JP2917770B2 - Game equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device for operating an image displayed on a display by operating means at hand, and more particularly to a game device capable of obtaining a feeling of floating. > Yes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game apparatuses using a display on which an image is displayed have been widely used in game facilities such as game centers. In particular, a drive game device that drives and steers a vehicle displayed on a display by operating means at hand has become one of the most popular game devices. This is, for example, in the case of a drive game apparatus simulating a car race or the like of F1 or the like, a display is provided at a front position and a handle is provided at a hand position in a state where a game player is sitting on a seat. And
The movement of a specific car among a plurality of cars shown on the display is configured to be linked with the steering wheel. With such a configuration, the player can enjoy the game by operating the steering wheel and driving the car on the display as if participating in a car race.

In recent years, characteristics such as the resolution of a display and the complexity of character movement have been remarkably improved, and accordingly, a game device having more excellent entertainment properties has been demanded, and various devices have been proposed. Have been. For example, in the case of a driving game device that drives a car, a driving game device that displays a single image by arranging a plurality of displays continuously in the left-right direction is provided. As a result, since the surrounding conditions are displayed, the player can enjoy the game not only as a game for competing for driving skill but also as a game full of realism such as a sense of speed.

[0004]

However, in the conventional drive game apparatus, a game for driving a car is mainly used.
There are only a few games that fly or fly underwater with other vehicles, such as helicopters and submarines, or vehicles such as eagle and dolphins. This is because the player is not satisfied with the display on the front side alone, and lacks a sense of reality, in order to confirm his flight position and diving position. Therefore, a display in which a plurality of displays are continuously arranged in the vertical direction is also provided, but it is also difficult to obtain a feeling of floating in the air or underwater. For this reason, there has been proposed a device that can give a seat a feeling of floating by giving vibrations in the horizontal or vertical direction to the seat. However, this requires a large-scale means for providing vibration, and the entire game apparatus becomes large.
Therefore, conventionally, it has been difficult to spread the game of vehicles other than cars as a drive game device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a small-sized game device which is excellent in realism by obtaining a floating feeling.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems
In addition, the present invention relates to a first device arranged substantially perpendicular to the floor surface.
Display and a predetermined angle with respect to the first display.
The second display, which is located below the first display,
And a display, wherein the first display is a front image.
An image, and the second display corresponds to the front image.
A bird's-eye view image to be displayed . In addition,
Light, see the moving image of the moving object displayed on the display.
In the game device operated by the player,
A first display arranged substantially perpendicular to the surface;
A predetermined angle with respect to the first display,
The player's feet on the floor from the lower end of the first display
A second display disposed over the original position,
The first display is a front image for the player
Is displayed, and the second display corresponds to the front image.
It is characterized by displaying a bird's-eye view image configured as described above.

Here, the second display is a moving object.
The image is further displayed. Ma
In addition, the overhead image is a state in which the player looks down.
Image is preferable.

Further , the second display is provided with the first display.
Preferably, it is larger than the display. Further
In addition, the second display includes a foot position of the player.
Preferably, a footrest is provided on the side.

The first display and the second display
The display may be located inside the box
preferable.

[0010]

In the game device of the present invention having the above-described structure, for example, an image of the front is displayed on the first display, and an image below the player's feet is displayed on the second display. You. The image on the second display gives the player a sense of floating as if in the air or underwater. Thus, a high sense of reality can be obtained for a game in which vehicles that move in the air or underwater, for example, helicopters and submarines, or vehicles such as birds and turtles are displayed as images on the display. Further, since the display and the cockpit are provided inside the box, the player is isolated from the outside while playing the game.
Thus, since only the display enters the field of view of the player, the sense of reality can be further enhanced. Further, since the footrest is provided on the second display serving as a foot of the player, it is possible to prevent the second display from being stained by shoes or damaged by stepping on the shoe.

