KR100567995B1 - Game image display method and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

If the replay conditions are established during the game, a reproduced image that reproduces a specific scene during the game is displayed. When displaying the reproduced image, the parameters of the game progress in the specific scene are corrected for replay, and the specific scene is reproduced based on the modified parameters. When returning to the game screen, the saved parameters are read. Appropriate replay images can be displayed.

Description

Game image display method and control method {GAME IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD AND CONTROL METHOD}

The present invention relates to an image display method of a game and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an image display method of a game suitable for a baseball game and a control method thereof.

With the recent development of computer graphics technology, so-called 3D games using three-dimensional three-dimensional image display have gradually become common in game devices in entertainment facilities and video game devices for home use.

Baseball games are one of the most common sports games that are still popular. In the case of this baseball game, a 3D game using a three-dimensional three-dimensional image display has been released.

In the case of the so-called 3D baseball game capable of three-dimensional display, the screens are switched at various points in time according to the progress of the game. For example, the attacker's screen viewed from the catcher's side during the blow, the pitcher's screen from the pitcher's side, the defender's screen from the outfield, and the runner's screen from the infield side of the defender can be switched. The game is realized.

In the ball catch judgment in such a 3D baseball game, the ball catch may be calculated on the screen display but the ball may not appear on the screen display even when the ball catch is not calculated on the screen. It gave the player a sense of discomfort.

In addition, in order to make the 3D baseball game more fun, it is suggested to reproduce the play when a brilliant catch such as a running catch or head sliding is shown, but if it is reproduced in slow motion during replay, The coarseness of the fine parts of the reproduced image is prominent.

In addition, in the conventional baseball game, the attacking side basically manipulates the batter, the defending side manipulates the pitcher, and the game is only progressed. As the user becomes accustomed to the game, he becomes tired of the monotony of the conventional baseball game. A baseball game with a sense of urgency and a sense of urgency was desired.

In addition, in the conventional baseball game, a sub-screen is displayed in which the whole player is arranged to grasp the progress of the game. However, according to the complexity of the game, only the player layout is displayed to accurately display the progress of the game. It is difficult to figure out.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an image display method of a game capable of displaying an appropriate replay image.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a game control method capable of realizing a determination that does not give a player a sense of discomfort.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a game control method capable of playing a game with a high degree of urgency and a sense of urgency.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide an image display method of a game that can easily grasp the progress of the game.

1 is a block diagram of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view showing an operation panel of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of a bat-type switch of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a view showing a game screen at the time of pitching and hitting in the game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a view showing a game screen at the time of pitching in the game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view showing a game screen at the time of hitting in the game apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

7 is an explanatory diagram of a lead of a runner in a game device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a reception display of a command input in a game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a specific example of an insert event in the game apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

10 is a first flowchart of a ball catch path in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a second flowchart of a ball catch path in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

12 is an explanatory diagram of a ball catch determination in a game device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a flowchart of an instant replay operation in the game apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a diagram showing an original image during an instant replay operation in the game apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 15 is a diagram showing a reproduced image during replay continuing operation in the game apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 16 is a view showing a player setting replacement screen in the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The above object is a game image display method of displaying a reproduced image which reproduces a specific scene during a game progress. When displaying the reproduced image, the parameter related to the movement of the moving object in the specific scene is corrected and the modified parameter is displayed. It is achieved by the image display method of the game, characterized in that to reproduce the specific scene based on. Thereby, an appropriate reproduced image can be displayed.

In the above-described image display method of the game, the reproduced image may be configured to reproduce the specific scene in slow motion.

In the above-described image display method of the game, the specific scene is a scene in which the first object hits the second object, and in the specific scene, the specific scene is hit when the distance between the first object and the second object is within a predetermined range. In the reproduction image of the specific scene, the positional parameter of the first object and / or the second object may be modified so that the position of the first object matches the position of the second object.

The above object is a game control method of operating a control button to control a specific character, wherein a specific operation instruction is made by combining the operation of the operation button with respect to a character other than the specific character that is an operation target. Achieved by a control method. Thereby, the advanced operation which also included the character other than an operation target can be implement | achieved.

In the above-described game control method, a predetermined display of the fact that the specific operation instruction is accepted may be made.

In the above-described game control method, even if the specific operation instruction by the operation of the operation button is invalid, the predetermined display may be performed.

The above object is to insert a sub-game different from the main game when the main game is in progress and becomes a predetermined specific phase, thereby reflecting the game result of the sub-game in the progress of the main game. Achieved by a control method. As a result, a game with a more urgent feeling can be realized.

In the above-described game control method, the sub-game may be executed while displaying the specific scene of the main game in slow motion.

The object of the present invention is to provide a sub-screen for displaying a game progress in the game screen, and to display a character's position and behavior on the sub-screen, in a game image display method for displaying game contents on a game screen. It is achieved by the image display method of the game characterized by the above-mentioned.

In the above-described image display method of the game, the behavior state of the character may be distinguished and displayed by changing the display color of the character.

The above object is a control method of a game that proceeds using a registered character registered in advance, wherein the registered character is replaced with a spare character and the game is controlled using the replaced character. Is achieved by Accordingly, the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

The object is a control method of a game in which a character reacts to a movement of a moving object moving in a game screen, the track of which the moving object moves at the start of the movement of the moving object is predicted, and the moving object is predicted from the predicted trajectory of the moving object. Move the character toward the moving object toward the moving object, obtain a distance between the moving object and the character when the character approaches the moving object, and when the distance is within a predetermined range, the character reaches the moving object. It is achieved by the control method of the game, characterized in that judged. As a result, it is possible to realize a determination that does not give the player a sense of discomfort.

