JP2009061161A - Program, information storage medium and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which does not make a player have the feeling of incompatibility or an unpleasant feeling even in the case of the game system wherein it is hard for the player to instantaneously obtain reaction to the input operation of himself/herself such as the game system for playing a game by a controller provided with an acceleration sensor. <P>SOLUTION: When the value of an acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor becomes a threshold or larger, the processing of outputting confirmation sound from the speaker of a controller is performed, and an effective sound corresponding to the operation of a player character is outputted from the speaker of a television. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game system.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game systems are known in which sound is output when a player presses an input button. For example, as described in Patent Document 1, there is a game system that generates a shooting sound when a player pulls a trigger.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-244073

  However, in recent years, there are game systems including a controller (an example of an input device) including an acceleration sensor and a main body device. Such a game system performs game play by performing an input operation in which the player swings the controller or an input operation in which the player tilts the controller.

  The acceleration sensor detects acceleration that changes in accordance with an input operation that the player swings or tilts. In the main body device, when the acceleration satisfies a predetermined condition, some game calculation processing is performed on the input operation of the player. It is difficult for the player to obtain a response to the input operation of the player. For example, in the case of an input device as in the prior art, a player can intuitively obtain a response to an input by pulling a trigger depending on whether the trigger is on or off, but in the case of a controller having an acceleration sensor, The player cannot instantaneously determine when effective acceleration reflected in the game is detected. That is, the player cannot instantly obtain a response to the input operation.

  Also, in such a game system, the player feels that the player himself / herself has input due to the input operation of shaking the controller and the reflection of the game calculation processing with respect to the input operation, and the player feels uncomfortable and uncomfortable. I feel it.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is a game system in which it is difficult for a player to instantly obtain a response to his input operation, such as a game system in which a game is played by a controller having an acceleration sensor. However, it is to provide a game system that does not give the player a sense of incongruity or discomfort.

(1) The present invention
A game system comprising: an input device having a sensor that detects a physical quantity that changes in accordance with an input operation of a player; and a main body device that obtains sensor detection information from the input device and performs a game operation.
The main unit is
A determination unit that determines whether detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition;
A confirmation sound control unit that outputs a confirmation sound from the first speaker when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
An action determining unit that determines an action of the player character based on the detection information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A drawing unit that generates an action image of the player character based on the determined action of the player character;
The present invention relates to a game system including a sound effect control unit that outputs a sound effect corresponding to the determined action from a second speaker.

  The present invention also relates to a program that causes a main body device to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by the main device, and stores (records) a program that causes the main device to function as the above-described units.

  According to the present invention, by listening to the confirmation sound output from the first speaker, the player can instantly obtain a response to the input action and respond to the action of the player character output from the second speaker. By listening to the sound effect, you can enjoy the sound according to the progress of the game.

  That is, according to the present invention, when it is determined that the detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the confirmation sound indicating the response of the controller and the action of the player character based on the detection information detected by the input action of the player Sound effects are output from different speakers. As a result, the player can distinguish between the confirmation sound and the sound effect, and by listening to the confirmation sound, the player can instantly detect the response to the input operation of the player.

(2) The present invention also provides:
The confirmation sound control unit
Regardless of the output state of the sound effect, a process of outputting a confirmation sound from the first speaker when a predetermined condition is satisfied may be performed.

  According to the present invention, the confirmation sound is output when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the output state of the sound effect, so that the player can instantaneously and reliably detect the response to the input operation of the player. .

(3) The present invention also provides:
The main unit is used as a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of confirmation sounds according to the detection information, a plurality of types of operation data according to the detection information, and a plurality of types of sound effects according to the operation data. Make it work,
The confirmation sound control unit
A process of outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the detection information from the first speaker,
The operation determining unit
Performing a process of determining operation data corresponding to the detection information;
The sound effect control unit
You may make it perform the process which outputs the sound effect corresponding to the determined operation | movement data from a 2nd speaker.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to output a confirmation sound according to the detection information and a sound effect according to the motion determined based on the detection information, so that it is possible to provide a sound with variations to the player.

(4) The present invention also provides:
The confirmation sound control unit
When it is determined that the second detection information satisfies the predetermined condition within a specific period after it is determined that the first detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the first corresponding to the first detection information A synthesized confirmation sound obtained by synthesizing the confirmation sound and the second confirmation sound corresponding to the second detection information is output from the first speaker, and then the second confirmation sound is output to the first speaker. You may make it perform the process made to output from.

  According to the present invention, since the confirmation sound according to the first detection information and the confirmation sound according to the second detection information can be smoothly changed, the confirmation corresponding to the detection information without any sense of incongruity to the player. Sound can be output.

(5) The present invention also provides:
The sound effect control unit
When it is determined that the second detection information satisfies the predetermined condition within a specific period after it is determined that the first detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the first detection information is determined corresponding to the first detection information. A synthesized sound effect obtained by synthesizing the first sound effect corresponding to the first motion data and the second sound effect corresponding to the second motion data determined corresponding to the second detection information. After the output from the second speaker, the second sound effect may be continuously output from the second speaker.

  According to the present invention, since the sound effect according to the first motion data and the sound effect according to the second motion data can be changed smoothly, the player can handle the motion data without feeling uncomfortable. Sound effects can be output.

(6) The present invention also provides:
The sensor is
Detect acceleration that changes according to the player's input motion,
The determination unit is
When the acceleration value is equal to or greater than a predetermined acceleration value, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention, in an input device including an acceleration sensor, even when a player requires an input operation that affects a change in acceleration, for example, a game that requires an input operation such as shaking the input device, the response of the input device Since the confirmation sound shown is output from the first speaker, the player can instantly detect the response to the input operation of the player by listening to the confirmation sound.

(7) The present invention also provides:
The sensor is
Detect acceleration that changes according to the player's input motion,
The determination unit is
When the inclination value of the input device calculated based on the acceleration value is greater than or equal to a predetermined inclination value, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention, in an input device including an acceleration sensor, even if the input operation of a player that affects the change in acceleration, for example, a game that requires an input operation such as tilting the input device, the response of the input device is obtained. Since the confirmation sound shown is output from the first speaker, the player can instantly detect the response to the input operation of the player by listening to the confirmation sound.

(8) The present invention also provides:
The confirmation sound control unit
You may make it perform the process which outputs a confirmation sound from the 1st speaker provided in the said input device.

  According to the present invention, since the confirmation sound is output from the speaker provided in the input device closely related to the input operation of the player, the response of the input device to the input operation of the player can be obtained more intuitively and instantaneously. .

