JP2006255400A - Game device and controller - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device, having dynamic operability. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 includes: a circuit storing body 17, wherein the circuit storing body 17 is incorporated with a tilt sensor 46 for detecting the tilting of the game machine 1, an ROM 50 storing a game program and image/voice data, and a processor 48 for performing various operations to generate a video signal and an audio signal. A left grip 13 and a right grip 15 are provided on both sides of the circuit storing body 17. A player 11 holds the grips 13 and 15 in hand to move the game machine 1 in the air. The processor 48 varies an operated object 88 displayed on a television monitor 7 according to the tilting of the game machine 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus equipped with a tilt sensor and related technology.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a motorcycle game controller. The controller includes a pedestal member having a flat bottom surface so that it can be stably placed on the floor, a handle shaft member projecting upward from the pedestal member, and a bike handle provided on the top of the handle shaft member. And a vehicle body member that is positioned below the handle member and fixed to the handle shaft member and shaped like a cowling or fuel tank of a motorcycle, and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a side of about 30 cm. It is large enough to fit in space.

  Then, the user connects the controller and the game device with a cable, and further connects the game device and the television monitor with a cable, and operates the controller while watching the game screen displayed on the television monitor. And do a bike game.

JP 2002-113264 A

  However, since this conventional controller is premised on being placed on the floor and operated, dynamic operation is not always possible. In other words, it cannot be operated while lifting the controller and moving it freely.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus having dynamic operability and related technology.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, a game apparatus is a game apparatus that is moved in the air, an inclination detection unit that detects an inclination of the game apparatus, a storage body in which the inclination detection unit is disposed, and a player A cylindrical first grip portion gripped by one hand of the player, and a cylindrical second grip portion gripped by the other hand of the player, the first grip portion and the first grip portion The two grip portions are respectively disposed on both sides of the storage body.

  According to this configuration, the game apparatus itself is moved in the air and its inclination is detected, so that a game program using the inclination of the game apparatus itself can be created. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while performing a dynamic operation.

  Here, the tilt detection means includes various sensors capable of detecting tilt, such as a tilt sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor.

  The game apparatus further includes a processor that changes an operated object to be displayed on a display device in accordance with the inclination of the game apparatus detected by the inclination detection unit, and the processor is disposed inside the storage body. .

  According to this configuration, since the processor is provided, the game can be played only by connecting the game device to the display device.

  In the game device, a battery box for setting a battery is provided in at least one of the first grip part and the second grip part.

  According to this configuration, since the space can be used efficiently, the size of the game device can be optimized. Optimization is a size suitable for the player to move the game machine in the air.

  In the above game apparatus, the tilt detection means includes four switches for detecting the tilt of the game apparatus toward the left side, the right side, the front lower side, and the front upper side, respectively.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the controller provides a control signal to an information processing device that generates an image to be displayed on the display device, and is a controller that is moved in the air, and detects the tilt of the controller. Then, an inclination detecting means for giving the signal representing the inclination as the control signal to the information processing apparatus, a storage body in which the inclination detection means is disposed, and a storage body attached to or stored in the storage body A grip portion that is configured as a part of the body and is gripped by the player's hand.

  According to this configuration, the controller itself is moved in the air and its inclination is detected, so that the information processing apparatus can generate an image corresponding to the inclination of the controller itself. Therefore, the player can enjoy an image according to the inclination of the controller itself while performing a dynamic operation.

  Here, the tilt detection means includes various sensors capable of detecting tilt, such as a tilt sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is incorporated.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes a game machine 1 and a television monitor 7. The game machine 1 is connected to the television monitor 7 by an A / V cable 9. Further, although not shown, the game machine 1 is supplied with a power supply voltage by an AC adapter or a battery.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the game machine 1 executes a motocross game is given, so that the appearance of the game machine 1 is similar to a motorcycle handle. The player 11 holds the handle-type game machine 1 and tilts it in the air (right grip 15 is down and left grip 13 is up) or tilts left (right grip 15 is up and left grip 13 is Down), tilted forward and downward, or tilted upward and forward to operate the operated object 88 (see FIG. 8 to be described later) displayed on the television monitor 7 to play a motocross game.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game machine 1 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine 1 includes a cylindrical left grip 13, a left lever 19, a cylindrical right grip 15, a right lever 21, and a circuit housing body 17. A left grip 13 and a right grip 15 are formed on the left and right sides of the circuit housing 17, respectively. A pose switch 27 for temporarily stopping the screen is provided at the base end of the left grip 13, and an accelerator switch 25 for accelerating the operated object 88 on the screen is provided at the base end of the right grip 15. Provided. A DC jack 29 is provided on the left grip 13 side of the circuit housing 17, and a power switch 23 is provided on the right grip 15 side.

