JP2012223306A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus for enabling a user to play a game always with fresh interest and experiencing a sense of fulfillment by being evaluated by others about the user's own coordinate.SOLUTION: The game apparatus is for playing a coordinate game in which the user's coordinate is evaluated and evaluation points in accordance with the evaluation are given, a game in which coordinate information being a result of coordinate selected by the user from among a plurality of coordinate alternatives is stored to a coordinate storage part, a vote picture in which coordinate images based on the coordinate information are arranged in a comparable manner is displayed to a display means, and another user can vote for the evaluation about the coordinate image displayed to the vote picture. With vote points in accordance with the vote as evaluation points, they are associated with the coordinate information corresponding to the coordinate image and are stored to the coordinate storage part.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game devices that can read a code recorded on a game card and enjoy a game according to the read code are known.
For example, in Patent Document 1, a default character image is first displayed on the screen, and a dress-up game is performed in which the default character's hairstyle, dress, accessory, and the like are displayed according to the code read from the game card. A game device is disclosed.

Table 2005/105238

However, simply coordinating dress-up and the like is not game-friendly and lacks the fun as a game.
In this regard, Patent Document 1 describes a configuration in which an evaluation unit that evaluates an operation input is provided and the evaluation by the evaluation unit is reflected in the game content.

  However, in the game device described in Patent Document 1, the operation input is evaluated mechanically based on a predetermined fixed parameter or the like by an evaluation unit configured simply by a CPU or the like in the game device. It's just something that is

As a user, there is a need to know an evaluation reflecting a general user's senses, trends, and the like, rather than an evaluation according to a predetermined fixed parameter or the like.
In addition, there is a desire to obtain results from other users by disclosing the results of operation input and the like performed by the user.

  In this regard, the conventional game device cannot meet such a demand, and the user cannot obtain a sufficient sense of accomplishment.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and the user can always play a game with fresh interest, and a sense of accomplishment can be obtained by acquiring the evaluation of others for his coordination. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device that can be obtained.

The invention described in claim 1
A game device for performing a coordination game that evaluates coordination by a user and gives evaluation points according to the evaluation,
Option storage means for storing a plurality of coordinate options;
Coordinate storage means for storing coordination information that is a result of coordination selected by the user from among a plurality of coordination options stored in the option storage means;
Display means capable of displaying a coordinated image based on the coordinate information stored in the coordinate storage means;
Display control means for causing the display means to display a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images can be compared;
Voting input means that allows another user to vote for the evaluation of the coordinated image displayed on the voting screen of the display means;
When the coordinate image is voted by the vote input unit, the coordinate storage unit stores the vote point corresponding to the vote as the evaluation point in association with the coordinate information corresponding to the coordinate image. Evaluation memory control means;
It is characterized by having.

The invention according to claim 2 is the game device according to claim 1,
The display control means causes the display means to display a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images of a user who has played the game before the user who has played the game are arranged on the screen after the game is finished,
The voting input means is characterized in that a user who has played the game can vote for an evaluation of the coordinated image of the person or others displayed on the voting screen.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to the first or second aspect,
The display control means causes the display means to display a voting screen arranged so that a plurality of coordinated images of users who have played the game before can be compared in the demonstration screen at the time of non-game,
The voting input unit is characterized in that the person who performed the coordination or another person can vote for the evaluation on the coordinated image displayed on the voting screen.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to any one of the first to third aspects,
A user identification ID is assigned to each user,
The coordinate storage means stores the coordinate information in association with the user identification ID.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to the fourth aspect,
When the vote for the coordinated image is voted by the voting input unit, when the user having the user identification ID corresponding to the voted coordinated image plays a game, the coordinate of the user is displayed on the display unit. A notification screen for notifying that an image has been voted is displayed.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects,
The coordinate selection includes at least one of a character to be coordinated, a coordinate item coordinated with the character, and a coordinate environment as a premise of coordination.

The invention according to claim 7 is the game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The game further includes a game point granting unit that evaluates the game selected based on the coordination selected by the user or the result of the coordination, and grants game points according to the evaluation,
The evaluation points include a voting point corresponding to a vote inputted by the voting input means and a game point given by the game point giving means.

The invention according to claim 8 is the game device according to claim 7,
The user can select a part of the plurality of coordinate options stored in the option storage means,
Coordination that can be selected by the user to whom the voting points or game points are given according to at least one of the voting points according to the voting inputted by the voting input means and the game points given by the game point giving means It is characterized by increasing choices.

According to the invention described in claim 1, a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinate images based on coordinate information that is a result of coordination selected by the user from a plurality of coordinate options is arranged to be compared is displayed on the display means, Users can see this. For this reason, it is possible to respond to the user's desire to transmit / disclose the coordination performed by himself / herself to other users.
Then, another user can vote for the evaluation of the coordinated image displayed on the voting screen. For this reason, it is not a mere mechanical evaluation but can satisfy the user's desire to obtain evaluations from other users widely, and a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction can be obtained.
In addition, since the user's raw opinions are reflected in the evaluation rather than the fixed parameters, the game can be developed in a variety of ways, such as the evaluation changes depending on the general user's senses and trends, etc. You can enjoy the game repeatedly without getting bored.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of coordinated images of the user who played the game before the user who played the game can be compared on the voting screen displayed on the display means on the screen after the game ends. The user can vote for the evaluation of the coordinated image of the person or others displayed on the voting screen.
For this reason, the user who played the game can compare the coordinated image of the person or others after the game, and can reflect the user's evaluation in the game by participating in the vote.

According to the invention described in claim 3, on the voting screen displayed on the display means in the demonstration screen at the time of non-game, a plurality of coordinated images of users who have played the game before that are arranged so as to be able to be compared. The coordinated image displayed on the screen can be voted by the person who made the coordinate or others.
For this reason, even a user who is not playing a game can participate in voting, and the evaluation of general users can be taken in more widely.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a user identification ID is assigned to each user, and coordinate information that is a result of user coordination is stored in association with the user identification ID.
For this reason, the evaluation point by the vote etc. with respect to a coordination image can be accumulate | stored for every user.

According to the invention described in claim 5, when a vote for evaluation is performed on a coordinated image, when a user having a user identification ID corresponding to the voted coordinated image plays a game, the display means A notification screen for notifying that the user's coordinated image has been voted is displayed.
For this reason, when a user tries to start a new game, the user can easily know on the notification screen that his / her coordination has obtained (supported) the evaluation of another user.

According to the invention described in claim 6, the coordination options that can be selected by the user are at least one of a character to be coordinated, a coordinated item coordinated with the character, and a coordinated environment that is a prerequisite for coordination. Contains.
For this reason, the user can enjoy a variety of coordination.

According to the invention described in claim 7, the evaluation points include the voting points corresponding to the voting inputted by the voting input means and the game points given by the game point giving means.
As a result, not only the user's evaluation but also the user's coordination is evaluated by taking into account the mechanical evaluation according to the scene, game development, etc., so that a more objective and varied game can be realized. .

According to the invention described in claim 8, the user can select a part of the plurality of coordinated options stored in the option storage means, and at least the vote points and game points acquired by the user. Correspondingly, coordination options increase.
For this reason, the user is conscious of wanting to acquire more evaluation points (that is, voting points and game points), and the willingness to the game is improved.
Moreover, since the variation of a user's coordination is expanded according to the acquired evaluation points, the game can be enjoyed without getting tired.

