JP7231857B2 - Game programs, computers, and game systems - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game programs, computers, and game systems.

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

Patent Literature 1 describes an example of such a position game. In the game of Patent Literature 1, location information storage means for storing information on a plurality of locations in the real world and a terminal carried by a participant of the game moving to any location in the real world and carrying out a predetermined operation. relationship information recording means for recording data linking the ID information of the participant and the information of the point in order to associate the participant with the point in the virtual world on the game when the game Acquisition information recording means for recording a closed area defined by connecting three or more points with 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. , and game information output means for outputting information about positions acquired by each participant or each group to terminals of game participants.

JP 2015-62671 A

Here, when the game program described in Patent Document 1 is executed in an automatically driving vehicle or the like, only game events unrelated to the scenery viewed from the vehicle or the like occur. I was poor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game program that solves the above-described problems and enhances the sense of realism when executed in a vehicle or the like.

A game program of the present invention comprises a storage unit, a display unit, and an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, and is executed by a game device associated with a vehicle, wherein information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information of other vehicles from image data captured by a unit; drawing means for drawing a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means; The game program is characterized by functioning as game execution means for advancing the game using the drawn game image.
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the drawing means draws the game image based on the vehicle information and data stored in an external server or the game device. .
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the drawing means performs drawing corresponding to the vehicle information in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.
The game program of the present invention causes the game device to operate as a special vehicle having a special role set in the game by short-range communication or the image data in correspondence with the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means. and a game program further functioning as event generation means for generating a special event corresponding to the special vehicle when the special vehicle is set by the special vehicle setting means. do.
The game program of the present invention causes the game device to further function as information transmitting/receiving means for communicating with another vehicle to mutually transmit/receive position information, and the drawing means corresponds to the position information of the other vehicle. Drawing is performed, and the special vehicle setting means is the game program for setting the special vehicle also based on the position information.
A game program according to the present invention is characterized in that the event generating means is the game program that gives a privilege according to the setting result of the special vehicle.
In the game program of the present invention, when the vehicle associated with the game device or the game device itself is the special vehicle, the event generating means does not notify the user of the game device when the special event occurs. , the game program for notifying that the vehicle is the special vehicle at a specific timing.
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the game program further comprises transmission means for transmitting information about the special vehicle to another game device.
In the game program of the present invention, the information recognition means further recognizes any one or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals as peripheral information, and the drawing means recognizes the information recognized by the information recognition means. The game program is characterized in that it also draws a game image corresponding to peripheral information.
A computer according to the present invention includes a storage unit, a display unit, and an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, and is associated with a vehicle. A game is played by using information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information, drawing means for drawing a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means, and the game image drawn by the drawing means. The computer is characterized by comprising a game executing means for progressing.
A game system of the present invention is a game system comprising a storage unit, a display unit, an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, a game device associated with a vehicle, and a server device connectable to the game device. information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information of another vehicle from the image data captured by the imaging unit; and a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means as the image data. The game system is characterized by comprising drawing means for superimposing drawing and game execution means for progressing the game using the game image drawn by the drawing means.

According to the present invention, in an automatic driving vehicle or the like, by recognizing vehicle information of other vehicles from image data captured by an imaging unit and drawing a game image corresponding to the recognized vehicle information, It is possible to provide a game program capable of replacing other vehicles in a real landscape and displaying it as a game image, thereby enhancing the sense of realism.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing the hardware configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game system shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the details of the game data shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of game progress processing according to the embodiment of the present invention; It is an example of a screen of the game progress process shown in FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of special event processing shown in FIG. 4; FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a game device according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

[Embodiment]
A game system X according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1A, the game system X of this 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 machine, a VR (Virtual Reality) goggle type device, and an AR (Augmented Reality) are used in association with an automobile (vehicle) capable of automatic driving. "XR" devices (hereinafter referred to as "XR goggles"), including goggle-type devices, other wearable AR devices that are attached to eyeglasses and the like and project onto lenses or retinas, MR (Mixed Reality) devices, and SR (Substitutional Reality) devices ), a game device 2 (computer) such as a car navigation device, by executing application software (Application Software, native application, hereinafter simply referred to as "app") installed on a PC (Personal Computer). A game system X that communicates with a server device 1 such as a server and allows a user to execute (play) a game is realized.
Between the server device 1 and each game device 2 is a mobile phone network, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet (registered trademark), or a LAN (Local Area Network) such as Wifi (registered trademark) or a wireless LAN. are connected by a network 3 such as an IP network of In the case of a mobile phone network, the network 3 may be a low-latency, high-speed communication network of standards such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation).
Note that any device can be used as the game device 2 as long as it is a device on which an application that implements the game system X can be installed.

An overview of the game described in this embodiment will be described. In this game, while the vehicle or the like is moving, for example, a display is provided in which another imaged vehicle or the like is changed into an object of an enemy character (hereinafter referred to as a "monster"). For example, it is possible to display a red vehicle as a flying dragon and a white vehicle as a unicorn. An event occurs during the movement route of the vehicle. In the event, a player character object (player) and a monster fight in a virtual space corresponding to the real space.

In addition, in the game of this embodiment, a special vehicle that has a special role in the game is set. This special vehicle is, for example, a vehicle that has a special role set by including, attaching, or changing special items such as special enemies, allies, characters such as NPCs, etc. in the game. be. This special character is, for example, a special monster that can be possessed like a ghost, a goddess of fortune, a god of poverty, etc., and it does not matter if it can be defeated by normal or special attacks, or not. . When this special vehicle is set, it gives an advantage or a disadvantage in the progress of the game. In addition, when you approach this special vehicle, an event such as changing the special vehicle or declaring and hitting a special vehicle will occur. For this reason, in the present embodiment, users of a plurality of game devices 2 cooperate and compete with each other to progress the game.

Ultimately, near the destination 312 (FIG. 3), the battle with the final monster (boss character) is won, and when the conditions are satisfied, the process ends. At the end of the game, there is an ending effect with video and audio, and objects such as items and coins (in-game currency) can be obtained. In other words, the game of this embodiment is a role-playing game, an action game, or the like using the position information 214 (FIG. 2).

<About hardware configuration>
A hardware configuration of the game system X of this embodiment will be described.
Here, the hardware configuration of the server device 1 and the hardware configuration of a plurality of game devices 2 that are connected to each other for communication with the server device 1 via a network 3 such as an 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 connected to the control unit 10 of the server device 1 via dedicated buses and interfaces, respectively.

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

The storage unit 11 mainly includes an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a ROM (Read Only Memory). ROM includes rewritable flash memory, 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 between the server device 1 and each game device 2 using various protocols.

・Hardware configuration of the game device 2 In this embodiment, the game device 2 is a vehicle capable of automatic operation, and is an in-vehicle (built-in) device that allows the user who gets on board to play the game up to the destination 312, and the user wears XR goggles. An example of when

The game device 2 includes an operation section 25 , a display section 26 and an audio input/output section 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 another game device 2 and the server device 1 via the 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 , an audio processing unit 24 , an operation unit 25 , a display unit 26 , an audio input/output unit 27 , an acceleration sensor unit 28 , a position acquisition unit 29 , and an imaging unit 30 .
The storage unit 21, the connection unit 22, the image processing unit 23, the sound processing unit 24, the operation unit 25, the acceleration sensor unit 28, the position acquisition unit 29, and the imaging unit 30 are connected to the control unit via a dedicated bus and interface. 20.

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

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

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

The image processing unit 23 draws (renders) a two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image including the virtual space and each object, for example, in units of frames, according to instructions from the control unit 20 . A game image drawn by the image processing unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game screen. In addition, the game image of this embodiment is expressed with any resolution, number of colors, color depth, brightness range, and number of parallaxes, and can be composed of one or more still images, moving images, other images, and videos in any format. including data, etc. Furthermore, as game images, an image to be displayed on a see-through display and an image for XR goggles may be drawn separately. In addition, the game image may also include, for example, interference image data of a computer-generated hologram image, pain stimulation for the visually impaired, tongue stimulation data, and the like.

The audio processing unit 24 reproduces and synthesizes audio data in response to an instruction from the control unit 20, converts it from digital to analog (D/A), and outputs it as game audio. At this time, the game sound is output from the speaker, earphone output terminal, etc. of the sound input/output unit 27 connected to the sound processing unit 24 . Furthermore, the audio processing unit 24 can A/D (Analog to Digital) convert an audio signal input from the microphone of the audio input/output unit 27 and input it.

The operation unit 25 can transmit and receive operation information related to operation input using a touch panel and various sensors. The user gives an operation instruction to the game apparatus 2 using the operation unit 25 . For example, the operation unit 25 is connected to a separate game controller, transmits operation information related to operation instructions of the controller, and acquires user gestures and the like from the image of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30 . It is also possible to transmit 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 includes a see-through display displayed on at least one surface of the windshield, rear glass, side glass, and ceiling glass or a combination of arbitrary surfaces, and the user's XR goggles.

