JP4026156B2 - Game device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a program executed on a computer in response to a signal from an operation means operated by a player.

  Conventionally, as a program executed on a computer in response to a signal from an operation means operated by a player, a game program for competing for game results according to superiority or inferiority of a reaching mode when a moving body such as a race car reaches a target It has been known.

  In such a game program, the player performs a simulated driving of a moving body such as a race car along a predetermined course, and allows the moving body to pass through check points within a time determined according to the course. And the game player competed for the game result obtained according to the point obtained when a moving body passes a check point, and the superiority or inferiority of the arrival mode when the said moving body reaches | attains the target.

  However, in the above-described conventional game program, the moving destination of the moving object is determined, and the game is developed so that it always goes to the same destination, so that the game progresses monotonously and the change of the game cannot be enjoyed. There was a drawback.

  In addition, the display position on the screen of the game device on which the program is executed is determined regardless of the player's preference, and the displayed image has poor realism and speed.

  Furthermore, when an attempt is made to move the moving object such as retreating, only an image from a predetermined angle is displayed, so that the displayed image is not realistic and the player is also in this respect. There is also a drawback in that the moving operation of the moving body has a trouble in the backward movement.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to display a game image display screen from a player's favorite viewpoint, and in addition, even in a backward movement, the player's line-of-sight position accompanying the backward movement An object of the present invention is to provide a program capable of displaying an image from

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a program according to the present invention is executed on a computer in response to a signal from an operation means operated by a player, and the computer is provided with a taxi that runs in a virtual game space. A stage of setting a simulated traveling body, a stage of processing a game development including the traveling body in response to a signal from the operation means, and a viewpoint that is located behind the traveling body and viewing the traveling body from the rear. The viewpoint of the forward movement virtual camera that captures the forward movement of the traveling body, and the backward movement of the traveling body that is behind the viewpoint of the forward movement virtual camera and higher than the forward movement virtual camera. A step of setting a viewpoint that moves in the virtual game space following the traveling of the traveling body during traveling of the traveling body, and a traveling body viewed from the viewpoint. A step of generating image data including the step of displaying an image based on the image data on a display, and a position of the second viewpoint at the time of the backward movement of the traveling body. For switching to the backward movement camera.

  In addition, a stage for randomly setting a taxi customer on the computer, a stage for selecting a customer to ride in the taxi according to the player's operation, and a destination of the traveling body in the virtual game space according to the selected customer In accordance with an operation performed on the traveling body that travels toward the destination while viewing the image viewed from the viewpoint after the destination is determined. It is preferable that the traveling body is configured to perform forward movement and backward movement.

  Alternatively, the program according to the present invention is executed on a computer in response to a signal from an operating means operated by a player, and the computer simulates a vehicle that runs in a virtual game space (virtual body (virtual body). A vehicle that travels on the terrain and sets the vehicle as a vehicle that travels backward in the state of facing forward by the reverse gear input) and travels according to the signal from the operation means A stage of processing game development including the body, a viewpoint of the traveling body that is located behind the traveling body and viewing the traveling body from the rear, and a viewpoint of the virtual camera for forward motion that reflects the forward motion of the traveling body, and forward Including the viewpoint of the backward movement camera that is rearward from the viewpoint of the virtual camera for movement and is higher than the virtual camera for forward movement and reflects the backward movement of the traveling body. A stage for setting a viewpoint for moving in the virtual game space following the traveling of the traveling body, a stage for generating image data including the traveling body viewed from the viewpoint, and an image based on the image data are displayed on the display And a step of switching the forward movement virtual camera to the backward movement camera during the backward movement of the traveling body.

  Here, the present invention can also be described as follows if expressed along the history so far. That is, the present invention presents a destination determining element that is a target when a moving body moves in a game space in a game device that competes for game results according to superiority or inferiority of the arrival mode when the moving body reaches a target When a presentation means and one of a plurality of destination determination elements given by the presentation means are selected, the game result is determined by determining the superiority or inferiority of the arrival mode according to the selected destination determination element It can also be regarded as a game device provided with determination means for performing.

  The presentation means presents a game space imitating a road, a moving object imitating a taxi, and a destination determining element imitating a taxi customer The determination means can determine whether the arrival mode has reached a predetermined game time determined for each customer for superiority or inferiority of the arrival mode, and accumulates chips obtained by competition with other mobile objects. It is preferable that the superiority or inferiority of the game can be determined.

