JP4393266B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for realizing a pseudo battle play with another player.

With the reduction in size and weight of information terminals, it has become common to carry information terminals such as game machines having communication functions. In recent years, a wireless communication environment in which a plurality of players can enjoy an application such as a game together using an infrastructure such as a base station or an access point has become a reality. On the other hand, research for constructing a wireless ad hoc network as on-demand communication is being conducted. Since an ad hoc network does not require a base station or an access point, a wireless network can be easily constructed even in a place where such infrastructure does not exist. In an ad hoc network, a plurality of players can bring a portable game machine and wirelessly communicate with each other so that a game can be enjoyed together.
US Pat. No. 6,582,311

  However, gathering a plurality of players often involves time or space restrictions. Even if you want to play a game against a friend, you can't play the game with the friend if you don't have the time. The same applies when the friend is outside the wireless communication range.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for realizing a simulated battle play with another player such as a friend while being a computer battle.

In order to solve the above problems, an aspect of the present invention relates to a game machine. The game machine according to this aspect includes a parameter generation unit that generates a feature parameter including a recording parameter indicating a play record and a tendency parameter indicating a play tendency, a parameter storage unit that stores the generated feature parameter, and a feature parameter externally An output unit for outputting.
A history storage unit for storing a play history of the game, a parameter generation unit for generating a feature parameter including a recording parameter indicating a past play record and a tendency parameter indicating a past play tendency, based on the play history; A parameter storage unit that stores the characteristic parameters and an output unit that outputs the characteristic parameters to the outside.

  Another aspect of the present invention relates to a game machine. The game machine according to this aspect includes a parameter input unit that inputs a characteristic parameter including a recording parameter indicating a game play record and a tendency parameter indicating a play tendency, a parameter storage unit that stores the characteristic parameter, and a player's operation input The game is played in the game space based on the operation input unit for receiving the game, the first application processing unit for playing the player character in the game space based on the operation input of the player, and the feature parameter stored in the parameter storage unit. A second application processing unit for playing the character.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements and a conversion of the expression of the present invention between a method, an apparatus, a system, a recording medium, a computer program, etc. are also effective as an aspect of the present invention.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the character which battle | competes can operate | move with a friend's play style and the technique which implement | achieves a pseudo | simulation battle play with a friend can be provided.

  FIG. 1 shows an external configuration of a game machine 1 in this embodiment. The game machine 1 includes a main body 5 including an operation input unit 2 having a direction key 2a and an operation key 2b on which an input operation by a player is performed, a monitor 3 that outputs an image, and a speaker 4 that outputs sound. . A recording medium on which the game program is recorded is inserted into the main body 5, and the game program is executed by the CPU built in the main body 5. Note that an external storage device such as a memory stick is inserted into the main body 5, and saving of game data, reading of saved data, and the like are executed by the CPU.

  The game machine 1 is preferably configured to have a communication function. Although the game machine 1 may be a communication terminal device connected to a wired network, in the embodiment, it is assumed that the game machine 1 is a wireless communication terminal device having a wireless communication function. For example, IEEE802.11 is used as a wireless LAN standard, and a wireless ad hoc network is constructed with other game machines. By constructing an ad hoc network, communication between game machines can be realized without requiring separate infrastructure such as a base station and an access point.

  In the embodiment, a golf game is taken as an example. The player plays a game by operating a game character (hereinafter simply referred to as “character”). In the golf game of the embodiment, there are provided three play modes: a tournament mode for playing by one person, a battle mode for playing by a plurality of people using a communication function, and a pseudo battle mode for playing against a pseudo player. The pseudo battle mode is a mode in which one player plays.

  In the pseudo battle mode, a pseudo battle is performed using a feature parameter indicating the play characteristics of another player such as a friend. A player plays a game in the tournament mode or the battle mode, and the history is analyzed to generate a feature parameter. The play history in the pseudo battle mode may be reflected in the feature parameter.

