JP3767741B2 - GPS-based gaming device, gaming program, and recording medium on which gaming program is recorded - Google Patents

Description

【００４９】
ここで、すなわち、ある位置データに対して、通常エリアのエリアデータは一義的に決定されることとなっている。たとえば、ある位置データが、ある一群の位置データに含まれる場合には「Ａ県」で、また、別の一群の位置データに含まれる場合には「Ｂ県」となるようになっている。ここで、本実施の形態においては、ある位置データが、２以上の位置データの群に含まれることはない。
【００５０】
各通常エリアのエリアデータについては、下記の表２に示すような通常キャラクタテーブル41において、それぞれ複数のキャラクタデータが対応づけられている。
【００５１】
【表２】

【００５２】
たとえば、「Ａ県」というエリアデータには、キャラクタ「イ」から「ホ」までのキャラクタデータが対応づけられている。これは、「イ」から「ホ」までのキャラクタが、「Ａ県」のエリアに出現する可能性のあることを示している。
なお、いくつかのキャラクタは、所定の条件に従って複数の通常エリアで登場する可能性があるが、このようなキャラクタのキャラクタデータは、下記の表３に示すような広域キャラクタテーブル45において、複数のエリアデータに対応づけられている。
【００５３】
【表３】

【００５４】
たとえば、キャラクタ「α」のキャラクタデータは、「Ａ県」、「Ｂ県」及び「Ｃ県」のエリアデータに対応づけられている。これは、「α」というキャラクタが、「Ａ県」、「Ｂ県」及び「Ｃ県」に出現する可能性のあることを示している。
一方、通常エリアによっては、その中に含まれる市などについて、特定エリアが設定されていることがある。これらの各特定エリアは、下記の表４に示すような特定エリア選択テーブル37において、位置データとの対応付けがされている。
【００５５】
【表４】

【００５６】
たとえば、「Ａ県」に対応づけられる位置データのうちの一部は、「Ａ県ａ市」にも対応づけられている。すなわち、「Ａ県」というエリアの中には、１の特定エリアが存在することとなっている。また、「Ｂ県」というエリアのように、「Ｂ県b1市」及び「Ｂ県b2市」のように２以上の特定エリアを有する場合もある。なお、「Ｃ県」のように、その中に特定エリアのないエリアも存在する。
【００５７】
各特定エリアのエリアデータについては、下記の表５に示すような特定キャラクタテーブル42において、それぞれ１又は２以上のキャラクタデータが対応づけられている。
【００５８】
【表５】

【００５９】
たとえば、「Ａ県ａ市」という特定エリアのエリアデータには、キャラクタ「あ」のキャラクタデータが対応づけられている。これは、「あ」というキャラクタが「Ａ県ａ市」という特定エリアに出現する可能性のあることを示している。上述の通常エリア選択テーブル36及び特定エリア選択テーブル37をまとめたものが、エリア選択テーブル35となっている。また、通常キャラクタテーブル41、特定キャラクタテーブル42及び広域キャラクタテーブル45をまとめたものが、キャラクタテーブル40となっている。これらのエリア選択テーブル35及びキャラクタテーブル40は、ＲＯＭ中に記憶されている遊技データの一部として構成されている。
【００６０】
開始時エリア選択手段50は、遊技の開始時に、信号受信解析手段25が算出した位置データをエリア選択テーブル35と参照する。そして、これらから、その位置データに対応する通常エリア又は特定エリアが、エリアデータとして取得される。この取得されたエリアデータは、プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段60によって用いられることとなっている。
【００６１】
プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段60は、遊技の開始時に、開始時エリア選択手段50が選択したエリアデータに基づいて、これに対応するキャラクタデータを、キャラクタテーブル40から選択し、これらからプレーヤーキャラクタリストを作成する。このプレーヤーキャラクタリストは、キャラクタ表示手段70及びプレーヤーキャラクタ選択手段80によって用いられることとなっている。
【００６２】
キャラクタ表示手段70は、プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段60が作成したプレーヤーキャラクタリストを、画像表示手段30上に表示する。この、画像表示手段30上に表示されたプレーヤーキャラクタリストは、遊技者がプレーヤーキャラクタを選択するための情報として用いられる。
プレーヤーキャラクタ選択手段80は、プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段60が作成したプレーヤーキャラクタリストから、遊技者の判断に従ってプレーヤーキャラクタを選択する手段をいう。具体的には、遊技者が、十字キー13やＡボタン14、Ｂボタン15などを使用しつつ、キャラクタリスト上でカーソルを移動させるなどして、所望のキャラクタとして選択したキャラクタを、このプレーヤーキャラクタ選択手段80がプレーヤーキャラクタとして決定することとなっている。
【００６３】
進行中エリア選択手段55は、遊技の進行中に、信号受信解析手段25が算出した位置データをエリア選択テーブル35と参照する。そして、これらから、その位置データに対応する通常エリア又は特定エリアが、エリアデータとして取得される。この取得されたエリアデータは、対戦キャラクタリスト作成手段65によって用いられることとなっている。
【００６４】
対戦キャラクタリスト作成手段65は、遊技の進行中に、進行中エリア選択手段55が選択したエリアデータに基づいて、これに対応するキャラクタデータを、キャラクタテーブル40から選択し、これらから対戦キャラクタリストを作成する。この対戦キャラクタリストは、対戦キャラクタ選択手段85によって用いられることとなっている。
【００６５】
対戦キャラクタ選択手段85は、対戦キャラクタリスト作成手段65が作成した対戦キャラクタリストから対戦キャラクタを選択する手段をいう。具体的には、乱数を用いた抽選により選択されたキャラクタを、この対戦キャラクタ選択手段85が対戦キャラクタとして決定することとなっている。
（３）処理手順
以下、本実施の形態に係る処理手順を、図３及び図４のフローチャートを参照しつつ説明する。
【００６６】
遊技が開始されると、まず、図３のS100に示す段階において、信号受信解析手段25が、ＧＰＳ衛星90からのＧＰＳ信号に基づいて、遊技者の現在地の位置データが算出される。具体的には、いわゆる単独測位法によって、４個のＧＰＳ衛星90から発信されたＧＰＳ信号がそれぞれ信号受信解析に到達するまでに要した時間から、それぞれのＧＰＳ衛星90と遊技者の現在地との距離によりその現在地の緯度及び経度が計算され、これらの組合せが位置データとされる。そして、S110に示す段階へ進む。
【００６７】
S110に示す段階においては、開始時エリア選択手段50が、この位置データに基づきエリア選択テーブル35を参照して、遊技開始時における遊技者のエリアデータを特定する。ここで、当該位置データが特定エリアに係るものである場合には、表４に示す特定エリア選択テーブル37からの該当するエリアデータの特定が、表１に示す通常エリア選択テーブル36からのエリアデータの特定に優先することとなっている。そして、当該位置データが特定エリアデータに係るものでない場合には、表１に示す通常エリア選択テーブル36から該当するエリアデータが特定される。
【００６８】
なお、他の実施の形態においては、当該位置データが特定エリアのエリアデータに係るものである場合であっても、遊技者の選択により、通常エリアのエリアデータを特定することを可能としてもよい。また、さらに他の実施の形態においては、当該位置データが特定エリアに係るものである場合には、特定エリアのエリアデータと通常エリアのエリアデータとを重複して選択することを可能としてもよい。
【００６９】
そして、S120に示す段階へ進み、特定されたエリアデータが通常エリアに係るものであればS130に示す段階へ進み、また、特定エリアに係るものであればS140に示す段階へ進む。
S130に示す段階においては、プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段60が、開始時エリア選択手段50が特定した通常エリアのエリアデータに基づき、通常キャラクタテーブル41（表２参照）から該当するキャラクタデータをすべて選択する。そして、選択したキャラクタデータに基づき、プレーヤーキャラクタリストが作成される。たとえば、エリアデータが、「Ａ県」である場合には、キャラクタ「イ」から「ホ」までがプレーヤーキャラクタリストに挙げられることとなる。また、所定の条件（たとえば、乱数による抽選で当選した場合等）が満たされた場合には、広域キャラクタテーブル45からキャラクタデータが追加して選択されることがある。たとえば、エリアデータが「Ａ県」の場合には、キャラクタ「α」（表３参照）がさらに選択される可能性がある。そして、S150に示す段階へ進む。
