JP2000157716A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control a character in such a manner that the character maintains and continues a predetermined action, without requesting a player to do a complicated operation. SOLUTION: Output signals from a pressure sensor 14 and a moving direction sensing means 11 are inputted into a control unit 16, and the unit 16 has a character moving position control means 17 and a character action control means 18. The control means 17 controls the moving position of a first character based on output signals from the sensing means 11. The control means 18 controls the action of the first character based on output signals from the sensor 14. A player applies a predetermined grasping force to a grip part 9, whereupon the sensor 14 senses a change in volume of an air chamber 12, whereby the first character performs a grip action on a display 5 in accordance with the grip action of the player. As long as a predetermined grip force is being applied onto the part 9 by the player, the pressure within the chamber 12 is maintained at a predetermined pressure so that the first character continues its grip action.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine that changes the movement and movement of a character according to the operation of a player.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game apparatus of this kind, a game progresses while moving a character projected on a display by operating an operation device provided on an operation surface. Normal. The operating device usually includes an operating rod called a joystick for controlling a moving direction and a posture of the character on a display, a weapon such as a missile when the character is a fighter, and And one or two function switches for feeding out a punch when.

[0003] By the way, the above-mentioned function switch has conventionally been constituted by a simple switch merely for turning on and off a certain function of the character in the game, so that the function operation of the character changes according to the search power of the player. A game machine described in Japanese Patent Publication No. Hei 6-85822 is known as a game machine that is configured to be able to perform the game. This game machine includes a control device that reflects an input from the function operation device to a function operation of a character projected on a display, and the function operation device includes a hit button for receiving a hit by a player and a reciprocating movement of the hit button. While having an air chamber that can change volume, and a pressure sensor that converts the air pressure in this air chamber into an electric signal, the control device, according to the magnitude of the air pressure indicated by the electric signal from the pressure sensor,
The movement function amount of the character on the display is configured to be changed.

[0004]

However, in the above-described game machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-85822, the pressure in the air chamber rises in accordance with the volume change rate due to the player's beating, The pressure sensor outputs an electric signal corresponding to the magnitude of the pressure, and according to the magnitude of the pressure, the function operation of the character is selected to control the character. It is not suitable for controlling the character to maintain and continue a predetermined operation, such as performing an operation of moving the object while holding the object. Considering the case where the character grips an object and performs an operation of moving the object while holding the object, at least a function button for performing an operation of causing the character to grip, a function button for selecting a gripping force, a grip button A function button for maintaining the state, an operation stick for moving the character, and the like are required, and the operation required for the player is complicated, and the game lacks a sense of realism and interest.

In the game machine described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-85822, the air chamber is provided with an air vent hole communicating with the atmosphere. Is not configured to maintain
The pressure sensor can detect only the magnitude of the instantaneous pressure change in the air chamber due to the tapping, and is not configured to detect a continuous operation of the player.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and enables a control to maintain and continue a predetermined action on a character without requiring a complicated operation from a player, thereby achieving a game full of a sense of reality. It is an object of the present invention to provide a new game machine configured to be able to do so.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an operation unit provided on an operation surface and operated by a player, a detection unit for detecting an operation state of the operation unit, and a detection unit And a control unit for controlling the function operation of the character based on the detection result by the operation unit, wherein the operation unit has a grip unit gripped by the player,
The grip is configured to be movable in a predetermined direction with respect to the operation surface, and the detection means includes grip strength detection means for detecting a player's grip strength applied to the grip, and movement of the grip with respect to the operation surface. A movement detecting means for detecting the movement of the grip on the operation surface detected by the movement detecting means, the control means comprising: a character movement position control means for controlling a movement position of the character; A character that causes the character to perform a predetermined motion based on the grip strength detected by the detection sensor, and controls the motion of the character so that the character maintains the predetermined motion when the predetermined grip strength is maintained. Operation control means.

