JP3198660B2 - Video game device with privilege giving function - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recreational facility that allows a person to operate a vehicle that imitates a real thing so that the person can experience a feeling similar to that of operating the real thing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, for example, a simulated vehicle simulating a vehicle such as a motorcycle or a car is swingably supported on a base, and in front of the simulated vehicle, an image showing the situation in front of the vehicle as viewed from the vehicle. 2. Description of the Related Art There is an amusement device in which a device is provided so that the user can enjoy the visual sense of the image and the driving sensation due to the swing of the simulated vehicle itself. In addition, a plurality of these are connected via a communication interface, allowing the players on each recreational vehicle to race together, as well as the feeling of competing on a real vehicle. The device is becoming popular.

[0003]

By the way, in the above-mentioned entertainment apparatus, even if the player wins the race, the player cannot receive any substantial benefit only by displaying the ranking and the score on the screen. For this reason, there was a drawback that it was easy to get tired and cannot expect to participate again. The present invention aims to eliminate the above disadvantages.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, according to the present invention, a game is started after waiting for a plurality of players who participate simultaneously, and the order of the plurality of players based on the game result is determined using a communication function. Means, a means for transmitting the intention of the player to the control circuit, an image display means for reflecting the intention of the player in accordance with the intention transmission means on a change in the game image and projecting the change on a video display device, and the image display Storage means for storing program data of a game projected by the means, data stored in the storage means and presetting the number of players capable of granting a privilege in accordance with the number of communicating apparatuses, and the preset data Means for selecting at least one or more players who give a privilege from the data and the result of the determining means, and privilege giving means for giving a privilege to the selected player. Some as Scripture grant function with video game device. 2. The privilege according to claim 1, wherein the privilege granting means grants a privilege to at least one or more players determined by comparing the preset data with the number of players who have simultaneously participated in a game. This is a video game device with an application function. In addition, the present invention is provided so as to be swingably supported on a base, a main body imitating a vehicle, an external input device operated by a player, and a game image corresponding to the external input device provided opposite to the main body. A game device comprising: a video display device to be displayed; storage means for storing program data of the game; and control means for controlling a game in accordance with the program data, wherein the storage means Means for storing the correspondence data in which the number of players who can be given a privilege in accordance with the pre-set, the number of communicable users, the number of players simultaneously participating in the game using the communication function, and the game ranking; The control means is configured to be able to communicate with a plurality of game devices,
A game is started after waiting for a plurality of players to participate simultaneously, and at least one or more players who give a privilege and a determination means for determining the order of the plurality of players according to the game result by using a communication function are selected. Means, and a privilege granting means for giving a privilege to the selected player. The video display means displays the order determined by the determining means, and when finished, the number of communicable communications stored in the storage means. And comparing the number of players simultaneously participating in the game using the communication function with the corresponding data, and at least one or more players who provide a privilege according to the game ranking based on the number of players who can provide the privilege. And a video game device with a privilege providing function.

[0005]

According to the operation of the present invention, the race result of a plurality of players is determined by the determining means using the communication function, and the higher rank is determined by the privilege granting means. Benefits are given to several people.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described as a first embodiment with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an entertainment vehicle facility according to the present invention. The main part is
For example, it is composed of a plurality of main units 1 simulating an automobile, a ship, an off-road motorcycle, etc., a base 2, and a support unit 3. The support portion 3 supports the main body 1 on the base 2 so as to be able to swing. An external input device 11 (11a on the left side,
1b is for the right player). On the front side of the main body 1, video display devices 12 (12a for left side, 12b for right side player) are provided to face the main body 1, respectively.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a simulated motorcycle racing experience game (hereinafter referred to as a game) using the present invention. FIG. 3 is a correspondence table of variables A and B in the flowchart. The variable A is the number of devices that are currently communicating, and the variable B is the minimum number of participants in which the privilege giving function operates. This correspondence table is stored in the ROM 14 as program data.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the present invention. The control circuit 16 has a communication function, and also has a feature that a single control circuit can control a game of two players. The ROM 14 and the RAM 15 are connected to the CPU 10, and input signals are input from the external input devices 11a and 11b. In the CPU 10, the communication interface 1
3 to exchange signals with other boards (control circuits).

By operating software stored in the ROM 14, a signal is sent from the CPU 10,
The message mainly to the player and the scene that will be seen from the vehicle are displayed on the image display device 12 (12a is the left side, 12
b is for the right player).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram in which four control circuits according to the present invention are connected via a communication interface. This allows eight players to participate in the game at the same time. The CRTs 1 to 8 correspond to the image display device 1 shown in FIG.
Inputs 1 to 8 correspond to external input devices 11a and 11b such as an accelerator and a brake.

A description will be given based on the flowchart of the present game shown in FIG. When the power is turned on, first, the number of communicating units is checked and stored in the RAM 15 (S1). This number is assumed to be A. In this embodiment, the number is four.

