JPH11226249A - Simulation game machine and manufacture thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce data entry at each check point by setting a total section distance and a distance between a check point and the next check point in advance and indexing automatically check points on the basis of a preset value. SOLUTION: In a railway simulation game, more than one signals S1 to S4 as check points are set in a distance L between the exit of a railway station A and the exit of the next railway station B, and a train travels this section according to a fixed rule. Normally, the last signal Sf is installed at the entrance of the railway station B. In other words, considering the range of the premises of the railway station and the length of railcars, etc., check points just before the last check point is set. Thus the total section distance and check points are set, and check points are indexed automatically between a check point and the next check point according to a fixed rule.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simulated game machine having a plurality of check points within a certain distance and a method of manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a simulated game machine provided with a plurality of checkpoints in a fixed section total distance, such as a train simulated game, a car simulated game, and a motorcycle simulated game, and a method of manufacturing the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in some railway simulated game machines, automobile simulated game machines, airplane simulated game machines, etc., a plurality of check points exist in a certain section total distance.

As such a simulated game device, for example, Japanese Patent Application No. Hei 9-051252 filed by the present applicant has been proposed.
As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the number includes a seat 10, a display unit 2 that displays a view seen from a window of a driver's seat of an actual railway vehicle, and information necessary for operation. By operating the operating tools such as the mascon lever 3, the brake lever 4, the warning pedal 8 and the like while observing instruments such as the speedometer 5, the pressure gauge 6, the overhead wire voltmeter 11, etc. , And a train simulation game device which competes for accuracy and plays.

In such a railway simulated game device, when a railway vehicle is operated from one station to the next station in order to faithfully reproduce an actual railway, a traffic signal and a station are imitated on an actual railway line. Checkpoints such as inside the hall were set, the distance between the actual stations and the positions of the checkpoints were fixed, and data was input in accordance with the data to manufacture.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

However, when data is input based on the actual distances as described above, enormous labor is required for inputting each data, and the distance between stations or the position of a check point is changed due to design reasons or the like. In doing so, new data had to be re-entered, which required enormous costs and time for development. Further, in such a simulated game device, for example, a railway simulated game device, there is a demand to add a new railway line to an existing game device. However, when input is performed by a conventional method, cost and development time are reduced. There was a problem. Furthermore, it is sometimes difficult for the player to predict the checkpoint, and the game becomes too complicated when proceeding with the simulation game, making it difficult for the player to enjoy the entire game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing a simulated game machine capable of reducing the input of data at each checkpoint and reducing development time and development cost. Another object of the present invention is to provide a simulation game device in which a player can predict the position of a check point to some extent when advancing a game and can enjoy the whole game as a whole.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems As a result of the present inventors' earnest studies to solve the above problems, it has been found that using a method of calculating the positions of a plurality of check points within a certain total distance of a section in accordance with a certain rule. Have been found to be solved, leading to the present invention. That is, the present invention has a certain total section distance, and in a simulated game device having a plurality of check points in the total section distance, the total section distance and the distance between the check point and the next check point are set in advance. The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a simulated game device, wherein a checkpoint is automatically calculated based on the above-mentioned predetermined value.

The simulated game device of the present invention is a railway simulated game device, and the distance between the checkpoint and the next checkpoint is the distance between the signal and the next signal, the distance between the signal and the entrance of the station yard, and the range within the station area. There can be. In this case, it is preferable to fix the checkpoint at the entrance of the station.

The simulation game device of the present invention may be a car simulation game device. Furthermore, in the method for manufacturing a simulated game device according to the present invention, it is possible to set one or more distances between the checkpoint and the next checkpoint.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a train simulation game device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the simulation game device, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of a screen portion of FIG. is there.
In this embodiment, a railway simulation game device will be described. However, the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a simulation game device that sets a certain total section of a car, a motorcycle, an aircraft, and the like and a plurality of checkpoints in the total section. Not something.

In the railway simulation game shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of traffic signals S1, S are set as check points in a distance L between the exit of the station A and the exit of the next station B.
,... Are set, and the train travels in this section according to a certain rule. The last traffic light Sf is usually installed at the entrance of the station B.

