JP3866743B2 - Game device, odds presentation method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an image generation device, an odds presentation method, and a program.

Conventionally, game machines for business use and home use have been widely used. In such a game apparatus, as an example, a user (player) can play a racing game using a vehicle such as an automobile.
In such a race game, for example, a player operates a controller or the like to drive a virtual vehicle (such as a commercial vehicle) that runs on a virtual race course to a predetermined goal point, and the required time (running time) or It is common to compete for the first and last arrivals with other virtual vehicles.

Also disclosed is a technique of a competitive game device that allows a player unfamiliar with game operations to play a race game with a relatively simple operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 11-114222 A (page 2-3, FIG. 1)

In the case of a racing game in which a virtual vehicle imitating a commercial vehicle (real vehicle type) is operated, in general, not only the appearance of the commercial vehicle but also its performance elements (specs, etc.) are faithfully reproduced. In other words, the actual performance of a real vehicle is utilized as a competitive force in a racing game, and an existing vehicle with high specifications (maximum output, acceleration performance, turning performance, etc.) becomes a highly competitive virtual vehicle in the game as it is. Yes.
And in the conventional racing game, the main purpose is how to win the race (take first place), and when the player selects a virtual vehicle that he / she operates, the faster vehicle type (highly competitive) Virtual vehicle) was selected. For example, when selecting a virtual vehicle to be operated from many commercial vehicles, the player often selects a corresponding virtual vehicle in consideration of the fastest existing vehicle type. Therefore, it has been difficult to select virtual vehicles corresponding to other vehicle types.

  In other words, in the conventional racing game, even if virtual vehicles consisting of many types of vehicles can be selected, only some of the highly competitive vehicles (vehicle types) are selected, and most other virtual vehicles are selected. However, there is a problem that it becomes a meaningless (not selected) vehicle model for proceeding the game advantageously.

In such a race game, it is common to purchase a virtual vehicle with money (virtual currency) or the like. For example, the player can operate the target virtual vehicle by winning the race with the virtual vehicle that the player has already purchased (or the first given), saving money, and purchasing a more expensive virtual vehicle with the saved money. It becomes like this.
Therefore, although the race result indirectly leads to the purchase of the virtual vehicle, the player proceeds with the game mainly on saving money, and the motivation (participation etc.) when participating in each race is low to some extent. There was a problem of becoming.

  For this reason, even a virtual vehicle that is somewhat less competitive can easily participate in the race (the player can easily select it) and the result of the race can directly lead to the acquisition of a new virtual vehicle. There was a need for racing games.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and gives a new attraction to a competition (race etc.) in which a player operates by operating a moving body (vehicle etc.) and enhances the player's motivation. It is an object to provide an image generation apparatus, an odds presentation method, and a program.

  An image generation apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a performance information storage unit, a simulation unit, an odds calculation unit, and an odds presentation unit, and is configured as follows.

First, the performance information storage unit stores performance elements (for example, specifications and the like) defined for a plurality of moving bodies (for example, vehicles and the like) that move in the virtual space. And a simulation part simulates the movement condition at the time of moving each moving body in a predetermined | prescribed competition course based on the information containing the said performance element memorize | stored.
On the other hand, the odds calculation unit calculates the odds corresponding to each moving body based on the simulated movement result of each moving body. For example, the odds calculation unit calculates a low odds for a mobile body having a high competitiveness when moving on the competition course, and conversely calculates a high odds for a mobile body having a low competitiveness. Then, the odds presentation unit presents the calculated odds before the competition starts.

The odds presented in this way represent the competitiveness of each mobile object in one axis. For example, a moving object with lower odds indicates a higher competitiveness when moving on the competition course, and conversely, a moving object with higher odds indicates a lower competitiveness when moving. For this reason, even if it is a mobile body with a certain low competitiveness, it can make it easy to participate in a competition (a player can select easily).
As a result, it is possible to give a new appeal to the competition in which the player operates the moving body and participates, and to increase the motivation of the player.

The simulating unit simulates a lap time when each moving body is moved alone on a competition course based on the performance factor and a predetermined random factor as a movement result,
The odds calculation unit obtains an evaluation value from each simulated lap time, and totals the one-to-one brute force calculation results between the moving objects using the obtained evaluation values. The odds corresponding to the body may be calculated respectively.

The image generation apparatus includes an operation input receiving unit that receives an operation input directed to a moving body that is an operation target of the player after the start of the competition;
A moving state management unit that manages the moving state of the moving body based on the received operation input, and the moving state of the moving body simulated by the simulation unit;
A competition result management unit that manages a competition result by each mobile body based on each movement situation to be managed;
The competition result management unit may calculate a value that changes according to the target odds calculated by the odds calculation unit when the moving body operated by the player wins a prize.

