JP2010063487A - Game device and game screen display program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To add interest peculiar to a game by displaying a plurality of arranged objects by a movement characteristic for each object. <P>SOLUTION: A game device is disclosed in which the plurality of objects are arranged in a game screen and the objects are changed on the basis of order of the arrangement. An object generation part 32 allows the type of object being an arrangement object to be selected from many object types, generates objects of the selected object type, and causes them to be arranged in the game screen. A parameter setting part 33 sets a parameter for defining respective movements of the plurality of objects generated by the object generation part 32 and causes an object parameter storage part 35 to store them. While a display control section 34a discriminates objects to be moved in the game screen on the basis of order of arranged objects, it causes the object to move in the game screen on the basis of parameters set for the respective objects. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus in which a plurality of objects are arranged in a game field, and a game screen display program executed in the apparatus.

  In general, many game devices execute a game by arranging a plurality of objects in a game field and controlling each object. Such a game device sets a predetermined parameter for an object arranged in the game field, and controls the object in the game field based on the parameter (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In the game (program) described in Patent Document 1, player characters and enemy characters are arranged in a game field and, for example, based on ability parameters in which ability values such as level, life, attack power, recovery power, and movement speed are defined. In addition, the game is executed by controlling the characters in the game field.
JP 2007-75465 A

  By the way, there is a domino game as a game in which a plurality of objects are arranged and each object is operated. When realizing a domino game as a video game on a game device, a plurality of domino-shaped objects can be arbitrarily arranged at equal intervals on the game screen, and after the arrangement is completed, the domino arranged at the end is defeated, The display is controlled so that adjacent dominoes collapse one after another.

  In this way, an actual domino game can be realized as a video game, but only a plurality of arranged dominoes are displayed so as to fall in the same order in the arrangement order. I couldn't add any fun.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to display a plurality of arranged objects by a movement having a characteristic for each object, thereby adding a fun unique to the game. An object is to provide a game device and a game screen display program.

  The present invention is a game device that arranges and displays a plurality of objects on a game screen, and changes the objects based on the order of arrangement, and selects a type of objects to be arranged from a plurality of object types. Selection means, object generation means for generating objects of the object type selected by the selection means and arranging them on the game screen, and parameters defining the actions of the plurality of objects generated by the object generation means Parameter setting means for setting the object, determination means for determining an object to be operated in the game screen based on the order of the objects arranged by the object generation means, and the parameter setting for the object determined by the determination means Set by means Based on the parameters, characterized by comprising a object control means for operating in the game screen.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to add a game-specific fun by displaying a plurality of arranged objects by a movement having a characteristic for each object.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a system in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, servers 3 and 4 and electronic devices 6 (6-1, 6-1,..., 6-n) are connected to each other via a network 2 including the Internet and a public telephone network. Yes.

  The server 3 provides a game service. For example, the game content is distributed to the electronic device 6 accessed via the network 2 and the game content obtained by executing the game program on the electronic device 6. A service that registers and distributes to other users. For example, when a domino game is executed in the electronic device 6, data such as parameters relating to a plurality of dominoes arranged in the game field are registered as game contents. The server 3 can display a thumbnail image of a video showing the game in progress on the Web page based on data such as parameters relating to Domino.

The server 4 manages a blog used by the user of the electronic device 6 and can set a link to a page (site) that distributes game contents registered in the server 3 in the blog, for example. Note that in the blog, similarly to the server 3, a video representing a state in which the game is being executed may be displayed as a thumbnail based on the game content (parameter). In this case, for example, when the thumbnail is clicked in the page, the server 4 causes the electronic device 6 (6-1, 6-1, 6) to be executed in the electronic device 6 that has accessed the game corresponding to the selected thumbnail. .., 6-n) is realized by a personal computer, for example, and can access the server 3 through the network 2 to use the game service. The electronic device 6 can download (register) a game content obtained by downloading a game program from the server 3 and executing the game program to the server 3. The electronic device 6 is not limited to a personal computer, and is realized in other information processing apparatuses such as a business-use and home-use game dedicated machine, a portable game-only machine, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a mobile phone, and the like. It is also possible.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the electronic device 6 in the present embodiment. 2 is realized by, for example, a personal computer, and includes a control unit 10, a memory 11, a hard disk device 12, a communication interface unit 13, a display control unit 14, an audio control unit 15, a disk drive device 16, An input interface unit 17, a display 18, a speaker 19, a keyboard 21, a mouse 22, a tablet 23, and the like are provided.

