JPH07275506A - Intelligent target target for shooting game - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To cause a target to have intelligent operation function and realize experience with a real rifle-shooting game, regarding a target used in a shooting game. CONSTITUTION:The operation mechanism of a target is formed out of a combination of one or more basic units made of a drive mechanism actuated with the drive control of a control system as well as a link for causing a part of targets or all target models to perform the prescribed unit operation. In addition, the basic unit is formed out of a cylinder 331 connected to a body 332 via a shaft, and a link 332 having the first and second arms 332a and 332b with a contact point F pivotally connected to the body 32, while the first arm 332a being pivotally connected to the piston rod of the cylinder 331. Also, the target model 301 fitted to the second arm 332b of the link 332 is moved slantingly about the contact point F about a fulcrum.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a target placed in an attraction facility or the like and used in a shooting game in which a robot type target and a player (player) play in a gun battle, and particularly to a control system. The present invention relates to an intelligent target for a shooting game, which is controlled by and can perform various operations.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game in which a target placed in a play facility or the like is shot by using a model gun (such as a rifle) and played, a robot type target and a player play a gun battle. There is a so-called battle-type shooting game. In such a battle-type shooting game, for example, infrared light is used instead of a live bullet.
That is, the light emitting device and the light receiving detector are provided on the player side gun and the target side so that the infrared light is emitted from the light emitting device at the time of shooting in a shooting battle and the infrared light is detected by the light receiving detector. Is designed to be treated as having been hit (such as sounding). The target used in such a battle-type shooting game is a robot type, but its operation is very simple and only shoots from a fixed place. Also, when hit, the target is lowered or lowered behind.

[0003]

Although a robot-type target as described above is used to experience a shooting battle, the conventional target is not satisfactory in the following points. It was First, the conventional shooting game target is always exposed in the attraction facility, and there is a drawback in that the player can predict to some extent where the shooting is from. Second, because it is exposed, certain rules (eg, when a part of the target turns red when the target side is attacking, so that the attack does not become simple, When it turned blue, it was necessary to establish rules such as the condition that the player could attack), and the fun was halved. Third,
Even if the player's bullet hits the target, as mentioned above, the reaction is only to lower the target or to move it backward, which is not satisfactory.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a target with an intelligent operation function in a shooting game in an attraction facility in which a robot type target is arranged. It is to provide an intelligent target for a shooting game that allows you to experience a realistic shooting battle. As the operation function, for example, the target is hidden in the attraction facility and appears from the shadow of the pillar, aiming with a gun, shooting at the player, retracting to appear, running away while shooting, blowing the neck when hit It is to provide an intelligent target for a shooting game having a more intelligent operation function such as taking a reaction.

[0005]

The present invention relates to an intelligent target for a shooting game, which is placed in an attraction facility or the like and is used in a shooting game in which a robot type target and a player play in a gun battle. The above-mentioned object of the present invention consists of a drive mechanism and a link driven by drive control of a control system,
This is achieved by providing an operation mechanism configured by combining one or two or more basic units for performing a predetermined unit operation on a part or all of the shaped objects of the target.

[0006]

According to the present invention, the basic unit, which is composed of the drive mechanism driven by the drive control of the control system and the link, and which performs a predetermined unit operation on a part or all of the target object is Since one or two or more operating mechanisms are provided, it is possible to cause the target to perform an intelligent operation under the control of the control system. Further, by selecting and combining the basic units of each operation type, it is possible to easily provide targets of various operation forms. Further, since various operations can be performed, the attack is not simple, and it is not necessary to set rules such as the restriction at the time of attack as in the past.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a shooting game system to which the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention is applied.
First, the outline of the entire system will be described with reference to FIG. A shooting game room, such as a game facility, has a reception area for games, an explanation of the game on a large monitor for guidance, an entrance for handing over guns, a pre-show room for preparing games, and shooting battles with targets. It is divided into battle stages 1 to 3 to be performed and ending rooms for receiving individual results and team results, and these rooms are played by one player or a team of a plurality of players. A host computer 100 controls the entire system, and a control box 200 controls each room. The host computer 100 is connected to the control box 200 in each room by optical communication, and performs centralized management of the entire system such as player flow, game start / end, data collection, totalization, and reporting.

