JP3880229B2 - GAME SYSTEM AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game system and an information storage medium for playing a game, particularly a racing game.
[0002]
[Background Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
Usually, in a racing game, a record on a predetermined movement route, for example, the total time taken to make three laps of the circuit course is evaluated, and a racing car which is a moving body of a player who has achieved the best game result is reproduced by a moving body. It is displayed after the next game as a ghost car.
[0003]
However, with this method, if there is a difference in ability between the best player and the player who is currently playing the game, the ghost car and the player's racing car will move away and the ghost car display will be meaningless End up.
[0004]
Also, in a game where the lap course is run more than once, how to attack the course and how much the lap time goes up every lap is a serious concern for the player, not the total time but the lap time. There is a need to evaluate.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide a game system and an information storage medium that allow a reproduction mobile object to appear effectively in a game space and be enjoyed by a player.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention is a game system that generates a game image for a game in which a moving body in a game space operated by a player moves along a predetermined movement path. ,
Storage means for storing reproduction data for causing a reproduction mobile object to become a competitor of the mobile object;
Reproduction means for causing the reproduction mobile object to be filed in the game space based on the stored reproduction data while the mobile object is moving in the competition section in the movement route;
It is characterized by including.
[0007]
An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium in which information for playing a game in which a moving body in a game space operated by a player moves along a predetermined movement path is recorded. ,
The information is
Storage information for storing reproduction data for causing a reproduction mobile object to become a competitor of the mobile object;
Reproduction information for causing the reproduction mobile body to appear in the game space based on the stored reproduction data while the mobile body is moving in a competition section in the movement route;
It is characterized by including.
[0008]
According to the present invention, by displaying the reproduction mobile object in the competition section, the reproduction mobile object and the mobile object are not separated too much as in the prior art, so the display of the reproduction mobile object becomes effective, and the player You can enjoy playing the game.
[0009]
Here, as the competition section, for example, a straight section, a curved section, one round in a circuit course, and the like are applicable.
[0010]
In addition, examples of the moving body and the reproduction moving body include a racing car and a motorcycle displayed as a game image.
[0011]
Further, the reproduction means starts reproduction of the reproduction movable body when the moving body enters the competition section, and ends reproduction of the reproduction movable body when the movable body leaves the competition section. It is preferable.
[0012]
The reproduction information starts reproduction of the reproduction mobile body when the mobile body enters the competition section, and ends reproduction of the reproduction mobile body when the mobile body leaves the competition section. It is preferable to include information for
[0013]
According to this, when the moving body passes through the competition section a plurality of times, even if the reproduced moving body and the moving body are separated too much, the reproduced moving body is reproduced again when the moving body enters the competition section again. Since the reproduction mobile object and the mobile object are almost in the same position, the display of the reproduction mobile object is effective, and the player can enjoy playing the game.
[0014]
Further, the storage means preferably stores data for reproducing the moving motion of the moving body when the player achieves the best game result in the competitive section as the reproduction data.
[0015]
Moreover, it is preferable that the storage information includes information for storing data for reproducing the moving motion of the moving body when the player achieves the best game result in the competition section as the reproduction data. .
[0016]
According to this, since the reproduction mobile object reflects the game results of the player and the ability is almost the same, the reproduction mobile object can be played in a state where the reproduction mobile object and the mobile object are close to each other. Becomes effective, and the player can enjoy the game.
[0017]
Moreover, it is preferable that the said memory | storage means memorize | stores the data for reproducing the moving operation | movement of moving bodies other than the moving body by the operation of the said player as the said reproduction data.
[0018]
Moreover, it is preferable that the said memory | storage information contains the information for storing the data for reproducing the moving operation | movement of moving bodies other than the moving body by the said player's operation as said reproduction data.
[0019]
Here, as the reproduction moving body, for example, a moving body operated by another player, a moving body imitating a professional operation, a moving body prepared by a game developer, or the like can be applied.
[0020]
According to this, the player can play against various reproduction moving bodies and can enjoy the game more. For example, by applying a moving body that simulates a professional movement as a reproduction moving body, a player can virtually play with a professional player, feel like playing with a professional player, and enjoy the game more You will be able to evaluate your ability.
[0021]
The game system includes means for causing the player to select at least one reproduction mobile body,
The storage means stores a plurality of reproduction data,
It is preferable that the reproduction unit reads out reproduction data corresponding to the selected reproduction moving body from reproduction data stored in the storage unit and reproduces the reproduction data as a reproduction moving body.