It is a front view of the game device in this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of an operation part and a recording parts mounting base. It is the figure which looked at a part in section in order to show the composition of a code reading device and a rotation angle detection device. It is the block diagram which showed the structure regarding a control part. (A) is a plan view of the recording part, (b) is a bottom view of the recording part. It is the figure which looked at the recording part from the bottom, when five types of recording parts were mounted in the recording part mounting base. It is a flowchart which shows the whole flow at the time of playing with the game device in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the card information reading / update process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the coordination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the post-game voting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration screen voting process in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of the character who wore the default costume before coordinating the character. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of the character who wore the costume after coordinating the character. It is the figure which showed an example of the voting screen after a game. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen at the time of voting on the voting screen in FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the demonstration screen. It is the figure which showed an example of the voting screen at the time of a non-game. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen at the time of voting on the voting screen in FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the notification screen which notifies that there existed voting. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen which displays the number of votes, a rank, etc.

An embodiment of a game device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, a game device evaluates the coordination by a user and performs the coordination game which gives the evaluation point according to evaluation.
Here, “coordinate” means to combine costumes and various items so as to harmonize with characters and situations (scenes / phases), etc. A case of performing a dress-up game in which hairstyles, accessories, and the like are combined in harmony with a character will be described. The scope of the present invention is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the coordinated game includes various games (for example, a dance game, a battle game, etc., hereinafter referred to as “game main part”) using the coordinated character. Note that the coordinated game may not include such various games (game main part) and may be configured simply by changing clothes.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment.
The game device 100 shown in FIG. 1 reads the code C of the recording part 10 (recording medium: see FIG. 5) in which the code C (game information: see FIG. 5) is recorded, and on the screen based on the read code C This is a device that can play a game for changing the character displayed on the screen (coordinate game). In the present embodiment, the game apparatus 100 and the recording part 10 constitute a game system for performing a dress-up game.

<Configuration of game device>
As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 100 includes a housing 1, an operation unit 2, a code reading device 3, a rotation angle detection device 4, a display unit 5, a speaker 6, a recording part storage unit (not shown), and recording part discharge. Part 7, coin insertion part 8, card insertion part 85, and control part 9.

(Casing)
The housing 1 is made of plastic, resin, metal or the like. The housing 1 is formed to be long in the height direction, and houses each of the above-described components.
The casing 1 includes a lower body part 11 that is a foundation installed on the ground, an upper body part 12 that is integrally formed with the lower body part 11 above the lower body part 11, and a vicinity of the boundary between the lower body part 11 and the upper body part 12. And an operation console 13 formed in the above.
The upper body portion 12 is provided at a position where the face and the upper body portion 12 face each other when a player who plays with the game apparatus 100 sits on a chair.
The console 13 is provided at a position where the console 13 can be operated by bending the elbows of both arms when a player playing the game apparatus 100 sits on a chair.

(Operation section)
The operation unit 2 is provided on the console 13 of the housing 1.
The operation unit 2 performs operations and determinations regarding character settings and various game settings displayed on the display unit 5.
That is, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the operation unit 2 includes a rotation table 21, a determination button 22, and the like, and functions as an operation unit that allows a user to perform various operations. The rotary table 21 selects, for example, one-player or two-player play of the game, and a color palette (“color” in FIG. 13) displays the character's costume and hair color displayed on the display unit 5. The selection button 22 is used when the setting selected by the rotation table 21 is determined.
In the present embodiment, when a voting screen (see, for example, FIGS. 14 and 17) described later is displayed on the display unit 5, the coordinate displayed on the voting screen by the user operating the operation unit 2. It is possible to vote for evaluation on the image 50 (see, for example, FIG. 14 and FIG. 17), and the operation unit 2 functions as a voting input unit. Specifically, for example, a coordinate image 50 to be voted for is selected by operating the rotary table 21, and an evaluation is voted for the coordinate image 50 by operating the decision button 22 (that is, in the present embodiment). “Fan letter” can be sent (see, for example, FIGS. 15 and 18). Note that the voting input unit is not limited to the operation unit 2 and may be configured such that, for example, other components such as the display unit 5 function as the voting input unit as described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rotary table 21 is formed in a disc shape and is provided at the center of the console 13. The turntable 21 is rotatably provided on the upper surface of a support base 23 provided inside the console 13.
Here, the rotation mechanism of the turntable 21 will be described with reference to FIG.
A plurality of protrusions 23 a (three in the present embodiment) are provided on the upper surface of the support base 23 that serves as a base of the rotary table 21. These protrusions 23 a are provided at positions where the distances from the rotation center of the turntable 21 are equal. An annular groove 21 a that engages with the protrusion 23 a is formed on the lower surface of the turntable 21. That is, by placing the rotary table 21 on the projection 23a so that the projection 23a fits into the groove 21a of the rotary table 21, the rotary table 21 can rotate on the projection 23a. An opening 23 b is formed on the upper surface of the support base 23. When the opening 23b is viewed from above along the vertical line from the inside of the support base 23 so as not to hinder the imaging of the code C (see FIG. 5B) of the recording parts 10, all the recording parts 10 are displayed. It is formed in a size that can be visually recognized. The opening 23b is provided with an infrared transmission filter 34 that transmits infrared rays so as to cover the opening 23b.

In the center of the turntable 21, an opening 21b penetrating from the front surface to the back surface is formed. The opening 21b is formed in such a size that all the recording parts can be seen from below so as not to hinder the imaging of the code C of the recording part 10.
In the vicinity of the periphery of the opening 21b of the turntable 21, a plurality of screw holes 21c (five in this embodiment) are formed at substantially equal intervals.
The decision button 22 is a push button formed in a circular shape, and is provided in the vicinity of the rotary table 21. The determination button 22 is connected to the control unit 9, and when the determination button 22 is pressed, the control unit 9 performs various processes according to the determination by the determination button 22.

(Code reading device)
The code reading device 3 reads the code C of the recording part 10 and functions as game information reading means.
As shown in FIG. 3, the code reading device 3 includes a recording part mounting table 31, an infrared camera 32, an infrared LED 33, an infrared transmission filter 34, and the like.
The recording part mounting table 31 is a table on which the recording part 10 is mounted in order to read the code C of the recording part 10. For example, two transparent acrylic plates formed in a circular shape are overlapped, and both are screwed. It is formed by being integrated with a stopper. Among them, the lower acrylic plate becomes the bottom portion 31 a and supports the recording part 10 by contacting the back side of the recording part 10. The upper acrylic plate becomes the frame portion 31b, and a through hole is formed. The bottom 31a and the through hole form a recess 31c that supports the bottom and outer periphery of the recording part 10 on the recording part mounting table 31.
The recess 31c has such a size and shape that each of the five types of recording parts 10 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) necessary for coordination (that is, changing the character) can be placed one by one. It has become.

  The recording part mounting table 31 is fixed to the upper surface of the rotary table 21 by screwing a screw in which the bottom portion 31 a and the frame portion 31 b are integrated into the screw hole 21 c of the rotary table 21. Accordingly, along with the rotation of the rotary table 21, the recording part mounting table 3 rotates about the same axis as the rotary table 21. Conversely, the rotary table 21 can also be rotated by rotating the recording parts mounting table 31. That is, the recording part mounting table 31 is provided in the operation unit 2 and can function not only as a table for mounting the recording part 10 to read the original code C but also as the rotary table 21. .

The infrared camera 32 is provided inside the support base 23 that supports the rotary table 21. The infrared camera 32 is provided at the bottom of the support table 23 that is directly below the recording parts mounting table 31, so that the recording part 10 mounted on the recording parts mounting table 31 directly above can be imaged. ing.
Here, since the recording parts mounting table 31 is formed of a transparent acrylic plate, the infrared rays are not blocked by the recording parts mounting table 31, and the code C recorded on the back surface of the recording parts 10 is infrared. Images can be taken by the camera 32.

