JP6855416B2 - Game processing system, game processing method, and game processing program - Google Patents

Description

The disclosure herein relates to application processing systems, application processing methods, and application processing programs that provide interaction with virtual characters. More specifically, the disclosure herein is an application processing system, application processing method, and application processing program that processes an application capable of providing interaction with a virtual character according to detection information detected by a head-mounted display. Regarding. An example h of this application is a game. Therefore, the disclosure in this specification more specifically relates to a game processing system for processing a game, a game processing method, and a game processing program.

As an application that provides interaction with a virtual character, a simulation game that provides interaction with a virtual character is known. Such a simulation game is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-055644 (Patent Document 1).

In a game that provides interaction with such a virtual character, a head-mounted display (hereinafter, may be referred to as “HMD”) may be used in order to enhance the immersive feeling in the game. For example, there is known a VR game in which a virtual space is displayed on an HMD and the virtual character appearing in the virtual space can interact with the HMD. As a VR game of this type, "Summer Lesson" by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. is known (see Non-Patent Document 1).

As described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-058969 (Patent Document 2), the HMD includes a tracking sensor for detecting the position and orientation of the player's head. In a VR game played using an HMD, a viewpoint in the virtual space is determined based on the detection information detected by the tracking sensor, and an image of the virtual space viewed from the determined viewpoint is displayed on the HMD. Will be done.

In the above-mentioned "summer lesson", a function of identifying an interaction with a virtual character according to the detection information detected by the tracking sensor of the HMD and allowing the player to experience the identified interaction is realized. For example, when the player wearing the HMD nods in response to the movement of the image of the virtual character displayed on the HMD, the movement of the player's head corresponding to this nod is detected. Then, based on the detected movement of the head, an image of a virtual character that performs an action corresponding to the player nodding is displayed on the HMD.

In this way, in the conventional VR game in which the interaction with the virtual character is performed using the HMD, the image of the virtual space is displayed so as to follow the movement of the player's head, and the virtual according to the movement of the head is displayed. Since the interaction with the character is experienced, the player can get a high immersive feeling.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-055644 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-058969

"Summer lesson", [online], search on December 12, 2017, Internet (URL: HYPERLINK "http://summer-lesson.bn-ent.net/" http://summer-lesson.bn-ent .net /)

In order to play the VR game, it is necessary to wear the HMD on the head. At present, the HMD is not a device that is used on a daily basis, and since the view in the real world is obstructed when the HMD is worn, there are some players who feel resistance to wearing the HMD. Therefore, a technical improvement for encouraging the player to wear the HMD at the start of playing the VR game and / or a technical improvement for reducing the player's resistance to wearing the HMD is desired.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide technical improvements that solve or alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art described above.

The game processing system in one embodiment is a game processing system including one or more computer processors and processing a game having a first mode and a second mode. By executing a computer-readable instruction, the one or more computer processors responded to the first detection information detected by the information processing device not attached to the player's head in the first mode. Provides interaction with virtual characters. The one or more computer processors also perform the transition process from the first mode to the second mode, and after performing the transition process, are attached to the head of the player in the second mode. It provides an interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display.

In the game processing system of one embodiment, the interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes the virtual character promoting the transition to the second mode.

In one embodiment, the interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes an interaction for making a setting selection in the second mode.

In the game processing system according to one embodiment, the transition process is started in response to the interaction with the virtual character in the first mode.

In the game processing system according to the embodiment, the transition process is started by selecting the transition start object displayed on the information processing apparatus in the first mode.

In the game processing system according to one embodiment, the transition process includes displaying on the information processing device guidance prompting the user to wear the head-mounted display in response to the selection of the transition start object.

In the game processing system according to one embodiment, the transition process includes transitioning to the second mode in response to the selection of a selectable transition object by the gaze of the player.

In the game processing system according to the embodiment, the one or more computer processors display a login screen for starting the first mode on the information processing apparatus after the end of the second mode.

In the game processing system according to one embodiment, the head-mounted display has a wearer attached to the player's head and the information processing device attached to the wearer.

In the game processing system according to one embodiment, in the second mode, head tracking information for specifying at least one of the position and orientation of the player's head is calculated based on the second detection information, and the head Interaction with the virtual character according to the tracking information is provided.

In the game processing system according to the embodiment, in the second mode, the virtual character is displayed as a stereoscopic image, and in the first mode, the virtual character is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image.

The game processing method according to one embodiment processes a game having a first mode and a second mode by executing a computer-readable instruction by one or more computer processors. The game processing method includes, in the first mode, a step of providing an interaction with a virtual character according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and the first mode. According to the step of performing the transition process from the first to the second mode and the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the head of the player in the second mode after the transition process is performed. It also includes a step of providing an interaction with the virtual character.

The game processing program according to one embodiment is a program for executing processing of a game having a first mode and a second mode by being executed by one or more computer processors. The game processing program causes the one or more computer processors to interact with the virtual character according to the first detection information detected by the information processing device not attached to the player's head in the first mode. A step of providing, a step of performing a transition process from the first mode to the second mode, and a head mount display mounted on the head of the player in the second mode after the transition process is performed. The step of providing the interaction with the virtual character according to the detected second detection information is executed.

According to the embodiment, it is possible to urge the player to wear the head-mounted display in the process of progressing the game in the first mode.

It is a block diagram which shows the game processing system by one Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the head-mounted display which can be used in the game processing system of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the head-mounted display attached to the player of a game. It is a figure explaining the mode transition of the game processed by the game processing system by one Embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of processing in a chat mode in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 6 shows the message options selected by the player. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 7 shows a message selected by the player. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 8 shows a message prompting the transition to the VR mode, a message for selecting a setting in the VR mode, and a message for selecting an item to be used in the VR mode. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the chat mode in one Embodiment. The transition start object is shown on the screen of FIG. It is a flow figure which shows the flow of the mode transition process in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the mode transition process in one Embodiment. The screen of FIG. 11 shows guidance prompting the display to be attached to the wearer. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the transition process in one Embodiment. The transition object is shown on the screen of FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of the process in the VR mode in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display image in the VR mode in one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the game processing system by another embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. The same or similar components are designated by the same reference numerals in a plurality of drawings.

A game processing system according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a game processing system 1 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a head-mounted display 10 (hereinafter referred to as “HMD10”) used in the game processing system 1. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the HMD 10 mounted on the player 5.

The game processing system 1 may be configured to process applications other than games. The game processing system 1 is, for example, a simulation in driving and other fields, a training application in medical or other fields, an application for experiencing products and services, and an application for watching movies and various other entertainments. , And various applications other than these may be provided.

The game processing system 1 according to one embodiment realizes various games by executing the game processing program according to one embodiment. The player can play various games by using the game system 1. The game processing system 1 can realize, for example, a game in which a virtual character and a player interact with each other in a virtual space. The game realized by the game processing system 1 has a first mode and a second mode. A common game medium may be used for the first mode and the second mode. The game medium is electronic data used in the game realized by the game processing system 1, and is acquired, owned, used, managed, exchanged, synthesized, strengthened, sold, discarded, gifted, or other than the above in the game by the user. Can be used in the above way. Game media include, for example, cards, items, virtual currencies, tickets, characters, avatars, level information, status information, parameter information (physical strength, attack power, etc.), ability information, skills, abilities, spells, jobs, and these. Includes various electronic data that can be used in games other than. The game medium and its usage mode that can be used in the game processing system 1 are not limited to those specified in this specification. An example of the first mode is a chat mode, and an example of the second mode is a VR mode. The first mode and the second mode will be described later.

