JP2008104586A - Game machine, game system and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a plurality of players who play the game in the different modes to enjoy the game with each other. <P>SOLUTION: CPU 20 controls the game either in the race mode whereby a car is controlled within the game space according to the operation of the operating portions (steering wheel 5, brake pedal 11 and throttle pedal 12) or in the simulation mode whereby the object is operated within the game space according to the pre-defined algorithm. When the CPU 20 receives the action data which defines the action of the car in the game space from the game machine of the other player through the communication unit 24, it integrates the foregoing action data with the action data which defines the action of the car in its own machine. Using this integrated action data, the car is displayed on the screen corresponding to the current game mode (either race mode or simulation mode). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine, a game system, and a game program that execute a game in a plurality of operation modes.

  Some conventional game apparatuses are provided with a plurality of game modes.

  For example, the game device described in Patent Document 1 is provided with “Sugoroku Mode” which is a normal game mode and “Battle Mode” inserted in the middle of “Sugoroku Mode”. The game device of Patent Document 1 accepts a play operation such as swinging a dice in order from a player who is playing in “Sugoroku Mode”, performs a process according to the operation, and prompts the next player to perform the operation when the process is completed. Also, a screen for a battle-type mini game is presented to the player who has shifted to the battle mode, and an operation from the player is accepted to control the mini game. At the start of the game, all players play in “Sugoroku Mode”, and any player can enter “Battle Mode” on the way.

In the game device of Patent Document 1, as long as there is a player who is not playing a match while the game is in progress, the play of “Sugoroku Mode” is always advanced, but only when a player who shifts to “Battle Mode” occurs. In parallel with the “mode”, the “battle mode” is advanced. As a result, while one player is playing in the “match mode”, the other players can continue to enjoy the “Sugoroku mode” play.
JP 2004-105534 A

  As described above, in the conventional game device, even if a plurality of game modes are prepared, each player can only enjoy the game in each game mode. That is, it was not possible to enjoy the game between players playing different game modes.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine, a game system, and a game program capable of enjoying a game among a plurality of players playing a game in different game modes. Is to provide.

  The present invention provides a first operation mode in which an object is operated in the game space in accordance with an operation on the operation system, and a second operation mode in which the object is operated in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm. A game mode selection means to be selected, and a first game execution for controlling the movement of the object in the game space in response to an operation on the operation system when the first operation mode is selected by the game mode selection means. Control means; second game execution control means for controlling movement of the object in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm when the second operation mode is selected by the game mode selection means; Define the movement of the object controlled by one game execution control means Action data integrating means for integrating the action data of one and the second action data defining the action of the object controlled by the second game execution control means, and the action integrated by the action data integrating means Screen display means for displaying the object in a screen representing the game space corresponding to the first or second operation mode set by the game mode selection means according to data. To do.

  In the game system in which communication is performed between the first game machine and the second game machine, the first game machine moves the object in the game space according to an operation on the operation system. First game execution control means for controlling, and first action data for transmitting to the second game machine first action data defining the action of the object controlled by the first game execution control means Received by the transmitting means, the first action data receiving means for receiving the second action data transmitted from the second game machine, the first action data, and the first action data receiving means. The first operation data integration means for integrating the second operation data, and the first operation mode according to the operation data integrated by the first operation data integration means. First screen display means for displaying the object in a screen representing the game space, and the second game machine controls a movement of the object in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm. Second game execution control means, and second action data transmitting means for transmitting the second action data defining the action of the object controlled by the second game execution control means to the first game machine. And the second motion data receiving means for receiving the first motion data transmitted from the first game machine, the second motion data, and the second motion data receiving means. A second operation data integration unit that integrates the first operation data; and the operation data integrated by the second operation data integration unit; Characterized by comprising a second screen display means for displaying the object on the screen representing the game space corresponding to the second operation mode.

