JPH1080577A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To quickly grasp the level of a display related to a biological signal by displaying the level in a gauge for displaying changing states of the biological signal of a player provided in a game screen and suddenly and cascadedly changing the progress of the game according to the level. SOLUTION: Displays TI, TH expressing the states related to a biological signal of a player are displayed in a prescribed-length rectangular frame 3m and a prescribed color changing its length, for example red gauge 3t, is displayed from one end 3n side. In this case, when the self-possessed rate of the player is enlarged, namely, for example, when the heart rate is gradually lowered, the length of the gauge 3t is so set as gradually getting longer. Whenever the length of the gauge 3t is changed and reaches a level display point 3A, 3B, 3C, a CPU cascadedly changes a program and controls control targets Jl, JH to enhance the power.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling the progress of a game by using biological signals such as a player's heart rate, brain waves, and blood pressure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional game machine using a computer, a gamer operates a keyboard or the like while watching a screen of a display to advance a game. During the course of the game, the gamer gets excited about a good operation or a failure. Next, it is common practice to operate well, and in similar situations, to fight at once. In recent years, there have been game machines that take in heart rate, pulse, brain waves, face temperature, skin resistance, etc. from the player as various biological signals and use these as parameters to change the progress and development of the game. Is being developed.

Conventionally, the above-mentioned biological signals (eg, pulse rate) are taken in to make it difficult and interesting to predict the game, but depending on the game, the biological signal of the player and a change in the game content or a comment may be made. The player does not know how the indications correspond, and the player may be embarrassed. The main reasons for this are as follows. That is, the biofeedback game, that is, the BF game, interprets the player's biological signal according to a certain rule and reflects it in the game. However, this rule is only for convenience, and the player's mental state is not always appropriate. Is not always reflected in Therefore, the biological signal (pulse rate) from the player is visualized while maintaining the strictness of the original data, and is displayed on the game screen during the play. It was required to be able to play the game while grasping. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a game machine (unknown) that visualizes the biological signal of the player. In FIG. 6, 1,1a
Is a heart rate detector for detecting the heart rate of the game player (the same applies to the case where the pulse rate is used as the invention, but will be described below with respect to the heart rate), and 2 and 2a are inputs for giving an output instruction in accordance with the operation of the player A keyboard 5 as a device is a ROM as a game program storing means for storing a program including a game image and sound, and a reference numeral 6 is a CRT as a display means for displaying an image according to the progress of the game. Reference numeral 7 denotes a speaker that emits sound according to the progress of the game, and 8 denotes an RA of a memory that stores detection data from the heartbeat detectors 1 and 1a.
M and 9 are CPUs as central control devices that are activated by operation signals from the keyboards 2 and 2a to advance the game from the ROM 5. Also, the heart rate detector 1, 1a of the CPU 9
Heart rate data from each memory area 8 in the RAM 8
a and 8b, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 5, in a competitive psychological game or a fighting game, there are two opponents, and two heart rate detectors 1 and 1a are similarly provided. Heart rate detector 1,1a
Are attached to the fingers (or earlobes) of the players H and I as shown in FIG. 5, and are connected to the keyboards 2 and 2a by the signal lines 1 and 1, respectively. The heartbeat detectors 1 and 1a use a known device that detects the pulse of the heartbeat interval by monitoring the blood flow in the finger. Of course, it may be obtained directly by an electrocardiograph or a heart rate monitor.

Prior to the start of the game, the game players H and I put the heart rate detectors 1 and 1a of their keyboards 2 and 2a on their fingers, respectively. In addition, when detecting from a finger, it is a pulse, and this pulse relates to a heartbeat. During the progress of the game, there is a change in the biological signals of the players H and I related to the success or failure of the game.
6, windows 3 and 3 in the upper left and right corners of the screen 6a
It can be known by looking at the indications FI and FH of a.

That is, the display F in the windows 3, 3a
I and FH are controlled so that their shapes, patterns, and the like change according to the status of the biological signals of the players H and I. For example, if the game of the player H progresses well and the probability of the success of the game increases, the player H gradually calms down and feels calm down, so that the heart rate and the like per predetermined time decrease, and the display FH is inversely proportional thereto. And then it gets bigger.

As the display FH gradually increases, the control target JH controlled as a character controlled by the player H is powered up more than the control target JI controlled by the player I, and the game becomes more advantageous for the player H. Since the program is set so as to proceed, the player H can develop the game more advantageously by the calm amount.

[0008] Accordingly, the BF game can also be used for self-control training, because the player can develop the game in an advantageous manner by controlling the player to intentionally calm down his / her own feelings.

Conventionally, in such a fighting fighting game, a biofeedback game is one that changes a game program by performing a predetermined signal processing on a biological signal extracted from a sensor. Conventionally, when the player is in an excited state, the character's defense ability as a control target on the screen is weakened, making it easier for the opponent to take a lot of damage, and conversely, increasing the attack ability, making it easier to damage the opponent It was done.

