WO2013118691A1

WO2013118691A1 - Game system

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Publication number: WO2013118691A1
Application number: PCT/JP2013/052529
Authority: WO
Inventors: 新井　昭彦; 祐司飯塚; 究中村
Original assignee: 株式会社バンダイナムコゲームス
Priority date: 2012-02-08
Filing date: 2013-02-05
Publication date: 2013-08-15
Also published as: JP2013158610A

Abstract

A game system including: an instruction body grasped by a player, for instructing a position on a game screen; an instructed position detection unit that detects the position instructed by the instruction body; a game processing unit that performs game processing on the basis of the detected instructed position; and an information medium discharge unit that discharges an information medium having identification information added thereto. The instruction body comprises an insertion port to which the information medium is inserted; and an identification information reading unit that reads the identification information added to the information medium inserted into the insertion port. The game processing unit performs game processing on the basis of the detected instructed position and the read identification information.

Description

Game system

The present invention relates to a game system.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game system that detects an indication position of an indicator on an indication surface and performs game processing based on the detected indication position, such as a shooting game system using a gun-type controller (indicator). (For example, Japanese Patent No. 2961097).

In the conventional game system, there is no mechanism in which the identification information of the information medium paid out by the game system is read by the indicator and the game content is changed by the identification information read by the indicator.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system in which the player can obtain the enjoyment of customizing the indicator used in the game. It is in.

(1) A game system according to the present invention includes:
An indicator that is gripped by the player and indicates a position on the game screen;
An indication position detector for detecting an indication position by the indicator;
A game processing unit that performs a game process based on the detected indication position;
An information medium discharge unit for discharging the information medium with the identification information added thereto,
The indicator is
An identification information reading unit for reading the identification information added to the information medium;
The game processing unit
The present invention relates to a game system that performs a game process based on the detected indication position and the read identification information.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which the game content changes by causing the player to read the identification information of the information medium discharged from the information medium discharge unit by the identification information reading unit provided in the indicator. In addition, it is possible to provide a game system in which the player can obtain the enjoyment of customizing the pointer that the player holds.

(2) In the game system according to the present invention,
The indicator is
It further comprises a slot into which the information medium is inserted,
The identification information reading unit is
You may make it read the said identification information of the said information medium inserted in the said insertion port.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which the game content changes according to the identification information of the inserted information medium when the player himself inserts the information medium into the insertion port of the indicator. It is possible to provide a game system in which the player can enjoy the pleasure of customizing the pointer gripped by the player.

(3) In the game system according to the present invention,
The indicator includes a plurality of the insertion ports,
The identification information reading unit is
Read the identification information of the information medium inserted into each of the plurality of insertion ports,
The game processing unit
You may make it perform a game process based on the combination of the said several read identification information.

According to the present invention, the player himself / herself inserts an information medium into each of the plurality of insertion ports of the indicator, thereby realizing a game in which the game content changes according to the combination of the plurality of inserted information media. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom for customization of the indicator.

(4) In the game system according to the present invention,
The identification information reading unit is
Read identification information of each of the plurality of information media,
The game processing unit
You may make it perform a game process based on the combination of the said several read identification information.

According to the present invention, the identification information of a plurality of information media is read by the player with the identification information reading unit provided in the indicator, so that the game content changes according to the combination of the read information media. A simple game can be realized, and the degree of freedom for customization of the indicator can be increased.

(5) In the game system according to the present invention,
The indicator is
A gun-shaped shape that may be gripped by a player and a trigger that is operated by a hand that grips the gripping part may be further provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system in which the player can obtain the joy of customizing the gun-type controller (indicator having a gun-shaped shape) held by the player.

FIG. 1 is a schematic external view showing an example of the configuration of the game system of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side view showing an example of the configuration of the controller (indicator) of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2) showing the configuration of the storage unit. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information medium according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the identification information reading unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block diagram of the game system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining classification of information media. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Game System FIG. 1 is a schematic external view showing an example of a configuration of a game system 1 (game device) according to the present embodiment. The game system 1 of the present embodiment is configured as a game system that performs a game of shooting a target object in a game space (for example, an object space) using a gun-type controller.

