JP3866603B2 - Communication game system and game program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a communication game system and a game program for realizing a predetermined game function on a computer in which a plurality of computers are connected so as to exchange data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for playing a battle game with a computer in which a plurality of units are connected to each other through a server or a server so that data can be exchanged is well known.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional technology as described above, there has been no particular contrivance for a player who is waiting for the next battle with the game machine connected while he is waiting.
[0004]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a communication game system and a game program that are devised so that a player who is waiting for the next battle with a game machine connected can enjoy the game while waiting. .
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention for solving the above-described problems is a communication game system having a plurality of game devices connected to be exchangeable data directly or via a server, wherein each game device is input by an input means. A battle game mode executed based on the data, and a watching mode for real-time demonstration display of the battle game based on transmission data transmitted from another game device executing the battle game, The game device provides a communication game system characterized in that the battle game mode and the watching mode can be selectively executed.
[0006]
In the watching mode in each of the game devices, evaluation information for a battle game displayed in a real-time demo can be input from the input means, and the battle game is executed using the input evaluation information. It should be transmitted to the game device.
[0007]
Further, in the battle game mode in each game device, it is preferable that parameters relating to the game character are changed in accordance with the transmitted evaluation information.
[0008]
Further, in the watching mode in each game device, the player can display / operate his / her character separately from the battle game based on the input data input through the input means, In the watching mode, the screen can be scrolled asynchronously with the screen information of the other game device executing the battle game based on the input data input through the input means. Or, in the watching mode in each game device, data relating to the game character is obtained from another game device that is executing the battle game, and the parameter of the player character is changed based on the data. In the watching mode in each game device, the battle game mode and the watching mode are May have become can be switched during the execution of the fighting game.
[0009]
Furthermore, the battle game may include a battle between a player and a player and a battle between the player and the processing device of the game device.
[0010]
【The invention's effect】
With the above configuration, according to the present invention, a player who is waiting for the next battle with the game machine connected can enjoy watching the game while waiting. Since the operation of the player who is watching the game does not basically affect the progress of the battle game, it is possible to add the fun of the waiting player while maintaining the game characteristics of the battle.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, a tennis game will be described as an example of game content. However, it is apparent from the following description that the game content is not limited to this as long as the game can be played.
[0012]
[First Embodiment]
In this embodiment, four players have their respective game devices, and each game device is connected by a cable. The case where a battle | competition is performed using each game device in this state is demonstrated.
[0013]
FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a game device (computer) in the present embodiment. Reference numeral 101 denotes a CPU that controls the entire game apparatus using programs and data stored in the RAM 102 and the ROM 105 and executes a tennis game described later. A RAM 102 has an area for reading a game program 111 and game data 112 (details will be described later) stored in the external storage device 110, and also has a work area used when the CPU 101 executes various processes. .
[0014]
An operation unit 103 includes an instruction unit 103a for instructing movement of a tennis player (character) or a cursor during the game, and buttons 103b and 103c for inputting instructions such as determination and cancellation (input means). Reference numeral 104 denotes a communication I / F, which functions as an I / F for interconnecting with other game devices via a cable. A ROM 105 stores a program (for example, a boot program for the game apparatus) for controlling the entire game apparatus, data (for example, setting data for the game apparatus), and the like. A display unit 106 includes a CRT and a liquid crystal screen, and displays a screen related to the game (a screen during the game and a screen for performing various settings in the game).
[0015]
A sound processing unit 107 generates BGM and sound effects based on sound data included in the game data 112 and outputs the generated BGM and sound effects to the speaker 108. Reference numeral 110 denotes an external storage device configured by a CD-ROM, a ROM cassette, or the like, and stores the above-described game program 111, game data 112, and user data 113. The stored data is read to the RAM 102 as necessary. The game program 111 is a program that controls the entire game. When the player's opponent is a tennis player group controlled by this game apparatus, the game program 111 also controls the opponent's tennis player group. Moreover, the program of the watching mode mentioned later is also included.
[0016]
Reference numeral 112 denotes game data, which includes data for generating an image of each object (tennis player, ball, game field, etc.) constituting the game screen, the above-described sound data, and the like. Reference numeral 113 denotes user data, which is data relating to past game results of the player. Reference numeral 114 denotes a bus connecting the above-described units.
[0017]
FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the game devices of the four players. Each of the game devices 201 to 204 has the above-described configuration shown in FIG. As described above, the game apparatuses 201 to 204 are connected via the adapter 209 with the cables 205 to 208, respectively. Thereby, data can be transmitted and received between the respective game devices, and for example, the game device 201 and the game device 203, and the game device 202 and the game device 204 can play a battle. Specifically, by transmitting and receiving data such as the character state (including position and posture), the position of the ball, and the game state between the respective game devices, the player's own character is displayed on the game screen of the opponent game device. And the like can be displayed.
