JP2001314656A - Game apparatus and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus wherein by using electronic apparatus having communication functions, a plurality of players or each of them can play a match against each other and moreover they can play a match out of doors. SOLUTION: The game apparatus comprises a communication means wherein the side of players transmits information required for executing a game to the side of a station through communication lines, an analyzing means wherein information transmitted is analyzed on the side of the station, and transmitting of analysis result which may help the execution of the game from the side of players to the side of the station.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game apparatus in which one or more players can play a game outdoors using electronic equipment having a communication function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a game device of this type, a game device in which a portable game machine itself is connected to play a match is known. However, although this game device has been accepted as a product targeted at younger generations such as elementary school students, the development of personal computer communication has made it a less satisfying product for junior and senior high school students.

[0003] Recently, the distribution of games via personal computer communication or portable terminals has become popular.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention uses an electronic device having a communication function to transmit information necessary for progress of a game between a plurality of players or each player to a host computer. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game apparatus and a game system that allow a player to play a game outdoors instead of playing a game at home.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Communication means for the player to transmit information necessary for the progress of the game to the station side via a communication line, analysis means for analyzing the transmitted information at the station side, and tips from the station side to the player side for the game progress. And a transmission means for notifying the user of the analysis result, and the game can be advanced by exchanging information with each other.

According to the present invention, when the player transmits information necessary for the progress of the game to the station via the communication line, the transmitted information is analyzed on the station, and the information is transmitted from the station to the player. Because it is a game device that can transmit the analysis result that will be a hint of, for example, in the case of a riddle solving game, you can solve the mystery in the game progress, and in the case of a treasure hunting game, you can find the place where the treasure is hidden You can discover it. Therefore, each player can play a competitive game even outdoors using the communication information terminal.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a communication means for transmitting parameters necessary for a player to progress a game to a station through a communication line, an analyzing means for analyzing the transmitted parameters on the station side, and a station. Means for transmitting an analysis result which is a hint on the progress of the game from the player side to the player side, whereby the game can be advanced by exchanging information with each other.

According to the present invention, when the player transmits parameters necessary for the progress of the game to the station via the communication line, the transmitted parameters are analyzed on the station, and the analysis result is transmitted to the player. Since the game device is capable of performing the game, the player can receive information that is a hint on the progress of the game, and can act while performing inference based on the information.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, different parameters required for the progress of the game are transmitted to the station within a predetermined time while changing the game field. .

According to the present invention, since the player is a game device that transmits different parameters for each game field, the number of points increases due to input information of different parameters, for example, a difference in attack power may occur, or specific information may be transmitted. The score of the point number can be changed by the analysis of the game and the strategy of the player.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects, the parameters transmitted from the player side to the station side necessary for the progress of the game include time, weather,
It is characterized by being changed by factors such as order.

According to the present invention, since the parameters transmitted by the player vary depending on factors such as time, weather, order, etc., for example, when the transmitted time is 10 am
The hint expected by the player depends on factors such as whether it was before or after 30 minutes, whether the weather at that time was sunny or rainy, and whether the order of transmission was the first or fifth. In some cases, it may not be possible to obtain the game, or vice versa.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the player is formed by a plurality of teams or a plurality of players.

According to the present invention, since the game device allows a plurality of teams or a plurality of players to play a game together instead of playing the game alone, the game progresses while cooperating with each other. A match or play for each team or a match game for each team can be performed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the game system, the player transmits information necessary for the progress of the game to the station via a communication line, and the transmitted information is analyzed by the station. The game is transmitted from the player to the player to inform the player of the analysis result that is a hint on the progress of the game, and the game can proceed by exchanging information with each other.

According to the present invention, when the player transmits information necessary for the progress of the game to the station via the communication line, the transmitted information is analyzed at the station, and the information is transmitted from the station to the player. Is a game system that can transmit the analysis result that is the hint of the game, so that the player and the station can exchange information via a communication line, and can proceed with the game even if both are far away. It is a game system. For example, the present invention relates to a game system capable of playing a game on a nationwide scale because a player in Hokkaido can contact a station in Tokyo and proceed with the game while obtaining information that provides hints on the progress of the game.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the game system, the player transmits parameters necessary for the progress of the game to the station via the communication line to the station, and the transmitted parameters are analyzed on the station. Then, the game is transmitted from the station side to the player side so as to inform the player of the analysis result which is a hint on the progress of the game, and the game can be advanced by exchanging information with each other.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game system in which a player can receive information that is a hint on the progress of a game and can act while inferring based on this information. Is reflected in the game.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the game system according to the sixth or seventh aspect, the player transmits different parameters necessary for the progress of the game within a predetermined time to the station while changing the game field,
The game can be advanced by exchanging information with each other.