[0008] According to the game machine of the first aspect,
The operation unit has a grip portion that can be gripped by the player, and the grip portion is configured to be able to move in a predetermined direction with respect to the operation surface, and the detection unit is configured to detect the player's grip strength applied to the grip portion. And a moving direction detecting means for detecting a movement of the grip portion with respect to the operation surface, wherein the control means detects the movement of the grip portion with respect to the operation surface detected by the movement detection means. Character moving position control means for controlling the moving position of the character, and causing the character to perform a predetermined operation based on the grip strength detected by the grip strength detection sensor, and in a state where the predetermined grip strength is maintained. Has character movement control means for controlling the movement of the character so that the character maintains a predetermined movement. Maintaining operation, and enables the control to continue, and by moving the grip portion with respect to the operation surface,
It is also possible to control the movement of the character, and it is possible to provide a new game machine configured to achieve a realistic game without requiring a complicated operation for the player.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the operating portion has an air chamber provided in the grip portion and capable of changing its volume when a player grips the grip portion, The grip strength detecting means has a pressure sensor attached to the other end of the pneumatic transmission line having one end communicating with the air chamber, and has a pressure sensor for detecting air pressure inside the pneumatic transmission line. In a state where a predetermined gripping force is applied to the grip portion, the air chamber and the air transmission path are substantially sealed so as to maintain a predetermined pressure, and the control means includes a character movement position control means, The character performs a predetermined operation based on the air pressure in the air pressure transmission path detected by the pressure sensor, and controls the character's operation so that the character maintains the predetermined operation when the predetermined pressure is maintained. Ki It is characterized by having a Rakuta operation control means. In this case, while the player is applying a predetermined gripping force to the grip portion, the air chamber and the air transmission path are substantially sealed so as to maintain a predetermined pressure. It is possible to detect a continuous operation of holding the game, and to provide a new game machine with a simple configuration that can achieve a realistic game without requiring the player to perform complicated operations. Becomes

[0010] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, the character has a grip portion capable of gripping or releasing an object. When the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is larger than the first set value, the character performs the operation of gripping with the grip portion, while the character performs the operation of gripping with the grip portion, When the air pressure detected by (1) becomes equal to or lower than the first set value, the character is caused to perform an operation of releasing the gripping portion. In this case,
The action of the character holding or releasing an object
To provide a new game machine that can be controlled based on the action of a player gripping a grip section of an operation section and the strength of gripping the grip section, thereby achieving a realistic game corresponding to the player's operation. Becomes possible.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation unit having a display, wherein the control means has a gripper capable of gripping or releasing the object. And a second character that can be gripped by the first character is displayed on the display, and the character motion control means causes the first character to move to the display position of the second character. In a certain state, when the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is larger than the first set value, a first display means for performing a display for performing an operation of the first character gripping the second character with the gripping portion; After the display for displaying the operation of the first character gripping the second character by the display means, the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is larger than the first set value. When the state is continued, a second display means for displaying a state in which the first character holds the second character with the holding unit, and the first character holds the second character by the first display means When the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor becomes equal to or less than the first set value after the display for performing the operation is made, the third display for performing the display for performing the operation of releasing the second character from the grip portion by the first character is performed. Means. In this case, the first character holds the second character,
A series of actions of moving to a predetermined place and releasing in a gripped state can be displayed on a display based on the action of the player grasping the grip section of the operation section and the strength of gripping the grip section, It is possible to provide a new game machine capable of achieving a game full of a sense of reality corresponding to a player's operation.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the character movement control means detects that the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is in a state where the first character is at the display position of the second character. When the second character is larger than the first value and the second value is larger than the first value, the first character is characterized by having a fourth display means for performing a display for performing an operation of breaking the second character with the grip portion. In this case, when the first character grips the second character, the action of breaking the second character is displayed on the display based on the action of the player gripping the grip and the strength of gripping the grip. Can be provided, and a new game machine capable of achieving a game full of a sense of realism in consideration of a failure to grasp the game can be provided.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the character movement control means determines that the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is in a state where the first character is at the display position of the second character. Fifth display changing means for performing a display for performing an operation of dropping the first character after holding the second character by the grip portion when the value is larger than the third set value which is smaller than the first set value and equal to or less than the first set value. It is characterized by having. In this case, when the first character grips the second character, the action of dropping and breaking the second character is determined based on the action of the player gripping the grip portion and the strength of gripping the grip portion. It is possible to provide a new game machine which can be displayed on a display and which can achieve a game full of a sense of realism in consideration of a lack of grip.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, the control means is configured to display a third character capable of accommodating the second character on a display. The means is such that the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is equal to or less than the first set value in a state where the first character displayed as holding the second character by the second display means is at the display position of the third character. And a sixth display changing means for performing a display in which the first character performs an operation of storing the second character in the third character by the holding portion when the first character is held. In this case, the first character grasps the second character, moves to a predetermined place called the third character in the grasped state, releases the place, and stores the second character in the third character. The motion can be displayed on the display based on the action of the player gripping the grip of the operation unit and the strength of gripping the grip, and a new game that can achieve a more realistic game corresponding to the operation of the player can be achieved. It is possible to provide a simple game machine.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect of the invention, the character motion control means is displayed by the second display means as a state in which the first character holds the second character with the holding portion. When the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor becomes larger than the second set value, the first character is displayed at the position where the first character is displayed.
It is characterized by having fifth display means for performing a display in which the character performs an operation of breaking the second character with the grip portion. In this case, when the first character is moving while holding the second character, the operation of breaking the second character is performed by the operation of the player holding the grip and the strength of holding the grip. Can be displayed on the display based on the
It is possible to provide a new game machine that can achieve a game with improved gameability.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall external view of a game machine according to the present invention, which is designed for a game in which a tofu flowing horizontally on a display is grasped and stored in an empty pack.

