JP2010264113A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus using a transparent slide panel. <P>SOLUTION: The game apparatus includes a display screen for displaying images, and a plurality of game media disposed on the display screen. Nearly transparent game media transmitting the image displayed on the display screen are used as the game media. The game apparatus has a frame part for disposing the game media in such a way as to move within a prescribed range. The game apparatus also has an image detecting part for detecting the position of the game media disposed on the display screen and code patterns of the game media disposed on the display screen, and a control part for controlling image information to be displayed on the display screen based on the position and code patterns of the game media detected by the image detecting part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device.

  In recent years, commercial video game machines (hereinafter referred to as game machines) using a dedicated interface that cannot be provided by consumer video game machines have become widespread.

  As such a game apparatus, referring to Patent Document 1, a card reader interface is provided, and a plurality of cards are placed on a play field, and a game is played by moving them by the user's hand. Is described (hereinafter referred to as Prior Art 1).

In the prior art 1, a code using unique data relating to the contents for progressing the game is printed on the back of the card used in the game device.
And in the prior art 1, the code | cord | chord of the back surface of a card | curd is image | photographed with the camera incorporated in a game device, the image recognition of a picked-up image can be performed, and the positional information on the mounted several card | curd can be acquired.
Thereby, the game device of the prior art 1 can display a game image corresponding to a combination of a plurality of card data arranged on the play field by the player on the display or the play field.

  As described above, in the related art 1, it is possible to provide a game device that can provide enjoyment of playing a game by operating a card as well as inputting a button or the like.

JP 2008-183212 A

  However, since the game device of the prior art 1 uses a card having a pattern printed on the surface (the side viewed by the player when playing the game), the display content on the surface of the card is used as the content or progress of the game. There was a problem that it could not be changed together.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a condition, and it aims at solving the above-mentioned subject.

A game apparatus according to the present invention is a game apparatus including an image detection unit that detects a code pattern and a position of a code pattern placed on a game medium placed on a display surface that displays an image, and is detected by the image detection unit. A control unit that controls image information to be displayed on the display surface based on the position and code pattern of the game medium, and the control unit has the game medium placed on the display surface. A panel image is displayed in accordance with the position, and the game medium has a transparency that allows a player to visually recognize the panel image on the display surface through the game medium.
The game device of the present invention further includes a movement restricting unit that restricts movement of the game medium in a predetermined range and in a predetermined direction.
The game device of the present invention is characterized in that the control unit changes a panel image to be displayed in accordance with the position of the game medium according to the position of the game medium.
The game device according to the present invention is characterized in that the control unit changes a panel image to be displayed in accordance with each position of the plurality of game media according to a positional relationship between the plurality of game media.
In the game device of the present invention, the control unit receives an input signal based on the position and code pattern of the game medium and executes the game, and performs an operation based on the received input signal based on a predetermined condition. And switching to invalid.
In the game device of the present invention, the control unit displays a panel movement instruction mark for moving the game medium on the display surface, determines a timing at which the game medium moves to the position of the panel movement instruction mark, According to the determination result, the panel image displayed in accordance with the game medium is changed.
In the game device of the present invention, the movement restricting unit has a multi-layer structure in which a plurality of the game media are stacked, and the control unit is configured to overlap the plurality of the game media from respective positions of the stacked game media. And an image to be displayed is changed in accordance with the position of the overlapping region.
The game device of the present invention is further characterized by further comprising a lock mechanism for fixing or preventing entry of the game medium.
In the game device of the present invention, a game type code readable from the outside is attached to the movement restriction unit, and further includes a game type detection unit that detects the game type code, and the control unit detects the detected game type code The image displayed on the display surface is changed according to a game type code.

  According to the present invention, by displaying an image at a position where the player can see through a transparent game medium, the pattern corresponding to the game medium is changed in accordance with the content and progress of the game, thereby enhancing the entertainment of the game. An improved game device can be provided.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the external appearance of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a sectional side view of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention. 1 is a schematic plan view of a game device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing of the play field 60 of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the conceptual diagram of the panel image displayed on the screen 635 by the slide panel 80-1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and the projector 275. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram of the code | cord | chord 810-1 of the back surface of the slide panel 80-1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the play process of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game process of the bingo game of the game device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the bingo game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the mahjong puzzle game of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the tactical simulation game of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a flowchart of the game process of the slide puzzle game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a key map of a slide puzzle game frame and game screen of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a conceptual diagram regarding the image change area | region of the slide puzzle game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram regarding the change of the panel image of the slide puzzle game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the mahjong game of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the direction indication device of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a panel image. It is a flowchart of the game process of the track | line connection game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the conceptual diagram of the game screen of the track | line connection game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and an inaccessible area | region. It is a flowchart of the game process of the illumination rhythm action game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the illumination rhythm action game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game process of the battle | competition pinball game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the competitive pinball game of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a flowchart of the game process of the elevator game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and game screen of the elevator game of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game process of the multilayer panel of the game device 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the frame part and panel image of a multilayer panel of game device 10 concerning an embodiment of the invention.

<Embodiment>
[Appearance of game device 10]
Below, with reference to FIG. 1, the external appearance of the game device 10 of the game system X which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.
The game apparatus 10 (game apparatus) includes an IC card reader / writer unit 220, a switch 240, a settlement unit 250, a display 270, a speaker 280, and the like.
Specifically, when playing a game, a player P (not shown) who plays the game makes a payment by inserting a coin into the payment unit 250 or using a prepaid card or the like. At this time, the IC card 85 (FIG. 2) for storing data relating to the game can be set in the IC card reader / writer unit 220.
Then, the player P places and moves transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n (playing media) on the play field 60 as described later, or presses the switch 240 or the like to play the game. To play.
The progress of the game is displayed on a large display device or the like via the display 270 and a server (not shown).
When the game ends, when the IC card 85 is set in the IC card reader / writer unit 220, data relating to the game including the game results and points is written to the IC card 85.

[Control Configuration of Game Device 10]
Next, the control configuration of the game apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game apparatus 10 includes a CPU 100 (control unit, game execution unit, area calculation unit, game type detection unit), storage unit 110, boot ROM 130, peripheral I / F 140 (peripheral device connection interface unit), and bus arbiter 150. A graphic processor 160 (drawing means), a graphic memory 170, an audio processor 180, an audio memory 190, a communication I / F 200, an IC card reader / writer unit 220, a switch 240, a settlement unit 250, An infrared camera 260 (image detection unit), a display 270 (display unit), a projector 275, a speaker 280, and a frame unit 300 (movement restriction unit, slide panel fixing means) are configured.

The CPU 100 includes a CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) system or a RISC (Reduce Instruction Set Computer) system CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (MicroDSP) (Digital Signal Processor), ASIC (Application Specific Processor, processor for specific application) and the like.
Further, the CPU 100 may be provided with functions such as a storage unit 110, a graphic processor 160, and an audio processor 180, which will be described later. Further, the CPU 100 can perform image recognition of codes 810-1 to 810-n (FIG. 7) using the program 111.

The storage unit 110 is a high-speed storage means used for main storage such as RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), flash memory, SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), magnetic tape device, optical disk device, etc. It is composed of a storage medium including auxiliary storage means.
The storage unit 110 includes a program 111 and data 112.
The CPU 100 executes various processes of the game by executing the program 111. The program 111 itself can be downloaded from a storage medium or the like (not shown) or a server, updated, or downloaded at the start of the game. The program 111 can also switch and execute a plurality of game programs.
The data 112 is various data for the program 111 of this game, and is necessary for the game, such as scenario data, data of each slide panel 80-1 to 80-n, character display polygon data, music data, etc. It has a lot of data. Information such as difficulty level settings can also be stored.

The peripheral I / F 140 is a part that provides an interface for connecting to various peripheral devices (peripherals).
Various peripheral devices connected using the peripheral I / F 140 include an illumination unit 210, an IC card reader / writer unit 220, a switch 240, a settlement unit 250, an infrared camera 260, and the like.

  The bus arbiter 150 is an integrated circuit that provides a bus interface for connecting each part, such as a so-called “chip set”. The bus speed of each part connected by the bus arbiter 150 may be different, and may be asymmetric in up / down. For example, it is preferable that the CPU 100, the storage unit 110, and the bus arbiter 150 are connected by a high-speed bus, and the graphic processor 160 and the bus arbiter 150 are also connected by a broadband bus. Further, a bus interface may be built in the CPU 100 and the storage unit 110 may be directly read / written.

The graphic processor 160 is a graphic processor having a function of drawing a three-dimensional CG. The graphic processor 160 includes a geometry unit 162 that calculates polygon geometry (coordinates) and a rendering unit 164 that rasterizes / renders (renders) the polygon for which the geometry calculation has been performed. Further, the graphic processor 160 includes an interface for outputting a drawn image to the display 270 and the projector 275.
Further, the graphic processor 160 performs processing such as subtracting the image data of the play field sheet 620 (FIG. 3) captured in advance from the infrared image data captured by the infrared camera 260 at a high speed, and noise. The image data can be easily removed and image recognition can be performed. The graphic processor 160 can also perform image recognition itself of the codes 810-1 to 810-n (FIG. 7).

  The graphic memory 170 is a storage medium that can be read and written at high speed for the graphic processor 160 to draw. For example, a broadband memory can be connected as the graphic memory. Further, a configuration in which a graphic memory is built in the graphic processor 160 as in the case of a system LSI is also possible.

The audio processor 180 is a DSP (digital signal processor) provided with a PCM (Wave) sound source for outputting music, voice, and sound effects. The output of the audio processor 180 is D / A (digital / analog) converted, connected to a digital amplifier or the like, and reproduced by the speaker 280 as music, voice, or sound effect. The audio processor 180 can also handle voice recognition of voice input from a microphone.
The audio memory 190 is a storage medium that stores digitally converted data for music, voice, and sound effects. Of course, the audio processor 180 and the audio memory 190 may be integrally configured.

