JP2022113745A - Game program, game system, and automatic operation vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game program for enhancing realistic sensations at an automatic operation vehicle or the like.

SOLUTION: Destination setting means 200 sets a destination for a vehicle. Present position acquisition means 203 acquires positional information 314 on the present position. Event setting means 201 (drawing means) performs drawing so that a drawn character object can be seen from the outside in accordance with movement in automatic operation of the vehicle at the time of getting off. Thereby, a driver, a fellow passenger, and the like in accordance with a game can be drawn, which can enhance another user's desire to play a game and get into the vehicle.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, a game system, and an automatic driving vehicle .

In recent years, games (hereinafter referred to as "position games") using position information of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) such as GPS (Global Positioning System) have been developed.

Patent Literature 1 describes an example of such a position game. In the game of Patent Literature 1, location information storage means for storing information on a plurality of locations in the real world and a terminal carried by a participant of the game moving to any location in the real world and carrying out a predetermined operation. relationship information recording means for recording data linking the ID information of the participant and the information of the point in order to associate the participant with the point in the virtual world on the game when the game Acquisition information recording means for recording a closed area defined by connecting three or more points with which the participant is associated in the above virtual world as a position acquired by the participant or the group to which the participant belongs. , and game information output means for outputting information about positions acquired by each participant or each group to terminals of game participants.

JP 2015-62671 A

Here, when the game program described in Patent Literature 1 is executed in an automatically driven vehicle or the like, only game events unrelated to the vehicle or the like occur, so the game program lacks a sense of realism.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a game program that enhances the sense of realism when executed in an automatic driving vehicle or the like. do.

A game program of the present invention is a game program executed by a game device associated with a vehicle controlled to arrive at a destination by automatic driving, wherein the game device sets the destination of the vehicle. A destination setting means, a current position acquisition means for acquiring position information of the current position, and a drawn character object that is visible from the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the movement of the vehicle during automatic driving when getting off the vehicle. The game program is characterized by functioning as drawing means for drawing .
The game program of the present invention is characterized by further functioning as travel route setting means for setting the travel route of the vehicle so as to include an event.
The game program of the present invention is characterized by further functioning as event setting means for setting an event as the vehicle automatically drives to the destination.
A game system of the present invention is a game system including a game device associated with a vehicle controlled to arrive at a destination by automatic driving, and a server device connectable to the game device, wherein Destination setting means for setting a destination ; current position acquisition means for acquiring position information of the current position ; and drawing means for drawing so as to be visible from the outside.
An automatic driving vehicle of the present invention is an automatic driving vehicle that includes a computer and is controlled to arrive at a destination by automatic driving, wherein the computer comprises destination setting means for setting the destination of the automatic driving vehicle. , a current position acquisition means for acquiring position information of the current position, and a drawn character object is drawn so as to be visible from the outside of the magnetic soil driving car according to the movement of the automatic driving car when getting off the car. and drawing means for drawing .

According to the present invention, there is provided a game program capable of enhancing the sense of realism by drawing a drawn character object so that it can be seen from the outside according to the movement of the automatic driving car when getting off the car. can provide.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing the hardware configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game system shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the details of the game data shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of game progress processing according to the embodiment of the present invention; It is an example of a screen of the game progress process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of game progress processing according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a game device according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

[Embodiment]
A game system X according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1A, the game system X of this embodiment is composed of a server device 1 and a plurality of game devices 2 .
In the game system X, for example, an in-vehicle (built-in) device, a smartphone, a dedicated game machine, a VR (Virtual Reality) goggle type device, and an AR (Augmented Reality) are used in association with an automobile (vehicle) capable of automatic driving. Goggle-type devices, other wearable AR devices that are attached to eyeglasses and projected onto lenses or retinas, MR (Mixed Reality) devices, XR devices including SR (Substitutional Reality) devices, game devices such as car navigation devices 2 (computer) by executing application software (application software, native application, hereinafter simply referred to as "application") installed in the server device 1 such as a PC (Personal Computer) server. A game system X that communicates and allows a user to execute (play) a game is realized.
Between the server device 1 and each game device 2 is a mobile phone network, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet (registered trademark), or a LAN (Local Area Network) such as Wifi (registered trademark) or a wireless LAN. are connected by a network 3 such as an IP network of In the case of a mobile phone network, the network 3 may be a low-latency, high-speed communication network of standards such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation).
Note that any device can be used as the game device 2 as long as it is a device on which an application that implements the game system X can be installed.

An overview of the game described in this embodiment will be described. In this game, an event such as an enemy character object (monster) appearing in the vicinity of a landmark, for example, occurs during movement by a vehicle or the like. This event is executed in response to the movement of the vehicle by automatic driving or manual driving. At this time, the object (player) of the player character and the monster fight in a virtual space corresponding to the real space. Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to change the event between automatic operation and manual operation. For example, in manual driving, the event is changed according to the driving operation of the driving user. Also, for example, in automatic driving, the route is set according to the game play, and after driving at low speed after being possessed by many zombies, the zombies come off when driving at high speed to shake off them. . At this time, in conjunction with the movement of the vehicle, an effect is performed in which the virtual characters, including the player character, riding in the vehicle move. Then, in the vicinity of the destination 312, the battle with the final monster (boss character) is won, and when the conditions are satisfied, the process ends. At the end of the game, there is an ending effect with video and audio, and objects such as items and coins (in-game currency) can be obtained. In other words, the game of this embodiment is a role-playing game, an action game, or the like using the position information 314 (FIG. 3).

<About hardware configuration>
A hardware configuration of the game system X of this embodiment will be described.
Here, the hardware configuration of the server device 1 and the hardware configuration of a plurality of game devices 2 that are connected to each other for communication with the server device 1 via a network 3 such as an Internet line will be described.

- Hardware configuration of server device 1 The server device 1 includes a control unit 10 , a storage unit 11 , and a connection unit 12 .
The storage unit 11 and the connection unit 12 are connected to the control unit 10 of the server device 1 via dedicated buses and interfaces, respectively.

The control unit 10 controls operations of the server device 1 .

The storage unit 11 mainly includes an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a ROM (Read Only Memory). ROM includes rewritable flash memory, SSD (Solid State Drive) using these, and the like.

The connection unit 12 is connected to the network 3 in order to transmit and receive data between the server device 1 and each game device 2 using various protocols.

・Hardware configuration of the game device 2 In this embodiment, the game device 2 is a vehicle capable of automatic driving, and is an in-vehicle (built-in) device that allows the user who gets on board to play the game up to the destination 312, and the user wears AR goggles. An example of when

The game device 2 includes an operation section 25 , a display section 26 and an audio input/output section 27 .
The game device 2 advances the game based on the game program 210 (FIG. 2) and various data.
The game device 2 can perform data communication with another game device 2 and the server device 1 via the network 3 or short-range wireless communication or the like.

The game device 2 includes a control unit 20 , a storage unit 21 , a connection unit 22 , an image processing unit 23 , an audio processing unit 24 , an operation unit 25 , a display unit 26 , an audio input/output unit 27 , an acceleration sensor unit 28 , a position acquisition unit 29 , and an imaging unit 30 .
The storage unit 21, the connection unit 22, the image processing unit 23, the sound processing unit 24, the operation unit 25, the acceleration sensor unit 28, the position acquisition unit 29, and the imaging unit 30 are connected to the control unit via a dedicated bus and interface. 20.

The control unit 20 controls operations of the game device 2 .

The storage unit 21 is mainly composed of HDD, RAM, and ROM.

The connection unit 22 is connected to the network 3 and transmits and receives data between the server device 1 and each game device 2 or between the game devices 2 using various protocols.

