JP2003159480A - Portable simulating machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable simulating machine which makes predictions about the win-loss result of a game between fighting game machines based on their fighting capability data that has been preset in those game machines, without playing the game in reality. <P>SOLUTION: In this portable simulating machine, which is designed to simulate a game of a fighting game machine A, a machine body is provided with an input unit 3 for inputting the fighting capability data that has been set in advance in such fighting game machines, a calculation unit 9 for predicting the win-loss result through a virtual fight based on the inputted fighting capability data, and a control unit 5 for displaying the result given by the calculation unit 9 on a display 2. Thus, the simulating machine predicts the game result, based on the fighting capability data on the fighting game machine A as well as its opponent that has been both inputted through the input unit 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable simulator device, and more particularly, to a portable simulator device that virtually matches a battle toy body based on battle ability data set therein and predicts a battle result.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a battle toy body decides a win or loss by actually competing against the opponent's battle toy body. Inevitably, a plurality of players come together to play, and a video game is played indoors. Unlike those that can be played alone in a closed environment, because it is open and communication is generated, it can be accepted favorably by adults who are parents, and various fighting toys are proposed and put into practical use. Have been served.

[0003]

However, various types of added value are added to the above-mentioned battle toy body in order to increase the winning rate, and what kind of battle result can be obtained as a result of adding this added value is actually determined by the battle. I didn't know unless I looked at it.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and based on the battle ability data preset in the competitive toy body, the portable simulator device capable of predicting the competitive result without actually competing against the competitive toy body. The task is to provide.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a portable simulator device according to the present invention is a portable simulator device for simulating a game in which a competitive toy body is actually battled to determine the outcome. Is an input unit for inputting preset combat ability data to the battle toy body, an arithmetic unit for virtually causing a battle based on the input combat ability data, and predicting a battle result, and a calculation result of the arithmetic unit And a control unit for displaying the result of the battle on the display unit based on the above, inputting the fighting ability data of the player's own fighting toy body and the fighting ability data of the opponent's fighting toy body from the input unit, and inputting the fighting It is characterized by predicting a battle result based on ability data.

A data exchanging section for exchanging data with another apparatus main body is provided in the apparatus main body, and the fighting ability data of oneself inputted through the input section and the opponents inputted through the data exchanging section. It is preferable that the computing unit predicts the battle result based on the fighting ability data.

The portable simulator device may have the following requirements. (A) The battle toy body is composed of a plurality of members, and the battle ability can be set by combining the members. (B) The battle ability data is set for each of the members. The competitive toy body may be a frame toy.

[0008]

1 and 2 are a plan view and a perspective view of a use state of a portable simulator device according to the present invention. This portable simulator device (hereinafter, referred to as a simulator device) is used for fighting toy bodies. This is a virtual battle before the actual battle so that the battle result can be predicted. The device body 1 is formed to be portable so that it fits in the palm of the hand, and has a liquid crystal display in the center. A display unit 2 is arranged, and on both sides of the display unit 2, a select button 3a for selecting input data necessary for operation from the input data displayed on the display unit 2 and a decision for confirming the selected information. Button 3b and cancel button 3 for canceling the once decided information and returning the operation
An input unit 3 including c and a data exchange unit 4 for exchanging data with another simulator device are disposed on the rear surface.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the simulator apparatus, which includes a control section 5, a liquid crystal display (display section) 2,
Connector (data exchange section) for connecting to the opponent simulator device when exchanging data with the opponent 4
And a piezoelectric buzzer 6 for outputting a sound effect, and switches 7a, 7b, 7c corresponding to the select button 3a, the enter button 3b and the cancel button 3c.

The control unit 5 includes a CPU 8 for controlling the entire simulator apparatus by a control program stored in a built-in memory, and an arithmetic unit 9 for calculating a battle result based on the battle ability data input from the input unit 3. Is equipped with, and ON / OFF of each switch 7a, 7b, 7c
Corresponding to the progress of the program, each button 3
One chip C with a built-in LCD drive circuit that controls data communication, information display on the liquid crystal display 2, and output of sound effects to the piezoelectric buzzer 6 according to operations a, 3b, and 3c.
It may be composed of PU.