For example, the distance S is set to 1650 m, the distance between each point is set to 300 m, and the distance between the entrance of the station B and the station B (referred to as a station area range) is set to 250 m in advance. The last traffic light Sf is set at the entrance of the station B. The traffic light S1 is set at a position 300 m from the exit of the station A, and the traffic light S2 (600 m from the exit of the station A) is set at a position 300 m from S1.
(900 m) and S4 (1200 m). Similarly, when the signal S5 is set, the signal S5 is not set because it exceeds the last signal Sf. Further, since the distance between S4 and Sf is also 200 m, it is not set at the position of S4. That is, the checkpoint immediately before Sf, which is the final checkpoint, may be set as necessary.
You don't have to.

It is also possible to first set the traffic light Sf at the entrance of the station B, and to set the same on the basis of this. Further, in this embodiment, the distance between S3 and Sf is set to the maximum, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the distance between S2 and S3 may be set to the maximum.

That is, in the railroad simulated game device, the checkpoint immediately before the final checkpoint is set in consideration of the range within the station, the length of the railcar, and the like. This does not need to be considered for those that do not need to be fixed.

In this embodiment, the inter-check distance is set to 300 m. However, for example, a plurality of inter-check distances, for example, 250 m and 350 m may be set. In this case, the inter-check distance is determined in consideration of the remaining portion.

FIG. 2 shows a railway simulation game apparatus in which the total section distance and each check point are set as described above. This device is constructed in the same manner as an actual train, and includes instruments such as a seat 10 and a speedometer 5, a pressure gauge 6, an overhead wire voltmeter 11 and the like, a mass control lever 3, and a brake lever 4 arranged in front of the seat 10. , Warning pedal 8
And a display unit 2 arranged so as to display a screen on the control panel unit.

While looking at the screen of the display unit 2, the player operates operating tools such as the mass control lever 3, the brake lever 4, the warning pedal 8 and the like to drive the railway vehicle according to a predetermined operation pattern. When the train departs from a predetermined station and starts driving the railway vehicle and approaches the traffic light S1, which is the first check point, the traffic light is displayed in the information window in the display unit shown in FIG.

The player operates the operating tool according to the state of the traffic light displayed on the display unit 2. At this time, when the traffic light S1 is displaying blue, the master controller is operated to accelerate or perform conventional driving, and when the traffic light S1 is displaying yellow or red, the brake lever is operated to decelerate the vehicle. Or stop. When the vehicle passes the first check point, the total travel distance of 300 m is displayed on the display.

As described above, when the vehicle sequentially approaches the check point, an instruction regarding an operation pattern is displayed, and the player continues the game according to the instruction.
At this time, if a certain rule is provided between the checkpoint and the next checkpoint as in the present invention, the player can predict the operation to some extent near the checkpoint, and the game itself can be spared with a margin. You can enjoy it.

[0020]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a simulated game machine having a constant total section distance and having a plurality of check points in the total section distance, the total section distance and the check point and the next check point Is set in advance, and the checkpoint is automatically calculated based on the above-mentioned default value.Since it is a simulated game device, data input is very easy compared to the conventional game device. A simulation device with reduced development time and cost is provided. Further, the player can predict the position of the check point to some extent, can progress the simulation game with a certain margin, and can enjoy the entire game for the player.

[0021]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a train simulation game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view showing an example of a simulation game device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of a display unit of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Simulation game machine main body 2 ... Display part 3 ... Mass control lever 4 ... Brake lever 5 ... Speedometer 6 ... Pressure gauge 8 ... Warning pedal 10 ... Seat S. ..Signals A and B stations

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A simulated game device having a constant total section distance and having a plurality of check points in the total section distance, wherein the total section distance and the distance between the check point and the next check point are set in advance. A method of manufacturing a simulated game device, wherein a checkpoint is automatically calculated based on the predetermined value. 2. The simulated game machine is a railway simulated game machine, wherein a distance between a checkpoint and a next checkpoint is a distance between a signal and a next signal,
2. The method for manufacturing a simulated game device according to claim 1, wherein the signal is a signal, a station entrance, and a station area. 3. The method of manufacturing a simulated game according to claim 2, wherein the checkpoint at the entrance of the station is fixed. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the simulated game device is a car simulated game device. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein one or more distances between the checkpoint and the next checkpoint are set. 6. A simulated game machine manufactured by the manufacturing method according to claim 1.