The object of the present invention is to display a moving object moving in a game screen and a character responsive to the movement of the moving object, wherein the character responds to the movement of the moving object from the predicted trajectory of the moving object and the character. And determining the motion, and displaying the reaction motion motion of the character when the distance between the moving object and the character at the time when the character approaches the moving object is within a predetermined range. Is achieved by

A game device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of Game Device]

The structure of the game device of this embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG.

The game device is provided with a main control unit 10 for controlling the entire apparatus, a display control unit 12 for controlling display of the game screen, and a voice control unit 14 for generating sound effects and the like.

The main control unit 10 is provided with an SCU (System Contro1 Unit) 100, a main CPU 102, a RAM 1004, a ROM 1006, and a sub CPU 108, and are connected to each other by a bus 110. have.

The game ROM 16 in which the game program is stored is connected to the SCU 100 via the bus 112, and the display control unit 12 and the audio control unit 14 are connected via the bus 114. The SCU 100 controls input / output of mutual data between the main CPU 102, the VDP 120, 130, the DSP 140, and the CPU 142 through the buses 110, 112, and 114.

The main CPU 102 has the same arithmetic function as a digital signal processor (DSP) inside and executes a game program stored in the game ROM 16 at high speed.

The RAM 104 is used as an active area of the main CPU 102. The game program and character data are temporarily stored.

ROM101 stores programs and data common to various games such as initial programs for initialization processing.

The operation panel 20 is connected to the sub CPU 108 via the connector 18. The operation panel 20 is provided with operation buttons and the like that the player operates. The detail of the operation panel 20 is mentioned later. The sub CPU 108 is called an SMPC (System Manager & Peripheral Contro1), and has a function of taking in operation data from the operation panel 20 and transferring the operation data from the operation panel 20 to the main CPU 102 in response to a request from the main CPU 102. have.

The main CPU 102 performs image control such as rotation conversion or perspective conversion of a character in the game screen, for example, based on the operation data received from the sub CPU 108. The detail of image control is mentioned later.

The display control unit 12 includes a first VDP 120 that draws a polygon screen of a character or a background composed of polygonal data, a VRAM 122 and frame buffers 124 and 126 connected to the first VDP 120; A second VDP 130 for composing and clipping the polygonal image data and the scroll image data based on the drawing of the scroll wallpaper, the display priority, and the VRAM 132 connected to the second VDP 130. And a memory 134 are provided. The first VDP 120 and the second VDP 130 are connected via the bus 114.

The first VDP 120 includes a system register 120a. Drawing data of a polygon representing a character is sent to the first VDP 120 through the main CPU 102 and recorded in the VRAM 122. The drawing data recorded in the VRAM 122 is drawn in the frame buffer 122 or the frame buffer 124 for drawing. The data of the drawn frame buffer 122 or the frame buffer 124 is sent to the second VDP 130 in the display mode. In this way, the drawing and the display are switched for each frame using the two frame buffers 122 and 124.

On the other hand, the information controlling the drawing is set in the system register 120a of the first VDP 120 from the main CPU 102 via the SCU 100. According to the control information set in this system register 120a, the first VDP 120 controls drawing and display.

The second VDP 130 includes a register 130a and a color RAM 130b. Image data is defined in the VRAM 132 and the color RAM 130b from the main CPU 102 via the SCU 100. Information for controlling the image display is also set in the register 130a from the main CPU 102 via the SCU 100. The data defined in the VRAM 132 is read out according to the control information set in the register 130a of the second VDP 130 and becomes image data of a scroll screen indicating a background of the character. The image data of each scroll screen and the image data of the polygon of the character sent from the first VDP 120 are determined in accordance with the control information set in the register 130a and synthesized into the final display image data.

The color data defined in the color RAM 130b is read out by the second VDP 130 based on the display image data, and the display color data is generated and stored in the memory 134.

The display color data is stored in the memory 134 and then output to the encoder 26. The encoder 26 generates a video signal by adding a synchronization signal or the like to the image data and outputs it to the monitor 28. The monitor 28 displays a game screen.

The voice control unit 14 is provided with a DSP 140 that performs voice synthesis by the PCM method or the FM method, and a CPU 142 that controls the DSP 140. The voice data generated by the DSP 140 is converted into a voice signal by the D / A converter 22 and output from the speaker 24.

[Operation Panel]

Next, the operation panel in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

The operation panel 20 is provided with two sets of operation buttons so that two people can play. The operation button lamp 200A for the first player is provided on the left side of the operation panel 20, and the operation button lamp 200B for the second player is provided on the right side of the operation panel 20. The operation button lights 200A and 200B have the same configuration.

The start / time button 202 is provided at the far right of the operation button lamps 200A and 200B. The start / time button 202 may also start the game or pause the game. If the start / time button 202 is pressed when the game is not in progress, the game is started. If the start / time button is pressed while the game is in progress, the game is paused.

An eight-way lever 204 is provided on the leftmost side of the operation button lamps 200A and 200B. By operating the eight-way lever 204, eight directions, such as front and rear, left and right, are instructed in each operation scene. For example, during pitching, the pitcher throws the pitch by operating the eight-way lever 204. At the time of defense, the eight-way lever 204 is operated to specify the direction of movement between the ball and the base. In addition, at the time of striking, the position of striking is specified by operating the eight-way lever 204.