The control box 200 is one in terms of hardware, is used in common in each room, and controls the system in each room in response to a command from the host computer 100. For example, in the pre-show room, control such as displaying information for each player and the status of trial shooting on a monitor for each player is performed, and the battle stages 1 to
In 3, the control of the operation of the target 300 is performed, and in the ending room, the control of printing out the results of each player is performed. Further, control of light control of each room, opening and closing of doors, and the like is performed via a control device such as lighting equipment (not shown).

The target 300 installed in each room is connected to the control box 200 by optical communication, receives a target control command from the control box 200, emerges from the shadow of the pillar and aims with a gun, or attacks the player. To do The target 300 is provided with a hit detection means, a player position detection means, and the like, and the detected target hit information and player position information are transmitted to the control box 200 by optical communication. The control box 200 controls various operations of each target 300 based on preset information, command information of the host computer 100, and dynamic information sent from each target 300.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of the basic configuration of the intelligent target of the present invention.
Is a target object 301 (hereinafter referred to as a target object), a target controller 302 for controlling the operation of the target and the output of sound effects, and the drive control of the target operation mechanism according to commands from the target controller 302. A mechanical controller 303, a target gun unit 304 as a target gun unit, a light emitting unit 305 that emits infrared light corresponding to a bullet, and a light receiving unit that detects infrared light emitted (emitted) from the player
It consists of 306, power supply 307, and target unit case 308 that houses them. The detection of the hit is performed by the light receiving unit 306, and the hit information is transmitted to the control box 200. Further, a player position detecting means is provided as needed so that the presence of the player, the direction in which the player is present, and the like can be recognized.

In such a configuration, the target 300
Briefly describing the control of the operation of the target controller 302 using the same figure, the target controller 302 receives the target control command from the control box 200, controls the movement of the target and the reaction when the bullet is hit through the mechanical controller 303, and The light receiving unit 306 detects the hitting of the target and the light emitting unit 305 controls the firing of the target gun. The control of the operating mechanism of the target is performed by controlling the air valve when the drive source is a pneumatic type, for example. The target 300 emits light from the muzzle at the same time when it attacks, and when it is hit, it emits a flash of light and makes a scream, and it also reacts by blowing off its neck.

Next, a detailed configuration example of the operating mechanism of the intelligent target of the present invention will be described. The operation mechanism section of the target 300 is composed of a drive mechanism driven by the drive control of a control system and a link, and one basic unit for performing a predetermined unit operation on part or all of the target modeling 301 of the target 300. Alternatively, it is configured by combining two or more. The basic unit for unit operation is composed of one drive source and a link, and by sharing a joint with other basic units, it is possible to combine various basic units. Hereinafter, a specific configuration example of the basic unit that performs the unit operation will be described.

