JP6974782B2 - Game programs, computers, and game systems - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, a game device, and a game system.

In recent years, games (hereinafter referred to as "location games") using position information of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) such as GPS (Global Positioning System) have been developed.

Patent Document 1 describes an example of such a location game. In the game of Patent Document 1, a predetermined operation is performed using a point information storage means for storing information of a plurality of points in the real world and a terminal that a participant of the game moves to any point in the real world and carries. In this case, in order to relate the participant to the point in the virtual world on the game, a relationship information recording means for recording data relating the ID information of the participant and the information of the point, and a game. An acquisition information recording means that records a closed area defined by connecting three or more points to which the participant is associated in the above virtual world as a position acquired by the participant or the group to which the participant belongs. , A game information output means for outputting information about a position acquired by each participant or each group to a terminal of a participant of the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-62671

Here, when the game program described in Patent Document 1 is executed in an automatically driven vehicle or the like, an event in the game unrelated to the vehicle or the like only occurs, so that the sense of presence is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game program that solves the above-mentioned problems and enhances the sense of presence when executed in an automatically driven vehicle or the like. do.

The game program of the present invention is a game program executed by a game device used in association with a vehicle provided with a storage unit and a display unit, and the game device is generated during play of the game. The event setting means for setting an event accompanied by movement, the travel route setting means for setting the travel route of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means, and the travel set by the travel route setting means. The in-game event set by the event setting means according to the current position acquisition means for acquiring the position information of the current position while traveling on the route and the position information acquired by the current position acquisition means. It is a game program that functions as an event generation means for generating.
The game program of the present invention is a game program executed by a game device used in association with a vehicle provided with a storage unit and a display unit, and the game device is used to set a travel route for setting the travel route of the vehicle. The means, the event setting means for setting an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle generated during the play of the game according to the travel route set by the travel route setting means, and the event setting means during the travel of the travel route. The current position acquisition means for acquiring the position information of the current position, and the event generation means for generating the in-game event set by the event setting means according to the position information acquired by the current position acquisition means. It is a game program that functions as a game program.
The game program of the present invention is characterized by being the game program that further functions the game device as a destination setting means for setting a destination.
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the vehicle can be automatically driven, and the travel route setting means is the game program in which at least a part of the travel route is set as an automatic driving route.
In the game program of the present invention, the travel route setting means sets the travel route capable of a dead end and / or back, and the event generation means is a case where the position information of the vehicle is the dead end and / or back. , The game program that generates the corresponding event.
In the game program of the present invention, when the event generating means reaches the destination on the traveling route, the drawn object is drawn so as to be visible from the outside according to the movement of the vehicle after getting off. It is characterized by being the game program.
The computer of the present invention is a computer having a storage unit and a display unit and used in association with a vehicle, and includes an event setting means for setting an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle, which is generated during game play, and the above-mentioned computer. The position information of the current position is obtained during the travel of the travel route setting means for setting the travel route of the vehicle and the travel route set by the travel route setting means according to the event set by the event setting means. A computer including a current position acquisition means to be acquired and an event generation means for generating an in-game event set by the event setting means according to the position information acquired by the current position acquisition means. It is characterized by.
The game device of the present invention is characterized by being a game device including a storage unit that stores the game program and a computer that executes the game program.
The game system of the present invention is a game system including a game device including a storage unit and a display unit, which is used in association with a vehicle, and a server device connectable to the game device, and is generated during game play. By the event setting means for setting an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle, the traveling route setting means for setting the traveling route of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means, and the traveling route setting means. It is set by the event setting means according to the current position acquisition means for acquiring the position information of the current position and the position information acquired by the current position acquisition means while traveling on the set travel route. It is a game system including an event generating means for generating an event in the game.
The game system of the present invention is a game system including a game device including a storage unit and a display unit, which is used in association with a vehicle, and a server device connectable to the game device, and provides a travel route of the vehicle. The travel route setting means to be set, the event setting means for setting an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle generated during the play of the game according to the travel route set by the travel route setting means, and the travel route. The in-game event set by the event setting means according to the current position acquisition means for acquiring the position information of the current position and the position information acquired by the current position acquisition means. It is characterized by being a game system that functions as a means for generating an event to be generated.
The game program of the present invention is a game program having a storage unit and a display unit and executed by a game device used in association with the vehicle, and the game device is generated during play of the game. The event setting means for setting an event accompanied by movement, the traveling route setting means for setting the traveling route of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means by using the position information on the map, and the above-mentioned. The position information of the current position is acquired during the travel of the destination setting means for setting the destination corresponding to the travel route set by the travel route setting means and the travel route set by the travel route setting means. The event generating means is made to function as an event generating means for generating an event in the game set by the event setting means according to the current position acquiring means and the position information acquired by the current position acquiring means. The game program is characterized in that when the destination on the travel route is reached, the drawn object is drawn so as to be visible from the outside in accordance with the movement of the vehicle after getting off.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game program capable of enhancing the sense of presence by setting an event accompanied by the movement of an automatically driven vehicle or the like and generating an event in accordance with the event.

It is a system configuration diagram which shows the hardware configuration of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game system shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the game data shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game progress process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a screen example of the game progress processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game progress process which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

[Embodiment]
The game system X according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
According to FIG. 1A, the game system X of the present embodiment is composed of a server device 1 and a plurality of game devices 2.
In the game system X, for example, an in-vehicle (built-in) device, a smartphone, a game-dedicated device, a VR (Virtual Reality) goggles type device, and an AR (Augmented Reality) used in association with an automobile (vehicle) capable of automatic driving and the like. Game devices such as goggles type devices, other wearable AR devices that are attached to glasses and projected onto lenses and retinas, MR (Mixed Reality) devices, "XR" devices including SR (Software Reality) devices, car navigation devices, etc. By executing the application software (Application Software, Native application, hereinafter simply referred to as "application") installed in 2 (computer), it is connected to the server device 1 such as a PC (Personal Computer) server. A game system X that communicates and causes a user to execute (play) a game is realized.
Between the server device 1 and each game device 2, a mobile phone network, WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet (registered trademark), or LAN (Local Area Network) such as Wifi (registered trademark) or wireless LAN, etc. It is connected by network 3 such as the IP network of. In the case of a mobile phone network, the network 3 may be a low-latency, high-speed communication network having a standard such as 4G (4th Generation) or 5G (5th Generation).
As the game device 2, any device can be used as long as the device that can install the application that realizes the game system X can be installed.

The outline of the game described in this embodiment will be described. In this game, an event occurs in which an enemy character object (monster) appears, for example, near a landmark point while moving by a vehicle or the like. This event is executed in response to the movement of the vehicle by automatic driving or manual driving. At this time, the player character object (player) and the monster fight in a virtual space corresponding to the real space. Then, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the event by automatic operation and manual operation. For example, in manual driving, the event is changed according to the driving operation of the driving user. Also, for example, in automatic driving, a route is set according to the play of the game, and after being obsessed with a large number of zombies and driving at low speed, the zombies come off at high speed to shake them off, and the event is changed. .. At these times, in conjunction with the movement of the vehicle, an effect is performed so that the virtual character riding on the vehicle, including the player character, operates. Then, in the vicinity of the destination 312, the battle with the final monster (boss character) is won, and the battle ends when the conditions are met. At the end, there is an ending effect with video and audio, and you can acquire objects such as items and coins (in-game currency). That is, the game of the present embodiment is a game such as a role-playing game or an action game using the position information 314 (FIG. 3).

<About hardware configuration>
The hardware configuration of the game system X of the present embodiment will be described.
Here, the hardware configuration of the server device 1 and the hardware configuration of the plurality of game devices 2 that are communicated and connected to each other via the network 3 such as the server device 1 and the Internet line will be described.

Hardware Configuration of Server Device 1 The server device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, and a connection unit 12.
The storage unit 11 and the connection unit 12 are each connected to the control unit 10 of the server device 1 via a dedicated bus, an interface, and the like.

