A game board selection unit for selecting a game board for performing a game calculation based on input information of an input unit that has accepted an entry of a player from the plurality of game boards;
The game board selection unit
When each of the first player and the second player plays against the computer player, the first player selects the first game board for the first input unit that has accepted the first player entry, and the second player's Processing to select the second game board for the second input unit that has accepted the entry,
When a first player and a second player play against each other, the game system is characterized in that a common game board is selected for the first input unit and the second input unit. .

  According to the present invention, the first player and the second player can each independently play a battle game with a computer player while avoiding the problem of lag until the input from the player is reflected in the game. The first player and the second player can also play a battle game. In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game environment having variations as compared with the prior art.

(2) The game system of the present invention is
The entry receiving unit
When accepting an entry, a matching request may be accepted, and when the matching request is accepted, the first player and the second player may be matched.

(3) Also, the game system of the present invention provides:
A storage unit that stores the skill information of the player in association with the identification information of the player,
The entry reception department
When the entry is received, the player identification information is received, and when the matching request is received, the first player and the second player may be matched based on the skill information corresponding to the player identification information. Good.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration (1) Configuration of Game System FIG. 3 shows a functional block diagram of the game board 10, the input unit 150, the monitor 190, and the sound output unit 192 included in the game system of the present embodiment. Note that the game system of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

  The input unit 150 includes an operation unit 160, a coin insertion unit 161, and an electronic money control unit 162.

  The operation unit (controller) 160 is for a player to input operation data of an object (character, moving object, etc.), and its function can be realized by a lever, a button, a steering, a microphone, a touch panel display, or the like.

  Further, the operation unit 160 may be capable of inputting input information (operation information) from a player by an input device including an acceleration sensor, an imaging unit, or a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity. For example, the input device may be one that the player holds and moves, or one that the player wears and moves. Input devices also include controllers made by imitating actual tools such as sword-type controllers and gun-type controllers held by players, or glove-type controllers worn by players (attached to hands by players) It is. The input device also includes a game device, a portable game device, a mobile phone, and the like integrated with the input device.

  For example, when the input device is provided with an acceleration sensor, acceleration of three axes (X axis, Y axis, Z axis) is detected. That is, the acceleration sensor can detect acceleration in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction. The acceleration sensor detects acceleration every 5 msec. Further, the acceleration sensor may detect a uniaxial, biaxial, or six-axis acceleration. Further, the tilt (direction and magnitude of tilt) of the input device may be obtained based on acceleration (for example, gravitational acceleration) detected by an acceleration sensor provided in the input device. The acceleration detected from the acceleration sensor is transmitted to the game device (main device) by the communication unit of the input device.

  Further, when the input device includes an imaging unit, an infrared filter, a lens, an imaging device (image sensor), and an image processing circuit, processing is performed as follows. For example, the infrared filter is disposed in front of the input device and allows only infrared light to pass through from light incident from a light source disposed in association with the display unit 190. The lens condenses the infrared light transmitted through the infrared filter and emits it to the image sensor. The image pickup device is a solid-state image pickup device such as a CMOS sensor or a CCD, for example, and picks up infrared light collected by the lens to generate a picked-up image. A captured image generated by the image sensor is processed by an image processing circuit. For example, the captured image obtained from the image sensor is processed to detect a high-luminance portion, and the position information (specific position) of the light source in the captured image is detected. When there are a plurality of light sources, a plurality of pieces of position information on the captured image are detected. Alternatively, a plurality of position information on the captured image may be detected using a plurality of light sources, a rotation angle (inclination) from the reference axis of the detected position information may be obtained, and an inclination of the input device itself with respect to the light source may be obtained. . The detected position information on the captured image is transmitted to the main device by the communication unit.

  The coin insertion unit 161 performs processing for detecting insertion of coins (money, medals) from a coin insertion slot installed in association with the operation unit 160 (performs processing for generating a detection signal). Also, when a coin return request is received from the player, processing for returning the coin is performed.

  The electronic money control unit 162 is installed in association with the operation unit 160, and a card reading device reads information recorded on a prepaid card or a credit card, and without using cash, Processing to accept the consideration is performed. Further, when a return request from the player is received, processing for invalidating the received consideration is performed.

  The monitor (display unit) 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The game board 10 includes a processing unit 100, a storage unit 170, an information storage medium 180, and a communication unit 196.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Note that the storage unit 170 of the present embodiment performs processing for storing the skill information of the player in association with the identification information of the player.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. The information storage medium 180 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, another game board), and the function can be realized by hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC, a program, or the like. .