  When game machines communicate with each other, their characteristic parameters can be exchanged. Based on the characteristic parameters, the game machine moves a battle character used by a friend and performs a pseudo battle with a character operated by the game machine. Since the battle character is moved based on the past play record and play tendency of the friend, the player can obtain a sense of actually playing with the friend. Further, the player can enjoy a simulated battle play with a friend without being restricted by time and space.

  When a battle play is performed with a friend in the battle mode, the battle play may end in the middle due to, for example, a communication failure. In the game system of the present embodiment, when the battle play is finished halfway, the play mode is switched from the battle mode to the pseudo battle mode, and the player can play a pseudo battle with the player in the pseudo battle mode. When the mode is switched, the status at the end of the battle mode is inherited as it is in the pseudo battle mode. As a result, the player can continue the game and enjoy a simulated battle with the player.

  FIG. 2 conceptually shows an independent BSS (Independent Basic Service Set: IBSS) in an ad hoc network using IEEE802.11. IBSS is equivalent to a wireless network. IBSS stations can directly communicate with each other, and here, two game machines 1a and 1b are shown as wireless communication terminal devices (stations). The communication range of IBSS is called a basic service area, and this basic service area is determined by the propagation characteristics of the wireless medium.

  The BSS is specified by a 48-bit identifier (Basic Service Set ID: BSSID), and a unique value in the environment is assigned to the BSSID. Apart from the BSSID, there is also an SSID (Service Set ID) consisting of a 0-32 byte character string to identify the BSS. The SSID can be arbitrarily set, and the same SSID can be assigned to a plurality of BSSs. BSS is configured by a terminal or access point transmitting a reference packet called a beacon. The range that the beacon reaches may constitute the BSS spatial range, and a plurality of BSSs may exist in the same space.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the game machine 1. The game machine 1 is configured as a wireless communication terminal device, and includes a processing device 10 that mainly performs operations related to application processing, and a wireless interface device 50 that performs operations related to communication. The processing device 10 and the wireless interface device 50 are provided as separate hardware, and the processing device 10 and the wireless interface device 50 are electrically connected by a bus. Note that the processing device 10 is configured as a host PC and also has a function of managing the operation of the wireless interface device 50. The wireless interface device 50 includes a CPU.

  In the present embodiment, the application processing function of the game machine 1 is realized by the CPU, the memory, a program loaded in the memory, and the like in the processing device 10 and the wireless interface device 50, and here, a configuration realized by their cooperation is depicted. ing. The program may be built in the game machine 1 or supplied from the outside in a form stored in a recording medium. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will understand that these functional blocks can be realized in various forms by hardware only, software only, or a combination thereof. In the illustrated example, the CPU 12 of the processing apparatus 10 has functions as a parameter generation unit 14, a first application processing unit 16, a second application processing unit 18, and a memory control unit 20. The wireless interface device 50 has a function of transmitting and receiving packets to and from other game machines in the wireless network. The first application processing unit 16 performs game processing based on an operation instruction from the operation input unit 2, and the second application processing unit 18 performs game processing based on control information other than the operation instruction from the operation input unit 2. For example, the second application processing unit 18 can receive control information from another game machine in the battle play and operate the characters of other players, and can perform other operations based on the characteristic parameters of the other players in the pseudo battle play. The player's character can be operated.

  The operation input unit 2 includes a direction key 2a and an operation key 2b for receiving an operation instruction from the player. The monitor 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel and outputs an image, and the speaker 4 outputs sound. The external storage device 40 is configured as a storage device such as a memory stick, and is used for saving or loading game data. A disk-shaped recording medium 44 is inserted into the media drive 42, and programs and data recorded on the recording medium 44 are read out. The read program and data are stored in the memory unit 30 and used for processing in the CPU 12.