  According to the present invention, objects whose movement is controlled in the game space in different operation modes are displayed on a screen corresponding to the operation mode by integrating the operation data defining the movement of the object in each operation mode. Thus, it becomes possible to enjoy the game among a plurality of players who are playing games in different modes.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system using game machines 1 (1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n) in the present embodiment. The game machine 1 in the present embodiment is configured for business use installed in a game center or the like, and executes, for example, a car racing game. In the game system shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of game machines 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n are connected to each other via a communication cable 2. Each of the game machines 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n executes a game process, whereby an operation (position of a position) of an object (for example, a car that performs a car race) that operates in the game space. It is possible to execute a battle (race) by transmitting / receiving motion data defining a change).

  In the game machines 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n, any one of a plurality of game modes can be selected and executed by a selection operation by each player. In the game machine 1 in the present embodiment, for example, a race mode and a simulation mode are prepared. The race mode is a mode in which an object is operated in the game space in response to a player's operation on an operation system (such as a handle) provided in the game machine 1. The simulation mode is a mode in which an object is operated in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm (game program). In the game system according to the present embodiment, even when different game modes are selected in the plurality of game machines 1-1, 1-2,... ) Can be performed.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of game machines 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n are directly connected to each other via the communication cable 2. It can also be configured to be connected to each other through server devices that control 1, 1-2,.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the game machine 1 (1-1, 1-2) in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, a display 4 is provided on the front surface of the upper portion of the housing of the game machine 1. An operation panel is provided in front of the display 4, and a handle 5 and buttons 6 operated by a player are attached. The player can operate the handle 5 and the button 6 while looking at the screen representing the game space displayed on the display 4. A speaker 7 for outputting sound effects during game processing, BGM (back ground music), and the like is provided on the front surface of the upper part of the housing. Further, card readers 8a and 8b are provided on the upper surface of the operation panel. The card readers 8 a and 8 b read data recorded on a card used in the game machine 1. The card readers 8a and 8b may read data by any method, for example, a method of optically reading a bar code or a QR (Quick response) code, or a magnetic tape affixed to the card. For example, a method of reading data, a method of reading data from an IC tag (RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)) embedded in a card by near field communication, or the like can be used. Other methods may be used. The card readers 8 a and 8 b read data recorded on the card, for example, when the card is brought into contact with the surface, and output the data to the CPU 20 through the input / output control unit 28.

  A coin insertion slot 9 for inserting coins for a play fee and a card payout slot 10 for discharging a card provided to the player are provided on the front surface of the lower part of the housing. A brake pedal 11 and an accelerator pedal 12 are provided at the lower part of the housing. The player can operate the car in the game space in the car racing game by operating the handle 5, the brake pedal 11, and the accelerator pedal 12 when the game is executed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration in the game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the game machine 1 includes a CPU 20, a RAM 21, a ROM 22, an HDD 23, a communication unit 24, a mechanical mechanism control unit 25, a display control unit 26, a sound control unit 27, and an input / output control unit 28. Yes.

  The CPU 20 implements various functions by executing programs stored in the RAM 21 or the ROM 22 and controls the entire game machine. In the present embodiment, the CPU 20 executes a car racing game by executing a game processing program. In the game processing in the present embodiment, a car race (communicative battle) can be executed with a plurality of game machines 1.

  The RAM 21 and ROM 22 store programs and various data. The HDD 23 records various programs and data, and the stored programs and data are read out as necessary and stored in the RAM 21. Further, the HDD 23 stores a card database 41 (see FIG. 4) and input mechanism control data 42 (see FIG. 5) used in the game processing in the present embodiment.

  The communication unit 24 controls communication with another game machine 1 connected via the communication cable 2 under the control of the CPU 20.