According to the present invention, since the player transmits a different parameter to the station for each game field, information which is a hint on the progress of the game is changed by different input information, and is different for each field. This is a game system that can progress the game.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the game system according to the sixth to eighth aspects, parameters required for the progress of the game transmitted from the player to the station side change according to factors such as time, weather, and order. The game can be advanced by exchanging information with each other.

According to the present invention, since the game system is such that the parameters transmitted by the player change depending on factors such as time, weather, order, etc., for example, whether the transmitted time is before 10:30 am or after , Whether the weather at that time is sunny or rainy, and the order of transmission is first or 5
Depending on factors such as the number of times, there is a case where the player can not get the hint that the player expected, or vice versa,
Game characteristics can be enhanced.

The invention according to claim 10 is the invention according to claims 7 to 9
In the game system described above, the player is organized by a plurality of teams or a plurality of players, and the game can be advanced by exchanging information with the station.

According to the present invention, since a game system in which a plurality of teams or a plurality of players can play a game together instead of playing the game alone, the game progresses while cooperating with each other. A match or play for each team or a match game for each team can be performed.

[0025]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a game apparatus and a game system capable of playing a game using an electronic device having a communication function between a player and a station. The game device and the game system are provided with communication means for transmitting information necessary for the player to progress the game to the station through a communication line, means for analyzing the transmitted information on the station, Means for transmitting an analysis result that is a hint on the progress of the game to the player side.

[0026]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A game device according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show a system of an apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram in which a player uses a portable information terminal as a communication device, and FIG. Are connected to perform a communication function. In the game device according to the present invention, it is preferable that the player plays outdoors.

In FIG. 1, a portable telephone is used as the portable information terminal 1, and a telephone communication function built in the portable telephone is used as communication means. Information generated as a hint on the progress of the game in the portable telephone is transmitted from the player to the station via the server 2. On the station side, a personal computer (PC)
After receiving the information transmitted in step 3 and analyzing the received information, the server 2 distributes an analysis result serving as a hint on game progress to the player side. As described above, in this game device, game information is exchanged between the personal computer 3 on the station side and the portable information terminal 1 via the server 2, and when a specific object or specific information is obtained, Are stored in the storage unit 4. For example, a specific object is a treasure such as a jewel or a clock, and specific information is a place where the treasure is hidden.

In FIG. 2, a personal computer (PC) 11 is used as a terminal on the player side, and information serving as a hint on game progress is transmitted via a server 13 by a communication terminal 12 as a communication line on the Internet. The transmitted game information is received via a communication line on the Internet of a personal computer (PC) 14 on the station side, and the received information is analyzed. Deliver the results. As described above, in the game device, the personal computer 1 on the station side is used.
When game information is exchanged between the PC 4 and the player's personal computer 11 via a communication line on the Internet, and a specific object or specific information is obtained, these are stored in the storage unit 15. Is done.

Next, an example of a game program used in the game device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG.
FIG. 8 to FIG. 8 show the flow of the treasure hunting game. FIG. 3 shows a flowchart for starting a game. In step 101, all players (all teams) gather at the venue at the game start time. At this point, each team is divided into a player who acts to find the item ID card and a supporter at the station who solves the mystery of the keyword sent from the player via the Internet and gives instructions to the player. to share the load. Then, the opening video is screened and assigned. This opening video shows the game story and the purpose of the game, and explains the flow of the entire game and the fact that the cards always have specific marks. After that, a tool bag containing a mobile terminal is distributed to each team, and the method of using the mobile terminal is explained. Subsequently, in step 102, ten keywords left as clues for searching for the item ID card are displayed on the monitor of the hall (hall). In step 103, the player notifies the supporter of the ten keywords.
The supporters of each team will be fixed at the Internet terminal desk inside the main venue, and will not be able to contact the players until the end of the game.

In step 104, the station-side supporter notified of the player inputs ten keywords via the Internet. Then step 10
Proceeding to 5, the quiz corresponding to the input keyword is given to the supporters of each team. In step 106,
Judge whether the answer of the quiz entered by the supporter is correct or incorrect. If it is determined in step 106 that the answer to the quiz is incorrect, the process returns to step 106 again, and the supporter inputs the answer again. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 106 that the answer to the quiz is correct, the process proceeds to step 107,
Information on the ten drivers corresponding to each quiz and the coordinates of the destination are displayed. According to the supporter's instructions, each team will secure one driver. If the driver corresponding to one quiz has been secured by another team first, the process returns to step 106, and the supporter must solve the other quiz and secure another driver. Until the supporter answers the quiz correctly, the driver information and the coordinates of the destination are not displayed, and the player cannot move to the event venue.