  The control unit 10 controls the entire apparatus, and includes a CPU, a ROM, and the like. In the game device (game program) of the present embodiment, a game in which a plurality of objects are displayed on the game screen is executed. For example, the plurality of objects are arranged and displayed on the game screen, and the objects are arranged in the order of arrangement. The game to change based on is executed. Specifically, for example, a game in which a plurality of objects representing dominoes are arbitrarily arranged and defeated in a game field (hereinafter referred to as a domino game (first embodiment)), and various characters such as people and animals are displayed. It is assumed that a game (hereinafter referred to as a transmission game (second embodiment)) in which the characters are arranged and displayed to transmit the motion is executed, etc. Details will be described later.

  The control unit 10 can download and execute a game program from the server 3 via the network 2. In addition, the control unit 10 uploads game contents obtained by executing the game program, for example, data of objects arranged in the game field (hereinafter referred to as game data) to the server 3, so that other users Execute the process to provide.

  The memory 11 stores programs and various data accessed by the control unit 10. The program stored in the memory 11 includes a game program for progressing a game such as a domino game.

  The hard disk device 12 stores various data in addition to various programs such as a basic program (OS) and a game program.

  The communication interface unit 13 is connected to an external network and controls transmission / reception of various data under the control of the control unit 10. In the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to connect to the Internet via the communication interface unit 13, download a game program from the server 3 that provides a program download service, and upload game data.

  The display control unit 14 controls screen display on the display 18 under the control of the control unit 10. When a domino game is being executed, a game screen on which an object representing domino is displayed is displayed on the display 18.

  The sound control unit 15 controls sound output from the speaker 19 under the control of the control unit 10. When the game is being executed, a sound effect (for example, a sound indicating that the domino is falling), BGM (back ground music), various message sounds, and the like corresponding to the progress of the game are output.

  The disk drive device 16 reads programs and data recorded on a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or the like. In the present embodiment, the game program read from the disk by the disk drive device 16 can be executed.

  The input interface unit 17 performs input control from various input devices, and controls input from, for example, the keyboard 21, the mouse 22, the tablet 23, and the like. As an input device used in the game, a mouse 22 or a tablet 23 (stylus pen 24), which is a pointing device, is used. A position can be arbitrarily designated in the image representing the game field displayed on the display 18 by the mouse 22 or the tablet 23.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 30 realized by executing the game program by the control unit 10 (CPU).

  The game control unit 30 includes an input control unit 31, an object generation unit 32, a parameter setting unit 33, an object control unit 34, an object parameter storage unit 35, a camera setting storage unit 36, and an option setting storage unit 37.

  The input control unit 31 inputs an instruction for controlling the progress of the game in response to an operation on the input device by the player. As an instruction input from the input control unit 31, an instruction for operating a pointer displayed in the game field is input. The position where the objects are arranged in the game field can be specified by operating the pointer. In addition, an instruction to the tool icon displayed on the game screen may instruct the placement of the object, cancellation (erasure) of the placed object, adjustment of the orientation of the object placed in the game field, execution of the game, etc. it can.

  The object generation unit 32 generates an object in the game field in response to an instruction input from the input control unit 31. For example, in a domino game, objects representing a plurality of dominoes are arranged at predetermined intervals on a line designated for the game field. At this time, the object generation unit 32 generates and arranges objects of an object type according to instructions from the player in advance.

  The parameter setting unit 33 sets, for each of the plurality of objects generated by the object generation unit 32, a parameter for controlling the object in the game field, that is, a parameter that defines the behavior of the arranged objects. The parameter setting unit 33 includes a position setting unit 33a, an angle setting unit 33b, and an object type setting unit 33c.

  The position setting unit 33a sets a position parameter indicating the position of the object in the game field. The position parameter indicates a position by, for example, an X coordinate and a Y coordinate on a two-dimensional plane.