[0022]
The information includes information for allowing the player to select at least one reproduction mobile before the mobile enters the competition section,
The storage information includes information for storing a plurality of reproduction data,
It is preferable that the reproduction information includes information for reading out reproduction data corresponding to the selected reproduction moving body from reproduction data stored in the storage unit and reproducing it as a reproduction moving body.
[0023]
According to this, the player can freely select the reproduction moving body, and the player can enjoy a game whose reproduction moving body is different from the game played last time by selection, so that the game can be enjoyed for a long time. it can.
[0024]
In addition, a plurality of options can be given to the player, and various needs of the player can be met.
[0025]
In addition, the movement path includes a circuit course in which the mobile object circulates multiple times,
The competition section is set within a predetermined range of the circuit course, with at least one circuit of the circuit course as a unit.
The reproduction means preferably performs a process of causing the reproduction mobile body to appear and move in the competition section every time the mobile body starts moving in the competition section of the circuit course,
It is preferable that the reproduction information includes information for causing the reproduction mobile body to appear and move in the competition section every time the mobile body starts moving in the competition section of the circuit course.
[0026]
According to this, for example, in the case of playing a game aiming to shorten the lap time for one lap by a time attack for each lap in a racing game, etc., since the moving body appears when the moving body enters the competition section, You can enjoy the game without being challenged.
[0027]
Here, the predetermined range may be the entire round or a part of the round.
[0028]
In addition, one lap of the circuit course is set as the predetermined range,
The reproduction information preferably performs a process of causing the reproduction mobile body to appear at the start point of the competition section and moving the competition section every time the mobile body makes one round of the circuit course,
It is preferable that the reproduction information includes information for causing the reproduction mobile body to appear at the start point of the competition section and move the competition section every time the mobile body makes one round of the circuit course.
[0029]
According to this, the reproduction mobile body appears at the start of the first round, the reproduction mobile body disappears at the end of the first round, and the reproduction mobile body appears again at the start of the second round. The reproduced moving body can be caused to appear and disappear such that the reproduced moving body disappears again at the end of the eye.
[0030]
This allows the player to play the game in a state where the moving body operated by the player and the reproduced moving body are substantially in the same position at the start of the next lap even if the difference from the reproduced moving body is opened due to an operation error or the like. Because it can effectively reproduce the moving body, it can be absorbed in the game without being distracted by the challenge.
[0031]
Moreover, it is preferable that the reproduction means calculates a game result for each round and provides a game image for displaying the calculated game result.
[0032]
The reproduction information preferably includes information for calculating a game result for each round and providing a game image for displaying the calculated game result.
[0033]
According to this, by displaying the game result, the player can use it as a guideline for determining whether or not his operation is good in the competition section.
[0034]
Here, the display of the game achievement may be only the game achievement of the moving body of the player, or may be displayed including the game achievement of the reproduction moving body.
[0035]
According to this, the player can understand the difference from the reproduced moving body in the competition section, and can play the game more eagerly.
[0036]
Here, examples of the game result include time required for passing through the competition section, scores obtained in the competition section, and the number of coins acquired in the competition section.
[0037]
Here, it is preferable that the difference in the game results is displayed in the vicinity of the reproduction moving body.
[0038]
This makes it easier for the player to understand the difference between his / her moving body and the reproduced moving body.
[0039]
Moreover, it is preferable that the reproduction means reproduces the reproduction moving body in a transparent or translucent state.
[0040]
The reproduction information preferably includes information for reproducing the reproduction moving body in a transparent or translucent state.
[0041]
According to this, since the reproduction moving body can be seen through and the background direction indication sign in the game image can be seen, the player can easily play the game. In particular, when displaying a reproduced moving object based on the result of the player's operation, the ability is close, so the moving object and the reproduced moving object are likely to overlap in the screen display, etc. There is no hindrance and the player can play the game comfortably.
[0042]
The game is a racing game,
Preferably, the reproduction means provides a game image for displaying a time difference between the reproduction moving body and the moving body.
[0043]
The game is a racing game,
The reproduction information preferably includes information for providing a game image for displaying a time difference between the reproduction moving body and the moving body.
[0044]
According to this, the player can know the time difference from the reproduced moving body in the competition section, and can play the game more eagerly. Moreover, since the difference in the skill is easily understood due to the time difference, it can be used for the determination when selecting the reproduction movable body.
