JPH06315552A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the game machine by which a player can set freely physiognomy of a game object. CONSTITUTION:In a ROM of the game machine 1, partial face image data for making a contour of each part of the face are stored in advance, and displayed successively on a display 17. When a player selects each partial face image by a sending switvh 15 and a selecting switch 16, a face image 18 is synthesized, based thereon. When the player strikes a hitting body 7, as for its hit, magnitude and a position are detected by each pressure sensitive sensor 10, 11a, 11b, 12, 13a and 13b. A CPU processes the partial face image for constituting the face image 18 in order to set it to a bruised state, based on a detection signal in accordance with a processing program. The face image being in the bruised state corresponding to the hit is displayed on the display 17.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine installed in a game arcade or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game machine installed in a game arcade or the like, in which a player performs arm wrestling, boxing or the like against the game machine to evaluate and compare his or her own strength and skill. As this type of game machine, for example, an arm-wrestling game machine (Shokai 63-169187) and a boxing game machine (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-274780) have been proposed by the applicant. In each of these gaming machines, a player tests his or her strength and skill based on an evaluation standard prepared in advance against an arm provided on the gaming machine or a hitting back. Furthermore, a virtual opponent prepared in advance is displayed on a display provided on the gaming machine, and the opponent is operated according to the strength and movement of the player to arouse the interest of the player. . The player can also know the result of the battle from the image displayed on the display. By playing the game while watching this opponent, the player can enjoy the battle and can alleviate stress.

[0003]

However, in these gaming machines, the player can only test the strength or skill against the opponent prepared in advance on the display and compete for victory or defeat. . Therefore, it was not possible to fully get rid of the stress and tiredness only by using it several times.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can freely set a human aspect of a game object.

[0005]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention comprises a first input means for inputting facial image data of a target person assumed by a player, and the first input means. Based on display means for displaying a face image based on the input face image data, second input means for the player to perform an operation, and operation based on the operation applied to the second input means. The gist of the invention is that the image processing means screen-processes the face image displayed on the display means.

Further, the first input means is an input means for inputting face image data of a person to be bruised,
The second input means is composed of a target object that is hit by the player, and detection means for detecting the size and position of the hit applied to the target object, and the display means is input by the input means. It is a display in which a facial image of a person to be bruised is projected based on the facial data, and the image processing means is projected on the display in order to create a bruising situation according to the magnitude and position of the force detected by the detecting means. It is preferable to screen-process the facial image of the person.

The target body may be a human pseudo head. Further, the input means is a storage means for storing a plurality of pre-prepared partial facial image data which are images of a facial portion, and a person to be bruised by the player from the partial facial image data stored in the storage means. It is preferable that the image forming apparatus further comprises a selecting unit for selecting partial facial data similar to the facial image.

[0008]

Therefore, according to the present invention, when the face image data of the subject assumed by the player is input by the first input means, the face image based on the face image data is displayed on the display means. When the player operates the second input means, the image processing means screen-processes the face image based on the operation.

Further, when the facial image data of the person who is supposed to be hit by the player is input by the input means, the facial image based on the facial image data is displayed on the display. Then, when the player hits the target, the detection means detects the size and position of the hit. Then, the image processing means screen-processes the face image displayed on the display based on the size and position of the hit detected by the detection means.

Further, when the facial image data of the person who is supposed to be bruised by the player is inputted by the input means, the facial image based on the facial data is displayed on the display. Then, when the player hits the target body which is the pseudo head, the detection means detects the size and position of the hit. Then, the image processing means screen-processes the face image displayed on the display based on the size and position of the hit detected by the detection means.

Further, the player selects, from the plurality of partial face image data prepared in advance and stored in the storage means, the partial face image data necessary for synthesizing the face of the person to be bruised by the selecting means. select. Then, the face image combined with the selected partial face image data is displayed on the display. Then, when the player hits the target, the detection means detects the size and position of the hit. Then, the image processing means screen-processes the face image displayed on the display based on the size and position of the hit detected by the detection means.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A gaming machine as an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 1, an upper table 2a is provided at the front of the base 2 of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and the upper table 2a is provided.
An accommodation hole 2b is formed in the central portion of the. In front of the accommodation hole 2b, a rotary block 3 is pivotally supported by rotary shafts 3a fixed on both sides thereof as shown in FIG.
Is provided so as to be rotatable rearward. A pedestal 4 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the rotating block 3. A coil spring 5 is fixed to the pedestal 4. Further, a mounting plate 6 is fixed to the upper part of the coil spring 5. A hitting body 7 as a target is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting plate 6. The hitting body 7 is formed in a shape similar to a human head. Then, a cushioning material is arranged inside the outer skin of the hitting body 7 so that the player is not injured when hitting. Then, when the rotating block 3 is rotated backward about the rotating shaft 3a by a drive mechanism (not shown), the impacting body 7 is housed in the housing hole 2b as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. Has become.

