JP2013081571A - Game device, display control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device or the like displaying an object showing predetermined assignment movement according to the actual movement of a player.SOLUTION: A display control part 220 displays an arrow object indicating the direction in which the player is to perform operation. An acquisition part 240 acquires the content of operation including the direction of operation performed by the player. While alternately repeated assignment movement is given, a processing control part 260 refers to a comparison history accumulated in a comparison history accumulating part 250, and determines the suitability of the content of the player's movement. When it is determined that the player makes a reverse movement unintentionally, the processing control part 260 switches the arrow object from a normal image to a mirror image (or from the mirror image to the normal image).

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus, a display control method, and a program capable of displaying an object representing a predetermined task action according to an actual action of a player.

  Conventionally, various games (software or the like) that are executed on a business or home game device have been developed. Among them, music games represented by dance games are deeply popular and are supported by players of a wide range of ages. This music game is a type of game in which a player competes for a high score by performing an appropriate action in a timely manner in accordance with the music to be played.

For example, in a home game device, not only a music game in which a player operates a normal controller with a finger, but also a full-scale stepping action (step action) using a game mat (for example, a dance controller). Music games that can be played are also commercially available.
In these music games, an action (task action) imposed on the player is defined by an object having a predetermined shape (for example, up, down, left, and right arrow objects). Then, such objects are sequentially moved and displayed on the game screen according to the rhythm of the music. For this reason, the player appropriately performs the task action to be presented while chasing such an object.

  As an example of such a music game (game device), an invention characterized by informing the player of the timing for performing the input operation in an easy-to-understand manner is also disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-29295 A (page 5-12, FIG. 5)

  In the music game described above, a predetermined task operation is often repeated. For example, there is a case where a task operation such as alternately stepping left and right feet on a game mat is repeated multiple times. In this case, as an example, a left-pointing arrow object and a right-pointing arrow object are alternately and continuously displayed on the game screen.

  However, among the players, in the process of repeating such alternately repeated task actions, the actions are often switched without even being aware of them. In other words, in the previous example, the player loses sight of the left and right while repeatedly stepping the left and right feet, and performs left and right movements with respect to the task action without being aware of it. is there.

  If such an erratic action is performed, even if the action timing is correct, the stepping foot does not match the task action, so in the music game, it is determined as a mistake (wrong action). . Even if a message for notifying a mistake is displayed on the game screen, a player who is unaware of an undetermined action may continue to operate as it is without knowing the reason. , Often confused and stopped working. As a result, deductions due to mistakes accumulated rapidly, and the game was immediately terminated.

  It is not satisfactory that the game is terminated without knowing the reason, and there are many players who suspect a malfunction of the game device. Also, if the game is discontinued for a player who thinks that he can play well on the rhythm, the player's enthusiasm will be drowned, and the interest in the music game may be diminished. Concerned.

  For this reason, in the case where repeated consecutive task motions are repeated, the object display is displayed according to the actual motion of the player in consideration of the player's unconscious behavior. There was a need to develop a game device that can be used.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a game device, a display control method, and a program capable of displaying an object representing a predetermined task motion according to the player's actual motion. Objective.

  A game device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit and an acquisition unit.

First, the display control unit displays a normal image or a mirror image of an object (for example, left and right arrow objects, sample character objects, etc.) representing a task action on the screen. An acquisition part acquires the operation | movement content which the player performed. For example, the acquisition unit acquires the content of the action performed by the player by detecting the press of the game mat, the controller, or the like, or detecting the action using the player image.
Then, the display control unit displays the normal image as the task motion, and if the action content of the player acquired by the acquisition unit matches the mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task motion for a certain number of times, the mirror image of the object is thereafter obtained. On the contrary, if the action content of the player acquired by the acquisition unit coincides with the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task motion for a certain number of times or more while the mirror image as the task motion is being displayed, Display an image.
For example, while the left arrow object (the normal image as the task motion) and the right arrow object (the normal image as the task motion) continue to be displayed alternately, the player unconsciously performs a left and right motion. Then, the movements thereof coincide with the right arrow object (mirror image for the normal image as the task motion) and the left arrow object (mirror image for the normal image as the task motion). Then, the display control unit alternately displays the right arrow object (mirror image) and the left arrow object (mirror image), and switches to display of the task action in accordance with the player's actual action.
Conversely, for example, while the right arrow object (mirror image as a task motion) and the left arrow object (mirror image as a task motion) are alternately displayed, the player unconsciously performs left and right motions. If this occurs, the motion will be the same as the left arrow object (correct image for the mirror image as the task motion) and the right arrow object (correct image for the mirror image as the task motion). Then, the display control unit alternately displays the left arrow object (normal image) and the right arrow object (normal image), and switches to the display of the task action in accordance with the actual action of the player.