[0010]

However, the conventional display F
The game can be advanced while watching I and FH. However, since there is no indicator of the level of the change of the display FI or FH, the player can quickly determine the level of his / her own feeling. It was difficult to grasp, and it was not easy to control the control objects JI and JH. In order to know whether or not the level of one's feelings has calmed down, it can be compared with the display of 3, 3a in the window of another player, but such a situation is progressing every moment of the game. It was impossible under the circumstances.

Conventionally, when the display FI, FH of the game progress program changes gradually, the power to be controlled is only gradually increased as the display FI, FH changes, so that a sharp change in the power-up can be obtained. It was a little change as a game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and enables the level of the display FI or FH related to a biological signal to be quickly grasped, thereby facilitating control of a game control object. It is assumed that the game progress is abruptly changed so that the game content is rich in changes.

[0013]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a gauge for displaying a change state of a biological signal of a player is provided on a game screen, and a level displayed by the gauge is set in the gauge. Then, according to this level, the progress of the game is suddenly changed step by step. The invention according to claim 2 divides the gauge into one that is advantageous to the player and one that is disadvantageous. The invention according to claim 3 is a biological signal when the player's degree of calm is large, and controls a gauge that is advantageous to the player, and is a biological signal when the player's calmness is small, and is a gauge that is disadvantageous to the player. Control. In the invention according to claim 4, the gauge is constituted by a bar graph, and a level display point is set at an intermediate position. In the invention according to claim 5, the gauge that is advantageous to the player and the gauge that is disadvantageous are color-coded, or the blinking cycle is changed.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 and 2 are a block diagram and a screen display diagram showing an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention. In each of the drawings, the same components as those in FIGS. 3 and 4 use the same reference numerals. In this case, the CPU 9 has a function of gradually changing the program of the main game with a biological signal.
It has the following functions. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, a display T indicating a situation regarding the biological signals of the players I and H.
I and TH are displayed in a rectangular frame 3 m of a predetermined length, and a predetermined color whose length changes from one end 3 m side, for example, a red gauge 3 t is displayed. As described above, the CPU 9 displays the bar graph gauge in connection with the biological signal. In this case, the length of the gauge 3t increases as the degree of calmness of the player increases, in other words, for example, when the heart rate gradually decreases, the length of the gauge 3t increases.
Is set to be gradually longer.

As an example, the biological signal change pattern of the bar graph may be controlled so as to increase the length of the gauge 3t under the following conditions. When a biological signal for a certain period of time is extracted and there is a signal within a predetermined numerical range (in this case, the pulse is considered and the average value of a plurality of previous values ± standard deviation). When a biological signal for a certain period of time is extracted, and there are several or more signals that deviate from a predetermined numerical range (in this case, a pulse, which is an average value of a plurality of previous values ± standard deviation). Also, when the pulse rises continuously from the previous pulse value several times and then falls several times continuously as in the case of a command input from the controller.

The method of processing a biological signal is as follows: if the biological signal is within a range of the average value ± standard deviation (average value × n) of a plurality of previous values of the biological signal within a certain period of time, A possible mechanism is that the power gauge accumulates. Or conversely, the power gauge is made to accumulate (accumulate) by the number of times that the biological signal exceeds the range of the average value ± standard deviation (average value × n).

The CPU 9 has a level setting means 9a. As shown in FIG. 2, the level setting means 9a represents the level display points 3A, 3B, 3C at a certain section in the rectangular frame 3m along the changing direction of the gauge 3t. These level display points 3A, 3B, 3C
Is adjusted by the position adjusting means 9b in accordance with a change in the program.

In the CPU 9, the length of the bar graph gauge 3t changes, and the level display points 3A, 3
Each time the game reaches B or 3C, the program is changed in stages to control the power of the control objects (characters) JI and JH to be increased, thereby causing a rapid change in the progress of the game. For example, level display point 3
When the gauge 3t of the bar graph gauge reaches C and the tank is full, so that a certain command is inputted to the controller, it is possible to issue a super-special technique that cannot be normally issued. As described above, the player's current strength (power) is displayed on the bar graph gauge 3t, and the level display points 3A, 3B, 3 are displayed.
C gives you an idea of your level of competence, and at this level you can control yourself to calm down a bit, unify your mind, or do not lose heat.

