JPH0321288A - Multi-player type video game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To entertain all players with a game feeling full presence and improve cost efficiency by making a plurality of players play a game in a common game space while seeing a common game image projected on a screen circularly curved and formed. CONSTITUTION:An image information forming device 520 preliminarily stores the image information of the whole game. On the basis of the determined information of a drawn game image outputted from a game calculating device 510, the actual allotted image data to be projected on a screen 110 is calculated, and this image signal is outputted to the corresponding projector device 300. Hence, a game image continued in the whole circumferential direction is projected on the screen 110. Therefore, even if a player sits on any sheet 410 provided on a table 220, one can enjoy the game with full presence, as a wide game screen image covering the whole transverse visual field of the player is projected in the front.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a multiplayer video game device, and particularly to a multiplayer video game device in which a plurality of players play a game in a common game space while viewing a game screen projected on a screen. The present invention relates to a multi-player video game device capable of playing the game.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, simulation-type video shooting games are known in which a player can shoot at a target appearing on a video image screen with a gun. For example, in this type of game, the player defeats enemies that attack one after another. There are story-telling stories where the player searches for treasure, and stories where the player rides a spaceship and returns to Earth alive while defeating attacking enemies.

In such a simulation type video shaving game, it is preferable to make the video screen larger because it increases the sense of realism of the game and gives the player a feeling close to that of actual shooting or actual combat.

However, increasing the size of the video screen naturally leads to higher costs. For this reason, in most video shooting games of this type, only one video monitor is assigned to one player. In addition, some games were played using multiple video monitors lined up, but the resulting screen was at most twice or triple the size, and there were seams between the monitors, resulting in a lack of realism and impact.

In addition to this, recently game machines have also been made in which a large screen (2) is formed using a video projector, and two players can shoot at this screen.

However, even in this case, the screen obtained is several times the size of a video monitor, and there is a problem in that the game lacks a sense of realism.

For this reason, the present inventors have investigated a multiplayer game device in which the video screen is large and many players shoot at the screen at the same time in order to make the video screen more cost-effective. However, even if you simply increase the size of the video screen and allow many players to shoot at the game screen at the same time, some players will inevitably have to shoot from the edge of the screen, making it difficult for that player to shoot. The problem was that the game lacked a sense of realism. In particular, players located at the edges of the screen inevitably view the game screen diagonally, which not only makes it difficult to see the screen, but also causes the screen itself to become distorted.

In this way, when trying to create a large-screen, cost-effective, and immersive multiplayer video game device that is sufficiently powerful and immersive for all players, it is necessary to create a game with a bold idea that breaks away from the conventional way of thinking about game consoles. You have to think about the opportunity.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and its purpose is to enable a plurality of players to participate in the game at the same time, and to enable all players to participate in the game at the same time. To provide an unprecedented multi-player video game device that allows the user to enjoy games with a sense of realism and is cost-effective.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides: a screen device having a screen curved laterally in an arc shape; a plurality of projector devices arranged to share and project one continuous game screen in the horizontal direction of the screen; a plurality of player operation sections provided in a radial pattern toward the screen; and each of the player operations. A plurality of game screens are configured to calculate a game screen to be projected onto the screen according to an input signal from the unit and a predetermined game program, and to project the calculated game screen as one continuous game screen in the circumferential direction of the screen. an image calculation means for supplying an image signal to a projector device, wherein a plurality of players can play a game in a common game space while viewing a common game screen projected on a screen curved in an arc shape. It is characterized by doing the following.

[Function] According to the present invention, the screen is curved in an arc shape in the horizontal direction, and one continuous game screen is projected in the horizontal direction of the screen. Since a plurality of player operation units are arranged radially toward the screen, each player, even if there are a large number of players, will have a wide game image in front of them. You can enjoy a game full of immersion.

In particular, by forming the screen into a cylindrical shape,
Players inside this cylinder can see a wide game image that covers the entire lateral field of view, no matter where they turn on the screen. Therefore,
Even when playing a multiplayer game with a plurality of players, all players can play the game with a sense of realism.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a multi-player video game device that can sufficiently satisfy all the players of a number commensurate with the cost of the device.