The game machine 1 is provided with a slot 3 for inserting coins into the main body 2, an operation panel surface 4 at the center front, a display 5 for displaying a game screen, and a speaker 6 for emitting a sound effect according to the game situation. I have. The operation panel surface 4 includes a start switch 7 for starting a game and an operation unit 8. At the upper end of the operation unit 8, a grip 9 that can be gripped by a player is provided. The operation unit 8 is a so-called joystick, and is configured such that the grip unit 9 can be tilted in a desired direction with respect to the operation panel surface from a center position serving as a reference position. Below the grip 9,
A shaft 10 extending downward from the grip 9 is provided.
At the lower end of the shaft 10, there is provided a movement direction detecting means 11 attached to the back of the operation panel surface 4. An air chamber 12 is provided inside the grip portion 9. Air chamber 1
Numeral 2 is connected to a pressure sensor 14 via a pneumatic transmission line 13 so that the pressure sensor 14 detects a pressure change accompanying a volume change of the air chamber 12.

The detailed structure of the operation unit 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is an external plan view of the operation unit 8, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line III-III of FIG. 2, and FIG.
FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-V of FIG. 2, respectively. The structure in which the operation unit 8 can be tilted in a desired direction and the moving direction detecting means 11 are conventionally used in this type of game machine, and a detailed description of the structure will be omitted.

The operating section 8 includes a shaft section 10 and a bottom section 21.
, Top 22, outer wall 23 and inner wall 24. The shaft section 10 has an operation section 8 by a player inside thereof.
It has a cylindrical portion 26 extending in the vertical direction so that the input shaft 25 and the pneumatic transmission line 13 for transmitting the operation (tilt) to the movement direction detecting means 11 can be arranged. Shaft 10
Is formed of a synthetic resin. Above the cylindrical portion 26, a base 27 formed substantially integrally with the cylindrical portion in a dish shape is provided. The base 27 forms a lower portion of the grip 9. The cylindrical portion 26 and the input shaft 25 are fixed to each other so as to move integrally by a screw (not shown) inserted from a direction perpendicular to the input shaft 25. The bottom part 21 is formed in a substantially disk shape, and the screw part 28 of the input shaft 25 is provided at the center position.
Is provided with a hole 29 penetrating therethrough. The input shaft 25 is
The tip portion where the screw portion 28 is formed is the cylindrical portion 26 and the hole portion 29.
And is fixed to the bottom 21 by the nut 30. The bottom 21 is formed of a synthetic resin. A first plate 31 is fixed to the bottom 21 with bolts 32. In the first plate 31,
A flange 34 integrally provided at a lower end of a substantially cylindrical core rod 33 is fixed by a bolt 35. The core rod 33 and the flange 34 are formed of metal.
A small-diameter portion 36 is formed at the upper end. The second plate 37, the third plate 38, and the fourth plate 39 are inserted into the small-diameter portion 36, and a screw portion is formed therein. The top portion 22 is fixed to the upper end of the small diameter portion 36 by a bolt 40. The top portion 22 is formed in a substantially dish shape by a synthetic resin, and forms an upper portion of the grip portion 9.