In other words, even if the player performs an unintentional and unintentional motion while the task motion is repeated alternately, the task motion is appropriately corrected and displayed according to the player's actual motion. As a result, the task action in accordance with the actual action is displayed without disturbing the action of the player playing on the rhythm.
As a result, an object representing a predetermined task motion can be displayed according to the actual motion of the player.

  A game device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit, an acquisition unit, and a determination unit.

First, the display control unit displays a normal image or a mirror image of an object (for example, left and right arrow objects) indicating a task direction to be operated by the player on the screen. The acquisition unit acquires operation details including an operation direction performed by the player. For example, the acquisition unit acquires the operation content including the operation direction performed by the player by detecting pressing of a game mat, a game pad, or the like. The determination unit determines the operation content acquired by the acquisition unit, including a relationship between an operation direction performed by the player and a normal image as the task direction or a mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction. For example, the determination unit determines which of the normal image as the task direction or the direction of the mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction.
When the display control unit determines that the operation direction performed by the player coincides with the mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction continuously for a certain number of times or more while displaying the normal image as the task direction, Is switched to a mirror image, and conversely, while the mirror image as the task direction is displayed, it is determined that the operation direction performed by the player matches the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task direction continuously for a certain number of times, Thereafter, the object is switched to a normal image and displayed.
For example, while the left arrow object (the normal image as the task direction) and the right arrow object (the normal image as the task direction) continue to be displayed alternately, the player unconsciously performs the left and right operation. Then, the operation directions thereof coincide with the right arrow object (mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction) and the left arrow object (mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction), respectively. Then, the display control unit displays the right arrow object (mirror image) and the left arrow object (mirror image) alternately, and switches to the object display that matches the player's actual action.
Conversely, for example, while the right arrow object (mirror image as the task direction) and the left arrow object (mirror image as the task direction) continue to be displayed alternately, the player unconsciously performs the left and right operation. Therefore, the operation directions of the left arrow object (correct image with respect to the mirror image as the task direction) and the right arrow object (correct image with respect to the mirror image as the task direction) respectively coincide. Then, the display control unit alternately displays the left arrow object (normal image) and the right arrow object (normal image), and switches to the object display in accordance with the actual action of the player.

In other words, even if the player performs an unintentional and unintentional motion while the task motion is repeated alternately, the task motion is appropriately corrected and displayed according to the player's actual motion. As a result, the task action in accordance with the actual action is displayed without disturbing the action of the player playing on the rhythm.
As a result, an object representing a predetermined task motion can be displayed according to the actual motion of the player.

The display control unit sequentially moves and displays the object toward a predetermined determination position (for example, a determination area or a determination line),
The determination unit determines the operation performed by the player at a timing when the moved object reaches the determination position,
When the display control unit switches the object to display a normal image as the task direction or a mirror image as the task direction based on the determination result by the determination unit, the display control unit includes the object that has not reached the determination position and displays it later The display of the object to be switched may be switched.
That is, at each timing when the object reaches the determination position, the relationship between the operation direction performed by the player and the normal image as the task direction or the mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction is determined, and the player unconsciously moves left and right. When an operation is performed, the object is switched to a normal image or a mirror image including the object that is moving toward the determination position (before determination).
In this case, it is possible to display in accordance with the actual action of the player, including the object that has been displayed and is not yet determined.

The display control unit displays a predetermined message so as to cover the object before switching the object to the normal image as the task direction or the mirror image as the task direction, and erases the message after the switching is finished. You may do it.
That is, prior to switching an object to display a normal image or a mirror image, a predetermined message is displayed so as to cover all or part of the object, and the object is temporarily hidden from the eyes of the player. In that state, after the switching is completed, the covered message is deleted.
In this case, when switching the object to a normal image or a mirror image, it can be performed without a sense of discomfort.

  A display control method according to a third aspect of the present invention is a display control method in a game device including a display control unit, a display unit, and an acquisition unit, and includes a display control step and an acquisition step. Is done.

