JP6727507B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a display device for displaying a game screen including an instruction mark for indicating an execution time at which a play action should be executed and a reference mark that functions as a reference for the current time, and the position of the instruction mark and the reference mark is changed. The present invention relates to a game system and the like that provides a music game that guides the execution time through a game screen by causing relative displacement along the path between them so as to coincide with each other.

A display device is provided which displays a game screen including an instruction mark for indicating when to perform a play action and a reference mark which functions as a reference for the current time, so that the position of the instruction mark and the reference mark match. There are music games that guide execution timing through a game screen by causing relative displacement along the path between them. For example, there is known a game machine that provides a music game that uses an icon as an instruction mark and a movement of the icon as a relative displacement (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, Patent Document 2 exists as a prior art document related to the present invention.

Japanese Patent No. 2922509 JP, 2014-23948, A

In the music game of Patent Document 1, the moving direction of the icon is constant. For this reason, the user may get used to it. As a result, the user may get tired. On the other hand, for example, there is a music game in which the direction of travel of the indicator changes depending on the music used for playing by changing the shape of the route of the indicator such as an icon. However, even in such a music game, when the same music is selected, there is often no difference in the traveling direction of the indicator. Therefore, there is still room for accustoming the user.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and the like that can reflect the selection result of the user in the route display mode.

In the game system of the present invention, the position of the instruction mark and the reference mark is changed to the execution state through a game screen including an instruction mark for indicating an execution time when the play action should be executed and a reference mark functioning as a reference of the current time. A game system that provides a music game that guides the execution time by causing a relative displacement along the route between the instruction mark and the reference mark so as to coincide with each other in time, and displaying the route. An opportunity giving means for giving a selection opportunity for selecting a use change option used for playing the music game from a plurality of change options for causing a change in a mode, and a selection result of the selection opportunity And a change giving means for giving a change corresponding to the use change option to the display mode of the route.

On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause a computer to function as each unit of the above-mentioned game system. Further, the server device of the present invention is connected to the display device for displaying the game screen via a network and functions as each means of the above-mentioned game system.

The figure showing the outline of the whole composition of the game system concerning one form of the present invention. The figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game system. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for playing a music game. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a music game. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of a character selection process. The figure which shows typically an example of the card screen for displaying the content of a character card. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the kind and content of "personality". Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the individuality of "NO CURVE". Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the individuality of "CURVE+". Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the individuality of "viewpoint change." Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the individuality of "upside-down inversion." Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the individuality of "FLAT". Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the individuality of "upper and lower width." Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of card data. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of play data. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a card determination processing routine. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a lane presentation process routine.

Hereinafter, a game system according to an aspect of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the overall configuration of a game system according to an aspect of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a game machine GM. The game machine GM is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. As an example, the game machine GM is configured as a commercial (commercial) game machine. An arcade game machine is a game machine for playing a predetermined range of games for a fee or free of charge. As an example, the game machine GM provides a music game for a fee. Specifically, for example, the game machine GM provides a music game within a range according to the price in exchange for consumption of a predetermined price. An appropriate number of game machines GM are installed in a commercial facility such as the store 4.

The center server 2 is not limited to the example configured by one physical device. For example, one logical center server 2 may be configured by a group of servers as a plurality of physical devices. Further, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing. Furthermore, the game machine GM may function as the center server 2.

A user terminal 5 is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. The user terminal 5 is a kind of network terminal device that exhibits various functions by executing software distributed from the center server 2. In the example of FIG. 1, a mobile phone (including a smartphone) is used as an example of the user terminal 5. In addition, as the user terminal 5, for example, other various network terminal devices such as a personal computer, a portable game machine, and a portable tablet terminal device that can be connected to the network and are used for the personal use of the user are used. Good.

The network 3 may be configured to realize network communication using the TCP/IP protocol as an example. Typically, the network 3 may be configured by combining the Internet as a WAN and the intranet as a LAN. In the example of FIG. 1, the center server 2 and the game machine GM are connected to the network 3 via the router 3a, and the user terminal 5 is connected to the network 3 via the access point 3b.

The network 3 is not limited to the form using the TCP/IP protocol. As the network 3, various forms using a wired line for communication or a wireless line (including infrared communication, short-range wireless communication, etc.) may be used. Alternatively, the communication between the user terminal 5 and the game machine GM or the like complies with a predetermined standard so as to include various information such as a two-dimensional code without using a communication line (including wired and wireless). It may be realized using a code (for example, a two-dimensional code) generated by the above. Therefore, the term network (or communication line) includes a form of transmitting and receiving information without using a line, such as a communication method using such a code.

The center server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine GM or its users. As the game machine service, for example, a service that receives the user's identification information from the game machine GM and authenticates the user may be provided. Further, a service may be provided in which the play data of the authenticated user is received from the game machine GM and saved, or the play data to be saved is provided to the game machine GM. Further, the game machine service is a service for distributing and updating the program or data of the game machine GM via the network 3, and matching the users when a plurality of users play a common game via the network 3. A matching service or the like may be included.

The center server 2 also provides various Web services to the user of the user terminal 5 via the network 3. The Web service may include, for example, a game information service that provides various kinds of information regarding the game provided by the game machine GM. Further, for example, the Web service may include a distribution service that distributes various data or software to each user terminal 5 (including update of data and the like). Furthermore, the Web service may also include other services such as a community service that provides a place for interaction such as information transmission, exchange, and sharing by users, and a service that gives a user ID for identifying each user.

Next, a main part of a control system of the game system 1 for realizing a music game will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a control system of the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the center server 2 includes a control unit 10 and a storage unit 11. The control unit 10 is configured as a computer unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined. An input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a monitor may be connected to the control unit 10. However, their illustration is omitted.

The storage unit 11 is connected to the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 is composed of, for example, a large-capacity storage medium such as a magnetic tape so that the storage can be held even if power is not supplied. The storage unit 11 stores server data 14 and a server program 15. The server program 15 is a computer program necessary for the center server 2 to provide various services to the game machine GM and the user terminal 5. The game machine service management unit 16 and the Web service management unit 17 are provided inside the control unit 10 by the control unit 10 reading and executing the server program 15.

The game console service management unit 16 executes processing for providing the above-described game console service. On the other hand, the web service management unit 17 executes the processing required to provide the above web service. The game machine service management unit 16 and the Web service management unit 17 are logical devices realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. It should be noted that various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 10. However, their illustration is omitted.

The server data 14 is data that is referred to when the server program 15 is executed. For example, the server data 14 may include card data 14a as character data and play data 14b. The card data 14a is data for defining a character described later. The play data 14b is data in which information regarding the past play record of each user is described. The play data 14b is used, for example, to carry over the play result up to the previous time (past performance) from the next time onward, or to carry over the setting content unique to each user. Details of the card data 14a and the play data 14b will be described later.

In addition, the server data 14 may include various data for realizing a music game. For example, such data may include ID management data. The ID management data is data for managing various IDs such as a user ID. However, their illustration is omitted.

On the other hand, the game machine GM is provided with a control unit 30 as a computer, a storage unit 31, a control panel 7, a foot pedal 8, a monitor MO as a display device, and a reader 9. The storage unit 31, the control panel 7, the foot pedal 8, the monitor MO, and the reader 9 are all connected to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 is configured as a computer unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined.