Inside the front surface of the striking body 7, a nose pressure sensor 10 and eye pressure sensors 11a and 11b as detecting means are provided.
The mouth pressure sensor 12 and the cheek pressure sensors 13a and 13b are provided, respectively. Each pressure-sensitive sensor detects and outputs the pressure applied by the impact.

As shown in FIG. 3, the striking body 7 is fixed to a supporting column 8 and further supported and fixed to the mounting plate 6 via the supporting column 8. The lower end of the column 8 extends below the mounting plate 6, and a universal joint 9 is provided at the tip thereof. The other end of the universal joint 9 has a base 4
Is stuck to. That is, the hitting body 7 can be tilted in all directions with respect to the pedestal 4, and is returned to the original position by the coil spring 5.

As shown in FIG. 1, a coin shooter 14 into which a player inserts coins is provided in the front part of the top table 2a, and a coin shooter switch 14a (FIG. 4) is provided. Further, a feed switch 15 and a selection switch 16 as selection means are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, a vertical portion 2c is provided behind the base 2, and a display 17 is provided at the center of the front surface of the vertical portion 2c. A face image 18 and a message 19 are displayed on the display 17. Further, inside the base 2, a microcomputer C as an image processing means is arranged.

Next, the electrical construction of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The coin shooter switch 14a sends an ON signal to the microcomputer C when a predetermined coin is inserted.
To the CPU 20. When the player pushes the feed switch 15 and the selection switch 16, an ON signal is sent to each CPU.
Output to 20. In addition, the nose pressure sensor 10, the eye pressure sensors 11a and 11b, the mouth pressure sensor 12, and the cheek pressure sensors 13a and 13b sense the impact applied to the impact body 7 and determine the magnitude of the impact. A detection signal corresponding to the output is output to the CPU 20 of the microcomputer C via the A / D converters 21a to 21f.

The CPU 20 has a ROM 2 as a storage means.
2 is connected. The ROM 22 stores a control program of the gaming machine 1 (including a game time). Also, ROM22
Is the face of the facial image 18 displayed on the display 17,
Partial facial image data for creating partial facial images representing facial parts such as eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, and hair is stored. Figure 5
As shown in (a) to (c) and FIGS. 6 (a) to (c), this partial facial image data is prepared by preparing a plurality of data of each facial portion, and forming respective partial facial image data groups. There is.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the ROM 22 stores data of three types of facial contours 18a, and FIG.
Data of four types of eye contours are stored as shown in FIG. 5, and data of four types of eyebrow outlines 18c are stored as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, data of three kinds of nose contours 18d, data of three kinds of lip contours 18e as shown in FIG. 6B, and three data as shown in FIG. 6C. Data of each type of hair contour 18f is stored.
Further, the ROM 22 stores a calculation program for creating a partial face image in a hit state based on each partial face image data. The ROM 22 also stores the message 19 to the player and the partial face names such as "OUTLINE" and "EYE" which are the names of the partial face images.

A RAM 23 is connected to the CPU 20. This RAM 23 temporarily stores the partial facial image data selected by the player from each partial facial image data group. Further, the partial face image data in the state of being hit, which is processed by the arithmetic program, is stored.

On the other hand, the display 17 is connected to the output side of the CPU 20 through a display drive circuit 24.
Further, a rotation motor 26 for rotating the rotation block 3 having the impacting body 7 fixed thereto is connected via a motor drive circuit 25. Then, the CPU 20 uses the display drive circuit 24.
The display 17 is driven via. Also, the CPU 20
Drives a rotating motor 26 via a motor drive circuit 25.

The CPU 20 displays the message 19, the partial face name and the face image 18 on the display 17 based on the control program stored in the ROM 22. That is, the partial face image data of the contours 18a to 18f are sequentially replaced based on the operation of the feed switch 15 and the selection switch 16. Then, for example, three types of face contours 18
When one is selected from a, the following partial facial images of, for example, four types of eye contours 18b are sequentially displayed. The partial facial images of the selected contours 18a to 18f are stored in the RAM 23. Then, the partial face image data of the selected contours 18 a to 18 f are combined to create one face image 18 on the display 17.