In the see-through type display, a portion where an image is displayed is rendered translucent or opaque, and other portions transmit external light with a predetermined transmittance. As a result, the actual scenery and the game image are displayed in an overlapping manner, and the sense of realism can be enhanced. In this embodiment, it is preferable to use a see-through semi-transparent liquid crystal display or a projector capable of semi-transparent projection as the see-through display.

In addition to the see-through type display, the XR goggles can display player characters, monsters, and the like three-dimensionally together with real scenery. This player character includes various virtual characters such as a character of a virtual driver who drives an autonomous vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a "driver"), a character such as a virtual person riding in the front passenger seat or a rear seat (hereinafter referred to as a "passenger"). ), etc.
As the display unit 26, it is also possible to use a display for pain stimulation, tongue stimulation, or the like.

The voice input/output unit 27 is a speaker, an earphone output terminal, a microphone, and the like.
In this embodiment, the audio input/output unit 27 includes a speaker and a microphone provided in the vehicle and a headset speaker and microphone provided in the XR goggles.

The acceleration sensor unit 28 is a sensor group that detects the acceleration and orientation 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, twist, or the like with respect to the traveling direction or the direction on the map. Furthermore, the acceleration sensor section 28 can also detect the speed, altitude, etc. of the game device 2 . In this embodiment, these pieces of information acquired by the acceleration sensor unit 28 are output as acceleration information and/or posture information.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the acceleration sensor unit 28 can detect when the vehicle backs up or stops.

The position acquisition unit 29 includes a position information sensor of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), an antenna, a mobile phone network, VICS (registered trademark) (Vehicle Information and Communication System), V2X (Vehicle to X) communication circuits, antennas, and the like. including. 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 imaging unit 30 is a camera or the like that combines an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary MOS) image sensor or a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) with an optical element such as a lens. The imaging unit 30 can acquire an image around the game device 2 as image data. Furthermore, the imaging unit 30 may include an image recognition processor or the like using a convolutional neural network, and be capable of recognizing the positions and types of objects around the game device 2 . The imaging unit 30 can also use a plurality of cameras. Therefore, the imaging unit 30 can be configured to acquire an image of the exterior of the vehicle (external image) and an image of the interior (internal image) of the vehicle.

Each unit of the server device 1 and the game device 2 described above serves as a hardware resource for executing the game program 110 and the game program 210 (FIG. 2) of this embodiment.

- Flow of Control of Game System X Next, the flow of control during game execution in the server device 1 and the game device 2 that implement the game system X will be described with reference to FIG.

First, a game program 210 that 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 .
In the server device 1, different account information 211 is assigned to each user. If the account information 211 was originally given to the user, it is also possible to set the account information 211 . This account information 211 is, for example, unique identification information including an ID (identification code). The server device 1 creates game data 212 associated with each account and is data necessary for playing the game, includes the account information 211 in the game data 212 , and transmits the created game data 212 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 progresses the game based on the game program 210 and the game data 212 .

As an example of the present embodiment, the game device 2 acquires the position information 214 of the current position, and advances the game while traveling on the travel route 313 from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312, as will be described later.
At this time, the game device 2 acquires a user's instruction from 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 sound input/output unit 27 as game effects accompanying the progress of the game.

Here, the game device 2 transmits data regarding the progress of the game to the server device 1 not only at the start of the game but also at specific timings during the progress of the game. The specific timing includes, for example, event setting, event occurrence, battle end, item consumption, and data update such as clearing a stage or game task. Note that the game device 2 and the server device 1 may always continue to communicate with each other. In this embodiment, it is possible for the game device 2 and the server device 1 to communicate even during a special event.

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

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

<Functional Configuration of Game System X>
Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 and the control unit 20 of the game device 2 that implement the game system X, and the detailed configuration of 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 login means 100 and 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 logs the user into the game. In addition, the login means 100 acquires data about the progress of the game from the game device 2 and sets the data in the account settings 300 of the account DB 111 .

The game information processing means 101 acquires data about the progress of the game from the game device 2 and sets the data in the account settings 300 of the account DB 111 . On this basis, the game information processing means 101 transmits/receives data to/from the game apparatus 2 in accordance with the progress of the game, thereby progressing the game. At this time, the game information processing means 101 can also transmit the position information 214 of other vehicles. Here, the game information processing means 101 can also transmit the position information 214 of the vehicle in which the special vehicle is set, depending on the contents of the game.
In addition, the game information processing means 101 also transmits to the game device 2 the verification data 301 used for verification with the vehicle information 213 .

-Description of data stored in the storage unit 11 of the server device 1 The server device 1 stores the game program 110, the account DB 111, and the verification data 301 for realizing the game system X of the present invention in the storage unit 11. are doing.

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

The account DB 111 stores account settings 300 for each account. The account settings 300 include account information 211 for each account, login information, and information regarding game progress.
Among 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.

In addition to this, the account DB 111 also includes data on which game data to be transmitted to the game device 2 is based and data on which the vehicle information 213 is based. Data on which the vehicle information 213 is based may include data for setting a special vehicle.

The verification data 301 is data for determining which game image such as which object is to be displayed in correspondence with the vehicle information 213 recognized by the game device 2 . The verification data 301 may include a table showing the relationship between the vehicle information 213 and an ID (Identification) indicating an object. In this table, IDs of objects to be drawn are set corresponding to, for example, the vehicle type, color, number plate characters, number of passengers (passengers), gender, and the like. Furthermore, separate IDs may be set for each scenario or event. Specifically, for example, a passenger car with a red object ID is assigned a wyvern object ID, and a white one with a unicorn object ID. Alternatively, for example, an object ID such as a ground dragon for a truck and a parent and child turtle for a car carrier may be set. Furthermore, different objects may be set depending on the last digit of the number on the license plate, or the number of dragon heads may vary depending on the number of passengers. Furthermore, the verification data 301 may include not only the ID but also the object data itself.

- Functional Configuration of Control Unit 20 of Game Device 2 Returning to FIG. It functions as vehicle setting means 201 , information transmission/reception means 202 , transmission means 203 , event generation means 204 , drawing means 205 and game execution means 206 .

The information recognition means 200 recognizes vehicle information 213 of other vehicles from the image data captured by the imaging section 30 . The information recognition means 200 executes various image recognition processes such as a convolutional neural network, for example, and stores the results in the storage section 21 as vehicle information 213 . Furthermore, the information recognition means 200 can further recognize surrounding information 215 around the vehicle.
In this embodiment, the information recognition means 200 recognizes that it is a special vehicle based on the image data. Alternatively, the information recognizing means 200 can recognize the special vehicle when the special information 320 is included in the vehicle information 213 of the other game device 2 .

The special vehicle setting means 201 sets a special vehicle corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200 . For example, when the special vehicle is recognized by the information recognition means 200 , the special vehicle setting means 201 may set the recognition result as the special information 320 in the vehicle information 213 . Alternatively, the special vehicle setting means 201 sets the special vehicle based on the location information 214 of the other game device 2 acquired from the server device 1 or acquired from the other game device 2 or by short-range communication. is also possible. Furthermore, the special vehicle setting means 201 can comprehensively set a special vehicle using any one of these or any combination thereof.

Information transmitting/receiving means 202 communicates with other vehicles to mutually transmit/receive position information 214 . The information transmitting/receiving means 202 can exchange position information 214 with each other, for example, when transmitting/receiving various information with another vehicle via the connection unit 22 . In this embodiment, an example in which this "other vehicle" is another game device 2 associated with the vehicle will be described. In addition to this, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 can also transmit/receive the position information 214 itself from another vehicle such as a normal connected car that is not configured as the game device 2 .
In addition, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 calculates the current position of the game device 2 based on the position obtained from the position obtaining section 29 and stores it in the storage section 21 as the position information 214 . At this time, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 can also acquire acceleration information and/or orientation information of the vehicle, which is the game apparatus 2 , from the acceleration sensor section 28 .
Furthermore, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 can transmit/receive vehicle information 213 to/from another game device 2 . This vehicle information 213 may include special information 320 .

The transmission means 203 transmits information about the special vehicle to other users by the user who has recognized the special vehicle. This transmission is carried out, for example, through communications such as in-game chats, voice chats, GUI (Graphical User Interface) buttons specially set in events, and SNS (Social Networking Service) with high real-time nature. may Alternatively, the transmission means 203 may automatically transmit information about the special vehicle to another game device 2 when the special vehicle approaches.

The event generating means 204 generates an in-game event when a specific condition is met.
This specific condition is, for example, when the special vehicle setting means 201 sets the vehicle (own vehicle) associated with the own device (the game device 2 itself) or another vehicle as the special vehicle. In this case, the event generator 204 generates a special event corresponding to the special vehicle. That is, when the special vehicle setting means 201 sets the own vehicle or another vehicle as a special vehicle, the event generating means 204 generates a special event corresponding to the special vehicle.

This special event may, for example, cause the user to see a message such as "Look for a special vehicle" without notifying the user that the user's vehicle or another vehicle has been set as a special vehicle. In this way, since no notification is made, for example, the transmission means 203 guesses which of the own vehicle or other vehicles is the special vehicle based on the result of the game becoming disadvantageous or advantageous. It will be.