The image generation apparatus further includes a selection unit that selects a moving body to be obtained so that the player can operate it.
When the moving body operated by the player wins, the selection unit may randomly select any moving body simulated by the simulation unit.

  An image generation apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a performance information storage unit, a simulation unit, an odds calculation unit, an odds presentation unit, an operation input reception unit, a running situation management unit, and a race result management unit, The configuration is as follows.

First, the performance information storage unit stores performance elements (for example, specifications and the like) defined for a plurality of vehicles traveling in the virtual space. In addition, the simulation unit simulates a traveling situation when each vehicle travels on a predetermined race course based on the stored information including the performance element. The odds calculation unit calculates the odds corresponding to each vehicle based on the simulated running result of each vehicle. For example, the odds calculation unit calculates low odds for a vehicle having high competitiveness when traveling on the race course, and conversely calculates high odds for a vehicle having low competitiveness. Then, the odds presentation unit presents the calculated odds before starting the race.
On the other hand, the operation input receiving unit receives an operation input directed to the vehicle to be operated by the player after the start of the race. The traveling state management unit manages the traveling state of the vehicle based on the received operation input and the traveling state of the vehicle simulated by the simulation unit. Then, the race result management unit manages the race result by each vehicle based on each of the managed movement conditions, and when the vehicle operated by the player wins, the odds calculation unit calculates the odds to be calculated. A value (for example, a race point) that changes accordingly is calculated.

The odds presented in this way represent the competitiveness of each vehicle on a single axis. For example, a vehicle with lower odds indicates higher competitiveness when traveling on the race course, and conversely, a vehicle with higher odds indicates lower competitiveness when traveling. And, when a prize is awarded by operating a vehicle with low odds, only a low race point can be obtained. Conversely, when a prize is awarded by operating a vehicle with high odds, a high race point is obtained. For this reason, it is meaningful for a player to participate in a race with a vehicle with high odds, and even a vehicle with a certain degree of competitiveness can easily participate in the race (the player can easily select). it can.
As a result, a new attraction can be given to the race in which the player operates the vehicle and participates, and the motivation of the player can be enhanced.

The image generation apparatus further includes a selection unit that selects a vehicle to be obtained so that the player can operate it,
The selection unit may randomly select any vehicle that has been simulated by the simulation unit when a vehicle operated by a player wins a prize.

  An odds presentation method according to a third aspect of the present invention is an odds presentation method that uses a performance information storage unit (stores performance elements defined in a plurality of moving bodies that move in a virtual space), and includes a simulation step. The odds calculating step and the odds presenting step are configured as follows.

  First, in the simulation process, a moving situation when each moving body is moved on a predetermined competition course is simulated based on information including the stored performance element (for example, specifications and the like). Further, in the odds calculation step, the odds corresponding to each moving body are calculated based on the simulated movement result of each moving body. For example, in the odds calculation step, low odds are calculated for a mobile body with high competitiveness when moving on the competition course, and conversely, high odds are calculated for a mobile body with low competitiveness. In the odds presentation step, the calculated odds are presented before the competition starts.

The odds presented in this way represent the competitiveness of each mobile object in one axis. For example, a moving object with lower odds indicates a higher competitiveness when moving on the competition course, and conversely, a moving object with higher odds indicates a lower competitiveness when moving. For this reason, even if it is a mobile body with a certain low competitiveness, it can make it easy to participate in a competition (a player can select easily).
As a result, it is possible to give a new appeal to the competition in which the player operates the moving body and participates, and to increase the motivation of the player.

  A program according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is configured to cause a computer (including a game device) to function as the above-described image generation device.

  This program can be recorded on a computer-readable information recording medium such as a compact disk, flexible disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, digital video disk, magnetic tape, and semiconductor memory.

  The above program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information recording medium can be distributed and sold independently from the computer.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a new charm can be given to the competition which a player operates by operating a moving body, and a player's motivation can be heightened.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a typical game device in which the image generating device according to the embodiment of the present invention is realized. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The game apparatus 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an interface 104, a controller 105, an external memory 106, and a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). ) -ROM drive 107, image processing unit 108, audio processing unit 109, and NIC (Network Interface Card) 110.

  Note that a DVD-ROM storing a game program and data is loaded into the DVD-ROM drive 107, and the game apparatus 100 is turned on to execute the program. Realized.

  The CPU 101 controls the overall operation of the game apparatus 100 and is connected to each component to exchange control signals and data.

  The ROM 102 records an IPL (Initial Program Loader) that is executed immediately after the power is turned on, and when this is executed, the program recorded on the DVD-ROM is read out to the RAM 103 and execution by the CPU 101 is started. The The ROM 102 stores an operating system program and various data necessary for operation control of the entire game apparatus 100.