[0011]

【Example】

(1) Main Embodiment Hereinafter, as one embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present invention ,
An example of the eve game machine will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the inside of the box of the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the same, FIG. 3 is a side view of the same, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit of the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, a cockpit 2 on which a player sits is provided at a rear portion of a box 1 and a display portion 3 is provided at a front portion. Openings 4 are provided on both sides of the box 1 in the vicinity of the cockpit 2 and serve as entrances and exits for players. The cockpit 2 is provided with armrests 2a at both ends, and includes two seats so that two persons can sit side by side between the armrests 2a. Each armrest 2
A is provided with a holster (not shown), and a gun 5 is detachably stored therein. The gun 5 is connected via a cord 6 to firing control means (not shown). Such a gun 5 is provided with a trigger (not shown) capable of performing normal firing or continuous firing, and a button (not shown) for firing a bomb or the like.

On the other hand, the display unit 3 has a first display 3a on a wall surface in front of the cockpit 2,
A second display 3b is provided on a floor surface in front of the cockpit 2 which is a foot of a player who sits on the floor. The second display 3b is adjacent to the lower end of the first display 3a and is provided at a predetermined angle with respect to the first display 3a. This has a configuration in which the front is inclined upward as compared to the foot position of the player. Further, the second display is provided in a larger size than the first display. Note that footrests 7 for two players are provided at the feet of the players so that the shoes of the players do not ride on the second display. In such a display unit 3, the first display 3a displays an image in front of the player, and the second display 3b displays an image looking down from a height below the player's feet (overhead image). It is configured to be displayed. Each image is configured to advance by forced scrolling.

In this embodiment, the image is such that the player flies on the back of the dragon and flies in the sky. This dragon shall fly variously, such as flying high in the sky, flying inside a cave, water surface, etc., and landing and landing. The game is described as a game in which a player aims at a destination while opposing an enemy in the air or below with a gun.

Here, in the case of this game, the back of the dragon 8 is always displayed at the foot end of the second display 3b. By operating the button, the dragon is displayed in the image of the display together with the sound effect by operating the button so that when the trigger is operated, the state where the gun has landed at the corresponding position in the image of the display is displayed together with the sound of the fired gun. It is configured to display the state of blowing fire from the mouth.

(2) Operation and Effect of Embodiment The operation of the embodiment configured as described above is as follows. That is, one or two players enter the inside of the box 1 through the opening 4 and sit in the cockpit. At this time, each player puts his / her foot on the footrest 7 on the front floor of each seat. Then, with the gun 5 pulled out from the holster of the armrest and held, a play switch (not shown)
Press to start the game. In the game, at the same time when a play switch (not shown) is pressed, an image on the front side, such as a distant view, is looked down on the first display 3a in front of the player from a high place on the second display 3b, which is the foot of the player ( An image below the dragon, such as a bird's-eye view, is displayed. In this image, the display content is continuously changed by the forced scroll, and is linked with the operation of the gun 5 by the player.

In the case of this embodiment, the player aims at the destination while repelling with the gun 5 against the enemy attacking in the images on the first and second displays 3a and 3b. Depending on whether this repulsion is possible or not, the game is competed by adding or subtracting points. The game ends when points are lost due to deduction.

In this embodiment as described above, the overhead view image is displayed at the feet of the player by the second display 3b together with the front image of the first display 3a, so that the player has the same effect as if he is flying in the air. You can enjoy the feeling of floating. Moreover, since this floating feeling is a simple configuration in which the second display is provided at the foot position of the player, there is no need to provide vibration means such as a chair. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a small-sized drive game device having an excellent sense of reality for a game of a vehicle flying in the air.

In this embodiment, since the second display is larger than the first display, a sense of distance can be obtained in the image displayed on the first display. As a result, the game can have a large scale.

Further, in this embodiment, since the cockpit 2 and the display unit 3 are provided inside the box, when the player plays a game inside the box 1, the player is disconnected from the outside. Therefore, the player does not enter the field of view except for the image displayed on the display, and can concentrate on the display, thereby further increasing the sense of realism.

In this embodiment, since the footrest 7 is provided on the second display 3b on the floor, the display is not damaged or stained, and display defects can be prevented. It can be a high drive game device.