The game processing system 1 includes an HMD 10 and a server 50. The HMD 10 and the server 50 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via the network 40.

As shown in FIG. 2, the HMD 10 includes a fitting 11 attached to a human head and an information processing device 20 attached to the fitting 11.

The fitting 11 has a goggle-shaped housing 11a having an opening 11d formed therein, a first belt 11b and a second belt 11c attached to the housing 11a, and a lid 11e. The lid 11e is attached to the housing 11a so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11d is formed in front of the housing 11a. In FIG. 2, the lid 11e is open. When using the HME 10, the lid 11e is closed to close the opening 11d.

The information processing device 20 is detachably provided inside the lid 11e of the HMD 10. The information processing device 20 includes a display 24. The information processing device 20 is attached to the lid 11e so that the display 24 faces the inside of the housing 11a when the lid 11e is closed. The information processing device 20 is attached to the fitting 11 when the HMD 10 is used. The information processing device 20 is removed from the fitting 11 when the HMD 10 is not in use.

In the illustrated embodiment, the information processing device 20 is a smartphone. In addition to smartphones, the information processing device 20 may be a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, an electronic book reader, a wearable computer, a game console, and various other information processing devices. The information processing device 20 removed from the HMD 10 is used according to its original purpose.

The information processing device 20 includes a display 24 as described above. In the illustrated embodiment, when the information processing device 20 is attached to the fitting 11, the display 24 functions as a device for displaying an image in the HMD 10. Therefore, when the game is played using the HMD 10, the virtual space of the game, the virtual characters, and images related to the game other than these are displayed on the display 24.

The shape of the fitting 11 is not limited to the illustrated goggle type. The wearer 11 may include a structure of any shape that follows the movement of the worn player's head and allows the display 24 to be placed in front of the wearer's eyes when worn. The fitting 11 may have, for example, a shape imitating eyeglasses, a shape imitating a hat, or a shape imitating a helmet. In order to improve the immersive feeling of the player, it is desirable that the HMD 10 is configured such that the display 24 covers both eyes of the player when the wearer 11 is attached to the head of the player.

When in use, the HMD 10 is attached to the head of the player 5 via the fitting 11 as shown in FIG. The information processing device 20 is attached to the attachment 11 attached to the head of the player 5.

The information processing apparatus 20 will be further described with reference to FIG. 1 again. As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, the information processing device 20 includes a computer processor 21, a memory 22, a communication I / F 23, a display 24, a sensor unit 25, a sound collecting device 26, and a storage 27.

The computer processor 21 is an arithmetic unit that loads various programs that realize an operating system and game logic from the storage 27 or other storage into the main memory 22 and executes instructions included in the loaded program. The computer processor 21 is, for example, a CPU, an MCU, an FRPG, or various arithmetic units other than these. Although the computer processor 21 is illustrated as a single component in FIG. 1, the computer processor 21 may be a set of a plurality of physically separate computer processors. In the present specification, the program described as being executed by the computer processor 21 or the instructions contained in the program may be executed by a single computer processor or may be executed by a plurality of computer processors in a distributed manner. May be good. Further, the program executed by the computer processor 21 or the instructions included in the program may be executed by a plurality of virtual computer processors.

The memory 22 is used to store instructions executed by the computer processor 21 and various other data. At least a part of the game processing program according to the embodiment is loaded into the memory 22 at any time as the game progresses. The memory 22 is, for example, a main storage device (main memory) that the computer processor 21 can access at high speed. The memory 22 is composed of, for example, a RAM such as a DRAM or an SRAM.

The communication I / F23 is implemented as hardware, firmware, communication software such as a TCP / IP driver or PPP driver, or a combination thereof. The information processing device 20 can send and receive data to and from other devices via the communication I / F 23.

The display 24 has a display panel 24a and a touch panel 24b. For example, the touch panel 24b is laminated on the upper surface or the lower surface of the display panel 24a. The display panel 24a is a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, an inorganic EL panel, or any other display panel capable of displaying an image other than these. The touch panel 24b is configured to be able to detect a player's touch operation. The touch panel 24b can detect various touch operations such as tapping, double tapping, and dragging of the player.

The sensor unit 25 includes one or more sensors. The sensor unit 25 includes, for example, at least one of a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. The sensor unit 25 may include an eye tracking sensor that directly detects the movement of the player's eyeball. The eye tracking sensor is, for example, a line-of-sight detection sensor that injects near-infrared light into the iris and detects the reflected light. As will be described later, at least one of the position and orientation of the head of the player 5 wearing the HMD 10 is specified based on the detection information detected by the sensor unit 25. At least a part of the various sensors constituting the sensor unit 25 may be provided on a member different from the information processing device 20 other than the attachment 11 and / or the attachment 11.

The sound collecting device 26 is configured to be able to collect sound. The sound collector 26 is, for example, a microphone. The voice of the player 5 is detected based on the voice information collected by the sound collecting device 26.

The storage 27 is an external storage device accessed by the computer processor 21. The storage 27 is, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. Various programs such as a game processing program are stored in the storage 27. In addition, various data used in the game are also stored in the storage 27. At least a part of the program and various data that can be stored in the storage 27 may be stored in a storage physically separate from the information processing device 20.

In the illustrated embodiment, the storage 27 stores image data 28a, chat data 28b, scenario data 28c, event data 28d, game progress data 28e, and various data necessary for the progress of a game other than the above. To.

The image data 28a includes data for drawing the background of the virtual space in which the game is performed, data for drawing the virtual character, and data for drawing an object other than the virtual character used in the game. The image data 28a may include position information of an object in the virtual space.

The chat data 28b includes data for drawing the icon of the virtual character, data for drawing the icon of the player 5, data for identifying a plurality of messages of the virtual character, and each of the plurality of messages of the virtual character. Includes data indicating the choice of response message to, and data used in other chat modes. A plurality of messages of a virtual character may have a node corresponding to each message and may be defined by a tree structure in which the nodes are connected by an arc. In this tree structure, for example, a plurality of arcs extend from the start message which is the highest root node, and each arc is connected to a lower node. An arc extends from this lower node, and the arc is connected to a lower node. Each of the subordinate nodes corresponds to a virtual character message candidate that can be displayed after the start message. Further, the chat data 28b may include a mode transition condition which is a condition for starting the transition from the chat mode to the VR mode. The mode transition conditions include, for example, the elapsed time from the start of the game in chat mode for a predetermined time or more, the chat progressing to the terminal node in the tree-structured message, and other conditions. Is done. The chat data 28b may include data indicating a message to be displayed in the chat mode resumed after the selection of the migration object has not been completed.

