JP6841618B2 - Game system, game device, information processing device and control program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, a game device, an information processing device and a control program.

Conventional general games (video games) construct a game world by displaying an image on a screen and outputting sound linked to the image from a speaker or headphones. When a device such as introducing a fellow character that is automatically controlled in the game or allowing other players to participate via the network is made so that the player does not feel lonely or lonely. Although there are some, it was only an intermediary between the video and audio on the screen.

On the other hand, a technique for linking a data storage medium built in a character figure with a game machine (see Patent Documents 1 to 3 and the like) and a technique for linking a portable game machine with a game machine as a main body (Non-Patent Document 1). Etc.) are disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-006625 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-032020 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-223501

"PocketStation", https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/PocketStation

As described above, in a conventional game, the world of the game can be constructed only by the image on the screen and the sound linked to the image, and the player can feel more immersive and entertaining in the game. There was a limit to.

In addition, the conventional technology for linking a data storage medium or a portable game machine with a game machine is limited to adding characters and executing a mini game, and enhances the player's sense of immersion in the game and playability. It wasn't like that.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to use an information processing device separate from the game device to give the player a feeling of immersion in the game and playability. Is to increase.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a game system including a game device and an information processing device. In this game system, the game device is a control unit that executes a game program to advance the game, and electronically downloaded from a server on the network when the player character reaches a point corresponding to an object in the game space. It has a transmission unit that transmits a signal to the information processing device based on the information contained in the book, and the information processing device notifies the object based on the signal received from the game device. I do.

In the present invention, an information processing device separate from the game device can be used to enhance the player's immersive feeling in the game and playability.

It is a figure (the 1) which shows the structural example of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the configuration example of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the internal structure example of each apparatus. It is a sequence diagram (the 1) which shows the processing example of embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram (No. 2) showing a processing example of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram (No. 3) showing a processing example of the embodiment. It is a sequence diagram (the 4) which shows the processing example of embodiment. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram (No. 5) showing a processing example of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram (No. 6) showing a processing example of the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram (No. 7) showing a processing example of the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram (No. 8) showing a processing example of the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram (No. 9) showing a processing example of the embodiment. It is a sequence diagram (No. 10) which shows the processing example of embodiment. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram (11) showing a processing example of the embodiment.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the game device 2 is connected to a display device 4 such as a television, and the game device 2 executes a game based on a game program stored internally or a game program stored in a storage medium 3. The game device 2 is not limited to a home-use game machine, and may be a business-use game machine. In addition, operation information is transmitted wirelessly or by wire from the operation unit 5 operated by the player P to the game device 2, and the progress of the game is controlled. The operation unit 5 is, for example, a game controller, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, or the like, and may include a display unit and a speaker. Further, the information processing device 6 arranged in the vicinity of the player P appropriately communicates with the game device 2 and performs a predetermined process such as providing information to the player P.

The information processing device 6 is a related product (goods) that symbolizes the in-game world view, characters appearing, etc., such as characters appearing in the game, and is placed around itself by the player P or worn by the player P. wear. Then, by causing actions such as output in conjunction with the game program, those related products enhance augmented reality, further enhance the immersive feeling in the game world, and increase the playability.

More specifically, the information processing device 6 includes clocks such as wall clocks, table clocks, and watches, accessories such as earrings, pendants, rings, and necklaces, clothes such as shirts, skirts, and trousers, clothing such as hats and belts, mirrors, and stationery. , Tableware, furniture, home appliances that have normal uses not related to games, computer supplies such as mice, keyboards and mouse pads, books, lighting fixtures such as lamps and lights, containers such as jewelry boxes, storage boxes and storage bins. It can take the form of. These items are given game titles and logos, character names, brand names, and place names (whether real or fictitious) that appear in the game so that it is easy to understand that they are related to a specific game. You may. Further, as an article other than the above, the information processing device 6 may take a form such as a figure, a doll, a stuffed animal, a cushion, or a pillow that imitates or has an appearance of a character appearing in the game. Further, the information processing device 6 can be in the form of a model, a toy, or a key chain that imitates the appearance of an inanimate object such as equipment or items such as weapons and armor appearing in the game, or has the appearance thereof.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the game system 1, which also serves as a game device 2, a display device 4, and an operation unit 5 by a smart device 20 such as a smartphone or a tablet. The display device 4 and the operation unit 5 are realized by a display panel provided with a touch panel. In this case, the smart device 20 becomes a substantial game device. Other configurations are the same as those shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of internal configuration of each device. The game device 2 includes a storage medium loading unit 211, a primary storage unit 212, a network communication unit 213, an image / audio output unit 214, an operation transmission / reception unit 215, a communication unit 216, a secondary storage unit 217, and a control unit 220. .. The game program 218 and save data 219 are stored in the secondary storage unit 217. The control unit 220 includes a data writing unit 221, a data reading unit 222, a game processing unit 223, and a data determination unit 224.