The communication I / F 200 is an interface for connecting to a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network).
The game apparatus 10 can communicate with other game apparatuses 10 and servers via the communication I / F 200. Thereby, for example, a battle game (a game that competes for a battle or the like; the same applies hereinafter) or a joint game (a game that solves a problem in cooperation) with a player of another game device 10 that is communicably connected. The same shall apply hereinafter). In addition, a plurality of game apparatuses 10 are communicably connected to each other, so that game scores (scores, scores, etc., hereinafter referred to as scores) are totaled via a server, and game apparatuses arranged in other play facilities. It is possible to play a battle game with and count the rankings.

The illumination unit 210 includes at least one type of electromagnetic wave that is invisible to the naked eye such as an infrared lamp, an infrared LED array, or an ultraviolet LED array provided in the housing 70 (FIG. 3) of the game apparatus 10 (hereinafter, an example of infrared rays). And a portion provided with a relay, an electronic switch, and the like. The illumination unit 210 may include a wavelength selection filter in order to remove visible light components from the radiated infrared rays.
This infrared light is applied to the back surfaces (back surfaces of the slide panels) of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n placed on the play field 60 in FIG. 6, and the printed code is read by the infrared camera 260. use.

The IC card reader / writer unit 220 is a known IC card reader or IC card writer for reading / writing information from / to the IC card 85. The IC card 85 stores personal results and points, names of characters on the game associated with the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, growth levels, and the like. The IC card 85 can also write and store information on opponents to play, billing information, and the like.
The IC card 85 includes a storage unit such as a non-volatile flash memory and a control unit such as an MPU. The IC card reader / writer unit 220 is activated by supplying power to the IC card 85, Write to flash memory.

  The switch 240 is a part of an input device such as a button, a pad, or a joystick, which is used for various selections, menu calls, name input, and the like during game play.

The payment unit 250 (payment information detection unit) detects a coin or a prepaid card inserted by a user in order to play a game. is there. As this coin, an economic value medium such as an actual money or a medal used in an amusement facility can be used.
The settlement unit 250 also includes a box for storing coins and the like. The administrator of the game apparatus 10 can access this box by opening the housing 70 (FIG. 3) using a key (not shown).

The infrared camera 260 is an imaging means (imaging unit) such as a CCD camera or a CMOS camera that can detect infrared rays and acquire image data. Moreover, in order to image only the electromagnetic waves (light) of a wavelength like infrared rays, you may provide the filter (wavelength selection filter).
The infrared camera 260 captures infrared images reflected on the back surfaces of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n placed on the play field 60 in FIG. 6 and creates image data. As described above, codes 810-1 to 810-n (code patterns) that are two-dimensional codes printed with invisible infrared reflective ink or the like are provided on the back surfaces (back surfaces) of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. ) Is printed, and the CPU 100 and the graphic processor 160 can read the information described in the position and orientation of each slide panel and the code from the infrared image data captured by the infrared camera 260.
Furthermore, the infrared camera 260 is sensitive to a specific color, and uses the specific image pattern projected from the projector 275 onto the screen 635 (FIG. 3), and the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. And the position of the image of the projector 275 (calibration) can be accurately performed. For this purpose, an infrared filter or the like provided in the light source of the projector 275 may be configured to be removable / attached mechanically and electronically.
Further, instead of the illumination unit 210 and the infrared camera 260, a configuration in which an optical sensor is incorporated into the liquid crystal element itself and a code 810-1 to 810-n is read, such as “system liquid crystal”, is also possible.

The display 270 is a display means (display unit) such as a liquid crystal display, a PDP (plasma display panel), an HMD (head mounted display), an LED or a light bulb.
The display 270 displays a setting screen and the like in addition to specific game development and scores related to the layout of the slide panel.
A configuration in which the display 270 is not provided and only the projector 275 is provided is also possible.

The projector 275 is a projection unit (projection unit) that projects a video (image) onto a screen or the like. The projector 275 can project an image on a later-described screen 635 (see FIG. 5) of the play field 60 (FIG. 2), and can be used for a game.
The projector 275 can be a normal color optical projector or a monochrome monochrome optical projector. Further, the image of the projector 275 may be projected onto the screen 635 or directly onto the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. Further, ultraviolet light or the like is used as a light source of the projector 275, and a fluorescent material or the like is applied to the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. It may be configured to be visualized and displayed.
Further, instead of using the projector 275 and the infrared camera 260, a configuration in which a flat panel display and an array of elements for detecting light are embedded in the play field 60 to directly detect the codes 810-1 to 810-n. It is good.

This is a structure that physically regulates the movement range of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in the frame part 300 and the play field 60. The frame portion 300 is, for example, a movable region 305 described later on the play field 60 while being semi-fixed so that the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are not detached from the play field 60 by grooves, latch mechanisms, magnets, or the like. -1 to 305-n can be moved (slid) substantially parallel to the play field 60. That is, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are arranged so as to be accommodated in the frame part 300, and the movement is restricted within a predetermined range and in a predetermined direction.
Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are taken away from the game apparatus 10 installed in the entertainment facility. The slide panels 80-1 to 80-n may be configured not to be semi-fixed in the frame portion 300. In this case, the slide panel 80- is attached to the housing 70 with a string or a cable. 1 to 80-n can be connected to prevent theft. Note that the frame 300 can also be made to transmit the image of the projector 275 using many transparent materials.
Further, the frame unit 300 includes a lock mechanism using an electromagnetic actuator such as a solenoid, a piezoelectric actuator, or the like. Thereby, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be fixed at arbitrary positions in the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n. A pin or the like is provided around any one of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n so that the other slide panels 80-1 to 80-n do not physically enter.
In addition, the frame part 300 can be selected and replaced depending on the game type of the game apparatus 10 in the first place. For this purpose, the frame unit 300 can also be provided with a game ID (Identification) ROM, flash memory, or the like (game type code). Thereby, it is also possible to determine the game type. Further, the program 111 itself may be provided in the ROM, flash memory, or the like of the frame unit 300.
The frame unit 300 can be configured to include an RFID chip or the like. In this case, the content of the RFID chip can be read by a frame fixing unit 310 described below to determine the game type. Further, a configuration in which the frame fixing unit 310 reads out information such as a mechanical notch and determines the game type without including the RFID chip is also possible. Furthermore, the configuration of the game unit may be determined by reading the shape of the frame 300 and the codes 810-1 to 810-n of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n with the infrared camera 260. Further, the frame unit 300 may include a flash memory in which the program 111 is stored.

The frame fixing part 310 is a part for fixing the frame part 300 to the housing 70. The frame fixing unit 310 includes a fixing mechanism or the like for preventing the frame unit 300 from being removed from the housing 70 by a physical key or the like. It is also possible to detect the locked state, unlocked state, broken / failed state, etc. of the fixing mechanism of the frame fixing unit 310 via the peripheral I / F 140.
The frame fixing unit 310 may include an RFID reader, a notch reader, or the like so that the game type can be determined when the administrator of the game apparatus 10 replaces the frame unit 300. That is, the frame fixing unit 310 can be used as a game type detection unit.

[Device Configuration of Game Device 10]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 7, the internal configuration of the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described.

The play field 60 is composed of, for example, a protective layer 610, a play field sheet 620, a screen 635 (display surface), and a glass plate 640, each of which is composed of a member that can transmit infrared rays. Become. Then, slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are placed on the protective layer 610.
The slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are made of a transparent material, and can transmit the image projected from the projector 275 onto the screen 635 of the play field 60 to the front side. The projected image can be recognized by the player P who is playing the game as if displayed on the surface of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. Note that the degree of transparency of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is such that the outline and color of the images are barely visible when the player P views the images through the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. Good.
Further, when infrared rays are emitted from the illumination unit 210 inside the housing 70, the codes of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n (for example, the codes 810-1 to 810-n etc. are passed through a filter that transmits only the infrared rays. Infrared light strikes the surface on which (see 7) is drawn. The infrared light reflected by the ink of the cord can be imaged by the infrared camera 260 via the first reflecting plate 721.

Referring to FIG. 4, it is a schematic diagram of a plane drawn from the direction (upper surface) that the user looks down in the vicinity of the play field 60 of the game apparatus 10. Thus, in the play field 60, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are arranged in the frame portion 300.
The display 270 can be installed on the housing 70 or can be separated from the game apparatus 10 and connected by a separate cable or the like.

(Configuration of play field 60)
Referring to the conceptual diagram of FIG. 4, a schematic diagram of the play field 60 of the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown.
As described above, in game device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are arranged on play field 60. Then, the back surface of the play field 60 is irradiated mainly with infrared light from the light source of the illumination unit 210. At this time, the infrared light from the illuminating unit 210 is irradiated to the back surfaces of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n through the play field sheet 620 that transmits infrared light. And the code | cord | chord can be recognized by reading the infrared-light reflected on the back surface of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
In addition to this, in the game apparatus 10, it is possible to recognize the coordinates at which the user's finger touches on the play field 60.

Here, the structure of the play field 60 will be described in more detail with reference to the cross-sectional view of FIG.
First, a transparent glass plate 640 is provided below (backward) irradiated with infrared light.
A screen 635 that scatters visible light and transmits infrared light is pasted above the glass plate 640. The screen 635 scatters light from the projector 275 on the screen using an optical filter, glass fiber, optical beads, or the like, as shown in FIG. Thereby, even in the play field 60 that is transparent with respect to infrared rays, an image can be displayed on the screen 635 with high visibility. On the screen 635, not only images can be displayed at the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, but also operations related to the slide panel, displays relating to the game, and the like can be projected. As described above, the screen 635 is not provided, and a configuration in which the light from the projector 275 is directly focused on the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is also possible.
A play field sheet 620 that transmits infrared light is provided above the screen 635. It should be noted that a schematic diagram of the field or the like may be printed on the play field sheet 620 as in the related art.
A transparent protective layer 610 is further provided above the play field sheet 620. The protective layer 610 includes, for example, fine conical protrusions and hemispherical protrusions on the surface, and can make the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in contact therewith easy to slide.
The slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are disposed above the protective layer 610. As shown in the drawing, an optically readable code 810-1 is printed on the back surface of the slide panel 80-1 with ink that reflects infrared rays or the like. As described above, the slide panel 80-1 is configured to be transparent to visible light, and can transmit the image displayed on the screen 635.
The play field sheet 620 may be formed integrally with the protective layer 610. Further, a screen layer for projecting an image may be provided in the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.