As described above, in the present invention, the main game (main program) is changed by the change of the biological signal as usual, and the biological signal is stored in the memory as needed. . The stored biological signals are read out into a predetermined number of biological signal change pattern programs, and when the determined pattern matches the biological signal change, the main game is executed. Then, a mini game and a bonus game stored separately are activated to allow the player to proceed with the game in an advantageous manner. In FIG. 2, G is a display unit indicating the physical strength of the players H and I in the progress of the game.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the players H and I progress through the game,
The main game is gradually changed in accordance with the biological signal of the player, and the biofeed (BF) game is developed. On the other hand, since the player's emotional state can be related to the biological signal of each player, the length of the bar graph gauge 3t and the level of each point 3A, 3B, 3C can be known. This allows the player to judge how to control his / her own feelings, and the game can proceed smoothly.

On the other hand, every time the gauge 3t of the bar graph gauge extends and reaches each of the levels 3A, 3B, 3C, the program is rapidly changed, and the power to be controlled in the game is rapidly changed. Can give a change to the progress of

In the present invention, several types of biological signal change patterns are prepared, but the player may select one of the patterns, or may determine the pattern randomly. Alternatively, it may be switched for each scene of the game development.

Also, these biological signal change patterns may be medical to some extent. For example, a program or the like which can predict arrhythmia or myocardial infarction to some extent from the RR interval of the pulse may be provided. Thus, it is expected that predictive medical predictions can be made to some extent during game play, which will be useful for the health management of players.

When a biological signal is replaced with a brain wave instead of a heartbeat or pulse, the biopower gauge is accumulated when the α-wave component is large within a certain time, depending on the ratio of each frequency component (α, β, etc.). It is possible to go.

Further, in the embodiment, the fighting fighting game has been described, but the present invention can be used for other shooting games and other games.

In the above embodiment, when the degree of the player's calmness increases, a gradually increasing gauge 3t is provided, and the control target is powered up in accordance with the length. It has been described that control is performed so that

However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG.
In addition to ta, a gauge 3tb may be provided in the vicinity of the gauge so as to indicate an index that is disadvantageous for the player.

That is, the gauge 3tb is provided in parallel with the gauge 3ta having the same function as the gauge 3t shown in FIG. The gauge 3tb gradually increases each time the heart rate becomes larger than a reference due to psychological sway during the game, for example.
Each time tb extends and reaches the level display points 3A, 3B, 3C, the CPU 9 changes the program step by step to power down the control objects (characters) JI, JH. For example, when the bar graph gauge 3tb reaches the level display point 3C and becomes full,
The characters JI and JH may be reduced.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the gauge 3ta for providing an advantageous development for the player, the gauge 3tb for providing an unfavorable development is provided, so that the present invention is more varied. The game can be controlled, and a simulation of self-control (self-control) can be performed to suppress the generation of disadvantageous biological signals.

In the present invention, the gauges 3ta and 2tb may not be juxtaposed and may be connected linearly back to back as shown in FIG.

Further, the gauges 3ta and 3tb may be color-coded or the blinking cycle may be changed.

Various methods for developing the characters JI and JH advantageously and methods for developing the characters disadvantageously are conceivable, including, for example, changing the size of the weapon, the weight of the weapon, and the like.

Further, the gauge 3ta is lengthened when the degree of the player's calmness is small, and the gauge 3tb is lengthened when the degree of the calmness is large.
Needless to say, tb may be used in the opposite manner to the above embodiment.

[0034]

As described above, according to the present invention,
A gauge is provided in the game screen to display the changing state of the player's biological signal, and the level displayed by the gauge is set in this gauge, so that the progress of the game is suddenly changed stepwise according to this level. As a result, the player can know the level of his / her own psychological situation accurately and quickly, perform self-control, and control the game control target JI,
It is easy to control JH. In addition, since the progress of the game is rapidly changed, the game contents can be varied.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a conventional game machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a conventional game machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 heart rate detector 1a heart rate detector 2 keyboard 2a keyboard 3t, 3ta, 3tb gauge 3A level display point 3B level display point 3C level display point 6 CRT 7 speaker 9 CPU 9a level setting means 9b position adjusting means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A game machine in which a game progress program is changed based on a biological signal of a player, a gauge for displaying a change state of the biological signal of the player is provided on a game screen, and the gauge includes a gauge. A game machine, wherein a level displayed by a gauge is set, and the progress of the game is suddenly changed stepwise according to the level. 2. Gauges are provided separately for those that make the gauge advantageous to the player and those that are disadvantageous. Each gauge is provided with a biological signal when the degree of player's calmness is large and a degree of the biological signal. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is controlled by a biological signal when it is small. 3. A biological signal when the degree of player's calmness is high, and controls a gauge advantageous to the player, and a biological signal when the player's calmness is low controls a gauge disadvantageous to the player. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein: 4. The gauge according to claim 2, wherein the gauge comprises a bar graph having a variable length, and a level display point indicating a level is provided at an intermediate portion of the bar graph. game machine. 5. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein a gauge that is advantageous to the player and a gauge that is disadvantageous are color-coded, or the blinking cycle is changed. .