First, in the display control step, a normal image or a mirror image of an object (for example, left and right arrow objects and sample character objects) representing the task motion is displayed. In the acquisition step, the action content performed by the player is acquired. For example, in the acquisition step, the content of the action performed by the player is acquired by detecting the pressing of the game mat, the controller, or the like, or detecting the action using the player image.
Then, in the display control step, while displaying the normal image as the task motion, when the action content of the player acquired in the acquisition step matches the mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task motion more than a certain number of times, the object When a mirror image is displayed and, conversely, while displaying a mirror image as a task motion, if the action content of the player acquired in the acquisition process matches the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task motion more than a certain number of times, Display a normal image.
For example, while the left arrow object (the normal image as the task motion) and the right arrow object (the normal image as the task motion) continue to be displayed alternately, the player unconsciously performs a left and right motion. Then, the movements thereof coincide with the right arrow object (mirror image for the normal image as the task motion) and the left arrow object (mirror image for the normal image as the task motion). Then, the display control unit alternately displays the right arrow object (mirror image) and the left arrow object (mirror image), and switches to display of the task action in accordance with the player's actual action.
Conversely, for example, while the right arrow object (mirror image as a task motion) and the left arrow object (mirror image as a task motion) are alternately displayed, the player unconsciously performs left and right motions. If this occurs, the motion will be the same as the left arrow object (correct image for the mirror image as the task motion) and the right arrow object (correct image for the mirror image as the task motion). Then, the display control unit alternately displays the left arrow object (normal image) and the right arrow object (normal image), and switches to the display of the task action in accordance with the actual action of the player.

In other words, even if the player performs an unintentional and unintentional motion while the task motion is repeated alternately, the task motion is appropriately corrected and displayed according to the player's actual motion. As a result, the task action in accordance with the actual action is displayed without disturbing the action of the player playing on the rhythm.
As a result, an object representing a predetermined task motion can be displayed according to the actual motion of the player.

  A program according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is configured to cause a computer (including an electronic device) to function as the above game device.

  This program can be recorded on a computer-readable information recording medium such as a compact disk, flexible disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, digital video disk, magnetic tape, and semiconductor memory.

  The above program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information recording medium can be distributed and sold independently of the computer.

  According to the present invention, an object representing a predetermined task motion can be displayed according to the player's actual motion.

It is a mimetic diagram showing the outline composition of the typical information processor with which the game device concerning this embodiment is realized. It is an external view for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game mat which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the schematic structure of the game device which concerns on this embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a game image. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating subject information. It is a mimetic diagram for explaining contrast history. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a mode that determination of player operation | movement is performed using contrast history. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows an example which reversely displays an arrow object. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game control process which concerns on this embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. In the following, for ease of understanding, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an information processing apparatus dedicated to a game will be described. However, in various information processing apparatuses such as various computers, PDAs (Personal Data Assistants), and mobile phones. Similarly, the present invention can be applied. That is, the embodiment described below is for explanation, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which each or all of these elements are replaced with equivalent ones, and these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a typical information processing device in which a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention is realized. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The information processing apparatus 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an interface 104, a game mat 105, an external memory 106, a DVD ( Digital Versatile Disc) -ROM drive 107, image processing unit 108, audio processing unit 109, and NIC (Network Interface Card) 110.

  Note that a DVD-ROM storing a game program and data is loaded into the DVD-ROM drive 107, and the information processing apparatus 100 is turned on to execute the program. Realized.

  The CPU 101 controls the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 100 and is connected to each component to exchange control signals and data.

  The ROM 102 records an IPL (Initial Program Loader) that is executed immediately after the power is turned on, and when this is executed, the program recorded on the DVD-ROM is read out to the RAM 103 and execution by the CPU 101 is started. The The ROM 102 stores an operating system program and various data necessary for operation control of the entire information processing apparatus 100.

  The RAM 103 is for temporarily storing data and programs, and holds programs and data read from the DVD-ROM and other data necessary for the progress of the game.

The game mat 105 connected via the interface 104 accepts a player's stepping action (step action) performed during play.
As an example, the game mat 105 is a mat that is used while being placed on the floor and detects an area stepped on by the player. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, each region including the direction buttons A1 to A4 (up / down / left / right direction buttons) is divided. Inside the direction buttons A1 to A4 and the like, a pressure sensor, a switch, and the like are arranged, respectively, detects a stepping action of the player, and supplies a predetermined operation signal to the CPU 101 via the interface 104. Note that different values or the like are assigned to the operation signals in accordance with the direction buttons A1 to A4. Therefore, the CPU 101 can determine which region of the game mat 105 the player has stepped on from the operation signal.

  Returning to FIG. 1, in the external memory 106 detachably connected via the interface 104, data indicating the progress of the game is stored in a rewritable manner. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 reads necessary data from the external memory 106 at the start of the game, and writes necessary data to the external memory 106 at the end of the game.

