JPH05192449A - Video type rifle-shooting battle game machine and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain a new, inexpensive video type rifle-shooting battle game machine with a simple construction, by which a hit on a friend can be sensed directly through the body, by a method wherein a vibration generating instruction signal is generated together with a shot signal when it is judged that a shot signal indicates a hit on a player, and a vibration generator is operated for a specified period of time.

CONSTITUTION: A model gun can transmit a hit location signal corresponding to the direction of a barrel 41 toward a screen of a video display device at the time a player squeeze a trigger 42, and players perform a mock rifle- shooting battle against enemies appearing on the screen of the video display device. A vibration generator 7 is equipped on the model gun 4 or its support device 6, and when it is judged that a shot signal indicates a hit on a player, a vibration generating instruction signal is generated together with the shot signal by a game control circuit 3 so that the vibration generator 7 is operated for a specified period of time to impart vibration to the model gun 4. And, when the player is hit, the duration hours of vibration imparted on the model gun 4 is controlled corresponding to the degree of the damage.

COPYRIGHT: (C)1993,JPO&Japio

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a method of controlling a game device and a game device video type firefight.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION a game control circuit predetermined game program is mounted, a video display device which is controlled from the game controller displays the progress situation of the game, toward the screen of the video display device, the direction of the barrel You can control, comprising a simulated gun provided with the device capable of transmitting a landing position signal corresponding to the direction of the barrel when pulled the trigger, perform the enemy appearing on the screen of the video display device simulating gunfire, when the enemy is present in landing position on the screen corresponding to the generated signals of the landing position signal transmitter generates a hit signal to the game controller, also when the bullet the enemy fired is to have hit the player generates a hit signal, it switches the progress of the game by these signals, the video type crossfire game device contending for scoring according to damage Higa by hit Is known, it has been widely used.

[0003] Thus, in this imitation gun, and apparatus for generating a firing sound and impact of the bullet is provided when you pull the trigger, devised to as much as possible real the game have been made. However, in the conventional well-known of this type of game device,
When the player is hit by a bullet, or represents an explosion scene on the screen of the video display device, so was only or to generate a sound effect, can not directly feel the hit, so that sufficient sense of reality or pseudo experience sensory experience there is a problem that can not be obtained.

[0004] Recently, it has become so that realistic or pseudo experience feeling even in a video game is extremely important, that for game devices also have become large-scale, but of allies territory due to pseudo-experience devices hit, etc. since the apparatus for bodily sensation becomes very large and expensive, relatively inexpensive video type gun battle game device it is difficult to apply, the video game device is proposed yet which can provide sensible hit sensations Therefore player not.

[0005]

The object of the present invention is to solve the above is, that hit the ally is to provide an inexpensive direct experience can video-type shootout game apparatus, and, to provide a novel method for controlling the game apparatus It is in.

[0006]

Above problems SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION may, in the above-mentioned known video type gunfire game device, imitation gun or vibration generator is provided on the supporting device, a certain time when the hit signal is generated It is achieved by a providing the circuit for actuating the vibration generator.

[0007] Also, the above problems, in the method for controlling the known video type gunfire game device, a vibration generator to a support device of the simulated gun provided, it is determined that the hit signal has hit the player when, together with hit signal from the game controller to generate a vibration generating command signals, thereby to operate the vibration generator fixed time is achieved by applying vibration to the imitation gun.

[0008]

Example of the Embodiment] The present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is an explanatory view showing an overall configuration of a video-type gun battle game apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an example of a configuration of a model gun to be used In the video type gun battle game device, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game.

[0009] In FIG. 1, 1 is a main body of the game apparatus 10 includes the cabinet 2 video Byi spray device attached to the cabinet 10, 3 is a game control circuit incorporated in the cabinet 10, 4 the simulated gun, shooting stand 5 which incorporates a supporting device 6 and the vibration generator 7 of the simulated gun 4 shown in FIG. 2, 50 its cabinet 8 is a signal transmission cable.

[0010] in advance the game control circuit 3 game program required for the progression of which is loaded, the video Byi spray apparatus is the target of the shootout to 2 enemy of the image and the background of the game, including obstacles progress is displayed. The player, to deploy a gunfight with the enemy that appears in the video Byi spray device using a simulated gun 4 provided on the shooting stand 5.

[0011] Details of the simulated gun supporting device 6 and the vibration generator 7 is shown in FIG. 41 of the simulated gun 4 barrel, 4
2 trigger, 43 is a gun bunch. Also, inside the barrel 41, the solenoid 44, the compression spring 45, and the shooting sound and impulse generator consists of a weight with the plunger 46 and the shock absorbing rubber 47, shooting signal transmitter (not shown) and is incorporated ing.