【００７０】
一方、S140に示す段階においては、プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段60が、開始時エリア選択手段50が特定した特定エリアのエリアデータに基づき、特定キャラクタテーブル42（表５参照）から該当するキャラクタデータをすべて選択する。そして、選択したキャラクタデータに基づき、プレーヤーキャラクタリストが作成される。たとえば、エリアデータが、「Ａ県ａ市」である場合には、キャラクタ「あ」のみが、プレーヤーキャラクタリストに挙げられることとなる。なお、他の実施の形態においては、当該特定エリアが属する通常エリアに係るキャラクタデータとともに、当該特定エリアに係るキャラクタデータがプレーヤーキャラクタリストに挙げられることとなっている。
【００７１】
そして、S150に示す段階へ進み、S130又はS140に示す段階において作成されたプレーヤーキャラクタリストが、キャラクタ表示手段70によって、画像表示手段30上に表示される。そして、S160に示す段階へ進む。
S160に示す段階においては、遊技者が、画像表示手段30上に表示されたプレーヤーキャラクタリスト上で、カーソルを移動させて、所望のキャラクタを選択する。この選択されたキャラクタは、プレーヤーキャラクタ選択手段80により、プレーヤーキャラクタとして決定される。そして、S170に示す段階へ進んで、このプレーヤーキャラクタを主人公とする遊技が開始されることとなる。そして、図４のS200に示す段階へ進む。
【００７２】
図４のS200に示す段階においては、所定のシナリオに従った遊技が進行する。また、この間に遊技者は自らＧＰＳ利用遊技装置10を手に徒歩による移動をしたり、又は交通手段を用いた移動を行うことも可能である。そして、S210に示す段階へ進む。
S210に示す段階においては、シナリオの進行上、プレーヤーキャラクタと対戦すべき対戦キャラクタが出現するか否かが判定される。まだ出現しない場合にはS200へ戻り遊技の進行が続行される。一方、出現する場合には、S220に示す段階へ進む。
【００７３】
S220に示す段階においては、信号受信解析手段25が、ＧＰＳ衛星90からのＧＰＳ信号に基づいて、遊技者の現在地（移動により遊技開始時とは異なる場合がある）の位置データが算出される。具体的には、先述のS100に示す段階と同様である。そして、S230に示す段階へ進む。
S230に示す段階においては、進行中エリア選択手段55が、この位置データに基づきエリア選択テーブル35を参照して、遊技進行中における遊技者のエリアデータを特定する。ここで、当該位置データが特定エリアに係るものである場合には、表４に示す特定エリア選択テーブル37からの該当するエリアデータの特定が、表１に示す通常エリア選択テーブル36からのエリアデータの特定に優先することとなっている。そして、当該位置データが特定エリアデータに係るものでない場合には、表１に示す通常エリア選択テーブル36から該当するエリアデータが特定される。そして、S240に示す段階へ進む。
【００７４】
S240に示す段階においては、特定されたエリアデータが通常エリアに係るものであればS250に示す段階へ進み、また、特定エリアに係るものであればS260に示す段階へ進む。
S250に示す段階においては、対戦キャラクタリスト作成手段65が、進行中エリア選択手段55が特定した通常エリアのエリアデータに基づき、通常キャラクタテーブル41（表２参照）から該当するキャラクタデータをすべて選択する。そして、選択したキャラクタデータに基づき、対戦キャラクタリストが作成される。たとえば、エリアデータが、「Ｂ県」である場合には、キャラクタ「ヘ」から「リ」までがプレーヤーキャラクタリストに挙げられることとなる。また、所定の条件（たとえば、ストーリーの進展やプレーヤーキャラクタのレベルアップ等）が満たされた場合には、広域キャラクタテーブル45からキャラクタデータが追加して選択されることがある。たとえば、エリアデータが「Ｂ県」の場合には、キャラクタ「α」及び「β」の一方又は両方（表３参照）がさらに選択される可能性がある。そして、S270に示す段階へ進む。
【００７５】
一方、S260に示す段階においては、対戦キャラクタリスト作成手段65が、進行中エリア選択手段55が特定した特定エリアのエリアデータに基づき、特定キャラクタテーブル42（表５参照）から該当するキャラクタデータをすべて選択する。そして、選択したキャラクタデータに基づき、対戦キャラクタリストが作成される。たとえば、エリアデータが、「Ｂ県b1市」である場合には、キャラクタ「い」及び「う」が、対戦キャラクタリストに挙げられることとなる。なお、この対戦キャラクタリストは、処理の過程におけるデータとしてのみ取り扱われ、画像表示手段30上に表示されることはない。
【００７６】
なお、他の実施の形態においては、当該特定エリアが属する通常エリアに係るキャラクタデータとともに、当該特定エリアに係るキャラクタデータが対戦キャラクタリストに挙げられることとなっている。
そして、S270に示す段階へ進み、対戦キャラクタ選択手段85が、対戦キャラクタリストに挙げられているキャラクタデータの中から、１のキャラクタデータを、乱数を用いた抽選により選択する。そして、S280へ進む。
【００７７】
S280に示す段階においては、遊技の進行において、対戦キャラクタ選択手段85が選択したキャラクタが、対戦キャラクタとして登場し、その旨が画像表示手段30上に表示される。そして、S290に示す段階へ進む。
S290に示す段階においては、プレーヤーキャラクタと対戦キャラクタとの対戦が行われる。対戦が終了したら、S300に示す段階へ進む。
【００７８】
S300に示す段階においては、対戦がプレーヤーキャラクタの勝利に終わったか否かが判断される。プレーヤーキャラクタの勝利の場合には、再びS200に示す段階以降の処理が繰り返される。
一方、プレーヤーキャラクタの敗北の場合には、遊技が終了する。
なお、他の実施の形態においては、敗北の場合であっても、対戦の直前から遊技を再開することが可能となっている。さらに別の実施の形態においては、敗北の場合であっても、その敗北により何らかのペナルティ（たとえば、プレーヤーキャラクタを構成するパラメータの減少等）を科した上で、遊技が続行されることとなっている。
【００７９】
（４）その他
他の実施の形態においては、遊技の進行（たとえば、プレーヤーキャラクタのレベルアップや、特定のイベントをクリアしたことによるボーナスポイントの獲得など）に応じた特別ポイントを付与することとして、当該特別ポイントを消費することで、実際に遊技者が移動することなしに、仮想マップ上において、現在地点から離れた地点へプレーヤーキャラクタを移動させ、そこでさらに遊技が続行されるように設定されている。
【００８０】
【発明の効果】
本発明は、上述のように構成されているので、本発明により、遊技者の位置情報を遊技データとして取り込むことで、遊技者ごとに異なるキャラクタ群からのキャラクタ選択を可能としたゲームが行われる遊技装置が提供されることとなっている。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の１の実施の形態に係るＧＰＳ利用遊技装置の機能をブロック図で示したものである。
【図２】本発明の１の実施の形態に係るＧＰＳ利用遊技装置の外観を背面図（Ａ）、平面図（Ｂ）及び正面図（Ｃ）で示したものである。
【図３】本発明の１の実施の形態に係るＧＰＳ利用遊技装置におけるキャラクタ選択の手順を示すフローチャートである。
【図４】本発明の１の実施の形態に係るＧＰＳ利用遊技装置におけるキャラクタ選択の手順を示すフローチャートである。
【符号の説明】
10 ＧＰＳ利用遊技装置 11 本体
12 スピーカー 13 十字キー
14 Ａボタン 15 Ｂボタン
16 スタートボタン 17 セレクトボタン
18 Ｒボタン 19 Ｌボタン
20 ＧＰＳアダプタ 21 ＧＰＳアンテナ
22 連結コード 23 カートリッジ
24 ホルダー
25 信号受信解析手段
30 画像表示手段（液晶ディスプレイ）
35 エリア選択テーブル
36 通常エリア選択テーブル
37 特定エリア選択テーブル
40 キャラクタテーブル
41 通常キャラクタテーブル
42 特定キャラクタテーブル
45 広域キャラクタテーブル
50 開始時エリア選択手段
55 進行中エリア選択手段
60 プレーヤーキャラクタリスト作成手段
65 対戦キャラクタリスト作成手段
70 キャラクタ表示手段
80 プレーヤーキャラクタ選択手段
85 対戦キャラクタ選択手段