  A DVD-ROM mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107 stores a program for realizing the game and image data and sound data associated with the game. Under the control of the CPU 101, the DVD-ROM drive 107 performs a reading process on the DVD-ROM loaded therein, reads out necessary programs and data, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

  The image processing unit 108 processes the data read from the DVD-ROM by the CPU 101 or an image arithmetic processor (not shown) included in the image processing unit 108, and then processes the processed data on a frame memory ( (Not shown). The image information recorded in the frame memory is converted into a video signal (video signal) at a predetermined synchronization timing and output to a monitor connected to the image processing unit 108. Thereby, various image displays are possible.

The image calculation processor can execute a two-dimensional image overlay calculation, a transmission calculation such as α blending, and various saturation calculations at high speed.
In addition, the polygon information arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space and added with various kinds of texture information is rendered by the Z buffer method, and a rendered image is obtained by overlooking the polygon arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space from a predetermined viewpoint position. High speed execution of the obtained operation is also possible.

  Further, the CPU 101 and the image arithmetic processor operate in a coordinated manner, so that a character string can be drawn as a two-dimensional image in a frame memory or drawn on the surface of each polygon according to font information that defines the character shape. is there. The font information is recorded in the ROM 102, but it is also possible to use dedicated font information recorded in the DVD-ROM.

  The audio processing unit 109 converts audio data read from the DVD-ROM into an analog audio signal and supplies the analog audio signal to an external speaker to output the audio. For example, the sound processing unit 109 generates sound effects and music data to be generated during the game under the control of the CPU 101, and outputs sound corresponding to the sound effects from the speaker.

  The NIC 110 is used to connect the information processing apparatus 100 to a computer communication network (not shown) such as the Internet, and is based on the 10BASE-T / 100BASE-T standard used when configuring a LAN (Local Area Network). Or modems that connect to the Internet using telephone lines, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modems, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modems, and cables that connect to the Internet using cable television lines A modem or the like, and an interface (not shown) that mediates between them and the CPU 101 are configured.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 uses a large-capacity external storage device such as a hard disk so as to perform the same function as the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the external memory 106, the DVD-ROM attached to the DVD-ROM drive 107, and the like. You may comprise.
Further, it is possible to adopt a form in which a keyboard for accepting a character string editing input from a user, a mouse for accepting various position designations and selection inputs, and the like are connected.

  Further, instead of the information processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, a general computer (general-purpose personal computer or the like) can be used as a game apparatus. For example, a general computer, like the information processing apparatus 100, includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, DVD-ROM drive, and NIC, and an image processing unit that has a simpler function than the information processing apparatus 100. In addition to having a hard disk as an external storage device, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a magnetic tape, and the like can be used. In addition, a keyboard, a mouse or the like is used as an input device instead of a controller. Then, after the game program is installed, when the program is executed, it functions as a game device.

(Outline of game device)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game apparatus 200 realized by the information processing apparatus 100 described above. Note that the game device 200 is a game device that executes a music game as an example, and moves and displays an object (such as an arrow object to be described later) according to the music to be played (reproduced), and is performed on this object. Evaluate player actions. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  The game device 200 includes an object information storage unit 210, a display control unit 220, an assignment information storage unit 230, an acquisition unit 240, a comparison history storage unit 250, a processing control unit 260, a music information storage unit 270, A music playback unit 280.

First, the object information storage unit 210 stores various object information constituting a music game display screen (game image). For example, object information such as an arrow object representing an action (task action) imposed on the player is stored. Details of the arrow object will be described later.
Note that the DVD-ROM and the RAM 103 mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107 described above can function as such an object information storage unit 210.

The display control unit 220 is controlled by the processing control unit 260 and generates a game image or the like.
For example, the display control unit 220 appropriately reads the above-described object information stored in the object information storage unit 210 and task information described later stored in the task information storage unit 230, and generates a game image.
Specifically, the display control unit 220 generates a game image as shown in FIG.
FIG. 4A shows an example of a standard game image, and FIG. 4B shows an example of a game image in a special state.

First, a standard game image will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A shows a state in which each of the arrow objects YO1 to YO4 appears in order from the bottom and moves upward along the movement lane La along with the rhythm of the music to be played. ing.
The arrow objects YO1 to YO4 represent the contents of the task action imposed on the player (up / down / left / right movement directions), and the direction buttons A1 to A4 (up / down / left / right direction buttons) in the game mat 105 described above. Each corresponds.
The display control unit 220 controls the appearance, movement, and disappearance of these arrow objects YO1 to YO4. Specifically, the arrow objects YO1 to YO4 appear from the lower end (starting point) of the moving lane La, move on the moving lane La, and disappear at the upper end (end point or the like) of the moving lane La. At the timing when one of the arrow objects YO1 to YO4 (which may be plural) reaches the determination area HA (an area where objects having the same shape as each arrow object are fixedly arranged) An action corresponding to the type of the object is required.
That is, the player is required to step on the corresponding direction buttons A1 to A4 (buttons in the same direction) of the game mat 105 at the timing when the objects are exactly overlapped in the determination area HA.
For example, when the arrow object YO1 moves to the determination area HA, the player is required to step on the corresponding direction button A1. Similarly, when the arrow object YO4 moves to the determination area HA, the player is required to step on the corresponding direction button A4.