[Embodiment] Next, a preferred embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a multi-player video shooting game will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a preferred first embodiment of the multi-player video shooting game device according to this embodiment.

The device of the embodiment includes a screen device 100 whose inner wall is formed as a cylindrical screen 110, and a screen 11.
0, and a base 200 provided near the center of the cylinder.

The base 200 includes a central tower 210, a table 220 for placing players provided in a ring shape around the central tower 210, and a staircase 230 provided between the table 220 and the floor 240.

At the top of the central tower 210, a plurality of projector devices 300 are arranged radially toward the screen 110, and are configured to share and project one continuous game screen along the entire circumference of the screen 110. ing.

In the embodiment, each of these projector devices 300 includes:
They are arranged radially toward the screen 110 with the cylindrical central axis of the cylindrical screen 110 as the center, and project an undistorted image onto the screen 110.

Further, on the table 220, a plurality of gun devices 400 are arranged at predetermined intervals as player operating units, and are configured to shoot at targets projected on the screen 110. In the embodiment, each of these gun devices 40
0 are arranged radially toward the screen 110 with the center axis of the cylindrical screen 110 as the center. Each gun device 400 is attached with a CRT 430 for displaying the player's score, etc.
A seat 410 is provided behind the player for the player to sit on.

Further, the apparatus of the embodiment is provided with a game calculation control device 500 for calculating and displaying a game screen, and FIG. 2 shows the circuit configuration thereof.

The game calculation control device 500 of the embodiment includes a game calculation device 510 that centrally controls the entire device, and each projector 30.
A plurality of image information creation devices 520 provided corresponding to 0
and has.

In addition to controlling the entire device, the game calculation device 510 performs game calculations according to signals input from each gun device 400 and a predetermined game program, and determines the game screen to be projected from each projector device 300. ,
The information is output to each image information creation device 520.

The image information creation device 520 stores image information for the entire game in advance. Then, based on the drawing game screen determination information output from the game calculation device 510, the actual assigned image data to be projected onto the screen 110 is calculated, and the image signal is outputted to the corresponding projector device 300.

As a result, one continuous game screen is projected on the screen 110 in the entire circumferential direction. Therefore, no matter which seat 410 the player sits on on the table 220, a wide game image covering the entire lateral field of view of the player is projected in front of him, allowing him to enjoy the game with a sense of realism. You can enjoy it.

The present embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration, and its operation will now be explained by taking as an example a case in which a plurality of players riding on a spaceship play a video shooting game in which the story is to return to Earth alive while defeating attacking enemies. explain.

Here, the base 200 is likened to a spaceship, and the seat 4
Each player sitting at number 10 monitors the entire circumference of the spaceship,
It is assumed that the gun device 400 is set up against an attacking enemy.

It is assumed that the scenery of outer space seen from the window of the spacecraft is projected on the screen 110 as a 360-degree panorama.

For this reason, each image information creation device 520 of the embodiment stores in advance a game screen of the outer space in which the spacecraft navigates. Then, the game calculation device 510 calculates the current navigation position of the spacecraft and the vector information of the traveling direction as needed and outputs it to the image information creation device 520.

As a result, each image information creation device 520 actually calculates the scenery of outer space, which changes ε every moment as the spacecraft advances, and projects it as one continuous game screen around the entire circumference of the screen 110. Become.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, a game image that spreads wide in the horizontal direction is projected in front of a player who is sitting in each seat 410 and holding the gun device 400 in front of the screen 110. Therefore, any player can enjoy a game full of realism.

In particular, according to the present invention, the screen 110 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and in front of the player, a large game space covering the entire horizontal field of view is given to each player, so that all the players can , you can enjoy a realistic and powerful shooting game while looking at the large screen that spreads out wide in front of you.

The player then rotates the gun device 400 vertically and horizontally to aim at the target moving on the screen 110.

At this time, the movement of the gun device 400 in the vertical and horizontal directions is as follows:
It is detected by a sensor and manually input to the game calculation device 510. The game calculation device 510 receives this position information, calculates the position of the sight 102 on the screen, uses the image information creation device 520 and the projector device 300, and uses the screen 1
A sight 102 is displayed on 10.