  The angle setting unit 33b sets an angle parameter indicating the direction of the object arranged in the game field. The angle parameter indicates, for example, an angle between a predetermined plane of an object representing domino and a reference direction. When the objects are simply arranged in one row, the angle parameter is not required or the same value is set for all the objects.

  The object type setting unit 33c selects an object type to be arranged from a plurality of object types in accordance with an instruction from the player, and selects the selected object type for each object arranged in the game field. Set. In the Domino game, the object type can be identified by the color when the object is displayed on the game screen. In the transfer game, the object type can be identified by the type of person or animal.

  The object control unit 34 controls the object generated by the object generation unit 32, and includes a display control unit 34a that controls display of the object and a voice control unit 34b that controls output of sound related to the object. ing.

  The display control unit 34 a controls the display of the object on the game screen of the display 18 according to the object parameter set for each object by the parameter setting unit 33. The object parameter includes an object type indicating the type of the object. Each object type has a unique action, and the display control unit 34a displays the movement of each object according to the object type of each object. In addition, the display control unit 34a controls a virtual camera that captures an object in the game field in accordance with the camera angle data (for example, the camera position with respect to the object) set in the camera setting storage unit 36. An object photographed by the camera is displayed on the game screen. For example, in a domino game, a state is displayed in which a plurality of dominoes arranged in the game field by the object generation unit 32 perform an action such as falling down based on the order of arrangement. Also in the domino game according to the present embodiment, as in the case of the actual domino defeat, if the interval or angle at which the domino is arranged is not appropriate, the display is controlled so that the dominoes that fall are not continuous. Further, depending on the domino arrangement, the dominoes arranged in a plurality of rows can be defeated in parallel.

  The sound control unit 34b causes the speaker 19 to output a sound corresponding to a change in the state of the object according to the sound parameter set for each object.

  The object parameter storage unit 35 stores the object parameters set by the parameter setting unit 33 for each object generated by the object generation unit 32 (see FIG. 4).

  The camera setting storage unit 36 is set with data for controlling a virtual camera when displaying an object during game execution. Camera angle data indicating the camera position (which may include zoom) for the object is set in the camera setting storage unit 36 (see FIG. 14).

  The option setting storage unit 37 is set with data indicating option contents preset by the player. The options set in the option setting storage unit 37 include, for example, whether or not to display by a unique action determined according to the object type, and the volume at the time of game execution. In the case where setting is made not to display by a specific operation according to the object type, it is assumed that all objects are displayed by the same predetermined operation by the display control unit 34a.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described below. In the first embodiment, a domino game in which objects representing dominoes are arranged in a game field and played by defeating them in the arrangement order will be described as an example.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of object parameters stored in the object parameter storage unit 35.
As shown in FIG. 4, the parameter set by the parameter setting unit 33 is set in association with the object number assigned to each object generated (arrayed) by the object generation unit 32.

  “X coordinate” and “Y coordinate” in FIG. 4 are position parameters indicating the position of the object set by the position setting unit 33a. “Angle” is an angle parameter indicating an object arrangement angle set by the angle setting unit 33b. “Object type” is an object type parameter indicating the object type set by the object type setting unit 33c.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of parameters used in the domino game according to the first embodiment to define the action of the object. As shown in FIG. 5, the parameter that defines the operation of the object indicates a specific operation for each object type. Different colors (red, light blue, pink,...) Are set for the plurality of object types, and are displayed in the game field with different colors for each object type. For example, for the “red” object, “fall down to the front” is set as the action. That is, the “red” object is operated in the same manner as when a general domino falls. In addition, the “Rotate” action is set for the “Pink” object, and when the “Pink” object is in the order of movement according to the arrangement order, it operates to rotate unlike the normal Domino. Let In this case, it is determined whether or not to operate an object disposed adjacent to the “pink” object. That is, if a “red” object is placed, even if it is an arrangement in which only one adjacent object is moved by moving (falling) this object, the “pink” is located at the same position. When the object is arranged, the object rotates, so that it is determined that a plurality of objects arranged around are operated. For the “yellow” object, the “flying” operation is set, and the display is controlled so as to fly a predetermined distance from the position where the object is arranged. In this case, the object arranged at the destination of the “yellow” object is determined as the object to be operated next.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of array setting data according to the first embodiment. The array setting data indicates parameters determined according to a combination of a plurality of objects arranged by the object generation unit 32. That is, when there are specific object types arranged in the array, the parameter that defines the operation is changed so that the operation differs from the preset operation set as shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the “blue” object is arranged next to the “orange” object, the parameter of the “blue” object is changed from “cannot fall” to “fall forward”. Show.