  Note that a program or data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium or storage unit of the server is received via the network, and the received program or data is received by the information storage medium 180. Or may be stored in the storage unit 170. The case where the game board is made to function by receiving the program and data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input information (operation data) from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like.

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game calculation unit 111, a communication control unit 112, a network setting unit 113, an entry reception unit 114, a display control unit 115, a game board selection unit 116, a drawing unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The game calculation unit 111 performs various game calculation processes. For example, a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for determining whether or not a game is won, and a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied are performed.

  The game calculation unit 111 includes an object space arrangement unit, a movement / motion processing unit, and a virtual camera control unit.

  The object space layout part is a variety of objects (objects composed of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) that represent display objects such as characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). The process of setting the placement in the object space is performed. For example, the position and rotation angle (synonymous with the direction and direction of the object in the world coordinate system, for example, rotation when rotating clockwise when viewed from the positive direction of each axis of the X, Y, and Z axes in the world coordinate system. The angle is determined, and the object is arranged at the position (X, Y, Z) at the rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axis).

  The movement / motion processing unit performs a movement / motion calculation of the object. That is, based on input information (operation data) input by the player through the operation unit 160, a program (movement / motion algorithm), various data (motion data), etc., the object is moved in the object space or the object is moved. (Motion, animation). Specifically, object movement information (position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part that constitutes the object) are sequentially transmitted every frame (1/60 seconds). Perform the requested process. Note that a frame is a unit of time for performing object movement / motion processing and image generation processing.

  The virtual camera control unit performs control processing of the virtual camera (viewpoint) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle of the virtual camera in the world coordinate system (for example, the rotation angle when rotating in the clockwise direction when viewed from the positive direction of each axis of the X, Y, and Z axes). Process to control. In short, processing for controlling the viewpoint position, the line-of-sight direction, and the angle of view is performed.

  That is, the virtual camera control unit of the present embodiment may move the virtual camera around the axis and control the orientation of the virtual camera based on input information from the player.

  Further, the virtual camera control unit may rotate the virtual camera at a predetermined rotation angle. In this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on the virtual camera data for specifying the position or rotation angle of the virtual camera. When there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control process is performed for each virtual camera.

  The communication control unit 112 generates a packet to be transmitted to another game board or server, a process for designating an IP address or a port number of a game board as a packet transmission destination, and data included in the received packet in the storage unit 170. Processing to save, processing to analyze received packets, control processing related to transmission / reception of other packets, and the like are performed.

  A packet is a cluster that communicates via a network, and refers to data composed of a header including a transmission source IP address and a transmission destination IP address, and data written at the transmission source as a payload.

  The communication control unit 112 according to the present embodiment performs a process of generating a packet according to a frame rate for drawing an image and transmitting the generated packet to another game board. More specifically, for example, when the frame rate is 60 fps, the IP address of another game board is used for the destination IP address and destination port number of the packet header every 1/60 seconds. Specify the port number, specify the IP address of the game board and the port number to be used for the source IP address and source port number in the header, enter the data including the game data into the payload of the packet, and create it A process of transmitting the packet to another game board is performed.

  Here, the game data is input information from the player, movement information of the player character, and the like.

  In addition, the communication control unit 112 according to the present embodiment performs a process of receiving a packet transmitted from another game board. Then, the received packet is analyzed, and game data included in the payload of the packet is acquired.

  Further, the communication control unit 112 according to the present embodiment can perform a process of transmitting / receiving game data to / from each other until the game play between the plurality of game boards is completed.

  The network setting unit 113 performs processing for acquiring and managing network information necessary for the game system. In particular, the network setting unit 113 of the present embodiment includes game board identification information (data individually assigned to identify game boards that can participate in an online game) that is individually assigned to each game board, and game board identification. Processing for acquiring and managing destination information that specifies a transmission destination of a packet associated with the information is performed.

  Further, the destination information can be an IP address and a port number of each game board constituting the game system. The IP address may be a global IP address for specifying a specific game board on the Internet or WAN, or a private IP address for specifying a specific game board on the LAN.

  The entry receiving unit 114 performs processing for receiving a player entry based on the input information of the input unit.

  Specifically, the entry receiving unit 114 performs processing for receiving an entry from the player based on input information of a start button from the player when the coin inserting unit 161 detects the insertion of a predetermined number of coins. . It should be noted that when the coin insertion unit 161 detects the insertion of a predetermined number of coins, a process of accepting a player entry may be performed.