The scenario data 28c includes data that defines a scenario experienced by the player 5 in the game. When there are a plurality of scenarios experienced by the player 5 in the game, the scenario data 28c may define scenario data for each of the plurality of scenarios. The scenario data 28c may be defined as a set of a plurality of events. The plurality of events included in the scenario data 28c may have nodes corresponding to each event and may be defined in a tree structure in which the nodes are connected by an arc. In this tree structure, for example, a plurality of arcs extend from the opening event, which is the highest root node, and each arc is connected to a lower node. An arc extends from this lower node, and the arc is connected to a lower node. Each of the subordinate nodes in a scenario corresponds to a candidate for an event that may occur after the opening event in that scenario.

The event data 28d is data for defining each of the events constituting the scenario data 28c. The event data 28d may be defined as a set of data for identifying a plurality of actions of a virtual character in a game. A plurality of actions of a virtual character may have nodes corresponding to each action, and may be defined by a tree structure in which the nodes are connected by an arc. In this tree structure, for example, a plurality of arcs extend from the opening action which is the highest root node, and each arc is connected to a lower node. An arc extends from this lower node, and the arc is connected to a lower node. Each of the subordinate nodes in an event corresponds to a candidate action that can occur after the opening action in the event. The event data 28d includes, for each node, moving image data corresponding to the action corresponding to the node, data related to the action that the player can take for the virtual character, and data related to the action of the virtual character other than these. Can be done.

The game progress data 28e includes data used for managing the progress of the game. The game progress data 28e may be updated according to the progress of the game. The game progress data 28e may include, for example, data regarding the liking of the virtual character for the player, data regarding points acquired by the player in the game, and various other data that can change according to the progress of the game.

The components and functions of the information processing apparatus 20 shown in FIG. 1 are examples. The information processing apparatus 20 applicable to the present invention may include various components (not shown). For example, the information processing device 20 may include a speaker that outputs game sound effects and virtual character sounds.

Subsequently, the function of the HMD 10 will be described. In the illustrated embodiment, various functions of the HMD 10 are realized by executing a computer-readable instruction in the computer processor 21 of the information processing device 20. The instructions executed in the computer processor 21 include the instructions included in the game processing program according to the embodiment.

By executing the game processing program according to one embodiment by the computer processor 21, a game having a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode is realized in the game processing system 1. The game realized in the game processing system 1 may have modes other than the first mode and the second mode.

In the first mode of the game realized in the game processing system 1, when the HMD 10 is not attached to the player 5, that is, when the information processing device 20 is removed from the attachment 11, the information processing device 20 Processing related to the application is performed according to the detected first detection information. For example, when the application is a game, processing related to the game is performed according to the first detection information detected by the information processing device 20. In the first detection information, information on the touch operation of the player 5 detected by the touch panel 24b of the information processing device 20, information on the player's voice detected by the sound collecting device 26, and HMD 10 are attached to the player 5. If not, it may include detection information other than the above that can be detected by the information processing apparatus 20. In the first mode, the player 5 can perform operations related to the game by using the information processing device 20 removed from the attachment 11. In the first mode, it is assumed that the game progresses when the HMD 10 is not attached to the player 5. Therefore, in one embodiment, an image other than the stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24.

In the second mode of the game realized in the game processing system 1, processing related to the application is performed using the second detection information detected by the HMD 10 mounted on the head of the player 5. For example, when the application is a game, processing related to the game is performed according to the second detection information detected by the HMD 10. This second detection information is, for example, detection information detected by the sensor unit 25. Based on this second detection information, head tracking information for specifying at least one of the position and orientation of the head of the player 5 is calculated. The process for the progress of the game in the second mode is executed, for example, based on the head tracking information calculated based on the second detection information. The process for the progress of the game in the second mode may be executed by using information other than the head tracking information in addition to the head tracking information. The player 5 attaches the information processing device 20 to the attachment 11 and attaches the attachment 11 to which the information processing device 20 is attached to the head in preparation for playing the game in the second mode. As described above, in the second mode, it is assumed that the game progresses when the HMD 10 is attached to the player 5. Therefore, in one embodiment, in the second mode, the player 5 stereoscopically views the game. The stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24. The stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24 by, for example, a parallax barrier method. In the parallax barrier method, the image for the left eye and the image for the right eye are displayed on the display 24. As described above, the stereoscopic image is a set of images including a left-eye image and a right-eye image configured to be stereoscopically viewed by utilizing the parallax of the left and right eyes by being displayed on the display.

The first mode is, for example, a chat mode. The chat mode is an example of the first mode. In the chat mode, a function is realized in which the player chats with a virtual character via a text message. In the first mode, the player can experience the interaction with the virtual character by chatting with the virtual character. Interaction means, in a broad sense, that the virtual character reacts to the action executed by the player. The interaction with the virtual character includes an interaction performed as communication such as a conversation with the virtual character. In the present specification, an interaction performed as communication with a virtual character may be referred to as a communicative interaction. Interactions with virtual characters may include, in addition to communicative interactions, battles with virtual characters, cooperative play in which games are played in cooperation with virtual characters, and interactions with other virtual characters. In the present specification, an interaction performed as a battle with a virtual character may be referred to as a battle interaction. In the present specification, an interaction performed as a cooperative play with a virtual character may be referred to as a cooperative interaction. The specific contents of the processing in the chat mode will be described later. In the first mode, the interaction with the virtual character may be provided by a method other than chat. For example, in the first mode, interaction with the virtual character is provided by email, telephone, video call, or other aspects.

The second mode is, for example, a VR mode. In the VR mode, a function for performing various interactions with a virtual character appearing in the virtual space displayed on the display of the information processing device 20 is realized. The specific contents of the processing in the VR mode will be described later. The VR mode is an example of the second mode, and the second mode may include any game mode in which processing for game progress is performed using the head tracking information.

In one embodiment, the game having the first mode and the second mode realized by the game processing system 1 may be a game in which an interaction other than the virtual character and the communicative interaction is performed. In the game realized by the game processing system 1, communicative interaction does not have to be performed. In the game of one embodiment, the first mode is played in a two-dimensional space, and the second mode is played in a three-dimensional space. In the game of one embodiment, the game is played in a three-dimensional space in the first mode, and is displayed in a display mode different from the three-dimensional space of the first mode in the second mode (or with the three-dimensional space of the first mode). Is played in a three-dimensional space (consisting of different aspects). In one embodiment, the game realized by the game processing system 1 may use a common game medium in the first mode and the second mode. The parameters associated with this game medium may be inherited between the first mode and the second mode. For example, if the parameters of a specific game medium are changed during play in the first mode and then shift to the second mode, the specific game medium in which the changed parameters are set is set in the second mode. Used. In one embodiment, the parameters of a particular game medium may be changed at least during the transition from the first mode to the second mode and from the second mode to the first mode. The change of the parameter of the game medium may be a change that is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player 5 in the progress of the game. In one embodiment, the play result in the first mode may be reflected in the game in the second mode, or the play result in the second mode may be reflected in the game in the first mode. For example, the experience value of the player 5 acquired in the first mode may be inherited in the second mode.

