JPH1099549A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily visualize an infrared image by seeing through a photographed subject in a game field to play a game with a player carried perspective device and constituting the infrared perspective device from an infrared photographing means and an infrared image display means. SOLUTION: An infrared perspective device 10 has an infrared projecting part 16 for projecting the infrared ray, an infrared photographing part 12 for infrared photographing of a subject and an infrared image display part 14 for displaying the photographed image. Since the subject 20 is concealed with an infrared filter 30, it cannot be recognized by the naked eyes. However, when it is illadiated by the infrared ray and the reflected ray is sawn through the infrared perspective device 10, the subject can be recognized as if it is sawn through a glass plate. A game system is provided in a play field 100 with a plurality of game producing areas and constituted such that a player searches the subject disposed in each area on a path 160 in the play field 100 and reads out the message while proceeding the game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game system, and more particularly to a game system configured to play a game by finding a subject that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

[0002]

Background Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention
In the sense of monitoring darkness with light rays invisible to human eyes, infrared fluoroscopes have been used in military infrared scopes, security television cameras, and the like.

[0003] The present invention has developed and put into practical use a new type of game system, which uses the principle of such an infrared fluoroscopy device and configures a game using a subject that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Further, in an attraction game system conventionally installed in a theme park or the like, each attraction game is configured to be played in a closed space. In such a system, a large space for setting up an attraction game is required, and a player of each attraction game plays a game while being completely isolated from others who are not playing the game.

The applicant of the present invention has previously proposed a new game system for such a system. In other words, this is an open field type game system in which a plurality of areas constituting an attraction game are separately arranged in a theme park or the like, and a player plays a game while mixing with ordinary people (Japanese Patent Application No. 8-65252). In this system, it is not necessary to collectively set up the areas constituting the attraction game in one place, so that the theme park can be effectively used.

[0006] Further, since the player plays the game while being mixed with the general public, the player becomes a part of the attraction that excites the game for the general public, and the player is the main character of the game while being mixed with the general public. You can enjoy the game with the feeling of becoming.

A first object of the present invention is to provide an unprecedented new game system using an object which cannot be seen with the naked eye by using an infrared fluoroscopy device.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a more interesting game system in an open field type game system.

[0009]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game system in which a player carries an infrared see-through device and plays a game by seeing through a subject set in a game field. Wherein the infrared fluoroscope includes infrared photographing means for photographing a subject with infrared light, and infrared image display means for displaying the photographed infrared image on a monitor.

According to the present invention, by using an infrared fluoroscopy device, it is possible to provide an unprecedented new game system utilizing a subject which cannot be seen with the naked eye. For this reason, it is possible to construct a game system in which a game effect visible to the naked eye and a game effect invisible to the naked eye are mixed in the game field. Therefore, by making the scene seen by the naked eye and the scene seen by the infrared completely different, by changing the atmosphere of the game field or arranging a subject that can only be seen using an infrared fluoroscope in a normal space, It is possible to set a game space and to make effective use of the space.

Also, in the daytime outdoors, since the sunlight itself contains a large amount of infrared light sufficient to capture an infrared image of a subject, it is possible to provide a low-cost game system utilizing the sunlight. It becomes possible.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, there is further provided an infrared ray projecting means for projecting an infrared ray to a subject.

In this manner, an infrared image of a subject can be viewed even in places where natural infrared light is small, such as indoors or at night. For this reason, it is possible to provide a game field without being restricted by location and time.

Further, the subject itself has a simple structure since a special power source for infrared projection is not required. Since the subject can be easily produced, the content of the game can be easily changed.

A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the second aspect, the infrared light projecting means is provided in the infrared see-through device.

In this way, when the player looks at the subject, the infrared see-through device can be used to always emit infrared light to the subject. Therefore, in any play field, it is possible for the player to construct a game system capable of viewing the infrared image of the subject. In addition, since no wiring is required, a large space or an outdoor game system can be set with a low budget.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the infrared light projecting means is provided at a given location in the game field, and is configured to project infrared light to a subject. I do.

In this way, by providing an infrared projector near each subject, it is possible to provide a game system that allows a player to view an infrared image of the subject.