The image processing unit 23 draws (renders) a two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image including the virtual space and each object, for example, in units of frames, according to instructions from the control unit 20 . A game image drawn by the image processing unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game screen. In addition, the game image of this embodiment is expressed with any resolution, number of colors, color depth, brightness range, and number of parallaxes, and can be composed of one or more still images, moving images, other images, and videos in any format. including data, etc. Furthermore, as game images, an image to be displayed on a see-through display and an image for AR goggles may be drawn separately. In addition, the game image may also include, for example, interference image data of a computer-generated hologram image, pain stimulation for the visually impaired, tongue stimulation data, and the like.

The audio processing unit 24 reproduces and synthesizes audio data in response to an instruction from the control unit 20, converts it from digital to analog (D/A), and outputs it as game audio. At this time, the game sound is output from the speaker, earphone output terminal, etc. of the sound input/output unit 27 connected to the sound processing unit 24 . Furthermore, the audio processing unit 24 can A/D (Analog to Digital) convert an audio signal input from the microphone of the audio input/output unit 27 and input it.

The operation unit 25 can transmit and receive operation information related to operation input using a touch panel and various sensors. The user gives an operation instruction to the game apparatus 2 using the operation unit 25 . For example, the operation unit 25 is connected to a separate game controller, transmits operation information related to operation instructions of the controller, and acquires user gestures and the like from the image of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30 . It is also possible to transmit it as operation information.

The display unit 26 is a flat display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display, a micro LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, a projector, or the like.
In the present embodiment, the display unit 26 includes a see-through display displayed on at least one surface of the windshield, rear glass, side glass, and ceiling glass or a combination of arbitrary surfaces, and AR goggles worn by the user. do.

In the see-through type display, a portion where an image is displayed is rendered translucent or opaque, and other portions transmit external light with a predetermined transmittance. As a result, the actual scenery and the game image are displayed in an overlapping manner, and the sense of realism can be enhanced. In this embodiment, it is preferable to use a see-through semi-transparent liquid crystal display or a projector capable of semi-transparent projection as the see-through display.

In addition to the see-through type display, the AR goggles can display player characters, monsters, and the like three-dimensionally together with real scenery. This player character includes various virtual characters such as a character of a virtual driver who drives an autonomous vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a "driver"), a character such as a virtual person riding in the front passenger seat or a rear seat (hereinafter referred to as a "passenger"). ), etc.
As the display unit 26, it is also possible to use a display for pain stimulation, tongue stimulation, or the like.

The voice input/output unit 27 is a speaker, an earphone output terminal, a microphone, and the like.
In this embodiment, the audio input/output unit 27 includes a speaker and a microphone provided in the vehicle and a headset speaker and microphone provided in the AR goggles.

The acceleration sensor unit 28 is a sensor group that detects the acceleration and orientation of the game device 2, including an acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an altitude sensor, a gyro, and the like. Of these, as the posture of the game device 2, it is possible to detect a three-dimensional inclination, twist, or the like with respect to the traveling direction or the direction on the map. Furthermore, the acceleration sensor section 28 can also detect the speed, altitude, etc. of the game device 2 . In this embodiment, these pieces of information acquired by the acceleration sensor unit 28 are output as acceleration information and/or posture information.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the acceleration sensor unit 28 can detect when the vehicle backs up or stops.

The position acquisition unit 29 includes a position information 314 sensor of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), an antenna, a mobile phone network, VICS (registered trademark) (Vehicle Information and Communication System), V2X (Vehicle to X) communication circuits and antennas. etc. The position acquisition unit 29 can acquire coordinates (positions) on a map, information such as traffic jams and accidents, and positions of other vehicles (game device 2).

The imaging unit 30 is a camera or the like that combines an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary MOS) image sensor or a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) with an optical element such as a lens. The imaging unit 30 can acquire an image around the game device 2 as image data. Furthermore, the imaging unit 30 may include an image recognition processor or the like using a convolutional neural network, and be capable of recognizing the positions and types of objects around the game device 2 . The imaging unit 30 can also use a plurality of cameras. Therefore, the imaging unit 30 can be configured to acquire an image of the exterior of the vehicle (external image) and an image of the interior (internal image) of the vehicle.

Each unit of the server device 1 and the game device 2 described above serves as a hardware resource for executing the game program 110 and the game program 210 (FIG. 2) of this embodiment.

- Flow of Control of Game System X Next, the flow of control during game execution in the server device 1 and the game device 2 that implement the game system X will be described with reference to FIG.

First, a game program 210 that is a game application is installed in the game device 2 .

When the installed game program 210 is started for the first time, the game device 2 and the server device 1 communicate with each other via the network 3 .
In the server device 1, different account information 211 is assigned to each user. If the account information 211 was originally given to the user, it is also possible to set the account information 211 . This account information 211 is, for example, unique identification information including an ID (identification code). The server device 1 creates game data 212 associated with each account and is data necessary for playing the game, includes the account information 211 in the game data 212 , and transmits the created game data 212 to the game device 2 .

The game device 2 receives the game data 212 and the account information 211 from the server device 1 and stores them in the storage unit 21 .
After that, the game device 2 progresses the game based on the game program 210 and the game data 212 .

As an example of the present embodiment, the game apparatus 2 acquires the position information 314 (FIG. 3) of the current position, and performs a game operation while traveling on the travel route 313 from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312, as will be described later. proceed.
At this time, the game device 2 acquires a user's instruction from the operation unit 25 and executes the game. Then, the game device 2 outputs the game image to the display unit 26 and the game sound to the sound input/output unit 27 as game effects accompanying the progress of the game.

Here, the game device 2 transmits data regarding the progress of the game to the server device 1 not only at the start of the game but also at specific timings during the progress of the game. The specific timing includes, for example, event setting, event occurrence, battle end, item consumption, and data update such as clearing a stage or game task. Note that the game device 2 and the server device 1 may always continue to communicate with each other.

The server device 1 receives and analyzes the data regarding the progress of the game from the game device 2 . This analyzed data is stored for each account as account settings 300 in the account DB 111 of the storage unit 11 .

In this way, in the game system X, the server device 1 and the game device 2 communicate with each other at predetermined timings via the application, and the server device 1 and the game device 2 synchronize to progress the game.

<Functional Configuration of Game System X>
Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 and the control unit 20 of the game device 2 that implement the game system X, and the detailed configuration of data will be described.

- Functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 The control unit 10 of the server device 1 functions as login means 100 and game information processing means 101 by executing the game program 110 stored in the storage unit 11 . .

The login means 100 acquires the account information 211 from the game device 2 and logs the user into the game. In addition, the login means 100 acquires data about the progress of the game from the game device 2 and sets the data in the account settings 300 of the account DB 111 .

The game information processing means 101 acquires data about the progress of the game from the game device 2 and sets the data in the account settings 300 of the account DB 111 . On this basis, the game information processing means 101 transmits/receives data to/from the game apparatus 2 in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby progressing the game.

Description of Data Stored in Storage Unit 11 of Server Device 1 The storage unit 11 of the server device 1 stores a game program 110 and an account DB 111 for realizing the game system X of the present invention.

The game program 110 is a program for operating the server device 1 as the above functional means.

The account DB 111 stores account settings 300 for each account. The account settings 300 include account information 211 for each account, login information, and information regarding game progress.
Among these, the login information is the user's e-mail address, password, and other information necessary for user authentication at the time of login. In addition to this, the login information includes play time information indicating the date and time when the user started the application.

- Functional configuration of the control section 20 of the game device 2 Returning to FIG. It functions as event setting means 201 , traveling route setting means 202 , current position acquisition means 203 , and event generation means 204 .