It should be noted that the control unit 30 may be connected to various devices, for example, similarly to other known game machines. Such devices may include, for example, various output devices such as speakers or various input devices. Further, for example, such an input device may include a well-known device such as a coin authentication device for collecting a predetermined consideration. Then, for example, a coin or the like as a predetermined consideration may be collected through such a device. Alternatively, the various output devices may include, for example, a printer. Then, for example, when a character card described later is printed on a physical medium (for example, paper or the like) and ejected, the printer may be used for the printing. That is, the game machine GM may generate such a character card. However, their illustration is omitted.

The control panel 7 outputs various signals to the control unit 30. For example, the control panel 7 may include a rotation button B. The rotation button B may be configured to be used for both the pushing operation and the rotation operation, for example. Then, as an example, the control panel 7 may output a signal corresponding to the operation result of the rotary button B to the control unit 30. Specifically, for example, a signal corresponding to the pressing operation and the rotating operation on the rotation button B may be output to the control unit 30.

The foot pedal 8 is a type of input device operated by the user. For example, the foot pedal 8 may be used to produce a special effect (for example, an effect associated with various characteristics of the character such as a skill described later) during playing of a music game. For example, the foot pedal 8 may be configured to be operated by a foot. More specifically, the foot pedal 8 may be used, for example, to input a stepping operation by a user. Then, the foot pedal 8 may output a signal corresponding to the depression operation to the control unit 30.

The monitor MO is a known display device for displaying various images based on the output signal from the control unit 30. As an example, the monitor MO displays a game screen for playing a music game according to the output signal from the control unit 30.

The reader 9 is a well-known device that uses short-range wireless communication to read various kinds of information recorded in a storage medium in a non-contact state. The reader 9 may be used to read information on a card CD as an example of a storage medium. Specifically, as an example, the reader 9 may read the information of the card CD carried by each user and output a signal corresponding to the information to the control unit 30. Note that, for example, when the game machine GM generates through a printer a character card in which character information (for example, parameters and the like) is recorded through various codes such as a two-dimensional code, a code that can read such codes. The reader 9 may be configured to be able to read such a code by including a reader or the like. That is, the reader 9 may be used to read such codes.

Further, the card CD may be provided with a non-volatile storage medium (not shown) such as an IC chip or a magnetic stripe. Then, various information may be recorded on the card CD via such a non-volatile storage medium. Further, for example, the various types of information may include information on the user ID (including information that can specify the user ID). That is, the card CD may be used, for example, as an ID card to identify each user corresponding to the ID card. Furthermore, the various types of information may include, for example, other information about the amount of value used as a predetermined consideration (including information for specifying the amount of value). Then, a predetermined consideration may be collected by consuming the amount of the value. That is, the card CD may be used, for example, for payment of a predetermined consideration.

On the other hand, the storage unit 31 is configured by, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a flash SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like so that the storage can be held even when power is not supplied. A game program 34 and game data 35 are stored in the storage unit 31. The game program 34 is a computer program necessary for the game machine GM to provide a music game. A game providing unit 37 is provided inside the control unit 30 as the game program 34 is executed. The game providing unit 37 executes various processes necessary for providing a music game. The game providing unit 37 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Note that various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 30. However, their illustration is omitted.

The game data 35 is data referred to as the game program 34 is executed. The game data 35 includes, for example, music data 36 and sequence data 38. The music data 36 is data necessary for causing the speaker to reproduce various sounds such as music used in a music game. The sequence data 38 is data necessary for informing the user of the time when an appropriate play action should be executed in the music game. For example, the sequence data 38 may describe in advance the operation timing at which the rotary button B should be appropriately operated. Then, for example, in a music game, an appropriate operation on the rotary button B may be required at each operation time described in the sequence data 38.

Further, the game data 35 includes, for example, the card data 14a and the play data 14b described above. As an example, at least a part of the card data 14a and the play data 14b may be provided from the center server 2 so that necessary parts are included. Similarly, the game data 35 may include other various data for executing a music game. For example, such data may include image data and the ID management data described above. The image data is data for displaying various images necessary for the game. However, their illustration is omitted.

Next, a music game provided by the game machine GM will be described. Music games are a type of timing games. Specifically, the music game is a type of game in which the execution timing of an appropriate play action is evaluated. The execution timing at which the appropriate play action should be executed is provided along with the music through the game screen, for example. Further, in the music game, the time that coincides with the rhythm of the music is used as the execution time. That is, the music game is a type of game in which the user is informed of the time when an appropriate play action should be executed according to the rhythm of the music, and the time when the play action is actually executed is evaluated. Further, for example, a plurality of music pieces may be prepared for play in a music game, and a music piece selected from the music pieces may be used for actual play.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a game screen for playing a music game. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the game screen 40 may be displayed as a two-dimensional image based on a shooting result obtained by shooting the virtual three-dimensional space with a virtual camera so as to render the virtual three-dimensional space. Specifically, the game screen 40 includes, for example, a game area 45. In the game area 45, for example, five lane images 42 as routes may be displayed. As an example, the five lane images 42 may extend from the back side DS toward the front side NS so as to produce a virtual three-dimensional space.

Further, the five lane images 42 may be arranged in a staggered pattern so as to form, for example, “W”. Specifically, the five lane images 42 may be classified into an upper lane image group 42U including the three lane images 42 and a lower lane image group 42D including the two lane images 42, for example. Then, for example, the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D may be arranged vertically so as to form a height difference in the virtual three-dimensional space. That is, the five lane images 42 may be arranged so as to be located at the same height in units of the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D in the virtual three-dimensional space. More specifically, the three lane images 42 of the upper lane image group 42U are positioned so as to extend parallel to each other, and the two lane images 42 of the lower lane image group 42D are positioned parallel to each other at a position lower than that. It may be located to extend. Then, the five lane images 42 may form two layers by the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D, for example. That is, the five lane images 42 are divided and arranged in two layers positioned so as to form a height difference in the virtual three-dimensional space.

In each lane image 42, for example, a judgment marker image 46 as a reference marker may be arranged for each lane image 42. Each determination marker image 46 is an image that functions as a marker for the current time in the game. Further, the object image 47 may be arranged at an appropriate position in each lane image 42. For example, each object image 47 may function as an instruction mark for indicating (guidance) the operation timing (described in the sequence data 38) at which the rotation button B should be operated. Then, the coincidence between the object image 47 and the determination marker image 46 may guide the operation time when the rotation button B should be operated.

Specifically, for example, the display of the game area 45 may be changed so that each determination marker image 46 sequentially moves toward the back side DS of the lane image 42 while passing through the object image 47 at an appropriate position. That is, each determination marker image 46 may move along each lane image 42 with the lapse of time so as to match the position of the object image 47 at the time when the user should be requested to perform an appropriate operation. Then, the user may be required to perform an appropriate play action in accordance with the match between the position of the determination marker image 46 and the position of the object image 47. For example, when the five rotation buttons B corresponding to the five lane images 42 are provided, the user is required to match the determination marker image 46 and the object image 47 on each lane image 42 with each other. A push operation or a rotation operation on the rotation button B corresponding to the lane image 42 may be required.

For example, as the object image 47, a plurality of types of object images 47 may be displayed. The appropriate play action required by the user may differ depending on the type of the object image 47. Specifically, the object image 47 is, for example, a type of instructing (requesting) a pressing operation of pressing each rotation button B (the type may be different depending on the length of the period) as an appropriate play action, and an appropriate type. The play action may include a type for instructing a rotation operation on the rotation button B corresponding to each lane image 42 (the type may be different depending on the length of the period). Then, an appropriate operation for various object images 47 and the operation timing may be evaluated. This evaluation is performed, for example, with respect to a deviation time between the actual operation time of the operation and the request time (the coincidence time between the object image 47 and the determination marker image 46) when an appropriate operation is executed. May be done. The smaller the deviation time, the higher the evaluation may be. On the other hand, when the deviation time is longer than the predetermined period or when an appropriate operation is not executed, it may be evaluated as a miss operation.

