JP2011143095A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus capable of reducing the cost of a toy such as a robot used for games, and allowing a player to easily operate the toy. <P>SOLUTION: A camera 14 or the like reads an identification code from the toy, so that it is not necessary to provide a nonvolatile memory in a character body 41, and as a result, the toy 40 can be prevented from being inexpensive or complicated. A control unit 11a diversifies the contents of games according to the kind of character, so that various games can be played according to the state of the toy 40 composed of various combinations of characters and equipment 42. Further, as it is not necessary to extend a cable from the toy 40 itself, the operability of the toy 40 is improved, and the amusement of the games can be enhanced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer-controlled game apparatus that uses a toy together, and more particularly to a game apparatus that can move a toy character in a virtual space in response to the movement of the toy.

  As a conventional game device, there is one that displays a character corresponding to a robot toy on a monitor device by fusing a robot toy and a computer game machine (see Patent Document 1). The game apparatus includes a reading unit that reads data from a nonvolatile memory of a main part of the robot of the robot toy, and a specifying unit that individually identifies the robot part by decoding the identification part of the robot part of the robot toy, The character's movement can be controlled based on the data read by the reading means, the contents specified by the specifying means, and the operation on the operating device.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-47575

  However, in the game apparatus as described above, the robot toy is expensive because a nonvolatile memory is provided in the main part of the robot. Further, in the game device as described above, it is necessary to extend a cable from the game machine body to the main part of the robot, and it is also necessary to provide a pin jack connector with a switch mechanism in the main part of the robot to identify the robot part. The operation of the toy is cumbersome, and there is a certain limit to the number of robot parts that can be mounted on the main part of the robot.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus that can make a robot or other toy used in a game inexpensive and can easily operate the toy.

  The invention of claim 1 includes a display unit for displaying a game, an operation unit for receiving an operation related to the game, a stage for placing a toy with an identification code, a detection unit for reading the identification code from the toy, and a game And a control unit that controls the progress of the game and changes the content of the game according to the type of the toy detected by the detection unit. Here, the identification code is, for example, a bit code, and means that recorded by an image or electric technique.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to the first aspect, the toy has a main body with an identification code and an attachment with an identification code that is detachable from the main body. The controller is characterized in that, when the attachment is attached to the main body, the content of the game differs depending on the type of the toy that takes into account the type of the attachment. Here, the accessory part of a toy includes not only an additional equipment item but also a case of a component constituting a physical element of the toy. Further, the identification code is, for example, a bit code, and means that recorded by an image or electric technique.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to the first or second aspect, the stage has a toy motion reading unit that detects a movement of a pedestal that supports the toy and outputs the movement to the control unit. The toy has a signal generation unit that generates a signal output to the control unit via the pedestal.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the control unit corresponds to a type of toy different from the type of the toy detected by the detection unit. It is possible to execute a specific game.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the control unit has a plurality of levels among games according to the type of the toy detected by the detection unit. The game can be executed.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the control unit determines a level achieved in the game using the toy detected by the detection unit. And when the main unit is detected again, the game is started from the next level of the achieved level.

According to this game device, since the detection unit reads the identification code from the toy, there is no need to provide a non-volatile memory in the toy. Moreover, since it is not necessary to extend a cable from a toy, the operativity of a toy increases and the interest property of a game can be improved. Further, in the case where the attachment portion is attached, it is not necessary to provide a complicated connector on the attachment portion. Therefore, it can prevent that a toy becomes expensive and complicated.
In addition, in the case where the accessory is attached, the control unit makes the content of the game different depending on the type of the main unit and the type of the main unit, so the state of the toy with various combinations of the main unit and the accessory Depending on the game, various games are possible.