On the right side of the eight-way lever 204, two decision buttons A button 206 and B button 208 are provided. These A buttons 206 and B buttons 208 are used to give various instructions in each operation scene. Details will be described later.

On the left side of the A button 206 and the B button 208, a bat-type switch 210 that mimics a baseball bat is provided. The bat type switch 210 rotates the bat 211 about the rotational axis 212. The bat 211 is pressurized to rotate leftward with respect to the rotational axis 212 and is in constant contact with a stopper (not shown). When the player rotates the bat 211 to the right in response to the pressing force and then releases the bat 211, the bat 211 momentarily returns to the left and stops in contact with a stopper (not shown). A stopper (not shown) is provided to determine a limit that allows the bat 211 to rotate to the right.

Behind the bat-type switch 210, in order to detect the rotational movement position angle and the rotational speed of the bat 211, for example, a rotational movement plate is fixed to the rotational movement shaft 212, the rotational movement trajectory of the magnet Accordingly, a plurality of reed switches are provided. When the rotary motion plate rotates and the magnet of the rotary motion plate approaches within a predetermined distance, the reed switch is sequentially turned on, and when it is further away, the reed switch is sequentially turned off.

[Basic operation of the game]

Next, the basic operation of the game device of the present embodiment will be described.

At the time of pitching, the pitcher cursor indicating the throwing position is moved using the eight-way lever 204. Throwing is indicated by the bat-type switch 210 and check is indicated by the B button 208. The pitch is set in accordance with the operation timing of the bat-type switch 210.

At the time of defense, the eight-way lever 204 is used to specify the movement between the throw and the base. The eight-way lever 204 designates the throwing direction and the movement direction between the bases. For example, when the eight-way lever 204 is turned to the third base, an instruction to throw to the third base is made. Throwing is indicated by the B button 208. In addition, the bat-type switch 210 is not used.

When hitting, the batter cursor indicating the hitting position is moved using the eight-way lever 204. The batting switch 210 indicates the strength of the hit. Basically, the intensity of the blow is indicated by the rotational movement angle of the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210. Details of the operation of the bat-type switch 210 will be described later.

The base designation at the time of base run or the base run is performed using the eight-way lever 204 during base run. The eight-direction lever 204 is instructed to indicate the direction of leaving and returning to designate the base. Outgoing is instructed by the A button 206 and outgoing is designated by the B button 208. In addition, the bat-type switch 210 is not used.

[Operation of Bat-type Switches]

Next, the bat-type switch in the game device of this embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG.

As described above, the bat-type switch 210 is used when the player on the attack side hits. By operating the bat-type switch 210, the batter performs various operations. When the player on the attacking side moves the bat switch in the player introduction or dividing scene, the player's bat moves on the screen in conjunction with the movement, and each player swings. In addition, the swing motion may be changed for each player to change the game.

The swing motion common to each athlete will be described.

As shown in Fig. 3A, when the bat-type switch 210 is not moving at all, the batter in the screen takes a rest position by holding the bat again in front of the body. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the bat 211 of the bat-shaped switch 210 starts to be pulled to the right turn, when the bat 211 passes, for example, a 75 degree point, the batter's bat and the movement of the batter in the screen 211 are moved. The movements are linked. The light swing is performed until the angle of the bat 211 reaches 180 degrees.

After that, when the bat 211 of the bat-shaped switch 210 is moved between 75 degrees and 179 degrees, as shown in FIG. 3C, the batter in the screen performs a light swing in conjunction with the movement of the bat-type switch 210. do. When bat 211 stops, the batter in the screen grabs the bat back to that position.

When the player releases the bat 211 from the state in which the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210 is pulled, the batter in the screen performs a hitting operation, but performs various hitting operations in accordance with the operation at that time.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3D, the bat 211 of the bat-shaped switch 210 is pulled to 180 degrees so that the batter in the screen is full swing when the hand is released. In addition, as shown in Fig. 3E, when the bat 211 of the bat-shaped switch 210 is removed from a position between 75 and 179 degrees, the batter in the screen shakes the bat hard from the swing motion. The impact strength can be changed by changing the angular position of the bat 211.

As shown in Fig. 3F, when the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210 is stopped for a predetermined period of time, for example, 30 frames (1 second) of the game screen between 75 degrees and 105 degrees, the bunt operation mode is displayed. The batter in my bunt. In this state, when the bat 211 is pulled more than 105 degrees, the swing operation is performed. When the bat 211 is released, the bat is hit from the swing operation.

In the present embodiment, the initial speed of the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210 is detected, and as shown in Fig. 3G, the striking operation of swinging the bat is performed when the initial speed is a predetermined value or more. However, when the start of the striking motion is determined based only on the initial speed, the swing motion may be performed over a certain initial speed even if the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210 is slightly relaxed. Thus, in the present embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3H, even if the initial speed of the bat 211 is not less than a predetermined value, it is half-swing when the position of 90 degrees is not passed within a predetermined time, for example, within 6 frames (0.2 seconds). Switch to action.

By doing in this way, when the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210 is stopped halfway, it becomes a half swing operation, the instruction | indication which the player felt the operation was made can be performed, and the operation feeling of the bat-type switch 210 can be improved. Can be.

