JP2019092647A - Game device, game server, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it easy to grasp execution situations of a game.SOLUTION: A game device 10 inputs a plurality of videos that photograph a game device from different directions respectively from a front camera 12A, an upper camera 13A, and a side surface camera 14A, generates a game video for displaying the plurality of videos within one screen, and outputs it to a game server 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device, a game server, and a program.

  A crane game device installed in an amusement facility etc. holds prize products (prizes) in the field provided in the housing and can obtain prizes by a crane arm (catcher) operated from the outside of the machine Is configured. The player may move the crane arm in the vertical direction / lateral direction, for example, by performing a button operation, to move it to the upper side on which the target prize is placed, and cause the crane arm to execute an operation of gripping the prize. it can. In order to move the crane arm to the target position, the player changes the direction (head position) to look inside the housing, and performs button operation while grasping the positional relationship between the crane arm in motion and the prize .

  By the way, in recent years, a game service (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an on-line crane game) in which a crane game device can be used through a network has been provided. In this type of game service, a video of the crane game device is provided through a network to an electronic device such as a personal computer or a smartphone used by the player. Then, the player can control the crane arm by transmitting an operation instruction to the crane game device to be photographed through the network by performing a predetermined input operation to the electronic device while watching the video. Thereby, the player can use the crane game device installed at the remote place through the network.

JP, 2014-193243, A

  In a conventional online crane game, movement of a crane arm is controlled in response to an input operation on an electronic device. For example, the crane game device moves the crane arm horizontally in response to the instruction in the lateral direction, and then moves the crane arm in the horizontal direction in response to the instruction in the vertical direction. When the horizontal positioning is completed, the crane arm is moved downward to grasp the prize, and then moved upward to horizontally move it to the prize outlet.

  For this reason, in the conventional on-line crane game, in order to easily make an operation instruction to the crane arm, the image displayed on the electronic device is switched according to the direction in which the crane arm is moved. That is, in a situation where the crane arm is moved in the lateral direction, an image obtained by photographing the crane game device in the vertical direction is displayed, and in a situation where the crane arm is moved in the vertical direction, an image obtained by photographing the crane game device in the lateral direction is displayed Switched to As a result, the crane arm is moved laterally in the image to facilitate positioning.

  However, in the related art, since the crane game device is photographed by a monocular camera, stereoscopic photography can not be performed with binocular parallax in the photographed image, and spatial recognition is difficult. In addition, the camera position for capturing the crane game device is fixed, and only an image captured from a specific direction corresponding to the moving direction of the crane arm is displayed. That is, it was not possible to display the image taken from the direction required by the player and confirm the state of the crane arm or the prize inside the housing. Therefore, in the conventional on-line crane game, it is difficult to grasp the positional relationship between the moving crane arm and the prize, and it is difficult to position the crane arm as intended by the player.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a game device, a game server, and a program capable of making it easy to grasp the game execution status.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game device according to the present invention is a game for displaying a plurality of videos in one screen, and a video input means for inputting a plurality of videos obtained by photographing the game device from different directions It has an image generation means for generating an image and an image output means for outputting the game image.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the execution situation of the game.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system 5 in the present embodiment. A block diagram showing an example of functional composition of game server 6 in this embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an appearance configuration of a game device 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game device 10 in the present embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the game server 6 in this embodiment. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game device 10 in the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a game video generation process of the game device 10 in the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart for explaining play history processing of the game device 10 according to the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of menu screen SA which the game server 6 in this embodiment provides. The figure which shows an example of the browsing screen SB displayed on the electronic device 2 in this embodiment. A figure showing an example of play screen SC displayed on electronic equipment 2 in this embodiment. A figure showing an example of play history list screen SD in this embodiment. A figure showing an example of play history detailed screen SE in this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of an animated verification video in the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the browsing screen SF displayed on the electronic device 2 in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the play screen SG displayed on the electronic device 2 in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system 5 in the present embodiment. A game system 5 shown in FIG. 1 is a system for providing a game service to electronic devices 2 (2-1,..., 2-m) connected via a network 4 including the Internet and the like. The electronic device 2 is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a television, or the like used by a player using a game service.

The game system 5 includes a game server 6, a moving image distribution server 7, and at least one game device 10 (10-1, 10-2, ..., 10-n).
The game server 6 is connected to the network 4 and transmits and receives data to and from the electronic device 2. Further, the game server 6 is connected to at least one game device 10 (10-1, 10-2,..., 10-n) installed in the facility through a network 8 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). , And performs operation control of the game apparatus 10, transmission and reception of data, and the like. In addition, the game server 6 records the video of the game device 10 in the middle of the game being played into the video distribution server 7 and transmits the video recorded in the video distribution server 7 to the electronic device 2 (distribution). Execute control.

  The game server 6 provides the electronic device 2 connected through the network 4 with a game service capable of playing the game device 10 through the network 4. In response to an instruction from the electronic device 2 connected through the network 4, the game server 6 transmits a game browsing image for browsing, which is obtained by photographing a specific game device 10 selected from the plurality of game devices 10. The video to be browsed can be not only the game device 10 in which the game is being executed by another player but also the game device 10 in which the game is not being executed.

  Furthermore, when the game server 6 receives a game execution request from the electronic device 2, the game server 6 can execute the game by the specific game device 10 selected from the plurality of game devices 10 in response to the game execution request. The game server 6 transmits a game image for executing a game obtained by photographing the game apparatus 10 to the electronic device 2 that has requested the execution of the game. The game server 6 outputs the operation data received from the electronic device 2 to the game apparatus 10, and operates the game device 10 according to the operation data. The player operating the electronic device 2 can perform an input operation for controlling the game apparatus 10 while confirming the operation state of the game apparatus 10 by the video received from the game server 6.

  In addition, the game server 6 stores video data such as a game video obtained by shooting the game apparatus 10 executing the game in the video distribution server 7, reads out as necessary, and distributes or downloads the video data to the electronic device 2 or the like. Let In addition, the game server 6 can also provide a player-specific web page to players who are registered as members. On the player-specific web page, the game results of past games by the player, the usage status of the game, coin purchases, etc. are displayed.

  The game device 10 executes a game under the control of the game server 6. The game device 10 receives, through the game server 6, operation data output according to an input operation of the player in the electronic device 2, and executes control according to the operation data. In the game system 5 of the present embodiment, the game device 10 is realized, for example, as a crane game device. The crane game apparatus places a prize (prize product) on a prize stage provided in a housing, controls the movement of a crane arm (catcher) according to an input operation by the player, and brings the prize to the outside of the housing It is configured to be able to pay out (drop it into a prize outlet).

  The plurality of game devices 10 provided in the game system 5 have, for example, different giveaways placed thereon, and the state where the giveaways of the giveaway stage are placed is different. The player operating the electronic device 2 can check the type and state of the prize placed on each of the plurality of game devices 10, and can arbitrarily select the game device 10 to play.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the game server 6 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game server 6 includes, for example, a CPU 6a, a RAM 6b, a storage device 6c, an input device 6d, a display device 6e, and a communication device 6f, which constitute a computer.

  The CPU 6a controls the entire game server 6, manages data stored in the storage device 6c, processes for providing a network game service, and controls the game apparatus 10 based on programs and data stored in the RAM 6b. / Execute various processing such as management.

  The RAM 6 b stores various programs executed by the CPU 6 a and data executed by various processes. The programs stored in the RAM 6b include a basic program (OS (Operating System)), a management program for controlling / controlling a plurality of game devices 10, video recording to the moving image distribution server 7, and A video management program for controlling playback of video and distribution to the electronic device 2. A determination request receiving program for receiving a determination request from the electronic device 2 by e-mail etc. A moving image according to the determination request from the electronic device 2. A determination processing program and the like for transmitting the determination of the game content based on the video recorded in the distribution server 7 and the determination result to the electronic device 2 are included.

