JP2021151504A - Game program, computer and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game program enhancing the sense of presence when being played in a vehicle, etc.SOLUTION: Information recognition means 200 recognizes vehicle information 213 of another vehicle from image data captured by an imaging section 30. Drawing means 205 draws a game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200. Game execution means 206 progresses the game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means 205. This configuration can replace the other vehicle in the real landscape and display it as a game image so as to enhance the sense of presence.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to game programs, computers, and game systems.

In recent years, games (hereinafter referred to as "location games") using position information of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) such as GPS (Global Positioning System) have been developed.

Patent Document 1 describes an example of such a location game. In the game of Patent Document 1, a predetermined operation is performed using a point information storage means for storing information of a plurality of points in the real world and a terminal that a participant of the game moves to any point in the real world and carries. In this case, in order to relate the participant to the point in the virtual world on the game, a relational information recording means for recording the data relating the ID information of the participant and the information of the point, and the game. An acquisition information recording means for recording a closed area defined by connecting three or more points to which the participant is associated in the above virtual world as a position acquired by the participant or the group to which the participant belongs. It has a game information output means for outputting information about a position acquired by each participant or each group to a terminal of a participant of the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-62671

Here, when the game program described in Patent Document 1 is executed in an automatically driven vehicle or the like, only an event in the game unrelated to the scenery viewed from the vehicle or the like occurs, so that the game program has a sense of realism. It was scarce.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game program that solves the above-mentioned problems and enhances the sense of presence when executed in a vehicle or the like.

The game program of the present invention is a game program that includes a storage unit, a display unit, and an imaging unit that captures an image of the surroundings, and is executed by a game device associated with the vehicle. An information recognition means that recognizes vehicle information of another vehicle from image data captured by the unit, a drawing means that draws a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means, and the drawing means. It is a game program that functions as a game execution means for advancing a game by using the drawn game image.
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the drawing means is the game program that draws the game image based on the vehicle information and data stored in the external server or the game device. ..
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the drawing means is the game program that draws in accordance with the vehicle information in accordance with the movement of the vehicle.
The game program of the present invention uses the game device as a special vehicle in which a special role is set in the game by short-range communication or image data in response to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means. The game program is characterized in that it is a special vehicle setting means to be set, and when the special vehicle is set as the special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means, the game program further functions as an event generating means for generating a special event corresponding to the special vehicle. do.
The game program of the present invention further functions the game device as an information transmitting / receiving means for communicating with another vehicle and transmitting / receiving position information to each other, and the drawing means corresponds to the position information of the other vehicle. The special vehicle setting means is a game program that draws and sets the special vehicle also by the position information.
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the event generating means is the game program that gives a privilege according to the setting result of the special vehicle.
In the game program of the present invention, the event generating means does not notify the user of the game device when the special event occurs when the vehicle associated with the game device or the game device itself is the special vehicle. The game program is characterized in that it notifies that the special vehicle was the special vehicle at a specific timing.
The game program of the present invention is characterized in that the game program further includes a transmission means for transmitting information about the special vehicle to another game device.
In the game program of the present invention, the information recognizing means further recognizes any or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals as peripheral information, and the drawing means is recognized by the information recognizing means. The game program is characterized in that it also draws a game image corresponding to peripheral information.
The computer of the present invention is a computer that includes a storage unit, a display unit, and an image pickup unit that captures an image of the surroundings, and is associated with the vehicle. A game is played by using an information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information, a drawing means for drawing a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means, and the game image drawn by the drawing means. It is characterized by being a computer provided with a game execution means for advancing the game.
The game system of the present invention is a game system including a storage unit, a display unit, an imaging unit that images the surroundings, a game device associated with the vehicle, and a server device that can be connected to the game device. Then, from the image data captured by the imaging unit, an information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information of another vehicle and a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means are used as the image data. It is a game system including a drawing means for drawing in layers and a game execution means for advancing a game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means.

According to the present invention, in an automatically driven vehicle or the like, vehicle information of another vehicle is recognized from the image data captured by the imaging unit, and a game image corresponding to the recognized vehicle information is drawn. It is possible to provide a game program that can replace other vehicles and display them as a game image in a real landscape and enhance the sense of reality.

It is a system configuration diagram which shows the hardware configuration of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game system shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the detail of the game data shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game progress processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a screen example of the game progress processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special event processing shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

[Embodiment]
The game system X according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
According to FIG. 1A, the game system X of the present embodiment is composed of a server device 1 and a plurality of game devices 2.
In the game system X, for example, an in-vehicle (built-in) device, a smartphone, a game-dedicated device, a VR (Virtual Reality) goggle type device, and an AR (Augmented Reality) used in association with an automobile (vehicle) capable of automatic driving and the like. "XR" equipment (hereinafter referred to as "XR goggles") including goggle type equipment, other wearable AR equipment that is attached to glasses and projects onto lenses and retinas, MR (Mixed Reality) equipment, and SR (Software Reality) equipment. .), PC (Personal Computer) by executing application software (Application Software, Native application, hereinafter simply referred to as "application") installed in game device 2 (computer) such as car navigation device. A game system X that communicates with a server device 1 such as a server and causes a user to execute (play) a game is realized.
Between the server device 1 and each game device 2, a mobile phone network, WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet (registered trademark), or LAN (Local Area Network) such as Wifi (registered trademark) or wireless LAN, etc. It is connected by a network 3 such as the IP network of. In the case of a mobile phone network, the network 3 may be a low-latency, high-speed communication network of a standard such as 4G (4th Generation) or 5G (5th Generation).
The game device 2 can be any device as long as the application that realizes the game system X can be installed.

The outline of the game described in this embodiment will be described. In this game, for example, while moving by a vehicle or the like, a display is performed so as to change another imaged vehicle or the like into an object of an enemy character (hereinafter, referred to as "monster"). For example, a red vehicle can be displayed as a flying dragon, and a white vehicle can be displayed as a unicorn. An event occurs during the vehicle's travel route. In the event, the player character object (player) and the monster fight in a virtual space corresponding to the real space.

In addition, in the game of the present embodiment, a special vehicle in which a special role is set in the game is set. This special vehicle is, for example, a vehicle that has a special role set by including, attaching, or changing special enemies, allies, characters such as NPCs, special items, etc. in the game. be. This special character is set with a special monster such as a ghost that allows possession, a goddess of luck, a god of poverty, etc., and may or may not be defeated by a normal or special attack. .. When set on this special vehicle, it will give a profit or a disadvantage in the progress of the game. In addition, when approaching this special vehicle, an event such as changing the special vehicle or declaring and hitting the special vehicle will occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the users of the plurality of game devices 2 cooperate with each other or compete with each other to advance the game.

Eventually, it will end when the final battle with the monster (boss character) is won, etc. near the destination 312 (Fig. 3) and the conditions are met. At the end, there will be an ending effect with video and audio, and you will be able to acquire items and objects such as coins (in-game currency). That is, the game of the present embodiment is a game such as a role-playing game or an action game using the position information 214 (FIG. 2).

<About hardware configuration>
The hardware configuration of the game system X of the present embodiment will be described.
Here, the hardware configuration of the server device 1 and the hardware configuration of a plurality of game devices 2 which are communicated and connected to each other via a network 3 such as an Internet line and the server device 1 will be described.

-Hardware Configuration of Server Device 1 The server device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, and a connection unit 12.
The storage unit 11 and the connection unit 12 are connected to the control unit 10 of the server device 1 via a dedicated bus and an interface, respectively.

The control unit 10 controls the operation of the server device 1.

The storage unit 11 is mainly composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The ROM also includes a rewritable flash memory, an SSD (Solid State Drive) using these, and the like.

The connection unit 12 is connected to the network 3 in order to transmit and receive data by various protocols between the server device 1 and each game device 2.

-Hardware configuration of the game device 2 In the present embodiment, the game device 2 is a vehicle that can be automatically driven, is an in-vehicle (built-in) device that allows the user to play up to the destination 312, and the user wears XR goggles. An example of this is described.

The game device 2 includes an operation unit 25, a display unit 26, and an audio input / output unit 27.
The game device 2 advances the game based on the game program 210 (FIG. 2) and various data.
The game device 2 can perform data communication with the other game device 2 and the server device 1 via a network 3 or short-range wireless communication or the like.

The game device 2 includes a control unit 20, a storage unit 21, a connection unit 22, an image processing unit 23, a voice processing unit 24, an operation unit 25, a display unit 26, a voice input / output unit 27, an acceleration sensor unit 28, and a position acquisition unit 29. , And an image pickup unit 30.
The storage unit 21, the connection unit 22, the image processing unit 23, the audio processing unit 24, the operation unit 25, the acceleration sensor unit 28, the position acquisition unit 29, and the image pickup unit 30 are control units via a dedicated bus and interface. Connected to 20.

The control unit 20 controls the operation of the game device 2.

The storage unit 21 is mainly composed of an HDD, a RAM, and a ROM.

The connection unit 22 is connected to the network 3 and transmits / receives data between the server device 1 and each game device 2 or between the game devices 2 by various protocols.

The image processing unit 23 draws (renders), for example, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image including the virtual space and each object, for example, in frame units, according to the instruction of the control unit 20. The game image drawn by the image processing unit 23 is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game screen. The game image of the present embodiment is represented by an arbitrary resolution, number of colors, color depth, brightness width, and number of parallax, and is represented by a single or a plurality of still images, moving images, other images, and videos in an arbitrary format. Includes data etc. Further, as the game image, an image for displaying on a see-through type display and an image for XR goggles may be separately drawn. In addition, the game image may include, for example, data of an interference image of a computer hologram image, data for pain stimulus for a visually impaired person, data for tongue stimulation, and the like.