  Under the control of the CPU 20, the mechanical mechanism control unit 25 (reaction control mechanism) reacts (reacts) to the operation of the operation system provided in the game machine 1, that is, the handle 5, the brake pedal 11, and the accelerator pedal 12. Force). For example, the mechanical mechanism control unit 25 controls the hardness when the handle 5 is operated (rotated), and controls the hardness (and depth) when the brake pedal 11 and the accelerator pedal 12 are depressed. The mechanical mechanism control unit 25 is controlled in accordance with data read from the card by, for example, card readers 8a and 8b.

  The display control unit 26 executes control for displaying a screen representing the game space on the display 4 under the control of the CPU 20. The sound control unit 27 outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like during game processing from the speaker 7 under the control of the CPU 20.

  The input / output control unit 28 controls data input / output with various devices provided in the game machine 1. To the input / output control unit 28, a coin detection sensor 30, card readers 8a and 8b, card dispensers 31a and 31b, and a button 6 are connected.

  The coin detection sensor 30 detects a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 9 and notifies the CPU 20 through the input / output control unit 28.

  The card dispensers 31 a and 31 b cause the card to be provided to the player to be discharged from the card dispensing port 10 according to the result of the game process executed under the control of the CPU 20. A plurality of cards are stored in advance in the card dispensers 31a and 31b. For example, the cards are discharged in order from the card at the top. The card dispensers 31a and 31b store different cards, respectively. For example, one of the cards is selected according to an instruction from the CPU 20 according to the game result, and the card is discharged. Of course, a configuration in which one card dispenser 31 is provided is also possible. Cards (parts cards) stored in the card dispensers 31a and 31b are printed according to the type of card (for example, corresponding to a car type or a car part), and a car race is performed on the game machine 1. Data used for control during execution is recorded. It is assumed that the data recorded on the card includes card type data for identifying the card type, parts data for identifying the parts, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data configuration of the card database 41 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the card database 41, performance parameters corresponding to combinations of data read from a plurality of types of cards are set. The performance parameter defines the performance when the vehicle is operated in the game space, and is a parameter that changes, for example, the maximum speed, acceleration, cornering performance, braking performance,. In the game process, a car (object) is moved in the game space according to an operation on the operation system (the steering wheel 5, the brake pedal 11, and the accelerator pedal 12) based on the performance parameters (in the case of the race mode).

  As a card used in the game machine 1 in the present embodiment, a card of a car part that can change the performance of the car is used in addition to a card indicating the “car type” of the car used in the car racing game. It is done. Car parts include “tires”, “wings”, “noses”, “engines”, “computers”, and so on. A plurality of types of cards are prepared for each vehicle type and each part card, and different data (part data) is recorded in each type. Note that data representing special actions that can be executed during a car race is recorded on the card indicating “action”. For example, it is possible to use various cards such as “Nitro”, which can increase the speed instantaneously, and “Interference”, which interferes with the driving of other vehicles during the race. It is assumed that a card in which a plurality of different data is recorded for one type is prepared for the cards indicating these “actions”.

  The performance parameter is set corresponding to the combination of a plurality of types of cards, in addition to being set corresponding to the data recorded on each type of card. For example, the performance parameter corresponding to each of the data of a plurality of different cards included in this type is set for the “car type” card, and similarly, the plurality of the “tire” cards included in this type are set. Performance parameters corresponding to the different cards are set. In addition, in the combination of multiple types of cards, not all types of cards may be included. For example, the total of card types such as a combination of “car type, tire, wing, nose” and “tire, engine” It is assumed that performance parameters are set for all different combinations.

  The performance parameter does not increase as the number of combined cards increases. The performance parameter is not determined by simply adding data read from a plurality of cards, but is determined according to a combination of cards. Therefore, even if the combination of the same type of card is used, different performance parameters are set as long as each type of card is different. Further, the performance parameter for improving the performance is not set as the number of types of cards to be combined is larger, and the performance parameter for improving the performance may be set by combining fewer types of cards.