(Configuration of slide panel 80-1)
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the configuration of the slide panel 80-1 as a representative example among the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.
As described above, the light from the projector 275 is projected onto the screen 635 and imaged, for example. At this time, visible light from the projector 275 passes through, for example, a code 810-1 that reflects infrared rays. Then, the player P can visually recognize the image projected on the screen 635 through the substantially transparent slide panel 80-1.
At this time, the game apparatus 10 reads the position of the code 810-1 as described later, and projects an image according to the coordinates of the slide panel 80-1. For this reason, when the slide panel 80-1 is moved, the position at which the image is projected changes in accordance with the movement, so that the images displayed on the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are moved. Looks like.
Further, as will be described later, the images displayed on the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be changed based on a predetermined condition, or conversely, can not be changed / moved based on the predetermined condition. That is, the symbols corresponding to the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be changed according to the game content and progress. Thereby, the entertainment property of the game can be further improved.
It is also possible to change the image when the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n overlap.

The slide panels 80-1 to 80-n may be configured so that an image is formed on the slide panel 80-1 using a material having a high refractive index. Furthermore, a lenticular lens, a hologram, or the like may be provided on the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n so that images that are viewed optically in three dimensions are displayed on the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. .
Further, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n may have a panel decoration in which the panel itself is colored, a decorative sticker is attached, or printed. Thereby, the entertainment property of a game can be improved by the synergistic effect of an image and panel decoration. As will be described later, this can be used for processing such as matching an image symbol and a panel symbol in a pitch game.
If the panel itself is colored, the appearance of the same image varies depending on the color of the panel.
Furthermore, it is possible to have a configuration that makes it difficult to see what is drawn in the same color, or a configuration in which different colors are created by overlapping colors.
In addition, a configuration in which the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n themselves are modified is also possible. For example, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be bent or fanned out.

(Configuration of code 810-1)
Next, a schematic diagram of the cord 810-1 on the back surface of the slide panel 80-1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The code 810-1 has a structure in which a number of the same circles having different diameters centered on the central axis 820 and several bands extend in a circumferential shape. It is possible to distinguish between a high place (white) and a low brightness place (black).
Various information can be described by this black and white pattern. In addition, by arranging them circumferentially, it is possible to accurately recognize and grasp the position (coordinates) and orientation (angle) of the slide panel on the play field 60 and the boundary between the slide panel and other parts. Is possible. As a result, the slide panel 80-1 can be moved so that the image can be displayed with the exact position of the image.
Furthermore, as will be described later, even when a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are used in an overlapping manner, the cords 810-1 to 810-n themselves can be configured not to overlap. Further, the code 810-1 to 810-n may be read by overlapping.

As information described in the code 810-1, information indicating the type of the slide panel and the like is described as described above. As the type of the slide panel, a panel number corresponding to the position of the frame part 300 can be stored.
Further, the information described in the code 810-1 can include an ID for distinguishing the same type of slide panel by a serial number or the like.

As the black-and-white pattern, for example, by describing information using a gray code, the influence at the time of erroneous recognition can be suppressed.
In addition to the black and white pattern, for example, it is possible to increase the amount of information to the game medium by describing information using coordinate information based on a predetermined pattern or a dot pattern that means a code.
Note that the pattern can have a plurality of values depending on the reflection frequency of invisible light such as infrared rays.

[Play processing of game device 10]
Here, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, the flow when the player P who is the user of the game apparatus 10 of FIG. 1 uses the game apparatus 10 to play a game on the game apparatus 10 will be described in detail.
In this play process, a control unit such as the CPU 100 mainly executes a specific process using hardware resources such as the program 111 and the data 112 stored in the storage unit 110.
The details of the play process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S101)
Here, the CPU 100 performs a game type determination process.
Specifically, the CPU 100 accesses the frame unit 300 via the peripheral I / F 140 and acquires a game ID related to the game type. Further, from the infrared camera 260, the game type and the game ID may be acquired from the shape of the frame unit 300 and the codes 810-1 to 810-n of the installed slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
The CPU 100 determines a game based on the game ID, and activates the corresponding game program from the program 111.
As described above, the program 111 can be loaded from the flash memory of the frame unit 300 to the storage unit 110 and executed.

(Step S102)
Next, the CPU 100 performs billing processing.
Specifically, the CPU 100 waits until a payment detected by the payment unit 250 using a coin, a prepaid card, or the like is performed. In a state where the settlement is not performed, the CPU 100 can display a demonstration screen corresponding to each game on the projector 275 and the display 270 so as to attract the interest of the player. In that case, the CPU 100 can also make the player know that the game apparatus 10 is not being played by not outputting sound.
When CPU 100 detects the insertion of a coin or the insertion of a prepaid card in settlement unit 250, CPU 100 confirms that there is an amount (credit) corresponding to each game, and proceeds to the next step S103.

(Step S103)
Next, the CPU 100 performs a play start process.
Specifically, the CPU 100 performs initialization processing for each game and initialization of each unit.
The initialization process includes, for example, instructing the player P to return the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to the prescribed initial positions.
Thereafter, the CPU 100 may perform calibration using the infrared camera 260 to suppress a shift in the position where the projection image of the projector 275 is projected onto the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
After performing the initialization process, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S104.

(Step S104)
Here, the CPU 100 performs a game process.
As game processing according to the embodiment of the present invention, processing relating to each game will be described below as an example of each game with reference to flowcharts.

[Bingo Game]
First, a bingo game, which is one example of a game, will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
This bingo game is a game in which the number of bingo cards is changed by moving the panel within a time limit after starting the game. In this bingo game, from the start of the game until a predetermined time, the player P uses the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n and buttons to display images displayed on the play field 60 by the projector 275. The numeric panel can be moved like a slide puzzle. In other words, it is possible to provide a bingo game in which the arrangement of numbers can be changed like a slide puzzle.
Referring to FIG. 10, an example in which one slide panel 80-1 is provided in the frame part 300-1 is shown. In addition, the structure provided with several slide panels 80-1 to 80-n corresponding to each numerical value is also possible. In all the following games, one or more slide panels 80-1 to 80-n may be provided.
In this bingo game, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be moved to predetermined positions that are the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n so as to be lightly fixed by notches, magnets, or the like. is there. That is, the player P can slide and fix the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n into the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n, respectively. When the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are not fixed to the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n, a mechanism for automatically physically moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to the predetermined position using a spring or a magnet Can also be provided.
And when predetermined time passes, a movement of a numerical value panel will be stopped and a lottery number will be shown in order. A score is given when the predetermined number of lottery numbers are arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally in the numerical panel.
Hereinafter, this bingo game will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, the CPU 100 displays a message indicating that the numerical value panel can be moved within seconds by a routine (program) for performing the bingo game processing of the program 111, and displays a description of the game, a countdown display, and the like on the projector 275 and the display 270. To do. Then, music such as an opening theme is output from the speaker 280. Then, the following processing game process is performed.

(Step S201)
First, the CPU 100 determines whether the panel control time limit has ended.
The panel control time limit indicates the time during which the numerical panel, which is the displayed image, can be moved by the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
As the panel control time limit, a time such as a time until the number of lottery numbers to be presented reaches a predetermined number can be set. For example, assuming that the number of lottery numbers to be presented is 10, up to the third time, the numerical panel can be moved by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, that is, the panel control time limit can be set. is there. It is also possible to simply set the predetermined number of seconds as the panel control time limit.
If Yes, that is, if the elapsed time from the start of the game is after the panel control time limit, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S202.
No, that is, if it is still within the panel control time limit, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S203.

(Step S202)
Here, if the panel control time limit has ended, the CPU 100 performs a panel image control end process.
While the panel image control end process is performed, the CPU 100 does not change the image of the numerical panel even if the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are moved and fixed. That is, it is in a state where the numerical arrangement of the bingo card is determined.
Here, even if the player P moves the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, the CPU 100 does not move the image of the corresponding numerical value panel. The CPU 100 can also output a sound effect that cannot be moved from the speaker 280 using the audio processor 180.
In this panel image control end process, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n themselves may be configured so that they cannot be physically moved using the lock mechanism of the frame 300 or the like. At this time, the CPU 100 operates a solenoid or the like of the lock mechanism using the I / O of the communication I / F 200 or the like.
After performing the panel image control end process, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S208.

(Step S203)
The CPU 100 performs a panel identification code reading process.
In this process, as in the prior art 1, infrared rays and the like irradiated from the illumination unit 210 are captured using the infrared camera 260 to capture images of the rear surfaces of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
At this time, the image of the infrared camera 260 is captured (acquired) in about 1/60 seconds, for example, using a thread different from the game process of the flowchart of FIG. 9 or DMA (direct memory access), etc. Store in the storage unit 110.
Then, when the captured image of the infrared camera 260 is updated, the CPU 100 analyzes the captured image data using the graphic processor 160 and the like, and codes 810-1 to 810-1 as shown in FIG. 810-n (identification code, panel identification code) is recognized.
Thereby, the values of the operation information such as the coordinates (positions), angles (directions), IDs (slide panel types) on the play field 60 of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be obtained.
The CPU 100 stores the values of the operation information of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in the storage unit 110.
When the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are not placed on the play field 60, a flag “not placed” is stored. Further, the coordinates may be values indicating the outside of the screen, for example, (X, Y) = (− 1, −1).
When the panel identification code reading process ends, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S204.