  Further, in the above game device, the stage has a toy motion reading unit that detects the movement of the pedestal that supports the toy and outputs it to the control unit, and the toy generates a signal output to the control unit via the pedestal. In the case of having a signal generation unit that allows the player to freely move the corresponding character on the display unit by placing the toy on the pedestal and moving it on the stage, the signal generation provided on the toy By appropriately operating the part, the character can perform an action such as an attack at an appropriate timing, so that the game's authenticity can be increased and the game's interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the above game device, when the control unit enables execution of a specific game corresponding to a type of toy different from the type of toy detected by the detection unit, the diversity of the game increases, and the player You can enjoy multiple games repeatedly.

  Furthermore, in the above game device, in the case where the control unit enables execution of a game of a plurality of levels among the games according to the type of toy detected by the detection unit, the player adjusts his / her level. You can enjoy the game without difficulty.

  Further, in the above game device, the control unit stores the level achieved in the game using the toy detected by the detection unit, and when the main body unit is detected again, the game is started from the level next to the achieved level. The player can obtain a sense of accomplishment according to his / her level while enjoying the level up.

It is a perspective view explaining the appearance of the game device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram explaining the circuit of the game system of an embodiment. It is a perspective view of the front side of a character main body among toys. It is a perspective view of the back side of a character main part among toys. It is a perspective view of the 1st equipment among toys. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a toy equipped with the first equipment shown in FIG. 5. It is a perspective view of the 2nd equipment among toys. It is a perspective view of the toy equipped with the second equipment shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the 3rd equipment among toys. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a toy equipped with the third equipment shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of a game device. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of a game device. It is a figure explaining the content of a game.

  Hereinafter, a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 inserts a casing-like main body 10a, a card insertion portion 12 for inserting a point card (not shown) owned by a player, and a coin for starting a game. The coin insertion unit 13, the camera 14 for photographing the identification code attached to the toy 40 used in the game, the stage 15 for moving the toy 40 during the game, and the toy 40 on the stage 15 together with the toy 40 A pedestal 16 that moves in a three-dimensional manner, an operation unit 17 that receives operations related to the game, a display unit 18 that performs display related to the game, and a speaker 19 that outputs sound related to the game. Note that a plurality of types of toys 40 can be interchangeably fixed on the base 16. The player can move the pedestal 16 and the toy 40 on the stage 15 to desired positions on the stage 15 by holding the pedestal 16 to which the specific toy 40 is fixed by hand. Operations such as movement of the toy 40 by the player can be reflected in the movement and action of the player's own character displayed on the display unit 18 while the game is in progress.

  As shown in the circuit diagram of FIG. 2, the game apparatus 10 includes a main circuit 11, a camera 14, a pedestal 16, an operation unit 17, a display unit 18, and a speaker 19. When the player attaches a specific toy 40 to the pedestal 16, the game apparatus 10 operates like the part of the toy 40 and executes processing such as a game.

  In the game apparatus 10, the main circuit 11 includes a control unit 11a, a storage unit 11b, a coin detection unit 11d, a card reading / writing unit 11e, a toy operation reading unit 11g, and a camera driving unit 11h.

  First, the control unit 11a has an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU, and develops and executes a predetermined game program stored in the storage unit 11b. The storage unit 11b includes a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and holds a program and basic data necessary for the operation of the control unit 11a in a fixed manner and holds arbitrary data in a rewritable manner. Thereby, while displaying a game scene on the display part 18, a game can be advanced, receiving a player's operation via the toy action reading part 11g, the operation part 17, etc. FIG. The control unit 11a manages the progress of the game for each player based on the player ID information.

  The card reading / writing unit 11e detects a point card (not shown) inserted into the card insertion unit 12 of the game apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1, and outputs the insertion signal to the control unit 11a. The card reading / writing unit 11e operates under the control of the control unit 11a, and can read and write game points and other information with respect to the point card. The point card is individually owned by the player, and usually one point card is issued to one player. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the point card stores player ID information and game information such as game points acquired by the player so far.