In step 108, if the player can secure the driver according to the supporter's instruction, step 1
Proceeding to 09, the player informs the driver of the destination coordinate password. According to the destination coordinate password conveyed in step 109, each driver has 10 ways,
Carry the players of each team to the target event venue.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an item search in the morning. The event venues include three basic venues, a “toy exhibition hall”, a “folk history hall” and a “contact square”, and a “hidden hall”, “hidden items” and “hidden information”. There is a ya. The first place to arrive will be one of the three basic venues. The destination venue is determined for each driver to avoid congestion. Destinations after the first venue are free for each team.

At step 110, it is determined whether 11:25 am has passed. 11 am at step 110
When it is determined that the time has passed 25:25, the headquarters calls the referee (driver) of each team to terminate the morning item search and proceed to step 111. Referee of each team (driver)
Must make the morning search for items up by 11:30 am and return to the main venue. Also,
If it is determined in step 110 that it is not past 11:25 am, the player proceeds to step 111 without calling the referee (driver) of each team, and continues searching for items.

In the search for an item at the event site in step 111, the players of each team search for an information card and an item ID card. When a keyword is obtained, the process proceeds to step 112, where the keyword is notified to the supporter. The keywords also hide the weaknesses of "characters" and information that is beneficial to the last showdown. Next, at step 113, the contacted supporter decodes the keyword and issues an instruction to the player via the Internet or the like. The player receiving the instruction searches for an item ID card, an information card, and information from an information store while moving around the venue. Item ID cards include weapon cards, armor cards, special skill cards, coin cards, exchange item cards, and the like. Information cards cannot be taken with you and can only be viewed. There are some information stores hidden in the venue, and if you find them, you will be given information.
There are various personalities in information stores, such as those who exchange item ID cards for coins, those who do not give information without clearing lotteries and games, those who do not talk, and those who appear only at specific times, etc. . However, fake information may be included together with the information card and the information store. There are information stores where you can only meet if you have to decode certain information, and item shops where you can buy items with coins. In addition, the GPS can be used or a supporter can analyze a mysterious map to find the location where items are buried. When the referee (driver) gets the item ID card, information, or information card, he or she must contact the headquarters.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of lunch. In step 114, each team receives a lunch box in the order of arrival at the main venue. This lunch box has a mysterious card.
Use this card to group your team in the final showdown. At step 115, the event headquarters tabulates the acquired items of each team, and adjusts the frequency of information leakage which is a hint for an item search in the afternoon according to the acquired situation. The content of lunch is the same for each team, but the content of lunch differs according to the number of items acquired. In step 116, it is determined whether the number of items acquired is first. If it is determined in step 116 that the number of acquired items is first, the team proceeds to step 117 and can have the most luxurious lunch of all the teams. If it is determined in step 116 that it is not the first place, the process proceeds to step 118. In step 118, it is determined whether or not the number of acquired items is second. If it is determined in step 118 that the team has the second highest number of items, the process proceeds to step 119, where the content of the lunch that can be received is slightly inferior to that of the first team. If it is determined in step 118 that the number of acquired items is not the second place, the process proceeds to step 120, and after that, while having lunch according to the ranking of the number of acquired items, all teams eat at a position where they can see each other's meal scenery. do. Each team goes on an afternoon search in the order they finish their meal.

At step 121, the time zone is 0:30 pm
It is determined whether the time has passed and the time has not reached 0:40 pm. After 0:30 pm at step 121,
When it is determined that the time has not reached 40 minutes, step 12
Proceed to 2 and a hidden information store appears in a parking lot near the main venue,
Only the team who can visit there can get powerful information from the information store.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of the afternoon item search, which is performed at the event site in the same manner as the morning item search. In step 123, it is determined whether 2:25 pm has passed. 2:25 pm at step 123
If it is determined that the minutes have passed, the headquarters calls the referee (driver) of each team to end the afternoon item search and proceed to step 124. Referee of each team (driver)
Must stop searching for items in the afternoon by 2:30 pm and have the player follow the main venue by 3:00 pm. At 2:30 pm, headquarters will send e-mails of mysterious keywords to supporters of each team. This mysterious keyword hides information that will be advantageous in the last showdown. Until the team defeats the enemy boss character in order to gain a competitive advantage in the final showdown, each supporter will continue to analyze this keyword and provide advice, e-mail,
Must be sent by phone over time. Step 123
If it is determined that 2:25 pm has not passed, the process proceeds to step 127, and the player continues searching for items in the afternoon.