The control unit 10 controls the operation of the server device 1.

The storage unit 11 is mainly composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The ROM also includes a rewritable flash memory, an SSD (Solid State Drive) using these, and the like.

The connection unit 12 is connected to the network 3 in order to transmit and receive data by various protocols between the server device 1 and each game device 2.

-Hardware configuration of the game device 2 In the present embodiment, the game device 2 is a vehicle that can be automatically driven, is an in-vehicle (built-in) device that allows the user to play up to the destination 312, and the user wears AR goggles. Here is an example of how to do it.

The game device 2 includes an operation unit 25, a display unit 26, and an audio input / output unit 27.
The game device 2 advances the game based on the game program 210 (FIG. 2) and various data.
The game device 2 can perform data communication with the other game device 2 and the server device 1 via a network 3 or short-range wireless communication or the like.

The game device 2 includes a control unit 20, a storage unit 21, a connection unit 22, an image processing unit 23, a voice processing unit 24, an operation unit 25, a display unit 26, a voice input / output unit 27, an acceleration sensor unit 28, and a position acquisition unit 29. , And an image pickup unit 30.
The storage unit 21, connection unit 22, image processing unit 23, audio processing unit 24, operation unit 25, acceleration sensor unit 28, position acquisition unit 29, and image pickup unit 30 are control units via dedicated buses and interfaces. Connected to 20.

The control unit 20 controls the operation of the game device 2.

The storage unit 21 is mainly composed of an HDD, a RAM, and a ROM.

The connection unit 22 is connected to the network 3 and transmits / receives data between the server device 1 and each game device 2 or between the game devices 2 by various protocols.

The image processing unit 23 draws (renders), for example, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image including a virtual space and each object, for example, in frame units, in accordance with the instructions of the control unit 20. The game image drawn by the image processing unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game screen. The game image of the present embodiment is represented by an arbitrary resolution, number of colors, color depth, brightness width, and number of parallax, and is a single or a plurality of still images, moving images, other images, and videos in an arbitrary format. Includes data etc. Further, as the game image, an image for displaying on a see-through type display and an image for AR goggles may be separately drawn. In addition, the game image may include, for example, data of an interference image of a computer hologram image, pain stimulus for a visually impaired person, data for tongue stimulation, and the like.

The voice processing unit 24 reproduces and synthesizes voice data in response to an instruction from the control unit 20, performs D / A (Digital to Analog) conversion, and outputs the game voice. At this time, the game sound is output from the speaker, earphone output terminal, or the like of the sound input / output unit 27 connected to the sound processing unit 24. Further, the voice processing unit 24 can also perform A / D (Analog to Digital) conversion of the voice signal input from the microphone of the voice input / output unit 27 and input the voice signal.

The operation unit 25 can transmit and receive operation information related to operation input by using a touch panel and various sensors. The user gives an operation instruction to the game device 2 by the operation unit 25. For example, the operation unit 25 may separately connect a controller for a game to transmit operation information related to an operation instruction of the controller, or acquire a user's gesture or the like from an image of a vehicle captured by the image pickup unit 30. It is also possible to send it as operation information.

The display unit 26 is a flat display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display, a micro LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, a projector, or the like.
In the present embodiment, the display unit 26 describes an example including a see-through type display displayed on at least one surface or a combination of arbitrary surfaces of a windshield, a rear glass, a side glass, and a ceiling glass, and AR goggles worn by a user. do.

In the see-through type display, the part where the image is displayed is drawn semi-transparently or opaquely, and the other part transmits external light with a predetermined transmittance. Therefore, the actual scenery and the game image are displayed in an overlapping manner, and the sense of presence can be enhanced. In the present embodiment, it is preferable to use a see-through translucent liquid crystal display or a translucent projection capable projector as the see-through type display.

In AR goggles, in addition to the display of the see-through type display, it is possible to display player characters, monsters, etc. in three dimensions together with the actual scenery. As various virtual characters, this player character is a character of a virtual driver who drives an autonomous vehicle (hereinafter, referred to as "driver"), a character such as a virtual person who rides in a passenger seat or a rear seat (hereinafter, "passenger"). Person ".) Etc. are included.
It is also possible to use a display for pain stimulus, tongue stimulus, etc. as the display unit 26.

The audio input / output unit 27 is a speaker, an earphone output terminal, a microphone, or the like.
In the present embodiment, the audio input / output unit 27 includes a speaker and a microphone provided in the vehicle, and a speaker and a microphone of the headset provided in the AR goggles.

The acceleration sensor unit 28 is a group of sensors that detect the acceleration and posture of the game device 2, including an acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an altitude sensor, a gyro, and the like. Of these, as the posture of the game device 2, it is possible to detect a three-dimensional inclination or twist with respect to the traveling direction or the direction on the map. Further, the acceleration sensor unit 28 can also detect the speed, altitude, and the like of the game device 2. In this embodiment, these information acquired by the acceleration sensor unit 28 are output as acceleration information and / or attitude information.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the acceleration sensor unit 28 can detect when the vehicle backs up or stops.

The position acquisition unit 29 is a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) position information 314 sensor, an antenna, a mobile phone network, a VICS (registered trademark) (Vehicle Information and Communication System), a V2X (Vehicle to X) communication, and the like. Etc. are included. The position acquisition unit 29 can acquire coordinates (positions) on a map, information such as traffic jams and accidents, and positions of other vehicles (game device 2).

The image pickup unit 30 is a camera or the like in which an image pickup element such as a CMOS (Complementary MOS) image sensor or a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) and an optical element such as a lens are combined. The image pickup unit 30 can acquire an image around the game device 2 as image data. Further, the image pickup unit 30 may be provided with an image recognition processor or the like using a convolutional neural network, and may be able to recognize the position and type of an object around the game device 2. The image pickup unit 30 can also use a plurality of cameras. Therefore, the image pickup unit 30 can be configured to acquire an external image (external image) and an internal image (internal image) of the vehicle.

Each part of the server device 1 and the game device 2 described above is a hardware resource for executing the game program 110 and the game program 210 (FIG. 2) of the present embodiment.

-Regarding the flow of control of the game system X Next, the flow of control during game execution in the server device 1 and the game device 2 that realize the game system X will be described with reference to FIG.

First, a game program 210, which is a game application, is installed in the game device 2.

When the installed game program 210 is started for the first time, the game device 2 and the server device 1 communicate with each other via the network 3.
Then, in the server device 1, each user is given different account information 211. If the user was originally given the account information 211, it is also possible to set the account information 211. The account information 211 is, for example, unique identification information including an ID (identification code). The server device 1 creates game data 212, which is data necessary for playing a game, associated with each account, includes it in the account information 211, and transmits it to the game device 2.

The game device 2 receives the game data 212 and the account information 211 from the server device 1 and stores them in the storage unit 21.
After that, the game device 2 advances the game based on the game program 210 and the game data 212.

As an example of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the game device 2 acquires the position information 314 (FIG. 3) of the current position, and the game is running on the traveling route 313 from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312. To proceed.
At this time, the game device 2 acquires the user's instruction by the operation unit 25 and executes the game. Then, the game device 2 outputs the game image to the display unit 26 and the game sound to the audio input / output unit 27 as a game effect as the game progresses.

Here, the game device 2 transmits data regarding the game progress status to the server device 1 not only at the start of the game but also at a specific timing of the game progress. Examples of this specific timing include event setting, event occurrence, battle end, item consumption, and data update such as clearing a stage or a game task. The game device 2 and the server device 1 may continue to communicate with each other at all times.

The server device 1 receives data on the game progress from the game device 2 and analyzes it. This analyzed data is stored for each account as the account setting 300 of the account DB 111 of the storage unit 11.

In this way, the game system X communicates with each other between the server device 1 and the game device 2 at predetermined timings via the application, and the server device 1 and the game device 2 synchronize with each other to advance the game.

<About the functional configuration of game system X>
Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 that realizes the game system X and the control unit 20 of the game device 2 and the detailed configuration of the data will be described.

Functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 The control unit 10 of the server device 1 functions as a login means 100 and a game information processing means 101 by executing the game program 110 stored in the storage unit 11. ..

The login means 100 acquires the account information 211 from the game device 2 and causes the user to log in to the game. In addition, the login means 100 acquires data related to the game progress from the game device 2 and sets it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111.

The game information processing means 101 acquires data related to the game progress from the game device 2 and sets it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111. On this basis, the game information processing means 101 transmits / receives data to / from the game device 2 in response to the progress of the game, and advances the game.

Explanation of Data Stored in Storage Unit 11 of Server Device 1 The server device 1 stores a game program 110 and an account DB 111 for realizing the game system X of the present invention in the storage unit 11.

The game program 110 is a program for operating the server device 1 as the above-mentioned functional means.

The account DB 111 stores the account setting 300 for each account. The account setting 300 includes account information 211 for each account, login information, and information regarding the progress of the game.
Of these, the login information is the user's e-mail address, password, and other information necessary for user authentication at the time of login. In addition to this, the login information includes play time information indicating the date and time when the user started the application.

Functional configuration of the control unit 20 of the game device 2 Returning to FIG. 2, the control unit 20 of the game device 2 executes the game program 210 stored in the storage unit 21 to set the destination 200, It functions as an event setting means 201, a traveling route setting means 202, a current position acquisition means 203, and an event generation means 204.

The destination setting means 200 sets the destination 312. Specifically, the destination setting means 200 can set the destination 312 by using the position information 314 on the map. Alternatively, the destination setting means 200 can also set a destination corresponding to the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202.

The event setting means 201 sets an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle, which is generated during the play of the game. In a broad sense, this "vehicle movement" refers to changes in vehicle acceleration, movement, posture, etc., such as backing, stopping, speed changes, changes in posture on sharp curves, and rocking on rough roads during automatic driving. Also includes.

The travel route setting means 202 sets the travel route 313 of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means 201. Specifically, the travel route setting means 202 can set the travel route 313 between the positions on the map data 310 (FIG. 3). For example, the travel route setting means 202 acquires or resets the event start instruction position 311 and the destination 312, and the travel route 313 from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312 from the operation unit 25. Is possible.
At this time, the traveling route setting means 202 can set at least a part of the traveling route 313 as an automatic driving route.
Further, the travel route setting means 202 can also set a travel route 313 capable of a dead end and / or a back. Correspondingly, the travel route setting means 202 can also cause the destination setting means 200 to reset the destination 312 according to the travel route 313.
As described above, the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202 does not have to be the optimum or shortest distance route. That is, the travel route 313 may be a detour route that prioritizes events.
In addition, the travel route 313 may include a route on which the vehicle moves after the user has disembarked. Such a route includes, for example, a route from the position of getting off to parking at a predetermined position in the parking lot when parking in the parking lot by automatic driving after getting off, and for automatically driving the user to a predetermined position. It may include a route or the like that comes toward.

The current position acquisition means 203 acquires the position information 314 of the current position during the travel of the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202.
In the present embodiment, the current position acquisition means 203 calculates the current position based on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29, and stores it in the storage unit 21 as position information 314. At this time, the current position acquisition means 203 can also acquire the acceleration information and / or the posture information of the vehicle which is the game device 2 from the acceleration sensor unit 28.

The event generating means 204 generates an in-game event set by the event setting means 201 when a specific condition is met. This specific condition may correspond to, for example, the position information 314 acquired by the current position acquisition means 203. Specifically, this specific condition includes the case where the position information 314 is within the specific range of the set position set in the traveling route 313.
The event generating means 204 generates a corresponding event when the vehicle position information 314 is a dead end and / or a back.
Further, the event generating means 204 can draw the drawn object so that it can be seen from the outside in accordance with the movement of the vehicle after getting off when the destination 312 on the traveling route 313 is reached.

Further, the event generating means 204 can also adjust the occurrence of the event, the progress of the game, and the like according to the acquisition status of the flag in the event generated at the set position. When the event is changed by a flag or the like, the event generating means 204 can execute the adjusted event.
In the present embodiment, the event generating means 204 causes the display unit 26 to display the game image of the event based on the moving external image and / or the position information 314.

Further, the event generating means 204 provides a main function of the game for executing the game according to the instruction of the user acquired from the operation unit 25. When the game is executed, the event generating means 204 advances the game based on the game data 212. Specifically, the event generating means 204 transmits the user's account information 211 to the server device 1 and maintains communication with the server device 1 when the game is executed. In this communication, the event generating means 204 transmits data regarding the game progress to the server device 1 at a specific timing of the game progress.

In addition, the event generating means 204 causes the display unit 26 to display the image of the event generated by the event generating means 204 as a game image corresponding to the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle.
The event generating means 204 can also calculate the inclination and / or acceleration of the traveling surface of the vehicle according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information. Then, the event generating means 204 can generate an image different from the object based on the inclination and / or the acceleration and include it in the game image.

Explanation of Data Stored in Storage Unit 21 of Game Device 2 The game device 2 stores a game program 210, account information 211, and game data 212 for realizing the game system X of the present invention in the storage unit 21. doing.

The game program 210 is a program for operating the game device 2 as the above-mentioned functional means.

The game data 212 is data necessary for playing the game. The game data 212 includes data related to the progress of the game created by the server device 1. Various data of the game data 212 are selected by the game program 210, and the game play corresponding to the user's account information 211 can be realized.
The details of the game data 212 will be described later.

The account information 211 is unique identification information including a user ID (identification code).

In addition to these, the storage unit 21 includes, for example, account information 211 to be transmitted to the other game device 2, information about friends, other account information 211 received from the other game device 2, and the like.

The details of the game data 212 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game data 212 includes map data 310, start instruction position 311, destination 312, travel route 313, position information 314, estimated time of arrival 315, event data 316, object data 317, progress data 318, and the like.

The map data 310 is map data corresponding to the position information 314. The map data 310 may be installed in the game device 2 in advance, may be downloaded from the server device 1 or a map service server (not shown) on the cloud, or may be acquired from a vehicle car navigation device or the like. ..

The start instruction position 311 is a setting of a position on the map where the occurrence of the game event is started. As the start position of this event, for example, the position of the start point of the travel route 313 is set as an initial value. The position of this starting point may be the position when the game is started, or may be set separately from this position. That is, it is possible to start the game from a position set by the user or the like. Further, the start position of the event does not necessarily have to be the boarding position where the user got on the vehicle and the start position based on the position information 314 when the game is started. The start instruction position 311 can be changed by resetting the traveling route 313 or the like.

The destination 312 is a setting of a position where the occurrence of a game event ends. In the present embodiment, the position where the occurrence of the event of this game ends is, for example, the target position when the user in the vehicle moves, or the position of the arrival place in the case of automatic driving. For this destination 312, the position of the end point (arrival place) of the traveling route 313 is set as an initial value. Specifically, for example, the destination 312 may be an automatic driving stop, a user's home, or the like.
The destination 312 may be reset during traveling, or may be changed by resetting the travel route 313 or the like.

The travel route 313 is data indicating a route from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312. In the traveling route 313, for example, the coordinates of the road from the occurrence of the game event to the end on the map data 310 are designated. In the present embodiment, for example, the travel route 313 may be a route on which the vehicle or the like, which is the game device 2, travels by automatic driving at least in part. On this basis, in the present embodiment, the traveling route 313 is modified according to the event, as will be described later. This amendment also includes backing up and stopping dead-end roads.
The travel route 313 may be reset or redesignated according to the current position of the position information 314 or the like in the game. Further, the travel route 313 may constitute a stage which is a unit of a game played as a group at a time.

In addition, a set position related to the event is set in the travel route 313.
This set position may be a position where a flag that is a condition for generating an event can be acquired. Further, this set position may be set to a position that becomes a landmark on the map data 310. The landmark may include, for example, a particular building, a characteristic point, a street, a signal, or any other location on a map that is easily recognized by the user.
Further, in the present embodiment, a dead end or a stop position modified according to the event is set as a set position on the travel route 313.