  The RAM 103 is for temporarily storing data and programs, and holds programs and data read from the DVD-ROM and other data necessary for game progress and chat communication.

  The controller 105 connected via the interface 104 receives an operation input performed when the user executes the game.

  The external memory 106 detachably connected via the interface 104 stores data indicating the progress of the game, chat communication log (record) data, and the like in a rewritable manner. The user can record these data in the external memory 106 as appropriate by inputting an instruction via the controller 105.

  A DVD-ROM mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107 stores a program for realizing the game and image data and sound data associated with the game. Under the control of the CPU 101, the DVD-ROM drive 107 performs a reading process on the DVD-ROM loaded therein, reads out necessary programs and data, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

  The image processing unit 108 processes the data read from the DVD-ROM by the CPU 101 or an image arithmetic processor (not shown) included in the image processing unit 108, and then processes the processed data on a frame memory ( (Not shown). The image information recorded in the frame memory is converted into a video signal at a predetermined synchronization timing and output to a monitor (not shown) connected to the image processing unit 108. Thereby, various image displays are possible.

The image calculation processor can execute a two-dimensional image overlay calculation, a transmission calculation such as α blending, and various saturation calculations at high speed.
In addition, the polygon information arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space and added with various texture information is rendered by the Z buffer method, and a rendering image obtained by overlooking the polygon arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space from a predetermined viewpoint position is obtained. High speed execution of the obtained operation is also possible.

  Further, the CPU 101 and the image arithmetic processor operate in a coordinated manner, so that a character string can be drawn as a two-dimensional image in a frame memory or drawn on the surface of each polygon according to font information that defines the character shape. is there. The font information is recorded in the ROM 102, but it is also possible to use dedicated font information recorded in the DVD-ROM.

  The audio processing unit 109 converts audio data read from the DVD-ROM into an analog audio signal, and outputs the analog audio signal from a speaker (not shown) connected thereto. Further, under the control of the CPU 101, sound effects and music data to be generated during the progress of the game are generated, and sound corresponding to this is output from the speaker.

  The NIC 110 is for connecting the game apparatus 100 to a computer communication network (not shown) such as the Internet, and conforms to the 10BASE-T / 100BASE-T standard used when configuring a LAN (Local Area Network). Therefore, analog modems for connecting to the Internet using telephone lines, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modems, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modems, cables for connecting to the Internet using cable television lines A modem or the like, and an interface (not shown) that mediates between them and the CPU 101 are configured.

In addition, the game apparatus 100 uses a large-capacity external storage device such as a hard disk so as to perform the same function as a DVD-ROM or the like attached to the ROM 102, RAM 103, external memory 106, DVD-ROM drive 107, etc. It may be configured.
Further, it is possible to adopt a form in which a keyboard for accepting a character string editing input from a user, a mouse for accepting various position designations and selection inputs, and the like are connected.

  Further, instead of the game apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, a general computer (a general-purpose personal computer or the like) can be used. For example, a general computer, like the game apparatus 100, includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, DVD-ROM drive, and NIC, and an image processing unit that has simpler functions than the game apparatus 100. In addition to having a hard disk as an external storage device, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a magnetic tape, and the like can be used. In addition, a keyboard, a mouse or the like is used as an input device instead of a controller.

(Schematic configuration of the image generation device)
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the image generation apparatus according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

The image generation apparatus 200 includes a game information storage unit 201, a player information storage unit 202, a drive simulation unit 203, an odds calculation unit 204, an image generation unit 205, a race situation management unit 206, and an operation input reception unit 207. And a race result management unit 208 and an obtained vehicle selection unit 209.
In addition, this image generation apparatus 200 demonstrates the case where it applies to the racing game which drive | works the virtual vehicle which imitated the real vehicle type on the race course (circuit, a city street, etc.) in virtual space, for example.

First, the game information storage unit 201 stores in advance information such as course information 201a, vehicle information 201b, and image information 201c.
The course information 201a includes information that defines a plurality of courses (race courses such as circuits and city streets) where the race is held. For example, the course information 201a includes detailed information of each race course such as the total length of the race course, the arrangement of straight lines and corners, the length / road width / inclination of each straight line, and the curvature / road width / inclination of each corner. .
The vehicle information 201b includes information that defines performance elements (such as specifications) of a plurality of vehicles. For example, the vehicle information 201b includes detailed information on the specifications of each vehicle, such as vehicle weight, displacement, suspension characteristics, drive system, maximum output, acceleration characteristics, turning characteristics, and brake characteristics. The vehicle information 201b further includes information such as a manufacturer name, a vehicle type name, a category to which the vehicle information 201b belongs.
The image information 201c includes a landscape image corresponding to each race course stored in the course information 201a, an appearance image corresponding to each vehicle stored in the vehicle information 201b, and the like.
Note that a DVD-ROM or the like attached to the DVD-ROM drive 107 can function as such a game information storage unit 201.