Next, a special game image will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4B, the arrow objects YO3 and YO4 are alternately displayed in succession, and these are sequentially moved to the determination area HA, so that alternate left and right stepping actions are repeatedly given. Become. That is, when the arrow object YO3 (top) moves to the determination area HA, an operation of stepping on the direction button A3 is required, and when the arrow object YO4 (top) moves to the determination area HA, the direction button A4 is pressed. A stepping action is required. These are repeated by the number of arrow objects YO3 and YO4.
The display control unit 220 generates the game image as shown in FIG. 4 based on the task information described later.
Note that the above-described image processing unit 108 can function as such a display control unit 220.

Returning to FIG. 3, the task information storage unit 230 stores task information that defines the content of task operations imposed on the player. For example, for each of the arrow objects (each direction) described above, the task information in which the timing to operate is defined is stored.
Specifically, the problem information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a state where the operation timing (ON in the figure) is defined for each of the arrow objects YO1 to YO4. Note that FIG. 5 is shown in an easy-to-understand manner for easy understanding of the explanation, and actual task information is associated with, for example, a numerical value of a music playback time (playback counter, etc.) Timing is specified.

The task information as shown in FIG. 5 is used to generate a game image, and is also used to determine the action of the player.
First, in the former case, using the task information, the display control unit 220 described above generates a game image in which each arrow object is appropriately moved. That is, the display control unit 220 moves the arrow objects YO1 to YO4 so that the target arrow object reaches the determination area HA in accordance with the operation timing of the task information.
In the latter case, the process control unit 260, which will be described later, uses the task information to determine whether the player's action is appropriate. That is, the processing control unit 260 compares the action content (the direction of the stepping action) performed by the player during the game with the action timing (the action timing of the arrow objects YO1 to YO4) specified in the task information. The suitability of the operation is determined.
Note that the DVD-ROM and the RAM 103 mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107 described above can function as such a problem information storage unit 230.

Returning to FIG. 3, when the game mat 105 is stepped on by the player, the acquisition unit 240 acquires the content of the stepping motion.
For example, the acquisition unit 240 acquires the action content of the player from the operation information supplied from the game mat 105. That is, when the player steps on one of the above-described direction buttons A1 to A4 (or a plurality of cases) of the game mat 105, operation information that can identify the stepped area is sent from the game mat 105. Therefore, it is possible to acquire the action content of the player (which direction button is pressed, that is, which direction the stepping action is performed) from the received operation information.
Note that the above-described game mat 105 and the like can function as such an acquisition unit 240.

The comparison history accumulating unit 250 accumulates a comparison history between the actual action of the player and the task action that was presented.
For example, the comparison history accumulation unit 250 compares the operation information of the player acquired by the acquisition unit 240 and the task information when the task operation alternately repeated as illustrated in FIG. A comparison history is accumulated to make it possible. Details of the comparison history will be described later.
The RAM 103 described above can function as such a comparison history storage unit 250.

Returning to FIG. 3, the process control unit 260 controls the entire game apparatus 200. For example, the processing control unit 260 includes a comparison unit 261, a determination unit 262, and a switching unit 263.
The comparison unit 261 generates the above-described comparison history and stores the comparison history in the comparison history storage unit 250 when a task operation that repeats alternately is presented.
Specifically, the comparison unit 261 generates a comparison history capable of comparing operation information and task information as illustrated in FIG. 6 and stores the comparison history in the comparison history storage unit 250.
In FIG. 6, the operation timings (ON in the drawing) of the direction buttons A3 and A4 are accumulated as an example of the operation information, and the operation timings (arrows in the drawing) of the corresponding arrow objects YO3 and YO4 are taken as an example of the task information. ON) is accumulated. Note that FIG. 6 is shown in an easy-to-understand manner for easy understanding of the explanation. In the actual comparison history, for example, the operation timing and the operation timing are associated with numerical values of the reproduction time of the music, respectively. Information.