  The left lever 19 is disposed corresponding to the left grip 13. When the player 11 pulls the left lever 19 forward, a later-described left brake switch 52 is turned on. On the other hand, the right lever 21 is arranged corresponding to the right grip 15. When the player 11 pulls the right lever 21 forward, a later-described right brake switch 54 is turned on.

  FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing an internal configuration of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the upper housing constituting each of the left grip 13, the right grip 15, and the circuit housing 17 is removed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, battery boxes 40 and 42 are provided inside the left grip 13 and the right grip 15, respectively. Two AA type batteries are set in each of the battery boxes 40 and 42. A substrate 44 is disposed in the circuit housing 17. Various circuit elements such as a tilt sensor 46, a processor 48, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) are mounted on the substrate 44.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the right lever 21 of FIG. 3 and its peripheral part. With reference to FIG. 4, a socket 70 is provided in the vicinity of the proximal end of the right lever 21, and a right brake switch 54 is attached to the socket 70. Accordingly, the right brake switch 54 is disposed so as to stand vertically on the inner bottom surface of the game machine 1.

  A torsion spring 76 is fitted on the rotation shaft 49 at the base end of the right lever 21. One end of the torsion spring 76 comes into contact with a receiving portion 74 provided at the base end of the right lever 21, whereby a force for rotating the right lever 21 counterclockwise acts. On the other hand, the other end of the torsion spring 76 comes into contact with a receiving portion 72 provided upright on the inner bottom surface of the game machine 1, whereby a force that rotates clockwise is applied to the receiving portion 72. Accordingly, the right lever 21 is biased to a fixed position by the resilient force of the torsion spring 76.

  In addition, a push portion 58 is formed at the base end of the right lever 21. When the player 11 pulls the right lever 21 and the right lever 21 rotates about the rotation shaft 49 (clockwise), the pusher 58 also rotates (clockwise) accordingly. Then, the right brake switch 54 is pushed by the pushing portion 58 and turned on. When the player 11 releases the right lever 21, the right lever 21 returns to a fixed position and the right brake switch 54 is turned off by the resilient force of the torsion spring 76.

  The left lever 19 and its peripheral part have the same structure and mechanism as the right lever 21 and its peripheral part, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game machine 1 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the game machine 1 includes a processor 48, a ROM 50, a bus 51, an accelerator switch 25, a right brake switch 54, a left brake switch 52, a pause switch 27, and a tilt sensor 46.

  The processor 48 and the ROM 50 are connected to the bus 51. One contact of the accelerator switch 25 and one contact of the pause switch 27 are connected to the input / output ports IO0 and IO2 of the processor 48, respectively. One contact of the right brake switch 54 and one contact of the left brake switch 52 are connected, and the connection point is connected to the input / output port IO1 of the processor 48.

  FIG. 5 shows an equivalent circuit showing the electrical configuration of the tilt sensor 46. One contact of the switch SWU, one contact of the switch SWL, one contact of the switch SWR, and one contact of the switch SWB are respectively connected to the processor 48. Input / output ports IO3, IO4, IO5 and IO6.

  A power supply voltage Vcc is applied to the other contact of the accelerator switch 25, the pause switch 27, the right brake switch 54, the left brake switch 52, the switch SWU, the switch SWL, the switch SWR, and the switch SWB.

  The tilt sensor 46 is an inclination detection sensor and detects the inclination of the game machine 1. Details will be described below. In this specification, the terms “right”, “left”, “front”, “down”, and “up” are used in the description of tilt detection. This is the direction seen from the player 11 when the player 11 holds the right grip 15 of the game machine 1 with the right hand and holds the left grip 13 of the game machine 1 with the left hand.