Therefore, the player can aim 102 at a target moving within the game screen and press trigger 402.

At this time, a signal indicating that the trigger 402 has been pressed is outputted to the game calculation device 510, which causes the game calculation device 510 to send a signal to the image information production device 502 to generate an image of the light bullet aimed at the aim 102. Output. As a result, a light bullet runs toward the aim 102 on the screen.

The game calculation device 510 determines whether or not the light bullet hits the hit point of the target, and only when it hits, changes the image of the target to an image of being hit or exploded. At the same time, the scores are added and displayed on the CRT 430.

Such operations are performed for all players.

FIG. 4 shows the shared projection area of each projector device 300 and the player's sniping range.

Each projector device 300 projects an image assigned to it onto the range indicated by the dashed line.

At this time, since consecutive images are assigned to adjacent projectors, one game screen is projected over the entire circumference of the screen.

Each player operates the gun device 400 to
The sight 102 on the 0 can be moved. Aim 10
2 can be moved within the range where the broken lines emitted from each gun device 400 intersect with the screen 110. That is, the broken lines indicate the sniping range of each gun device 400.

The sniping range of each gun device 400 overlaps with the sniping range of adjacent gun devices on both left and right sides. As a result, within this overlapping area, players can compete with neighboring players to see who can snipe the target first.

Also, each player has their own sniping range, so
Once a target is within your own sniping range, you can take your time to aim and shoot without being interfered with by other players, making the game more varied and even more fun.

In particular, in this embodiment, since the game screen, which is wider than the user's sniping range, extends horizontally, the player can predict that a target that moves randomly across a wide area of the game screen in various movement patterns will jump into the player's sniper area. You can shoot with
From this aspect as well, the gameplay as a shooting game can be enhanced.

Note that it is desirable that the images from each projector device 300 projected onto the screen 110 be closely spaced, but as long as the images are continuous, there will not be much discomfort even if there are some gaps. On the other hand, if the projected image looks like the one seen through the window of a spaceship, the gap can be seen as a window frame.

FIG. 5 shows another example of the game calculation and control device 500 used in the game device of this embodiment.

The game calculation and control device 500 of the embodiment includes a target image creation device 522 . It is characterized by having a background image reproduction device 524 and an image composition device 526.

The target image creation device 522 is a game calculation device 510.
Based on the instructions from, the target image is actually calculated,
This image data is output to an image synthesis device 526.

The background image reproduction device 524 is the game calculation device 510
Based on a command from the controller 526, a background image recorded on a video tape or a video disk is played back, and this image data is outputted to an image combining device 526.

In this case, a plurality of sets of each target image creation device 522, background image reproduction device 524, and image synthesis device 526 are provided corresponding to each projector device 300. Each set of devices is computationally controlled to synchronize with other sets of devices, such as controlling the start of the screen and the playback speed.

The image synthesis device 526 superimposes and synthesizes the image of the sight 102, the images sent from the target image creation device 522, and the background image reproduction device 524 by superimposing or the like, and outputs the synthesized image to the projector device 300. This makes it possible to provide more powerful images.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the seat 41 where the player sits
0 means tilt according to the image. It is preferable to move it t1 and move it up and down to control it to an arbitrary posture. As a result, when, for example, an image seen from a spaceship is displayed, the player can feel as if he or she is actually riding on the spaceship, making the game even more reminiscent of Kamohba. To do this, for example, in FIG. 1, the floor 240 may be tilted in all circumferential directions, front, back, right and left, using the center of the floor 240 as a fulcrum, using a lift device such as a hydraulic drive (not shown). In this case, the screen device 100 will also tilt together. ξIf necessary, the control may be such as simply tilting, swinging, vertical movement, etc., regardless of the image.

Furthermore, if it is desired to tilt the screen device 100 with a lower output drive device, the screen device 100 may be fixed and the base 200 may be tilted. Next, a preferred embodiment of the game device of the present invention formed in this manner will be described in detail as a second embodiment.

Second Embodiment FIGS. 6 to 13 show a second preferred embodiment of the multi-player video shooting game apparatus according to the present invention.