  The infrared LED 33 is an infrared light source, and in the present embodiment, the two infrared LEDs 33 are arranged in the vicinity of the upper end of the inner wall portion of the support base 23 so as to face each other. Each infrared LED 33 irradiates infrared rays toward the optical axis of the infrared camera 32, that is, toward the lower side of the recording part mounting table 31.

  The infrared transmission filter 34 is a filter that can transmit infrared rays, and is provided so as to cover the opening 23 of the support base 23. The infrared transmission filter 34 can transmit the infrared light emitted from the infrared LED 33 and hit the recording part 10. Further, the infrared transmission filter 34 can transmit the infrared light reflected by the back surface of the recording part 10 and form an image on the imaging device of the infrared camera 34. In other words, the infrared transmission filter 34 is provided so as to cover the opening 23b of the support base 23, so that only incident light to the recording part 10 and reflected light from the recording part 10 are transmitted, and light of other wavelengths is transmitted. It is designed not to transmit.

In the present embodiment, when the user places an arbitrary recording part 10 on the recording part mounting table 31 and the code C of the recording part 10 placed on the recording part mounting table 31 is read by the code reading device 3, it will be described later. A coordinate option that matches the code C is selected from a plurality of coordinate options stored in the option storage unit 91 to be selected, and the selection result is stored in the coordinate storage unit 92 as coordinate information that is a result of the coordinate by the user .
Note that the method by which the user selects a coordination option from a plurality of coordinate options stored in the option storage unit 91 is not limited to the one exemplified here. For example, a plurality of coordinate options may be displayed on the display unit 5 described later, and an arbitrary coordinate option may be selected by the user operating the operation unit 2. In addition, when a touch panel is configured on the surface of the display unit 5, a coordinate option is selected when the user touches any coordinate option among a plurality of coordinate options displayed on the display unit 5 with a finger or the like. You may do it.

(Rotation angle detector)
The rotation angle detection device 4 detects the rotation angle of the rotary table 21 and functions as a rotation angle detection means.
As shown in FIG. 3, the rotation angle detection device 4 includes a detection body 41, an infrared camera 32, an infrared LED 33, an infrared transmission filter 34, and the like. Here, the infrared camera 32, the infrared LED 33, and the infrared transmission filter 34 constituting the rotation angle detection device 4 are shared with the code reading device 3.
As described above, each configuration included in the code reading device 3 can detect the detection body 41 and can also read operation information from the operation unit 2.
The description of the infrared camera 32, the infrared LED 33, and the infrared transmission filter 34 will be left to the description of the code reading device 3, and the detection body 41 will be described here.

In the present embodiment, the detection body 41 is formed of a thin transparent film, and is configured in a disk shape as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the detection body 41 is provided on the lower surface side of the recording parts mounting table 31, and is attached to the rotary table 21 together with the recording parts mounting table 31 with screws. On the lower surface of the detection body 41, the imaging area of the infrared camera 32 includes an absorption part (not shown) that absorbs infrared rays and a reflection part (not shown) that reflects infrared rays, except for the area facing the recording part 10. (Not shown).

  Examples of the absorbing portion include a member attached with a black film member and a member coated with a black paint. The region of the absorption part is a region that is not point-symmetric when the rotation center of the detection body 41 is the center of symmetry. This is because if the area of the absorbing portion is point symmetric, the position of the rotary table 21 cannot be specified as one when the rotary table 21 rotates 180 degrees.

  Examples of the reflecting portion include a member to which a silver film member is attached and a member to which a silver paint is applied. Of the lower surface of the detection body 41, the areas other than the area facing the recording part 10 and the absorption area are all reflection parts, and when the detection body 41 is imaged by the infrared camera 32, the captured image is taken. In the image, only the image of this absorption part is different from the surroundings.

(Display section)
As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 5 is the upper body 12 of the housing 1 and is provided at a position facing the user when the user is seated on a chair. The display unit 5 is a display panel (display) configured to display, for example, a character image or the like generated by arithmetic processing of the control unit 9 that is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like and functions as display control means.
A touch panel may be integrally formed on the surface of the display unit 5. In this case, the user can make various inputs by touching the surface of the display unit 5 with a finger or the like, and the display unit 5 has the same function as the operation unit 2.

In the present embodiment, the display unit 5 can display various game screens during a game, a demonstration screen during a non-game, and the like. On the game screen, in addition to various character images, backgrounds and items representing various stages of the game are displayed. On the demonstration screen, various logos, a display for prompting a game start, various promotional displays, and the like are displayed (for example, see FIG. 16).
The display unit 5 functions as a display unit that can display the coordinated image 50 based on the coordinate information stored in the coordinate storage unit 92.
Furthermore, the display unit 5 displays a voting screen (see, for example, FIG. 14) in which a plurality of coordinated images 50 of the user who played the game before the user who played the game are arranged on the screen after the game ends. It can be displayed.
In this voting screen, when the user has voted for an evaluation for any coordinated image 50, a display screen indicating that a “fan letter” has been sent to the user corresponding to the coordinated image 50 (see, for example, FIG. 15). ) Is displayed on the display unit 5.
Further, the display unit 5 can display a voting screen (see, for example, FIG. 17) in which a plurality of coordinated images 50 of users who have played a game before that are arranged in a demonstration screen at the time of non-game. .
In this voting screen, when the user has voted for an evaluation for any coordinated image 50, a display screen indicating that “fan letter” has been sent to the user corresponding to the coordinated image 50 (see, for example, FIG. 18). ) Is displayed on the display unit 5. In addition, when the user corresponding to the voted coordinated image 50 next plays a game, a notification screen (for example, a diagram) that notifies the display unit 5 that the coordinated image 50 of the user has been voted. 19) is displayed.

(Speaker)
As shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 6 outputs a sound in response to an operation by the operation unit 2 during a game or at various settings. The speaker 6 is controlled to output sound by the control unit 9. That is, the control unit 9 causes the speaker 6 to output a predetermined sound according to the operation of the rotary table 21 or the determination button 22. Therefore, the speaker 6 functions as an audio output unit together with the control unit 9. The speaker 6 is provided at a position near the operation unit 2 in the upper body 12 of the housing 1.

(Recording part storage part, recording part discharge part, coin insertion part, card insertion part)
As shown in FIG. 1, the recording part storage unit (not shown), the recording part discharge unit 7, the coin insertion unit 8, and the card insertion unit 85 are all provided in the lower body portion 11 of the housing 1.
The recording part storage unit is provided inside the lower body 11 of the housing 1, and a plurality of recording parts 10 are stocked in the recording part storage unit.
The recording parts discharge part 7 is provided in front of the lower body part 11. The recording parts discharge unit 7 communicates with the recording parts storage unit and can discharge the number of recording parts 10 corresponding to the inserted coins under the operation of the control unit 9 and other mechanisms.
The coin insertion part 8 is provided in front of the lower body part 11 of the housing 1. The coin insertion unit 8 is an insertion slot for inserting coins to be paid for playing a game or purchasing the recording part 10. When a coin is inserted from the coin insertion portion 8, a coin insertion amount or the like is detected by a coin detection portion 81 (see FIG. 4). When a coin is inserted from the coin insertion unit 8 and the coin detection unit 81 detects the insertion of a coin, the recording part 10 stored in the recording part storage unit is discharged from the recording part discharge unit 7 according to the amount of coins inserted. Is done.