It should be noted that the various object images 47 may include, for example, types instructing a combination of a rotating operation and a pushing operation in addition to the above. Alternatively, the object image 47 may include a type that indicates the operation timing of the foot pedal 8. Then, the period and timing of various operations may be appropriately evaluated as an appropriate play action.

Further, in the game area 45, a LIFE gauge 52 may be displayed, for example. The LIFE gauge 52 is a gauge for allowing the user to grasp the remaining amount of the LIFE (life) 52a. The LIFE 52a may be used, for example, to determine whether to continue playing. Specifically, while the music game is continuously played while the remaining amount of the LIFE 52a is not zero, when the remaining amount of the LIFE 52a becomes zero (when it is completely consumed), the music is being played. However, the music game may be ended. The remaining amount of the LIFE 52a may be decreased by a predetermined value, for example, each time a misoperation is performed. That is, the play time may be reduced each time a mistake operation is executed. In other words, the music game may be played continuously as long as the proper operation is performed.

The initial amount of the LIFE 52a may be set appropriately. For example, the music game may be provided with each character that is used selectively. Then, the initial amount of the LIFE 52a may be set according to the character selected for play. The character will be described later.

In the example of FIG. 3, a curved portion WP is formed on the back side DS of each lane image 42. The bending portion WP is a portion that bends so as to change the traveling direction of the object image 47. Specifically, in the rear side DS of each lane image 42, the traveling direction of the object image 47 traveling from the rear side DS toward the front side NS is changed to left or right (more specifically, left and right in the traveling direction). The curved portion WP is formed so as to be curved in the left-right direction by adding the element of (1) to the diagonal direction in the left-right direction. As an example, each lane image 42 may be configured as a curve having such a curved portion WP. Then, the music game may be provided through such a game screen 40, for example. The curved portion WP of each lane image 42 is not limited to the horizontal direction. For example, the bending portion WP may be bent in the up-down direction so that the progress of the object image 47 goes up and down. Then, in each lane image 42, the curved portion WP may be formed by appropriately combining the left and right sides and the upper and lower sides so as to produce a virtual three-dimensional space.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the music game. As shown in FIG. 4, the music game may include, for example, a music selection step (S1), a character selection step (S2), and a play step (S3) in this order. The music selection process is a process for selecting a music used for playing a music game (S1). The playing process is a process in which the user actually plays the music game (S3). Specifically, for example, the play of the music game may be actually provided through the game screen 40. Further, the selection result of the music selection process is reflected in the play process. That is, in the play process, as an example, a music game using the music selected in the music selection process may be provided through the game screen 40. Similarly, the selection result of the character selection process is also reflected in the play process.

The character selection step is a step for selecting a character used for playing a music game (S2). For example, a music game may include multiple characters, of which selected characters may be used for play.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the content of the character selection process. As shown in FIG. 5, in the music game, for example, a plurality of character cards 60 may be prepared as a selection candidate character card group 60F. Each character card 60 is a card corresponding to a character used in a music game. That is, a plurality of characters corresponding to a plurality of character cards 60 may be prepared in the music game. Also, as an example, each character card 60 may function as a card that is electronically present in the music game, that is, an electronically defined card. As each character card 60, various physical cards such as a paper or plastic medium and an electronic recording medium (including an IC card) may be used. Further, for example, in these cases, various codes such as a two-dimensional code may be used to record the information of the parameters of each character.

Each character may have parameters, for example. For this reason, the parameters of the character may be set in each character card 60. The content of the parameter may differ depending on each character, for example. That is, as an example, each character may be defined by parameters and given various personalities. The parameter may include, for example, image information (not shown) for specifying the character image 60I. The character image 60I is an image (information for visually identifying) showing each character. Further, the parameters may include items of “name”, “LIFE”, “skill”, and “individuality” as change options.

“Name” is information indicating the name of each character. “LIFE” is information on the amount of LIFE that each character has. The “skill” and “individuality” are both information indicating a kind of characteristic that each character has. Specifically, the “skill” and the “individuality” may be used to give various changes (effects) to the music game, for example. On the other hand, between the “skill” and the “individuality”, for example, the content of the change and the condition for giving the change may be different.

For example, the change corresponding to the “skill” may be given for a predetermined time when the operation on the foot pedal 8 is executed. On the other hand, the change corresponding to the "individuality" may be automatically given during the period according to the arrival of the predetermined period. More specifically, for example, each lane image 42 may include a specific section. Since each lane image 42 is used as a path of a displacement (for example, a displacement caused by the movement of the determination marker image 46) between the object image 47 and the determination marker image 46, it functions as a time axis of this displacement. .. That is, the section functions as a period. Then, the specific section included in each lane image 42 may function as a predetermined period. Further, for example, when the determination marker image 46 is located within the specific section of each lane image 42, a change corresponding to “individuality” may be added. In other words, between "skill" and "individuality", different from the contents of the change, the criteria for starting the grant differ depending on the operation of the user or the arrival of the predetermined period, and the period for granting the change differs. Good. As an example, “skill” and “individuality” may be distinguished in this way.

The specific section may be visually distinguished (guided) through, for example, a difference in color arrangement or various indexes. Alternatively, the guidance may be provided by various other methods such as an auditory method. Further, the specific section may not be distinguished from other sections (that is, the guidance of the specific section may be omitted).

Each character card 60 may be given to each user as a privilege or the like, for example, depending on the playing status of the music game. Such an addition result may be reflected in the play data 14b, for example. That is, as an example, each character card 60 may be owned by each user, and the character card 60 owned by each user may be managed by the play data 14b using the user ID as a key. Then, as each card CD is used, the play data 14b corresponding to each user is acquired based on the user ID recorded in each card CD, and each user owns the play data 14b based on the play data 14b (each user ID Each character card 60 (associated with) may be provided as an option in the character selection process. On the other hand, a user who does not own the character card 60 (first time user or the like) may be provided with a predetermined (for example, first time or the like) character card 60 as an option in the character selection process. In these cases, the character selection process may serve as the selection opportunity of the present invention. Further, the "individuality" of the character card 60 selected in the character selection step functions as a use change option of the present invention.

It should be noted that each character card 60 is not limited to the form provided according to the playing situation of the music game. For example, each character card 60 may be given in exchange for consumption of a predetermined consideration, or may be owned by transfer from another user or the like. Further, for example, the grant or transfer of these may be provided through a website or the like as one of the web services.

Further, the details of the content of the character card 60 may be displayed through, for example, a card screen as a notification screen. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a card screen for displaying the contents of the character card 60. As shown in FIG. 6, the card screen 61 includes, for example, a parameter-related area 62, a play information area 63, an option area 64, a personality display area 65, and the above-described character image 60I. In the example of FIG. 6, the parameter-related area 62 and the play information area 63 are surrounded by broken lines for convenience of description, but the broken lines may be omitted in the actual card screen 61.

The play information area 63 is an area for displaying information related to the play of the music game. The play information area 63 may include, for example, a LIFE bar 63a and a score bar 63b. As an example, the LIFE bar 63a may indicate the amount of LIFE (“+460”), and the score bar 63b may indicate the score value (“+31864”). For example, the value of the score may be used as the maximum value of the score that can be added to the score acquired by the user through the play according to the play situation.