(9) The present invention also provides:
The main unit is
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a vibration control unit that performs a process of causing the vibration unit provided in the input device to vibrate may be included.

  According to the present invention, a reaction to an input operation of a player can be sensed by the player's tactile sensation. In particular, according to the present invention, a hearing-impaired player or a player who wants to play a game with mute can obtain a response to an input operation by vibration of the input device.

(10) The present invention also provides:
The game system includes a plurality of the input devices and the main device,
As a storage unit for storing a plurality of types of confirmation sounds, the main unit further functions,
The determination unit is
Determining whether the detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition for each input device;
The confirmation sound control unit
You may make it output a different confirmation sound according to the said input device from the 1st speaker with which each of the said several input device was equipped.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of players play a game using their respective input devices, a different confirmation sound is output for each input device. It is possible to distinguish the response to the input operation of the player.

(11) The present invention also provides:
The main unit is
A storage unit for storing a plurality of types of confirmation sounds according to the game situation,
The confirmation sound control unit
You may make it output the confirmation sound according to the game condition under game execution from a 1st speaker.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to detect the reaction to the input operation of the player by the confirmation sound according to the game situation during the game execution, and to provide the player with sound with a sense of presence.

(12) The present invention also provides:
The game system includes a plurality of the input devices and the main device,
The determination unit is
Determining whether the detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition for each input device;
The confirmation sound control unit
When the game situation during game execution is a specific game situation, a confirmation sound corresponding to the specific game situation may be output from the first speakers of all the plurality of input devices.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of players play a game using their respective input devices, a common confirmation sound corresponding to the game situation is displayed for each input when the game is under a specific game situation. Output from the device speaker. Therefore, each of the plurality of players can detect a response to the input operation, and can provide the player with sound between unity and a sense of unity.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of a game system according to the present embodiment. Note that the game system according to the present embodiment does not have to include all the units illustrated in FIG. 1 and may have a configuration in which some of the units are omitted.

  The game system of this embodiment includes a main body device 10, an input device 20, an information storage medium 180, a display unit (display device) 190, a speaker 192, and a light source 198.

  The input device 20 includes an acceleration sensor 210, an imaging unit 220, a speaker 230, a vibration unit 240, a microcomputer 250, and a communication unit 260.

  The acceleration sensor 210 detects acceleration in three axes (X axis, Y axis, and Z axis). That is, the acceleration sensor 210 can detect accelerations in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction. The acceleration sensor 210 detects acceleration every 5 msec. Further, the acceleration sensor may detect a uniaxial, biaxial, or six-axis acceleration. Note that the acceleration detected from the acceleration sensor is transmitted to the main device by the communication unit 260.

  The imaging unit 220 includes an infrared filter 222, a lens 224, an imaging element (image sensor) 226, and an image processing circuit 228. The infrared filter 222 is disposed in front of the input device, and allows only infrared light from light incident from the light source 198 disposed in association with the display unit 190 to pass therethrough. The lens 224 collects the infrared light that has passed through the infrared filter 222 and emits it to the image sensor 226. The image pickup device 226 is a solid-state image pickup device such as a CMOS sensor or a CCD, for example, and picks up infrared rays collected by the lens 224 to generate a picked-up image. The captured image generated by the image sensor 226 is processed by the image processing circuit 228. For example, the captured image obtained from the image sensor 226 is processed to detect a high-luminance portion, and the position coordinates (position information) of the light source in the captured image are detected. If there are a plurality of light sources, the position coordinates of each light source are detected. Further, the detected position coordinates are transmitted to the main apparatus by the communication unit 260.

  The speaker 230 outputs the sound acquired from the main body device via the communication unit 260. In this embodiment, a confirmation sound and a sound effect corresponding to the motion transmitted from the main device are output.

  The vibration unit (vibrator) 240 receives the vibration signal transmitted from the main body device and operates based on the vibration signal.

  The microcomputer (microcomputer) 250 performs control for outputting sound and control for operating the vibrator in accordance with the received data from the main device. In addition, a process of transmitting the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 210 to the main body device via the communication unit 260 or a process of transmitting the position information detected by the imaging unit 220 to the main body device via the communication unit 260 is performed. Do.

  The communication unit 260 includes an antenna and a wireless module, and wirelessly transmits and receives data to and from the main device using, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) technology. Note that the communication unit of the present embodiment transmits acceleration, position information, and the like to the main device at alternate intervals of 4 msec and 6 msec. Note that the communication unit 260 may be connected to the main apparatus with a communication cable, and may transmit and receive information via the communication cable.

  Note that the input device 20 may further include an operator such as a button, a lever (analog pad), a mouse, a cross key, and a touch panel display. Further, the input device 20 may include a gyro sensor that detects an angular velocity that changes according to the input operation of the player.

  The input device 20 may include an image input sensor, a sound input sensor, and a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor detects the pressure generated by the input operation of the player. For example, it is possible to detect the weight of the player and the pressure applied by the player. Further, by providing a plurality of pressure sensors 290 in the input device, it is possible to detect the pressure values of the plurality of pressure sensors.

  Next, the main body apparatus 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. The main body device 10 of this embodiment includes a storage unit 170, a processing unit 100, and a communication unit 196.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 194, and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as RAM (VRAM).

  In particular, the storage unit 170 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 172, a drawing buffer 174, a sound data storage unit 176, and an operation data storage unit 178. The main storage unit 172 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 194, and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as RAM (VRAM). The drawing buffer 174 stores the image generated in the drawing unit 120.

  The sound data storage unit 176 stores a confirmation sound indicating a response of the input device to the input operation of the player and a sound effect output in association with the game calculation process.

  In addition, the sound data storage unit 176 according to the present embodiment can store a plurality of types of confirmation sounds according to the detection information, and can store a plurality of types of sound effects according to the operation data. Moreover, you may memorize | store multiple types of sound effects according to a game condition.

  The sound data storage unit 176 stores a plurality of types of confirmation sounds corresponding to each of the plurality of input devices when the game system of the present embodiment is configured by a plurality of input devices.

  Further, the sound data storage unit 176 of the present embodiment stores a plurality of types of confirmation sounds according to the game situation.

  The operation data storage unit 178 stores operation data. For example, motion data for operating the player character is stored. The operation data storage unit 178 of this embodiment stores a plurality of types of operation data corresponding to the detection information.

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes according to the present embodiment based on data read from a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information recording medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit). The information storage medium 180 includes a memory card for storing player personal data, game save data, and the like.

  The communication unit 196 can communicate with another main body device (game device) via a network (Internet). The function can be realized by various processors, hardware such as a communication ASIC, a network interface card, or a program. The communication unit 196 can perform both wired and wireless communication.