The feature of this embodiment is that the screen device 100 is fixed and only the base 200 is tilted using a lift device such as a hydraulic drive, so that the player sitting on the base 200 can actually ride the spaceship. This is because it gives the feeling of being there, making the game even more immersive.

In the apparatus of the embodiment, a support stand 250 is provided on a floor 240 as shown in FIG. The base 200 is attached and fixed onto this support 250 via a universal joint 252. As a result, the base 200 is placed at the fulcrum 2 of the universal joint 252.
It is supported so as to be tiltable around 00a.

Moreover, two lift devices 260 for tilting and driving the base 200 are provided on the support base 250.

FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the central tower 210 of the base 200 when viewed from the direction (■) in FIG. 6.

Between the support stand 250 and the base 200, two lift devices 260-
1.260-2 is provided.

Each of these lift devices 260-1 and 260-2 is driven using a hydraulic tank 264 and a hydraulic bomb motor 266 provided under the floor, and the base 200 is
It is tilted in any direction and at any angle, as shown by the dashed line in the figure, about the fulcrum 200a.

Further, when a player stands on the table 220, the base 200 is kept horizontal as shown by the solid line. At this time, it is preferable to support the table 220 stably so that it does not shake. Therefore, a plurality of cylinders 26 are located below the table 220 and on the floor 240.
2 are arranged at predetermined intervals. During the game, each of these cylinder rods 262 is retracted downward so as not to interfere with the tilting operation of the base 200, and when the game is not being played, they extend upward as shown by the dashed line in the figure. ,
It operates to stably support the table 220 from below. This allows many players to
Or even if you walk on the table 220 before starting, the table 220 will not shake, making it extremely safe.

Furthermore, in a game device of the type in which the base 200 is tilted as in this embodiment, simply forming the top of the screen 110 into a cylindrical shape will cause the distance between the projector device 300ε and the screen 110 to increase due to the tilt of the base 200. As a result, the game screen displayed on the screen 110 is distorted. For example, if the base 200 is tilted upward, a game screen that is extended upward will be projected onto the screen 110, and if the base 200 is tilted downward, a game screen that is extended downward will be projected. Become.

The feature of this embodiment is that the screen 110 is formed into a spherical shape, and the fulcrum 200a of the base 200 is aligned with the center of the spherical surface of the screen 110.

As a result, the distance between the projector device 300 and the screen 11.0 is always constant regardless of the tilting operation of the base 200, and a stable screen is projected onto the screen 100.

FIG. 8 shows a specific configuration of the screen 110 formed into a spherical shape, and in this embodiment, by combining a plurality of spherical segment panels 112,
A cylindrical screen 110 having a spherical shape is formed.

FIG. 9 shows a schematic plan view of the game device of the embodiment.

In the embodiment, the base 200 includes a tower 210 in which a plurality of projector devices 300 are arranged radially, and a table 220 provided in a ring shape around the tower 210.

The table 220 includes 222-1, 222-
It is formed as 16 blocks of 2...222-16.

As shown in FIG. 10, the blocks 222-1 and 222-9 located on the opposite side of the tower 210 have
A seat 410 and an attendant operation box 450 are each provided.

In addition, the remaining blocks 222-2, 222-3...2
22-8.222-10.222-11...222-
16 is provided with a seat 410 for two people and a gun device 400, as shown in FIG. The two gun devices 400, 400 are mounted on a support stand 440, as shown in FIG.
It is mounted and fixed on a mounting arm 442 that faces laterally from above so as to be rotatable in vertical and horizontal directions. Each of these gun devices 400 is designed as a type of bodily vibration in which when a trigger 402 is operated, an internal vibration generating device generates the vibrations that occur when a machine gun is firing continuously.

Furthermore, CRTs 430, 430 are mounted on the support stand 440, facing the two players seated on the seats 410, respectively. Furthermore, a footlight 1-444 that illuminates the feet of the player is also attached to the support stand 440.