  For other object types, the arrangement setting data can be set so as to change the operation of the object when there is a combination of a plurality of specific objects (may be three or more).

Next, object arrangement processing for arranging a plurality of dominoes (object generation) in the game field will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 shows an example of a game screen when executing a domino game.
On the game screen, a game field area is set on the entire screen. In the game field area, a plurality of objects (dominos) arranged by a user operation are displayed. A zoom bar is arranged in the upper left part of the game screen. The zoom bar can change the range displayed in the game field area by changing the enlargement / reduction ratio by moving the slider up and down by operating a pointing device or the like. For example, it is possible to confirm individual dominoes by enlarging them, and it is possible to confirm a state where dominoes are arranged in a wide range by reducing them.

  In addition, a plurality of tool icons are arranged at the bottom of the game screen. The plurality of tool icons include a pen icon A for instructing the placement of the object, an eraser icon B for instructing the cancellation (erasing) of the arranged object, and a playback icon for instructing the execution (playback) of the game. C, A rotation icon D is provided for instructing the adjustment of the orientation of the object arranged in the game field. A tool icon for instructing other processing may be provided.

  First, when a pen icon is selected by operating a pointing device such as the mouse 22 on the game screen, the object generation unit 32 activates a line drawing tool to display a pen-shaped cursor (pen cursor). Here, when a drag operation is performed using the mouse 22, the object generation unit 32 draws a line from the position where the drag is started in the game field (step A3, Yes). FIG. 8 shows a trajectory (line) in which the pen cursor is moved by a drag operation.

  When the drag operation is finished, the object generation unit 32 generates and arranges a plurality of objects representing the domino along the drawn line (step A4). FIG. 9 shows an example of a game screen in which a plurality of dominoes are generated along a line.

  For example, the object generation unit 32 sets positions (X coordinate, Y coordinate) at which dominoes are arranged at predetermined intervals along a drawn line. Next, the object generation unit 32 determines the orientation (angle) at which the domino is placed at each set position so that the domino surface is perpendicular to the drawn line, for example. The parameter setting unit 33 stores the position and orientation of each object generated by the object generation unit 32 in the object parameter storage unit 35 as a position parameter and an angle parameter as shown in FIG.

  In the pen icon, the object type of the object to be generated can be arbitrarily set. For example, by moving the cursor to the position of the pen icon, for example, nine types of object icons are displayed as shown in FIG. Nine types of icons indicate, for example, eight object types “red” to “green” and “8 color blocks” shown in FIG. 5 (respectively displayed in different colors. “8 color blocks”) (The corresponding icon will be displayed in rainbow). The “eight color block” is a block in which objects of eight object types are continuously arranged. By selecting “8-color block”, objects can be arranged in units of blocks. The display of all blocks included in the “eight color block” is controlled by the same operation (for example, the same as the “red” object), or the operation set for each color block is individually performed. It is assumed that the display is controlled as follows. .

  Here, the object generated by drawing the line as described above by moving the cursor to the position of any icon and then selecting the icon (object type) by moving it in the horizontal direction, for example. Can be specified (steps A1, A2). Note that an explanation about an object generated by selecting the icon near the icon where the pen cursor is located is displayed so that the user can refer to it when selecting the object.

  The object generation unit 32 generates an object in accordance with line drawing to determine whether the object arranged in the game field satisfies a predetermined condition. Here, it is determined whether or not the same type of objects has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10). The predetermined condition may be any other number, and may be arbitrarily set such as a combination of object types and a position where the object is arranged.

  When it is determined that the condition is satisfied (step A7, Yes), the object generation unit 32 generates, for example, an object of the same type as the object that has reached a predetermined number in the game field as a free object. The free object is an object unrelated to an object generated by drawing a line with a pen cursor, and is assumed to operate randomly in the game field.