  Furthermore, the determination means accumulates chips obtained by competition between a time meter that enables determination of whether or not the arrival mode is reached within a predetermined game time determined for each customer and other mobile objects. The chip meter may be provided. Furthermore, it is preferable that the time meter is a means for representing an index for the remaining time of the entire game, and the chip meter is a means for representing an index for the elapsed time for each customer.

  Alternatively, the present invention is a game apparatus that displays an image from a forward virtual camera that is photographed from a predetermined viewpoint when a moving body moves in a game space, and further, a backward motion that specifically captures a backward motion. Provided with a dedicated virtual camera and equipped with a backward movement selection means for selecting the backward movement operation of the moving body and a switching means for detecting that the backward movement selection means has been operated and switching the virtual camera to the backward movement dedicated virtual camera It can also be taken as.

  In this case, it is preferable that the virtual camera dedicated to the backward movement is a camera that is rearward from the viewpoint of the forward moving camera and higher than the camera position, and is captured from the viewpoint of moving behind the movable body together with the movable body.

  Furthermore, it is more preferable that the virtual camera includes an angle-of-view adjusting unit that can adjust the angle of view of the game space and the object and adjust the angle of view according to the player's preference.

  Note that the storage medium in the present invention stores information (mainly digital data and programs) by some physical means, and causes a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor to execute a predetermined function. It is something that can be done. In other words, any program may be used as long as it downloads a program to a computer and executes a predetermined function. For example, flexible disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, magnetic disk, CD, CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, PD, MD, DCC, ROM cartridge, RAM memory card with battery backup, flash memory cartridge And non-volatile RAM cartridges. It also includes cases where data transfer is received from a host computer via a wired or wireless communication line (public line, data dedicated line, satellite line, etc.). The so-called Internet is included in this recording medium.

  According to the present invention, the display screen of the game image can be displayed from the player's favorite viewpoint, and further, it is possible to display the image from the player's line-of-sight position accompanying the backward movement even in the backward movement, As a result, a game image rich in realism and speed can be realized.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a driving (car driving) game device in which a program according to the present invention is executed.

  The game apparatus 1 includes a housing 2 that resembles the shape of a car driver's seat and a display 3 provided in front of the housing 2. The housing 2 is composed of a chair 4 on which a player sits and an operating device 5 provided in front of the chair 4. The chair 4 of the housing 2 is provided with a rear vibration generating device (not shown), and the operating device 5 is provided with a front vibration generating device (not shown). You can experience realistic vibrations.

  Speaker mounting holes are provided on both sides of the front surface of the housing 2 on which the operation device 5 is provided. Inside these holes, a speaker 8a for background music and a speaker 8b for sound effects are provided. Is provided. In addition, speaker boxes are provided on both sides of the chair 4 of the housing 2, and sound effect speakers 8c are provided in the speaker boxes.

  The operation device 5 provided in the housing 2 is provided with a handle terminal 5a, a leg terminal 5b such as an accelerator and a brake, a shift lever 5c, and an operation switch 5d such as a view change switch and a selection switch. ing. In addition, a game processing board 10 and other circuits are provided inside the housing 2. A player plays a driving game of a taxi car (running body) displayed on the display by making full use of an operation device such as a handle.

  FIG. 2 is a plan view showing details of the operation switch 5d. In FIG. 2, a door switch 5da among the operation switches 5d is used for customer designation (determining a destination determination factor) for placing a customer. Of the operation switches 5d, the view change switch 5db is tilted forward and backward, and when it is tilted forward or backward, for example, an ON state can be output only while the button is pressed. Therefore, for example, the angle of view is changed only when the view change switch 5db is tilted forward and pressed, and the angle of view is increased only when the view change switch 5db is tilted backward and pressed. This view change switch 5db can be used so as to change in the following direction.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game processing board 10 of the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 3, the game processing board 10 includes a CPU block 50, a video block 51, a sound block 52, an encoder 160, and a D / A converter 170.

  The CPU block 50 described above includes an SCU (System Control Unit) 100, a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a main memory (RAM) 102, a ROM 103, and an input / output interface 104.

  Further, the SCU 100 is configured to be able to control data transmission and reception by allocating a bus exclusive time to devices connected to each other via a bus. The main CPU 101 executes the initial program stored in the ROM 103 when the power is turned on, initializes the entire apparatus, and then develops a predetermined operating system, game processing program, etc. from the ROM 103 on the main memory (RAM) 102. Then, the system and game processing program are executed to process the game development, and the creation of video / audio can be commanded.