  The storage device 6c stores various programs, data, and the like. The various programs, data, etc. stored in the storage device 6c are loaded into the CPU 6a and processed by the CPU 6a. The storage device 6 c can store video data input from the electronic device 2.

  The display device 6e displays a screen corresponding to the processing by the CPU 6a on a display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). In the display device 6e, reproduction and the like of the video stored in the moving image distribution server 7 are performed.

The input device 6d inputs data and instructions according to various processes by the CPU 6a through an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse.
The communication device 6 f controls communication with the electronic device 2 via the network 4 and communication with the moving image distribution server 7 and the game device 10 via the network 8 under the control of the CPU 6 a.

  Note that the electronic device 2 has a CPU, a RAM, a storage device, an input device, a display device, a communication device, and the like that constitute a computer, as in the game server 6 shown in FIG. The CPU of the electronic device 2 controls the entire electronic device 2, manages data stored in the storage device, and performs various processes for using the network game service based on programs and data stored in the RAM. Execute the process The programs loaded into the RAM include a basic program (OS) and a browsing program for browsing a site published by the game system 5 (game server 6) or the like via the network 4.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an appearance configuration of the game apparatus 10 (crane game apparatus) in the present embodiment.
The game apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 3 is realized by one (left side unit in FIG. 3) of two game units (left side unit, right side unit) mounted in one case. The game apparatus 10 may have one game unit mounted in one case.

  The game device 10 is composed of an upper case and a lower case. In the upper housing, the front and side surfaces of the outer peripheral surface of the housing are covered with a transparent plate, so that the inside of the housing can be viewed through the transparent plate. In addition, since the game apparatus 10 is not directly operated by the player, it may not be covered by the transparent plate.

  A crane arm 10A whose operation is controlled in accordance with operation data input from the game server 6 is provided in the upper portion of the upper housing (game space). A crane mechanism (not shown) for moving the crane arm 10A in, for example, the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction (vertical direction) is provided on the upper portion of the upper housing. The crane mechanism unit is driven according to operation data indicating, for example, lateral movement (right and left), longitudinal movement (front and rear), and lowering (catch). The tip of the crane arm 10A is provided with an arm (gripping claw) for gripping a prize, and the operation is controlled to be closed (gripping an object) at a position where it is lowered to reach the prize .

  A front camera 12A supported by a camera stand 12B is installed on the front of the game apparatus 10, and a side camera 14A supported by a camera stand 14B is installed on the side. The front camera 12A and the side camera 14A capture an image including the crane arm 10A in the upper casing and a prize, with at least the upper casing as a photographing range.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, an upper camera 13A (shown in FIG. 4) is provided for photographing the inside of the upper case of the game apparatus 10 from the upper side. The upper camera 13A is provided, for example, on a ceiling in the upper housing, an upper side of the upper housing, or the crane arm 10A (main body).

  In the upper case of the game apparatus 10, a prize stage 10B on which a prize is placed is provided. Although the prize stage 10B of the game apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 3 is configured to be flat, it may be configured to have a shape other than a plane so that the prize can be placed in various states. For example, the prize stage 10B may be configured to have a step-like stepped shape or a plurality of rod-shaped members may be bridged.

  A prize outlet 10C is formed in a part of the prize stage 10B. The prize outlet 10C is in communication with the prize outlet provided on the front of the lower housing through a prize guiding space provided in the lower part of the prize stage 10B. The prize dropped to the prize drop opening 10C by the operation of the crane arm 10A is detected by a prize detection sensor (described later). Also, the prize is guided to the prize outlet through the prize guiding space.

  The front camera 12A shoots the upper housing from the front of the game apparatus 10, and the crane arm 10A and the prize are displayed with the stage rear surface 10D and the stage side surface 10E (the partition plate with the right unit) of the upper housing as a background. Shoot the included video. Similarly, the side camera 14A shoots an image including the crane arm 10A and a prize with the stage rear surface 10D and the stage side surface 10E of the upper housing as a background by shooting the upper housing from the side of the game apparatus 10 Do.

  Further, the upper camera 13A captures the inside of the upper casing (prize field) from the top, so that it is difficult to confirm from the image captured by the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A. It is possible to capture an image that makes it easy to grasp the positional relationship of directions simultaneously.

  Although the example shown in FIG. 3 shows an example in which two cameras, the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A and the side camera 14A, are provided, four or more cameras are provided, and the game is performed from different directions. The apparatus 10 may be photographed to output an image.

  In the game system 5 according to the present embodiment, the game taken by the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A of the game apparatus 10 is played against the electronic apparatus 2 that has requested execution of the game and the game apparatus 10 that browses the game. It distributes through the server 6.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, a control PCB (Print Circuit Board) 68 on which various units are mounted is provided inside the housing of the game apparatus 10. The unit mounted on the control PCB 68 includes a CPU 70, a RAM 71, a storage device 72, an input / output processing unit 73, a camera control unit 74, a motor drive unit 76, an arm drive unit 77, and a communication control unit 78.

  The CPU 70 controls the entire game apparatus 10 by executing control programs and game programs stored in the RAM 71 or the storage device 72. The CPU 70 operates the crane arm 10A by controlling the motor drive unit 76 and the arm drive unit 77 in accordance with the operation data from the game server 6 input through the communication control unit 78. In addition, the CPU 70 controls image processing for an image taken by the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A, and the side camera 14A, and controls output of images taken by the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A, and the side camera 14A. The CPU 70 inputs a plurality of images captured by the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A, and the side camera 14A, and generates a game image displayed during game execution in the game apparatus 10. The game video may include not only one of the plurality of videos but also a video in which a plurality of videos are displayed in one screen.

  The RAM 71 temporarily stores various data for controlling the game involved in the processing executed by the CPU 70, in addition to various programs such as the control program and the game program. The data recorded in the RAM 71 is generated based on, for example, position data indicating the position (X position, Y position) of the crane arm 10A, and images taken by the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A and the side camera 14A. It includes data of game video and the like.

  The storage device 72 stores programs and data in a non-volatile storage medium such as a ROM or a hard disk.

  The input / output processing unit 73 is an interface with various input / output devices provided outside the control PCB 68. For example, a prize sensor 84 is connected to the input / output processing unit 73. The prize sensor 84 detects a prize dropped to the prize drop port 10C, and outputs a detection signal to the input / output processing unit 73.

  The camera control unit 74 controls photographing by the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A, and the side camera 14A in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 70.

  The motor drive unit 76 controls the drive of the motor 82 provided in the mechanism unit 69 (movement control of the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction). The arm drive unit 77 controls driving of an arm motor 83 for opening and closing an arm provided on the crane arm 10A.

  The motor 82 is driven by a motor drive unit 76, and is an X-axis motor for moving the crane arm 10A in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction), a Y-axis motor for moving the crane arm 10A in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) It includes a Z-axis motor that moves (up and down). The arm motor 83 is driven by the arm drive unit 77 and opens and closes the crane arm 10A.

  When operation data (“CATCH”) for causing the crane arm 10A to execute the prize acquisition sequence is received from the game server 6, the motor drive unit 76 and the arm drive unit 77 execute the prize acquisition sequence, the motor 82. The tip end of the crane arm 10A is lowered to a position where the prize reaches the prize, and after the arm motor 83 causes the arm to grasp the prize, the crane arm 10A is lifted and moved to the top of the prize drop opening 10C. Make the arm open from.

  The communication control unit 78 controls communication with the game server 6 and the moving image distribution server 7 under the control of the CPU 70.

Next, the operation of the game system 5 in the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the game server 6 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation (game processing) of the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the game video generation process of the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the play history process of the game device 10 in the present embodiment.