The game program 31 is held in the storage medium 3. The display device 4 includes a display / audio output unit 41 and an input unit 42. The operation unit 5 includes an input unit 51 and a transmission / reception unit 52.

The information processing device 6 includes a communication unit 611, a storage unit 612, a network communication unit 613, an audio output unit 614, a light emitting unit 615, a heat generating unit 616, an input unit 617, a photographing unit 618, an acceleration sensor 618, a contact sensor 620, and a vibration sensor. It includes 621 and a control unit 622. The control unit 622 includes a data writing unit 623, a data reading unit 624, a data processing unit 625, and a data determination unit 626. The information processing device 6 may further include a display unit.

The storage medium loading unit 211 of the game device 2 has a function of accepting loading of a storage medium 3 such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a flash memory, and reading the game program 31 from the storage medium 3. The primary storage unit 212 is a part that bears the primary storage (main storage) by the RAM (Random Access Memory), and the game program 31 of the storage medium 3 or the game program 218 of the secondary storage unit 217 is developed and at the time of program execution. Used as a work area. The network communication unit 213 has a function of performing data communication with an external device via a network such as the Internet.

The image / audio output unit 214 has a function of outputting game video and audio signals to the display device 4. The operation transmission / reception unit 215 has a function of receiving the operation information of the player P from the operation unit 5 and transmitting the control information to the operation unit 5. The communication unit 216 has a function of performing data communication with the information processing device 6 by wire or wirelessly. In the case of wireless, for example, infrared communication, ad hoc communication, Wifi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark) and the like can be used. The secondary storage unit 217 is a part that bears secondary storage (auxiliary storage) by HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), etc., and is a game program 218 and save data 219 saved in the middle of the game. To hold. The game program 218 may be downloaded from the network or may be read from the storage medium 3 and saved.

The control unit 220 is a part that is responsible for control by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like. The data writing unit 221 has a function of writing data to the primary storage unit 212 or the secondary storage unit 217. The data reading unit 222 has a function of reading data from the primary storage unit 212 or the secondary storage unit 217. Based on the game program 31 or the game program 218, the game processing unit 223 has a function of performing processing related to the progress of the game (including processing for cooperation with the information processing device 6) in response to an operation from the player P. Have. The data determination unit 224 has a function of determining whether or not various predetermined conditions are satisfied for various data that change according to the progress of the game, and connecting the data to control by the game device 2. The game device 2 can also be provided with a shooting unit such as a camera, and can obtain video information that can be used as a material for determining the surrounding situation including the player P and the information processing device 6.

The display / audio output unit 41 of the display device 4 has a function of displaying the video to the player P and outputting the audio based on the video and audio signals of the game transmitted from the game device 2. There is. The input unit 42 has a function of inputting video and audio signals of the game from the game device 2.

The input unit 51 of the operation unit 5 has a function of receiving an operation from the player P. The transmission / reception unit 52 has a function of transmitting / receiving operation information and control information to / from the game device 2.

The communication unit 611 of the information processing device 6 has a function of performing data communication with the game device 2 by wire or wirelessly. The storage unit 612 is a part that stores information in the information processing device 6 by means of a RAM or SSD. The network communication unit 613 has a function of performing data communication with an external device via a network such as the Internet.

The audio output unit 614 has a function of outputting audio by a speaker. The light emitting unit 615 has a function of emitting light by a lamp such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode). The light emitting unit 615 can also notify the player P of information having a different meaning by changing the light emitting color, changing the light emitting timing, or performing intermittent lighting with different light emitting intervals. The heat generating unit 616 has a function of generating heat by a heater or the like. It may also have a cooling function. The functions of heat generation and cooling are suitable for the information processing device 6 to be worn such as a ring, and can bring some attention to the player P.

Further, from the viewpoint of transmitting information to the player P, for example, the information processing device 6 itself may have a power unit such as a motor and wheels connected to the power unit, and the information processing device 6 itself may travel. Further, when the information processing device 6 is a stuffed animal or the like, a mechanism capable of adjusting the air pressure may be provided inside, and the adjustment of the air pressure may bring about a change such as swelling / deflating the appearance of the stuffed animal. As a result, the player P can be alerted, and the world view of the game and the characteristics of the characters in the game can be expressed in three dimensions to enhance the playability.