  Further, the main CPU 101 is configured to be able to provide game processed image data to the video block 51 and further to provide sound data to the sound block 52 and to control these operations. Further, the main CPU 101 can process a game processing program based on input data from the input / output interface 104 to process a predetermined game development.

  The main memory (RAM) 102 mainly functions as a work memory for storing the operating system and the game processing program. On the other hand, the ROM 103 stores an initial program, an operating system, and a game processing program.

  The input / output interface 104 is connected to the handle terminal 5a, the leg terminal 5b, the shift lever 5c, the operation switch 5d, and the like of the operation device 5, and thereby the handle terminal 5a, the leg terminal 5b, the shift terminal of the operation device 5. An operation signal of the lever 5c or the operation switch 5d is taken into the main CPU 101 as a digital quantity. Further, a vibration device (not shown) is connected to the input / output interface 104, and the vibration generation device is operated according to a vibration generation command from the main CPU 101, so that the chair 4 and / or the operation device 5 of the housing 2 can be operated. Vibrate according to.

  The video block 51 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 120 that draws characters and the like composed of polygon data of a video game, and a VDP 130 that draws a background screen, synthesizes polygon image data and background images, and performs clipping processing. ing. The VDP 120 is connected to the VRAM 121 and the frame buffers 122 and 123. Polygon drawing data representing a video game machine character is sent from the main CPU 101 to the VDP 120 via the SCU 100 and written to the VRAM 121. The drawing data written in the VRAM 121 is drawn in the drawing frame buffer 122 or 123 in a format of 16 or 8 bits / pixel, for example. The drawn data in the frame buffer 122 or 123 is sent to the VDP 130. Information for controlling drawing is provided from the main CPU 101 to the VDP 120 via the SCU 100. Then, the VDP 120 executes drawing processing according to this instruction.

  The VDP 130 is connected to the VRAM 131, and the image data output from the VDP 130 is output to the encoder 160 via the memory 132. The encoder 160 generates a video signal by adding a synchronization signal or the like to the image data and outputs the video signal to the display 3. Thereby, a game screen is displayed on the display 3.

  The sound block 52 includes a DSP 140 that performs voice synthesis in accordance with the PCM method or the FM method, and a CPU 141 that controls the DSP 140 and the like. The audio data generated by the DSP 140 is converted into signals of a plurality of channels by the D / A converter 170 and then output to the speakers 8a, 8b, and 8c.

  FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a chip meter displayed on the display 3 and a time meter displaying the game time. FIG. 4A shows the chip meter, and FIG. Indicates a time meter.

  In FIG. 4A, a chip meter 310 has a shape in which display points 311, 311, 311,... Are arranged in a circular shape, and display points are obtained when chips (addition points) are obtained during game development. 311, 311, 311,... Are lit one after another.

  In FIG. 4B, the time meter 320 is configured such that a blue display body 322 is displayed inside a frame body 321 that is black and rectangular, for example. The game time given to is displayed on the blue display 322.

  A game operation in such a game apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 based on FIG. 1 to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a game executed by the game apparatus 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for managing the game time.

  When the game is started, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 executes processing for displaying an initial screen (S101 in FIG. 5). As a result, an initial screen is displayed on the display 3 by the image data from the video block 51, and acoustic signals are given from the sound block 52 to the speakers 8a, 8b, and 8c via the D / A converter 170. In addition, the game time is set in the time meter 320.

  The main CPU 101 executes a game time management flowchart separately from the above flowchart. That is, the main CPU 101 subtracts the given game time as the game progresses (S201, S202 in FIG. 6; NO), and when the game time ends (S202; YES), the game is forcibly terminated (FIG. 6). S203). Further, the main CPU 101 issues a command to display the subtraction result (S201) on the time meter 320 to the video block 51. As a result, the time meter 320 displayed on the display 3 displays a state in which the game time gradually decreases.

  Next, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 takes in operation signals from the handle terminal 5a, leg terminal 5b, shift lever 5c and operation switch 5d of the operation device 5 via the input / output interface 104 (S102). Further, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 executes the program and develops the game based on the operation signal (S103). As a result, an image of the taxi running on the road is displayed on the display 3, and sound corresponding to the screen is output from the speakers 8a, 8b, and 8c.