  The communication unit 196 includes an antenna and a wireless module, and transmits / receives data to / from the input device 20 via the communication unit 260 of the input device 20 using, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) technology. For example, the communication unit 196 transmits sound data such as a confirmation sound and a sound effect and a vibration signal to the input device, and information detected by the acceleration sensor or the captured image sensor in the input device 20 is 4 msec or 6 msec. Are received at alternate intervals.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is distributed from the storage unit and the information storage medium of the server to the information storage medium 180 (or the storage unit 170) via the network. It may be. Use of such server information storage media is also within the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game calculation processing, image generation processing, or sound control processing based on detection information received from the input device 20, a program developed from the information storage medium 180 to the storage unit 170, and the like. .

  In particular, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a determination unit 110, a game calculation unit 112, an action determination unit 114, a drawing unit 120, a sound control unit 130, and a vibration control unit 140.

  The determination unit 110 determines whether the detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, the detection information detected from the input device 20 is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired detection information satisfies a predetermined condition.

  More specifically, the determination unit 110 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor is equal to or greater than the predetermined acceleration value. The determination unit 110 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the inclination value of the input device calculated based on the acceleration value is equal to or greater than the predetermined inclination value.

  In addition, when the game system according to the present embodiment is configured by a plurality of input devices, the determination unit 110 determines whether the detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition for each input device.

  The game calculation unit 112 performs a game calculation based on the detection information determined to satisfy the predetermined condition.

  For example, the game calculation unit 112 displays various objects (polygons, free characters) representing display objects such as characters (player characters, enemy characters), moving objects (cars, airplanes, etc.), buildings, trees, pillars, walls, maps (terrain), etc. A process of arranging and setting an object (an object composed of a primitive such as a curved surface or a subdivision surface) in the object space is performed. In other words, the position and rotation angle of the object in the world coordinate system (synonymous with direction and direction) are determined, and the rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, and Z axes) is determined at that position (X, Y, Z). Arrange objects.

  In addition, the game calculation unit 112 performs control processing of a virtual camera (viewpoint) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, processing for controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axis) of the virtual camera (processing for controlling the viewpoint position, the line-of-sight direction or the angle of view) I do.

  For example, when an object (for example, a character) is photographed from behind using a virtual camera, the position or rotation angle of the virtual camera (the direction of the virtual camera) so that the virtual camera follows changes in the position or rotation of the object. To control. In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the motion generation unit 124 described later. Alternatively, the virtual camera may be controlled to rotate at a predetermined rotation angle or to move along a predetermined movement path. In this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on the virtual camera data for specifying the position (movement path) or rotation angle of the virtual camera. When there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control process is performed for each virtual camera.

  In addition, the game calculation unit 112 performs a movement / motion calculation (movement / motion simulation) of a model (character, car, airplane, etc.). That is, the model is moved in the object space or the object is moved (motion, animation) based on the detection information, program (movement / motion algorithm), motion data, etc. determined to satisfy the predetermined condition. Process. Specifically, object movement information (position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part that constitutes the object) are sequentially transmitted every frame (1/60 seconds). Perform the required simulation process. A frame is a unit of time for performing object movement / motion processing (simulation processing) and image generation processing.

  The motion determining unit 114 determines the motion of the player character based on the detection information when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, when a plurality of types of operation data corresponding to the detection information are stored, the operation determination unit 114 of the present embodiment performs a process of determining operation data corresponding to the detection information.

  The drawing unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game calculation processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190. When a so-called three-dimensional game image is generated, first, vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) of each vertex defining a display object (object, model) is included. Display object data (object data, model data) is input, and vertex processing is performed based on vertex data included in the input display object data. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for re-dividing the polygon may be performed as necessary. In vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed, and the display object is configured based on the processing result. The given vertex data is changed (updated, adjusted) for the vertex group. Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) is associated with the pixel. Subsequent to rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) for drawing pixels constituting an image (fragments constituting a display screen) is performed. In pixel processing, various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / changing, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image, and perspective transformation is performed. The drawing color of the object is output (drawn) to the drawing buffer 176 (buffer that can store image information in units of pixels; VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing for setting or changing image information (color, normal, luminance, α value, etc.) in units of pixels is performed. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) set in the object space is generated. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), an image can be generated so that an image seen from each virtual camera can be displayed as a divided image on one screen.

  The vertex processing and pixel processing performed by the drawing unit 120 are realized by hardware that enables polygon (primitive) drawing processing to be programmed by a shader program written in a shading language, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). May be. Programmable shaders can be programmed with vertex-level processing and pixel-level processing, so that the degree of freedom of rendering processing is high, and the expressive power can be greatly improved compared to fixed rendering processing by hardware. .

  The drawing unit 120 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α blending, and the like when drawing the display object.

  In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective projection conversion, or light source calculation is performed on the display object. Then, the display object data after the geometric processing (after perspective projection conversion) (position coordinates of vertexes of the display object, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, α value, etc.) is stored in the main storage unit 171. Saved.

  Texture mapping is a process for mapping a texture (texel value) stored in the storage unit 170 to a display object. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the storage unit 170 using texture coordinates or the like set (given) at the vertex of the display object. Then, a texture that is a two-dimensional image is mapped to a display object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels, bilinear interpolation or the like is performed as texel interpolation.

As hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing can be performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which Z values (depth information) of drawing pixels are stored. . That is, when drawing pixels corresponding to the primitive of the object are drawn, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to. And the Z of the referenced Z buffer
The value is compared with the Z value at the primitive drawing pixel. If the Z value at the drawing pixel is a Z value that is on the near side when viewed from the virtual camera (for example, a small Z value), the drawing pixel. And the Z value in the Z buffer is updated to a new Z value.

  α blending (α synthesis) is a translucent synthesis process (usually α blending, addition α blending, subtraction α blending, or the like) based on an α value (A value). For example, in normal α blending, a process for obtaining a color obtained by combining two colors by performing linear interpolation with the α value as the strength of synthesis is performed.

  The α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, plus alpha information other than color information indicating the luminance of each RGB color component. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

  Note that the drawing unit 120 of the present embodiment generates a motion image of the player character based on the motion of the player character determined by the motion determination unit 114. For example, processing for generating an image for moving the player character is performed based on the motion data of the player character.

  The sound control unit 130 performs processing for outputting the sound stored in the sound data storage unit 176 from the speaker based on the results of various processing (determination processing, game calculation processing, etc.) performed by the processing unit 100.