  The memory unit 30 stores a history storage unit 32 that stores a play history of a game, a first parameter storage unit 34 that stores a feature parameter indicating the characteristics of a play by a player, and a feature parameter that indicates the characteristics of a play by another player. A second parameter storage unit 36 and a results storage unit 38 for storing results played using the characteristic parameters of another player. The memory unit 30 can store various data in the remaining free space.

  The first application processing unit 16 executes the game application based on the player's operation input in the operation input unit 2. Specifically, the first application processing unit 16 causes the player's character to play in the game space. For example, golf course selection, club selection, hitting direction, hitting strength, and the like are determined based on the player's operation input.

  The memory control unit 20 stores the play history of the player in the history storage unit 32. The play history includes the course name, the number of holes, the grade, and the like, and further includes various data such as the strength and direction of the shot and the selected club. By storing the detailed play history in the history storage unit 32, it is possible to analyze the features of the play in detail. For example, before the game starts, the player may be presented with an option as to whether or not to take a play history. For example, when the player wants to practice the game operation, the memory control unit 20 can prevent the play history from being stored in the history storage unit 32 by instructing the player not to take a play history.

  The parameter generation unit 14 generates a feature parameter indicating the characteristics of play based on the play history stored in the history storage unit 32. The characteristic parameters include a recording parameter indicating play recording and a tendency parameter indicating playing tendency. The characteristic parameters also include parameters of characters to be used. The character parameters are the appearance of the character, the name, items held, and the like.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the feature parameter. The recording parameters include “best score”, “PAR on rate”, “chip-in rate”, “fairway keep rate”, “score distribution”, etc. The trend parameters are “safety orientation”, “shot tendency” , “Responding to the wind”, “responding to downhill”, “responding to launch”, and the like.

The “best score” is a parameter that directly represents the skill of the player. The best score is preferably obtained for each course.
“PAR on rate” represents the accuracy of a shot aimed at the green. Since the distance to the pin and whether or not the selected club is aiming for the green can be known, the probability of getting on the green in that situation is the PAR on rate.
“Chip-in rate” represents the probability of putting directly into the cup from outside the green.
“Fairway keep rate” represents the probability that the first shot has entered the fairway.
“Score distribution” represents an eagle rate, a birdie rate, a par rate, a bogie rate, and the like.
The above is an example of recording parameters determined based on play recording.

“Safety orientation” represents the risk of the player's play style. For example, if you often aim for 2 on in the PAR5 hall, the safety orientation is set low. Thus, the safety orientation indicates an index as to whether or not the play style is risky, that is, whether or not it is challenging.
“Shot tendency” represents a timing tendency of an operation input at the time of a player's shot. For example, when there is a variation in the timing of the first shot, it can be determined that the first shot has a tendency not to hit. This parameter is generated by analyzing a player's shot.

  “Responding to the wind” indicates the degree of the player's awareness of the wind. Even if a strong crosswind is blowing, if the player hits the pin and hits it straight, it can be determined that the player has a play style that does not care about the wind.

“Downward response” represents a strategy taken by the player when downed. For example, this parameter indicates a strategy tendency that the player takes at the time of downstroke, such as whether to drop from the near side or to hit back with a large backspin.
Similarly, “launch response” represents a strategy that the player takes at launch.

  The above is the tendency parameter determined based on the play tendency. Unlike the recording parameter, the tendency parameter is a numerical value of the player's play style, that is, habit.

  The parameter generation unit 14 may generate feature parameters including a recording parameter and a tendency parameter based on all past play histories. At this time, by generating the feature parameter based on the play history for each course, the accuracy of the feature parameter becomes higher.

  On the other hand, if feature parameters are generated for all courses and all holes, it is expected that the amount of data will increase. In particular, when the game machine 1 is a portable type, it is preferable to reduce the data amount because the memory capacity is limited. Also, if the amount of data is large, it takes time to transfer the data. Therefore, instead of generating a characteristic parameter for each course and hole, a characteristic parameter for the player may be generated according to the characteristics of each hole, for example, the environmental conditions such as downhill or uphill. Thereby, it is possible to generate a comprehensive characteristic parameter of the player applicable to each course.