FIG. 12 shows each seat 4 provided on the table 220.
Ten specific configurations are shown. The feature of this embodiment is that the seat 410 is formed as a flip-up type in which the seat 412 is flipped up and stored when not in use, and when the player walks on the table 220, the gun device 400 and the seat 410 are The objective is to form a passage space between the players and the player so that the players can pass through with sufficient margin.

In this embodiment, this sheet 410 is
For the fixed frame 414 installed and fixed on 0,
A seat frame 416 is attached and fixed so as to be rotatable about a shaft 416a. This seat frame 416 includes
A seat surface 412 on which the player sits is provided.

In addition, this seat frame 416 includes a backrest 418.
A backrest frame 420 is mounted and fixed so as to be rotatable about a shaft 420a. Furthermore, the upper end side of this backrest frame 418 and the fixed frame 41
4, a frame 422 is attached and fixed so as to be rotatable around shafts 422a and 422b.

The rotation of the seat frame 416 in the clockwise direction is restricted by a stopper 417. In addition, the seating frame 416 is normally designed so that the seating surface 412 can be flipped up and stored as shown by the two-dot chain line in the figure.
A biasing force directed counterclockwise is applied by a spring 424.

Therefore, when using the seat 410, the seat surface 412 may be reclined to the position shown by the solid line in the figure.

The player sitting in the seat 410 puts on the seat belt 228 for safety. And this sea }4 1
0, when the player stands up, the seating surface 412 is moved to the position shown by the two-dot chain line in the figure due to the biasing force of the spring 424.
is flipped up and stored. At this time, in order to weaken the impact when the seat surface 412 flips up, shock absorbers 426 are provided on the frames 4 and 22 to prevent the seat surface from suddenly flipping up.

Further, in the game device of this embodiment, an entrance 120 and an exit 130 are provided at opposite positions sandwiching the center of tilting of the base 200. The table 210 is located at the entrance 120.
A block 222-1, 222-9 on which an attendant rides is positioned at a position facing the exit 130.

Prior to the start of the game, a player entering from the population 120 climbs onto the table 220 via the stairs 242 and moves to his/her own seat 410 along the path indicated by the arrow in the figure.
Go up to it and sit down. At this time, since each seat 410 is folded up and stored, a wide passage is formed above the table 220 through which the players can pass with plenty of time, and the players can enter smoothly.

The players sitting on each seat 410 wear seat belts 228 for safety. This seatbelt fastening is automatically detected by a sensor, and transmitted and displayed on the operator's operation box 450. Therefore, the official
After confirming that all players are seated in the seats 410 and wearing their seat belts, the game can be started.

Furthermore, when the game ends, each player takes off their seat belts and stands up from the seat 102.

At this time, since the seat 410 is automatically flipped up and stored, a passage for the players to pass through is automatically formed on the table 220 with a sufficient margin. Therefore,
Each player enters the exit 130 according to the direction of the arrow in the figure.
You can exit smoothly.

As described above, in this embodiment, the population 120 and the exit 130 are provided on opposite sides, and the path through which the players move can be automatically formed on the table 220 with sufficient margin. This makes it possible to smoothly replace players.

FIG. 13 schematically shows the circuit structure of the game device according to this embodiment.

The game device of the embodiment includes a game calculation device 510 that generates information that is used to advance the game and operate peripheral devices according to the progress of the game, and this calculation control device 51
0 includes a personal data calculation control section 434, an operator calculation control section 456. Image information creation device 520, sound control section 610, BGM generation device 620. A hydraulic control device 700 and the like are connected.

A total of 14 personal data calculation control sections 434 are provided corresponding to the table blocks 222 on which each player sits, and one personal data calculation control section 434 can handle two personal data calculation control sections.
It is designed to handle human players. That is,
Each personal data/arithmetic control unit 434 includes a seatbelt sensor 432 that detects whether the player is wearing or removing a seatbelt, a gun device 400 . Two sets of CRT430 etc. are connected. And seat belt sensor 432. gun device 4
00 (for example, bullet firing information, firing direction information), etc. are transmitted to the game computing device 5.10, while information from the game computing device 510 is displayed on the CRT 430.

