JP2021000299A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a more attractive and less weary interactive game device.SOLUTION: In a game device, the game device includes a display device 2 for displaying a target object 4, a position detection sensor 3 for detecting an object 7 thrown by a player 6, and an arithmetic unit for executing program processing relating to the target object and/or display accompanying the program processing when the object is detected in an area in which the target object is being displayed and a fixed range around the area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a game device.

Conventionally, a targeting game in which a ball is thrown at a target displayed on a display or the like is known.

Patent Document 1 discloses a targeting game device including a monitor provided with a plurality of compartmentalized target portions and a sensor capable of identifying a compartmentalized target portion hit by a ball.

JP-A-2002-360752

However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the target always stays in a fixed place and is monotonous.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a more attractive, less boring, and interactive targeting game.

In the game device according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the game device displays a display device for displaying a target object, a sensor for detecting an object released by a player, and the target object displayed on the object. The game device is characterized in that it includes an arithmetic unit that executes a program process related to the target object and / or a display associated with the program process when it is detected in the area. ..

According to the present invention, the game becomes more attractive and more difficult than the conventional monotonous targeting game, and it becomes less boring.

It is a figure explaining the outline of the structure of the game apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram explaining the outline of the game apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the game apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing in the case of distinguishing the part of a target object in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the setting of the peripheral constant area of a target object in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing in the case of performing the teamwork evaluation in the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing in the case of using the aerial display in embodiment of this invention.

The contents of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in a list. The game device according to the embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
[Item 1]
A game device, a display device that displays a target object, a position detection sensor that detects an object released by a player, and when the object is detected in an area where the target object is displayed, the target object. A game device including a first program process related to the above and / or an arithmetic device that executes a display associated with the program process.
[Item 2]
The game device according to item 1, wherein the arithmetic unit causes the target object to perform a predetermined action in response to the detection.
[Item 3]
The game device according to item 1 or 2, wherein the arithmetic unit causes the target object to move regularly and / or randomly.
[Item 4]
The arithmetic unit is characterized in that, when the object is detected in a certain range around the area where the target object is displayed, a second program process and / or a display associated with the program process is executed. The game device according to items 1 to 3.
[Item 5]
The game device according to item 1 to 4, wherein the object is spherical.
[Item 6]
The game device according to item 1 to 5, wherein the arithmetic unit updates player evaluation data based on the detection.
[Item 7]
The game device according to item 1 to 6, wherein the position detection sensor is a range sensor.
[Item 8]
The game device according to item 1 to 7, wherein the player evaluation data is calculated based on a reward object associated with the target object.

Next, the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7.

The basic configuration of the game device according to the present embodiment is that one or more players shoot an object such as a ball toward the display device from a position separated by a predetermined distance to the object displayed on the display device. The player is evaluated according to the condition of the hit. The object may be thrown or kicked with the foot. Alternatively, a device that launches an object such as a pistol may be used. The game device according to the present embodiment can be installed indoors or outdoors, and can be installed in, for example, a game center, a department store, an amusement park, a theme park, a sports gym, a recreation facility, or the like, but is limited to this. Absent.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a configuration of a game device according to the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the game device 1 of the present invention includes at least one display device 2 and a position detection sensor 3 that detects the coordinates of contact of an object on the display device 2. One or more target objects 4 are displayed on the display device 2. Further, it includes an arithmetic processing unit 8 (not shown).

In the present embodiment, the display device 2 is, for example, a monitor, a television, a display, an electric display board, or a screen on which an image of a projector is projected, which is arranged indoors or outdoors, and a target object is displayed. The display device 2 may also be provided with a transparent protective plate on the player side of the display device. As the protective plate, for example, acrylic, polycarbonate, tempered glass, or the like can be used, but any transparent plate may be used. In the present specification, when the display device 2 is provided with a protective plate, the contact of an object with the protective plate is synonymous with the contact with the display device 2.

The target object 4 is the target of the player 6 in this game. The target object 4 may be one or two or more. The target object 4 may be a character such as a person, an animal, or a robot as an example, but is not limited to this, and may be a simple object such as a simple figure.

Further, the reward object 5 may be arbitrarily displayed on the display device 2. The reward object 5 may be, for example, a coin, a treasure, a fruit, or the like, but is not limited thereto. The reward object 5 is associated with the target object 4, and for example, the display may be linked in response to the movement of the target object 4 or when the object hits the target object 4. The reward object may also be associated with player evaluation as described below. Further, although not shown, various in-game item objects may be displayed as needed. As the item object, for example, an item that extends the remaining time, an item that receives a bonus score, and other items that can be considered in the game can be added as appropriate. Further, the display device can appropriately display various information such as a background image and other information such as the number of points acquired, the remaining time, and the elapsed time.