Next, the CPU 10 checks how many people are participating in the game by using the communication function, stores it in the RAM 15 (this number is N), and waits for the start of the game (S2).
The content of the game is that eight motocross racers race at a special race track.

When the game starts, first, a state in which the motorcycles corresponding to the respective players are arranged on the start line is displayed on the video display device 12. When the start signal is issued, all cars start off at the same time and the race starts.

[0014] Embed as a course image for the game
A large and small jumping hill, etc.
Project source. Overcome these obstacles and take 3 courses
It is this race that goes around (S3).

When the leading motorcycle finishes, a message is displayed on the video display device 12 in front of each player indicating the end of the game, and the game ends (S4). At the same time, the CPU 10 stores the order in the RAM 15 according to the program in the ROM 14. This is designated as rank J.

The following is the privilege providing function according to the present invention. The benefits here are re-games (from the beginning of the game,
Or you can start the game for free from where the previous game is over, or where you have advanced to the next scene). The CPU 10 checks the communication number A according to the program in the ROM 14, and if less than two, ends the processing and waits for the next game start (S5). If the number is two or more, it is checked whether or not the control circuit 16 has been set to the re-game enabled mode. If not, the process is terminated (S6).

Next, the number of participants N is checked according to the correspondence number A of communication and the correspondence table of FIG. 3 stored in the ROM 14, and if the number is smaller than the specified number B, the process is terminated (S7). Finally, the order J is checked, and if it is not the first place, the process ends (S8). If it is the first place, the game is played again (S9). This is the end of the description of the first embodiment.

Next, as a second embodiment, a game is played by replacing the main body 1 in the first embodiment with an automobile seat device and a steering device. in this case,
The landscape data stored in the ROM 14 is replaced with data that records the landscape seen from the driver's seat of the racing car . Furthermore , a simulated Class A license card is given to the player as a privilege.

Finally, as a third embodiment, a game is played by replacing the main body 1 in the first embodiment with a marine seat device and a steering device. In this case, ROM1
The landscape data stored in 4 is replaced with data that records the landscape seen from the cockpit of the ship. In addition, the privilege is to give a mock ship license with the face of the player printed.
The printing procedure will be described. A video camera and printer are installed between the video display devices 12a and 12b, and the image data of the face of the winner is stored in the RAM 14 using a general video image capturing device. , The image data of the face of the winner is stored in the RAM 14, the data is processed by the CPU 10, and printed by the printer.

[0020]

As described above, according to the present invention, among the above-mentioned players, excellent performers can play the game free of charge. Therefore, they want to try the race again after finishing the re-game. In addition, other players may want to try the race again with the goal of regaining the game right.
In this way, the player can play the game without getting tired.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an entertainment vehicle facility.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a simulated motorcycle race experience game using the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a correspondence table of variables A and B in the flowchart.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram in which four control circuits according to the present invention are connected via a communication interface;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main body part 2 ... Base 3 ... Support part 10 ... CPU 11 ... External input device 12 ... Video display device 13 ... Communication interface 14 ... ROM 15 ... RAM

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Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A means for starting a game after waiting for a plurality of players simultaneously participating, determining a ranking of the plurality of players based on a game result using a communication function, and controlling a will of the players. Means transmitting means to be transmitted to the circuit, image display means for reflecting a player's intention corresponding to the intention transmitting means on a change in game image and projecting the image on a video display device, and program data of the game projected by the image displaying means Storage means for storing the number of players which are stored in the storage means and which can provide a privilege in accordance with the number of communicating devices, and a privilege based on the result of the preset data and the determination means. A means for selecting at least one or more players who give a bonus, and a privilege giving means for giving a bonus to the selected player. Apparatus. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the privilege granting means grants a privilege to at least one or more players determined by comparing the preset data with the number of players who have simultaneously participated in the game. Item 4. The video game device with a privilege giving function according to Item 1. 3. A main body imitating a vehicle, an external input device operated by a player, and a game image corresponding to the external input device. A game apparatus comprising: a video display device to be displayed; storage means for storing program data of the game; and control means for controlling a game according to the program data, wherein the storage means Means for storing correspondence data in which the number of players who can be given a privilege in accordance with the pre-set value, the number of communicable users, the number of players simultaneously participating in the game using the communication function, and the game ranking; The control means is configured to be communicable with a plurality of game devices, and starts a game after waiting for a plurality of players to participate simultaneously, and ranks the plurality of players according to a game result. Determining means for determining using the communication function, means for selecting at least one or more players who give a privilege, and privilege giving means for giving a privilege to the selected player. When the ranking determined by the above is displayed and the processing is completed, the number of players capable of communicating and the number of players simultaneously participating in the game using the communication function stored in the storage means are compared with the corresponding data to obtain a privilege. A video game device with a privilege granting function, wherein at least one player who grants a privilege is selected from the number of players who can give the privilege and the control is performed so as to give the privilege.