Further, two operator calculation control units 456 are provided corresponding to the blocks 222 on the table 220 where the staff members sit, and are connected to the operation boxes 450 provided on the blocks. This operation box 4
50 is provided with a CRT 452 and an operation section 454. The operator calculation control unit 456 inputs various signals manually input from the operation unit 454, such as game start and stop switch input signals, to the game calculation device 456.
10, and the progress status of the game sent from the game computing device 510, such as the condition of various peripheral devices. By displaying the malfunction status on the CRT 452, the system is configured so that the staff can grasp the overall status of the device.

The game calculation device 510 performs game calculations according to the input signals from the personal data calculation control unit 434 and the operator calculation control unit 456 and a predetermined game program, determines the game screen to be projected on the screen 110, and transmits the information. Each image information is outputted to the previous production device 520. At the same time, the game calculation device 510 calculates and determines information such as acoustic information and background music according to the progress of the game, and controls the sound control unit 610 and the BG.
The output is directed to the M generator 620. Further, the game calculation device 510 calculates and outputs a tilting control signal for the base 200 as the game progresses, and outputs the signal to the hydraulic control device 700.

Sixteen image information creation devices 520 are provided corresponding to the sixteen projector devices 300. and,
Based on the game image information determined by the game calculation device 510, a shared image to be projected onto the screen 110 is determined, the image data is calculated, and an image signal is output to the corresponding projector device 300.

In the embodiment, each of these image information creation devices 520 is
It includes a slave CPU 522, an image calculation section 524, and a video signal output section 526.

The slave CPU 522 follows instructions from the master CPU incorporated in the game processing device 510, and based on the drawing screen determination information sent from the master CPU, that is, the game screen information determined according to the progress of the game. Determine which part of the determined image will be shared and displayed. In other words, it functions as an assigned image determining means.

The image calculation unit 524 stores the image information of the entire game in advance, and actually digitally calculates and outputs the image information of the assignment area determined by the slave CPU 522.

The same three-dimensional image is stored in each image calculation unit 524 as an image representing the game space.

Here, the three-dimensional images stored in each image calculation unit 524 are formed by introducing polygons.

Then, the slave CPU 522 determines from which direction the three-dimensional image is viewed, that is, from which direction the 360-degree panorama centered at a certain viewpoint is viewed.

This determines which area of the 360-degree panorama the plurality of projector devices 300 will share. Then, the image calculation unit 524 calculates this allocation information, that is, 360
Based on a command as to which direction the image should be viewed from, the actual three-dimensional image is calculated as an image consisting of a combination of polygons, and this is converted into two-dimensional pseudo-three-dimensional information.

Patent application No. 61-73162 (USP 4,831) previously filed by the applicant is an image synthesis device for synthesizing pseudo three-dimensional images by combining such polygons.
．． 557), patent application No. 61-73163 (USP 4,82
9,295).

The video signal output 526 converts the digital information actually calculated and output in this way into a video signal, and outputs the video signal to the projector 300.

As a result, one continuous game screen is projected on the screen 110 around the entire circumference.

At this time, since the 360-degree panorama is shared and projected as described above, the screen displayed on the screen 110 is
It becomes one continuous game screen.

The sound control unit 610 also includes the game calculation device 5
10 receives information about the progress of the game, calculates sound image information accordingly, and outputs the calculated sound image information from the speaker 614 via an amplifier 612. In the embodiment, a total of six sets of these sound control units 610, amplifiers 612, and loudspeakers 614 are provided.

Further, the BGM generation device 610 generates background music based on information regarding the game progress status outputted from the game calculation device 510,
This is output from the speaker 624 via the amplifier 622.

The hydraulic control device 700 also includes a game calculation device 51.
Based on the information about the game progress output from 0, various hydraulic devices 710 are driven to control the tilting of the base 210. Such a hydraulic device 710 includes, for example, the aforementioned hydraulic pump motor '9266.

The present embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration, and its operation will be explained next by taking as an example a case where a plurality of players on a spaceship play a game in which they return to Earth alive while defeating attacking enemies.