  In other words, in the same way as improving the performance of an actual car, if the combination of multiple parts used in the car is good, the performance will be improved, even if the same type of parts are used, It is assumed that the performance parameter is set so that the performance is lowered if the balance is bad.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a data configuration of the input mechanism control data 42 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the input mechanism control data 42, mechanical mechanism control parameters are set in accordance with combinations of data read from a plurality of cards 1, 2, 3,. The mechanical mechanism control parameter is data for controlling the reaction (reaction force) to the operation of the player with respect to the operation system by the mechanical mechanism control unit 25.

  A plurality of cards 1, 2, 3,... Set in the input mechanism control data 42 are the above-described parts cards (“vehicle type” “tire” “wing” “nose” “engine” “ Computer "...) or a mechanical mechanism control parameter setting card.

  For example, when using a part card, the player can control the operation system according to the performance (performance parameter) of the vehicle set by a combination of a plurality of cards. In this case, the plurality of cards 1, 2, 3,... Set in the input mechanism control data 42 is the same as the combination of a plurality of types of cards set in the card database 41.

  In addition, when using a mechanical mechanism control parameter setting card, for example, a dedicated card for facilitating operation of the operation system by a child, a woman, an elderly person, etc., whose power is weak is prepared. The operation system can be controlled so as to be operated with an operation feeling required by the player. As the dedicated card, a plurality of types of cards for a handle and a pedal may be prepared. Also, in order to be able to adjust the magnitude of the reaction (reaction force), a plurality of data in which data corresponding to different operation levels (reaction force magnitude, etc.) are recorded on the same type of card (for example, for a handle) A card may be prepared.

Next, the operation of the game machine in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a game process executed in the game machine 1 in the present embodiment.
Here, in order to simplify the description, the case where the game machine 1-1 shown in FIG. 2 executes a communication battle (car racing game) with the game machine 1-2 will be described.

  The game machine 1-1 starts a game process when a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 9 and is detected by the coin detection sensor 30. That is, the CPU 20 executes a game processing program stored in the RAM 21 (or ROM 22).

  First, the CPU 20 performs a battle setting process for executing a communication battle (car racing game) with another game machine 1-2 (step A1). The CPU 20 communicates with the game machine 1-2 via the communication unit 24 and performs a battle setting for the car racing game.

  Next, the CPU 20 displays a card input message on the display 4 in order for the player to execute data reading of cards used in the car racing game. For example, the message “Let's scan the parts card!” Is displayed. The CPU 20 makes the card readable by the card readers 8a and 8b.

  Here, the player can execute card data reading by combining arbitrary types (parts) of cards. The card readers 8a and 8b read data recorded on the card when the player touches the data reading position by the player (step A3, Yes). The CPU 20 temporarily stores the data read by the card readers 8a and 8b in the RAM 21 (step A4). The CPU 20 repeatedly executes data reading from the card in contact with the card readers 8a and 8b in the same manner as described above until the end of card input is instructed by an operation by the player (steps A3 to A5).

  When the end of card reading is instructed (step A5, Yes), the CPU 20 reads the performance parameter corresponding to the data temporarily stored in the RAM 21 from the card database 41 and sets it (step A6). That is, the CPU 20 searches the card database 41 for data that matches the card type data and the part data read from the card, and reads the performance parameter corresponding to the corresponding data. When data read from a plurality of cards is temporarily stored, data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of card type data and part data is retrieved, and corresponding performance parameters are read in the same manner.

  Next, the CPU 20 reads out and sets the mechanical mechanism control parameter corresponding to the data temporarily stored in the RAM 21 from the input mechanism control data 42 (step A7). For example, when the parts card used for setting the performance parameter is also used for setting the mechanical mechanism control parameter, the CPU 20 controls the input mechanism to input the data that matches the card type data read from the card and the part data. A search is performed from the data 42, and a mechanical mechanism control parameter corresponding to the corresponding data is read out. When data read from a plurality of cards is temporarily stored, data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of card type data and part data is retrieved, and corresponding mechanical mechanism control parameters are similarly read. Further, when a mechanical mechanism control parameter setting card is used, only data read from the card together with card type data indicating a mechanical mechanism control parameter setting card among the data temporarily stored in the RAM 21 is used. Is targeted.