In this game device, the object 7 emitted by the player is, for example, a ball. The size is not particularly limited, and is, for example, the size of a tennis ball to the size of a soccer ball. The material is not particularly limited, and general materials such as rubber and plastic can be adopted. In the present embodiment, a sufficient number of objects 7 may be prepared so that the player 6 can be thrown one after another. Further, a launching device or the like for emitting the object 7 can be further provided.

The size of the display device 2 is not particularly limited. As an example, the size is about 1 m to 2 m in length and 1 m to 4 m in width, and the player 6 can throw the object 7 from a predetermined distance from the display device 2, for example, about 2 to 5 m. Further, the floor from the display device 2 to the position of the player may be inclined so that the player side is lowered. By providing a slope on the floor, the thrown object can roll and return to the player's feet. Further, a net, a wall, or the like can be provided around the display device (for example, both sides, the ceiling side, the back side of the display device, etc.). This makes it possible to prevent the thrown object from flying around.

There may be one player, but two or more players can play at the same time. In addition, the target age is not particularly limited, and children and the elderly can enjoy themselves if they can play by throwing an object such as a ball.

The position detection sensor 3 can detect the coordinates at which the object 7 released toward the display device 2 comes into contact with the display device 2. In the present embodiment, for example, it is a general-purpose two-dimensional range sensor that is arranged above the front surface of the display device 2 and irradiates a laser radially along the display device 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it can detect the place where the object 7 hits, and a photoelectric sensor or the like can also be used. It is also possible to incorporate a contact sensor into the display device itself.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an outline of the system of the game device 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in the game device of the present invention, the calculation processing unit 8 includes a calculation unit 81a, an output unit 81b, and a storage unit 81c in the present embodiment, and is connected to the display device 2 and the position detection sensor 3, respectively. To.

In the present embodiment, the arithmetic unit 81a performs a predetermined program processing or an arithmetic processing for executing a display accompanying the program processing. For example, when it is detected that the object 7 hits the display device 2, an instruction is given to the target object 4 to make a predetermined movement based on the detection, or the evaluation of the player is updated.

In the present embodiment, the output unit 81b outputs the object data arithmetically processed by the arithmetic unit 81a to the display device 2. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 81c stores data related to the object. The data related to the object may include, for example, model data of the target object 4, data related to a predetermined operation of the target object 4, and the like.

In the present embodiment, for example, the arithmetic processing unit 8 is incorporated in the game device system as an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the arithmetic processing unit 8 exists on, for example, a network. You may.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the operation of the game device according to the present embodiment.

First, the game device starts when the player gives an instruction to start the game (S101). An appropriate method can be adopted as the instruction for starting the game, but the game device may be started by, for example, the player touching the display device or hitting an object. At this time, a step may be provided for determining the number of players and setting various settings related to the game such as the difficulty level of the game and the play time. In addition, a simple demo or the like may be displayed as needed, and a time may be provided for displaying a description of the game or for the player to practice throwing an object and hitting it against the display device.

When the game starts, the display will display at least one or more target objects. In the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the target object is, for example, a character such as a person or an animal, but the target object is not limited to this at all.

In the game of the present invention, the target object can move around on the display device or run around (S102). For example, a predetermined time (t1 to t2) is displayed at a certain coordinate 1, the next time (t2 to t3) moves to a coordinate 2 different from the coordinate 1, and a predetermined time (t3 to t4) is a coordinate. Display in 2. It is possible to move regularly between a plurality of arbitrarily set coordinates.

Further, it is more preferable that the target object moves randomly. The term "random" as used herein may be any one set so that the movement rule is difficult to predict by the player, and is not limited to one automatically set by a random number or the like. It may move irregularly between a plurality of arbitrarily set coordinates, or it may move by determining the coordinates to move using random numbers. Random movement of the target object is not limited to this, and it may move constantly without staying at a specific coordinate, the size of the target object may increase or decrease, or it may disappear temporarily. Movement is also included. As a result, the difficulty level at which the player hits the target object with the object is remarkably improved, and the fun of the game is dramatically improved. Further, the display content including the target object may be displayed three-dimensionally as a 3D image.

Next, when the player releases the object to the display device, the position detection sensor detects the object, thereby recognizing that the object has come into contact with the display device (S103). Further, when it is recognized that the object has come into contact with the display device, the coordinates of the contact place (referred to as "object contact coordinates") are specified (S104).