90 ＧＰＳ衛星[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus, a gaming program, and a recording medium on which the gaming program is recorded, which uses the player's position information obtained by GPS surveying as gaming data.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a large number of gaming devices are provided in which a game in which a character operated by a player moves on a map displayed on a display and digests an event that occurs is provided.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the gaming apparatus as described above, the character operated by the player is usually determined according to the game scenario.
Further, a character with a different parameter is created for each player according to a certain condition (for example, a parameter set in advance by the player), or a game is performed by one character determined by the player's selection from a plurality of characters. However, it is still a defined character in the sense that a certain character is selected from a plurality of characters defined in the scenario. Therefore, there has not been a gaming apparatus that can select a character to be operated from a different character group for each player who plays a game.
[0004]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming apparatus in which a game that allows a player to select a character from a different character group for each player by taking in the player's position information as game data.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  (First solution)
  In view of the above-described problems, the first means for realizing the GPS-based gaming apparatus 10 according to the present invention receives a GPS signal from the GPS satellite 90 and receives a signal for calculating the position data of the player from the GPS signal. A GPS-based gaming apparatus 10 comprising an analysis means 25 and an image display means 30 capable of displaying a virtual map based on the position data, wherein the virtual map is divided into several partsNormalPer areaNormalCharacter data that can be selected in the area is recordedNormalCharacter table41And at the start of the game,NormalThe location data related to the player's current location belongs to the area.NormalThe start area selection means 50 for selecting an area and the start area selection means 50 selected by the start area selection means 50NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Player character list creation means 60 for creating a player character list, character display means 70 for displaying the player character list on the image display means 30, and characters among the characters in the player character list. And a player character selecting means 80 for allowing the player to select one character as a player character.
[0006]
“GPS” is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which refers to a system for positioning by satellite.
“GPS satellite” refers to an artificial satellite used for positioning in GPS.
“GPS signal” refers to a signal transmitted from the GPS satellite 90 for position determination. In the GPS, the position of the measurer is normally calculated from the distance from the GPS satellites 90 based on the GPS signals from at least four GPS satellites 90.
[0007]
“Position data” refers to data representing the position of the measurer calculated from the GPS signal, and is usually represented by a combination of latitude and longitude.
“Signal reception analyzing means” means means configured by an antenna that receives a GPS signal, software for analyzing the GPS signal, and means such as a CPU that executes processing according to the software. The position data is calculated by this analysis.
[0008]
The “virtual map” refers to the terrain that is the stage where the game is developed. This virtual map may be a real terrain such as a Japanese map or a completely fictitious terrain. However, in any of these, it is necessary that the terrain corresponding to the actual position data is prepared.
