JP4420610B2 - Play equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention Installed in an amusement facility It relates to an amusement device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a technique for managing information such as the expiration date of a game program used in a terminal (game device), the difficulty level of a game, and the progress of a game in a management device (management server) is known. . In other words, each terminal performs data communication with the management device, thereby setting, updating, and changing the various information described above (see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
On the other hand, so-called Internet cafes are known in which a plurality of personal computers are installed to provide a comfortable internet surfing or internet game environment. This Internet cafe has attracted attention as a play facility with the rapid spread of the Internet in recent years.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-203127
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, only the progress of the game is managed, and a player can play a game at a place where a plurality of game machines are installed, such as the amusement facility such as the Internet cafe described above. In such a case, the player has a desire to appeal the player's game situation such as his / her game level and the progress of the game to others and satisfy the self-revelation desire. In addition, if an internet cafe employee can grasp the player's usage status, etc., customer service according to the player's characteristics can be expected.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and provides a game device that can visually recognize the player's usage status and the player's game status and can be easily recognized. Objective.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problems The first of The invention of
Used in a game system in which a plurality of game devices having a display screen unit and an input unit and a management server (for example, the game server 50 shown in FIG. 3) that manages a player's usage status are connected via a communication line. An amusement device,
Receiving means (for example, the communication unit 180 shown in FIG. 8) for receiving the player's usage status from the management server;
Effect lamps (for example, level lamp R3, sub status lamp R7, main status lamp R5 shown in FIG. 2) provided around the display screen section;
A personnel lamp (for example, cluster lamp R1 shown in FIG. 2);
Effect lamp control means (for example, lamp light emitting device 240 shown in FIG. 3) for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp based on the game situation of the player;
Lamp control means for personnel (for example, the lamp light emitting device 240 shown in FIG. 3) for controlling the light emission of the lamp for personnel based on the use situation received by the receiving means;
With It is an amusement device .
[0008]
this First According to this invention, it is possible to produce the game situation of the player using the production lamp. Since this effect lamp is provided around the display screen portion, the player can appeal the game situation to the player who operates the other game device, and operates the other game device. The game situation of the player can be judged. In addition, the usage status of the player managed by the management server can be notified by the staff lamp.
[0009]
Second The invention of 1st invention In the game device of
Authentication means for authenticating the player (for example, the ID reading unit 120 shown in FIG. 8);
Receiving means for receiving the use status of the player authenticated by the authenticating means from the management server;
With It is an amusement device .
[0010]
this Second According to this invention, the usage status of the authenticated player can be received from the management server, and the light emission of the personnel lamp can be controlled based on the received usage status of the player.
[0011]
Third The invention of First Or Second invention In the game device of
Lamp for the personnel But And provided at a position lower than the effect lamp in the housing surface. It is an amusement device .
[0012]
this Third According to the invention, since the staff lamp is provided at a position lower than the stage lamp, the use status of the player who operates the game device is displayed in a lamp display in a position that does not visually disturb the game of the player. can do.
[0013]
4th The invention of Any of the first to third inventions In the game device of
The stage lamp is a lamp capable of emitting multiple colors,
The effect lamp control means controls the emission color and blinking of the effect lamp. Is a play device .
[0014]
this 4th According to this invention, according to the game situation of the player, the effect lamp can be caused to emit light and blink.
[0015]
5th The invention of Any of the first to fourth inventions In the game device of
The personnel lamp is a lamp capable of emitting multiple colors,
The personnel lamp control means controls the emission color and blinking of the personnel lamp. Is a play device .
[0016]
this 5th According to this invention, it is possible to light and blink the staff lamp according to the use situation of the player.
[0017]
6th The invention of Any of the first to fifth inventions In the game device of
Detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player,
Absence light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp and / or the personnel lamp to a predetermined absence light effect when the detection means detects absence;
Further comprising It is an amusement device .
[0018]
this 6th According to the invention, it is possible to detect the presence or absence of a player who operates the game device, and when the absence (withdrawal) of the player is detected, the production lamp and / or the personnel lamp are not present in a predetermined absence. The absence of the player can be displayed as a lamp by causing the player to emit light for the purpose.
[0019]
7th The invention of Any of the first to sixth inventions In the game device of
The usage status includes at least the accumulated play time equivalent information of the player,
The staff lamp control means causes the staff lamp to emit light with different lighting effects according to at least the length of the accumulated play time represented by the accumulated play time equivalent information among the usage status received by the receiving means. It is an amusement device .
[0020]
this 7th According to this invention, the player's accumulated play time can be displayed in a lamp by causing the staff lamp to emit light with a light-emitting effect corresponding to the length of the accumulated play time represented by the player's accumulated play time equivalent information. it can.
[0021]
8th The invention of Any one of the first to seventh inventions In the game device of
When the player is authenticated for the first time as a result of the authentication by the authenticating means, it further comprises a first light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp and / or the staff lamp to a predetermined first light emission effect. It is an amusement device .
[0022]
this 8th According to the invention of the present invention, by displaying the lamp for production and / or the lamp for personnel with a predetermined first-time light emission effect, the player who operates the game apparatus is displayed as a lamp that has been authenticated for the first time. Can do.
[0023]
9th The invention of Any of the first to eighth inventions In the game device of
The game system is capable of executing a network game in which operation target characters of each of the plurality of game machines appear,
When the operation target character of the own game device is performing a predetermined joint action with the operation target character of the other game device, the effect lamp control means is configured to change the light emission of the effect lamp into a predetermined joint action light emission effect. It is characterized by controlling.
[0024]
Here, the joint action refers to, for example, that the operation target characters form a team and advance the game.