The destination setting means 200 sets the destination 312 . Specifically, the destination setting means 200 can set the destination 312 using the position information 314 on the map. Alternatively, the destination setting means 200 can set a destination corresponding to the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202 .

The event setting means 201 sets an event associated with the movement of the vehicle that occurs during game play. In a broad sense, this "vehicle movement" includes changes in vehicle acceleration, movement, posture, etc. such as backing, stopping, speed changes, changes in posture at sharp curves, and rocking on rough roads during automatic driving. Also includes

The travel route setting means 202 sets the travel route 313 of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means 201 . Specifically, the travel route setting means 202 can set a travel route 313 between positions on the map data 310 (FIG. 3). The travel route setting means 202 acquires or resets, for example, the instructed start position 311 of the event, the destination 312, and the travel route 313 from the instructed start position 311 to the destination 312 from the operation unit 25. is possible.
At this time, the travel route setting means 202 can set at least part of the travel route 313 as a route for automatic driving.
Furthermore, the travel route setting means 202 can also set a travel route 313 that allows dead ends and/or backs. Correspondingly, the travel route setting means 202 can cause the destination setting means 200 to reset the destination 312 according to the travel route 313 .
Thus, the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202 may not be the route with the optimum or shortest distance. In other words, the travel route 313 may be a detour route that prioritizes events.
Additionally, travel route 313 may include the route the vehicle travels after the user disembarks. Such a route includes, for example, when parking in a parking lot by automatic driving after getting off, a route from the position where the user got off to parking at a predetermined position in the parking lot, and a route to pick up the user at a predetermined position by automatic driving. It may also include a route or the like coming toward.

The current position acquisition means 203 acquires the position information 314 of the current position while traveling along the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202 .
In this embodiment, the current position obtaining means 203 calculates the current position based on the position obtained from the position obtaining section 29 and stores it in the storage section 21 as the position information 314 . At this time, the current position acquisition means 203 can also acquire acceleration information and/or orientation information of the vehicle, which is the game device 2 , from the acceleration sensor section 28 .

The event generating means 204 generates an in-game event set by the event setting means 201 when a specific condition is met. This specific condition may correspond to the location information 314 acquired by the current location acquiring means 203, for example. Specifically, this specific condition includes the case where the position information 314 is within a specific range of the set position set for the travel route 313 .
The event generation means 204 generates a corresponding event when the vehicle position information 314 indicates dead end and/or back.
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can draw the drawn object so that it can be seen from the outside according to the movement of the vehicle after getting off the vehicle when the destination 312 on the travel route 313 is reached.

In addition, the event generating means 204 can also adjust the occurrence of an event, the progress of the game, etc., according to the acquisition status of the flag in the event generated at the set position. If the event is changed by a flag or the like, the event generating means 204 can execute the adjusted event.
In this embodiment, the event generator 204 causes the display unit 26 to display the game image of the event based on the external image and/or the position information 314 during running.

Furthermore, the event generation means 204 provides the main functions of the game for executing the game according to the user's instructions obtained from the operation unit 25 . During execution of the game, the event generator 204 advances the game based on the game data 212 . Specifically, the event generating means 204 transmits the user's account information 211 to the server device 1 and maintains communication with the server device 1 when executing the game. In this communication, the event generating means 204 transmits data regarding the progress of the game to the server device 1 at specific timings during the progress of the game.

In addition, the event generation means 204 causes the display unit 26 to display the image of the event generated by the event generation means 204 as a game image corresponding to the exterior image and/or the interior image of the vehicle.
The event generating means 204 can also calculate the inclination and/or acceleration of the running surface of the vehicle according to the acceleration information and/or attitude information. Then, the event generating means 204 can generate an image separate from the object based on the tilt and/or acceleration and include it in the game image.

- Description of data stored in the storage unit 21 of the game device 2 The game device 2 stores the game program 210, the account information 211, and the game data 212 for realizing the game system X of the present invention in the storage unit 21. is doing.

The game program 210 is a program for operating the game device 2 as the functional means described above.

The game data 212 is data necessary for playing the game. The game data 212 includes data about the progress of the game created by the server device 1 . Various data of the game data 212 are selected by the game program 210, and a game corresponding to the user's account information 211 can be played.
Details of the game data 212 will be described later.

The account information 211 is unique identification information including a user ID (identification code).

In addition to these, the storage unit 21 includes, for example, account information 211 to be transmitted to other game devices 2, information about friends, other account information 211 received from other game devices 2, and the like.

Details of the game data 212 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game data 212 includes map data 310, indicated start position 311, destination 312, travel route 313, position information 314, estimated arrival time 315, event data 316, object data 317, progress data 318, and the like.

The map data 310 is map data corresponding to the position information 314 . The map data 310 may be pre-installed in the game device 2, downloaded from the server device 1 or a map service server (not shown) on the cloud, or obtained from a car navigation device of a vehicle. .

The instructed start position 311 is the setting of the position on the map where the game event starts to occur. For the starting position of this event, for example, the position of the starting point of the travel route 313 is set as an initial value. The position of this starting point may be the position when the game is started, or may be set separately from this position. That is, it is possible to start the game from the position set by the user or the like. Furthermore, the start position of the event does not necessarily have to be the boarding position where the user got into the vehicle or the starting position based on the position information 314 when the game was started. Note that the instructed start position 311 can be changed by resetting the travel route 313 or the like.

The destination 312 is the setting of the location where the occurrence of the game event ends. In this embodiment, the position at which the occurrence of this game event ends is, for example, the target position when the user in the vehicle moves, or the arrival position in the case of automatic driving. As an initial value, the destination 312 is set to the end point (arrival point) of the travel route 313 . Specifically, for example, the destination 312 may be an autonomous driving stop, the user's home, or the like.
The destination 312 may be reset during travel, or may be changed by resetting the travel route 313 or the like.

The travel route 313 is data indicating the route from the designated start position 311 to the destination 312 . For this travel route 313, for example, the coordinates of the road from the occurrence of a game event to the end of the game on the map data 310 are designated. In the present embodiment, for example, the travel route 313 may be a route on which a vehicle or the like that is the game device 2 travels at least partially by automatic driving. In addition, in the present embodiment, the travel route 313 is modified according to events, as will be described later. This modification includes backing up or stopping on dead-end roads.
Note that the travel route 313 may be reset or redesignated during the game according to the current position of the position information 314 or the like. Furthermore, the travel route 313 may constitute a stage that is a unit of a game that is played as a group at one time.

In addition, set locations associated with events are set in the driving route 313 .
This set position may be a position where a flag, which is a condition for generating an event, can be acquired. Furthermore, the set position may be set to a location that serves as a landmark on the map data 310 . The landmarks include, for example, specific buildings, characteristic points, streets, traffic lights, and other map locations that are easily recognized by the user.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, dead ends and stop positions modified in accordance with events are set as set positions on the travel route 313 .

In addition to landmarks, set positions include locations such as facilities such as convenience stores, hospitals, and post offices, specific stores, and designated locations designated by accumulated game results. Of these, the designated locations include, for example, locations where many monsters such as zombies were shaken off, locations where many monsters were knocked down, and locations where game overs occurred frequently in the previous game play.

The location information 314 is information on the current location. The position information 314 is calculated based on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29 .

The estimated time of arrival 315 is the estimated time of arrival at the destination 312 calculated from the location information 314 and the travel route 313 .

The event data 316 is various data related to events in progress of the game. The event data 316 includes, for example, the type and frequency of occurrence (encounter rate) of the event, the conditions for ending the event, the type and frequency (probability) of appearing monsters, etc., the type and frequency of occurrence of items obtainable in the event, and the like. include.
In addition, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes event action data such as player characters including driver characters, non-player character (NPC) objects, lines, actions, changes in facial expressions, and the like. This event action data can be set according to the type of event.