Next, the case where the top toy is applied to the above-mentioned battle toy body A will be described. For this top toy, Beyblade (registered trademark) provided by the present applicant may be used. This top toy basically has a base 10, a weight disc 11, and an attack as shown in FIG. 4 (a). By combining the three parts of the ring 12, FIG.
The top toy A is configured as shown in (b), and the three parts 10, 11 and 12 have different shapes and structures depending on their attack power, defense power and endurance. Corresponding battle ability data is set correspondingly. As shown in FIG. 5, this combat ability data is displayed in the package of the product by the number of stars indicating the attack power, the defense power, and the endurance power for each part.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, the top toys A and A'are played at the stadium 15, and as shown in FIG. 6B, one of the top toys A'is connected to the stadium 1.
You can decide to win or lose by being flipped from 5.

Next, a mode of use of the simulator device described above will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS.

When the power is turned on, the name is displayed on the display unit 2 (see FIG. 11A) to confirm the name (step ST1). When inputting or changing the name, the select button 3a may be operated within a predetermined time to input the name in katakana. When the enter button 3b is pressed and operated, the name is registered, the process proceeds to step ST2, and the standby screen is displayed. The current class and level are displayed on this standby screen (see FIG. 11B), and the standby state is escaped by pressing and holding the operation button for a predetermined time (1 second in the present invention) or more (step ST3). , A selection screen for selecting a simulation (see FIG. 11 (c)) is displayed (step ST4), and "SET" is entered to register the fighting ability data of the fighting toy body or confirm the registered fighting ability data, If you want to use the registered data to perform a simulation alone, select either "Test" with the select button 3a or "Taisen" if you want to connect to the opponent's simulator and simulate a match, and press the Enter button 3b. By pushing, it is possible to proceed to any one of the routines of "set processing", "test processing", and "competition processing".

If the set process is selected, step S
At T10, the battle ability data of the battle toy body is registered, or the registered battle ability data confirmation screen (see FIG. 11 (a))
Is displayed, select “Touroku” and “Kakunin”.

If registration is selected, step ST11
Since the registration number is displayed (see FIG. 11A), the fighting ability data described in the package of the battle toy body to be registered is input (step ST12). This combat ability data shows attacking, weighting, and base levels of attack, defense, and endurance in the package as stars (see Fig. 5). (Figure 11
(F) to (k)). When the input is completed, the total power is displayed (see FIG. 11 (l)) and the registration confirmation screen is displayed (see FIG. 11 (m)) (step ST1).
3), just select whether to register and press the enter button.

Since it is possible to input the fighting ability data of a plurality of (three in the present invention) fighting toy bodies, when all the registration processing is completed (step ST15), the process returns to the main routine and enters the standby state.

If confirmation is selected, step ST16
Go to and the ability of the registered battle toy body will be displayed.
If there is a correction, press the enter button for a predetermined time (in the present invention, 2
Set to second) Press (step ST17), step ST
Proceed to step 18 and the combat ability data can be input again. When all the battle toy bodies have been checked (step S
(T19), returns to the main routine and enters the standby state.

If the test process is selected, step S
At T30, a stadium (attack type, defense type, endurance type) is selected, and the opponent's level and combat ability data are input (step ST31). Next, one's own battle toy body is selected (step ST32). Since the battle ability data of this battle toy body is already registered in the above-mentioned set processing, if the registration number is selected, the battle ability corresponding to that number is displayed, and the process proceeds to step ST33 to calculate the winning rate.
The calculation result is displayed as a winning probability (see FIG. 11 (n)) (step ST34). After confirming and pressing the OK button 3b, the process returns to the main routine and enters the standby state.