The card insertion portion 85 is provided on the front surface of the lower body portion 11 of the housing 1.
In the present embodiment, a user who has played a game is assigned a user identification ID for each user, and a game card (not shown) in which the user identification ID is stored is issued. Yes. The card insertion unit 85 is an insertion slot through which a user who plays a game inserts his game card. When a game card is inserted from the card insertion unit 85, insertion of the game card is detected by the card detection unit 86 (see FIG. 4), and information recorded on the game card is read. Information in the game card read by the card detection unit 86 is sent to the control unit 9.
The game card inserted from the card insertion unit 85 records evaluation points (described later) acquired by the user in the game after the game is finished, and is discharged from the card insertion unit 85.
Note that the game card and the game insertion unit 85 for inserting the game card are not indispensable components, and are assigned to each user, for example, by operating the operation unit 2 before starting the game without using the game card. The user identification ID may be input to the game device 100 so that the user who plays the game can be identified on the game device 100 side. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the game insertion unit 85 in the game apparatus 100.

(Control part)
The control unit 9 is a computer including a known central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and the like. The ROM stores a program for executing various games and the like in the game apparatus 100.
FIG. 4 is a principal block diagram showing a control configuration in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 9 includes an infrared camera 32, an infrared LED 33, a display unit 5, a speaker 6, a recording part discharge unit 7, a coin detection unit 81, a card detection unit 86, a decision button 22, and an option storage unit. 91, a coordinate storage unit 92, and the like are connected.

  Here, the coin detection unit 81 is provided in the coin insertion unit 8 and detects that a coin has been inserted, the number of inserted coins, and the like. The control unit 9 is configured to start a game when coin insertion is detected by the coin detection unit 81, and the control unit 9 functions as a game start control unit.

The card detection unit 86 is provided in the card insertion unit 85 and detects that a game card has been inserted. When detecting that a game card has been inserted, the card detection unit 86 reads information such as a user identification ID stored in the game card and sends it to the control unit 9.
When the card detection unit 86 reads information indicating that a game card has been inserted and information such as a user identification ID stored in the game card, the control unit 9 reads the game performed with the game card inserted. (E.g., coordinate information that is a result of coordination performed by the user in the game, game points given by the control unit 9 as game point granting means described later) and the user identification ID of the game card And stored in the coordinate storage unit 82.

The option storage unit 91 is an option storage unit that stores a plurality of coordination options.
The coordination options include, for example, at least one of a character to be coordinated, a coordinate item coordinated with the character, and a coordinate environment that is a premise of coordination.

In the present embodiment, a game story as a character or a coordinated environment is automatically selected by the control unit 9 in accordance with the evaluation points acquired by the user, and the option storage unit 91 includes: A plurality of characters and game story patterns are stored as coordinate options. In addition, as a character, for example, various coordinated objects with different ages, personality ratings, occupations, and the like are assumed, but the character is not limited to those exemplified here. Further, the game story is a situation or the like as a background of coordination, and for example, an idol stage where a character dances on the stage as an idol, a party stage where the character dances at a dance party, and the like are assumed, but are not limited to those exemplified here.
As will be described later, in this embodiment, the user selects the recording part 10 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), which is a recording medium on which the code C (game information) is recorded, and places it on the recording part mounting table 31. The coordinate items such as the character's hairstyle, tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories can be selected, and the coordinate storage unit 91 stores these coordinate items as a plurality of coordinate options. In addition, the coordinate item etc. as a coordination option are not limited to what was illustrated here.

In the present embodiment, the user can select a part of the plurality of coordinated options stored in the option storage unit 91, and the evaluation points acquired by the user (that is, vote input means) The coordination options that can be selected change or increase in accordance with at least one of the voting points according to the voting input by the operation unit 2 and the game points given by the control unit 9 that is the game point giving means It is supposed to be. That is, as the evaluation points acquired by the user increase, the rank of the user increases, and according to this rank, for example, a rare coordination option can be selected. It has been reflected.
In the following embodiment, the case where the character and the game story are automatically selected by the control unit 9 in accordance with the evaluation points acquired by the user will be described as an example. Is not limited to this example. For example, the number of characters and game stories that can be selected increases as the evaluation points acquired by the user increase, and the user can freely select any character or game story from among the selectable characters and game stories. May be.

The coordinate storage unit 92 is a coordinate storage unit that stores coordinate information that is a result of the coordinate selected by the user from among a plurality of coordinate options stored in the option storage unit 91. In the present embodiment, the coordination information is stored in the coordination storage unit 92 in association with the user identification ID of the user who performed the coordination.
Further, the coordinate storage unit 92 is controlled by the control unit 9 which is an evaluation storage control unit, and the control unit 9 which is a voting point according to the vote inputted by the operation unit 2 which is a voting input unit and a game point giving unit. The game points given by the above are stored as evaluation points in association with the coordinate information.

Note that the game points may be recorded directly on the game card of the user who is playing the game without being stored in the coordinate storage unit 92. In this case, when the user's game points are calculated by the control unit 9 which is a game point giving means, the game points are added to the evaluation points accumulated in the user's game card.
In addition, when the voting points and game points are stored in the coordinate storage unit 92, the user identification ID that matches the user identification ID corresponding to the coordination information associated with the voting points and game points is stored. When the game card is inserted into the card insertion unit 85, the voting points and game points are added to the evaluation points accumulated in the game card. In this case, when recording on the game card is completed, the recording of the voting points and game points stored in the coordinate storage unit 92 may be reset.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 9 corresponds to the coordinated image 50 with the voting point corresponding to the vote as an evaluation point when the coordinated image is voted by the operation unit 2 or the like that is a voting input unit. It functions as an evaluation storage control means for storing in the coordinate storage unit 92 in association with the coordinate information.
The control unit 9 stores coordinate information in the coordinate storage unit 92 in association with the user identification ID.

Further, when a game card is inserted into the card insertion unit 85, the control unit 9 operates a writing unit (not shown) to match a user identification ID that matches the user identification ID stored in the game card. The evaluation points (that is, the voting points and the game points) stored in the coordinate storage unit 92 in association with are written into the game card. Thereby, the evaluation points acquired by the game or the like are added to the evaluation points accumulated in the user's game card.
In addition, you may provide a difference in the weighting as an evaluation point, the effect by point acquisition, etc. (for example, the effect reflected in a game, etc.) by a vote point and a game point. In this case, the voting points and the game points are distinguished, and each is written in each item of the game card.

In addition, the control unit 9 generates a character image using the read code C, and causes the display unit 5 to display the generated character image and other game screens. Specifically, the selected game story is read out from the option storage unit 91, and a background image corresponding to the selected game story is displayed. In addition, an image of the selected character is displayed, and a coordinated item selected by the user (that is, , The information of the coordinate item corresponding to the code C) is read from the option storage unit 91 and synthesized with the character image, and the coordinated image 50 which is the image of the synthesized character is displayed on the display unit 5.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the control unit 9 displays a voting screen (see FIGS. 10 and 12, etc.) on which a plurality of coordinated images 50 are arranged so as to be compared with each other on the display unit 5. Function.