Furthermore, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes game progress scenario data, obstacles and background objects, and other data necessary for game events. Furthermore, as an event, data related to special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "boss characters") that are intended to be defeated during the course of the game are also included. Of these, the conditions for ending the event include, for example, the passage of a certain amount of time, the annihilation of the generated monsters or the escape of the user, the disassociation of the vehicle from the monster by shaking off the monster, and the reduction of the monster's hit points to zero. It is possible to set conditions such as The scenario data also includes a table of types of events corresponding to set positions in the travel route 313, and the like.
Here, the events of the present embodiment include events that occur at specific timing and appearance frequency, events that are executed when a set position is reached, and events that are always executed. Furthermore, the event of this embodiment includes special events such as a fight with a boss character and an ending, which will be described later.
In addition, in this embodiment, the event data 316 includes motion specification data that specifies the motion of the vehicle in each event.

The object data 317 is data relating to various objects such as player characters, enemy characters, NPCs, and items. In this embodiment, the player character includes a character of a driver and a fellow passenger. Various game attributes are set to these objects, and they may be associated with events. The object data 317 also includes data such as the type of object and the number of possessions.

Furthermore, various parameters are set in the object data 317 . For example, parameters such as character name, ability value, attribute, rank, and special attack may be set for each object. The ability values include durability (hit points), attack power, defense power, stick value, skill level, rank, and the like. In the case of items, equipment such as weapons and armor, items for recovery, items for synthesis, and other special items are set as types by IDs. Weapons include, for example, projectile weapons such as guns, bows, and bombs, and striking weapons such as swords, axes, and crowbars. Special items include rare items (rare items) and items that can acquire flags in events. In addition, object data 317 includes data such as in-game currency. Furthermore, the object data 317 can also associate the vehicle with the generated object when an event occurs.

The progress data 318 is data regarding the progress of the game received from the server device 1 .
The progress data 318 includes object data owned by the user, various player data, stage data, event data, and the like.

In addition, the game data 212 includes various data necessary for playing the game, such as image data of each object, modeling data, menu and home screen data, character data, and voice data.

<Regarding game progress processing>
Next, the game progress processing executed by the game system X of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

In the game progress processing of the present embodiment, the game apparatus 2 is assumed to be an automatically driven vehicle, and when the user is allowed to play the game on the travel route 313 related to this travel, an event involving the movement of the vehicle is set. Then, the travel route 313 is set according to this event. Then, the position information of the current position is acquired, and an in-game event is generated under specific conditions on the travel route 313 . The generated event image is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game image corresponding to the exterior image and/or interior image of the vehicle.

The flow of the game progression process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the details of each process mainly executed by the game device 2 will be described step by step.

(Step S100)
First, the destination setting means 200 performs destination setting processing.
The destination 312 is set by using the position information 314 on the map data 310. The destination setting means 200 is, for example, when the automatically driven vehicle arrives at the stop position, the user boards, and the destination 312 is hand-held. To detect that a careless user has given an instruction to start a game.
This instruction can be given from an in-vehicle panel terminal, a controller such as XR goggles, a menu displayed on the display unit 26 on the car window, or the like. This instruction is performed by touch, swipe, or the like activated from an application list, a shortcut, or the like on the touch panel of the operation unit 25, for example.

In the present embodiment, the destination setting means 200 sets, for example, the start position of the game by the user as the start instruction position 311, and then sets the destination 312 to which the user travels by vehicle. For example, the destination setting means 200 may acquire and set these data through the touch panel of the operation unit in conjunction with the operation of the car navigation device by the user.
According to FIG. 5A, for example, in the map data 310 (FIG. 3) centering on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29, an event start instruction position 311 is circled with an "S" icon, and the destination is indicated by a circle. 312 is indicated by a circle with an "E" icon.

(Step S200)
Here, the login means 100 of the server device 1 performs login processing.
The login means 100 refers to the account settings 300 based on the transmitted account information 211 and authenticates the user. This logs in the user.
After logging in, the login means 100 creates game data 212 from the account settings 300 and transmits the game data 212 to the game device 2 .
At this time, the log-in means 100 can include the map data 310 and the like around the vehicle in the game data 212 and transmit them. Furthermore, the game data 212 may be difference data including previously transmitted difference data instead of the data of the entire game.

(Step S101)
Next, the event setting means 201 performs event setting processing.
The event setting means 201 sets an event associated with the movement of the vehicle that occurs during game play.
The event setting means 201 sets, for example, an event of a type in which an object such as a monster occurs at a specific timing in the event data 316 by designating a setting position in the travel route 313 . In this embodiment, at this time, the event setting means 201 can set an event involving the movement of the vehicle. The event setting means 201 can also set the motion designation data so as to enable execution of an event such as the vehicle backing up, which is not performed in normal automatic driving, as the motion of the vehicle. Furthermore, the event setting means 201 can set the motion designation data so that the vehicle stops (parks). At this time, the event setting means 201 can set event motion data corresponding to the motion designation data in the event data 316 .

Furthermore, the event setting means 201 can also set an event such as a battle with a special monster (hereinafter referred to as a "middle boss") that appears in the middle of the travel route 313 or a boss character. . The event setting means 201 can also set events such as encountering NPCs corresponding to scenarios and collecting various items.
In addition, the event setting means 201 also sets the appearance frequency of normal monsters (hereinafter referred to as "normal monsters") that appear in the middle of the travel route 313, and the appearance frequency of special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "middle bosses"). Appearance frequency, types of obtainable items, appearance frequency, etc. can also be set.

(Step S102)
Next, the travel route setting means 202 performs route setting processing.
The travel route setting means 202 sets the travel route 313 of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means 201 .
Here, the vehicle of this embodiment can be driven automatically. Therefore, the travel route setting means 202 sets at least part of the travel route 313 as a route for automatic driving.

Specifically, the travel route setting means 202 sets, for example, the travel route (route) of the vehicle set by the car navigation device from the map data 310 as a travel route 313 candidate. At this time, the driving route setting means 202 acquires the user's instruction, searches for a route under the same conditions as route search of a general car navigation device, such as "recommended, general road priority, toll priority, distance priority", It can be set as a candidate for the travel route 313 . Furthermore, the driving route setting means 202 and the event generating means 204 are based on game elements such as "event priority, item priority, normal monster (minor enemy) priority, boss priority", and game difficulty (easy to very hard). It is possible to search for a route that has been set and set as a candidate for the travel route 313 .

The travel route setting means 202 appropriately corrects these candidates for the travel route 313 so that the route corresponds to the movement designation data of the event data 316 . For example, the travel route setting means 202 can set a travel route 313 that allows dead ends and/or backs. Furthermore, the travel route setting means 202 sets a guideline of speed such as traveling slowly (low speed driving), traveling at high speed (high speed driving), etc. for the traveling route 313 in accordance with the movement designation data of the event data 316. Alternatively, it is possible to set roads with traffic congestion and roads with smooth traffic flow.

Specifically, for example, when an event such as going to a dead end and backing up is set in the movement designation data, the travel route setting means 202 selects a route that allows backing up and moves to the travel route 313. set. The travel route setting means 202 may set a route that actually leads to a dead end, or may guide the vehicle to a place where it is safe to back up. Furthermore, the travel route setting means 202 can also set the travel route 313 as a place where the vehicle is stopped (parked) at a safe position.
Then, the travel route setting means 202 sets the corrected location in the event data 316 as a set position in the travel route 313 .