Further, the CPU 20 detects the R based on the detection signals of the nose pressure sensor 10, the eye pressure sensors 11a and 11b, the mouth pressure sensor 12, and the cheek pressure sensors 13a and 13b.
The partial facial image data stored in the AM 23 is processed.
This calculation program is used for the pressure sensitive sensors 10 and 11 respectively.
Depending on the detection level of a, 11b, 12, 13a, 13b, the partial facial images of the corresponding contours 18a to 18f are brought into a bruised state according to the level. That is, the face image 18 created by the above synthesis is displayed as a face image 18 in a bruised state on the display 17.

Further, the CPU 20 drives the turning motor 26 at the start of the game to make the hitting body 7 stand upright based on the control program. Then, at the end of the game, the rotation motor 26 is driven to return the hitting body 7 to the original position.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine configured as described above will be described. When a predetermined amount of coins are inserted into the coin shooter 14, the coin shooter switch 14a
Operates to output an ON signal to the microcomputer C. The CPU 20 executes the control program stored in the ROM 22 based on the ON signal. First, the CPU 20
The partial facial image data group is read in order to form the contour 18a of the face from the plural partial facial image data groups stored in the OM 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, the images are sequentially displayed on the display 17 as partial facial images showing the outline 18a of the face. This partial facial image is displayed at the corresponding position on the display 17 for each facial portion. At the same time, CP
U20 displays the partial face name, for example, "OUTLINE", on the displayed partial facial image. Also, CP
U20 is, for example, “SE
LECT? OK? Message is displayed.

The player has a facial contour 18a similar to the desired person.
When the partial facial image of is displayed, the selection switch 16 is turned on. Then, the partial facial image of the contour 18a of the face displayed on the display 17 continues to be displayed. or,
When it is determined that the displayed face contours 18a are not similar, the feed switch 15 is turned on. Then, the partial facial image data of another facial contour 18a is extracted and displayed on the display 17 by the partial facial image data 18a.
a is displayed. The player again selects the newly displayed partial cross-sectional image.

When the partial facial image data of the contour 18a of the face is selected, the CPU 20 reads the contour 18 of the eye from the ROM 22.
The partial facial image data group of b is read. Then, the partial facial image data is sequentially taken out from the read partial facial image data group, and as shown in FIG.
7 are sequentially displayed as partial facial images showing the outline 18b of the eye. This partial facial image is displayed at the position of the eyes of the contour 18a of the face that has already been displayed. At the same time, the CPU 20 adds the partial face name "EY" to the upper portion of the face outline 18a.
"E" is displayed. Further, the CPU 20 displays a message "SELECT? OK?" Above the displayed partial face name "EYE".

The player has an eye contour 18b similar to the desired person.
When the partial facial image of is displayed, the selection switch 16 is turned on. Then, the outline 18b of the eye displayed on the display 17 continues to be displayed. When it is determined that the displayed eye contours 18b are not similar, the feed switch 1
Turn on 5. Then, the partial facial image data of another contour 18b of the eye is taken out, and the contour 18b of the eye based on the partial facial image data is displayed on the display 17. The player again selects the newly displayed partial facial image.

Similarly, for example, the CPU 20 has the ROM 2
The partial facial image data group of the lip contour 18c is read out from 2. Then, the partial facial image data is sequentially taken out from the read partial facial image data group, and as shown in FIG. 8A, the partial facial image data sequentially displaying the lip contour 18c is displayed on the display 17. The player selects a lip outline 18c similar to a desired person from the displayed lip outlines 18c.

In this way, the player selects the contours of the face portions that are displayed one after another, thereby finally synthesizing the face image 18 of the desired person on the display 17. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the CPU 20 finishes the selection from all the partial facial image data groups, and then the CPU 20
Decides that the face synthesis is complete and displays 17
The message 19 such as "START!"

The CPU 20 has a motor drive circuit 25.
The rotation motor 26 is driven via the to rotate the rotation block 3 to erect the hitting body 7. Since the player finishes synthesizing the face of the person who wants to hit on the display 17 at the same time, the hitting body 7 rises up toward the player, so that the player is agitated.

The player hits the standing hitting body 7 by assuming the face of the desired person combined with the display 17 and hitting it. The hit given to the hitting body 7 by the player is the pressure-sensitive sensor 10, 11a, 11b, 12, 13a, 13
Its size and position are detected by b. Each of the pressure-sensitive sensors 10, 11a, 11b, 12, 13a, 13b outputs a detection signal corresponding to the detected impact to the A / D converters 21a-21f.
Output to. The A / D converters 21a to 21f convert the detection signal into a digital signal and output it to the CPU 20.