When the battle process is selected, step ST
At 40, select your opponent's toy body. Since the battle ability data of this battle toy body has already been registered in the above-described set processing, the registration number is displayed (see FIG. 11 (o)), and if the registration number is designated, the battle ability corresponding to that number is displayed. From the displayed (see FIG. 11 (l)) and displayed stadium types (see FIG. 11 (p)), attack type, defense type,
When any one of the endurance type is selected (step ST41), a connection instruction is displayed (see FIG. 11 (q)) (step S).
(T42), the connector 4 of the other apparatus body is brought into contact with the connector 4 of the other apparatus body to connect. Step S
When the data is checked at T43 and the communication is not correct, the process proceeds to step ST44 to display an error and returns to the main routine to enter the standby state.

If the communication is successful, the winning rate is calculated (step ST45), the winning rate of the opponent and the own winning rate are compared and examined (step ST46), and if the winning rate of the opponent is higher than the own winning rate, step ST47. When the loss is displayed (see FIG. 11 (r)), the player confirms and presses the OK button 3b to return to the main routine and enter the standby state.

If the win rate of the player is higher than the win rate of the opponent, the win is displayed in step ST48 (see FIG. 11 (s)) and the winning melody is output. Return to the main routine and enter the standby state.

If the winning rate of oneself and the winning rate of the other party are the same, a draw is displayed in step ST49 (FIG. 11).
(See (t)), and after confirming and pressing the decision button 3b, the process returns to the main routine and enters the standby state.

[0024]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the fighting ability data preset for each of the fighting toy body of the player and the fighting toy body of the opponent are input to the apparatus main body through the input section, thereby causing the battle. The result is predicted by the calculation unit, and the result is displayed on the display unit, so it is possible to perform a simulation before actually playing the battle toy body, and how do you set the ability of your own toy body? Since the strategy can be devised, the enjoyment of the battle game with the battle toy body can be further improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the simulation can be performed by receiving the fighting ability data of the fighting toy body of the opponent from the data exchange section, so that the fighting can be performed without actually playing the fighting toy body. It is possible to simulate the results of the battle with the opponent, and the simulation is realistic and more interesting because it is backed by the fighting ability data set in the battle toy body, not just the data alone. Can be done.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the battle toy body is composed of a plurality of members and the battle ability data is set in advance for each member, the battle ability of the battle toy body itself can be determined by combining the members. It can be changed, and by inputting the combat ability data from the input section, the fighting ability of the fighting toy body and the fighting ability of the virtual fighting toy body on the simulator device can be matched, resulting in a more realistic feeling. Simulation can be performed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, if the battle toy body is composed of a frame toy, the simulation result and the battle result of the frame toy can be compared with each other, which makes the frame toy play more interesting. be able to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a simulation device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the simulation device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the simulation device.

4A and 4B are exploded perspective views and assembly views illustrating an example of a battle toy body.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an example of combat ability data of a competitive toy body displayed on a package.

6 (a) and 6 (b) are explanatory views of a battle of a battle toy body.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining the usage of the simulation device

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a setting process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a test process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a battle process.

11A to 11T are explanatory views of images displayed on the display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 device body 2 Display 3 input section 4 Data exchange section 5 control unit 9 Operation part A battle toy body

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A portable simulator device for simulating a game of actually competing against a competitive toy body to determine a win or loss, wherein the device body has an input section for inputting combat ability data preset in the competitive toy body. The above-mentioned input has a calculation unit that virtually matches the battle result based on the input fighting ability data and predicts the battle result, and a control unit that displays the battle result on the display unit based on the calculation result of the calculation unit. A portable simulator device characterized in that it inputs fighting ability data of its own fighting toy body and fighting ability data of a fighting toy body of an opponent from a department and predicts a fighting result based on the inputted fighting ability data. 2. The device body is provided with a data exchange section for exchanging data with another apparatus body, and the fighting ability data of the player inputted through the input section and the opponents inputted through the data exchange section. 2. The portable simulator device according to claim 1, wherein the computing unit predicts a battle result based on the fighting ability data of. 3. The portable simulator device according to claim 1, wherein the portable simulator device has the following requirements. (A) The battle toy body is composed of a plurality of members, and the fighting ability can be set by combining the members. (B) The fighting ability data is set for each of the members. 4. The portable simulator device according to claim 2, wherein the battle toy body is a top toy.