1 to 7 are block diagrams showing an example of a basic unit, and FIGS. 8 to 10 are block diagrams showing an example of a combination thereof. These figures will be used to identify a shooting game of the present invention. An example of the dynamic target will be described. As the drive source, for example, a pneumatic type, a hydraulic type, or an electric type is used, but in the present embodiment, a pneumatic type drive that is excellent in terms of cost, responsiveness during simple operation, safety, etc. An example in which a power source is used and an air cylinder is used as an actuator will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first example of a basic unit, which is a unit (hereinafter, referred to as an A type unit) that operates when the target 300 is hit. As shown in FIG. 3A, the A type unit 330A includes a trunnion type cylinder 331 axially attached to the main body 320 of the target 300 and first and second arms that form a predetermined angle.
A link 332 having 332a and 332b, the contact point F of which is pivotally attached to the target body 320 and the first arm 332a of which is pivotally attached to the piston rod portion of the trunnion type cylinder 331.
The target shaping 301 attached to the second arm 332b of the link 332 is tilted with the contact point F as a fulcrum. When this basic unit 330A is used, for example, for tilting the neck, the head of the target modeling 301 can be instantly tilted backward as shown in FIG.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second example of the basic unit, which is a unit for operating the target modeling 301 up and down (hereinafter referred to as a B type unit). The B type unit 330B is a cylinder fixed to the base of the target unit case 308, as shown in FIG.
331 and a cylindrical link 332 that is fixedly installed on the piston rod part of the cylinder 331 and is circumferentially installed so as to guide the vertical movement of the cylinder 331. It is designed to move. When this basic unit 330B is used, for example, for bending and stretching the lower limbs and the target 300 is placed behind the shield, the target unit can suddenly appear from the shadow of the shield as shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a third example of the basic unit, which is a unit for tilting the target modeling 301 (hereinafter referred to as a C type unit). As shown in FIG. 3A, the C type unit 330C includes a trunnion type cylinder 331 axially attached to the side wall of a cylinder mounting member erected on the base, and an arm on the piston rod portion of the trunnion type cylinder 331. A rod-shaped link 33 in which a predetermined portion of the arm is pivotally attached and one arm end is pivotally attached to the base.
2, the target modeling 301 attached to the other arm end side of the link 332 is tilted with one arm end F as a fulcrum. When this basic unit 330C is used, for example, for tilting the entire body and the target 300 is placed behind the shield, as shown in FIG. You can see a part of your body.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a fourth example of the basic unit, which is a unit for repeatedly rotating the target modeling 301 (hereinafter referred to as a D type unit). As shown in FIG. 3A, the D type unit 330D includes a cylinder 331 fixed to the base so that the piston head is guided by a slide rail 333 provided on the base, and one arm end vicinity. The connecting shaft of the piston head is connected through a slide hole provided in the link, and a predetermined part of the arm is composed of a link 332 that is axially attached to the base.
The target shaping attached to the other arm end side of the 332 (hatched portion in the figure) is swung. In the example of the mechanism of the figure, as shown in (A) and (B) of the figure, the mechanism can be rotated within a range of about 60 degrees to 70 degrees.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a fifth example of the basic unit, which is a unit for linearly moving the target modeling 301 (hereinafter referred to as an E type unit). E
The unit 330E of the type is, as shown in FIG. 3A, composed of a rodless cylinder 331 fixed to the base and having a connecting member reciprocating.
The target modeling 301 attached to the 331a is moved linearly. When this basic unit is arranged horizontally, for example, and the target 300 is attached to the connecting member 331a, the target 300 can be moved in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. In the mechanism example of the figure,
It can be slid horizontally or vertically by the stroke of the cylinder 331.

FIG. 6 is a structural view showing a sixth example of the basic unit, which is a unit for moving the upper and lower limbs of the target 300 up and down (hereinafter referred to as F type unit). The F type unit 330F has a trunnion cylinder 331 axially attached to the main body 320 of the target 300 and a crank pin portion connected to the piston rod portion of the trunnion cylinder 331, as shown in FIG. Both crankshafts consist of a crank-shaped link 332 that is pivotally mounted on the target body 320 via a bearing member 334, and the target shaping 301 attached to both crankshaft ends, respectively.
Is designed to swing. When this basic unit is used, for example, in the operation of the upper limb, and the shoulder of the upper limb is attached to the crankshaft end of the arm end, the arm of the target modeling 301 moves in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. You can move it, and you can make it look like you are aiming with your gun.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a seventh example of the basic unit, which is an example of a basic unit (hereinafter referred to as a G type unit) applied to the target 300 which is not humanoid. As shown in FIG. 3A, the G type unit 330G includes a non-human target modeling 301 part of which is formed so as to be tiltable via a rotary shaft, and the target modeling 30
1 and a trunnion cylinder 331 that is pivotally attached to a predetermined part of the target modeling 301 whose piston rod part is tiltable, and tilts a part of the non-human target modeling 301. It is like this. Then, when the target modeling 301 is tilted around the rotation axis F on the target modeling 301 side as a fulcrum, as shown in FIG. 7B, a reaction of destruction upon being hit can be taken.