[0025]
this 9th According to the invention, when the operation target character of the own game device is performing a predetermined joint action with the operation target character of the other game device, by causing the effect lamp to emit light in the predetermined joint action emission effect, A player who is performing a joint act can be displayed in a lamp.
[0026]
10th The invention of Any of the first to ninth inventions In the game device of
The game system is capable of executing a network game in which operation target characters of each of the plurality of game machines appear,
When the operation target character of the own game device is performing a predetermined battle action with the operation target character of the other game device, the effect lamp control means changes the light of the effect lamp to a predetermined battle action light emission effect. Control, It is an amusement device .
[0027]
this 10th According to the invention, when the operation target character of the own game device is performing a predetermined battle action with the operation target character of the other game device, by causing the effect lamp to emit light with the predetermined battle action light emission effect, It is possible to display the player who is performing the fighting action as a lamp.
[0028]
11th The invention of Any one of the first to tenth inventions In the game device of
The personnel lamp is disposed in the lower part of the housing surface. It is an amusement device .
[0029]
this 11th According to the invention, the player's play situation is notified to the player at a position that is difficult to see for the player who operates the game device by emitting the lamp for the worker arranged at the lower part of the foot in the housing surface. it can.
[0030]
12th The invention of Any of the first to eleventh inventions In the game device of
An operation table is provided on the base, the display screen and the input unit are arranged on the operation table, and the lamp for personnel is arranged in the casing surface of the base. It is an amusement device .
[0031]
this 12th According to the invention of the above, from the player operating the game device, the lamp for the personnel arranged in the casing surface of the base portion provided with the operation table portion on which the display screen portion and the input portion are arranged emits light. It is possible to notify the player of the game situation of the player at a position that is difficult to see.
[0032]
13th The invention of 12th invention In the game device of
A chair for a player to sit on is arranged on the base, and the lamp for personnel is arranged in the casing surface of the base part below the chair. It is an amusement device .
[0033]
this 13th According to the invention, the lamp for personnel arranged in the casing surface of the base portion where the chair is arranged at the top emits light, so that it is difficult to enter the view of the player who sits on the chair and plays. It is possible to notify the person's playing situation to the staff.
[0034]
14th The invention of Any one of the first to thirteenth inventions In the game device of
The stage lamp includes a level lamp for displaying a player's game level, and the level lamp is arranged on the side of the display screen portion with the longitudinal direction being vertically arranged. It is an amusement device .
[0035]
this 14th According to this invention, by playing the level lamp arranged in the longitudinal direction on the side of the display screen portion, the game level of the player who operates the game device can be displayed in a lamp.
[0036]
15th The invention of Any of the first to fourteenth inventions In the game device of
An ID reading means for reading out the ID stored or printed on the portable medium when the portable medium on which the player's ID is stored or printed is approached or inserted;
The authentication unit performs authentication based on the ID read by the ID reading unit. Is a play device .
[0037]
this 15th According to this invention, it is possible to read the ID stored or printed on the portable medium that is close to or inserted in the ID reading means, and to recognize the player who operates the game device based on the read ID.
[0038]
16th The invention of
A game device used in a game system in which a plurality of game devices including a display screen unit and an input unit and a server are connected via a communication line,
An effect lamp provided around the display screen part,
Effect lamp control means for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp based on the game situation of the player;
Detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player,
Absence light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp to a predetermined absence light emission effect when the detection means detects absence,
With It is an amusement device .
[0039]
this 16th According to this invention, it is possible to detect the presence or absence of a player who operates the game apparatus. Then, when the absence of the player (withdrawal) is detected by the effect lamp that emits light based on the game situation of the player, the effect lamp is made to emit light with a predetermined absence light emission effect. Absence can be displayed as a lamp.
[0040]
17th The invention of
A game device used in a game system in which a plurality of game devices including a display screen unit and an input unit and a server are connected via a communication line,
The game system is capable of executing a network game in which operation target characters of each of the plurality of game machines appear,
An effect lamp provided around the display screen part,
An effect lamp control means for controlling the light emission of the effect lamp to a predetermined light effect for joint action when the operation target character of the own game device is performing a predetermined joint action with the operation target character of the other game device; ,
With It is an amusement device .
[0041]
this 17th According to the invention, when the operation target character of the own game device performs a predetermined joint action with the operation target character of the other game device, the effect lamp that emits light based on the game situation of the player is set to the predetermined joint A player who is performing a joint act can be displayed as a lamp by emitting light in the action light effect.
[0042]
18th The invention of
A game device used in a game system in which a plurality of game devices including a display screen unit and an input unit and a server are connected via a communication line,
The game system is capable of executing a network game in which operation target characters of each of the plurality of game machines appear,
An effect lamp provided around the display screen part,
Effect lamp control means for controlling light emission of the effect lamp to a predetermined action action light effect when the operation object character of the own game device is performing a predetermined action with the operation object character of the other game device; ,
With It is an amusement device .
[0043]
this 18th According to the invention, when the operation target character of the own game device is performing a predetermined battle action with the operation target character of the other game device, the effect lamp that emits light based on the game situation of the player is set to the predetermined battle. By making the action light emission effect, the player who is performing the battle action can be displayed in a lamp.
[0044]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a game device to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0045]
FIG. 1 shows an example in an amusement facility store where a game apparatus 10 to which the present invention is applied is installed. As shown in the figure, a plurality of game machines 10 are arranged and installed in the store. Hereinafter, a case where a game called a network game in which a plurality of players enjoy the same game space at the same time in the game apparatus 10 will be described as an example.