(Step S204)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether the panel identification code has been read. That is, when the captured image of the infrared camera 260 is updated and the codes 810-1 to 810-n can be read, it is determined that the panel identification code has been read.
If Yes, that is, if the panel identification code has been read, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S205.
In No, ie, other than that, CPU100 advances a process to step S208.

(Step S205)
Here, when the panel identification code is read, the CPU 100 performs panel position recognition processing.
In this process, as described above, the coordinates of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are calculated from the operation information values of the read codes 810-1 to 810-n.
The CPU 100 also calculates whether the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n have moved to predetermined positions that are the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n.
In this bingo game example, the CPU 100 is positioned at a predetermined position where the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are within the movable areas 305-1 to 305-n which are, for example, a total of 24 square panels. Calculate whether or not.

(Step S206)
Next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the numerical panel image is displayed at the coordinates of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
Here, when the player P moves the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, it is determined whether or not the image of the numerical panel is displayed at the moved coordinates.
In the case of Yes, that is, when the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are not moved, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S208.
If No, that is, if any of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n has moved, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S207.

(Step S207)
Here, if the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n have been moved, the CPU 100 performs a panel image display process.
As described above, this panel image display processing is performed by displaying an image on the screen 635 mainly by the projector 275 in accordance with the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. This is to make the image displayed at 80-n appear to move.
That is, the CPU 100 includes a texture or the like to be displayed at the coordinates of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in accordance with the coordinates of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n calculated by the panel position recognition process described above. An image such as a plate polygon (polygon) is displayed by performing processing such as rotation, movement, enlargement / reduction, and the like. Thereby, compared with the game device using the card | curd to which the printed pattern was fixed like the prior art 1, a game with a more realistic feeling can be performed. Moreover, the effect that the image corresponding to a some game can be displayed using the same slide panel 80-1 to 80-n is acquired.

Here, it is further possible to change the image to be displayed depending on whether or not the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are at a predetermined position within the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n. it can.
For example, in the configuration using only one slide panel 80-1, there is one area without a numerical panel, and the corresponding movable area 305-13 in FIG. 10 becomes a free space. That is, in the game screen 1010 of FIG. 10, the portion of the circle image written “BINGO” at the center of the bingo card becomes a free space.
When the slide panel 80-1 is located between the predetermined position and the free space, the color of the numerical panel image is changed, the frame color of the numerical panel is changed, or the numerical value is changed. The panel itself can be changed to a “moving state” such as making it translucent.
After the slide panel 80-1 moves to a predetermined position, it can be changed to a “fixed state” such as returning the color to the original or making it opaque. In addition, the “BINGO” image that is the free space is moved. Further, it is possible to replace the images on the numerical panel.

(Step S208)
Here, the CPU 100 performs a game progress process.
In this game progress process, the CPU 100 performs an interactive process when executing the game. Specifically, the CPU 100 outputs an image or sound in accordance with the program 111 in accordance with the progress of the game from the start of the game, and changes the game parameters in the storage unit 110.
In the bingo game according to the embodiment of the present invention, a lottery number is displayed on the projector 275 or the display 270 at a predetermined interval of, for example, about 10 seconds by using a timer (clock) of the game apparatus 10, and sound effects, etc. If the number is in the numerical panel, the color is changed.
If it is within the panel control time limit, a display is made as to how many more lottery numbers can be presented until the numeric panel can be moved. When the end of the panel control time limit is approaching, processing such as blinking a number to be presented or accelerating the tempo of BGM (background music) is also performed.
Conversely, when the panel control time limit has passed, processing according to the panel image control end processing is performed, and the presentation of lottery numbers is continued up to a predetermined number of times. When the number of lottery numbers to be presented is close to a predetermined number of times related to the end of the game, processing such as changing the BGM to increase the number is also performed.

(Step S209)
Next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the game end condition is satisfied.
As the termination condition, a condition regarding whether the game is over or a predetermined number of stages (planes) is cleared can be used.
In the bingo game according to the embodiment of the present invention, as described above, when the number of lottery numbers to be presented is a predetermined number related to the end of the game, the end condition can be set. As the number of times this lottery number is presented, for example, when 10 times are presented, the lottery number can be terminated.
At this time, if one or more rows are aligned vertically and horizontally, it can be configured so that bingo can be performed once more. In this case, the panel number array is randomized again and another numerical panel is set. The game can be continued in the array. That is, the end condition can not be used.
If Yes, that is, if the end condition is satisfied, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
No, that is, if the end condition is not satisfied, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S201 and continues the game process.

When ending the game process, the CPU 100 calculates a total score. As the total score, in the example of the bingo game, as for the number of lottery numbers arranged for each cleared stage, the smaller the presented number, the higher the score.
It is also possible to increase the “bonus” score due to differences such as the arrangement of a plurality of rows or the arrangement of specific numbers in order.
You can also increase your bonus score when you clear the stage. This score can be displayed in a play end process described later to calculate the ranking.
Thus, the bingo game process according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

[Mahjong puzzle game]
Next, a mahjong puzzle game to which the above bingo game process is applied will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, a game for moving the numerical panel can be realized.
The slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be moved not only to numerical panel images such as a bingo game, but various images can be used depending on the data 112 read by the program 111. . That is, an image of a mahjong tile can be used as in the example of FIG. A puzzle game using a mahjong tile such as the game screen 1020 can be realized.
In the case of this puzzle game using mahjong tiles, for example, a puzzle game in which the roles are aligned within a frame of 14 cm × 5 stages like the frame part 300-2 may be used.
In the case of this game, when the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are moved, the panel image of the mahjong tile is moved. Then, if the images of mahjong tiles are arranged in 14 rows in a row, points (scores) are obtained, and specific mahjong rules such as Dora also affect the scores. In addition, 牌 is displayed at random, and is displayed again at random when the roles are aligned. And the score changes depending on how fast the high score kite is assembled from among many kites.

As described above, the CPU 100 moves the mahjong tile image panel in accordance with the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. Then, when the panel control time limit ends, for example, the score is calculated according to the role of mahjong in each column. This score is the score. If the score is higher than a predetermined score, the stage can be cleared. Also, a “theme” such as “Don't worry!” Can be used as an end condition if this theme is achieved.
In the case of a mahjong puzzle game, in the game progress process, instead of presenting a lottery number, a process of shortening the time limit display bar is possible. It is also possible to simply display the remaining number of seconds.
Furthermore, it is possible not only to simply move the panel, but also to perform an operation of automatically replacing the images of the eyelids little by little so that the eyelids are aligned and the positions of the eyelids are aligned. In addition, it is possible to perform such a replacement of the wrinkles automatically during the panel image control end process. That is, the heel panel image is not always the same from the start to the end of the game, and can be configured to automatically change over time as the game progresses.

[Tactical simulation game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a tactical simulation game to which the above bingo game process is applied will be described.
In the bingo game and the mahjong puzzle game described above, when the arrangement is completed, a relatively simple termination process is performed, for example, whether the numerical panels are arranged in a line or a mahjong role is made.
In addition to this, for example, within the panel control time limit, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are moved to arrange the image of the character, and then a more complicated end process such as “battle” is performed. A game configuration in which the score is determined based on the result is also possible.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a tactical class defense simulation game that protects the king. The player P can control the character of the soldier with each characteristic, and the king can also move the position. And enemy characters like monsters attack from the surroundings. The purpose of the game is to move the slide panel to repel monsters and protect the king. When the king is defeated, the game is over.
In FIG. 12, for example, a king's ally character 1410, a defense-friendly soldier's ally character 1420, an attack-oriented warrior's ally character 1430, and a teammate character 1440 using recovery magic are used as images of each character. Then, the CPU 100 arranges these character images in accordance with the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
When the panel movement limit time ends, the enemy character 1500 moves from the periphery of the screen as in the game screen 1030 during the panel image control end process in step S202. When it comes into contact with the image of each character, “battle” is performed.
In this battle, depending on the characteristics of the enemy character 1500 and each ally character, the player receives damage or defeats the enemy. At this time, the CPU 100 can change each character by animation or play a sound effect.

When each ally character is damaged and the HP (hit point) parameter is decreased, the CPU 100 decreases the MP (magic point) parameter of the nearby ally character 1440 that uses the recovery magic by AI (artificial intelligence) calculation. Instead, HP is recovered (increased). At the time of recovery, each character's pattern can be changed and displayed, such as a friendly character 1440 that uses recovery magic and a recovered friendly character.
The user can also set the character to be moved using the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n during the battle.

Here, the determination in step S209 can be performed based on the end condition such as whether a predetermined time has passed, the HP of the king's ally character 1410 is 0 (combat impossible), or all the enemy characters 1500 are defeated.
The score is calculated based on the damage status of each ally character 1410 to 1440, the score based on the number of defeated enemy characters 1500, bonus points when the king's ally character 1410 is not disabled, slide panel 80- Calculations can be made using points such as bonus points when a predetermined character (not shown) such as a gold bullion or cake placed in a “base” that can move 1 to 80-n is “protected”. .

[Slide puzzle game]
Next, referring to FIGS. 13 to 16, an example of a slide puzzle game that is an example of a game in which the image of the panel as described above is changed more actively by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. explain. In this slide puzzle game, the player P can play as a puzzle by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n and changing the panel image itself. An example of this panel image is shown as a game screen 1050.
In this slide puzzle game, for example, the panel control time limit is not used during game play. That is, during the game process, the CPU 100 always recognizes the presence / absence, position, and slide speed of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
Referring to FIG. 14, for example, the movable area of the frame part 300-5 can use nine squares and nine panel images. As described above, one slide panel 80-1 and the switch 240 may be used to move the image on each panel, and the image on each panel may be displayed on each slide panel 80-1 to 80-. A configuration corresponding to n is also possible.
Hereinafter, the slide puzzle game according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S211)
First, the CPU 100 performs a panel identification code reading process.
This process is the same as step S201, and the identification codes of the codes 810-1 to 810-n printed on the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are read to recognize the panel positions.