The player information storage unit 202 stores information such as obtained vehicle information 202a and point information 202b.
The acquired vehicle information 202a includes information indicating a vehicle acquired (unlocked) by the player. For example, when the player first starts this racing game, only one vehicle with the lowest spec (a vehicle selected arbitrarily from a specific vehicle type or a vehicle model of an equivalent specification) is unlocked, and the others The vehicle (vehicle type) is locked (the player cannot use it). When a player participates in a race using the obtained vehicle and wins a prize in the race (for example, when a goal is made within 3rd place), one of the vehicles participating in the race is unlocked and unlocked. You can transfer to a new vehicle. That is, in the obtained vehicle information 202a, information on the vehicle obtained (unlocked) by the player is sequentially stored.
The point information 202b includes information indicating various points acquired by the player. For example, when a vehicle operated by the player wins a race in which the player participates, a race point corresponding to the odds (the odds calculated for the vehicle) described later can be acquired. Further, the driving skill (safe driving degree, sportsmanship, etc.) of the player during the race is evaluated, and skill points corresponding to the evaluation can be acquired. That is, in the point information 202b, such race points and skill points are sequentially added and stored.
Note that the external memory 106 or the like can function as such a player information storage unit 202.

The drive simulation unit 203 appropriately simulates the behavior of each vehicle traveling on each race course. For example, the drive simulation unit 203 uses the above-described course information 201a and vehicle information 201b as parameters, and simulates the running behavior of the vehicle on the race course based on predetermined logic and predetermined random factors.
Specifically, when driving the vehicle A on the circuit X, the drive simulation unit 203 reads the information on the circuit X from the course information 201a and reads the information on the vehicle A from the vehicle information 201b. And the vehicle A is made to drive | work on the circuit X, adding a predetermined random factor to the competitive ability of the vehicle A calculated | required from the performance element (spec etc.). For example, straight lines and corners can be driven at high speeds (exceeding a predetermined standard) according to the specifications (maximum output, acceleration characteristics, turning characteristics, etc.) of the vehicle A so that the standard line drawing when traveling on the circuit X is followed Driving).
Such a drive simulation unit 203 simulates a case where a single vehicle travels on the race course for odds calculation, which will be described later. Simulates the case where each vehicle travels. Note that, during a race run in which a plurality of vehicles are run simultaneously, the drive simulation unit 203 appropriately arranges line taking and the like according to the running position of other vehicles (including vehicles operated by the player).
The CPU 101 can function as such a drive simulation unit 203.

The odds calculation unit 204 calculates the odds of each vehicle participating in the race before the start of the race. That is, the odds are calculated for each vehicle based on the driving result (lap time or the like) simulated by the drive simulation unit 203 for each vehicle.
For example, when vehicles A to F (different vehicle types) as shown in FIG. 3A are caused to travel on the circuit X, the odds calculation unit 204 uses the drive simulation unit 203 for each vehicle (vehicles A to F). A traveling result (for example, a lap time for one lap on the circuit X) is obtained. That is, the odds calculation unit 204 causes each of the vehicles A to F to travel independently (simulate) on the circuit X, and at that time, obtains a lap time for one lap.
When the odds calculation unit 204 obtains a lap time for each vehicle as shown in FIG. 3B, the odds calculation unit 204 calculates an evaluation value by a predetermined arithmetic expression based on this value. This evaluation value is a value for objectively evaluating the lap time. When the evaluation values for each vehicle as shown in FIG. 3C are obtained, the odds calculation unit 204 performs a one-to-one brute force calculation using these evaluation values (and a predetermined weighting value). . Specifically, based on each evaluation value or the like, a winning rate or the like in a case where each vehicle is made to fight one-on-one (runs one to one) is obtained.
When the odds calculation unit 204 obtains the brute force calculation results (winning rate, etc.) of each vehicle as shown in FIG. 3D, the odds calculation unit 204 calculates the final odds by further calculation formulas based on these values. . That is, the odds as shown in FIG. 3 (e) assuming the case where each vehicle travels on the circuit X are calculated. Such odds express the competitiveness of all the vehicles (vehicles A to F) uniaxially. In other words, a vehicle with lower odds indicates a higher competitiveness when traveling on the race course (Circuit X), and conversely, a vehicle with higher odds has a lower competitiveness when traveling on the race course. Is shown.
The odds calculation unit 204 supplies the odds calculated in this way to the image generation unit 205 to generate an odds table.
The CPU 101 can function as such an odds calculation unit 204.