A game system 1 according to this embodiment includes a housing 2 that stores a processing unit (computer) that performs game processing and the like, and a display 10 (display unit) that is provided on the top of the housing 2 and displays a game image including a target object. ), Two

reflectors

12 and 14 provided on the upper portion of the display 10, and a gun-type controller 20 (an example of an indicator) that is held by the player to indicate a position on the display 10 (game screen) ). The controller 20 is connected to the housing 2 (processing unit) via the communication cable 30.

In addition, a plurality of information medium storage units (not shown) for storing an information medium to which identification information is added and an information medium stored in any of the plurality of information medium storage units are discharged inside the housing 2. An information medium discharge unit (not shown) is provided, and the information medium discharged by the information medium discharge unit can be taken out from a discharge port 40 provided in the housing 2. The processing unit in the housing 2 randomly determines from which of the plurality of information medium storage units the information medium is to be discharged, and the information medium stored in the determined information medium storage unit is discharged. The housing 2 is provided with an insertion slot (not shown) for inserting coins. When the player inserts coins into the slot, the information medium is discharged from the information medium discharge unit, the game starts, and a game image is displayed on the display 10.

The

reflectors

12 and 14 are fixedly installed with a distance of a predetermined interval with the direction of the front face aligned with the direction of the player's location. The

reflection plates

12 and 14 reflect the infrared light from the light emitting unit provided in the controller 20 to the front surface.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing an example of the configuration of the controller 20 of the present embodiment.

The controller 20 has a shape imitating the shape of a gun, and has a main body portion 21 and a grip portion 22 provided at the lower portion of the main body portion 21 and gripped by the player. In addition, a trigger unit 23 that is operated by an index finger of a hand that grips the gripping part 22 is provided below the main body part 21 and in front of the gripping part 22. The main body 21 is provided with a button 24 for inputting a special technique command to be described later.

In addition, a light emitting unit 26 having an infrared light source such as an infrared LED and an imaging unit 25 such as a CMOS sensor or a CCD sensor functioning as a pointing position detection unit are provided inside the tip of the main body 21. . The light emitting unit 26 advances the infrared light from the infrared light source in a direction in which the tip of the controller 20 (a portion corresponding to the muzzle of the controller 20) is directed. The imaging unit 25 captures (receives) light incident from the direction in which the tip of the controller 20 is directed, and acquires this as image information. And the process part (illustration omitted) provided in the main-body part 21 analyzes the image information acquired by the imaging part 25, and from the reflecting plates 12 and 14 (refer FIG. 1) which the imaging part 25 light-received. The light receiving position information of the two infrared lights (reflected light) is calculated, and the information of the indicated position of the controller 20 on the display 10 (game screen) is calculated from the calculated light receiving position information and the preset reference position information. Calculate. The designated position information calculated by the designated position detection unit is output to the processing unit stored in the housing 2 via the communication cable 30. Then, the processing unit stored in the housing 2 determines whether or not the indicated position of the controller 20 when the trigger unit 23 of the controller 20 is pulled matches the position of the target object displayed on the display 10. Thus, game processing such as game image display control processing and score calculation processing is performed.