[Base screen of the game]

Next, the basic screen of the game in the game apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

4 is a game screen 300 when pitching and hitting. The game screen 300 is divided into left and right so that the attacking side uses the screen 310 on the left side and the defense side uses the screen 320 on the right side. In the attack side screen 310 on the left side, a small hitting position screen 311 for indicating the hitting position is provided. The strike zone 313 is displayed in the hitting position screen 311. Similarly, a small pitching position screen 321 for indicating the pitching position is provided in the defensive side screen 320 on the right side. The strike zone 323 is also displayed in the defense screen 320.

Between the attack side screen 310 and the defensive side screen 320, an image showing the entire baseball field and a laser screen 330 for displaying the progress of the baseball game are provided.

As shown in Fig. 4, the laser screen 330 displays a baseball field 332 including a groove 332a, a first base 332b, a second base 332c, and a third base 332d. The positions of the defense beast 334 and the attacking runner 336 are displayed. Moreover, the current situation is also displayed with respect to the defense beast 334 and the attacker runner 336. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first runner 336a and the second runner 336b are leading, the display color is switched.

In the laser screen 330, as a method of distinguishing and displaying the current situation, the display may be blinked or the shape may be changed in addition to the method of changing the color as described above. Moreover, you may use combining these display methods.

The player on the defensive side freely moves the pitching position up, down, left and right by the eight-way lever 204 while looking at the pitching position screen 321 in the defending side screen 320 of FIG. When the pitching position is moved, the pitcher cursor 322 in the pitching position screen 321 moves. The player looks at the strike zone 323 and the pitcher cursor 322 to designate a target position.

The player on the attacking side freely moves the hitting position up, down, left, and right by the eight-way lever 204 while looking at the hitting position screen 311 in the hitting side screen 310 of FIG. When the striking position is moved, the batter cursor 312 in the striking position screen 311 moves. The player rotates the bat 211 of the bat-shaped switch 210 by the hit strength, and operates the eight-way lever 204 to designate the aiming position while looking at the strike zone 313 and the batter cursor 312.

In addition, when the player's karate is alternated, the attack side screen 310 and the defensive side screen 320 are reversed left and right, and the player is easy to operate.

5 is a game screen 300 at the time of pitching. When the player on the defensive side pushes the decision button 206, the pitcher enters the pitching motion and the attack side screen 310 and the defense side screen 320 are unified as shown in FIG. The strike zone 303 is unified in the unified game screen 300. The laser screen 330 moves left and right.

6 is a game screen 300 at the time of hitting. When the player on the hitting side releases the bat 211 of the bat-type switch 210, the hit is performed at the hitting position aimed at the hitting strength. In Fig. 6, the afterimage of the bat is visible to produce a sense of reality.

In addition, in order to provide diversification as a game screen of the present embodiment, images taken from a plurality of predetermined positions of a baseball field may be appropriately distributed and used in addition to images taken from a position along the ball.

[Runner's lead and check]

Next, the operation of the runner's lead and the check in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

In the case of this embodiment, when the attacking side gets out in order to have a urgency confrontation during the play play, the runner is allowed to lead, and the defensive side is able to throw a check ball to the lead runner.

When the attacking side gets out, the on-run runner takes a lead within a certain distance shown as a normal lead in FIG. Here, if the A button 206 is kept pressed, the lead can be further taken, and the lead can be taken to the far distance indicated as the A button lead of FIG. However, when the A button lead is made, the possibility of outing by the checker increases. By pressing the B button 208, the runner can return to the base. Then, when the B button 208 is released, the runner again takes the lead within the distance of the normal lead.

When stealing, the eight-way lever 204 is instructed to press the A button 206. At the same time the pitcher starts pitching, the runner starts running and tries to steal. If there are plural runners, the runners will start to run in sequence when the steals are designated consecutively. Moreover, in the case of a steal, the runner increases the probability of failing if he / she does not take enough lead in advance.

The defensive side can check the runners. The pitcher throws the checker ball when the base of the pitcher is designated by the eight-way lever 204 and the B button 208 is pressed on the pitcher screen. If you run a check when the runner takes a big lead or when the runner starts running for a steal, you can effectively get the runner out.

In addition, when the runner leads to the maximum distance of the A button lead and is checked, even if the player on the attacking side presses the B button 208, it is almost impossible to do so. However, stealing from this point is almost successful.

In addition, when the runner leads the normal lead within the range of the lead and is checked, when the player on the attacking side presses the B button 208, it can be 100% inevitable. However, stealing at this point is not successful in most cases.

[Super play]

Next, the super play in the game device of the present embodiment will be described.

According to the present embodiment, in the case of impending play as shown below in the normal operation as described above, each player presses the A button 206 and the B button 208 a plurality of times, and the superplay is advantageously developed for him. I am preparing a mode. Further, it may be displayed on the screen whether or not the super play mode is entered.

Superplay mode is for runners, for example, when head-sliding to first base, obstruction sliding on second base, tackle in grooves, and for infielders, for example, when playing acrobatics on second base, high straight hits Is when it is a preceding input motion from a reverse single catch or the like, and when it is an outfielder, it is when it is a preceding input motion from a running catch or the like, for example, when playing acrobatics such as various jumping catches.

In these superplays, if the player presses the A button 206 and the B button 208 many times, the player's play is advantageous. For example, when the runner head slides to the first base, the probability of becoming safe when pressed a plurality of times within a predetermined time increases. Also, in the case of a preceding input motion from an infielder's reverse single catch or the like, the ball is accelerated when pressed many times within a predetermined time.