  Next, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 issues a command to create an image of a taxi running on the road (S102 to S102), and randomly selects a taxi customer (destination determining element) to be displayed on the screen. It is determined by calculation (S104). This is to prevent the player from knowing the arrival conditions and the like if the same person is displayed at any time when the game is started.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 gives information on the customer (destination determining element) calculated and determined by the main CPU 101 to the video block 51 and instructs the display of the customer (S105). Thereby, the video block 51 performs a process for displaying the customer on the display 3, and gives the image data to the display 3.

  The player instructs whether or not to put a taxi customer displayed on the screen by operating the handle terminal 5a of the operation device 5 and the door switch 5da (S106). That is, when the player decides not to place the customer (S106; NO), the handle terminal 5a is operated so as not to approach the customer side. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player places a customer, the handle terminal 5a is operated to approach the customer side, the leg terminal 5b is operated to stop, and the door switch 5da is pressed.

  Here, if it is determined not to be placed (S106; NO), the main CPU 101 receives from the handle terminal 5a, leg terminal 5b, shift lever 5c, and operation switch 5d of the operation device 5 via the input / output interface 104. An operation signal is captured (S102). The main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 executes the program and develops the game based on the operation signal (S103). As a result, an image of the taxi running on the road is displayed on the display 3, and sound corresponding to the screen is output from the speakers 8a, 8b, and 8c.

  Again, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50, except for the taxi customers displayed in the previous step, randomly determines taxi customers (destination determining elements) to be displayed on the screen (S104) and displays them (S104). S105).

  Here, it is determined again whether or not the customer is put on (S106). In the above description, the determination as to whether or not to place the customer (S106) has been described with respect to the case where the customer is not carried. Next, the case where the customer is carried (S106; YES) will be described.

  That is, when it is determined that the player places a customer (step S106; YES), the handle terminal 5a is operated to approach the customer side, the leg terminal 5b is operated to stop, and the door switch 5da is pressed. Performs a press operation. As a result, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 takes in these pieces of information via the input / output interface 104 and detects that the customer has been selected. At this time, the main CPU 101 lights a predetermined number of display points 311 of the chip meter 310.

  Then, the main CPU 101 first determines whether the player's driving skill is measured (S107). Here, when the main CPU 101 determines that the driving skill of the player has not been determined (S107; YES), the main CPU 101 is based on the information regarding the driving skill of the player obtained through the operations from steps S102 to S106. The driving skill is determined (S108). If the player's driving skill is previously determined and there is information, the main CPU 101 does not determine the player's driving skill (S107; NO). Note that the driving skill of the player is determined by, for example, measuring the time until reaching another point from a certain point displayed on the display 3, and ranking this time.

  Then, the main CPU 101 determines the destination from the information related to the driving skill determined in step S108, or the information related to the driving skill obtained in the past, and the information of the selected taxi customer, and according to the destination. The holding time is determined (S109). When this determination is made by the main CPU 101, the main CPU 101 instructs the video block 51 to display the game time on the time meter 320. Then, the main CPU 101 starts a game and starts a counter (S110).

  Next, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 takes in operation signals from the handle terminal 5a, the leg terminal 5b, the shift lever 5c, and the operation switch 5d of the operation device 5 via the input / output interface 104 (S111). Further, the main CPU 101 of the CPU block 50 executes the program and develops the game based on the operation signal (S112). As a result, the display 3 displays an image in which the taxi on which the customer is moving is moving toward the destination, and the sound corresponding to the screen is output from the speakers 8a, 8b, and 8c.

  Further, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the vehicle has overtaken another car while developing the game (S113). If the vehicle overtakes near another vehicle (S113; YES), the main CPU 101 determines that the driving skill is high, and issues a command to add chips and display on the chip meter 310 (S114). Thereby, in the video block 51, image data of a screen for lighting the display point 311 of the chip meter 310 is created and given to the display 3. As a result, the display point 311 is turned on according to the cumulative number. On the other hand, if the vehicle does not overtake another vehicle (S113; NO), the process proceeds to the next step without adding the chip.

  Then, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the taxi has arrived at the destination (S115). When the main CPU 101 determines that the taxi has not arrived at the destination (S115; NO), the main CPU 101 continues the processing of steps S111 to S115 again.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the destination has been reached (S115; YES), the main CPU 101 determines the superiority or inferiority of the arrival mode according to the selected destination determining element based on the counter, the number of chips, and the like. (S116). At this time (S116), if the actual driving time is shorter than the game time determined according to the driving skill of the customer or the player, the display point 311 of the chip meter 310 is turned on according to that time. Thereby, a player's score is added.