The control unit 9 as display control means displays a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images 50 of the person who played the game before the user who played the game or another person's coordinated images 50 can be compared on the screen after the game ends. 5 is displayed.
In the present embodiment, the control unit 9 causes the display unit 5 to display only the coordinated image 50 of another person other than the user who has played the game on the voting screen displayed after the game ends. A plurality of coordinated images 50 including the coordinated image 50 of the user who has played the game may be displayed at random on the voting screen, but only the coordinated image 50 of the other person is displayed as in this embodiment. When displayed, it is preferable because it is possible to prevent a user who has played the game from voting on his / her coordinated image 50 and to perform a more fair evaluation.
For example, if the user who played the game is B who coordinated the coordinated image 50b, as shown in FIG. 14, the voting screen shows, for example, the coordinated images 50a and C of A who played the coordinated game before B. Three coordinated images are displayed as a coordinated image 50c and a coordinated image 50d. The user who has played the game operates the button 54 for voting by using the operation unit 2 or the like, and controls the other person's coordinated image 50 (coordinated images 50a, 50c, and 50d in FIG. 14) displayed on the voting screen. You can vote for the evaluation. Further, by operating the proceed button 53, the other three coordinated images 50 can be displayed on the voting screen. Further, by operating the return button 53, the previous three coordinate images 50 can be displayed again on the voting screen. Further, by operating the close button 55, the voting screen can be closed and the game can be ended.
The control unit 9 as display control means displays on the display unit 5 a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images of users who have played a game before that are arranged in a demonstration screen (see FIG. 16) at the time of non-game. Let
In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, six coordinate images 50 of users who have played a game in the past are randomly selected (coordinate images 50a to 50f in FIG. 17), and a voting screen imitating the format of a fashion magazine Displayed above. The user can vote the evaluation for the coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen by operating the button 58 for voting by the operation unit 2 or the like. In addition, in the voting screen displayed at the time of non-game, it is possible to vote for the coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen together with the person who performed the coordination and others. Further, by operating the turn button 56, the other six coordinated images 50 can be displayed on the voting screen as if turning the pages of the magazine. Further, by operating the return button 57, the previous six coordinate images 50 can be displayed again on the voting screen. Further, by operating the close button 59, the voting screen can be closed to end the voting process.
In addition, weighting as an evaluation point between the voting points earned when voting on the voting screen after the game ends and the voting points earned when voting on the voting screen displayed during non-games, and the effect of point acquisition Etc. (for example, effects reflected in the game, etc.) may be provided.

  If the voting screen is displayed on both the voting screen after the game is finished and the voting screen displayed at the time of non-game, the control unit 9 indicates that the voting is performed (“fan letter” in FIGS. 15 and 18). Is displayed on the display unit 5.

  Further, when a vote of evaluation for the coordinated image 50 is performed, when the user having a user identification ID corresponding to the voted coordinated image 50 plays a game, the control unit 9 displays the display unit 5. A notification screen (for example, see FIG. 19) for notifying that the coordinated image 50 of the user has been voted (that is, that “fan letter” has been sent) is displayed.

Moreover, the control part 9 functions as a game point provision means which evaluates about the game performed based on the coordination selected by the user or the said coordination result, and provides the game point according to this evaluation. The game points are stored directly as evaluation points in the coordinate storage unit 92 or the user's game card.
The evaluation points include the game points and the voting points corresponding to the voting input by the operation unit 2 that is a voting input means. However, even if the game points and the voting points are added together, It is also possible to provide a difference in the effect of the increase in the evaluation points, such as different types of coordination options that can be selected depending on whether the game points or the voting points.

Further, the control unit 9 detects the code C by performing image processing on the captured image of the code C of the recording part 10 captured by the infrared camera 32. Therefore, the control unit 9 functions as a code detection unit.
The control unit 9 detects the rotation angle of the rotary table. That is, the control unit 9 calculates the rotation angle of the rotary table 21 based on the positional deviation amount from the initial position of the detection body 41 by performing image processing on the captured image of the detection body 41 captured by the infrared camera 32. To do. More specifically, the control unit 9 calculates the rotation angle of the turntable 21 based on the amount of positional deviation from the initial position of the absorption unit 42 in the captured image of the detection body 41 captured by the infrared camera 32. Therefore, the control unit 9 functions as a rotation angle calculation unit.

In addition, the control unit 9 is configured to control the operation of each unit in various processes of the game apparatus 100.
For example, the control unit 9 causes the recording parts discharge unit 7 to discharge the recording parts 10 in accordance with the coin insertion amount detected by the coin detection unit 81.
The control unit 9 outputs sound from the speaker 6 in accordance with the operation of the rotary table 21 and the determination button 22 and the progress of the game.
The control unit 9 performs imaging control of the recording part 10 by the infrared camera 32 and imaging control of the detection body 41.
The controller 9 controls the turning on and off of the infrared LED 33.

<Recording parts>
The recording part 10 is used for playing with the game apparatus 100, and as shown in FIG. 5B, is a recording medium on which a code C (game information) necessary for playing a game is recorded.
The recording part 10 is made of a transparent plastic. A plurality of recording parts 10 are prepared according to clothes, hairstyles, and accessories to be changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the recording part 10 is divided into five categories: hairstyle, tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories. Each part classification to be dressed up is also divided into a plurality of themes, and different costumes are prepared for each theme such as cute, elegance, pop, mysterious, and fresh.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the recording part 10 is decorated. Specifically, the recording part 10 is colored and formed in a heart shape in plan view. The surface of the recording part 10 is formed so as to have a plurality of surfaces, and is formed so as to shine brilliantly when light strikes it.
Further, the back surface of the recording part 10 is formed flat so that it can be placed on the recording part placement table 31.
As shown in FIG. 5B, the classification and theme of the recording part 10 are drawn on the back surface of the recording part 10 together with an illustration.
Further, the code C is drawn on the back surface of the recording part 10 with ink that absorbs infrared rays. For this reason, like the absorption part 42 of the detection body 41, when the back surface of the recording part 10 is imaged with the infrared camera 32, only the portion of the code C is different from the surrounding image. Thereby, the code C can be detected.
The recording part 10 is formed with a window portion 10 a through which the back surface can be seen through from the front surface of the recording part 10. The window 10 a is formed in a heart shape like the recording part 10.

<How to play with game devices>
Next, how to play with the game device in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 11 and FIGS. 12 to 20.
First, when the game apparatus 100 is turned on, the control unit 9 displays a title screen and a demo screen on the display unit 5 as shown in FIG. 7 (step S1). Such a screen is repeatedly displayed unless a coin is inserted.
In order to play with the game apparatus 100, the user inserts coins from the coin insertion unit 8. The control unit 9 determines whether or not coin insertion is detected by the coin detection unit 81 (step S2).
After inserting the coin, the user operates the rotary table 21 and the enter button 22 to select whether to purchase the recording part 10 or start the game. When coin insertion is detected by the coin detection unit 81 (step S2; YES), the control unit 9 determines the user's selection as to which of recording parts purchase and game start has been selected (step S3). ). When it is determined that the recording part 10 is to be purchased, the control unit 9 discharges the recording part 10 from the recording part discharge unit 7 (step S4), and returns to step S1.
On the other hand, when it determines with starting a game, the control part 9 displays the card insertion instruction | indication screen prompting to insert a game card in the card insertion part 85 on the display part 5 (step S5). Then, it is determined whether or not insertion of a game card is detected by the card detection unit 86 (step S6). If it is determined by the card detection unit 86 that a game card has been inserted (step S6; YES), card information reading / updating processing is performed by the control unit 9 and the card detection unit 86 (step S7).