  The toy operation reading unit 11 g is built in the stage 15. The toy motion reading unit 11g includes, for example, a coil, an optical sensor, and the like, and can detect the electromagnetic response and light emission state of the detected portion 16a embedded in the pedestal 16 and is provided in the toy 40. An electromagnetic or optical signal from the transmission unit 16b connected to the launching device 45 can be detected. Thereby, the toy motion reading unit 11g can detect the position and orientation of the pedestal 16 on the stage 15, that is, the toy 40, and can detect an operation signal corresponding to the operation of the launching device 45 of the toy 40. . That is, the operation of the toy 40 by the player can be detected by the toy operation reading unit 11g, and the detection signal is output to the control unit 11a, so that the display is performed corresponding to the toy 40 in the game currently in progress. It can be reflected in the movement and action of the character displayed on the part 18.

  The camera drive unit 11h is a part that operates the camera 14, and analyzes an image captured from the camera 14 based on a command from the control unit 11a, thereby generating a bit code unit BC1 as an identification code formed on the toy 40. Toy specific information regarding the type of toy can be read from BC2. That is, the camera drive unit 11h and the camera 14 function as a detection unit for reading the identification code from the toy 40.

  In the game apparatus 10, the camera 14 is for photographing the bit code portions BC <b> 1 and BC <b> 2 formed on the toy 40. At the start of the game, on the installation table 10c provided adjacent to the stage 15 of the game apparatus 10, the pedestal 16 on which the toy 40 is placed is set so as to fit into the concave shape of the installation table 10c. The bit code parts BC1 and BC2 formed at 40 face the camera 14. Thereby, the camera 14 can appropriately photograph the bit code portions BC1 and BC2 on the toy 40.

  As described above, the pedestal 16 includes the detected unit 16a and the transmission unit 16b that can detect the operation of the player on the pedestal 16 and the like in cooperation with the toy motion reading unit 11g. In the pedestal 16, the lower surface portion 16 s has a sliding surface in contact with the stage 15, and the upper surface portion 16 t has a connecting member 16 d that fits with a connecting member 41 d provided on the leg portion of the toy 40. The connecting member 16d is formed with a connector 16e extending from the transmitter 16b. When the toy 40 is fixed on the base 16, the connector 16e is connected to the connector 41e on the toy 40 side. That is, by fixing the toy 40 on the pedestal 16, the action launching device 45 provided on the toy 40 and the transmission unit 16 b of the pedestal 16 are connected via the connectors 41 e and 16 e, and the launching device 45 of the toy 40 is connected. The operation signal or the trigger signal can be transmitted to the toy operation reading unit 11g via the transmission unit 16b.

  The detection of the position of the detected portion 16a in the pedestal 16 by the toy motion reading portion 11g can be made non-contact using the magnetic method or the optical method as described above. Moreover, the detection of the operation signal or trigger signal output from the transmission part 16b of the base 16 by the toy movement reading part 11g can also be made non-contact using a magnetic method or an optical method. Therefore, the base 16 does not need to be connected to the toy motion reading unit 11g via a communication cable, and the operability can be improved by omitting such a communication cable.

  The operation unit 17 includes buttons and the like operated by the player, and is operated when changing the game type, level, etc., or when selecting whether to continue or stop the game. The display unit 18 performs display in accordance with the progress of the game. For example, a three-dimensional game space set in the game, various characters that move in the game space, and the player's own character corresponding to the toy 40 on the pedestal 16. The spatial arrangement information including the image is displayed as an image. The speaker 19 outputs sound such as sound effects and background music according to the progress of the game.

  The toy 40 has a character main body 41 as a main body portion fixed on the pedestal 16 and an equipment 42 as an attachment portion fixed accompanying the character main body 41. The character main body 41 has a connecting member 41 d that is mechanically connected to the connecting member 16 d of the base 16. The character main body 41 has a launching device 45 as a signal generating unit, and an operation of the launching device 45 can be output to the control unit 11a via the transmission unit 16b and the toy operation reading unit 11g. The self character displayed in 18 can perform an action such as an attack. The equipment 42 is detachably fixed at an appropriate position of the character main body 41, and has a connecting member 42f that is mechanically connected to the connecting member 41f of the character main body 41 at the time of fixing.