Returning to FIG. 2, the image generation unit 205 generates an image of the odds table based on the odds calculated by the odds calculation unit 204 described above before the start of the race.
Also, the image generation unit 205 is a front image of the vehicle operated by the player (an image in the traveling direction) based on each running situation (race situation) during the race managed by the race situation management unit 206 during the race run. And so on.
Note that the image processing unit 108 can function as such an image generation unit 205.

The race situation management unit 206 manages the running situation (race situation) of each vehicle during the race running. That is, the vehicle operated by the player and the running status of each vehicle simulated by the drive simulation unit 203 are managed.
For example, the race situation management unit 206 manages the running situation of the vehicle operated by the player by appropriately updating each piece of information as shown in FIG. 4A in accordance with various operation information sent from the operation input receiving unit 207. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the race situation management unit 206 manages the running situation of other vehicles simulated by the drive simulation unit 203. That is, the race conditions of all the vehicles are managed based on various information shown in FIGS.
The CPU 101 can function as such a race situation management unit 206.

Returning to FIG. 2, the operation input accepting unit 207 accepts a selection input of a race or the like that the player desires to participate before the start of the race. That is, a selection instruction for a race or the like to participate by a vehicle acquired (unlocked) by the player is accepted.
In addition, after the race starts, an operation input directed to the player's vehicle is received. For example, the operation input reception unit 207 receives operation instructions such as a brake operation, an accelerator operation, a steering wheel operation, and a shift lever operation necessary for driving the vehicle.
The controller 105 can function as such an operation input receiving unit 207.

The race result management unit 208 determines whether or not there is a prize and calculates various points when the race in which the player participates is completed.
For example, it is determined whether or not the vehicle operated by the player has finished in the third place or more when the race that has been awarded to the third place is finished.
When the player's vehicle wins, the race points are calculated based on the odds table of the race (the odds calculated by the above-mentioned odds calculating unit 204) and the like.

For example, it is assumed that the odds as shown in FIG. 5A are presented and the winning conditions as shown in FIG. 5B are defined. In this situation, when the vehicle A operated by the player finishes in the third place, the race result management unit 208 calculates the race point (4040) by the calculation as shown in FIG.
Similarly, when the vehicle F operated by the player finishes in the first place, the race result management unit 208 calculates the race point (3840) by the calculation as shown in FIG.
That is, when the odds as shown in FIG. 5 (a) are presented, the competitiveness is the lowest compared to taking the first place in the vehicle F that is considered to be the most competitive (lowest odds). It is considered difficult to take 3rd place in the vehicle A (the highest odds), and more race points will be obtained.

In addition, the race result management unit 208 evaluates driving skills (safe driving degree, sportsmanship, etc.) from the player's operation, and calculates skill points according to the evaluation.
The race result management unit 208 adds the various points calculated in this way to the player information storage unit 202 (point information 202b) and stores them.
The CPU 101 can function as such a race result management unit 208.

Returning to FIG. 2, when the race result management unit 208 determines that the vehicle operated by the player has won, the acquired vehicle selection unit 209 selects one acquired vehicle from other participating vehicles. . That is, one of the other participating vehicles is unlocked.
For example, the obtained vehicle selection unit 209 selects one vehicle at random from other participating vehicles. At this time, when a vehicle that has already been obtained (unlocked) is selected, the selection may be performed again to make it easier to select an unacquired vehicle.
The obtained vehicle selection unit 209 stores information on the selected vehicle in the player information storage unit 202 (obtained vehicle information 202a).
The CPU 101 can function as such an obtained vehicle selection unit 209.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of odds presentation processing executed by the image generation apparatus 200. Hereinafter, the manner in which the odds of each vehicle are calculated will be described with reference to this figure. The odds presentation process in FIG. 6 is started when, for example, an arbitrary race that can be participated in by a vehicle that the player has already obtained is designated.

  First, the image generation device 200 reads information on each vehicle participating in the race (step S301). That is, the drive simulation part 203 reads the information of the participating race course from the course information 201a, and reads the information of all participating vehicles including the vehicle operated by the player from the vehicle information 201b.

The image generating apparatus 200 simulates one race course for each vehicle (step S302).
For example, the drive simulation unit 203 causes each vehicle to travel independently on the race course based on the read performance factors (specs, etc.) of each vehicle. At that time, the drive simulation unit 203 simulates the running behavior of the vehicle on the race course while taking into account predetermined random factors.
And as a running result, the lap time of each vehicle is obtained, respectively. For example, the lap time of each vehicle as shown in FIG.

  The image generation device 200 calculates each evaluation value (step S303). That is, the odds calculation unit 204 calculates an evaluation value by a predetermined arithmetic expression based on each acquired lap time. For example, the evaluation value of each vehicle as shown in FIG.