The input unit 617 has a function of receiving an operation from the player P by a button operation or a touch operation. A sound receiving unit such as a microphone may be further provided. The photographing unit 618 has a function of photographing the surroundings of the information processing device 6. The photographing unit 618 can also read a barcode (including a two-dimensional code) posted on an external facility or the like. The acceleration sensor 619 has a function of detecting the acceleration applied to the information processing device 6. The contact sensor 620 has a function of detecting the contact of the player P with the information processing device 6. The vibration sensor 621 has a function of detecting the vibration of the information processing device 6. In addition, the information processing device 6 may be further provided with a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving unit that acquires position information.

The control unit 622 is a part that is responsible for controlling the information processing device 6 by a CPU or the like. The data writing unit 623 has a function of writing data to the storage unit 612. The data reading unit 624 has a function of reading data from the storage unit 612. The data processing unit 625 has a function of performing information processing in the information processing device 6. The data determination unit 626 has a function of determining whether or not various predetermined conditions are satisfied for various information held on the information processing apparatus 6 side, and connecting the information to the control of the information processing apparatus 6. ..

<Example of overall processing>
When the player P starts the game device 2, the information processing device 6 is also started almost at the same time. When the player P activates the game program 31 included in the storage medium 3 loaded in the storage medium loading unit 211 of the game device 2 or the game program 218 stored in the secondary storage unit 217, the control unit 220 activates the game program 31. , The game progresses according to the contents of 218. As the game progresses, the game image is projected and the game sound is output by the display / sound output unit 41 of the display device 4 connected to the image / sound output unit 214 of the game device 2 via the input unit 42. .. When the player P holds the operation unit 5 in his hand and performs an operation such as pressing a button which is an input unit 51, the result is transmitted to the game device 2 through the transmission / reception unit 52. When the game device 2 receives the operation information via the operation transmission / reception unit 215, the control unit 220 controls the progress of the game according to the operation content, and outputs the result to the display device 4.

When the content of the game is, for example, a game in which a monster is subdued in a virtual three-dimensional space, a player character operated by player P, a support character assisting this player character, and an enemy to be subdued by the player character. It is assumed that the character exists in the game space. In this case, when the player character moves away from the base area of the game space in response to the operation of the player P, the support character controlled by the control unit 220 of the game device 2 is moved to the base area in the game space. Staying. When the player character returns to the base area, the support character provides support such as replenishing and buying and selling items, and recovering the physical strength status value.

On the other hand, the player P holds an information processing device 6 that is communicably connected to the game device 2 by a wired or wireless communication means in the real space. The information processing device 6 is, for example, a doll or a stuffed animal that imitates the appearance of a support character.

The player P has previously acquired information on the game capture from a server (not shown) on the Internet via the network communication unit 213 of the game device 2 or the network communication unit 613 of the information processing device 6. , The information regarding the game capture is held in the secondary storage unit 217 of the game device 2 or the storage unit 612 of the information processing device 6. The information regarding this game strategy may be available in the form of a so-called electronic book, which can be normally read using the game device 2 and the display device 4 as an electronic book, and during game execution, Part or all of the information in the e-book can be used as information related to game strategy.

When the player character advances through the game space, obstacles such as walls and mountains may cause blind spots. At this time, an enemy character may be lurking in the blind spot, and the information that the enemy character is lurking is included in the above-mentioned information regarding the game strategy.

When the progress information in the game satisfies a specific condition by information communication between the game device 2 and the information processing device 6 (for example, when the condition that the player character reaches the point where the enemy character is lurking is satisfied). , The control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 outputs a sound such as "an enemy is lurking in the front right" from the sound output unit 614 based on the information about the game strategy stored in the storage unit 612, and the player. Attention can be drawn to P.

In this aspect, it is possible to obtain the feeling that the support character, which originally supports the player character only in the base area in the game space, accompanies and supports the adventure, and the game of the player P. It is possible to increase the immersive feeling of.

<Details of processing>
<< Processing of information processing device according to the progress of the game >>
FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing a processing example of the above embodiment. In FIG. 4, when the player P activates the game device 2 and performs the game start operation (step S111), the game device 2 starts the game (step S112), and the control unit 220 controls the game progress (step S111). S113). When the player P performs a game operation by controlling the game progress (step S114), it is reflected in the game progress. It is assumed that the player P also activates the information processing device 6 before and after the activation of the game device 2.