At this time, the event generating means 204 can give advantage or disadvantage to the special vehicle set by the special vehicle setting means 201 . Furthermore, when the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the event generating means 204 does not notify the user of the own device when a special event occurs, but informs the user of the own device that it is a special vehicle at a specific timing. It is also possible to report "answer matching".
In addition, the event generation means 204 can give a privilege according to the setting result of the special vehicle. In other words, the event generating means 204 can report when the user himself/herself recognizes that the special vehicle is "a special vehicle" before notification of the special vehicle in the special event. In this case, the event generating means 204 obtains, for example, a report presuming that the vehicle is a special vehicle before notification, and if the presumption is correct, gives a benefit to the user who made the report. Conversely, the event generating means 204 may give a penalty if the declaration is incorrect.

Alternatively, the event generating means 204 may generate an event even when the position information 214 acquired by the information transmitting/receiving means 202 is within a specific range of the set position set in the traveling route 313 as a specific condition. good.
In addition, the event generating means 204 can also adjust the occurrence of an event, the progress of the game, etc., according to the acquisition status of the flag in the event generated at the set position. If the event is changed by a flag or the like, the event generating means 204 can execute the adjusted event.

Furthermore, the event generation means 204 can also calculate the inclination and/or acceleration of the vehicle's running surface according to the acceleration information and/or the posture information. Then, the event generating means 204 can generate an image separate from the object based on the tilt and/or acceleration and include it in the game image.

The drawing means 205 draws a game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200 . For example, the drawing means 205 causes the display unit 26 to display the game image as a game image corresponding to the exterior image and/or the interior image of the vehicle. At this time, the drawing means 205 compares, for example, the vehicle information 213 with the matching data 301 stored in the external server or the game device 2, and draws a game image corresponding to the matched matching data 301. It is possible to
Furthermore, the drawing means 205 can select and draw an image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 according to the movement of the vehicle.
In addition, the drawing means 205 can also draw corresponding to the position information 214 of other vehicles.
Furthermore, the drawing means 205 can also draw a game image corresponding to the peripheral information 215 recognized by the information recognition means 200 .

The game execution means 206 advances the game using the game image drawn by the drawing means 205 . Specifically, the game execution unit 206 provides the main functions of the game for executing the game according to the user's instructions obtained from the operation unit 25 . That is, when executing the game, the game executing means 206 advances the game based on the game data 212 .
Furthermore, the game executing means 206 transmits the user's account information 211 to the server device 1 and maintains communication with the server device 1 when executing the game. In this communication, the game executing means 206 transmits data regarding the progress of the game to the server device 1 at specific timings of the progress of the game.

Furthermore, the game executing means 206 acquires or resets, for example, the instructed start position 311 of the event, the destination 312, and the travel route 313 from the instructed start position 311 to the destination 312 from the operation unit 25. Is possible. In addition, the game executing means 206 may be capable of setting a running route 313 between positions on the map data 310 (FIG. 3) according to the event set by the event generating means 204. FIG.

- Description of data stored in the storage unit 21 of the game device 2 The game device 2 stores, in the storage unit 21, a game program 210 for realizing the game system X of the present invention, account information 211, game data 212, and vehicle information. 213, position information 214, and peripheral information 215 are stored.

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

The game data 212 is data necessary for playing the game. The game data 212 includes data about 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 a game corresponding to the user's account information 211 can be played.
Details of the game data 212 will be described later.

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

The vehicle information 213 is vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means 200 . The vehicle information 213 includes, for example, vehicle model, color, license plate characters, number of passengers, gender, and other information. In addition, the vehicle information 213 may also include information such as the coordinates and shape of the recognized vehicle for rendering the vehicle as an object. The coordinates include data for XR display on the display unit 26, such as coordinates on the game image, distance from the game device 2, and the like.
In addition, vehicle information 213 may also include information regarding special vehicles. Details of this will be described later.

The location information 214 is information on the current location. The position information 214 is calculated based on the position acquired from the position acquisition section 29 .

The peripheral information 215 is information on objects recognized around the game device 2, such as buildings, signs, and signals in the vicinity. The peripheral information 215 may also include information on the coordinates, shape, etc. of the recognized objects for drawing by replacing these recognized objects with objects.

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

Details of the game data 212 and the vehicle information 213 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game data 212 includes map data 310, designated start position 311, destination 312, travel route 313, estimated time of arrival 315, event data 316, object data 317, progress data 318, recognition data 319, special information 320, and the like. contains.
Vehicle information 213 includes special information 320 and the like.

The map data 310 is map data corresponding to the position information 214 . The map data 310 may be pre-installed in the game device 2, downloaded from the server device 1 or a map service server (not shown) on the cloud, or obtained from a car navigation device of a vehicle. .

The instructed start position 311 is the setting of the position on the map where the game event starts to occur. For the starting position of this event, for example, the position of the starting 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 the position set by the user or the like. Furthermore, the start position of the event does not necessarily have to be the boarding position where the user got into the vehicle or the start position based on the position information 214 when the game was started. Note that the instructed start position 311 can be changed by resetting the travel route 313 or the like.

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

The travel route 313 is data indicating the route from the designated start position 311 to the destination 312 . For this travel route 313, for example, the coordinates of the road from the occurrence of a game event to the end of the game on the map data 310 are designated. In the present embodiment, for example, the travel route 313 may be a route on which a vehicle or the like that is the game device 2 travels at least partially by automatic driving.
Note that the travel route 313 may be reset or redesignated during the game according to the current position of the position information 214 or the like. Furthermore, the travel route 313 may constitute a stage that is a unit of a game that is played as a group at one time.

In addition, set locations associated with events are set in the driving route 313 .
This setting position may be a position where a flag, which is a condition for generating an event, can be acquired. Further, the set position may be set as a landmark on the map data 310 . The landmarks include, for example, specific buildings, characteristic points, streets, traffic lights, and other map locations that are easily recognized by the user.

In addition to landmarks, set positions include locations such as facilities such as convenience stores, hospitals, and post offices, specific stores, and designated locations designated by accumulated game results. Of these, the designated locations include, for example, locations where many monsters such as zombies were shaken off, locations where many monsters were knocked down, and locations where game overs occurred frequently in the previous game play.

The estimated time of arrival 315 is the estimated time of arrival at the destination 312 calculated from the location information 214 and the travel route 313 .

The event data 316 is various data related to events in progress of the game. The event data 316 includes, for example, the type and frequency of occurrence (encounter rate) of the event, the conditions for ending the event, the type and frequency (probability) of appearing monsters, etc., and the type and frequency of occurrence of items obtainable in the event. include.
In addition, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes event action data such as player characters including driver characters and non-player characters (NPC) objects, lines, actions, and changes in facial expressions. This event action data can be set according to the type of event.

In addition, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes special event data corresponding to special vehicles. This special event data includes the type and role of the special character object set in the special vehicle, profit or disadvantage data, privilege data, and the like. Among these data, the benefit or disadvantage data includes data such as items given, in-game currency, types and appearance frequencies of monsters, and other parameter changes as advantages or disadvantages corresponding to the special vehicle. That is, for example, when it is set to the special vehicle, it becomes easier or harder to obtain the set item, it becomes easier or harder to obtain or lose in-game currency, it becomes easier or harder to obtain monsters. It may also include data such as becoming harder, weaker or stronger. Further, this benefit or disadvantage data may be designed to benefit users of other vehicles rather than benefits benefiting users of the particular vehicle. On the other hand, the privilege data may also include data such as privilege items, in-game currency, and other titles to be given to the user who declared the special vehicle.

Furthermore, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes game progress scenario data, obstacles and background objects, and other data necessary for game events. Furthermore, as an event, data related to special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "boss characters") that are intended to be defeated in the progress of the game are also included. Of these, the conditions for ending the event include, for example, the passage of a certain amount of time, the annihilation of the generated monsters or the escape of the user, the disassociation of the vehicle from the monster by shaking off the monster, and the reduction of the monster's hit points to zero. It is possible to set conditions such as The scenario data also includes a table of types of events corresponding to set positions in the travel route 313, and the like.
Here, the events of the present embodiment include those that occur at specific timing and appearance frequency, those that are executed when a set position is reached, and those that are always executed. Furthermore, the events of this embodiment include special events such as a fight with a boss character and an ending, which will be described later, in addition to special events.
In addition, in this embodiment, the event data 316 includes motion specification data that specifies the motion of the vehicle in each event.

The object data 317 is data relating to various objects such as player characters, enemy characters, NPCs, and items. In this embodiment, the player character includes a character of a driver and a fellow passenger. Various game attributes are set to 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 possessions.