A plurality of character cards may be used for playing the music game. In such a case, the LIFE bar 63a (including information indicating the amount of LIFE such as “+460”) may display the total amount of LIFE of those plurality of characters. Further, the display of the LIFE bar 63a and the display of the amount of the LIFE 52a by the LIFE gauge 52 may correspond to each other. Therefore, when a plurality of character cards are used, the total value of the LIFE of the plurality of character cards may be displayed as the initial remaining amount of the LIFE through the LIFE gauge 52 or the like. Similarly, as the value of the max score, when a plurality of characters are used, their total value may be used. Note that the values are not limited to such total values, and as these values, for example, an average value, a value set for a specific character, or the like may be used.

The option area 64 is an area for displaying options that can be selected when each character card is used. For example, the option area 64 may be used as a button that is selected to actually give a change to the game depending on the content of the option. The option area 64 may include, for example, a button (for example, “set in frame 1”) for setting a character group used for playing the game. Also, such a button sets, for example, in which position (frame) of the deck is arranged when the play character is managed in units of a character group (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a deck). May be used for.

The parameter-related area 62 is an area for showing the contents of parameters for defining each character. For example, in the parameter related area 62, the parameter gauge 62a and the skill slot 62b may be displayed. The parameter gauge 62a is a gauge for indicating the contents of parameters unique to each character. The parameter gauge 62a may be configured to indicate, for example, the contents of a plurality of items (for example, the values of “LIFE SUPPORT”, “SCORE GAIN”, “PLAY RISK”, and “ITEM COLLECT”). In addition, these items affect, for example, effects related to LIFE (increase or recovery of the upper limit of LIFE, etc.), affect the magnitude of score increase value, risk at the time of play (life error at the time of mistake). Value), or the acquisition of an item (type of item at the time of acquisition, size of acquisition amount, etc.) may be affected.

On the other hand, the skill slot 62b includes, for example, the content of the “skill” owned by each character (for example, a short name for distinguishing the content of the “skill”) and the presence/absence (for example, blank is not owned, black is owned. Etc.). Further, for example, when a plurality of skills corresponding to the contents of a plurality of “skills” are prepared, the skill slot 62b determines the number of possessable skills (limit number) through the number of skill slots 62b. May be shown.

The individuality display area 65 is an area for displaying the content of the "individuality" of each character. For example, the effect image 66 as a route image may be displayed in the personality display area 65. The effect image 66 is an image that visually shows the content of the "individuality" of each character. For example, the change corresponding to “individuality” may occur in the display mode of the lane image 42. In this case, the effect image 66 may be configured to show the lane image 42 after being changed in accordance with the content of “individuality”, for example, by displaying the changed lane image 42 in a simplified manner. Good.

In the character selection step, for example, a character to be used in the music game may be selected from the character card group 60F through the card screen 61 or the like. Note that the card screen 61 may include various kinds of information in addition to the above. For example, such information may include information indicating the name of the character (“Ricure”), the attribute (“Magic”), the type of the version of the character image 60I (“Cocktail Magic”), and the like. ..

Next, the content of the "individuality" of each character will be described. For example, "personality" may include multiple contents. Then, they may be classified into a plurality of types. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the type and content of “individuality”. As shown in FIG. 7, for example, “individuality” means the individuality of the shape system as an option of the shape system, the individuality of the imaging condition system as an option of the imaging condition system, the individuality of the placement system as an option of the placement system, and It may include four types of labeling system personality. And each of these types may belong to a plurality of personalities whose contents are different from each other. Further, an effect image 66 that simply shows the effect corresponding to the individuality may be set for each of the individualities. Then, on the card screen 61, the content of each “individuality” may be visually guided by the effect image 66 corresponding to such a difference in effect.

Specifically, the individuality of the shape system is the individuality for changing the display mode by changing the shape of the lane image 42. For example, the shape-based personality may include "normal", "NO CURVE", and "CURVE+" personalities. “Normal” is an individuality that does not change the shape of the lane image 42 (does not change). As a result, when the character card 60 corresponding to this personality is used for playing, the effect of the personality is not visually recognized.

On the other hand, regarding the individual characteristics of “NO CURVE” and “CURVE+”, for example, the shape of the lane image 42 may be changed by changing the bending state (bent state) of the bending portion WP. Specifically, “NO CURVE” is the individuality of changing the curved portion WP to a straight line when the lane image 42 includes the curved portion WP. In contrast to “NO CURVE”, “CURVE+” tightens the degree of bending (bending degree) of the bending portion WP when the lane image 42 includes the bending portion WP, that is, increases the bending rate (for example, 3). Individuality.

The individuality of the shooting condition system is the individuality of changing the display mode by changing the shooting condition of the virtual camera in the virtual three-dimensional space (if there is a change corresponding to the change of the shooting condition of the virtual camera, for example, in advance, A display mode corresponding to the change of the shooting condition may be prepared). The shooting conditions may include conditions such as the position of the virtual camera, the shooting direction, the shooting angle, and the angle of view.

Further, the individuality of the shooting condition system may include, for example, the “viewpoint change” and the “upside-down inversion”. The “viewpoint change” may change, for example, the viewpoint, that is, the position of the virtual camera in the shooting conditions. More specifically, the “viewpoint change” means, for example, the position of a virtual camera (an example of a normal position) of the lane corresponding to the lane image 42 in the virtual three-dimensional space taken from diagonally above and the lower lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42U. It may be changed so as to be located between the side lane image groups 42D (for example, near the center). On the other hand, "upside down" may be upside down. In other words, “upside down” may change both the shooting position and the direction of the virtual camera in the shooting conditions. More specifically, "upside down" means, for example, that the lane corresponding to the lane image 42 in the virtual three-dimensional space is imaged in a reverse direction from below, which is opposite to the position of the normal camera as described above. The shooting position and direction (direction) of the camera may be changed.

The individuality of the arrangement system is the individuality of changing the display mode by changing the arrangement of each lane image 42. For example, the arrangement system personality may include "FLAT" and "upper and lower width" personalities. “FLAT” is the individuality of changing the position of each lane image 42 so that the positions of all lane images 42 are positioned in parallel at the same height. "Large in the vertical width" is a character that changes the interval between the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D so that the width between the two layers changes. More specifically, for “large vertical width”, for example, the interval between the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D may be expanded so that the width between the two layers is expanded. In other words, for "large vertical width", the arrangement of the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D may be changed so that the width of the height difference in the virtual three-dimensional space is enlarged.