First, before starting the game, the base 200 is controlled horizontally. In this state, the entrance 120 is opened and a player boarding the spaceship (in this case, the base 200) ascends to the table 220 via the stairs 242. At this time, each sheet 410 is automatically flipped up and stored on the table 220. For this reason, table 22
0, a sufficient path for player movement is secured, and each player can smoothly take a seat from the seat closer to the exit 130 to the seat closer to the entrance 120.

When each player is seated in the seat 410, he/she puts on the seat belt 228. Whether each player is wearing a seatbelt is detected by the seatbelt sensor 432 and displayed on each CRT 422 for the attendant via the game calculation device 510. Therefore, the staff member can check whether all players have fastened their seat belts while viewing the CRT 422.

Once all players have taken their seats and fastened their seat belts, the entrance 120 is closed, the lights are turned off, and the spacecraft departs. At this time, two staff members sitting near the entrance and exit of the table 210 are assumed to be the captain and vice captain of the spacecraft. Then, when the main staff member operates the operation unit 424 and turns on the start button, the game is started.

When the game starts, the image information creation device 520 uses the projector device 300 to project images of the spaceship over the entire circumference of the screen 110 based on information outputted from the game processing device '510 to various peripheral devices. The view of outer space seen through the window is projected as a 360-degree panorama.

The hydraulic control device 700 drives the hydraulic device 710 to control the tilting of the base 200 in accordance with the progress of the spacecraft.

As a result, all players can feel that they are flying in outer space in the same spaceship, with the view of outer space spreading out wide in front of them, and the tilting of the base 200 in accordance with the rotation and acceleration of the spacecraft. This allows you to enjoy a game rich in realism and power.

Then, each player sitting on each seat rotates the gun device 400 vertically and horizontally to take aim at the enemy moving on the screen 110 and destroy it.

At this time, since the screen 110 of the embodiment is formed in a spherical shape and the center of tilt of the base 200 coincides with the center of the spherical surface, the screen 7 will not be placed on the screen 110 no matter how the base 200 is tilted. The projected image will not be distorted. Therefore, the player can always enjoy the game while viewing beautiful images.

Furthermore, the screen 110 is formed so that its surface reflects diffusely to some extent. As a result, the brightness of the image visible to each player is equalized in any part of the screen. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unnatural image in which only the front image appears strong and bright.

In addition, in the device of this embodiment, at the same time as the game is started, the BGM generator 620 outputs background music to the speaker 624 that matches the progress of the game.
At the same time, the sound #J control unit 610 outputs sound that acoustically enhances the game's production effects.
Various sound effects are outputted through the speaker 614, such as the sound of an attack from an enemy spaceship, the sound of passing rocks, and the impact sound of blowing up an enemy spaceship.

When the game ends, the base 200 is kept horizontal, and each table 220 is stably held by the cylinder rod 262 from the back side thereof.

Then, the indoor lights are turned on and the exit 130 is opened. Each player exits through this exit following guidance from the staff.

At this time, when each player's seat 410 rises, the seat automatically flips up and is retracted, and the gun device 400
Since a sufficient passage space is formed between the player and the seat 410, each player can exit smoothly.

Further, in this embodiment, since the entrance 120 and the exit 130 are provided at opposite positions, the flow of people is good and players can exit and exit efficiently from this side as well.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

For example, in each of the embodiments described above, the screen 110 is formed into a cylindrical shape, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may take any shape.

Further, in the above embodiments, the present invention is applied to a shooting game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to various other games, such as role-playing games, as necessary. You can also do it.

Further, in the above embodiments, the case where the base is tilted is explained as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.
Various posture controls such as vibration and vertical movement can be used as needed.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, the screen is curved in an arc shape in the horizontal direction, and each player is arranged radially toward the screen. Even if there is, a game image that spreads wide in the horizontal direction will be located in front of all players facing the screen. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a multiplayer type video game device capable of satisfying all the players of a number commensurate with the cost of the device, since any player can enjoy a game full of realism and power. It has the effect of being able to.

In particular, according to the present invention, by forming the screen into a cylindrical shape, a wide game image covering the entire lateral field of view of each player is positioned in front of every player. This makes it possible to provide games with a sense of realism.