After setting the travel route 313 , the event generating means 204 starts communication with the server device 1 via the network 3 . Event generating means 204 transmits account information 211 to server device 1 .

(Step S103)
Next, the current position acquisition means 203 performs current position acquisition processing.
The current position acquisition means 203 acquires the position information 314 of the current position while traveling along the travel route 313 .
In this embodiment, the current position acquisition means 203 acquires position information from the position acquisition section 29 and calculates the position in the map data 310 . The position in this map data 310 becomes the current position. At this time, the current position acquisition means 203 also calculates whether the current position is within the travel route 313 . Current position acquisition means 203 stores these calculated data in storage unit 21 as position information 314 .
In the example of FIG. 5A, the current position set in the position information 314 in the map data 310 is indicated by a car mark icon.

(Step S104)
Next, the event generation means 204 determines whether or not a specific condition for event generation has been met.
As described above, the event generator 204 discretely generates an event according to the location information 314 when specific conditions are met on the travel route 313 .
In this embodiment, the event generating means 204 obtains a random number value, for example, when the current position is on the travel route 313, and sets the event generating condition It is determined that the specific conditions are met.

Further, the event generating means 204 generates an event when, for example, a specific condition set by the event setting means 201 is met. Specifically, the event generating means 204 determines that the specific condition is met even when the vehicle position information 314 is within the specific range of the set position. As the specific range, for example, several hundreds of meters, a range of positions where landmarks can be seen by the user, when entering a dead end road, when starting backing up, and other ranges can be set. Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can determine a specific condition and generate an event not only while the vehicle is running but also while the vehicle is stopped.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can determine that the specific condition is met even when the vehicle approaches within a specific range to reach the destination 312 .
In addition, the event generation means 204 can determine that, in the case of an event that is always executed, the specific condition is always met on the travel route 313 for the event.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 judges a situation such as a sudden start or a swaying of the vehicle due to a bump on the road, etc., and in addition to this situation, when the random number value exceeds a threshold value, etc., a specific condition It is also possible to generate an event as

In addition to this, the event generation means 204 can continue to generate an event as a constant event on the travel route 313 . In this case, the event generation means 204 can determine that the specific condition is met at the first position determined as the travel route 313 .

The event generation means 204 determines Yes when the event generation condition is met. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S104.
In the case of No, the event generator 204 advances the process to step S110.

(Step S105)
When a specific condition for event generation is met, event generation means 204 performs event generation processing.
The event generating means 204 reads the event data 316 and generates an event of a type according to the above specific conditions.
The event generating means 204 can generate, for example, an event in which a monster appears with the probability described above and battles with the player character.
Alternatively, the event generation means 204 generates a corresponding event when the vehicle position information 314 indicates dead end and/or back.

In FIG. 5(a), a driving route 313 indicated by a thick line in the map data 310 shows an example corrected to a route going to a dead end D. In FIG. That is, as will be described later, when the vehicle travels to the dead end D, an event of going backwards occurs.
Specifically, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such that a monster appears from the end of a dead end road, is chased, and backs up.

For example, when the vehicle is backing up, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such that a monster or an obstacle is approaching from the front. Furthermore, at these times, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such as being clung to by a monster. Furthermore, the event generating means 204 may associate the vehicle with the object of the stuck monster and set a specific sticking value.

Similarly, the event generating means 204 can generate, for example, an event that heightens a sense of urgency, such as being chased by monsters, running water, rocks, etc., and an event in which the robot stops at a virtual obstacle and is attacked by a monster. is.
In addition, the event generation means 204 can set the type of event such as a monster falling onto the windshield when the vehicle reverses.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such that monsters such as zombies appear behind the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly starts. In addition, the event generating means 204 can also generate an event such as when the monster is shaken off by backing up or turning a sharp curve, and the object associated with the vehicle is disassociated. .

In the case of automatic driving, the event generation means 204 is generated when the vehicle is driven at a low speed in accordance with the setting of the target speed of the travel route 313 . It is possible to change the event to an event where many monsters are possessed, or to change the event such that the monsters are peeled off when driving at high speed.
In addition, the event generating means 204 can also change the event according to the driving operation of manual driving. For example, in the case of manual driving, it is possible to generate events such as a monster appearing in front or being shaken off when a sudden brake is applied, backing up or a sudden steering operation is performed. .

According to the screen example 500 of FIG. 5B, the event generation means 204 draws the game image of the event based on the external image and/or the position information 314 during running, and causes the display unit 26 to display it. FIG. 5(b) shows an example in which the monster M is displayed on the see-through display of the vehicle.

Specifically, the event generation means 204 displays the game image of the generated event on the display unit 26 as a game image corresponding to the exterior image of the vehicle and/or the interior image of the vehicle in accordance with the event action data. Let
For example, the event generation means 204 recognizes the positions and types of surrounding objects from image data of the exterior (surroundings) of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30 and the image data of the interior of the vehicle, based on the data of the results of recognizing these vehicles. draw a game image corresponding to the external image and/or the internal image. In this game image, necessary objects may be overwritten on the image data. In other words, the event generating means 204 can render the game image of the event as an XR image such as augmented reality (AR), VR, MR, SR, or the like.

The event generating means 204 generates game images corresponding to external images, such as changing a landmark building to a ruined building, attacking a monster in a car, or attacking a monster from the road. It is possible to display game images such as

The event generating means 204 can draw a game image corresponding to the internal image, for example, a game image in which the character of the driver depresses the accelerator, depresses the brake, or turns the steering wheel in order to escape from the monster. At this time, the event generating means 204 draws, for example, the movement of the accelerator, the brake, and the steering wheel so as to be linked with the movement of the character's hands and feet. Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can warn the user to put his/her hand on the front passenger seat when the vehicle backs up, or to be careful of sudden braking. In addition, the event generating means 204 may make the driver's character perform a complex action such as putting his hand on the front passenger seat and backing up while looking behind him.
Furthermore, for example, the event generating means 204 can be used to determine if the driver is injured in the vehicle, if a zombie breaks the windshield due to sudden braking and is thrown out, or if the corpse of a nearby monster rolls at your feet in a sharp curve. It is possible to draw a game image such as moving.

A screen example 501 in FIG. 5(c) shows an example in which a game effect is displayed in which the driver is in a hurry to try to accelerate to a monster that has appeared.

In this way, the event generator 204 produces an event according to the movement of the vehicle ascertained from the running state, stop state, and/or attitude state of the vehicle. As a result, the event generator 204 can display the game event as if it were happening in reality. At this time, the event can be livened up by objects such as virtual characters. Therefore, a highly realistic game can be realized.
In addition, it is also possible to output a game sound from the sound processing section 24 in accordance with the drawing of the game image by the event generating means 204 . This game sound may be composed of stereoscopic sound in accordance with the presentation of the game, or may be one in which a sense of fear is emphasized with low sounds. Furthermore, an effect may be performed in which the voice of the virtual character can be heard through the headset.

Incidentally, the event generation means 204 includes, as events, the driver setting the car navigation device, selecting music according to the user's instructions, ensuring safety in the event of a sudden brake, and doing something mini-event in frustration during traffic jams. An effect such as suggesting a game may be performed.

At the time of this event, the event generating means 204 acquires user operation information from the operation unit 25 . As for this operation information, it is also possible to acquire instructions such as the direction and type of attack based on the user's operation of the controller, gestures, and the like.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can adjust the parameters of monsters that appear in the event based on the values of the acceleration information and/or the posture information to make them easier to defeat or harder to defeat. . For example, when the vehicle accelerates, stops, backs up, or tilts, the durability and attack values of the monsters are changed to increase, making the user more impatient and more realistic. may

In addition, the event generation means 204 can end the event generated by the event generation process in accordance with the event end condition set in the event data 316. FIG. The event generation means 204 detects that the event termination condition is satisfied and terminates the generated event.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 progresses the game based on other acquired game data 212 .
Here, the event generating means 204 transmits the changed difference data among the game data 212 to the server apparatus 1 at a specific timing during game setting and play as described above.