[0045]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments to which the invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0046]
First, an example in which the present invention is applied to a game system in which a racing game using a motorcycle is performed will be described.
[0047]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a racing game screen according to the present embodiment.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 1, the screen 10 displays a motorcycle 20 that is a moving body of a player and a trail image 30 that is a reproduction moving body that is a competitor of the moving body operated by the player.
[0049]
The trail image 30 is a reproduction of a moving object such as a professional rider's bike, a virtual bike prepared by a game developer, or a player's bike that has struck the best lap time.
[0050]
When the trail image 30 is displayed, the player is challenged and plays a game in an attempt to defeat the trail image 30.
[0051]
However, a conventional trail image of a ghost car or the like has been displayed based on the operation result of the entire game. That is, for example, the player's bike that has the shortest total time from the start to the lap of a predetermined number of laps and a goal is reproduced and displayed as a trail image based on the movement of the bike.
[0052]
When this method is applied, if there is a large difference in ability between a good player and a novice player, the difference between the trail image and the player's bike gradually increases as the number of laps increases after the start. However, the trail image was not displayed at all, and the display of the trail image became meaningless in the game for the player.
[0053]
For the player, in addition to the total time to finish, a time attack for reducing the lap time for each lap is also a major factor for enjoying the game.
[0054]
That is, when a goal is made by going around the round course four times, a better lap time can be obtained, and four time attacks can be enjoyed.
[0055]
In the present embodiment, a competition section in a predetermined movement route, for example, a lap time of one lap in a circuit course is set as an evaluation target, and a method of causing the trail image 30 to appear every lap is adopted.
[0056]
Furthermore, conventionally, for example, a trail image of a ghost car or the like is fixed, and the player cannot select a trail image as an index.
[0057]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of trail images 30 are provided and can be selected to provide a game system that can satisfy various needs of players.
[0058]
This game system is a game system in which a motorcycle 20 which is a moving body in a game space operated by a player generates a game image for playing a game that moves along a predetermined movement route, Reproduction data for causing the trail image 30 that is a reproduction moving body to appear is stored, and the trail image 30 is stored in the game space based on the stored reproduction data while the motorcycle 20 is moving in the competition section in the movement route. It will appear inside.
[0059]
Here, the movement route includes a circuit course in which the motorcycle 20 circulates a plurality of times, and the competition section is set within a predetermined range of the circuit course with at least one circuit of the circuit course as a unit.
[0060]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a circuit course 1500 in which the racing game according to the present embodiment is performed.
[0061]
In the game apparatus in the present game system, when the player inserts coins and starts the game, the motorcycle 20 operated by the player departs from the start point S and joins the circuit course 1500. It is configured to run four times and finish in goal G.
[0062]
In FIG. 7, the start point S is outside the circuit course 1500 and the goal point G is on the circuit course 1500, but the positions of the start point S and the goal point G can be arbitrarily set. A method of setting the above on the circuit course 1500 can also be applied.
[0063]
For players, not only the total time from starting to goal-in, but also the lap time for one lap is important for enjoying time attacks and the like.
[0064]
In the present embodiment, every time the motorcycle 20 starts moving in the competition section of the circuit course 1500, the trail image 30 appears in the competition section and is moved.
[0065]
Thus, when playing a game aiming to shorten the lap time for one lap by time attack for each lap, the trail image 30 appears when the motorcycle 20 enters the competition section, so the trail image 30 is effectively displayed. Yes, players can enjoy the game without being distracted.
[0066]
Here, the predetermined range may be an entire lap, or may be a straight section 1520, a curved section 1530 such as winding or chicane, or a part of one lap, and two or more laps may be defined as one unit. This method can also be applied.
[0067]
Specifically, the trail image 30 is displayed at the start of the first lap of the circuit course 1500, for example, at the point G, and at the end of the first lap, the reproduction movement at the point G. The trail image 30 can appear and disappear, such that the body disappears, the trail image 30 appears again at the start of the second lap, and the trail image 30 disappears again at the end of the second lap.
[0068]
Thus, even if the difference from the trail image 30 is opened due to an operation error or the like, the player plays the game with the motorcycle 20 and the trail image 30 being operated at the same point G at the start of the next lap. Since the trail image 30 appears effectively, the player can be enthusiastic about the game without being distracted by the challenge to the trail image 30.