  The image generation device 200 performs a brute force calculation using each evaluation value (step S304). That is, the odds calculation unit 204 performs a one-to-one brute force calculation using each evaluation value (and a predetermined weighting value). Specifically, based on each evaluation value or the like, a winning rate or the like in a case where each vehicle is matched against each other is obtained. For example, a brute force calculation result as shown in FIG.

  The image generation device 200 calculates the odds corresponding to each vehicle (step S305). That is, when the odds calculation unit 204 obtains the brute force calculation result (winning rate, etc.) for each vehicle, the odds calculation unit 204 calculates the final odds based on this value using a further calculation expression. For example, the odds as shown in FIG.

  The image generation device 200 displays an odds table (step S306). That is, when the odds calculation unit 204 supplies the calculated odds information of each vehicle to the image generation unit 205, the image generation unit 205 generates and displays an image of an odds table as shown in FIG. 7, for example.

When the odds table as shown in FIG. 7 is presented, the competitiveness of each vehicle (vehicles A to F) is expressed uniaxially. It is possible to grasp how much the vehicle has been positioned among all the vehicles participating in the race.
For example, when the player participates in the vehicle A, since the odds of the vehicle A are the highest, it can be seen that the vehicle has the lowest competitiveness among the participating vehicles. On the other hand, when the player participates in the vehicle F, since the odds of the vehicle F are the lowest, it can be seen that the vehicle has the highest competitiveness among the participating vehicles.
In addition, even if the player has a low competitiveness, the player can acquire the race points according to the odds (and ranking) when winning (for example, even if it is not ranked first). I will also consider participating in the race.

For example, in the race in which the third place is determined to be a prize, when the odds table shown in FIG. 7 is presented, it is assumed that the player who has obtained the vehicle B is considering participating in the race. In this case, the player is more likely to win if one of the other four vehicles (vehicles C to F) having a higher competitiveness than the vehicle B is passed. become.
In addition, when the player obtains the vehicle C and the vehicle F, the race points that can be acquired by the vehicle C participating in the second place rather than participating in the race in the vehicle F are increased. Therefore, the player considers participation by the vehicle C in order to acquire more race points.
In this way, even if the vehicle is somewhat low in competitiveness, the player will feel new attraction in participating in the race with that vehicle.
As a result, a new attraction can be given to the race in which the player participates, and the motivation of the player can be increased.

When such an odds table is presented and the player decides to participate in the race, a predetermined selection instruction is input from the operation input receiving unit 207, and the screen race is started.
Then, the player operates the operation input receiving unit 207 to input an operation instruction directed to the player's vehicle, and causes the player's vehicle to travel. For example, the player inputs operation instructions such as a brake, an accelerator, a steering wheel, and a shift lever from the operation input receiving unit 207, and runs on the race course.
On the other hand, the other participating vehicles are simulated by the drive simulation unit 203 and travel on the race course in the same manner.
Then, the running status of all participating vehicles is managed by the race status management unit 206, and when the race is finished, the race result management unit 208 determines whether or not the vehicle operated by the player has won a prize.

  For example, if the player participates in the race shown in the odds table of FIG. 7 with the vehicle B and finishes third, the race result management unit 208 determines whether the player has won the vehicle. Then, the race result management unit 208 calculates a race point (3256) obtained by multiplying the reference point (2000) by the odds (4.07) of the vehicle B and further by the rank constant (0.4).

Moreover, since the player's vehicle has won a prize, the obtained vehicle selection unit 209 selects one obtained vehicle from other participating vehicles. That is, one of the vehicles A and C to F, which is randomly selected, is unlocked.
For example, when the vehicle D is unlocked by the obtained vehicle selection unit 209, the player can change to the vehicle D and participate in another race.

That is, when a player participates in a race and wins, a race point according to odds (and rank) can be acquired, and a new vehicle can be obtained. If the race points are accumulated, more races can be participated by the player, and optional equipment can be installed. For example, when a predetermined number of race points are accumulated, it becomes possible to participate in a higher grade race. In a higher-grade race, a more competitive vehicle will participate as a rival vehicle. Therefore, if the player's vehicle wins, a more competitive vehicle can be obtained.
For this reason, it becomes possible to enjoy the target vehicle by appropriately participating in the race and changing vehicles.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), starting from a vehicle D (light car) first, and finally getting a target vehicle Z (highest-class sports car) while transferring the obtained vehicle. Is also possible.
In this case, it is necessary for the player to improve the driving technique of the vehicle to be operated and to make a strategy when selecting a race to participate in, rather than winning a vaguely participating race. That is, in order to reach the target vehicle Z, the participating races are appropriately selected and the vehicles are transferred.
As an example, the connection from the vehicle D to the vehicle Z is realized through the following steps.