[0018]
Each game device is assigned a unique ID on the network. Thereby, a mutual game device can be specified by this ID.
[0019]
An example of a tennis game screen displayed on the display unit of the game apparatus is shown in FIG. In the figure, the player's character 301 and the opponent character 302 hold the rackets 301a and 302a in their hands, and play a tennis game (matching game) by hitting the ball 303 in the game field (court) 304. At that time, the player moves his / her character 301 using the instruction unit 103a and hits the ball 303 using the button 103b or the button 103c. Here, the “other character” is, for example, controlled by any of the other game devices 202 to 204 when the game device is 201 in FIG. 2 (actually the game devices 202 to 204). The character is controlled by a player who operates one of the above.
[0020]
Each character is set with gauges 305 and 306 indicating the power (ability value) exerted during the game. In FIG. Become. These gauges will continue to grow as they continue to rally (keep the ball between each other's characters) (does not extend beyond the maximum length prepared in advance) and perform certain tricks, such as fast smashing If you do, the gauge will be reduced by the amount corresponding to the skill. A detailed description of the gauge increasing / decreasing method is omitted here.
[0021]
When a competitive tennis game is performed using the above game devices, for example, when a competitive game is performed between the game device 201 and the game device 203, or between the game device 202 and the game device 204, the progress of each game, or each Depending on the skill of the player, either group may win or lose early. For example, when the battle between the game device 201 and the game device 203 ends earlier than the battle between the game device 202 and the game device 204, the game device 201 and the game device 203 shift to the “watching mode” waiting for the next battle. .
[0022]
FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of main processing performed by the game device according to the present embodiment. First, initialization regarding a game is performed (step S401). Specifically, initialization of various variables used during the game and initialization of a memory (such as the memory in the RAM 102 or the CPU 101) are performed. Next, the “match mode” is selected based on the input via the operation unit 103 to start the match game (step S402: abbreviated as “game” in the figure). In this step, based on an instruction (input data) input from the operation unit 103, the user's own character is controlled, and data transmission / reception control with respect to the opponent game device is also performed.
[0023]
Next, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S403). This is the same as a general game such as tennis, and it is determined whether or not a game set has been made by referring to the score. If the game is not over, the process in step S402, that is, the content of the game is advanced. On the other hand, if the game is over, the process proceeds to step S404, and the mode is shifted to the watching mode (step S404). Details regarding the watching mode will be described later. Next, it is determined whether or not the game of the player in the battle is over (step S405). This can be determined by receiving data indicating the end of the game from the game device of the player in the battle since data is transmitted and received sequentially between the game devices. When it is finished, the watching mode is also finished. On the other hand, if not finished, the watching mode is continued, and the process returns to step S404.
[0024]
In the watching mode in step S404, the battle game is basically displayed in real-time demo based on the transmission data transmitted from the game device that is playing the battle. As shown in FIG. 4, the battle program for playing the battle game and the watching program in step S404 can be selectively executed. The watching mode can be varied as described below.
[0025]
<Watching mode 1>
An example of the watching mode will be described below. For example, by pressing the button 103b or the button 103c, it is possible to score an artistic point for each player in the battle. FIG. 5 shows a display example of the display unit 106 when the mode is shifted to the watching mode. The screen shown in the figure is displayed at any of the four corners of the display unit 106 (the display position is arbitrary, and the present invention is not limited to any of the four corners). Further, in the screen of the figure, the respective players in the battle are referred to as player 1 and player 2, respectively. A player who is watching (hereinafter referred to as a watching player) moves the cursor 501 up and down using the instruction unit 103a, and selects the player by pressing the button 103b at the position of the player to be scored, that is, evaluated. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the player 1 is selected.
[0026]
Next, by operating the instruction unit 103a, the score on the score display unit 502 is increased or decreased. In this way, the art points are scored for each of the player 1 and the player 2. In the example shown in FIG. 5, “50 points” is assigned to player 1 and “60 points” is assigned to player 2. The scored data of each score is sequentially transmitted to the corresponding game device of each player at predetermined time intervals. In each game device that has received this data, the score (artistic point) based on the data is displayed on the display unit 106, for example, in the same manner as in FIG. 5 (in this case, the cursor 501 in FIG. 5 is hidden). Or fix at the corresponding player's position). Note that when there are a plurality of watching players, a plurality of points are scored for each player in the battle, so in each game device in the battle, for example, a numerical value obtained by averaging the plurality of scores is used as an art score, that is, evaluation information. Displayed on the display unit 106.