The outer wall 23 is formed in a substantially spherical shape by an elastic material such as rubber. The outer wall portion 23 forms a side portion of the grip portion 9 and is gripped by a player's hand. The lower end 23 a of the outer wall 23 is provided between the base 27 and the bottom 21, and the bottom 21 is fixed to the input shaft 25 by the nut 30.
1 and fixed. An inner wall portion 24 is provided inside the outer wall portion 23. The inner wall portion 24 is formed in a substantially spherical shape by an elastic material such as rubber, like the outer wall portion 23. The air chamber 12 is formed by the internal space of the inner wall portion 24. The lower end 24a of the inner wall 24 is provided between the first plate 31 and the flange 34, and the lower end 24a is fixed to the first plate 31 by the bolt 35 fixing the flange 34 to the first plate 31. 34 and fixed. Outer wall 2
The third upper end 23 b is provided between the third plate 38 and the second plate 37 or between the third plate 38 and the top 22. Also, the upper end portion 24b of the inner wall portion 24
Is provided between the third plate 38 and the fourth plate 39. By fixing the top portion 22 to the small diameter portion 36 with the bolt 40, the upper end portion 23b of the outer wall portion 23 is sandwiched between the third plate 38 and the second plate 37 or between the third plate 38 and the top portion 22. The lower end 24a of the inner wall portion 24 is sandwiched between the third plate 38 and the fourth plate 39 and is fixed thereto. In particular, the inner wall portion 24 forms the substantially closed air chamber 12 inside by sandwiching the upper end portion 24b and the lower end portion 24a. The core rod 33 defines the length of the air chamber 12 in the up-down direction, and retains the shape of the grip portion 9. The air chamber 12 formed in the inner wall portion 24 is
Pneumatic transmission line 1 so that pneumatic transmission line 13 communicates with
3 is fixed at its tip, and forms a substantially sealed space with the air chamber 12 and the pneumatic transmission path 13. In a space between the outer wall portion 23 and the inner wall portion 24, a gel-like cushioning material 41 is provided. Cushioning material 41
The softness is set so as to give a predetermined reaction force to the player's hand so that the player feels as if holding the tofu when gripping the outer wall portion 23.

According to the above-described configuration, the player can move the outer wall 2
3, the outer wall portion 23, the cushioning material 41 and the inner wall portion 24 are deformed, and the air chamber 12 formed in the inner wall portion 24 is formed.
Will change. Since the air chamber 12 and the air pressure transmission path 13 are substantially sealed, a change in the volume of the air chamber 12 is transmitted to the pressure sensor 14 via the air pressure transmission path 13 as a pressure change. Therefore, the pressure value detected by the pressure sensor 14 changes according to the player's grip strength. Further, since the air chamber 12 and the air pressure transmission path 13 are substantially sealed, the pressure sensor 14 can detect a situation in which the player keeps holding the outer wall 23.

FIG. 6 shows an example of an image displayed on the display 5 during execution of the game.

A first character A (in this case, a grip portion is a finger) imitating a human hand is displayed on the display 5.
A second character B imitating tofu and a third character C imitating a tofu storage pack are displayed. game is,
The player operates the operation unit 8 to control the movement and movement of the first character A, hold the second character B that moves horizontally on the display 5 with the first character A, and C is stored in the storage bag, that is, the tofu is gripped by a finger as a grip portion, and the tofu is moved to the storage bag position while being held and stored in the storage pack. In the game, the score is competed by the number of the second characters B that can be stored in the third character C without breaking the second character B within a predetermined time. Display 5 shows the number of successful storages, the number of failed storages,
Elapsed time and score are also displayed.

FIG. 7 is a control block diagram of a portion related to the control of the game machine 1. The control unit 16 includes a coin detecting means 1 for detecting a coin inserted from the insertion slot.
5, output signals from the start switch 7, the pressure sensor 14, and the moving direction detecting means 11 are input. The control unit 16 performs an operation in accordance with a program stored in advance, and controls the movement of the character displayed on the display 5 and a predetermined operation. Control unit 16
, An image signal for moving the character on the display 5 and performing a predetermined action is output to the display 5. Therefore, the control unit 16
While displaying the first to third characters A, B, and C on the display 5, the movement and operation of the first character A
The display as shown in FIG. 11 is performed by controlling the mode of the second character B. A sound effect signal is output to the speaker 6 according to the progress of the game.

The control unit 16 has character movement position control means 17 and character movement control means 18. The character movement position control means 17 is configured to control the movement position of the first character A on the display 5 based on an output signal from the movement direction detection means 11. The character moving position control means 17 displays a message such that the first character A moves on the display 5 in the same direction in accordance with the moving direction of the grip 9 of the operating unit 8 with respect to the operation panel surface 4. The character motion control means 18 is configured to control the motion of the first character A on the display 5 based on the output signal from the pressure sensor 14, and in the case of the game machine 1, the first character A Is configured to control the operation of the first character A so that the operation of grasping and releasing the second character B is performed on the display 5.