As described above, the first mode and the second mode of the game realized in the game processing system 1 are modes that are distinguished from each other. That is, the first mode is a mode different from the second mode. In one embodiment, when the game realized in the game processing system 1 is played in the first mode, the HMD 10 is not mounted on the head of the player 5, whereas the game is played in the second mode. If so, the HMD 10 is attached to the head of the player 5. In this case, in the first mode, the game is processed according to the first detection information detected by the information processing device 20 not attached to the head of the player 5, and in the second mode, the player 5 The game is processed according to the second detection information detected by the HMD 10 mounted on the head.

In one embodiment, in the second mode, the stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24, whereas as described above, in the first mode, an image other than the stereoscopic image is displayed on the display 24. In the second mode, at least the image of the virtual character is displayed as a stereoscopic image among the images for the game, and in the first mode, the image of the virtual character is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image.

In one embodiment, in the first mode, the process of advancing the game is performed without using the head tracking information calculated based on the second detection information, whereas in the second mode, the head tracking information is used. The process of advancing the game is performed based on this.

In one embodiment, in the first mode, the process of advancing the game is performed according to the touch operation detected by the touch panel 24b, whereas in the second mode, the process is performed according to the touch operation of the touch panel 24b. Not done. In another embodiment, the process corresponding to the operation of the touch panel 24b may be performed even in the second mode.

In one embodiment, when the interaction with the virtual character is provided in the game realized in the game processing system 1, in the first mode, it is detected by the information processing device 20 which is not attached to the head of the player 5. Interaction with the virtual character according to the first detection information is provided, and in the second mode, the interaction with the virtual character corresponding to the second detection information detected by the HMD 10 mounted on the head of the player 5 is provided. Interaction is provided.

After starting the game, it is possible to transition between the first mode and the second mode, which are distinguished as described above. The outline of the mode transition of the game processed by the game processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, when the game is started in step S1, the chat mode S2, which is the first mode, is started in step S2. In this chat mode, when the transition process for shifting to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started, the process proceeds to step S3, and the transition process to the second mode is performed. When the transition process is completed, the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started in step S4. When the VR mode is terminated or interrupted, the process of returning to the chat mode is performed.

Next, the functions realized by the computer processor 21 will be described more specifically. The computer processor 21 functions as a chat mode execution unit 21a, a transition processing unit 21b, and a VR mode execution unit 21c by executing a computer-readable instruction. At least a part of the functions realized by the computer processor 21 may be realized by a computer processor other than the computer processor 21 of the game system 1. At least a part of the functions realized by the computer processor 21 may be realized by, for example, the computer processor mounted on the server 50.

The chat mode execution unit 21a performs processing for providing a game in the chat mode, which is the first mode, by executing the game processing program according to the embodiment. The chat mode execution unit 21a realizes a function for chatting between the player 5 and the virtual character. After logging in to the chat mode, the chat mode execution unit 21a displays a message of the virtual character and a message input or selected by the player 5 on the display 24, and causes the virtual character and the player 5 to chat with each other. Can be done. Following the message of the virtual character, the chat mode execution unit 21a may display a plurality of options regarding the response of the player 5 to the message on the display 24. A message corresponding to the option specified from the plurality of options according to the operation of the player 5 is displayed as a message of the player 5 following the message of the virtual character. The player 5 can select a desired option from the displayed options by touching the touch panel 24b. The message of the virtual character and the player's choice for the message can be specified by referring to the chat data 28b according to the game processing program. The message of the virtual character may be displayed together with the image of the virtual character, and the message of the player 5 may be displayed together with the image of the player 5. The virtual character message includes a message prompting the player to shift to the VR mode, which is the second mode, a message for the player 5 to select a setting in the VR mode, and a message associated with the VR mode other than these. You may be.

In one embodiment, in the chat mode, a transition start object for initiating the transition to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is displayed according to the progress of the chat. The transition start object is displayed when the mode transition condition is satisfied according to the game processing program. The chat mode execution unit 21a can detect that the transition start object is selected based on the detection signal from the touch panel 24b or other user interfaces. When it is detected that the migration start object is selected, the transition process to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started. In another embodiment, in the first mode, the migration process is started by a method other than the selection of the migration start object. For example, when the condition for starting the transition is satisfied in the first mode, the user speaks to detect a specific operation of the controller (a device different from the information processing device 20) that can be operated by the user 5. The transition process may be started when the voice is recognized and / or the instruction from the user 5 is recognized in a mode other than these.

The transition processing unit 21b performs a transition process for shifting from the first mode to the second mode. This transition process includes displaying guidance on the display 24 prompting the information processing device 20 to be attached to the wearing device 11, and displaying a transition object that can be selected by the player's gaze on the display 24. It may be. After displaying the transition object, the transition processing unit 21b receives the detection signal of the sensor unit 25 or other sensors, and determines whether or not the transition object is selected by gaze based on the detection signal. Can be done. For this determination, the transition processing unit 21b calculates at least one of the position and orientation of the HMD 10 based on the detection signal of the sensor unit 25, and the player is based on at least one of the calculated position and orientation of the HMD 10. Specify the gaze position of 5. The gaze position can be specified by various known methods. For example, the central portion of the stereoscopic image displayed based on the second detection information may be specified as the gaze position. Alternatively, the gaze position may be specified based on the detection signal of the eye tracking sensor. For example, the shift processing unit 21b measures the time (gaze time) at which the gaze position is on the shift object, and determines that the selection of the shift object is completed when the gaze time reaches a predetermined time. When the migration processing unit 21b determines that the selection of the migration object is completed, it starts the VR mode, which is the second mode. In another embodiment, the transition to the second mode may be performed by a method other than the selection of the transition object. For example, detecting a specific operation of a controller (a device different from the information processing device 20) that can be operated by the user 5, recognizing a voice spoken by the user, and / or from the user 5 in other modes. The transition may be made when the instruction of is recognized. The migration object may be configured to be selected differently than the migration start object. For example, the transition start object is selected by operating the touch panel 24b, and the transition object is selected by the player's gaze.

The VR mode execution unit 21c calculates head tracking information for specifying at least one of the position and orientation of the HMD 10 based on the detection signal of the sensor unit 25, and the position and orientation of the HMD 10 based on the calculated head tracking information. At least one of can be identified. The VR mode execution unit 21c configures a virtual space corresponding to at least one of the specified position and orientation of the HMD 10, and outputs image information for displaying the virtual space to the display 24. In the VR mode execution unit 21c, for example, the gaze position is calculated based on at least one of the position and orientation of the HMD10, and within the entire virtual space, a predetermined range determined by the angle of view or the like with the specified gaze position as the center. Generate image information. Based on the image information generated in this way, an image of a virtual space in a predetermined range is displayed on the display 24. For example, image data 28a, scenario data 28c, event data 28d, game progress data 28e, and other data stored in the storage 27 can be used to generate the image information.