(3) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a specific shape or an attachment position of each can be appropriately changed. For example, the external shape of the box may be a shape related to the content of the game (a shape imitating a dragon in the above embodiment) or a dragon pattern drawn on the outer wall surface (a dragon in the above embodiment). And the enemy's battle state). Thereby, in a game center or the like, the drive game device of the present embodiment can be appealed to the player.

The cockpit of the present invention is not limited to two persons, but may be one person or a plurality of persons. Furthermore, the game can be configured to be performed in a state of standing at a predetermined position / range without providing a seat as a cockpit. Further, means for giving vibration to the cockpit may be provided. On the other hand, the shape and the number of the displays of the display unit can be changed as appropriate. Further, a third display can be provided on the ceiling surface adjacent to the upper end of the first display. With such a configuration, a more realistic feeling can be obtained. This is, for example, in the case of a game flying with a spaceship or the like, the first display on the front is arranged so that the left-right direction such as a cylindrical shape or a semi-cylindrical shape is long, and the second display at the foot is arranged in a fan shape. .
And, as a cockpit in the center, seats for multiple people
It is also possible to provide a movement range or a configuration in which one seat rotates corresponding to the display.

According to the present invention, a game in which a game such as a helicopter, an airship, or a vehicle such as an eagle flies in the air can be displayed as an image displayed on the display, in addition to flying in the air with a dragon. Further, it is also possible to display an image of a game in which the vehicle moves underwater by a vehicle such as a submarine or a dolphin. On the other hand, as means for the player to operate,
Various repulsion means other than a gun, capture means such as a net, and the like can be appropriately changed depending on the content of the game. It is also possible to provide means for changing the direction of movement of the vehicle, such as a control stick or rudder, or to provide means for changing the operation direction, such as repulsion means or capture means.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, for example,
By displaying the front image at the front of the player and displaying the image below the foot at the foot,
The player can get a floating feeling of the state to move the state or in water flying through the air, as a game, there is a high sense of realism even in a vehicle to move the vehicle and water flying through the air gates
A gaming device can be provided.

In addition, in the present invention, since the cockpit and the display unit are provided inside the box, the player can enter the field of view except for the display during play, so that the game device can be more realistic. it can.

Further, since the footrest is provided on the display provided on the floor as a foot, it is possible to prevent the surface of the display from being stained or damaged by shoes, and to provide a game device having excellent durability. can do.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing the inside of a box according to an embodiment of the game apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a display unit of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Box 2 ... Cockpit 2a ... Armrest 3 ... Display part 3a ... First display 3b ... Second display 4 ... Opening part 5 ... Gun 6 ... Code 7 ... Footrest 8 ... Dragon

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] A first display disposed substantially perpendicular to 1. A floor, at a predetermined angle with respect to the first display, a second display which is placed below the first display
Wherein the first display displays the front image, the second display overhead image with respect to the front image
A game device characterized by displaying . 2. A moving image of a moving object displayed on a display.
A game device operated by the player while looking at the image
A first display disposed substantially perpendicular to the floor, and a predetermined angle with respect to the first display.
From the lower end of the first display, the player
And a second display arranged at the foot position.
For example, the first display front image for the player
And the second display is configured to correspond to the front image.
A game device for displaying a bird's-eye view image . 3. The mobile phone according to claim 2, wherein the second display relates to a moving body.
The image is further displayed.
The game device according to the above. 4. The bird's-eye view image is displayed when a player looks down.
4. The image according to claim 1, wherein the image is in a state in which the image is displayed.
A game device according to any one of the above. 5. The first display according to claim 1, wherein the second display comprises :
4. The game according to claim 1, wherein the game is larger than the play.
5. The game device according to any one of 4. 6. The second display according to claim 1, wherein the second display is
Characterized that you have is provided footrest feet position side
The game device according to claim 1. 7. The first display and the second display.
Play is characterized by being provided inside the box
The game device according to claim 1.