  Next, the CPU 20 displays a game mode selection screen on the display 4 through the display control unit 26 in order to select the game mode by the player (step A8). FIG. 7 shows an example of the game mode selection screen. The game mode selection screen shown in FIG. 7 has two options of “drivers challenge” for selecting a race mode and “machine test” for selecting a simulation mode.

  Here, the player can select either “drivers challenge” or “machine test” by operating the handle 5, for example. For example, “Driver's Challenge” can be selected by pressing the button 6 while the handle 5 is rotated to the left, and “Machine Test” can be selected by pressing the button 6 while the handle 5 is rotated to the right. Can be selected.

  Thus, when an instruction to select a game mode is input (step A9), the CPU 20 enters a game start waiting state. Here, when the game machine 1-2 as an opponent also enters a battle waiting state or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 20 executes a game execution control process in the previously selected game mode ( Step A11). In the game execution control process, there are a case where a race mode is selected and a case where a simulation mode is selected.

First, the game execution control process when the race mode is selected will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The CPU 20 displays a driver's view screen representing the game space in the race mode, that is, a screen simulating a landscape that can be seen when the player is in the car (step B1). FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen in the driver's view. In the screen example shown in FIG. 9, the car of the opponent (player of the game machine 1-2) is placed in a positional relationship in the game space together with a part of the car (players car) on which the player is boarded (the player's car). Display accordingly.

  In the case of the race mode, the CPU 20 detects an input operation by the player with respect to the handle 5, the brake pedal 11, and the accelerator pedal 12, and operates the car in the game space. That is, the CPU 20 inputs data indicating the operation amount for each operation system detected by the handle sensor 32, the accelerator pedal sensor 33, and the brake pedal sensor 34 through the input / output control unit 28 (step B2). Then, according to the operation amount detected by each of the sensors 32, 33, 34, the operation of the car (player's car) running in the game space is calculated according to the performance parameter set in advance using the card (step B3). ). In addition, when there are other objects that change with the movement of the car (player's car) as well as the movement of the car (player's car), the calculation is also performed for the movement of the other object at the same time. To do.

  The CPU 20 transmits operation data as a calculation result to the opponent game machine 1-2 through the communication unit 24 (step B4). Further, the CPU 20 receives operation data (position data, etc.) indicating the operation of the object as an opponent in the game space from the game machine 1-2 (step B5).

  The operation data transmitted and received between the game machine 1-1 and the game machine 1-2 is shared by all the game machines 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n included in the game system. Data defined in the game space. Accordingly, by transmitting / receiving motion data to / from each other, it is possible to grasp the motion (change) of the opponent in the game space. Further, it is assumed that operation data of the same format is transmitted and received regardless of whether the opponent's game mode is the race mode or the simulation mode.

  When the CPU 20 receives the motion data for the object to be the opponent, the CPU 20 integrates the motion data for the own vehicle (players car) and sets the mutual positional relationship in the game space. Then, a screen based on the driver's view is generated and displayed on the display 4 (step B6).

  The CPU 20 executes the game execution control process in the race mode described above until the car racing game ends (No in Step A12).

Next, the game execution control process when the simulation mode is selected will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The CPU 20 displays a screen in a quarter view representing the game space in the simulation mode, that is, a screen imitating a landscape seen from an overhead view of a car racing (step C1). FIG. 11 shows an example of a screen in the quarter view. In the example of the screen shown in FIG. 10, together with the course in which the car race is executed, the positional relationship between the own vehicle (PLAYER 1) traveling on the course and the opponent's (player of the game machine 1-2) car (PLAYER 2) in the game space. Depending on the display. Further, on the screen in the simulation mode, commands that can be selected by the player during the race are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the commands “keep pace”, “pass”, and “put into pit” are displayed.