[0012] In Thus, the trigger 42, whereas the pulse current is applied to the solenoid 44 is, in the other hand shooting signal transmitter is transmitting a pulse signal. When a current flows through the solenoid 44, the weight with the plunger 46 against the elastic force of the compression spring 45 is pulled into the solenoid 44, when energized is finished, the plunger 46 is a compression spring with a weight 45
The rebound by the elastic force, was hit in the shock-absorbing rubber 47, whereby the reaction of the shooting sound and barrel occurs. When the player continues to pull the trigger 42, and the shock is generated continuously this shooting sound.

[0013] In Thus, imitation guns supporting device 6, fixed support shaft 61 which is fixed to the bottom plate of the cabinet 50, a rotation spindle 6
2, the pin 6 the upper end fork 63 is connected to the gun bunch 43 is bendable couples the rotary support shaft 62 and fork 63
4, the rotation supporting shaft 62 segment 65 to rotate with mounted rotating shaft 62 coaxially, potentiometer 66 is controlled by the segment 65, the coupling pin 64 and segment 67 to rotate together with the attached fork 63 to the fork 63 coaxially, potentiometer 68 that is controlled by the segment 67, consisting of the bracket 69 Metropolitan of potentiometer support attached to the pivot shaft 62.

[0014] the lower end of the rotary shaft 62 is tubular, fixed support shaft 6
Are rotatably fitted to 1, the upper end has a flatly crushed flat. Bifurcated portion of the lower end of the fork 63 is across the flat portion of the upper end of the rotating shaft 62, both of which are coupled to be freely bent by a connecting pin 64. Potentiometer 66, converts the input gear 661 662
It consists of a cabinet 5 through an appropriate bracket
0 to fixed, the input gear 661 is engaged with the segment 65 which rotates together with the rotary shaft 62.

[0015] On the other hand, a bracket 69 is welded to the rotary shaft 62, the potentiometer 68 is attached to the bracket 69. Potentiometer 68
Consists the input gear 681 conversion unit 682, mounted to the bracket 69, the input gear 681 is engaged with the segment 67 rotates together with the fork 63.

[0016] Therefore, since the simulated gun 4 will be controlled posture by biaxial coupling pin 64 and the pivot shaft 62,
The player rotates the gun bunch 43 to the right and left, and, by tilting vertically and freely control the direction of the barrel 41,
It is possible to perform the shooting at the enemy of the image that appears on the screen of the video Byi spray device 2. And Thus, the azimuth potentiometer 66 of the barrel 41, and the elevation angle by potentiometer 68, is converted into electric signals, respectively, transmitted to the game control circuit 3.

[0017] As described above, when the player pulls the trigger 42, firing signal from the transmitter incorporated in the barrel 41 is transmitted, the fire signal is also transmitted to the game control circuit 3. And Thus, when the shooting signal originated, azimuth and elevation of the barrel 41, when it is within a predetermined range corresponding to the enemy image on the screen of the video Byi spray device 2 is fired bullet is determined that hits the enemy, in the case but the score to the player is given in accordance with the damage given to the enemy, which is the player the enemy before you defeat the enemy was shooting toward the properly player is, it is determined that the negative of the player, the player becomes a losing one person the command of the allies. This game is intended to compete was obtained until command of ally is annihilated score.

[0018] In Thus, it is at the well-known video-type shootout game apparatus, when the player has pulled the trigger, device that provides some kind of shock or recoil the barrel 41 is provided, thereby to some extent Although realism or had been adapted to provide a pseudo-experience feeling to the player,
When the ally is hit, you can either display the crash image on the screen, since only was not considered that to the extent that to generate the appropriate sound effects, in the game of interest is Imaichi, as the one of the players to enthusiasm for a long time that is what did not.

The structure of this game is shown in the flowchart of FIG. First of all, the player is turned on a predetermined of coins, and the like, when the game is started, the background and obstacles necessary to the enemy and the game is displayed on the video screen, the enemy while hidden obstacles such as trees and houses, attack the player to. While the bullets of the enemy does not hit, to attack the enemy that the player has been hidden to escape in imitation gun. The enemy fell and bullets of the simulated gun hits the enemy, explosion and disappeared, score the player is given.

[0020] On the other hand, when the bullet the enemy fired to hit the player, given the damage to a player, the life of the memory is reduced. This is displayed and the explosion pattern on the screen at the same time, life memory panel to flash.
Development of the game up to this point is a ditto to that of the known.

[0021] In Thus, the In video type crossfire game apparatus according to the present invention, subsequent to the above process, the vibration generator 7 is activated, so that the gun player vibrates violently to the left and right. When scold, because the player is aiming becomes difficult due to the vibration, squeezing the gun bunch 43, in order to continue the shooting by pressing down a simulated gun 4 in full force, and if it were fierce hand-to-hand combat state. And Thus, Over time predetermined according to the damage suffered the player, the vibration generator 7 is turned OFF, the vibration of the simulated gun 4 stops.

[0022] As the ordination, also as shown in FIG. 2, is at the video type crossfire game apparatus according to the present invention is provided with a vibration generator 7 to the model gun support device 6, thereby the player There when hit is given a strong vibration in the imitation gun 4, as this is transmitted to the body of the player, with a strong sense of reality is perceived, shooting by the vibration is disturbing, because the game is disadvantageous, players It will be to continue the strong clenched fight back the gun bunch. Because of this excitement of the player is increased, one in which interest is sustained for the game.