  A vector (hereinafter referred to as “tilt vector”) representing the direction of the tilt of the tilt sensor 46 (that is, the tilt of the substrate 44 to which the tilt sensor 46 is attached) starting from the center of the tilt sensor 46 is assumed. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, assuming a left-handed three-dimensional coordinate having an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis, it is assumed that the horizontal plane is parallel to the zx plane and perpendicular to the y-axis. The positive direction of the x axis is the right direction, the positive direction of the z axis is the front direction, and the positive direction of the y axis is the upward direction. The starting point of the tilt vector is placed at the coordinate origin. Further, the y component of the inclination vector is negative (the direction of gravity).

  Also, in the rotation around the x axis, the direction of y → z is the positive direction, in the rotation around the y axis, the direction of z → x is the positive direction, and in the rotation around the z axis, x → y The direction is the positive direction.

  Also, a vector obtained by projecting an inclination vector onto the zx plane (hereinafter referred to as “zx vector”) is assumed. The rotation angle of the zx vector is considered with the rotation angle around the y-axis when the zx vector is oriented in the positive direction of the x-axis being 0 degrees, the counterclockwise rotation being positive and the clockwise rotation being negative.

  Then, in the tilt sensor 46 used in the present embodiment, when the rotation angle θ of the zx vector belongs to the range of −45 ≦ θ <45, the switch SWR is turned on, and the values of the input / output ports IO3 to IO6 are The total is “0010”. Such a state is called “rightward tilt”. When the rotation angle θ of the zx vector belongs to the range of 45 ≦ θ <135, the switch SWB is turned on and the values of the input / output ports IO3 to IO6 are “0001” as a whole. Such a state is referred to as “tilting forward and downward”.

  When the rotation angle θ of the zx vector is in the range of 135 ≦ θ <225, the switch SWL is turned on, and the values of the input / output ports IO3 to IO6 are “0100” as a whole. Such a state is referred to as “tilt to the left”. When the rotation angle θ of the zx vector belongs to the range of 225 ≦ θ <315, the switch SWU is turned on, and the values of the input / output ports IO3 to IO6 are “1000” as a whole. Such a state is referred to as “tilt forward upward”.

  However, in order to turn on any of the switches SWU, SWB, SWR, or SWL, in addition to the above conditions, the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) needs to be inclined at a certain angle (for example, 30 degrees) or more with respect to the horizontal plane. It is. Therefore, when the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is not inclined more than a certain angle with respect to the horizontal plane, the switches SWU, SWB, SWR and SWL are all turned off regardless of the zx vector, and the input / output ports IO3 to IO6. The value of is “0000” as a whole. Such a state is called “no tilt”.

  The above will be described from another viewpoint. When the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is parallel to the horizontal plane, all the internal switches SWU, SWB, SWL, and SWR are off.

  When the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted to the right, the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is rotated in the negative direction around the z axis. As described above, when the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted more than a certain angle to the right with respect to the horizontal plane, the switch SWR is turned on.

  When the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted to the left, the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is rotated in the positive direction around the z-axis. As described above, when the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted more than a certain angle to the left with respect to the horizontal plane, the switch SWL is turned on.

  When the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted forward and downward, the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is rotated in the positive direction around the x-axis. As described above, when the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted forward or lower by a certain angle or more with respect to the horizontal plane, the switch SWB is turned on.

  When the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted forward and upward, the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is rotated in the negative direction around the x-axis. As described above, when the tilt sensor 46 (substrate 44) is tilted more than a certain angle to the front upper side with respect to the horizontal plane, the switch SWU is turned on.

  The processor 48 receives the signal from the tilt sensor 46 as described above, that is, determines the inclination of the game machine 1 using the values of the input / output ports IO3 to IO6 as the inclination flags, and determines the inclination according to the inclination. The operation object 88 (see FIG. 8 described later) is changed. Further, when the processor 48 receives the ON signal from the accelerator switch 25, the processor 48 accelerates the operated object 88. Further, when the processor 48 receives the ON signal from the right brake switch 54 and / or the left brake switch 52, the processor 48 decelerates the operated object 88. Furthermore, when the processor 48 receives the ON signal from the pause switch 27, the processor 48 stops the screen.