The VR mode execution unit 21c displays an image of the virtual character in the virtual space according to the game processing program, and realizes an interaction between the virtual character and the player 5. The VR mode execution unit 21c determines the behavior of the virtual character in the virtual space according to the game processing program, and generates image information and audio information corresponding to the behavior of the virtual character. The image information is output to the display 24, and the audio information is output to the speaker included in the HMD 10. As a result, the display 24 displays an image of the virtual character moving in the virtual space, and the speaker outputs the sound corresponding to the movement of the virtual character. For example, when the virtual character speaks to the player 5, an image in which the head and mouth of the virtual character move is displayed on the display 24, and a voice corresponding to the speech of the virtual character is output from the speaker. For example, image data 28a, scenario data 28c, event data 28d, game progress data 28e, and other data stored in the storage 27 are used to generate image information and audio information corresponding to the behavior of the virtual character. obtain. In one embodiment, the virtual characters that interact with the player 5 in each of the VR mode and the chat mode are the same virtual characters. For example, it has the same name as the virtual character appearing in the VR mode and the character appearing in the chat mode, and has a common appearance to the extent that it can be recognized as the same character. However, in the VR mode, the virtual character image is displayed as a stereoscopic image, whereas in the chat mode, the virtual character image is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image. The images are different from each other. However, such a difference in expression format does not prevent the identity of the virtual character.

In addition to the above functions, the VR mode execution unit 21c identifies the action of the player 5 using the HMD 10 based on the detection signal from the sensor unit 25, and the virtual space of the virtual character corresponds to the specified action. It may have a function of determining an action (reaction) within. Actions by the player 5 wearing the HMD 10 include nodding, shaking the head, or other movements involving the movement of the head, and movements of the line of sight. Such an operation accompanied by the movement of the head is calculated based on the detection information by the sensor unit 25. Specifically, at least one of the position and orientation of the HMD 10 mounted on the head is calculated as the position in the three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and the angle around each axis. This three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system is, for example, a Cartesian coordinate system including a roll axis along the front-back direction, a yaw axis along the up-down direction, and a pitch axis along the left-right direction. The action of the player 5 for causing the virtual character to perform a reaction may include moving the line of sight. Such movement of the line of sight can be detected by an eye tracking sensor included in the sensor unit 25. The VR mode execution unit 21c generates image information for displaying the action of the virtual character determined according to the action of the player 5, and outputs the generated image information to the display 24 as a stereoscopic image. As a result, the display 24 displays an image of a virtual character that performs an action determined according to the action of the player 5. In this way, the VR mode execution unit 21c determines the action of the virtual character according to the action of the head of the player 5 or the movement of the line of sight detected by the HMD 10, and the image of the virtual character corresponding to the determined action. The information is displayed on the display 24. In the second mode, the interaction between the player 5 and the virtual character displayed as a stereoscopic image is realized in this way.

The VR mode execution unit 21c performs termination processing for terminating the VR mode when the termination condition is satisfied. The end conditions are, for example, that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has passed from the start of the VR mode, that the operation to be ended is detected, and that the last event included in the scenario executed in the VR mode has ended. , And other conditions. For the termination process performed when the termination condition is satisfied, a guidance prompting the information processing device 20 to be removed from the fitting 11 is displayed on the display 24, and a login screen for the chat mode, which is the first mode, is displayed. Displaying may be included.

Next, the chat process in the chat mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a flow of processing in the chat mode in one embodiment, and FIGS. 6 to 9 show an example of a display image in the chat mode. At the start of the chat mode, it is assumed that the HMD 10 is not attached to the head of the player 5 and the information processing device 20 is removed from the attachment 11.

In the game processing system 1, the game is started in chat mode. In step S11, a login screen for logging in to the chat mode is displayed on the display 24 of the information processing device 20. When the login process is performed by the player 5, the chat process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, a message is exchanged between the player 5 and the virtual character, whereby a chat is performed between the two players. When the user logs in to the chat mode, a chat display image for displaying the chat performed between the player 5 and the virtual character is generated, and the chat display image is displayed on the display 24. FIG. 6 shows a chat display image 70, which is an example of a chat display image displayed on the display 24. The chat display image 70 includes a chat display area 71 including an icon 73 corresponding to the player 5, an icon 74 corresponding to the virtual character, a message 75a of the player 5, and messages 76a and 76b of the virtual character. Further, the chat display image 70 includes a menu area 72 arranged above the chat display area 71. The virtual character messages 76a and 76b are specified based on the chat data 28b and other data stored in the storage 72 according to the game processing program. For example, the virtual character message is displayed in order from the message at the root node with reference to the chat data 28b defined in the tree structure. At the branch point of the node, the node corresponding to the branch condition is selected, and the message corresponding to the selected node is displayed.

The chat display image 70 of FIG. 6 includes a display showing the message option 77 of the player 5 at the lower part of the chat display area 71. Player 5 can select one of the displayed options 77. This selection is made by touching the area on the display 24 where the option to be selected is displayed with a finger. When this selection is made, as shown in FIG. 7, the message 75b corresponding to the selected option is newly displayed in the chat display area 71 as a message of the player 5.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the process of chatting, the messages 76c and 76d prompting the selection of the setting in the VR mode, which is the second mode, may be displayed as the virtual character message. Message 76c is a message prompting the selection of a scene in the VR mode, and message 76d prompts the selection of an item used by the virtual character in the VR mode (for example, clothes worn by the virtual character in the virtual space of the VR mode). It is a message. That is, the settings in the second mode may include a scene that defines the background of the VR mode, items used by the virtual character in the VR mode, and various settings other than these. After the message 76c prompting the selection of the scene is displayed, the selection of the scene is displayed on the display 24. The player 5 can select a favorite scene from this option. After the message 76d prompting the item selection is displayed, the item selection is displayed on the display 24. Player 5 can select a favorite item from this option. In the process of chatting, a message prompting the transition to the second mode may be displayed as a virtual character message.

In step S13, it is determined whether or not the mode transition condition from the first mode to the second mode is satisfied. As a mode transition condition from the first mode to the second mode, for example, a condition that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed from the start of the chat mode is used. The elapsed time from the start of the chat mode is measured using, for example, the system clock. The chat process is continued by returning to step S12 until it is determined that the mode transition condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode transition condition is satisfied, the chat process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the transition start object 78 is displayed on the display 24, and the chat process proceeds to step S15. As shown in FIG. 9, the migration start object 78 is displayed as an object having a circular outer edge, for example, in the chat area 71. The migration start object 78 may be displayed in an area outside the chat area 71, for example, in the menu area 72. In this case, the player 5 can select the transition start object 78 displayed in the menu area 72 and shift to the VR mode. The transition start object 78 may be displayed selectably in the menu area 72 even if the mode transition condition is not satisfied. As a result, the player 5 can shift to the VR mode at a desired timing even if the mode shift condition is not satisfied. When the selection of the migration start object is confirmed in step S15, the chat process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if the selection of the migration start object is not confirmed within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the migration start object is displayed, it is determined that the migration start object has not been selected, and the chat process ends. To do. When it is determined that the migration start object has not been selected, the process of returning to step S12 and resuming the chat may be performed. Whether or not the transition start object has been selected may be determined according to the operation on the touch panel 24b. For example, when it is detected from the detection signal by the touch panel 24b that a touch operation (for example, a tap operation) is performed at a position overlapping the display area of the migration start object, it is determined that the migration start object is selected. ..

In step S16, the process of shifting to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started. When the migration process is started, the chat process ends.