  FIG. 11A shows a state where a free object appears in the game field due to the arrangement of 10 or more identical objects. Furthermore, by arranging the objects, a plurality of free objects appear in the game field as shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 11 shows an example in which a free object is hanging on a balloon and getting down (may be shown by other effects).

  Free objects can be incorporated into the array by operating the pen cursor. For example, when the free object is pointed by the pen cursor as shown in FIG. 12A (step A9, Yes) and dragged into the array as shown in FIG. Incorporates a free object into an existing array.

  When the free object is incorporated into the array (step A10), the parameter setting unit 33 records the parameter of the free object in the object parameter storage unit 35. At this time, the parameter setting unit 33 sets the parameters of the free object so as to be displayed by an operation different from that of the normal object. For example, for the “red” free object, the parameter is set so that another operation is performed after the preset “fall to the front” operation. Note that the same parameters as those of a normal object may be set.

  Thus, in the domino game according to the first embodiment, when a plurality of dominoes are arranged in the game field, it is only necessary to draw a line in the game field. In addition, since a plurality of object types can be arbitrarily combined and dominoes can be arranged along the drawn lines, various arrangements can be easily tried.

Next, operations at the time of game execution (playback) will be described.
When operating a plurality of objects arranged as described above, a reproduction icon is selected by the cursor. When the cursor is moved to the reproduction icon, a plurality of camera angle icons are displayed as shown in FIG. Each camera angle icon corresponds to a virtual camera position for photographing a state in which a plurality of arranged objects are tilted (operated). An explanation about the camera angle generated by selecting the icon near the camera angle icon where the pen cursor is located is displayed so that the user can refer to the camera angle when selecting the camera angle.

  FIGS. 14A to 14D show examples of camera angles. FIG. 14A shows an example in which the camera is installed at a position of 45 ° when viewed from the surface (game field surface) on which the object is installed. In this case, the camera position is moved so that the domino that falls (operates) comes to the center of the game screen. FIG. 14B shows an example in which a camera is installed directly beside Domino. For example, the camera is installed at a height obtained by dividing the height of the domino into two, and the camera position is moved in accordance with the movement of the domino that falls (operates). FIG. 14C shows an example in which a camera is installed right above the domino. In this case, the camera position is moved so that the camera is always directly above the falling (operating) domino. FIG. 14D shows an example in which a camera is installed in front of the domino. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (d), it is located in front of the domino that falls (operates) (the height is the same as in FIG. 14 (b)), and the camera is moved in the direction in which the domino collapses with the domino side as the shooting direction. I will let you. The camera angles shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D are examples, and other camera angles may be selected. In the above description, only the camera angle has been described. However, the zoom may be arbitrarily set and set as camera angle data.

  The object control unit 34 sets camera angle data indicating the camera angle designated by the reproduction icon in the camera setting storage unit 36. In the object display control process described below, the display control unit 34a creates and displays a game screen based on the camera angle (virtual camera position with respect to the object) corresponding to the camera angle data set in the camera setting storage unit 36. .

  Next, object display control processing for moving (reproducing) a plurality of objects arranged as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When playback is instructed by the playback icon (camera angle icon), the display control unit 34a reads the object type stored at the head (object number 0) of the object parameter storage unit 35 (step B1), and sets this object type. The corresponding operation is determined (step B2). The display control unit 34a causes the determined operation to display the object (domino) on the game screen corresponding to the camera angle data set in the camera setting storage unit 36 (step B3). For example, when an object type indicating a “red” object is read, the corresponding object is displayed so as to fall in the front direction from the arrangement position.

  The display control unit 34a determines whether another object is arranged at a position affected by the movement of the object based on the position parameter stored in the object parameter storage unit 35 (step B4). For example, when another object exists within a predetermined distance in the direction in which the “red” object falls to the front, it is determined that there is an object to be affected.

  Note that since the range of action varies depending on the object type depending on the object type, it is determined whether there is another object to be acted on based on the direction and distance according to the object type. For example, because the “light blue” object “falls to the right”, whether or not there is an affected object based on whether another object exists within a predetermined distance in the right direction of the object. Is determined.