Further, since it is not necessary to provide an infrared ray projecting means in the infrared ray transmissive device carried by the player, the infrared ray transillumination device can have a simple configuration.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the object is configured to have infrared light emitting means for emitting infrared light by itself.

In this way, the infrared image of the subject can be viewed in any play field by the subject's own infrared emission.

Further, since it is not necessary to provide an infrared projecting means in the infrared fluoroscopy device carried by the player, the infrared fluoroscopy device can have a simple configuration.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the infrared light emitting means constitutes a subject as an image of an infrared projector or an infrared display.

This makes it possible to create a subject with a simple configuration. Further, by changing the image, the subject can be easily changed.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the subject is covered with visible light blocking means for selectively blocking visible light.

In this way, it is possible to construct a subject which cannot be seen by the naked eye even in darkness. Therefore, it is also possible to configure so that a special game can be played in a normal space. In addition, a game system can be configured by utilizing the characteristics of a subject that can be seen only by a player without being seen by ordinary people.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the seventh aspect, the visible light blocking means is constituted by using a red cloth or an acrylic plate selectively passing infrared rays as an infrared filter.

In this manner, an infrared filter can be manufactured at low cost.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the player arranges at least a part of the subject in an open field through which a person other than the player can pass. A game system configured to search for each of the subjects while being mixed with other people in a field.

According to the present invention, a plurality of subjects are arranged in an open field through which other people in the play field can pass. For this reason, in the play field of an amusement park or the like, a game effect that can be seen only by the player without being seen by ordinary people can be achieved. Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the inside of the open field to perform a game effect that cannot be understood by ordinary people. Also, the player can enjoy the game as if he or she was the main character of the game among ordinary people, and for the ordinary person, the player who is playing the game can be part of the attraction in the play field. There is an effect that can be enjoyed as seen.

The invention according to claim 10 is the invention according to claims 1 to 9
In any one of the above, the subject includes a hint providing means for giving a hint regarding the game to a player in a game, wherein the player searches for the subject and plays the game while obtaining a hint from the hint providing means. I do.

According to the present invention, the hint providing means enables the player to play the game while obtaining hints on the game, thereby realizing a complicated and highly effective game system utilizing the infrared see-through device. It is possible to do. In addition, by arranging a hint giving means that can be understood only by the player in the open field, a game system that effectively utilizes the open field can be constructed.

The invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that, in claim 10, the hint giving means gives a hint regarding the next subject.

Further, in order to give a hint regarding a game effect area to be visited next to a player who has come to a predetermined position,
Each player can enjoy the effect of searching for the next game effect area based on the hint in the open field, and can play the game more interestingly and more smoothly.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the infrared see-through device is configured as a loupe type, and is configured such that a player looks into the infrared see-through device to find a subject. It is characterized by being.

In this way, the player can see a subject which cannot be seen by ordinary people by looking into the loupe type infrared fluoroscopy apparatus. Therefore, for example, in a reasoning game or the like in which a hint for solving a mystery is hidden in a subject, a player collects hints for solving a mystery in the play field as if he were a detective. There is no reasoning game.

[0037]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In the game system according to the present invention, the player plays the game by looking at a subject which cannot be seen with the naked eye using an infrared see-through device.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are examples of the external view of an infrared fluoroscopy device 10 used when a player looks at a subject in the game system of the present invention. FIG. 1A shows the surface of the infrared fluoroscopy apparatus 10 on the side facing the subject, and includes an infrared light projecting unit 16 that projects infrared light toward the subject and an infrared photographing unit 12 that captures infrared light of the subject. doing. FIG. 2B shows a surface of the infrared fluoroscopy device 10 facing the player, and has an infrared image display unit 14 for displaying an image captured by the infrared imaging unit 12. The infrared fluoroscopy device 10 is configured as a handy type so that a player can carry it. The power supply may be built in, or may be configured to be supplied from outside by a power supply line.