The individuality of the marker system is the character that causes a change in an image having a marker function such as the object image 47 or each judgment marker image 46. For example, the personality of the labeling system may include the "SUDDEN" personality. “SUDDEN” is a personality that changes the appearance position of the object image 47. More specifically, “SUDDEN” may change the appearance position of the object image 47 to the near side NS, that is, the side closer to each determination marker image 46. For example, such a change of the appearance position may be realized by hiding the display of the object image 47 from the original application position to the changed appearance position. Further, for example, the personality of the marker system may include the personality of hiding the display of the object image 47 on the front NS, as opposed to “SUDDEN”. As an example, the “individuality” of each character may include such types and contents. It should be noted that each character may have one individual character or a plurality of individual characters.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13, an example of the content of the individuality of the “individuality” that causes a change in the display mode of the lane image 42 will be further described. More specifically, an example of the contents of the individuality of the shape system, the individuality of the imaging condition system, and the individuality of the arrangement system (excluding "normal") will be further described.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the individuality of “NO CURVE”. More specifically, FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the game screen 40 when a change corresponding to the individuality of “NO CURVE” is added to the display mode of the lane image 42 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, for example, when a change corresponding to the individuality of “NO CURVE” is added, each lane image 42 may be displayed so as not to include the curved portion WP that should be originally included. That is, the display mode (shape) of each lane image 42 may be changed so that the curved portion WP formed on the back side DS in the example of the game screen 40 of FIG. 3 disappears. In this case, each lane image 42 is displayed linearly. For example, a change corresponding to the personality of "NO CURVE" may be imparted in this way.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the individuality of “CURVE+”. More specifically, FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the game screen 40 when a change corresponding to the individuality of “CURVE+” is added to the display mode of the lane image 42 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, when a change corresponding to the individuality of “CURVE+” is added, each lane image 42 may be displayed with a curvature higher than the original curvature of the curved portion WP (specific bending). .. More specifically, for example, in the game screen 40 of the example of FIG. 3, the curved portion WP of the back side DS, which is curved slightly in the left diagonal direction, is curved so as to be largely curved to the left (for example, to have a curvature of three times). ) May change. The change corresponding to the individuality of “CURVE+” may be imparted in this way, for example.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the individuality of “viewpoint change”. More specifically, FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the game screen 40 when a change corresponding to the individuality of “viewpoint change” is added to the display mode of the lane image 42 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when a change corresponding to the individuality of the “viewpoint change” is given, each lane image 42 corresponds to the shooting result of the virtual camera from between the upper and lower steps of the virtual three-dimensional space. May be displayed. More specifically, on the game screen 40 in the example of FIG. 3, the lane images 42 are viewed from the rear near the center between the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D. The display mode of each lane image 42 may change. As a result, for example, in the game screen 40 of the example of FIG. 3, both the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D are located below the vicinity of the center of the game area 45, whereas in FIG. In the above example, the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D are changed to be located above and below the center of the game area 45, respectively. That is, the three lane images 42 of the upper lane image group 42U are arranged above and the two lane images 42 of the lower lane image group 42D are arranged below the center of the game area 45. Good. The change corresponding to the individuality of the “viewpoint change” may be given in this way, for example.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the "upside down" personality. More specifically, FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the game screen 40 in the case where the display mode of the lane image 42 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, when a change corresponding to the "upside down" personality is added, each lane image corresponds to the shooting result when the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual three-dimensional space is vertically inverted. 42 may be displayed. More specifically, each lane image 42 corresponds to the result captured by the virtual camera in a state in which the position is moved downward and the orientation is turned upside down as compared to the game screen 40 of the example of FIG. The display mode of may change. In this case, the upper lane image group 42U is located below the lower lane image group 42D as compared with the example of FIG. 3, and the vertical arrangement is reversed. That is, the arrangement of the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D may be reversed so that they are arranged in a zigzag pattern that forms “M” (inversion of “W”). Further, in this case, the bending direction (left direction) of the bending portion WP formed on the back side DS of each lane image 42 in the example of FIG. 3 may be reversed rightward. The change corresponding to the “upside down” personality may be imparted in this way, for example.

Note that the “upside-down reversal” individuality is not limited to the example realized by changing the shooting conditions (shooting position and orientation) as described above. For example, it may be realized by changing the arrangement of each lane image 42. Specifically, for example, it may be realized by reversing the upper and lower arrangements of the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D. In this case, the bending direction of the bending portion WP may be displayed in the same manner as before the change (for example, to the left) unlike when the shooting direction is changed. Further, in this case, the “vertical upside-down” may be classified not as the individuality of the imaging condition system but as the individuality of the arrangement system.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the individuality of “FLAT”. More specifically, FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the game screen 40 when a change corresponding to the individuality of “FLAT” is added to the display mode of the lane image 42 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, for example, when a change corresponding to the individuality of “FLAT” is given, each lane image 42 may be displayed so as to be positioned in parallel at the same height. That is, compared with the game screen 40 of the example of FIG. 3, the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D are arranged at the same height so that they are not distinguished from each other, and the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42U are arranged at the same height. The effect of the step between the lane image group 42D and the lane image group 42D may be eliminated. More specifically, the display mode of each lane image 42 may be changed so that they are all located on the same plane at the same height in the virtual three-dimensional space. As a result, each lane image 42 may be displayed in parallel so that they are all located in the same layer. The change corresponding to the individuality of “FLAT” may be added in this way, for example.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for describing the content of the “upper and lower width” individuality. More specifically, FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the game screen 40 in the case where a change corresponding to the “upper and lower width” individuality is added to the display mode of the lane image 42 of FIG. .. As illustrated in FIG. 13, for example, when a change corresponding to the “upper and lower width” individuality is given, each lane image 42 may be displayed so that the step in the virtual three-dimensional space is enlarged. More specifically, as compared with the game screen 40 of the example of FIG. 3, each lane image 42 is enlarged so that the width between the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D, that is, the width between the two layers is expanded. The display mode of may change. The change corresponding to the “upper and lower width” individuality may be imparted in this way, for example.

Next, details of the card data 14a and the play data 14b will be described. The card data 14a is data for defining each character card 60. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the contents of the card data 14a. As shown in FIG. 14, the card data 14a includes, for example, "card ID" and "parameter" information.

The “card ID” is information of an ID unique to each character card 60 (character) (hereinafter, may be referred to as a card ID). The card ID is used to identify and specify each character card 60, for example. In addition, “parameter” is information on a parameter that defines each character. As described above, for example, the parameter may include items such as “name”, “LIFE”, “skill”, and “personality”. Therefore, for example, the “parameter” may also include information of “name”, “LIFE”, “skill”, and “individuality” corresponding to these.

Specifically, for example, information indicating the name of each character as "name", information indicating the amount of "LIFE" individually set for each character as "LIFE", and the character currently possessing as "skill" Information indicating a skill to perform (for example, information such as a skill ID for identifying each skill) may be used. Similarly, as the “individuality”, for example, information indicating each individuality such as “NO CURVE” possessed by each character (for example, information such as individuality ID for identifying each individuality) may be used. In this way, the card data 14a may be configured as, for example, a set of records described such that these pieces of information are associated with each other.

On the other hand, the play data 14b, as described above, is data for realizing the transfer of past achievements and the like. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the content of the play data 14b. As shown in FIG. 15, the play data 14b includes, for example, information of "user ID", "actual data", "card ID", and "item".

The “user ID” is information on the above-mentioned user ID (ID for identifying each user). The “actual result data” is information for inheriting the past actual results in the next and subsequent plays. For example, the “actual data” includes information such as “play music”, “play date and time”, and “result”. The “played music” is information indicating the played music. The "play date and time" and the "result" are information indicating the date and time when the music game was played, and the result at that time (for example, the obtained score).

The "card ID" is information indicating the above card ID. In the information of "card ID", for example, information of a card ID indicating the character card 60 owned by the user of "user ID" associated with this "card ID" may be described. That is, the “card ID” may be used to identify each character card 60 owned by each user and its contents via the card data 14a. “Item” is information indicating the content of the item currently owned. For example, information that can identify each item included in the music game, such as the item ID, may be used as the “item” information. In this way, the play data 14b may be configured as, for example, a set of records described such that these pieces of information are associated with each other.

Next, the card determination process and the lane presentation process will be described. The card determination process is a process for providing the character selection step (S2). In other words, the card determination process is a process for giving a selection opportunity to select the character card 60 used for playing. The lane presentation process is a process for displaying (presenting) each lane image 42 in the game area 45.