  FIG. 16 shows an operation example of the “pink” object, and FIG. 17 shows an operation example of the “yellow” object. In the case of an object of “pink”, since it is rotated as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined that a plurality of objects arranged around the object are affected. In the case of an object of “yellow”, as shown in FIG. 17, since the object flies a predetermined distance from the arrangement position, it is determined that the object arranged ahead of the object is affected.

  Here, when it is determined that another object exists (step B5, Yes), the display control unit 34a is arranged at a position where the operated object and the action are received with reference to the arrangement setting data (FIG. 6). It is determined whether or not the arrangement is set for another object (step B6). That is, it is determined whether there is an object that causes an action different from a predetermined action.

  If there is no array-set object (step B7, No), the display control unit 34a reads the object types of other objects determined to be affected from the object parameter storage unit 35 in the same manner as described above. Then, display is performed by the action determined according to the object type (steps B1 to B3).

  On the other hand, if there is an array-set object (step B7, Yes), the display control unit 34a determines the operation of the other object according to the array setting data (step B8). The object is displayed (step B9).

  For example, in the arrangement of objects, when the “blue” object is arranged after the “orange” object, it corresponds to the arrangement shown in the arrangement setting data shown in FIG. Change the set action "Do not fall" to "Fall in front" and display this object. Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, the display control unit 34a determines whether another object is arranged at a position affected by the action of the object based on the position parameter stored in the object parameter storage unit 35. (Step B4).

  If there is no other object to be acted on (step B5, No), the display control unit 34a ends the object display control process.

  In this way, in the domino game according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, since different actions are set for each object type, all of them simply fall down with the same movement like a real domino. Rather, it can be displayed by movements having characteristics for each type, and a game-specific fun can be added. Further, not only the motion set in advance with respect to the object, but also the display can be made with different motions by arranging them by a combination of predetermined objects.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a transmission game in which objects representing various characters such as people and animals are arranged in a game field and the movements of the characters are transmitted in the arrangement order will be described as an example. The second embodiment is basically executed in the same manner as the first embodiment, and different parts will be described.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of object parameters stored in the object parameter storage unit 35.
As shown in FIG. 18, the parameter set by the parameter setting unit 33 is set in association with the object number assigned to each object generated (arrayed) by the object generation unit 32. In the example shown in FIG. 18, an object type is stored as an object parameter. In the second embodiment, the objects are arranged in a line in the game field, and the position parameter and the angle parameter are unnecessary. Note that the same object parameters as in the first embodiment (FIG. 4) may be recorded.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of parameters used in the transfer game according to the second embodiment to define the action of the object. As shown in FIG. 19, the parameter that defines the operation of the object indicates a specific operation for each object type. For example, a character-specific action is set for each of the object types representing characters such as “young”, “granny”, and “dog”. Also, for each object type, when receiving a momentum value indicating the magnitude of the action on the other object by the action and an action by the action from another object, the other objects arranged next An operable value that is a reference value for determining whether or not to operate is included.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of array setting data according to the second embodiment. The array setting data shown in FIG. 20 includes an example of a combination of three objects (for example, “children → mother → dad”). Further, an example is included in which not only the object whose behavior is changed is set as an object arranged later, but also the behavior of the object arranged in front (destination) is changed. That is, for the array “children → youth”, the movement of the object “children” is changed from “kick” to “head butt”. Furthermore, in the array setting data, a momentum value is set for each object combination.

  Next, an object display control process for moving (reproducing) a plurality of objects arranged as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a game screen when a transfer game is executed. Note that the arrangement of objects (characters) in the second embodiment is performed by the user selecting a character (object type) to be placed in the game field. The object generation unit 32 sequentially arranges characters designated by the user in the game field. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the objects are simply arranged in a line. However, as in the first embodiment, characters can be arranged by arbitrarily specifying the arrangement position and the character direction. Also good. In addition to arranging in a line, the line may be branched like a domino game.

  First, when playback is instructed by the playback icon, the display control unit 34a reads the object type stored at the head (object number 0) of the object parameter storage unit 35 (step C1), and the operable value of this object type And the momentum value of the previous object are compared (step C2).