The character motion control means 18 uses the pressure sensor 14 to detect a change in volume of the air chamber 12 caused by the player holding the grip 9 and applying a predetermined gripping force to the grip 9 as a change in pressure in the air chamber 12. In response to the operation of detecting and grasping by the player, a display is made so that the first character A performs an operation of grasping on the display 5. A player releases the grip portion 9 to detect a change in the volume of the air chamber 12 due to a decrease in the grip force applied to the grip portion 9 as a pressure drop change in the air chamber 12 by the pressure sensor 14 and release the player. In response to the action, a display is made so that the first character A performs an action of releasing on the display 5. When the player holds the grip 9 and maintains a state in which a predetermined gripping force is applied to the grip 9, the volume change of the air chamber 12 is maintained, and the pressure sensor 14 controls the air chamber 1.
2 is detected as being maintained at a predetermined pressure,
The display is performed such that the first character A continues the gripping operation on the display 5.

FIGS. 8 to 10 are flowcharts showing the control operation for executing the game in the control unit.

First, in S101, an output signal sent from the coin detecting means 15 is read. Next, S1
At 03, it is determined whether or not a coin has been inserted.
If a coin is inserted (“Ye
s "), the process proceeds to S105, and an image signal is output so as to display the game initial screen on the display 5. On the game initial screen, displays such as "game name" and "press the start switch" are displayed. If a coin has not been inserted ("No" in S103), the process returns to S101, and the reading of the output signal sent from the coin detecting means 15 is repeated. After the game initial screen is displayed in S105, an output signal sent from the start switch 7 is read in S107. Next, in S109,
It is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been pressed. When the start switch 7 is pressed (“Yes” in S109)
s "), and proceeds to S111 to output an image signal to display a game start screen. On the game initial screen, a display such as "game start" is displayed. Start switch 7
If is not pressed ("No" in S109), S
Returning to step 107, the reading of the output signal sent from the start switch 7 is repeated.

After displaying the game start screen in S111, it is determined in S113 whether or not the elapsed time since the start switch 7 was pressed has reached a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds). If the predetermined time has not elapsed ("No" in S113), the process proceeds to S115, and the output signal sent from the movement direction detecting means 11 is read. If the predetermined time has elapsed (“Ye
s "), and ends the game and proceeds to S169. After reading the output signal sent from the movement direction detecting means 11 in S115, the output signal sent from the pressure sensor 14 is read in S117. Next, in S119, the position of the first character A on the display 5 is calculated based on the output signal sent from the moving direction detecting means 11, and the process proceeds to S121. In S121, it is determined whether or not the first character A holds the second character B. If the first character A is not holding the second character B ("No" in S121), S123
Proceed to. If the first character A is holding the second character B ("Yes" in S121), the process proceeds to S147. Immediately after the start of the game, the first character A does not hold the second character B, so the process proceeds to S123.

In step S123, the display of the position of the first character A calculated in step S119 is performed based on a flowchart (not shown) showing a control operation for displaying the second character B so as to flow horizontally on the display 5. 5 is determined to be at the position of the second character B displayed above. If the first character A is located at the position of the second character B ("Yes" in S123), S12
Go to 5. In S125, based on the output signal from the pressure sensor 14 read in S117, the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12, the first set value (P1), and the second set value (P
2) Compare the magnitude relationship with the third set value (P3). Here, the magnitude relationship among the first set value (P1), the second set value (P2), and the third set value (P3) is as follows: the third set value (P3) <
The first set value (P1) <the second set value (P2). If the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is larger than the second set value (P2) (“P> P2” in S125), S12
Go to 7. In S127, an image signal is generated so that the first character A performs an operation of gripping and breaking the second character B as shown in FIG. After that, in S129, an image signal is generated so as to display the number of storage failures displayed on the display 5 by +1 and output to the display 5.

If the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is equal to or less than the second set value (P2) and larger than the first set value (P1) ("P1 <P≤P2" in S125), the process proceeds to S131. In S131, an image signal is generated and displayed on the display 5 so as to perform a display in which the first character A grips and lifts the second character B as shown in FIG. When the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is equal to or less than the first set value (P1) and larger than the third set value (P3) (“P3 <P ≦ P1” in S125), the process proceeds to S133. In S133, an image signal is generated and displayed on the display 5 so as to perform a display in which the first character A drops when the first character A grips and lifts the second character B as shown in FIG. After that, S135
, The number of storage failures displayed on the display 5 is +
An image signal is generated so as to perform one display, and is output to the display 5. When the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is equal to or less than the third set value (P3) (“P ≦ P” in S125).
3 "), and proceed to S145.