[Command input play]

Next, command input play in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

In the case of this embodiment, in addition to the normal operation as mentioned above, in order to realize more refined play and confrontation with a sense of urgency, simple command input is possible using the A button 206 and the B button 208. Enter a simple command using a short time, such as a player introduction.

The characteristic of the command input is that, in principle, the command is for a character other than the operation target that the player is currently operating. For example, when the attacking player is operating the batter, a specific command is instructed to the runner, and when the defending player is operating a pitcher, a specific command is given to the beast.

Another feature of command entry is that it does not respond to command input in real time. For example, when a pitcher throws a pitch after a command is input, the runner prepares to run.

In the present embodiment, four types of attack, defense, air force, and provocation are set as valid commands. When these commands are received, as shown in Fig. 8, the coach's image 340 suddenly appears at a predetermined position on the game screen 300, indicating that the command reception is completed and taking action in response to the command. In addition, in order to disturb the opposing side, a paint command in which the coach's image 340 appears but nothing is activated is also prepared.

First, the attack command will be described. When the player is operating the batter, the following command can be input by pressing the A button 206 and the B button 208 in a predetermined order. The parentheses indicate input commands. A + B represents pressing the A button 206 and the B button 208 simultaneously.

(1) beating and running (A → A → A)

Enter this command and all runners will start running simultaneously. This command can be set for each phrase.

(2) Extrusion Bunt (A → A → B)

Typing this command hits a stronger bat than the normal bunt. This command can be set for each phrase.

(3) Japanese steal (A → B → B)

Enter this command and all runners steal at the same time as the pitch. This command can be set for each phrase.

(4) Aim right (A → A + B)

Entering this command corrects the ball to the right. This command can be set for each phrase.

Next, the defensive command will be described. When the player is operating the pitcher, the following command can be input by pressing the A button 206 and the B button 208 in a predetermined order. The parentheses indicate input commands.

(1) Burn shift (A → A → A)

Entering this command, the first and third basemen will move into the home side at the same time as the pitch. This command can be set for each phrase.

(2) Fast throwing method (A → A → B)

Enter this command to pitch in Quick Motion. It is a valid command at the same time as when the runner steals, and if successful, the runner whose main power is A rank with the maximum lead width can be almost made out. However, using this command, the ball is skewed in the middle of one or two balls than the designated course. This command can be set for each phrase.

(3) Forward defense (A → A + B)

Entering this command, the infielder and outfielder move forward a bit at the same time as the pitch. This command can be set for each at-bat.

(4) Shift leftward (A + B → B)

Typing this command moves the beast all the way to the right against the left batter. This command can be set for each at-bat.

(5) Kyungwon (A + B → A)

Enter this command to make an oval. This command can be set for each at-bat. This command is valid only for the first phrase.

Next, the air bubble instruction will be described. The attacking side and the defending side can also enter a fire command only once per game. The input command is B → B → B. When the attacking player inputs a fire-fighting command, the batter's power, inertia, and the like are increased by two stages. In the case where the defending player inputs a fire-fighting command, the throwing to the batter facing each other is limited to 150 km / h, and the skill of the throwing ball is increased by one step.

Next, the provocation command will be described. The provocation command can be used by both the attacking side and the defensive side, and there are certain restrictions such as once per credit or once every three innings. The input command is B → A → B.

When the attacking side inputs a provocation command, a batter or the like performs the following provocation operation based on the situation at that time. In addition, in the case of the provocation action, the opponent pitcher's restraint becomes 150 km / h, and the skill of the change ball thrown is increased by one step.

(1) Home run notice

The bat is pushed toward the center back screen. If the batter is anything other than a foreigner and a batter, this provocation is made.

(2) bubble gum

Bubble gum is inflated and blown up. If the batter is a white or black alien, this provocation is made.

(3) absinthe

This is a spray of water on the bat. If the batter is a trump card, this taunt is played.

When the defender inputs a provocation command, the pitcher or the like performs the following provocation operation based on the situation at that time. In addition, when the taunting operation is performed, the opponent's batter's power and inertia are increased by one step.

(1) Fall into hell ××× You bastard.

This is your thumb down. If the pitcher is a Sano player of Kintetsu, the catcher makes this taunt if he is not a Furuta or Tamura player.

(2) bubble gum

Bubble gum is inflated and blown up. A pitcher makes this provocation if he is a Caucasian or black alien.

(3) Kintetsu's Sano "Pickery Method"

If the pitcher is a Sano player from Kintetsu, he will pick up the picker. In this case, the opposing batter's batter's power and inertia are dropped by two stages as opposed to the normal provocation motion.

(4) Furuta and Tamura: Whispering Tactics

If the catcher is a Furuta player or a Tamura player, "whisper tactics" are performed. Whisper to the bottom of the screen while whispering. In this case, the opposing batter's power and inertia are dropped by one step as opposed to the normal provocation action.

Next, the paint instruction will be described. As described above, when various commands are inputted, a picture of an instant coach appears on the screen to indicate acceptance of command input. However, in order to disturb the opposing side, the coach's image 340 appears but is preparing a paint command in which nothing is activated. When a command other than the above is inputted, a paint command is used. On the contrary, in the case where an instruction with an invalid condition is inputted, a paint instruction for displaying only the coach's drawing may be prepared.

