JP2001000745A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To generate different events in response to regions (latitudes and longitudes), and increase the amusement by providing a location information detecting section which detects the present location of a player, and generating different events from a game event generating section in response to the detection result. SOLUTION: In a game device, a location/time information detecting section 10 to obtain the information regarding the present location (latitude, longitude and altitude) of a player and the present time, such as a GPS is provided. Then, whether or not the obtained location information is within a region range which is recorded in a game event generating area 32 is searched. In the case of NO, the program is finished. Also, in the case when the location information is the same as a location information of the player obtained in a previous time, the program is finished as well. In the case of being different, the location information of the player is stored in location history information 33. At the same time, from the location information, the presence/absence of an item which agrees with the content of a history change in game event content information 34, is searched, and a game and events offered by the game event content information 34 are performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a game device having a position detecting device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been no game machine having a position detecting device.

[0003]

By detecting the current position of the player, different events can be generated according to the area (latitude and longitude). Also, by detecting the current time, different events can be generated according to time even in the same area (latitude and longitude).

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel game device, which has not existed in the past, by connecting a game device with a position detecting device for detecting the current position of a player.

[0005]

In order to achieve this object, a first aspect of the present invention provides a position information detecting section (10) for detecting a current position of a player, and a position information detecting section (10).
And a game event generating section (32) for generating a different event in accordance with the detection result.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a time information detecting section (10) for detecting a current time is further provided, and the game event generating section (32) includes a position information detecting section (10) and a time information detecting section. It is characterized in that different events occur according to the detection result of the information detection unit (10).

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the game event content information storage means (3) for instructing the game event generating section (32) of the event content.
The game event generating unit (32) further comprises:
While referring to the game event content information storage means (34), the position information detection unit (10) and the time information detection unit (1)
Different events are generated according to the detection result of 0).

[0008] The invention of claim 4 is the first to third aspects of the present invention.
, Further comprises a position history information storage means (33) for storing a result detected by the time information detection section (10), and the game event generation section (32) refers to the position history information storage means (33). , Different events are generated according to the detection results of the position information detecting section (10) and the time information detecting section (10).

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claims 1 to 4.
Wherein information stored in the game event generating section (32), the position history information storage means (33), and / or the game event content information storage means (34) is downloaded via a communication line.

[0010]

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a CPU circuit 1 includes a key input process from a key input device 2, an image display process for displaying an image on a display unit 4 via a display control circuit 3, and a sound generation unit 5.
It performs various controls such as outputting a sound from the speaker 6 through the controller 6 and plays a central role in the entire system.

The key input device 2 is a player (operator)
Used to make various selections and settings. The display unit 4 is a device that displays an image, and includes a CRT and an LCD. The display control circuit 3 controls the display unit 4 to display characters, figures, pictures, and the like. The sound generation unit 5 is a source of a sound that transmits a sound effect or the like in a game to a player, and converts an electric signal into air vibration by a speaker 6.

The position / time information detecting section 10 is a device for obtaining information relating to a player's current position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and current time, and is a GPS (Global Positioning).
System) is preferred.

The program ROM 20 stores program data for controlling the entire game machine. Work RAM2
Reference numeral 1 functions as a work area in which the CPU circuit 1 temporarily stores data. The game program section 30 includes a game program 31, a game event occurrence area 32, position history information 33, and game event content information. The game program unit 30 records game-specific data such as game program data, character data, character image data, and sound data. These data may be externally attached by a memory card or the like, or downloaded via a communication line.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a program of the CPU circuit 1. The program is called from a main routine (not shown) and triggered by a player's key input interrupt or timer interrupt, and is started. When the program starts, first, in step S 1, position information (latitude, longitude, altitude) of the player is obtained from the position / time information detection unit 10. In step S2, a search is performed to determine whether or not the position information obtained in step S1 is within the area range recorded in the game event occurrence area 32. If it is determined that it is within the area range, the process proceeds to step S4.
If it is determined that it is out of the area range, the program ends and the process returns to the main routine (not shown).

In step S4, it is calculated whether or not the position information is the same as the position information of the player obtained last time (position history information 33). If it is determined that they are not the same, the process proceeds to step S6. If they are the same, the program ends and returns to the main routine (not shown).

In step S6, the position information of the player detected in step S1 is stored in the position history information 33. In step S7 (FIG. 3), the position history information 33 is searched for the presence or absence of an item in the game event content information 34 that matches the history change content. If there is a matching item, the process proceeds to step S9. If there is no matching item, the program ends and the main routine (not shown)
Return to

In step S9, the game and the event provided by the game event content information 34 are executed.

FIG. 4 shows an example of data stored in the game event occurrence area 32. FIG. 4 shows an example in which the latitude and longitude are obtained from the position / time information detection unit 10 by GPS or the like. Also, an example is shown in which the area range is shown as a rectangle at four positions, but a triangle or a three point
It is also possible to show a hexagon at six points.

FIG. 5 shows an example of data stored in the position history information 33. For example, history number 1 has area number 2
At the altitude of + 15m in (Fig. 4), April 1, 1999
It is shown that it existed at 10:26:30 on Sunday, Thursday.