  The bit code part BC1 formed in the character main body 41 is, for example, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional color pattern, and includes toy specifying information for specifying the type of the character main body 41. For this reason, when the bit code part BC1 is photographed by the camera 14 and the information corresponding to the bit code part BC1 is reproduced by the camera driving part 11h, the type and performance of the character body 41 can be determined.

  The bit code part BC2 formed in the equipment 42 is, for example, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional color pattern, and includes toy identification information that identifies the type of the equipment 42. For this reason, when the bit code part BC2 is photographed by the camera 14 and the information corresponding to the bit code part BC2 is reproduced by the camera driving part 11h, the type and performance of the equipment 42 can be determined.

  As described above, the control unit 11a can grasp the characteristics of the toy 40 in which the character main body 41 and the equipment 42 detected at the same time are combined. In other words, the control unit 11a determines the type of the equipment 42 for the player's own character displayed on the display unit 18 corresponding to the toy 40 in the game currently in progress, based on the type and performance of the character body 41. And characteristics incorporating performance can be applied, and such characteristics can be reflected in the player's own character.

  3 and 4 are perspective views for specifically explaining an example of the character main body 41. FIG. The character body 41 is a robot-type toy completed by itself. The character main body 41 has a head 51, a trunk 52, a leg 53, and an arm 54. The character main body 41 has a launching device 45 at the rear part of the trunk part 52, and can launch a marble from an opening OP provided at the front part of the trunk part 52. The launching device 45 extends inside the trunk portion 52 and has an electrical contact (not shown) to be connected to the transmitting portion 16b of the base 16 via the connector 41e. A plurality of types of character main bodies 41 are prepared, and when a player purchases a plurality of types of character main bodies 41, the player can play a game using different types of character main bodies 41. As types of the character main body 41, for example, five types are prepared. Each type is assigned a color (for example, blue, red, yellow, green, and gold), and the blue character body 41, the red character body 41, the yellow character body 41, and the green character body. 41 and a golden character main body 41 exist. These five-color character bodies 41 correspond to five types of games (for example, bowling, soccer, basketball, hockey, and golf games) corresponding to the respective types. When the character main body 41 of a specific color is fixed to the base 16 and the camera 14 and the camera driving unit 11h are operated to photograph the bit code portion BC1 and read toy specific information, the main body circuit 11 of FIG. A game of the same type corresponding to the color type of the main body 41 is executed in principle, but a different game different from the color type of the character main body 41 can also be executed. Specifically, the red, yellow, green, and gold character bodies 41 are for soccer, basketball, hockey, and golf, but can be used for bowling corresponding to the blue character body 41. That is, the bowling game corresponding to the blue character body 41 is a game common to the character bodies 41 of the respective colors.

  As described above, it is possible to play a game by fixing only the character main body 41 as a toy to the pedestal 16, but the ability and function are limited only by the character main body 41, and it is easy to advance the game. It is gone. For example, if each type of game corresponding to each type of character main body 41 includes a game of 1 to 5 levels, even if the character main body 41 alone can somehow clear the game of 1 to 3 levels, it will be 4 or 5 levels. The game has become difficult to clear. It should be noted that the 4th and 5th level games can be cleared relatively easily by adding the equipment 42 described later.