  In addition, when the electronic money control unit 162 accepts a value, the entry accepting unit 114 performs processing for accepting an entry from the player based on the input information of the start button from the player. Note that when the electronic money control unit 162 accepts a value, a process of accepting a player entry may be performed.

  The entry accepting unit 114 accepts a matching request when accepting an entry, and performs processing for matching the first player and the second player when the matching request is accepted. In such a case, when the entry is received, the player identification information is received. When the matching request is received, the first player and the second player are matched based on the skill information corresponding to the player identification information. To perform the process.

  The display control unit 115 performs control to display various data, for example, game calculation results (win / loss results). Also, a process for displaying a mode selection screen, a process for displaying information on players that can be requested for matching (player name, level, game score, etc.) are performed.

  The game board selection unit 116 performs a process of selecting a game board for performing a game calculation based on the input information of the input unit that has received the player entry from a plurality of game boards.

  When each of the first player and the second player plays a computer player, the game board selection unit 116 selects the first game board for the first input unit that has accepted the entry of the first player. At the same time, a process of selecting the second game board for the second input unit that has accepted the entry of the second player is performed, and when the first player and the second player play a match, the first player A process of selecting a common game board for the input unit and the second input unit is performed.

  The drawing unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190. When generating a so-called three-dimensional game image, first, object data (model data) including vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) of each vertex of the object (model) ) Is input, and vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for re-dividing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

  In the vertex processing, according to the vertex processing program (vertex shader program, first shader program), vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation, for example, world coordinate transformation, visual field transformation (camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation (projection transformation) ), Geometry processing such as viewport conversion is performed, and based on the processing result, the vertex data given to the vertex group constituting the object is changed (updated or adjusted).

  Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) is associated with the pixel. Subsequent to rasterization, pixel processing (shading or fragment processing by a pixel shader) for drawing pixels (fragments forming a display screen) constituting an image is performed. In pixel processing, according to a pixel processing program (pixel shader program, second shader program), various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / change, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed, and an image is processed. The final drawing color of the constituent pixels is determined, and the drawing color of the perspective-transformed object is output (drawn) to the drawing buffer 174 (a buffer capable of storing image information in units of pixels; VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing for setting or changing image information (color, normal, luminance, α value, etc.) in units of pixels is performed. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), an image can be generated so that an image seen from each virtual camera can be displayed as a divided image on one screen.

  Note that the vertex processing and pixel processing are realized by hardware that enables polygon (primitive) drawing processing to be programmed by a shader program written in a shading language, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). Programmable shaders can be programmed with vertex-level processing and pixel-level processing, so that the degree of freedom of drawing processing is high, and expressive power is greatly improved compared to conventional hardware-based fixed drawing processing. Can do.

  The drawing unit 120 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α blending, and the like when drawing an object.

  In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective projection conversion, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, object data (positional coordinates of object vertices, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) is stored in the object data storage unit 176. Is done.

  Texture mapping is a process for mapping a texture (texel value) stored in the texture storage unit 178 of the storage unit 170 to an object. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the texture storage unit 178 of the storage unit 170 using the texture coordinates set (given) at the vertex of the object. Then, a texture that is a two-dimensional image is mapped to an object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels, bilinear interpolation or the like is performed as texel interpolation.

  As the hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer 179 (depth buffer) in which a Z value (depth information) of a drawing pixel is stored may be performed. it can. That is, when drawing pixels corresponding to the primitive of the object are drawn, the Z value stored in the Z buffer 179 is referred to. Then, the Z value of the referenced Z buffer 179 is compared with the Z value at the drawing pixel of the primitive, and the Z value at the drawing pixel is the front side when viewed from the virtual camera (for example, a small Z value). If it is, the drawing process of the drawing pixel is performed and the Z value of the Z buffer 179 is updated to a new Z value.

  α blending (α synthesis) is a translucent synthesis process (usually α blending, addition α blending, subtraction α blending, or the like) based on an α value (A value).

  The α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), for example, plus alpha information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

  The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and sounds, and outputs them to the sound output unit 192 (192A, 192B). Output.

2. FIG. 4 shows an example of a connection method of a monitor, a controller (an example of an input unit), and a game board included in the competitive game system of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a plurality of game boards, a plurality of controllers, and a plurality of monitors are provided. A game system is employed in which a plurality of game boards are connected to each other, a plurality of controllers are connected to each of the plurality of game boards, and a plurality of monitors are connected to each of the plurality of game boards. Therefore, the game system according to the present embodiment can provide a player with a game environment richer in variations than the conventional one without causing a lag of delay in input response. Details of this embodiment will be described below.