[0046]
In FIG. 2, an example of the external view of the game apparatus 10 is shown. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a base 12, a chair 14 and an operation table 16 installed on the base 12. In addition, a cluster lamp R <b> 1 as a lamp for personnel is disposed on the upper surface of the base portion 12 and on the lower foot portion behind the chair 14. As will be described in detail later, the characteristics of the player who operates the game apparatus 10 are displayed in a lamp by the light emission and blinking of the cluster lamp R1. The chair 14 includes a seating sensor (not shown) for detecting the presence or absence of the player.
[0047]
The chair 14 and the operation table 16 installed on the base 12 are installed so as to face each other. The operation table 16 includes a table unit 16a on which a keyboard 18 and a mouse 20 are arranged, and a display 22 in the front center. Display panel 16b.
[0048]
Speakers 24 and 24 for outputting game sounds and the like are disposed on both upper sides of the front surface of the display panel 16b. A card reader 26 is disposed at the lower left side of the front of the display panel 16b, and a call button 28 for calling an amusement facility employee (person) is disposed above the card reader 26. The
[0049]
Furthermore, a level lamp R3, a sub status lamp R7, and a predetermined position on the display board 16b (position higher than the operation table 16 and around the display 22) are also easily viewed by players operating other game apparatuses 10. A main status lamp R5 (hereinafter, the level lamp R3, the sub status lamp R7, and the main status lamp R5 are collectively referred to as an “effect lamp”) is provided. Specifically, the level lamp R3 is disposed on the right side surface facing the front of the display panel 16b with the longitudinal direction set to the vertical direction. This level lamp R3 can be displayed in four levels by level 1 lamp R3-1 to level 4 lamp R3-4.
[0050]
A main status lamp R5 is disposed on the upper surface of the display panel 16b with its longitudinal direction being transverse, and sub status lamps R7 and R7 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the main status lamp R5. As will be described in detail later, these effect lamps display the game level of the player who operates the game apparatus 10, the progress of the game, the state of the game apparatus 10, and the like. The level lamp R3, the sub status lamp R7, the main status lamp R5, and the cluster lamp R1 described above are collectively referred to as “lamp” as appropriate.
[0051]
Therefore, for the player who operates the game device 10 or the player of another game device 10, the effect lamp can be easily visually recognized. On the other hand, the cluster lamp R <b> 1 is disposed at a position where it is difficult to visually recognize the cluster lamp R <b> 1, and is installed on the back of the chair 14 that cannot be visually recognized by a player who operates the game apparatus 10. The reason why the cluster lamp R1 is arranged at a position that is not visually disturbing for the player is that the cluster lamp R1 is a lamp for employees (personnel).
[0052]
That is, as will be described later, the player's game level, game progress status, characteristics, questions, or the status of the game apparatus 10 are represented by the lamp emission color and blinking pattern, but the call button 28 is pressed. If this happens, the personnel (employees) will rush to the game device 10 and respond. In addition, a player who enjoys a network game or the like may need a calm and quick response. For this purpose, it takes time to listen to all the situations from the player, and the method of responding varies depending on the player's familiarity with the amusement facility (beginner or advanced). Therefore, it is convenient for the staff (employee) if some information can be given to the staff (employee) when the call button 28 is pressed and the staff (employee) rushes. At this time, since the lamp on the desk is an effect lamp, information useful for personnel (employees) is not always displayed. Therefore, the cluster lamp R1 plays a role of reference information at the time of reception.
[0053]
In addition, a game control board 30 and a lamp light emission control board 32 which are connected to each other by an internal bus (not shown) are built in the operation console 16. The game control board 30 is mounted with a CPU, an image generation IC for generating game images, a sound generation IC for generating game sounds, a memory for storing programs and data for executing various processes, and the like. The lamp emission control board 32 is mounted with a CPU, a memory for storing a program and data for controlling the emission of the lamp, and the like, and controls the emission of the lamp.
[0054]
In the game apparatus 10, the keyboard 18 and the mouse 20 are connected to the game control board 30 via external connection terminals provided on the front surface of the display board 16b. The display 22 is configured to be removable from the front of the display panel 16b. Furthermore, the game control board 30 and the lamp light emission control board 32 can be easily removed by opening a door 16c provided on the front surface of the operation table 16 so as to be freely opened and closed. For this reason, replacement work can be easily performed in the event of failure of each device.
[0055]
A card in which a player ID for identifying the player is stored is handed to a player who has entered the amusement facility. As shown in FIG. 2, when the card C1 is inserted into the card reader 26, the game execution environment in the game apparatus 10 is set based on the player ID read by the card reader 26, and the game is started. . Note that the player ID may be acquired by, for example, a player operation input.
[0056]
Then, the player operates the keyboard 18 and the mouse 20 in accordance with the game story development while watching the display 22 to move the player character that is the operation target character of the game device 10, and operates other game devices 10. (Hereinafter referred to as “competition player”). At this time, the player can also play a match with a player who operates another game apparatus 10 (hereinafter, the player of the joint partner is referred to as a “joint player”).
[0057]
Next, the overall configuration of the game system in the amusement facility described above will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game system 1. As shown in the figure, the game system 1 includes a game server 50 and a plurality of game devices 10. Each game apparatus 10 is connected to the game server 50 using a network such as a LAN or WAN via a communication line such as a wireless communication line, a dedicated line, a twisted pair cable, or an optical communication cable. Moreover, as shown in the figure, each game device 10 is configured to include a lamp light emitting device 240.
[0058]
The game server 50 executes a game process based on the information received from each game device 10 and transmits the processing result to the corresponding game device 10. The game device 10 generates and displays a game image based on the information received from the game server 50.
[0059]
First, the functional configuration of the game server 50 will be described. FIG. 4 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game server 50. As shown in the figure, the game server 50 includes a processing unit 52, a communication unit 54, a storage unit 56, a display unit (not shown), and an input unit (not shown).