  5 is a perspective view of the first equipment 42 that can be attached to the character main body 41 shown in FIG. 3 and the like, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the toy 40 attached with the first equipment 42 shown in FIG. It is. The first equipment 42 is a toy portion for continuously firing a plurality of marbles, and a connection portion connectable to a marble loading portion 42 a and a connecting portion 51 a provided on the back side of the head 51 of the character main body 41. 42b. The toy 40 equipped with the first equipment 42 can, for example, continuously fire balls in a short time during the corresponding game. Specifically, if the ball launchable interval is 2 seconds with the default setting without the first equipment 42, the ball launchable interval is accelerated to 0.5 seconds. In this way, for example, when competing for the number of pins to be defeated within a predetermined time in a bowling game, or when competing for the number of goals within a predetermined time in soccer, basketball or hockey, etc. When competing for numbers, it is advantageous in that it can be fired continuously. However, disadvantages can be added in addition to the advantages. For example, the ball filling time is set a little longer than the default setting without the first equipment 42, and the ball firing is suspended during that time. In this way, game playability is further enhanced.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second equipment 42 that can be attached to the character main body 41 shown in FIG. 3 and the like, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the toy 40 attached with the second equipment 42 shown in FIG. It is. The second equipment 42 is a toy portion for firing a plurality of marbles in parallel in a short time, and can be connected to a marble loading portion 42 a and a connecting portion 51 a provided on the head 51 of the character main body 41. Connecting portion 42b. If the default setting without the first equipment 42 can be fired once in the machine, the toy 40 equipped with the second equipment 42 will be in the machine once. Allows simultaneous launch of 5 shots. In this way, for example, when competing for the number of pins to be defeated within a predetermined time in a bowling game, or when competing for the number of goals within a predetermined time in soccer, basketball, hockey, etc. In the case of competing numbers, the probability of success on the machine increases once. However, disadvantages can be added in addition to the advantages. For example, the ball filling time is set a little longer than the default setting without the first equipment 42, and the ball firing is suspended during that time. In this way, game playability is further enhanced.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the third equipment 42 that can be attached to the character main body 41 shown in FIG. 3 and the like, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the toy 40 attached with the third equipment 42 shown in FIG. It is. The third equipment 42 is a toy portion for accurately firing a marble, a sighting portion 42c for accurately aiming, a passage portion 42d having an opening OP as a marble outlet, and a character body 41. The connection part 42e which can be connected to the connection part 51b provided in the trunk | drum 52 is provided. The toy 40 equipped with the third equipment 42 makes it easy to aim at a target by enlarging a ball or showing a ball muscle during a game corresponding thereto. In this way, the success probability for each time increases.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the game apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. The operation of the game apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 2 and the like is started by the control unit 11a when the coin detection unit 11d detects the coin insertion into the coin insertion unit 13.

  First, for the purpose of identifying the toy 40, the control unit 11a causes the display unit 18 to perform a pop-up display requesting that the toy 40 be set on the installation table 10c, so that the player places the toy 40 on the installation table 10c. Prompt to set (step S12).

  Next, the control unit 11a outputs a command signal to the camera driving unit 11h, causes the camera 14 to photograph the bit code portions BC1 and BC2 on the toy 40, and obtains an identification code, that is, toy specifying information (that is, type specifying information). Reading is performed (step S13). In addition, when the identification code is read by the image processing in the camera drive unit 11h, the toy specifying information of the character main body 41, that is, the identification specifying the type, or the toy specifying information of the character main body 41 and the equipment 42 is determined. Identification that identifies the type is possible, and the detection result is output to the control unit 11a and temporarily stored in the storage unit 11b.

  When the identification code cannot be read, the control unit 11a determines that the player has not set the toy 40 on the installation table 10c (step S14: N), and displays a pop-up display requesting to set the toy 40. The display unit 18 is caused to perform again (step S12).

  On the other hand, if the identification code can be read, the control unit 11a determines that the player has set the toy 40 on the installation table 10c (step S14: Y), and refers to the storage unit 11b to thereby determine the game device. 10 is displayed on the display unit 18 (step S15). At this time, the control unit 11a reads the ID information and game information from the point card via the card reading / writing unit 11e and stores them in the storage unit 11b, and displays the game clear status or the like in the game list. This is displayed on the unit 18.