The above chat process is executed by the chat mode execution unit 21a. The chat mode execution unit 21a can execute the above chat process alone or in cooperation with other functions as appropriate. When executing the chat process, in addition to the data stored in the storage 27, data stored in other storage, detection information detected by various sensors, or data other than these is used as necessary. Can be.

Next, the mode transition process from the chat mode, which is the first mode, to the VR mode, which is the second mode, will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the flow of the mode transition process in one embodiment.

When the transition process is started, in step 31, guidance prompting the user to wear the HMD 10 is displayed on the display 24 of the information processing device 20. A guidance display image 80, which is an example of a guidance display image including the guidance, is shown in FIG. The guidance display image 80 includes guidance for urging the information processing device 20 to be attached to the fitting 11, guidance for urging the HMD 10 to be attached to the head, and various guidance necessary for starting the VR mode other than these. Can be included. The guidance display image 80 shown in FIG. 11 includes a guidance 81 for urging the information processing device 20 to be attached to the fitting 11. This guidance may include instructions on how to attach the information processing device 20 to the attachment 11. When a predetermined time elapses after the guidance is displayed, the mode transition process proceeds to step S32.

In step S32, the transition object is displayed on the display 24. An example of a migration processed image including a migration object is shown in FIG. The migration processed image 85 shown in FIG. 12 includes a migration object 86. The transition processed image 85 may be displayed as a stereoscopic image. In one embodiment, the image displayed on the display 24 is switched from an image other than the stereoscopic image to a stereoscopic image at the start of the mode transition process or at a predetermined timing after the start of the mode transition process. For example, the image displayed in the chat mode is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image, and the image displayed after the start of the transition process is displayed as the stereoscopic image.

Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the selection of the transition object 86 is completed. When it is determined that the selection of the transition object 86 is completed, the transition to the VR mode is confirmed, and the mode transition process proceeds to step S34. The transition object 86 is selected, for example, by the player 5 continuously gazing for a predetermined time. Therefore, in order to select the transition object 86, it is premised that the player 5 is equipped with the HMD 10. In one embodiment, whether or not the selection of the transition object 86 is completed is determined by whether or not the gaze position calculated based on the detection signal by the HMD 10 is on the transition object 86 for a predetermined time or longer. The gaze position can be calculated based on the information detected by the sensor unit 25 provided in the HMD 10 as described above. The above determination can be made by measuring the gaze time at which the gaze position exists on the transition object 86 using the system clock and determining whether or not the measured gaze time has reached a predetermined time. For example, when the gaze time reaches a predetermined time, it is determined that the selection of the transition object 86 is completed, and the mode transition process proceeds to step S34. When the selection of the migration object 86 is completed, the display mode of the migration object 86 may be changed. For example, the shape, color, or other appearance of the transition object may change as the selection of the transition object 86 is complete. By changing the appearance of the transition object 86, it is possible to make the player 5 recognize that the transition to the VR mode, which is the second mode, is performed. When the selection of the migration object 86 is completed, the user 5 may be notified that the transition to the VR mode is performed in a mode other than changing the appearance of the migration object 86. On the other hand, if it is not detected that the selection of the migration object 86 is completed within a predetermined time after the migration object 86 is displayed, it is determined that the selection of the migration object 86 has not been completed, and the mode transition process is performed. The process proceeds to step S35.

After the transition to the VR mode is confirmed, in step S34, the VR mode, which is the second mode, is started. Specific processing in the VR mode will be described later.

In step S35, since the transition to the VR mode is not selected, the process for returning to the chat mode is started. When the process of returning to the chat mode is completed, the chat mode is resumed. In this resumed chat mode, a message from the virtual character related to the failure to transition to VR mode may be displayed.

The above mode transition process is executed by the transition processing unit 21b. The transition processing unit 21b can execute the above-mentioned mode transition processing alone or in cooperation with other functions as appropriate.

Next, the VR processing in the VR mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the flow of VR processing in the VR mode in one embodiment, and FIG. 14 shows an example of a display image in the VR mode. As described above, the player 5 is equipped with the HMD 10 in order to select the transition object 86 in the mode transition process. At the start of the VR mode, it is assumed that the HMD 10 is attached to the head of the player 5.

When the VR mode is started, in step S41, image information of the virtual space corresponding to the scenario is generated, and the image corresponding to the image information is output to the display 24. The scenario used in step S41 may be specified according to the game processing program regardless of the player 5's selection, or may be specified based on the player 5's selection. The identified scenario includes, for example, multiple events defined in a tree structure. Each event included in the identified scenario and its tree structure can be identified by referring to the scenario data 28c. In step S41, first, image information corresponding to the opening event corresponding to the root node of the tree structure may be generated. After displaying the image information corresponding to the opening event, the next node is selected according to the branching condition, and the image information corresponding to the event corresponding to the selected node is displayed.

The image information of each event is generated by referring to the event data 28d, for example. The image information of each event may include an object corresponding to the image and background of the virtual character. FIG. 14 shows an example of a VR image displayed on the display 24 based on the image information generated in the VR mode. The VR image 90 shown in FIG. 14 includes a virtual character image 91 showing a virtual character, images 92a to 92c showing objects corresponding to the background, and images showing various objects other than these. The VR image 90 is an image corresponding to a predetermined range of the virtual space. The range of the virtual space corresponding to the VR image 90 can be a range determined by, for example, an angle of view, based on at least one of the position and orientation of the HMD 10. Image data 28a is used to generate image information. The VR image 90 and the images displayed in the VR modes other than these are displayed as stereoscopic images.

The virtual character image 91 can perform an action specified by the event data 28d in the virtual space. For example, for the action of the virtual character image 91, talk to the player 5 (toward the position of the player 5 in the virtual space), move in the virtual space, or pick up an object arranged in the virtual space. , And various actions in the virtual space other than these are included.

When the movement of the head of the player 5 is detected by the sensor unit 25 of the HMD 10 while the VR image 90 is displayed on the display 24, the action of the player 5 is specified based on the detected movement of the head. Will be done. Then, the action (reaction) of the virtual character according to the action of the specified player 5 is determined, and the image information of the virtual character image 91 that performs the determined action is generated. The image information generated in this way is output to the display 24. For example, when the nodding motion of the player 5 is detected, the image information of the virtual character image 91 that takes a reaction to the nodding motion of the player 5 is generated, and the image information is displayed on the display 24. As described above, in the VR mode, the interaction between the player 5 and the virtual character is realized by using the stereoscopic image of the virtual character.

In step S42, it is determined whether or not the end condition for ending the VR image display process is satisfied. If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S41 and the VR image display process is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, the VR process proceeds to step S43.

In step S43, the VR mode termination process is performed. This termination process may include displaying a guidance on the display 24 prompting the information processing device 20 to be removed from the fitting 11, and displaying a login screen for the chat mode, which is the first mode. ..

Subsequently, a game processing system according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a game processing system 101 according to another embodiment. The game processing system 101 includes an information processing device 20, an HMD 110, and an HMD 110. The game processing system 101 is different from the game processing system 1 in that the VR mode can be provided without attaching the information processing device 20 to the HMD 110. Hereinafter, the game processing system 101 will be described focusing on the differences from the game processing system 1.