For example, when the player hits the right eye portion of the hitting body 7, the eye pressure sensor 11a senses the pressure and a detection signal corresponding to the strength of the hit is sent via the A / D converter 21b. Output to the CPU 20. According to the processing program, the CPU 20 processes the partial facial image of the right eye portion forming the facial image 18 according to the level of the detection signal so as to bring it into a bruised state. Then, on the display 17, as shown in FIG. 9A, a facial image 18A as a bruise situation in which the player has hit the right eye portion of the hitting body 7 with the right eye portion corresponding to the hit
Is displayed.

When the player hits the nose portion of the hitting body 7, the eye pressure sensor 10 senses the pressure and a detection signal corresponding to the strength of the hitting is sent via the A / D converter 21a. CPU
Output to 20. In accordance with the processing program, the CPU 20 processes the partial facial image of the nose portion forming the facial image 18 according to the level of the detection signal so as to bring it into a bruised state. Then, on the display 17, as shown in FIG. 9B, a facial image as a bruise situation in which the nose portion corresponds to the hit given to the nose portion of the hitting body 7 by the player in addition to the right eye portion. 18B is displayed.

Further, when the player hits the left cheek portion of the hitting body 7, the cheek pressure sensitive sensor 13b senses the pressure and a detection signal corresponding to the strength of the hit is sent via the A / D converter 21f. Output to the CPU 20. According to the processing program, the CPU 20 processes the partial facial image of the left cheek portion that constitutes the facial image 18 according to the level of the detection signal so as to bring it into a bruised state. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, the display 17 shows a bruised state in which the player has left cheeks corresponding to the left cheeks of the striking body 7 in addition to the right eye and nose. The face image 18C of is displayed.

Then, when the player hits the mouth of the hitting body 7, the mouth pressure sensor 12 senses the pressure and a detection signal corresponding to the strength of the hit is sent via the A / D converter 21d. C
Output to PU20. According to the processing program, the CPU 20 processes the partial facial image data so as to bring the partial facial image of the mouth portion forming the facial image 18 into a bruised state according to the level of the detection signal. Then, on the display 17,
As shown in FIG. 10B, a face image 18D is displayed as a bruise situation in which the player has a mouth corresponding to the hit given to the mouth of the hitting body 7 in addition to the right eye, the nose and the left cheek. To be done.

After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the game, the CPU 20 drives the rotating motor 20 to rotate the hitting body 7 and stores it in the original housing hole 2b. Then, for example, a message "END" is displayed on the display 17, and one game ends.

As described above in detail, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment
According to the above, the partial facial image which becomes the facial portion is sequentially displayed on the display 17 for each portion. The player selects a partial facial image necessary for synthesizing a desired person's face from the partial facial images sequentially displayed. Then, the face of the desired person is synthesized on the display 17. next,
When the hitting body 7 is beaten like a person who desires it, a bruised state corresponding to the hit given to the hitting body 7 is formed in the face image 18 synthesized on the display 17.

Therefore, the player can freely play the game by setting the opponent as a favorite face. Then, by playing this game, the player can effectively eliminate the stress accumulated mainly in human relationships. In particular, women with weak physical strength, socially vulnerable people, people who are bullied, etc. can experience counterattack against the other party in a virtual reality, so stress can be relieved and good mental health can be maintained. it can.

Further, by striking the impacting body 7 which is a pseudo human head, the bruised face image 18 can be realistically experienced. In addition, the contours 1 of the face parts prepared in advance
The desired facial image 18 can be easily combined only by selecting a similar partial facial image from the partial facial image data group for making 8a to 18f.

In addition, the violence that cannot be executed in reality is unilaterally executed for the striker 7 and the display 1
You can experience the damage shown on the subject's face expressed in 7. Therefore, it is possible to experience and know the limit of socially permissible violence without executing it in the actual social relationship, so that it is possible to suppress self violence.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but may be configured as follows, for example, without departing from the spirit of the invention. (1) In the above embodiment, the second input means is the striking body 7, and the face image 18 displayed on the display 17 is unilaterally bruised. However, the present invention may be implemented in other competitive games. That is,
The second input means is, for example, an arm to be a partner of arm wrestling,
A facial expression according to the battle may be created on the face image of the display. Of course, it may be applied to other game machines.

(2) In the above embodiment, the second input means is the striking body 7 and the player directly inputs it by hand. However, the player may input by voice or the like, and the facial expression according to the input voice may be displayed.

(3) In the above embodiment, the player makes an input by hitting the hitting body 7 which is the second input means. However, the input may be made by direct contact other than hitting, and the facial expression according to the direct contact may be displayed.