[0023] In the present embodiment, the vibration generator 7, a bracket 71 attached to the rotating shaft 62, a motor 72, a reduction gear 73 consists of an eccentric weight 75. mounted on the output shaft 74 . When the game controller 3 is certified damage on the player side, the game control unit 3 at a predetermined rate in accordance with the degree of damage on the player side, a predetermined time, actuating the motor 72.

The rotation of the motor 72 is transmitted by the output shaft 74 via a reduction gear 73, since the eccentric weight 75 is rotated at a high speed, a strong vibration is generated, therefore,
Rotation shaft 62 is subjected to strong rotational vibration, and therefore simulated gun 4
Barrel 41 also becomes possible to be vibrated to the right and left. For this reason, the player will be able to experience directly to the hit,
In addition, it becomes difficult aimed by this vibration, in so shooting is disturbed, for players to fight back by holding strongly gun bunch, along with the drawn strongly to the game, because the combat experience becomes more real, the game interest is intended to be further enhanced.

[0025] The configuration of the present invention is not limited to the above examples ordination, and Rezagan as example simulated gun,
Available those CCD-chip type, its shape outside the rifle, bazooka, there missile launcher, machine gun, be like a pistol, the structure of their supporting device is not limited other than twin-screw above, or a coil spring support type or universal joint-type in connection with the hit determination method of the simulated gun, and further can be a complete handheld system without the support device, attached to such also supporting device and the base vibration generator outside, it is possible to or directly attached or simulated gun built-in model gun, even more vibration generator, solenoid, magnetic vibrator type, air motor type, spring type, such as a hammer impact type include the wide variety are those that can be devised, also the player energy level of vibration might also be configured so as to select or adjust appropriately, the present invention is their In which subsumes a modification of the Te.

[0026]

According to the present invention because it has a configuration and operation as described above, it is capable of providing very interesting video type crossfire game device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a video-type gun battle game apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the configuration of a model gun.

3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

1 game apparatus main body 2 video Byi sprayer 3 game control circuit 4 simulated gun 5 shooting stand 6 simulated gun support device 7 vibration generator

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── of the front page continued (72) inventor Soyano Shinji, Chiyoda-ku, tokyo Hirakawacho chome No. 5 No. 3 data Ito building in Taito (72) inventor Tatsuo Nakamura, Chiyoda-ku, tokyo Hirakawacho chome No. 5 No. 3 data Ito building in Taito

Claims (4)

[The claims]
1. 1. A can control the direction of the barrel (41), when triggered (42) toward the screen of the video display device (2) for displaying a progress situation of the game in accordance with a predetermined game program the barrel simulated gun provided with the device capable of transmitting a landing position signal corresponding to the direction of (41) (4), a video display device (2) with the enemy appearing on the screen of the performed mock gun battle, landing position signal transmitter when enemy landing position on the screen corresponding to the generated signals is present, it generates a hit signal to the game control circuit (3), also when the bullet the enemy fired is to have hit the player to generate a hit signal, it switches the progress of the game by these signals, in the method for controlling the video type gun battle game device which compete for score according to damage Higa by hit, simulated gun 4) or provided vibration generator (7) to the supporting device (6), when the hit signal is determined to have hit the player, the hit signal from the game controller (3), generates a vibration generating command signals how was thereby actuates predetermined time vibration generator (7), controls the video type crossfire game apparatus characterized by imparting vibrations to the simulated gun (4) is.
2. Wherein when the player hit, a method of controlling a video-type gun battle game apparatus according to claim 1, the duration of the vibration applied to the simulated gun (4) in response to the damage can be controlled.
3. 3. A game control circuit predetermined game program is mounted and (3), is controlled by the game control circuit (3) a video display apparatus for displaying a progress situation of the game (2), a video display device (2) towards the screen, can control the direction of the barrel (41), trigger (42) the simulated gun (4 provided with the device capable of transmitting a landing position signal corresponding to the direction of the barrel when minus ); and a, performs video display device (2) and the enemy mock gun battle appearing on screen, the game control when the enemy is present in landing position on the screen corresponding to the generated signals of the landing position signal transmitter to generate a hit signal to the circuit (3), also when the bullet the enemy fired is to have hit the player generates a hit signal, switches the progress of the game by these signals, hit In the video type crossfire game device contending for scoring according to damage Higa by, imitation gun (4) or vibration generator (7) is provided on its support device (6), when the hit signal is generated Additional video formula gunfire game apparatus characterized in that a circuit for operating for a predetermined time the vibration generator (7).
4. 4. A vibration generator (7) is a motor (72) supported by a bracket attached to the vertical rotating shaft (62) for supporting the simulated gun (4) (71), reduction gear (73) the output shaft of the motor (72) through (7
   4) mounted eccentric weight (75) from the composed video type gun battle game apparatus according to claim 3.