The voice processing unit 24 reproduces and synthesizes voice data in response to an instruction from the control unit 20, performs D / A (Digital to Analog) conversion, and outputs the game voice. At this time, the game sound is output from the speaker, earphone output terminal, or the like of the sound input / output unit 27 connected to the sound processing unit 24. Further, the audio processing unit 24 can also perform A / D (Analog to Digital) conversion of the audio signal input from the microphone of the audio input / output unit 27 and input the signal.

The operation unit 25 can transmit and receive operation information related to operation input by using a touch panel and various sensors. The user gives an operation instruction to the game device 2 by the operation unit 25. For example, the operation unit 25 separately connects a controller for a game to transmit operation information related to an operation instruction of the controller, or acquires a user's gesture or the like from an image of a vehicle captured by the image pickup unit 30. It is also possible to send it as operation information.

The display unit 26 is a flat display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display, or a micro LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, a projector, or the like.
In the present embodiment, the display unit 26 describes an example including a see-through type display displayed on at least one surface or a combination of arbitrary surfaces of a windshield, a rear glass, a side glass, and a ceiling glass, and a user's XR goggles.

In the see-through type display, the part where the image is displayed is drawn semi-transparently or opaquely, and the other part transmits the outside light with a predetermined transmittance. Therefore, the actual scenery and the game image are displayed in an overlapping manner, and the sense of presence can be enhanced. In the present embodiment, as the see-through type display, it is preferable to use a see-through translucent liquid crystal display or a projector capable of translucent projection.

In the XR goggles, in addition to the display of the see-through type display, the player character, the monster, etc. can be displayed three-dimensionally together with the actual scenery. As various virtual characters, this player character is a character of a virtual driver who drives an autonomously driven vehicle (hereinafter, referred to as "driver"), a character such as a virtual person who rides in a passenger seat or a rear seat (hereinafter, "ride"). Person ".) Etc. are included.
It is also possible to use a display for pain stimulus, tongue stimulus, etc. as the display unit 26.

The audio input / output unit 27 is a speaker, an earphone output terminal, a microphone, or the like.
In the present embodiment, the audio input / output unit 27 includes a speaker and a microphone provided in the vehicle and a speaker and a microphone of the headset provided in the XR goggles.

The acceleration sensor unit 28 is a group of sensors that detect the acceleration and attitude of the game device 2, including an acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an altitude sensor, and a gyro. Of these, as the posture of the game device 2, it is possible to detect a three-dimensional inclination or twist with respect to the traveling direction or the direction on the map. Further, the acceleration sensor unit 28 can also detect the speed, altitude, and the like of the game device 2. In the present embodiment, these information acquired by the acceleration sensor unit 28 are output as acceleration information and / or attitude information.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the acceleration sensor unit 28 can detect when the vehicle backs up or stops.

The position acquisition unit 29 is a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) position information sensor, an antenna, a mobile phone network, a VICS (registered trademark) (Vehicle Information and Communication System), a V2X (Vehicle to X) communication circuit, or the like. including. The position acquisition unit 29 can acquire the coordinates (position) on the map, information on traffic jams and accidents, and the position of another vehicle (game device 2).

The image pickup unit 30 is a camera or the like in which an image pickup element such as a CMOS (Complementary MOS) image sensor or a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) and an optical element such as a lens are combined. The image pickup unit 30 can acquire an image around the game device 2 as image data. Further, the imaging unit 30 may be provided with an image recognition processor or the like using a convolutional neural network, and may be able to recognize the position and type of an object around the game device 2. The imaging unit 30 can also use a plurality of cameras. Therefore, the imaging unit 30 can be configured to acquire an external image (external image) and an internal image (internal image) of the vehicle.

Each part of the server device 1 and the game device 2 described above serves as a hardware resource for executing the game program 110 and the game program 210 (FIG. 2) of the present embodiment.

-Regarding the control flow of the game system X Next, the flow of control during game execution in the server device 1 and the game device 2 that realize the game system X will be described with reference to FIG.

First, a game program 210, which is a game application, is installed in the game device 2.

When the installed game program 210 is started for the first time, the game device 2 and the server device 1 communicate with each other via the network 3.
Then, in the server device 1, each user is given different account information 211. If the user was originally given the account information 211, it is also possible to set the account information 211. The account information 211 is, for example, unique identification information including an ID (identification code). The server device 1 creates game data 212, which is data necessary for playing the game, associated with each account, includes it in the account information 211, and transmits it to the game device 2.

The game device 2 receives the game data 212 and the account information 211 from the server device 1 and stores them in the storage unit 21.
After that, the game device 2 advances the game based on the game program 210 and the game data 212.

As an example of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the game device 2 acquires the position information 214 of the current position and advances the game while traveling on the traveling route 313 from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312.
At this time, the game device 2 acquires the user's instruction by the operation unit 25 and executes the game. Then, the game device 2 outputs the game image to the display unit 26 and the game sound to the audio input / output unit 27 as a game effect as the game progresses.

Here, the game device 2 transmits data regarding the game progress status to the server device 1 not only at the start of the game but also at a specific timing of the game progress. Examples of this specific timing include event setting, event occurrence, battle end, item consumption, and data update such as clearing a stage or a game task. The game device 2 and the server device 1 may continue to communicate with each other at all times. In the present embodiment, the game device 2 and the server device 1 can communicate with each other even at a special event.

The server device 1 receives data on the game progress from the game device 2 and analyzes it. This analyzed data is stored for each account as the account setting 300 of the account DB 111 of the storage unit 11.

In this way, the game system X communicates with each other between the server device 1 and the game device 2 at a predetermined timing via the application, and the server device 1 and the game device 2 synchronize with each other to advance the game.

<About the functional configuration of game system X>
Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 that realizes the game system X and the control unit 20 of the game device 2 and the detailed configuration of the data will be described.

Functional configuration of the control unit 10 of the server device 1 The control unit 10 of the server device 1 functions as the login means 100 and the game information processing means 101 by executing the game program 110 stored in the storage unit 11. ..

The login means 100 acquires the account information 211 from the game device 2 and causes the user to log in to the game. In addition, the login means 100 acquires data related to the game progress from the game device 2 and sets it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111.

The game information processing means 101 acquires data related to the game progress from the game device 2 and sets it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111. On this basis, the game information processing means 101 transmits and receives data to and from the game device 2 in response to the progress of the game, and advances the game. At this time, the game information processing means 101 can also transmit the position information 214 of another vehicle. Here, the game information processing means 101 can also transmit the position information 214 of the vehicle in which the special vehicle is set, depending on the content of the game.
In addition, the game information processing means 101 also transmits the collation data 301 used for collation with the vehicle information 213 to the game device 2 to the game device 2.

-Explanation of data stored in the storage unit 11 of the server device 1 The server device 1 stores the game program 110, the account DB 111, and the collation data 301 for realizing the game system X of the present invention in the storage unit 11. doing.

The game program 110 is a program for operating the server device 1 as the above-mentioned functional means.

The account DB 111 stores the account setting 300 for each account. The account setting 300 includes account information 211 for each account, login information, and information regarding the progress of the game.
Of these, the login information is the user's e-mail address, password, and other information necessary for user authentication at the time of login. In addition to this, the login information includes play time information indicating the date and time when the user started the application.

In addition to this, the account DB 111 also includes data that is the basis of game data to be transmitted to the game device 2 and data that is the basis of vehicle information 213. The data on which the vehicle information 213 is based may include data for setting a special vehicle.

The collation data 301 is data for determining which object or the like game image is to be displayed in response to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the game device 2. The collation data 301 may include a table showing the relationship between the vehicle information 213 and the ID (Identification) indicating the object. In this table, for example, the ID of the object to be drawn is set according to the vehicle type, color, characters on the license plate, the number of passengers (number of passengers), gender, and the like. Further, different IDs may be set according to each scenario or event. Specifically, for example, a red-colored passenger car is set with a flying dragon, and a white one is set with a unicorn object ID. Alternatively, for example, the ID of an object such as a ground dragon for a truck and a parent-child turtle for a car carrier may be set. Furthermore, different objects may be set depending on the last digit of the number on the license plate, or the number of dragon necks may change depending on the number of passengers. Further, the collation data 301 may include not only the ID but also the object data itself.

Functional configuration of the control unit 20 of the game device 2 Returning to FIG. 2, the control unit 20 of the game device 2 executes the game program 210 stored in the storage unit 21 to execute the information recognition means 200, special. It functions as a vehicle setting means 201, an information transmission / reception means 202, a transmission means 203, an event generation means 204, a drawing means 205, and a game execution means 206.

The information recognition means 200 recognizes the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle from the image data captured by the image pickup unit 30. The information recognition means 200 executes various image recognition processes such as a convolutional neural network, and stores the result as vehicle information 213 in the storage unit 21. Further, the information recognition means 200 can further recognize the peripheral information 215 around the vehicle.
In the present embodiment, the information recognition means 200 recognizes that the vehicle is a special vehicle based on the image data. Alternatively, the information recognition means 200 can recognize the special vehicle when the special information 320 is included in the vehicle information 213 of the other game device 2.

The special vehicle setting means 201 sets a special vehicle corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200. The special vehicle setting means 201 may be executed, for example, by setting the recognition result as the special information 320 in the vehicle information 213 when the information recognition means 200 recognizes the special vehicle. Alternatively, the special vehicle setting means 201 sets the special vehicle by, for example, the position information 214 of the other game device 2 or the short-range communication acquired from the server device 1 or the other game device 2. It is also possible. Further, the special vehicle setting means 201 can comprehensively set a special vehicle by any combination of these or any combination thereof.

The information transmission / reception means 202 communicates with other vehicles to transmit / receive position information 214 to and from each other. The information transmission / reception means 202 can also exchange position information 214 with each other when transmitting / receiving various information with another vehicle via, for example, the connection unit 22. In the present embodiment, the "other vehicle" describes an example of another game device 2 associated with the vehicle. In addition to this, the information transmission / reception means 202 can also transmit / receive the position information 214 itself from another vehicle such as a normal connected car, which is not configured as the game device 2.
In addition, the information transmission / reception means 202 calculates the current position of the game device 2 which is its own device based on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29, and stores it in the storage unit 21 as the position information 214. At this time, the information transmitting / receiving means 202 can also acquire the acceleration information and / or the posture information of the vehicle which is the game device 2 from the acceleration sensor unit 28.
Further, the information transmission / reception means 202 can also transmit / receive vehicle information 213 to / from another game device 2. The vehicle information 213 may include special information 320.