(Step S212)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether the panel identification code has been read. This determination is the same as in step S204.
In the case of Yes, CPU100 advances a process to step S213.
In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S218.

(Step S213)
Next, the CPU 100 performs panel position recognition processing. This process is also performed in the same manner as in step S205.

(Step S214)
Next, the CPU 100 determines whether a panel image is displayed at the moved position. This process is also performed in the same manner as step S206.
In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S216.
In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S215.

(Step S215)
Here, the CPU 100 performs a panel image display process.
In this slide puzzle game, the CPU 100 displays, for example, four blocks in an area where the image of each panel is present in the image projected by the projector 275. Each block is displayed by being color-coded into about 5 to 8 colors.
When the player P moves the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, the corresponding panel image also moves together. That is, for example, the CPU 100 moves the block in units of four and displays it as a panel image.

(Step S216)
Next, the CPU 100 determines whether the image change condition is satisfied as a result of the movement of the panel image. This image change condition is a condition related to setting of a rule as a puzzle, and is a condition for changing the panel image. The setting of the rules of the slide puzzle game according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
If Yes, that is, if the image change condition is satisfied, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S217.
No, that is, when the image change condition is not satisfied and the panel image is not changed, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S218.

(Step S217)
Here, the CPU 100 performs image change processing when the image change condition is satisfied.
Specifically, the CPU 100 changes and displays the panel images projected by the projector 275 at the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
Below, the image change process in this slide puzzle is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 15, in the frame part 300-5, the position of the movable area corresponding to one cell is left and right. The movable area of the protruding portion is referred to as an image change area 350.
The image change area 350 is a position for rotating the block, unlike a normal square. That is, it is one of the image change conditions that the slide panel 80-1 to 80-n is used to detect that the panel image has been moved.
When the CPU 100 detects the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in the image change area 350, the block in the panel image can be rotated. In the right image change area 350, for example, the image of the block in the panel image can be rotated 90 degrees to the right. Similarly, in the left image change area 350, the block image in the panel image can be rotated 90 degrees to the left.

  Referring to FIG. 16, even when the player P moves the panel image to a position other than the image change area 350, it is assumed that the image change condition based on the following rule is satisfied, You can change the image of the block.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, if three or more blocks of the same color are in contact with each other at the same time, the CPU 100 erases the blocks. Then, the CPU 100 generates a random color block in the disappeared block portion and immediately displays it.
At this time, the CPU 100 may be configured to slide and display the disappeared block portion from any one of the upper, lower, left and right directions. As a result, it is possible to create a “chain” in which blocks can be erased continuously. A bonus score may be added by continuing this “chain”.
Further, the CPU 100 may be configured to detect that the block has been erased again within a predetermined time after the block is erased, thereby causing a “chain”. Even in this configuration, the point is how quickly and efficiently the chain can be continued.

In the slide puzzle game according to the embodiment of the present invention, a time limit can be provided for the game process. This time limit can be used as the image change condition. As an example of the time limit, a predetermined time such as 3 minutes can be set for one stage.
Referring to FIG. 16B, the image change condition of the time limit is satisfied, that is, after a predetermined time of the time limit elapses, the CPU 100 can generate a “baffle block” at a random position.
As the “baffle block”, for example, a block that changes to a normal block or disappears when other surrounding blocks disappear can be used. That is, when three or more normal blocks are aligned and erased as described above, if the “baffle block” is adjacent, the baffle block returns to the original color block.
Moreover, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the interval at which the “baffle block” appears is gradually shortened. For example, the CPU 100 can generate one baffle block every 5 seconds when 2 minutes elapses as the predetermined time, and generate one baffle block every 3 to 5 seconds after 3 minutes elapses.
Thus, by providing the time limit, it is possible to give the player P a thrilling impression and improve the game performance. The game performance can be improved by gradually increasing the difficulty level of the game after a predetermined time has elapsed.
Note that it is possible to configure the game to be over immediately after the time limit has elapsed.

Furthermore, referring to FIG. 16C, a special block can be used in the slide puzzle game according to the embodiment of the present invention. As this special block, a block on which a figure is drawn, which is different from a normal color block, can be used.
The CPU 100 can be configured to satisfy the image change condition that the four corners of the four panels of the special block are aligned and the figure is completed. At this time, the CPU 100 executes a routine (program) for invoking a “special effect”.
As the special effect, the CPU 100 can execute various effect routines depending on the figure, such as erasing all the disturbing blocks, erasing a specific color block, forcing a chain, and erasing a predetermined row of blocks.

(Step S218)
Referring to FIG. 13 again, next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. This determination is performed according to the rules of this slide puzzle game as described above.
In the case of Yes, that is, the end condition, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
If No, that is, if it is not yet an end condition, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S211.
Thus, the game process of the slide puzzle game according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

[Mahjong game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a mahjong game in which the image of the panel is changed more positively by the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n will be described in the same manner as the slide puzzle game described above.
For example, referring to the frame part 300-6, using one slide panel 80-1 to 80-14 for one mahjong tile, player P manually manipulates 13 tiles according to the normal mahjong rules. And a total of 14 sheets, including one agari rice cake, are arranged in the frame portion. At this time, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-14 can be moved if adjacent cells are empty.

When the player P becomes his / her turn, the slide panel 80-14, which is an “empty panel” on which no panel image is projected, is set, for example, in the image change area 350 which is the upper left convex portion. Then, referring to the game screen 1060, the CPU 100 detects this and looks like a mountain of salmon that has been arranged (high pie) in the data 112 as if it had self-declared a kite from a mountain of mushrooms (wall mound). An image of a cocoon randomly selected from various data is drawn in accordance with the set slide panel 80-14. As a result, it is possible to reproduce the procedure for self-drawing a bag.
The player P sets the slide panel 80-1 on which the image of the unwanted tile is drawn together, for example, in the image change area 350 that is the upper right convex portion after this self-decision procedure. Thereby, it is possible to reproduce the procedure of the act of throwing away the spear (striking).
Moreover, the arrangement | positioning which is an acquired kite can be arranged as if it actually arranged mackerel by hand by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. It is also possible to configure the CPU 100 to change the panel image and arrange them automatically.

As a result, it is possible to reproduce the beatings that are self-rapping and striking in mahjong. In this way, you can enjoy the fun of arranging mahjong tiles with your own hands by representing one tile on one panel. And the effect that the comfortable feeling of a cocoon can be felt is acquired.
In other words, by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n more actively, it is possible to provide a mahjong game that satisfies users who feel unsatisfactory and unsatisfactory with conventional touch panels. It becomes.

[Direction indicating device]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, a direction indication device that changes the panel image more positively with the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n as “direction indication” will be described.
In this direction indicating device, the CPU 100 changes the panel image displayed on the projector 275 in accordance with the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, similarly to the above-described slide puzzle game and mahjong game.
Referring to FIG. 18A, for example, the frame 300-7 is configured such that the slide panel 80-1 can be slid anywhere on the top, bottom, left, or right. The CPU 100 can be used as a device for detecting the sliding direction and inputting a direction instruction.
Referring to FIG. 18B, the CPU 100 draws a character in the panel according to the slide panel 80-1, and when the panel is slid vertically and horizontally, the character walks in that direction. Draw.
Further, the CPU 100 can scroll the background of the game screen projected by the projector 275 to express that the character is moving. For example, the CPU 100 can display the character so as to move downward when the slide panel 80-1 is slid downward. Similarly, when the slide panel 80-1 is slid up, the CPU 100 can display the character so as to move up. Similarly, the CPU 100 can display the character so that it moves to the right when the slide panel 80-1 is slid to the right. Similarly, when the slide panel 80-1 is slid to the left, the CPU 100 can display the character so as to move to the left.

[Track connecting game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the line connection game according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described as an example of a game in which the lock mechanism of the frame unit 300 is actively used in the game.
As described above, the image can be changed in accordance with the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, or the panel image can be dynamically changed in the image change area in accordance with the contents of the game.
In addition to this, by providing an inaccessible region where the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n cannot enter somewhere in the frame every time a game is played, it is possible to further improve the game performance.

Referring to FIG. 20, as the track connecting game according to the embodiment of the present invention, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are moved to vacant positions as in the bingo game described above.
Referring to the game screen 1080 in FIG. 20A, the CPU 100 draws parts of the track as a panel image. Then, the CPU 100 detects the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, moves the panel image of the part of the line, and rearranges the direction of the line.
Then, for example, the CPU 100 moves the train 1150 in real time so that the train 1150 travels in the direction of the track from the upper left.
Here, in this track connecting game, “station” is set.
The player P changes the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n so that the parts of the track are in a connected state, the train 1150 arrives at the “station”, and further reaches the lower right track. To guide.
At this time, if the track parts are not connected, the train 1150 “derails” and the game is over.
When the train 1150 does not arrive at the “station” and reaches the lower right track, the game is over or bonus points are not entered.
Here, in the track connecting game according to the embodiment of the present invention, a portion where the “station” panel image is present is defined as an inaccessible region 360, and the slide panel 80 is physically used using the lock mechanism of the frame unit 300. -1 to 80-n are set in a state where they cannot enter or move.
Thereby, the direction in which the player P moves the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be restricted, and the game performance can be further improved.

As the track connecting game according to the embodiment of the present invention, first, the CPU 100 arranges the panel images of the track in a random manner as in the bingo game.
In addition, the position of the panel image of “station” is also determined and arranged at random. At this time, in order not to make it impossible to connect the lines, the initial arrangement can be made by randomly moving up and down and left and right from the originally connected state to a vacant place.
Then, the following processing is performed.