The above is an example of the configuration of the basic unit. Next, an example of the configuration of a combination of the above-mentioned A to G type basic units will be described. FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a first example of a composite unit in which basic units are combined, in which A type and B type basic units 330A and 330B are combined. With this combination, the target 300 suddenly appears from the shadow of the shield by the B-type basic unit 330B when attacking, and the A-type basic unit 33 when hit.
0A allows you to take a reaction of destruction. Similarly, if A type and C type basic units are combined, the face can be seen through the shadow of the obstacle and the reaction of destruction can be taken when hit. Furthermore, A
Form combining type and D type basic units,
It is possible to provide a target of various operation forms only by combining two types of basic units, such as a form in which basic units of A type and E type are combined.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a second example of a composite unit in which the basic units are combined, in which the A type and B type basic units 330A and 330B are combined and the E type basic unit 330E is further added. It is a combination. As a result, it is possible to move up and down while moving left and right, and to take a reaction when hit. Similarly, A + B
By combining + D type basic units,
It can move up and down and rotate repeatedly to take reaction when hit. Similarly, by combining three types of basic units, such as a combination of A + C + D type basic units and a combination of A + C + E type basic units, it is possible to provide a target of a more complicated operation mode. it can. Furthermore, by combining a large number of these basic units, such as combining three types of basic units and further combining F type basic units, it is possible to perform an operation that is very close to the movement of living things.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a third example of a composite unit in which basic units are combined, and is a combination of a G type and a gimmick for opening a door. As shown in FIG. 7A, slide rails 333 are provided on the base and top plate of the target unit case 308, and the piston heads are attached to the slide rails 33 on the side walls.
Cylinder 331A is fixed so that it can be guided by 3. In addition, the G type basic unit 330G has a cylinder 33
It is fixed to the piston head of 1A and is a basic unit.
A guide member 335a is provided at a predetermined portion of the 330G so as to be guided by the slide rail 333. Further, the guide member 335a on the top plate side and the target unit case 308
The open / close lid 308a is pivotally attached via a link 332.

When the basic unit 330G is moved by being guided by the slide rail 333 by the drive of the cylinder 331A, the opening / closing lid 308a is opened.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, a part of the target modeling 301 is tilted by driving the cylinder 331B in the basic unit 330G. With such a configuration, a non-human target can appear by opening the door and take a reaction upon being hit.

In the above embodiment, the target used in the shooting game has been described as an example, but it may be applied as an event robot. Further, the basic unit is not limited to the specific example described above. Even if the number of basic units is increased by one, the combination can be further increased, and it is possible to satisfy all conditions by selecting basic units of each operation type that cause a predetermined unit operation.

[0026]

As described above, according to the shooting game intelligent target of the present invention, the target can be provided with an intelligent operation function. Further, by selecting the basic units of each operation type, it is possible to easily provide targets of various operation modes. For example, targets such as small fish class targets, medium boss targets, large boss class targets, etc., whose movements are desired to be changed, can be easily produced by combining the basic units. Furthermore, the following effects can be obtained by using the intelligent target of the present invention.