For example, the card determination process is implemented by the routine of FIG. 16, and the lane presentation process is implemented by the control unit 30 of the game machine GM through the routine of FIG. More specifically, the routines of FIGS. 16 and 17 are executed through the game providing unit 37 of the control unit 30 as an example. The control unit 30 of the game machine GM and the control unit 10 of the center server 2 may, for example, perform a sequence process for arranging each object image 47 and an operation evaluation process for evaluating various operations in addition to these processes. Various well-known processes, etc. are executed individually or in cooperation with each other. However, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of a card determination processing routine for realizing the card determination processing. The routine of FIG. 16 may be executed, for example, every time a start operation (including collection of a predetermined consideration) for starting a music game is executed, after the start operation. For example, when the music selection step (S1) is executed before the character selection step (S2), the routine of FIG. 16 is selected after the start operation (or as part of the start operation). It may be performed at the end of the step (S1).

When the routine of FIG. 16 is started, the game providing unit 37 first gives a card selection opportunity in step S11. The card selection opportunity is, for example, an opportunity to select a character card 60 to be used in a music game. The game providing unit 37 may provide a card selection opportunity as follows, for example.

Specifically, the game providing unit 37 first acquires the play data 14b corresponding to the user ID of the card ID from the center server 2. In addition, options (character card group 60F) of selection candidates are presented based on the acquired play data 14b. This presentation may be executed, for example, through the card screen 61 described above. Then, selections for those options may be executed through the card screen 61. Further, this selection may be executed so as to allow the selection of the plurality of characters when the plurality of character cards 60 are used for playing. In this case, setting of the order in which each character card 60 is used may be further executed. More specifically, such selection operation and order setting may be performed, for example, by operating an option area 64 (“set in frame 1”) displayed on the card screen 61. That is, the card selection opportunity may include an opportunity to set the order for each character card 60. As an example, the game providing unit 37 may provide the card selection opportunity in this way.

In addition, when each character card 60 is a physical card, the game providing unit 37 uses the information (for example, a code such as a two-dimensional code or a non-volatile character) recorded in each character card 60 as a card selection opportunity in step S11. An opportunity (time) for simply acquiring (reading) a storage medium or the like, which may be recorded by the same method as the card CD, may be added.

In the next step S12, the game providing unit 37 determines the music game, that is, the character card 60 to be used in the playing step (S3) based on the selection result of step S11. When a plurality of character cards 60 are used in the playing step (S3), the game providing unit 37 may determine the plurality of character cards 60 as a character card 60 to be used in the playing step in step S12. Similarly, in this case, the game providing unit 37 may determine the order of the character cards 60 used in the playing step (S3) based on the order setting result of step S11. Then, when the process of step S12 ends, the game providing unit 37 ends this routine.

The routine of FIG. 16 realizes the character selection step (S2). Specifically, a selection opportunity for selecting each character card 60 included in the selection candidate character card group 60F is provided through the card screen 61. When a plurality of character cards 60 are used in the play step (S3), the plurality of character cards 60 are determined as the play character card 60 through the card screen 61. Furthermore, when the order of use of each character card 60 is set, the order of the plurality of character cards 60 used in the play step (S3) is also determined. Then, the character card 60 (single or plural) selected there is used in the playing step (S3) (according to the order when the order is set).

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of a lane presenting process routine for realizing the lane presenting process. The routine of FIG. 17 is repeatedly executed in a predetermined cycle in the play step (S3), for example.

When the routine of FIG. 17 is started, the game providing unit 37 first sets the display range of each lane image 42 to be displayed in the game area 45 based on the current time (the position of the determination marker image 46) in step S21. Identify. Since each lane image 42 functions as a time axis, the display range can be specified as a time length. Therefore, for example, the game providing unit 37 may specify, as the display range, a range corresponding to a predetermined time length (for example, a time length corresponding to four measures of the music from the current time) in step S21. This identification is performed, for example, when each lane image 42 in a predetermined range is prepared in advance (for example, when it is prepared as image data or when the predetermined range is prepared in advance). It may be realized by specifying the display range from such a predetermined range. Further, each lane image 42 in the predetermined range may change according to each music or difficulty level. For example, the predetermined range may be the entire period of each music piece or a part of the period (the display range or more). On the other hand, when each lane image 42 in the predetermined range is not prepared in advance, the game providing unit 37 may draw each lane image 42 corresponding to the display range specified in step S21.

The display range may be set according to the shooting conditions such as the shooting position, the shooting angle, and the angle of view. For example, the longer the lane image 42 can be displayed as the virtual camera is set to a higher shooting position (position farther from the lane image 42), the display range is set to a longer range (for example, 6 bars). May be. Alternatively, conversely, the lower the virtual camera is set (the position closer to the lane image 42), the shorter the display range may be set (for example, 2 bars). The shooting range and the angle of view may also affect the display range. Further, when the predetermined range is a partial range, the same applies to the predetermined range.

In the following step S22, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the change condition is satisfied. For example, the individuality of each character card 60 may be given to the display mode of each lane image 42. In addition, each individuality is given, for example, in a predetermined period. In order to impart a change corresponding to such individuality, the changing condition may include, for example, a temporal condition and an individuality condition. For example, the temporal condition may be satisfied when the current time falls within a predetermined period. More specifically, for example, the temporal condition is satisfied when each lane image 42 in the display range includes a specific section and the determination marker image 46 (corresponding to the current time) is located in the specific section. Good.

On the other hand, the individuality condition may be satisfied when the individuality to be changed in the specific section corresponds to the individuality of the type (lane-related type) that causes a change in the display mode of each lane image 42. Specifically, the individuality condition may be satisfied when the type of individuality to be changed in the specific section corresponds to, for example, the individuality of the shape system, the individuality of the imaging condition system, or the individuality of the arrangement system. .. Further, when a plurality of character cards 60 are selected for play, all changes corresponding to the individuality of those character cards 60 may be simultaneously given in the specific section. In this case, the individuality condition may be satisfied when at least one of the plurality of character cards 60 for play corresponds to the individuality of the lane-related type.

Alternatively, in the specific section in which the determination marker image 46 is located, a change corresponding to the individuality of some of the character cards 60 may be added. When a change corresponding to a part of individuality is given, for example, the character card 60 to be used for giving a change may be specified based on a specific condition for specifying the part. Then, the individuality condition may be satisfied when the individuality of the specified character card 60 corresponds to the individuality of the lane-related type.

For example, a predetermined order may be used as the specific condition. That is, the character card 60 used for giving the change may be specified in a predetermined order. For example, the order of the character cards 60 set in the character selection step (S2) may be used as such a predetermined order. Further, for example, when each lane image 42 includes a plurality of specific sections, the individuality of each character card 60 may be sequentially used for each specific section in the order corresponding to the selection result of the character selection step (S2). Further, the plurality of specific sections may be appropriately associated with the order set in the character selection step (S2). Specifically, for example, each specific section is associated with an order such as “2”, “5”, “1”, etc., and the second, fifth, and first character cards set in the character selection step (S2). 60 may be used in turn with the arrival of each particular interval.

Alternatively, a lottery may be used as the specific condition. That is, the individuality to be used in the specific section may be determined by lottery. Then, for example, when there are a plurality of specific sections and a plurality of character cards 60, a change corresponding to each personality may be given in each specific section in an order based on the lottery result. When a change corresponding to a part of individuality is given, for example, the individuality (character card 60) to which a change is given may be specified in the specific section based on such a specific condition.