In addition, the set position includes not only the landmark but also the position of a convenience store, a hospital, a facility such as a post office, a specific store, a designated place designated by the cumulative total of game results, and the like. Among these, the designated place includes, for example, a place where a large number of monsters such as zombies are shaken off, a place where a large number of monsters are defeated, a place where a game over occurs frequently, and the like in the previous game play.

The position information 314 is information on the current position. The position information 314 is calculated based on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29.

The estimated time of arrival 315 is the estimated time of arrival at the destination 312, which is calculated from the location information 314 and the travel route 313.

The event data 316 is various data related to the event in the progress of the game. The event data 316 contains, for example, the type and frequency of occurrence (encounter rate) of the event, the condition for ending the event, the type and frequency of appearance (probability) of the monsters that appear, the types of items that can be acquired in the event, and the frequency of appearance. include.
In addition to this, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes event operation data such as a player character including a driver character, a non-player character (NPC) object, dialogue, an action, and a change in facial expression. This event operation data can be set according to the type of event.

Further, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes data of a game progress scenario, obstacles and background objects, and data necessary for other in-game events. Furthermore, as an event, it also includes data on special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "boss characters") that are intended to be defeated in the progress of the game. Among these, the event end conditions are, for example, the passage of a specific time, the annihilation of the generated monster or the escape of the user, the monster being shaken off and the association between the vehicle and the monster being canceled, and the hit points of the monster become zero. It is possible to set conditions such as becoming. Further, the scenario data includes a table of each event type corresponding to the set position in the travel route 313.
Here, the event of the present embodiment includes an event that occurs at a specific timing and appearance frequency, an event that is executed when the set position is reached, and an event that is always executed. Further, the event of this embodiment includes special events such as a battle with a boss character and an ending described later.
In addition to this, in the present embodiment, the event data 316 includes motion designation data for designating the motion of the vehicle in each event.

The object data 317 is data related to various objects such as player characters, enemy characters, NPCs, and items. In the present embodiment, the player character also includes a driver or a passenger character. Various attributes in the game are set for these objects, and they may be associated with events. The object data 317 also includes data such as the type of object and the number of possessed objects.

Further, various parameters are set in the object data 317. For this parameter, for example, parameters such as a character name, ability value, attribute, rank, and special attack may be set for each object. This ability value includes durability value (hit point), attack power, defense power, sticking value, skill level, rank, and the like. In the case of items, equipment such as weapons and armor, recovery items, synthetic items, and other special items are set by ID as types. As the weapon, for example, a projection-type weapon such as a gun, a bow, or a bomb, a striking-type weapon such as a sword, an ax, or a bar is set. Special items include rare items (rare items) and items that can be flagged at events. In addition to this, the object data 317 includes data such as in-game currency. Further, the object data 317 can also associate the vehicle with the generated object when the event occurs.

The progress data 318 is data related to the game progress received from the server device 1.
The progress data 318 includes data of objects owned by the user, various data of the player, data of the stage, data of the event, and the like.

In addition, the game data 212 includes various data necessary for playing the game, such as image data, modeling data, menu and home screen data, character data, and audio data of each object.

<About game progress processing>
Next, the game progress process executed by the game system X of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 5.

In the game progress processing of the present embodiment, the game device 2 is used as an automatically driven vehicle, and an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle is set when the user is made to play the game on the traveling route 313 related to the traveling. Then, the traveling route 313 is set according to this event. Then, the position information of the current position is acquired, and an in-game event is generated under specific conditions on the traveling route 313. The image of the generated event is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game image corresponding to the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle.

Hereinafter, the flow of the game progress process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the details of each process mainly executed by the game device 2 will be described step by step.

(Step S100)
First, the destination setting means 200 performs a destination setting process.
The destination 312 is set by using the position information 314 on the map data 310.
The destination setting means 200 detects, for example, that an automatically driven vehicle has arrived at a stop position, a user has boarded the vehicle, and an unscrupulous user has given an instruction to start a game to the destination 312.
This instruction can be given from an in-vehicle panel terminal, a controller such as XR goggles, a menu displayed on the display unit 26 of the vehicle window, or the like. This instruction is given by, for example, a touch panel of the operation unit 25, a touch activated from an application list, a shortcut, or the like, or a swipe.

In the present embodiment, the destination setting means 200 sets, for example, the start position of the game by the user as the start instruction position 311 and then sets the destination 312 on which the user moves by vehicle. The destination setting means 200 may acquire and set these data by the touch panel of the operation unit in conjunction with the operation of the car navigation device by the user, for example.
According to FIG. 5A, for example, in the map data 310 (FIG. 3) centered on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29, the event start instruction position 311 is marked with a circle, and the “S” icon and the destination. 312 is indicated by a circle with an "E" icon.

(Step S200) Here, the login means 100 of the server device 1 performs a login process.
The login means 100 authenticates the user with reference to the account setting 300 based on the transmitted account information 211. This causes the user to log in.
After logging in, the login means 100 creates the game data 212 from the account setting 300 and transmits it to the game device 2.
At this time, the login means 100 can include the map data 310 and the like around the vehicle in the game data 212 and transmit the data. Further, the game data 212 may be difference data including the difference data transmitted last time, instead of the data of the entire game.

(Step S101)
Next, the event setting means 201 performs the event setting process.
The event setting means 201 sets an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle, which is generated during the play of the game.
The event setting means 201, for example, sets an event of a type in which an object such as a monster occurs at a specific timing in the event data 316 by designating a set position in the travel route 313. In the present embodiment, at this time, the event setting means 201 can set an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle. The event setting means 201 can also be set in the movement designation data so that the movement of the vehicle can execute an event such that the vehicle backs up, which is not performed in normal automatic driving. Further, the event setting means 201 can be set in the motion designation data so that the vehicle stops (parks). At this time, the event setting means 201 can set the event operation data corresponding to the motion designation data in the event data 316.

Further, the event setting means 201 can also set an event such as a battle with a special monster (hereinafter referred to as "middle boss") or a boss character that appears in the middle of the traveling route 313. .. In addition, the event setting means 201 can set an event such as meeting an NPC corresponding to a scenario or collecting various items.
In addition to this, the event setting means 201 includes the frequency of appearance of normal monsters (hereinafter referred to as "normal monsters") to appear in the middle of the traveling route 313, and the appearance frequency of special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "middle boss"). The appearance frequency, the types of items that can be acquired, the appearance frequency, etc. can also be set.

(Step S102)
Next, the traveling route setting means 202 performs the route setting process.
The travel route setting means 202 sets the travel route 313 of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means 201.
Here, the vehicle of the present embodiment can be automatically driven. Therefore, the traveling route setting means 202 sets at least a part of the traveling route 313 as an automatic driving route.

Specifically, the travel route setting means 202 sets, for example, the travel route of the vehicle set by the car navigation device as a candidate for the travel route 313 from the map data 310. At this time, the travel route setting means 202 acquires the user's instruction, searches for a route under the same conditions as the route search of a general car navigation device such as "recommended, general road priority, toll priority, distance priority", and searches for the route. It can be set as a candidate for the travel route 313. Further, the traveling route setting means 202 is based on game elements such as "event priority, item priority, normal monster (small fish enemy) priority, boss priority", and game difficulty (easy to very hard). It is possible to search for the route that has been set and set it as a candidate for the traveling route 313.

The travel route setting means 202 appropriately modifies the candidates for the travel route 313 so that the routes correspond to the movement designation data of the event data 316. For example, the travel route setting means 202 can set a travel route 313 capable of a dead end and / or a back. Further, the traveling route setting means 202 sets a guideline for the speed of traveling slowly (low-speed driving), traveling at high speed (high-speed driving), etc. on the traveling route 313 according to the movement designation data of the event data 316. It is also possible to perform processing such as setting a congested road and a road with a smooth traffic flow.