In the transmission means 203, the user who recognizes the special vehicle transmits information about the special vehicle to other users. This transmission is performed via communication such as SNS (Social Networking Service) with high real-time performance, such as in-game chat, voice chat, and GUI (Graphical User Interface) buttons specially set in the event. You may. Alternatively, the transmission means 203 may automatically transmit information about the special vehicle to the other game device 2 when approaching the special vehicle.

The event generating means 204 generates an in-game event when a specific condition is met.
This specific condition is, for example, a case where the vehicle (own vehicle) or another vehicle to which the own device (game device 2 itself) is associated is set as the special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201. In this case, the event generating means 204 generates a special event corresponding to the special vehicle. That is, when the own vehicle or another vehicle is set as a special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201, the event generating means 204 generates a special event corresponding to the special vehicle.

This special event causes, for example, display a message such as "Let's find a special vehicle" without notifying the user that the own vehicle or another vehicle is set as the special vehicle. In this way, since the notification is not made, for example, the transmission means 203 infers which vehicle among the own vehicle or another vehicle is a special vehicle from the result of being disadvantageous or advantageous in terms of the game. It will be.

At this time, the event generating means 204 can give a profit or a disadvantage to the special vehicle set by the special vehicle setting means 201. Further, the event generating means 204 does not notify the user of the own device when the special event occurs when the own vehicle is a special vehicle, and the user of the own device is a special vehicle at a specific timing. It is also possible to notify "answer matching".
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can also give a privilege according to the setting result of the special vehicle. That is, the event generating means 204 can declare when the user recognizes that the special vehicle is a "special vehicle" before the notification of the special vehicle at the special event. In this case, for example, the event generating means 204 acquires a declaration presumed to be a special vehicle before the notification, and if the estimation is correct, gives a privilege to the user who made the declaration. On the contrary, the event generating means 204 may give a penalty if the declaration is incorrect.

Alternatively, the event generating means 204 may generate an event even when the position information 214 acquired by the information transmitting / receiving means 202 is within the specific range of the set position set in the traveling route 313 as a specific condition. good.
Further, the event generating means 204 can also adjust the occurrence of the event, the progress of the game, and the like in accordance with the acquisition status of the flag in the event generated at the set position. When the event is changed by a flag or the like, the event generating means 204 can execute the adjusted event.

Further, the event generating means 204 can also calculate the inclination and / or acceleration of the traveling surface of the vehicle according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information. Then, the event generating means 204 can generate an image different from the object based on the inclination and / or the acceleration and include it in the game image.

The drawing means 205 draws a game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognizing means 200. For example, the drawing means 205 causes the display unit 26 to display the game image as a game image corresponding to the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle. At this time, the drawing means 205 collates, for example, the vehicle information 213 with the collation data 301 stored in the external server or the game device 2, and draws a game image corresponding to the collated collation data 301. It is possible to do.
Further, the drawing means 205 can draw by selecting an image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 according to the movement of the vehicle.
In addition, the drawing means 205 can also draw corresponding to the position information 214 of another vehicle.
Further, the drawing means 205 can also draw a game image corresponding to the peripheral information 215 recognized by the information recognition means 200.

The game execution means 206 advances the game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means 205. Specifically, the game execution means 206 provides a main function of the game for executing the game according to a user's instruction acquired from the operation unit 25. That is, when the game is executed, the game execution means 206 advances the game based on the game data 212.
Further, when the game execution means 206 executes the game, the user's account information 211 is transmitted to the server device 1 to maintain communication with the server device 1. In this communication, the game execution means 206 transmits data regarding the game progress status to the server device 1 at a specific timing of the game progress.

Further, the game execution means 206 acquires or resets, for example, the event start instruction position 311 and the destination 312, and the travel route 313 from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312 from the operation unit 25. It is possible. In addition, the game executing means 206 may be able to set the traveling route 313 between the positions on the map data 310 (FIG. 3) according to the event set by the event generating means 204.

-Explanation of data stored in the storage unit 21 of the game device 2 The game device 2 stores the game program 210, account information 211, game data 212, and vehicle information for realizing the game system X of the present invention in the storage unit 21. 213, position information 214, and peripheral information 215 are stored.

The game program 210 is a program for operating the game device 2 as the above-mentioned functional means.

The game data 212 is data necessary for playing the game. The game data 212 includes data related to the game progress status created by the server device 1. Various data of the game data 212 are selected by the game program 210, and the game play corresponding to the user's account information 211 can be realized.
The details of the game data 212 will be described later.

The account information 211 is unique identification information including a user ID (identification code).

The vehicle information 213 is vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means 200. The vehicle information 213 includes, for example, information such as the vehicle type, color, license plate characters, number of passengers, and gender of the vehicle. In addition to this, the vehicle information 213 may include information on the coordinates, shape, and the like of the recognized vehicle for drawing by replacing the vehicle with an object. These coordinates include data for XR display on the display unit 26, such as coordinates on the game image and the distance from the game device 2.
Further, the vehicle information 213 may also include information about a special vehicle. The details will be described later.

The position information 214 is information on the current position. The position information 214 is calculated based on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29.

Peripheral information 215 is information on recognized objects such as surrounding buildings, signs, and signals, which are recognized around the game device 2. Peripheral information 215 may also include information on the coordinates, shape, and the like of the recognized object for drawing by replacing these recognized objects with the object.

In addition to these, the storage unit 21 includes, for example, account information 211 to be transmitted to the other game device 2, information about friends, other account information 211 received from the other game device 2, and the like.

The details of the game data 212 and the vehicle information 213 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game data 212 includes map data 310, start instruction position 311, destination 312, travel route 313, estimated arrival time 315, event data 316, object data 317, progress data 318, recognition data 319, special information 320, and the like. Includes.
The vehicle information 213 includes special information 320 and the like.

The map data 310 is map data corresponding to the position information 214. The map data 310 may be pre-installed in the game device 2, downloaded from the server device 1 or a map service server (not shown) on the cloud, or acquired from a vehicle car navigation device or the like. ..

The start instruction position 311 is a setting of a position on the map where the occurrence of the game event is started. For the start position of this event, for example, the position of the start point of the traveling route 313 is set as an initial value. The position of this start point may be the position when the game is started, or may be set separately from this position. That is, it is possible to start the game from a position set by the user or the like. Further, the start position of the event does not necessarily have to be the boarding position where the user got on the vehicle and the start position based on the position information 214 when the game is started. The start instruction position 311 can be changed by resetting the traveling route 313 or the like.

The destination 312 is a setting of a position where the occurrence of the game event ends. In the present embodiment, the position where the occurrence of the event of this game ends is, for example, the target position when the user in the vehicle moves, or the position of the arrival place in the case of automatic driving. For this destination 312, the position of the end point (arrival place) of the traveling route 313 is set as an initial value. Specifically, for example, the destination 312 may be an automatic driving stop, a user's home, or the like.
The destination 312 may be reset during traveling, or may be changed by resetting the travel route 313 or the like.

The traveling route 313 is data indicating a route from the start instruction position 311 to the destination 312. For this traveling route 313, for example, the coordinates of the road from the occurrence of the game event to the end are specified on the map data 310. In the present embodiment, for example, the traveling route 313 may be a route on which the vehicle or the like, which is the game device 2, travels by automatic driving at least in part.
The travel route 313 may be reset or redesignated in the game according to the current position of the position information 214 or the like. Further, the traveling route 313 may form a stage which is a unit of a game played as a group at a time.

In addition, a set position related to the event is set in the traveling route 313.
This set position may be a position where a flag that is a condition for generating an event can be acquired. Further, this set position may be set to a position that becomes a landmark on the map data 310. The landmark includes, for example, a particular building, a characteristic point, a street, a signal, or any other location on a map that is easily recognized by the user.

In addition, the set position includes not only the landmark but also the position of a convenience store, a hospital, a facility such as a post office, a specific store, a designated place designated by the cumulative total of game results, and the like. Among these, the designated place includes, for example, a place where a large number of monsters such as zombies are shaken off, a place where a large number of monsters are defeated, a place where game over occurs frequently, and the like in the previous game play.

The estimated time of arrival 315 is the estimated time of arrival at the destination 312, which is calculated from the position information 214 and the travel route 313.

The event data 316 is various data related to the event in the progress of the game. The event data 316 contains, for example, the type and frequency of occurrence (encounter rate) of the event, the event end condition, the type and frequency of appearance (probability) of the monsters that appear, the type and frequency of appearance of items that can be acquired in the event, and the like. include.
In addition to this, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes event operation data such as a player character including a driver character, a non-player character (NPC) object, a dialogue, an action, and a change in facial expression. This event operation data can be set according to the type of event.

In addition, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes data of a special event corresponding to the special vehicle. The data of this special event includes the type and role of the object of the special character set in the special vehicle, the data of profit or disadvantage, the data of privilege, and the like. Of these, the profit or disadvantage data includes data such as the item to be given, the in-game currency, the type and appearance frequency of the monster, and other parameter changes as the profit or disadvantage corresponding to the special vehicle. That is, for example, when set in the special vehicle, it becomes easy or difficult to obtain the set item, the in-game currency is acquired or lost, it is easy to obtain or difficult to obtain, and monsters are likely to appear or appear. It may include data such as becoming harder, weaker or stronger. Further, this benefit or disadvantage data may be set to benefit users of other vehicles rather than benefits to users of special vehicles. On the other hand, the privilege data may also include data such as privilege items, in-game currency, and other titles given to the user who has declared the vehicle as a special vehicle.