(Steps S301 to S305)
Referring to FIG. 19, the line connecting game according to the embodiment of the present invention performs the same processes as those of the bingo game and the slide puzzle game according to the embodiment of the present invention from step S301 to S305. Here, a configuration in which the panel time limit is not used will be described with reference to the flowchart of the bingo game process in FIG.
Step S301 performs the same process as step S203.
In step S302, the same determination as in step S204 is performed. In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S303. In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S308.
Step S303 performs the same process as step S205.
In step S304, the same determination as in step S206 is performed. In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S306. In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S308.
Step S305 performs the same process as step S207.

(Step S306)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the inaccessible area is locked.
Specifically, referring to the example of FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the inaccessible area 360 on the game screen 1080 is physically inaccessible by the lock mechanism of the frame unit 300. That is, it is determined whether or not the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n cannot move (cannot enter). As described above, the inaccessible area 360 is an area of a panel image of “station” set at random in each stage.
If Yes, that is, if the physical lock mechanism has already been activated and is in an inaccessible state, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S308.
No, that is, if the physical lock mechanism has not yet been activated and is not ready for entry, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S307.

(Step S307)
When the CPU 100 is not in an inaccessible state, the peripheral I / F 140 is used to operate the lock mechanism of the frame unit 300.
Referring to FIG. 20B, for example, by this locking mechanism, a pin connected to a solenoid stands around the inaccessible area 360 of the frame 300, or the area itself of the inaccessible area 360 is raised. A physical lock is applied to the inaccessible area 360.
As a result, the inaccessible area 360 can be physically locked so that the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n cannot be moved.
This physical lock can be released if the stage is changed. In addition, it is also possible to make a configuration such that when the location of the station changes according to the rule, it is canceled and returned.

(Step S308)
Referring to FIG. 19 again, next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. This determination is performed in accordance with the rules of the line connection game as described above.
In the case of Yes, that is, the end condition, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
If No, that is, if the end condition is not yet satisfied, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S301.
As described above, the game process of the line connection game according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

[Lighting rhythm action game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the movement instruction mark for indicating the position to which the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n should move and the movement timing thereof is displayed and moved to the movement instruction mark. A lighting rhythm action game in which the timing at the time of determination is determined and the determination result is evaluated and displayed will be described.
As an example of this, as an example in which the moving positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are more actively shown by the panel image of the projector 275, a rhythm action that operates lighting according to the music of the band performing on the stage The game will be described.

Referring to FIG. 22, the movable regions 305-1 to 305-n of the frame portion 300-9 are configured so that, for example, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be moved only up and down. Here, an example in which seven square slide panels 80-1 to 80-7 are used is shown.
In the lighting rhythm action game according to the embodiment of the present invention, the input instruction mark is displayed on the screen at the corresponding position in the movable region of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-7, and the player P is at an appropriate timing. The slide panels 80-1 to 80-7 are slid to the position of the input instruction mark.
That is, in this lighting rhythm action game, as music or rhythm sound flows from the speaker 280, display timings such as lighting is applied to each character imitating a member of each band part as an input instruction mark. An image is displayed. As a result, points are acquired based on the degree of coincidence between the timing at which the corresponding slide panels 80-1 to 80-7 move to the position of the input instruction mark and the timing of the input instruction mark, and the projector 275 indicates the corresponding slide. The sound game is configured to be displayed as a panel image of the panel.

At this time, the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-7 indicate the positions where the lights are illuminated. In a game, unlike a game using a conventional touch panel, a plurality of light input instructions are displayed, and thus it is required to slide a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-7 simultaneously. For this reason, input timing, sliding speed, etc. are important.
When the CPU 100 displays an instruction mark and detects that the player P has moved the panel to that position in a timely manner, the CPU 100 adds a high score (point). That is, the movement to the designated position and its timing are important. The CPU 100 adds a high point so that the input can be correctly performed, and displays a success / failure display on the panel image, or displays the spectator seats displayed in the lower half of the screen as being raised.
Hereinafter, an example of the processing of the lighting rhythm game will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S401)
First, the CPU 100 performs a panel movement instruction mark display process.
In this processing, the appropriate movement position of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is represented using time-sequentially expressed MIDI file data for music performance, character movement data, lighting instruction timing data, and the like. A panel movement instruction mark 1160 is displayed.
As will be described later, when the player P moves the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to the panel movement instruction mark 1160, the CPU 100 displays an image of the movement result as a panel image, applies “illumination”, and points Is added.

(Steps S401 to S403)
From step S401 to S403, the same processing as in each game described above is performed. Here, description will be given with reference to the flowchart of the bingo game process of FIG.
Step S401 performs the same process as step S203.
In step S402, the same determination as in step S204 is performed. In the case of Yes, CPU100 advances a process to step S403. In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S408.
Step S403 performs the same process as step S205.

(Step S404)
Next, the CPU 100 determines, for example, whether the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n have moved within the panel movement instruction mark 1160 in FIG. In this determination, if the panel movement instruction mark 1160 and the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are within a predetermined range, it is determined Yes. Otherwise, it is determined as No.
In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S405.
In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S407.

(Step S405)
Here, the CPU 100 performs timing determination processing.
In this timing determination process, the CPU 100 determines the absolute value of the difference between the time when the player P moves the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to the panel movement instruction mark 1160 and the time when the panel movement instruction mark 1160 is displayed. The “timing” such as the degree of coincidence is calculated.
This timing can be calculated based on the timing at which the image of the projector 275 is updated, such as 1/60 seconds.

(Step S406)
Next, the CPU 100 performs point addition processing.
Specifically, the CPU 100 calculates the number of points according to the degree of coincidence of timing.
On this basis, the CPU 100 adds the number of points obtained in accordance with the degree of coincidence of timing to the points stored in the storage unit 110.

(Step S407)
The CPU 100 performs a success / failure display process.
Specifically, the CPU 100 adds the panel images of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n corresponding to the panel movement instruction mark 1160, such as “GOOD” in the case of success and “BAD” in the case of failure. The display is changed to the effect image display according to the point, and the brightness around the character is increased and displayed so that the illumination is applied to the character.
At this time, the lighting effect may be calculated realistically using the shader of the rendering unit 164 of the graphic processor 160.
On this basis, the CPU 100 may display the added points or the like as a planar polygon animation or a three-dimensional polygon.
Further, when the degree of coincidence of timing is high, the CPU 100 can change the display data and animation of the character to display the expression that the character is happy with.
Further, the CPU 100 calculates the value of “swell” of the audience seat according to the degree of coincidence of timing. When the value of “rising” is high, the CPU 100 draws on the game screen 1090 such that the character in the audience seat stands or shakes the body. On the other hand, when the value of “rising” is low, the CPU 100 performs drawing such as the result that the character in the audience seat sits or leaves.

(Step S408)
Next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not an end condition is met. In this determination, it is basically determined that the end condition is satisfied when the performance of the music is ended. Further, if the player P has not reached a predetermined point within a predetermined time, and the value of the “swell” is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the game is over, that is, the game ends even if the music performance has not ended. Judge as a condition. When the performance of the music is completed and a predetermined point or more has been acquired, the stage is cleared, the game is not over, and the end condition is not determined to start the performance of the next stage.
If Yes, that is, if the end condition is satisfied, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
If No, that is, if the end condition is not yet satisfied, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S400.
Thus, the game process of the lighting rhythm game according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

[Competitive Pinball Game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, description will be given on a competitive pinball game using a game rule for actively drawing / not drawing the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n and the panel image of the projector 275. To do.
In the lighting rhythm game described above, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are moved to match the panel image of the projector 275. On the other hand, in this competitive pinball game, whether to draw a panel image in accordance with the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is controlled according to the game rules. Further, the CPU 100 can change the panel image to a drawing / non-drawing state by changing whether or not the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be used as operation targets.

Hereinafter, as an example of the competitive pinball game according to the embodiment of the present invention, a PONG type game in which a ball is hit by the player on the left or right of the screen or the control of the CPU 100 will be described.
Referring to FIG. 24, for example, a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n that slide up and down are used for the left and right players in the frame 300-10. In the frame part 300-10, an example in which three columns are used for each of the left player and the right player will be described. That is, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-3 are used for the left player, and the slide panels 80-4 to 80-6 are used for the right player.
In this competitive pinball game, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-6 are vertically long bars (own devices), and a competitive pinball can be played by sliding each slide panel. That is, it is difficult to operate a plurality of bars with a conventional lever or controller, but it can be moved as desired by using the slide panels 80-1 to 80-6 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Then, referring to the game screen 1100, the CPU 100 displays the background and the ball 1200 as an image of the projector 275. Then, the CPU 100 displays the moving range of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-6 by changing the background color or the like.
Here, even if the left and right players move the slide panels 80-1 to 80-6, at the start of the game, only the left and right innermost slide panels 80-3 or 80-4 operate in the game. . Such a state of the slide panel 80-3 or the slide panel 80-4 is referred to as “operation valid state”. When the operation is enabled, the CPU 100 draws a panel image of the bar displayed by the projector 275. That is, the CPU 100 validates operations and processes based on input signals received from the slide panels 80-1 to 80-6.
In other words, when the game is started, the slide panels 80-1, 80-2, 80-5, and 80-6 are set to the “operation invalid state” that does not operate in the game. In the “operation invalid state”, the CPU 100 can be configured to cause the projector 275 not to draw a panel image or to draw different from the “operation valid state”. That is, the CPU 100 invalidates operations and processes based on input signals received from the slide panels 80-1 to 80-6.

On this basis, the CPU 100 receives the item 1250 drawn in addition to the ball 1200 by the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in the operation enabled state, or depending on the number of times the left and right players bounce back, the number of mistakes, etc. The number of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in the “operation valid state” is changed. At that time, the panel image displayed by the projector 275 together with the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is also drawn as the “operation valid state”. That is, the CPU 100 can switch between the “operation invalid state” and the “operation valid state”.
In this way, since the bar is drawn as an image, even if only one panel is initially disabled, a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be used sequentially, so that the game performance can be improved. it can. That is, there is an effect that the number of bars to be operated can be made variable, which is impossible in a conventional PONG type game or air hockey.
Moreover, since there is a possibility that it will be confusing at first to use a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, the operation method is learned by increasing the number of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n that can be operated sequentially. You can also
Hereinafter, the processing of this competitive pinball game will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Steps S501 to S503)
Steps S501 to S503 are the same as the above-described games. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to the flowchart of the bingo game in FIG.
Step S501 performs the same process as step S203.
In step S502, the same determination as in step S204 is performed. In the case of Yes, CPU100 advances a process to step S503. In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S507.
Step S503 performs the same process as step S205.