Specifically, for example, when an event such as going to a dead end and going back in the back is set in the motion designation data, the travel route setting means 202 selects a route that can be backed up and sets the travel route 313. Set. This is because the travel route setting means 202 may set a route that actually goes to a dead end, or may be set to guide the vehicle to a safe place even if it backs up. Further, the travel route setting means 202 can set a location where the vehicle stops (parks) at a safe position on the travel route 313.
On this basis, the travel route setting means 202 sets the corrected portion in the event data 316 as a set position in the travel route 313.

After setting the travel route 313, the event generating means 204 starts communication with the server device 1 via the network 3. The event generation means 204 transmits the account information 211 to the server device 1.

(Step S103)
Next, the current position acquisition means 203 performs the current position acquisition process.
The current position acquisition means 203 acquires the position information 314 of the current position while traveling on the travel route 313.
In the present embodiment, the current position acquisition means 203 acquires the position information acquired from the position acquisition unit 29 and calculates the position in the map data 310. The position in the map data 310 is the current position. At this time, the current position acquisition means 203 also calculates whether or not the current position is within the travel route 313. The current position acquisition unit 203 stores these calculated data in the storage unit 21 as position information 314.
In the example of FIG. 5A, the current position set in the position information 314 in the map data 310 is indicated by a car mark icon.

(Step S104)
Next, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the event occurrence specific condition is satisfied.
As described above, the event generating means 204 discretely generates an event when a specific condition is met on the traveling route 313 according to the position information 314.
In the present embodiment, for example, when the current position is on the travel route 313, the event generation means 204 acquires a random number value and has an event generation condition with a probability corresponding to the occurrence frequency of the event included in the event data 316. It is judged that the specific condition is met.

Further, the event generating means 204 generates an event, for example, when the specific condition set by the event setting means 201 is met. Specifically, the event generating means 204 determines that the specific condition is satisfied even when the position information 314 of the vehicle is within the specific range of the set position. As this specific range, for example, a range of several hundred meters, a range where the landmark can be seen by the user, a dead end road, a back start, and other ranges can be set. Further, the event generating means 204 can determine a specific condition and generate an event not only while the vehicle is running but also when the vehicle is stopped.

Further, the event generating means 204 can determine that the specific condition is satisfied even when approaching the specific range arriving at the destination 312.
In addition, in the case of an event that is always executed, the event generating means 204 can determine that the event always meets the specific condition on the traveling route 313.

Further, the event generating means 204 determines a situation such as a sudden start, a vehicle swinging due to a step on the road, or the like, and in addition to this situation, when the random number value exceeds the threshold value, a specific condition is specified. It is also possible to generate an event.

In addition to this, the event generating means 204 can continue to generate an event as a constant event on the traveling route 313. In this case, the event generating means 204 can determine that the specific condition is satisfied at the first position determined to be the traveling route 313.

The event generation means 204 determines Yes when the event generation condition is satisfied.
In other cases, the event generating means 204 determines No.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S104.
If No, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S110.

(Step S105)
When the specific condition for event generation is met, the event generation means 204 performs event generation processing.
The event generation means 204 reads out the event data 316 and generates an event of the type corresponding to the above-mentioned specific condition.
The event generation means 204 can generate, for example, an event in which a monster appears with the above-mentioned probability and a battle with a player character is performed.
Alternatively, the event generating means 204 generates a corresponding event when the vehicle position information 314 is a dead end and / or a back.

In FIG. 5A, the traveling route 313 shown by the thick line in the map data 310 shows an example of being modified to the route going to the dead end D. That is, as will be described later, when the vehicle travels to this dead end D, an event of backtracking occurs.
Specifically, the event generation means 204 can generate an event in which a monster appears from the end of a dead-end road, is chased, and backs up.

For example, when the vehicle is backing up, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which a monster or an obstacle approaches from the front. Further, at these times, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such as being obsessed with a monster. Further, the event generating means 204 may associate the vehicle with the object of the monster stuck to it and set a specific sticking value.

Similarly, the event generation means 204 can generate, for example, an event that enhances a sense of urgency such as being chased by a monster, running water, rocks, etc., an event that stops at a virtual obstacle and is attacked by a monster, and the like. Is.
In addition, the event generating means 204 can set the type of event such that a monster falls on the windshield when the vehicle backs up.

Further, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which a monster such as a zombie is generated behind when the vehicle suddenly starts. In addition, the event generating means 204 can generate an event or the like in which the monster is shaken off and the association of the object associated with the vehicle is released by turning the back or a sharp curve. ..

In the case of automatic driving, the event generating means 204 changes to an event that can be obsessed with a large number of monsters when driving at low speed according to the setting of a guideline for the speed of the traveling route 313, or becomes high-speed driving. At that time, it is possible to change the event, such as the monster peeling off.
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can also change the event according to the driving operation of the manual operation. For example, in the case of manual driving, it is possible to generate an event such as a monster appearing in front or a sticking monster being shaken off when sudden braking is applied, back or sudden steering operation is performed. ..

According to the screen example 500 of FIG. 5B, the event generating means 204 draws a game image of the event based on the moving external image and / or the position information 314, and displays it on the display unit 26. FIG. 5B shows an example in which the monster M is displayed on the see-through type display of the vehicle.

Specifically, the event generating means 204 displays the game image of the generated event on the display unit 26 as a game image corresponding to the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle according to the event operation data. Let me.
For example, the event generating means 204 recognizes the position and type of surrounding objects with respect to the external (surrounding) image data and the internal image data of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30, based on the data of the recognition result. Draw a game image corresponding to the external image and / or the internal image of. In this game image, necessary objects may be overwritten with image data. That is, the event generating means 204 can draw the game image of the event as an XR image such as augmented reality (AR), VR, MR, SR and the like.

As a game image corresponding to an external image, the event generation means 204 may change a landmark building to an abandoned building, a monster in a car may attack, or a monster may attack from the end of the road. It becomes possible to display game images such as.

As the game image corresponding to the internal image, the event generating means 204 can draw a game image such as a driver character stepping on the accelerator, stepping on the brake, turning the steering wheel, for example, in order to escape from the monster. At this time, the event generating means 204 draws, for example, so that the movements of the accelerator, the brake, and the handle are linked with the movements of the hands and feet of the character. Further, the event generating means 204 can put a hand on the passenger seat when the vehicle backs up, or warn the user to be careful of sudden braking. In addition, the event generating means 204 may perform a complicated operation such that the character of the driver puts his / her hand on the passenger seat and operates the back while looking behind.
Furthermore, for example, in the event generating means 204, the driver is injured in the vehicle, the zombie is thrown out by breaking the windshield with a sudden brake, and the corpse of the monster next to it rolls at his feet in a sharp curve. It is possible to draw a game image such as coming.

The screen example 501 of FIG. 5C shows an example in which the appearing monster is displayed with a game effect in which the driver is impatient and tries to accelerate suddenly.

In this way, the event generating means 204 produces an event according to the movement of the vehicle, which is grasped by the traveling state, the stopped state, and / or the posture state of the vehicle. As a result, the event generating means 204 can be displayed as if an event of the game is occurring in reality. At this time, the event can be excited by the object of the virtual character or the like. Therefore, it is possible to realize a highly realistic game.
In addition to this, it is also possible to output the game sound from the sound processing unit 24 in accordance with the drawing of the game image of the event generating means 204. This game sound may be composed of a three-dimensional sound according to the production of the game, or may be a low-pitched sound that emphasizes a sense of fear. Further, the effect that the voice of the virtual character can be heard from the headset may be performed.

In addition, the event generation means 204 is an event in which the driver sets a car navigation device, selects music according to the user's instruction, secures safety in the event of sudden braking, and is frustrated during traffic jams. You may make a production such as proposing a game.

At the time of this event, the event generating means 204 acquires the user's operation information from the operation unit 25. This operation information can also acquire instructions such as the direction and type of attack based on the operation of the controller by the user, gestures, and the like.