First, in order to step up from the category of light cars to the category of small sports cars, an attempt is made to obtain vehicles belonging to small sports cars among light cars.
For example, in order to transfer from a light vehicle D to a vehicle F, which is a light sports vehicle, the vehicle participates in a “light vehicle race” as shown in FIG. Then, the winning vehicle D wins the race and tries to obtain the vehicle F. In other words, the player aims for a prize in a race in which the vehicle F also participates until the vehicle F is unlocked.
And if the vehicle F is acquired, a player will transfer to the vehicle F and will transfer to the next step.

Next, as a step before stepping up from the category of small sports cars to the category of senior domestic cars, an attempt is made to obtain vehicles belonging to small ordinary sports cars (sports cars of small ordinary cars).
For example, in order to transfer from a vehicle F, which is a light sports car, to a vehicle K, which is a small ordinary sports car, the vehicle participates in a “small sports car race” as shown in FIG. Then, the vehicle F wins a race and tries to obtain the vehicle K. That is, the player aims for winning until the vehicle K is unlocked.
And if the vehicle K is acquired, a player will transfer to the vehicle K and will transfer to the next step.

Next, accumulate race points to step up to the category of advanced domestic cars. In other words, in order to participate in a race of an advanced domestic car, a predetermined race point is necessary. Therefore, in order to accumulate necessary race points, the vehicle K participates in the race and aims to win a prize. At that time, taking into account the above-mentioned odds table, the participating races are appropriately calculated so that the race points can be collected efficiently.
When the necessary race points are accumulated, the process proceeds to the next step.

Next, an attempt is made to obtain an advanced domestic vehicle of the same manufacturer (β company) as the target vehicle Z.
For example, in order to transfer from a vehicle K manufactured by α company to a vehicle T manufactured by β company, it participates in an “advanced domestic car race” as shown in FIG. Then, a race is won in the participating vehicle K and an attempt is made to obtain the vehicle T. That is, the player aims for winning until the vehicle T is unlocked.
When the vehicle T is obtained, the player transfers to the vehicle T and proceeds to the final step.

Finally, an attempt is made to obtain the target vehicle Z.
For example, it participates in a “β company advanced car race” as shown in FIG. Then, the winning vehicle T wins the race and tries to obtain the vehicle Z. That is, the player aims for winning until the vehicle Z is unlocked.

In this way, the race to participate in is selected as appropriate, and the final target vehicle is obtained while winning and transferring the vehicle. That is, by transferring a vehicle type (vehicle) closer to the target vehicle (vehicle type), it is possible to reach the target while efficiently stepping up.
In addition to this, if you want to obtain all the RV vehicles of each manufacturer or want to obtain rare vehicles, similarly, by transferring the vehicle type (vehicle) closer to the target vehicle (vehicle type), You can reach your goal.

That is, the player finds new enjoyment in the process of acquiring the target vehicle while participating in the race as appropriate and changing the vehicle.
As a result, a new attraction can be given to the race in which the player operates the vehicle and participates, and the motivation of the player can be enhanced.

In the above-described embodiment, a virtual vehicle (commercial vehicle or the like) that travels in the virtual space has been described as an example. However, a mobile body (virtual mobile body) that moves in the virtual space is applicable as appropriate.
For example, the present invention can be applied as appropriate when the player operates a motorcycle, a racehorse, or the like.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a new attraction can be given to a race in which the player participates by operating the vehicle, and the player's motivation can be enhanced.

It is a mimetic diagram showing an outline composition of a typical game device by which an image generating device concerning an embodiment of the invention is realized. It is a schematic diagram which shows schematic structure of the image generation apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a mode that odds are calculated. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the information managed by a race condition management part. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a mode that a race point is calculated. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the odds presentation process performed in the said image generation apparatus. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the odds table displayed. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a mode which transfers a vehicle.

Explanation of symbols

100 game machine 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Interface 105 Controller 106 External Memory 107 DVD-ROM Drive 108 Image Processing Unit 109 Audio Processing Unit 110 NIC
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 200 Image generation apparatus 201 Game information storage part 202 Player information storage part 203 Drive simulation part 204 Odds calculation part 205 Image generation part 206 Race condition management part 207 Operation input reception part 208 Race result management part 209 Obtained vehicle selection part

Claims (8)