[0060]
The processing unit 52 controls the game server 50 as a whole based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 56 or data transmitted from the game device 10 connected to the game server 50. Various processes such as an instruction to the function unit and the control of the entire game system 1 and the process for realizing the game are performed. The function of the processing unit 52 is realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a given program.
[0061]
The processing unit 52 includes a game progress management unit 520 as a main functional unit. The game progress management unit 520 appears in the game progress process, such as game story development, based on the position information of the player character transmitted from the game apparatus 10, the game progress management program 560 read from the storage unit 56, and the like. Various game processes such as a process for calculating the position and orientation of the character, the speed of movement, the traveling direction, and the like, and a process for setting the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera in the game space are executed.
[0062]
In this game progress management unit 520, in particular, a function unit that executes player information management processing according to the player information management program 560a is a player information management unit 522a, and a function unit that executes battle control processing according to the battle control program 560b is a battle control unit 522b. Will be described below.
[0063]
The player information management unit 522a accesses the game server 50 and plays the game (more precisely, it is the access to the game server 50 by the game device 10; The player data is described as “player” as appropriate.) Is stored in the player information 562 and managed.
[0064]
FIG. 5 shows an example of the player information 562. As shown in the figure, the player information 562 is a collection of a plurality of player data 562a (562a-1, 562a-2, 562a-3,...), And each player data 562a includes a player data 562a. Information such as character data, level data and characteristic data of the player, and an initial user flag is stored in association with the player ID for identifying the player. Details of the player data 562a will be described later.
[0065]
This player information 562 has the role of the original player data 264 (see FIG. 8) stored in each game device 10, and is downloaded to the game device 10 corresponding to the start of the game of the player, Uploaded when finished. More specifically, when a player ID, which will be described later, is received from the game device 10, the player information management unit 522 a reads the corresponding player data 562 a from the player information 562 and transmits it to the corresponding game device 10. When the player data is received from the game apparatus 10, the player information management unit 522a updates the corresponding player data 562a based on the player ID of the player data.
[0066]
If the player data associated with the player ID received from the game apparatus 10 is not stored in the player information 562, that is, the player of the game apparatus 10 connected to the game server 50 joins the game for the first time. In this case, the player information management unit 522a creates player data in association with the received player ID, stores it in the player information 562, and transmits it to the corresponding game apparatus 10. At this time, the game level (level data) is initialized as “beginner” and “ON” is set in the initial user flag.
[0067]
Further, the player information management unit 522a measures the accumulated play time of the player accessing the game server 50 and stores it in the play time information 564 for management.
[0068]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the play time information 564. As shown in the figure, the play time information 564 holds the accumulated play time of all the players who have accessed the game server 50 in association with the player ID. The player information management unit 522a measures the play time of the player who is accessing the game server 50 at the time, updates the corresponding accumulated play time, and sets the accumulated play time to a predetermined time interval (for example, 1 hour). ) To the corresponding game device 10.
[0069]
The battle control unit 522b controls the battle between players who operate the game apparatus 10 connected to the game server 50, updates the battle table 566, and manages the battle situation in the game system 1.
[0070]
FIG. 7 shows an example of the battle table 566. As shown in the figure, the battle table 566 stores battle data 566a, 566b,... In which battle combination data and battle result data are associated with each other. For example, the battle data 566a shown in the figure indicates that group A and group B are currently in a group battle. In the match data 566a, a list of game device numbers of the game devices 10 operated by the players making up each group is stored.
[0071]
When the battle process is started, for example, when the battle is a group battle, the battle control unit 522b, for each player participating in the battle, the group name of the player, the group name of the opponent, and the battle Player battle data (match data 267 shown in FIG. 13) in which the result data “matching” is associated with each other is created and distributed to the corresponding game apparatuses 10. Further, when it is determined that the match is won or lost, the match control unit 522b updates the match result data, creates the match data for the player based on the match result data, and distributes it to the corresponding game apparatus 10.
[0072]
The communication unit 54 exchanges information with the outside (mainly, the game apparatus 10 connected to the game server 50) via a communication line. The processing unit 52 performs calculation / processing based on information received from the outside via the communication unit 54 and the communication line, and sends the calculation / processing result to the game apparatus 10 via the communication unit 54 and the communication line. Send.
[0073]
The storage unit 56 stores various processing programs and data, and in particular, a game progress management program 560 including a player information management program 560a and a battle control program 560b, player information 562, play time information 564, and a battle table 566. And are stored.
[0074]
Next, the functional configuration of the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 8 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game apparatus 10. As shown in the figure, the game apparatus 10 includes an input unit 100, an ID reading unit 120, a seating detection unit 140, a processing unit 160, a communication unit 180, a display unit 200, a sound output unit 220, A storage unit 260 and a lamp light emitting device 240 are provided.
[0075]
The input unit 100 corresponds to the keyboard 18, mouse 20, and call button 28 shown in FIG. 2, and the player who operates the game apparatus 10 performs various operations related to the game such as moving operation of the player character, and employees of the amusement facility. This is for inputting the call operation of (personnel). When a player character movement operation is input from the input unit 100, the processing unit 160 calculates position information of the player character in the game space, and the calculation result is transmitted to the game server 50 via the communication unit 180 and the communication line. Sent. Further, when an employee (personnel) calling operation is input from the input unit 100, the employee (personnel) is notified of, for example, the game apparatus number of the game apparatus 10 to which the calling operation is input. It has become.