In addition, an insertion port 50 into which the information medium IM is inserted is provided at the upper part of the main body 21, and a part of the information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50 is stored (accommodated) in the main body 21. ) Is provided. Here, three

insertion ports

50a, 50b, 50c and three

storage units

51a, 51b, 51c capable of inserting and storing three information media IM are provided. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the information medium IM is inserted into the insertion port 50a and the information medium IM is not inserted into the

insertion ports

50b and 50c.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2) showing the configuration of the storage unit 51. As shown in FIG. 3, a part of the bottom part 56 of the storage part 51 penetrates to the bottom part of the main body part 21. In this way, even if dust or the like enters the storage unit 51 from the insertion port 50a, it can be easily removed and the maintainability of the controller 20 can be improved.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the information medium IM of the present embodiment. The information medium IM of the present embodiment is a rectangular plate-shaped molded product, and characters and designs (not shown) illustrating the type of the information medium IM are printed on the surface SF thereof. In addition, a dot code BC obtained by encoding the identification information added to the information medium IM is printed in the code print area PA below the surface SF of the information medium IM. The dot code BC is a two-dimensionally developed one-dimensional dot code in which identification information is encoded at intervals between dots.

Inside the controller 20, an identification information reading unit is provided for reading the identification information of the information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50 (50a, 50b, 50c). The identification information reading unit is provided corresponding to each of the three

insertion ports

50a, 50b, and 50c.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an example of the configuration of the identification information reading unit. As shown in FIG. 5, the information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50 of the controller 20 is guided by the guide plate 52 and stored in the storage unit 51. A substrate 53 is arranged at a position facing the code printing area PA of the information medium IM inserted and stored in the insertion port 50. On the substrate 53, a light emitting unit 54 that functions as an identification information reading unit and an image pickup device are arranged. A portion 55 is provided.

The light emitting unit 54 is an infrared light source such as an infrared LED, and irradiates the code printing area PA with infrared light. The imaging unit 55 includes a CCD sensor or the like, receives reflected light (infrared light) from the code printing area PA, and acquires it as image information. As described above, since the dot code BC is printed in the code print area PA, the imaging unit 55 acquires an image of the dot code BC. Then, the processing unit provided inside the main body unit 21 analyzes the image acquired by the imaging unit 55 (decodes the dot code in the image), acquires the identification information of the information medium IM, and acquires the acquired identification information. The data is output to the processing unit stored in the housing 2 via the communication cable 30.

2. Functional Block Diagram FIG. 6 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game system 1 of the present embodiment. Note that the game system of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 6 are omitted.

The controller 20 includes an operation detection unit 160, an indicated position detection unit 162, and an identification information reading unit 164.

The operation detection unit 160 detects that the trigger unit 23 has been pulled and detects that the button 24 has been pressed, and the function is realized by a switch for switching between an energized state and a non-energized state. can do.

The designated position detection unit 162 detects the designated position on the game screen designated by the controller 20, and functions as an imaging unit 25 that captures an infrared light image from the

reflectors

12 and 14, and This can be realized by a processing unit (a processing unit provided inside the main body unit 21) that calculates an indicated position based on an image captured by the imaging unit 25. Note that the process of calculating the indicated position based on the image captured by the imaging unit 25 may be configured to be performed by the processing unit 100 provided in the housing 2.

The identification information reading unit 164 reads identification information of each information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50 (50a, 50b, 50c), and its function is a dot code BC added to each information medium IM. This can be realized by an image pickup unit 55 that picks up the image and a processing unit (a processing unit provided inside the main body unit 21) that performs processing for obtaining identification information from the image picked up by the image pickup unit 55. Note that the processing for obtaining the identification information from the image captured by the image capturing unit 55 may be performed by the processing unit 100 provided in the housing 2.

The information medium discharge unit 150 is a device that stores a plurality of information media IM and discharges the information media IM stored in the information medium storage unit one by one to the discharge port 40 in accordance with a control signal from the processing unit 100. is there.

The storage unit 170 is a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 170 includes a main storage unit 172 that is used as a work area, a drawing buffer 174 that stores final display images and the like, an object data storage unit that stores object model data, and each object data A texture storage unit for storing the texture and a Z buffer for storing the Z value during the object image generation process. Note that some of these may be omitted.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. The information storage medium 180 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100 according to the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the processing of each unit).