(Step S201)
Here, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 performs game information processing.
The game information processing means 101 receives difference data from the game device 2 . Then, the game information processing means 101 sets difference data in the account settings 300 of the account DB 111 . As a result, the game based on this difference data can be executed the next time the user logs in.

(Step S106)
Here, the event generating means 204 of the game device 2 determines whether or not the destination 312 has been reached.
If the current position reaches the destination 312 on the traveling route 313, the event generating means 204 determines Yes. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S112.
In the case of No, the event generator 204 returns the process to step S101 and continues the progress of the game.

(Step S107)
When the destination 312 on the travel route 313 is reached, the event generating means 204 performs external drawing display processing.
First, the event generating means 204 ends the battle with the boss character, performs processing for ending the stage, and sets it in the game data 212 . Then, the event generating means 204 displays the ending effect on the display section 26 and outputs the sound from the sound input/output section 27 .

Then, the event generating means 204 draws the drawn object so that it can be seen from the outside according to the movement of the vehicle after getting off.
Specifically, the event generating means 204 can, for example, draw objects of the driver and fellow passengers on the display unit 26 outside and/or inside the vehicle. In other words, it is possible to make it look as if a virtual character such as a driver or a fellow passenger is in the vehicle when the movement of the automatic driving vehicle is viewed from the outside. The event generating means 204 can draw the object so that it moves in accordance with the movement of the vehicle at the time of this drawing. For example, the event generating means 204 can draw a sequence of actions such as stopping the car, setting the parking brake, and opening the door.
Similarly, a manned vehicle can be viewed from the outside via a see-through display. In this case, the event generation unit 204 may convert the AR glasses and body parts of the user into image data of the virtual character and render it. This image can also be made to appear to move in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.

After that, the event generating means 204 transmits data indicating that the stage has ended and the difference data of the game data 212 described above to the server device 1 .
The game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 receives this difference data and stores it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111 .
With the above, the game progress processing according to the embodiment of the present invention ends.

[Effect of the invention]
By configuring as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
Conventionally, in a game such as that described in Patent Literature 1, an event is simply generated based on position information 314 to which the game device has moved.
Therefore, even when the game is played in a vehicle or the like, the movement of the vehicle and the game are not particularly linked, so there is a problem that the sense of realism is lacking.

On the other hand, the game program 210 of the present embodiment is a game program that is executed by the game device 2 that includes the storage unit 21 and the display unit 26 and is used in association with the vehicle. event setting means 201 for setting an event involving the movement of the vehicle generated during the play of; travel route setting means 202 for setting the travel route 313 of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means 201; Current position acquisition means 203 for acquiring position information 314 of the current position during travel along the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202, and according to the position information 314 acquired by the current position acquisition means 203, It is characterized by functioning as an event generating means 204 for generating an in-game event set by the event setting means 201 .

By configuring in this way, it is possible to provide a game with enhanced realism to the user in the vehicle. For this reason, it is possible to make a user who has nothing to do with a self-driving car or the like play a game with a high game quality. As a result, it is possible to motivate the user to play the game.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the game device 2 further functions as destination setting means 200 that sets a destination 312 using position information 314 on the map.
By configuring in this way, after setting the destination 312, it is possible to play a game with a high level of gameplay, thereby enhancing the sense of realism.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the vehicle can be driven automatically, and the travel route setting means 202 sets at least part of the travel route 313 as a route for automatic driving.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to set an automatic driving route suitable for a game for a vehicle such as an automatic driving car. This makes it possible to link the game itself with automatic driving instead of simply playing the game while riding in an automatic driving car, making it possible to further enhance the sense of presence.

In the game program 210 of this embodiment, the travel route setting means 202 sets a travel route 313 that allows a dead end and/or back, and the event generation means 204 indicates that the vehicle position information 314 is a dead end and/or back. is characterized by generating a corresponding event.
By configuring in this way, for example, a route that backs up a dead end road can be set as the travel route 313, and an event can be generated in accordance with this set position. For this reason, it is possible to link the event with the movement of the vehicle, thereby enhancing the sense of realism.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 draws the drawn object so that it can be seen from the outside in accordance with the movement of the vehicle after getting off.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to draw a driver, a fellow passenger, etc. suitable for the game, and it is possible to make other users feel that they want to play the game and want to ride in the vehicle. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to play the game.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the event generation means 204 generates an event corresponding to the set position in the map data 310 .
By configuring in this way, events can be generated at landmarks, facilities, shops, specified positions, etc. set in the travel route 313 . Therefore, the progress of the game can be sharpened, and the game can be enhanced. Furthermore, it is possible to attract attention to the external scenery of these set positions, and an advertising effect can be expected.

[Other embodiments]
The control means and processing procedures described in FIGS. 2 to 5 are examples, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to these. The processing procedure and the like can be appropriately changed in design without changing the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, an event is set, and then the travel route 313 is set according to the event.
However, it is also possible to set the travel route 313 and then set the event according to the travel route 313 .

That is, the game program 210 according to another embodiment of the present embodiment is a game program that includes a storage unit and a display unit and is executed by a game device that is used in association with the inside of the vehicle. Traveling route setting means 202 for setting a traveling route 313 of the vehicle, and event setting for setting an event accompanying the movement of the vehicle to be generated during game play according to the traveling route 313 set by the traveling route setting means 202. means 201; current position acquisition means 203 for acquiring position information 314 of the current position while traveling along a travel route 313; It may be configured to function as event generating means 204 for generating a set in-game event.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, a description will be given of game progress processing according to another embodiment of the present invention, in which an event is set according to the travel route 313. FIG.
In FIG. 6, steps S100 to S107 and S200 to S201 are performed in the same manner as in FIG. Therefore, steps S121 and S122 having differences will be explained step by step.

(Step S121)
Traveling route setting means 202 performs route setting processing.
The travel route setting means 202 sets a travel route 313 for the vehicle. The travel route setting means 202 can be set by, for example, displaying the map data 310 on the display unit 26 as a car navigation screen similar to that of a car navigation device, and the user traces and designates the map data 310 to obtain the map data. At this time, the user can, for example, specify a route that goes to a dead end and returns. Additionally, the user can specify to stop at a particular location.
Furthermore, the travel route setting means 202 can display several candidates on the car navigation screen, and the user can select and designate them. The displayed candidates can be adjusted and designated by the user. As this candidate, the travel route setting means 202 may display a route including a dead end D in FIG. 5(a).

(Step S122)
Next, the event setting means 201 performs event setting processing.
The event setting means 201 sets, in the event data 316 , an event that accompanies the movement of the vehicle to occur during game play in accordance with the set travel route 313 . The event setting unit 201 may set the event data 316 so that when a dead end or a stop position on the travel route 313 is detected, an event corresponding to the detected dead end or stop position is executed.
Other than that, the event setting means 201 can be set in the same manner as in step S101 of FIG. 4 described above.

By configuring in this way, it is possible to obtain the effect that the user can specify the travel route 313 by himself and set the event accordingly. As a result, it is possible to raise the user's expectations and motivate the user to play the game and ride the vehicle.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the user sets the destination 312 has been described.
However, the destination 312 may already be determined when the game is executed.
By configuring in this way, it can be applied to vehicles in which the user cannot set the destination 312, such as a shuttle bus, a theme park vehicle, an arcade game machine, etc., and a flexible configuration can be accommodated.