  In addition, when generating a feature parameter based on all past play histories, it is conceivable that even if the ability improves, the feature parameter does not change greatly. Therefore, in order to reflect the current ability, the parameter generation unit 14 may generate a feature parameter based on a play history for the latest predetermined number of times, for example, the latest five rounds. In this case, since the amount of play history data stored in the history storage unit 32 may be small, the memory unit 30 can be used efficiently. Even in this case, for example, the best score may be set based on all past play histories.

  The parameter generation unit 14 may update the feature parameter based on the play history of one round when, for example, one round is completed. May be updated. As in the latter case, even when the game is in progress, the feature parameters can be kept up-to-date by sequentially updating the feature parameters.

  The memory control unit 20 stores the characteristic parameter in the first parameter storage unit 34. The memory control unit 20 updates the feature parameter in the first parameter storage unit 34 every time the parameter generation unit 14 generates a feature parameter. Thereby, the first parameter storage unit 34 stores the latest feature parameter expressing the current ability of the player.

  As described above, the game machine 1 can transmit and receive data by building a wireless network with another game machine. In order to exchange the characteristic parameters, the game machine 1 may construct a wireless network individually with other game machines. In addition, characteristic parameters may be exchanged between game machines while a wireless network is constructed and multiple players are playing a battle. In the case of a golf game, the player proceeds with the game operation alternately, and the low delay request for data transmission is not so severe, so it is possible to send and receive feature parameters at the time when communication is free while playing a battle game It is.

  Note that the feature parameter exchange may be performed based on an instruction from the player, or may be autonomously performed between the game machines. At this time, the feature parameter may be received unconditionally to the other party who has already received the feature parameter. Thereby, the feature parameter of the friend currently held can be updated to the latest feature parameter. On the other hand, for the opponent who has not received the characteristic parameter until now, the game machine 1 makes an inquiry to the player through the monitor 3 or the speaker 4 as to whether or not to receive the characteristic data from the opponent. The player gives an instruction regarding acceptance / rejection to the inquiry, and the game machine 1 receives the characteristic parameter when the reception instruction is given, and does not receive the characteristic parameter when the reception rejection instruction is given.

  In this embodiment, the memory control unit 20 reads out the characteristic parameter from the first parameter storage unit 34 and transmits the characteristic parameter from the transmission unit 54 of the wireless interface device 50 to another game machine. The receiving unit 52 receives a characteristic parameter of a player of another game machine from another game machine, and the memory control unit 20 stores the characteristic parameter in the second parameter storage unit 36. The transmission unit 54 functions as an output unit that outputs characteristic parameters to the outside, and the reception unit 52 functions as an input unit that inputs characteristic parameters from the outside. In order to pass the feature parameters, a new wireless network may be constructed between the game machines. If the battle play has already been performed, the feature parameters are passed on the wireless network that executes the battle play. Also good.

  When the game machine 1 autonomously updates the feature parameter of another player regardless of a user instruction, the reception unit 52 receives a request for sending the feature parameter from another game machine, and the memory control unit 20 Device authentication of the game machine is performed, and it is determined whether or not the characteristic parameter is already stored in the second parameter storage unit 36. If already stored, the transmission unit 54 transmits a receivable signal to another game machine, and receives a characteristic parameter from another game machine. Thereby, the characteristic parameter of another player can be updated automatically. On the other hand, in the case of a transmission request from a new game machine, the memory control unit 20 inquires of the player whether to receive the characteristic parameter through the monitor 3 or the speaker 4. When the player gives a reception instruction via the operation input unit 2, the transmission unit 54 transmits a receivable signal to another game machine and receives a characteristic parameter from the other game machine. The feature parameter may be transferred via an external storage device 40 such as a memory stick. In this case, the insertion port of the external storage device 40 functions as an output unit that outputs feature parameters and an input unit that inputs feature parameters. By exchanging feature parameters between game machines in this way, each can hold the feature parameter of the opponent. In the following, it is assumed that feature parameters are received from a friend.