Returning to FIG. 3, the determination unit 262 determines whether or not the action content of the player is appropriate. For example, the determination unit 262 determines whether the player's action is appropriate by comparing operation information corresponding to the action of the player and task information at that time.
In addition, the determination unit 262 refers to the comparison history stored in the comparison history storage unit 250 in a state where task operations that are alternately repeated are presented, and determines whether the operation content of the player is appropriate. For example, it is assumed that the relationship between the player operation information and the task information changes as shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, the operation information direction button A4 (operation timing) and the task information arrow object YO4 (motion timing) do not coincide with each other from the timing T1, and the operation information direction button A3 and the task information The arrow object YO3 does not match. In this state, the determination unit 262 compares the operation information direction button A4 and the task information arrow object YO3, and compares the operation information direction button A3 and the task information arrow object YO4. Since the timings coincide with each other after the timing T1 in FIG. 7, the determination unit 262 determines that the player is performing a left-right all-in-one motion without being aware of it. Then, it is determined that the action of the player in that case is OK (matches the task action).

Returning to FIG. 3, the switching unit 263 controls the display control unit 220 when the determination unit 262 determines that the player is performing an unconscious action, and changes the arrow object from the normal image to the mirror image (or , Switch from mirror image to normal image). In other words, when the player is performing a complete motion while displaying the normal image as the task motion, the arrow object is switched from the normal image to the mirror image. On the other hand, if the player is performing a complete motion while displaying a mirror image as the task motion, the arrow object is switched from the mirror image to the normal image.
For example, from the state shown in FIG. 4B (a state in which a normal image as a task operation is displayed), the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. are reversed left and right (mirror surface) as shown in FIG. 8A. Inverted and displayed. That is, the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are normal images in FIG. 4B, are switched to the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are mirror images in FIG.
If it is determined in the state shown in FIG. 8A (a state in which a mirror image is displayed as the task action) that the player is performing an unconscious action, this time, on the contrary, FIG. The arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. in a) are reversed left and right to return to the display in FIG. 4B. That is, the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are mirror images in FIG. 8A, are switched to the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are normal images in FIG.
Prior to switching the arrow object from the normal image to the mirror image (or from the mirror image to the normal image), the switching unit 263 displays a predetermined message so as to cover all or part of the arrow object, The arrow object may be temporarily hidden from the player's eyes.
That is, before switching to the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are mirror images of FIG. 8A, a part of the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. is covered with a message MS as shown in FIG. In this state, as shown in FIG. 8C, the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. are reversed left and right. Then, after the switching is completed, the covered message MS is deleted.
Note that the CPU 101 described above can function as the processing control unit 260 having such a configuration.

Returning to FIG. 3, the music information storage unit 270 stores a plurality of pieces of music information to be played as accompaniment to the music game. For example, music information in a predetermined format such as MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data is stored. The player can select a favorite music piece and play a music game in accordance with the reproduced sound (musical sound).
The music information storage unit 270 also stores music related information such as rhythm (tempo) and playback time for each music.
Note that the above-described DVD-ROM mounted on the above-described DVD-ROM drive 108 and the RAM 103 can function as such a music information storage unit 270.

The music playback unit 280 is controlled by the processing control unit 260 and plays back the music sound of the music game.
For example, the music playback unit 280 reads the music information selected by the player from the music information storage unit 270 before the game starts (before play), and plays back this music information after the game starts (during play). Output the music sound.
Note that the music reproduction method is not limited to this, and is arbitrary. For example, the music information may be reproduced while being read sequentially during play.
Note that the audio processing unit 110 described above can function as such a music playback unit 280.

(Overview of game device operation)
Hereinafter, the operation of the game apparatus 200 having such a configuration will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of game control processing executed in the music game. Hereinafter, the operation of the game apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the game device 200 starts playing a music piece and starts generating a game image (step S301). For example, when the game is started together with the selection of the music, the music playback unit 270 plays the music sound based on the selected music information. Further, the display control unit 220 generates and displays a game image as shown in FIG. 4 described above.

The game device 200 moves the arrow object according to the music to be played (step S302). That is, the display control unit 220 is controlled by the processing control unit 260, and based on the task information stored in the task information 230, the arrow objects YO1 to YO4 as shown in FIG. Move in sync with the rhythm.
Then, the player performs the corresponding stepping action at the timing when any of the arrow objects reaches the determination area HA while following the movement of the arrow objects YO1 to YO4. That is, the player performs the above-described action of stepping on the game mat 105 in accordance with the arrow object that has reached the determination area HA. For this reason, the game device 200 sequentially acquires the contents of the actions (operation information) performed by the player.