“Image display means” refers to means for displaying an image related to a game by a device such as a liquid crystal display. The image display means 30 displays a virtual map based on the player position data.
[0009]
  "NormalAn “area” refers to an individual area obtained by appropriately dividing a virtual map. For example, if you use a map of Japan as a virtual map,NormalIt can be an area.
  “Character” means a character in a story that constitutes a game. This character is a player character that can be operated by the player and plays the leading role in the story. Divided. Each character is expressed as data composed of several parameters, and these parameters are subject to fluctuations such as increase and decrease as the story progresses.
[0010]
  "NormalCharacter tableNormalThis refers to data in which character data that may appear in each area is recorded, and is usually realized by storage means such as a ROM in which these data are recorded.
  “Starting area selection means” refers to the position data relating to the current position of the player at the start of the game.NormalMeans to select an area. For example, including position data calculated by the signal reception analysis means 25NormalThe starting area selection means 50 can be composed of software for searching for an area and means such as a CPU for executing the software. The position data used by the start time area selecting means 50 may be obtained by appropriately converting the position data calculated by the signal reception analyzing means 25 as required for processing.
[0011]
  The “player character list” is selected by the start area selection means 50.NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41This is a list in which the characters included in are listed. A player character is to be selected from this list.
  The “player character list creation means” is selected by the start area selection means 50.NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Means to create a player character list from For example, selected by the start area selection means 50NormalRelated to the areaNormalCharacter table41The player character list creating means 60 can be composed of software that extracts and enumerates character data contained therein and means such as a CPU for executing the software. .
[0012]
“Character display means” means means for displaying a player character list on the image display means 30. For example, the character display means 70 is composed of software displaying character data listed in the player character list on the image display means 30 as character information and means such as a CPU for executing the software. It is possible to configure.
[0013]
“Player character selection means” refers to means for causing a player to select one character from the player character list created by the player character list creation means 60. For example, from the player character list displayed on the image display means 30, software for prompting the player to select one character and means such as a CPU for executing this software are used to execute this player character. The selection means 80 can be configured.
[0014]
  According to the above, it becomes possible to select one character as a player character from a group of different characters based on the player's position data, thereby providing varying game characteristics.
  In addition, the first solving means can display a virtual map based on the signal reception analyzing means 25 for receiving the GPS signal from the GPS satellite 90 and calculating the position data of the player from the GPS signal, and the position data. A virtual map divided into a computer connected to a simple image display means 30NormalPer areaNormalCharacter data that can be selected in the area is recordedNormalCharacter table41And at the start of the game,NormalThe location data related to the player's current location belongs to the area.NormalThe start area selection means 50 for selecting an area and the start area selection means 50 selected by the start area selection means 50NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Player character list creation means 60 for creating a player character list, character display means 70 for displaying the player character list on the image display means 30, and characters among the characters in the player character list. Therefore, a game program characterized by causing a player to select one character as a player character and functioning as a GPS-based gaming device 10 having a player character selecting means 80 that allows the player to select the character can be provided.
[0015]
  The “computer” here is not particularly limited in its shape, and may be formed as a portable game machine, for example.
  Further, the first solving means can display a virtual map based on the signal reception analyzing means 25 for receiving the GPS signal from the GPS satellite 90 and calculating the position data of the player from the GPS signal, and the position data. A virtual map divided into a computer connected to a simple image display means 30NormalPer areaNormalCharacter data that can be selected in the area is recordedNormalCharacter table41And at the start of the game,NormalThe location data related to the player's current location belongs to the area.NormalThe start area selection means 50 for selecting an area and the start area selection means 50 selected by the start area selection means 50NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Player character list creation means 60 for creating a player character list, character display means 70 for displaying the player character list on the image display means 30, and characters among the characters in the player character list. It is also possible to provide a computer-readable recording medium on which a game program is recorded, which is caused to function as a GPS-based game device 10 having player character selection means 80 for allowing a player to select one character from the player as a player character .
[0016]
  Here, the form of the “recording medium” is not limited in the present invention. For example, when the computer is formed as a portable game machine as described above, the recording medium can be formed as a cartridge that can be attached to the portable game machine.
  (Second solution)
  In addition to the features of the first solution means, the second solution means for realizing the GPS-based game apparatus 10 according to the present invention is the above-mentioned eachNormalThe location data related to the player's current location belongs to the area.NormalThe in-progress area selection means 55 for selecting an area, and the in-progress area selection means 55NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Among the related characters, a battle character list creating means 65 for creating a battle character list from data of characters other than the player character, and one character among the characters in the battle character list are played against the player character. It is characterized by having battle character selection means 85 for selecting as a battle character.
[0017]
  “In-progress area selection means” refers to position data relating to the player's current position while the game is in progress.NormalMeans to select an area. For example, including position data calculated by the signal reception analysis means 25NormalThe ongoing area selection means 55 can be composed of software for searching for an area and means such as a CPU for executing the software. The position data used by the in-progress area selection means 55 may be obtained by appropriately converting the position data calculated by the signal reception analysis means 25 as required for processing.
[0018]
  The “matching character list” is selected by the ongoing area selection means 55NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Is a list in which characters other than player characters are listed. From this list, a battle character is to be selected.
  “Competing character list creation means” is selected by the ongoing area selection means 55NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Means to create a battle character list from For example, selected by the ongoing area selection means 55NormalRelated to the areaNormalCharacter table41It is possible to configure the battle character list creation means 65 from software that extracts and enumerates character data contained therein and means such as a CPU for executing the software. .
[0019]
The “competitive character selection means” means means for selecting one character from the competitive character list created by the competitive character list creating means 65. For example, software for selecting one character randomly or in accordance with a predetermined rule from the battle character list created by the battle character list creating means 65, and means such as a CPU for executing this software The battle character selection means 85 can be configured.
[0020]
  As described above, it becomes possible to select one character as a battle character each time from among a group of different characters based on the position data changed by the player himself moving, thereby providing changing game characteristics It becomes possible to do.
  In addition, the second solution means adds the computer to each means related to the first solution means, and each of the above-mentioned means during the game.NormalThe location data related to the player's current location belongs to the area.NormalThe in-progress area selection means 55 for selecting an area, and the in-progress area selection means 55NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Among the related characters, a battle character list creating means 65 for creating a battle character list from data of characters other than the player character, and one character among the characters in the battle character list are played against the player character. It is also possible to provide a game program characterized by having battle character selection means 85 for selecting as a battle character.