  Further, when the determination result of the arrival mode in step S116 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (S117; YES), the remaining time is accumulated if the game time is left (S118), and the process returns to step S102 again. You can start a taxi game from the beginning. In addition, since the player's driving skill information is obtained during steps S111 to S116, at this time, the main CPU 101 updates the player's driving skill (S116). When returning to step S102 and starting the game from the beginning (S117; YES), the chip accumulation is reset, and all the display points 311 of the chip meter 310 are turned off.

  On the other hand, when the result of determination of superiority or inferiority of the reaching mode in step S116 is less than a predetermined value (S117; NO), the main CPU 101 commands display of game over (S119), and ends the game.

  As described above, in the game apparatus 1, for example, the driving time until the customer is placed is measured, the driving skill of the player is ranked by ranking the driving time, and the destination is determined by placing the customer. When determined, the game time to the destination corresponding to the driving skill is set.

  Further, in this game apparatus 1, the taxi is driven to the destination within the time allotted, and when the destination is reached within the time, the player's driving skill is ranked again according to the degree of the time. It is reflected in the game time at the time of game development. Thus, since the destination can be determined according to the driving skill of the player and the game time can be set, even a player who is good at driving or a player who is poor at driving can set an appropriate game time and enjoy the game. .

  Furthermore, when the game time is left at the time when the game is played, the remaining time can be added to the remaining time of the next game.

  As described above, in the game apparatus 1, the destination is not uniquely determined, and the destination is determined only when the customer is placed, and the game time is set in consideration of the driving skill of the player. Since the game is developed with the chips obtained during the driving and the game time obtained by arrival at the destination, the game development is diverse and unexpected. There is an advantage that the game is influenced by the driving skill and the fun of the game increases.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of arrangement positions of the forward movement camera, the backward movement dedicated camera, and the taxi. In FIG. 7, in the game apparatus 1, a video when the taxi is moved backward is displayed on the display 3 based on video information obtained as follows. That is, in FIG. 7, in this game apparatus 1, a taxi 510 (automobile) that is a moving body is arranged inside the game space 511, and the taxi 510 that moves inside the game space 511 is moved forward from a predetermined viewpoint. Video information in a state as if it was captured by the camera 512 is obtained. The video information obtained in this way is displayed on the display 3 of the game apparatus 1 as the game is developed.

  The game apparatus 1 displays video information obtained by taking a picture of the virtual camera 513 for the backward movement dedicated to the backward movement when the taxi is to be moved backward as shown in the figure. 3 can be displayed. At this time, the backward movement-dedicated virtual camera 513 is rearward from the viewpoint of the forward virtual camera 512 and higher than the forward virtual camera 512, and is in a state where the rearward of the taxi 510 is captured from the viewpoint of moving with the taxi 510. The game apparatus 1 displays the obtained video information on the display 3.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which image information is obtained on a display using a forward virtual camera and a backward movement dedicated virtual camera. In FIG. 8, the game apparatus 1 takes in the shift lever 5c, which is a reverse operation selection means for selecting the reverse operation of the taxi 510, and the operation information of the shift lever 5c via the input / output interface 104. A switching means 514 for switching the forward virtual camera 512 to the backward operation dedicated virtual camera 513 when it is detected, a video processing means 515 for processing video information from the forward virtual camera 512 or the backward operation dedicated virtual camera 513, This is realized by the display 3 for displaying the video from the video processing means 515. The forward virtual camera 512, the backward movement dedicated virtual camera 513, the switching unit 514, and the video processing unit 515 are realized by the main CPU 101.

  The operation of such an embodiment will be described. When the taxi is stopped by the leg terminal 5b of the operating device 5, the reverse operation is selected by operating the shift lever 5c, and then the leg terminal 5b is operated. The main CPU 101 shifts to the backward movement process. First, the main CPU 101 operates the switching unit 514 to switch the forward virtual camera 512 to the backward operation dedicated virtual camera 513. Thereafter, the main CPU 101 gives a command to the video block 51 to display a backward screen on the display 3 in accordance with the operation of the handle terminal 5a or the leg terminal 5b of the operation device 5. As a result, the video block 51 forms an image (image data) corresponding to the operation state of the handle terminal 5a or the leg terminal 5b and gives it to the display 3. Then, for example, a video 600 shown in FIG. 9A and a video 601 as shown in FIG. 9B are displayed on the display 3.