Further, the event data 316 of the present embodiment includes data of a game progress scenario, obstacles and background objects, and data necessary for other in-game events. Furthermore, as an event, it also includes data on special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "boss characters") that are intended to be defeated in the course of the game. Among these, the event end conditions include, for example, the passage of a specific time, the annihilation of the generated monster or the escape of the user, the monster being shaken off and the association between the vehicle and the monster being canceled, and the hit points of the monster become zero. It is possible to set conditions such as becoming. In addition, the scenario data includes a table of each event type corresponding to the set position in the travel route 313.
Here, the event of the present embodiment includes an event that occurs at a specific timing and an appearance frequency, an event that is executed when the set position is reached, and an event that is always executed. Further, the event of the present embodiment includes a special event such as a battle with a boss character and an ending, which will be described later, in addition to the special event.
In addition to this, in the present embodiment, the event data 316 includes motion designation data that specifies the motion of the vehicle in each event.

The object data 317 is data related to various objects such as player characters, enemy characters, NPCs, and items. In the present embodiment, the player character also includes a driver or a passenger character. Various attributes in the game are set for these objects, and they may be associated with events. The object data 317 also includes data such as the type of object and the number of possessed objects.

Further, various parameters are set in the object data 317. For this parameter, for example, parameters such as a character name, ability value, attribute, rank, and special attack may be set for each object. This ability value includes durability value (hit point), attack power, defense power, sticking value, skill level, rank, and the like. In the case of items, equipment such as weapons and armor, recovery items, synthetic items, and other special items are set by ID as types. As the weapon, for example, a projection-type weapon such as a gun, a bow, or a bomb, a striking-type weapon such as a sword, an ax, or a bar is set. Special items include rare items (rare items) and items that can be flagged at events. In addition to this, the object data 317 includes data such as in-game currency. Further, the object data 317 can also associate the vehicle with the generated object when the event occurs.

The progress status data 318 is data related to the game progress status received from the server device 1.
The progress data 318 includes data on objects owned by the user, various data on the player, data on the stage, data on the event, data on the set special vehicle, and the like.

The recognition data 319 is information for recognizing a model of a convolutional neural network for image recognition by the information recognition means 200 and a special vehicle.
The information for recognizing the special vehicle includes the setting of the condition for recognizing the special vehicle (hereinafter, referred to as "recognition condition"). This recognition condition includes, for example, a specific vehicle type, color, characters on the license plate, number of passengers, gender, and the like.

The special information 320 is data such as a flag indicating that the own vehicle or another vehicle has been recognized as a special vehicle. That is, this special information 320 may be set in the game data 212 by the server device 1, for example, when the game device 2 associated with the own vehicle on which the user rides is a special vehicle. Alternatively, the special information 320 may be set in the vehicle information 213 when it is recognized that the other game device 2 associated with the other vehicle is a special vehicle.
Specifically, the special information 320 may be set with, for example, an ID indicating an object such as a specific enemy or a rare vehicle, a type of profit or disadvantage, a durability value, a time until disappearance, and the like.

In addition, the game data 212 includes various data necessary for playing the game, such as image data, modeling data, menu and home screen data, character data, and audio data of each object.

<About game progress processing>
Next, the game progress process executed by the game system X of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

In the game progress processing of the present embodiment, when the game device 2 is used as an automatically driven vehicle and the user is made to play the game on the traveling route 313 related to this traveling, the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle is recognized and the vehicle information 213 is recognized. A game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 is drawn. Then, the game is advanced using the drawn game image. At this time, a special vehicle having a special role set in the game is set in accordance with the vehicle information 213, and a special event corresponding to this special vehicle is generated. The image of the generated special event is displayed on the display unit 26 as a game image corresponding to the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle.

Hereinafter, the flow of the game progress process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the details of each process mainly executed by the game device 2 will be described step by step.

(Step S100)
First, the game execution means 206 performs a game start process.
The game execution means 206 detects, for example, that the self-driving vehicle has arrived at the stop position, the user has boarded the vehicle, and the unscrupulous user has given an instruction to start the game to the destination 312.
This instruction can be given from an in-vehicle panel terminal, a controller such as XR goggles, a menu displayed on a vehicle window or a display unit 26 of the console, or the like. This instruction is given by, for example, the touch panel of the operation unit 25, touch, swipe, or the like activated from the application list, shortcuts, or the like.

In the present embodiment, the game execution means 206 sets, for example, the start position of the game by the user as the start instruction position 311 and the destination 312 on which the user moves by vehicle.
The game executing means 206 may acquire and set these data by the touch panel of the operation unit in conjunction with the operation of the car navigation device by the user, for example.
Specifically, the game execution means 206 sets, for example, the travel route of the vehicle set by the car navigation device as a candidate for the travel route 313 from the map data 310. At this time, the game execution means 206 acquires the user's instruction, searches for a route under the same conditions as the route search of a general car navigation device such as "recommended, general road priority, toll priority, distance priority", and travels. It can be set as a candidate for route 313.

In addition to this, the game executing means 206 may set at least a part of the traveling route 313 as an automatic driving route.
At this time, the game executing means 206 can set a traveling route 313 that is likely to encounter another vehicle. This makes it easier to recognize and communicate with other vehicles, and makes it easier to generate special events.

Further, the game execution means 206 is based on game elements such as "event priority, item priority, normal monster (small fish enemy) priority, boss priority", and game difficulty (easy to very hard). The route can be searched and set as a candidate for the traveling route 313.

According to FIG. 5A, for example, in the map data 310 (FIG. 3) centered on the position acquired from the position acquisition unit 29, the event start instruction position 311 is circled, the “S” icon, and the destination. 312 is indicated by a circle with an "E" icon.

After setting the travel route 313, the game execution means 206 starts communication with the server device 1 via the network 3. The game execution means 206 transmits the account information 211 to the server device 1.

(Step S200)
Here, the login means 100 of the server device 1 starts the game progress.
The login means 100 authenticates the user with reference to the account setting 300 based on the transmitted account information 211. This causes the user to log in.
After logging in, the login means 100 creates the game data 212 and the collation data 301 from the account setting 300 and transmits them to the game device 2.

At this time, the login means 100 randomly sets a special vehicle from the vehicles that the game device 2 may encounter on the traveling route 313, and data such as characters on the license plate of the special vehicle are input. It can be included in the recognition data 319 of the game data 212 and transmitted. Specifically, the login means 100 sets recognition conditions such as, for example, the color of the vehicle being red and the last digit of the license plate being "5" in the recognition data 319 corresponding to the game, stage, or event. .. Further, the login means 100 can also include the special information 320 in the game data 212 when the own vehicle is set as a special vehicle. In this case, in the other game device 2, it is possible to infer that the own vehicle is a special vehicle based on the advantages and disadvantages of the special event described later.
Further, the login means 100 can include the map data 310 and the like around the vehicle in the game data 212 and transmit the data. At this time, the game data 212 may be difference data including the difference data transmitted last time, instead of the data of the entire game.

In the game device 2 that has received these data, the event generating means 204 specifies, for example, a set position in the traveling route 313 for an event of a type in which an object such as a monster is generated at a specific timing. Set to event data 316.
Further, the event generating means 204 can set an event such as a battle with a special monster (hereinafter referred to as "middle boss") or a boss character that appears in the middle of the traveling route 313. .. In addition, the event generating means 204 can set an event such as meeting an NPC corresponding to the scenario or collecting various items.
In addition to this, the event generating means 204 includes the frequency of appearance of normal monsters (hereinafter referred to as "normal monsters") and special monsters (hereinafter referred to as "middle boss") that appear in the middle of the traveling route 313. The appearance frequency, the types of items that can be acquired, the appearance frequency, etc. can also be set.

(Step S101)
Here, the information recognition means 200 performs the information recognition process.
The information recognition means 200 recognizes the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle from the image data captured by the image pickup unit 30.
Specifically, the information recognition means 200 recognizes another vehicle by, for example, performing image recognition using the model of the recognition data 319 for the captured image data. At this time, for example, the information recognition means 200 recognizes the vehicle type, color, license plate characters, number of passengers, gender, and the like of other vehicles. Further, the information recognition means 200 recognizes the image as a special vehicle when the recognition result of the recognized image conforms to the recognition condition based on the image data, for example, based on the recognition data 319. Specifically, in the above example, if the color of the other vehicle is red or the last digit of the license plate is "5", the information recognition means 200 recognizes the vehicle as a special vehicle. The information recognition means 200 stores these recognition results as vehicle information 213 in the storage unit 21.
Further, the information recognition means 200 recognizes, for example, any or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals from the captured image data, and stores the peripheral information 215 in the storage unit 21.

(Step S102)
Next, the information transmission / reception means 202 performs communication processing of another device.
First, when another game device 2 such as another vehicle is present in the vicinity, the information transmission / reception means 202 communicates the position information 214 of the other game device 2 via the server device 1 or between vehicles. It can be obtained by short-range communication or the like.
Then, when another game device 2 such as another vehicle is present in the vicinity, the information transmission / reception means 202 connects to the game device 2 via the network 3. Then, the information transmission / reception means 202 communicates with the game device 2 via the network 3 and transmits / receives position information 214 and vehicle information 213 to and from each other. At this time, the information transmission / reception means 202 may request the server device 1 to mediate with another game device 2. Further, when the own vehicle is set as a special vehicle, the information recognition means 200 includes the special information 320 included in the game data 212 in the vehicle information 213 and transmits the special information 320 included in the game data 212 to the other game device 2 as a passing communication. May be good.
Then, when the special information 320 is included in the vehicle information 213 of the other game device 2 received, it is recognized as a special vehicle.
In addition, the information transmission / reception means 202 can acquire only the position information 214 for other vehicles other than the game device 2.
Further, the information transmitting / receiving means 202 can also acquire the position information 214 of the special vehicle and recognize the special vehicle depending on the content of the game. At this time, the special vehicle may be recognized only when the special vehicle exists near the own vehicle.