FIG. 8 shows the card information reading / updating process (step S7 in FIG. 7) in the present embodiment.
When the game card is inserted into the card insertion unit 85, as shown in FIG. 8, the user identification ID stored in the game card is read by the card detection unit 86 (step S21). The user identification ID read by the card detection unit 86 is sent to the control unit 9, and the control unit 9 determines whether or not the coordinated image corresponding to the user identification ID has been voted (step S22). . If it is determined that there is no vote (step S22; NO), the card information reading / updating process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to the next process shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a vote (step S22; YES), the control unit 9 displays on the display unit 5 that the vote has been made, that is, that the “fan letter” has arrived from the user ( Step S23, see FIG. 19). Further, the control unit 9 causes the display unit 5 to display the number of votes sent to the user's coordinated image (that is, the number of “fan letters”), the rank of the user after adding the vote points, and the like (step S24, FIG. 20). reference). When the user name or the like is registered in association with the user identification ID, the user name or the like may be displayed together with the number of votes acquired, as shown in FIG. Also, newly acquired evaluation points, accumulated evaluation points, and the like may be displayed together. And the control part 9 operates a writing means, and performs the process which adds the vote point acquired by vote to the evaluation point of the said game card (step S25). In this case, regarding the evaluation points, when the voting points and the game points are distinguished and processed, the evaluation points are added to the voting point item of the evaluation points. Furthermore, among the voting points, when processing is performed by distinguishing between handling and effects when voting is performed on the voting screen after the game ends and when voting is performed on the voting screen at the time of non-game, Depending on which voting screen is used, it is distinguished and added to each item. Thereby, the card information reading / updating process is completed.

When the card information reading / updating process is completed, the control unit 9 performs a coordination process (step S8 in FIG. 7).
FIG. 9 shows the coordination process (step S8 in FIG. 7) in the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 9 selects a character and a game story according to, for example, evaluation points acquired by the user (step S31), and selects information on the selected character and game story as an option storage unit. Read from 91. And the recording parts 10 according to the said character and game story are discharged | emitted from the recording parts discharge part 7 (step S32). Note that the character and game story may be arbitrarily selected by the user. In this case, the control unit 9 reads out the information of the character and game story selected by the user from the option storage unit 91, and The corresponding recording part 10 is discharged from the recording part discharge unit 7.
Next, the control unit 9 displays a premise story on the display unit 5 at the start of the game (step S33).
Next, the control unit 9 causes the display unit 5 to display a screen for changing the selected character (for example, see FIGS. 12 and 13) (step S34). On this screen, the user coordinates the character using the recording part 10.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the default costume D is only worn before coordination.
Here, when five types of recording parts 10 as shown in FIG. 6 are placed on the recording part mounting table 31, the infrared camera 32 images the code C of each recording part 10, and the control unit 9 detects the code C. The information of the tops T, the bottoms B, the shoes S, the hairstyle H, and the accessory A corresponding to is read from the option storage unit 91 and the image is displayed on the character.
Thereby, as shown in FIG. 13, the character of the display part 5 can be put into the changed state.

In this dressing screen (see FIG. 13), the control unit 9 displays a color palette icon 51 for performing color selection on the display unit 5, and the user rotates the rotary table 21 to select a favorite color. When the selection of the color is completed and the determination button 22 is pressed, the costume displayed on the display unit 5 can be changed to the color.
In selecting the color palette icon 51, the pointer P of the display unit 5 is moved according to the rotation angle from the initial position of the rotary table 21, and the user can change the rotation amount of the rotary table 21. You can select a color. This completes the character coordination process.

Returning to FIG. 7, the control unit 9 determines whether or not the coordination process is completed (step S9 in FIG. 7), and repeats the process in step 8 until the coordination process is completed (that is, step S31 in FIG. 9). To step S34). If it is determined that the coordination process has been completed, the control unit 9 evaluates the coordination performed by the user, and calculates a game point corresponding to this evaluation as a game point giving means (step S10).
The method for calculating the game points is not particularly limited. For example, if it is determined that the coordinates are suitable in light of the age and occupation of the selected character, the game story that is a coordinated environment, etc., a high game point is selected. Give. Specifically, for example, a tendency associated with the age, occupation, etc. of the character (eg, bright, energetic, bold, calm), a tendency of the atmosphere of the place assumed in the game story (eg, idle audition, etc.) If it is fine, active, etc., if it is a ball, etc., solemn, brilliant, etc.), a data table that quantifies from the corresponding one to the non-conforming one is prepared in advance and selected by the user The game points are calculated by quantifying whether the coordination choices match the character or the game story in light of this data table.

Next, the control unit 9 performs a game main process for playing a game using the character coordinated in the coordination process (step S11). That is, the control unit 9 activates a program related to the main game and causes the display unit 5 to display a game screen.
This main game is a game played based on the result of coordination by the user. As this game, for example, it is assumed that a character coordinated by the user performs a dance on the stage, or performs a dance battle in which other characters compete with each other. The contents of the game are not limited to those exemplified here.
The control unit 9 determines whether or not the game main process is completed (step S12), and repeats the process of step 11 until the game main process is completed. When it is determined that the main game process has been completed (step S12; YES), the control unit 9 evaluates the game played by the user, and calculates game points corresponding to the evaluation as game point giving means. (Step S13). Note that the game point calculation method is not particularly limited. For example, if the main game is a game in which the character is required to jump or turn according to a certain rhythm, the jump or turn by the user's operation matches the rhythm. The game points are calculated by digitizing whether or not the game has been performed based on the timing deviation amount or the like.

  When the game points for the coordinates and the game points in the main game are calculated, the control unit 9 operates the writing means and uses these game points of the user's game card inserted in the card insertion unit 85. Processing to add to the evaluation points is performed (step S14). In this case, regarding the evaluation points, when processing is performed by distinguishing between voting points and game points, the evaluation points are added to the item of game points of evaluation points. Furthermore, among the game points, when processing is performed by distinguishing the handling and effects by the game points for coordination and the game points in the main game, they may be distinguished and added to each item.

Next, the control unit 9 displays a voting screen on the screen of the display unit 5 after the game ends and performs a post-game voting process (step S15).
FIG. 10 shows the post-game voting process (step S15 in FIG. 7) in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the post-game voting process, first, the control unit 9 has a coordinated image 50 of a user who played the game before the user who played the game (excluding the user who played the game). Is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S41 in FIG. 10).

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, three coordinate images 50a, 50c, and 50d are displayed on the voting screen. The user can vote for the evaluation of the coordinated image 50 of another person displayed on the voting screen by operating the button 54 for voting by the operation unit 2 or the like. Further, by operating the proceed button 52, the other three coordinated images 50 can be displayed on the voting screen. Further, by operating the return button 53, the previous three coordinate images 50 can be displayed again on the voting screen. Further, by operating the close button 55, the voting screen can be closed and the game can be ended.

The control unit 9 determines whether or not the user has operated the button 54 for voting (step S42). If it is determined that the user has operated (step S42; YES), the control unit 9 has voted (that is, YES). The message “fan letter” has been sent) is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S43). Then, the voting points corresponding to the vote by the user are stored in the coordinate storage unit 92 in association with the user identification ID associated with the coordinate information corresponding to the coordinate image 50 voted by the user (step S44). For example, when Mr. B who is a user votes for the coordinated image 50c coordinated by Mr. C, the vote point by this is associated with the user identification ID of Mr. C and stored in the coordinate storage unit 92.
In addition, weighting as an evaluation point between the voting points earned when voting on the voting screen after the game ends and the voting points earned when voting on the voting screen displayed during non-games, and the effect of point acquisition If there is a difference between the voting points, the control unit 9 stores the voting points together with information indicating that the voting points have been voted on the voting screen after the game ends.
When it is determined that the voting button 54 is not operated (step S42; NO) and when the voting is finished, the control unit 9 further determines whether or not the closing button 55 is operated (step S45). ). If it is determined that the close button 55 has not been operated (step S45; NO), the process returns to step S42 and is repeated. If it is determined that the close button 55 has been operated (step S45; YES), the post-game voting process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 7, when the post-game voting process (step S <b> 41 to step S <b> 45 in FIG. 10) ends, the control unit 9 displays an ending screen or the like on the display unit 5 (step S <b> 16). After the display of the ending screen in step S16 is completed, the control unit 9 returns to step S1 and restarts the process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2 of FIG. 7 that coin insertion is not detected by the coin detection unit 81 (step S2; NO), the control unit 9 displays the general user on the demonstration screen (see FIG. 16). Demo screen voting process for accepting voting is performed (step S17).
FIG. 11 shows the demonstration screen voting process (step S17 in FIG. 7) in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the demonstration screen voting process, first, the control unit 9 displays a voting screen (see FIG. 17) on which a plurality of coordinated images 50 of users who have played the game before that are arranged so as to be compared. (Step S51 in FIG. 11).

In the present embodiment, for example, when the turn button 56 is operated on a screen simulating the cover of a fashion magazine as shown in FIG. 16, as shown in FIG. 17, the screen simulating the format of a spread fashion magazine. A voting screen on which six coordinate images 50a to 50f are arranged is displayed. The user can vote the evaluation for the coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen by operating the button 58 for voting by the operation unit 2 or the like. In the voting screen displayed at the time of non-game, with respect to the coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen, the person who performed the coordination (that is, the user who performed the coordination in the past), the other person (that is, Both users who are not participating in the game can vote. For example, the user B can vote for a coordinated image 50b that is the result of the coordination that she has performed in the past, and the coordinated image 50c that is the result of the coordination performed by other user C. You can also vote.
Further, by operating the turn button 56, the other six coordinated images 50 can be displayed on the voting screen as if turning the pages of the magazine. Further, by operating the return button 57, the previous six coordinate images 50 can be displayed again on the voting screen. Further, by operating the close button 59, the voting screen can be closed to end the voting process.

The control unit 9 determines whether or not the user has operated the button 58 for voting (step S52). If it is determined that the user has operated the button 58 (step S52; YES), the control unit 9 has voted (that is, YES). The message “fan letter” has been sent) is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S53). Then, the voting points corresponding to the vote by the user are stored in the coordinate storage unit 92 in association with the user identification ID associated with the coordinate information corresponding to the coordinate image voted by the user (step S54). In addition, weighting as an evaluation point between the voting points earned when voting on the voting screen after the game ends and the voting points earned when voting on the voting screen displayed during non-games, and the effect of point acquisition If there is a difference between the voting points, the information is stored together with information indicating that the voting points are voted on the voting screen at the non-game (demo screen).
When it is determined that the voting button is not operated (step S52; NO) and when voting is completed, the control unit 9 further determines whether or not the closing button is operated (step S55). If it is determined that the closing button is not operated (step S55; NO), the process returns to step S52 and the process is repeated. If it is determined that the button for closing is operated (step S55; YES), the post-game voting process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 7, when the demonstration screen voting process (step S <b> 51 to step S <b> 55 in FIG. 11) ends, the control unit 9 returns to step S <b> 1 and displays the title screen and the demonstration screen on the display unit 5.

<Action and effect>
As described above, according to the game device 100 of the present embodiment, a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images 50 are arranged so as to be compared can be displayed on the display means, and other users can see this. Therefore, it is possible to respond to the user's desire to transmit / disclose the coordination that he / she made to other users.
And in this voting screen, since it is possible for another user to vote for the coordinated image 50, it is not a mere mechanical evaluation but a user who wants to obtain a wide evaluation from other users. They can satisfy their desires and get a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
In addition, since the user's raw opinions are reflected in the evaluation without using fixed parameters, it is possible to expect a game development rich in changes, such as the evaluation changing depending on the general user's senses and trends.

In addition, on the voting screen displayed on the display unit 5 on the screen after the game ends, a plurality of coordinated images 50 of the user who played the game before the user who played the game are arranged so that the user can compare them. It is possible to vote for the person or other person's coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen.
For this reason, the user who played the game can compare the coordinated image of the person or others after the game, and can reflect the user's evaluation in the game by participating in the vote.
In the present embodiment, only the coordinated image 50 of the other person other than the user who played the game is displayed on the voting screen displayed after the game ends, and the user coordinates the other person on the voting screen after the game ends. Only the evaluation for the image 50 can be voted.
Such a configuration is preferable because it is possible to prevent a user who has played a game from voting for his / her coordinated image 50 and to perform a more fair evaluation.
Further, on the voting screen displayed on the display means in the demonstration screen at the time of non-game, a plurality of coordinated images 50 of the user who played the game before that are arranged so as to be compared, and the coordinated image 50 displayed on this voting screen is displayed. On the other hand, even a user who is not playing a game can participate in the vote. For this reason, it is possible to incorporate evaluations of general users more widely.
In addition, by displaying the voting screen on the demonstration screen at the time of non-game in this way, it is possible to widely incorporate “general user evaluation”, satisfy the user's own needs, Even at times, by displaying a screen with game characteristics on the display unit 5, it is possible to expect a function to exert customer attraction to new users and other existing users.
That is, by providing the game apparatus 100 with a play that allows the user to participate widely without inserting coins at the time of the demonstration screen, it can be expected that a new user can easily use the game apparatus 100, and other people's It can also be expected to satisfy the interests of existing users who want to refer to coordination.

A user identification ID is assigned to each user, and the user's coordinate information is stored in association with the user identification ID of the user.
For this reason, it is possible to accumulate evaluation points by voting for the coordinated image 50 for each user, and when the user next plays the game, the evaluation points are added to the evaluation points of the user's game card. Can do.

In addition, when the evaluation image is voted for the coordinated image 50, when the user having the user identification ID corresponding to the voted coordinated image 50 plays the game, the fact that the vote is given to the display unit 5 (that is, A notification screen is displayed to notify that “fan letter has arrived”.
For this reason, when a user tries to start a new game, the user can easily know on the notification screen that his / her coordination has been evaluated (supported) by other users, and can feel a sense of accomplishment. it can.

In addition, the coordination options that can be selected by the user include at least one of a coordinate environment such as a character to be coordinated, a coordinated item coordinated with the character, and a game story that is a prerequisite for coordination.
For this reason, the user can enjoy a variety of coordination.

The evaluation points include both voting points according to user votes (ie, “fan letters”) and game points given by the control unit 9 of the game apparatus 100.
As a result, not only the user's subjective evaluation, but also the user's coordination is evaluated by taking into account the mechanical evaluation according to the scene and game development, etc., and a more objective and varied game can be realized. it can.

In addition, the user can select a part of the plurality of coordinate options stored in the option storage unit 91, and the coordinate option increases according to at least one of the voting points and game points acquired by the user. It is like that.
For this reason, the user's consciousness of acquiring more evaluation points and increasing coordination choices can be raised, and the motivation for the game can be improved.
Moreover, since the variation of a user's coordination is expanded according to the acquired evaluation points, the game can be enjoyed without getting tired.

<Others>
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and design changes can be freely made without changing the essential part of the invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, the option storage unit 91 and the coordinate storage unit 92 are provided as separate storage units from the ROM and RAM of the control unit 9. 92 may be stored in a storage unit such as a ROM or a RAM in the control unit 9. Further, for example, the game apparatus 100 may be connected to an external data server or the like, and coordination options, coordination information, or the like may be stored in a data server or the like existing outside the game apparatus 100.

