JP2012045123A - Arcade type video game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an arcade type video game machine for attaining cooperative play.SOLUTION: The arcade type video game machine 1 for attaining cooperative play by making a sub-player assist the play of a main player includes a main game operation unit 5 to be operated by the main player while showing a game image displayed on a video monitor 3. The game machine also includes: a sub-game operation unit 7 for a sub-player and a token loading unit 6, which are positioned so as not to be operated by the main player during the play and also arranged at positions for enabling the sub-player to operate while viewing the video monitor 3 by arrangement within the range of the visual field angle of the video monitor 3; and a game control part for controlling game processing, based on a prescribed parameter value in a game program. When the token loading unit 6 detects the loading of a token, the game control section changes the prescribed parameter so that the main player can have an advantage, regardless of operation timing of the sub-game operation unit 7.

Description

  Conventionally, arcade type video game machines in which a plurality of players can play against each other or cooperate with each other are well known in amusement parks and the like. Patent Document 1 discloses an arcade type video game machine in which a plurality of players cooperate to play a character card battle. Further, Patent Document 2 discloses an arcade type video game machine for allowing a plurality of players to perform a simulated car race as a battle type.

JP 2010-068869 A JP-A-6-296754

  However, conventionally, if the level of one player is immature and there is a difference from the level of the other player, whether the cooperative type or the competitive type, for example, the cooperative type is different from the other player's level. On the other hand, there is a problem that the match results are too different in the battle type, and in any case, the excitement is lacking.

  Thus, since the conventional arcade type video game machine has a configuration that is not user-friendly to players of different levels, an arcade type video game in which such users can actively play multiple games. It is difficult to use the machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an arcade-type video that allows players of different levels to enjoy and play regardless of the level of one player. An object is to provide a game machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a first main aspect of the present invention, there is provided main game operation means for operating a game image displayed on a video monitor while showing the main image to the main player. An arcade-type video game machine capable of cooperative play by assisting a sub player, wherein the main game operation means is provided at a predetermined distance so that the main player cannot operate during play. And a sub game operation means and a coin insertion means for the sub player, which are provided within a viewing angle range of the video monitor so that the sub player can operate while watching the video monitor, A game control unit that controls game processing based on a predetermined parameter value in the game program, When the sub-game operating means detects an operation at a predetermined timing by the sub-game operating means, the game control unit determines the predetermined game program so that the main player has an advantage according to the operation timing. When the coin insertion is detected by the coin insertion means, the predetermined parameter is changed so that the main player is advantageous regardless of the operation timing of the sub game operation means. An arcade type video game machine characterized by the above is provided.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, the coin insertion means further includes an amount counting means for counting the amount of coins inserted within a predetermined period, and the control unit is controlled by the amount counting means. It is desirable to change the predetermined parameter so that the main player is advantageous regardless of the operation timing of the sub game operation means, according to the counted amount.

  Further, according to another embodiment, the sub game operation means and the coin insertion means for the sub player are installed at a rearward position at a predetermined distance from an operation space for the main player to be located. It is further desirable to be characterized.

  According to still another embodiment, in the arcade type video game machine according to claim 3, the sub game operation means and the coin insertion means for the sub player are defined as a position where the operation space is installed. It is installed at a predetermined distance in the upward or leftward direction toward the video monitor so that the sub player can view the video monitor without obstructing the view of the sub player by the position of the main player. It is preferable that

  The other features and remarkable effects of the present invention can be understood more clearly from the following description of embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall view of an arcade type video game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the game control unit in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an overall configuration diagram in one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an appearance of an arcade type video game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this game machine 1, the chassis 2 is formed to imitate the cockpit of a racing car, and the game image displayed on the video monitor 3 is the main operation means in a state where the main player (for example, a child) sits on the play seat 8. It is comprised so that it can play by operating 5. Then, with the sub player (for example, father) standing behind the main player, the play is assisted by operating the sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 without entering the field of view of the main player. It is configured to be able to.