  Here, when the momentum value of the previous object is not equal to or greater than the operable value of the next object (step C3, No), the display control unit 34a does not transmit the motion to the next object due to the motion of the previous object. Then, the object display control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the momentum value of the previous object is equal to or greater than the operable value of the next object (step C3, Yes), the display control unit 34a transmits the motion to the next object by the motion of the previous object. It is determined as a thing. Then, the display control unit 34a refers to the array relation data shown in FIG. 20 and determines whether or not the next object has an array setting.

  When the arrangement is not set (step C4, No), the display control unit 34a determines an operation according to the object type of the next object (step C5), and displays the object by the determined operation. . For example, with respect to the object of “Youth”, the character arranged next is operated to “speak”.

  On the other hand, when the arrangement is set (step C4, Yes), the display control unit 34a sets the movement of each object according to the arrangement setting (step C7), and each object is determined by the determined operation. Is displayed (step C8). For example, when the next object is “child” and the object of “youth” is arranged following the object, “kick” the action of the object of “kid” with reference to the arrangement setting data. Is changed from “head-to-head” to display, and the movement of the object of “youth” is displayed by the action of “kick” set in advance. In addition, the momentum value of the object “Youth” is changed to “5”, and the value necessary for transmitting the motion to the next object is changed.

  If the object parameter for the next object is recorded in the object parameter storage unit 35 (step C9, Yes), the display control unit 34a repeatedly executes the same processing as described above.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 23, for example, the motions of a plurality of different characters can be transmitted one after another in the order of arrangement. In the second embodiment, an action cannot be transmitted unless an appropriate type of object is arranged while considering the momentum value and the actionable value set for each object (character). Further, by utilizing the arrangement relationship, the character can be made to perform an unusual action or the momentum value can be changed, and the game contents can be changed.

  In the above description, the momentum value is used to determine whether or not the motion can be transmitted to the next object. For example, by arranging predetermined objects, the momentum value of each object is sequentially added. It is also possible to make the game content such as attacking and defeating a special character (enemy character) set with a large value.

  In this way, in the transfer game in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, different actions can be performed for a plurality of different types of objects, and the actions can be transmitted in the order of arrangement. Further, by utilizing the arrangement relationship, it is possible to display with different movements by a combination of predetermined objects, and it is possible to add a fun unique to the game.

  In the above description, the game is executed on the electronic device 6. However, the object parameter recorded in the object parameter storage unit 35 is transmitted to another device, and the other device described above. In this way, the object can be reproduced (operated).

FIG. 24 shows an example of a system for reproducing (operating) an object in another device based on the object parameter.
As described above, the electronic device 6 creates an object parameter by executing the game program, and uploads it to the server 3 as custom data created by the user. The server 3 generates a thumbnail image to be displayed as a thumbnail through a Web page based on the uploaded custom data, registers it on the Web page, and publishes it (thumbnail conversion). In this thumbnail display, as shown in FIG. 25, one object is represented by one dot and displayed in the same color as the corresponding object.

  In addition, the server 3 issues and transmits a tag for setting a link to a thumbnail published by the server 3 from another Web page (for example, a blog) to the electronic device 6. The user of the electronic device 6 publishes the tag received from the server 3 by pasting it on a personal blog published on the server 4. Thereby, other users who have accessed the user's personal blog can access the Web page on which the thumbnail is published by the server 3 through the personal blog.

  When displaying the thumbnail, the server 3 sets each dot in, for example, the operation or arrangement relation data for each object type shown in FIG. 25 in the first embodiment in the same manner as the game program executed in the electronic device 6. Display control based on the operation. For example, the dot corresponding to the “red” object is moved by a minute distance in accordance with the falling direction, and the dot corresponding to the “green” object is minutely vibrated in the left-right direction to express the motion of the object. .

  In this way, when displaying thumbnails, instead of displaying an image of one scene in which objects are arranged, an image in which thumbnail objects are represented by dots based on custom data is generated. By controlling the display of each dot in the same manner as in the above operation, it is possible to easily grasp the operation contents of the object based on the entire arrangement from the thumbnail display.

  Other users who access the Web page of the server 3 can grasp the contents of the array by referring to the thumbnail display, and can select custom data to be downloaded from the Web page.