The display unit 190 (display 10) outputs a game image generated by the processing unit 100 (an image obtained by viewing the object space from a given viewpoint), and its function is a CRT, LCD, or touch panel display. It can be realized by.

The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by a speaker or headphones.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with other game systems and servers, and the functions thereof can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

Note that a program and data for causing the computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100 stored in the information storage medium and storage unit of the server are received via the network, and the received program and data are received in the information storage medium 180. Or may be stored in the storage unit 170. The case where the game system is functioned by receiving the program or data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, and sound generation processing based on data, programs, and the like from the operation detection unit 160, the indicated position detection unit 162, and the identification information reading unit 164. . The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 110, an information medium discharge control unit 118, an image generation unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130.

The game processing unit 110 starts the game on the condition that coins are inserted, detects the detection signal from the operation detection unit 160, the indication position detected by the indication position detection unit 162, and the identification acquired by the identification information reading unit 164. Based on the information, a game process for attacking (shooting) the target object in the game space is performed. For example, the game processing unit 110 determines whether or not the indicated position detected when the trigger unit 23 is pulled matches the position where the target object such as an enemy character is displayed (hit or land). When it is determined that they match, a process of displaying an effect image indicating that the target object has hit a bullet, a process of calculating a score, and the like are performed.

The game processing unit 110 includes a game parameter setting unit 112. Based on the identification information acquired by the identification information reading unit 164 (that is, the identification information of the information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50), the game parameter setting unit 112 determines the game parameter (for example, the attack power of the player character). Processing for setting (game parameters representing the power of bullets), defense power, physical strength values, or game parameters representing the types of special effects and special attacks (special attacks) is performed. The game processing unit 110 performs game processing based on the game parameters set by the game parameter setting unit 112.

The game parameter setting unit 112 is acquired when a plurality of pieces of identification information are acquired by the identification information reading unit 164 (that is, when the information medium IM is inserted into each of the plurality of insertion ports 50). A process for setting a game parameter according to a combination of a plurality of identification information is performed.

When the information medium discharge control unit 118 detects the insertion of a coin, the information medium discharge control unit 118 randomly determines which of the plurality of information medium storage units to discharge the information medium IM, generates a control signal, and generates the information medium discharge unit 150. The information medium IM stored in the determined information medium storage unit is discharged. Further, the information medium discharge control unit 118 may perform control to discharge the information medium IM not at the time of coin insertion but at the end of the game.

Further, the game processing unit 110 includes an object space setting unit. The object space setting unit performs a process of arranging and setting various objects (objects composed of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces or subdivision surfaces) representing display objects such as target objects, bullets, and maps (terrain) in the object space. Do. For example, the position and rotation angle (synonymous with the direction and direction of the object in the world coordinate system, for example, rotation when rotating clockwise when viewed from the positive direction of each axis of the X, Y, and Z axes in the world coordinate system. The angle is determined, and the object is arranged at the position (X, Y, Z) at the rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axis).

The game processing unit 110 includes a movement / motion processing unit. The movement / motion processing unit performs a movement / motion calculation (movement / motion simulation) of the object. That is, based on data from the controller 20, a program (movement / motion algorithm), various data (motion data), a physical law, etc., the object is moved in the object space (game space) or the object is moved (motion , Animation). Specifically, object movement information (position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part constituting the object) are stored in one frame (1/60 seconds or 1/30). The simulation process is sequentially performed every second). A frame is a unit of time for performing object movement / motion processing (simulation processing) and image generation processing.

The game processing unit 110 includes a virtual camera control unit. The virtual camera control unit performs control processing of the virtual camera (viewpoint) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, based on data from the controller 20 or a program (movement / motion algorithm) or the like, the position (X, Y, Z) of the virtual camera in the world coordinate system or the direction of the optical axis (for example, X, Y, A process of controlling a rotation angle when rotating clockwise as viewed from the positive direction of each axis of the Z axis is performed. In short, processing for controlling the viewpoint position, the orientation of the virtual camera, and the angle of view is performed.