[0021]
  The “computer” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  Further, the second solving means adds the computer to each means related to the first solving means, and during the progress of the game,NormalThe location data related to the player's current location belongs to the area.NormalThe in-progress area selection means 55 for selecting an area, and the in-progress area selection means 55NormalOf the areaNormalCharacter table41Among the related characters, a battle character list creating means 65 for creating a battle character list from data of characters other than the player character, and one character among the characters in the battle character list are played against the player character. A computer-readable recording medium on which a game program is recorded, characterized by having a battle character selection means 85 for selecting as a battle character.
[0022]
  The “recording medium” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  (Third Solution)
  The third solving means for realizing the GPS-based gaming device 10 according to the present invention is the first solution.Or secondIn addition to the features of the solution ofNormalAt least one of the areasNormalThe area concernedNormalThe player character list creating means 60 includes a specific character table 42 in which a specific area included in the area is provided and data of characters that can be selected in the specific area are recorded. When the position data related to the current position corresponds to the specific area,The start area selection means 50 Normal character table of the normal area selected by 41 In addition to the character data forA player character list is created from character data relating to the specific area.
[0023]
  "Specific area"1 normal areaAn included area that corresponds only to specific position data in the normal area. For example, eachNormalWhen the area is a prefecture, a specific area (for example, a specific city) in the prefecture can be set as the specific area.
  In addition, for this specific area,NormalCharacter table41A separate character table is prepared. This is the “specific character table”.
[0024]
  When the position data calculated by the signal reception analysis means 25 corresponds to the specific position data, the player character list creation means 60 stores the normal area related to the position data.NormalCharacter table41Inin additionThe player character list is created based on the specific character table 42 related to the position data. Therefore, since a character related to a specific area in the normal area may be a player character, more complex and interesting game play is provided.
[0025]
  Further, the third solution means that the computer is connected to the first solution.Or secondIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,NormalAt least one of the areasNormalThe area concernedNormalThe player character list creating means 60 includes a specific character table 42 in which a specific area included in the area is provided and data of characters that can be selected in the specific area are recorded. When the position data related to the current position corresponds to the specific area,The start area selection means 50 Normal character table of the normal area selected by 41 In addition to the character data forIt is possible to provide a game program characterized by creating a player character list from data of characters related to the specific area.
[0026]
  The “computer” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  Further, the third solution means that the computer is connected to the first computer.Or secondIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,NormalAt least one of the areasNormalThe area concernedNormalThe player character list creating means 60 includes a specific character table 42 in which a specific area included in the area is provided and data of characters that can be selected in the specific area are recorded. When the position data related to the current position corresponds to the specific area,The start area selection means 50 Normal character table of the normal area selected by 41 In addition to the character data forA computer-readable recording medium on which a game program is generated, in which a player character list is created from character data related to the specific area, can be provided.
[0027]
  The “recording medium” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  (Fourth solution)
  The fourth solution means for realizing the GPS-based gaming device 10 according to the present invention is the second solution.Or thirdIn addition to the features of the solution ofNormalAt least one of the areasNormalThe area concernedNormalA specific area included in the area is provided, and includes a specific character table 42 in which data of characters that can be selected in the specific area are recorded. When the position data related to the current position corresponds to the specific area,The start area selection means 50 Normal character table of the normal area selected by 41 In addition to the character data forA battle character list is created from character data related to the specific area.
[0028]
  "Specific area"1 normal areaAn included area that corresponds only to specific position data in the normal area. For example, eachNormalWhen the area is a prefecture, a specific area (for example, a specific city) in the prefecture can be set as the specific area. In addition, for this specific area,NormalCharacter table41A separate character table is prepared. This is the “specific character table”.
[0029]
  When the position data calculated by the signal reception analysis unit 25 corresponds to the specific position data, the battle character list creation unit 65 stores the normal area related to the position data.NormalCharacter table41Inin additionThe battle character list is created based on the specific character table 42 related to the position data. Therefore, since the character related to the specific area in the normal area may be a battle character, more complex and interesting game play is provided.
[0030]
  Further, the fourth solution means that the computer is connected to the second computer.Or thirdIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,NormalAt least one of the areasNormalThe area concernedNormalA specific area included in the area is provided, and includes a specific character table 42 in which data of characters that can be selected in the specific area are recorded. When the position data related to the current position corresponds to the specific area,The start area selection means 50 Normal character table of the normal area selected by 41 In addition to the character data forA game program characterized by creating a battle character list from data of characters related to the specific area can be provided.
[0031]
  The “computer” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  Further, the fourth solution means that the computer is connected to the second solution.Or thirdIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,NormalAt least one of the areasNormalThe area concernedNormalA specific area included in the area is provided, and includes a specific character table 42 in which data of characters that can be selected in the specific area are recorded. When the position data related to the current position corresponds to the specific area,The start area selection means 50 Normal character table of the normal area selected by 41 In addition to the character data forIt can be set as the computer-readable recording medium which recorded the game program characterized by creating a battle | competition character list from the data of the character which concerns on the said specific area.
[0032]
  The “recording medium” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  (Fifth solution)
  The fifth solving means for realizing the GPS-based gaming apparatus 10 according to the present invention is the above-mentioned1st, 3rd or 4thIn addition to the features of the solution ofNormal2 or more of the areasNormalThe player character list creation means 60 is provided with the character data included in the wide area character table 45 in accordance with a predetermined condition. It is added to the character list.
[0033]
  “Wide area character table” means two or moreNormalThis is a record of characters that may appear across the area.
  Then, the player character list creation means 60 relates to the position data when the above “predetermined condition” is satisfied.NormalArea (specific areaIs includedIt is possible to create a player character list including the character data included in the wide-area character table 45 in addition to the character data according to (sometimes).
[0034]
  Here, the “predetermined condition” is, for example, a case where a lottery using a random number is won. In addition, each character included in the wide-area character table 45 can appear.NormalIf the areas are different, the location dataNormalThis “predetermined condition” can also be an area.
  Further, the fifth solution means that the computer is connected to the computer.1st, 3rd or 4thIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,Normal2 or more of the areasNormalThe player character list creation means 60 includes a character data included in the wide area character table 45 in accordance with a predetermined condition. The game program can be characterized by being added to the character list.
[0035]
  The “computer” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  Furthermore, the computer is1st, 3rd or 4thIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,Normal2 or more of the areasNormalThe player character list creation means 60 includes a character data included in the wide area character table 45 in accordance with a predetermined condition. It can be set as the computer-readable recording medium which recorded the game program characterized by adding to a character list.