Then, the change condition may be satisfied when both the temporal condition and the individuality condition are satisfied. That is, the change condition is, for example, that the determination marker image 46 is located in the specific section, and the individuality (character card 60) to be changed in the specific section is the individuality of the shape system, the individuality of the shooting condition system, and the arrangement system. It may be satisfied if the individuality is met. When the determination result is a negative result, that is, the change condition is not satisfied (for example, the determination marker image 46 is not located within the specific section or the individuality to which the change is to be given in the specific section where the determination marker image 46 is located is lane-related). If not, the game providing unit 37 skips step S23 and proceeds to step S24. Note that, for example, when there is another skill or the like that affects the display of each lane image 42, the condition for giving a change for giving the skill may be used as the change condition.

On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is a positive result, that is, when the change condition is satisfied (for example, the personality to be changed in the specific section in which the determination marker image 46 is located corresponds to the lane-related type). In this case, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the game providing unit 37 changes the display mode of each lane image 42. Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 causes each lane image so that a change corresponding to each individuality of the lane-related type to be changed occurs in the specific section where the determination marker image 46 is located as described above. The display mode of 42 is changed.

In the following step S24, the game providing unit 37 presents each lane image 42 corresponding to the display range identified in step S21 in the game area 45. Specifically, for example, when the process of step S23 is not executed, the game providing unit 37 presents each lane image 42 corresponding to the display range identified in step S21 to the game area 45 as it is. On the other hand, when the process of step S23 is executed, the game providing unit 37 presents each lane image 42 whose display mode has been changed based on the change result of step S23 to the game area 45. As an example, the game providing unit 37 presents each lane image 42 corresponding to the display range identified in step S21 in the game area 45 in this manner. Then, when the process of step S24 ends, the game providing unit 37 ends the routine of this time.

By the routine of FIG. 17, each lane image 42 in the range corresponding to the passage of time is displayed in the game area 45 at any time. Further, the display mode of each lane image 42 reflects, for example, the individuality of each character card 60. Specifically, as an example, a change corresponding to the individuality of the character card 60 selected by the user is given in a specific section of each lane image 42.

As described above, according to this aspect, the character corresponding to the character card 60 selected in the character selecting step is used in the playing step, and each character has various personalities. The various personalities include lane-related types that cause a change in the display form of the lane image 42. Therefore, for example, during the grant period in which a change corresponding to the individuality such as a specific section is provided, the lane image 42 is provided with a change based on the character card 60 selected in the character selection step. That is, in the grant period, the display mode of each lane image 42 is changed based on the selection result in the character selection step. More specifically, a change corresponding to the individuality of the character card 60 selected in the character selection step is added to the display mode of each lane image 42 during the addition period. Accordingly, the selection result of the user can be reflected in the display mode of each lane image 42.

Specifically, for example, through the individuality of the shape system, the individuality of the shooting condition system, and the individuality of the arrangement system, a change in the display mode due to the change in the shape of each lane image 42, and a display mode due to the change in the shooting condition of the virtual camera. Or the change of the display mode due to the change of the arrangement of each lane image 42, the selection result of the user can be reflected in the display mode of each lane image 42. As a result, for example, even when the same play process using the common display mode of each lane image 42 is originally provided such as when the same song is selected, each lane image is selected according to the selection result of the user. It is possible to cause a difference in the display mode of 42, that is, the mode of displacement between the object image 47 and the determination marker image 46 (mode of guiding the operation timing). Accordingly, it is possible to increase the types (variations) of the display mode of each lane image 42 according to the content of each individuality. As a result, for example, it is possible to provide each lane image 42 having a highly unique display mode for each user. With these, it is possible to suppress the user's familiarity. Further, it is possible to prevent the user from getting tired.

Further, for example, when the grant period is limited to a specific period such as a specific section, the grant of the change corresponding to each individuality can be limited to a specific period such as the specific section. As a result, the progress of the music game can be enhanced.

Further, in the case where a plurality of character cards 60 for play respectively give a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of personalities in an order based on the setting of the user in a plurality of giving periods such as a plurality of specific sections, the user's selection The result can be reflected as a change in the display mode of each lane image 42 that is sequentially assigned in the plurality of specific sections. As a result, for example, even when the same plurality of character cards 60 are used for play, the overall aspect of each lane image 42 can be made different according to the order set in them. This makes it possible to further increase the range (type) of change in the display mode of each lane image 42. Similarly, when a change corresponding to the individuality of the character card 60 is sequentially provided in the order based on the lottery result in each specific section, the selection result may be reflected in the range of change in the display mode of each lane image 42. On the other hand, each personality can be used at random times. As a result, it is possible to add a surprise to the progress of the music game.

Further, the content of the individuality for giving a change to each lane image 42 is associated with each character card 60. Then, in the character selection process, each individuality is selected through the selection of the character card 60, that is, through the character card 60. This allows the user to recognize the content of individuality through each character card 60.

Further, in the character selection step, the content of each character card 60 is provided through the card screen 61. Further, the card screen 61 includes an effect image 66, and the effect image 66 is configured to simply show each lane image 42 after the change corresponding to each individuality is given. Accordingly, the effect image 66 can notify the user of the influence on the display mode of each lane image 42 associated with each character card 60. Therefore, the selection of the user can be assisted. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by these.

In the above embodiment, the control unit 30 of the game machine GM functions as the opportunity giving means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. Similarly, the control unit 30 of the game machine GM functions as the change giving means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. On the other hand, the storage unit 31 of the game machine GM functions as the data storage device of the present invention by storing the card data 14a.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned form, but can be implemented in an appropriate form. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a change corresponding to each individuality is automatically given in a specific section is described. However, the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the specific section may be generated based on various play situations such as a user operation or use of an item. Further, the addition of the change corresponding to each personality is not limited to the form limited to the specific section. For example, a change corresponding to each individuality may be given in all sections of each lane image 42, that is, in all playing time of the music game. In this case, when a plurality of character cards 60 are selected for play, a change corresponding to the individuality of the character card 60 set in a specific frame (that is, a specific order) of the deck among them is applied to all the sections. It may be given. Alternatively, changes corresponding to a plurality of personalities of these character cards 60 (all or a part based on a specific condition or the like) may be simultaneously given (that is, a plurality of changes are combined), and for example, at predetermined intervals. It may be provided so as to be automatically switched.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an anthropomorphic character is used as the character is described. However, the character is not limited to such a form. As the character, for example, various elements used in the game such as things and items may be adopted. In addition, it is preferable that the character has features such as being fixed for each play unit, requiring selection before play, being unable to change during play, having a function as an avatar of each user, and the like. On the other hand, in the above-mentioned form, the individuality (an example of "change option") is set to the character. That is, each personality is associated with the character. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the type of personality that changes the display form of the lane image 42 may be set separately from the character. That is, each personality may be selected by itself regardless of the character. In this case, for example, the character may be omitted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, “NO CURVE”, “CURVE+”, or the like is illustrated as an example of the individuality for changing the shape of the lane image 42. However, the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, in addition to the above-described example, the shape in the vertical direction as well as the horizontal direction such as "CURVE-(minus)" is used to alleviate the degree of curvature and the lane image 42 is waved in the vertical direction. The personality that imparts the above changes may be adopted as the personality of the present invention. Similarly, a personality that imparts changes that increase or decrease the number of bends rather than the degree of bend may be employed. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the individuality of expanding and contracting (changing the position of) the interval between the upper lane image group 42U and the lower lane image group 42D is described, but the specific lane image 42 (for example, the upper lane image group) is described. Even if only two lane images 42 out of the three lane images belonging to 42U, or one lane image 42 belonging to the lower lane image group 42D, etc.) having a characteristic in which the position or shape is changed are adopted. Good. Further, a personality obtained by combining these with the above personality may be adopted.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the relative displacement for guiding the operation time is generated between the object image 47 and the determination marker image 46 due to the movement of the determination marker image 46 toward the object image 47. However, the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, such relative displacement may be caused by the movement of the object image 47 toward the determination marker image 46. That is, as long as the operation time is guided by the movement of the object image 47 and the determination marker image 46 along the lane image 42, the relative displacement may occur in an appropriate form.