[0069]
Next, functional blocks of the game device for realizing the above functions will be described.
[0070]
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0071]
The operation unit 290 is for a player to input operation data by operating, for example, buttons, steering, throttle, accelerator, clutch, brake, etc. The operation data obtained by the operation unit 290 is processed by the processing unit. 210 is input.
[0072]
The processing unit 210 performs various processes such as control of the entire game device, instruction instruction to each unit in the game device, calculation of a motorcycle game, etc. The functions are a CPU (CISC type, RISC type), DSP, It can be realized by hardware such as ASIC or a given program (game program).
[0073]
An information storage medium (storage medium from which information can be read by a computer) 190 stores or records various types of information such as programs and data. The information storage medium 190 has functions such as optical disk (CDROM, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, game cassette, IC card, semiconductor memory, paper card, plastic card, etc. Can be realized. The processing unit 210 performs various processes based on programs and data from the information storage medium 190 as necessary.
[0074]
Based on the operation data from the operation unit 290, the processing unit 210 is a game in which the player's bike 20 runs while competing with the other player's bike, a virtual bike prepared by the game developer, and the circuit course 1500 shown in FIG. Calculation is performed to generate a game image.
[0075]
Specifically, a game mode setting process, a game progress process, a process for determining the position and direction of a moving body (a motorcycle 20 operated by a player, a motorcycle operated by a computer, a motorcycle operated by another player, etc.), a viewpoint Various operations such as a process for determining the position and line of sight, a process for placing an object in the object space, a process for calculating game results, and a process for a plurality of players to play in a common game space are performed on the operation unit 290. This is based on the data and game program from
[0076]
The processing unit 210 includes a game calculation unit 220 that performs a game calculation based on operation data from the operation unit 290, and an image generation unit 230 that generates a game image based on the calculation result. The game image data generated by the image generation unit 230 is displayed on the image display unit 270. As the image display unit 270, for example, a display such as a CRT or HMD, a projection device, or the like can be applied.
[0077]
In addition, the operation unit 290 includes a selection unit 270 that allows the player to select the trail image 30, and the game calculation unit 220 reads reproduction data corresponding to the player's selection from the storage unit 400 and places the trail image 30 in the game space. It is configured to include a reproduction unit 280 that appears.
[0078]
The storage unit 240 serves as a work area for the processing unit 210 and stores reproduction data for reproducing the trail image 30. The function of the storage unit 240 can be realized using hardware such as ROM and RAM.
[0079]
The storage unit 240 stores the fastest data 400 and pre-registration data 410 as reproduction data for causing the trail image 30 to appear in the game space. The reproduction unit 280 controls writing and reading of the fastest data 400 and the pre-registration data 410 to the storage unit 240.
[0080]
Here, the fastest data 400 is data that records the best game result that the player has achieved in the competitive section, that is, the moving action when the player travels one lap in the shortest time. The pre-registration data 520 includes data that records the movement of the bike 20 in the game space when someone other than the player achieves the best game outcome, a virtual rider created by a professional rider, or a developer. The data etc. which recorded the movement operation on the screen 10 of the motorcycle 20 of this correspond.
[0081]
Hereinafter, a game execution processing procedure using these units will be described.
[0082]
FIG. 3 is an example of a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the trail image 30.
[0083]
When the player inserts coins into the game device, the selection screen 10 is displayed, and the player selects the trail image 30 (step 2).
[0084]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the screen 10 for selecting the trail image 30.
[0085]
When the player does not display the trail image 30 on the selection screen displayed on the screen 10, the player selects “NO” 40. Further, when displaying the movement operation of the motorcycle 20 that has beaten the best lap time as the trail image 30, “FASTEST LAP” 42 is selected. Further, “PRO” 44 is selected when the trail image 30 imitating the movement of the motorcycle by the operation of a professional rider prepared by the game developer is displayed.
[0086]
This selection process is performed by the selection unit 270 generating an image for displaying the selection screen using the game calculation unit 220 and the image generation unit 230 and displaying the selection screen using the image display unit 270. .
[0087]
As described above, at the start of the game, the player can select whether the trail image 30 appears in the game space, and when it appears, which trail image 30 appears.
[0088]
Thereby, it is possible to provide a game system that can play a game according to the player's preference and can meet various needs of the player.
[0089]
When the selection is completed, the game screen shifts from the standby state to the start state at the point S shown in FIG. 1, and the motorcycle 20 operated by the player starts moving in the circuit course 1500 and gradually accelerates.