Further, the control unit 220 of the game device 2 internally holds information on predetermined conditions as game-related information, and the data determination unit 224 determines whether or not the game progress satisfies the predetermined conditions. Here, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S115), the communication unit 216 transmits a predetermined signal to the information processing device 6 (step S116). When the information processing device 6 receives the signal from the game device 2 by the communication unit 611, the control unit 622 executes the corresponding predetermined process (step S117).

The predetermined condition determined by the game device 2 is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a situation advantageous or disadvantageous to the player P occurs or is likely to occur in the game. More specifically, the advantageous situation is a condition that is satisfied when, for example, an item available from the player P is hidden in a blind spot in the game. In this case, in the process executed by the information processing device 6, for example, the voice output unit 614 outputs voice such as "Check the shadow of the upper left pillar" based on the conversation data of a plurality of patterns stored in advance. The light emitting unit 615 emits light, and the heat generating unit 616 generates heat. As a result, the player P can be notified in advance that the situation is advantageous, and the player P can be given an opportunity to utilize the advantageous situation.

Further, the disadvantageous situation is, more specifically, a condition that satisfies the case where the enemy character is lurking in the blind spot in the direction in which the player character is going to move in the game. In this case, the process executed by the information processing device 6 is, for example, the voice output unit 614 to output voice such as "there is an enemy in the shadow in front" based on the conversation data of a plurality of patterns stored in advance. It includes light emission by the light emitting unit 615 and heat generation by the heat generating unit 616. As a result, the player P can be notified in advance that the situation is disadvantageous, and the player P can be given an opportunity to avoid the disadvantageous situation. In the case of light emission, the player P is advantageous / disadvantageous by changing the light emission color depending on the disadvantageous situation and the advantageous situation, or changing the light emission pattern by changing the light emission length or the light emission intermittent cycle. It is possible to easily grasp which situation is in the above.

Further, when the appearance of the information processing device 6 is an ally character in a position of supporting the player character in the game, the player P feels as if he / she received advice from a friend in a specific situation in the game. It can be obtained and the immersive feeling in the game can be enhanced.

On the other hand, when considering a player who wants to play without easily obtaining the information necessary for capturing the game, it is preferable that the information processing device 6 outputs the information only when the player P requests the information. In this case, for example, when the player P performs a specific operation in the game, or makes a voice input such as "tell me the direction of the exit" toward the information processing device 6, the information processing device 6 provides game-related information. It can take the form of being output.

The game-related information including the predetermined conditions determined by the game device 2 may be stored in advance in the storage unit (primary storage unit 212, secondary storage unit 217) of the game device 2, and includes the game program. When a storage medium 3 such as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM is loaded in the game device 2 to execute a game, the game-related information may be included in the CD-ROM or the DVD-ROM. Further, it may be downloaded from a server on a network such as the Internet by the operation of the player P or the control unit 220 of the game device 2.

Furthermore, the above game-related information may be included in an electronic book that can be downloaded from a server on the network. In this case, the electronic book can be used not only for obtaining game-related information but also for reading using the game device 2 by the operation of the player P independently of the progress of the game. Not only can the electronic book purchased by the player P be read as a book, but also information related to the progress and capture of the game, such as the above-mentioned disadvantageous or advantageous information, is automatically processed in conjunction with the progress of the game. By obtaining the output of, it becomes possible to further utilize the electronic book information.

<< Processing of information processing equipment based on property information >>
The information processing device 6 can hold property information set to possess the property of a specific character in the game, and in that case, the predetermined processing executed by the information processing device 6 is the property information. It can be a process of providing information based on.

Property information is information that indicates the properties of a specific character (not only living things such as humans and animals, but also inanimate objects that play the same role as living things in the nature of the story, equipment, etc.) that appear in the game. .. For example, in the case of an information processing device 6 that has the appearance and appearance of a ally character that appears in the game and has a "silent property" more than other characters, property information such as "silent property" is set. Will be done. When such property information is retained, it is possible to control that the number of words in the message output from the information processing device 6 is smaller than that of other characters. In that case, the player can feel the image that a conversation with the same character in the game is occurring. In addition, when an effect such as the weapon glowing according to the magical power put into the weapon is drawn in the progress of the game, the property information set in the information processing device 6 such as a toy having the appearance and appearance of the weapon is used. The way of light emission can be controlled accordingly. As a result, the playability of the player P can be enhanced.

The above property information is either stored in the storage unit 612 of the information processing device 6 in advance, acquired from the game device 2 and set, or acquired by downloading from a server on a network such as the Internet. Can be taken.