  In the simulation mode, the CPU 20 calculates the operation of the object (PLAYER1 car) using a predetermined algorithm (step C2). At this time, the calculation is executed so as to operate according to the performance parameter set in advance using the card. That is, in the simulation mode, the PLAYER 1 car is automatically driven on the course without requiring an input operation to the operation system by the player.

  The algorithm for moving the object changes the position of the object so that the speed is as high as possible within the range of performance, for example, in the straight part of the course, and applies a brake to ensure that it can pass the course before the curve Decelerate and change the position of the object to pass the course on the ideal line. The timing for applying the brake is determined according to the brake performance indicated by the performance parameter. For example, the brake performance is delayed if the brake performance is high. In addition, this algorithm operates the PLAYER 1 car in consideration of the opponent's car (object). For example, when a collision is likely to occur, a brake is applied or a traveling position is changed to avoid the collision.

  The CPU 20 transmits operation data as a calculation result to the opponent game machine 1-2 through the communication unit 24 (step C3). Further, the CPU 20 receives motion data (position data, etc.) indicating motions in the game space of the object as the opponent from the game machine 1-2 (step C4). As described above, the operation data transmitted and received between the game machine 1-1 and the game machine 1-2 is transmitted to all the game machines 1-1, 1-2,..., 1-n included in the game system. Data defined in the shared game space.

  When the CPU 20 receives the operation data for the object (PLAYER 2) as the opponent, the CPU 20 integrates the operation data for the own vehicle (PLAYER 1) and sets the mutual positional relationship in the game space. Then, a screen with a quarter view is generated and displayed on the display 4 (step C5). In addition, when the distance between PLAYER1 and PLAYER2 is increased, a quarter view screen is generated so that the PLAYER1 car is displayed at the center of the screen.

  In the simulation mode, basically, an object is automatically operated according to a predetermined algorithm, but execution of a specific operation can be instructed by selecting a command displayed on the screen. The command displayed on the screen can be selected by operating the handle 5 and the button 6, for example.

  When any command is selected by the player by operating the steering wheel 5 and the button 6 (step C6, Yes), the CPU 20 determines the object (PLAYER1 car) by a predetermined algorithm according to the operation instruction by the command. Calculate and determine the action.

  For example, it is assumed that the player selects the “overtake” command when the PLAYER 1 car approaches the opponent PLAYER 2 car. In this case, the vehicle of PLAYER 1 is accelerated instantaneously, and after the vehicle of PLAYER 2 is preceded, the pace is restored.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, only three commands are shown, but many other commands such as “Raise the pace”, “Lower the pace”, and “Block” can be prepared. Further, all commands may be displayed on the screen all the time, or only commands that can be selected according to the race situation may be displayed.

  In this way, in the game execution control process, the operation of the object (car) in the game space is controlled by the game mode (race mode, simulation mode) selected by the player until the car race is finished (steps A11 and A12). ). In the game system according to the present embodiment, regardless of which game mode the opponent is controlling the operation, the operation mode representing the object operation calculated in each game mode is transmitted / received to / from each other. Racing game).

  Thus, when the car racing game with the game machine 1-2 ends (step A12, Yes), the CPU 20 discharges the cards from the card dispensers 31a and 31b according to the game result (step A13). The cards discharged by the card dispensers 31a and 31b are provided to the player through the card payout port 10.

  As a method of discharging the cards according to the game result, for example, when the player wins the opponent by car race (when it is ranked first), the number of cards according to the ranking may be discharged. . Moreover, since the game machine 1 in this embodiment is provided with the some card dispenser 31a, 31b, you may make it switch the card | curd discharged by selecting any one according to an order | rank.