The HMD 110, the information processing device 20, and the server 50 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via the network 40. The HMD 110 and the information processing device 20 may be communicably connected according to a short-range wireless system such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) without going through the network 40. The HMD 110 is different from the HMD 10 of the game processing system 1 in that the VR mode can be provided even if the information processing device 20 is not attached.

The HMD 110 includes a computer processor 121, a memory 122, a communication I / F 123, a display 124, a sensor unit 125, a sound collector 126, and a storage 127. The computer processor 121, the memory 122, the communication I / F 123, the display 124, the sensor unit 125, the sound collecting device 126, and the storage 127 are the computer processor 21, the memory 22, the communication I / F 23, the display 24, and the sensor of the information processing device 20. It is configured in the same manner as the unit 25, the sound collecting device 26, and the storage 27. However, the display 124 does not have to be provided with a touch panel.

The functions of the chat mode execution unit 21a, the transition processing unit 21b, and the VR mode execution unit 21c are shared between the information processing device 20 and the HMD 110. Specifically, the function of the chat mode execution unit 21a is realized in the information processing device 20, and the function of the VR mode execution unit 21c is realized in the HMD 110. A part of the function of the transition processing unit 21b is realized by the information processing apparatus 20, and the rest is realized by the HMD 110.

When starting a game in the game processing system 101, the player 5 starts a chat mode using the information processing device 20. This chat mode processing is performed by the chat mode execution unit 21a of the information processing device 20.

When the mode transition condition is satisfied in the chat mode and the transition start object is selected, the mode transition process to the VR mode is started. In this mode transition process, the step transition process unit 21b performs the mode transition process. In the mode transition process, the information processing apparatus 20 displays the guidance corresponding to the above step S31. For example, guidance prompting the user to wear the HMD 110 is displayed on the display 24 of the information processing device 20. On the other hand, the display of the transition object 86 corresponding to step S32 and the subsequent processing are executed in the HMD 110.

When the VR mode is started, the processing of the VR mode is performed by the VR mode execution unit 21c of the HMD 110.

The above embodiment can exert the following effects. Specifically, according to the game processing systems 1 and 101 described above, the VR mode using the HMD 10 is executed after the transition process from the chat mode to the VR mode. Therefore, the player 5 can start the game in a chat that does not require the HMD 10 to be attached to the head. Then, in the process of progressing the game in the chat mode, the player 5 is urged to wear the HMD 10. Similarly, in the game processing system 101, the installation of the HMD 110 is urged in the process of progressing the game in the chat mode.

According to the above-mentioned game processing systems 1,101, in the chat mode, a message prompting the transition to the VR mode is displayed as a message of the virtual character, so that the transition to the VR mode is performed through the interaction with the virtual character in the chat mode. Is naturally prompted.

According to the above-mentioned game processing systems 1,101, in the chat mode, the messages 76c and 76d prompting the selection of the setting in the VR mode are displayed as messages from the virtual character, and therefore, through the interaction with the virtual character in the chat mode. , Is given an opportunity to shift to VR mode.

According to the game processing systems 1,101 described above, according to the progress of chat with the virtual character in the chat mode (for example, the message corresponding to the terminal node in the defined tree structure is displayed). ) Since the mode transition process is started, the transition to the VR mode is naturally promoted through the interaction with the virtual character in the chat mode.

According to the game processing systems 1 and 101 described above, the transition from the chat mode to the VR mode is promoted by displaying the transition start object 78 on the information processing apparatus 20 in the chat mode.

According to the above-mentioned game processing systems 1,101, the player who has selected the transition to the VR mode is prepared to shift to the VR mode by providing guidance for urging the player to wear the HMD10 and the HMD110. Can be encouraged.

According to the above-mentioned game processing systems 1,101, the transition object 86 shifts to the VR mode when the transition object 86 is watched. Therefore, the HMs 10 and 110 are attached to the head of the player in order to watch the transition object 86. Can be encouraged.

According to the game processing systems 1, 101, the chat mode login screen is displayed on the information processing device 20 after the VR mode ends, so that the player can restart the game from the chat mode after the VR mode ends. it can.

According to the game processing systems 1 and 101 described above, the player experiences the interaction in the chat mode by the information processing device 20 removed from the fitting 11, and the VR mode by the information processing device 20 attached to the fitting 11. You can experience the interaction of.

According to the game processing systems 1,101 described above, the player can interact with the virtual character by moving his head in the VR mode. As a result, natural interaction with the virtual character is realized.

According to the game processing systems 1, 101 described above, in the VR mode, it is possible to interact with the virtual character displayed as a stereoscopic image, so that a high immersive feeling can be obtained.

According to the game processing systems 1, 101 described above, the transition from the first mode to the second mode is started by selecting the transition start object 78, and is completed by selecting a transition object 86 different from the transition start object 78. The transition start object 78 is based on the detection information detected by the information processing device 20 or a device used for the progress of the game in the other first mode (for example, a controller different from the information processing device 20). The transition object 86 may be selected based on the detection information detected by the HMD 10, 110 or any other device used to advance the game in the second mode. As described above, the transition start object 78 is configured to be easily selected while playing the game in the first mode, and the transition object 86 is ready to play the game in the second mode. It is configured to be easy to select when you are. As described above, a smooth transition from the first mode to the second mode is realized.

The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist thereof. For example, some or all of the functions performed by the computer processor 21 and the computer processor 121 may be realized by a computer processor (not shown in the above embodiment) as long as the gist of the invention is not deviated. For example, the game processing system 1 and the game processing system 101 may include a game machine that executes at least a part of the game processing program, and a part of the functions realized by the processing of the computer processor 21 or the computer processor 121 may be provided. It may be realized by the processing in the game machine.

In addition to the above, various devices, devices, and electronic components may be provided in the embodiment of the present invention. For example, the game processing system 1 and the game processing system 101 may include an operation device for receiving the operation of the player 5 in addition to the information processing device 20 and the HMDs 10 and 110. The game processing system 1 and the game processing system 101 may detect the operation of the player 5 by the operating device and process the game according to the detected operation.