[0036]
  The “recording medium” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  (Sixth solution)
  A sixth solving means for realizing the GPS-based gaming device 10 according to the present invention is the above-mentioned2nd, 4th or 5thIn addition to the features of the solution ofNormal2 or more of the areasNormalIn addition to having a wide area character table 45 in which data of characters that can be selected in the area are recorded, the battle character list creating means 65 also battles character data included in the wide area character table 45 according to a predetermined condition. It is added to the character list.
[0037]
  “Wide area character table” means two or moreNormalThis is a record of characters that may appear across the area.
  Then, the battle character list creation unit 65 relates to the position data when the “predetermined condition” is satisfied.NormalArea (specific areaIs includedIn addition to the character data according to (sometimes), it is possible to create a battle character list including the character data included in the wide-area character table 45.
[0038]
  Here, the “predetermined condition” means, for example, when a lottery using a random number is won, when the total game time reaches a predetermined value, or when a predetermined game event is cleared. This is the case. In addition, each character included in the wide-area character table 45 can appear.NormalIf the areas are different, the location dataNormalThis “predetermined condition” can also be an area.
[0039]
  Further, the fifth solution means that the computer is connected to the computer.2nd, 4th or 5thIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,Normal2 or more of the areasNormalIn addition to a wide-area character table 45 in which data of characters that can be selected in the area are recorded, the battle character list creating means 65 also battles character data included in the wide-area character table 45 according to a predetermined condition. The game program can be characterized by being added to the character list.
[0040]
  The “computer” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
  Furthermore, the computer is2nd, 4th or 5thIn addition to each means relating to the solution means,Normal2 or more of the areasNormalIn addition to having a wide area character table 45 in which data of characters that can be selected in the area are recorded, the battle character list creating means 65 also battles character data included in the wide area character table 45 according to a predetermined condition. It can be set as the computer-readable recording medium which recorded the game program characterized by adding to a character list.
[0041]
The “recording medium” here is the same as that described in the first solving means.
[0042]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(1) Appearance
FIG. 2 shows the external appearance of the GPS-based gaming device 10 according to the present embodiment in a rear view (A), a plan view (B), and a front view (C).
[0043]
The GPS-based gaming device 10 includes a main body 11, a cartridge 23, and a GPS adapter 20.
The main body 11 includes a liquid crystal display 30, a speaker 12, and operation buttons such as an A button 14, a B button 15, a cross key 13, a start button 16, a select button 17, an R button 18 and an L button 19. The liquid crystal display 30 functions as the image display means 30. Inside the main body 11, a CPU that controls game processing and a RAM that temporarily stores game information are provided. A cartridge slot (not shown) having a large number of connection pins is provided on the back surface of the main body 11. The cartridge 23 is inserted into this cartridge slot. Further, an expansion slot (not shown) is provided on the upper surface of the main body 11, and connection with the GPS adapter 20 is performed here.
[0044]
The cartridge 23 is provided with a connection portion (not shown) having a large number of connection pins, and this is inserted into the cartridge slot. A ROM is provided inside the cartridge 23, and this functions as a recording medium on which a game program is recorded.
The GPS adapter 20 includes a GPS antenna 21 and is attached to the main body 11 via a holder 24. The GPS adapter 20 is connected to an expansion slot of the main body 11 via a connection cord 22.
[0045]
(2) Function block
FIG. 1 shows this embodiment in function blocks.
1, the CPU in the main body 11 executes a game program recorded in a ROM in the cartridge 23. And these CPU and ROM, and RAM which memorize | stores game information temporarily function as the following each means independently or jointly at the time of execution of this game program.
[0046]
The signal reception analysis means 25 receives a GPS signal from the GPS satellite 90 by the GPS antenna 21 of the GPS adapter 20 and analyzes it to calculate the current position data of the player. This position data is represented as a combination of latitude and longitude. These latitudes and longitudes, which are rounded to the minute, are used to specify the “area” that serves as a reference for selection of the player character and the battle character by the start area selection means 50 and the ongoing area selection means 55. It is supposed to be used.
[0047]
In this embodiment, game stories are developed on a map modeled on Japan. In the “area”, a “normal area” in units of prefectures and a “specific area” associated with a specific municipality or place are provided.
The normal area is associated with position data in a normal area selection table 36 as shown in Table 1 below.
[0048]
[Table 1]

[0049]
In other words, the area data of the normal area is uniquely determined with respect to certain position data. For example, when a certain position data is included in a group of position data, it is “A prefecture”, and when it is included in another group of position data, it is “B prefecture”. Here, in the present embodiment, certain position data is not included in a group of two or more position data.
[0050]
With respect to the area data of each normal area, a plurality of character data are associated with each other in a normal character table 41 as shown in Table 2 below.
[0051]
[Table 2]

[0052]
For example, the character data from the characters “I” to “E” is associated with the area data “A prefecture”. This indicates that characters from “I” to “E” may appear in the area “A prefecture”.
Some characters may appear in a plurality of normal areas according to a predetermined condition. Character data of such characters is stored in a plurality of wide area character tables 45 as shown in Table 3 below. It is associated with area data.
[0053]
[Table 3]

[0054]
For example, the character data of the character “α” is associated with the area data of “A prefecture”, “B prefecture”, and “C prefecture”. This indicates that the character “α” may appear in “A prefecture”, “B prefecture”, and “C prefecture”.
On the other hand, depending on the normal area, a specific area may be set for a city included therein. Each of these specific areas is associated with position data in a specific area selection table 37 as shown in Table 4 below.
[0055]
[Table 4]

[0056]
For example, part of the position data associated with “A prefecture” is also associated with “A prefecture a city”. That is, one specific area exists in the area “A prefecture”. In addition, there may be two or more specific areas such as “B prefecture city b1 city” and “B prefecture b2 city” as in the area “B prefecture”. In addition, there is an area without a specific area, such as “C prefecture”.
[0057]
Regarding the area data of each specific area, one or two or more character data are associated with each other in a specific character table 42 as shown in Table 5 below.
[0058]
[Table 5]

[0059]
For example, the character data of the character “A” is associated with the area data of the specific area “A prefecture a city”. This indicates that the character “A” may appear in a specific area “A prefecture a city”. The area selection table 35 is a collection of the normal area selection table 36 and the specific area selection table 37 described above. The character table 40 is a collection of the normal character table 41, the specific character table 42, and the wide-area character table 45. The area selection table 35 and the character table 40 are configured as a part of game data stored in the ROM.