  The game server 6 publishes a site for providing a network game service (hereinafter referred to as a game site) via the network 4. The game server 6 causes the electronic device 2 that has accessed the game site to display a menu screen for selecting the game device 10 to be the game execution target or the game browsing target (step A0). Here, the electronic device 2 will be described as being a personal computer with a relatively wide display screen.

  When the network game service provided by the game server 6 is used, the player is registered in advance to obtain unique identification data (user ID, password, etc.) and to be managed as data. It is necessary to purchase a certain coin (hereinafter referred to simply as a coin). When accessing a game site, identification data is input. The purchase of coins is executed by performing a predetermined procedure through the electronic device 2 at, for example, a site for coin purchase. The game server 6 stores and manages coins held for each player (player ID) registered as a member. In addition to purchasing coins in advance, the network game service may be made available by making payments using a credit card or an electronic money card.

FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of the menu screen SA provided by the game server 6 in the present embodiment.
The menu screen SA shown in FIG. 9 is provided with a coin display area SA1, a function selection area SA2, and a game selection area SA3.

  The coin display area SA1 displays the number of coins (the unit is represented by TC) held by the player. The coin display area SA1 is provided with a coin purchase button SA11, and can be moved to a site for coin purchase.

  The function selection area SA2 is provided with a plurality of buttons for selecting an executable function through the game site. For example, in the function selection area SA2, a title search button SA21, a gift shipping button SA22, a play history button SA23, a notification button SA24, a setting button SA25, an account button SA26, other buttons SA27, a support button SA28, and a game button SA29 are provided. ing. The play history button SA23 is a button for browsing a record of game play made by the player in the past.

  The game selection area SA3 is provided with a plurality of buttons SA31 corresponding to the plurality of game devices 10 for selecting the game device 10 to be played. In the buttons provided in the game selection area SA3, along with an image of a prize obtainable by playing the game apparatus 10, prize information SA 31a for explaining the prize, whether the game apparatus 10 is being played by another player or not The game state information SA31b indicating the game state, the placement form information SA31c indicating the placement form of the prize on the prize stage, the number of coins SA31d necessary to play the game apparatus 10, and the like are included. For example, there are "Hajikao" placed directly on the prize stage, and "Hashimei" placed or hooked on a rod-like member passed between the side surfaces of the case above the prize stage, etc. .

  The plurality of buttons SA31 are classified into, for example, a plurality of categories (for example, "recommendation", "stuffed animals", "figures", etc.), and can be horizontally scrolled according to the operation of the button SA32 for each category. Further, on the menu screen SA, an upper scroll button SA41 and a lower scroll button SA42 are provided, and a plurality of buttons SA31 displayed in the game selection area SA3 can be scrolled in the vertical direction.

  The player operating the electronic device 2 can select one of the game devices 10 with reference to the button SA31 corresponding to each of the plurality of game devices 10 displayed on the menu screen SA.

  When the game server 6 (CPU 6a) performs an operation to select any game device 10 (button SA31) from the menu screen SA in the electronic device 2 (Yes in step A1), the game server 10 with respect to the selected game device 10 is selected. Send a game viewing request. The CPU 6a receives video for game viewing output from the game apparatus 10 that has transmitted the game viewing request, and electronically displays video data for displaying a viewing screen (hereinafter referred to as a viewing screen) including the video for viewing the game. Output to the device 2 (step A2). The game browsing video is a video synthesized to display a plurality of videos obtained by photographing the game apparatus 10 from different directions in one screen by the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A of the game apparatus 10. In addition, the video image | photographed with the upper camera 13A may be included. The video data for displaying the browsing screen is for displaying a video for game browsing in a video display area provided in the frame for a frame designed for game browsing.

  The game browsing video is a video synthesized to display a plurality of video images in one screen in the game apparatus 10, but may be video data captured by each of the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A. good. In this case, the game server 6 combines a plurality of video data corresponding to each of the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A input from the game device 10 to generate a game browsing video.

  The electronic device 2 causes the display device to display the browsing screen based on the video data of the browsing screen input from the game server 6.

FIG. 10 is a view showing an example of the browsing screen SB displayed on the electronic device 2 in the present embodiment.
On the browsing screen SB shown in FIG. 10, game browsing images SB1 (SB1a, SB1b) captured by the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A in the game apparatus 10 are displayed. On the viewing screen SB, the game browsing video image SB1a captured by the front camera 12A and the game browsing video image SB1b captured by the side camera 14A are simultaneously displayed in one screen. Photographing direction information SB2a and SB2b indicating photographing directions are added to the display areas for displaying the game browsing images SB1a and SB1b, respectively.

  On the viewing screen SB, when a game is being played by another player, it is possible to confirm the state of the play by the game viewing video SB1. For example, with respect to the prize placed on the prize stage, it is possible to simultaneously confirm how the crane arm 10A is moved by images viewed from the front and the side. The positional relationship between the crane arm 10A and the prize can be easily grasped by comparing images taken from different directions. This can be used as a reference when playing. In addition, even if another player is not playing, it is possible to confirm the state of the prize placed on the prize stage based on the video taken from different directions. For this reason, it becomes possible to determine whether it is easy to obtain a prize or to consider how to move the crane arm 10A at the time of playing.

  Further, on the browsing screen SB, a reservation button SB3, a coin purchase button SB4, a detail button SB5, a prize information SB6, an up button SB7, a down button SB8, a reserved number display area, provided in a frame designed for game browsing. SB9 includes a browsing number display area SB10.

  The reservation button SB3 is a button for instructing to reserve a play of the game device 10 being browsed. By operating the reservation button SB3, if another player is reserved in the game apparatus 10, it is added to waiting for reservation, and if there is no vacant state in which no reservation is made for another player, it is possible to shift to game play. The coin purchase button SB4 is a button for moving to a site for coin purchase. The upper button SB7 and the lower button SB8 are buttons for instructing to change the game apparatus 10 to be browsed. By operating the up button SB7 or the down button SB8, even if the game screen 10 is not selected again from the game selection area SA3 by returning to the menu screen SA, the other game machines 10 are targeted according to the preset order. It is possible to switch to the display of the browsing screen SB.

  In the reserved number display area SB9, the number of players who have registered for reservation with respect to the game apparatus 10 to be browsed is displayed. Further, the number of players who are browsing the game device 10 to be browsed is displayed in the browsing number display area SB10.

  Here, in the electronic device 2, it is assumed that the operation for the reservation button SB3 has been performed on the browsing screen SB. The electronic device 2 transmits a reservation request to the game server 6. When the CPU 6a of the game server 6 receives a reservation request from the electronic device 2 (Yes in step A3), whether the player has the number of coins necessary to play the game apparatus 10 (coin purchased) Determine.

  Here, if it is determined that the player does not possess the number of coins necessary to play (No at Step A4), the CPU 6a returns the display on the game device 10 to the viewing screen SB. In the browsing screen SB, it is possible to move to a site for coin purchase by operating the coin purchase button SB4, and to make a procedure for purchasing coins necessary for game play.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has the number of coins necessary to play (Yes in step A4), the CPU 6a confirms the player of the electronic device 2 about the coin consumption together with the play reservation. A confirmation screen (not shown) for obtaining is displayed on the game apparatus 10. On the confirmation screen for play reservation, for example, with a message indicating “Do you want to make a play reservation?” And a message indicating that coins are consumed by game play, display “Yes” and “No” buttons, and select one by the player Let In addition, on the confirmation screen for play reservation, the number of possession of a ticket (available by a procedure different from coin purchase) which can be used instead of coins, the number of coins, the number of playable times, etc. are displayed to determine the play reservation. Make it reference to.

  Here, if the play reservation is canceled by selecting the “No” button (No at Step A5), the CPU 6a returns the display on the game apparatus 10 to the browsing screen SB. On the other hand, when the execution of the play reservation is instructed by the selection of the "Yes" button (Step A5, Yes), the CPU 6a can shift to the game play as the approval response for the play reservation and coin consumption is received. Determine if it is. That is, CPU 6a determines whether game device 10 is idle.