  The sound control unit 130 of the present embodiment includes a confirmation sound control unit and a sound effect control unit.

  When the determination unit 110 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the confirmation sound control unit causes a confirmation sound to be output from the first speaker (for example, the speaker 230 provided in the input device).

  The confirmation sound control unit performs a process of outputting a confirmation sound from the first speaker when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the output state of the sound effect.

  The confirmation sound control unit performs a process of outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the detection information from the first speaker.

  Further, the confirmation sound control unit, when it is determined that the second detection information satisfies the predetermined condition within a specific period after it is determined that the first detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the first detection information The composite confirmation sound obtained by synthesizing the first confirmation sound corresponding to the information and the second confirmation sound corresponding to the second detection information is output from the first speaker, and then the second confirmation sound is output. Processing to output a confirmation sound from the first speaker is performed.

  The confirmation sound control unit causes the first speaker to output a confirmation sound corresponding to the game situation during game execution.

  In addition, when the game system of the present embodiment is configured by a plurality of input devices, the confirmation sound control unit outputs different confirmation sounds according to the input devices from the first speakers provided in each of the plurality of input devices. You may make it output. For example, a confirmation sound corresponding to the input device may be output from a first speaker provided in the input device to an input device determined to satisfy the predetermined condition. In addition, when the game situation under game execution is a specific game situation, a confirmation sound corresponding to the specific game situation may be output from the first speakers provided in all of the plurality of input devices. Good.

  The sound effect control unit outputs a sound effect corresponding to the determined operation from the second speaker (for example, the speaker 192).

  Further, the sound effect control unit performs a process of outputting a sound effect corresponding to the determined operation data from the second speaker.

  In addition, the sound effect control unit, when it is determined that the second detection information satisfies the predetermined condition within the specific period after it is determined that the first detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the first detection information The first sound effect corresponding to the first motion data determined corresponding to the detection information and the second sound effect corresponding to the second motion data determined corresponding to the second detection information After the synthesized sound effect is synthesized from the second speaker, the second sound effect is subsequently outputted from the second speaker.

  When the determination unit 110 determines that the detection information satisfies a predetermined condition, the vibration control unit 140 performs a process of causing the vibration unit 240 provided in the input device to vibrate.

  Note that the game system of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or may be a system having a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. That is, a game system including a multiplayer mode including one main body device and a plurality of input devices capable of communicating with the main body device may be used. In addition, a game system may be provided with a multiplayer mode including a plurality of main body devices connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) and one or a plurality of input devices that can communicate with each of the main body devices. Further, in the present embodiment, when a game is played with a plurality of players, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on detection information for each input device of the plurality of players, sound control based on the determination result, Perform vibration control.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by hardware such as a memory (ROM).

  The display unit outputs an image generated by the processing unit 100, and functions thereof are a CRT display, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an OELD (organic EL display), a PDP (plasma display panel), a touch panel display, Alternatively, it can be realized by hardware such as an HMD (head mounted display).

  The speaker 192 outputs sound reproduced by the sound control unit 130, and the function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones. Note that the speaker 192 may be a speaker provided in the display unit. For example, when a television (household television receiver) is used as the display unit, a television speaker can be used.

  The light source 198 is, for example, an LED, and is disposed in association with the display unit 190. Note that the present embodiment includes a plurality of light sources (light source R and light source L). The light source R and the light source L are always installed with a predetermined interval.

2. Method of this embodiment (1) Outline of game system of this embodiment FIG. 2 is an example of a schematic external view of the game system of this embodiment. The game system according to the present embodiment includes a display unit (display device) that displays a game image on a display screen, a main body device that performs a game calculation process, and a controller that can be arbitrarily changed in position, posture, and orientation by a player. (An example of an input device).

  FIG. 3 is an example of a schematic external view of the controller of the present embodiment. The controller is provided with an acceleration sensor. The acceleration sensor can detect acceleration caused by the movement of the controller itself and gravity acceleration in the real world. The acceleration sensor can detect what acceleration is applied from which direction. Since the acceleration sensor of the present embodiment can detect the acceleration of the three axes of the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis, the positive direction of the Y axis, the negative direction of the Y axis, the positive direction of the X axis, and the negative direction of the X axis. It is possible to detect acceleration values corresponding to six directions, that is, a positive direction of the Z axis, and a negative direction of the Z axis. Accordingly, the player can make different operations to swing the controller in the upward direction, the downward direction, the right direction, the left direction, the forward direction, and the backward direction.

  And a controller performs the process which transmits the acceleration according to the detected direction to a main body apparatus by wireless communication. The main body apparatus determines whether or not the acceleration value in each direction is equal to or greater than a threshold value according to the drawing frame rate (for example, 60 fps). When the acceleration reaches a threshold value or more, a signal corresponding to the direction of the acceleration is generated, and the game calculation is performed based on the signal. For example, signal A is generated when the acceleration value in the Y-axis plus direction exceeds a threshold value, and signal B is generated when the acceleration value in the X-axis plus direction exceeds a threshold value. I try to let them.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, a battle game is realized in which a player character as an input target (operation target) of a player holds a sword and battles an enemy character. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game by swinging the controller with the controller as a sword. Specifically, when the player performs an input operation of swinging the controller downward, the acceleration sensor of the controller detects the acceleration value. In the main device, when the acquired acceleration value is equal to or greater than the threshold value, a signal A corresponding to the detected acceleration direction is generated. Based on the generated signal A, the game calculation process is performed. Done. For example, the motion (for example, the motion A in which the player character swings the sword downward) is determined, and the determined motion A is executed.

(2) Method of Outputting Confirmation Sound As described above, in this embodiment, the game system is a game system that uses a controller equipped with an acceleration sensor. However, the player reacts to the controller's response to an input operation of shaking the controller. It is difficult to detect instantly.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating how the player shakes the controller. For example, the player cannot detect at which timing effective acceleration is detected in a series of periods in which the player shakes the controller. For this reason, the player feels stress because he / she does not know whether or not the controller is responding even when performing an input operation of shaking the controller.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a process of outputting a confirmation sound from the speaker is performed at a timing when the acceleration value of the controller itself becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value. This is because the player can instantly detect the controller's reaction and enjoy the game without stress. Here, the confirmation sound is a sound indicating a reaction to the input operation of the player.

  FIG. 5A illustrates an example in which a game calculation process is performed based on input information from a player input by an input button (contact operation type sensor, micro switch), and FIG. FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which game calculation processing is performed based on acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor of the present embodiment (an example of a non-contact operation type sensor).

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game calculation process is performed based on the signal A generated by the player pressing the input button, whether or not the player presses the button (ON / OFF) The relationship between whether or not game calculation processing is reflected is clear. In other words, the player can obtain a response to the input instantaneously by combining the response to the input button with the reflection of the game calculation process.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the example in which the game calculation process is performed based on the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor as in the present embodiment, at the time when the acceleration value becomes equal to or higher than the threshold value (time T4). The signal A is generated, and the game calculation process is performed based on the signal A.

  In other words, the acceleration value detected by the acceleration sensor changes according to the input operation of the player, and at what timing the acceleration value detected by the input operation of the player is used for the game calculation process. The player cannot detect instantaneously. In short, even when the player performs an input operation of shaking the controller, the player does not know at what timing the game calculation process for the input is reflected (whether the signal A is generated).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, a process of outputting a confirmation sound from the speaker is performed at a timing (time T4) when the acceleration value of the controller itself becomes equal to or greater than a threshold value. In this way, the player can instantly grasp the timing at which the process is executed by listening to the confirmation sound.

  Even if the player himself feels that the input was made at the time of starting to swing the controller (time T1), the timing at which the game calculation processing is executed in response to the generation of the signal A is time T4, and 3 frames. An error (error in period S1) occurs, but if the frame rate is 60 fps, the error of 1 to 4 frames does not give the player a sense of incongruity.

  However, as in the battle game of the present embodiment, the motion processing is executed at the time T4 when the signal A is generated, and the sound effect corresponding to the motion (for example, “wind-slashing sound that swings down the sword”) is generated at the time T9. In the case of the output, the player feels that there is a shift in the S2 period, which is a period from the time when the controller starts swinging (time T1) to the time when the sound effect is output (time T9). An error of 1 to 4 frames often does not make the player feel uncomfortable, but if a deviation of about 8 to 10 frames occurs as in the S2 period, many players feel uncomfortable.

  In this embodiment, this problem can be solved by performing a process of outputting a confirmation sound at time T4. That is, by performing the process of outputting the confirmation sound, not only the reaction to the input operation but also the sound effect is output with a delay, so that the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be eliminated. That is, it is possible to solve the problem that no sound is output even though motion is started on the display screen.

  In the present embodiment, a process of outputting a confirmation sound from the speaker of the controller (the speaker of FIG. 3) and a process of outputting a sound effect corresponding to the motion from the speaker of the display device (the speaker of the display device of FIG. 2). It is carried out. In this way, the confirmation sound is a sound mainly indicating the response of the controller, and the sound effect can be easily recognized as a sound indicating the effect of the game as the game calculation process proceeds. . In particular, if the confirmation sound is output from the controller held by the player, the player can easily determine that the sound indicates the reaction of the controller.

  Next, the timing at which the confirmation sound is output will be described more specifically. In this embodiment, the output of the confirmation sound is controlled using the history flag.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the relationship between acceleration and confirmation sound. In this embodiment, for example, a confirmation sound is output only when the history flag is 0 (false). When the history flag is 1 (true), it is considered that a confirmation sound has already been output, and the confirmation sound is output. Is controlled so as not to output.

  For example, the initial value of the history flag is set to 0 in advance, and the confirmation sound is output at a frame when the history flag is 0 and the acceleration value is determined to be equal to or greater than the threshold value. Then, the history flag is set to 1 in the frame. Then, when the acceleration value becomes lower than the threshold value, the history flag is set to 0. In this way, for example, a confirmation sound can be output at the timings T1 ′, T2 ′, and T3 ′ in FIG.

  Note that the history flag may be set to 0 when the game calculation process (for example, motion process) based on the signal A generated at the timing of outputting the confirmation sound is completed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to set a reference for determining whether or not to use for game calculation processing and an acceleration threshold value according to the player's preference. FIG. 7A shows an example of a threshold setting screen displayed in the game option menu, and FIG. 7B shows an example of the relationship between acceleration transition and threshold.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the setting screen includes an item “shake weakly”, an item “shake normally”, and an item “shake strongly”. In the present embodiment, threshold values C1 to C3 are set corresponding to the respective items. For example, when the item “shake weakly” is selected, the threshold value C1 in FIG. 7B is selected. When the item “normally shake” is selected, the threshold value shown in FIG. When the “strongly shake” item is selected in C2, the threshold value C3 in FIG. 7B is set.

  In this way, for example, as shown by w1 in FIG. 7B, if the player prefers to swing the controller weakly, the threshold is set if the player sets “weakly shake” on the setting screen. The value can be set to C1 to obtain a response to an input action that shakes the controller weakly.

  On the other hand, a player who prefers to shake the controller strongly should set the threshold C3 by selecting “strongly shake” so that a confirmation sound is output only when the controller is shaken strongly. Can do.

  In short, it is preferable that a confirmation sound is output according to the preference of the player. Therefore, if there is such a setting screen, a threshold value according to the player's intention can be set.

  In the present embodiment, a confirmation sound corresponding to the detected magnitude of acceleration may be stored in the storage unit in advance, and a confirmation sound corresponding to the magnitude of acceleration may be output from the speaker of the controller. For example, the volume of the confirmation sound may be adjusted in proportion to the magnitude of the acceleration.

  In the present embodiment, the threshold value for outputting the confirmation sound and the threshold value used in the game calculation process may be set separately.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a threshold value C for outputting a confirmation sound (hereinafter referred to as “threshold value for confirmation sound”) is set to a constant value and game processing is executed. The threshold value D (hereinafter referred to as “the threshold value for game processing”) is variably set according to the detected acceleration. And this embodiment performs the process which outputs a confirmation sound in the frames F1 and F3 whose acceleration became more than the threshold value for confirmation sounds. On the other hand, the game process is executed in the frame F2 where the acceleration is equal to or higher than the threshold value for the game process.

  In this manner, a threshold value for executing the game process can be finely set in accordance with the game contents, and a game system that notifies the player of the controller's reaction by the confirmation sound can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, in a game system in which a plurality of players participate, different confirmation sounds may be output depending on the respective players' controllers. For example, a plurality of types of confirmation sounds are stored in the storage unit in advance, and the players P1, P2, and P3 use the respective controllers to cause the target player characters of each player to appear in the same game space (object space). In the multiplayer mode in which the confirmation sound is performed, a process of outputting a confirmation sound different for each controller from the speaker of each controller is performed.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, first, in the single mode in which the player P1 plays a game, when the signal A is issued by the player P1 swinging the controller downward, the controller of the player P1 The confirmation sound A is output from the speaker. In the case of the multiplayer mode in which the players P1, P2, and P3 use each controller to play a game, in this embodiment, each player swings the controller downward, so that the same for each controller. When the signal A is issued, the confirmation sound A is output from the speaker of the controller of the player P1, the confirmation sound A ′ is output from the speaker of the controller of the player P2, and the confirmation sound A ″ is output from the speaker of the controller of the player P3. Output. Note that the confirmation sound A, the confirmation sound A ′, and the confirmation sound A ″ are sounds having different pitches (for example, “sounds to start cutting the wind” having different pitches). In this way, since different confirmation sounds are output depending on the controller, even if each player swings the controller in the same direction, the player can detect the controller's reaction in distinction from the other players.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of confirmation sounds are stored according to the game situation, and confirmation sounds according to the game situation during game execution are output. There are various game situations, such as a situation where an attack is performed according to the weapon of the player character, a situation where the player defends an attack from an enemy character, a situation where a special technique is performed, a situation where a plurality of players play cooperatively, etc. Can be considered.

  In the present embodiment, in the multiplayer mode, when the game is in a specific game situation (for example, a situation where a plurality of players perform cooperative play), the same confirmation is always confirmed from the speakers of the controllers of all the players. Sound may be output. For example, in a situation where a plurality of players perform cooperative play so that an enemy character cannot be defeated unless a plurality of player characters attack at the same time, the same confirmation sound is output from the speakers of all the controllers. In this way, the player can play the game while feeling a sense of unity and unity.

(3) Method for Outputting Confirmation Sound According to Inclination of Controller In the present embodiment, the inclination of the controller itself can be calculated based on the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor. Note that the inclination can be obtained on three axes (X axis, Y axis, and Z axis).

  For example, for easy understanding, a method for calculating the inclination of the controller in two axes (XY axes) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing the gravitational acceleration in the world coordinate system, and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the gravitational acceleration in the controller coordinate system based on the controller.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the controller is placed in a horizontal state (in this case, it is assumed that the acceleration sensor provided in the controller is also in a horizontal state), the Y-axis downward direction (the direction of gravity acceleration) ) Is 1G of gravity. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, also in the controller coordinate system, 1 G of gravity is applied downward in the y-axis. When the player tilts the controller 45 degrees counterclockwise on the XY axis of the world coordinate system, the world coordinate system has a gravitational acceleration of 1 G in the Y axis direction as shown in FIG. 9A. As shown in FIG. 9B, in the controller coordinate system, 1G of gravitational acceleration is decomposed into the x-axis and the y-axis, respectively. That is, the component in the x-axis direction and the component in the y-axis direction are each 1 / √2G.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the inclination of the controller itself is detected using gravitational acceleration. In other words, in the example of FIG. 9B, when acceleration of 1 / √2G in the minus direction of the x axis and 1 / √2G in the minus direction of the y axis is detected, it is counterclockwise on the XY axis of the world coordinate system. It can be detected that it is inclined 45 degrees around. In the present embodiment, three-axis acceleration can be detected, so that a three-dimensional inclination can be calculated from the acceleration value on each axis.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the calculated controller inclination value is equal to or greater than a preset threshold value (predetermined inclination value), and the controller inclination value is equal to or greater than the threshold value. When it is determined that it has become, a game calculation process is performed and a confirmation sound is output. In this way, the player can instantly determine how much the player is tilted by listening to the confirmation sound when the game calculation processing is performed.

  Specifically, when the player performs an input operation with the controller as a weapon of the player character, for example, when the inclination value exceeds a threshold value, a game calculation that triggers a special move event When performing the process, the player can instantly determine when the deadly technique is activated by listening to a confirmation sound.

  A plurality of types of confirmation sounds may be stored in advance according to the direction of inclination. For example, different types of confirmation sounds may be stored in advance according to the three axes of acceleration. Specifically, when the player tilts the controller about the Z axis of the world coordinate system, that is, on the XY axis (for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the controller is tilted counterclockwise on the XY axis). Case), a confirmation sound J is output. On the other hand, when the player tilts the controller around the X axis of the world coordinate system, that is, on the YZ axis, the confirmation sound K is output. In this way, the player can instantly detect a confirmation sound corresponding to the tilt direction. The unit of the calculated inclination may be an angle or a vector. In such a case, a threshold value (predetermined value of inclination) is set corresponding to the calculated unit of inclination.

(4) Relationship between Confirmation Sound and Sound Effect According to Motion FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the player character attacks the enemy character along the time axis when the player swings the controller downward. is there.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the confirmation sound and the motion are determined based on the signal A as the signal A is generated. As a result, the confirmation sound is related to the sound effect based on the signal A. You can prepare a sound with For example, when the sound effect corresponding to the motion A swinging down the sword based on the signal A is “wind cutting sound A”, the confirmation sound A corresponding to the signal A is a sound that starts cutting the wind, A sound related to the “wind-cutting sound A” which is a sound effect can be prepared. The player listens to the confirmation sound A that begins to cut the wind output from the speaker of the controller, and then can hear the sound effect of the “wind cutting sound” output from the TV speaker, and enjoys powerful sound. Can do.

  In this embodiment, a hit check is performed between the player character and the enemy character. If it is determined that the player character is hit, for example, a hit sound is output from the speaker of the controller, and the enemy character's body is cut out. The sound effect is output from the TV speaker. In this way, it is possible to realize a game full of realism.

  Here, in this embodiment, the confirmation sound output from the controller speaker and the sound effect output from the television speaker are independent from each other. That is, the player can always know the controller reaction.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the signal A is generated by the player swinging the controller downward, a confirmation sound A corresponding to the signal A is output from the controller speaker and the sword is swung downward. Based on the motion A, a process for moving the player character (motion process) is performed. Then, a “wind-cutting sound A” that is a sound effect corresponding to the motion A is output from the television speaker. In such a case, it is assumed that the player swings the controller to the right during the period when the “wind slashing sound A” is output or the period when the motion A is being executed. Then, in this embodiment, when the controller determines that the threshold value in the direction of acceleration corresponding to the right direction is greater than or equal to the threshold value, a signal B is generated, and “wind squeaking sound A” is output, Regardless of the execution of the motion A, a process of outputting the confirmation sound B corresponding to the generated signal B from the speaker of the controller is performed. This is because the player can always confirm the input response by listening to the confirmation sound.

(5) Synthesis process of sound effect according to confirmation sound and motion In the present embodiment, a signal (hereinafter referred to as “first signal”) generated in a frame in which it is determined that the acceleration value of the controller is equal to or greater than a threshold value. A confirmation sound is output based on. When another signal different from the first signal (hereinafter referred to as “second signal”) is issued within a specific period from the frame, the first corresponding to the first signal is issued. After the synthesized confirmation sound is synthesized by synthesizing the confirmation sound and the second confirmation sound corresponding to the second signal, the second confirmation sound is outputted. Here, the specific period is a period for monitoring whether or not a different signal is generated after the first signal is generated.

  For example, the first signal may be generated when the player swings the controller in the wrong direction, and the player may immediately swing back in the correct direction to generate the second signal. Also, in some competitive games, there are those that require a continuous input operation in which a controller is swung downward and then swung upward within a few frames, so the second signal is generated immediately after the first signal is generated. May occur. In this case, if the first confirmation sound corresponding to the first signal is being output and the output of the first confirmation sound is switched to the second confirmation sound corresponding to the second signal, The change suddenly makes the player feel uncomfortable.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a period in which the output period of the first confirmation sound corresponding to the first signal and the output period of the second confirmation sound corresponding to the second signal may overlap is predicted. Thus, the specific period is set when the first signal is generated. Then, a synthesis process for synthesizing the first and second confirmation sounds so that the change in sound from the first confirmation sound to the second confirmation sound becomes gentle when the second signal is generated during the specific period. I do. In this way, it is possible to output a confirmation sound corresponding to the detected signal without causing the player to feel uncomfortable. The specific period may be determined based on the first signal, or may be a period common to all signals.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the player swings the controller downward and the acceleration value becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value at time T4, the signal A is generated. Then, it is monitored whether or not a signal different from the signal A is generated during a specific period that is a period of 5 frames from the frame at the time point T4, and if a different signal is generated during the specific period, confirmation corresponding to each signal is performed. Processing to synthesize sound. For example, when the signal B is generated in the frame at the time T8 in the specific period, a process of synthesizing the confirmation sound A corresponding to the signal A and the confirmation sound B corresponding to the signal B is performed.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the synthesis period of the confirmation sound. The synthesis period of the confirmation sound A corresponding to the signal A and the confirmation sound B corresponding to the signal B is several frames (for example, four frames T8 to T11) from the frame (time point T8) where the signal B is generated. After elapse of time, a confirmation sound based on the signal B is output.

  The confirmation sound synthesizing process performed in the present embodiment is as shown in FIG. 13, for example, when the confirmation sound A based on the signal A is output to the first channel among a plurality of channels and the signal B is generated during a specific period. During the synthesis period (T8 to T11), the confirmation sound A is output to the first channel and the confirmation sound B corresponding to the signal B is output to the second channel. Note that the volume of the confirmation sound A may be decreased in stages during the synthesis period, and the volume of the confirmation sound B may be increased in stages. Then, only the confirmation sound B is output from the second channel after the synthesis period has elapsed.

  In this embodiment, a synthesis process for synthesizing the confirmation sound waveform may be performed.

  14A to 14E show an example in which a wave of the confirmation sound A and the confirmation sound B is synthesized. First, FIG. 14A is an example of the confirmation sound A. FIG. 14E is an example of the confirmation sound B. In the present embodiment, processing for synthesizing the confirmation sounds A and B is performed while changing the volume of each confirmation sound. For example, the change rate α1 (0 ≦ α1 ≦ 1) of the volume (amplitude) of the confirmation sound A and the change rate α2 (0 ≦ α2 ≦ 1) of the volume (amplitude) of the confirmation sound B are changed and synthesized.

  That is, at time T9 after one frame has elapsed since the signal B was issued, the change rate α1 of the volume of the confirmation sound A is set to 0.8, and the change rate α2 of the volume of the confirmation sound B is set to 0.2. To synthesize. Then, at time T10 when two frames have passed since the signal B was issued, the change rate α1 of the volume of the confirmation sound A is set to 0.5, and the change rate α2 of the volume of the confirmation sound B is set to 0.5. To synthesize. Then, at the time T11 when three frames have passed since the signal B was issued, the change rate α1 of the volume of the confirmation sound A is set to 0.2, and the change rate α2 of the volume of the confirmation sound B is set to 0.8. To synthesize. Then, at the time T12 when four frames have elapsed since the signal B in the right direction is issued, the change rate α1 of the volume of the confirmation sound A is set to 0, and the change rate α2 of the volume of the confirmation sound B in the right direction is set to 1. So that only the confirmation sound B is finally output.

  In the present embodiment, the sound effect associated with the motion is synthesized as well as the confirmation sound.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the player swings the controller downward and the acceleration value becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value at time T4, the signal A is generated. Then, it is monitored whether or not a signal different from the signal A is generated during a specific period that is a period of five frames from the frame at the time point T4, and when a different signal is generated during the specific period, motion corresponding to each signal is detected. The process of synthesizing sound effects according to For example, when the signal B is generated at time T8 during the specific period, processing for synthesizing the sound effect A of the motion corresponding to the signal A and the sound effect B of the motion corresponding to the signal B is performed. For example, a process of synthesizing a sound effect based on the signal A (for example, “wind-cut sound A”) and a sound effect based on the signal B (for example, “wind-cut sound B”) is performed. As described above, the synthesizing process may be performed by outputting each sound effect from a plurality of channels, or by synthesizing the sound effect waveform as shown in FIGS. You may make it output. The specific period for synthesizing the sound effect according to the motion and the synthesis period for synthesizing the sound effect may be different from the confirmation sound.

  In the present embodiment, processing for synthesizing motion based on the generated signal may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is monitored whether or not a signal different from the signal A is generated during a specific period that is a period of 5 frames from the frame at time T4 when the signal A is generated, and is different during the specific period. When the signal B is generated, processing for synthesizing motion corresponding to each signal is performed.

(6) Vibration The controller of the present embodiment includes a vibrator. Therefore, when it is determined that the acceleration has exceeded the threshold value in the main body device, a vibration signal for operating the vibrator is transmitted from the main body device to the input device so as to vibrate the vibrator provided in the input device. May be. In this way, the player can obtain a response to the input operation of the controller not only by sound but also by vibration.

  In addition, when the vibrator can adjust the strength of vibration according to a plurality of stages, vibration A (for example, fine vibration) for indicating a response of input from the controller and vibration B according to game processing (motion processing) The vibration level may be adjusted separately for (stronger vibration than vibration A).

  For example, when the confirmation sound is output, it may be vibrated at the level of vibration A, and when the sound effect is output, it may be vibrated at the level of vibration B.

3. Processing of this Embodiment FIG. 15 shows an example of processing of the main body device of the game system of this embodiment.