FIGS. 3A and 3B show an infrared filter 3.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a subject 20 covered by 0. Figure (A)
Shows a planar object 20 (behind the infrared filter 30) and an infrared filter 30 covering the planar object 20. FIG. 2B shows a three-dimensional object 20 (in the infrared filter 30). ) And an infrared filter 30 covering the same. The infrared filter 30 is configured to cut visible light and transmit only infrared light.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a state in which the subject 20 on the other side of the infrared filter 30 is viewed with the naked eye. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the subject 20 on the other side of the infrared filter 30. FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which the infrared ray see-through device 10 is used.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the subject 20 is hidden by the infrared filter 30 and cannot be recognized by the naked eye. However, when this is irradiated with infrared rays and the reflected light is viewed with the infrared see-through device 10, it can be clearly recognized as seen through the glass as shown in FIG. In other words, the infrared filter 30 looks black to the naked eye but is transparent in the infrared, so that the subject 30 can be confirmed when viewed with the infrared fluoroscopy apparatus 10.

By the way, the subject 20 is irradiated with infrared rays,
When the reflected light is viewed by an infrared camera (such as the infrared image display unit 14 shown in FIG. 1), it is necessary to project the infrared light to the object 20 by some method because the infrared light cannot be seen unless the infrared light hits the object 20. . As shown in FIG. 1, the infrared transmissive device 10 may be provided with an infrared light projecting unit 16, or an infrared light source may be provided near the subject 20.
However, in the daytime outdoors, such a necessity is not necessary because the sun rays themselves contain a large amount of infrared rays. Therefore, if a game system limited to outdoor use in the daytime is constructed, an infrared projector is not required, and a low-cost game system can be constructed accordingly.

It is also possible that the subject itself emits infrared light. FIG. 5A shows an infrared ray LE.
An infrared filter 30 is attached to the subject 20 composed of D22.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a state in which the object covered with the eye is seen with the naked eye.
FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the infrared fluoroscopy device 10 is used. However, in this case, since the subject 20 itself emits infrared light, the infrared light projecting unit 16 is unnecessary in the infrared fluoroscopy device 10.

In the case of FIG. 3A, the infrared LED 22 is hidden by the infrared filter 30, so that it can be seen only by a naked eye as a mere black plate. However, when this is viewed with the infrared fluoroscope 10, as shown in FIG.
It is clearly recognizable that 22 emits bright light.
Further, in this case, since the subject 20 itself emits infrared light, recognition at a long distance such as outside the range of the infrared projector is possible.

It is also possible to project an image with an infrared slide projector to create the subject 20.

Also, in FIGS. 3 to 5, the subject 2 is seen with the naked eye.
Although an example in which the subject 20 is covered with the infrared filter 30 to prevent 0 from being seen has been described, for example, in the dark, the player uses the infrared transillumination device 10 with the infrared light projecting unit 16 to cover the subject 20. If a game system for searching is configured, the infrared filter 30 may not be used.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the infrared fluoroscopy apparatus 10.

The infrared fluoroscope 10 includes an infrared imaging unit 1
2, infrared image display unit 14, infrared light emitting unit 16, power supply 1
8 is included. The infrared photographing unit 12 photographs an infrared image with an infrared camera or the like and outputs the image signal. Then, the infrared image display unit 14 performs
The infrared image captured by the infrared imaging unit 12 is displayed in real time.

The infrared light projecting section 16 has a function of projecting infrared light toward the subject 20 and the like, and is provided as necessary. That is, there is no need for a case where an infrared projector is provided, a case where the subject 20 itself emits infrared rays, or a case where sunlight can be used such as outdoors in the daytime. The power supply 18 is provided to supply power to the infrared photographing unit 12, the infrared light projecting unit 16, and the infrared image display unit 14.

Next, a specific example of an inference game system for playing a game by looking at a subject 20 that cannot be seen with the naked eye using the infrared fluoroscope 10 will be described in detail.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the play field 100 in which the game system of the present invention is arranged.

The play field 100 is provided indoors, and is configured as an open field in which a customer who has paid the entrance fee can enter the gate 102 and move freely inside the gate.

In the play field 100, a plurality of different game systems are provided. In this embodiment, an inference game system, a shooting game system, and another game system are arranged.
Each of the game systems is composed of a plurality of game effect areas, and each area is spaced apart at an arbitrary position in the play field 100, and a player who plays each game configures his or her own game. The game is configured to proceed while searching for the next game effect area.