Further, the specified object contact coordinates are collated with the coordinates where the target object was displayed at the time of hitting (referred to as "target object coordinates") (S105), and the object contact coordinates are included in the range of the target object coordinates. If so, it is determined that the object has hit the target object.

When it is determined that the object thrown by the player hits the target object, arithmetic processing is performed so as to perform the first predetermined processing and display (S106). The target object can be set to make the first predetermined movement associated with a hit. For example, the object may hit and make a painful expression, get angry, fall down, or drop the reward object that it has. Further, the display operation may be appropriately changed depending on the part of the hit target object. In this way, when an object hits, the target object makes a predetermined movement or reaction accordingly, resulting in an interactive game and a sense of realism at once.

In addition, when it is determined that the target object has been hit, arithmetic processing for updating the player evaluation is performed. In the present embodiment, for example, when the target object is hit, the player evaluation is improved. As the player evaluation, for example, a score can be set.

In addition, the amount of change in the player evaluation can be changed depending on the part of the hit target object. For example, when the target object is a character such as a person or an animal, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 4, the areas may be distinguished into the head, the body, and the foot, and the player evaluation obtained for each may be changed.

It is also possible to generate an event that puts the target object in a controllable state in response to a predetermined trigger. The predetermined trigger is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, hitting a predetermined item object, hitting a predetermined place (for example, the head, the center, etc.) of the target object, or the like. Further, the player can control the target object, for example, the target object may not move for a certain period of time, which is advantageous for the player.

Further, when it is determined that the target object is not hit but the target object is in a certain range around the target object, the arithmetic processing may be performed so that the target object is subjected to the second predetermined processing and display. .. The fixed range around the target object can be arbitrarily set as appropriate. For example, an ellipse centered substantially on the target object may be set as shown in FIG. 5a, or the alternate long and short dash line shown in FIG. 5b. As such, a range in the shape of the silhouette of the target object may be set. The width of the surrounding constant range can be arbitrarily determined.

Here, the second predetermined processing and display can be, for example, a surprising reaction of the target object or a display so as to escape to another position. In that case, the player evaluation can be updated as appropriate. By performing such a second predetermined process and display, it is possible to arouse the feelings of regret and regret of the player and to immerse himself in the game.

The game device of the present invention may be set to, for example, a time system, and the game may be terminated after a certain period of time has elapsed. In this case, the calculation unit measures how much time has elapsed from the start and confirms whether or not the set predetermined time has elapsed (S107).

Then, when it is determined that a certain time has elapsed, the game is aggregated (S108). As the aggregation process, player evaluations can be aggregated. For example, when a method of accumulating points based on the number of hits on the target object is adopted as the player evaluation, the number of hits during the play time is totaled and the final score of the player is calculated. The method of player evaluation is not limited to this, and may be the ratio of the number of hits to the target object to the number of thrown objects. You can also add hit scores to item objects. In addition, the player evaluation method does not have to be limited to these examples at all, and evaluation can be performed from another viewpoint.

After the game is over, the end screen is displayed on the display device (S109). In the present embodiment, as the end screen, for example, a player evaluation display, a type and number of acquired items, and the like can be displayed. In addition, information that is not related to the player evaluation, such as the calories burned by the player, can be displayed. The calories burned can be calculated, for example, to be proportional to the number of objects thrown by the player. The calories burned per throwing motion may be calculated by an appropriately known method. By displaying the calories burned, a health-conscious player can be motivated to play with the game device of the present invention for solving lack of exercise and dieting.

The above is a description of the basic configuration of the game device of the present invention. With the above configuration, the difficulty level is remarkably improved as compared with the conventional game device, and the fun of the game is dramatically improved. In addition, by changing the display of the object in response to the object thrown by the player, the game becomes an interactive game, and the game can be immersed without getting bored.

Next, a second embodiment in the game device of the present invention will be described.
The present embodiment further includes a function capable of evaluating the teamwork of each player when played by two or more players.

For example, the coordinates of the display device are divided into at least two or more areas. FIG. 6a illustrates a case where the display device is divided into four areas. Then, for example, teamwork evaluation is performed based on the degree of dispersion of the object contact coordinates thrown by the player.

6b and 6c are diagrams schematically showing the distribution of object contact coordinates. As shown in FIG. 6b, when the areas are evenly scattered, it can be judged that the teamwork is good. Or conversely, when it is biased to one area as shown in FIG. 6c, it can be evaluated that the teamwork is good. These can be appropriately selected according to the number of target objects and how they move. For example, when there is only one target object, it can be judged that teamwork is higher if the target objects are biased to one area. , If two or more target objects are displayed, it can be said that teamwork is higher when they are evenly distributed in each area.