  Also, when using a card with an embedded IC tag, a mechanism for writing data into the storage area (memory) of the IC tag is provided in the card dispensers 31a and 31b, and after data corresponding to the game result is recorded. You may make it discharge | emit. For example, when the game is won, data indicating performance parameters (mechanical mechanism control parameters) set by a combination of a plurality of cards may be written, or the types of a plurality of cards combined may be recorded. By reading the data recorded on one card from the card readers 8a and 8b of the game machine 1, the same performance parameters (mechanical mechanism control parameters) as when a plurality of cards are read can be set. To do.

  Further, a function of printing a barcode or QR code may be provided in the card dispensers 31a and 31b, and the code corresponding to the game result as described above may be printed and then discharged.

  In this way, in the game system according to the present embodiment, since performance parameters and mechanical mechanism control parameters can be set by combining a plurality of cards, diversity that cannot be obtained only from data read from individual cards. You can run a game with

  In addition, since the communication battle (car racing game) can be executed between the game machines 1 having different game modes (race mode, simulation mode), for example, an adult who executes the race mode and a simulation mode that is easy to operate. It is also possible to expand the use of the game system, such as performing a battle with a child who executes the game.

  In the above description, the game machine 1 is provided with two card dispensers 31a and 31b, but may be provided with three or more.

  The game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of card readers 8a and 8b, but may be provided with a function of reading data recorded on the card by different methods. For example, the card reader 8a optically reads a bar code or a QR code, and the card reader 8b reads data from an IC tag embedded in the card by short-range communication. In this case, the game machine 1 can be used for a game by mixing cards in which data is recorded by different methods.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game machine 1 is described as executing a car racing game. However, the present invention can be applied to a game machine that executes another game. For example, in a game in which objects (insects, dinosaurs, people, fighting machines, various characters, etc.) that operate in the game space are played, the performance (ability) of the objects in the game space can be set by a combination of a plurality of cards. it can. In addition, in a communication battle between a plurality of game machines 1, a simulation is performed by a predetermined algorithm in accordance with a performance mode set by a game mode in which an object is operated according to an operation by a player and a combination of cards. In the mode, it becomes possible to make each moving object battle.

  In the above description, when the game is executed, the card dispensers 31a and 31b are ejected from the card dispenser and provided to the player. However, the game machine 1 can be used as a card vending machine (card vendor). May be. For example, by inputting a card purchase request by operating the handle 5 and the button 6 (or by using another operation system) and inserting coins for the card purchase from the coin insertion slot 9, the card dispenser 31a , 31b so that the card is discharged. Since the game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of card dispensers 31a and 31b, the purchaser may be able to select one.

  In the above description, a car racing game is performed by executing different game modes (race mode and simulation mode) between the game machine 1-1 and the game machine 1-2. In the game machine 1, two or more players may perform a race in different game modes to play a car racing game. In this case, a plurality of operation systems (handles and pedals) for each player to operate are provided. Further, a plurality of displays 4 may be provided to display a screen for each player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game machine 1 configured for business use shown in FIG. 2 is described as an example, but it is also possible to target a home game device. In this case, the home game device is provided with a plurality of operation systems (a controller provided with a plurality of buttons, joysticks, etc.) so that a plurality of players can participate in the battle. It is assumed that a game can be selected every time a game mode is selected.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  In addition, the method described in the embodiment uses, as a program (software means) that can be executed by a computer, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), and a semiconductor memory. It can also be stored in a recording medium such as (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed via a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program that configures in the computer software means (including not only the execution program but also a table and data structure) that is executed by the computer. A computer that implements the present apparatus reads the program recorded on the recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-described processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in this specification is not limited to distribution, but includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a computer or a device connected via a network.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the game system using the game machine 1 (1-1, 1-2, ..., 1-n) in this embodiment. The figure which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine 1 (1-1, 1-2) in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the function structure in the game machine 1. FIG. The figure which shows the data structure of the card database 41 in this embodiment. The figure which shows the data structure of the input mechanism control data 42 in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the game process performed in the game machine 1 in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of a game mode selection screen. The flowchart for demonstrating the game execution control process when the race mode in this embodiment is selected. The figure which shows an example of the screen by driver's view. The flowchart for demonstrating the game execution control process when the simulation mode in this embodiment is selected. The figure which shows an example of the screen by a quarter view.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 (1-1, 1-2, ..., 1-n) ... Game machine, 2 ... Communication cable, 4 ... Display, 5 ... Handle, 6 ... Button, 7 ... Speaker, 8 (8a, 8b) ... Card reader , 9 ... Coin slot, 10 ... Card payout slot, 11 ... Brake pedal, 12 ... Accel pedal, 20 ... CPU, 21 ... RAM, 22 ... ROM, 23 ... HDD, 24 ... Communication unit, 25 ... Mechanical mechanism control unit , 26 ... display control unit, 27 ... voice control unit, 28 ... input / output control unit, 30 ... coin detection sensor, 31 (31a, 31b) ... card dispenser, 32 ... handle sensor, 33 ... accelerator pedal sensor, 34 ... brake Pedal sensor, 41 ... card database, 42 ... input mechanism control data.