[Insert event]

Next, the insert event in the game apparatus of this embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, when a cross play on the home base, a head sliding of the hitting runner to the first base, or a play of a close decision such as a running catch in the outfielder occurs during the game, an event prepared by pausing the game in advance ( Small game), and the judgment is changed according to the result of the event.

Insert events occur when:

(1) cross play (touch play) on home base

The timing at which the runners reach the groove base and the timing at which the conveying port from the outfield to the groove arrives at about the same time.

(2) colorful outfielder play

There are three rounds of catches that run sideways, a jumping catch that turns your body back, a jumping catch that hits the wall near the wall, and a catch that crawls around the wall. The beast occurs almost simultaneously with the timing when the ball touches the ground or before the ball hits the fence and the time the ball hits the ground and one-bound.

(3) Sliding head to first base of batter runner

Occurs when the timing at which the batter runner reaches first base and the timing at which a throw to the first base arrives are approximately the same or when the batter runner is slightly slower.

When an insert event occurs, the competition is stopped once at that time and the instruction entered immediately before the event occurrence is temporarily saved. This instruction is effective when the event ends and the game resumes.

In the present embodiment, as the insert event, the batter of the player A button 206 and / or the B button 208 is determined and judged based on the batter's right and left. Another type of game may be played as an insert event.

For example, when the runner is running towards the home base, when the hemisphere is hemisphereed in the home and the timing of the decision is close, an insert event for cross play on the home base occurs. 8 shows a specific example of the game screen 350 of the insert event.

When an insert event occurs, the screen is where the catcher hits the runner toward the home base. During the insert event, the runner and the catcher run in slow motion about three times. The battering power gauges 352A and 352B for both players are displayed on the left and right of the game screen 350 of the insert event, and if necessary, the screen is displayed with a "double batter!" Or a "battery!" Voice. do.

When both players batter the A button 206 and / or the B button 208, the gauges in the battered power gauges 352A, 352B advance and can recognize the current situation. Both players desperately hit the A button 206 and / or the B button 208 while looking at the battered power gauges 352A and 352B.

When the predetermined game time for the insert event ends, a decision is made in favor of the player whose batting power is winning. When the insert event ends, a screen in which the runner and catcher collide with each other on the home base is displayed, and a determination result of whether it is out or safe is shown. After that, the display moves to the screen before the insert event, and the game of normal operation resumes.

In the present embodiment, the insert event in the baseball game has been described, but it can be applied to other games.

For example, in a soccer game, it is considered to be used to determine whether or not sliding of the defender can be avoided. If the player who receives the sliding wins with an insert event, the sliding can be avoided.

Moreover, in a soccer game, it can be used for the determination of whether a tackle can be avoided. If the player who receives the tackle wins the insert event, the tackle can be released.

It can also be used for judgments of stealing balls from each other in baseball. The winner of the insert event may take the ball.

Also, in a car racing game, it can be used for determination of off course. Even if you leave the course and seem to sit on the road, if you win the instant event, the car that appears to be leaving the course will be able to return by turning the steering wheel.

[Ball catch path]

Next, the ball catch path in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12.

In the game device of the present embodiment, various position calculations are performed using the free time of the video image display, that is, the vertical retrace period. Therefore, the position of the hitting ball and the player's globe is not a continuous trajectory, but can be obtained only with a spacing point as shown in FIG. 12. Therefore, in determining the ball catch, it is necessary to take into account that the trajectory of the batting ball and the trajectory of the player's globe are the points of spacing.

In the game device of the present embodiment, the height of the glove of the player can be set to only a predetermined height, for example, three levels. In addition, the ball catching operation of the player is made up of a combination of several kinds of motions. Each motion looks like a real ball catch operation, so the time to catch the ball with natural movement is very limited short. For this reason, the range which a player can catch with a natural ball catch operation is very limited. If this range is strictly observed and judged, most hits will be impossible to catch balls and will not be established as a game. Therefore, in the determination of the ball catch, the ball catch range should not be too strict. In replaying, the deviation of the ball catch position must be corrected to display an image.

In addition, as the calculation of the position of the hitting ball, the calculation may not be possible within the vertical retrace period and the correct calculation result may not be obtained. This should also be taken into consideration when determining ball catches.

The ball catch reproduction control in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11.

First, the batter waits until the batter hits the ball (step S10). When the batter hits the ball, the trajectory of the batting is calculated for each frame of the video image (step S11). As described above, since the batting position is calculated every frame, i.e., every 1/60 second, as shown in Fig. 12, the batting position is determined as a spacing point.

Next, the hitting direction is determined (step S12). As shown in Fig. 12, when the batting position of the 2-3 frames is calculated, the batting angle θ can be obtained. If the hitting direction cannot be determined yet, the flow proceeds to step S14.

When the shot angle θ is determined in step S12, the beast toward the ball catch in the shot direction is determined (step S13). Normally, two or three beasts start to act in the direction of the batting.

Next, an approximate expression of the batting track is determined (step S14). In this embodiment, the approximate expression of the batting trajectory is called a one-dimensional expression from the relationship of arithmetic processing time. When the batting position of about 10 frames is calculated, an approximation equation of the batting track can be determined. If the approximation formula of the hit track cannot yet be determined, the process returns to step S11 to continue the calculation of the hit track.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the approximate formula of a batting track is made into a one-dimensional expression, you may make it approximate a batting track with a multidimensional expression of two or more dimensions.