In the processing procedure described in the present specification, particularly the processing procedure described using the flow chart, a part of the steps (steps) constituting the processing procedure is omitted, as a step constituting the processing procedure. It is possible to add steps that are not specified and / or to change the order of the steps, and the processing procedure in which such omissions, additions, and changes in order are made does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. It is included in the scope of the invention.
The inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the original application of the present application are added below.
[1]
A game processing system equipped with one or more computer processors and processing a game having a first mode and a second mode.
The one or more computer processors may execute computer-readable instructions.
In the first mode, the interaction with the virtual character corresponding to the first detection information detected by the information processing device not attached to the player's head is provided.
The transition process from the first mode to the second mode is performed, and the process is performed.
After performing the transition process, in the second mode, the interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head is provided.
Game processing system.
[2]
The game processing system according to [1], wherein the interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes the virtual character promoting a transition to the second mode.
[3]
The game processing system according to [1] or [2], wherein the interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes an interaction for selecting a setting in the second mode.
[4]
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the transition process is started in response to an interaction with the virtual character in the first mode.
[5]
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the transition process is started by selecting a transition start object displayed on the information processing apparatus in the first mode.
[6]
The game processing system according to [5], wherein the transition process includes displaying guidance on the information processing device prompting the user to wear the head-mounted display in response to the selection of the transition start object.
[7]
The game processing system according to [5] or [6], wherein the transition process includes transitioning to the second mode according to the selection of a selectable transition object by the gaze of the player.
[8]
The one or a plurality of computer processors according to any one of [1] to [7], which displays a login screen for starting the first mode on the information processing apparatus after the end of the second mode. Game processing system.
[9]
The head-mounted display according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein the head-mounted display has a wearer attached to the player's head and the information processing device attached to the wearer. Game processing system.
[10]
In the second mode, head tracking information for specifying at least one of the position and orientation of the player's head is calculated based on the second detection information, and the virtual character and the virtual character corresponding to the head tracking information are calculated. The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [9], wherein the interaction of the above is provided.
[11]
In the second mode, the virtual character is displayed as a stereoscopic image.
The game processing system according to any one of [1] to [10], wherein in the first mode, the virtual character is displayed as an image other than a stereoscopic image.
[12]
A game processing method for processing a game having a first mode and a second mode by executing a computer-readable instruction by one or more computer processors, which is worn on the head of a player in the first mode. A process of providing interaction with a virtual character according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device that has not been processed, and a process of providing interaction with the virtual character.
The step of performing the transition process from the first mode to the second mode, and
After performing the transition process, in the second mode, a step of providing an interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
A game processing method that includes.
[13]
A game processing program for executing processing of a game having a first mode and a second mode by being executed by one or more computer processors.
To the one or more computer processors
In the first mode, a step of providing an interaction with a virtual character according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and
The step of performing the transition process from the first mode to the second mode, and
After performing the transition process, in the second mode, a step of providing an interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
A game processing program that executes.
[14]
A game processing system equipped with one or more computer processors and processing a game having a first mode and a second mode.
The one or more computer processors may execute computer-readable instructions.
In the first mode, processing is performed according to the first detection information detected by the information processing device not attached to the player's head.
In the first mode, the transition process from the first mode to the second mode is started according to the selection of the transition start object displayed on the information processing apparatus.
The transition to the second mode is confirmed according to the selection of a transition object different from the transition start object by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head.
A game processing system that performs processing according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the head of the player in the second mode after the transition to the second mode is confirmed.
[15]
The game processing system according to [14], wherein the transition object is selected by the gaze of the player.
[16]
A game processing method in which one or more computer processors execute a computer-readable instruction to process a game having a first mode and a second mode.
In the first mode, a step of performing processing according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and
A step of starting the transition process from the first mode to the second mode according to the selection of the transition start object displayed on the information processing apparatus in the first mode, and
A step of determining the transition to the second mode according to the selection of a transition object different from the transition start object by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head.
After the transition to the second mode is confirmed, in the second mode, a process of performing processing according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
A game processing method that includes.
[17]
A game processing program for executing processing of a game having a first mode and a second mode by being executed by one or more computer processors.
To the one or more computer processors
In the first mode, a step of performing processing according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and
A step of starting the transition process from the first mode to the second mode according to the selection of the transition start object displayed on the information processing apparatus in the first mode, and
A step of determining the transition to the second mode according to the selection of a transition object different from the transition start object by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head.
After the transition to the second mode is confirmed, in the second mode, a step of performing a process according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head is executed. Game processing program to let you.

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Claims (14)

A game processing system equipped with one or more computer processors and processing a game having a first mode and a second mode.
The one or more computer processors may execute computer-readable instructions.
In the first mode, the interaction with the virtual character corresponding to the first detection information detected by the information processing device not attached to the player's head is provided.
The transition process from the first mode to the second mode is performed, and the process is performed.
After performing the transition process, in the second mode, an interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head is provided.
The first mode is, in the player and the a chat mode the message is displayed in the chat display area from virtual character the chat mode while the message prompting selection of a scene in the second mode still appears, The second mode is a mode different from the chat mode,
The interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes a scene selection interaction for selecting a scene in the second mode, and in the scene selection interaction, the player creates a plurality of scenes in the second mode. Allows you to choose from the scenes of
Game processing system. The game processing system according to claim 1, wherein the interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes promoting the transition to the second mode by the virtual character. The game processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the background of the image displayed in the second mode is defined by the selected scene. The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the transition process is started in response to an interaction with the virtual character in the first mode. The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the transition process is started by selecting a transition start object displayed on the information processing apparatus in the first mode. The game processing system according to claim 5, wherein the transition process includes displaying on the information processing device guidance prompting the user to wear the head-mounted display in response to the selection of the transition start object. The transition start object is displayed in the chat display area when the mode transition condition is satisfied in the chat mode.
The game processing system according to claim 5 or 6. The game processing system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein in the transition process, the second mode is started in response to the selection of a selectable transition object by the gaze of the player. The one or more computer processors display a login screen for starting the first mode on the information processing apparatus after the end of the second mode.
The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The head-mounted display according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the head-mounted display has a wearer attached to the player's head and the information processing device attached to the wearer. Game processing system. In the second mode, head tracking information for specifying at least one of the position and orientation of the player's head is calculated based on the second detection information, and the virtual character and the virtual character corresponding to the head tracking information are calculated. The game processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the interaction of the above is provided. In the second mode, the virtual character is displayed as a stereoscopic image.
In the first mode, the virtual character is displayed as an image other than the stereoscopic image.
The game processing system according to claim 1 to 11. A game processing method in which one or more computer processors execute a computer-readable instruction to process a game having a first mode and a second mode.
In the first mode, a step of providing an interaction with a virtual character according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and
The step of performing the transition process from the first mode to the second mode, and
After performing the transition process, in the second mode, a step of providing an interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
With
Wherein the first mode, the message in the chat mode a and the chat mode displayed in the chat display area while a message prompting selection of a scene in the second mode still appears from the player and the virtual character The second mode is different from the chat mode,
The interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes a scene selection interaction for selecting a scene in the second mode, and in the scene selection interaction, the player creates a plurality of scenes in the second mode. Allows you to choose from the scenes of
Game processing method. A game processing program for executing processing of a game having a first mode and a second mode by being executed by one or more computer processors.
To the one or more computer processors
In the first mode, a step of providing an interaction with a virtual character according to the first detection information detected by an information processing device not attached to the player's head, and
The step of performing the transition process from the first mode to the second mode, and
After performing the transition process, in the second mode, a step of providing an interaction with the virtual character according to the second detection information detected by the head-mounted display mounted on the player's head, and
To execute,
Wherein the first mode, the message in the chat mode a and the chat mode displayed in the chat display area while a message prompting selection of a scene in the second mode still appears from the player and the virtual character The second mode is different from the chat mode,
The interaction with the virtual character in the first mode includes a scene selection interaction for selecting a scene in the second mode, and in the scene selection interaction, the player creates a plurality of scenes in the second mode. Allows you to choose from the scenes of
Game processing program.

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