If the first character A is not located at the position of the second character B ("No" in S123), the process proceeds to S137, and based on the output signal from the pressure sensor 14 read in S117, the air chamber 12 The magnitude relationship between the pressure (P) in the inside and the third set value (P3) is compared. When the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is equal to or less than the third set value (P3), (S1
(“P ≦ P3” at 37), the process proceeds to S139, and the previous S13
It is determined whether or not the determination at 7 is P ≦ P3. If the previous time was not P ≦ P3, that is, if the previous time was P> P3 (“No” in S139), the first character A
Is displayed in a gripped state, so proceed to S140,
An image signal is generated so as to perform a display for opening the finger held by the first character A at the position calculated in S119, and is output to the display 5. If P ≦ P3 was satisfied last time, that is, if P ≦ P3 is continued (S1
("Yes" in 39), the process proceeds to S141, and an image signal is generated so as to display a state in which the first character A has opened his / her hand at the position calculated in S119, and outputs it to the display 5.

If the result of determination in S137 is that the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is larger than the third set value (P3) ("P>P3" in S137), the flow proceeds to S143, and in the previous S137. It is determined whether or not P> P3. The previous time was not P> P3, that is, the previous time was P ≦ P
If it is 3 (“No” in S143), since the first character A is displayed with the hand opened, S1
Proceeding to 44, an image signal is generated so as to perform a display in which the first character A grips at the position calculated in S119, and is output to the display 5. If P> P3 also last time, that is, if P> P3 is continued (S
(“Yes” in 143), the process proceeds to S145, and an image signal is generated so as to display the state where the first character A is gripped at the position calculated in S119, and is output to the display 5.

S129, S131, S135, S14
After outputting the image signals at 0, S141, S144, and S145, the process returns to S113, and the control operation is repeated until a predetermined time has elapsed.

In S121, it is determined that the first character A is holding the second character B, and when the flow proceeds to S147, the position of the first character A calculated in S119 is displayed on the display 5 at the lower part. It is determined whether or not the third character C is present. If the position of the first character A is not at the position of the third character C (S
(“No” in 147), the process proceeds to S149, and based on the output signal from the pressure sensor 14 read in S117, the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12, the first set value (P1), and the second
The magnitude relationship with the set value (P2) is compared. When the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is larger than the second set value (P2) (“P> P2” in S149), the process proceeds to S151. S15
In step 1, an image signal is generated and displayed on the display 5 so that the first character A performs an operation of gripping and breaking the second character B at a moving position as shown in FIG. After that, in S153, an image signal is generated so as to display the storage failure number displayed on the display 5 by +1 and output to the display 5.

If the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is equal to or less than the second set value (P2) and larger than the first set value (P1) ("P1 <P≤P2" in S149), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, an image signal is generated so as to perform an operation of continuing the state where the first character A holds the second character B at the moving position as shown in FIG. Output. If the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is smaller than the second set value (P2) (“P ≦ P2” in S149), the process proceeds to S157. S15
In step 7, an image signal is generated so as to perform a display in which the first character A drops the second character B at the moving position as shown in FIG. Thereafter, in S159, an image signal is generated so as to display the number of failures displayed on the display 5 by +1 and output to the display 5.

In S147, it is determined whether or not the position of the first character A is at the position of the third character C displayed at the bottom on the display 5, and the first character A is positioned at the position of the third character C. If there is (S147: "Y
es "), and proceeds to S161. In S161, the magnitude relationship between the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 and the first set value (P1) is compared based on the output signal from the pressure sensor 14 read in S117. When the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is equal to or less than the first set value (P1) (“P ≦ P” in S161)
1)), the process proceeds to S163, and an image signal is generated so that the first character A performs a display operation of storing the third character C in the second character B as shown in FIG.
Output to the display 5. Thereafter, in S165, an image signal is generated so as to display +1 on the number of successful storages displayed on the display 5 and output to the display 5. Further, in S167, the score displayed on the display 5 is added (for example, 1 for every success).
(00 points), and an image signal is generated to output the image signal to the display 5.

S153, S155, S159, S167
After outputting each image signal, the process returns to S113,
Until the predetermined time has elapsed, the control operation is repeated. In S113, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start switch 7 was pressed has reached a predetermined time, and if the predetermined time has elapsed ("Y" in S113).
es "), and ends the game and proceeds to S169. S169
Then, an image signal is output so that the game end screen is displayed on the display 5. On the game initial screen, a display such as "play level according to the score (for example, intermediate level)", "game over" and the like are displayed. Then, S10
Returning to step 1, the output signal from the coin detecting means 15 is read.