  If the game apparatus 10 is not idle (No at Step A6), the CPU 6a adds the player (the electronic device 2 being browsed) to the reservation registration (Step A12). In this case, the CPU 6a outputs, to the electronic device 2, video data for causing the electronic device 2 to display a browsing screen including the game browsing video (step A13). That is, the browsing screen SB is displayed on the electronic device 2, and the video of the game apparatus 10 being played by another player is browsed and the game play state is awaited.

  The players of the electronic device 2 wait until their turn comes while viewing the game play by other players. When reservation registration is performed, instead of continuing the browsing state of the reserved game device 10, for example, it may be possible to shift to browsing or game play of another game device 10. This enables the player to make effective use of the reservation waiting time. Further, by enabling game play for another game apparatus 10, the operation efficiency of the game apparatus 10 can be improved.

  When the game apparatus 10 other than the game apparatus 10 for which reservation is registered is browsing or playing a game, the reservation order for the game apparatus 10 for which reservation is registered is approaching (for example, a preset order (2 And the like)) may be notified to the electronic device 2 (display on a browsing screen or a play screen). In response to the notification, the player of the electronic device 2 can select whether to continue browsing or game play on the currently running game device 10 or to return to waiting for game play on the game device 10 for which reservation has been registered. .

  On the other hand, when the game apparatus 10 is in the idle state when the reservation registration is made (step A6, Yes), and when the play by the other player previously waiting for the reservation ends (step A14, Yes), the CPU 6a A game start preparation screen (not shown) is displayed on the device 2. On the game start preparation screen, for example, a "start" button for instructing game play start is displayed, and the remaining time (valid time) for which the operation of the "start" button is validated is displayed by counting down. For example, assuming that the initial effective time is “60” seconds, the display is changed to “59” “58”.

  Here, if the "start" button is not operated within the effective time, the CPU 6a determines that the game reservation has been canceled by the player of the electronic device 2 (step A7, No), and deletes the reservation registration. , Subtract the current number of reserved persons (-1) (step A11). Then, the CPU 6a causes the electronic apparatus 2 to display the menu screen SA, and returns to the processing state (step A0).

  On the other hand, when the “start” button is operated within the effective time (step A7, Yes), the CPU 6a starts game processing for causing the player of the electronic device 2 to execute the game apparatus 10 (step A8). The CPU 6a updates (subtracts) the number of coins possessed by the player according to the number of coins required to execute the game, and causes the game apparatus 10 to start the game.

  The CPU 6a outputs a game execution request to the game apparatus 10, and displays a play screen (hereinafter referred to as a play screen) including a video for game play output from the game apparatus 10 in response to the game execution request. Is transmitted to the electronic device 2, and the play screen is displayed. On the play screen, an image obtained by photographing the game apparatus 10 in a frame for game play is displayed.

  Note that the video for game play is basically the same as the video for game viewing described above. The video data for displaying the play screen is for displaying a video for game play on a video display area provided in the frame for a frame designed for game play.

  The electronic device 2 causes the display device to display the play screen based on the video data of the play screen input from the game server 6.

FIG. 11 is a view showing an example of the play screen SC displayed on the electronic device 2 in the present embodiment.
On the play screen SC shown in FIG. 11, the game play video SC1 (SC1a, SC1b) captured by the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A in the game apparatus 10 is displayed. On the play screen SC, a video for game play SC1a shot by the front camera 12A and a video for game play SC1b shot by the side camera 14A are simultaneously displayed in one screen. Photographing direction information SC2a and SC2b indicating photographing directions are added to the display areas for displaying the video for game play SC1a and SC1b, respectively.

  In the play screen SC, it is possible to simultaneously confirm, with respect to the prize placed on the prize stage, the position at which the crane arm 10A is located, by the images viewed from the front and side directions. By comparing the images taken from different directions, it is possible to easily grasp the positional relationship between the crane arm 10A and the prize. Thereby, positioning of the crane arm 10A with respect to a prize can be implemented reliably and easily as a player intends. That is, it is possible to easily grasp the execution situation of the game.

  In addition, on the play screen SC, the "CATCH" button SC3 provided in a frame designed for game play, direction buttons SC4, SC5, SC6, and SC7 corresponding to the left, right, upper, and lower directions, respectively, game play remaining time A display area SC8, a reserved number display area SC9, and a browsed number display area SC10 are included.

  The "CATCH" button SC3 is a button for causing the crane arm 10A to execute a prize acquisition sequence. Direction buttons SC4 and SC5 are buttons for moving the crane arm 10A in the left and right direction (X-axis direction) when viewed from the front, and direction buttons SC6 and SC7 view the crane arm 10A from the front and back ) Is a button for moving in the axial direction).

  Although the play screen SC shown in FIG. 11 targets the game apparatus 10 for moving the crane arm 10A in the front and rear, right and left directions, four direction buttons SC4 to SC7 are displayed. In the case of the game apparatus 10 in which the crane arm 10A is moved only in the direction and played, two direction buttons are displayed.

  The number of reserved players display area SC9 displays the number of players who have registered for the game apparatus 10 to be browsed. Further, the number of players who are browsing the game device 10 to be browsed is displayed in the browsing number display area SC10.

  The CPU 6a causes the game play remaining time display area SC8 to display an initial value of the game play remaining time, for example, "60" seconds, and changes the display to "59" "58" ... with the lapse of time according to the game start. To go. Further, CPU 6a receives operation data corresponding to each button according to an input operation on direction buttons SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7 in electronic device 2, and outputs the operation data to game device 10. The game device 10 operates the crane arm 10A according to the operation data. The player of the electronic device 2 can confirm the movement of the crane arm 10A based on the video for game play SC1a and SC1b displayed on the play screen SC shown in FIG.

  In the game device 10 according to this embodiment, the direction buttons SC4, SC5, SC6, and SC7 can be operated any number of times within the game play remaining time. Therefore, when moving the crane arm 10A, the relative position between the crane arm 10A and the prize while simultaneously confirming the gameplay image SC1a viewed from the front and the gameplay image SC1b viewed from the side. It is possible to finely adjust the position of the crane arm 10A by grasping the relationship. Therefore, the crane arm 10A can be accurately moved to the position intended by the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, on the play screen SC, the video for game play SC1a shot by the front camera 12A and the video for game play SC1b shot by the side camera 14A are simultaneously displayed in one screen. However, it is also possible to switch video for game play during game play.

  The game server 6 switches the game play video to be displayed on the play screen SC in accordance with, for example, a game video switching instruction input by the player's operation on the electronic device 2 or a preset condition. Execute processing for In this case, the game server 6 outputs, to the game device 10, operation data indicating a video switching instruction. The conditions set in advance include, for example, elapsed time, the position of the crane arm 10A, the operation of the player set in advance, the type of prize, the form of the prize stage, and the form of placement of the prize on the prize stage (place form information). and so on.

  As a method of switching the game play video, for example, one of the plurality of videos captured by each of the plurality of front cameras 12A, the upper camera 13A, and the side camera 14A provided in the game apparatus 10 is selected The first form to be displayed, the second form to select and display at least two pictures different in combination among a plurality of pictures, and the picture processing such as enlargement / reduction and animation for the picture to be displayed There is a third form to be displayed.

  The first to third embodiments can be implemented by combining any of them. For example, as the first form, an image captured by the front camera 12A is selected, and a normal image is displayed on one of the display areas for displaying two game play videos, and the other form is the third form. Display the enlarged image. Thus, the positional relationship between the tip portion of the crane arm 10A and the prize can be confirmed by an enlarged image while confirming the entire state including the crane arm 10A and the prize.