  FIG. 13 illustrates a game list displayed on the display unit 18 in step S15. As shown in the figure, clear levels are displayed as the progress of each game (specifically, bowling, soccer, basketball, hockey, and golf games). The cleared level is determined based on the game information read from the point card inserted by the player via the card reading / writing unit 11e as described above. Although not shown, symbols related to the bowling game are displayed in the first game fields A4 and A5. Similarly, symbols related to the soccer game are displayed in the second game fields B2 to B5. In the third game columns C4 and C5, symbols related to the basketball game are displayed. In the fourth game columns D2 to C5, symbols related to the hockey game are displayed. In the fields E1 to E5 of the fifth game, symbols related to golf are displayed.

  In the game list of FIG. 13, the game column (specifically, the soccer game column) corresponding to the type of the character main body 41 (specifically, the red character main body 41) detected by the camera drive unit 11h or the like. The game area A1 of the same kind is displayed relatively brightly, and particularly the display area A12 of the game name portion is displayed flashing brightly. Further, the heterogeneous game area A2 that is an executable game field (specifically, a bowling game field) that does not correspond to the type of the character body 41 is also displayed brightly in the same manner as the same-type game area A1.

  Returning to FIG. 11, after the display of the game list in step S15, the control unit 11a refers to the storage unit 11b and corresponds to the type of the detected character main body 41, that is, the same type of game item (name). Is displayed on the display unit 18 to notify the player of the start of the same kind of game (step S16). Specifically, when it is detected in step S13 that the red character main body 41 is fixed to the pedestal 16, since the same kind of soccer game can be basically executed, the start of the soccer game is notified. .

  After that, when the player approves the start of the same kind game by operating the operation unit 17 (step S17: Y), the control unit 11a refers to the storage unit 11b and obtains the character main body obtained by reading the bit code unit BC1. The toy characteristic information necessary for the progress of the started similar game is extracted from the toy specifying information 41 and the toy specifying information of the equipment 42 obtained by reading the bit code part BC2, and temporarily stored in the storage unit 11b. Store (step S25).

  Next, the control unit 11a refers to the storage unit 11b and sets the conditions for the same kind of game (step S26). Here, based on the ID information and game information read and stored in step S15, conditions regarding the game progress and environment are set. For example, when a specific level game has already been cleared among a plurality of levels of games included in the same type of game, a condition setting is set so as to start from the next level game. In addition, when the player has already obtained game points in the same type of game, conditions are set so that the game can be advantageously advanced according to the acquired game points. Furthermore, conditions are set based on the toy characteristic information extracted in step S25. Specifically, conditions relating to the power, speed, accuracy, etc. of the player's own character during the game are set according to the detection result of whether only the character main body 41 or what equipment 42 is added. Is called.

  Next, the control unit 11a reads out necessary information from the storage unit 11b and appropriately proceeds with the same kind of game (step S27). For example, if the game being executed is a soccer game, the control unit 11a determines the position of its own character displayed on the display unit 18 based on the detection result of the toy motion reading unit 11g that detects the position and posture of the toy 40. And change the posture in the game space. Further, by detecting the operation of the launching device 45 of the toy 40, the control unit 11a displays, for example, a display of the action of shooting the ball from its own character on the display unit 18 and the ball is directed toward the goal. Can be done.

  When only the character main body 41 is fixed to the base 16 as the toy 40, for example, there is no particular advantage in the soccer game as the second game, but the third equipment 42 as shown in FIG. When attached to the main body 41, there is an advantage that the kick is accurate, the goal can be easily determined, and the fourth and fifth levels of the second game can be easily cleared.