(4) In the above embodiment, the target body is formed on the pseudo human head and the face image 18 is displayed on the display 17 to play the game. However, the target body may be the upper body or the whole body, and the face image thereof may be three-dimensionally displayed by the display means.

(5) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the player uses the hand as a pseudo human head to give a hit, but the hit may be given by other parts such as the foot and elbow. Good. Further, a tool may be used to give a hit.

(6) In the above embodiment, the player selects the target person to be beaten from the partial facial image prepared in advance and synthesizes the facial image 18 similar to the target person. However, the photograph or portrait of the subject is input, and the facial image 18 is displayed 17 based on the input data.
May be displayed on the screen.

(7) In the above embodiment, the pressure sensors 10, 11a, 11b, 12, 13 are provided at a plurality of positions on the target body in order to detect the size and position of the hit applied to the target body.
a and 13b are provided. However, other detection means, such as measuring the magnitude of the impact with a pressure sensor that detects the pressure inside the target body, or the position of the impact with a limit switch that detects the inclination of the target body due to the impact, etc. Of course, it may be used.

[0050]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the excellent effect that the player can freely set the human appearance of the game object is achieved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a gaming machine as one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a hitting body rotates.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a hitting body is supported.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.

FIG. 5A is a partial facial image group of a contour of a face,
(B) is a partial facial image of the outline of the eye, and (c) is a partial facial image group of the outline of the eyebrows.

FIG. 6A is a partial facial image group of the contour of the nose,
(B) is a partial facial image of the contour of the lips, and (c) is a partial facial image group of the contour of the hair.

7A is a display image showing a state in which a contour of a face is displayed, and FIG. 7B is a display image showing a state in which a contour of an eye is further displayed.

FIG. 8A is a display image showing a state where a contour of a mouth is displayed, and FIG. 8B is a display image showing a state where a contour of hair is further displayed and a face is completed.

9A is a display image showing a state in which the right eye portion is damaged, and FIG. 9B is a display image showing a state in which the nose portion is further damaged.

10A is a display image showing a state in which the left cheek portion is further damaged, and FIG. 10B is a display image showing a state in which the mouth portion is further damaged and the game time ends.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference numeral 7 ... Hitting body as a target body, 10 ... Nose pressure sensor as detecting means, 11a, 11b ... Eye pressure sensor as detecting means, 12 ... Oral pressure sensor as detecting means, 1
3a, 13b ... Cheek pressure-sensitive sensor as detecting means, 15
... Feed switch as input means and selection means, 16 ...
Selection switches as input means and selection means, 17 ... Display as display means, 18 ... Face image, 18a
-18f ... outline as face data, 18A-18D ...
Facial image as bruised situation, 20 ... CPU as image processing means, 21 ... R as image processing means and storage means
OM, 22 ... RAM as image processing means.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A face image data (18) assumed by a player.
a to 18f) are appropriately selected based on first input means (15, 16) and face image data (18a to 18f) input from the first input means (15, 16). Face image (1
Display means (17) for displaying 8) and second input means (7, 1) operated by the player for the purpose of playing the game.
0, 11a, 11b, 12, 13a, 13b) and the second input means (7, 10, 11a, 11b, 1)
2, 13a, 13b), and image processing means (20, 21, 22, 23) for screen-processing the face image (18) displayed on the display means (17). A gaming machine to do. 2. The first input means (15, 16) is an input means (15, 16) for inputting facial image data (18a-18f) of a person to be bruised, and the second input means (15, 16). Input means (7, 10, 11a, 11b, 1
2, 13a, 13b) are target bodies (7) to which the player gives a hit, and detection means (10, 11a, 11b, 1) for detecting the size and position of the hit given to the target (7).
2, 13a, 13b), and the display means (17) is based on the face data (18a-18f) input by the input means (15, 16), and a face image (18) of a person to be bruised. The image processing means (20, 21, 22, 23) includes the detection means (10, 11a, 11b, 12, 13a, 13).
bruise condition (1) according to the magnitude and position of the force detected by b)
8A-18D), the display (17)
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the face image (18) of the person displayed on the screen is processed. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the target body (7) is a pseudo human head. 4. The input means is an image of each part of the face, and comprises a plurality of previously prepared partial face data (18a ...
Storage means (21) for storing 18f), and partial facial data (18) stored in the storage means (21).
The selection means (15, 16) for selecting partial facial data (18a-18f) similar to the face of a person to be bruised by the player from (a-18f). The game machine described.