In the attraction, there is a sense of urgency that the target is lurking and it is not known where the target will appear and shoot. When the target appears, both the target and the player are ready to shoot,
It gives a more realistic feel. Even if you try one of the target appearance methods, you will be able to make more intelligent expressions by withdrawing immediately when you try to appear, or after you appear, by aiming with the gun and adjusting the timing of shooting the gun. By centrally managing these targets, teamwork between targets, attacks by forming formations, support shooting, etc. can be achieved, so there is unlimited potential for play. By changing the mode of the target, it can also be used as a standalone, so it can also be used for events other than attractions.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a first example of a basic unit constituting an operation mechanism of an intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a second example of a basic unit constituting the operation mechanism of the shooting game intelligent target of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a third example of a basic unit constituting the operation mechanism of the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a fourth example of a basic unit constituting the operation mechanism of the shooting game intelligent target of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing a fifth example of a basic unit constituting the operation mechanism of the shooting game intelligent target of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing a sixth example of a basic unit constituting the operation mechanism of the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing a seventh example of a basic unit constituting the operation mechanism of the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a first example of a combination of basic units constituting the operation mechanism of the intelligent target for a shooting game of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram showing a second example of a combination of basic units constituting the operation mechanism of the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing a third example of a combination of basic units configuring the operation mechanism of the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an intelligent target for a shooting game of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a shooting game system to which the intelligent target for shooting games of the present invention is applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

 300 Target 301 Target modeling 302 Target controller 303 Mechanical controller 304 Target gun 305 Light emitting unit 306 Light receiving unit 307 Power supply 308 Target unit case 320 Target body 330A, 330B, 330C, 330D, 330E, 330F, 330G Basic unit 331 Cylinder 332 Link

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Tatsuya Kono 1-22-1 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo SEGA Enterprises Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor ▲ Hiro ▼ Keisuke 1-12 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo No. Within SEGA Enterprises, Inc. (72) Inventor Masakazu Yoshimoto 1-22 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo Within SEGA Enterprises, Inc.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. Arranged in an attraction facility,
In a target used in a shooting game in which a robot type target and a player play a gun battle, the target consists of a drive mechanism driven by a drive control of a control system and a link, and a part or all of the target. An intelligent target characterized by comprising an operation mechanism configured by one or a combination of two or more basic units for performing a predetermined unit operation with respect to. 2. The basic unit has a trunnion type cylinder axially attached to the main body of the target and first and second arms forming a predetermined angle, and their contact points are axially attached to the main body of the target. In addition, the first arm is composed of a link axially attached to the piston rod portion of the trunnion type cylinder, and the shaped object attached to the second arm of the link is tilted with the contact point as a fulcrum. The intelligent target according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The basic unit includes a cylinder fixed to a base, a cylindrical link fixed to a piston rod portion of the cylinder, and provided around the cylinder so as to guide vertical movement of the cylinder. 2. The intelligent target according to claim 1, further comprising: and vertically moving the shaped object attached to the link. 4. The basic unit includes a trunnion type cylinder axially attached to a side wall of a cylinder mounting member provided upright on a base, and a predetermined portion of an arm is axially attached to a piston rod portion of the trunnion type cylinder. The one end of the link is a rod-shaped link pivotally attached to the base, and the shaped object attached to the other end of the link is tilted with the one end of the arm as a fulcrum. The intelligent target according to claim 1, wherein 5. The basic unit includes a cylinder fixed to the base so that a piston head portion is guided by a slide rail provided on the base, and a slide hole provided near one arm end. Is connected to the connecting shaft of the piston head part, and a predetermined part of the arm is composed of a link pivotally attached to the base, and the shaped object attached to the other arm end side of the link is rocked. The intelligent target according to claim 1, wherein 6. The base unit is fixed to a base,
The connecting member consists of a rodless cylinder that reciprocates,
The intelligent target according to claim 1, wherein the shaped object attached to the connecting member of the rodless cylinder is linearly moved. 7. The basic unit includes a trunnion type cylinder axially attached to a main body of the target, a crank pin portion connected to a piston rod portion of the trunnion type cylinder, and both crankshaft portions are attached to the target main body. 2. A crank-shaped link rotatably mounted via a bearing member for swinging the shaped object attached to each of the crankshaft end portions.
Intellectual target described in. 8. The non-human shaped object, a part of which is tiltably formed via a rotary shaft, and the basic unit is axially attached to a predetermined portion of the shaped object, and the piston rod portion is The intelligent target according to claim 1, comprising a trunnion type cylinder pivotally attached to a part of a tiltable modeled object, and tilting a part of the non-human modeled object.