  Since such an image is displayed on the display 3, the player can easily perform the backward movement when the backward movement is necessary. Further, according to this embodiment, it is very easy to grasp the backward screen.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the angle-of-view relationship between the forward virtual camera and the backward movement-dedicated virtual camera. In FIG. 10, in this game apparatus 1, a taxi 510 that is a moving body is placed inside a game space 511, and the taxi 510 that moves inside the game space 511 is copied by a forward virtual camera 512 from a predetermined viewpoint. The video information in such a state can be obtained. Further, the forward virtual camera 512 and the backward movement dedicated virtual camera 513 are provided with a first means 516 and a second 517 that can move the camera angle and the camera arrangement position. The video information thus obtained can be displayed on the display 3 of the game apparatus 1 as the game is developed.

  FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram of this operation system. In FIG. 11, the game apparatus 1 takes in the view change switch 5db for adjusting the angle of view and the operation information from the view change switch 5db via the input / output interface 104, and advances in accordance with a signal for changing the angle of view. The control means 518 for changing (adjusting) the angle of view of the virtual camera 512 or the backward movement dedicated virtual camera 513, and the position of the forward moving virtual camera 512 or the backward movement dedicated virtual camera 513 according to the operation signal from the control means 518 And first means 516 and second means 517 for changing the angle.

  The first means 516 includes means 516a for changing the position of the forward virtual camera 512 and means 516b for changing the angle of the forward virtual camera 512.

  Further, the second means 517 includes means 517a for changing the position of the backward movement dedicated virtual camera 513 and means 517b for changing the angle of the backward movement dedicated virtual camera 513.

  The means 516, 517 and the control means 518 realized in the game apparatus 1 are realized by the main CPU 101.

  According to such an embodiment, since the forward virtual camera 512 or the backward movement-dedicated virtual camera 513 can adjust the angle of view of the game space and the object, the angle of view can be adjusted according to the player's preference. Can do. Thus, when the player wants to obtain a real feeling, the player only has to press the view change (viewpoint change) switch 5db so as to reduce the angle of view. As a result, it is possible to obtain an image with an increased realism.

  On the other hand, when trying to obtain an image in which the background is displayed large and the feeling of speed is increased, the player may press the view change switch 5db so that the angle of view becomes large. As a result, it is possible to obtain an image with an increased sense of speed.

  Note that a video 700 obtained by the forward virtual camera 512 arranged in the state shown in FIG. 10 is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. In this video 700, the previous state is displayed in a state where it is hardly visible.

  On the other hand, the video 701 by the backward movement-dedicated virtual camera 513 set in the above state is displayed as shown in FIG. 12B, for example. This image 701 is displayed so that the previous state can be seen quite well.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, depending on the player's preference, the angle of view is set to be large when trying to enjoy a sense of speed, and the angle of view is set to be small when trying to enjoy a sense of realism. Since it only needs to be advanced, the game can be enjoyed with the video that the player likes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the moving body is a taxi, but other moving bodies may be used. For example, a truck driving game may be used. In this case, the destination may be different depending on the package to be transported.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the game is developed in a state where the destination is not determined until the purpose determining element is taken into the moving body and the driving skill of the player is taken into account. And has the effect of increasing interest.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the case of the backward movement, it is possible to display using the video obtained from the dedicated camera position for forming the backward screen, so that the player can easily and reliably perform the backward movement.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the angle of view of the game screen can be set according to the player's preference, the game can be enjoyed with a speedy image or a realistic image.

  From the above, the program of the present invention is widely applied to various game devices such as arcade game machines and home game machines as programs executed on a computer in response to a signal from an operation means operated by a player. be able to.

It is a perspective view showing an embodiment concerning a driving (car driving) game device in which a program according to the present invention is executed. It is a top view which shows the structural example of the operation switch of a game device. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the game processing board of a game device. It is a top view which shows the chip meter used with a game device. It is a top view which shows the time meter used with a game device. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of a game device. It is a flowchart shown in order to demonstrate the time management of a game device. It is a figure which shows the positional relationship of a moving body, the virtual camera for advance, and the virtual camera only for backward movement. It is a conceptual diagram of the example of a structure of the game device which switches a virtual camera for advance, and a virtual camera only for back movement. It is a figure which shows the example of the image acquired with the reverse movement exclusive virtual camera. It is a figure which shows the example of the image acquired with the reverse movement exclusive virtual camera. It is a conceptual diagram which shows a view angle adjustment means with a moving body, a virtual camera for advance, and a virtual camera only for reverse operation. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the structural example of an adjustment means. It is a figure which shows the example of an image | video when an angle of view is adjusted. It is a figure which shows the example of an image | video when an angle of view is adjusted.