[0027]
When the match is over, the final art point for the player is stored in the RAM 102 or user data 113 of the game device. Then, when the next battle is performed, the initial value of the character gauge is corrected based on the stored art point. As an example, when the artistic point is a maximum of 100 points, 0 to 50 points are not corrected for the initial gauge value. If 51 to 100 points, the initial gauge value is corrected in a stepwise manner with 100 points being the maximum. . Of course, the correction method of these numerical values is not limited to this, and various methods are possible. In addition, if it is only necessary to enjoy scoring artistic points, it is possible to make a specification that does not correct the initial gauge value at the next match.
[0028]
<Watching mode 2>
An example of a watching mode other than the watching mode is shown. For example, the spectator player may make a referee regarding the play being played. For example, in a game device by players in a match, when rallying by these players is finished and it is a stage to determine victory or defeat, it enters a state of waiting for data reception from the watching player.
[0029]
At this time, a screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the game device of the watching player. Then, the watching player moves the cursor 503 left and right using the instruction unit 103a, selects either “in” or “out”, and presses the button 103b or the button 103c. In the example of FIG. 6, “IN” is selected by the cursor 503. If it is determined by pressing the button 103 b or the button 103 c in this state, the determination of “IN” is made. Data regarding this determination is transmitted to each game device in the battle.
[0030]
Each game device in the battle receives data indicating the determination of “in” or “out” transmitted from the game device of the watching player, and determines the winning or losing based on the data. When there are a plurality of watching players, a plurality of data indicating the determination of “in” or “out” may be received, and the above winning / losing may be determined based on an average value thereof.
<Watching mode 3>
Another example of the watching mode other than the watching mode will be described. For example, the watching player may operate a character that is different from the character being played, and operate the character in a range that does not affect the data on the character being played and the ball being rallyed.
[0031]
(Specific example 1)
A watching player character outside the court may throw the ball toward the court. The ball thrown by the watching player character is different from the ball in the rally. Further, it is preferable that the ball thrown by the watching player character does not hit the player in the battle and the ball in the rally. That is, it aims at giving psychological disturbance to the player who is operating the game by another ball crossing the screen. Note that when the watching player character throws the ball, the gauge value for each character in the battle may be decreased by a predetermined amount. It is interesting because the state of the player who has actually suffered psychological disturbance corresponds to the state of the character in the game.
[0032]
(Specific example 2)
The character of the watching player may practice (a mini game) on a court other than the court that is being played, for example, on the adjacent court. For example, the watching player causes the player to “swing”, “push-up”, “running”, etc. on the adjacent court by pressing a predetermined button of the game device. Further, by performing such practice (mini game), the parameter of the character to be practiced may be changed. For example, the “ball weight” parameter is increased according to the number of “swings”, the “grip strength” parameter is increased according to the number of “push-ups”, and the number of “running” is also performed, for example. It is possible to increase the “moving force” parameter according to the number of laps around the coat. This is interesting because it allows you to incorporate nurturing elements.
[0033]
(Specific example 3)
Operation may be made so that the character of the watching player is superimposed on the character in battle. In this case, the character in the battle and the character of the watching player are prevented from winning. It should be noted that it is preferable to display the screen with the characters superimposed in this way only on the game device of the watching player. The watching player performs image training by superimposing the player's character on the fighting character.
[0034]
<Watching mode 4>
The further example of watching modes other than the said watching mode is shown. For example, the game device of the watching player can scroll the screen asynchronously with the screen information of other game devices regardless of the movement of the ball during the rally. The screen is scrolled using the instruction unit 103a. As a result, the watching player can see and hear information set in a portion (for example, a spectator seat) invisible to the playing player. For example, you can learn production staff names and capture information through conversations between the audience.
[0035]
<Watching mode 5>
The further example of watching modes other than the said watching mode is shown. For example, the watching player may receive a parameter change for the player character by simply entering the watching mode instead of actively operating something via an instruction unit or a button.
[0036]
(Specific example 1)
The watching player may acquire the special technique that can be used for the character in the battle by entering the watching mode. As a result, the character of the watching player can use the acquired special technique in the next game.
[0037]
(Specific example 2)
The watching player may return a special technique that can be used by the character in the battle by entering the watching mode. As a result, the character of the watching game can use the possible deadly technique return in the next game.
[0038]
(Specific example 3)
By entering the watching mode, the watching player may merge a special technique that can be used by the character in the battle and a special technique that can be used by the player character to obtain a new special technique. As a result, the character of the watching player can use the new special technique that has become possible in the next game.
[0039]
(Specific example 4)
The watching player may acquire the resistance to the provocative action of the character in the battle according to the number of the provocative actions performed by the character in the battle in the watching mode. The provocative action here means that the character of the battle is performed against the opponent to reduce the opponent's gauge. This allows the watching player character to reduce the gauge reduction by a predetermined percentage even when the provocation action is received in the next game. This predetermined ratio can be a numerical value corresponding to the number of provocations performed by the character in the match during the watching mode.