Further, the above-mentioned property information can be changed based on the game play content by the player P, and can affect the change in the number and amount of outputs from the information processing device 6. For example, when the intimacy with a specific character increases in the game, the property information is changed. In the case of the above-mentioned "silent property", the degree of the "silent property" is weakened by increasing the intimacy, and the number and amount of messages output by the information processing apparatus 6 can be gradually increased. ..

The output from the information processing device 6 changes based on the gameplay content or the gameplay result of the player in addition to the property information.

<< Processing by trigger on the information processing device side >>
FIG. 5 shows an example of processing by a trigger on the information processing apparatus 6 side. In FIG. 5, when it is determined by the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 that the predetermined condition is satisfied in parallel with the game progressing by the game operation (step S121) by the player P (step S122). , The control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 executes a predetermined process (step S123).

For example, the information processing device 6 receives sound emitted from the speaker of the game device 2 or the display device 4 by a sound receiving unit such as a microphone. In this case, if the received voice has a pattern (pitch, melody, message, etc.) determined in advance under predetermined conditions, the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 determines that the predetermined conditions are satisfied, and is appropriate. Output. For example, in response to a message from a character in the game, the information processing device 6 adds a commentary or supplement to the message, or the information processing device 6 moves to dance to the music played in the game. Or, the light emitting unit 615 shines or the like.

Further, when the player P directly emits a voice to the information processing device 6 or performs an input operation by using the keys or buttons of the input unit 617 installed in the information processing device 6, the information processing device 6 responds accordingly. It is possible to output information.

<< Reflection in game progress by trigger on the information processing device side >>
FIG. 6 shows an example of processing of reflection in the game progress by the trigger on the information processing device 6 side. Between the game device 2 and the information processing device 6, not only information is transmitted from the game device 2 side to the information processing device 6 side, but also information is transmitted from the information processing device 6 side to the game device 2 side. Can also be taken, and the latter format is used here.

In FIG. 6, when it is determined by the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 that the predetermined condition is satisfied in parallel with the game progressing by the game operation (step S131) by the player P (step S132). , The communication unit 611 transmits a predetermined signal to the game device 2 (step S133). When the game device 2 receives a signal from the information processing device 6 by the communication unit 216, the game device 2 reflects the signal in the game progress by the control unit 220 (step S134).

For example, the information processing device 6 holds property information of a specific character in the game in the storage unit 612, transmits a signal to the game device 2 side based on the conditions related to the property information, and changes to the situation in the game. Can be controlled to give. More specifically, the information processing device 6 imitates the appearance of a female character appearing in the game, and the information processing device 6 has properties such as personality, personality, tone, etc. of the character appearing in the game. Suppose the information is retained. In this case, in the game, when the "embarrassing scene" is displayed for the same character, the information processing device 6 to the game device 2 is based on the pseudo emotions that the character will have. A specific signal is transmitted, for example, the scene is fast-forwarded regardless of the operation of the player P, and the like is controlled.

Further, when the same character appears in the scene in the game, a specific signal is transmitted from the information processing device 6 to the game device 2, and the same character in the game is transmitted based on the above-mentioned pseudo emotion. It is also possible to control the movement and remarks of the character.

<< Reflection on game progress by trigger on the game device side >>
When the game device 2 is provided with a shooting unit, it is possible to obtain information on a shot image / shot video by shooting the surroundings including the player P and the information processing device 6. Then, when the control unit 220 of the game device 2 determines that the player P is wearing the accessory-type information processing device 6, for example, based on the information of the captured image / captured video, the situation is dealt with. It can be changed to the game progress.

Further, the information processing device 6 may be made to perform processing corresponding to the determined situation by transmitting a signal from the game device 2 to the information processing device 6 together with the reflection in the progress of the game or instead. For example, the character-type information processing device 6 that receives the signal transmitted from the game device 2 can be controlled to output a specific message.

<< Changes in processing due to additional equipment >>
The information processing device 6 is not only used alone, but can also be used together with an additional device that can be connected to (including holding, wearing, etc.) the information processing device 6 and is separate from the information processing device 6. .. By connecting such an additional device to the information processing device 6, the control of the information processing device 6 can be affected, and control different from the case where the information processing device 6 exists alone can be performed. For example, the information processing device 6 is a doll that imitates a character that appears in the game and gives advice to the player P, and has a function of outputting capture information according to the progress of the game. By connecting (for example, an attachment in the shape of a book) (holding it in the hand of a doll, etc.), it is possible to control the output amount of capture information to increase.