Further, according to the present invention, the screen is formed into a spherical shape, and the base on which the player stands is tilted and controlled using the center of the spherical surface as a fulcrum, so that the player can enjoy a wide game image reflected on the screen, giving the player a sense of realism. In addition to being able to enjoy the game, the base is tilted and controlled as the game progresses, making it feel like you are actually riding on a spaceship, for example, when you are enjoying images seen from a spaceship. This has the effect of making the game even more immersive.

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1 to 5 show a preferred first embodiment of a multiplayer video game device according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the game device, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration; FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing how a player sitting on a seat faces the screen and enjoys a shooting game; FIG. 4 shows the shared projection area of each projector on the screen An explanatory diagram, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing another example of the circuit used in this embodiment, and FIGS. 6 to 13 are a preferred second embodiment of the multiplayer video game device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state in which the base is tiltably attached. Figure 7 shows a part of the center tower of the base shown in Figure 6 with an arrow ■
Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram of the game image being projected from the projector device onto a spherical screen; FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view showing the part on which the player and the staff sit on the base; FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the gun device used in the example; FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a sheet used in the embodiment, and FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of this embodiment. 100... Screen device, 110... Screen, 200... Base, 210
...Central tower 220...Table, 260...
- Lift device, 300... Projector device, 400... Gun device, 410... Seat, 500...
- Game calculation control device, 510... Game calculation device, 520... Image information creation device.

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[Claims] (1) A screen device having a screen curved in an arc shape in the horizontal direction, and a screen device provided radially toward the screen and configured to share and project one continuous game screen in the horizontal direction of the screen. a plurality of projector devices arranged; a plurality of player operation units provided radially toward the screen; and a game screen projected onto the screen according to input signals from each of the player operation units and a predetermined game program. image calculation means for calculating the calculated game screen and supplying image signals to a plurality of projector devices so as to project the calculated game screen as one continuous game screen in the circumferential direction of the screen; A multiplayer video game device characterized in that a plurality of players play a game in a common game space while viewing a common game screen projected on a curved screen. (2) The multi-player video game device according to claim (1), wherein the screen is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to surround each of the projector devices and the player operation section. (3) A multiplayer video game device according to any one of claims (1) and (2), wherein the screen is formed in a spherical shape. (4) In any one of claims (1) to (3), the plurality of projector devices are arranged radially from the center of an arc toward the screen, and one game continuous in the circumferential direction of the screen. A multiplayer video game device characterized by dividing the screen and projecting images. (5) In any one of claims (1) to (4), a base to which the plurality of projector devices and the plurality of player operating sections are attached and fixed, and on which a plurality of players operating the respective player operating sections are mounted. A multi-player video game device comprising: and a driving means for imparting arbitrary movement to the base. (6) In either of claims (3) and (4), a base to which the plurality of projector devices and the plurality of player operating sections are attached and fixed, and on which a plurality of players operating the respective player operating sections are mounted. A multi-player video game device, comprising: a drive means for driving and controlling the base in an arbitrary posture using the spherical center of the screen as a fulcrum. (7) The multiplayer video game device according to any one of claims (1) to (6), wherein the screen is formed so that its surface reflects light diffusely. (8) In any one of claims (1) to (7), the image calculation means determines a game screen to be projected on the screen according to input signals from each player operation unit and a predetermined game program. A game calculation means; and a plurality of image information creation means provided corresponding to each of the projector devices, wherein the image information creation means stores image information of the entire game in advance and determines the image information by the game calculation means. What is claimed is: 1. A multiplayer video game device that actually calculates image information of a shared game screen to be projected onto a screen based on information on a game screen that has been assigned to the screen, and outputs an image signal to a corresponding projector device. (9) In any one of claims (1) to (8), the base includes: a central tower in which the plurality of projector devices are arranged radially toward the screen; and a central tower provided around the central tower; A plurality of player operation units are arranged radially toward the screen, and
a ring-shaped table on which a plurality of seats are arranged behind each player operating section; each seat is formed so that its seat surface can be folded up and stored, and when not in use, there is a space between the seat and the player operating section; 1. A multi-player video game device, characterized in that a passage space for players sufficient for the player is formed.