[0060]
The start area selection means 50 refers to the position selection table 35 for the position data calculated by the signal reception analysis means 25 at the start of the game. From these, a normal area or a specific area corresponding to the position data is acquired as area data. The acquired area data is to be used by the player character list creation means 60.
[0061]
At the start of the game, the player character list creation means 60 selects the corresponding character data from the character table 40 based on the area data selected by the start area selection means 50, and creates a player character list from these. To do. This player character list is to be used by the character display means 70 and the player character selection means 80.
[0062]
The character display means 70 displays the player character list created by the player character list creation means 60 on the image display means 30. The player character list displayed on the image display means 30 is used as information for the player to select a player character.
The player character selection means 80 is means for selecting a player character from the player character list created by the player character list creation means 60 according to the player's judgment. Specifically, the player selects a character selected as a desired character by moving the cursor on the character list while using the cross key 13, the A button 14, the B button 15, and the like. The selection means 80 is determined as a player character.
[0063]
The ongoing area selection means 55 refers to the position data calculated by the signal reception analysis means 25 as the area selection table 35 while the game is in progress. From these, a normal area or a specific area corresponding to the position data is acquired as area data. The acquired area data is to be used by the battle character list creation means 65.
[0064]
The battle character list creation means 65 selects the corresponding character data from the character table 40 based on the area data selected by the ongoing area selection means 55 while the game is in progress. create. This battle character list is to be used by the battle character selection means 85.
[0065]
The battle character selection means 85 is means for selecting a battle character from the battle character list created by the battle character list creation means 65. Specifically, the character selected by lottery using random numbers is determined by the battle character selection means 85 as the battle character.
(3) Processing procedure
Hereinafter, a processing procedure according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4.
[0066]
When the game is started, first, at the stage shown in S100 of FIG. 3, the signal reception analysis means 25 calculates the position data of the current location of the player based on the GPS signal from the GPS satellite 90. Specifically, from the time required for the GPS signals transmitted from the four GPS satellites 90 to reach the signal reception analysis by the so-called single positioning method, each GPS satellite 90 and the current location of the player are The latitude and longitude of the current location are calculated based on the distance, and a combination of these is used as position data. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S110.
[0067]
At the stage shown in S110, the start time area selecting means 50 refers to the area selection table 35 based on the position data and identifies the player's area data at the start of the game. Here, when the position data relates to a specific area, the specification of the corresponding area data from the specific area selection table 37 shown in Table 4 is the area data from the normal area selection table 36 shown in Table 1. It is supposed to take precedence over the identification. If the position data is not related to the specific area data, the corresponding area data is specified from the normal area selection table 36 shown in Table 1.
[0068]
In another embodiment, even if the position data relates to area data of a specific area, it may be possible to specify area data of a normal area by selection of a player. . In still another embodiment, when the position data relates to a specific area, the area data of the specific area and the area data of the normal area may be selected in an overlapping manner. .
[0069]
Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S120. If the specified area data relates to the normal area, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S130, and if the specified area data relates to the specific area, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S140.
At the stage shown in S130, the player character list creation means 60 selects all corresponding character data from the normal character table 41 (see Table 2) based on the area data of the normal area specified by the start area selection means 50. . Then, a player character list is created based on the selected character data. For example, when the area data is “A prefecture”, characters “I” to “E” are listed in the player character list. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, when winning by lottery with a random number) is satisfied, character data may be additionally selected from the wide area character table 45. For example, when the area data is “A prefecture”, the character “α” (see Table 3) may be further selected. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S150.
[0070]
On the other hand, in the stage shown in S140, the player character list creation means 60, based on the area data of the specific area specified by the start area selection means 50, all the corresponding character data from the specific character table 42 (see Table 5). select. Then, a player character list is created based on the selected character data. For example, if the area data is “A prefecture a city”, only the character “A” will be listed in the player character list. In another embodiment, the character data related to the specific area is included in the player character list together with the character data related to the normal area to which the specific area belongs.
[0071]
Then, the process proceeds to step S150, and the player character list created in step S130 or S140 is displayed on the image display unit 30 by the character display unit 70. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S160.
In the stage shown in S160, the player moves the cursor on the player character list displayed on the image display means 30, and selects a desired character. The selected character is determined as a player character by the player character selecting means 80. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S170, and a game with the player character as the main character is started. And it progresses to the step shown to S200 of FIG.
[0072]
In the stage shown in S200 of FIG. 4, a game according to a predetermined scenario proceeds. During this time, the player can also move by walking with the GPS game device 10 in hand, or move using a transportation means. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S210.
In the step shown in S210, it is determined whether or not a battle character to be played against the player character appears as the scenario progresses. If it does not appear yet, the process returns to S200 and the game continues. On the other hand, if it appears, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S220.
[0073]
In the stage shown in S220, the signal reception analysis means 25 calculates the position data of the player's current location (may differ from the game start time due to movement) based on the GPS signal from the GPS satellite 90. Specifically, it is the same as the step shown in S100 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S230.
In the stage shown in S230, the in-progress area selection means 55 refers to the area selection table 35 based on this position data and specifies the area data of the player during the game. Here, when the position data relates to a specific area, the specification of the corresponding area data from the specific area selection table 37 shown in Table 4 is the area data from the normal area selection table 36 shown in Table 1. It is supposed to take precedence over the identification. If the position data is not related to the specific area data, the corresponding area data is specified from the normal area selection table 36 shown in Table 1. Then, the process proceeds to the step shown in S240.
[0074]
In the step shown in S240, if the specified area data relates to the normal area, the process proceeds to the step shown in S250, and if the specified area data relates to the specific area, the process proceeds to the step shown in S260.
At the stage shown in S250, the battle character list creation means 65 selects all corresponding character data from the normal character table 41 (see Table 2) based on the area data of the normal area specified by the ongoing area selection means 55. . Then, a battle character list is created based on the selected character data. For example, if the area data is “B prefecture”, characters “f” to “li” are listed in the player character list. Further, when predetermined conditions (for example, story progress, player character level-up, etc.) are satisfied, character data may be additionally selected from the wide area character table 45. For example, when the area data is “B prefecture”, one or both of the characters “α” and “β” (see Table 3) may be further selected. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S270.
[0075]
On the other hand, at the stage shown in S260, the battle character list creation means 65 determines all the relevant character data from the specific character table 42 (see Table 5) based on the area data of the specific area specified by the ongoing area selection means 55 select. Then, a battle character list is created based on the selected character data. For example, if the area data is “B1 city in B prefecture”, the characters “I” and “U” will be listed in the battle character list. Note that this battle character list is handled only as data in the course of processing, and is not displayed on the image display means 30.