Furthermore, various parameters are set in the object data 317 . For example, parameters such as character name, ability value, attribute, rank, and special attack may be set for each object. The ability values include durability (hit points), attack power, defense power, stick value, skill level, rank, and the like. In the case of items, equipment such as weapons and armor, items for recovery, items for synthesis, and other special items are set as types by IDs. Weapons include, for example, projectile weapons such as guns, bows, and bombs, and striking weapons such as swords, axes, and crowbars. Special items include rare items (rare items) and items that can acquire flags in events. In addition, object data 317 includes data such as in-game currency. Furthermore, the object data 317 can also associate the vehicle with the generated object when an event occurs.

The progress data 318 is data regarding the progress of the game received from the server device 1 .
The progress data 318 includes data on objects owned by the user, various data on players, data on stages, data on events, data on set special vehicles, and the like.

The recognition data 319 is information for recognizing a convolutional neural network model and a special vehicle for image recognition by the information recognition means 200 .
The information for recognizing this special vehicle includes setting of conditions for recognizing it as a special vehicle (hereinafter referred to as "recognition conditions"). The recognition conditions include, for example, a specific vehicle type, color, license plate characters, number of passengers, gender, and the like.

The special information 320 is data such as a flag indicating that the own vehicle or another vehicle has been recognized as a special vehicle. That is, the special information 320 may be set in the game data 212 by the server device 1, for example, when the game device 2 associated with the user's own vehicle is a special vehicle. Alternatively, the special information 320 may be set to the vehicle information 213 when another game device 2 associated with another vehicle is recognized as a special vehicle.
Specifically, the special information 320 may include, for example, an ID indicating an object such as a specific enemy or rare vehicle, the type of advantage or disadvantage, durability value, time until disappearance, and the like.

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

<Regarding game progress processing>
Next, the game progress processing executed by the game system X of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. FIG.

In the game progress processing of the present embodiment, the game device 2 is assumed to be an automatically driven vehicle, and when the user is allowed to play the game on the travel route 313 related to this travel, the vehicle information 213 of other vehicles is recognized, and this A game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 is drawn. Then, the game is advanced using the rendered game image. At this time, a special vehicle having a special role set in the game is set corresponding to the vehicle information 213, and a special event corresponding to this special vehicle is generated. The generated special event image is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game image corresponding to the exterior image and/or interior image of the vehicle.

The flow of the game progression process will be described below 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 game execution means 206 performs game start processing.
The game execution means 206 detects, for example, that the automatically driven vehicle has arrived at the stop position, the user has boarded, and the user who has not yet reached the destination 312 has issued an instruction to start the game.
This instruction can be given from an in-vehicle panel terminal, a controller such as XR goggles, a menu displayed on the car window or the display unit 26 of the console, or the like. This instruction is given by, for example, touch, swipe, or the like activated from an application list, shortcut, or the like on the touch panel of the operation unit 25 .

In the present embodiment, the game executing means 206 sets, for example, a game start position by the user as a start instruction position 311, and sets a destination 312 to which the user travels by vehicle.
The game execution unit 206 may acquire and set these data through the touch panel of the operation unit, for example, in conjunction with the operation of the car navigation device by the user.
Specifically, the game executing means 206 sets, for example, the route of the vehicle movement set by the car navigation device from the map data 310 as a travel route 313 candidate. At this time, the game executing means 206 acquires the user's instruction, searches for a route under the same conditions as route search of a general car navigation device, such as "recommended, general road priority, toll priority, distance priority", and drives. Can be set as a route 313 candidate.

In addition to this, the game executing means 206 may set at least part of the driving route 313 as a route for automatic driving.
At this time, the game executing means 206 can set a travel route 313 that is likely to encounter other vehicles. This makes it easier to approach, recognize and communicate with other vehicles, and to trigger special events.

Furthermore, the game execution means 206 is based on game elements such as "event priority, item priority, normal monster (minor enemy) priority, boss priority", and game difficulty (easy to very hard). This route can be searched and set as a candidate for the travel route 313 .

According to FIG. 5A, for example, in the map data 310 (FIG. 3) centering on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29, an event start instruction position 311 is circled with an "S" icon, and the destination is indicated by a circle. 312 is indicated by a circle with an "E" icon.

After setting the travel route 313 , the game executing means 206 starts communication with the server device 1 via the network 3 . Game executing means 206 transmits account information 211 to server device 1 .

(Step S200)
Here, the login means 100 of the server device 1 starts the game progress.
The login means 100 refers to the account setting 300 based on the transmitted account information 211 and authenticates the user. This logs the user in.
After login, the login means 100 creates the game data 212 and the verification data 301 from the account settings 300 and transmits them to the game device 2 .

At this time, the login means 100, for example, randomly sets a special vehicle from among the vehicles that the game device 2 may encounter on the travel route 313, and stores data such as the characters of the license plate of this special vehicle, It can be included in the recognition data 319 of the game data 212 and transmitted. Specifically, the login means 100 sets, for example, recognition conditions such as the color of the vehicle being red and the last digit of the license plate being "5" in the recognition data 319 corresponding to the game, stage, or event. . Furthermore, the login means 100 can include special information 320 in the game data 212 when the own vehicle is set as a special vehicle. In this case, the other game device 2 can guess that the own vehicle is a special vehicle based on the advantages and disadvantages of the special event, which will be described later.
Furthermore, the log-in means 100 can include the map data 310 and the like around the vehicle in the game data 212 and transmit them. At this time, the game data 212 may be difference data including difference data transmitted last time, instead of data of the entire game.

In the game device 2 that has received these data, the event generation means 204 generates an event of a type that causes an object such as a monster to occur at a specific timing, for example, by designating a set position in the travel route 313, Set in event data 316 .
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can also set an event such as a battle with a special monster (hereinafter referred to as a "middle boss") that appears in the middle of the travel route 313 or a boss character. . The event generating means 204 can also set events such as encountering NPCs corresponding to the scenario and collecting various items.
In addition, the event generating means 204 also sets the appearance frequency of normal monsters (hereinafter referred to as "normal monsters") to appear in the middle of the travel route 313, and the appearance frequency of special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "mid-bosses"). Appearance frequency, types of obtainable items, appearance frequency, etc. can also be set.

(Step S101)
Here, the information recognition means 200 performs information recognition processing.
The information recognition means 200 recognizes vehicle information 213 of other vehicles from the image data captured by the imaging section 30 .
Specifically, the information recognition means 200 recognizes other vehicles by, for example, performing image recognition on the captured image data using the model of the recognition data 319 . At this time, for example, the information recognition means 200 recognizes the type, color, license plate characters, number of passengers, gender, etc. of other vehicles. Further, the information recognition means 200 recognizes the special vehicle from the image data when the recognition result of the recognized image matches the recognition conditions, for example, based on the recognition data 319 . Specifically, in the above example, the information recognition means 200 recognizes the other vehicle as a special vehicle if the other vehicle is red or if the last digit of the license plate is "5". The information recognition means 200 stores these recognition results in the storage section 21 as vehicle information 213 .
Further, the information recognition means 200 also recognizes any one or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals from the captured image data, and stores them in the storage unit 21 as peripheral information 215 .

(Step S102)
Next, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 performs other device communication processing.
First, when another game device 2 such as another vehicle exists in the vicinity, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 transmits the position information 214 of the other game device 2 via communication via the server device 1 or between vehicles. It can be obtained by short-range communication or the like.
Then, the information transmission/reception means 202 connects to the game device 2 via the network 3 when another game device 2 such as another vehicle exists in the vicinity. The information transmitting/receiving means 202 communicates with the game apparatus 2 via the network 3, and transmits/receives the position information 214 and the vehicle information 213 to/from each other. At this time, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 may request the server device 1 to intervene with another game device 2 . Further, when the own vehicle is set as a special vehicle, the information recognition means 200 includes the special information 320 included in the game data 212 in the vehicle information 213 and transmits the special information 320 included in the game data 212 to the other game device 2 as passing communication. good too.
Then, when the special information 320 is included in the received vehicle information 213 of the other game device 2, it is recognized as a special vehicle.
In addition, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 can acquire only the position information 214 of other vehicles other than the game device 2 as well.
Furthermore, depending on the content of the game, the information transmission/reception means 202 can also acquire the position information 214 of the special vehicle and recognize the special vehicle. At this time, the special vehicle may be recognized only when the special vehicle exists near the own vehicle.

Thus, when a special vehicle approaches, it can be recognized as a special vehicle by the information recognition means 200 and the information transmission/reception means 202 . That is, other vehicles can be recognized as special vehicles by recognition based on any one or an arbitrary combination of position information, short-range communication, and image data. That is, at least one type of information, communication, etc., allows the other vehicle to be recognized as a special vehicle.

In addition, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 acquires the position information 214 of the current position while traveling along the travel route 313 .
In this embodiment, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 obtains position information from the position obtaining section 29 and calculates the position in the map data 310 . The position in this map data 310 becomes the current position. At this time, the information transmitting/receiving means 202 also calculates whether or not the current position is within the travel route 313 . The information transmitting/receiving means 202 stores these calculated data in the storage section 21 as the position information 214 .
In the example of FIG. 5A, the current position set in the position information 214 in the map data 310 is indicated by a car mark icon.