By introducing such a teamwork evaluation, when two or more players play, it is possible to play with ingenuity from another viewpoint, not just the high and low scores.

Next, a third embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described.
The present embodiment further includes a function for the player to operate the target object.
In this embodiment, a controller is connected to the game device. The existing method can be adopted regardless of the connection method, wired or wireless. The controller is not limited as long as it can send an instruction to the arithmetic unit and the player can operate the content such as the target object.
For example, in a battle game of two or more players, one of them shoots an object and tries to hit the target object, while the other controls the target object with the controller and escapes without hitting it. It is possible.

Next, a fourth embodiment in the game device of the present invention will be described.
In this embodiment, an aerial display using a hologram or fog is used as the display device 2. As shown in FIG. 7, a position detection sensor 3 such as a range sensor is provided according to the plane of the aerial display, and the coordinates of the object 7 passing through the aerial display are detected. An aerial display using a hologram is a technology for forming a real image in an empty space by transmitting light from a liquid crystal display or the like that projects an image through a special transmissive reflector. Further, the spatial display using fog is a technology using fog particles as a projection medium. Any known one can be adopted.

Similarly, in the present embodiment, the target object is displayed on the display device 2 which is an aerial display, and arithmetic processing is performed so as to perform predetermined processing and display based on the coordinates of the detected object. For example, the display of the target object or the like can be changed, and the player evaluation can be updated as appropriate.
According to the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned effects, an unrealistic feeling can be experienced, and the player can be more attracted.

Examples of the game device of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is just an example, and the present invention is not limited to this as long as it has the above configuration.

[Example 1]
In this embodiment, one or more target objects that are characters and a plurality of coins as reward objects are displayed on the display device. At the start of the game, multiple coins are scattered on the ground, but when the game starts, the target object picks up the coins. The player throws a tennis ball-sized ball at the target object, and when the ball hits the target object, the coins he has are dropped. The more coins remain on the ground after a certain period of time, the better. , The player's score is high.

The target object is set to move up, down, left and right on the display screen while picking up coins. In this embodiment, a plurality of difficulty levels are set as a beginner mode and an advanced mode, and in the beginner mode, the target object is set to move regularly on a plurality of set coordinates. In the advanced mode, the target object is set to move randomly on a plurality of set coordinates. The target object is also divided into characteristic parts of the target object, such as the head, body, and feet in the case of a doll object, and the target is changed by changing the number of coins dropped for each part. Weighting within the constituent parts of the object encourages the player to focus more on the game. For example, the quality and quantity of profits to the player are changed depending on the hit part, such as the head part is more, the body part is in the middle, and the foot part is less.

When the ball hits the target object, it shows how the coin falls to the floor, and the target object reacts such as falling and getting angry. In addition, when a hit occurs in a certain range around the target object (set as shown in FIG. 5b), the target object is made to perform a surprising operation and then moved to a coordinate different from the coordinates existing at that time. Show how it is running away.

[Example 2]
This embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, but is further provided with a controller, and is in a battle format in which two or more players play a match. One of the players (player A) has a controller and can move the target object in the screen. Further, the other player (player B) throws the ball at the target object as in the first embodiment.
At the start of the game, a predetermined number of coins are scattered on the ground, but when the game starts, the target object picks up the coins. When the player B hits the ball against the target object, the target object drops a coin, so the player A moves the target object so as not to hit it and escapes.
At the end of the game, if the number of coins dropped is less than at the start of the game, player A wins, and if there are more coins, player B wins.

In this way, the target object moves around on the display device, increasing the difficulty of the game of hitting the ball. In addition, by showing a predetermined reaction in response to the thrown ball, the game becomes an interactive game and the sense of presence is further increased.

1 Game device 2 Display device 3 Position detection sensor
4 Target object 5 Reward object 6 Player 7 Object 8 Arithmetic processing unit 81a Storage 81b Output unit 81c Storage

Claims (8)

In a game device, a display device that displays a target object, a position detection sensor that detects an object released by a player, and when the object is detected in an area where the target object is displayed, the target object. A game device including a first program process related to the above and / or an arithmetic device that executes a display associated with the program process. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the arithmetic unit causes the target object to perform a predetermined action in response to the detection. The game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the arithmetic unit causes the target object to move regularly and / or randomly. The arithmetic unit is characterized in that when the object is detected in a certain range around the area where the target object is displayed, a second program process and / or a display associated with the program process is executed. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the object is spherical. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the arithmetic unit updates player evaluation data based on the detection. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the position detection sensor is a range sensor. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the player evaluation data is calculated based on a reward object associated with the target object.