Claims (4)

A game mode for selecting one of a first operation mode in which an object is operated in the game space in accordance with an operation on the operation system and a second operation mode in which the object is operated in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm. A selection means;
First game execution control means for controlling movement of the object in the game space in response to an operation on the operation system when the first operation mode is selected by the game mode selection means;
Second game execution control means for controlling the movement of the object in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm when the second operation mode is selected by the game mode selection means;
First action data defining the action of the object controlled by the first game execution control means, and second action data defining the action of the object controlled by the second game execution control means Operation data integration means for integrating
A screen for displaying the object in a screen representing the game space corresponding to the first or second operation mode set by the game mode selection unit according to the operation data integrated by the operation data integration unit A game machine comprising display means. The first game execution control means causes the object to run on a predetermined course in response to an operation on an operation system including a handle and a pedal.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second game execution control means causes the object to run on the course according to an algorithm corresponding to a command selected from a plurality of commands prepared in advance. In a game system that performs communication between a first game machine and a second game machine,
The first game machine is:
First game execution control means for controlling movement of the object in the game space in response to an operation on the operation system;
First action data transmitting means for transmitting first action data defining the action of the object controlled by the first game execution control means to the second game machine;
First action data receiving means for receiving second action data transmitted from the second game machine;
First operation data integration means for integrating the first operation data and the second operation data received by the first operation data receiving means;
First screen display means for displaying the object in a screen representing the game space corresponding to the first action mode according to the action data integrated by the first action data integration means. ,
The second game machine is
Second game execution control means for controlling movement of the object in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm;
Second action data transmitting means for transmitting the second action data defining the action of the object controlled by the second game execution control means to the first game machine;
Second operation data receiving means for receiving the first operation data transmitted from the first game machine;
Second operation data integration means for integrating the second operation data and the first operation data received by the second operation data receiving means;
And second screen display means for displaying the object in a screen representing the game space corresponding to the second action mode in accordance with the action data integrated by the second action data integration means. A game system characterized by that. Computer
A game mode for selecting one of a first operation mode in which an object is operated in the game space in accordance with an operation on the operation system and a second operation mode in which the object is operated in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm. A selection means;
First game execution control means for controlling movement of the object in the game space in response to an operation on the operation system when the first operation mode is selected by the game mode selection means;
Second game execution control means for controlling the movement of the object in the game space according to a predetermined algorithm when the second operation mode is selected by the game mode selection means;
First action data defining the action of the object controlled by the first game execution control means, and second action data defining the action of the object controlled by the second game execution control means Operation data integration means for integrating
A screen for displaying the object in a screen representing the game space corresponding to the first or second operation mode set by the game mode selection unit according to the operation data integrated by the operation data integration unit A game program for functioning as a display means.

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