JP2007313018A - Game program, game device and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily execute a command for a character. <P>SOLUTION: In the game program, moving state data x, v and t indicating the state of movement of a ball 110 are computed by a control part 1. When the control part 1 determines that the input signal from an input part 5 recognized by the control part 1 is a first input signal when a fourth button 17d among a plurality of input buttons is operated, the movement state data x, v and t indicating the state of movement of the ball are recognized by the control part 1. Based on the movement state data x, v, and t recognized by the control part 1, the control part 1 recognizes one of a plurality of motion specifying commands. Then, the control part 1 issues the recognized motion specifying command, and the motion of the character 103 specified by the motion specifying command is displayed in an image display part 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and more particularly to a game program for causing a computer to realize a game in which a character and a moving object are displayed on an image display unit. The present invention also relates to a game device capable of executing a game realized by the game program, and a video game control method capable of controlling the game realized by the game program by a computer.

  Conventionally, various video games have been proposed. These video games are executed in a game device. For example, a general game device includes a monitor, a game machine main body separate from the monitor, and an input unit such as a controller separate from the game machine main body. The controller has a plurality of input buttons. In such a game apparatus, a character displayed on a monitor can be operated by operating an input button.

One of the games executed in such a game apparatus is a battle game such as a baseball game (see Non-Patent Document 1). In this baseball game, the player can give various instructions to the pitcher character, fielder character, and batter character by operating the controller. For example, when a player operates a defensive character, when a pitching instruction is given to the pitcher character, the ball released from the pitcher character is displayed on the monitor. Then, when the opponent player gives a swing instruction to the batter character by operating the controller, a state in which the batter character swings is displayed on the monitor. When the ball is returned by the batter character's swing motion, the returned ball is displayed on the monitor. At this time, when the player instructs the target fielder character to move by operating the cross button of the controller, a state in which the fielder character moves in the operation direction of the cross button is displayed on the monitor. When the fielder character moves to the vicinity of the hit ball, the fielder character is instructed when the fielder character is instructed to catch the ball in a predetermined action form by operating a predetermined button while pressing the cross button. The state of catching the ball in the form of catching is displayed on the monitor.
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 12, Konami Co., Ltd., PS2 version, July 14, 2005

  In a conventional baseball game, when a fielder character moves to the vicinity of a hit ball, the fielder character can be instructed to catch a ball in a predetermined motion form by operating a predetermined button while pressing the cross button. It was like that. In such a baseball game, for example, an upward jump is assigned to a triangle mark button, a side jump is assigned to a circle mark button, and a catch is extended to a square mark button. Thus, when the triangle mark button is pressed, the fielder character can jump upward to cause the fielder character to catch the ball. Similarly, when the circle button is pressed, the fielder character can jump in the horizontal direction to cause the fielder character to catch the ball. Similarly, when the square mark button is pressed, the fielder character can catch the ball with his hand extended.

  However, although the time from when the ball is hit back by the batter character until the hit ball moves to the vicinity of the fielder character is very short, the player not only instructs the fielder character to move. It is also necessary to give a catch instruction. At this time, since the player must immediately determine in what form the ball catcher should catch the ball, the player may mistakenly press the button to which each ball catching form is assigned. . In particular, when the player is a beginner in a baseball game, the player frequently makes a mistake in pressing a button to which each catching form is assigned. For this reason, the player may feel stress when giving an instruction regarding the action to the fielder character.

  An object of the present invention is to enable a player to easily give an instruction to a character.

A game program according to claim 1 is a program for causing a computer capable of realizing a game in which a character and a moving object are displayed on an image display unit to realize the following functions.
(1) A motion instruction command recognition function for causing a control unit to recognize a plurality of motion instruction commands for moving a character in a plurality of motion modes.
(2) A movement state data calculation function for causing the control unit to calculate movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body.
(3) An input signal recognition function for causing the control unit to recognize an input signal from the input unit when at least one of the input buttons of the input unit is operated.
(4) First, the control unit determines whether the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. 1 input signal discrimination function.
(5) A movement state that causes the control unit to recognize movement state data indicating a movement state of the moving body when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal. Recognition function.
(6) When the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, the control unit recognizes one of the plurality of operation instruction commands based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit. First corresponding action recognition function.
(7) An operation command issue function for issuing an operation instruction command from the control unit when the operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit.
(8) A character action display function for displaying the action of the character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display part when the action instruction command is issued from the control unit.

  In this game program, in the operation instruction command recognition function, a plurality of operation instruction commands for causing the character to move in a plurality of operation modes are recognized by the control unit. In the movement state data calculation function, movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body is calculated by the control unit. In the input signal recognition function, when at least one of the input buttons of the input unit is operated, the input signal from the input unit is recognized by the control unit. In the first input signal discrimination function, whether or not the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. Determined by the control unit. In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body is stored in the control unit. Be recognized. In the first corresponding operation recognition function, when the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, one of the plurality of operation instruction commands based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit Is recognized by the control unit. In the operation command issuing function, when the operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit, the operation instruction command is issued from the control unit. In the character motion display function, when a motion instruction command is issued from the control unit, the character motion corresponding to the motion command is displayed on the image display unit.

  For example, when a baseball game is realized by this game program, a plurality of operation instruction commands for operating a fielder character in a catching form such as up jump, side jump, reach out catch, sliding catch, etc. Recognized. Then, movement state data indicating the movement state of the ball is calculated by the control unit. Then, when at least one of the input buttons of the input unit is operated, an input signal from the input unit is recognized by the control unit. Then, the control unit determines whether the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. When the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the control unit recognizes movement state data indicating the movement state of the ball. When the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, a plurality of operation instructions corresponding to upward jump, side jump, reaching out catch, sliding catch, etc. based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit Any one of the instructions is instructed by the control unit. Then, when the operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit, the operation instruction command is issued from the control unit. Then, when a motion instruction command is issued from the control unit, the fielder's motion corresponding to the motion command is displayed on the image display unit.

  In this case, when the first input button is pressed, one of a plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to an upward jump, a lateral jump, an extended hand catch, a sliding catch, etc., based on the movement state data of the ball One operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit. Then, the movement instruction command is issued from the control unit, and the fielder character moves corresponding to the movement of the fielder character corresponding to the movement instruction command, for example, any one of up jump, side jump, reach out catch, and sliding catch. The state to be displayed is displayed on the image display unit.

  As a result, the player can instruct the fielder character of the action instruction for catching the ball according to the moving state of the ball simply by pressing the first input button. In other words, a player who is worried about pressing the button assigned with the operation instruction command for each catching type may simply press the first input button, and the action for catching type according to the moving state of the ball. An instruction command can be instructed to the fielder character. Thus, according to the present invention, the player can easily instruct a motion instruction command for the fielder character. That is, the player can easily instruct a command to the character.

A game program according to claim 2 is a program for causing a computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1.
(9) Corresponding to the input signal from the input unit when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit is not the first input signal when the first input button is operated in the first input signal determination function A second corresponding action recognition function for causing the control part to recognize an action instruction command to be performed

  In this game program, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit is not the first input signal when the first input button is operated in the second corresponding action recognition function, the input from the input unit An operation instruction command corresponding to the signal is recognized by the control unit.