  When the game server 6 inputs the game play video from the game apparatus 10, the game server 10 instructs the game apparatus 10 to generate a video for displaying the video according to the first to third modes described above on one screen. . The game device 10 generates a video for game play according to an instruction from the game server 6 and outputs the video to the game server 6.

  Further, in the case where the game server 6 is configured to input video data captured by each of a plurality of cameras input from the game device 10, the above-described game video switching instruction or the previously set conditions are used. The game play video for displaying the video according to the first to third modes on one screen is generated.

  Thus, when the vertical position of the crane arm 10A can be positioned while confirming the game play video displayed on the play screen SC, the player instructs execution of the prize acquisition sequence by operating the "CATCH" button SC3.

  When the CPU 6a of the game server 6 receives operation data instructing a prize acquisition sequence from the electronic device 2, the CPU 6a causes the game apparatus 10 to execute the prize acquisition sequence. The game device 10 causes the crane arm 10A to execute the operation of the prize acquisition sequence. That is, the game apparatus 10 lowers to a position where the tip of the crane arm 10A reaches the prize, causes the arm to grasp the prize, and then lifts the crane arm 10A and moves to the top of the prize drop opening 10C. After opening the arm, make the arm open.

  As a result, when the prize is dropped to the prize drop opening 10C, the prize sensor 84 detects it. In response to the detection signal from the prize sensor 84, the game device 10 notifies the game server 6 that the prize has been paid out (success in prize acquisition). In addition, when the game device 10 does not detect the prize sensor 84 within a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after execution of the prize acquisition sequence, the prize is not dropped to the prize drop opening 10C (prize acquisition Notify of failure). The game server 6 executes a process according to the notification of the gift acquisition from the game device 10. For example, when notified of the success of prize acquisition, the game server 6 causes the electronic device 2 to display a game acquisition message screen (for example, a message of “Congratulations to prize acquisition”) instead of the play screen SC.

  In the above description, although it is possible to operate the direction buttons SC4 to SC7 any number of times within the game play remaining time, the "CATCH" button SC3 can be operated only once within the game play remaining time. Make it operable.

  Further, it is also possible to change the control on the crane arm 10A in accordance with the game play remaining time when an instruction is given by the operation of the "CATCH" button SC3. For example, even if the time required to complete the prize acquisition sequence does not remain in the game play remaining time when instructed by the operation of the “CATCH” button SC3, for example, the crane arm 10A is horizontal Increase the moving speed in the direction (left / right / front / back direction) during normal control (within game play remaining time). As a result, the prize acquisition sequence can be completed, and the loss time after the game play remaining time becomes "0" can be shortened. By reducing the loss time, when the player continues to execute the game, the time until the start of the next game can be shortened, and the operation efficiency of the game apparatus 10 can be improved.

  In addition, for example, when there is an instruction by the operation of the “CATCH” button SC3 during execution of the prize acquisition sequence, the prize acquisition sequence is ended halfway, and the crane arm 10A is moved at a higher speed than usual to perform the initial position. And the next game can be started. For example, when it is determined that the player does not need to continue the prize acquisition sequence, it is possible to shorten the time for shifting to the next game by ending the prize acquisition sequence halfway. As a situation where continuation of the prize acquisition sequence is unnecessary, for example, the prize was not held by the arm, and the purpose of moving the position of the prize by the crane arm 10A was achieved (there is no need to move to the prize outlet). There is such a situation.

  Furthermore, when there is an instruction by the operation of “CATCH” button SC3, the prize acquisition sequence is started, but when the game play remaining time becomes “0”, the prize acquisition sequence is ended and the crane arm 10A is Control may be made to return to the initial position.

  Further, the CPU 6a of the game server 6 executes a game result recording process of recording the game result of one game in association with the player identification data as the player's play history (step A9).

  In the game result recording process, for example, identification data (play ID) unique to one game is set, and information on a prize placed on the game apparatus 10 (a prize image, explanation information on a prize, etc.), game play The date and time, the status indicating the success / failure of the prize acquisition as the game result, etc. are recorded. Furthermore, video data of a video obtained by shooting the game apparatus 10 during game execution is recorded on the moving image distribution server 7. The video data recorded in the game recording process is, for example, a video for game play from the start of the game to a predetermined time after execution of the prize acquisition sequence, or video data captured by each of a plurality of cameras input from the game apparatus 10. Any or all of them can be targeted. The game result recorded by the game result recording process is used in the play history process described later. Furthermore, in the game result recording process, data such as the number of game continuations and the number of prizes obtained (and the type) is recorded for each player as the usage condition of the game apparatus 10 by the players.

  Next, the CPU 6a of the game server 6 causes the electronic device 2 to display a continue confirmation screen for confirming whether to continue executing the game. On the continue confirmation screen, for example, together with a message “CONTINUE?”, Buttons “Yes” and “No” are displayed to allow the player to select one of them. In addition, on the continue confirmation screen, the number of owned tickets, the number of coins, the number of playable times, and the like are displayed to refer to the determination of the game continuation.

  Here, when the game play is canceled by the selection of the "No" button (Step A10, No), the CPU 6a subtracts the current number of reserved persons in response to the end of the game play by one player. (-1) (Step A11), the display on the game apparatus 10 is returned to the menu screen SA. Further, the game server 6 instructs the game device 10 to end the game.

  On the other hand, when the continuation of the game play is instructed by the selection of the "Yes" button (Step A10, Yes), the CPU 6a determines the number of coins possessed by the player necessary to execute the game in the same manner as described above. While updating (subtracting) according to the number, the game by the game apparatus 10 is started. Thereafter, processing for game play is executed in the same manner as described above (steps A7 to A10). Therefore, the player can repeatedly execute a plurality of games in order to obtain one prize.

  Next, game processing by the game device 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 70 of the game device 10 receives a game browsing request from the game server 6 (Yes in step B1), the CPU 70 executes a game image generation process to generate an image taken by each of the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A. Then, a game browsing video is generated by the game video generation processing and output to the game server 6 (step B3).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game video generation process by the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment.
The CPU 70 of the game apparatus 10 inputs video data of a plurality of videos input from the front camera 12A and the side camera 14 (step C1), synthesizes the plurality of videos, and displays in one screen of the game apparatus 10 Generate a game browsing video for playing the game (step C2). The CPU 70 outputs the game browsing video to the game server 6 through the communication control unit 78 (step C3). An image displayed on the game device 10 based on the image for game viewing is shown, for example, in FIG.

  When the game server 6 generates a game browsing video, the CPU 70 of the game apparatus 10 outputs the video data input by the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A to the game server 6 (steps C1 and C3). .

  Thereafter, when the CPU 70 of the game apparatus 10 receives a game execution request from the game server 6 (Yes in step B3), the game image generation processing is executed as described above, and photographing is performed by each of the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A. A game play video is generated based on the selected video and is output to the game server 6 (step B4). An image displayed on the game device 10 based on the game play image is shown, for example, in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the game device 10 receives operation data for any of the direction buttons SC4 to SC7 of the play screen SC in the game device 10 from the game server 6 (Yes in step B8), the game device 10 responds to the operation data. The movement is controlled (step B9). As described above, in the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, as long as the game play remaining time is within, it is possible to operate the direction buttons SC4 to SC7 any number of times. Control is performed to move the crane arm 10A each time according to the operation data to be operated. In addition, while the game is being executed, the game apparatus 10 keeps outputting the game play video to the game server 6.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 70 receives operation data instructing switching of the game play video from the game server 6 during the game (Yes in step B6), the CPU 70 executes video switching control according to the switching instruction (step B7) . That is, CPU 70 changes the video for game play to be displayed on play screen SC in game device 10 according to the contents of video switching indicated by the operation data in the game video generation process (step C5) (step C5). . In addition, not only the video data from the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A but also the video data from the upper camera 13A are input according to the switching content of the video for game play (step C1).