In this way, when the special vehicle approaches by the information recognition means 200 and the information transmission / reception means 202, it can be recognized as a special vehicle. That is, another vehicle can be recognized as a special vehicle by recognition by any or any combination of position information, short-range communication, and image data. That is, another vehicle can be recognized as a special vehicle by at least one type of information, communication, or the like.

In addition, the information transmitting / receiving means 202 acquires the position information 214 of the current position while traveling on the traveling route 313.
In the present embodiment, the information transmission / reception means 202 acquires the position information acquired from the position acquisition unit 29 and calculates the position in the map data 310. The position in the map data 310 is the current position. At this time, the information transmitting / receiving means 202 also calculates whether or not the current position is within the traveling route 313. The information transmission / reception means 202 stores these calculated data in the storage unit 21 as position information 214.
In the example of FIG. 5A, the current position set in the position information 214 in the map data 310 is indicated by a car mark icon.

(Step S103)
Next, the special vehicle setting means 201 determines whether or not the other game device 2 is a special vehicle. The special vehicle setting means 201 determines Yes when the special information 320 is set in the other game device 2. The special vehicle setting means 201 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the special vehicle setting means 201 advances the process to step S104.
If No, the special vehicle setting means 201 advances the process to step S105.

(Step S104)
If it is a special vehicle, the special vehicle setting means 201 performs the special vehicle setting process.
When the information recognition means 200 recognizes another vehicle as a special vehicle, the special vehicle setting means 201 sets the recognition result in the vehicle information 213 as the special information 320. This causes a special event, as described below.
Further, as described below, even when the game data 212 of the own vehicle includes the special information 320, a special event occurs because the own vehicle is set as the special vehicle.

(Step S105)
Here, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the event occurrence specific condition is satisfied.
The event generating means 204 determines that the event occurrence specific condition is satisfied when the other vehicle is a special vehicle, that is, when it is set as a special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201. This was recognized from the image that the special information 320 was included in the vehicle information 213 of the other vehicle that acquired the position information 214 of the special vehicle and acquired by short-range communication or the like as described above. This is a case where special information 320 is set in the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle.
Alternatively, the event generating means 204 determines that the event occurrence specific condition is satisfied even when the own vehicle is a special vehicle, that is, the special information 320 is set in the game data 212b.
At these times, the event generating means 204 determines that it is a specific condition for generating a special event related to the special vehicle.

On the other hand, the event generating means 204 discretely generates an event when a specific condition is met on the traveling route 313 according to the position information 214.
In the present embodiment, for example, when the current position is on the travel route 313, the event generating means 204 acquires a random number value and has an event occurrence condition with a probability corresponding to the occurrence frequency of the event included in the event data 316. It is judged that the specific conditions are met.

Further, the event generating means 204 determines that the event occurrence specific condition is satisfied when, for example, the specific condition set by the event generating means 204 is met. Specifically, the event generating means 204 determines that the specific condition is satisfied even when the position information 214 of the vehicle is within the specific range of the set position. As this specific range, for example, a range of positions where landmarks can be seen by the user can be set in units of several hundred meters. Further, the event generating means 204 can determine a specific condition and generate an event not only when the vehicle is running but also when the vehicle is stopped.

Alternatively, the event generating means 204 can determine that the specific condition is satisfied even when approaching the specific range arriving at the destination 312.
In addition, in the case of an event that is always executed, the event generating means 204 can always determine that the event meets the specific conditions on the traveling route 313.

In addition, the event generating means 204 determines, for example, a situation such as a sudden start, a vehicle swinging due to a step on the road, or the like, and in addition to this situation, specifies a case where the random number value exceeds the threshold value. As a condition, it is also possible to generate an event.

Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can continue to generate an event as a constant event on the traveling route 313. In this case, the event generating means 204 can determine that the specific condition is met at the first position determined to be the traveling route 313.

The event generation means 204 determines Yes when the specific condition for event occurrence is met. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S106.
If No, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S109.

(Step S106)
When the specific condition is met, the event generating means 204 further determines whether or not the event is a special event. The event generating means 204 determines Yes when it is a specific condition for generating a special event. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases, that is, in the case of a normal in-game event.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S107.
If No, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S108.

(Step S107)
If it is a special event, the event generating means 204 and the transmitting means 203 perform the special event processing.
When another vehicle is set as a special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201, the event generating means 204 generates a special event corresponding to the special vehicle.
Alternatively, the event generating means 204 also generates a special event even when the own vehicle is set to be a special vehicle.
At that time, the information of the special vehicle can be shared between the users by the transmission means 203.
Details of this special event processing will be described later.

(Step S108)
If it is not a special event, the event generating means 204 performs a normal event generating process.
The event generating means 204 reads out the event data 316 and generates an event of a type corresponding to the above-mentioned specific condition.
The event generating means 204 can generate, for example, an event in which a monster appears with the above-mentioned probability and a battle with a player character is performed.

For example, the event generating means 204 can generate an event such as being stuck by a monster. Further, the event generating means 204 may associate the vehicle with the object of the monster stuck to it and set a specific sticking value.
Similarly, the event generating means 204 can generate, for example, an event that enhances a sense of urgency such as being chased by a monster, running water, rocks, etc., an event that stops at a virtual obstacle and is attacked by a monster, and the like. Is.

Further, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which a monster such as a zombie is generated behind when the vehicle suddenly starts. In addition, the event generating means 204 can generate an event or the like in which the monster is shaken off and the association of the object associated with the vehicle is released by turning the back or a sharp curve. ..

In the case of automatic driving, the event generating means 204 is set at a low speed according to the setting of the speed guideline of the traveling route 313. It is possible to change the event so that it can be obsessed with a large number of monsters, or to change the event such as the monster peeling off when driving at high speed.
Furthermore, the event generating means 204 can also change the event according to the driving operation of the manual operation. For example, in the case of manual driving, it is possible to generate an event such as a monster appearing in front or a sticking monster being shaken off when sudden braking is applied, or when a back or sudden steering wheel operation is performed. ..

(Step S109)
Here, the drawing means 205 performs the game image drawing process.
The drawing means 205 draws a game image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognizing means 200.
The drawing means 205 collates the vehicle information 213 with the collation data 301 stored in the external server or the game device 2, and draws a game image corresponding to the collated collation data 301. In the present embodiment, the drawing means 205 reads the object corresponding to the collation data 301 from the object data and displays it on the display unit 26 by XR. For example, the drawing means 205 corresponds to the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle based on the vehicle information 213 with respect to the external (surrounding) image data and the internal image data of the own device captured by the imaging unit 30. Draw a game image. That is, the drawing means 205 can draw the game image as an XR image such as augmented reality (AR), VR, MR, and SR.
As described above, in the game image of the present embodiment, the other vehicle is replaced with the image data of the object included in the collation data 301 corresponding to the vehicle information 213. For example, as described above, the drawing means 205 can display the red vehicle as a flying dragon, display the white vehicle as a unicorn, and so on, by changing the vehicle.

According to the screen example 500 of FIG. 5B, the drawing means 205 draws a game image based on a moving external image, and is displayed on a display unit 26 which is a see-through type display corresponding to a side window. Here is an example. In FIG. 5B, the monster M is displayed to replace another vehicle.

Further, the drawing means 205 can select and draw an image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 according to the movement of the vehicle, for example. For example, the drawing means 205 draws according to the movement of the vehicle such as approaching, distant, in front of, or sideways. In addition, in a broad sense, this "vehicle movement" refers to vehicle acceleration, movement, and posture such as backing, stopping, changing speed, changing posture on sharp curves, and rocking on rough roads during automatic driving. Including changes such as.
At this time, the drawing means 205 can also draw in response to the position information 214 of another vehicle. That is, the drawing means 205 can display the position, running, stop, turn, etc. of another vehicle on the display unit 26 based on the position information 214. As a result, it is possible to display the image with high consistency together with the result of the image recognition described above.
Further, the drawing means 205 can display that the vehicle has wings, an angel's ring floats above the vehicle, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the drawing means 205 can display the game image of the event on the display unit 26 based on the moving external image and / or the position information 214. At this time, a game image of a special event corresponding to the special vehicle can also be displayed. This special event will be described later.

In addition, the drawing means 205 can also draw a game image corresponding to the peripheral information 215 recognized by the information recognition means 200.
The drawing means 205 draws, for example, a game image corresponding to the peripheral information 215 that replaces any or any combination of a building, a sign, and a signal with an object corresponding to the building, a sign, and a signal. The drawing means 205 displays a game image such as changing a landmark building to an abandoned building or a monster's nest, or changing a sign to a background object such as a tree or a totem pole. To display. Alternatively, the drawing means 205 can display the signal or the like as the item itself, or display it in a box shape so that the item can be obtained by hitting an attack or the like.
In addition, the drawing means 205 creates a game image in which the weather is changed to rain clouds, lightning, etc., even on a sunny day, according to the progress of the game, for example, in a place other than that recognized by the peripheral information 215. Then, it may be displayed on the display unit 26.

In addition, the drawing means 205 can draw a game image corresponding to the internal image, for example, in order to escape from the monster, the driver character steps on the accelerator, steps on the brake, turns the steering wheel, and the like. At this time, the drawing means 205 draws, for example, so that the movements of the accelerator, the brake, and the handle are linked with the movements of the character's hands and feet. Further, the drawing means 205 can warn the user to put his / her hand on the passenger seat when the vehicle backs up and to be careful of sudden braking. In addition, the drawing means 205 may perform a complicated operation such that the character of the driver puts his / her hand on the passenger seat and operates the back while looking at the back.
Further, for example, in the drawing means 205, the driver is injured in the vehicle, the zombie is thrown out by breaking the windshield with a sudden brake, and the corpse of the monster next to it rolls at his feet in a sharp curve. It is possible to draw a game image such as a screwdriver.