(Step S103)
Next, the special vehicle setting means 201 determines whether or not another game device 2 is a special vehicle. The special vehicle setting means 201 determines Yes when the special information 320 is set in another game device 2 . The special vehicle setting means 201 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the special vehicle setting means 201 advances the process to step S104.
If No, the special vehicle setting means 201 advances the process to step S105.

(Step S104)
If it is a special vehicle, the special vehicle setting means 201 performs special vehicle setting processing.
When the information recognition means 200 recognizes another vehicle as a special vehicle, the special vehicle setting means 201 sets the recognition result as the special information 320 in the vehicle information 213 . This causes a special event to occur, as described below.
Furthermore, as will be explained below, if the game data 212 of the own vehicle includes the special information 320, the special event will also occur because the own vehicle is set as the special vehicle.

(Step S105)
Here, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not a specific condition for event generation has been met.
The event generation means 204 determines that the specific condition for event generation is met when the other vehicle is a special vehicle, that is, when it is set as a special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201 . As described above, this is because the special information 320 is included in the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle obtained by acquiring the position information 214 of the special vehicle, and/or is recognized from the image. This is the case, for example, when special information 320 is set in the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle.
Alternatively, the event generation means 204 determines that the specific condition for event generation is met even when the host vehicle is a special vehicle, that is, the special information 320 is set in the game data 212b.
At these times, the event generating means 204 determines that there are specific conditions for generating a special event related to the special vehicle.

On the other hand, the event generating means 204 discretely generates an event according to the position information 214 when specific conditions are met on the travel route 313 .
In this embodiment, for example, when the current position is on the travel route 313, the event generating means 204 obtains a random number value, and generates the event generating condition It is determined that the specific conditions are met.

Further, the event generating means 204 determines that the specific conditions for generating the event are met, for example, when the specific conditions set by the event generating means 204 are satisfied. Specifically, the event generating means 204 determines that the specific condition is met even when the vehicle position information 214 is within the specific range of the set position. As this specific range, for example, a range of positions in which the landmark can be seen by the user can be set in units of several hundred meters. Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can determine a specific condition and generate an event not only while the vehicle is running but also while the vehicle is stopped.

Alternatively, the event generating means 204 can determine that the specific condition is met when the vehicle approaches within a specific range to reach the destination 312 .
In addition, the event generating means 204 can determine that, in the case of an event that is always executed, the specific condition is always met on the traveling route 313 for the event.

In addition, the event generating means 204 judges a situation such as a sudden start or a swaying of the vehicle due to a bump on the road, etc. In addition to this situation, the event generation means 204 determines whether the random number exceeds the threshold value or the like. As a condition, it is also possible to generate an event.

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

The event generation means 204 determines Yes when a specific condition for event generation is met. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S106.
If No, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S109.

(Step S106)
If the specific condition is met, the event generating means 204 further determines whether or not it is a special event. The event generating means 204 determines Yes if the specific condition is to generate a special event. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases, that is, in the case of normal in-game events.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S107.
In the case of No, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S108.

(Step S107)
If it is a special event, the event generation means 204 and the transmission means 203 perform special event processing.
When another vehicle is set as a special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201, the event generating means 204 generates a special event corresponding to the special vehicle.
Alternatively, the event generating means 204 generates a special event even when the own vehicle is set as a special vehicle.
At that time, the transmission means 203 allows users to share information on the special vehicle.
The details of this special event processing will be described later.

(Step S108)
If it is not a special event, the event generation means 204 performs normal event generation processing.
The event generating means 204 reads the event data 316 and generates an event of a type according to the above specific conditions.
The event generating means 204 can generate, for example, an event in which a monster appears with the probability described above and battles with the player character.

For example, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such as being clung to by a monster. Furthermore, the event generating means 204 may associate the vehicle with the stuck monster object and set a specific sticking value.
Similarly, the event generation means 204 can also generate an event that heightens the sense of urgency, such as being chased by monsters, running water, rocks, etc., or an event in which the robot stops at a virtual obstacle and is attacked by a monster, for example. is.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such that monsters such as zombies appear behind the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly starts. In addition, the event generating means 204 can also generate an event such as when the monster is shaken off by backing up or turning a sharp curve, and the object associated with the vehicle is disassociated. .

In the case of automatic driving, the event generation means 204 is generated when the vehicle is driven at a low speed in accordance with the setting of the target speed of the travel route 313 . It is possible to change the event to an event where many monsters are possessed, or to change the event such that the monsters are peeled off when driving at high speed.
In addition, the event generation means 204 can also change the event in accordance with the driving operation of manual driving. For example, in the case of manual driving, it is possible to generate events such as a monster appearing in front or being shaken off when a sudden brake is applied, backing up or a sudden steering operation is performed. .

(Step S109)
Here, the drawing means 205 performs game image drawing processing.
The drawing means 205 draws a game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200 .
The drawing means 205 compares the vehicle information 213 with the verification data 301 stored in the external server or the game device 2 and draws a game image corresponding to the verification data 301 thus verified. In this embodiment, the drawing means 205 reads out the object corresponding to the collation data 301 from the object data and displays it on the display unit 26 by XR. For example, the drawing means 205 renders the external (surrounding) image data and internal image data of the device imaged by the imaging unit 30 corresponding to the external image and/or the internal image of the vehicle based on the vehicle information 213. Draw game images. That is, the drawing means 205 can draw the game image as an XR image such as augmented reality (AR), VR, MR, SR, or the like.
In this way, in the game image of this embodiment, other vehicles are replaced with image data of objects included in the matching data 301 corresponding to the vehicle information 213 . For example, as described above, the drawing means 205 can change and display the vehicles, such as displaying a red vehicle as a flying dragon and a white vehicle as a unicorn.

According to the screen example 500 in FIG. 5(b), the drawing means 205 draws a game image based on an external image during running, and displays it on the display section 26, which is a see-through display corresponding to the side windows. Here are some examples: In FIG. 5(b), Monster M is displayed to replace other vehicles.

Furthermore, the drawing means 205 can draw a selected image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 according to the movement of the vehicle, for example. For example, the drawing means 205 draws according to the movement of the vehicle, such as when the vehicle is approaching, leaving, in front of, or beside. In addition, in a broad sense, this "vehicle movement" includes the acceleration, movement, and posture of the vehicle, such as backing up, stopping, speed changes, changes in posture at sharp curves, and rocking on rough roads during automatic driving. It also includes changes such as
At this time, the drawing means 205 can also draw corresponding to the position information 214 of other vehicles. That is, based on the position information 214, the drawing means 205 can display the position, running, stopping, turning, etc. of the other vehicle on the display unit 26. FIG. As a result, it is possible to display with improved consistency in combination with the result of the image recognition described above.
Furthermore, the drawing means 205 can also display a vehicle with wings, an angel's ring floating in the sky above the vehicle, and the like.

In this embodiment, the drawing means 205 can display the game image of the event on the display unit 26 based on the external image and/or the position information 214 during running. At this time, a game image of a special event corresponding to the special vehicle can also be displayed. This special event will be discussed later.

Additionally, the drawing means 205 can also draw a game image corresponding to the peripheral information 215 recognized by the information recognition means 200 .
The drawing means 205 draws a game image corresponding to the peripheral information 215, for example, replacing any one or any combination of buildings, signs, and traffic lights with corresponding objects. The drawing means 205 displays the game images on the display unit 26, such as changing landmark buildings to ruined buildings or monster nests, or changing signs to background objects such as trees or totem poles. to display. Alternatively, the drawing means 205 can display the signal or the like as an item itself, or can display it in a box shape such that an item can be obtained by hitting an attack or the like.
In addition, the drawing means 205 creates a game image in which the weather is changed to places other than those recognized by the peripheral information 215, for example, rain clouds, lightning, etc., even if it is a sunny day, according to the progress of the game. and may be displayed on the display unit 26.

In addition, the drawing means 205 can draw a game image corresponding to the internal image, for example, a game image in which the driver character depresses the accelerator, depresses the brake, or turns the steering wheel in order to escape from the monster. At this time, the drawing means 205 draws, for example, the movement of the accelerator, the brake, the steering wheel, and the movement of the hands and feet of the character in conjunction with each other. Furthermore, the drawing means 205 can warn the user to put his or her hand on the front passenger seat when the vehicle backs up, or to be careful of sudden braking. In addition, the drawing means 205 may make the driver's character put his hand on the front passenger seat and look behind him while backing up.
Furthermore, for example, the drawing means 205 can detect that the driver is injured in the vehicle, that a zombie breaks the windshield due to sudden braking and is thrown out, or that the corpse of a monster next to him rolls down at his feet in a sharp curve. It is possible to draw a game image such as

(Step S110)
Next, the game execution means 206 performs game execution processing.
The game execution means 206 advances the game using the game image drawn by the drawing means 205 . The game executing means 206 executes a game according to user's instructions obtained from the operation unit 25 . That is, the game executing means 206 acquires user operation information from the operation unit 25 . As for this operation information, it is also possible to acquire instructions such as the direction and type of attack based on the user's operation of the controller, gestures, and the like. At this time, the game executing means 206 produces an event according to the movement of the vehicle ascertained from the running state, the stopped state, and/or the attitude state of the own vehicle. As a result, the game executing means 206 can display a game event as if it were happening in reality. Therefore, a highly realistic game can be realized.
In addition, it is also possible to output a game sound from the sound processing section 24 in accordance with the drawing of the game image by the game execution means 206 . This game sound may be composed of three-dimensional sound in accordance with the presentation of the game, or may be one in which a sense of fear is emphasized with low sounds. Furthermore, an effect may be performed in which the voice of the virtual character is heard through a headset.