(1) Processing for accepting entry In the game system of the present embodiment, processing for accepting consideration and accepting an entry from a player is performed. Specifically, a process of detecting the insertion of coins (cash, medals, etc.) from the coin insertion slot is performed, and when the insertion of coins is detected, it is considered that the consideration has been accepted, and the player is based on the input information of the start button of the controller. Process to accept the entry. That is, among the plurality of controllers, a controller on which the player performs an input operation can be detected when an entry is received.

  It should be noted that a coin insertion slot may be installed in association with the controller in advance so that when a coin insertion is detected from the coin insertion slot, it can be determined by which controller the player has entered. Moreover, in this embodiment, you may perform the process which receives consideration with electronic money.

  In addition, the competitive game system according to the present embodiment employs a winning system in which a winning player can continue the competitive game. That is, it is possible to play the game for the winning player without accepting the consideration.

  On the other hand, a game over process is performed for a player who has lost the battle game. Therefore, it is necessary to make an entry in order for the losing player to play the battle game again.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the monitor identification information and the default game board identification information are associated in advance with the controller identification information, and the controller identification when the player enters the controller identification information. The default game board corresponding to the information performs processing for accepting the entry.

  In the game system according to the present embodiment, a game board having at least one host function among a plurality of game boards (hereinafter referred to as “host game board”) is started from each controller connected to the host game board. Based on the input information of the button, a process of accepting a player entry may be performed. In such a case, it may be stored which controller the player has entered among a plurality of controllers. When the game system includes a server, the server may process the host game board.

(2) Method for Accepting Mode Selection When the game system of this embodiment accepts an entry from a player, any one of a computer player battle mode (including a practice mode), an in-store battle mode, and a national battle mode is selected. Processing to accept selection of one mode.

  Here, the computer player battle is a mode in which a battle game is played between a player character to be operated by the player and a computer player processed based on a predetermined algorithm prepared in advance in the game board. The in-store battle mode is a mode in which a battle game is played by matching players in the store. Also, the nationwide battle mode is a mode in which a plurality of game players in each store nationwide are matched to each other, and a plurality of game boards connected via the Internet communicate with each other to play a battle game. is there.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, a default game board for a controller that has received an entry from the player may perform a process of receiving a mode selection from the player. It should be noted that the host game board or server may perform processing for accepting mode selection from the player based on input information from each player.

(3) Matching processing When the mode selected by the player is the computer player battle mode, the game board, the host game board, or the server corresponding to the controller entered by the player matches the player and the computer player. Process. In the case of matching with a computer player, the player level (skill information) stored in a storage unit (a card-type storage unit that can be carried by the player or a game board storage unit) is associated with the player identification information. Based on this, a process of matching with a computer player at the same level as the level of the player is performed.

  When the mode selected by the player is the in-store battle mode or the national battle mode, it is considered that a matching request has been made, and the host game board or server (matching server) is selected from the entered players. A matching process is performed for matching the first and second players in the match.

  In the present embodiment, the matching process is automatically set so that the first and second players have the same level.

  For example, a host game board or a server connected to each game board receives matching request information together with player identification information from each game board, and the levels match among a plurality of players having matching requests. A process for matching players is performed. For example, in the storage unit of the host game board and server, as shown in FIG. 6, the player level and the matching request flag (1 if there is a matching request, 1 if there is no matching request) are associated with the player identification information. Is stored in relation to 0).

  Then, based on the player identification information and the matching request flag, a process of matching players having matching levels among players having matching requests is performed.

  For example, since the level of the player of (player identification information = 1) and the player of (player identification information = 3) match at 5, the player of (player identification information = 1) and (player identification information = 3) A process of matching the player is performed. Further, a player whose level is not registered in advance assigns serial player identification information, sets the level to NULL, and performs a process of matching players whose levels are not registered.

  When the national battle mode is selected, a server connected to each game board in each store connected to the network performs a matching process. When matching players in the national battle mode, as in the in-store battle mode, the matching request information is received from each game board together with the player identification information. A process of matching players having matching levels is performed.

  In the matching process, if matching with the opponent player cannot be performed within a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) after the entry is received, the control may be automatically switched to the computer player battle mode. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a process of matching the players with each other by accepting selection of a partner player desired by the player may be performed.