[0090]
The competition section starts from the point G where acceleration almost ends, and the player runs the motorcycle 20 in the circuit course 1500 for a predetermined number of laps with one lap as a unit of the competition section.
[0091]
The game ends when the predetermined number of laps ends.
[0092]
When the player's own trail image 30 is selected on the selection screen (step 4), it is determined whether it is the first round (step 6). In the first round, since there is no trail image 30, the movement of the player's bike 20 is sampled based on the player's operation (step 10).
[0093]
Specifically, the reproduction unit 280 performs a game calculation based on the operation data of the player input via the operation unit 290, and stores the movement of the motorcycle 20 as a moving body in the storage unit 240.
[0094]
In the second and subsequent laps, the stored trail image 30 is reproduced (step 8), and when the running of one lap that is the unit of the competition section is completed (step 12), the best lap time, that is, the best lap update process (Step 14).
[0095]
In this update process, the reproduction unit 280 calculates the lap time taken for one lap, compares the lap time with the best lap data included in the fastest data stored in the storage unit 240, and when the lap time is faster than the best lap, The best lap data in the storage unit 240 is replaced with the lap time.
[0096]
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the screen display in this case displays a lap time history 80 for each lap as a game result in a predetermined section on the screen 10 and a best lap display 82 prominently.
[0097]
Thereby, the player can easily recognize the best lap display 82 and can increase the willingness to compete, and can easily obtain a sense of achievement because it is easy to check the game results.
[0098]
If the lap time is faster than the best lap, the reproduction data of the trail image 30 is also set and updated (step 16).
[0099]
In this way, the lap time is measured for each competitive section, here, one lap, and when the best lap is exceeded, the reproduction data of the trail image 30 is replaced, and when traveling the next lap, the trail image 30 is again based on the new traveling data. Is displayed on the screen 10.
[0100]
When the prescribed number of laps have been completed, the game ends (step 18).
[0101]
On the other hand, when the player selects “PRO” 44 on the selection screen shown in FIG. 4 without selecting his / her trail image 30, the pre-registration data 410 registered in the storage unit 240 prepared by the developer is displayed. A game is executed using a trail image 30 simulating the movement of a motorcycle operated by a professional rider included.
[0102]
In this case, first, the registered trail image 30 is reproduced and displayed when entering the competition section, that is, from the first lap (step 22), and when exiting the competition section, that is, when one lap is completed (step 24). The trail image 30 that has been reproduced and displayed is deleted, and the trail image 30 is reproduced and displayed again (step 22).
[0103]
Even when the trail image 30 prepared by the developer is used, the game ends when the predetermined number of laps have been completed (step 26).
[0104]
According to the above game processing, since the trail image 30 repeatedly appears and disappears in units of laps, the trail image 30 is reproduced when the motorcycle 20 enters a new lap. Are at approximately the same position G.
[0105]
Therefore, even when the trail image 30 and the player's motorcycle 20 are separated from each other, it is unlikely that the trail image 30 and the player's motorcycle 20 are extremely separated as in the related art.
[0106]
In addition, when the player runs the lap course for a plurality of laps, the player competes with the trail image 30 a plurality of times, and the number of times of challenging the trail image 30 in one game increases, so that the player can enjoy higher satisfaction.
[0107]
Also, for example, if a trail image 30 prepared by the developer is selected as a bike that mimics the movement of a professional rider, the player will feel virtually playing with the professional and enjoy the game more. Can do.
[0108]
Furthermore, since the trail image 30 appears and disappears for each competitive section, the time for displaying the motorcycle 20 and the trail image 30 operated by the player on the game screen at the same time increases in order to achieve the purpose of shortening the lap time. The image 30 plays an effective role in reducing the lap time.
[0109]
The trail image 30 on the actual screen 10 is displayed in a transparent or translucent state with a transparent background, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the player can play the game comfortably without hindering the visual recognition of the indication sign or the like.
[0110]
FIG. 5 shows a display example of the screen 10 according to another example of the present embodiment.
[0111]
As shown in FIG. 5, the trail image 30 can simultaneously display a plurality of trail images 30 such as a trail image 32 and a trail image 34. For example, when the player selects a professional rider and his / her own trail image 30 as the trail image 30 on the selection screen, the trail image 32 is displayed as the trail image 30 of the professional rider, and the trail image 34 is displayed as his / her trail image 30. Is displayed.