  For example, when a baseball game is realized by this game program, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit is an input signal other than the first input signal, an operation instruction command corresponding to the input signal Is recognized by the control unit.

  In this case, when an input button other than the first input button is pressed, the operation instruction command for catching form assigned to the pressed input button is recognized by the control unit. Then, the motion instruction command is issued from the control unit, and the fielder character motion corresponding to the motion command is displayed on the image display unit. Accordingly, the player can directly instruct the fielder character of the action instruction command for catching the ball by pressing an input button other than the first input button.

A game program according to claim 3 is a program for causing a computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1 or 2.
(10) A character position recognition function that causes the control unit to recognize position data indicating the position of the character.

  In this game program, position data indicating the position of the character is recognized by the control unit in the character position recognition function. In the movement state data calculation function, position data indicating the position where the moving body moves is calculated by the control unit. In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the movement when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit Body position data is recognized by the controller. In the first corresponding action recognition function, based on at least one of the position data of the moving body and the position data of the character when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit, Any one of the operation instruction commands is recognized by the control unit.

  For example, when a baseball game is realized by this game program, position data indicating the position of the fielder character is recognized by the control unit. Then, position data indicating the position where the ball moves is calculated by the control unit. When the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the position data of the ball when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit is controlled. Recognized by the department. Based on at least one of the position data of the ball and the position data of the fielder character when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit, an upward jump, a lateral jump, an extended hand catch, a sliding catch Any one of the plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to the operation instruction is recognized by the control unit.

  In this case, when the first input button is pressed, on the basis of at least one of the ball position data and the fielder character position data when the first input button is pressed, an upward jump, a horizontal jump, The control unit recognizes one of the plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to catch, sliding catch, etc. by reaching out. Then, the motion instruction command is issued from the control unit, and the fielder character responds to the motion of the fielder character corresponding to the motion instruction command, for example, up jump, side jump, reach out catch, and sliding catch. The operating state is displayed on the image display unit.

  As a result, the player simply presses the first input button, and issues an action instruction command for catching the ball according to the position of the ball, the positional relationship between the ball and the fielder character, or the distance relationship between the ball and the fielder character. A fielder character can be instructed. In other words, a player who is worried about pressing a button assigned with an action instruction command for each catching type, as long as he presses the first input button, the position of the ball, the positional relationship between the ball and the fielder character, It is possible to instruct the fielder character with a motion instruction command for catching the ball according to the distance relationship between the ball and the fielder character. Thus, according to the present invention, the player can easily instruct a motion instruction command for the fielder character. That is, the player can easily instruct a command to the character.

The game program according to a fourth aspect is the game program according to the third aspect, wherein the control unit calculates position data indicating a position where the moving body moves and movement time data indicating a moving time of the moving moving body. . This function is realized in the movement state data calculation function. In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the movement when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit At least one of the body position data and the moving body time data is recognized by the control unit. In the first corresponding motion recognition function, based on the data recognized by the control unit, any one of the plurality of motion command commands is recognized by the control unit.
For example, when a baseball game is realized by this game program, the control unit calculates position data indicating the position where the ball moves and movement time data indicating the movement time of the moving ball. Then, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the ball position data and the ball when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit At least one of the movement time data is recognized by the control unit. Based on the data recognized by the control unit, one of the plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to up jump, side jump, reach out catch, sliding catch, etc. is sent to the control unit. Be recognized.

  In this case, when the first input button is pressed, based on at least one of the ball position data and the ball movement time data when the first input button is pressed, an upward jump, a horizontal jump, The control unit recognizes one of the plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to catch, sliding catch, etc. by reaching out. Then, this movement instruction command is issued from the control unit, and the fielder character moves in any one of the fielder character movements corresponding to the movement instruction command, for example, up jump, side jump, reach out catch, and sliding catch. The state to be displayed is displayed on the image display unit.

  As a result, the player can instruct the fielder character to perform the action instruction command for catching the ball according to the position of the ball and the movement time of the ball by simply pressing the first input button. In other words, a player who is worried about pressing a button assigned with an operation instruction command for each ball catching mode may press the first input button, and the ball catching mode according to the ball position and the ball moving time. Can be instructed to the fielder character. Thus, according to the present invention, the player can easily instruct a motion instruction command for the fielder character. That is, the player can easily instruct a command to the character.

The game program according to a fifth aspect is the game program according to the third or fourth aspect, wherein movement speed data indicating a movement speed of the moving body is calculated by the control unit. This function is realized in the movement state data calculation function. In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the movement when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit The control unit recognizes at least one of the movement speed data of the moving body when the body position data and the first input signal are recognized by the control unit. In the first corresponding motion recognition function, based on the data recognized by the control unit, any one of the plurality of motion command commands is recognized by the control unit.
For example, when a baseball game is realized by this game program, movement speed data indicating the movement speed of the ball is calculated by the control unit. When the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the position data of the ball and the first data when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit The control unit recognizes at least one of the movement speed data of the ball when one input signal is recognized by the control unit. Based on the data recognized by the control unit, one of the plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to up jump, side jump, reach out catch, sliding catch, etc. is sent to the control unit. Recognized,
In this case, when the first input button is pressed, at least one of the ball position data when the first input button is pressed and the movement speed data of the ball when the first input button is pressed Based on the above, the control unit recognizes any one operation instruction command among a plurality of operation instruction commands corresponding to an upward jump, a lateral jump, an extended hand catch, a sliding catch, and the like. Then, this motion instruction command is issued from the control unit, and the motion of the fielder character corresponding to the motion command, for example, any one of the upward jump, the lateral jump, the catch with reaching out and the sliding catch Is displayed.

  As a result, the player can instruct the fielder character with a movement instruction command for catching form according to the magnitude relationship between the position of the ball and the moving speed of the ball simply by pressing the first input button. That is, a player who is worried about pressing a button assigned with an operation instruction command for each catching type may press the first input button and respond to the magnitude relationship between the ball position and the ball moving speed. It is possible to instruct the fielder character of the action instruction for the catching form. Thus, according to the present invention, the player can easily instruct a motion instruction command for the fielder character. That is, the player can easily instruct a command to the character.

  A game device according to a sixth aspect is a game device capable of executing a game in which a character and a moving object are displayed on an image display unit. The game apparatus calculates motion instruction command recognition means for causing a control unit to recognize a plurality of motion instruction commands for moving a character in a plurality of motion forms, and movement state data indicating a moving state of a moving object to the control unit. Moving state data calculating means for causing the control section to recognize an input signal from the input section when at least one of the input buttons of the input section is operated, A first input signal that causes the control unit to determine whether or not the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. Movement that causes the control unit to recognize movement state data indicating a moving state of the moving body when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the determination unit and the control unit is the first input signal. When the state recognition means and the movement state data are recognized by the control unit, based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit, one of the plurality of operation instruction commands is sent to the control unit. A first corresponding motion recognition means for recognizing, a motion command issuing means for issuing a motion instruction command from the control unit when the motion command is recognized by the control unit, and a motion command issuing from the control unit And character action display means for displaying the action of the character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display unit.

  A game control method according to a seventh aspect is a game control method capable of controlling a game in which a character and a moving object are displayed on an image display unit by a computer. In this game control method, a motion instruction command recognition step for causing a control unit to recognize a plurality of motion instruction commands for causing a character to move in a plurality of motion forms, and movement state data indicating a moving state of a moving object are stored in the control unit. A movement state data calculation step to be calculated; an input signal recognition step for causing the control unit to recognize an input signal from the input unit when at least one of the input buttons of the input unit is operated; The first input that causes the control unit to determine whether the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. When the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit and the signal determination step is the first input signal, the movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body is controlled. A movement state recognition step to be recognized by the control unit, and when the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit, any one of a plurality of operation instruction commands A first corresponding operation recognition step for causing the control unit to recognize the command, an operation command issuing step for issuing an operation instruction command from the control unit when the operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit, and an operation instruction command from the control unit A character action display step for displaying the action of the character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display unit when issued.

  In the present invention, the player can instruct the fielder character of the action instruction for the catching form corresponding to the moving state of the ball only by pressing the first input button. In other words, a player who is worried about pressing the button assigned with the operation instruction command for each catching type may simply press the first input button, and the action for catching type according to the moving state of the ball. An instruction command can be instructed to the fielder character. Thus, according to the present invention, the player can easily instruct a motion instruction command for the fielder character. That is, the player can easily instruct a command to the character.

[Configuration and operation of game device]
FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, a home video game device will be described as an example of the video game device. The home video game apparatus includes a home game machine body and a home television. The home game machine body can be loaded with a recording medium 10, and game data is read from the recording medium 10 as appropriate to execute the game. The contents of the game executed in this way are displayed on the home television.

  The game system of the home video game apparatus includes a control unit 1, a storage unit 2, an image display unit 3, an audio output unit 4, and an operation input unit 5, which are connected via a bus 6. Is done. The bus 6 includes an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. Here, the control unit 1, the storage unit 2, the audio output unit 4, and the operation input unit 5 are included in the home game machine body of the home video game apparatus, and the image display unit 3 is included in the home television. It is.

  The control unit 1 is provided mainly for controlling the progress of the entire game based on the game program. The control unit 1 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 7, a signal processor 8, and an image processor 9. The CPU 7, the signal processor 8, and the image processor 9 are connected to each other via the bus 6. The CPU 7 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. For example, the CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to supply image data to the image processor. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculation in the three-dimensional space, position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space, light source calculation processing, and in the three-dimensional space or the pseudo three-dimensional space. Image and audio data generation processing based on the executed calculation results is performed. The image processor 9 mainly performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result and the processing result of the signal processor 8. The CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to process various data. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculations corresponding to various data in the three-dimensional space and position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space.

  The storage unit 2 is provided mainly for storing program data and various data used in the program data. The storage unit 2 includes, for example, a recording medium 10, an interface circuit 11, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12. An interface circuit 11 is connected to the recording medium 10. The interface circuit 11 and the RAM 12 are connected via the bus 6. The recording medium 10 is for recording operation system program data, image data, audio data, game data including various program data, and the like. The recording medium 10 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) cassette, an optical disk, a flexible disk, or the like, and stores operating system program data, game data, and the like. The recording medium 10 also includes a card type memory, and this card type memory is mainly used for storing various game parameters at the time of interruption when the game is interrupted. The RAM 12 is used for temporarily storing various data read from the recording medium 10 and temporarily recording the processing results from the control unit 1. The RAM 12 stores various data and address data indicating the storage position of the various data, and can be read / written by designating an arbitrary address.

  The image display unit 3 is provided mainly for outputting image data written in the RAM 12 by the image processor 9 or image data read from the recording medium 10 as an image. The image display unit 3 includes, for example, a television monitor 20, an interface circuit 21, and a D / A converter (Digital-To-Analog converter) 22. A D / A converter 22 is connected to the television monitor 20, and an interface circuit 21 is connected to the D / A converter 22. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21, where it is converted into an analog image signal. The analog image signal is output as an image to the television monitor 20.

  Here, the image data includes, for example, polygon data and texture data. Polygon data is the coordinate data of vertices constituting a polygon. The texture data is for setting a texture on the polygon, and is composed of texture instruction data and texture color data. The texture instruction data is data for associating polygons and textures, and the texture color data is data for designating the texture color. Here, the polygon address data and the texture address data indicating the storage position of each data are associated with the polygon data and the texture data. In such image data, the signal processor 8 coordinates the polygon data in the three-dimensional space indicated by the polygon address data (three-dimensional polygon data) based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data of the screen itself (viewpoint). Conversion and perspective projection conversion are performed, and the data is replaced with polygon data (two-dimensional polygon data) in a two-dimensional space. Then, a polygon outline is constituted by a plurality of two-dimensional polygon data, and texture data indicated by the texture address data is written in an internal area of the polygon. In this way, it is possible to represent an object in which a texture is pasted on each polygon, that is, various characters.

  The audio output unit 4 is provided mainly for outputting audio data read from the recording medium 10 as audio. The audio output unit 4 includes, for example, a speaker 13, an amplifier circuit 14, a D / A converter 15, and an interface circuit 16. An amplifier circuit 14 is connected to the speaker 13, a D / A converter 15 is connected to the amplifier circuit 14, and an interface circuit 16 is connected to the D / A converter 15. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16, where it is converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit 14 and output from the speaker 13 as audio. The audio data includes, for example, ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) data and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data. In the case of ADPCM data, sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above. In the case of PCM data, by converting the PCM data into ADPCM data in the RAM 12, the sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above.

  The operation input unit 5 mainly includes a controller 17, an operation information interface circuit 18, and an interface circuit 19. An operation information interface circuit 18 is connected to the controller 17, and an interface circuit 19 is connected to the operation information interface circuit 18. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 19.

  The controller 17 is an operation device used by the player to input various operation commands, and sends an operation signal according to the operation of the player to the CPU 7. The controller 17 includes a first button 17a, a second button 17b, a third button 17c, a fourth button 17d, an up key 17U, a down key 17D, a left key 17L, a right key 17R, and an L1 button 17L1, L2. A button 17L2, an R1 button 17R1, an R2 button 17R2, a start button 17e, a select button 17f, a left stick 17SL and a right stick 17SR are provided.

  The up direction key 17U, the down direction key 17D, the left direction key 17L, and the right direction key 17R are used, for example, to give the CPU 7 a command for moving a character or cursor up, down, left, or right on the screen of the television monitor 20. .

  The start button 17e is used when instructing the CPU 7 to load a game program from the recording medium 10.

  The select button 17f is used when instructing the CPU 7 to make various selections for the game program loaded from the recording medium 10.

  The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are stick type controllers having substantially the same configuration as a so-called joystick. This stick type controller has an upright stick. The stick is configured to be tiltable from an upright position around the fulcrum in a 360 ° direction including front, rear, left and right. The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR pass through the operation information interface circuit 18 and the interface circuit 19 with the values of the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate having the upright position as the origin as operation signals according to the tilt direction and tilt angle of the stick. To the CPU 7.

  The first button 17a, the second button 17b, the third button 17c, the fourth button 17d, the L1 button 17L1, the L2 button 17L2, the R1 button 17R1, and the R2 button 17R2 correspond to the game program loaded from the recording medium 10. Various functions are allocated.

  Each button and each key of the controller 17 except for the left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are turned on when pressed from the neutral position by an external pressing force, and return to the neutral position when the pressing force is released. It is an on / off switch that turns off.

  The schematic operation of the home video game apparatus having the above configuration will be described below. When a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the game system 1 is turned on, the CPU 7 reads image data, audio data, and a program from the recording medium 10 based on the operating system stored in the recording medium 10. Read data. Some or all of the read image data, audio data, and program data are stored in the RAM 12. Then, the CPU 7 issues a command for outputting the image data and sound data stored in the RAM 12 to the television monitor 20 and the speaker 13 as images and sounds based on the program data stored in the RAM 12.

  In the case of image data, based on a command from the CPU 7, first, the signal processor 8 performs character position calculation and light source calculation in a three-dimensional space. Next, the image processor 9 performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result of the signal processor 8. Then, the image data written in the RAM 12 is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is converted into an analog video signal by the D / A converter 22. The image data is supplied to the television monitor 20 and displayed as an image.

  In the case of audio data, first, the signal processor 8 generates and processes audio data based on a command from the CPU 7. Here, processing such as pitch conversion, noise addition, envelope setting, level setting, and reverb addition is performed on the audio data, for example. Next, the audio data is output from the signal processor 8 and supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is converted into an analog audio signal. The audio data is output as audio from the speaker 13 via the amplifier circuit 14.

[Outline of various processes in game devices]
The game executed on the game machine 1 is, for example, a baseball game. The game machine 1 can execute a game in which characters and balls are displayed on the television monitor 20. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a major role in the present invention.

  The game space recognition means 50 has a function of causing the CPU 7 to recognize the game space.

  With this means, the game space is recognized by the CPU 7. In this means, for example, the game space is set to a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system, and the three-dimensional game space is recognized by the CPU 7. Here, the home base position is set as the origin, the direction from the home base position toward the 2 塁 base is the y axis, and the direction from the home base position toward the sky, that is, the height direction is the z axis, the y axis, and the z axis. The CPU 7 recognizes the direction orthogonal to the x axis as the x axis. Further, this means is necessary for executing a baseball game such as a foul line for distinguishing a fair area from a foul area, each base position, and a fence line for distinguishing a fair area from a home run area. Various basic coordinate data are supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12. Then, the basic coordinate data stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7.

  The character position recognition means 51 has a function of causing the CPU 7 to recognize position data indicating the position of a character, for example, a fielder character.

  With this means, the CPU 7 recognizes position data indicating the position of the fielder character. In this means, for example, the CPU 7 recognizes position data indicating position coordinates for placing the fielder character in the game space. This position data is prepared for each fielder character. The position data of each fielder character as initial data is supplied from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12. Then, the position data stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7. Further, the position data when each fielder character moves during the execution of the game is continuously stored in the RAM 12, and the position data stored in the RAM 12 is recognized by the CPU 7.

  The motion instruction command recognizing means 52 has a function of causing the control unit, for example, the CPU 7 to recognize a plurality of motion command commands for causing the fielder character to move in a plurality of motion modes, for example, a capture mode (ball catching mode).

  In this means, the CPU 7 recognizes a plurality of movement instruction commands for causing the fielder character that captures the ball to move in a plurality of capture forms. In this means, for example, a plurality of action instruction commands for operating a fielder character that catches the ball in a plurality of catching forms such as upward jump, oblique jump, side jump, reach and catch, sliding catch, etc. Recognized by the CPU 7. The plurality of operation instruction commands are defined in the game program.

  The movement state data calculation means 53 has a function of causing the CPU 7 to calculate movement state data indicating the movement state of the ball.

  In this means, the movement state data indicating the movement state of the ball is calculated by the CPU 7. Specifically, in this means, the CPU 7 calculates position data indicating the position where the ball moves, movement time data indicating the movement time of the moving ball, and movement speed data indicating the movement speed of the ball in the game space. The

  In this means, for example, each position on the trajectory of the ball from the time when the ball is hit back by the batter character to the time when the hit ball falls is shown on the basis of the time when the ball is hit back by the batter character. The CPU 7 calculates position data, movement speed data indicating the movement speed of each position on the ball trajectory, and movement time data indicating the movement time of the ball moving from the first position to the second position on the ball trajectory. Is done.

  These ball position data and ball movement speed data indicate the position of the ball and the movement speed at each position of the ball from when the ball is hit back by the batter character until the time when the hit ball falls. Is obtained by causing the CPU 7 to calculate in time series.

  At this time, the CPU 7 obtains the ball time data indicating the time at which the ball position data and the ball movement speed data were calculated from the time when the ball was hit back by the batter character until the time when the returned ball dropped. Calculated. Based on this time data, the CPU 7 calculates first drop time data indicating the time from when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 until the ball reaches the drop position. Here, the time when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 corresponds to the time when the ball is located at the first position, and the time when the ball reaches the fall position corresponds to the time when the ball is located at the second position. To do. Further, based on the time data, the CPU 7 calculates second drop time data indicating the time from when the ball is hit back by the batter character until the ball reaches the drop position. Here, the time when the ball is hit back by the batter character corresponds to the time when the ball is located at the first position, and the time when the ball reaches the fall position corresponds to the time when the ball is located at the second position.

  The time when the ball is hit back by the batter character corresponds to the time when the ball starts to move on the trajectory defined by the trajectory equation, and the time when the ball reaches the drop position is the trajectory defined by the trajectory equation. This corresponds to the time of the position where the ball moving in the position reaches the target position, for example, the field surface (ground). Further, the position at which the ball starts to move on the trajectory is determined by the CPU 7 that at least one coordinate data in the batter character's meet cursor area matches at least one coordinate data in the ball character display range. Corresponds to the time ball position.

  Here, the trajectory of the ball character is calculated as follows. First, it corresponds to the mass data corresponding to the mass of the ball character, the air resistance data corresponding to the air resistance of the ball, the initial position coordinate data indicating the center position of the meet cursor, and the initial velocity of the ball character at the center position of the meet cursor. The CPU 7 recognizes the initial velocity data and the release angle data corresponding to the release angle of the ball character from the center position of the meat cursor. Next, using these various data as calculation conditions, the ball trajectory equation (m (d2x / dt2) =-r (dx / dt), m (d2z / dt2) =-mg-r (dz / dt)) Based on this, the trajectory of the ball character is calculated. Specifically, in the game program, the above-mentioned ball trajectory equation is described in a discrete state, and the various data shown above are substituted into the discretized trajectory equation. Thus, by causing the CPU 7 to execute a calculation for advancing the trajectory equation after discretization into which various data is substituted every unit time (dt), the position coordinates of the ball character at each time, that is, the position data, and the ball The moving speed of the character at each time, that is, moving speed data can be calculated. The time data is obtained by causing the CPU 7 to execute a process of sequentially adding unit time to the time when the ball is hit back by the batter character with reference to the time when the ball is hit back by the batter character. Here, the unit time is set to 1/60 (second).

  The input signal recognition means 54 has a function of causing the CPU 7 to recognize an input signal from the controller 17 when at least one of the input buttons of the operation input unit 5 such as the controller 17 is operated. ing.

  In this means, when at least one of the input buttons of the controller 17 is operated, the CPU 7 recognizes an input signal from the controller 17. In this means, for example, when at least one of the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d of the controller 17 is operated, an input signal is issued from the controller 17, and this input is performed. The signal is recognized by the CPU 7.

  The first input signal discriminating means 55 determines whether or not the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. It has a function to make it discriminate.

  In this means, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. In this means, for example, an input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is an input signal when the fourth button 17d of the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d is operated (first The CPU 7 determines whether or not the input signal is).

  The movement state recognition unit 56 has a function of causing the CPU 7 to recognize movement state data indicating the movement state of the ball when the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is the first input signal. I have.

  In this means, when the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is the first input signal, the CPU 7 recognizes the movement state data indicating the movement state of the ball. Specifically, in this means, when the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is the first input signal, the ball position data, the ball movement speed data, and the ball movement The time data is recognized by the CPU 7.

  In this means, for example, when the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is the input signal (first input signal) when the fourth button 17d of the controller 17 is operated, the first input signal is Ball position data, ball movement speed data, first ball drop time data, and ball movement time from the position where the ball starts moving on the track to the target position of the ball when recognized by the CPU 7 Data such as the second drop time data is recognized by the CPU 7. Note that the position data, moving speed data, first drop time data, and second drop time data used here are data calculated by the CPU 7 in the moving state data calculating means 53.

  When the movement state data is recognized by the CPU 7, the first corresponding action recognition unit 57 sends one of the plurality of operation instruction commands to the CPU 7 based on the movement state data recognized by the CPU 7. It has a function to make it recognize.

  With this means, when the movement state data is recognized by the CPU 7, one of the plurality of operation instruction commands is recognized by the CPU 7 based on the movement state data recognized by the CPU 7. Specifically, in this means, one of the plurality of operation instruction commands is instructed based on at least one of the ball position data, the ball movement speed data, and the ball movement time data. The instruction is recognized by the CPU 7.

  In this means, for example, when the CPU 7 recognizes the ball position data when the fourth button 17d of the controller 17 is operated, the ball position data, the ball movement speed data, and the ball movement time data Based on at least one of the data, the CPU 7 recognizes any one operation instruction command among a plurality of operation instruction commands such as upward jump, diagonal jump, side jump, reach out catch, and sliding catch. .

  The operation command issuing means 58 has a function of issuing an operation instruction command from the CPU 7 when the operation instruction command is recognized by the CPU 7.

  In this means, when the operation instruction command is recognized by the CPU 7, the operation instruction command is issued from the CPU 7. In this means, for example, when the CPU 7 recognizes an operation instruction command corresponding to any one of the catching forms, such as upward jump, diagonal jump, side jump, reaching out catch, sliding catch, etc., the operation instruction command Is issued from the CPU 7.

  When the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is not the first input signal when the first input button is operated in the first input signal determination unit, the second corresponding operation recognition unit 59 determines the controller 17 The CPU 7 has a function of recognizing an operation instruction command corresponding to an input signal from the CPU 7.

  In this means, when the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is not the first input signal when the first input button is operated, the operation instruction command corresponding to the input signal from the controller 17 is the CPU 7. Recognized. In this means, for example, an input signal from the controller 17 is operated by the first to third buttons 17a, 17b, 17c of the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d except the fourth button 17d. When the CPU 7 determines that the input signal is the input signal at that time, the CPU 7 recognizes an operation instruction command corresponding to the input signal from the controller 17.

  Here, the motion instruction command corresponding to the input signal from the controller 17 when the first button 17a is operated is a command for causing the fielder character to jump diagonally, and the second button 17b or the third button 17c. The action instruction command corresponding to the input signal from the controller 17 when is operated is a command for causing the fielder character to jump sideways. The correspondence between the input signal from the controller 17 and each operation instruction command when each button is operated is defined in the game program.

  The character action display means 60 has a function of displaying the action of the fielder character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display unit, for example, the television monitor 20 when the action instruction command is issued from the CPU 7.

  In this means, when a motion instruction command is issued from the CPU 7, the motion of the fielder character corresponding to the motion command is displayed on the television monitor 20. In this means, for example, the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is an input signal when the fourth button 17d among the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, and 17d is operated. In this case, based on at least one of the ball position data, the ball movement speed data, and the ball time data, any of upward jump, diagonal jump, side jump, reach out catch, sliding catch, etc. An operation instruction command corresponding to one catching form is issued from the CPU 7. Then, a fielder character that operates in a catching form corresponding to the operation instruction command issued from the CPU 7 is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data for the fielder character. On the other hand, in this means, for example, the input signal from the controller 17 is the first to third buttons 17a, 17b, 17b, 17c, 17d except for the fourth button 17d. When the CPU 7 determines that the input signal is when the operation 17c is operated, an operation instruction corresponding to any one of the catching forms, such as an oblique jump and a lateral jump, according to the input signal determined by the CPU 7 An instruction is issued from the CPU 7. Then, a fielder character that operates in a catching form corresponding to the operation instruction command issued from the CPU 7 is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the image data for the fielder character.

[Processing flow and explanation of motion instruction command system for fielder character in baseball game]
Next, specific contents of the action instruction command system for fielders in a baseball game will be described. A flow related to the motion instruction command system for the fielder character shown in FIG. 8 will also be described.

  Here, the case where the player moves the defensive character and the opponent player moves the batting character will be described as an example.

  First, when the baseball game program is loaded on the game device, the CPU 7 recognizes the three-dimensional game space in which the baseball game is executed (S1). At this time, the basic coordinate data defined in the game space is recognized by the CPU 7. Then, the CPU 7 recognizes the position coordinate data of the pitcher character 101, the batter character 102, the fielder character 103, and the catcher character 104 arranged in the game space. Then, the image data of each character is recognized by the CPU 7. Then, the CPU 7 recognizes a plurality of action instruction commands for operating the fielder character in a plurality of catching forms such as upward jump, oblique jump, side jump, reach-up catch, and sliding catch (S2). Each of the above data is loaded from the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded.

  Next, when a game start command is issued from the CPU 7 (S3), an attack screen is displayed on the television monitor 20, as shown in FIG. The attack screen is a screen when the game space is viewed from the catcher direction. In this attack screen, the pitcher character 101, the batter character 102, and the fielder character 103 are displayed on the television monitor 20 at positions defined by the position coordinate data of each character recognized by the CPU 7 using the image data of each character. It is displayed (S4).

  Subsequently, when the controller 17 is operated to recognize the pitching course and ball type of the pitcher character 101 by the CPU 7 and a ball release command to the pitcher character 101 is issued from the CPU 7 (S5), the ball character 110 is A state of moving to the pitching course recognized by the CPU 7 using the ball type recognized by the CPU 7 is displayed on the television monitor 20 (S6).

  Subsequently, in a state where the released ball character 110 is displayed on the television monitor 20, the up arrow key 17U, the down key 17D, the left key 17L, or the right key 17R of the cross button of the controller 17 is the opponent player. Is operated, the CPU 7 issues a cursor movement command for moving the meet cursor MK in the operation direction based on the input signal from the controller 17. Then, the CPU 7 recognizes the position coordinate data indicating the center position (indicated by a cross symbol in the drawing) of the meet cursor MK that moves in the operation direction according to the number of times each key is pressed. At this time, the coordinate data in the area of the meet cursor MK corresponding to the area of the meet cursor MK including the position coordinate data of the meet cursor MK is recognized by the CPU 7. Then, a state in which the meet cursor MK moves in the operation direction according to the number of times each key is pressed is displayed on the television monitor 20 based on the position coordinate data of the meet cursor MK (S7).

  Subsequently, when the third button 17c of the controller 17 is operated by the opponent player, the CPU 7 issues a swing start command for causing the batter character 102 to start the swing motion based on the input signal from the controller 17. . Then, the state where the batter character 102 swings is displayed on the television monitor 20 using the batter character image data (S8).

  Subsequently, the CPU 7 determines whether or not at least one coordinate data in the area of the meet cursor MK matches at least one coordinate data in the display range of the ball character 110 when the batter character 102 moves (S9). ). When the CPU 7 determines that at least one coordinate data in the area of the meet cursor MK matches at least one coordinate data in the display range of the ball character 110 (Yes in S9), the movement of the ball character 110 The movement state data indicating the state is calculated by the CPU 7 (S10). This movement state data is obtained from each position on the trajectory 150 of the ball character 110 from the time t (0) when the ball character 110 is returned by the batter character 102 to the time t (Nmax) when the returned ball character 110 falls. Position data x (t) indicating movement speed data v (t) indicating the movement speed of each position on the trajectory 150 of the ball character 110, and movement time data T of the ball character 110 moving on the trajectory. . The position data x (t) of the ball character 110 and the moving speed data v (t) of the ball character 110 are from the time when the ball character 110 is returned by the batter character 102 until the time when the returned ball character 110 falls. The calculation is performed by causing the CPU 7 to execute time-advanced calculation of the trajectory equation discretized every unit time from the time when the ball character 110 is hit back by the batter character 102. The time data T includes first drop time data T1 indicating a time from when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 to when the ball character 110 falls, and when the ball character 110 is hit back by the batter character 102. To a second drop time T2 indicating the time from when the ball character 110 falls. The first fall time data T1 obtains a difference between time data t (Nmax) indicating the time when the ball character 110 falls and time data t (N1) indicating the time when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7. It is calculated by causing the CPU 7 to execute calculation (t (Nmax) −t (N1)). The second fall time data T2 is a difference between time data t (Nmax) indicating the time when the ball character 110 falls and time data t (0) indicating the time when the ball character 110 is returned by the batter character 102. It is calculated by causing the CPU 7 to execute the calculation (t (Nmax) −t (0)) to be obtained.

  The time data t (N) is the position data x (t) of the ball character 110 and the ball character from the time when the ball character 110 is returned by the batter character 102 until the time when the returned ball character 110 falls. This is data indicating the time at which the moving speed data v (t) 110 is calculated. Here, the time when the ball character 110 is returned by the batter character 102 is t (0), the time when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is t (N1) or t1, and the time when the ball character 110 is dropped. The time data shown is displayed as t (Nmax).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 7 determines the distance between the trajectory 150 and all the characters based on the position data indicating the position of the ball character 110 on the trajectory 150 and the position coordinate data indicating the position of each character. Calculated. This distance corresponds to the distance of a straight line connecting the position coordinate of the ball character 110 closest to the foot of the perpendicular line when the perpendicular to the trajectory 150 is drawn from the position coordinate of each character and the position coordinate of each character. Then, the CPU 7 recognizes the character located at the smallest distance L among the calculated distances, and this character is recognized by the CPU 7 as the target character (S11). Here, since the character located closest to the trajectory 150 is a third character, the third character 103A is recognized by the CPU 7 as the target character.

  If the CPU 7 determines that at least one coordinate data in the area of the meet cursor MK and at least one coordinate data in the display range of the ball character 110 do not match (No in S9), the pitching course and the ball type The CPU 7 enters an input signal standby state so that an input signal from the controller 17 for setting can be received.

  Subsequently, when a predetermined time, for example, 1 second elapses from when the CPU 7 determines that at least one coordinate data in the area of the meet cursor MK matches at least one coordinate data in the display range of the ball character 110. The defensive screen is displayed on the television monitor 20. The defensive screen is a screen when the game space is viewed from a bird's eye view. In this defensive screen, as shown in FIG. 4, the pitcher character 101, the catcher character 104, the batter character 102, the fielder character 103, and the ball character 110 include at least one coordinate data in the area of the meat cursor MK and the ball character 110. Are displayed on the television monitor 20 at the position of each character and the position of the ball character 110 when it is determined by the CPU 7 that at least one coordinate data within the display range coincides. Then, an indicator for notifying the player of the third character 103A, for example, a triangular symbol 201 is displayed on the television monitor 20 above the third character 103A using the triangular symbol image data.

  Subsequently, whether or not at least one of the up arrow key 17U, the down arrow key 17D, the left arrow key 17L, and the right arrow key 17R of the operation input unit 5, for example, the cross button of the controller 17 has been operated by the player. The CPU 7 determines (S12). When the CPU 7 determines that the cross button of the controller 17 has been operated (Yes in S12), based on the input signal from the controller 17, the movement for moving the target character, for example, the third character 103A in the operation direction of the controller 17 An instruction is issued from the CPU 7. Then, a state in which the third character 103A moves together with the triangle symbol 201 in the operation direction of the controller 17 is displayed on the television monitor 20 (S13). At this time, the position coordinate data indicating the position coordinates of the third character 103A is continuously recognized by the CPU 7 (S14).

  Subsequently, when any one of the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, and 17d of the controller 17 is operated when the third character 103A moves to the vicinity of the ball character 110, the controller An input signal is issued from 17, and this input signal is recognized by the CPU 7. At this time, the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is an input signal (first input signal) when the fourth button 17d of the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d is operated. ) Is determined by the CPU 7 (S15). If the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is an input signal (first input signal) when the fourth button 17d of the controller 17 is operated (Yes in S15), the first input signal is The position data x (t1) of the ball character 110 and the moving speed data v (t1) of the ball character 110 when recognized by the CPU 7 are recognized by the CPU 7. Then, the first fall time data T1 (= t (Nmax) −t (N1)) indicating the time from when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 until the ball character 110 falls is recognized by the CPU 7 ( S16). Here, the time when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is displayed as t1, the time data when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is displayed as t (N1), and the ball character 110 falls. The time data indicating the time to perform is indicated as t (Nmax).