From the end of the game until the coin is inserted next time and the coin detecting means 15 detects this and outputs an output signal, the display 5 is displayed on the display 5 according to a predetermined flowchart (not shown). Is also configured to output an image signal so as to display a game demonstration.

The operating section 8 is gripped by the player 9
The grip 9 can be tilted in a desired direction with respect to the operation panel surface, and the operation of the grip 9 by the player is detected by the pressure sensor 14 and the movement direction detecting means 11, and the pressure sensor Based on the output signal from the moving direction detecting means 11 and the character moving position controlling means and the character motion controlling means 18 in the control unit 16,
The movement and movement of the first character A displayed above can be controlled in accordance with the operation of the grip portion 9 by the player,
It is possible to provide a new game machine 1 configured to achieve a game full of a sense of reality without requiring the player to perform a complicated operation.

The first character A is changed to the second character B in response to the action of the player gripping the grip 9 with a predetermined force.
When the user holds the grip portion 9 with a predetermined force, the first character A also keeps holding the second character B in response to the motion, or responds to the operation of releasing the grip portion 9 from the grip. Since the first character A can also perform a display for performing an operation such as releasing the second character B, the same operation as the player's operation can be performed on the display 5 by the first character A. It is possible to provide a new game machine 1 configured to achieve a game full of a sense of reality.

In response to the pressure in the air chamber 12, the display 5 displays an operation such that the first character A breaks the second character B, or the first character A drops the gripping state of the second character B from the gripped state. It is possible to provide a new game machine 1 that can be displayed and achieve a game with more improved game characteristics.

A so-called joystick mechanism, which has been conventionally used, can be used as a part of the detecting means for detecting the operation state of the operation section 8. The conventional operation mechanism can be used with respect to the operability and durability of the operation section 8. It is possible to ensure the same performance as.

In the above-described embodiment, as means for detecting the player's grip strength applied to the grip portion 9, the grip portion 9
A pressure sensor 14 that detects a pressure change in the air chamber 12 that can be changed in volume by a player gripping the grip 9 is provided in the inside of the grip 9, A sheet-like piezoelectric element such as an electric resistance strain gauge may be attached, and the grip strength of the player may be detected based on an output signal from the piezoelectric element. Further, the structure of the grip portion 9 is not limited to that described above.

The operation of the second character B not to lose grip is
The pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is set to the first to third set values (P
1), (P2), and (P3) are selected by comparing, but the set value is set more finely to increase the operation of gripping failure. For example, the degree of breakage is determined by the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12. It is also possible to increase the modes of the game, for example, by making fine settings according to. Further, it is also possible to set the degree of breakage according to the rate of change of the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12. In this case, when the rate of change of the pressure (P) in the air chamber 12 is large, the degree of breakage may be set to be greater than when the rate of change is small.

The first to third characters A, B, and C displayed on the display 5 are not limited to those described above. For example, the first character A imitates a robot hand, the second character B imitates a brick, and the display 5
May be configured to carry the second character B imitating a brick to a predetermined position, and display the second character B in a pile. In this case, it is conceivable that a score is given according to the height and the number of bricks piled up within a predetermined time.

It is also possible to configure a game machine without using the display 5. An arm simulating a human hand is driven by a motor or the like, and the motor is controlled by the control unit 16 based on output signals from the pressure sensor 14 and the movement direction detecting means 11 so as to grip a fragile object such as tofu. May be configured.

Further, the content of the game is not limited to grasping and moving an object. For example, a human body and a hand are displayed on a display 5,
The movement and the movement of the hand are controlled by the operation unit 8, and the hand is moved to a predetermined part of the body according to the operation state of the operation unit 8, and the operation of rubbing the body with a predetermined strength is performed. May be displayed. In this case, it is conceivable that a score is set according to a kneading position on the body, a kneading strength, and the like, and the total points within a predetermined time are competed.

[0050]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, it is possible to control a character to maintain and continue a predetermined motion without requiring a complicated operation by a player.
It is possible to provide a new game machine configured to achieve a game full of a sense of reality.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall external view showing an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external plan view showing a detailed structure of an operation unit, showing the embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game in the embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a control block diagram showing an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control operation for executing a game in a control unit, showing the embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control operation for executing a game in a control unit, showing the embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control operation for executing a game in a control unit, showing the embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

FIG. 12 shows an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

FIG. 13 shows an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

FIG. 14 shows an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

FIG. 15 shows an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

FIG. 16 shows an embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

FIG. 17 shows an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention.
7 shows an example of an image displayed on a display during execution of a game.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Main body, 4 ... Operation surface, 5 ... Display, 8 ... Operation part, 9 ... Grip part, 10 ... Shaft part, 11 ... Movement direction detection means, 12 ... Air chamber, 13 ... Pneumatic transmission line , 1
4 ... pressure sensor, 16 ... control unit, 17 ... character movement position control means, 18 ... character movement control means,
A: first character, B: second character, C: third character.