  In this way, it is possible to perform similar display control in other devices based on the object parameters created in the electronic device 6.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  In addition, the method described in the embodiment is, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), a semiconductor memory, etc. It can also be stored in a recording medium such as (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed via a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program that configures in the computer software means (including not only the execution program but also a table and data structure) that is executed by the computer. A computer that implements the present apparatus reads the program recorded on the recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-described processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in this specification is not limited to distribution, but includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a computer or a device connected via a network.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the system in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic device 6 in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part 30 implement | achieved by running a game program by the control part 10 (CPU). The figure which shows an example of the object parameter memorize | stored in the object parameter memory | storage part 35. FIG. The figure which shows an example of the parameter which defines the operation | movement of an object used in the domino game in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the arrangement | sequence setting data in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart shown about the object arrangement | sequence process which arranges a some domino in a game field (object production | generation). The figure which shows an example of the game screen at the time of performing a Domino game. The figure which shows the example of the game screen with which the some domino was produced | generated along the line. The figure which shows the example of the game screen for setting an object kind. The figure which shows the example of a display of a free object. The figure shown about operation with respect to a free object. The figure which shows the example of the game screen on which the several camera angle icon was displayed. The figure for demonstrating a camera angle. 5 is a flowchart showing object display control processing for moving (reproducing) an object in the first embodiment. The figure which shows the operation example of the object of "pink". The figure which shows the operation example of the object of "yellow". The figure which shows an example of the object parameter memorize | stored in the object parameter memory | storage part 35. FIG. The figure which shows an example of the parameter which defines the operation | movement of the object used in the transfer game in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the arrangement | sequence setting data in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart shown about the object display control process which operates (reproduces) the object in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen at the time of performing a transmission game. The figure which shows the example which transmits the operation | movement of several different characters in 2nd Embodiment in order of arrangement | sequence. The figure which shows an example of the system which reproduces | regenerates (operates) an object in another apparatus based on an object parameter. The figure which shows an example of a thumbnail display.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Control part, 11 ... Memory, 12 ... Hard disk apparatus, 13 ... Communication interface part, 14 ... Display control part, 15 ... Audio | voice control part, 16 ... Disk drive apparatus, 17 ... Input interface part, 18 ... Display, 19 ... Speaker, 20 ... disk, 21 ... keyboard, 22 ... mouse, 23 ... tablet, 24 ... stylus pen, 30 ... game control unit, 31 ... input control unit, 32 ... object generation unit, 33 ... parameter setting unit, 33a ... position Setting unit, 33b ... Angle setting unit, 33c ... Object type setting unit, 34 ... Object control unit, 34a ... Display control unit, 34b ... Audio control unit, 35 ... Object parameter storage unit.

Claims (5)

A game device that arranges and displays a plurality of objects in a game screen, and changes the objects based on the order of arrangement,
A selection means for selecting an object type to be arranged from a plurality of object types;
Object generation means for generating objects of the object type selected by the selection means and arranging them on the game screen;
Parameter setting means for setting parameters that define the operations of the plurality of objects generated by the object generation means;
Determining means for determining an object to be operated in the game screen based on the order of the objects arranged by the object generating means;
A game apparatus comprising: object control means for causing an object determined by the determination means to operate in a game screen based on a parameter set by the parameter setting means.   The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines an object to be operated on the game screen in accordance with an operation of a previous object in the array.   3. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the object control means operates the object in the game screen based on a parameter determined according to a combination of the plurality of objects in the array. An object adding means for generating an object not included in the array and displaying it in the game screen when the object generated by the object generating means satisfies a predetermined condition;
And further includes a built-in means for incorporating the object displayed by the object adding means into the array of objects generated by the object generating means,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the parameter setting unit sets a parameter for controlling the object incorporated by the incorporation unit. A computer that arranges and displays a plurality of objects on the game screen and changes the objects based on the order of the arrangement,
A selection means for selecting an object type to be arranged from a plurality of object types;
Object generation means for generating objects of the object type selected by the selection means and arranging them on the game screen;
Parameter setting means for setting parameters for controlling each of the plurality of objects generated by the object generating means;
A discriminating unit for discriminating an object to be operated in the game screen based on the order of the objects arranged by the object generating unit;
A game screen display program for causing an object determined by the determining means to function as an object control means for operating the object in the game screen based on parameters set by the parameter setting means.

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