(Step S110)
Next, the game execution means 206 performs the game execution process.
The game execution means 206 advances the game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means 205. The game execution means 206 executes the game according to the user's instruction acquired from the operation unit 25. That is, the game execution means 206 acquires the user's operation information from the operation unit 25. This operation information can also acquire instructions such as the direction and type of attack based on the operation of the controller by the user, gestures, and the like. At this time, the game executing means 206 produces an event according to the movement of the vehicle grasped by the running state, the stopped state, and / or the posture state of the own vehicle. As a result, the game execution means 206 can be displayed as if an event of the game is occurring in reality. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game with a high sense of presence.
In addition to this, it is also possible to output the game sound from the sound processing unit 24 in accordance with the drawing of the game image of the game execution means 206. This game sound may be composed of a three-dimensional sound according to the production of the game, or may be a low-pitched sound that emphasizes a sense of fear. Further, the voice of the virtual character may be produced so as to be heard from the headset.

Here, the game execution means 206 can adjust the parameters of the monsters appearing in the event according to the values of the acceleration information and / or the posture information to make it easier to defeat, or conversely, to make it difficult to defeat. be. Specifically, if the vehicle accelerates suddenly or the posture changes due to a sharp curve, etc., the monster will be shaken off, and the "sticking value" of how much attack should be done to leave the vehicle will decrease and defeat it. It may be adjusted for ease of use. On the contrary, for example, when the vehicle accelerates, stops, backs up, or tilts its posture, the acceleration applied to the user also changes, so this can be linked with the attack of the monster. .. That is, the durability value and the attack value of the monster may be changed to be higher to make the user more impatient and enhance the sense of presence.

In addition, the game execution means 206 can also end the event generated by the event generation process in accordance with the event end condition set in the event data 316. That is, the game execution means 206 detects that the event end condition has been met, and ends the generated event.

Further, the game execution means 206 advances the game based on the other acquired game data 212.
Here, the game execution means 206 transmits the changed difference data of the game data 212 to the server device 1 at the specific timing at the time of setting or playing the game as described above.
Specifically, the game execution means 206 transmits the difference data for the portion changed in the game progress including the above-mentioned event in the game data 212. This difference data also includes titles related to items, in-game currency, and other benefits acquired at special events.

(Step S201)
Here, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 performs game information processing.
The game information processing means 101 receives the difference data from the game device 2. Then, the game information processing means 101 sets the difference data in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111. As a result, the next time you log in, you can execute the game based on this difference data.

(Step S111)
Here, it is determined whether or not the game execution means 206 of the game device 2 has arrived at the destination 312.
When the current position arrives at the destination 312 on the traveling route 313, the game executing means 206 determines Yes. The game execution means 206 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the game execution means 206 advances the process to step S112.
If No, the game execution means 206 returns the process to step S101 and continues the progress of the game.

(Step S112)
When arriving at the destination 312, the game execution means 206 performs the game end process.
When the game progress process is completed, the game execution means 206, for example, ends the battle with the boss character, performs the process of ending the stage, and sets it in the game data 212. On this basis, the game execution means 206 displays the ending effect on the display unit 26, and outputs audio from the audio input / output unit 27.

After that, the game execution means 206 transmits the data indicating that the stage has been completed and the difference data of the game data 212 described above to the server device 1.
The game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 receives this difference data and stores it in the account setting 300 of the account DB 111.
As described above, the game progress process according to the embodiment of the present invention is completed.

Next, the details of the special event processing in step S107 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special event processing of the present embodiment, for example, a special vehicle set at random as described above is hit, or a profit or a disadvantage is given. This makes it possible to enhance the strategy of the game.

(Step S120)
First, the event generating means 204 performs a special vehicle declaration process.
From the occurrence of the special event to the specific timing described later, the event generation means 204 does not notify the user which vehicle is the special vehicle. That is, in this case, even if the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the user of the own device is not notified. However, it may be possible to infer which vehicle is a special vehicle by observing the difference in behavior of the own vehicle or another vehicle at a special event, for example, the above-mentioned advantages and disadvantages.
On this basis, the event generating means 204 controls so that when a special event has occurred, it is possible to declare that the own vehicle is a special vehicle.
Alternatively, the event generating means 204 can hit another vehicle and declare that it is a specific vehicle. This "other vehicle" declaration is transmitted to the game device 2 associated with the other vehicle via the transmission means 203.
It is also possible to make this declaration in the transmission process described later.

(Step S121)
Next, the event generating means 204 performs special vehicle interference processing.
The event generating means 204 can generate an event that interferes with another vehicle, such as a race or shooting, in which an item it has is thrown or attacked with another vehicle that is close to it. be. That is, the event generating means 204 generates a special event different from the battle with a normal monster, for example, a mini game. This special event may or may not affect the stage or progress of the game. Alternatively, the special event may be such as changing the scenario of the event data 316.
Further, the event generating means 204 may transmit the occurrence of this special event to the server device 1 to affect the user of a vehicle other than the interfering vehicle.

In addition, the event generating means 204 may change the setting of the special vehicle itself with other vehicles approaching. That is, the event generating means 204 may make the own vehicle a special vehicle and the other vehicle not a special vehicle when the other vehicle is a special vehicle in accordance with a specific condition. In this case, the event generating means 204 includes the special information 320 in the game data 212 of the own vehicle and erases it from the game device 2 of the other vehicle.
On the contrary, the event generating means 204 may make the other vehicle a special vehicle and the own vehicle not a special vehicle in accordance with a specific condition. In this case, the event generating means 204 deletes the special information 320 from the game data 212 of the own vehicle and includes it in the game device 2 of the other vehicle.
These particular conditions may reflect, for example, the win or loss of a special event. Alternatively, the event generating means 204 may change the specific vehicle so that the object of the special character "transfers" only when it is in close proximity to another vehicle at a specific time. Further, the event generating means 204 may change the specific vehicle by throwing an item or the like owned by the user.

(Step S122)
Next, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the own vehicle is a special vehicle.
When the vehicle information 213 is set in the game data 212, the event generating means 204 determines that the own vehicle is a special vehicle and determines Yes. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S123.
If No, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S124.

(Step S123)
When the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the event generating means 204 performs profit or disadvantage addition processing.
The event generating means 204 can give a profit or a disadvantage corresponding to a special vehicle to the game device 2 of the own vehicle.
For example, the event generating means 204 refers to profit or disadvantage data included in the special event data of the event data 316, and gives or reduces an item or in-game currency. Further, the event generating means 204 changes the type, appearance frequency, and other parameters of the monster based on the profit or disadvantage data.
Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the event generating means 204 does not particularly notify the user of the own device that the own vehicle is a special vehicle until a specific timing is reached. Change parameters etc.

(Step S124)
Here, the transmission means 203 performs the transmission process.
In the transmission means 203, the user who recognizes the special vehicle transmits information about the special vehicle to other users. This transmission may be performed, for example, via in-game text chat, voice chat, in-event communication, SNS, or the like. That is, the user who recognizes the special vehicle can transmit information to other users, such as where the special vehicle was witnessed and in which direction the user has moved.
The transmission means 203 can also automatically transmit this information to another game device 2. At this time, the transmission means 203 can also transmit the position information 214, the moving direction, the moved route, and the like.
In addition, the transmission means 203 may share and view this information with a plurality of users. At this time, the transmission means 203 can be shared and browsed by using URL link sharing such as chat, communication, and SNS, a conference room function, and other sharing functions.

(Step S125)
Here, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the timing is specific.
The event generating means 204 determines Yes when the timing is specific. This specific timing is, for example, when a specific time has passed since the special event started, when the special event ends, when a special item is discovered, and when a special vehicle is used by another user of the game device 2. Includes any of the cases where is specified. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S126.
If No, the event generating means 204 ends the special event processing.

(Step S126)
If it is a specific timing, the event generating means 204 performs the special vehicle notification process.
When the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the event generating means 204 does not notify the user of the own device, but notifies the user of the own device that the vehicle is a special vehicle at a specific timing. For example, this notification is sent to the display unit 26, "The special event has ended. In fact, you were a special vehicle! ] May be displayed.

Alternatively, the event generating means 204 can display and indicate a mark or the like to that effect when the other vehicle is a specific vehicle.
According to the screen example 501 of FIG. 5C, the event generating means 204 shows an example in which the drawing means 205 draws the game image based on the moving external image and displays it on the display unit 26. In this example, another vehicle is displayed as if it has (possessed) an object B of a special character as a special vehicle.

(Step S127)
Next, the event generating means 204 determines whether or not the declaration is correct.
If the user's declaration is correct, the event generating means 204 determines Yes. The event generating means 204 also determines that Yes even if the report from another user to the own vehicle is correct. The event generating means 204 determines No in other cases.
In the case of Yes, the event generating means 204 advances the process to step S128.
If No, the event generating means 204 ends the special event processing.

(Step S128)
If the declaration is correct, the event generating means 204 performs the privilege granting process.
The event generating means 204 gives a privilege to the user who made the declaration if the estimation is correct for the declaration which is estimated to be a special vehicle. That is, if the declaration of the user of the own vehicle is correct, the privilege is given to the user of the own vehicle. Alternatively, if the declaration from the other vehicle to the own vehicle is correct, the other vehicle is communicated so as to give the user of the other vehicle a privilege. At this time, communication may be performed via the server device 1.
At these times, the event generating means 204 selects the privilege to be given to the user based on the privilege data included in the special event data of the event data 316, and displays the game data 212 of the game device 2 of the own device or another user. Let me set it.
With the above, the special event processing is completed.

[The invention's effect]
With the above configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
Conventionally, in a game as described in Patent Document 1, an event is simply generated by the moved position information 214 of the game device.
For this reason, even when the game is played in a vehicle or the like, there is a problem that the sense of presence is poor because the game is not linked to the scenery outside the vehicle.