Explanation of symbols

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game device, 2 ... Housing | casing, 3 ... Display, 4 ... Chair, 5 ... Operation apparatus, 5a ... Handle terminal, 5b ... Leg terminal, 5c ... Shift lever, 5d ... Operation switch, 5da ... Door switch, 5db ... view change switch, 8, 8a, 8b, 8c ... speaker, 10 ... game processing board, 50 ... CPU block, 51 ... video block, 52 ... sound block, 101 ... main CPU, 102 ... main memory (RAM), 103 ... ROM, 104 ... I / O interface, 122,123 ... Frame buffer, 132 ... Memory, 160 ... Encoder, 170 ... D / A converter, 310 ... Chip meter, 311 ... Display point, 311 ... Display point, 320 ... Time meter 321 ... Frame body 322 ... Blue display body 510 ... Taxi (moving ,..., Game space, 512... Virtual camera for forward movement, 513... Virtual camera dedicated to backward movement, 514... Switching means, 515 ... video processing means, 516 ... first means, 516 a, 516 b. 516, 517 ... means, 517 ... second means, 517a, 517b ... means, 518 ... control means, 600, 601, 700, 701 ... video.

Claims (10)

A game device comprising operating means operated by a player and image processing means for generating image data to be displayed on a display ,
The game device
Displaying an image including a moving object on the display ; and
In response to operation of said operation means by the player, the moving body, is intended to expand the game moving toward the destination that is set by the execution of the game program,
While the game in which the moving body moves toward the destination is being developed , a plurality of positions are provided behind the moving body and moving together with the moving body so as to view the moving body from behind. The perspective is maintained ,
The game in which the moving body moves toward the destination is developed among the plurality of viewpoints when the player operates the operating means for moving the moving body backward. Another viewpoint in which the distance from the moving object is set higher and higher than the viewpoint maintained at the position where the moving object is viewed from the rear while the moving object is moving forward by the user's operation Switching to,
A game device. A game device comprising operating means operated by a player and image processing means for generating image data and control signals for display on a display,
The game device
Displaying an image of the moving body moving in the virtual game space on the display; and
In response to an operation of the operation means by the player, the moving body develops a game that moves toward a destination set by execution of a game program,
While the game in which the moving body moves toward the destination is being developed, an image of the moving body viewed from the rear at a predetermined distance is maintained ,
When the player operates the operating means to move the moving body backward in the virtual game space, the viewpoint in the virtual game space is the viewpoint in which the moving body moves toward the destination. From a viewpoint that is unfolded and maintained at a position where the mobile body is viewed from behind while the mobile body is moving forward by the player's operation, the distance from the mobile body is farther than the viewpoint. Move to a higher point of view,
A game device . A game device comprising: operating means operated by a player; and image processing means configured to generate image data and control signals for display on a display,
The game device
Displaying an image of a car moving in a virtual game space on the display; and
In response to an operation of the operation means by the player, the car develops a driving game that moves toward a destination set by execution of a game program,
While the driving game in which the automobile moves toward the destination is being developed, an image of the automobile viewed from the rear at a predetermined distance is maintained ,
The driving game in which the viewpoint in the virtual game space is moved toward the destination when the operation means is operated by the player to move the vehicle backward on the ground of the virtual game space. The distance from the vehicle is set higher and higher than the viewpoint from which the vehicle is maintained at a position where the vehicle is viewed from the rear while the vehicle is moving forward by the player's operation. Move to another point of view,
A game device . On the computer,
Displaying a moving body moving in the virtual game space on a display;
A step of developing a game in which the moving body moves toward a destination set by execution of a game program in response to an operation of the operation means by the player, and the moving body moves to the destination Maintaining the image of the moving object on the display as an image from a viewpoint set at a position where the moving object is viewed from behind, while the game moving toward the game is being developed;
When the player operates the operating means for moving the moving body backward, the game in which the moving body moves toward the destination is viewed from the viewpoint, and the player operates The step of switching from a viewpoint maintained at a position where the movable body is viewed from the rear while the movable body is moving forward to another viewpoint in which the distance from the movable body is set to be farther and higher than the viewpoint. When,
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for performing this . A game device comprising operating means operated by a player and image processing means for generating image data to be displayed on a display,
The game device
An image of a taxi moving in the virtual game space is displayed on the display, and
In response to an operation of the operation means by the player, the taxi develops a driving game that moves toward a destination set by execution of a game program,
While the driving game is deployed, an image of the taxi viewed from behind is maintained so that the taxi looks down when the taxi moves toward the destination by the player's operation ,