  Although not shown, the internal configuration of the processor 48 will be briefly described. The processor 48 includes various functional blocks such as a CPU (central processing unit), a graphics processor, a sound processor, and a DMA controller, and an A / D converter used when capturing an analog signal, an external electronic circuit, and an electronic component. And an input / output control circuit for receiving an input signal and the like and providing an output signal thereto. The input / output ports IO0 to IO6 are connected to this input / output control circuit.

  The CPU executes a game program stored in the ROM 50 and performs various calculations. The graphics processor and sound processor read the image data and audio data stored in the ROM 50 according to the calculation result by the CPU, generate video signals and audio signals, and output them to the A / V cable 9.

  Further, the processor 48 is provided with an internal memory (not shown), and the internal memory is constituted by, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The internal memory is used as a working area, a counter area, a register area, a temporary data area, and / or a flag area.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of a game mode selection screen (race / stunt) displayed on the television monitor 7 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, this screen includes a race selection object 94 for entering the race mode, a stunt selection object 96 for entering the stunt mode, and an operation guide 92 for guiding the operation of the game machine 1.

  The race mode is a game mode that competes for the time of a selected course. The stunt mode is a game mode that competes for actions in a selected course. The operation guide 92 alternately repeats a display indicating that the game machine 1 is tilted forward and upward (the arrow is upward) and a display indicating that the game machine 1 is tilted forward and downward (the arrow is downward).

  When the game machine 1 is tilted forward and upward, the switch SWU is turned on. The processor 48 selects the race selection object 94, and when the game machine 1 is tilted forward and downward, the switch SWB is turned on. The processor 48 places the stunt selection object 96 in the selected state. Then, the processor 48 confirms the selection when the accelerator switch 25 is turned on.

  FIG. 7 is an exemplary view of a game mode selection screen (stage A / B / C) displayed on the television monitor 7 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, this screen includes stage selection objects 98, 99, and 100 for selecting a game stage, and an operation guide 92 that guides the operation of the game machine 1.

  The operation guide 92 alternately repeats a display indicating that the game machine 1 is tilted to the left (the arrow is pointing to the left) and a display indicating that the game machine 1 is tilted to the right (the arrow is pointing to the right).

  By repeating the operation of tilting the game machine 1 to the left (switch SWL is on) and returning it to the horizontal again (switches SWL, SWR, SWU, and SWB are all off), the processor 48 that has detected such an operation selects the stage. The selection state is cyclically changed as object 99 → 98 → 100 → 99. On the other hand, by repeating the operation switch SWL, SWR, SWU, and SWB all turned off) by tilting the game machine 1 to the right (switch SWR is on) and returning it to the horizontal again, the processor 48 that has detected such an operation The selection state is cyclically changed such that the selection object 99 → 100 → 98 → 99. Then, the processor 48 confirms the selection when the accelerator switch 25 is turned on.

  FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a game screen displayed on the television monitor 7 of FIG. This game screen is in the stunt mode and includes a time display unit 80, a point display unit 82, an engine speed display unit 84, a course map 85, a background 90, and an operated object 88.

  In the present embodiment, since the motocross game is taken as an example, the operated object 88 represents a rider riding a motocross bike. The time display unit 80 displays the elapsed time from the start of the operated object 88 to the present in the virtual space on the screen. The point display unit 82 displays points that are added according to the action performed by the operated object 88. The engine speed display unit 84 displays the virtual engine speed of the motocross bike that is the operated object 88. The course map 85 displays the current position of the operated object 88 on the course on the map.

  The processor 48 changes the operated object 88 according to the input from the tilt sensor 46, that is, according to the tilt of the game machine 1. For example, when the processor 48 determines that the game machine 1 is tilted forward and downward, the processor 48 displays an operated object 88 that turns the motocross bike forward. For example, when the processor 48 determines that the game machine 1 is tilted forward and upward, the processor 48 displays the operated object 88 such that the front of the motocross bike is raised. For example, when the processor 48 determines that the game machine 1 is tilted to the right side, the processor 48 displays the operated object 88 such that the direction of the motocross bike is directed diagonally to the right. For example, when the processor 48 determines that the game machine 1 is tilted to the left side, the processor 48 displays the operated object 88 such that the motocross bike faces to the left.