The game device 200 determines whether or not a question is alternately repeated (step S303). For example, it is determined whether or not the left and right alternate stepping actions as shown in FIG.
If it is determined that the game device 200 does not repeat the alternating motion (step S303; No), the operation of the player is evaluated based on the operation information and the task information (step S304). That is, the determination unit 262 compares the operation information corresponding to the player's action with the task information at that time, and determines whether the player's action is appropriate.
And the game device 200 advances a process to step S309 mentioned later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the questions are alternately repeated (step S303; Yes), the game device 200 generates a comparison history that can compare the operation information and the task information, and the comparison history storage unit 250. To accumulate.
That is, for example, the comparison unit 261 generates a comparison history capable of comparing operation information and task information as illustrated in FIG. 6 described above, and stores the comparison history in the comparison history storage unit 250.

  The game device 200 evaluates the player's operation based on the operation information and the pair history (step S306). That is, the determination unit 262 refers to the comparison history stored in the comparison history storage unit 250 to determine whether the action content of the player is appropriate.

The game device 200 determines whether or not the player is performing a terrible action (step S307).
For example, as shown in FIG. 7 described above, the operation information direction button A4 (operation timing) does not coincide with the task information arrow object YO4 (operation timing) from the timing T1, and the operation information Assume that the information direction button A3 and the arrow object YO3 of the task information are not matched. In this state, the determination unit 262 compares the operation information direction button A4 and the task information arrow object YO3, and compares the operation information direction button A3 and the task information arrow object YO4. Since the timings coincide with each other after the timing T1 in FIG. 7, the determination unit 262 determines that the player is performing a left-right all-in-one motion without being aware of it.
If the game device 200 determines that the player is not performing a terrible action (step S307; No), the game apparatus 200 proceeds to step S309 described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the player is performing a smooth action (step S307; Yes), the game device 200 reverses the arrow object left and right (step S308).
That is, the switching unit 263 controls the display control unit 220 to switch the arrow object from a normal image to a mirror image (or from a mirror image to a normal image).
For example, from the state shown in FIG. 4B (a state in which a normal image as a task operation is displayed), the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. are reversed left and right as shown in FIG. 8A. indicate. That is, the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are normal images in FIG. 4B, are switched to the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are mirror images in FIG.
If it is determined in the state shown in FIG. 8A (a state in which a mirror image is displayed as the task action) that the player is performing an unconscious action, this time, on the contrary, FIG. The arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. in a) are reversed left and right to return to the display in FIG. 4B. That is, the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are mirror images in FIG. 8A, are switched to the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc., which are normal images in FIG.
Prior to switching the arrow object from the normal image to the mirror image (or from the mirror image to the normal image), a predetermined message is displayed so as to cover all or part of the arrow object, and the arrow object being displayed is temporarily displayed. Alternatively, it may be hidden from the player's eyes.
That is, a part of the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. is covered with the message MS as shown in FIG. In this state, as shown in FIG. 8C, the arrow objects YO3, YO4, etc. are reversed left and right. Then, after the switching is completed, the covered message MS is deleted.

The game device 200 determines whether or not the game is over (step S309). That is, it is determined whether or not the music game for one time (one music) is finished.
If it is determined that the game has not ended (step S309; No), the game device 200 returns the process to step S302 described above. Then, the processes in steps S302 to S309 are repeatedly executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the game has ended (step S309; Yes), the game device 200 ends the game control process after displaying a predetermined end message, an overall score, and the like.

By such a game control process, even when the player performs a task motion that repeats alternately, the task motion is appropriately corrected and displayed according to the player's actual motion even when the player performs an unintentional motion. As a result, the task action in accordance with the actual action is displayed without disturbing the action of the player playing on the rhythm.
As a result, an object representing a predetermined task motion can be displayed according to the actual motion of the player.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the game mat 105 is used has been described. However, the present invention can be appropriately applied to the case where a normal controller that is operated by the player's hand (with a finger) is used in order to acquire the player's action. .
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the player's motion is acquired using the game mat 105 or the like has been described. However, the method for acquiring the player's motion is arbitrary, and the player's motion is acquired by another method. You may do it.
For example, a player image may be captured using a predetermined imaging device, and an image analysis process or the like may be performed on the player image to acquire the player's operation.