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Akira Udagawa 9-32-3, Seijo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo F-term in Sigma Co., Ltd.

Claims (8)

[Claims] An operation unit provided on an operation surface and operated by a player, a detection unit for detecting an operation state of the operation unit, and controlling a functional operation of the character based on a detection result by the detection unit The operating unit has a grip portion gripped by a player, and the grip portion is configured to move in a predetermined direction with respect to the operation surface; Has grip strength detection means for detecting the grip strength of the player applied to the grip portion, and movement direction detection means for detecting movement of the grip portion with respect to the operation surface, wherein the control means includes: Character movement position control means for controlling the movement position of a character based on the movement of the grip portion with respect to the operation surface detected by the movement detection means, and the grip strength detection sensor A character motion that causes the character to perform a predetermined motion based on the detected grip strength, and controls the character motion so that the character maintains the predetermined motion when the predetermined grip strength is maintained. A game machine comprising a control unit. 2. The operating section has an air chamber provided in the grip section and capable of changing volume when a player grips the grip section. The grip strength detecting means has one end connected to the air chamber. It has a pressure sensor attached to the other end of the pneumatic transmission line that communicates, and detects the air pressure inside the pneumatic transmission line. In the state where is provided, the air chamber and the air transmission path are substantially sealed so as to maintain a predetermined pressure, the control means, the character movement position control means,
Causing the character to perform a predetermined action based on the air pressure inside the air pressure transmission path detected by the pressure sensor,
2. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: character movement control means for controlling the movement of the character so that the character keeps the predetermined movement when the predetermined pressure is maintained. 3. The character has a grip portion capable of gripping or releasing an object, and the character motion control means determines that an air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is a first set value. If it is larger than the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor while the character performs the operation of gripping with the grip portion while the character performs the operation of gripping with the grip portion, 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein, when the value becomes equal to or less than a set value, the character is caused to perform an action of being released by the grip portion. 4. 4. A display, comprising: a first character which has a gripper capable of gripping or releasing an object and which can be operated by the operation unit; And a second character that can be displayed on the display, wherein the character motion control unit detects the first character at the display position of the second character by the pressure sensor. When the air pressure is higher than a first set value, first display means for performing a display in which the first character performs an operation of gripping the second character with the grip portion; The character is the second
After the display for performing the operation of gripping the character is made,
A second display for displaying a state in which the first character grips the second character with the gripping portion when the state in which the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is higher than the first set value continues. Display means, and the first character allows the first character to display the second character
After the display for performing the operation of gripping the character is made,
A third display unit configured to perform a display in which the first character releases the second character from the grip unit when the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor becomes equal to or less than the first set value. 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein
The game machine described in the above. 5. The character motion control means according to claim 1, wherein said first character is at a display position of said second character, and said air pressure detected by said pressure sensor is higher than a second set value larger than said first set value. 5. The game machine according to claim 4, further comprising: a fourth display unit configured to perform a display in which the first character performs an operation of breaking the second character by the grip unit when the size is large. 6. 6. The character motion control unit according to claim 1, wherein the first character is at a display position of the second character and the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is smaller than a third set value smaller than the first set value. A fifth display changing means for performing a display for performing an operation of dropping the first character after gripping the second character by a grip portion when the value is largely equal to or less than the first set value. Item 5. The game machine according to Item 4. 7. The control means is configured to display a third character capable of storing the second character on the display, and the character motion control means is configured to display the second character by the second display means. If the air pressure detected by the pressure sensor is equal to or less than the first set value while the first character displayed as holding the character is at the display position of the third character, the first character is displayed. The game machine according to claim 4, further comprising: a sixth display changing unit configured to perform a display in which one character performs an operation of storing the second character in the third character by the holding unit. 8. The character motion control means is detected by the pressure sensor when the second display means displays the first character as holding the second character in a holding portion. The air pressure is the second
A fifth display unit configured to perform a display in which the first character performs an operation of breaking the second character at the position where the first character is displayed when the first character is displayed at the position where the first character is displayed; The game machine according to claim 5, wherein: