Simulation game machine

Abstract

A simulation game machine relatively moves a virtual character displayed on a monitor in a game space in accordance with control by a player using an operation unit. The simulation game machine includes a pair of dummy skis, jump switches for instructing the character to initiate jumping, and a jump controller for controlling the character to jump in accordance with an instruction from the jump switches.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A simulation game machine for relatively moving a virtual character displayed on a monitor in a game space in accordance with control by a player using an operation unit, said simulation game machine comprising: 
 a deck on which said player is positioned;    instruction means for said deck, said instruction means for instructing a virtual character to initiate jumping; and    jump control means for controlling a virtual character to perform said jumping.    
     
     
         2 . A simulation game machine according to  claim 1 , wherein said deck comprises a pair of dummy skis, and said instruction means is provided on at least one dummy ski.  
     
     
         3 . A simulation game machine according to  claim 2 , wherein said jump control means controls a flying distance obtained by said jumping in accordance with the position of said character in said game space, and timing for operating said instruction means.  
     
     
         4 . A simulation game machine according to  claim 2 , wherein said instruction means is a switch provided on a rearward surface of a foot piece included in either ski for either foot of said player so that the movable portion of said switch protrudes.  
     
     
         5 . A simulation game machine according to  claim 4 , wherein said jump control means controls a flying distance obtained by said jumping in accordance with the position of said character in said game space, and timing for operating said instruction means.  
     
     
         6 . A simulation game machine according to  claim 1 , wherein said jump control means controls a flying distance obtained by said jumping in accordance with the position of said character in said game space, and timing for operating said instruction means.