The image generation unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting it to the display unit 190.

When generating a so-called three-dimensional image, first, object data (model data) including vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) of each vertex of the object is input. Based on the vertex data included in the input object data, vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is performed. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for re-dividing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

In the vertex processing, according to the vertex processing program (vertex shader program, first shader program), vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation, for example, world coordinate transformation, visual field transformation (camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, projective transformation (perspective transformation) , Projection conversion), viewport conversion (screen coordinate conversion), light source calculation, and other geometric processing are performed, and based on the processing results, the vertex data given to the vertex group constituting the object is changed (updated, adjusted). To do. Object data after geometry processing (position coordinates of object vertices, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, α value, etc.) is stored in the storage unit 170.

Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) is associated with the pixel. Subsequent to rasterization, pixel processing (shading or fragment processing by a pixel shader) for drawing pixels (fragments forming a display screen) constituting an image is performed.

In the pixel processing, according to the pixel processing program (pixel shader program, second shader program), various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / changing, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed. The final drawing color of the constituent pixels is determined, and the drawing color of the perspective-transformed object is output (drawn) to a drawing buffer 174 (a buffer capable of storing image information in units of pixels; VRAM). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing for setting or changing image information (color, normal, luminance, α value, etc.) in units of pixels is performed. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated. Also. The image generation unit 120 performs texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α blending, and the like when drawing an object.

The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices, and outputs them to the sound output unit 192.

3. Setting Game Parameters In this embodiment, identification information is read from the information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50 of the controller 20, and game processing is performed by setting game parameters based on the read identification information. The information medium IM of this embodiment is roughly classified into three types (three types), and different game parameters are set depending on the type (type) of the inserted information medium IM.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the information medium IM is classified into three types of “gun type”, “magic type”, and “deadly skill type”. In the example shown in FIG. 7, 30 information media IM whose identification information (identification numbers) is 1 to 30 are “gun type”, and 30 information media IM whose identification information is 31 to 60 are “magic type”. ”And 30 information media IM having identification information 61 to 90 are designated as“ deadly skill type ”.

The “gun type” information medium IM is an information medium IM for increasing the attack power, and when the identification information of this type of information medium IM is read, the game parameter relating to the attack power is changed. For example, in accordance with the identification information, game parameters that define the power of bullets and game parameters that enable the use of special bullets are changed.

The “magic type” information medium IM is an information medium IM for using a special effect (such as magic). When the identification information of this type of information medium IM is read, game parameters relating to the special effect are set. change. For example, in accordance with the identification information, a game parameter that enables use of a special effect for neutralizing the attack of the enemy character (target object) or a special effect for converting the attack of the enemy character into the physical strength value of the player character is changed. .

The information medium IM of the “special technique” is an information medium IM for using the special technique. When the identification information of the information medium IM of this type is read, a game parameter that defines the type of the special technique is read. The setting is changed, and the special technique determined according to the identification information is set as a usable special technique. The player can input a special technique command by pressing the button 24 of the controller 20, and when the special technique command is input, the identification information of the “magic type” information medium IM inserted into the insertion port 50 is displayed. A corresponding kind of monster is summoned, and the summoned monster changes to a player, and a game process is performed in which the enemy character is attacked.

In the present embodiment, two or more information media IM of the same type cannot be inserted into the insertion port 50 to read the identification information, and two or more information media IM of the same type can be inserted into the insertion port 50. In this case, only the identification information of the information medium IM inserted first is read. The player can read the identification information of each information medium IM by inserting a maximum of three information media IM selected from each type into the three insertion ports 50.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, each type of information medium IM is further classified into three types of attributes of “fire”, “water”, and “thunder”, and according to the attributes of the information medium IM. Game parameters are set. In the example shown in FIG. 7, for example, among the information media IM of “Gun Type”, the attributes of 10 information media IM whose identification information (identification numbers) are 1 to 10 are “fire”, and the identification information is 11 The attributes of 10 information media IM up to 20 are “water”, and the attributes of 10 information media IM whose identification information is from 21 to 30 are “lightning”.