  In the video switching control, as described above, a video for game play is generated by combining any one of the first to third modes or the first to third modes.

  For example, when an instruction to switch the display of the video captured by the upper camera 13A is instructed, the video captured by the upper camera 13A may be displayed instead of the video captured by the front camera 12A or the side camera 14A. it can. The upper camera 13A captures the inside of the upper housing from the top, so it can grasp the positional relationship between the crane arm 10A and the prize as viewed from above. In a general crane game device, it is only possible to check the inside of the housing from the periphery of the housing, but by displaying the video for game play using the video taken by the upper camera 13A, it is common to It is possible to provide operability that can not be obtained by the crane game device.

  In addition, when animation is instructed as the third mode, the CPU 70 generates an animation video by image processing on a video taken by, for example, the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A, or the side camera 14A. For example, the CPU 70 detects various objects in the image, for example, the crane arm 10A, a prize, a prize field (prize drop opening), and graphically displays them, and also corresponds to the crane arm 10A and the prize changing in the image. Create an animation that changes the position of the In addition, a graphic representing an object not related to the video, for example, a graphic for modification for a game effect (buzz), a graphic for advising the player of the moving direction of the crane arm 10A, etc. It is also possible. This makes it possible to add an effect which can not be obtained by a general crane game device, and to provide the player with an interest.

  While the game is being executed (step C6, No), the CPU 70 continues the process of generating a game play video according to the video switching instruction (steps C1 to C5).

  Next, when the game device 10 receives operation data for the "CATCH" button SC3 of the play screen SC on the game device 10 from the game server 6 (Yes in step B10), the game device 10 executes prize acquisition sequence control (step B11). . That is, the game apparatus 10 lowers to a position where the tip of the crane arm 10A reaches the prize, causes the arm to grasp the prize, and then lifts the crane arm 10A and moves to the top of the prize drop opening 10C. After opening the arm, make the arm open. Thereafter, the game device 10 notifies the game server 6 of the success of the prize acquisition or the failure of the prize acquisition according to the detection signal from the prize sensor 84.

  When the game is repeatedly executed by the player of the electronic device 2, the game device 10 repeatedly executes the above-described processing (steps B4 to B12). When an instruction to end the game is issued from the game server 6 (No in step B12), the game device 10 ends the game processing.

  Next, the play history process by the game server 6 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the player of the electronic device 2 plays the game apparatus 10, the game server 6 records the game result for each game. The player can browse the game results recorded in the past on the game server 6. In viewing the game results, the player requests the manager of the game system 5 to determine whether or not the prize acquisition is successful for the game for which it is determined that the prize acquisition is unsuccessful. You can request the verification of the acquisition of prizes to

  The player operating the electronic device 2 operates the play history button SA23 of the menu screen SA shown in FIG. 9 when the game server 6 executes the play history process.

  When the game server 6 (CPU 6a) determines that the play history button SA23 of the menu screen SA is operated in the electronic device 2 (Yes in step A1), the game server 6 (CPU 6a) uses the game result recorded as the play history for the player. The play history list is generated on the screen, and the play history list screen is displayed on the electronic device 2 (step D1).

FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of the play history list screen SD in the present embodiment.
On the play history list screen SD shown in FIG. 12, for example, a prize image SD1a, a game play date SD1b, a station number SD1c identifying the game apparatus 10, and an explanation information SD1d of a prize are displayed for the game results of one game. The player can arbitrarily select any game result from the play history list screen SD with reference to the displayed information.

  Here, when the game result is selected from the play history list screen SD (Step D2, Yes), the CPU 6a of the game server 6 generates a play history detailed screen for the selected game result, and the electronic device 2 The display is made (step D3).

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the play history detail screen SE in the present embodiment.
In the play history detail screen SE shown in FIG. 13, a video area SE1, an information area SE2, an acquisition verification request button SE3, an acquisition determination request button SE4, and a return button SE5 are displayed.

  In the video area SE1, a video display area SE1p on which a video image is displayed is provided. Further, at the lower part of the video display area SE1p, a playback button SE1a for video control, a playback time / remaining time SE1b, a seek bar SE1c, a full screen button SE1d, and a download button SE1e are displayed. The full screen button SE1d can display a video by enlarging the video display area SE1p to the full screen. The download button SE1e can be downloaded as a video file of video data recorded as a game result.

  The information area SE2 displays, for example, information on prizes (prize name etc.) recorded as a game result, game play date, status indicating success / failure of prize acquisition, and a play ID. Further, the information area SE2 is provided with an address input area for inputting an e-mail address as a transmission destination of the determination result when the player makes an acquisition determination request.

  The acquisition verification request button SE3 is a button for requesting acquisition verification of a prize for redetermining whether or not the prize acquisition is successful. The acquisition determination request button SE4 is a button for requesting the administrator or the like of the game apparatus 10 to determine the acquisition of a prize. The return button SE5 is a button for returning the display to the play history list screen SD.

  Here, when the play button SE1a of the video area SE1 is operated (Step D4, Yes), the CPU 6a of the game server 6 receives the video data captured at the time of the game play recorded as the game result from the video distribution server 7 Then, the reproduction data is received, and the reproduction data is started to be displayed on the video display area SE1p (step D5). If there is no operation during reproduction of the video data, the CPU 6a reproduces and displays the video until the end of the video data (Step D6, Yes).

  The video data reproduced here may be, for example, a video for game play including video taken by a plurality of cameras, or one video taken by any of the front camera 12A, the side camera 14A or the upper camera 13A. As well. Which image to display may be set in advance in the game server 6, or may be set in advance in accordance with an instruction from the player. Alternatively, the player may designate immediately before or during video reproduction. As a result, it is possible to confirm the past game play status with a plurality of different videos, and it is possible for the player to easily verify the game for which it is determined that the prize acquisition has failed.

  As a result of confirming the video, the player has a status of “failed” (failure to obtain a prize), but if it seems that a prize is obtained (suspected), an acquisition verification request or an acquisition determination request You can

  Even if the status is "failed", for example, the prize is not detected by the prize sensor 84 because the prize is small, or the prize reflects light due to the optical prize sensor 84. It is possible that the number of prizes is not determined due to a plurality of prizes falling simultaneously into the prize outlet 10C. Furthermore, the prize sensor does not reach the position of the prize sensor 84 even though the prize is actually dropped to the prize outlet because the prize is caught in the prize outlet 10C or the prize is large. There are situations not detected by 84.

  Here, when the acquisition determination request button SE4 is operated (Yes in step D7), the CPU 6a transmits an acquisition determination request to the administrator or the like of the game apparatus 10 (step D8). When making a request for acquisition determination, it is assumed that an e-mail address to which the determination result is to be sent is input to the address input area of the information area SE2. Further, it is assumed that the acquisition determination request includes information (play ID, e-mail address, status, etc.) displayed in the information area SE2.

  As a transmission method of the acquisition determination request, for example, using an SNS (Social Networking Service), which is displayed on the management screen of the game apparatus 10 displayed on the display device 6e of the game server 6, transmits an e-mail to an administrator, etc. Can be used.

  When the administrator etc. receives the acquisition judgment request, the game server 6 or an electronic device (personal computer etc.) used by the administrator etc. accesses the moving image distribution server 7, and for example, the play ID included in the acquisition judgment request Then, the video data of the game which is the target of the acquisition determination request is designated, and the video at the time of the game play is reproduced and displayed. The manager or the like checks the video at the time of the game play and determines the prize acquisition. As a result, when it is confirmed that a prize has been acquired, the game server 6 changes the status to a success in acquiring a prize according to the operation by the administrator or the like, and responds to the time when the prize is acquired. Make work (delivery of prizes, etc.) be performed. Further, the game server 6 transmits an e-mail indicating success in prize acquisition as a judgment result of the prize acquisition judgment to the e-mail address included in the acquisition judgment request.