  First, processing for acquiring acceleration is performed (step S10). Next, it is determined whether or not the acceleration value is greater than or equal to a threshold value (step S20). If it is determined that the acceleration value is equal to or greater than the threshold value (Yes in step S20), the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the acceleration value is not equal to or greater than the threshold value (No in step S20), the process returns to step S10.

  Next, when it is determined that the acceleration value is equal to or greater than the threshold value (Yes in step S20), a confirmation sound is determined (step S30). In the present embodiment, the confirmation sound is determined based on a signal corresponding to the detected acceleration direction, with the acceleration value determined to be equal to or greater than the threshold value. And the process which outputs the confirmation sound determined from the speaker of the controller is performed (step S40). When it is determined that the acceleration value is equal to or greater than the threshold value (Yes in step S20), processing for determining the motion of the player character is performed in parallel with step S30 (step S50). In the present embodiment, the motion of the player character is determined based on a signal corresponding to the detected direction of acceleration. Then, a sound effect corresponding to the motion is determined (step S60), and a process of outputting the sound effect corresponding to the motion from the television speaker is performed (step S70). The process ends here.

The functional block diagram of the game system of this embodiment. Outline external view of the game system of the present embodiment FIG. 2 is a schematic external view of a controller according to the present embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the input operation of the player of this embodiment. 5A and 5B are views showing the relationship between the input operation of the player of this embodiment and the game processing. Explanatory drawing of a confirmation sound. FIGS. 7A and 7B are explanatory diagrams relating to setting of threshold values according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a threshold for confirmation and a threshold for game processing according to the present embodiment. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams of the inclination of the controller. The figure explaining the confirmation sound and sound effect of this embodiment along the time-axis. The figure explaining the confirmation sound and sound effect of this embodiment along the time-axis. Explanatory drawing of the synthesis process of the sound effect according to a confirmation sound and a motion. Explanatory drawing of the synthesis process of the sound effect according to a confirmation sound and a motion. Explanatory drawing of the synthesis process of the sound effect according to a confirmation sound and a motion. The flowchart of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 main unit, 20 input device 100 processing unit, 110 determination unit, 112 game calculation unit, 120 drawing unit,
130 sound control unit, 140 vibration control unit, 170 storage unit, 172 main storage unit,
174 Drawing buffer, 176 sound data storage unit, 178 motion data storage unit 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 speaker,
196 Communication Department, 198 Light Source,
210 acceleration sensor, 220 imaging unit,
222 Infrared filter, 224 lens, 226 image sensor,
228 image processing circuit, 230 speaker, 240 vibration section,
250 microcomputer, 260 communication unit

Claims (14)

A program for a game system comprising an input device having a sensor that detects a physical quantity that changes according to an input operation of a player, and a main body device that obtains sensor detection information from the input device and performs game calculations. ,
A determination unit that determines whether detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition;
A confirmation sound control unit that outputs a confirmation sound from the first speaker when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
An action determining unit that determines an action of the player character based on the detection information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A drawing unit that generates an action image of the player character based on the determined action of the player character;
A program that causes a main body device to function as a sound effect control unit that outputs a sound effect corresponding to a determined operation from a second speaker. In claim 1,
The confirmation sound control unit
A program for performing a process of outputting a confirmation sound from the first speaker when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the output state of the sound effect. In claim 1 or 2,
The main unit is used as a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of confirmation sounds according to the detection information, a plurality of types of operation data according to the detection information, and a plurality of types of sound effects according to the operation data. Make it work,
The confirmation sound control unit
A process of outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the detection information from the first speaker,
The operation determining unit
Performing a process of determining operation data corresponding to the detection information;
The sound effect control unit
A program for performing a process of outputting a sound effect corresponding to the determined operation data from the second speaker. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The confirmation sound control unit
When it is determined that the second detection information satisfies the predetermined condition within a specific period after it is determined that the first detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the first corresponding to the first detection information A synthesized confirmation sound obtained by synthesizing the confirmation sound and the second confirmation sound corresponding to the second detection information is output from the first speaker, and then the second confirmation sound is output to the first speaker. A program characterized by performing processing to be output from the program. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The sound effect control unit
When it is determined that the second detection information satisfies the predetermined condition within a specific period after it is determined that the first detection information satisfies the predetermined condition, the first detection information is determined corresponding to the first detection information. A synthesized sound effect obtained by synthesizing the first sound effect corresponding to the first motion data and the second sound effect corresponding to the second motion data determined corresponding to the second detection information. A program characterized by performing a process of outputting the second sound effect from the second speaker after the output from the second speaker. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The sensor is
Detect acceleration that changes according to the player's input motion,
The determination unit is
A program that determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the acceleration value is equal to or greater than a predetermined acceleration value. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The sensor is
Detect acceleration that changes according to the player's input motion,
The determination unit is
A program for determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied when an inclination value of the input device calculated based on the acceleration value is equal to or greater than a predetermined inclination value. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The confirmation sound control unit
The program which performs the process which outputs a confirmation sound from the 1st speaker provided in the said input device. In any one of Claims 1-8,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the program further causes the main body device to function as a vibration control unit that performs a process of causing the vibration unit provided in the input device to vibrate. In any one of Claims 1-9,
The game system includes a plurality of the input devices and the main device,
As a storage unit for storing a plurality of types of confirmation sounds, the main unit further functions,
The determination unit is
Determining whether the detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition for each input device;
The confirmation sound control unit
A program for outputting a different confirmation sound according to the input device from a first speaker provided in each of the plurality of input devices. In any one of Claims 1-10,
As a storage unit for storing a plurality of types of confirmation sounds according to the game situation, the main device is further functioned,
The confirmation sound control unit
A program for outputting a confirmation sound according to a game situation during game execution from a first speaker. In claim 11,
The game system includes a plurality of the input devices and the main device,
The determination unit is
Determining whether the detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition for each input device;
The confirmation sound control unit
When a game situation during game execution is a specific game situation, a confirmation sound corresponding to the specific game situation is output from a first speaker of each of the plurality of input devices. .   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is stored. A game system comprising: an input device having a sensor that detects a physical quantity that changes in accordance with an input operation of a player; and a main body device that obtains sensor detection information from the input device and performs a game operation.
The main unit is
A determination unit that determines whether detection information of the sensor satisfies a predetermined condition;
A confirmation sound control unit that outputs a confirmation sound from the first speaker when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
An action determining unit that determines an action of the player character based on the detection information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A drawing unit that generates an action image of the player character based on the determined action of the player character;
A game system comprising: a sound effect control unit that outputs a sound effect corresponding to the determined operation from the second speaker.

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