[0076]
The ID reading unit 120 corresponds to the card reader 26 shown in FIG. 2, reads the player ID stored in the card as a portable medium, and authenticates the player who operates the game apparatus 10. The ID reading unit 120 may read a magnetic card in which the player ID is stored, or read out the player ID from the IC card in which the player ID is stored in contact or non-contact with the IC card. May be. The ID reading unit 120 is realized by a bar code reader that reads a player ID indicated by a bar code by optically reading a bar code in which the player ID is designed according to a predetermined standard and decoding it according to the standard. It is good. That is, storage of ID information by the card is realized in this case by printing a barcode (ID information) on the card.
[0077]
The seating detection unit 140 corresponds to the above-described seating sensor, detects the presence / absence of a player who operates the game apparatus 10, and outputs it to the processing unit 160. Specifically, for example, the seating detection unit 140 outputs a seating signal to the processing unit 160 when detecting a player seated on the chair 14, and outputs a seating signal to the processing unit 160 when the player leaves. To do. The seating detection unit 140 may be configured by providing a pressure sensor in the seat part of the chair 14 or by providing a distance sensor (for example, an optical sensor) in the backrest part of the chair 14 to detect whether or not the player is seated. It is good also as a structure.
[0078]
The processing unit 160 controls the game device 10 as a whole based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 260 or information transmitted from the game server 50 connected via a communication line. Various processes such as an instruction to the function unit, image processing, and sound processing are performed. Further, the processing unit 160 outputs a normal state notification signal to the lamp light emitting device 240 at predetermined time intervals. The function of the processing unit 160 is realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a given program.
[0079]
The processing unit 160 includes, as main functional units, a game calculation unit 162 that performs a game space setting process according to the game program 261, an image generation unit 164 that generates a game image in the game space, a player data update unit 166, And a light emission item monitoring unit 168.
[0080]
Based on the information transmitted from the game server 50, the image generation unit 164 arranges various objects such as the viewpoint of the virtual camera, the line-of-sight direction, or the character in the game space set by the game calculation unit 162. An image based on the viewpoint is generated, and the generated image data is output to the display unit 200.
[0081]
The player data update unit 166 executes player data update processing according to the player data update program 262. Specifically, when the player ID read by the ID reading unit 120 is input, the player data update unit 166 transfers the player ID to the game server 50 via the communication unit 180 and the communication line. Then, the processing unit 160 stores the player data received from the game server 50 in the player data 264 and updates it as needed based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 162, information transmitted from the game server 50, and the like.
[0082]
Although not shown, the player data 264 has the same data structure as the player data 562a described with reference to FIG. 5, and includes character data, level data, characteristic data, and an initial user flag. For example, the player data 264 is transmitted to the game server 50 when the connection with the game server 50 is disconnected, and is held as the latest player data in the player information 562 of the game server 50. When the game server 50 is accessed again, the corresponding player data is downloaded from the player information 562 based on the player ID and stored as the player data 264.
[0083]
In the character data, for example, various information such as the name of a player character operated by the player and parameter values are stored. The parameter value is an ability value defined for the player character, such as a level or attack power.
[0084]
The level data stores the game level of the player. Specifically, according to the progress of the game of the player, the parameter value of the player character, etc., for example, a four-stage game of “beginner”, “intermediate”, “advanced”, and “super-advanced” The level is set.
[0085]
The characteristic data stores information indicating the player's characteristics such as the player's competitive tendency and the usage status of the game apparatus 10 by the player.
[0086]
FIG. 9 shows an example of characteristic data. As shown in the figure, the characteristic data is associated with the characteristic item, a determination condition for determining whether or not the characteristic item is applicable, the characteristic data of the player at the time point, and a determination result flag. And are stored.
[0087]
The player data update unit 166 updates the player characteristic data at that time as needed. Specifically, the player data update unit 166 initializes the characteristic data of the player at the time corresponding to the characteristic items “offense”, “defense”, and “good at shooting”, for example, every 3 minutes. At the same time, when the accumulated play time data is received from the game server 50, the player characteristic data at the time corresponding to the characteristic item “royal customer (usage frequency)” is updated based on the accumulated time data. Then, the player data update unit 166 updates the determination result flag to “ON” when the update result satisfies the determination condition.
[0088]
For example, as shown in the record L10, the player data update unit 166 updates and holds the player character's accumulated still time and accumulated firing count as the player's characteristic data at the time corresponding to the characteristic item “offense”. When it is determined that the stationary time is 1 minute or less and the firing count is 90 times or more, the player is determined to be “offensive” and the determination result flag is updated to “ON”.
[0089]
Further, as shown in the record L12, the player data update unit 166 uses the accumulated play time data received from the game server 50 as the player characteristic data corresponding to the characteristic item “royal customer (usage frequency)”. When the accumulated play time is determined to be 90 hours or more, the player is determined to be “royal customer (usage frequency)” and the determination result flag is updated to “ON”. It should be noted that whether or not the characteristic item “royal customer (usage frequency)” corresponds to the accumulated play time is determined according to the accumulated play time. It is also possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to “royal customer (usage frequency)” by taking into account the number of days that have elapsed since the last game server 50 was accessed and played.
[0090]
The light emission item monitoring unit 168 executes the light emission item monitoring process according to the light emission item monitoring program 263. Specifically, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 creates the light emission instruction data 266 as needed with reference to the light emission item list table 265 and outputs it to the lamp light emitting device 240.
[0091]
FIG. 10 shows an example of the processing flow of the light emission item monitoring unit 168 related to the execution of the light emission item monitoring processing. As shown in the figure, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 monitors whether there is a corresponding light emission item (step S100).
[0092]
FIG. 11 shows an example of the light emission item list table 265. As shown in the figure, the light emission item list table 265 stores the light emission lamp corresponding to the light emission item and the pattern number of the light emission pattern in association with the light emission item of each lamp.