In the above-described embodiment, an event that occurs with probability or the like and an event that starts when the vehicle passes near a set position on travel route 313 are described as occurring separately.
However, when these events overlap, the event generation means 204 may give priority to one of them or may generate them simultaneously. When giving priority to one of these events, the event generating means 204 can perform an effect such that one of the events is not generated. For example, the event generating means 204 can produce an effect such as being attacked by a zombie, but the zombie being trampled by a giant skeleton and the opponent taking over.

In addition, the event generation means 204 can also adjust the generation of the event in accordance with the estimated arrival time 315 . Specifically, the event generator 204 may adjust the progress of the game by generating an event so that the event ends at the estimated arrival time 315, for example. The event generating means 204 can adjust, for example, the type of event, the frequency of occurrence, the direction of occurrence, and other parameters related to the event.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of setting the game start instruction position 311 to the user's current position or a specified position has been described.
On the other hand, the start instruction position 311 may be set in conjunction with the state of the vehicle or the game device 2 . For example, when the level of automatic driving on an expressway is raised and automatic driving without the user's hands is enabled, the position where the expressway is entered can be set as the start instruction position 311 . Conversely, when the travel route 313 is set for a road on which the level of automatic driving is lowered when the user gets on the road, the point at which such a road is reached is set as the start instruction position 311, and the event continues until the position is reached. It is also possible to prevent this from occurring.
In these cases, the destination setting means 200 can set the point at which the automatic driving ends as the destination 312 .

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which destination setting means 200 sets destination 312 using position information 314 has been described.
However, the destination setting means 200 can also set the destination 312 corresponding to the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202 .
At this time, the travel route setting means 202 can set the travel route 313 according to the content of the event. For example, in the event of backing up, travel route setting means 202 first detects a location on map data 310 where backing up is possible, and sets a travel route 313 that can cause a backing up event. Correspondingly, the destination setting means 200 can set the destination 312 corresponding to the set travel route 313 . That is, it is possible to set the destination 312 according to the travel route 313 . In this case, it is possible to set, as the destination 312, a place near the position instructed by the user prior to setting the travel route 313. FIG. Alternatively, it is possible to obtain a user's instruction and reset the destination 312 by the destination setting means 200, or make the vehicle travel while keeping the travel route 313 and the destination 312 secret. .

In addition to this, a configuration is also possible in which the event generating means 204 generates an event in a state where the destination setting means 200 does not set the destination 312 .
For example, it is possible for the event generation means 204 to derive an event even under conditions such as driving around a specific area in automatic driving or manual driving, or driving along a driving route 313 suitable for game play. That is, even if the travel route 313 is set by the event generating means 204 but the destination 312 is unnecessary, it is possible to generate an event involving the movement of the vehicle being driven as described above.

Furthermore, the event generation means 204 grasps the state of the vehicle, and depending on the level of automatic driving as described above, regardless of the setting position of the start instruction position 311, the event generation means 204 may or may not start the event. It is also possible to configure so as to perform such control.

In addition, the event generating means 204 may change parameters set for the object based on acceleration information and/or posture information. Specifically, the event generating means 204 can control the motion of the object, various parameters, etc. according to the acceleration information and/or the posture information.

For example, the event generating means 204 performs physical calculations such as applying force to the monster according to the acceleration information and/or the posture information to change the action of the monster. Specifically, when the vehicle turns left or right or backs up, it is possible to cause the monsters clinging to the vehicle to be shaken off by centrifugal force and fly away.
In other words, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value and hit points of the monster when force is applied to the monster, such as when turning a curve or backing up. It is possible to direct the game so that it is done.

In addition, the event generating means 204 can change the parameters of each object according to user's operation information. Specifically, when the user attacks with a weapon, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value of monsters such as zombies that stick to the attack value of this attack, and this value becomes equal to or less than a threshold value. It may be shaken off. This disassociates the vehicle from the monster. At this time, the event generating means 204 can also change parameters so that the monster's hit points decrease in response to the attack.
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can also make adjustments so as to receive attacks from monsters in accordance with the rocking of the vehicle. In other words, the event generating means 204 may be attacked by monsters in response to the vehicle's shaking due to bumps or the like on the actual road.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of using probability as an event occurrence condition has been described.
However, it is also possible to generate an event based on the result recognized by an image recognition processor or the like from the external image and/or the internal image of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30 . For example, if there are many people outside the vehicle, an event can occur that causes those people to become zombies. Furthermore, when the inside of the car is messy or there are many leftovers, an event such as the appearance of a specific monster such as "mottainai ghost (tsukumogami)" or "mushroom ghost" may be generated.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game image is displayed on the display unit 26 after the game is started has been described.
However, the game image displayed on display 26 may be visible inside the vehicle when outside the vehicle. That is, when the user gets into the vehicle, the game image may already be visible. In this case, for example, a game image including each object such as a player character and an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 26 of the goggles type device, the AR goggles type device, the wearable type AR device, or the like, or the see-through type display.
The game image at this time may be, for example, a demonstration image. Alternatively, by setting the start of the game through a server or the like before the user gets into the vehicle, a corresponding game image may be displayed at the start of play or during play.

The event generation means 204 can also adjust the content of the event according to the acceleration information and/or orientation information acquired by the current position acquisition means 203 . As this adjustment, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which an object associated with the motion of the vehicle is generated, and control the object according to acceleration information and/or attitude information.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can adjust the details of the event by changing the parameters of the object such as the monster set in the object data 317 based on the acceleration information and/or the orientation information. At this time, the event generation unit 204 can acquire user operation information from the operation unit 25 and change the parameters of the object such as the monster according to the operation information.

In the above-described embodiment, the event generator 204 draws the drawn object so that it can be seen from the outside when the destination 312 on the travel route 313 is reached.
However, it is also possible for the event generating means 204 to draw an object such as a virtual character so that it can be seen from the outside throughout the run. Alternatively, the event generation means 204 can be configured to draw an object such as a virtual character so that it can be seen from the outside, for example, when leaving only parking to automatic driving after arriving at the destination by manual driving. .
By configuring in this way, it is possible to produce a performance as if the user is driving with the virtual character, and it is possible to enhance the mood of other users who want to play the game and ride in the vehicle.

Although the above-described embodiments are described with an application such as an action game or a shooting game in which monsters are fought, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this. For example, it can be applied to various types of games such as role-playing games, simulation games, board games, and puzzle games.

More specifically, for example, the game of another embodiment of the present invention may be configured as a fantasy role-playing game in which you fight monsters. Furthermore, a science fiction game may be constructed in which monsters such as aliens chasing after a two-wheeled vehicle or four-wheeled vehicle are shot down with a gun controller and a roller of an operation unit imitating a firearm. Alternatively, it may be configured as an action game in which the vehicle is running and the player battles against gangsters, robot weapons, dinosaurs, giant insects, and the like. Even in this case, a boss character appears near the destination 312, and the ending can be achieved by defeating the boss character.
These game changes and event setting changes can be implemented by those skilled in the art by replacing the game data 212 , particularly the event data 316 .

Furthermore, the game of another embodiment may be configured as a game centered on communication with a virtual character.
For example, in the case of a game in which a virtual character navigates driving as a driver, such as a dating simulation game, the degree of favorability may be changed according to the user's route selection or conversational responses. Alternatively, a virtual character imitating an android or an animal may be configured to drive as a driver, provide a mini-game as a mascot, or create a fun atmosphere.

Variation of hardware configuration The control units 10 and 20 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), ASIC (Application It may be an information processing unit including a specific processor.