Further, the event generating means 204 can adjust the parameters of the monsters appearing in the event according to the values of the acceleration information and / or the posture information to make it easier to defeat, or conversely, to make it difficult to defeat. .. For example, if the vehicle accelerates, stops, backs up, or leans, change the monster's durability and attack value to be higher, making the user more impatient and more realistic. You may.

In addition, the event generation means 204 can also end the event generated by the event generation processing according to the event end condition set in the event data 316. The event generating means 204 detects that the event end condition has been met, and terminates the generated event.

Further, the event generating means 204 advances the game based on the other acquired game data 212.
Here, at a specific timing at the time of setting or playing the game as described above, the event generating means 204 transmits the difference data in which the game data 212 is changed to the server device 1.

(Step S201)
Here, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 performs game information processing.
The game information processing means 101 receives the difference data from the game device 2. Then, the game information processing means 101 sets the difference data in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111. As a result, the next time you log in, you will be able to execute the game based on this difference data.

(Step S106)
Here, it is determined whether or not the event generating means 204 of the game device 2 has arrived at the destination 312.
The event generating means 204 determines Yes when the current position arrives at the destination 312 on the traveling route 313. In other cases, the event generating means 204 determines No. In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S112.
If No, the event generating means 204 returns the process to step S101 and continues the progress of the game.

(Step S107)
When the destination 312 on the travel route 313 is reached, the event generating means 204 performs the external drawing display process.
First, the event generation means 204, for example, ends the battle with the boss character, performs the process of ending the stage, and sets it in the game data 212. On this basis, the event generating means 204 displays the ending effect on the display unit 26, and outputs audio from the audio input / output unit 27.

Then, the event generating means 204 draws the drawn object so that it can be seen from the outside according to the movement of the vehicle after getting off.
Specifically, the event generating means 204 can, for example, draw an object of a driver or a passenger on the display unit 26 outside and / or inside the vehicle. That is, when the movement of the self-driving vehicle is viewed from the outside, it is possible to make it appear as if a driver or a passenger who is a virtual character is on board. At the time of this drawing, the event generating means 204 can draw the object so as to move according to the movement of the vehicle. For example, the event generating means 204 can draw a series of actions such as stopping, setting the parking brake, and opening the door.
Similarly, it is possible to show a manned vehicle from the outside through a see-through display. In this case, the event generating means 204 may convert the user's AR glass or a part of the body into image data of a virtual character and draw it. This image can also be made to appear to move according to the movement of the vehicle.

After that, the event generating means 204 transmits the data indicating that the stage has ended and the difference data of the game data 212 described above to the server device 1.
The game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 receives this difference data and stores it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111.
As described above, the game progress process according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

[The invention's effect]
With the above configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
Conventionally, in a game as described in Patent Document 1, an event is simply generated by the moved position information 314 of the game device.
For this reason, even when the game is played in a vehicle or the like, there is a problem that the movement of the vehicle and the game do not interlock with each other, resulting in a lack of realism.

On the other hand, the game program 210 of the present embodiment is a game program that includes a storage unit 21 and a display unit 26 and is executed by the game device 2 used in association with the vehicle, and the game device 2 is used as a game. The event setting means 201 for setting an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle generated during the play of the game, and the travel route setting means 202 for setting the travel route 313 of the vehicle according to the event set by the event setting means 201. According to the current position acquisition means 203 for acquiring the position information 314 of the current position and the position information 314 acquired by the current position acquisition means 203 while the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202 is traveling. It is characterized in that it functions as an event generating means 204 for generating an in-game event set by the event setting means 201.

With this configuration, it is possible to provide a user in the vehicle with a game with a higher sense of presence. For this reason, it is possible to make a user who has no idea what to do in an autonomous driving car or the like play a game with high game characteristics. As a result, the user's gameplay motivation can be motivated.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the game device 2 further functions as a destination setting means 200 for setting a destination 312 by using the position information 314 on the map.
With this configuration, it is possible to set the destination 312, play a highly game-like game, and enhance the sense of presence.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the vehicle can be automatically driven, and the traveling route setting means 202 sets at least a part of the traveling route 313 as an automatic driving route.
With this configuration, it is possible to set an automatic driving route according to the game for a vehicle such as an automatic driving vehicle. As a result, it is possible to link the game itself with the automatic driving, instead of simply riding the car in the automatic driving, and it is possible to further enhance the sense of reality.

In the game program 210 of the present embodiment, the travel route setting means 202 sets a travel route 313 capable of a dead end and / or back, and the event generation means 204 has a vehicle position information 314 as a dead end and / or back. In the case, it is characterized in that the corresponding event is generated.
With such a configuration, for example, a route that backs up a dead-end road can be set as a traveling route 313, and an event can be generated according to this set position. Therefore, it is possible to link the event and the movement of the vehicle to further enhance the sense of presence.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 draws the drawn object so as to be visible from the outside in accordance with the movement of the vehicle after getting off.
With such a configuration, it is possible to draw a driver, a passenger, etc. according to the game, and it is possible to enhance the mood of other users who want to play the game or get in the vehicle. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to play the game.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 generates an event corresponding to a set position in the map data 310.
With this configuration, it is possible to generate an event at a landmark, facility, store, designated position, etc. set in the traveling route 313. Therefore, the progress of the game can be sharpened and the game quality can be enhanced. Furthermore, it is possible to draw attention to the external scenery of these set positions, and an advertising effect can be expected.

[Other embodiments]
The control means and the processing procedure described in FIGS. 2 to 5 are examples, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. The design of the processing procedure and the like can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, it is described that after setting an event, the traveling route 313 is set according to the event.
However, it is also possible to set the travel route 313 and then set the event according to the travel route 313.

That is, the game program 210 according to another embodiment of the present embodiment is a game program that includes a storage unit and a display unit and is executed by a game device that is used in association with the inside of the vehicle. Event setting to set an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle generated during the play of the game according to the travel route setting means 202 for setting the travel route 313 of the vehicle and the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202. By the event setting means 201 according to the means 201, the current position acquisition means 203 that acquires the position information 314 of the current position while traveling on the travel route 313, and the position information 314 acquired by the current position acquisition means 203. It may be configured to function as an event generating means 204 for generating a set in-game event.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a game progress process of another embodiment of the present invention, in which an event is set according to a travel route 313, will be described.
In FIG. 7, the same processing as in FIG. 4 is performed for steps S100 to S107 and S200 to S201. Therefore, step S121 and step S122 having a difference will be described step by step.

(Step S121)
The travel route setting means 202 performs the route setting process.
The travel route setting means 202 sets the travel route 313 of the vehicle. The travel route setting means 202 can be set, for example, by displaying the map data 310 on the display unit 26 as a car navigation screen similar to the car navigation device, specifying by tracing by the user, and acquiring the map data 310. At this time, the user can specify, for example, a route that goes to a dead end and returns. In addition, the user can specify to stop at a specific position.
Further, the travel route setting means 202 can display some candidates on the car navigation screen and select and specify them by the user. It is also possible for the user to adjust and specify the displayed candidates. As this candidate, the travel route setting means 202 may display a portion including a place such as a dead end D in FIG. 5A.

(Step S122)
Next, the event setting means 201 performs the event setting process.
The event setting means 201 sets the event data 316 to be an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle, which is generated during the play of the game, in accordance with the set travel route 313. When the event setting means 201 detects a dead end or a stop position on the travel route 313, the event data 316 may be set so as to execute an event corresponding to the dead end or the stop position.
Other than that, the event setting means 201 can be set in the same manner as in step S101 of FIG. 4 described above.

With such a configuration, it is possible to obtain the effect that the user can specify the travel route 313 by himself / herself and set the event according to the route 313. As a result, it is possible to raise the user's expectation and motivate the user to play a game or get in a vehicle.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the user sets the destination 312 has been described.
However, the destination 312 may already be determined when the game is executed.
With this configuration, it can be applied to vehicles such as shuttle buses, theme park vehicles, arcade game machines, etc., where the user cannot set the destination 312, and a flexible configuration can be supported.