  Specifically, the arcade type video game machine 1 includes a housing 2, a video monitor 3 provided on the housing 2 for displaying a predetermined game image, and charging for starting game play. Charging means 4 for accepting (in this embodiment, coin-insertion type), main-game operating means 5 for accepting operations of the main player (handle-type in this embodiment), and coins for accepting coin insertions from sub-players during game play Insertion means 6, subgame operation means 7 (button type in this embodiment) for receiving a predetermined operation from a sub player during game play, and holding unit 10 for holding these coin insertion means 6 and subgame operation means 7. And a gaming seat 8 for the main player to be located and a speaker 9 for notifying a predetermined sound effect or the like. There. Although not shown, the coin insertion means 6 has a counting means for counting the number of inserted coins.

  Here, the sub-game operating means 7 and the coin-inserting means 6 are provided at a rear position away from the gaming seat 8 where the main player is located by a predetermined distance. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 are installed so as to be behind the main player located toward the video monitor 3. Yes. That is, by this, the sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 are prevented from reaching during the play of the main player's hand.

  Here, if the sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 are located behind the gaming seat 8 and within a viewing angle range of the video monitor 3, the gaming seat is upward or leftward and rightward. It may be installed at a predetermined distance. In other words, with such a configuration, the position of the main player and the position of the sub player are shifted toward the video monitor 3, so that the field of view of the sub player is not blocked by the position of the main player. It becomes possible to provide a space.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 are configured to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions so that the position of the sub player can be adjusted appropriately. Although a specific configuration is not illustrated, for example, inside the holding portion 10 that holds the sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 is fixed to the bottom plate of the housing 2 in the vertical and horizontal directions. An extended guide rail (not shown), each drive motor (not shown) for driving the holding unit 10 on the guide rail, a motor control unit for controlling the drive motor, and the operation of the player A motor operation unit that receives the operation signal, and the motor control unit receives an operation signal from the motor operation unit, and based on this, the motor control unit moves the holding unit 10 to a predetermined position in the XY direction. It may be. As a result, the sub-player located behind the main player can move the holding unit 10 to a position where the operation of the main player can be confirmed without removing the line of sight from the video monitor. The sub player can play cooperatively in synchronization with the timing according to the operation of the main player.

  FIG. 4 schematically shows an overall functional block diagram of the arcade type video game machine 1 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the arcade type video game machine 1 has a game control unit 15 for controlling a game. The game control unit 15 includes the charging unit 4 and the main game operation unit as input units. 1. The sub game operation means 7 and the coin insertion means 6 (counting means) are configured such that the video monitor 3 and the speaker 9 are electrically connected as output means.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the game control unit 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the game control unit 15 includes a memory 16 such as a RAM, a CPU 17, an input interface 18 to which the input unit is connected, and an output interface 19 to which the output unit is connected. A data storage unit 20 and a control program storage unit 21 are further connected to the bus 1.

  The data storage unit 20 stores game data necessary for game processing. Specifically, the game data is a game sequence data or game BGM data, as well as a basic ability value (for example, battle ability or speed level) of a character (for example, a person or a vehicle) that appears in the game. It has the basic parameter 35 represented.

In addition, the game data 22 includes a correction value A and a correction value B (reference numerals are omitted) for changing the basic parameter 35. The correction value A is, for example, a correction value that increases the basic parameter 35 by 10%, while the correction value B is a correction value that increases the basic parameter 35 by 20% (this correction value B is modified). As an example later). In general, if the parameter increases, the game progress is corrected so as to be more advantageous to the main player, and if the parameter is decreased, the game progress by the game progress unit 25 is corrected so as to be disadvantageous for the main player. Yes.
Here, the correction values A and B are stored in association with a predetermined number of coins set in advance (for example, one for the correction value A and two for the correction value B). Although not shown, the correction value C may have a correction value that reduces the basic parameter by 10%. Further, the number of coins may be associated with the duration of correction instead of the magnitude of the correction value.