Note that, among the information media IM of the same type and the same attribute, the capability values are set to be different depending on the identification information. For example, among the information media IM having the “gun type” and the attribute “fire”, the information medium IM having the identification information “1” and the information medium IM having the identification information “10” increase the attack power ( (Capability values) are set differently.

In this embodiment, when the identification information of the plurality of information media IM inserted into the plurality of insertion ports 50 is read, the game parameter is set according to the combination of the plurality of read identification information. Specifically, when the attributes of the plurality of information media IM inserted into the insertion port 50 are the same, the original ability value (attack power, physical strength value, effectiveness of special effects, The game parameters are set and changed so that the effectiveness of the special technique is further increased. For example, the player inserts three information media IM, each of which is selected from the information media IM having the attribute “fire”, into the three insertion ports 50, so that the capability value of each information media IM is obtained. Can be raised.

According to the present embodiment, the player can increase the capability value such as the attack power according to the inserted information medium IM by inserting the information medium IM into the insertion port 50 of the controller 20, and the desired information medium The pleasure of customizing (modifying) the controller 20 by inserting the IM into the controller 20 can be obtained. In addition, since the capability value changes according to the combination of the plurality of information media IM inserted into the controller 20, it is possible to obtain the pleasure of selecting the combination of the information media IM inserted into the controller 20.

4). Processing Next, an example of processing of the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the processing unit 100 determines whether or not a coin has been inserted into the insertion slot (step S10). If it is determined that a coin has been inserted (“Y” in step S10), the information medium discharge control unit 118 transmits a control signal to the information medium discharge unit 150, and the information medium IM is output to the discharge port 40. Control to discharge is performed (step S12).

Next, the processing unit determines whether or not the information medium IM is inserted into the insertion port 50 of the controller 20 (step S14). For example, when the identification information reading unit 164 reads the identification information of at least one information medium IM within a predetermined time, it is determined that the information medium IM has been inserted.

When it is determined that at least one information medium IM is inserted into the insertion port 50 (“Y” in step S14), the processing unit 100 reads one or more pieces of identification information read by the identification information reading unit 164. Is acquired (step S16).

Next, the game parameter setting unit 112 performs a process of setting game parameters related to ability values such as attack power, physical strength value, special effect effectiveness, and deadly skill effectiveness based on the identification information acquired in step S16. This is performed (step S18). Here, when a plurality of pieces of identification information are acquired, a process for setting a game parameter based on a combination of the plurality of acquired pieces of identification information is performed. For example, based on a plurality of acquired identification information, it is determined whether or not the attributes of the plurality of information media IM inserted into the insertion port 50 are the same. Game parameters are changed so as to increase further.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the information medium IM has not been inserted, the game parameter relating to each ability value is set to a predetermined initial value, and the process proceeds to step S20.

Next, the game processing unit 110 starts a game process (step S20), and acquires the designated position detected by the designated position detection unit 162 (step S22).

Next, the game processing unit 110 performs a game process based on the detection signal from the operation detection unit 160, the indicated position acquired in step S22, and the game parameter set in step S18 (step S24). That is, when it is detected that the trigger unit 23 is pulled, the game processing unit 110 determines whether or not the acquired instruction position matches the display position of the target object, and determines that they match. In this case, a game process is performed in which a bullet (a bullet having an attack power (power) set in the game parameter) is applied to the target object. In addition, the game processing unit 110 performs a game process that activates a special effect with a predetermined probability according to the set game parameter. In addition, when it is detected that the button 24 has been pressed, the game processing unit 110 performs a game process for invoking a special technique according to the set game parameter.