(Step S504)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether each of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is in an operation valid state. That is, as described above, for each player, only one inner operation is enabled at the start of the game, but the other slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are also enabled. The CPU 100 determines each.
If Yes, that is, if the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are in the operation valid state, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S505.
If No, that is, if the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are in the operation invalid state, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S506.

(Step S505)
When each of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is in an operation valid state, the CPU 100 performs an operation valid state display process.
In this operation valid state display process, a panel image of a bar is displayed at the corresponding position (coordinates) of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, like the above-described slide puzzle game and bingo game. Thus, the left and right players can perceive the ball 1200 to be reflected by the bar by moving the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.

(Step S506)
On the other hand, when each of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is in an operation invalid state, the CPU 100 performs an operation invalid state display process.
In this operation invalid state display process, nothing is displayed on the corresponding coordinates of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, or a bar panel image is displayed semi-transparently. Thereby, each player can be made to perceive that it is an operation invalid state.
Note that, in this operation invalid state, the CPU 100 performs a process such that the ball 1200 passes through the bar and does not reflect even if it moves to the position of the bar.

(Step S507)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. In this determination, for example, when the ball 1200 moves to a coordinate outside the range of either the left or right end of the game screen 1100, points are added to the player on the opposite side of the end. For example, when the score reaches a predetermined point such as 15 or more, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied. Processing such as deuce can also be performed.
If Yes, that is, if the end condition is satisfied, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
If No, that is, if the end condition is not yet satisfied, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S501.
Thus, the game process of the competitive pinball game according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

It should be noted that in the competitive pinball game according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the player P plays alone, the player 100 enjoys the game with the player operated by the program of the CPU 100, the break of the block, the play of the pinball and the like. Can do.
In this case, if the ball 1200 moves to a coordinate outside the range where the bar is on the screen, it is determined as a “miss”, and if the number of misses reaches a predetermined number, the termination condition is satisfied. Such a configuration can also be adopted.
Further, as normal pinballs, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be used in the usable state / unusable state at an operation place other than the bar.

[Elevator game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the elevator game according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In this elevator game, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are deformed, and the panel image projected by the projector 275 is changed according to the positional relationship of the deformed cards. Here, as the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, one set of slide panels is used for two sheets to be separated / combined. Referring to the frame part 300-11 of FIG. 26, one set of slide panels can be moved up and down only when the two sheets are united (attached state). The set of slide panels can be separated and moved left and right only at a predetermined position. For example, in the frame part 300-11, an example is shown in which two sets of two slide panels are used.
In this elevator game, "elevator" is expressed using one set of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. For example, referring to the game screen 1110 of FIG. 26, one set of slide panels represents an elevator. That is, if this one set of slide panels is combined and moved up and down, the elevator panel screen will move up and down accordingly. In addition, the separable positions correspond to each floor, and can be expressed as if the elevator doors are opened when opened to the left and right. That is, an image of an elevator door can be used as a panel image projected by the projector 275 in accordance with one set of slide panels.

In this elevator game, for example, an allied character 1400 that the CPU 100 changes its coordinates so as to change the direction to the left and right in a predetermined period is rotated around all the rooms without contacting the enemy character 1500, It can be aimed to get placed items or to navigate to predetermined coordinates such as the “exit” in the lower left.
At this time, the player P operates one set of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n representing the elevator to guide the friend character 1400 to the door 1300 of the room while placing or lowering the friend character 1400 on an arbitrary floor. it can.
For example, when one set of slide panels is separated and the teammate character 1400 overlaps the panel image of the elevator and the coordinates overlap, the player P puts the elevator into the combined state, so that the teammate character 1400 becomes the elevator. Can be put on. In addition, when the teammate character 1400 is in the elevator, the panel image of the elevator is changed to the “riding” state, and the teammate character 1400 is also displayed in a translucent manner. 1 to 80-n are moved and moved at the same time. Then, by separating them on a predetermined floor, it is possible to “drop” an ally character. There are two elevators, and both can be moved simultaneously.
The ally character 1400 can be configured to move only to the left and right and not use the stairs 1550. Thereby, the effect of making the operation easy to understand is obtained.

The CPU 100 can move the enemy character 1500 randomly to the left and right and move the floor using the stairs 1550. Further, the CPU 100 can cause the enemy character 1500 to take an action such as following the teammate character 1400 at a predetermined interval.
Here, the player P can also move the enemy character 1500 on the elevator. However, the enemy character 1500 cannot be confined for a long time, and can be configured to forcibly jump out in a predetermined time when the elevator on each floor is stopped.
Note that when the teammate character 1400 acquires the item 1250 and the like, the elevator door pattern can be changed. This item 1250 can be acquired by opening the door 1300 of the room, or can be acquired by being placed in the passage.
Drawing of the panel image of the elevator of such an elevator game will be described in more detail below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Steps S601 to S603)
The processing for steps S601 to S603 is the same as the processing of each game described above. At this time, the codes 810-1 to 810-n of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to be separated are read to recognize the positions of the respective slide panels. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to the flowchart of the bingo game in FIG.
Step S601 performs the same processing as step S203.
In step S602, the same determination as in step S204 is performed. In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S603. In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S607.
Step S603 performs the same process as step S205.

(Step S604)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n have a predetermined positional relationship.
Specifically, the CPU 100 determines whether one set of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is in the “union” state or the “separation” state. That is, the CPU 100 determines whether it is in an integrated state or is moved left and right at a position corresponding to each floor.
When the CPU 100 is separated, the CPU 100 determines that it is “separated” when it is opened to the left and right to the extent that it cannot move up and down. Then, the CPU 100 determines Yes when it is in the “union” state, and determines No when it is in the “separation” state.
In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S605.
In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S606.

(Step S605)
When one set of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is in the combined state, the CPU 100 performs a combined mode image display process.
Here, as described above, for one set of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, CPU 100 draws a panel image projected by projector 275 with the door of the elevator closed.
In addition, when the elevator is in a state where the ally character 1400 and the enemy character 1500 are “loaded”, these characters are described in a translucent state or the like.
Further, when an item is acquired, the panel image of the elevator is changed and displayed. For example, in the case of an item that “crushes” the enemy character 1500, it may be displayed so as to blink. In addition, for example, in the case of an item that emits a “shock wave” when it is opened and wipes out the enemy on that floor, a swirl mark can be displayed superimposed on the elevator panel image.

(Step S606)
When one set of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is in the separated state, the CPU 100 performs a separation mode image display process.
In this separation mode, a panel image is displayed as if the elevator door is open. Specifically, the CPU 100 displays the images of the left and right doors in accordance with the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n separated to the left and right.
In addition, the CPU 100 displays an image inside the elevator between the doors. As an image inside the elevator, an image of illumination or a mirror can be considered. Further, when an ally character 1400 or an enemy character 1500 is on board, it can be displayed without performing a translucent process.

(Step S607)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. In this determination, as described above, the ally character 1400 makes contact (miss) with the enemy character 1500 a predetermined number of times, or the ally character 1400 moves through all the rooms to clear the stage and finish all the stages. There are cases.
If Yes, that is, if the end condition is satisfied, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
If No, that is, if the termination condition is not yet satisfied, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S601.
Thus, the game process of the elevator game according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

[Multi-layer panel]
Next, a multilayer panel according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As described above, in the elevator game, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be separated / combined and moved.
In the multilayer panel according to the embodiment of the present invention, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n have a multiple layer structure (multilayer structure). The slide panels 80-1 to 80-n having this layer structure are overlapped, and a panel image corresponding to this is displayed.
That is, in the embodiment of the present invention, slide panels 80-1 to 80-n that are substantially transparent with respect to visible light are used.
For this reason, it is possible to use a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n in an overlapping manner.

Referring to FIG. 28, the frame 300-12 can be moved freely up and down to the center for the slide panels 80-1 and 80-3 and left and right to the center for the slide panels 80-2 and 80-4. It explains about.
The CPU 100 displays a panel image on each of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-4 like the other games described above. In addition to this, the CPU 100 can change the panel image or affect the game by overlapping a plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-4. At this time, the player P does not overlap or overlap the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n by pulling or pushing the margin 1700 which is a non-overlapping portion of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-4. Can be.

Also, colors are assigned to the respective slide panels 80-1 to 80-4, and when the panels are overlapped, another color calculated according to a predetermined rule is displayed on the overlapping portion 1800 based on the respective colors. Such a configuration as a puzzle game is also possible. In this puzzle game, for example, the “task color” is displayed in a place other than the frame 300-12, and the slide panels 80-1 to 80-4 are overlapped or shifted to match the “task color”. A configuration in which the purpose is to make colors is conceivable.
In the following, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the multilayer panel overlaying in the multilayer panel game process according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

(Steps S701 to S703)
The processing for steps S701 to S703 is the same as the processing of each game described above. At this time, all the codes 810-1 to 810-n of the overlapping slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are read to recognize the positions of the respective slide panels. Here, even if the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n overlap, the CPU 100 can recognize the images of the codes 810-1 to 810-n. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to the flowchart of the bingo game in FIG.
Step S701 performs the same process as step S203.
In step S702, the same determination as in step S204 is performed. In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S703. In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S708.
Step S703 performs the same processing as step S205.