  Thus, the player 11 can operate the operated object 88 by holding the left grip 13 and the right grip 15 and tilting the game machine 1 in a desired direction in the air.

  Further, when the accelerator switch 25 is turned on, the processor 48 speeds up the transition of the background 90, produces an effect as if the operated object 88 is accelerated, and increases the rotational speed indicated by the engine rotational speed display unit 84. Let Further, when the right brake switch 54 and / or the left brake switch 52 are turned on, the processor 48 delays the transition of the background 90 and performs an effect as if the operated object 88 is decelerated, and displays the engine speed. The number of rotations indicated by the portion 84 is decreased.

  Thus, the player 11 can control the speed of the operated object 88 by controlling the on / off of the accelerator switch 25, the right brake switch 54, and the left brake switch 52 of the game machine 1.

  As described above, the player 11 grasps the left grip 13 and the right grip 15 to change the inclination of the game machine 1 itself or to control the on / off of the switches 25, 52, and 54, so that the motocross bike is operated. The operated object 88 can be operated by the same operation as driving.

  Note that the processor 48 can cause the operated object 88 to perform a specific action by a combination of a specific scene and a specific inclination of the game machine 1. For example, when it is determined that the game machine 1 is tilted to the left in a certain scene, the processor 48 causes the operated object 88 to perform a specific action. Further, the processor 48 can cause the operated object 88 to perform a specific action by a combination of a plurality of specific inclinations of the game machine 1. For example, when it is determined that the game machine 1 is tilted in the order of the left side, the right side, and the upper front side according to this combination of tilts, the processor 48 causes the operated object 88 to perform a specific action. Furthermore, the processor 48 can cause the operated object 88 to perform a specific action by a combination of a plurality of specific inclinations of the game machine 1 and a specific scene. For example, in a certain scene, when it is determined that the game machine 1 is tilted in the order of the left side, the right side, and the upper front side according to the combination of tilts, the processor 48 causes the operated object 88 to perform a specific action.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of game processing by the processor 48 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, in step S1, the processor 48 performs initial setting of the system. In step S <b> 2, the processor 48 checks the input / output ports IO <b> 0 to IO <b> 2 and acquires on / off information of the switches 25, 27, 52, and 54. In step S <b> 3, the processor 48 checks the input / output ports IO <b> 3 to IO <b> 6 and acquires 4-bit input data “***” from the tilt sensor 46. The processor 48 sets the acquired data “***” in the internal memory as the value of the inclination flag. As described above, the processor 48 determines that the inclination flag is “0000”, “no inclination”, “0010”, “right inclination”, and “0001”, “front downward inclination”. ”,“ 0100 ”,“ tilt leftward ”, and“ 1000 ”,“ tilt forward upward ”.

  In step S4, the processor 48 proceeds to one of steps S5 and S11 depending on the current state. However, the first state is a state for selecting a game mode, and the processor 48 proceeds to step S11 and executes a process for selecting a game mode (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

  If the state is in game, the processor 48 proceeds to step S5. In step S <b> 5, the processor 48 refers to the tilt flag and sets the operated object 88 in a form corresponding to the tilt of the game machine 1.

  In step S <b> 6, the processor 48 calculates the elapsed time from the start for displaying the time on the time display unit 80. In step S <b> 7, the processor 48 calculates a point according to the operation of the operated object 88 for displaying the point on the point display unit 82. In step S8, the processor 48 refers to the on / off information of the accelerator switch 25 and the brake switches 52 and 54 to calculate a virtual engine speed. In step S9, the processor 48 calculates the current position on the map in order to display the current position of the operated object 88 on the course map 85. In step S10, the processor 48 refers to the on / off information of the accelerator switch 25 and the brake switches 52 and 54, and calculates the transition speed of the background 90 accordingly.