In the above embodiment, the case has been described in which the arrow object is displayed and the task motion is presented to the player. However, the method of presenting the task motion is arbitrary, and the task motion is presented to the player by another method. You may do it.
For example, a sample character imitating a human may be displayed, and a task motion may be presented to the player from the motion of the sample character. In this case as well, the sample character is displayed in the left-right direction reversed when the player performs an unintentional motion while taking out the task motion that repeats alternately.
For example, while the sample character (correct image as a task motion) continues to alternately display the right step (stepping on the right foot) and the left step (stepping on the left foot), the player is unconscious. If the left and right movements are performed, the player's movements coincide with the left step and the right step of the sample object (a mirror image of the normal image as the task movement). Then, the switching unit 263 switches the sample character to a mirror image, displays the left step (mirror image) and the right step (mirror image) alternately, and switches to display the task motion in accordance with the player's actual motion.
On the other hand, for example, if the player unconsciously performs left and right movement while the sample character (mirror image as the task movement) continues to display the left step and the right step alternately, The motion matches the right step and the left step of the sample object (a normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task motion). Then, the switching unit 263 switches the sample character to the normal image, and alternately displays the right step (normal image) and the left step (normal image), so that the task action is displayed in accordance with the actual action of the player. Switch.
That is, even if the player performs an unintentional and unintentional motion while the task motion is repeated alternately, the sample character is appropriately corrected and displayed according to the actual motion of the player. As a result, the task action in accordance with the actual action is displayed without disturbing the action of the player playing on the rhythm.
As a result, an object (sample character) representing a predetermined task motion can be displayed according to the actual motion of the player.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device, a display control method, and a program that can display an object representing a predetermined task motion in accordance with the actual motion of the player.

100 Information processing apparatus 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Interface 105 Controller 106 External Memory 107 DVD-ROM Drive 108 Image Processing Unit 109 Audio Processing Unit 110 NIC
200 game device 210 object information storage unit 220 display control unit 230 assignment information storage unit 240 acquisition unit 250 comparison history storage unit 260 processing control unit 270 music information storage unit 280 music playback unit

Claims (6)

A display control unit for displaying a normal image or a mirror image of an object representing a task motion on the screen;
An acquisition unit for acquiring the content of the action performed by the player,
When the display control unit displays a normal image as the task motion and the action content of the player acquired by the acquisition unit matches a mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task motion more than a predetermined number of times, When displaying the mirror image of the object and displaying the mirror image as the task motion, when the action content of the player acquired by the acquisition unit coincides with the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task motion more than a certain number of times, Displays the normal image of the object,
A game device characterized by that. A display control unit for displaying a normal image or a mirror image of an object indicating a task direction to be operated by the player on the screen;
An acquisition unit for acquiring an operation content including an operation direction performed by the player;
A determination unit that determines the operation content acquired by the acquisition unit including a relationship between an operation direction performed by the player and a normal image as the task direction or a mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction; Prepared,
When the display control unit determines that the operation direction performed by the player coincides with the mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task direction continuously for a certain number of times or more while displaying the normal image as the task direction, Is displayed by switching the object to the mirror image, and while the mirror image as the task direction is displayed, it is determined that the operation direction performed by the player coincides with the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task direction continuously for a certain number of times or more. In this case, the object is displayed after switching to the normal image.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 2,
The display control unit sequentially moves and displays objects toward a predetermined determination position,
The determination unit determines an operation performed by the player at a timing when the moved object reaches the determination position,
The display control unit includes an object that has not reached the determination position when switching an object to display a normal image as the task direction or a mirror image as the task direction based on a determination result by the determination unit. To switch the display of objects to be displayed later,
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 2 or 3,
The display control unit displays a predetermined message so as to cover the object before switching the object to display a normal image as the task direction or a mirror image as the task direction, and after the switching is finished, the message Erase
A game device characterized by that. A display control method in a game device including a display control unit, a display unit, and an acquisition unit,
A display control step in which the display control unit displays a normal image or a mirror image of an object representing a task operation;
The acquisition unit includes an acquisition step of acquiring the content of an action performed by the player,
In the display control step, while the normal image as the task motion is being displayed, the operation content of the player acquired in the acquisition step matches a mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task motion more than a predetermined number of times. Displays the mirror image of the object, and displays the mirror image as the task motion, and the action content of the player acquired in the acquisition step coincides with the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task motion at a certain number of times or more. , And then display the normal image of the object,
A display control method characterized by the above. Computer
A display control unit for displaying a normal image or a mirror image of an object representing a task motion,
Function as an acquisition unit that acquires the details of the action performed by the player,
When the display control unit displays a normal image as the task motion and the action content of the player acquired by the acquisition unit matches a mirror image with respect to the normal image as the task motion more than a predetermined number of times, When displaying the mirror image of the object and displaying the mirror image as the task motion, when the action content of the player acquired by the acquisition unit coincides with the normal image with respect to the mirror image as the task motion more than a certain number of times, Function to display the normal image of the object,
A program characterized by that.

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