In this embodiment, the inference game system comprises a plurality of game effect areas 230, 240, 250
.. 270 are included. The shooting game system 300 includes a plurality of game effect areas 310,
320, 330, 340, and 350. Other game systems include a plurality of game effect areas 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450. Each of the areas is separated from each other in the play field 100.

An object 20 covered with an infrared filter 30 and the like is arranged in the rendering area of the reasoning game in the play field 100. The player searches for the subject 20 arranged in each game effect area in the passage 160 constituting the play field 100, along with ordinary people who are not playing a game and players of other games. The message is sent to an infrared fluoroscope (I
The game proceeds while reading at 10). FIGS. 6A to 6C and FIGS. 7A and 7B are views showing the subject 20 arranged in the game effect area of the present game.

First, at the start of the game, the player receives a brief explanation at the reception counter 200 and receives the IR detector 10 and a check sheet for the game. The game check sheet states the first problem, "The secret is hidden in the spring." In order to solve the above problem, the player looks for the subject 20 in the game presentation area 230 designated as a secret hidden spring.

A central fountain is provided in a park in the play field 100, and this is configured as a game effect area 230 corresponding to the "fountain". Then, there is a black disk 232 in the water, and when the player looks at the IR detector 10, a message as shown in FIG. The player checks the mark sheet in the check box of the game check sheet, and searches for the "one cedar road sign" which is the next game effect area 240 described in the message.

In the play field 100, FIG.
A signpost 242 as shown in FIG.
This is the subject 20 in the game effect area corresponding to “one cedar road sign”. By covering the top sign 244 with the infrared filter 30, the top sign 244 is displayed.
Is configured to appear to the naked eye to write nothing. When the player looks at the IR detector 10,
A message as shown in FIG. 6B is described. The player checks the mark sheet in the check box of the game check sheet, and searches for the next game effect area 250 by walking 15 steps in this direction as described in the message.

When the player walks fifteen steps and looks up, a somewhat suspicious black ball 252 is hanging. This is the subject 20 in the next game effect area 250, and is covered with the infrared filter 30 so that it looks as if nothing is written with the naked eye. When the player looks at the IR detector 10, a message as shown in FIG. 6C is written. The player checks the mark sheet in the check box of the game check sheet, and searches for “Kuroiwa near Oiwa”, which is the next game effect area 260 described in the message. At this time, also note "765" which seems to be an encryption. The suspicious black ball 252 is configured so that different messages are written on the front and the back, so that different messages can be specified in the walking direction.

A game effect area 260 having a large rock is provided near the entrance 102 of the play field 100, and a subject 20 such as a black glossy rock 262 is arranged on a side wall of the large rock. . This is the subject 20 in the game effect area 260 and the infrared filter 30
It is configured so that it looks as though nothing is written with the naked eye by covering it with. When the player looks at the IR detector 10, only a button with a number is visible, but when the code “765” is pressed, a character as shown in FIG. Have been. The player checks the mark sheet in the check box of the game check sheet and searches for the “cave behind the waterfall” which is the next game effect area 270.

In the play field, the game effect area 2
At 70, a waterfall and a cave behind it are provided. The inside of the cave is so dark that almost nothing can be seen with the naked eye. However, since the IR detector 10 is provided with the infrared light projecting unit 16, if it is used, the inside of the cave can be viewed as if it were a flashlight. When the player thoroughly examines the inside of the cave using the IR detector 10, the subject 20 on the plate 272 as shown in FIG. 7B can be found. In this way, subject 2
When 0 is placed in the dark, it is not necessary to cover the subject 20 with the infrared filter 30 because it is invisible to the naked eye as it is. The player notes the password indicated in the message and goes to the reception counter.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show reception counter 2
00 and an example of a premium 220. When the player returns to the reception counter 200 as shown in FIG. 8A, the player inserts his / her game check sheet into the check machine 210. Then he says, "Oh! You're back well! Come on, enter your password." When the player enters the password, the prize 220 appears as shown in FIG. 8B together with the fanfare. "This is a proof of the hero. He has the power to fulfill any of your wishes. Wait for another challenge. I'm doing. "
I say. And the player is IR detector 1
Returning 0 to the attendant 202 ends the game.