Further, by providing the output unit in the additional device, it is possible to output from the output unit of the additional device under the control of the information processing device 6. For example, assuming that the additional device imitates the shape of a cane and has a light emitting unit as an output unit at the tip thereof, it is connected (held) to the information processing device 6 which is the appearance of a doll imitating a character. This enables additional output. For example, the information processing device 6 outputs game capture information by voice or the like, and at the same time, the light emitting unit of the additional device shines while changing the light intensity according to the positional relationship between the hostile character and the player-operated character. Additional output is possible.

<< Processing when multiple information processing devices exist >>
When the player P has a plurality of information processing devices 6, it is possible to select which information processing device 6 is to be activated in the in-game operation. For example, when the game device 2 detects a plurality of information processing devices 6 at the start of operation or at a predetermined timing, the game device 2 displays a menu or the like for the player P to select the information processing device 6 to be active, and accepts the selection. In this case, one information processing device 6 that can be used may be selected according to the system design, or a plurality of information processing devices 6 that can be used at the same time may be selected.

<< Processing after the end of the game device >>
FIG. 7 shows an example of processing after the end of the game device 2. In FIG. 7, when the player P performs a game end operation on the game device 2 (step S211), the game device 2 starts the game end preparatory process (step S212). In the process of the processing, the game device 2 transmits a predetermined signal to the information processing device 6 (step S213), and then ends the game (step S214).

The information processing device 6 that has received the signal from the game device 2 stores the information included in the received signal in the storage unit 612, and executes the process corresponding to the received signal (step S215). This process may be performed immediately after the end of the game of the game device 2, or may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

The signal transmitted from the game device 2 to the information processing device 6 at the end of the game device 2 can include information about the game program executed immediately before the game end operation is performed. For example, as information about the game program, property information of characters appearing in the game and status information regarding the progress of the game at the end of the game can be included. In this case, even after the game device 2 is terminated, the information processing device 6 outputs to the player P an evaluation and impression of the game execution content immediately before the player P, a hint regarding future game progress, and the like. It is possible to do.

Further, the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 can be provided with an artificial intelligence function, and when the player P performs an input operation such as asking the information processing device 6 by voice, the control unit 622 interprets the question contents. It is also possible to perform control such as performing appropriate audio output based on the game end information and the like stored in the storage unit 612.

Further, the information processing device 6 has a clock (timekeeping mechanism), compares the date and time information of the end of the game with the current date and time information, and if the threshold value of the preset time interval is exceeded, the information processing device 6 has a clock (timekeeping mechanism). It is also possible to control the player P by urging the player P to start the game device 2 and continue the game by voice output or the like.

<< Autonomous information acquisition by information processing device when the game is stopped >>
In FIG. 8, while the game device 2 is stopped, the information processing device 6 executes specific information (for example, some in-game campaign during the current period) regarding the game that the player P was playing immediately before via the Internet or the like. Information that is advantageous to the player P, such as information processing) is acquired from an external site (steps S221 and S222).

Then, the information processing device 6 outputs the specific information to the player P at an appropriate timing (step S223) so that the player P who has obtained the information can obtain the motivation to restart the game. Can be directed. The information processing device 6 may acquire the specific information and output it to the player P in parallel during the operation of the game device 2.

<< Reflecting the input operation to the information processing device while the game is stopped in the game progress >>
In FIG. 9, when the player P performs an input operation on the information processing device 6 while the game device 2 is stopped (step S231), the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 determines the amount of input information in the input unit 617. And the input frequency are stored in the storage unit 612 (step S232). For example, the information processing device 6 has property information of a character in the game stored at the end of the game, and the player P uses the information processing device 6 between the end of the game and the next start of the game. Memorize the number of times you talked to (voice input).

After that, when the player P activates the game device 2 and starts the game (step S233), the game device 2 transmits a signal from the communication unit 216 to the information processing device 6 to the effect that the game has started (step S234). The control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 that has received this from the communication unit 611 transmits the information stored while the game is stopped to the game device 2 (step S235). By periodically transmitting the existence confirmation signal from the information processing device 6 to the game device 2, it is possible to prevent the game device 2 from transmitting the signal indicating that the game has started.

Then, when the game device 2 receives the information by the communication unit 216, the control unit 220 reflects the information in the game progress based on the received information (step S236). For example, when the number of times the information processing device 6 having the property information of the human character is spoken exceeds a preset threshold value, the same character in the game utters a specific line or the same character in the game. It is possible to perform control such as increasing the status value of intimacy to the player-operated character.

<< Reflecting the input operation to the information processing device during game execution to the progress of the game >>
In FIG. 10, when the player P performs an input operation by physical contact with the information processing device 6 during the execution of the game device 2 (step S311), the contact sensor 620 or the vibration sensor 621 of the information processing device 6 Detects the contact itself or vibration caused by the contact. In this case, the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 stores information on the contact frequency or the contact time in the storage unit 612 (step S312).