  Specifically, a plurality of players having different levels are randomly extracted from the players having matching requests, and displayed on the monitor of the player (for example, player A). Then, the player (player A) accepts the selection of one player (player B) who wants to play from a plurality of players. Then, when the server transmits the battle request information to the game board for the selected player (player B) and receives a response to the battle request from the game board for the selected player (player B), the player ( A process of matching the player A) with the selected player (player B) is performed.

  In this embodiment, when accepting a player entry, the player identification information may be acquired by reading the player identification information stored in a card-type storage unit that can be carried by the player. The player identification information may be acquired by uniquely identifying the player by fingerprint authentication of the player.

(4) Method of selecting a game board and performing game calculation by the selected game board In the present embodiment, a game in which matching players are played against each other based on controller input information from each player and a win / loss determination is made. Processing for selecting a game board to be operated from among a plurality of game boards is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a host game board or a server connected to each game board performs a process of selecting a game board on which a game calculation is performed from a plurality of game boards. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), when a game board for performing a game operation is selected based on controller input information from each player, the correspondence between the controller and the selected game board is shown. Remember. In the present embodiment, the correspondence relationship between the game board and a monitor that outputs a game image on which the selected game board has performed a game calculation may be stored.

(A) Computer Player Battle Mode First, the case of the computer player battle mode will be described. In the present embodiment, processing for selecting a default game board corresponding to the controller identification information of the entered player is performed based on the correspondence shown in FIG. In this way, each player can independently compete with the computer player. That is, the game board corresponding to the controller operated by the player who has accepted the entry performs the game calculation process.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when player A plays a computer player game on player A side and player B plays a computer player game on player B side, player A side corresponding to controller 160a on player A side The game board 10a performs a game calculation, and performs a process of outputting a game image during the game calculation to the monitor 190a corresponding to the game board 10a. Then, the game board 10b on the player B side corresponding to the controller 160b on the player B side performs a game calculation, and performs a process of outputting the game image during the game calculation to the monitor 190b corresponding to the game board 10b.

  In this way, by selecting the game board for the controller, each of the players A and B can play a battle against the computer player independently without causing a lag of delay of input from the controller.

(A) In-store battle mode Next, a game board selection method in the in-store battle mode will be described.

  In this embodiment, when the players A and B entered in the in-store battle mode play, one of the default game boards corresponding to the controller identification information of the players A and B is selected. Processing to do.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when the player A and the player B play a match, the player A side controller 160a and the player B side controller 160b select one common game board 10a. Processing to do. Then, the game board 10a on the player A side performs a game calculation, and performs a process of outputting the game image during the game calculation to the monitors 190a and 190b corresponding to the selected game board 10a.

  In this way, each player shares a single game board and plays a battle game, so that game calculations can be performed without causing a lag of delay of input from the controller.

  In the present embodiment, control is performed so as to select the game board on the player side (for example, the player A side) requested for matching among the default game boards corresponding to the controller identification information of the entered players A and B. . Note that the game board on the side that made the matching request (for example, the player B side) may be selected.

  Then, when the game calculation is finished and the winning / losing is determined, the default game board corresponding to each controller performs a process of displaying the winning / losing result on each monitor.

  Specifically, according to the example of FIG. 8, when the player A side wins, the game board 10a performs a process of causing the player A to continue playing the game, for example, the interrupted computer player battle Or a process of accepting a matching request from another player and playing a battle game. On the other hand, the losing player B performs a game over process using the default game board 10b and performs a process of accepting an entry from the player.

  When the player A loses, the game board 10a performs a game over process. Then, data such as the game calculation result of the battle game is transmitted from the game board 10a to the game board 10b which is the default game board on the player B side. Then, the host game board (or server) performs a process of switching the game board to be selected from the game board 10a to the default game board 10b with respect to the controller 160b on the player B side. On the other hand, a process for continuously playing the game is performed.

(C) Case of National Battle Mode Next, a game board selection method in the national battle mode will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the national battle mode is selected, a process of selecting a default game board corresponding to the controller identification information of the entered player is performed. In other words, the default game board corresponding to the controller operated by the player who has accepted the entry performs communication processing with the game board on the opponent side, and performs game calculation processing.

  In FIG. 9, a game board 10a corresponding to the controller on the player A side of the store A and a game board 10c corresponding to the controller on the player C side of the shop B are connected, and the game board 10a and the game board 10c are connected to each other. An example of performing an operation is shown.