  Thereafter, the control unit 11a determines whether the game is defeated or the like and is terminated halfway (step S28). If it is determined that the game is not finished halfway, it is determined whether or not the game being executed has been cleared (step S29). When it is determined that the game has not been cleared, the control unit 11a returns to step S27 and advances the game as appropriate. If it is determined that the game has been cleared, it is determined whether or not the next stage remains in the cleared game (step S30). If it is determined that the next stage remains, the control unit 11a returns to step S26 and again sets the game conditions for the game points and the like, and then starts the next stage game (step S27).

  On the other hand, when the next stage does not remain (step S30: N) or when it is determined that the process is to be terminated halfway (step S28: Y), the control unit 11a determines the game level that the player has cleared in this game. The ID information is stored in the storage unit 11b (step S31).

  Finally, the control unit 11a refers to the storage unit 11b, overwrites the point card with points acquired in this game (step S32), and ends the game process.

  The above is a case where the same type of game is approved in step S17. Hereinafter, a case where the same type of game is not approved in step S17 will be described.

  If the same type of game is not approved in step S17, the control unit 11a refers to the storage unit 11b, and displays a game different from the detected type of the character main body 41, that is, a different game type (name). 18 to notify the player of the start of the heterogeneous game (step S41). Specifically, when it is detected in step S13 that the red character main body 41 is fixed to the pedestal 16, the start of the soccer game that is the first blue game is notified.

  Next, referring to the storage unit 11b, the control unit 11a refers to the toy specifying information of the character main body 41 obtained by reading the bit code unit BC1, and the toy specifying information of the equipment 42 obtained by reading the bit code unit BC2. Toy information necessary for a different game is extracted (step S45).

  Next, the control unit 11a refers to the storage unit 11b and sets the conditions for the heterogeneous game (step S46). Here, based on the ID information and game information read and stored in step S15, conditions regarding the game progress and environment are set. For example, when a specific level game has been cleared among a plurality of levels of games already included in the heterogeneous game (currently being executed), a condition setting is set so as to start from the next level game. In addition, when the player has already obtained game points in the heterogeneous game, conditions are set so that the game can be advantageously advanced according to the acquired game points. In addition, even when game points are obtained in the same kind of game corresponding to the current character main body 41 (currently non-executed game), the condition setting is such that the game can be advantageously advanced within a certain limited range. It can be performed. Furthermore, conditions are set based on the toy characteristic information extracted in step S45. Specifically, conditions relating to the power, speed, accuracy, etc. of the player's own character during the game are set according to the detection result of whether only the character main body 41 or what equipment 42 is added. Is called.

  Next, the control unit 11a reads out necessary information from the storage unit 11b and appropriately proceeds with the heterogeneous game (step S47). For example, if the game being executed is a bowling game, the control unit 11a determines the position of its own character displayed on the display unit 18 based on the detection result of the toy motion reading unit 11g that detects the position and posture of the toy 40. And change the posture in the game space. Further, by operating the launching device 45 of the toy 40, the control unit 11a displays, for example, a display of an action of throwing a ball by its own character on the display unit 18 and a display of rolling the ball along the lane. Can do.

  Thereafter, the control unit 11a determines whether or not the game is in a state where the game is defeated or the like and ends in the middle (step S48). If it is determined that the game is not finished halfway, it is determined whether or not the game being executed has been cleared (step S49). When it is determined that the game has not been cleared, the control unit 11a returns to step S47 to appropriately advance the game. If it is determined that the game has been cleared, it is determined whether or not the next level stage remains in the cleared game (step S50). When it is determined that the next level stage remains, the control unit 11a returns to step S46 to set the game condition again, and then starts the next level game (step S47). On the other hand, when the next level stage does not remain (step S50: N), or when it is determined that the stage is to be terminated halfway (step S48: Y), the control unit 11a is a game that the player has cleared in this game. The level is stored in the storage unit 11b together with the ID information (step S31), the points acquired in this game are overwritten on the point card (step S32), and the game processing is ended.