  The program control unit 21 performs operations from the game progression unit 25 that performs overall game processing, the main game operation reception unit 26 that receives operations from the main game operation unit 5, and the operations from the sub game operation unit 7. It is determined whether or not the timing of the operation received by the sub game operation receiving unit 27 and the sub game operation receiving unit 27 is a predetermined timing set in advance. A timing determination unit 28 that generates success information and transmits it to the parameter changing unit 30 to be described later, a coin insertion receiving unit 29 that receives coin number information transmitted from the coin insertion unit 6, and a parameter change that changes the basic parameter Part 30.

The preset operation timing is, for example, within a predetermined period (for example, within 0.5 seconds) after the main game operation accepting unit 26 accepts that the handle that is the main game operation means 5 is rotated once. ). That is, in this case, when the sub game operation accepting unit 27 accepts that the button as the sub game operation means 7 is pressed within the predetermined period, the timing determining unit 28 Is determined to be successful, timing success information is generated and transmitted to the parameter changing unit 30. Regarding the timing conditions such as the predetermined period, it is desirable that a plurality of conditions are associated with each scene and stored in the memory according to the game scene.
The timing determination unit 18 may notify the sub player of a predetermined timing by a visual signal on the game screen or an audio signal from the speaker while the game is in progress. For example, it may be determined that the sub game operation is successful, and timing success information is generated and transmitted to the parameter changing unit 30. In this case, it is preferable to store in the memory information that associates the progress of the game with the generation timing / signal type of the notification signal.

  The control program storage unit 21 and the data storage unit 20 are actually hardware such as a hard disk and a semiconductor memory, and each component is actually a computer software program. By being called on the memory 16 and executed, it functions for each component of the present invention.

  A more detailed configuration and operation of the present invention will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, in FIG. 3, each code | symbol of S1-11 respond | corresponds to step S1-11 in the following description, respectively.

  First, when charging is accepted by the charging means 4 for starting play (YES in S1), the game progression unit 25 reads the game sequence data from the data storage unit 20 and starts game processing based on this. (S2). Then, the coin insertion accepting unit 29 starts accepting coin number information from the coin inserting means 6 in response to an instruction from the game progression unit 25 (S3). At this time, the game control unit 15 may display on the video monitor 3 so as to prompt the user to insert coins.

  Next, when the coin number information transmitted from the coin insertion means 6 is a predetermined number (for example, one) set in advance (YES in S4), the coin insertion accepting unit 29 stores not shown. The coin insertion flag stored in the section is turned ON (S5).

  Then, the sub game operation accepting unit 27 starts accepting an operation signal from the sub game operation means 7 when a predetermined game progress is reached by an instruction from the game proceeding unit 25 (S6). At this time, the game control unit 15 may display on the video monitor 3 so as to prompt a game operation.

  Next, the parameter changing unit 30 searches the storage unit and, if the coin insertion flag is ON (YES in S7), reads the basic parameter 35 from the data storage unit 20 and accepts it. The correction value A associated with the number of sheets (one) is read from the data storage unit 20, and the correction value A is applied to the read basic parameter 35 to calculate a new parameter (hereinafter referred to as "new parameter"). Is stored in the storage unit (S10). At this time, the sub game operation accepting unit 27 may ignore all operation signals from the sub game operation means 7.

  Next, the game progression unit 25 reads the stored new parameters as appropriate and executes game processing based on the new parameters. That is, in this case, the game progresses so that the player is advantageous because the ability value of the character to appear in the game is increased regardless of the sub game operation means 7.

  On the other hand, when the coin insertion acceptance unit 29 has not accepted the coin number information (NO in S4), when the sub game operation acceptance unit 27 accepts the operation information from the sub game operation means 7 (YES in S8), The timing determination unit 28 determines whether or not the operation timing received by the sub game operation reception unit 27 is a predetermined timing (S9).