At a predetermined timing thereafter (at regular intervals or when the contact frequency / contact time satisfies a predetermined condition, etc.), the control unit 622 of the information processing apparatus 6 outputs the stored information on the contact frequency or contact time. The information is transmitted to the game device 2 (step S313).

Then, when the game device 2 receives the information by the communication unit 216, the control unit 220 reflects the information in the game progress based on the received information (step S314).

For example, the information processing device 6 is a stuffed animal that looks like a pet animal, and the control of the character in the game is different based on the number of times or the time that the player P strokes the head of the stuffed animal. be able to.

<< Reflection of the current position of the information processing device in the game progress >>
When the information processing device 6 can acquire the current position information of the information processing device 6 in the real world by a function such as GPS, it is possible to perform control using the current position information.

In FIG. 11, when the information processing device 6 receives the current position information from GPS (step S321), the information processing device 6 holds the current position information inside the information processing device 6 (step S322).

At a predetermined timing (every fixed cycle, etc.) thereafter, the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 transmits the stored current position information to the game device 2 (step S323).

Then, when the game device 2 receives the information by the communication unit 216, the control unit 220 reflects the information in the game progress based on the received information (step S324).

For example, when the information processing device 6 is located in New York City, the United States of America, it is possible to control that a character related to New York City appears in the game or is likely to appear.

<< Reflection of information acquired by the information processing device from an external device in the progress of the game >>
In FIG. 12, when the information processing device 6 receives the specific information transmitted from the external device installed in the real world (step S331), the specific information is held inside the information processing device 6 (step S332).

At a predetermined timing (immediately or at regular intervals, etc.) thereafter, the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 transmits the stored specific information to the game device 2 (step S333).

Then, when the game device 2 receives the information by the communication unit 216, the control unit 220 reflects the information in the game progress based on the received information (step S334).

For example, it is assumed that the information processing device 6 is easy to carry, such as an accessory, a small stuffed animal, or a doll. On the other hand, an external device for transmitting specific information is installed at the venue where a concert or event related to the game is held, and only the player P who brought the information processing device 6 to the concert or event can use the external device. Outgoing information can be obtained. As a result, it is possible to perform control such that a specific item obtained only by the player P who participated in the concert or event can be obtained in the game.

<< Reflection of captured images and captured images on the progress of the game using information processing equipment >>
In FIG. 13, when the information processing device 6 takes a picture by the photographing unit 618 (step S341), the photographed image or the information obtained by analyzing the photographed image is held inside the information processing device 6 (step S342).

At a predetermined timing (immediately or at regular intervals, etc.) thereafter, the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 transmits the stored information to the game device 2 (step S343).

Then, when the game device 2 receives the information by the communication unit 216, the control unit 220 reflects the information in the game progress based on the received information (step S344).

For example, in the real world, a specific information processing device 6 obtains information by reading information such as various QR codes (registered trademarks) and barcodes, or analyzing a photograph of a cityscape. By transmitting the signal to the game device 2, it is possible to perform control such as affecting the progress in the game.

<< Reflection in game progress due to changes in acceleration of information processing device >>
In FIG. 14, when the player P physically moves the information processing device 6 itself (step S351), the acceleration sensor 619 of the information processing device 6 detects the acceleration due to the movement. The control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 stores acceleration information (information such as the magnitude, frequency, and number of accelerations) in the storage unit 612 (step S352).

At a predetermined timing thereafter (immediately, at regular intervals, or when the acceleration information satisfies a predetermined condition, etc.), the control unit 622 of the information processing device 6 transmits the stored acceleration information to the game device 2. (Step S353).

Then, when the game device 2 receives the information by the communication unit 216, the control unit 220 reflects the information in the game progress based on the received information (step S354).

For example, the information processing device 6 imitates the shape of a weapon (sword, etc.) that appears in the game, and the player P obtains information on the strength and the number of times the player P has made a swing with the information processing device 6 in his hand. Based on the information, the information processing device 6 can transmit specific information to the game device 2 to influence the progress in the game.

<Summary>
As described above, according to the present embodiment, an information processing device separate from the game device can be used to enhance the player's immersive feeling in the game and playability. That is, it is possible to provide an immersive feeling and playability such as enjoying the game with the in-game character and living with the in-game character.

The present invention has been described above according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described here with reference to specific examples, various modifications and modifications may be made to these specific examples without departing from the broad purpose and scope of the invention defined in the claims. It is clear that you can. That is, it should not be construed that the present invention is limited by the details of the specific examples and the accompanying drawings.