On the other hand, the game program 210 of the present embodiment is a game program that includes a storage unit 11, a display unit 26, and an imaging unit 30 that images the surroundings, and is executed by a game device 2 associated with the vehicle. In the 210, the game device 2 corresponds to the information recognition means 200 that recognizes the vehicle information 213 of another vehicle from the image data captured by the image pickup unit 30, and the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200. It is characterized in that the drawing means 205 for drawing the game image and the game image drawn by the drawing means 205 are used to function as the game executing means 206 for advancing the game.
With this configuration, it is possible to provide a game with an enhanced sense of reality by displaying the vehicle by replacing it with another object in conjunction with the actual landscape. For this reason, it is possible to allow a user who has no idea what to do in an autonomous driving car or the like to play a highly game-like game. As a result, the user's gameplay motivation can be motivated.

In the game program 210 of the present embodiment, the drawing means 205 collates the vehicle information 213 with the collation data 301 stored in the external server or the game device 2, and corresponds to the collated collation data 301. It is characterized by drawing a game image.
With this configuration, the image of the vehicle can be changed according to the content of the game based on the collation data 301, and it is possible to play a highly game-like game and enhance the sense of presence. Become.

In the game program 210 of the present embodiment, the drawing means 205 is characterized in that the drawing means 205 selects and draws an image corresponding to the vehicle information 213 according to the movement of the vehicle.
With this configuration, it is possible to draw according to the movement of the vehicle such as approaching, distant, in front of, or lying down.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment further functions the game device 2 as information transmission / reception means 202 that communicates with another vehicle and transmits / receives position information 214 to and from each other, and the drawing means 205 further functions as the position information 214 of the other vehicle. It is characterized in that drawing corresponding to is performed.
With this configuration, another vehicle can be drawn based on the position information 214, and for example, even if the result of image recognition is incorrect, an appropriate display can be performed.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment sets the special vehicle setting means 201 in which the game device 2 sets a special vehicle in which a special role is set in the game in response to the vehicle information 213 recognized by the information recognition means 200. When the special vehicle is set as a special vehicle by the special vehicle setting means 201, the special vehicle setting means 201 further functions as an event generating means 204 for generating a special event corresponding to the special vehicle.
With this configuration, it can be determined that the vehicle is a special vehicle from the recognized vehicle information 213 or the information obtained from the special vehicle itself, and the display based on the special vehicle can be performed.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment recognizes that the information recognizing means 200 is a special vehicle based on the image data or the special information 320 obtained by communication from the special vehicle, and the event generating means 204 sets the special vehicle. It is characterized in that it gives a profit or a disadvantage corresponding to the special vehicle set by the means 201.
With this configuration, it is possible to give an incentive to the user when executing a special event of the special vehicle, and it is possible to motivate the user to play the game.

In the game program 210 of the present embodiment, when the own vehicle is a special vehicle, the event generating means 204 does not notify the user of the own device and notifies the user of the own device that the vehicle is a special vehicle at a specific timing. It is characterized by doing.
With this configuration, it is possible to hide the fact that it is a special vehicle until the time required for a special event etc. from the user of the own device, and it is fun to let the user guess whether the own vehicle is a special vehicle. Can be provided. Therefore, the user can be motivated to play the game.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 obtains a declaration presumed to be a special vehicle before notification, and if the estimation is correct, gives a privilege to the user who made the declaration. do.
With such a configuration, it is possible to motivate the user to guess whether or not the vehicle is a special vehicle, and it is possible to enhance the game quality.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the user who recognizes the special vehicle further includes a transmission means 203 for transmitting information about the special vehicle to another user.
With this configuration, it is possible to configure an event in which a plurality of users pursue a special vehicle, enhance the strategy of the game, and motivate the player to play.

The game program 210 of the present embodiment is characterized in that the event generating means 204 generates a special event or gives a privilege when the special vehicle is recognized by the user.
With this configuration, it is possible to generate an event different from the battle with a normal monster for a special vehicle, change the game, and motivate the player to play.

In the game program 210 of the present embodiment, the information recognition means 200 further recognizes any or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals as peripheral information 215, and the drawing means 205 is recognized by the information recognition means 200. The game image corresponding to the generated peripheral information 215 is also characterized in that it is drawn by superimposing it on the image data.
With this configuration, not only the vehicle but also the surrounding environment can be replaced and displayed, and the realistic sensation of the game can be further enhanced. Further, by configuring in this way, it is possible to make the landmarks, facilities, stores, designated positions, etc. set in the traveling route 313 stand out. That is, it is possible to pay attention to the external scenery of these set positions, and the advertising effect can be expected.

[Other Embodiments]
The control means and the processing procedure described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5 are examples, and the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. The design of the processing procedure and the like can be appropriately changed without changing the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, it is described that the special vehicle is set at the start of the game.
However, it may be configured to be set as a special vehicle when it enters a specific coordinate on the map data 310 or when a specific item is obtained by a random number or a battle.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is described that the determination of the special vehicle is mainly executed by the game device 2, and it is not described whether or not the event of the special vehicle is managed by the server device 1. ..
Regarding this, the event generating means 204 reports to the server device 1 that the special vehicle has been set, and based on this, the server device 1 can manage the special vehicle. Alternatively, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 may set and manage a special vehicle and a special event.
Further, when one vehicle is set as a special vehicle, the game information processing means 101 of the server device 1 sets the other vehicle not to be set as the special vehicle, or notifies the other vehicle of the occurrence of the special vehicle. You may ask for it.
In addition, the game information processing means 101 is a condition for becoming a special vehicle from, for example, data of a running vehicle and data of those running so that the game device 2 executing the game always encounters a special vehicle. It is also possible to set.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a special event is generated by recognizing another vehicle and communicating vehicle information or the like has been described.
However, it is possible that a special vehicle is already set at the start of the game and the special event is executed throughout the game regardless of the progress of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a special vehicle is set to generate a special event has been described.
However, depending on the content and settings of the game, it is possible to prevent the special event from occurring.

Further, it is also possible to generate an event by the event generating means 204 without setting the destination 312 by the game executing means 206.
For example, it is possible to generate an event by the event generating means 204 even under conditions such as going around a specific area or traveling on a traveling route 313 suitable for game play by automatic driving or manual driving. That is, although the travel route 313 is set by the event generation means 204, it is possible to generate an event accompanied by the movement of the vehicle during driving as described above even when the destination 312 is unnecessary.

Further, the event generating means 204 grasps the state of the vehicle and starts or does not start the event regardless of the set position of the start instruction position 311 according to the level of automatic driving as described above. It is also possible to configure the control to perform such a control.

In addition, the event generating means 204 may change the parameters set in the object according to the acceleration information and / or the attitude information. Specifically, the event generating means 204 can control the movement of the object, various parameters, and the like according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information.

For example, the event generating means 204 performs a physical calculation that applies a force to the monster according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information, and changes the movement of the monster. Specifically, when the vehicle bends to the left or right or backs up, it is possible to make the monster that clings to the vehicle by centrifugal force be shaken off and fly away.
That is, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value and hit points of the monster when a force is applied to the monster on a curve, back, etc., and is shaken off when this value falls below the threshold value, and the association between the vehicle and the monster is released. It is possible to direct the game as it is done.

In addition, the event generating means 204 can change the parameters of each object according to the operation information of the user. Specifically, when the user attacks with a weapon, the event generating means 204 reduces the sticking value of monsters such as zombies sticking in response to the attack value of this attack, and swings when this value falls below the threshold value. It may be dropped. This breaks the association between the vehicle and the monster. At this time, the event generating means 204 can also change the parameter so that the hit points of the monster are reduced in response to the attack.
Further, the event generating means 204 can be adjusted so as to be attacked by a monster according to the swing of the vehicle. That is, the event generating means 204 may be attacked by a monster in response to the rocking of the vehicle due to an actual step on the road or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the probability is used as the event occurrence condition has been described.
However, it is also possible to generate an event based on the result recognized by the image recognition processor or the like from the external image and / or the internal image of the vehicle captured by the imaging unit 30. For example, if there are many people outside the vehicle, it is possible to generate an event that makes them zombies. Furthermore, if the inside of the car is messy or there is a lot of leftover food, an event such as the appearance of specific monsters such as "Mottainai Haunted (Tsukumogami)" and "Mushroom Ghost" may occur.

In the above-described embodiment, an example of displaying a game image on the display unit 26 for a user in a vehicle has been described.
However, the game image displayed on the display unit 26 may be visible inside the vehicle when it is outside the vehicle. That is, the game image may already be visible when the user gets into the vehicle. In this case, for example, a game image including each object such as a player character or an enemy character is displayed on a display unit 26 such as XR goggles or a see-through type display.

The event generating means 204 can also adjust the content of the event according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information acquired by the information transmitting / receiving means 202. As this adjustment, the event generating means 204 can generate an event in which an object linked to the movement of the vehicle is generated, and can control the object according to the acceleration information and / or the posture information.

Further, the event generating means 204 can adjust the content of the event by changing the parameters of the object such as the monster set in the object data 317 based on the acceleration information and / or the posture information. At this time, the event generating means 204 can acquire the user's operation information from the operation unit 25 and change the parameters of the object such as a monster according to the operation information.

Although the above-described embodiment is described by taking an application such as an action game or a shooting game that fights against a monster as an example, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be applied to various types of games such as role-playing games, simulation games, board games, and puzzle games.

More specifically, for example, the game of another embodiment of the present invention may be configured as a role-playing game that fights against monsters. In this case, the special vehicle is a special monster, and the user may be configured to chase this monster with the vehicle.
In addition, the special vehicle is a "disturbing monster", and it is possible to configure it to be a game like Sugoroku, Monopoly (registered trademark), race, aiming for the goal while preventing it from being pushed. be.

Further, it may be configured as a science fiction game in which a monster such as an alien chasing after a two-wheeled vehicle or a four-wheeled vehicle is shot down by a gun controller of an operation unit imitating a firearm. Alternatively, it may be configured as an action game in which a gang, a robot weapon, a dinosaur, a giant insect, or the like is played against while the vehicle is running. Even in this case, a boss character appears near the destination 312, and it can be configured to be the ending by repelling it.