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, first, when the main game operation accepting unit 26 accepts that the handle as the main game operation means 5 has been rotated once, the timing determining unit 28 then Is the timing at which the button, which is the sub game operation means 7, received by the sub game operation accepting unit 27 pressed, for example, within a predetermined period (for example, within 0.5 seconds) after the handle is rotated once? Determine whether or not. Further, while the game is in progress, the timing determination unit 28 notifies the button pressing timing by a visual or audio signal, and the timing at which the button as the sub game operation means 7 is pressed is within a predetermined period from the notification (for example, (Within 0.5 seconds).

  Next, when the timing is appropriate (YES in S9), the timing determining unit 28 transmits timing success information to the parameter changing unit 30. When the parameter changing unit 30 receives the timing success information, the parameter changing unit 30 reads the basic parameter 35 from the data storage unit 20 and reads the correction value A from the data storage unit 20. A new parameter (new parameter) is calculated by applying the correction value A and stored in the storage unit (S10).

  The subsequent steps are the same as in the case where the coin insertion is accepted. That is, the game progression unit 25 appropriately reads the stored new parameter and executes a game process based on the new parameter. In this case, as in the case of accepting the coin insertion, the game is advanced so that the player is advantageous by correcting the parameters. Note that the parameters may be updated step by step by applying the correction value A to the new parameters by repeating Step 3 to Step 10 as the game progresses. Further, the time for which the correction value A is continuously applied may be gradually extended according to the number of coins.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said one Embodiment, A various deformation | transformation is possible in the range which does not change the summary of invention.

  For example, although the correction value A is associated with one coin, game processing may be performed so as to be more advantageous to the player in accordance with the number of accepted coins. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the data storage unit 20 stores a correction value A (basic parameter increases by 10%) for the number of coins 1, and a correction value B (basic parameter increases by 20%) for two coins. Are stored in association with each other. When the coin insertion acceptance unit 29 accepts two coins, the coin insertion acceptance unit 29 turns on a coin insertion flag for two coins (not shown).

  Then, the parameter changing unit 30 searches the storage unit, and if the coin insertion flag for the two coins is ON, reads the basic parameter 35 from the data storage unit 20 and reads the correction value B. . The parameter changing unit 30 calculates the new parameter (hereinafter referred to as “new parameter B”) by applying the correction value B to the basic parameter 35 and stores it in the storage unit (S8).

  The game progression unit 25 appropriately reads the new parameter B from the storage unit 1 and executes a game process based on the new parameter B. That is, in this case, the game progresses so that the player becomes more advantageous by further increasing the ability value of the character to appear in the game. The relationship between the number of medals and the correction value can be designed as appropriate.

  In addition, the above description has shown the configuration of an arcade type video game machine that assumes cooperative play, but it is of course possible to apply it to a battle type arcade type video game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Arcade type video game machine 2 ... Housing 3 ... Video monitor 4 ... Billing means 5 ... Main game operation means 6 ... Coin insertion means 7 ... Sub game operation means 8 ... Game seat 9 ... Speaker 10 ... Holding part 15 ... Game Control unit 16 ... Memory 17 ... CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 18 ... Input interface 19 ... Output interface 20 ... Data storage part 21 ... Control program storage part 22 ... Game data 25 ... Game progress part 26 ... Main game operation reception part 27 ... Sub game operation reception part 28 ... Timing determination part 29 ... Coin Input acceptance unit 30 ... parameter changing means 35 ... basic parameters 36 ... correction values A and B

Claims (9)

An arcade-type video game machine having main game operation means for operating a game image displayed on a video monitor while showing it to a main player, and capable of cooperative play by assisting a sub player to play the main player. ,
The main game operation means is provided with a predetermined distance so that the main player is in a position where it cannot be operated during play, and is provided within the viewing angle range of the video monitor, so that the sub player A sub-game operating means and a coin-inserting means for the sub-player, provided at a position where the video player can be operated while watching the video monitor;
A game control unit that executes a game program based on a predetermined parameter value to cause the game progress according to the operation of the main game operation unit and the sub game unit on the video monitor;
The game control unit
When the sub game operation means is operated at a predetermined timing during the operation of the main game operation means by the main player, the main player sets the parameter value to an advantageous value according to the operation timing. change,
When the coin insertion from the coin insertion means is detected during the operation of the main game operation means by the main player, the main player has an advantage for the parameter value regardless of the operation timing of the sub game operation means. An arcade-type video game machine that is characterized by changing it to a reasonable value. An arcade-type video game machine having main game operation means for operating a game image displayed on a video monitor while showing it to a main player, and capable of cooperative play by assisting a sub player to play the main player. ,
The main game operation means is provided with a predetermined distance so that the main player is in a position where it cannot be operated during play, and is provided within the viewing angle range of the video monitor, so that the sub player A sub game operation means for the sub player provided at a position where the video monitor can be operated while looking at the video monitor;
A game control unit that executes a game program based on a predetermined parameter value to cause the game progress according to the operation of the main game operation unit and the sub game unit on the video monitor;
The game control unit
When the sub game operation means is operated at a predetermined timing during the operation of the main game operation means by the main player, the main player sets the parameter value to an advantageous value according to the operation timing. An arcade type video game machine characterized by changing. In the arcade type video game machine according to claim 2,
further,
The main game operation means is provided with a predetermined distance so that the main player is in a position where it cannot be operated during play, and is provided within the viewing angle range of the video monitor, so that the sub player A coin insertion means for the sub player provided at a position where it can be operated while looking at the video monitor;
The game control unit
Further, when coin insertion from the coin insertion means is detected during operation of the main game operation means by the main player, the parameter value is set to the main player regardless of the operation timing of the sub game operation means. An arcade-type video game machine characterized in that it is changed so as to have an advantageous value. An arcade-type video game machine having main game operation means for operating a game image displayed on a video monitor while showing it to a main player, and capable of cooperative play by assisting a sub player to play the main player. ,
The main game operation means is provided with a predetermined distance so that the main player is in a position where it cannot be operated during play, and is provided within the viewing angle range of the video monitor, so that the sub player Coin insertion means for the sub player provided at a position where it can be operated while watching the video monitor;
A game control unit that executes a game program based on a predetermined parameter value to cause the game progress according to the operation of the main game operation unit and the sub game unit on the video monitor;
The game control unit
When coin insertion from the coin insertion means is detected during operation of the main game operation means by the main player, the parameter value is changed so that the main player has an advantageous value. An arcade-type video game machine. The arcade type video game machine according to claim 4,
Further, the main game operation means is provided at a predetermined distance so that the main player is in an inoperable position during play and is provided within the viewing angle range of the video monitor. A sub game operation means for the sub player provided at a position where the player can operate while watching the video monitor;
The game control unit
When the sub game operation means is operated at a predetermined timing during the operation of the main game operation means by the main player, the main player sets the parameter value to an advantageous value according to the operation timing. An arcade type video game machine characterized by changing. The arcade type video game machine according to claim 1, 3 and 4,
The coin insertion means is
It further has an amount counting means for counting the amount of coins inserted within a predetermined period,
The said control part determines the time which changes a parameter value so that the said main player may become advantageous according to the count number by the said money amount counting means. The arcade type video game machine characterized by the above-mentioned. The arcade type video game machine according to claim 1, 3 or 5,
The sub player operating means and coin inserting means for the sub player are:
An arcade-type video game machine, which is installed behind a predetermined distance from an operation space for the main player to be located. The arcade type video game machine according to claim 7,
The sub player operating means and coin inserting means for the sub player are:
The position where the operation space is installed is a position shifted by a predetermined distance in the upward or leftward direction toward the video monitor, so that the view of the sub player is not obstructed by the position of the main player. An arcade-type video game machine characterized in that the sub-player is viewed by the video monitor. The video game machine according to claim 1, 2, 4,
An arcade type video game machine further comprising timing generation means for generating a visual signal, an audio signal and other signals for informing the sub player of the predetermined timing so that the sub player can recognize the signal.

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