  Subsequently, the height component of the position data x (t1) of the ball character 110 when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7, that is, the z coordinate of the position data x (t1) is a predetermined value, for example, 4.0 (m). The CPU 7 determines whether or not this is the case (S17). When the CPU 7 determines that the z coordinate of the position data x (t1) of the ball character 110 is 4.0 (m) or more (Yes in S17), the first fall time data T1 of the ball character 110 is predetermined. It is determined by the CPU 7 whether or not the value is 0.25 (seconds) or more (S18). These determinations are made to determine whether or not the trajectory 150 of the ball character 110 returned by the batter character 102 is a fly trajectory. If the CPU 7 determines that the first fall time data T1 of the ball character 110 is equal to or greater than 0.25 (seconds) (Yes in S18), the position data x (t1) of the ball character 110 and the third character 103A. Based on the position coordinate data, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the x coordinate and y coordinate of the ball character 110 match the x coordinate and y coordinate of the third character 103A (S19). If the CPU 7 determines that the x and y coordinates of the ball character 110 match the x and y coordinates of the third character 103A (Yes in S19), the position data of the ball character 110 is shown in FIG. Based on the position coordinate data of the third character 103A, distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is calculated and recognized by the CPU 7 (S20). Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is less than a predetermined value, for example, 1.5 (m) (S21). These determinations are made to determine whether or not the ball character 110 is located directly above the third character 103A. When the CPU 7 determines that the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is less than 1.5 (m) (Yes in S21), an upward jump as shown in FIG. An operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A in a spherical shape is recognized by the CPU 7 (S22). On the other hand, when the CPU 7 determines that the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is 1.5 (m) or more, the third character 103A is moved in an oblique jump (ball catching form). The operation instruction command is recognized by the CPU 7 (S23).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 7 determines that the x-coordinate and y-coordinate of the ball character 110 and the x-coordinate and y-coordinate of the third character 103A do not match (No in S19), the ball character 110 is returned by the batter character 102. The second fall time data T2 (= t (Nmax) −t (0)) indicating the time from when the ball character 110 falls is recognized by the CPU 7 (S24). Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the second fall time data T2 of the ball character 110 is a predetermined value, for example, 1.67 (seconds) or more (S25). The time of 1.67 seconds corresponds to 100 interrupt times when 1 interrupt time is 1/60 seconds. The determination here is performed to determine whether or not the third character 103A has time to move in the home base direction. If the CPU 7 determines that the second fall time data T2 of the ball character 110 is 1.67 (seconds) or more (Yes in S25), that is, if there is time for the third character 103A to move in the home base direction. When it is determined, the CPU 7 recognizes an operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A with the sliding catch (ball catching form) (S26).

  Subsequently, when the CPU 7 determines that the z coordinate of the position data x (t1) of the ball character 110 when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is less than 4.0 (m) (No in S17). The CPU 7 determines whether or not the moving speed data v (t1) of the ball character 110 when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is a predetermined value, for example, 0.32 (m / interrupt time) or more. (S27). Here, one interrupt time is set to 1/60 seconds. This determination is made to determine whether or not the trajectory 150 of the ball character 110 returned by the batter character 102 is a liner trajectory. When the CPU 7 determines that the moving speed data v (t1) of the ball character 110 when the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is 0.32 (m / interruption time) or more (Yes in S27). Based on the position data of the ball character 110 and the position coordinate data of the third character 103A when the fourth button 17d of the controller 17 is operated, the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is CPU 7. Is calculated and recognized (S28). Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is less than a predetermined value, for example, 6.0 (m) (S29). Then, when the CPU 7 determines that the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is less than 6.0 (m) (Yes in S29), it is a catching form in which the hand is extended and caught. An operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A is recognized by the CPU 7 (S30). On the other hand, when the CPU 7 determines that the distance data Lbs indicating the distance between the ball character 110 and the third character 103A is 6.0 (m) or more (No in S29), the side jump ( The operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A in the catching form) is recognized by the CPU 7 (S31).

  On the other hand, when any one of the first to fourth buttons 17a, 17b, 17c, 17d of the controller 17 is operated, the input signal from the controller 17 is changed to the fourth button 17d of the controller 17. If it is determined by the CPU 7 that the input signal is not an operation signal (No in S15), whether or not the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is an input signal when the first button 17a is operated. Is determined by the CPU 7 (S32). When the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is an input signal when the first button 17a is operated (Yes in S32), an operation instruction command corresponding to the input signal from the controller 17 That is, the operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A by the oblique jump is recognized by the CPU 7 (S33). Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the input signal from the controller 17 recognized by the CPU 7 is an input signal when the second button 17b or the third button 17c is operated (S34). If the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is an input signal when the second button 17b or the third button 17c is operated (Yes in S34), the input signal from the controller 17 is The corresponding movement instruction command, that is, the movement instruction command for moving the third character 103A by the lateral jump is recognized by the CPU 7 (S35). On the other hand, when the CPU 7 determines that the input signal from the controller 17 is not the input signal when the second button 17b or the third button 17c is operated (No in S34), the process of step 15 (S15) is performed again. Executed. The correspondence between the input signal recognized by the CPU 7 when the first to third buttons 17a, 17b, and 17c are operated and the operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A in each operation mode is the game program. In advance.

  When the CPU 7 determines that the first fall time data T1 of the ball character 110 is less than 0.25 (seconds) (No in S18), the second fall time data T2 of the ball character 110 is 1.67 (No. The movement speed data v (t1) of the ball character 110 when the CPU 7 determines that it is less than (second) (No in S25) and the first input signal is recognized by the CPU 7 is 0.32 (m / interrupt). When it is determined by the CPU 7 that the time is less than (time) (No in S27), the CPU 7 recognizes an operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A in a catching form in which the hand is extended and caught (S36, S37). , S30).

  Thus, when the operation instruction command for operating the third character 103A is recognized by the CPU 7 (S22, S23, S26, S37, S30, S31, S33, S35, S36), the operation corresponding to each catching form. An instruction command is issued from the CPU 7 (S38). Then, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the third character 103 </ b> A operating in the catching form corresponding to the operation instruction command issued from the CPU 7 uses the image data for the third character on the television monitor 20. It is displayed (S39). Then, the CPU 7 determines whether or not the third character 103A catches the ball character 110 (S40). Here, based on the position coordinate data of the movement destination after the movement of the third character 103A and the position data of the ball character 110, the distance between the position of the movement destination after the movement of the third character 103A and the position of the ball character 110 is calculated. The CPU 7 determines whether the distance is less than a predetermined distance, for example, 10 (cm). Then, when the CPU 7 determines that the distance between the movement destination position after the movement of the third character 103A and the position of the ball character 110 is less than 10 (cm), that is, the ball character 110 is captured by the third character 103A. If the CPU 7 determines that the ball has been hit (Yes in S40), a state in which the ball character 110 is caught by the third character 103A is displayed on the television monitor 20 (S41). On the other hand, when the CPU 7 determines that the distance between the position of the movement destination after the movement of the third character 103A and the position of the ball character 110 is 10 (cm) or more, that is, the ball character 110 becomes the third character 103A. If the CPU 7 does not determine that the ball has been caught (No in S40), a state in which the ball character 110 moves through the third character 103A is displayed on the television monitor 20 (S42).

  In place of the image data of the third character 103A corresponding to the horizontal jump shown in FIG. 6 or the image data of the third character 103A corresponding to the upper jump shown in FIG. 7, the oblique jump, reaching out and catching, and sliding By using the image data of the fielder character corresponding to the catch, it is possible to display the motion of the fielder character corresponding to the diagonal jump, reaching out and catching, and the sliding catch on the television monitor 20, so that these operations are The figure shown is omitted.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player can instruct the fielder character with the action instruction command for the catching form corresponding to the moving state of the ball only by pressing the first input button. In addition, the controller operation can be facilitated when the fielder character is instructed with a movement instruction command for catching form according to the moving state of the ball.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the first input button, the fielder character may be moved in various catching forms, and the fielder character that has acted in a certain catching form may always catch the ball. In this case, the processing from step 40 to step 42 in the embodiment is not prepared, and even if the processing from step 40 to step 42 is prepared, these processing are not executed. Thereby, the fielder character that has acted in a certain catching form can always catch the ball. In other words, the player can reliably cause the fielder character that has acted in a certain catching mode to catch the ball simply by pressing the first input button. In this way, even if the player is unfamiliar with the game, the player can easily cause the character operated by the player to perform a desired action. In particular, when the player is a beginner, the player can play the game without making the player feel annoying when operating the character. That is, a game with high playability can be provided to the player.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the final catch is possible is determined by the distance between the character and the moving body. However, other than this, for example, based on the data relating to the exercise ability of the character, the same conditions are used. However, you may make it provide the case where it can catch and the case where it cannot.

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(A) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a home video game apparatus as an example of a computer to which a game program can be applied has been described. However, the game apparatus is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and a monitor is separately provided. The present invention can be similarly applied to a game device configured in a body, a game device in which a monitor is integrated, a personal computer functioning as a game device by executing a game program, a workstation, and the like.

  (B) The present invention includes a program for executing the game as described above and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. Examples of the recording medium include a computer-readable flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an MO, a ROM cassette, and the like in addition to the cartridge.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by using an example in which a baseball game is used. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and includes a soccer game, a tennis game, a table tennis game, and the like. It can also be applied to a ball game. For example, in a soccer game, pressing a first input button can cause a player character kicking the ball to perform actions such as an instep shoot, outstep shoot, and volley shoot. In a tennis game or a table tennis game, the player character that strikes the ball can perform a forehand, backhand, smash, or the like.

1 is a basic configuration diagram of a video game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram of the said game device. The figure for demonstrating the character and meet cursor which are displayed on an attack screen. The figure for demonstrating the character displayed on a defensive screen. The figure for demonstrating the calculation method of the distance of a character and a ball character. The figure which showed the state in which a third character jumps sideways. The figure which showed the state which a 3rd character jumps up. The flowchart (the 1) regarding the operation instruction command system for fielder characters. The flowchart (the 2) regarding the operation instruction command system for fielder characters. The flowchart (the 3) regarding the action instruction command system for fielder characters. The flowchart (the 4) regarding the action instruction command system for fielder characters. The flowchart (the 5) regarding the action instruction command system for fielder characters. The flowchart (the 6) regarding the operation instruction command system for fielder characters. The flowchart (the 7) regarding the operation instruction command system for fielder characters.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part 3 Image display part 5 Operation input part 7 CPU
12 RAM
17 controller 17d fourth button 20 television monitor 50 game space recognizing means 51 character position recognizing means 52 action instruction command recognizing means 53 moving state data calculating means 54 input signal recognizing means 55 first input signal determining means 56 moving state recognizing means 57 First action recognition means 58 Action command issuing means 59 Second action recognition means 60 Character action display means 102 Batter character 103 Fielder character 103A Third character 110 Ball character 150 Orbit

Claims (7)

In a computer capable of realizing a game in which characters and moving objects are displayed on the image display unit,
A motion instruction command recognition function for causing the control unit to recognize a plurality of motion command commands for causing the character to move in a plurality of motion modes;
A movement state data calculation function for causing the control unit to calculate movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body;
An input signal recognition function for causing the control unit to recognize an input signal from the input unit when at least one of the input buttons of the input unit is operated;
A first input that causes the control unit to determine whether or not the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. Signal discrimination function,
Movement state recognition that causes the control unit to recognize movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving object when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal. Function and
When the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, the control unit recognizes one of the plurality of operation instruction commands based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit. A first action recognition function;
An operation command issuing function for issuing the operation instruction command from the control unit when the operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit;
A character action display function for displaying the action of the character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display part when the action instruction command is issued from the control unit;
A game program to make it happen. In the computer,
In the first input signal determination function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit is not the first input signal when the first input button is operated, the input signal from the input unit A second corresponding action recognition function for causing the control unit to recognize the corresponding action instruction command;
The game program according to claim 1 for further realizing the above. In the computer,
A character position recognition function for causing the control unit to recognize position data indicating the position of the character;
Further realized,
In the movement state data calculation function, position data indicating a position where the moving body moves is calculated by the control unit,
In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the first input signal is recognized by the control unit. When the position data of the moving body is recognized by the control unit,
In the first corresponding action recognition function, based on at least one of the position data of the moving body and the position data of the character when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit, a plurality of the data Any one of the operation instruction commands is recognized by the control unit.
The game program according to claim 1 or 2. In the movement state data calculation function, position data indicating a position where the moving body moves and movement time data indicating a movement time of the moving body during movement are calculated by the control unit.
In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the first input signal is recognized by the control unit. At least one of the position data of the moving body and the moving time data of the moving body is recognized by the control unit,
In the first corresponding motion recognition function, the control unit recognizes one of the plurality of motion instruction commands based on the at least one data recognized by the control unit. ,
The game program according to claim 3. In the movement state data calculation function, movement speed data indicating the movement speed of the moving body is calculated by the control unit,
In the movement state recognition function, when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal, the first input signal is recognized by the control unit. When the position data of the moving body and the moving speed data of the moving body when the first input signal is recognized by the control unit, the control unit recognizes at least one of the data
In the first corresponding motion recognition function, the control unit recognizes one of the plurality of motion instruction commands based on the at least one data recognized by the control unit. ,
The game program according to claim 3 or 4. A game device capable of executing a game in which a character and a moving object are displayed on an image display unit,
Action instruction command recognizing means for causing the control unit to recognize a plurality of action instruction commands for causing the character to move in a plurality of action forms;
Movement state data calculating means for causing the control unit to calculate movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body;
Input signal recognition means for causing the control unit to recognize an input signal from the input unit when at least one of the input buttons of the input unit is operated;
A first input that causes the control unit to determine whether or not the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. Signal discrimination means;
Movement state recognition that causes the control unit to recognize movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving object when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal. Means,
When the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, the control unit recognizes one of the plurality of operation instruction commands based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit. First corresponding action recognition means;
An operation command issuing means for issuing the operation instruction command from the control unit when the operation instruction command is recognized by the control unit;
Character action display means for displaying the action of the character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display part when the action instruction command is issued from the control unit;
A game device comprising: A game control method capable of controlling a game in which a character and a moving object are displayed on an image display unit by a computer,
A motion instruction command recognition step for causing the control unit to recognize a plurality of motion command commands for causing the character to move in a plurality of motion modes;
A movement state data calculation step for causing the control unit to calculate movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving body;
An input signal recognition step for causing the control unit to recognize an input signal from the input unit when at least one of the plurality of input buttons of the input unit is operated;
A first input that causes the control unit to determine whether or not the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal when the first input button of the plurality of input buttons is operated. A signal discrimination step;
Movement state recognition that causes the control unit to recognize movement state data indicating the movement state of the moving object when the control unit determines that the input signal from the input unit recognized by the control unit is the first input signal. Steps,
When the movement state data is recognized by the control unit, the control unit recognizes one of the plurality of operation instruction commands based on the movement state data recognized by the control unit. A first corresponding action recognition step;
An operation command issuing step for issuing the operation instruction command from the control unit when the operation command is recognized by the control unit;
A character action display step of displaying an action of the character corresponding to the action instruction command on the image display part when the action instruction command is issued from the control unit;
A game control method comprising:

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