These game changes and event setting changes can be realized by those skilled in the art by replacing the game data 212, particularly the event data 316.

-Variations of hardware configuration The control units 10 and 20 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit, central processing unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and an ASIC. It may be an information processing unit including a Special Processor (processor for a specific application) and the like.

The storage units 11 and 21 are non-temporary recording media, and a DRAM, SRAM, or the like may be used as the RAM of the main storage unit. As the ROM, as the auxiliary storage unit, various non-volatile and rewritable semiconductor memories such as EEPROM, flash memory, and 3DX point may be used. In addition, SSD (Solid State Drive) or eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard) can be used as the auxiliary storage unit instead of the HDD.

The connection units 12 and 22 are network connection units including a LAN board, a wireless transmitter / receiver, and the like for connecting to a network 3 such as a LAN, a wireless LAN, a WAN, and a mobile phone network.

The image processing unit 23 may be an information processing unit such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The image processing unit 23 may include a dedicated memory.

The operation unit 25 may be connected to a dedicated or general-purpose controller. By operating a stick, a button, a touch pad, or the like provided on the controller, an operation signal is input to the game device 2 via the operation unit 25. The controller and the operation unit 25 are connected wirelessly or by wire. This wireless or wired connection may be USB, Bluetooth®, or the like.

In the game device, the control unit 20 and the image processing unit 23 may be integrally formed like a GPU built-in CPU or a chip-on module package.
Further, the control unit 10, the control unit 20, and the image processing unit 23 may have a built-in RAM, ROM, flash memory, or the like.

-Variation of system configuration In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an example in which the game program 210 is executed by the game system X composed of the server device 1 and the game device 2 has been described.
However, referring to FIG. 7, it is also possible to execute the game program 210 of the present invention by a single game device 2b. In this case, the game device 2b can store a wide range of map data 310 in the game data 212 as in the case of car navigation. In this figure, the same reference numerals as those in each of the above figures indicate that they have the same type of configuration.
Alternatively, when a vehicle to be automatically driven is called from a game device 2 such as a mobile phone, the image around the vehicle can be viewed from the game device 2 and displayed in XR.
Also in these embodiments, each of the above configurations can be realized by executing the game program 210 associated with the game device 2.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game is executed mainly by a single game device 2 has been described.
However, it is also possible for a plurality of game devices 2 to cooperate with each other to execute a game. For example, the drawn game image may be shared with another game device 2 and configured to be played together. In this case, these game devices 2 may be a vehicle and a mobile phone or the like, or may be a mobile phone or the like in the same vehicle.
Further, the game devices 2 may exist at a distance from each other. In this case, the game devices 2 may be able to send and receive game images, game data 212, and the like drawn by the information transmission / reception means 202.

On the contrary, the game device 2 executes the functions of merely transmitting and receiving data and outputting image and sound, and executes the game program 110 of the server device 1, thereby executing the above-mentioned game executing means 206, event generating means 204, and event. It may function as a generating means 204, an information transmitting / receiving means 202, and an event generating means 204. In this figure, an example is shown in which the event generating means 204 and the event generating means 204 are connected in the reverse direction of FIG. 2 so as to perform the process of FIG. 6 described above.
Further, each of the above-mentioned means may be arbitrarily executed by either the server device 1 or the game device 2, or may be executed in a part or in any combination by sharing the respective functions.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the vehicle itself, such as an autonomous driving vehicle, is the game device 2, that is, the game device 2 used in the vehicle.
Regarding this, when the game device 2 of the present embodiment is a vehicle, it is possible to use a vehicle such as an amusement park, a jet coaster, a train, a taxi, a bus, or another vehicle driven by a driver. In addition, the present invention can be realized by using an arcade game housing provided in a game center or the like. Alternatively, the game device 2 may be a virtual vehicle operating on the map data 310 in the virtual space.
Furthermore, the game device 2 can be provided not only in a vehicle but also in a vehicle that the user does not directly control, such as an airplane or a drone. In addition, it is also possible to play a game on foot using the game device 2.

As described above, the game device 2 of the present embodiment may be a device played in a vehicle such as a smartphone, a dedicated game machine, a VR goggles type device, an XR goggles, or a car navigation device. At this time, the acceleration information and / or the posture information may be acquired by the built-in acceleration sensor unit 28 of the game device 2, or may be acquired by the sensor provided in the vehicle.
With this configuration, it is possible to execute a game with enhanced game performance even on the game device 2 other than the vehicle. Further, in the case of the game device 2 provided with tracking of the posture and the line of sight, it is possible to generate an event according to the posture and the line of sight of the game device 2 and the user to further enhance the sense of presence in the game.

In addition, when the game device 2 is XR goggles, the game image is also displayed in the vehicle, and it is possible to generate an event in which a monster attacks. Similarly, when the display unit 26 of the game device 2 projects with a projector, it is possible to draw on a wall portion other than the glass window.
In this case, the position and orientation of the player's body may be detected and the monster may be drawn so as not to overlap the body, or conversely, the position, orientation and action of the enemy may be drawn based on the information including the position and orientation of the player. May change.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, an example of displaying a game image on a see-through type display and XR goggles as the display unit 26 has been described.
However, the display unit 26 does not have to be a see-through type display and XR goggles. For example, as the display unit 26, it is also possible to use the display of the VR goggles type device described above. Also in this VR, it is possible to superimpose the image captured by the imaging unit 30 and the game image and display it as VR. In addition, when the display unit 26 is a projector, it is possible to project a game image on fog (mist) or the user's glasses or retina.
Further, when the game device 2 is a portable or stationary device such as a smartphone, a dedicated game machine, or a car navigation device, these displays can be used as the display unit 26. Also in this case, the external image captured by the imaging unit 30 and the game image can be displayed by the XR. In addition, when the game device 2 is a vehicle, it is possible to eliminate the window and display the image of the imaging unit 30 for capturing the outside and the game image on the display unit 26 instead of the window. ..
With this configuration, various configurations can be supported.

In the above-described embodiment, although the example in which the game program 210 of the present embodiment is a native application is described, it may be configured as a web application. That is, the game program 210 may be an application that can be executed by a web browser or the like. In this case, the game program 210 and the game data 212 stored in the storage unit 21 may be temporarily stored in the RAM or the like each time.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the game program 210 itself is already installed in the game device 2 has been described. In this case, the game program 210 may be read from the optical recording medium or other recording medium in the game device 2 and installed in the storage unit 21. In addition, the game program 210 may be downloaded from the server device 1.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. It is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments and other embodiments.

Further, it is needless to say that the configuration and operation of the above-described embodiment are examples and can be appropriately modified and executed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1 Server device 2, 2b Game device 3 Network 10, 20 Control unit 11, 21 Storage unit 12, 22 Connection unit 23 Image processing unit 24 Audio processing unit 25 Operation unit 26 Display unit 27 Audio input / output unit 28 Acceleration sensor unit 29 Position Acquisition unit 30 Imaging unit 100 Login means 101 Game information processing means 110, 210 Game program 111 Account DB
200 Information recognition means 201 Special vehicle setting means 202 Information transmission / reception means 203 Transmission means 204 Event generation means 205 Drawing means 206 Game execution means 211 Account information 212 Game data 213 Vehicle information 214 Position information 215 Peripheral information 300 Account setting 301 Matching data 310 Map data 311 Start instruction position 312 Destination 313 Travel route 315 Estimated arrival time 316 Event data 317 Object data 318 Progress data 319 Recognition data 320 Special information 500, 501 Screen example B Object M Monster X Game system

Claims (11)

A game program that includes a storage unit, a display unit, and an imaging unit that captures an image of the surroundings, and is executed by a game device associated with the vehicle.
An information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information of another vehicle from the image data captured by the imaging unit, and
A drawing means for drawing a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means, and
A game program that functions as a game execution means for advancing a game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means. The drawing means
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the game image is drawn based on the vehicle information and data stored in the external server or the game device. The drawing means
The game program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein drawing corresponding to the vehicle information is performed according to the movement of the vehicle. The game device
A special vehicle setting means for setting a special vehicle having a special role set in the game by short-range communication or the image data in response to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means.
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further functioning as an event generating means for generating a special event corresponding to the special vehicle when the special vehicle is set by the special vehicle setting means. The game device
Further function as an information transmission / reception means for communicating with other vehicles and transmitting / receiving position information to each other.
The drawing means draws a drawing corresponding to the position information of the other vehicle.
The game program according to claim 4, wherein the special vehicle setting means also sets the special vehicle based on the position information. The event generating means is
The game program according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a privilege is given according to the setting result of the special vehicle. The event generating means is
When the vehicle associated with the game device or the game device itself is the special vehicle, the user of the game device is not notified when the special event occurs, and the fact that the special vehicle was used at a specific timing is indicated. The game program according to any one of claims 4 to 6 to be notified. The game program according to any one of claims 5 to 7, further comprising a transmission means for transmitting information about the special vehicle to another game device. The information recognition means
Further recognizing any or any combination of surrounding buildings, signs, and signals as peripheral information,
The drawing means
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which also draws a game image corresponding to the peripheral information recognized by the information recognition means. A computer that has a storage unit, a display unit, and an imaging unit that captures images of the surroundings, and is associated with a vehicle.
An information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information of another vehicle from the image data captured by the imaging unit, and
A drawing means for drawing a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means, and
A computer including a game execution means for advancing a game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means. A game system including a storage unit, a display unit, an imaging unit that images the surroundings, a game device associated with a vehicle, and a server device that can be connected to the game device.
An information recognition means for recognizing vehicle information of another vehicle from the image data captured by the imaging unit, and
A drawing means for drawing a game image corresponding to the vehicle information recognized by the information recognition means by superimposing the image data on the image data.
A game system including a game execution means for advancing a game by using the game image drawn by the drawing means.

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