Here, the game execution means 206 can adjust the parameters of the monsters appearing in the event based on the values of the acceleration information and/or the posture information to make them easier to defeat or harder to defeat. be. Specifically, if the vehicle suddenly accelerates or changes its posture due to a sharp curve, etc., the monster will be shaken off. It may be adjusted to make it easier. Conversely, for example, when the vehicle accelerates, stops, backs up, or tilts, the acceleration applied to the user also changes, so it is possible to link this with monster attacks. . In other words, the endurance value and attack value of the monster may be changed to make the user more impatient and increase the sense of realism.

In addition, the game executing means 206 can end the event generated by the event generation process in accordance with the event end condition set in the event data 316. FIG. That is, the game executing means 206 detects that the event end condition is satisfied and ends the generated event.

Furthermore, the game executing means 206 progresses the game based on other acquired game data 212 .
Here, the game execution means 206 transmits the changed difference data among the game data 212 to the server apparatus 1 at a specific timing during game setting and play as described above.
Specifically, the game executing means 206 transmits the difference data about the parts of the game data 212 that have changed in the progress of the game, including the event described above. This difference data includes items obtained at special events, in-game currency, titles related to other benefits, and the like.

(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 difference data from the game device 2 . Then, the game information processing means 101 sets difference data in the account settings 300 of the account DB 111 . As a result, the game based on this difference data can be executed the next time the user logs in.

(Step S111)
Here, the game executing means 206 of the game device 2 determines whether or not the destination 312 has been reached.
The game executing means 206 determines Yes when the current position reaches the destination 312 on the travel route 313 . Game executing means 206 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, game executing means 206 advances the process to step S112.
In the case of No, the game executing means 206 returns the process to step S101 and continues the progress of the game.

(Step S112)
When the destination 312 is reached, the game execution means 206 performs game end processing.
When the game progress processing ends, the game executing means 206 ends the battle with the boss character, performs stage end processing, and sets it in the game data 212 . After that, the game executing means 206 displays the effect of the ending on the display section 26 and outputs the sound from the sound input/output section 27 .

After that, the game executing means 206 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 .
With the above, the game progress processing according to the embodiment of the present invention ends.

Next, details of the special event processing in step S107 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special event processing of the present embodiment, for example, a randomly set special vehicle is given as described above, or an advantage or disadvantage is given. This makes it possible to enhance the strategic nature of the game.

(Step S120)
First, the event generating means 204 performs special vehicle report processing.
The event generating means 204 does not inform the user which vehicle is the special vehicle from the time when the special event occurs until a specific timing described later. That is, in this case, even if the own vehicle is a special vehicle, it is not notified to the user of the own device. However, it may also be possible to infer which vehicle is the special vehicle by observing differences in the behavior of the own vehicle and other vehicles in the special event, for example the advantages and disadvantages described above.
On this basis, the event generating means 204 controls so as to be able to declare that the host vehicle is a special vehicle when a special event has occurred.
Alternatively, the event generating means 204 can take a chance on another vehicle and declare it as a specific vehicle. This report that "it is another vehicle" is transmitted via the transmission means 203 to the game device 2 associated with the other vehicle.
It should be noted that it is also possible to make this declaration in the transmission process to be described later.

(Step S121)
Next, the event generating means 204 performs special vehicle interference processing.
The event generating means 204 can generate an event that interferes with other vehicles, such as a race or shooting, such as throwing items held by other vehicles or attacking other vehicles. be. That is, the event generating means 204 generates a special event, such as a mini-game, which is different from normal battles with monsters. This special event may or may not affect the stages or progression of the game. Or, a special event may be something that changes the scenario of event data 316 .
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 may transmit the occurrence of this special event to the server apparatus 1 to affect users of vehicles other than other interfering vehicles.

In addition, the event generation means 204 may change the settings of the special vehicle itself with other vehicles approaching. In other words, the event generating means 204 may correspond to a specific condition so that when the other vehicle is a special vehicle, the own vehicle becomes a special vehicle and the other vehicle ceases to be a special vehicle. In this case, the event generating means 204 includes the special information 320 in the game data 212 of the own vehicle and deletes it from the game devices 2 of the other vehicles.
Conversely, the event generation means 204 may cause other vehicles to become special vehicles and own vehicle to cease to be special vehicles in response to specific conditions. In this case, the event generating means 204 deletes the special information 320 from the game data 212 of the own vehicle and includes it in the game device 2 of the other vehicle.
These particular conditions may reflect, for example, winning or losing a special event. Alternatively, the event generating means 204 may change the specific vehicle by causing a special character object to "transfer" only when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle for a specific period of time. Furthermore, the event generating means 204 may change the specific vehicle by throwing an item or the like held by the user.

(Step S122)
Next, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the host vehicle is a special vehicle.
If the vehicle information 213 is set in the game data 212, the event generating means 204 determines that the own vehicle is a special vehicle and determines Yes. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S123.
In the case of No, the event generator 204 advances the process to step S124.

(Step S123)
If the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the event generation means 204 performs a benefit or disadvantage addition process.
The event generating means 204 can give an advantage or a disadvantage corresponding to the special vehicle to the game device 2 of the own vehicle.
For example, the event generating means 204 refers to profit or disadvantage data included in the special event data of the event data 316 to give or reduce items or in-game currency. Further, the event generating means 204 changes the monster type, appearance frequency, and other parameters based on this benefit or disadvantage data.
Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the event generating means 204 does not notify the user of the own device that the own vehicle is a special vehicle until the specific timing. Change parameters, etc.

(Step S124)
Here, the transmission means 203 performs transmission processing.
The transmission means 203 transmits information about the special vehicle to other users by the user who has recognized the special vehicle. This communication may be performed, for example, through text chat or voice chat in the game, communication in the event, SNS, or the like. That is, it is possible for a user who recognizes a special vehicle to transmit information such as where the special vehicle was sighted and in which direction the user moved.
The transmission means 203 can also automatically transmit this information to another game device 2 . At this time, the transmission means 203 can also transmit the position information 214, the moving direction, the moved route, and the like.
In addition, the transmission means 203 may allow these information to be shared and viewed by a plurality of users. At this time, the transmission means 203 can share and view by using chat, communication, URL link sharing such as SNS, conference room function, and other sharing functions.

(Step S125)
Here, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not it is the specific timing.
The event generating means 204 determines Yes when it is the specific timing. This specific timing is, for example, when a specific time elapses after the start of the special event, when the special event ends, when a special item is found, or when the user of the other game device 2 moves to a special vehicle. is specified, etc. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S126.
If No, the event generator 204 terminates the special event process.

(Step S126)
When it is the specific timing, the event generating means 204 performs special vehicle notification processing.
When the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the event generating means 204 notifies the user of the own device that the vehicle is a special vehicle at a specific timing without informing the user of the own device. For example, this notification is displayed on the display unit 26 with the message "Special event is over. In fact, you were a special vehicle! ] may be displayed.

Alternatively, when the other vehicle is a specific vehicle, the event generating means 204 can display a mark or the like to that effect.
According to the screen example 501 of FIG. 5(c), the event generating means 204 causes the drawing means 205 to draw a game image based on the external image during running, and displays it on the display section 26. FIG. In this example, a special character object B is attached (possessed) to another vehicle as a special vehicle.

(Step S127)
Next, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the declaration was correct.
The event generating means 204 determines Yes when the user's declaration is correct. The event generating means 204 also determines Yes when the other user's declaration about the own vehicle is correct. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S128.
If No, the event generator 204 terminates the special event process.

(Step S128)
If the declaration is correct, the event generation means 204 performs privilege provision processing.
The event generating means 204 gives a privilege to the user who has declared that the vehicle is a special vehicle, if the estimation is correct. That is, if the user of the own vehicle declares the correct answer, the user of the own vehicle is given a privilege. Alternatively, when the other vehicle's report to the own vehicle is correct, communication is made to the other vehicle so as to give a privilege to the user of the other vehicle. At this time, communication may be performed via the server device 1 .
At this time, the event generating means 204 selects a privilege to be given to the user based on the privilege data included in the special event data of the event data 316, set.
With the above, the special event processing ends.

[Effect of the invention]
By configuring as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
Conventionally, in a game such as that described in Patent Literature 1, an event is simply generated based on the position information 214 where the game device has moved.
Therefore, even when the game is played in a vehicle or the like, there is a problem that the scenery outside the vehicle and the game are not linked to each other, resulting in a lack of realism.