  Further, when it is confirmed that the prize is not acquired as the judgment result of the prize acquisition judgment, the game server 6 acquires the prize as the judgment result of the prize acquisition judgment to the e-mail address included in the acquisition judgment request. Send an email indicating failure of.

  When the acquisition determination request is received through the SNS, the determination result may be transmitted through the SNS. In this case, instead of the e-mail address, data indicating a transmission destination for the SNS is input by the player in the information area SE2 of the play history detail screen SE. Also, the game server 6 may display the determination result for the acquisition determination request on the web page dedicated to the player.

  Further, when the manager or the like can respond to the acquisition determination request in a short time, the game server 6 inputs the determination result of the prize acquisition determination by the manager or the like, and the determination result is input to the electronic device 2. In the screen of (for example, the information area SE2 of the play history detail screen SE, etc.) may be displayed.

  The player who has sent the acquisition judgment request by operating the acquisition judgment request button SE4 receives the result of the prize acquisition judgment (success / failure of prize acquisition) transmitted by the administrator or the like, for example, by the electronic device 2 used by himself. Can be confirmed.

  Note that the acquisition determination request to the administrator or the like may include data indicating the usage status such as the number of game continuations and the number (and type) of prizes acquired. For example, when the number of continuations is relatively large, that is, as a result of repeatedly executing a large number of games, it is assumed that a situation where a prize is considered to be obtained (for example, a state where a prize is caught in the prize outlet 10C) is reached. If it is determined, it can be determined that the prize acquisition is successful. That is, by transmitting data indicating the use status and enabling prize acquisition determination, the staff managing the actual crane game device installed in the amusement facility etc. is carrying out in the usual management work It is possible to determine the same as the prize acquisition.

  On the other hand, when acquisition verification request button SE3 is operated (Yes in step D9), CPU 6a generates a verification video based on the video data corresponding to the play ID and causes display in video display area SE1 p (step D10). ). The verification video detects, for example, various objects in the video, for example, the crane arm 10A, the prize, and the prize field (prize drop opening 10C), and graphically displays them to display the crane arm 10A and the prize changing in the video. Create an animation that changes the position of the figure corresponding to. Further, the prize and the prize drop opening 10C, which are the criteria for the prize acquisition judgment, are visualized even if they are hidden in the actual image, and it is easy to judge whether the prize is falling into the prize drop opening 10C.

  In addition, the CPU 6a executes a prize acquisition determination based on the animated verification video (step D11).

  FIGS. 14A and 14B are diagrams showing an example of the animated verification video in the present embodiment. FIGS. 14A and 14B show a state after the prize acquisition sequence control is performed on the crane arm 10A. 14A shows a verification video based on the video taken by the upper camera 13A, and FIG. 14B shows a verification video based on the video taken by the side camera 14A. It shows.

  For example, in the verification image, virtual lines VL1 and VL2 indicating positions hidden by the prizes OB1 and OB2 of the prize drop opening 10C are displayed, and the ratio of the prize OB1 and OB2 included in the range of the prize drop opening 10C is calculated. Then, when the ratio included in the range of the prize drop opening 10C is larger than a predetermined reference value, it is determined that the prize acquisition is successful, and when it is less than the reference value, the prize acquisition is determined as a failure ( Step D11). For example, verification images based on images taken from a plurality of different directions may be combined and determined, or if any one verification image satisfies the condition, for example, even if it is determined that prize acquisition is successful. good.

  In the verification video shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B), the ground for the determination of the prize acquisition, for example, by changing the part included in the range of the prize drop opening 10C of the prizes OB1 and OB2 to a color display different from other colors. Clearly indicate to the player the This makes it possible to convince the player of the determination result based on the verification video.

  Furthermore, in the acquisition determination, not only the data based on the positional relationship between the prize and the prize drop opening 10C described above, but also data indicating the game usage status (number of continuations, number of prizes obtained (and type, etc.) may be used. . For example, if the number of continuations is larger than a preset number, the above-described reference value for determining the prize acquisition is lowered. As a result, it is possible to easily determine that the prize acquisition is successful. Further, when the number of prizes obtained is larger than the number set in advance, the reference value can be increased to make it easier to determine that prizes have failed. The determination method in the acquisition verification is not limited to the method described above.

  The CPU 6a displays the determination result, for example, in the information area SE2 (status) of the play history detail screen SE (step D12).

  The player can confirm the determination result (success / failure of prize acquisition) by the verification video displayed in the video display area SE1 p and the display of the status. The CPU 6a records the determination result of the acquisition verification and ends the process of the acquisition verification (step D13).

  When the return button SE5 is operated (Yes in step D14), the CPU 6a causes the electronic device 2 to display the play history list screen SD (step D1). When one of the game results is selected from the play history list screen SD (Yes in step D2), the CPU 6a executes processing on the selected game result in the same manner as described above (steps D3 to D14). When the operation of closing the play history detail screen SE is performed, the CPU 6a ends the play history processing (Yes in step D15), and causes the electronic device 2 to display a menu screen (step A0).

  In this manner, in the play history processing in the present embodiment, it is possible to check the game result played in the past, including the video at the time of the game play. In addition, when there is a doubt about the judgment result of prize acquisition, it becomes possible to request a prize acquisition judgment or to request a prize acquisition verification. Thereby, similarly to the actual crane game apparatus installed in the amusement facility etc., even if it is not determined that the prize is acquired by the game apparatus 10 (prize sensor 84), it is determined that the prize acquisition is successful. Thus, it is possible to provide the player with an opportunity to obtain a prize. That is, since the determination of the prize acquisition can be accurately performed, it is possible to encourage the continuous use of the game service without giving a sense of distrust to the player.

  In the above description, the electronic device 2 is described assuming a personal computer with a wide display screen, but an example in which the electronic device 2 is a smart phone with a relatively narrow display screen will be described.

FIG. 15 is a view showing an example of a viewing screen SF displayed on the electronic device 2 (smart phone) in the present embodiment.
The viewing screen SF shown in FIG. 15 shows a state in which the game viewing video SF1 captured by the front camera 12A in the game apparatus 10 is displayed. When the electronic device 2 using the game service is a smartphone, the game server 6 displays the game browsing video image SF1 captured by any one of the front camera 12A and the side camera 14A in an initial state. A shooting direction switching button SF2 is provided on the viewing screen SF. The shooting direction switching button SF2 is a button for instructing switching of the shooting direction of the game browsing image SF1. As described above, in accordance with the operation on the shooting direction switching button SF2, the electronic device 2 outputs the operation data for instructing the game server 6 to switch the image.

  The shooting direction switching button SF2 shown in FIG. 15 is a video obtained by shooting the game viewing video SF1 currently displayed from the front direction (the stuffed toy is facing the front), and it is possible to change the shooting direction. It is displayed by the shown design. That is, the shooting direction switching button SF2 doubles as shooting direction information indicating the shooting direction.

  On the viewing screen SF, when the shooting direction switching button SF2 is operated in a state where the game viewing video SF1 captured by the front camera 12A is displayed, the game server 6 detects the game viewing video captured by the side camera 14A. Switch the display to SF1. Further, the design of the shooting direction switching button SF2 is changed to a design showing that the shooting direction can be changed, which is an image shot from the side direction (a stuffed toy is facing sideways).

  Therefore, on the viewing screen SF, it is possible to switch the shooting direction of the game viewing video SF1 at an arbitrary timing and to check the video from different directions.

  In the viewing screen SF, when a game is being played by another player, the state of play can be confirmed by the game viewing video SF1. For example, with respect to the prize placed on the prize stage, how to move the crane arm 10A is switched to an image in either the front direction or the side direction according to the current position of the crane arm 10A. It can be confirmed. The positional relationship between the crane arm 10A and the prize can be easily grasped by confirming the video taken from the direction desired by the player while the crane arm 10A is moving. This can be used as a reference when playing. In addition, even if another player is not playing, it is possible to confirm the state of the prize placed on the prize stage based on the video taken from different directions. For this reason, it becomes possible to determine whether it is easy to obtain a prize or to consider how to move the crane arm 10A at the time of playing.