When the one-dimensional approximation equation of the batting trajectory is determined in step S14, the ball catch operation by the beast that started the action in step S13 is calculated using the approximation formula of the batting trajectory (step S15). Subsequently, from this calculation result, it is determined whether the ball catch is possible for a specific beast (step S16). As shown in Fig. 12, in the case where the trajectory of the movement of the ball of the batting trajectory and the ball catch operation intersects at the ball catch position, moreover, the player's globe reaches the ball catch position before the batting reaches the ball catch position. I think it is possible to catch the ball. In addition, it is determined whether the trajectory of the batting trajectory and the trajectory of the globe intersect at the ball catch position, not whether the trajectory passes through a predetermined three-dimensional space, but not strictly passing the same point. In addition, whether the player's globe reaches the ball catch position is determined by whether the distance between the position of the batting ball and the globe is closest to the predetermined range.

If it is determined in step S16 that the ball catches, it returns to the main path (not shown).

If it is determined in step S16 that the ball is caught, the ball catch motion is then determined appropriately from the distance between the beast to be caught and the ball trajectory (step S17). Combine several motions to determine the ball catch motion.

Subsequently, the batting position continues accurate trajectory calculation (step S18), and continues accurate calculation of the player's ball catch operation (step S19). The calculation of steps S18 and S19 is continued until the ball catch timing is reached (step S20).

If it is determined that the ball is catch timing (step S20), the shift between the ball position and the position of the glove at the ball catch timing is calculated (step S21), and it is determined whether the position shift is within the allowable range (step S22). If it is outside the allowable range, it is determined that the ball cannot be caught, and it returns to the main path not shown. If it is within the allowable range, the predetermined ball catch operation is displayed (step S23).

In the present embodiment, the position shift is calculated in steps S21 and S22, and it is confirmed again whether or not it is within the allowable range. This is for the following reason.

Since the ball catch determination is made in step S16, it is also possible to display the ball catch operation without confirming the position shift again. However, as described above, since the position calculation in the steps S17 and S18 is performed within the vertical retrace period, it is conceivable that the calculation is not in time. In that case, if the calculation position of the ball is shifted and the ball is delayed as a result, and it is displayed as it is, the position of the ball and the position of the glove may be greatly shifted despite the ball catch determination in step S16. This makes the player uncomfortable and dissatisfied with the game. So, in this embodiment, position shift was finally confirmed and it was confirmed that it exists in a predetermined range.

After displaying the ball catch operation in step S23, an instant replay described later is performed as necessary (step S24). After that, it returns to the main path not shown.

[Immediate replay]

Next, instant replay in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15.

In the present embodiment, a short replay image is displayed when a colorful play such as a running catch, a diving catch, sliding, touch play, or the like appears. Although the replay image is displayed for about 2 seconds, the replay time is divided into two or three times to display an image taken from a camera of two or three different positions.

The replay image is reproduced in slow motion of the previous play image, but if the same image is reproduced in slow motion, the position shift may be noticeable and the image display may be unnatural.

As described above, if the ball catch range of the globe is determined according to the size of the globe on the screen in the ball catch determination, the ball is usually impossible to catch the ball, so that the range of the ball catch determination is larger than the size of the globe on the screen. It is because it is enlarged. Therefore, replaying the ball catch operation determined to be the ball catch accurately makes the position shift noticeable in many cases.

In addition, misalignment may be caused by the following causes.

For example, it is a position shift by the calculation error at the time of position calculation. Since some errors are unavoidable in the position calculation, the position error may occur in the image due to the calculation error.

Moreover, the position shift is caused by the position error when the moving speed is high. When the moving speed is high, even a small calculation error becomes large as a positional error.

Moreover, the position shift which arises because a game image is calculated for every frame. In the case where the positions coincide precisely with the time between the frames, the display of the frames before and after the image becomes an image out of position.

Moreover, the position shift which arises because the kind of play image is limited. For example, when displaying a diving catch, it is not preparing the continuous image of the ball catch operation | movement with respect to the positional relationship of the ball of all the beasts. For this reason, the closest continuous image is selected with respect to the position of the beast and the position of the ball generated during the game and displayed in the continuous image. For this reason, position shift occurs.

If the position is shifted due to the above-described causes, for example, when the ball catch operation is displayed, as shown in Fig. 14, the image display does not coincide with the trajectory of the globe of the beast and the sphere. In normal image display, since it is displayed at a high speed, even if there is a slight misalignment, it is seen without discomfort. However, when replaying in slow motion, the ball catch becomes an unnatural image even if the misalignment occurs.

Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, when replaying, the position of a beast and the position of a ball are suitably made to display a continuous image. That is, one of the position of the beast and the position of the ball is changed to a position suitable for the continuous image to be used, and as shown in FIG. 15, the continuous image in which the trace of the globe and the sphere of the beast is completely coincident is displayed.

In addition, in order to eliminate such a misalignment, it is also conceivable that, for example, in the case of a ball catch operation, it is determined that the ball is caught only when the correct position is correct, and that it is determined that the ball is not caught when there is a misalignment. However, such determination makes the determination criteria too strict.

In addition, in the case of touch play, when the position of the runner's starting position and the position of the sliding base are shifted from the positional relationship of the prepared sliding image, the image is slid to the position shifted from the base. In normal image display, since it is a high speed, it seems to be without discomfort, but at the time of replay, it becomes an unnatural image with a clear position shift. Therefore, at the time of replay, the starting position of the runner is set aside to display the ideal sliding motion.

The operation of this instant replay will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 13.