  In step S12, when an interrupt due to the video synchronization signal occurs (for example, every 1/60 seconds), the processor 48 proceeds to step S13, newly generates a video signal, updates the display image, and waits for an interrupt. If so, the process proceeds to the same step S12. In step S13, the processor 48 executes an update process of an image (video frame) displayed on the television monitor 7 according to the processing results of steps S5 to S11.

  The audio processing in step S14 is executed when an audio interrupt occurs, whereby the processor 48 generates an audio signal and outputs music and sound effects.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game machine 1 itself is moved in the air and its inclination is detected, so that a game program using the inclination of the game machine 1 itself can be created. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while performing a dynamic operation.

  In the present embodiment, the game machine 1 includes the processor 48 including a CPU, a graphics processor, a sound processor, and the like. Therefore, the game machine 1 can be played only by connecting the game machine 1 to the television monitor 7. It can be carried out.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the battery is set inside the left grip 13 and the right grip 15, space can be used efficiently, so that the size of the game machine 1 can be optimized. The optimization is a size suitable for the player 11 to move the game machine 1 in the air.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are possible.

  (1) In the above, the motocross game is taken as an example, and the appearance of the game machine 1 is similar to the handle of a motorcycle. However, the appearance of the game machine 1 is not limited to this. Of course, the content of the game is not limited to the motocross game.

  (2) In the above description, the tilt sensor 46 is taken as an example of the sensor for detecting the tilt, but the tilt may be detected by other known methods and sensors.

  (3) In the above, the game machine 1 also has a function as a controller operated by the player. However, the processor 48, the ROM 50, and other data processing necessary for playing the game and AV signal generation are separately provided as the game machine main body, and only the portion that functions as a controller such as the tilt sensor 46 is shown in FIG. The game machine 1 can be left. That is, the game machine 1 of FIG. 2 can be used only as a controller.

  (4) In the above description, the tilt sensor 46 performs on / off digital output. However, analog output corresponding to the inclination may be performed for each coordinate axis of xyz (biaxial or triaxial acceleration sensor). In this case, the processor 48 can change the operated object 88 according to the degree of inclination for each coordinate axis. Therefore, the player can operate the operated object 88 more precisely. In addition to the tilt sensor 46, a gyro sensor (1-axis to 3-axis angular velocity sensor) can be mounted. In this case, the processor 48 can also reflect the angular velocity signal from the gyro sensor in the movement of the operated object 88. Instead of the tilt sensor 46, a gyro sensor (1-axis to 3-axis angular velocity sensor) can be mounted.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing an internal configuration of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the right lever 21 of FIG. 3 and its peripheral part. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 6 is a view showing an example of a game mode selection screen (race / stunt) displayed on the television monitor 7 of FIG. FIG. 7 is an exemplary view of a game mode selection screen (stage A / B / C) displayed on the television monitor 7 of FIG. FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of a game screen displayed on the television monitor 7 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of game processing by the processor 48 of FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a three-dimensional coordinate system for explaining the tilt sensor 46 of FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 7 ... Television monitor, 13 ... Left grip, 15 ... Right grip, 17 ... Circuit housing body, 46 ... Tilt sensor, 48 ... Processor, 50 ... ROM.

Claims (5)

A game device that is moved in the air,
Tilt detecting means for detecting the tilt of the game device;
A storage body in which the inclination detection means is disposed;
A cylindrical first grip portion held by one hand of the player;
A cylindrical second grip portion gripped by the other hand of the player,
The game apparatus, wherein the first grip portion and the second grip portion are respectively disposed on both sides of the storage body. A processor for changing an operated object to be displayed on a display device in accordance with the inclination of the game apparatus detected by the inclination detection unit;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the processor is disposed inside the storage body.   The game device according to claim 1, wherein a battery box for setting a battery is provided inside at least one of the first grip part and the second grip part.   The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the inclination detection unit includes four switches that detect the inclination of the game apparatus toward the left side, the right side, the front lower side, and the front upper side, respectively. A controller that gives a control signal to an information processing device that generates video for display on a display device, and that is moved in the air,
Inclination detecting means for detecting the inclination of the controller and giving a signal representing the inclination as the control signal to the information processing apparatus;
A storage body in which the inclination detecting means is disposed;
And a grip unit which is attached to the storage body or configured as a part of the storage body and is gripped by a player's hand.

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