The storage units 11 and 21 are non-temporary recording media, and the RAM of the main storage unit may be DRAM, SRAM, or the like. For the ROM, various non-volatile and rewritable semiconductor memories such as EEPROM, flash memory, 3D X point, etc. may be used as auxiliary storage units. In addition, an SSD (Solid State Drive) or an eMMC (embedded Multi Media Card) can be used as the auxiliary storage unit instead of the HDD.

The connection units 12 and 22 are network connection units including LAN boards, wireless transceivers, and the like for connecting to a network 3 such as LAN, wireless LAN, WAN, and mobile phone network.

The image processing unit 23 may be an information processing unit such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The image processing unit 23 may have a dedicated memory.

The operation unit 25 may be connected to a dedicated or general-purpose controller. An operation signal is input to the game apparatus 2 via the operation unit 25 by operating a stick, button, touch pad, or the like provided on the controller. This controller and the operation unit 25 are connected wirelessly or by wire. This wireless or wired connection may be USB, Bluetooth®, or the like.

In the game device, the control unit 20 and the image processing unit 23 may be integrally formed like a GPU built-in CPU or a chip-on-module package.
Also, the control unit 10, the control unit 20, and the image processing unit 23 may incorporate RAM, ROM, flash memory, or the like.

Variation of System Configuration In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the example in which the game system X configured by the server device 1 and the game device 2 executes the game program 210 has been described.
However, referring to FIG. 7, it is also possible to execute the game program 210 of the present invention by a single game device 2b. In this case, the game device 2b can store wide-range map data 310 in the game data 212 as in car navigation. In this figure, the same reference numerals as in the above figures indicate the same type of configuration.
Conversely, the game device 2 executes functions of simple data transmission and reception and image/audio output only, and by executing the game program 110 of the server device 1, the destination setting means 200, event setting means 201, It may function as travel route setting means 202 , current position acquisition means 203 , and event generation means 204 . This figure shows an example in which the event setting means 201 and the travel route setting means 202 are connected in the opposite manner to that shown in FIG. 2 so as to perform the processing of FIG.
Furthermore, each of the means described above may be arbitrarily executed by either the server device 1 or the game device 2, or the functions of each may be shared and executed in part or in any combination.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the vehicle itself, such as an automatically driven automobile, is the game device 2, that is, the game device 2 used in the vehicle.
Regarding this, when the game device 2 of the present embodiment is a vehicle, it is possible to use vehicles such as amusement parks, roller coasters, trains, driver-driven taxis, buses, and other vehicles. In addition, the present invention can also be implemented using arcade game cabinets provided at game arcades and the like. Alternatively, game device 2 may be a virtual vehicle that operates on map data 310 in virtual space.
In addition, the game device 2 is not limited to vehicles, and can be installed in vehicles that are not directly controlled by the user, such as airplanes and drones. In addition, it is also possible to play a game on foot using the game device 2 .

As described above, the game device 2 of the present embodiment is a device that is played in a vehicle, such as a smartphone, dedicated game machine, VR goggles type device, AR goggles type device, other wearable AR device, car navigation device, or the like. may At this time, the acceleration information and/or the posture information may be acquired by the acceleration sensor section 28 built into the game device 2 or data acquired by a sensor provided in the vehicle.
By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to execute a game with enhanced gameplay even on a game device 2 other than a vehicle. Furthermore, in the case of the game device 2 having posture and line-of-sight tracking, etc., it is possible to generate an event that matches the posture and line of sight of the game device 2 and the user, thereby enhancing the presence of the game.

In addition, if the game device 2 is a VR goggles type device, an AR goggles type device, or a wearable AR device, the game image is also displayed in the car, and an event such as a monster attack may occur. It is possible. Similarly, when the display unit 26 of the game device 2 projects with a projector, it is possible to draw on a wall portion in addition to the glass window.
In this case, it is possible to detect the position and orientation of the player's body and draw monsters so that they do not overlap the player's body. may change.

In addition, in the above-described embodiments, examples of displaying game images on a see-through display and AR goggles as the display unit 26 have been described.
However, the display unit 26 does not have to be a see-through display and AR goggles. For example, as the display unit 26, it is possible to use the display of the VR goggles type device described above. In this VR as well, it is possible to superimpose an image captured by the imaging unit 30 and a game image and display them as a VR. Additionally, if the display unit 26 is a projector, it is possible to project the game image onto mist, the user's glasses, or the retina.
Furthermore, when the game device 2 is a portable or stationary device such as a smart phone, a dedicated game machine, or a car navigation device, these displays can be used as the display unit 26 . In this case as well, it is possible to display the external image and the game image captured by the imaging unit 30 by AR. In addition, if the game device 2 is a vehicle, it is possible to eliminate the windows and display the image of the imaging unit 30 that captures the outside and the game image on the display unit 26 instead of the windows. .
By configuring in this way, it is possible to correspond to various configurations.

Although the game program 210 of the present embodiment is described as a native application in the above embodiment, it may be configured as a web application. That is, the game program 210 may be an application executable by a web browser or the like. In this case, the game program 210 and game data 212 stored in the storage unit 21 may be temporarily stored in the RAM or the like each time.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game program 210 itself has already been installed in the game device 2 has been described. In this case, the game program 210 may be read from an optical recording medium or other recording medium in the game device 2 and installed in the storage section 21 . Additionally, the game program 210 may be downloaded from the server device 1 .

Even when these other embodiments are employed, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments, and other embodiments with each other.

Further, the configuration and operation of the above-described embodiment are examples, and needless to say, they can be modified and executed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 Server devices 2, 2b Game device 3 Networks 10, 20 Control units 11, 21 Storage units 12, 22 Connection unit 23 Image processing unit 24 Audio processing unit 25 Operation unit 26 Display unit 27 Audio input/output unit 28 Acceleration sensor unit 29 Position Acquisition unit 30 Imaging unit 100 Login means 101 Game information processing means 110, 210 Game program 111 Account DB
200 Destination setting means 201 Event setting means 202 Driving route setting means 203 Current position acquisition means 204 Event generation means 211 Account information 212 Game data 300 Account setting 310 Map data 311 Start instruction position 312 Destination 313 Driving route 314 Location information 315 Arrival Scheduled time 316 Event data 317 Object data 318 Progress data 500, 501 Screen example D Dead end M Monster X Game system

Claims (5)

A game program executed by a game device associated with a vehicle controlled to arrive at a destination by automatic driving, wherein the game device is:
a destination setting means for setting the destination of the vehicle ;
a current position obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position ;
It functions as a drawing means for drawing a drawn character object so that it can be seen from the outside of the vehicle according to the movement of the vehicle during automatic driving when getting off the vehicle.
game program. It further functions as travel route setting means for setting the travel route of the vehicle so that the event is included.
The game program according to claim 1 . Further functions as an event setting means for setting an event in accordance with the movement of the vehicle to the destination by automatic driving.
The game program according to claim 1 . A game system including a game device associated with a vehicle controlled to arrive at a destination by automatic driving, and a server device connectable to the game device,
a destination setting means for setting the destination of the vehicle ;
a current position obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position ;
a drawing means for drawing the drawn character object so that it can be seen from the outside of the vehicle according to the automatic driving movement of the vehicle when getting off the vehicle.
game system. An automated driving vehicle equipped with a computer and controlled to arrive at a destination by automated driving,
The computer is
a destination setting means for setting the destination of the automatic driving vehicle ;
a current position obtaining means for obtaining position information of the current position ;
a drawing means for drawing the drawn character object so that it can be seen from the outside of the automatic driving vehicle according to the movement of the automatic driving vehicle when getting off the vehicle.
Self-driving car.

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