[0093]
Then, when there is a corresponding light emission item (step S100: YES), the light emission item monitoring unit 168 reads the corresponding light emission lamp and pattern number from the light emission item list table 265 and creates the light emission instruction data 266 (step S100). S102).
[0094]
More specifically, the player data update unit 166 updates the player data 264 according to the progress of the game or based on various information received from the game server 50, and there is a corresponding light emission item. In the case or when a seating signal / leaving signal is input from the seating detection unit 140, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 reads the corresponding light emitting lamp and pattern number, and creates the light emission instruction data 266.
[0095]
FIG. 12 shows an example of the light emission instruction data 266 created by the light emission item monitoring unit 168 when the game apparatus 10 accesses the game server 50 to log in and receives the player data 264. As shown in the figure, the light emission instruction data 266 is a data table in which light emission lamps and pattern numbers are associated with each other. In the light emission instruction data 266 shown in the figure, the level data of the player data 264 is “beginner”, and “ON” is set in the determination result flag of the characteristic item “offense” in the characteristic data. 11 and the light emission lamp “level 1 lamp” corresponding to the light emission item “beginner”, the light emission pattern “P1”, and the light emission lamp “sub status lamp” corresponding to the light emission item “login”. The light emission pattern “P30”, the light emission lamp “main status lamp” corresponding to the light emission item “offense”, and the light emission pattern “P40” are stored in association with each other.
[0096]
In addition to the above, the light emission item list table 265 stores light emission lamps and pattern numbers associated with various light emission items, and the light emission item monitoring unit 168 stores the game of the player who operates the game apparatus 10. The light emission lamp and the pattern number corresponding to the corresponding light emission item are read out according to the progress status, the use state of the game device 10 by the player, and the light emission instruction data 266 is created as needed.
[0097]
For example, when “ON” is set in the first user flag of the player data 264, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 displays the light emission lamp “sub status” corresponding to the light emission item “first user” shown in the record L20 of FIG. “Lamp” and pattern number “P33” are read out, and light emission instruction data 266 is created.
[0098]
When the leaving signal is input from the seating detection unit 140, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 displays the light emission lamp “main status lamp” and the pattern number corresponding to the light emission item “withdrawing” shown in the record L22 of FIG. “P36” is read and the light emission instruction data 266 is created.
[0099]
Further, when the determination result flag stored in the level data or the characteristic data stored in the player data 264 is updated during the progress of the game, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 displays the light emission lamp and the light emission lamp corresponding to the corresponding light emission item. The light emission pattern is read to generate light emission instruction data 266.
[0100]
For example, when the level data is updated by the player data update unit 166 and the game level of the player is updated from “beginner” to “intermediate”, the light emission item “intermediate” shown in the record L24 in FIG. The corresponding light emission lamp “level 1 lamp” and light emission pattern “P1”, and light emission lamp “level 2 lamp” and light emission pattern “P3” are read out, and light emission instruction data 266 is created.
[0101]
Further, the player data update unit 166 sets the determination result flag corresponding to the characteristic item “royal customer (usage frequency)” of the characteristic data to “ON” based on the accumulated play time data received from the game server 50. In this case, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 reads the light emission lamp “cluster lamp” and the pattern number “P42” corresponding to the light emission item “royal customer (usage frequency)” shown in the record L26 in FIG. To do.
[0102]
In addition, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 updates the battle data 267 based on the player battle data received from the game server 50, and reads the light emission lamp and the light emission pattern corresponding to the corresponding light emission item to obtain the light emission instruction data 266. create.
[0103]
FIG. 13 shows an example of the battle data 267. In the match data 267 shown in the figure, the group name “group A” of the player, the match group name (group name of the opponent) “group B”, and match result data “matching” are associated with each other. Stored. That is, the player of the game apparatus 10 is currently playing a battle against group B as group A. In this case, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 reads the light emission lamp “sub status lamp” and the pattern number “P20” corresponding to “group A” of the light emission item “group battle” shown in the record L28 shown in FIG. Instruction data 266 is created.
[0104]
When the light emission instruction data 266 is created, the light emission item monitoring unit 168 outputs the created light emission instruction data 266 to the lamp light emitting device 240 as shown in FIG. 10 (step S104).
[0105]
The communication unit 180 exchanges information with the outside (mainly the game server 50) via a communication line. The processing unit 160 performs calculation / processing based on the information received from the outside via the communication unit 180 and the communication line, and outputs the calculation result / processing result to the game server 50 via the communication unit 180 and the communication line. Send to.
[0106]
The display unit 200 corresponds to the display 22 shown in FIG. 2 and displays a game image input from the image generation unit 164. The player enjoys the game by operating the player character while viewing the game image displayed on the display unit 200.
[0107]
The sound output unit 220 corresponds to the speaker 24 illustrated in FIG. 2, and outputs a sound corresponding to the sound signal input from the processing unit 160.
[0108]
The storage unit 260 stores various processing programs and data, and in particular, a game program 261, a player data update program 262, a light emission item monitoring program 263, player data 264, a light emission item list table 265, and a light emission instruction. Data 266 and battle data 267 are stored.
[0109]
The lamp light emitting device 240 includes a CPU, a memory, and the like, and controls the light emission state of the lamp. FIG. 14 shows a functional block diagram of the lamp light emitting device 240. As shown in the figure, in the lamp light emitting device 240, the light emission control unit 242 has a memory 242 that stores a light emission control program 244a and a light emission pattern table 244b, and includes a level lamp R3, a sub status lamp R7, a main status. The light emission state of the lamp R5 and the cluster lamp R1 is controlled. The light emission control unit 242 corresponds to the lamp light emission control board 32 shown in FIG. The lamp can emit light in a plurality of colors by, for example, RGB three-color LEDs.