In the above-described embodiment, it is described that an event that occurs with a probability or the like and an event that starts when passing near a set position on the travel route 313 occur separately.
However, when these events overlap, the event generating means 204 may give priority to either one or may generate them at the same time. When any one of these events is prioritized, the event generating means 204 can also perform an effect such that one of the events is not generated. For example, the event generating means 204 can be attacked by a zombie, but the zombie can be trampled by a huge skeleton and the opponent can be replaced.

In addition, the event generating means 204 can adjust the occurrence of the event according to the estimated time of arrival 315. Specifically, the event generating means 204 may adjust the progress of the game by, for example, generating an event so that the event ends at the estimated time of arrival 315. The event generating means 204 can adjust, for example, the type of event, the frequency of occurrence, the direction in which the event occurs, and other parameters related to the event.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the user's current position or a designated position is set as the setting of the game start instruction position 311.
On the other hand, the start instruction position 311 may be set in conjunction with the state of the vehicle or the game device 2. For example, when the level of automatic driving rises on a highway and automatic driving can be performed by the user, it is possible to set the position of entering the highway as the start instruction position 311. On the contrary, when the driving route 313 is set for the road where the level of automatic driving is lowered when the user gets on the road, the place where the vehicle arrives at such a road is set as the start instruction position 311 and the event is held until the position is reached. It is also possible to prevent it from occurring.
In these cases, the destination setting means 200 can set the place where the automatic operation ends as the destination 312.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the destination setting means 200 sets the destination 312 by using the position information 314 has been described.
However, the destination setting means 200 can also set the destination 312 corresponding to the travel route 313 set by the travel route setting means 202.
At this time, the travel route setting means 202 can set the travel route 313 according to the event content. For example, in the case of a backing event, the traveling route setting means 202 first detects a location on the map data 310 that can be backed up, and sets a traveling route 313 that can generate a backing event. Correspondingly, the destination setting means 200 can set the destination 312 corresponding to the set travel route 313. That is, it is possible to set the destination 312 according to the traveling route 313. In this case, a location close to the position instructed by the user prior to the setting of the travel route 313 can be set as the destination 312. Alternatively, it is also possible to acquire a user's instruction and reset the destination 312 by the destination setting means 200, or to keep the travel route 313 and the destination 312 secret and drive the vehicle. ..

In addition to this, it is also possible to generate an event by the event generating means 204 without setting the destination 312 by the destination setting means 200.
For example, it is possible to derive an event by the event generating means 204 even under conditions such as going around a specific area or traveling on a traveling route 313 suitable for game play by automatic driving or manual driving. That is, although the travel route 313 is set by the event generation means 204, it is possible to generate an event accompanied by the movement of the driving vehicle as described above even when the destination 312 is unnecessary.

Further, the event generating means 204 grasps the state of the vehicle and starts or does not start the event regardless of the set position of the start instruction position 311 according to the level of automatic driving as described above. It is also possible to configure it to perform such control.

In addition, the event generating means 204 may change the parameters set in the object according to the acceleration information and / or the attitude information. Specifically, the event generating means 204 can control the movement of the object, various parameters, and the like according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information.

For example, the event generating means 204 performs a physical calculation such as applying a force to the monster according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information, and changes the movement of the monster. Specifically, when the vehicle turns left or right or backs up, it is possible to make the monster that clings to the vehicle by centrifugal force be shaken off and fly away.
That is, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value and hit points of the monster when a force is applied to the monster by a curve, back, etc., and is shaken off when this value becomes less than the threshold value, and the association between the vehicle and the monster is released. It is possible to direct the game as it is done.

In addition, the event generating means 204 can change the parameters of each object according to the operation information of the user. Specifically, when the user attacks with a weapon, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value of monsters such as zombies sticking in response to the attack value of this attack, and this value becomes below the threshold value. It may be shaken off. This breaks the association between the vehicle and the monster. At this time, the event generating means 204 can also change the parameter so that the hit points of the monster are reduced in response to the attack.
Further, the event generating means 204 can be adjusted so as to be attacked by a monster according to the swing of the vehicle. That is, the event generating means 204 may be attacked by a monster in response to the rocking of the vehicle due to an actual step on the road or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a probability is used as an event occurrence condition has been described.
However, it is also possible to generate an event based on the result recognized by the image recognition processor or the like from the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle captured by the image pickup unit 30. For example, if there are many people outside the vehicle, an event can occur that makes them zombies. Furthermore, if the inside of the car is messy or there is a lot of leftover food, an event such as the appearance of specific monsters such as "Mottainai Haunted (Tsukumogami)" and "Mushroom Ghost" may occur.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game image is displayed on the display unit 26 after the start of the game has been described.
However, the game image displayed on the display unit 26 may be visible inside the vehicle when it is outside the vehicle. That is, the game image may already be visible when the user gets into the vehicle. In this case, for example, a game image including each object such as a player character or an enemy character is displayed on a display unit 26 such as a goggle type device, an AR goggle type device, or another wearable AR device, or a see-through type display.
The game image at this time may be, for example, a demo image. Alternatively, by setting the start of the game through a server or the like before the user gets into the vehicle, the corresponding game image may be displayed at the start of play or during play.

The event generating means 204 can also adjust the content of the event according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information acquired by the current position acquiring means 203. As this adjustment, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which an object linked to the movement of the vehicle is generated, and can control the object according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information.

Further, the event generating means 204 can adjust the content of the event by changing the parameters of the object such as a monster set in the object data 317 based on the acceleration information and / or the posture information. At this time, the event generating means 204 can acquire the user's operation information from the operation unit 25 and change the parameters of the object such as a monster according to the operation information.

In the above-described embodiment, the event generating means 204 describes an example in which the drawn object is drawn so as to be visible from the outside when the destination 312 on the traveling route 313 is reached.
However, the event generating means 204 can also draw an object such as a virtual character so that it can be seen from the outside during the running. Alternatively, the event generating means 204 can be configured to draw an object such as a virtual character so that it can be seen from the outside when, for example, after arriving at the destination by manual driving and only parking is left to automatic driving. ..
With this configuration, it is possible to create the appearance of driving with a virtual character, and it is possible to enhance the mood of other users who want to play a game or get in a vehicle.

Although the above-described embodiment is described by taking an application such as an action game or a shooting game that fights against a monster as an example, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be applied to various types of games such as role-playing games, simulation games, board games, and puzzle games.

More specifically, for example, the game of another embodiment of the present invention may be configured as a fantasy role-playing game in which a monster is fought. Further, it may be configured as a science fiction game in which a monster such as an alien chasing after a two-wheeled vehicle or a four-wheeled vehicle is shot down with a guncon and a roller of an operation unit imitating a firearm. Alternatively, it may be configured as an action game in which a gang, a robot weapon, a dinosaur, a giant insect, or the like is played against while the vehicle is running. Even in this case, a boss character appears near the destination 312, and it can be configured to be the ending by repelling it.
These game changes and event setting changes can be realized by those skilled in the art by replacing the game data 212, particularly the event data 316.

Further, as a game of another embodiment, it may be configured as a game centered on communication with a virtual character.
For example, in the case of a game in which a virtual character navigates driving as a driver, such as a romance simulation game, the degree of favor may change depending on the user's route selection and conversation reception. Alternatively, an android or an animal-like virtual character may be configured to drive as a driver, provide a mini-game as a mascot, or create a fun atmosphere.

-Variations of hardware configuration The control units 10 and 20 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit, central processing unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and ASIC. It may be an information processing unit including a Specific Processor (processor for a specific application) and the like.

The storage units 11 and 21 are non-temporary recording media, and DRAM, SRAM, or the like may be used as the RAM of the main storage unit. As the ROM, various non-volatile and rewritable semiconductor memories such as EEPROM, flash memory, and 3DX point may be used as the auxiliary storage unit. In addition, SSD (Solid State Drive) or eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard) can be used as the auxiliary storage unit instead of the HDD.