[0076]
In another embodiment, the character data related to the specific area is listed in the battle character list together with the character data related to the normal area to which the specific area belongs.
Then, proceeding to the stage shown in S270, the battle character selection means 85 selects one character data from the character data listed in the battle character list by lottery using random numbers. Then, the process proceeds to S280.
[0077]
In the stage shown in S280, in the progress of the game, the character selected by the battle character selection means 85 appears as a battle character, and that effect is displayed on the image display means 30. Then, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S290.
In the stage shown in S290, a battle between the player character and the battle character is performed. When the battle is over, the process proceeds to the stage shown in S300.
[0078]
In the stage shown in S300, it is determined whether or not the battle has ended with the victory of the player character. In the case of the victory of the player character, the processes after the stage shown in S200 are repeated again.
On the other hand, if the player character is defeated, the game ends.
In other embodiments, even in the case of defeat, the game can be resumed immediately before the match. In yet another embodiment, even in the case of a defeat, the game is continued with some penalty (for example, a decrease in parameters constituting the player character, etc.) due to the defeat. Yes.
[0079]
(4) Other
In other embodiments, the special points are given as special points according to the progress of the game (for example, level up of the player character or acquisition of bonus points by clearing a specific event). By consuming, the player character is moved to a point away from the current point on the virtual map without actually moving the player, and the game is further continued there.
[0080]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, according to the present invention, a game that enables character selection from different character groups for each player is performed by taking in the player's position information as game data. A gaming device is to be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing functions of a GPS-based gaming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view (A), a plan view (B), and a front view (C) showing the external appearance of a GPS-based gaming device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a character selection procedure in the GPS-based gaming device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for character selection in the GPS-based gaming device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 GPS gaming device 11
12 Speaker 13 Four-way controller
14 A button 15 B button
16 Start button 17 Select button
18 R button 19 L button
20 GPS adapter 21 GPS antenna
22 Connecting cord 23 Cartridge
24 holder
25 Signal reception analysis means
30 Image display means (liquid crystal display)
35 Area selection table
36 Normal area selection table
37 Specific area selection table
40 Character table
41 Normal character table
42 Specific character table
45 Wide Character Table
50 Start area selection method
55 Ongoing area selection means
60 Player Character List Creation Method
65 Competitor character list creation means
70 Character display means
80 Player character selection means
85 Matching character selection means
90 GPS satellite

Claims (7)

A signal reception analysis means for receiving a GPS signal from a GPS satellite and calculating the position data of the player from the GPS signal;
A game device using GPS, comprising image display means capable of displaying a virtual map based on the position data,
For each normal area divided into several virtual maps, a normal character table in which data of characters that can be selected in the normal area are recorded,
A specific character table in which data of characters that can be selected in the specific area is recorded for each specific area included in the normal area in at least one normal area of the normal areas;
At the start of the game, a start area selection means for selecting a normal area to which position data relating to the current position of the player belongs from among the respective normal areas;
In addition to the character data related to the normal character table of the normal area selected by the start area selection means, the position data related to the current position of the player corresponds to the specific area. Player character list creation means for creating a player character list from character data according to the specific character table ;
Character display means for displaying the player character list on the image display means;
A GPS-based game apparatus comprising player character selection means for allowing a player to select one character from the characters in the player character list as a player character. An ongoing area selection means for selecting a normal area to which position data relating to the current position of the player belongs from among the normal areas during the progress of the game;
In addition to the character related to the normal character table of the normal area selected by the ongoing area selection means , the specific character related to the specific area when the position data related to the current position of the player corresponds to the specific area A battle character list creating means for creating a battle character list from data of characters other than the player character among the characters according to the table ;
The GPS-based game device according to claim 1, further comprising battle character selection means for selecting one character from among the characters in the battle character list as a battle character to be played against the player character. A wide-area character table in which data of characters that can be selected in two or more of the normal areas is recorded;
  2. The GPS-based game device according to claim 1, wherein the player character list creating means also adds character data included in the wide area character table to the player character list according to a predetermined condition. A wide-area character table in which data of characters that can be selected in two or more of the normal areas is recorded;
  3. The GPS-based game device according to claim 2, wherein the player character list creation means also adds character data included in the wide area character table to the player character list according to a predetermined condition. A wide-area character table in which data of characters that can be selected in two or more of the normal areas is recorded;
  5. The GPS-based game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the battle character list creating means also adds character data included in the wide area character table to the battle character list according to a predetermined condition. A signal reception analyzing means for receiving a GPS signal from a GPS satellite and calculating a player's position data from the GPS signal;
  A computer connected to image display means capable of displaying a virtual map based on the position data. Data
  For each normal area divided into several virtual maps, a normal character table in which data of characters that can be selected in the normal area are recorded,
  A specific character table in which data of characters that can be selected in the specific area is recorded for each specific area included in the normal area in at least one of the normal areas;
  At the start of the game, a start area selection means for selecting a normal area to which position data relating to the current position of the player belongs from among the respective normal areas;
  In addition to the character data related to the normal character table of the normal area selected by the starting area selection means, the position data related to the current position of the player corresponds to the specific area. Player character list creation means for creating a player character list from character data according to the specific character table;
  Character display means for displaying the player character list on the image display means;
  A game program that functions as a GPS-based game device having player character selection means for causing a player to select one character from the characters in the player character list as a player character. A signal reception analyzing means for receiving a GPS signal from a GPS satellite and calculating a player's position data from the GPS signal;
  A computer connected with image display means capable of displaying a virtual map based on the position data;
  For each normal area divided into several virtual maps, a normal character table in which data of characters that can be selected in the normal area are recorded,
  A specific character table in which data of characters that can be selected in the specific area is recorded for each specific area included in the normal area in at least one of the normal areas;
  At the start of the game, a start area selection means for selecting a normal area to which position data relating to the current position of the player belongs from among the respective normal areas;
  In addition to the character data related to the normal character table of the normal area selected by the starting area selection means, the position data related to the current position of the player corresponds to the specific area. Player character list creation means for creating a player character list from character data according to the specific character table;
  Character display means for displaying the player character list on the image display means;
  A computer-readable recording of a game program, which functions as a GPS-based game device having player character selection means for causing a player to select one character from the characters in the player character list as a player character recoding media.

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