Next, the image generation unit 120 performs a process of generating an image (game image) that can be seen from the virtual camera in the object space (step S26). Next, the processing unit 100 determines whether or not to continue the process (step S28). When the process is continued, the process proceeds to the process of step S22, and the processes after step S22 are repeated for each frame.

5. Modifications The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced by broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

For example, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a game system that executes a game of shooting a target object using a gun-type controller (indicator) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the present invention can be applied to a game system that executes a game that attacks a target object using a sword-shaped controller (indicator), or a magic is activated on a target object using a wand-type controller (indicator). The present invention can be applied to a game system that executes a game to attack and a game system that executes a game to fish a fish object using a fishing rod type controller (indicator).

In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the configuration of the identification information reading unit, the dot code printed on the information medium is imaged by the imaging unit provided in the indicator (controller), so that the identification added to the information medium Although the case of reading information has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one-dimensional barcode or two-dimensional barcode printed on the information medium may be imaged by the imaging unit to read the identification information of the information medium. Further, using an information medium to which an IC tag (RFID tag) embedded with identification information is added as an information medium, the identification information of the information medium is read by an RFID receiver (identification information reading unit) provided on the indicator. You may do it. Moreover, you may comprise so that the resistance value of the contact of the information medium inserted in the insertion port of the indicator may be read as identification information of an information medium.

Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where the identification information of the information medium inserted in the insertion port provided in the indicator was read, the identification information of an information medium is read without providing an insertion port in the indicator. You may comprise as follows.

Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the case where the identification information of a some information medium was read with the some imaging part (identification information reading part) provided in the indicator, it is one imaging part provided in the indicator. You may comprise so that the identification information of a some information medium may be read.

In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the configuration of the pointing position detection unit, an image of infrared light from two reflecting plates provided in the vicinity of the display is captured by an imaging unit provided on the pointing body, whereby the pointing body Although the case where the indicated position is detected has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an indicator that is rotatably supported by the support unit is used as the indicator, and the indication position by the indicator is detected by detecting the rotation angle of the indicator around a predetermined axis with a variable resistor or the like. You may comprise.

1 game system, 2 housing, 10 display, 12 reflector, 14 reflector, 20 controller, 21 body part, 22 grip part, 23 trigger part, 24 buttons, 25 imaging part, 26 light emitting part, 30 communication cable, 40 Ejection port, 50 insertion port, 51 storage unit, 52 guide plate, 53 substrate, 54 light emitting unit, 55 imaging unit, 100 processing unit, 110 game processing unit, 112 game parameter setting unit, 118 information medium discharge control unit, 120 Image generation unit, 130 sound generation unit, 150 information medium discharge unit, 160 operation detection unit, 162 indication position detection unit, 164 identification information reading unit, 170 storage unit, 172 main storage unit, 174 drawing buffer, 180 information storage medium, 190 Display unit, 192 Sound output unit, 196 Communication unit

Claims

An indicator that is gripped by the player and indicates a position on the game screen;
An indication position detector for detecting an indication position by the indicator;
A game processing unit that performs a game process based on the detected indication position;
An information medium discharge unit for discharging the information medium with the identification information added thereto,
The indicator is
An identification information reading unit for reading the identification information added to the information medium;
The game processing unit
A game system that performs a game process based on the detected indication position and the read identification information.
In claim 1,
The indicator is
It further comprises a slot into which the information medium is inserted,
The identification information reading unit is
A game system that reads the identification information of the information medium inserted into the insertion slot.
In claim 2,
The indicator includes a plurality of the insertion ports,
The identification information reading unit is
Read the identification information of the information medium inserted into each of the plurality of insertion ports,
The game processing unit
A game system for performing a game process based on a combination of the plurality of read identification information.
In claim 1,
The identification information reading unit is
Read identification information of each of the plurality of information media,
The game processing unit
A game system for performing a game process based on a combination of the plurality of read identification information.
In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The indicator is
A game system having a gun shape and further comprising a gripping part gripped by a player and a trigger operated by a hand gripping the gripping part.