  The viewing screen SF includes a reservation button SF3, a coin purchase button SF5, a detail button SF4, a prize information SF6, a reservation number display area SF7, a viewing number display area SF8, provided in a frame designed for game viewing. A coin display area SF9 and a back button SF10 are included. The respective buttons and areas are substantially the same as the menu screen SA shown in FIG. 9 and the browsing screen SB shown in FIG.

FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams showing an example of the play screen SG displayed on the electronic device 2 (smart phone) in the present embodiment.
On the play screen SG shown in FIG. 16 (A), the video for game play SG1f taken by the front camera 12A is displayed on the game apparatus 10. On the play screen SG shown in FIG. 16 (B), the side camera on the game apparatus 10 is displayed. A video for game play SG1s shot by 14A is displayed.

  Further, a shooting direction switching button SG2f is provided on the play screen SG shown in FIG. 16 (A), and a shooting direction switching button SG2s is provided on the play screen SG shown in FIG. 16 (B). The shooting direction switching buttons SG2f and SG2s are buttons for instructing switching of the shooting direction of the game play images SG1f and SG1s, and the same design as the shooting direction switching button SF2 is used.

  Also on the play screen SG, switching of the display of the video for game play SG1f, SG1s can be executed at an arbitrary timing by operating the shooting direction switching buttons SG2f, SG2s.

  In the play screen SG, it is possible to confirm, with respect to the prize placed on the prize stage, the position where the crane arm 10A is located, by the images viewed from the front and side directions. The positional relationship between the crane arm 10A and the prize can be easily grasped by comparing images taken from different directions. Thereby, positioning of the crane arm 10A with respect to a prize can be implemented reliably and easily as a player intends. That is, it is possible to easily grasp the execution situation of the game.

  In addition, on the play screen SG, a "CATCH" button SG3 provided in a frame designed for game play, direction buttons SG4 and SG5 corresponding to each of two directions, a game play remaining time display area SG6, reservation A number display area SG7 and a browsing number display area SG8 are included. The respective buttons and areas are substantially the same as the menu screen SA shown in FIG. 9 and the browsing screen SB shown in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the game play video image SG1f captured by the front camera 12A is displayed, the direction buttons SG4 and SG5 move in the lateral direction with respect to the crane arm 10A. It functions as a button for instructing, and as shown in FIG. 16B, when the game play video image SG1s captured by the side camera 14A is displayed, movement in the front-rear direction with respect to the crane arm 10A The input is controlled to function as a button for instructing the

  In this way, even with the electronic device 2 whose display screen such as a smartphone is relatively narrow, it is possible to arbitrarily switch and display the video taken from different directions on the viewing screen SF and the play screen SG, so that the crane arm According to the current position of 10A, it is possible to display and confirm an image that allows easy confirmation of the relative positional relationship between the crane arm 10A and the prize.

  Basically, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, one image taken from any direction is displayed, but according to an instruction from the player, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. Image switching control may be performed to simultaneously display images taken from a plurality of directions on one screen.

  In the invention described above, the game server 6 executes the process of determining whether a product is acquired, but the game apparatus 10 may execute the process. For example, the game apparatus 10 records an image at the time of game execution, which is captured by the front camera 12A, the upper camera 13A, and the side camera 14A. When an acquisition determination request is instructed together with the play ID through the game server 6, the game apparatus 10 performs an acquisition determination process based on the image corresponding to the play ID and performs acquisition determination in the same manner as described above. The game device 10 responds to the game server 6 with the determination result of the acquisition determination. Thus, by executing the acquisition determination process in the game apparatus 10, the load is distributed to the plurality of game apparatuses 10 by the acquisition determination process, so that the processing load on the game server 6 can be reduced.

  In the above description, the game service (on-line crane game) for the crane game device is targeted, but it is also possible to apply to a game service for other game devices other than the crane game device. . For example, in the case of a medal game device (pusher game device), an electronic device is produced by capturing a pusher table as a medal insertion destination from a plurality of different directions and combining video captured from each direction. Send to 2 The player operating the electronic device 2 can determine the medal insertion position while simultaneously confirming a plurality of images captured from different directions in the game image, and can perform an operation for instructing the execution of the medal insertion.

  Further, in the case of the medal game device, the break of one game is not clear like the crane game device. For this reason, the game server 6 performs, for example, every predetermined time, every instruction from the player, or every event generated during the game (jackpot, item insertion, mass medal payout, etc.) while one player is executing the online game. Set the break of the game on the basis of, to record the video shot for each break of each game. As a result, it is possible to display selection buttons for each break on the play history detail screen, and to display a video by designating any break of the game by operating the selection button.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment as it is, and in the implementation stage, the constituent elements can be modified and embodied without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriate combinations of a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, components in different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

  Further, the method described in the embodiment may be, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, Blu-ray) as a program (software means) that can be executed by a computer. It can be stored in a recording medium such as a registered trademark), a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), and can be distributed by transmission through a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side includes a setting program for configuring in a computer software means (not only an execution program but also a table and a data structure) to be executed by the computer. A computer for realizing the present apparatus reads a program recorded in a recording medium, and sometimes constructs a software means by a setting program, and executes the above-mentioned processing by controlling the operation by this software means. The recording medium referred to in the present specification is not limited to the distribution medium, but includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in an apparatus connected to the inside of a computer or via a network.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... Electronic device, 6 ... Game server, 6a ... CPU, 10 ... Game device, 10A ... Crane arm, 10B ... Premium stage, 10C ... Premium drop mouth, 12A ... Front camera, 13A ... Upper camera, 14A ... Side camera.

Claims (9)

Video input means for inputting a plurality of videos obtained by respectively photographing the game device from different directions;
Video generation means for generating a game video for displaying the plurality of videos in one screen;
And a video output means for outputting the game video. It further comprises input means for inputting an instruction to switch the game image,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the video generation unit generates any one of the plurality of videos to generate the game video according to the switching instruction. A game device controlled according to data from an electronic device, comprising:
Video input means for inputting a plurality of videos obtained by respectively photographing the game device from different directions;
Selection means for selecting at least one image from the plurality of images according to data from the electronic device;
Video generation means for generating a game video including the video selected by the selection means;
And a video output means for outputting the game video. The game apparatus is a crane game apparatus that moves a crane arm in a housing to obtain an article placed in the housing.
The game apparatus according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the video input means inputs a video taken from a direction different from the moving direction of the crane arm. Transmitting means for transmitting to the electronic device a game video including a plurality of videos obtained by respectively shooting the game device from different directions;
Receiving means for receiving data for controlling a game to be executed by the game device from the electronic device;
A game control unit configured to control the game device according to data input from the electronic device. Video input means for inputting a plurality of videos obtained by respectively photographing the game device from different directions;
And generation means for generating a game video including the plurality of videos,
The game server according to claim 5, wherein the transmission means transmits the game video generated by the generation means.   The game according to claim 6, wherein the generation unit generates any one of the plurality of videos according to a switching instruction of the game video indicated by the data received from the electronic device and generates the game video. server. Computer,
Video input means for inputting a plurality of videos obtained by respectively photographing the game device from different directions;
Video generation means for generating a game video for displaying the plurality of videos in one screen;
A program for functioning as video output means for outputting the game video. Computer,
Transmitting means for transmitting to the electronic device a game video including a plurality of videos obtained by respectively shooting the game device from different directions;
Receiving means for receiving data for controlling a game to be executed by the game device from the electronic device;
A program for functioning as game control means for controlling the game device according to data inputted from the electronic device.