FIG. 6 shows a first example of a game which is achieved by the above-described configurations shown in FIGS. In addition, FIG.
The content of the game event content information 34 is shown.

The first example is an example of a fighting game. In item 1, the area number 2 (FIG. 4) to the area number 4
When there is a movement to (FIG. 4), an enemy character A appears. In item 2, when there is a movement from the area number 3 to the area number 5, an enemy character B appears. Item 3
Then, when moving from the area number 3 to the area number 5 and moving to the area number 5 on Sunday, the enemy character C appears (even if the enemy character C does not appear except Sunday). good). In item 4, when the altitude increases by 50 m or more, the punching ability of the player character increases. In item 5, when the altitude decreases by 10 m or more, the punching ability of the own character decreases.

In the item p-1, when the user moves from the area number 6 to the area number 5 and the time difference of the movement is one day or less, the skill A ability of the own character (eg, the ability to hit a missile bullet). To win. In the item p, when the movement is from the area number 8 to the area number 5 and the time difference of the movement is one hour or more, the skill C ability (eg, ability to hit a beam ray) of the enemy character is stripped.

In FIG. 6, the contents of the game and the event to be provided are described using a fighting game as an example, but they may be other than a fighting game.

FIG. 7 shows a second example of the game which is achieved by the above-described configurations shown in FIGS. In addition, FIG.
The content of the game event content information 34 is shown.

This second example is an example of a role playing game. In a case where a certain real island area has "Okigashima legend", a player walks around a certain real island area. The device presents a number of stories and questions. When a question is presented, the game proceeds according to the player's selection.

When the player moves from the local castle number 1 to the local castle number 2, a question is displayed from the present apparatus, and the game proceeds when the player answers. The question may be different depending on the time required for the player to move from the area number 1 to the area number 2 and the time difference. The question may be different depending on the height difference moved from the player's area number 1 to area number 2.

When the player moves from area number 5 to area number 6, an enemy demon character appears on the apparatus, and a fighting game proceeds with the player. A character who is an ally of the player may appear. Other than fighting games such as rock-paper-scissors games.

When the player moves from the area number 7 to the area number 6, the fighting ability of the enemy character Demon character on the apparatus decreases. The battle ability of the demon character that is the enemy of the player may be increased. The fighting ability of a character serving as an ally of the player may be increased. The demon character may escape, and the demon character may abandon the full fighting game.

FIG. 8 shows a third example of the game which is achieved by the above-described configurations of FIGS. In addition, FIG.
The content of the game event content information 34 is shown.

The third example is an example of a treasure hunting game, in which a state inside a cave is displayed on the display unit 4 of the present apparatus, and a player carries the present apparatus and walks around the apparatus, thereby displaying the information on the present apparatus. It is a game that goes through a cave maze and searches for treasure.

If the time difference between when the player moves from the area number 7 to the area number 6 is 20 minutes or more, the game is over. The time may be 30 minutes or more instead of 20 minutes or more.

If the time difference between when the player moves from the area number 1 to the area number 2 is 2 minutes or less, a hint is given to the player when proceeding to the position of the treasure to be the goal. The content of the hint may be different when the time difference is 2 minutes or less and when the time difference is 2 minutes or more and 5 minutes or less. A message saying "It is dangerous to go in that direction!" May be displayed or a sound may be given to alert the player.

When the player moves from the area number 3 to the area number 5, the player's position is forcibly returned to the start point. There is a secret route, and you may move to a place close to the position of the goal treasure.

When the player moves from the area number 15 to the area number 13, a “dead end wall” is displayed on the display unit 4. "Dangerous cliffs" may be displayed.

When the player moves from the area number 20 to the area number 21, a "warrior protecting treasure" appears on the display unit 4 and is displayed.

[0038]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, different events can be generated according to the area (latitude and longitude). According to the second aspect of the present invention, by detecting the current time, it becomes possible to generate different events according to time even in the same area (latitude and longitude).

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing one embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CPU circuit 2 Key input device 3 Display control circuit 5 Sound generation part 6 Speaker 10 Time information detection part 20 Program ROM 21 Work RAM 30 Game program part 31 Game program 32 Game event occurrence area 33 Position history information 34 Game event content information

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A position information detecting section (10) for detecting a current position of a player, and a game event generating section (32) for generating a different event according to a detection result of the position information detecting section (10). A game device comprising: 2. A time information detecting section (1) for detecting a current time.
0), wherein the game event generating section (32) generates different events according to the detection results of the position information detecting section (10) and the time information detecting section (10). 2. The game device according to 1. 3. A game event content information storage means (34) for instructing the game event generation section (32) of an event content, wherein the game event generation section (32) comprises a game event content information storage means (32). The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein different events are generated according to the detection results of the position information detection unit (10) and the time information detection unit (10) while referring to (34). Game equipment. 4. A position history information storage means (33) for storing a result detected by the time information detection section (10), wherein the game event generation section (32) comprises a position history information storage means (32). 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein different events are generated according to the detection results of the position information detection unit (10) and the time information detection unit (10) while referring to (33). Game equipment. 5. The information stored in the game event generating section (32), the position history information storage means (33), and / or the game event content information storage means (34),
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is downloaded via a communication line.