In step 127, the players of each team search for the information card and the item ID card, and when the keyword is obtained, the process proceeds to step 128, where the keyword is notified to the supporter. Next, in step 129, the supporter who has been contacted decodes the keyword while passing through the Internet, and issues an instruction to the player. The player receiving the instruction searches for an item ID card, an information card, and information from an information store while moving around the venue.

The players of all the teams gathered in the main hall in step 124 are sorted into four attack groups in units of teams by a mysterious card that was attached to lunch at step 114 at lunch. Then, the process proceeds to a step 126, where a commander instructs the player against the enemy boss character using a video or a personal computer. More detailed information on how to fight and effective tactics can be found on the information card when searching for items. When these descriptions are completed, step 2
Proceed to 00 and the final confrontation stage.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the final battle stage (last battle). In step 201, the order of attacks of the four groups is determined at random using a personal computer or the like. The attack order is randomly determined every turn using a personal computer or the like. In step 202, an Internet terminal device and a display are prepared before each group. Advice from supporters is sent to each team by e-mail or telephone. The display displays the image of the enemy boss character and information such as the battle situation in real time. The image of the “character” displayed on the display is a front view of the whole body. In the image of the “character”, a portion other than the head portion is displayed with 7 blocks in the horizontal direction, 7 blocks in the vertical direction, and a total of 49 blocks of the grid are superimposed. A from left to side
Addresses are given to the grids which are displayed as -G and 1-7 from the top in the vertical direction. In addition, the head is one block, and the whole body of the "character" is assembled by a total of 50 blocks. In step 203, which part of the body of the “character” is to be attacked by the discussion between the teams in the attack group is superimposed on the image of the “character”.
And input and determined by the Internet terminal device. Supporters of each attack group analyze the mysterious information and the contents of the information card that are sent using the Internet etc. Keep sending advice via email or phone until you defeat the "character".

After the attack block is determined, the process proceeds to step 204. In step 204, a weapon card, an armor card, and the like are selected from the item ID cards held by each team in the attack group. However, only one weapon card or armor card can be used per system. Also, an item ID card that has been used once cannot be used again. Each team can get a high score by making a strategy, considering the items that can be used, the battle situation, the advice from the supporters, the point difference with other teams, and so on. To defeat an enemy boss character, the attack takes 3-4 turns. In step 205,
The player of each team of the attack group in the order gives the item ID card of the weapon or armor selected in step 204 to the staff, proceeds to step 206, and wears the weapon or armor prepared at the table. . At step 207, the players of each team go up to the attack stage. The attack stages are three stands in front of a giant vinyl "character" statue inflated with air. Players from each team in the group in the attack order will ride on this stage.

Subsequently, the operation proceeds to the attack action of step 208. The attack action will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 209, each player makes an attacking action toward a huge vinyl "character" image. Subsequently, in step 210, when the staging staff operates the staging effect device and inputs the attack information simultaneously with the player's attack action, the BGM, the sound effect, and the light-up in step 211 are executed to produce an attack image. After the attack effect, the process proceeds to step 212, where the attack panel or the counterattack panel hidden in the attack block at the address targeted as the attack target is displayed on the display of the Internet terminal device of each attack group. If the displayed panel is an attack panel, the number of basic damage points is displayed. The value obtained by multiplying the number of points by the weight of the weapon equipped by each player is the damage given to the "character" for each player. The number of damage points given by each player is added to the score as a contribution point for each team. If the displayed panel is a counterattack panel, the displayed number of points is the damage the player has received from the "character". The damage becomes a subtraction point and is subtracted from the contribution point for each team. However, depending on the type of armor equipped by each player, the points to be deducted can be reduced by 100% or 50% or rebounded. Also, if the player has a special skill card (coin tossing card), regardless of whether the displayed panel is an attack panel or a damage panel, only the number of coins of the coin card owned by the team Can deal damage to "characters". All damage dealt to the character is accumulated as damage points. In step 213, the points obtained by the players of each team are calculated by the tally clerk of the event headquarters. The information calculated in step 213 such as the number of contribution points of all the teams and the game situation information is stored in step 214 in the gallery,
The information is sequentially displayed on the display through the Internet terminal device so that each team can understand.