[0040]
<Watching mode 6>
The further example of watching modes other than the said watching mode is shown. For example, the character being played and the character of the watching player may be interchangeable during the match. Specifically, when a player who is playing a battle hurts his finger due to intense operation, the player is replaced with the watching player without replacing the game device. That is, the battle mode and the watching mode are switched.
[0041]
For example, when a player in a match wants to change, the button 103b or the button 103c is operated to input a change command. Based on this change command, the game device displays a list of watching players. The player operates the instruction unit 103a, the button 103b, the button 103c, and the like to select and determine the watching player to be replaced. Based on this selection / determination, the player character goes out of the court and shifts to the watching mode. Further, the player character selected and determined enters the court and shifts to the battle mode.
[0042]
In the above embodiment, a tennis game is used as game content. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any game may be used as long as it is generally called a battle game. At that time, the contents of the watching mode may be newly set according to the genre of the game, or may be created by transforming based on each watching mode. Each of the watching modes may be selectable.
[0043]
In the above embodiment, four game devices are connected, but the number is not limited to this. The watching player may be a player who has finished the game first, or may be a player connected to a game device of a player who is playing for the purpose of watching the game (therefore, a player in the watching mode from the beginning without a match).
[0044]
In the above configuration, the game devices are connected to each other via the adapter 209, but may be connected to each other via a server to exchange programs and data as necessary.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a game device.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which four game devices are interconnected.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen example of a tennis game.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing.
FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a display screen in the watching mode 1;
6 is a view showing an example of a display screen in watching mode 2. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
101 …… CPU
102 …… RAM
103 …… Operation unit 104 …… Communication I / F
105 …… ROM
106 …… Display unit 107 …… Sound processing unit 110 …… External storage device

Claims (7)

A communication game system including a plurality of game devices that are connected to each other so that game data can be exchanged directly or via a server and each display a game screen based on the game data,
Each game device to exchange game data with other game device included in the communication game system, the competition game mode executing means for executing a competition game based on the game data, the other game device Acquisition of game data of the battle game exchanged between them, watching mode execution means for displaying the battle game in real time, execution of processing by the watching mode execution means and execution of processing by the battle game mode execution means Selection control means for selecting any one of them,
The spectator mode execution means, means for increasing or decreasing the evaluation information indicating the content of the evaluation of the player is about to the battle game according to the competitive game display the competitive game watching to that button operation of the player up in If, comprising means for transmitting the evaluation information to the other game devices running sequentially the competition game in Jo Tokoro time interval, and
The competition game mode executing means, said evaluation information sent by the spectator mode execution means of the other game device, the table Shimesuru the game screen together with according to the competitive game,
A communication game system characterized by the above. The communication game system according to claim 1,
The battle game mode execution means changes a parameter relating to a game character of the battle game executed by the battle game mode execution means based on the evaluation information transmitted by the watching mode execution means of the other game device. ,
A communication game system characterized by the above. The communication game system according to claim 1 or 2,
Wherein each of the game devices are respectively provided with an input means for inputting input data indicating the details of the operation of the player,
The watching mode execution means operates a player game character different from the game character in the battle game based on the input data, and is a game of a battle game exchanged between other game devices executing the battle game Along with the game screen based on the data, the game character is displayed.
A communication game system characterized by the above. The communication game system according to claim 3 ,
The watching mode execution means acquires game data related to a game character together with game data of a battle game exchanged between other game devices that are executing the battle game, and based on the game data, Change the parameters,
A communication game system characterized by the above. The communication game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Wherein each of the game devices are respectively provided with an input means for inputting input data indicating the details of the operation of the player,
The watching mode execution means scrolls a game screen based on the game data of the battle game exchanged between other game devices executing the battle game based on the input data.
A communication game system characterized by the above. The communication game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Wherein each of the game devices are respectively provided with an input means for inputting input data indicating the details of the operation of the player,
The selection control means switches from execution of processing by the battle game mode execution means to execution of processing by the watching mode execution means in response to input of predetermined input data by the input means.
A communication game system characterized by the above. Directly or through a server to a plurality of game devices is exchanged freely connected game data, the program for causing a computer to function as a game device for displaying a game screen based on the game data,
A battle game mode executing means for exchanging game data with another game device and executing a battle game based on the game data; and
A program for acquiring game data of a battle game exchanged between other game devices executing the battle game, and causing the computer to function as a watching mode execution means for displaying a game screen related to the battle game in real time. ,
The spectator mode execution means includes means for increasing or decreasing the evaluation information indicating the contents of the evaluation by the player with the relevant competition game in accordance with the button operation of the player is watching the battle game in view of the competition game comprises a hand stage that sends the evaluation information to the other game devices running sequentially the competition game at predetermined time intervals, a,
The competition game mode executing means, the evaluation information that will be transmitted by the spectator mode execution means of the other game devices, displays with a game screen according to the competitive game,
A program characterized by that.

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