1 Game system 2 Game device 20 Smart device 211 Storage medium loading unit 212 Primary storage unit 213 Network communication unit 214 Image / audio output unit 215 Operation transmission / reception unit 216 Communication unit 217 Secondary storage unit 218 Game program 219 Save data 220 Control unit 221 data Writing unit 222 Data reading unit 223 Game processing unit 224 Data judgment unit 3 Storage medium 31 Game program 4 Display device 41 Display / audio output unit 42 Input unit 5 Operation unit 51 Input unit 52 Transmission / reception unit 6 Information processing device 611 Communication unit 612 Storage unit 613 Network communication unit 614 Audio output unit 615 Light emitting unit 616 Heat generation unit 617 Input unit 618 Imaging unit 618 Acceleration sensor 620 Contact sensor 621 Vibration sensor 622 Control unit 623 Data writing unit 624 Data reading unit 625 Data processing unit 626 Data judgment Part P player

Claims (18)

A game system having a game device and an information processing device.
The game device
A control unit that executes a game program and advances the game,
When the player character reaches a point corresponding to an object in the game space, a transmission unit that transmits a signal to the information processing device based on information contained in an electronic book downloaded from a server on the network.
Have,
The information processing device
A notification regarding the object is performed based on the signal received from the game device.
A game system that features that. The information processing device holds property information that is set to possess the property of a specific character in the game.
Notifies the object based on the property information.
The game system according to claim 1. The game system according to claim 2 , wherein the property information is previously stored in a storage unit of the game device or downloaded from a server on the network. The game system according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein the property information changes according to the game play content or the game play result of the player. The information processing device notifies the object based on the game play content or the game play result of the player.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the game system is characterized in that. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the signal is transmitted by sound. The information processing device transmits a second signal to the game device when a predetermined condition on the information processing device side is satisfied.
The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the game device controls the progress of the game based on the second signal when the second signal is received from the information processing device. Game system. The information processing device holds property information that is set to possess the property of a specific character in the game.
The game system according to claim 7 , wherein the predetermined condition on the information processing device side is a condition associated with the property information. The information processing device transmits the second signal based on the input from the player to the input unit of the information processing device.
The game system according to claim 7 or 8 , wherein the game device controls the progress of the game based on the received second signal. When the information processing device has a player character directly operated by the player and a computer character operated by the control unit of the game device in the progress of the game,
The second signal is transmitted based on the input from the player to the input unit of the information processing device.
The game system according to claim 9 , wherein the game device controls the behavior of the computer character based on the second signal. The game device is characterized in that the progress of the game is controlled based on the behavior or facial expression of the player detected by the camera unit or the position of the information processing device arranged around the player. The game system according to any one of 10. Equipped with an additional device with at least a transmitter
When the additional device is added to the information processing device, the information processing device receives transmission information transmitted from the transmission unit of the additional device, and receives transmission information.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein when the information processing device receives the transmission information, it controls differently from the case where the information processing device exists alone. When the additional device is added to the information processing device, the additional device receives transmission information transmitted from the information processing device, and receives transmission information.
The game system according to claim 12 , wherein the information processing device includes additional output information related to the output of the additional device in the transmission information and transmits the information. Information processing equipment
Light emitting part, speaker part, part that generates odor, part that makes you feel fever or cold,
A power unit driven based on a signal received from the game device,
Notifying the object by any or a combination of expansions that can be expanded or contracted by air pressure control.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , wherein the game system is characterized in that. The information processing device
Watches, accessories, clothes, accessories, mirrors, stationery, tableware, furniture, home appliances, computer supplies, books, lamps, containers,
Figures, dolls, stuffed animals, cushions, pillows, which have or have the appearance of a character that appears in the game or is related to the content of the game.
It is characterized by being either a model, a toy, or a key chain that imitates the appearance of a weapon or armor or tool equipped or used by a character that appears in the game or is related to the game content, or has the appearance. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 14. Any of claims 1 to 15 , wherein when a plurality of the information processing devices are present, the information processing device to be output is selected at the time of starting the game program by an operation via the game device. The game system described in item 1. A control unit that executes a game program and advances the game,
When the player character reaches a point corresponding to the object in the space of the game, a signal for causing the information processing device to notify the object is sent based on the information contained in the electronic book downloaded from the server on the network. A game device having a transmitting unit for transmitting. For game machines
Advance the game,
When the player character reaches a point corresponding to the object in the space of the game, a signal for causing the information processing device to notify the object is sent based on the information contained in the electronic book downloaded from the server on the network. A program that executes the process of making a call.

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