(Step S704)
Here, the CPU 100 performs a panel image display area setting process.
Specifically, the CPU 100 sets a position for displaying a panel image based on the positions (coordinates) of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. At this time, the CPU 100 searches for the overlapping slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
Here, for example, the CPU 100 searches which slide panels 80-1 to 80-n overlap with which slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. Then, the CPU 100 calculates the overlapping coordinates as an “overlapping area” and stores it in the storage unit 110.
Further, when more than two slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are overlapped, the CPU 100 also searches for the overlapping area, the slide number, and the like and stores them in the storage unit 110.

(Step S705)
Next, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n overlap. The CPU 100 reads this search result, and if the overlap area of the plurality of slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is larger than a predetermined area or overlaps a predetermined range, the CPU 100 determines Yes. judge. Otherwise, it is determined as No.
In the case of Yes, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S706.
In No, CPU100 advances a process to step S707.

(Step S706)
Here, the CPU 100 performs an overlapping image display process when the overlapping region is larger than a predetermined area or overlapping a predetermined range.
Specifically, a specific image relating to each game is displayed as a panel image with respect to the panel image of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n overlapping with a predetermined area or a predetermined range for the overlapping region.
In the puzzle game that matches the “issue color” described above, the CPU 100 calculates the color of the overlapping region from the color assigned to the overlapping slide panels 80-1 to 80-n and the area and range of the overlapping region, and overlaps them. Display on the panel image of the area. As this calculation, for example, a process of superimposing the three primary colors of red, green, and blue with logarithmic lightness and subtracting it when saturated is conceivable. In this case, when the slide panels 80-1 to 80-4 are used, a “color change panel” for changing the saturation and hue may be assigned to one panel.
After completing the duplication image display process, the CPU 100 advances the process to step S708.

(Step S707)
Here, when there is no overlapping area of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n or less than a predetermined area or range, the CPU 100 performs normal panel image display processing.
In this panel image display process, the panel images assigned to the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are displayed in accordance with the positions of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
For example, in the puzzle game that matches the “task color”, the CPU 100 displays the colors assigned to the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n as panel images. At this time, not only the color but also an animation image in which the color is changed so as to express the transparency can be displayed.

(Step S708)
Here, the CPU 100 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. The end condition is determined according to the rules of the game using the multilayer panel. In the case of the puzzle game that matches the “problem color” described above, for example, a case where the “problem color” is not reached within a predetermined time is determined as “Yes”.
If Yes, that is, if the end condition is satisfied, the CPU 100 ends the game process.
If No, that is, if the termination condition is not yet satisfied, the CPU 100 returns the process to step S701.
This completes the multilayer panel processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

(Step S105)
Here, referring to FIG. 8 again, after completing the game processing related to each game, the CPU 100 performs play end processing.
In this play end process, the CPU 100 displays a demonstration screen or the like indicating that the game is over, and displays the acquired score. In addition, the IC card reader / writer unit 220 may store points, rankings, monetary privilege points, and the like as game scores on the IC card 85.
In the play end process, the CPU 100 can instruct the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to return to a predetermined position.
Thereafter, the CPU 100 can return to the billing process in step S102 and wait for billing from the player P.
Thus, the play process of the game apparatus 10 is finished.

With the configuration described above, the following effects can be obtained.
First, in the card game device of the prior art 1, since the code is displayed on the back side of the printed card, the display of the card itself cannot be changed.
In contrast, in game device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are used, and the position of each slide panel 80-1 to 80-n is determined from the code. The detected information can be used to display each panel image using the projector 275 or the like.

Moreover, in the card game of the prior art 1, the display of the card could not be changed depending on the content and progress of the game.
Furthermore, in the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the panel image can be changed according to the positions of the transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
At this time, the CPU 100 can rotate, erase, animate, or change the color of the panel image.
Therefore, the panel image can be changed according to the content and progress of the game, and the slide panel 80-1 to 80-n can be operated according to the game rules, so that the operability of the player P can be improved. . Thereby, the entertainment property of a game can be improved.

Further, in the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be used, and depending on the state of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, It is possible to select whether or not to make the panel image an operation target.
Thereby, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n to be used can be made variable according to the rules of the game, and variations in game operations can be increased. Thereby, the entertainment property of a game can be improved.

Moreover, in the game device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the panel image can be changed by combining, separating, and overlapping the plurality of transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n.
Therefore, when the player P merges or separates the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n by detecting the merged or separated state of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n, the panel image in that state is displayed. , And the action of each character or the like can be determined according to the game rules.
Further, it is possible to change the panel image by detecting overlapping regions where the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n overlap, and to change the image displayed on the display.
Thus, an intuitive operation interface in which the operation of the player P and the panel image are integrated can be provided. For this reason, the entertainment property of a game can be improved.

Further, in the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, any of the transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be fixed by the lock mechanism, and a pin or the like is set up around the periphery. The other slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be set so as not to physically enter.
Thereby, the movement of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be restricted, and the player P needs to operate the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n while avoiding this restriction. Amusement can be improved.

Further, in the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the movement instruction mark of the transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n is displayed, and the timing when the movement instruction mark is moved is determined. The determination result can be evaluated and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to display a movement instruction mark that aligns the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n with the position, and to measure the timing when the player P moves to that position. Thereby, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be used in a game that requires the operation timing of the player P, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the transparent slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are transparent, a plurality of sheets can be used. Furthermore, even if a plurality of sheets are stacked, the codes 810-1 to 810-n of the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be prevented from overlapping. Further, the codes 810-1 to 810-n can be recognized by overlapping.
As a result, the overlapping area can be detected, and the panel image of the overlapping area can be changed. Thereby, the player P can perform a game operation while actively overlapping the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n and checking the panel image. Thereby, the operativity of a game can be improved and the game using the panel image drawn according to the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n can be performed. Therefore, the entertainment of the game can be improved.

In addition, in a conventional game machine installed in a game center or the like, it is necessary to replace the casing itself in order to execute another game by replacing a game with different input means, which is troublesome.
On the other hand, in the game apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, exchange is possible by releasing the fixed state by the fixing mechanism of the frame fixing unit 310.
After the replacement, when the game apparatus 10 is started, the slide panel 80-1 to 80-n and the frame unit 300 correspond to the slide panel 80-1 to 80-n and the game ID of the frame unit 300, the program 111, and the like. You can run the game.
Normally, this eliminates the need to replace the game apparatus 10 itself, and allows a plurality of games to be executed in the same housing. At this time, it is only necessary to replace the frame 300 and the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n. Therefore, the replacement of the game is quick and the game provided for the day can be changed quickly. it can. For this reason, cost can be reduced.
In addition, the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n and the frame part 300 can be formed integrally, and this makes it possible to further reduce the labor for replacement.

  It should be noted that the configuration and operation of the above-described embodiment are examples, and it is needless to say that the configuration and operation can be appropriately changed and executed without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the cords 810-1 to 810-n are made of infrared reflecting ink and the slide panels 80-1 to 80-n are made of a transparent material. The code pattern can be optically read even if the code pattern is printed with an ink or the like and the slide panel is made of a material that reflects infrared rays.

  The game device of the present invention can display and display a panel image in accordance with a transparent slide panel, thereby improving the entertainment of the game and manufacturing and selling a game device with high appeal to the user.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game device 60 Play field 70 Housing | casing 80-1 to 80-n Slide panel 85 IC card 100 CPU
110 Storage unit 111 Program 112 Data 130 Boot ROM
140 Peripheral I / F
150 Bus Arbiter 160 Graphic Processor 162 Geometry Unit 164 Rendering Unit 170 Graphic Memory 180 Audio Processor 190 Audio Memory 200 Communication I / F
210 Illumination unit 220 IC card reader / writer unit 240 Switch 250 Settlement unit 260 Infrared camera 270 Display 275 Projector 280 Speaker 300, 300-1 to 300-n Frame unit 305-1 to 305-n Movable region 310 Frame fixing unit 350 Image Change area 360 Inaccessible area 610 Protective layer 620 Playfield sheet 635 Screen 640 Glass plate 721 First reflector 810-1 to 810-n Code 1010, 1020, 1030, 1050, 1060, 1080, 1090, 1100 Game screen 1150 Train 1160 Panel move instruction mark 1200 Ball 1250 Item 1300 Room door 1400, 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440 Allied character 1500 Enemy character 1550 Stairs 1600 Object Doo 1700 margin 1800 overlapping portions

Claims (9)

A game device comprising a code pattern attached to a game medium placed on a display surface for displaying an image and an image detection unit for detecting the position thereof,
A control unit for controlling image information to be displayed on the display surface based on the position and code pattern of the game medium detected by the image detection unit;
The control unit displays a panel image according to a position on the display surface where the game medium is placed,
The game device is characterized in that the game medium has transparency so that a player can visually recognize the panel image on the display surface through the game medium. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a movement restriction unit that restricts movement of the game medium in a predetermined range and in a predetermined direction. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit changes a panel image to be displayed in accordance with the position of the game medium according to the position of the game medium. The said control part changes the panel image displayed according to each position of this some game media according to the positional relationship of the said some game media, The any one of Claim 1 to 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Item 1. A game device according to item 1. The control unit receives an input signal based on a position and a code pattern of the game medium and executes a game, and switches an operation based on the received input signal between valid and invalid based on a predetermined condition. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game device is characterized in that: The control unit displays a panel movement instruction mark for moving the game medium on the display surface, determines a timing at which the game medium moves to the position of the panel movement instruction mark, and determines the timing according to the determination result. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the panel image to be displayed is changed in accordance with a play medium. The movement restriction unit has a multilayer structure in which a plurality of the game media can be stacked.
The control unit calculates an overlap area by a plurality of the play media from each position of the overlapped play media, and changes an image to be displayed in accordance with the position of the overlap area. Item 7. The game device according to any one of Items 1 to 6. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a lock mechanism that fixes the play medium or prevents entry. The movement restriction unit is provided with a game type code that can be read from the outside, and further includes a game type detection unit that detects the game type code,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit changes an image to be displayed on the display surface in accordance with the detected game type code.

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