  In the simulated battle mode, the second application processing unit 18 executes the game application based on the friend characteristic parameters stored in the second parameter storage unit 36. Specifically, the second application processing unit 18 causes a friend's battle character to play on the game space. As described above, the friend characteristic parameter includes the character parameter used by the friend, the recording parameter indicating the friend's play record, and the tendency parameter indicating the play tendency.

  The second application processing unit 18 may determine a play result based on the recording parameter, and may determine a play pattern that causes the play result based on the tendency parameter. For example, if the fairway keep rate is 60% in the friend's characteristic parameter, it will be off the fairway with a probability of 40%. First, it is assumed that a result that the first hit of the battle character is off the fairway is derived by the stochastic calculation process. Next, in order to realize the result derived from the fairway keep rate, that is, to make the first shot deviate from the fairway, a cause for the opponent character to make a miss shot is created. For example, when the tendency parameter indicates that the response to the wind is not good, the second application processing unit 18 operates so that the battle character ignores the wind and shots. Further, when the tendency parameter has a tendency that the first shot is hooked as a shot tendency, the player character is operated so as to make a miss shot because the opponent character has hooked. If the opponent character misses a shot, as a result, the first shot is off the fairway.

  As described above, the second application processing unit 18 generates a result using the recording parameter, and then determines a play pattern that causes the result based on the tendency parameter. This matches the play style of a friend. In the simulated battle mode, the second application processing unit 18 causes the player to play the battle character using the friend's characteristic parameters, so that the player feels as if he / she is actually playing with the friend. In addition, the player can play a simulated battle with a friend when he / she likes it. The memory control unit 20 stores its own play history in the history storage unit 32 and stores the results of the friend's battle character in the results storage unit 38.

  The game machine 1 can update the characteristic parameters stored in the second parameter storage unit 36. This is realized by building a wireless network between game machines. When the wireless network is constructed, the game machine of the player acquires information indicating whether or not the feature parameter has been updated from the game machine of the friend. For example, it is assumed that a friend's game machine records the number of rounds so far, and the feature parameter acquired from the previous friend includes the number of rounds at the time of acquisition. The game machine of the player receives data indicating the number of rounds from the friend's game machine, and compares the data with the number of rounds included in the previously acquired characteristic parameter. When the number of rounds is increased, it is estimated that the characteristic parameter has been updated. Therefore, the player's game machine 1 has the friend's game machine transmit the characteristic parameter. Thereby, the game machine 1 can acquire the latest characteristic parameter of the friend. Accordingly, in the pseudo battle mode, the player can compete with a battle character having the current ability of a friend. When there is no change in the number of rounds, the friend does not play the game and the feature parameter is not updated, so the feature parameter does not have to be transmitted. Thereby, useless power consumption can be prevented.

  In addition, when receiving the characteristic parameter from the friend's game machine, the received game machine 1 transmits the result of the friend's battle character stored in the result storage unit 38. Players who have received their grades can increase the value of feature parameters, such as gaining motivation to raise their skills and being satisfied with their grades, by looking at the grades of their pseudo characters. .

  In the game machine 1 according to the embodiment, it is possible not only to perform a simulated battle play with another person but also to perform a simulated battle play with the player himself in the past. At this time, the second application processing unit 18 causes the character to play based on its own characteristic parameter stored in the first parameter storage unit 34. By playing against yourself in the past, it is possible to compare the current and old play styles, for example, to find the cause of the current malfunction, and to give the player a chance to recover.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is an exemplification, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are also within the scope of the present invention. . In the above-described embodiments, the case where the feature parameters are exchanged in the ad hoc network has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the ad hoc network but can be applied to an infrastructure network.

  Further, the present invention can be applied not only to wireless communication but also to wired communication via physical wiring. The present invention can also be applied to a network that combines wireless communication and wired communication.