On the other hand, the game program 210 of the present embodiment includes the storage unit 11, the display unit 26, and the imaging unit 30 for imaging the surroundings, and is executed by the game device 2 associated with the vehicle. 210, the game apparatus 2 corresponds to information recognition means 200 for recognizing vehicle information 213 of other vehicles from image data captured by the imaging unit 30, and vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200; It is characterized by functioning as drawing means 205 for drawing the game image drawn by the drawing means 205 and as game execution means 206 for advancing the game using the game image drawn by the drawing means 205 .
By configuring in this way, it is possible to provide a game with a heightened sense of realism by displaying the vehicle by replacing it with another object in conjunction with the actual scenery. For this reason, it is possible to make a user who has nothing to do with a self-driving car or the like play a game with a high game quality. As a result, it is possible to motivate the user to play the game.

In the game program 210 of this embodiment, the drawing means 205 compares the vehicle information 213 with the verification data 301 stored in the external server or the game device 2, It is characterized by drawing a game image.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to change the image of the vehicle according to the contents of the game based on the verification data 301, and it is possible to play a game with a high game quality and enhance the sense of realism. Become.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the drawing means 205 selects and draws an image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to draw according to the movement of the vehicle, such as when the vehicle is approaching, moving away, in front, or beside it.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment causes the game apparatus 2 to further function as information transmitting/receiving means 202 that communicates with other vehicles to transmit/receive position information 214 to/from each other. It is characterized by performing drawing corresponding to
By configuring in this way, other vehicles can be drawn based on the position information 214 as well. For example, even if the result of image recognition is erroneous, appropriate display can be performed.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment includes special vehicle setting means 201 for setting the game apparatus 2 to a special vehicle having a special role in the game, corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200 . And, when a special vehicle is set by the special vehicle setting means 201, it further functions as an event generating means 204 for generating a special event corresponding to the special vehicle.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to determine that the vehicle is a special vehicle based on the recognized vehicle information 213 or information obtained from the special vehicle itself, and display based on the special vehicle.

In the game program 210 of this embodiment, the information recognition means 200 recognizes the special vehicle based on the image data or the special information 320 obtained by communication from the special vehicle, and the event generation means 204 sets the special vehicle. It is characterized by giving an advantage or disadvantage corresponding to the special vehicle set by means 201 .
By configuring in this way, it is possible to give an incentive to the user when the special event of the special vehicle is executed, and to motivate the user to play the game.

In the game program 210 of the present embodiment, the event generating means 204 does not notify the user of the own device when the own vehicle is a special vehicle, but notifies the user of the own device that it is a special vehicle at a specific timing. characterized by
By configuring in this way, it is possible to hide the fact that the vehicle is a special vehicle from the user of the device until it is necessary for a special event or the like, and it is possible to have the pleasure of guessing whether the vehicle is a special vehicle. can provide Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to want to play the game.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 obtains a report presuming that the vehicle is a special vehicle before notification, and if the presumption is correct, a benefit is given to the user who made the report. do.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to motivate the user to guess whether or not the vehicle is a special vehicle, thereby enhancing the game.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the user who has recognized the special vehicle further comprises transmission means 203 for transmitting information on the special vehicle to other users.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to configure an event in which a plurality of users pursue the special vehicle, enhance the strategic nature of the game, and motivate the player to want to play the game.

The game program 210 of this embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 generates a special event or gives a privilege when the special vehicle is recognized by the user.
By configuring in this way, it is possible to cause an event different from a battle with a normal monster, etc., to occur with respect to the special vehicle, to bring about changes in the game, and to provoke a desire to play.

In the game program 210 of this embodiment, the information recognition means 200 further recognizes any or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals as the surrounding information 215, and the drawing means 205 recognizes the information by the information recognition means 200. A game image corresponding to the obtained peripheral information 215 is also drawn superimposed on the image data.
By configuring in this way, not only the vehicle but also the surrounding environment can be replaced and displayed, and the realism of the game can be enhanced. Furthermore, by configuring in this way, landmarks, facilities, shops, specified positions, etc. set in the travel route 313 can be made conspicuous. That is, 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 processing procedures described in FIGS. 2 to 5 are examples, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to these. The processing procedure and the like can be appropriately changed in design without changing the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, the setting of the special vehicle is performed at the start of the game.
However, it may be configured to be set as a special vehicle when it enters a specific coordinate on the map data 310 or obtains a specific item through random numbers or battle.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is described that the special vehicle determination is mainly performed by the game device 2, and it is not described whether or not the special vehicle event is managed by the server device 1 in particular. .
Regarding this, the event generation means 204 reports to the server device 1 that the special vehicle has been set, and based on this, the server device 1 can manage the special vehicle. Alternatively, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 may set and manage special vehicles and special events.
Furthermore, when one vehicle is set as a special vehicle, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 sets other vehicles so that they are not set as special vehicles, or notifies the other vehicles of the occurrence of special vehicles. You can ask them to do it for you.
In addition, the game information processing means 101 determines the conditions for becoming a special vehicle, for example, from the data of vehicles in motion and the data of their travels, so that the game device 2 executing the game always encounters a special vehicle. can also be set.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of generating a special event by recognizing other vehicles and communicating vehicle information has been described.
However, it is also possible to have a special vehicle already set at the start of the game and have the special event run throughout the game regardless of the progress of the game.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, an example of setting a special vehicle and generating a special event has been described.
However, depending on the content and settings of the game, it is possible to prevent the special event from occurring.

Also, it is possible to configure the event generation means 204 to generate an event in a state where the destination 312 is not set by the game execution means 206 .
For example, it is possible for the event generating means 204 to generate an event even under conditions such as circling a specific area or driving along a driving route 313 suitable for game play in automatic driving or manual driving. That is, even if the travel route 313 is set by the event generating means 204 but the destination 312 is unnecessary, it is possible to generate an event involving the movement of the vehicle being driven as described above.

Furthermore, the event generation means 204 grasps the state of the vehicle, and depending on the level of automatic driving as described above, regardless of the setting position of the start instruction position 311, the event generation means 204 may or may not start the event. It is also possible to configure so as to perform such control.

In addition, the event generating means 204 may change parameters set for the object based on acceleration information and/or posture information. Specifically, the event generating means 204 can control the motion of the object, various parameters, etc. according to the acceleration information and/or the orientation information.

For example, the event generating means 204 performs physical calculations such as applying force to the monster according to the acceleration information and/or the posture information to change the action of the monster. Specifically, when the vehicle turns left or right or backs up, it is possible to cause the monsters clinging to the vehicle to be shaken off by centrifugal force and fly away.
In other words, the event generation means 204 reduces the sticking value and hit points of the monster when force is applied to the monster, such as when turning a curve or backing up. It is possible to direct the game so that it is done.

In addition, the event generating means 204 can change the parameters of each object according to user's operation information. Specifically, when the user attacks with a weapon, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value of monsters such as zombies that stick to the attack value of this attack, and when this value becomes equal to or less than a threshold value, the event generating means 204 shakes the sticky monster. It may be dropped. This disassociates the vehicle from the monster. At this time, the event generating means 204 can also change parameters so that the monster's hit points decrease in response to the attack.
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can also make adjustments so as to receive attacks from monsters in accordance with the rocking of the vehicle. In other words, the event generating means 204 may be attacked by monsters in response to the vehicle's shaking due to bumps or the like on the actual road.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of using probability as an event occurrence condition has been described.
However, it is also possible to generate an event based on the result recognized by an image recognition processor or the like from the external image and/or internal image of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30 . For example, if there are many people outside the vehicle, an event can occur that causes those people to become zombies. Furthermore, when the inside of the car is messy or there are many leftovers, an event such as the appearance of a specific monster such as "mottainai ghost (tsukumogami)" or "mushroom ghost" may be generated.

In the above-described embodiment, the example of displaying the game image on the display unit 26 for the user in the vehicle has been described.
However, the game image displayed on display 26 may be visible inside the vehicle when outside the vehicle. That is, when the user gets into the vehicle, the game image may already be visible. In this case, for example, a game image including each object such as a player character and an enemy character is displayed on the display unit 26 such as XR goggles, a see-through display, or the like.

The event generating means 204 can also adjust the content of the event according to the acceleration information and/or the attitude information acquired by the information transmitting/receiving means 202 . As this adjustment, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which an object associated with the motion of the vehicle is generated, and control the object according to acceleration information and/or attitude information.

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

Although the above-described embodiments are described with an application such as an action game or a shooting game in which monsters are fought, the embodiments of the present invention are 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 role-playing game in which monsters are fought. In this case, the special vehicle is a special monster, and the user may chase this monster in the vehicle.
In addition, it is also possible to configure the special vehicle to be a ``obstructing monster'', a game like Sugoroku, Monopoly (registered trademark), or a race where you aim for a goal while not being pushed. be.

Furthermore, the game may be configured as a science fiction game in which monsters such as aliens chasing after a two-wheeled vehicle or a four-wheeled vehicle are shot down with a gun controller having an operating section that imitates a firearm. Alternatively, it may be configured as an action game in which the vehicle is running and the player battles against gangsters, robot weapons, dinosaurs, giant insects, and the like. Even in this case, a boss character appears near the destination 312, and the ending can be achieved by defeating the boss character.