The connection units 12 and 22 are network connection units including a LAN board, a wireless transmitter / receiver, and the like for connecting to a network 3 such as a LAN, a wireless LAN, a WAN, and a mobile phone network.

The image processing unit 23 may be an information processing unit such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The image processing unit 23 may have a dedicated memory.

The operation unit 25 may be connected to a dedicated or general-purpose controller. By operating a stick, a button, a touch pad, or the like provided on the controller, an operation signal is input to the game device 2 via the operation unit 25. The controller and the operation unit 25 are connected wirelessly or by wire. This wireless or wired connection may be USB, Bluetooth®, or the like.

In the game device, the control unit 20 and the image processing unit 23 may be integrally formed like a GPU built-in CPU or a chip-on module package.
Further, the control unit 10, the control unit 20, and the image processing unit 23 may have a built-in RAM, ROM, flash memory, or the like.

Variation of System Configuration In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an example in which a game program 210 is executed by a game system X composed of a server device 1 and a game device 2 has been described.
However, referring to FIG. 8, it is also possible to execute the game program 210 of the present invention by a single game device 2b. In this case, the game device 2b can store a wide range of map data 310 in the game data 212 as in the case of car navigation. In this figure, the same reference numerals as those in each of the above-mentioned figures indicate that they have the same type of configuration.
On the contrary, the game device 2 executes the functions of merely transmitting and receiving data and outputting image and sound, and executes the game program 110 of the server device 1, thereby executing the above-mentioned destination setting means 200, event setting means 201, and the above-mentioned destination setting means 200. It may function as a travel route setting means 202, a current position acquisition means 203, and an event generation means 204. In this figure, an example is shown in which the event setting means 201 and the traveling route setting means 202 are connected in the opposite direction to FIG. 2 so as to perform the process of FIG. 7 described above.
Further, each of the above-mentioned means may be arbitrarily executed by either the server device 1 or the game device 2, or may be partially or arbitrarily combined to share the respective functions.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the vehicle itself such as an autonomous driving vehicle is the game device 2, that is, the game device 2 used in the vehicle.
Regarding this, when the game device 2 of the present embodiment is a vehicle, it is possible to use a vehicle such as an amusement park, a roller coaster, a train, a taxi, a bus, or another vehicle driven by a driver. In addition, the present invention can also be realized by using an arcade game housing provided in a game center or the like. Alternatively, the game device 2 may be a virtual vehicle operating on the map data 310 in the virtual space.
Furthermore, the game device 2 can be provided not only in a vehicle but also in a vehicle that the user does not directly control, such as an airplane or a drone. In addition, it is also possible to play a game on foot using the game device 2.

As described above, the game device 2 of the present embodiment is a device that is played in a vehicle such as a smartphone, a game-dedicated device, a VR goggle type device, an AR goggle type device, another wearable AR device, and a car navigation device. You may. At this time, the acceleration information and / or the attitude information may be acquired by the acceleration sensor unit 28 built in the game device 2 or may be acquired by the sensor provided in the vehicle.
With this configuration, it is possible to execute a game with enhanced game performance even on a game device 2 other than a vehicle. Further, in the case of the game device 2 provided with posture and line-of-sight tracking, it is possible to generate an event according to the posture and line of sight of the game device 2 and the user, and further enhance the sense of presence in the game.

In addition, if the game device 2 is a VR goggles type device, an AR goggles type device, or another wearable AR device, the game image is also displayed in the vehicle, and an event such as a monster attacking may occur. It is possible. Similarly, when the display unit 26 of the game device 2 projects with a projector, it is possible to draw on a wall portion other than the glass window.
In this case, the position and orientation of the player's body may be detected and the monster may be drawn so as not to overlap the body, or conversely, the position, orientation and action of the enemy may be drawn based on the information including the position and orientation of the player. May change.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, an example of displaying a game image on a see-through type display and AR goggles as the display unit 26 has been described.
However, the display unit 26 does not have to be a see-through type display and AR goggles. For example, as the display unit 26, it is also possible to use the display of the VR goggles type device described above. Also in this VR, the image captured from the image pickup unit 30 and the game image can be superimposed and displayed as VR. In addition, when the display unit 26 is a projector, it is possible to project a game image on fog (mist), the user's glasses, or the retina.
Further, when the game device 2 is a portable or stationary device such as a smartphone, a game-dedicated machine, or a car navigation device, these displays can be used as the display unit 26. Also in this case, the external image captured by the image pickup unit 30 and the game image can be displayed by AR. In addition, when the game device 2 is a vehicle, it is possible to eliminate the window and to display the image of the image pickup unit 30 for capturing the outside and the game image on the display unit 26 instead of the window. ..
By configuring in this way, various configurations can be supported.

Although the above-described embodiment describes an example in which the game program 210 of the present embodiment is a native application, it may be configured as a web application. That is, the game program 210 may be an application that can be executed by a web browser or the like. In this case, the game program 210 and the game data 212 stored in the storage unit 21 may be temporarily stored in the RAM or the like each time.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the game program 210 itself is already installed in the game device 2 has been described. In this case, the game program 210 may be read from an optical recording medium or other recording medium in the game device 2 and installed in the storage unit 21. In addition, the game program 210 may be downloaded from the server device 1.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments and other embodiments.

Further, it is needless to say that the configuration and operation of the above embodiment are examples and can be appropriately modified and executed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1 Server device 2, 2b Game device 3 Network 10, 20 Control unit 11, 21 Storage unit 12, 22 Connection unit 23 Image processing unit 24 Audio processing unit 25 Operation unit 26 Display unit 27 Audio input / output unit 28 Accelerometer unit 29 Position Acquisition unit 30 Imaging unit 100 Login means 101 Game information processing means 110, 210 Game program 111 Account DB
200 Destination setting means 201 Event setting means 202 Driving route setting means 203 Current position acquisition means 204 Event generation means 211 Account information 212 Game data 300 Account setting 310 Map data 311 Start instruction position 312 Destination 313 Driving route 314 Location information 315 Arrival Scheduled time 316 Event data 317 Object data 318 Progress data 500, 501 Screen example D Dead end M Monster X Game system

Claims (5)

It ’s a game program,
Make the game device function as an event generation means,
The event generating means is configured to generate a game event in a virtual space when a moving object retreats or suddenly starts, thereby drawing a game image as if the event were occurring in the real space. ,
The virtual space is represented by augmented reality based on an image captured from an image pickup unit of a moving object.
The moving body is configured to move in real space so that it can be driven automatically .
The event generating means generates an event corresponding to the retreat of the moving body, and draws an image of a character that performs a retreating operation of the moving body as the game image . In the game program according to claim 1,
The event generating means draws an image of a character that performs the retreating operation while looking behind when the moving body retreats as the game image . In the game program according to claim 1 or 2.
The event generating means generates an event when the moving body travels on a predetermined traveling route including a specific area where it can travel around. It ’s a game device,
Equipped with event generation means
The event generating means is configured to generate a game event in a virtual space when a moving object retreats or suddenly starts, thereby drawing a game image as if the event were occurring in the real space. ,
The virtual space is represented by augmented reality based on an image captured from an image pickup unit of a moving object.
The moving body is configured to move in real space so that it can be driven automatically .
The event generating means generates an event corresponding to the retreat of the moving body, and draws an image of a character that performs a retreating operation of the moving body as the game image . It ’s a game system ,
Comprising a Gate beam apparatus, and a moving body,
The moving body is configured to move in real space so that it can be driven automatically.
The game device includes an event generating means.
The event generating means is configured to generate a game event in a virtual space when a moving object retreats or suddenly starts, thereby drawing a game image as if the event were occurring in the real space. ,
The virtual space is represented by augmented reality based on an image captured from an image pickup unit of a moving object.
The event generating means generates an event corresponding to the retreat of the moving body, and draws an image of a character that performs a retreating operation of the moving body as the game image .

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