First, in the main path, basic data necessary for displaying an image, i.e., the position of the player, the direction of the body of the player, the movement of the player, the position of the ball and the movement of the ball, etc. are stored for each frame (step S50). The game image is constructed based on this basic data.

Next, the replay condition is calculated (step S51). Replay triggering conditions include an infielder carrying out a diving catch and returning, an outfielder running catching, an outfielder sliding catching, and the like.

Then, it is determined whether or not the replay condition is satisfied (step S52). If the replay condition is not satisfied, the normal image is displayed (step S53), various processing paths are executed (step S54), and the process returns to the first step S50.

If it is determined in step S52 that the replay condition is established, the basic data is changed for replay (step S55). As described above, when the position of the glove and the trajectory of the ball do not coincide, the parameters of the beast to catch the ball, that is, the type of ball catch motion, the position data of the beast, the direction of the beast, and the parameters of the ball, that is, the position of the ball Change the basic data such as the data to match the position of the globe and the trajectory of the ball. If the position of the sliding runner's hand does not match the position of the base, the parameters of the runner's hand, such as the runner's motion type and the starting position of the runner, are changed by changing the runner's hand and the base position. Match the positions.

Subsequently, a replay image as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed using the modified basic data (step S56). When the display of the replay ends, the stored basic data is called out, and the display returns to the normal image display of step S53.

[Replace player]

Next, the operation of player replacement in the game device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 16.

In the case of this embodiment, player substitution which was conventionally impossible can be performed. In a conventional baseball game, the starting order can only be changed during the game, and the player cannot change it. During the game, players could strategically change the order of players displayed as starting orders, but only within the range of players registered as starting orders.

In the baseball game, the character of the real player's name is used, so even if a foreign player returns home after the start of the season, or a player is injured during the season and is unable to play, the first baseball game is used. There was no match for real baseball because there was no choice but to keep the registered player as it was.

Thus, in the present embodiment, players other than the player registered as the starting order can be replaced with a registered player of the starting order if necessary in advance. Replacement of this player may only be made by the administrator of the baseball game device.

It is also possible to allow the game player to alternate players. In this case, in order to prevent an abnormal state of the registered player by the game player, it is desirable to automatically return to the initial state at the end of the game so that the registered player can be controlled by the manager of the baseball game.

Next, the replacement operation of the player will be described.

First, enter the test mode, you will be taken to the player's substitution setting screen.

Then select the team you want to change. When the Giants are selected, a screen as shown in FIG. 13 is obtained. The starting order is displayed along with the team name on the left side of the screen.

Subsequently, a player who wishes to be replaced from the starting order is selected. When selected, players that can be replaced are displayed on the left side of the screen as shown in FIG. The reserve players are registered with data such as team names and possible positions, and automatically replaceable players are displayed according to the registered data and displayed on the left side of the screen.

Subsequently, a substitute is selected from the substitute players who can be replaced. If selected, the player is replaced. The changed player data is stored in the backup memory on the board. Therefore, even if the power is turned off once, the updated contents are maintained and the game can be started with the changed starting order.

Subsequently, the player is replaced to exit the setting screen and the test mode is terminated.

In addition, if there is no reserve player who can substitute for the athlete who wants to substitute, it is understood that the reserve player is not displayed and cannot be replaced.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, ship type setting can be made in accordance with the actual pennant race, and it is possible to avoid a situation in which a foreign player who has returned home or a player who is seriously injured plays. In addition, since the registered player can be changed on the shop side, it is possible to add a feature by the store and the area and to make the baseball game diversified. In addition, if the registered player is replaced at any time, the baseball game can always be played with a fresh sense.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

For example, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a baseball game, but the present invention may be applied to other games such as a soccer game or a racing game.

The present invention is suitable for the image display method and control method of a game, and is particularly useful for the image display method and control method of a game in a baseball game.

According to the present invention, there is provided an image display method of a game capable of displaying an appropriate replay image. In addition, a game control method is provided that can realize a judgment without giving a sense of discomfort to a player. In addition, there is provided a control method of a game that enables a high level of operation and allows a game with a sense of urgency. Finally, there is provided an image display method of a game that can easily grasp the progress of the game.

Claims (4)

In the image display method of the game device to display an image on the monitor screen by the CPU running the game program, The game program, Calculating a distance between the first object and the second object; Determining whether the distance between the first object and the second object is within a predetermined range; If it is determined that the distance between the first object and the second object is within a predetermined range, determining whether a replay triggering condition is established; If it is determined that the replay triggering condition is established, modifying position parameters of the first object and / or the second object such that the position of the first object matches the position of the second object; And displaying, on the monitor screen, a replay image on which the first object again displays a specific scene in which the first object is in contact with the second object, based on the modified position parameter. The method of claim 1, In the displaying of the replay image, the specific scene is displayed again in slow motion. In the game device having a monitor screen and the CPU, the image is displayed on the monitor screen, Means for calculating a distance between the first object and the second object; Means for determining whether a distance between the first object and the second object is within a predetermined range; Means for determining whether a replay triggering condition is satisfied when it is determined that the distance between the first object and the third object is within a predetermined range; Means for modifying a position parameter of the first object and / or the second object such that the position of the first object coincides with the position of the second object when it is determined that the replay triggering condition is established; And means for displaying a replay image on the monitor screen again to display a particular scene where the first object is in contact with the second object based on the modified position parameter. The method of claim 3, And the means for displaying the replay image displays the specific scene again in slow motion.