[0110]
More specifically, the light emission control unit 242 executes the light emission control processing according to the light emission control program 244a, and when the light emission instruction data is received from the game apparatus 10, the corresponding light emission color and light emission pattern are read from the light emission pattern table 244b. The light emission state of the lamp is controlled according to the read-out emission color and emission pattern.
[0111]
FIG. 15 shows an example of the light emission pattern table 244b. As shown in the drawing, the light emission pattern table 244b stores a light emission color and a light emission pattern in association with the pattern number. The combination of the light emission color and the light emission pattern corresponding to each pattern number is unique, so that the corresponding light emission item can be displayed as a lamp. Further, as will be described in detail later, when an abnormality such as a hang-up of the game apparatus 10 occurs, the main status lamp R5 emits and blinks with the emission color and emission pattern corresponding to the pattern number “P100” shown in the record L50.
[0112]
FIG. 16 shows an example of a process flow of the lamp light emitting device 240 related to the execution of the light emission control process. As shown in the figure, when the light emission instruction data is input from the light emission item monitoring unit 168 (step S200: YES), the light emission control unit 242 corresponds to the pattern signal based on the input light emission instruction data. The emission color and the emission pattern are read out (step S202), and the corresponding lamp is caused to emit light and blink (step S204).
[0113]
For example, when the light emission instruction data shown in FIG. 12 is input, the lamp light emitting device 240 sets the level 1 lamp R3-1 to the pattern number “P30” with the light emission color and light emission pattern corresponding to the pattern number “P1”. The sub status lamp R7 is caused to emit light and flicker with the corresponding emission color and emission pattern, and the cluster lamp R1 is caused to emit and blink with the emission color and emission pattern corresponding to the pattern number “P40”. That is, the lamp light emitting device 240 controls the light emission state of the lamp based on the light emission instruction data, so that a player with a game level of “beginner” logs in the game device 10 and the player characteristics are “attacking”. Is displayed as a lamp.
[0114]
Further, the lamp light emitting device 240 monitors the abnormality of the game device 10 by a normal state notification signal input from the game device 10 at a predetermined time interval. As shown in FIG. 16, when the normal state notification signal is not input at the predetermined time interval (step S206: NO), the lamp light emitting device 240 emits light corresponding to the pattern number “P100” from the light emitting pattern table 242b. Then, the light emission pattern is read (step S208), and the main status lamp R5 is caused to emit light and blink (step 210). Thereby, since abnormality of the game apparatus 10 can be alert | reported, when the abnormality of the game apparatus 10 generate | occur | produces, the employee (personnel) of the amusement facility can respond quickly.
[0115]
Next, an example of a hardware configuration for realizing the game server 50 and the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the apparatus shown in FIG. 17, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, an image generation IC 1010, a sound generation IC 1008, and I / O ports 1012 and 1014 are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so that data can be input and output. A control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014.
[0116]
The CPU 1000 controls the entire apparatus and performs various data processing in accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (such as initialization information of the apparatus main body), and a signal input by the control apparatus 1022. Do.
[0117]
The RAM 1004 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1000, and stores given contents in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, the calculation result of the CPU 1000, and the like.
[0118]
An information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data, play data, and the like, and as an information storage medium, a memory such as a ROM, a hard disk, a game cassette, an IC card, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, etc. Etc. are used. The function of the information storage medium 1006 corresponds to the storage unit 56 shown in FIG. 4 or the storage unit 260 shown in FIG.
[0119]
In addition, the image generation IC 1010 and the sound generation IC 1008 provided in this apparatus can appropriately output sound and images.
[0120]
The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information based on information sent from the ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, the information storage medium 1006, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 1000, and the generated display signal is output to the display device 1018. The display device 1018 is realized by a CRT, LCD, TV, plasma display, projector, or the like, and corresponds to the display unit 200 shown in FIG.
[0121]
The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates sound signals according to information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 and sound data stored in the RAM 1004 according to instructions from the CPU 1000. Output from the speaker 1020. The speaker 1020 corresponds to the sound output unit 220 shown in FIG.
[0122]
The control device 1022 is a device for the player to input an operation related to the game, and its function is realized by hardware such as a lever, a button, and a housing. The control device 1022 corresponds to the input unit 100 shown in FIG.
[0123]
The communication device 1024 exchanges information used inside the device with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to other devices via a communication line, and is used to send and receive given information according to a program. The communication device 1024 corresponds to the communication unit 54 shown in FIG. 4 or the communication unit 180 shown in FIG.
[0124]
The above-described processing such as the game progress processing is performed by the information storage medium 1006 storing the game progress management program 560 shown in FIG. And a CPU 1000, an image generation IC 1010, a sound generation IC 1008, and the like that operate according to these programs. The CPU 1000 and the image generation IC 1010 correspond to the processing unit 52 shown in FIG. 4 or the processing unit 160 shown in FIG. 8, and the CPU 1000 is mainly used as the game calculation unit 162 shown in FIG. 8, and the image generation IC 1010 is shown in FIG. This corresponds to the image generation unit 164 shown.
[0125]
Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP. In this case, the CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 160 shown in FIG.
[0126]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect lamps are arranged around the display 22 installed on the operation console 16. Since the display 22 is disposed at a relatively high position in the entire game apparatus 1, the effect lamp is also at a high position. In the game device 10, the effect lamps arranged at positions that are easy to enter the field of view of the player who operates the game device 10 and other game devices 10 emit light and blink, whereby the game level of the player and the progress of the game are progressed. Since the situation and the like can be displayed in a lamp, the player can appeal the progress of the game, the game level, etc. to other players who operate the game apparatus 10 to satisfy the self-representation desire. Even if the player is seated on the progress of the game, the game level, etc., the player can easily see and judge. Furthermore, during a match, the player's joint player and the game device 10 operated by the match player can be easily viewed with a lamp display.