These game changes and event setting changes can be realized by those skilled in the art by replacing the game data 212 , especially the event data 316 .

Variation of hardware configuration The control units 10 and 20 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), ASIC (Application It may also be an information processing unit including a specific processor.

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

The connection units 12 and 22 are network connection units including LAN boards, wireless transceivers, and the like for connecting to a network 3 such as LAN, wireless LAN, WAN, and 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. An operation signal is input to the game apparatus 2 via the operation unit 25 by operating a stick, button, touch pad, or the like provided on the controller. This 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.
Also, the control unit 10, the control unit 20, and the image processing unit 23 may incorporate RAM, ROM, flash memory, or the like.

Variation of System Configuration In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the example in which the game system X configured by the server device 1 and the game device 2 executes the game program 210 has been described.
However, referring to FIG. 7, 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 wide-range map data 310 in the game data 212 as in car navigation. In this figure, the same reference numerals as in the above figures indicate the same type of configuration.
Alternatively, when an automatically driven vehicle is called from a game device 2 such as a mobile phone, it is possible to browse images around the vehicle from the game device 2 and display them in XR.
Also in these embodiments, by executing the game program 210 associated with the game device 2, each of the above configurations can be realized.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the game is executed mainly by the single game device 2 has been described.
However, it is also possible for a plurality of game devices 2 to cooperate and execute the game. For example, the rendered game image may be shared with other game devices 2 so that they can play together. In this case, these game devices 2 may be a vehicle and a mobile phone or the like, or may be a mobile phone or the like in the same vehicle.
Furthermore, the game devices 2 may exist in separate locations. In this case, game devices 2 may be able to transmit and receive game images drawn by information transmission/reception means 202, game data 212, and the like.

Conversely, the game device 2 executes the functions of simple data transmission and reception and image/audio output only, and by executing the game program 110 of the server device 1, the game execution means 206, the event generation means 204, the event It may function as generating means 204 , information transmitting/receiving means 202 , and event generating means 204 . This figure shows an example in which the event generating means 204 and the event generating means 204 are connected in the opposite direction to that shown in FIG. 2 so as to perform the processing of FIG.
Furthermore, each of the means described above may be arbitrarily executed by either the server device 1 or the game device 2, or the functions of each may be shared and executed in part or in any combination.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the vehicle itself, such as an automatically driven automobile, 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 vehicles such as amusement parks, roller coasters, trains, driver-driven taxis, buses, and other vehicles. In addition, the present invention can also be implemented using arcade game cabinets provided at game arcades and the like. Alternatively, game device 2 may be a virtual vehicle that operates on map data 310 in virtual space.
Furthermore, the game device 2 is not limited to vehicles, and can be installed in vehicles that are not directly controlled by the user, such as airplanes and drones. 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 may be a device such as a smartphone, dedicated game machine, VR goggles type device, XR goggles, car navigation device, or the like, which is played in a vehicle. At this time, the acceleration information and/or the posture information may be acquired by the acceleration sensor unit 28 built into the game device 2 or data acquired by a sensor provided in the vehicle.
By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to execute a game with enhanced gameplay even on a game device 2 other than a vehicle. Furthermore, in the case of the game device 2 having posture and line-of-sight tracking, etc., it is possible to generate an event that matches the posture and line of sight of the game device 2 and the user, thereby enhancing the presence of the game.

In addition, if the game device 2 is XR goggles, the game image is also displayed inside the vehicle, and an event such as a monster attack can be generated. Similarly, when the display unit 26 of the game device 2 projects with a projector, it is possible to draw on the wall portion as well as the glass window.
In this case, it is possible to detect the position and orientation of the player's body and draw monsters so that they do not overlap the player's body. may change.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, examples of displaying game images on a see-through display and XR goggles as the display unit 26 have been described.
However, the display unit 26 does not have to be a see-through display and XR goggles. For example, as the display unit 26, it is possible to use the display of the VR goggles type device described above. In this VR as well, it is possible to superimpose an image captured by the imaging unit 30 and a game image and display them as a VR. Additionally, if the display unit 26 is a projector, it is possible to project the game image onto mist, the user's glasses, or the retina.
Furthermore, when the game device 2 is a portable or stationary device such as a smart phone, a dedicated game machine, or a car navigation device, these displays can be used as the display unit 26 . Also in this case, it is possible to display the external image and the game image captured by the imaging unit 30 by XR. In addition, if the game device 2 is a vehicle, it is possible to eliminate the windows and display the image of the imaging unit 30 that captures the outside and the game image on the display unit 26 instead of the windows. .
By configuring in this way, it is possible to correspond to various configurations.

Although the game program 210 of the present embodiment is described as a native application in the above embodiment, it may be configured as a web application. That is, the game program 210 may be an application executable by a web browser or the like. In this case, the game program 210 and game data 212 stored in the storage unit 21 may be temporarily stored in the RAM or the like each time.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game program 210 itself has already been 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 section 21 . Additionally, the game program 210 may be downloaded from the server device 1 .

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

Further, the configuration and operation of the above-described embodiment are examples, and needless to say, they can be modified and executed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 Server devices 2, 2b Game device 3 Networks 10, 20 Control units 11, 21 Storage units 12, 22 Connection unit 23 Image processing unit 24 Audio processing unit 25 Operation unit 26 Display unit 27 Audio input/output unit 28 Acceleration sensor unit 29 Position Acquisition unit 30 Imaging unit 100 Login means 101 Game information processing means 110, 210 Game program 111 Account DB
200 Information recognition means 201 Special vehicle setting means 202 Information transmission/reception means 203 Transmission means 204 Event generation means 205 Drawing means 206 Game execution means 211 Account information 212 Game data 213 Vehicle information 214 Location information 215 Peripheral information 300 Account settings 301 Verification data 310 Map data 311 Specified start position 312 Destination 313 Driving route 315 Estimated time of arrival 316 Event data 317 Object data 318 Progress data 319 Data for recognition 320 Special information 500, 501 Screen example B Object M Monster X Game system

Claims (9)

a game program,
The game program causes the game device to function as game execution means, information recognition means, event generation means, and drawing means,
The game execution means advances the game by communicating with the mobile object,
The event generation means generates an event according to the movement of the moving body during the progress of the game,
When the information recognition means acquires special information indicating that another moving body different from the moving body is a special moving body, the information recognition means recognizes the other moving body as a special moving body,
if the mobile object corresponding to the game device is a special mobile object, the special information is set to game data or vehicle information;
The event generating means generates a special event based on the special information when the special moving body approaches the moving body,
The special event is an event that gives an advantage or a disadvantage to at least one user of the special mobile body or the user of the mobile body that has approached the special mobile body, based on conditions;
The drawing means draws a game image including an effect associated with the occurrence of the special event.
thing. The game program according to claim 1,
causing the game device to further function as information transmitting/receiving means;
The information transmitting/receiving means acquires, as game data, the special information indicating that the specific mobile object has been set in advance as the special mobile object by communication via a server device.
thing. In the game program according to claim 2,
the information transmitting/receiving means acquires the special information acquired by the other mobile object through communication with the other mobile object;
thing. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The information recognition means includes at least one of information obtained by short-range communication with the other mobile body, position information for specifying the position of the other mobile body, and an imaging result of the imaging unit of the mobile body. Recognizing the approach to the other mobile object based on
thing. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
causing the game device to further function as information transmission/reception means and game execution means;
The information transmitting/receiving means acquires the position information of the other mobile body,
The game execution means sets, as the travel route of the mobile object, a travel route that is likely to encounter the other mobile object, based on the position information of the other mobile object.
thing. In the game program according to claim 5,
The information transmitting/receiving means acquires position information of the special mobile body,
The game execution means sets, as a travel route of the mobile object, a travel route that is likely to encounter the special mobile object, based on the position information of the special mobile object.
thing. In the game program according to claim 5 or claim 6,
The game execution means selects at least one of a travel route acquired from a car navigation device, a travel route corresponding to the content of a game event, and a travel route that is likely to encounter the other moving object as the travel route. set as candidate
thing. A game device,
comprising game execution means, information recognition means, event generation means, and drawing means,
The game execution means advances the game by communicating with the mobile object,
The event generation means generates an event according to the movement of the moving body during the progress of the game,
When the information recognition means acquires special information indicating that another mobile body different from the mobile body is a special mobile body, the information recognition means recognizes the other vehicle as a special mobile body,
if the mobile object corresponding to the game device is a special mobile object, the special information is set to game data or vehicle information;
The event generating means generates a special event based on the special information when the special moving body approaches the moving body,
The special event is an event that gives an advantage or a disadvantage to at least one user of the special mobile body or the user of the mobile body that has approached the special mobile body, based on conditions;
The drawing means draws a game image including an effect associated with the occurrence of the special event.
thing. A game program that causes a car to function as a game device for enjoying an AR game,
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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