  As described above, according to the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the camera 14 or the like that is the detection unit reads the identification code from the toy. Therefore, the character body 41 is provided with a non-volatile memory or a complicated connector is attached to the attachment unit. There is no need to provide the toy 40, and the toy 40 can be prevented from becoming expensive and complicated. Moreover, since the control part 11a changes the content of a game according to the classification of the character main body 41 and the classification of the equipment 42, according to the state of the toy 40 which combined the character main body 41 and the equipment 42 variously. And various games become possible. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to extend a cable from the toy 40 itself, the operability of the toy 40 is enhanced and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this Embodiment, Various deformation | transformation are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game apparatus 10 is a type that plays a game using a point card, but may be a type that plays a similar game without using a point card. In this case, the ID and game information of each player are managed by a method other than the point card. For example, if the bit code part BC1 of the character main body 41 has player ID information, the game information relating to the game clear of each player can be managed in the game apparatus 10 or the hall computer. A game that does not manage player ID information or the like is also possible. In this case, the game content is determined by toy specifying information that does not include the player ID information or the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the user inserts a coin and starts the game, it can also be played only with a point card.

  In the above embodiment, the bit code parts BC1 and BC2 are detected by the camera 14 or the like in order to detect toy specific information, but other types converted to electromagnetic signals instead of the bit code parts BC1 and BC2 It is also possible to adopt a system that reads the code information. In this case, a radio tag or other device that generates an electromagnetic signal is attached to or embedded in the toy 40.

  In the above embodiment, the movement of the toy 40 is detected by moving the pedestal 16 on the stage 15. However, if the detected portion 16 a or the like is incorporated in the toy 40, the toy 40 is only moved on the stage 15. Thus, the movement of the toy 40 can be detected, and the pedestal 16 can be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the character main body 41 is provided with the launching device 45 as a signal generating unit, but the base 16 and the equipment 42 may be provided with a signal generating unit.

  In the above embodiment, the bit body BC1 is provided in the character main body 41 that is formed as a single unit, and the bit code unit BC2 is provided in the equipment 42. Can also be provided.

  In the above embodiment, when the red, yellow, green, and gold character main body 41 is used, it is possible to execute a heterogeneous game corresponding to the blue character main body 41. However, the number of different types of games is not limited to one. be able to. For example, the character main body 41 of each color can be used in a different game corresponding to the character main bodies 41 of all other colors.

  In the above embodiment, when the character main body 41 of each color is set, the game of the next level of the automatically cleared game is started, but the player can select a game of any level.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game apparatus 10a Main body 10c Installation table 11 Main body circuit 11a Control part 11b Memory | storage part 11d Coin detection part 11e Card reading / writing part 11g Toy movement reading part 11h Camera drive part 14 Camera 15 Stage 16 Base 16a Detected part 17 Operation part 18 Display unit 40 Toy 41 Character body 42 Equipment 45 Launcher BC1, BC2 Bit code unit

Claims (6)

A display unit for displaying games,
An operation unit for receiving operations related to the game;
A stage on which a toy with an identification code is placed;
A detection unit for reading the identification code from the toy;
A game device comprising: a control unit that controls the progress of the game and that makes the content of the game different according to the type of the toy detected by the detection unit. The toy has a main body with an identification code and an attachment with an identification code detachably attached to the main body,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when the attachment unit is attached to the main body unit, the control unit changes the content of the game according to the type of the toy in consideration of the type of the attachment unit. The game device described.   The stage includes a toy operation reading unit that detects movement of a pedestal that supports the toy and outputs the movement to the control unit, and the toy generates a signal that is output to the control unit via the pedestal. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a signal generation unit.   The said control part enables execution of the specific game corresponding to the kind of toy different from the kind of said toy detected by the said detection part. The game device described in 1.   The said control part enables execution of the game of several levels among the games according to the classification of the said toy detected by the said detection part, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. The game device described.   The control unit stores a level achieved in the game using the toy detected by the detection unit, and starts the game from a level next to the achieved level when the main body unit is detected again. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is executed.

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