  It is also possible to generate a ranking by using the results of the battle characters of other players stored in the results storage unit 38. The game machine 1 has a wireless communication function and can communicate with a server connected to a network. The game machine 1 transmits the result data of the battle character to the server via the network. The server generates a ranking based on the result data transmitted from the plurality of game machines 1. Character performance data based on one's own characteristic parameters will be sent to the server from another person's game machine, but the ranking will allow you to know how your character is working hard, and even better characteristic parameters In order to generate, the player's motivation for the game can be increased.

  Although the present invention has been described by taking a golf game as an example, it can be applied to other types of games. For example, the present invention can be suitably applied to a battle-type game such as a mahjong game, a shogi game, or a fighting game. In particular, by applying it to a game in which the player's play style is likely to appear, the effect of the pseudo battle play is realized. Is possible.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine in an Example. 1 is a diagram conceptually illustrating IBSS in an ad hoc network using IEEE802.11. It is a functional block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a characteristic parameter.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Operation input part, 3 ... Monitor, 4 ... Speaker, 10 ... Processing apparatus, 12 ... CPU, 14 ... Parameter generation part, 16. ..First application processing unit, 18 ... second application processing unit, 20 ... memory control unit, 30 ... memory unit, 32 ... history storage unit, 34 ... first parameter storage unit , 36 ... second parameter storage unit, 38 ... results storage unit, 40 ... external storage device, 42 ... media drive, 44 ... recording medium, 50 ... wireless interface device, 52 ... reception part, 54 ... transmission part.

Claims (8)

A parameter input unit for inputting feature parameters including a recording parameter indicating a game play record and a tendency parameter indicating a play tendency;
A parameter storage unit for storing feature parameters;
An operation input unit for receiving an operation input of the player;
A first application processing unit for playing a player character in the game space based on an operation input by the player;
A second application processing unit that plays a character that competes in the game space based on the characteristic parameters stored in the parameter storage unit,
The second application processing unit determines a play result based on the recording parameter, and determines a play pattern that causes the play result based on the tendency parameter ,
The game is a golf game in which the player character and the opponent character play golf, and the recording parameter includes a fairway keep rate that represents the probability that the first shot has hit the fairway.
When the second application processing unit derives a result that the first hit of the fighting character deviates from the fairway by a calculation process using the fairway keep rate, the second character uses the tendency parameter so that the first hit deviates from the fairway. A game machine that determines a play pattern that causes a miss shot. A results storage unit for storing the play results of the opponent character;
A transmission unit for transmitting the play results of the opponent character to the outside;
The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   When the information indicating that the feature parameter is updated is obtained from another game machine, the parameter input unit inputs the feature parameter updated from the other game machine, and the parameter storage unit is updated feature The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a parameter is stored. A parameter generation unit for generating a characteristic parameter including a recording parameter and a tendency parameter of the player character;
An output unit for outputting the characteristic parameters generated by the parameter generation unit to the outside;
The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the parameter generation unit generates a feature parameter based on a recent predetermined number of play histories.   The input part which acquires the score by which the game play was carried out with the other game machine using the own characteristic parameter output to the other game machine is further provided. game machine. On the computer,
A function for inputting feature parameters including a recording parameter indicating a game play record and a tendency parameter indicating a play tendency;
A function for storing characteristic parameters in a memory;
A function of accepting a player's operation input;
A function of playing a player character in the game space based on an operation input of the player;
The result of play is determined based on the recording parameters stored in the memory, the play pattern that causes the result of play is determined based on the tendency parameter, and the character to play in the game space is played. Function and
A program for realizing a
The game is a golf game in which the player character and the opponent character play golf, and the recording parameter includes a fairway keep rate that represents the probability that the first shot has hit the fairway.
The function to play the character to be played is that the first hit of the battle character is out of the fairway by using the processing using the fairway keep rate. A program comprising a function for determining a play pattern that causes a character to miss a shot. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 7 is recorded.

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