  For example, the game board 10a performs a process of receiving input information input from the controller 160c transmitted from the game board 10c. Based on the received input information input from the controller 160c and the input information input from the controller 160a, a game calculation is performed. Similarly, the game board 10c performs a process of receiving input information input from the controller 160a transmitted from the game board 10a. Based on the received input information input from the controller 160a and the input information input from the controller 160c, a game calculation is performed.

  In this way, for example, it is possible to perform a game calculation in which the game board 10b on the player B side plays a computer player battle. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game system that can reduce the number of vacancies and increase the operating rate.

(D) Processing after Game Calculation In this embodiment, when the game calculation ends, a process for updating the level corresponding to the player identification information may be performed.

3. Process Flow of the Present Embodiment A process flow of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, processing for accepting an entry is performed (step S10). Next, a process for accepting a mode selection is performed (step S11). Then, a matching process is performed (step S12), a process for selecting a game board is performed (step S13), and a process for causing the selected game board to perform a game operation is performed (step S14). The process ends here.

4). Application examples (1) When there are three or more game boards, controllers, and monitors In this embodiment, when there are three or more game boards, controllers, and monitors, three or more game boards are connected to each other. In addition, the game system may be such that each of the three or more controllers is connected to each of the three or more game boards, and each of the three or more monitors is connected to each of the three or more game boards. In this way, in the past, the player could only play against the opposing player, but the player played against the adjacent player or the player facing diagonally without worrying about the delay in the input response. it can.

  Further, the number of game boards, the number of controllers, and the number of monitors may be the same or different. Also in such a case, a connection method is adopted in which the game boards are connected to each other, each controller is connected to each game board, and each monitor is connected to each game board.

  (2) In this embodiment, it is used when the host game board or server constantly monitors the usage status of each of the plurality of game boards constituting the game system and accepts an entry from the player. It is also possible to select a board for one game from among no game boards and cause the selected game board to perform a game operation.

  For example, a process of setting a usage status flag (1 when in use, 0 when not in use) in association with the game board identification information, and selecting a game board from among the game boards with the flag set to 0 May be performed. When the game board is selected, the flag is set to 1 until the game calculation is completed, and when the game calculation is completed, the flag is set to 0.

  When an entry from the player is accepted, if there is no unused game board, a process for waiting the player or a process for refunding the consideration at the time of entry acceptance is performed.

  (3) Although the fighting game system has been described in the present embodiment, the present invention may be applied to a cooperative play game system in which players cooperate to attack an enemy, a race game, a sports game, a role playing game, or a shooting game. .

Explanatory drawing of the conventional game system. Explanatory drawing of the conventional game system. The functional block diagram of the game system of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the game system of this embodiment. FIGS. 5A and 5B are correspondence diagrams with the game board, the controller, and the monitor according to the present embodiment. The table regarding the skill information of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the game system of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the game system of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the game system of this embodiment. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10, 10a-10d game board,
100 processing unit,
111 game calculator,
112 communication control unit,
113 Network setting unit,
114 entry acceptance department,
115 display control unit,
116 game board selection part,
120 drawing part,
130 sound control unit,
150 input section,
160 operation unit, 161 coin insertion unit, 162 electronic money control unit,
170 storage unit,
172 Main memory unit, 174 drawing buffer,
176 Object data storage unit,
178 texture storage unit,
179 z-buffer,
180 information storage medium,
190, 190a-190d monitor,
192 sound output section,
196 Communication Department

Claims (3)

A battle game system comprising a plurality of game boards and a plurality of input units, wherein the plurality of game boards are connected to each other, and the plurality of input parts are connected to each of the plurality of game boards,
Based on input information of the input unit, an entry receiving unit for receiving player entries;
A game board selection unit for selecting a game board for performing a game calculation based on input information of an input unit that has accepted an entry of a player from the plurality of game boards;
The game board selection unit
When each of the first player and the second player plays against the computer player, the first player selects the first game board for the first input unit that has accepted the first player entry, and the second player's Processing to select the second game board for the second input unit that has accepted the entry,
When a 1st player and a 2nd player play a battle | competition, the game system characterized by selecting one common game board with respect to the said 1st input part and the said 2nd input part. In claim 1,
The entry receiving unit
A game system characterized by receiving a matching request when receiving an entry, and matching the first player and the second player when the matching request is received. In claim 2,
A storage unit that stores the skill information of the player in association with the identification information of the player,
The entry reception department
The player identification information is received when the entry is received, and when the matching request is received, the first player and the second player are matched based on the skill information corresponding to the player identification information. Game system to play.