[0127]
Further, the cluster lamp R1 disposed at a position where it is difficult to enter the field of view of the player who is sitting on the chair and playing the game emits light and blinks, whereby the characteristics of the player can be displayed as a lamp. Therefore, the employee (personnel) of the amusement facility can determine the player characteristics based on the emission color and emission pattern of the cluster lamp R1. Further, the employee (personnel) judges the game level of the player, the progress of the game of the player, the state of the game device 10 and the like based on the light emission color and light emission pattern of the effect lamp, and the light emission color and light emission of the cluster lamp R1. In consideration of the characteristics of the player displayed by the lamp by the pattern, it is possible to appropriately deal with the player.
[0128]
Here, a specific example of correspondence of employees (staff) by light emission and blinking of each lamp will be described. For example, when a player visits an amusement facility, an employee (personnel) searches for a game device 10 in which the sub status lamp R7 emits light or blinks with a light emission color and light emission pattern corresponding to the light emission item “logout”. Thus, the player can be smoothly guided to the unused game device 10.
[0129]
In addition, the main status lamp R5 provided in the game apparatus 10 emits or flashes in the emission color and emission pattern corresponding to the emission item “seating”, or the emission color and emission corresponding to the emission item “seating”. Depending on whether the pattern emits light or flickers, the employee (personnel) can determine the cleaning timing of the game apparatus 10.
[0130]
In addition, when the call button 28 is pressed, the employee (personnel) can assume correspondence contents in advance according to the light emission state of the lamp included in the corresponding game apparatus 10.
[0131]
For example, when the call button 28 is pressed, and the level lamp R3 of the game apparatus 10 where the call button 28 is pressed displays the game level “beginner” of the player. Thus, it can be determined that there is a high possibility of calling the operation explanation of the game apparatus 10.
[0132]
On the other hand, when the call button 28 is pressed, and the cluster lamp R1 of the game apparatus 10 where the call button 28 is pressed displays the player characteristic “super-advanced”. It can be determined that there is a high possibility of calling for an abnormality such as a failure of the game apparatus 10.
[0133]
Note that the light emission items of the lamp described in the embodiment of the invention described above are not limited to the light emission items illustrated and described in FIG. 11, and may be set in association with the pattern numbers as appropriate. Further, the light emission color and light emission pattern of the lamp are not limited to the light emission color and light emission pattern shown in FIG. 15 and may be set as appropriate.
[0134]
Moreover, it is good also as a form which lengthens the length of the height direction of the operation console 16 so that the upper surface of the operation console 16 may become a high position without a chair, and uses the game apparatus 10 by standing. In this case, the cluster lamp R1 is disposed, for example, around the front surface position of the operation console 16 on the upper surface of the base 12. As the seating detection unit 140, for example, a pressure sensor is installed in the base 12, and a distance sensor whose sensing direction is adjusted so that it can detect that the player is standing is installed in the operation table 16.
[0135]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to produce the game situation of the player using the production lamp. Since this effect lamp is provided around the display screen portion, the player can appeal the game situation to the player who operates the other game device, and operates the other game device. The game situation of the player can be judged. In addition, the usage status of the player managed by the management server can be notified by the staff lamp.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store in an amusement facility.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an external view of the game apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game system.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block diagram of a game server.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of player information.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of play time information.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a battle table.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block diagram of the game device.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of characteristic data.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process flow of a light emission item monitoring unit according to execution of a light emission item monitoring process.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a light emission item list table.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of light emission instruction data.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of battle data.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block diagram of a lamp light emitting device.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a light emission pattern table.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a process flow of the lamp light emitting device according to execution of the light emission control process.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a game server and a game device.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Game equipment
12 base
14 Chair
16 Operation table
16a Table section
18 Keyboard
20 mice
16b Display panel
22 display
24, 24 Speaker
26 Card reader
28 Call button
30 game control board
30a memory
32 Lamp emission control board
32a memory
R1 cluster lamp
R3 level lamp
R3-1 Level 1 lamp
R3-2 Level 2 lamp
R3-3 Level 3 lamp
R3-4 Level 4 lamp
R5 main status lamp
R7, R7 Sub status lamp
C1 card

Claims (3)

A game device that is installed in an amusement facility and executes a predetermined network game in which each player enjoys movement control of his / her player character in a predetermined game space by communication connection with other game devices,
Operation input means for the player to be a player of the game device to operate the player character;
Based on the operation input made to the operation input means, the operation tendency characteristic of the player is set to any one of the operation tendency determination conditions which are determined in advance and stored in the storage means. An operation tendency determining means for determining whether or not they match,
As the light emission control according to the operation tendency characteristic determined by the operation tendency determination means, the employee emits light with the light emission color and / or the light emission pattern according to the light emission control informed to the employee of the amusement facility in advance. A lamp section for reference when dealing with the player,
When there is an operation tendency determination condition that is determined to be matched by the operation tendency determination means, the lamp unit according to the light emission control of the lamp unit that is previously associated with the operation tendency determination condition and stored in the storage unit Light emission control means for controlling the light emission of
A game device equipped with.   The network game is a battle game,
  The operation tendency determination means determines whether at least one of an operation tendency determination condition including an operation tendency determination condition indicating an aggressive tendency and an operation tendency determination condition indicating a defensive tendency is met. ,
  The game device according to claim 1.   The game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ramp portion is arranged at a lower foot portion of the game device.

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