In step 215, the number of cumulative damages is subtracted from the vitality points of the "character", and the remaining vitality points of the "character" are calculated. In step 216, the staging staff operates the staging effect device according to the remaining vitality points of the "character", and in step 217, executes the BGM and light color changes to express the degree of damage of the "character". . When the offensive action ends, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step 218,
It is determined whether the cumulative damage of the “character” has exceeded 1000 points. If it is determined in step 218 that the cumulative damage of the “character” has not exceeded 1000 points, the process proceeds to step 219. In step 219, it is determined whether the "character" attack of the attack group has been completed for one turn. If it is determined in step 219 that the order of attack has not been completed,
Returning to step 208, the next attack group performs an attack action. If it is determined in step 219 that the attack order has completed one cycle, the process returns to step 201, where the attack order of the attack group is determined again, and an attack on the “character” is started.

In step 218, "character"
If it is determined that the cumulative damage exceeds 1000 points, the process proceeds to step 220. In step 220, the production staff operates the production effect equipment, and
At 21, a large vinyl “character” image is deflated, along with loud sound, to produce the final “character” of step 222. An attack group that performs an attack action when the cumulative damage of the “character” exceeds 1000 points is awarded 300 bonus points. Bonus points are "character"
Will be distributed equally to each team in the attacking group that defeated and will be added to each team's contribution points. afterwards,
Proceeding to step 223, the last battle ends.

Subsequently, in the ending of step 224, a video of the ending of a happy future is projected on the venue,
The Director-General of the Space-Time Administration honors each team, regardless of ranking. The headquarters tally also sends e-mail to all supporters of each team to inform them that the enemy boss character has been defeated.

Then, in step 225, an award is given. Each team is awarded with the number of contributing points obtained being ranked as “Enemy Boss Character” extermination contribution. Each team is given a prize according to the ranking. The best team will be given a title. Also, a special prize will be given to the team that has the most items. We will also email all supporters about the ranking of each team. The game is now over.

[0047]

The present invention is embodied in the form described above and has the following effects.

The present invention is a game device capable of playing a game while cooperating between a player and a station using a communication information terminal. In particular, it is a game device that allows a player to enjoy a game outdoors.

The present invention is also a game apparatus and a game system capable of receiving information that is a hint on the progress of a game on the player side and acting while inferring based on the information.

According to the present invention, since the player can transmit different parameters for each game field, information that is a hint in the progress of the game changes according to the input information of the different parameters, and the game is highly game-friendly.

Further, according to the present invention, since the parameters transmitted by the player vary depending on various factors, even if the parameters are the same, the parameters vary depending on factors such as the time of transmission, the weather, the order, and the like, so that game characteristics can be further enhanced.

Since the present invention is a game device and a game system in which a plurality of teams or a plurality of players can play a game together, the game progresses while cooperating with each other, and a match or a player for each team is performed. A battle game can be played every time, and the game can be played even if the player is at a distant place outdoors.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system diagram showing a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is another system diagram showing the game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart for starting a game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an item search in the morning according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of lunch according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an afternoon item search according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a last battle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an attack action according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 portable information terminal 2 server 3 personal computer (PC) 4 storage unit 11 personal computer (PC) 12 communication terminal 13 server 14 personal computer (PC) 15 storage unit

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A communication means for transmitting information necessary for the progress of a game from a player to a station via a communication line, an analyzing means for analyzing the transmitted information at the station, and a game from the station to the player. It is a means of sending analysis results that will give you hints on the progress,
A game device characterized in that a game can be advanced by mutually exchanging information. 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the player transmits parameters necessary for the progress of the game to the station. 3. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the player transmits different parameters necessary for the progress of the game within a predetermined time to the station while changing the game field. 4. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein parameters required for the progress of the game transmitted from the player to the station change according to factors such as time, weather, and order. 5. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the player is organized by a plurality of teams or a plurality of players. 6. A player transmits information necessary for the progress of a game to a station via a communication line, analyzes the transmitted information on the station, and provides a hint for the progress of the game from the station to the player. A game system characterized in that the game system can transmit the analysis result to inform the user and exchange information with each other to advance the game. 7. The game system according to claim 6, wherein the player can transmit a parameter necessary for the progress of the game to the station and exchange information with each other to advance the game. 8. The game according to claim 6, wherein the player transmits different parameters necessary for the progress of the game within a predetermined time to the station while changing the game field, and exchanges information with each other to play the game. A game system characterized by being able to proceed. 9. The game apparatus according to claim 6, wherein parameters required for the progress of the game transmitted from the player to the station change according to factors such as time, weather, and order.
A game system wherein a game can be advanced by exchanging information with each other. 10. The game system according to claim 7, wherein the player is formed by a plurality of teams or a plurality of players, and the game can be advanced by exchanging information with a station.