[0112]
As a result, the player can challenge the pro in a single run or challenge his best lap.
[0113]
In addition, markers 50 and 52 are displayed on the trail images 32 and 34, respectively. For example, in the marker 50, the trail image 32 indicated by the marker 50 is a professional rider's motorcycle, and it can be confirmed that the motorcycle 20 that is currently operated is 10 seconds behind the professional rider's motorcycle. Similarly, the marker 52 indicates that the trail image 34 indicated by the marker 52 is the motorcycle 20 at the time of own best lap, and that the motorcycle 20 that is currently operated is 8 seconds behind the motorcycle 20 at the time of best lap. I can confirm.
[0114]
Thus, by providing the markers 50 and 52, it is easy to distinguish even when a plurality of trail images 30 are displayed, and it is easy to confirm the difference from the trail image 30 by displaying the time difference.
[0115]
When the player's motorcycle 20 passes the trail image 30, only the marker 60 is displayed at the lower left of the screen. Thereby, the player can know the time difference from the trail image 30.
[0116]
In addition to the time difference, it is also possible to display game results such as a lap time on the markers 50 to 60.
[0117]
Calculation of game results such as time differences is performed by the reproduction unit 280.
[0118]
Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing this embodiment will be described.
[0119]
FIG. 8 shows an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing this embodiment. In the apparatus shown in the figure, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, a sound generation IC 1008, an image generation IC 1010, and I / O ports 1012, 1014 are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so that data can be transmitted and received.
[0120]
A display 1018 is connected to the image generation IC 1010, a speaker 1020 is connected to the sound generation IC 1008, a control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014. ing.
[0121]
The information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data for expressing display objects, sound data, and the like. For example, a consumer game device uses a CD-ROM, game cassette, DVD, or the like as an information storage medium for storing a game program or the like. The arcade game machine uses a memory such as a ROM. In this case, the information storage medium 1006 is a ROM 1002.
[0122]
The control device 1022 corresponds to a game controller, an operation panel, or the like, and is used for inputting a result of a determination made by the player in accordance with the progress of the game to the device body.
[0123]
In accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (such as device initialization information), a signal input by the control device 1022, the CPU 1000 controls the entire device and performs various data processing. .
[0124]
A RAM 1004 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1000 and stores a given content of the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 or a calculation result of the CPU 1000. A data structure having a logical configuration for realizing the present embodiment is constructed on the RAM or the information storage medium.
[0125]
Further, this type of apparatus is provided with a sound generation IC 1008 and an image generation IC 1010 so that game sounds and game images can be suitably output. The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates game sounds such as sound effects and background music based on information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, and the generated game sounds are output by the speaker 1020. The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information to be output to the display 1018 based on image information sent from the RAM 1004, the ROM 1002, the information storage medium 1006, and the like. As the display 1018, a so-called head mounted display (HMD) can be used.
[0126]
The communication device 1024 exchanges various types of information used inside the game device with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to other game devices to send and receive given information according to the game program, and to connect a communication line. It is used for sending and receiving information such as game programs.
[0127]
1 to 5 includes an information storage medium 1006 storing a program and data for performing the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3, a CPU 1000 that operates according to this program, an image generation IC 1010, This is realized by the sound generation IC 1008 or the like. Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP.
[0128]
FIG. 8A shows an example when the present embodiment is applied to a business game device.
[0129]
In this case, a CPU, an image generation IC, a sound generation IC, and the like are mounted on a system board 1106 built in the apparatus.
[0130]
And storage information for storing reproduction data for reproducing a reproduction mobile object that is a competitor of the mobile object, and the stored reproduction data while the mobile object is moving in a competition section in the movement route. The information including the reproduction information for reproducing the reproduction moving body in the game space is stored in a memory 1108 which is an information storage medium of the system board 1106.
[0131]
Hereinafter, these pieces of information are referred to as stored information. The stored information includes at least one of program code, image information, sound information, display object shape information, table data, list data, player information, and the like for performing the various processes described above.
[0132]
FIG. 8B shows an example when the present embodiment is applied to a home game device. The player enjoys the game by operating the game controllers 1202 and 1204 while viewing the game image displayed on the display 1200. In this case, the stored information is stored in a CD-ROM 1206, IC cards 1208, 1209, etc., which are information storage media detachable from the main unit.