Although the above is an example of a simple game system, a more complicated adventure or a game having a branch in the middle can be easily created, and the subject can be easily changed or expanded for that purpose. I can do it. Although it is necessary to change the game content every predetermined period in order to prevent the customer from getting bored, such a change can be easily dealt with.

In addition, the player plays the game in the open field while being mixed with ordinary people who do not play the game and players of other games. For this reason,
For a player, one can become a hero among ordinary people and enjoy the game, and for ordinary people,
The player during the game can be enjoyed by watching as part of the attraction in the play field.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the message of the subject is given the information of the next subject has been described as an example. However, various hints are provided to the player according to the content of the game. can do. When a reasoning game is performed, a message for each subject may be provided with a hint for inferring a criminal.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the infrared projector is provided in the IR detector 10 in the form of a player has been described as an example. However, the infrared projector is fixedly installed at a predetermined place (usually near the subject) in the play field. Is also good.

Further, the game field may be set outdoors. In such a case, since the sunlight contains a large amount of infrared rays, the infrared projector becomes unnecessary during the daytime.

Further, an object 20 which emits infrared light itself, such as an image by an infrared LED or an infrared slide projector, may be used. In such a case, the infrared projector is not required.

In the above embodiment, the case where the play field is of the open field type has been described as an example. However, an effective game system can be constituted even in a closed play field.

Further, the infrared see-through device 10 formed by the player is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, in a reasoning game or the like, a loupe type appearance may be used. By looking into the loupe-type infrared fluoroscope 10, the player can enjoy an unprecedented reasoning game in which he collects hints for solving mysteries in the play field as if he were a detective.

[0073]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are external views of an infrared fluoroscope used when a player looks at a subject in a game system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the infrared fluoroscopy apparatus.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are views showing a subject covered with an infrared filter; FIGS.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing a state in which a subject on the other side of the infrared filter is viewed with the naked eye and a state in which the object is viewed using an infrared transillumination apparatus.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are views showing a state in which a subject constituted by an infrared LED covered with an infrared filter is viewed with the naked eye, and viewed using the infrared transillumination apparatus. .

FIGS. 6A to 6C are views showing objects arranged in a game effect area of the present game.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are views showing a subject arranged in a game effect area of the present game.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are views showing an example of a reception counter and a prize.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a play field to which the present invention has been applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Infrared fluoroscope 12 Infrared imaging part 14 Infrared image display part 16 Infrared light projection part 20 Subject 30 Infrared filter

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A game system in which a player carries an infrared see-through device and plays a game by seeing through a subject installed in a game field, wherein the infrared see-through device shoots a subject with infrared rays. Means, and an infrared image display means for displaying a captured infrared image on a monitor. 2. The game system according to claim 1, further comprising infrared light projecting means for projecting infrared light to a subject. 3. The game system according to claim 2, wherein said infrared light projecting means is provided in said infrared see-through device. 4. The infrared light emitting means according to claim 2,
A game system, which is provided at a given place in a game field and is configured to emit infrared rays to a subject. 5. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the subject has infrared light emitting means for emitting infrared light by itself. 6. The game system according to claim 5, wherein the infrared light emitting means configures the subject as an image of an infrared projector or an infrared display. 7. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the subject is covered with visible light blocking means for selectively blocking visible light. 8. The game system according to claim 7, wherein said visible light blocking means is constituted by using a red cloth or an acrylic plate selectively passing infrared rays as an infrared filter. 9. The player according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the subject is arranged in an open field through which a person other than the player can pass. A game system configured to search for each of the subjects while being mixed with a person. 10. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the subject includes a hint providing unit that gives a hint regarding a game to a player who is playing the game. A game system characterized by playing a game while getting hints from the game. 11. The game system according to claim 10, wherein the hint giving unit gives a hint regarding the next subject. 12. The infrared fluoroscope according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the infrared fluoroscope is configured to be a loupe type, and is configured so that a player finds a subject by looking into the infrared fluoroscope. Game system.