When the player operates the operating means for moving the taxi backward in the virtual game space, the driving game is developed in which the viewpoint in the virtual game space is moved toward the destination. And the distance from the taxi is set higher and higher than the viewpoint from which the taxi is maintained at a position where the taxi is viewed from behind while the taxi is moving forward by the player's operation. Move to another viewpoint,
A game device . On the computer,
Displaying an image including a moving body moving in the virtual game space on a display;
In response to an operation signal from the operation means by the player, the moving body develops a game that moves toward a destination set by executing a game program, and the moving body Position where the viewpoint showing the image of the moving body displayed on the display is arranged behind the moving body and follows the movement of the moving body while the game moving toward the ground is developed Step to maintain,
When the player operates the operating means for moving the moving body backward, the game in which the moving body moves toward the destination is viewed from the viewpoint, and the player operates From the position of the viewpoint maintained at the position where the moving body is viewed from behind while the moving body is moving forward, to the other viewpoint in which the distance from the moving body is set higher and higher than the viewpoint A moving step;
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for performing this . On the computer,
Displaying an image including a taxi moving in the virtual game space on a display;
In response to an operation signal from the operation means by the player, the taxi develops a game that moves toward a destination set by execution of a game program, and the taxi moves to the destination. Maintaining the viewpoint indicating the image of the taxi displayed on the display at a position behind the taxi and following the movement of the taxi, while the game moving toward the road is being developed; ,
When the operation of the operating means for moving the taxi backward by the player is performed, the game in which the taxi moves toward the destination is developed from the viewpoint, and the player operates the game Moving from the position of the viewpoint maintained at the position where the taxi is viewed from behind while the taxi is moving forward to another viewpoint set at a distance farther and higher than the viewpoint;
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for performing this . On the computer,
In response to an operation signal from the operation means by the player, displaying an image including a taxi to flow to pick up a customer in a virtual game space on a display;
Determining a destination by executing a game program when a customer has entered the taxi in response to an operation of the operating means by the player;
Developing a driving game in which the taxi moves toward the destination in response to an operation of the operating means by the player;
An image of the taxi moving toward the destination is displayed on the display, and the player's operation is performed while the driving game is being developed in which the taxi moves toward the destination. Maintaining the viewpoint of looking at the taxi so that the taxi is viewed from behind when the taxi moves in response to:
When the operation of the operating means for moving the taxi backward by the player is performed, the game in which the taxi moves toward the destination is developed from the viewpoint, and the player operates the game Moving the taxi from a viewpoint maintained at a position where the taxi is viewed from behind while the taxi is moving forward to another viewpoint set at a distance farther and higher than the viewpoint;
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for performing this . A game device comprising operating means operated by a player and image processing means for generating data displayed on a display,
The game device
An image of a taxi moving in the virtual game space is displayed on the display, and
In response to an operation of the operation means by the player, the taxi develops a driving game that moves toward a destination set by execution of a game program,
While the driving game is being developed in which the taxi moves toward the destination by the player's operation, an image of looking down at the taxi from behind is maintained ,
When the player operates the operating means for moving the taxi backward in the virtual game space, the driving game is developed in which the viewpoint in the virtual game space is moved toward the destination. And the distance from the taxi is set higher and higher than the viewpoint from which the taxi is maintained at a position where the taxi is viewed from behind while the taxi is moving forward by the player's operation. Move to another viewpoint,
A game device . On the computer,
Displaying an image including a moving body moving in the virtual game space on a display;
In response to an operation signal from the operation means by the player, the moving body develops a game that moves toward a destination set by executing a game program, and the moving body While the game moving toward the ground is being developed, the viewpoint showing the image of the moving object displayed on the display follows the moving object that is arranged behind the moving object and is moving. Maintaining the position to be
When the player operates the operating means for moving the moving body backward, the game in which the moving body moves toward the destination is viewed from the viewpoint, and the player operates To move the moving body from a viewpoint maintained at a position where the moving body is viewed from the rear while the moving body is moving forward to another viewpoint in which the distance from the moving body is set higher and higher than the viewpoint. Steps,
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the program for performing this .

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