[0133]
FIG. 8C shows a case where the present embodiment is applied to a game device including a host device 1300 and terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n connected to the host device 1300 via a communication line 1302. An example is shown. In this case, the stored information is stored in an information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300, for example. When the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n have a CPU, an image generation IC, and a sound generation IC and can generate a game image and a game sound stand-alone, the host device 1300 receives a game image, a game A game program or the like for generating sound is distributed to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates a game image and a game sound, distributes them to 1304-1 to 1304-n, and outputs them at the terminal.
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In this case, for example, a game system in which a multiplayer game is played can be realized using the host device 1300 and the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n.
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For example, as a trail image 30, among a plurality of players playing a game on the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n, the bike 20 of the player who knocked out the best lap is used as the trail image 30 to each terminal 1304-1 to 1304-. By displaying with n, each player is motivated to challenge, so the multiplayer game becomes more fun.
[0136]
The host device 1300 may perform processing for determining whether or not the best lap has been updated and delivering image data including the trail image 30 of the motorcycle 20 that has issued the best lap to each terminal 1304 in order to realize this function. However, the processing may be performed in a distributed manner between each terminal 1304 and the host device 1306.
[0137]
The application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to various modifications.
[0138]
For example, in the above-described embodiments, the description has been made by taking a racing game of a car or a motorcycle as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to a competitive game such as swimming or land.
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[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a racing game screen according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to an example of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart illustrating a trail image processing procedure;
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for selecting a trail image.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of a screen according to another example of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the exemplary embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a circuit course in which a racing game according to the present embodiment is performed.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing an application example of the present embodiment, where FIG. 8A is an application to an arcade game device, FIG. 8B is an application to a home game device, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of applying to the game device containing the host device and the terminal connected via a communication line.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 screens
20 motorcycle
30-34 trail image
50, 52, 60 markers
80 Lap time history
82 Best lap display
90 background
210 Processing unit
220 Game calculation part
240 storage unit
260 Image display
270 selection part
280 reproduction part
290 operation unit
300 Communication line
400 Fastest data
410 Pre-registration data

Claims (7)

A game system for generating a game image for playing a game in which a moving body in a game space operated by a player moves along a predetermined movement path,
Storage means for storing a plurality of reproduction data for causing a plurality of reproduction mobile bodies to become competitors of the mobile body;
Processing means for causing the reproduced moving body to appear in the game space while the moving body is moving in a competition section in the moving path;
Selection means formed so as to be able to select at least two reproduction moving bodies ;
Including
The processing means, based on the reproduction data, causes the appearance of the reproduction moving body selected by the player into the game space, the reproduced marker denoted by the identifier for identifying the reproduction moving body A game system for generating a game image to be displayed near a moving body. In claim 1,
The storage means stores, as a part of the plurality of reproduction data, data for reproducing a moving motion of the moving body when the player achieves the best game result in the competition section. Game system. In any one of Claims 1, 2.
The game system characterized in that the storage means stores data for reproducing a moving motion of a moving body other than the moving body by an operation of the player as a part of the plurality of reproduction data . In any one of Claims 1-3,
The moving path includes a circuit course in which the moving body circulates a plurality of times,
The competition section is set within a predetermined range of the circuit course, with at least one circuit of the circuit course as a unit.
The said processing means performs the process which makes the said reproduction | regeneration mobile body appear and move to a competition area, whenever the said mobile body starts the movement in the competition area of the said circuit course. In claim 4,
One round of the circuit course is set as the predetermined range,
The said processing means performs the process which makes the said reproduction | regeneration mobile body appear in the starting point of a competition area, and moves a competition area, whenever the said mobile body makes one round of the circuit course. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The game is a racing game,
The game system characterized in that the processing means generates a game image for displaying a time difference between the reproduced moving body and the moving body. A computer-readable information storage medium storing a program for playing a game in which a moving body in a game space operated by a player moves along a predetermined movement path,
Computer
Means for storing a plurality of reproduction data for reproducing a plurality of reproduction mobile bodies that are competitors of the mobile body;
Processing means for reproducing the reproduced moving object in the game space while the moving object is moving in a competition section in the moving route;
A program for causing at least two reproduction moving bodies to function as selection means formed so as to be selectable ;
The processing means causes the reproduction moving object selected by the player to appear in the game space based on the reproduction data, and reproduces the marker with an identification name for identifying the reproduction moving object. An information storage medium for generating a game image to be displayed near a body.

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