A game device in which a plurality of moving bodies including a moving body arbitrarily selected and operated by a player competes in a virtual space,
A performance information storage unit that stores performance elements defined for each mobile unit;
A simulation unit for simulating a moving situation by moving each moving body on a predetermined competition course based on a predetermined calculation using information including the stored performance element;
An odds calculation unit for calculating odds corresponding to each mobile unit based on the lap time of each mobile unit simulated before the start of the competition ;
An odds presentation unit that presents the calculated odds before starting the competition in order to allow the player to select any moving body ;
With the presentation of the odds, an operation input receiving unit that selects a moving body designated by the player and receives a player's operation input toward the selected moving body after the start of competition;
A movement status management unit that manages the movement status of the moving object that is the operation target of the player based on the received operation input after the start of the competition, and the movement status of the moving object that is not the operation target to be simulated;
When the final competition result of each moving body is identified based on each of the managed moving situations, and the moving body operated by the player wins, according to the target odds calculated before the start of the competition A competition result management unit for managing calculated competition points;
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 1,
The simulation unit, before starting the competition, the performance element and based on a predetermined random factors, La Pputaimu is moved alone each mobile in competition course, simulate a movement result,
The odds calculation unit obtains an evaluation value from each simulated lap time, and totals the one-to-one brute force calculation results between the moving objects using the obtained evaluation values. Calculate the odds corresponding to the body,
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 1 or 2,
The competition result management unit calculates a competition point obtained when a moving body operated by a player wins by multiplying the target odds calculated by the odds calculation unit by a predetermined reference point.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A selection unit that selects a new moving body that can be operated by the player based on a competition result by each moving body,
The selection unit randomly selects one moving body from among the moving bodies simulated by the simulation unit when the moving body operated by the player wins a prize.
A game device characterized by that. A game device in which a plurality of vehicles including a vehicle that is arbitrarily selected and operated by a player in a virtual space races,
A performance information storage unit for storing performance elements defined for each vehicle;
A simulation unit for simulating a running situation by running each vehicle on a predetermined race course based on a predetermined calculation using information including the stored performance element;
An odds calculation unit that calculates odds corresponding to each vehicle based on the lap time of each vehicle simulated before the start of the race ;
An odds presentation unit that presents the calculated odds before starting the race to allow the player to select any vehicle ;
With the presentation of each odds, an operation input receiving unit that selects a vehicle designated by the player and receives a player's operation input toward the selected vehicle after the start of the race;
After the start of the race, the running state of the vehicle to be operated by the player based on accepted the operation input, and a running condition managing unit which manages a running condition of the vehicle which is not an operation target to be simulated,
On the basis of the respective managed moving condition to identify the race results of each vehicle, when the vehicle is operated to the player winning the race points to be calculated in accordance with the odds of the subject that has been calculated before the start of the race and a race result management unit for managing,
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 5,
A selection unit that selects a new vehicle that can be operated by the player based on the race result of each vehicle,
The selection unit randomly selects one vehicle from the vehicles simulated by the simulation unit when a vehicle operated by the player wins.
A game device characterized by that. At the virtual space in a game device in which a plurality of moving bodies perform competition including a mobile body which is operated are selected arbitrarily by the player, a odds presentation method using a performance information storage section, the performance information storage The unit stores performance elements defined for each mobile unit,
A simulation step of simulating a movement situation by moving each moving body on a predetermined competition course based on a predetermined calculation using information including the stored performance element;
An odds calculation step for calculating odds corresponding to each mobile unit based on the lap time of each mobile unit simulated before the start of the competition ;
An odds presentation step of presenting the calculated odds before starting the competition in order to allow the player to select any moving body ;
An operation input receiving step of selecting a moving body designated by the player along with the presentation of each odds and receiving an operation input of the player directed to the selected moving body after the start of competition;
A movement status management step for managing the movement status of the moving body that is the operation target of the player based on the received operation input after the start of the competition, and the moving status of the moving body that is not the operation target to be simulated;
When the final competition result of each moving body is identified based on each of the managed moving situations, and the moving body operated by the player wins, according to the target odds calculated before the start of the competition A competition result management process for managing the calculated competition points;
An odds presentation method characterized by that. A program that causes a computer to function as a game device in which a plurality of moving objects including a moving object that is arbitrarily selected and operated by a player in a virtual space competes.
A performance information storage unit for storing performance elements defined for each mobile unit;
A simulation unit for simulating the movement situation by moving each moving body in a predetermined competition course based on a predetermined calculation using information including the stored performance element;
An odds calculating unit that calculates odds corresponding to each moving object based on the lap time of each moving object simulated before the start of the competition ,
An odds presentation unit that presents the calculated odds before starting the competition in order to allow the player to select any moving body ;
With the presentation of the odds, an operation input receiving unit that selects a moving body designated by the player and receives a player's operation input toward the selected moving body after the start of competition,
A movement status management unit that manages the movement status of the moving object that is the operation target of the player based on the received operation input after the start of the competition, and the moving status of the moving object that is not the operation target to be simulated;
When the final competition result of each moving body is identified based on each of the managed moving situations, and the moving body operated by the player wins, according to the target odds calculated before the start of the competition Competition result management department that manages the calculated competition points,
A program characterized by functioning as

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