In the present embodiment, the case where the user plays a game on the same game device 100 has been described. For example, as described above, the game device 100 is connected to an external data server, etc. Are stored in a data server or the like existing outside the game apparatus 100, the game is played using the same game card, and the user identification ID assigned to the user can be confirmed. Even when a game is played on a different game device 100, the evaluation points may be received (that is, the evaluation points are written on the game card).
In addition, when a plurality of game devices 100 are connected to a common data server or the like in this way, the coordinated images 50 displayed on the voting screen are also randomly displayed from among the plurality of game devices 100 collected. You may do it.

Also, the coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen may be displayed completely at random, or may be displayed in the order of the date and time stored in the coordinate storage unit 92, or the currently acquired evaluation points and the number of votes You may display a thing with many preferentially.
The coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen may be displayed for each coordinated environment such as a game story. In this case, for example, a user who performs voting can select a favorite game story, situation, or the like, and only the result of coordination performed under the selected coordinate environment is displayed.

Further, the layout of the voting screen is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in this embodiment, three coordinate images 50 are displayed on the voting screen after the game is finished, and six coordinate images 50 are displayed on the voting screen at the time of non-game. The number of is not limited to this.
In this embodiment, an example in which a plurality of coordinated images 50 are displayed in parallel on one screen for both the voting screen after the game and the non-game voting screen is shown. The display method is not limited to this. For example, the voting screen displayed on the display unit 5 as a display means displays coordinated images 50 one by one on the screen, and repeats this screen to turn the magazine one page at a time, so that a plurality of coordinated images 50 are displayed. It may be arranged so that it can be compared. In this case, the user compares the coordinate images 50 that are sequentially displayed while turning the screen, and selects a favorite coordinate image 50 from the images.
In the present embodiment, the coordinated image 50 displayed on the voting screen can be sequentially switched by operating the “Proceed button 52” and the “Turn button 56”, but such a switching function is provided. Instead, the coordinated image 50 may be selected in three choices on the voting screen after the game is over and in six choices on the voting screen in the non-game.

Moreover, the way of giving the game points by the control unit 9 is not limited to that exemplified in the above embodiment. For example, when a user plays a game with two people, if the coordination between the two is good, a high game point is given, or whether the timing of the two in the main game is correct It is good also as an object of point evaluation for calculating.
In addition, for example, when coordinating using coordinated items that have been frequently selected by users or coordinated items with a large number of votes, coordination is being performed using trend items instructed by many users. You may make it add the evaluation point of.
In addition, the game unit may not be given by the control unit 9, and the evaluation points may be configured only by voting points according to the vote by the user.

Further, the effect when the evaluation points (that is, voting points and game points) increase is not limited to those exemplified in the above embodiment. For example, the number of coordinate items that can be selected increases, or the dance game in the main game For example, the type of music may change or the number of music may increase. Further, for example, a hidden character, a hidden item, a hidden stage, and the like that are not disclosed unless a certain evaluation point or more is acquired may be prepared.
In the main game, the level of difficulty may be selected. In this case, for example, the game points given by the control unit 9 are changed according to the selected level.

Moreover, you may provide the structure which encourages participation in a vote, such as giving a bonus point to the user who participated in the vote.
Moreover, not only once but also one user may be allowed to vote multiple times.

In addition, the coordinate game that can be performed by the game device according to the present invention is not limited to a dress-up game in which a character is dressed.
For example, a battle game in which a stage for battle such as a battlefield can be selected as a coordinated environment may be used. In this case, the character to be coordinated is coordinated with weapons and equipment according to the situation of the battlefield, etc., and this is evaluated, or a battle game or the like is performed using the coordinated character. In addition, the coordinated game is not limited to the example illustrated here, as long as it coordinates (combines) according to the type of character, the situation / atmosphere of the place, and the like.

In selecting the color palette 51 on the display unit 5, the pointer P is necessarily displayed at the position of the first color palette 51a (see FIG. 11) when the selection by the rotary table 21 is started. The pointer P may be displayed at the position of the color palette 51 corresponding to the rotation angle of the turntable 21.
In addition, a plurality of game programs are stored in the control unit 9, and an operation unit used in accordance with each game can be detachably attached to the housing 1, and an operation amount of the operation unit is read into the operation unit. It is good also as a structure which provided the detection code of this and the identification code for specifying the game to run.
For example, in the case of a train driving game, a train driving game program is stored in the control unit 9 and the operation unit is a mass control. Then, an identification code for causing the control unit 9 to execute the train driving game and a detection body for detecting the operation amount of the master computer may be pasted on the back surface of the master computer.
In the case of a car driving game, a car driving game program is stored in the control unit 9 and the operation unit is used as a handle. And the identification code for making the control part 9 perform the driving game of a motor vehicle and the detection body which detects the operation amount of a steering wheel should just be affixed on the back surface of a steering wheel.

1 Case 2 Operation section (operation means, voting input means)
3 Code reader 4 Rotation angle detector 5 Display unit (display means)
6 Speaker 7 Recording parts discharge part 8 Coin insertion part 9 Control part (display control means, game point giving means)
10 recording parts 21 rotary table (operation means, voting input means)
22 Decision button (operation means, voting input means)
31 Recording parts mounting table 32 Infrared camera 33 Infrared LED
34 Infrared transmission filter 41 Detector 50 Coordinate image 85 Card insertion unit 86 Card detection unit 91 Option storage unit (option storage means)
92 Coordinate storage unit (Coordinate storage means)
100 game machine C code (game information)

Claims (8)

A game device for performing a coordination game that evaluates coordination by a user and gives evaluation points according to the evaluation,
Option storage means for storing a plurality of coordinate options;
Coordinate storage means for storing coordination information that is a result of coordination selected by the user from among a plurality of coordination options stored in the option storage means;
Display means capable of displaying a coordinated image based on the coordinate information stored in the coordinate storage means;
Display control means for causing the display means to display a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images can be compared;
Voting input means that allows another user to vote for the evaluation of the coordinated image displayed on the voting screen of the display means;
When the coordinate image is voted by the vote input unit, the coordinate storage unit stores the vote point corresponding to the vote as the evaluation point in association with the coordinate information corresponding to the coordinate image. Evaluation memory control means;
A game apparatus comprising: The display control means causes the display means to display a voting screen in which a plurality of coordinated images of a user who has played the game before the user who has played the game are arranged on the screen after the game is finished,
The voting input means is capable of voting evaluation of the coordinated image of the person or others displayed on the voting screen by a user who has played the game. The game device described. The display control means causes the display means to display a voting screen arranged so that a plurality of coordinated images of users who have played the game before can be compared in the demonstration screen at the time of non-game,
3. The voting input means is capable of voting by the person who made the coordination or others who voted the evaluation on the coordinated image displayed on the voting screen. The game device described. A user identification ID is assigned to each user,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the coordinate storage unit stores the coordinate information in association with the user identification ID.   When the vote for the coordinated image is voted by the voting input unit, when the user having the user identification ID corresponding to the voted coordinated image plays a game, the coordinate of the user is displayed on the display unit. The game apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a notification screen for notifying that an image has been voted is displayed.   6. The coordinate option includes at least one of a character to be coordinated, a coordinate item coordinated with the character, and a coordinate environment as a premise of coordination. The game device according to any one of the above. The game further includes a game point granting unit that evaluates the game selected based on the coordination selected by the user or the result of the coordination, and grants game points according to the evaluation,
7. The evaluation point according to claim 1, wherein the evaluation point includes a voting point corresponding to a vote inputted by the voting input means and a game point given by the game point giving means. The game device according to any one of the above. The user can select a part of the plurality of coordinate options stored in the option storage means,
Coordination that can be selected by the user to whom the voting points or game points are given according to at least one of the voting points according to the voting inputted by the voting input means and the game points given by the game point giving means The game apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the number of options increases.

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