Furthermore, the game machine GM is not limited to a commercial game machine. Examples of the game machine GM include stationary game machines for home use (including stationary game personal computers capable of executing games), portable game machines (smartphones, tablet PCs, portable personal computers capable of executing games). (Including a mobile terminal such as), etc. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 are provided in the game machine GM. However, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 may be logically provided on the network (for example, the center server 2 or the like) using cloud computing. That is, the game machine GM may be configured as a terminal that displays and provides the processing result of the control unit 30 through the network 3. Further, the game system of the present invention may be realized by a single game machine GM without the center server 2.

Hereinafter, an example of the present invention obtained from the above contents will be described. In the following description, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated forms.

The game system of the present invention displays the indication mark through the game screen (40) including the indication mark (47) for indicating the execution time when the play action should be executed and the reference mark (46) functioning as a reference of the current time. A music game that guides the execution time by causing a relative displacement along the path (42) between the instruction sign and the reference sign so that the position of the reference sign coincides with the execution time. A game system (1) to be provided, wherein a use change option (60) used for playing the music game is selected from a plurality of change options (60F) for causing a change in a display mode of the route. An opportunity giving means (30) for giving a selection opportunity (S2) for performing the change, and a change giving means (30) for giving a change corresponding to the use change option to the display mode of the route based on the selection result of the selection opportunity. 30) and.

According to the present invention, a change is given to the route display mode based on the selection result in the selection opportunity. More specifically, a change corresponding to the change option selected in the selection opportunity is given to the route display mode. As a result, the selection result of the user can be reflected in the route display mode. As a result, for example, even if the same song is selected, it is possible to cause a difference in the route display mode, that is, the relative displacement mode between the instruction mark and the reference mark, depending on the selection result of the user. In addition, it is possible to increase the types (variations) of route display modes according to the types of change options. As a result, for example, it is possible to provide a route having a display mode with high uniqueness for each user. With these, it is possible to suppress the user's familiarity. As a result, tiredness of the user can be suppressed.

As one aspect of the game system of the present invention, data storage for storing character data (14a) described such that a plurality of characters (60F) used for playing the music game and the plurality of change options are associated with each other. A device (31) is provided, and the opportunity giving means identifies the change option corresponding to each character through the character data, thereby selecting the use change option through the selection of each character. A mode of giving may be adopted. In this case, the user can recognize the change option through the character.

The change corresponding to the change option may be given in various modes based on, for example, the entire period or a part of the period during the play, the play situation, the user's selection, or the like. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the path includes a specific section to which the change is to be given, and the change giving unit is configured to: when the relative displacement occurs in the specific section, Changes may be given. In this case, the change can be limited to a specific section of the route. As a result, the progress of the music game can be enhanced.

The route may include, for example, a singular plural appropriate number of specific sections. Similarly, a single and a suitable number of change options may be selected at the selection opportunity. For example, in an aspect in which a change corresponding to a change option is given in a specific section, the specific section includes a plurality of specific sections, the use change option includes a plurality of use change options, and the change giving unit, The changes corresponding to the plurality of use change options may be respectively given in a predetermined order in the plurality of specific sections.

Further, for example, in a mode in which changes are given to each specific section in a predetermined order, the selection opportunity is an opportunity to set an order for associating with the plurality of specific sections to each of the plurality of use change options. The change giving means uses the order of each use change option as the predetermined order, and the change corresponding to the use change option in the order associated with each of the plurality of specific sections in the plurality of specific sections. May be given. In this case, the selection result of the user can be reflected as a change in the display mode of the route sequentially given in the plurality of specific sections. As a result, even when the same plurality of change options are selected, the display mode of the entire route can be changed according to the order set in them. This can increase the range (type) of change in the route display mode.

Similarly, for example, in a mode in which changes are given to each specific section in a predetermined order, the change giving means uses the order set by lottery as the predetermined order, and is set by the lottery in each specific section. The change corresponding to the used change option may be given. In this case, the selection result can be reflected in the range of change in the route display mode, while the time of each change can be randomized. As a result, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the progress of the game.

The route may be displayed in various ways. Similarly, each change option may change the route display mode in various modes. For example, the route may be displayed so as to correspond to a two-dimensional image based on a shooting result obtained by shooting a virtual three-dimensional space with a virtual camera. Further, in this aspect, the plurality of change options are shooting conditions that cause a change in a display mode of the route by causing a change in the route that corresponds to a change that occurs based on a change in the shooting condition of the virtual camera. System options may be included. Similarly, the path includes a plurality of paths respectively arranged in two layers (42U, 42D) positioned so as to form a height difference in the virtual three-dimensional space, and the plurality of change options are the virtual three. An arrangement system option may be included that causes a change in the display mode of the path by causing a change corresponding to the change in the height difference width in the dimensional space between the two layers. Alternatively, the plurality of options may include a shape-based option that changes the display mode of the route by changing the shape of the route. Further, in this aspect, the route includes a bending portion (WP) in which the direction of the relative displacement changes, and the option of the shape system is a display mode of the route by changing a bending state of the bending portion. May be changed. With these, for example, the user's selection result can be reflected in the route display mode as a change in the shooting conditions of the virtual camera, the layout of the route, or the shape.

In one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the opportunity giving means includes a notification screen including a route image (66) showing a route after the route display mode is changed in order to notify a change caused by each change option. (61) may be displayed on the display device at the selection opportunity. In this case, the influence of each change option can be notified through the route screen. This can assist the user's selection.

On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause the computer (30) to function as each unit of the above-mentioned game system. Further, the server device of the present invention is connected to the display device for displaying the game screen via a network and functions as each means of the above-mentioned game system. The computer system or the server device according to the present invention can realize the game system according to the present invention.

1 game system 2 center server (server device)
30 control unit (computer, opportunity giving means, change giving means)
31 storage unit (data storage device)
40 game screen 42 lane image (route)
46 Judgment mark image (reference mark)
47 Object image (indicator sign)
60 character cards (characters, change options)
61 Card screen (Notification screen)
66 Effect image (route image)
14a Card data (character data)
GM game console MO monitor (display device)
WP curved part

Claims (1)

Through the game screen including the instruction mark for indicating the execution time when the play action should be executed and the reference mark functioning as the reference of the current time, the position of the instruction mark and the reference mark may be matched at the execution time. A game system that provides a music game that guides the execution time by generating a relative displacement along a path between an instruction sign and the reference sign,
It has been described that a plurality of characters used for playing the music game and a plurality of change options for causing a change in the display manner of the route are associated with each other as one of a plurality of types of characteristics that each character has. A data storage device for storing character data,
Opportunity giving means for giving a selection opportunity for selecting a use change option used for playing the music game from a plurality of change options for causing a change in the display mode of the route,
Change giving means for giving a change corresponding to the use change option to the display mode of the route based on the selection result of the selection opportunity,
The opportunity giving means specifies the plurality of change options corresponding to each character as the use change options via the character data so that the use change options are selected through the selection of each character. Is given
The plurality of change options differ from each other in conditions under which the change is given,
The condition corresponding to at least one of the plurality of change options relates to an operation of a user who plays the music game,
When the condition for giving the change corresponding to the plurality of change options is satisfied, the change giving unit gives the combination of the changes corresponding to the plurality of change options to the display form of the route,
Game system.