JPH10337379A - Information recording medium and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a game device to generate game music reflecting a game result, by stepwisely performing a process to change at least one of the number of tones of the game music, the number of playing parts, and the length of a playing unit along with a stepwise change of game results obtained by a game play. SOLUTION: A player operates a lever, a button, etc., at an operating part 10 to input operation information to make a processing part 100 process execution of a program, setting of various modes, setting of game sounds, placing of displayed matters, etc. A game image is produced on an image generating part 200 based on the processing result at the processing part 100, and the produced image is displayed on a displaying part 12. Game sounds are generated at a sound generating part 300 based on the processing result at the processing part 100, and, at that time, at least one of the number of tones of the game music, the number of parts playing music. and the length of playing unit is stepwisely changed along with the stepwise change of the game result. The generated sound si outputted through a sound output part 14.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device for generating images and game sounds and an information storage medium used for the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game device, the production of game sounds including game music, sound effects, voices (narrations), etc. is required to improve the fun, excitement and realism of the game. One of the technical issues is how to effectively produce game sounds.

[0003] However, in the conventional game apparatus, the effect of the game sound is still insufficient, and especially the game music played during the game play is often monotonous.

Further, in the conventional game apparatuses, the game achievements such as the points obtained by the players at each game stage, the number of cleared game stages, and the points are not reflected in the game music played during the game play. For this reason, the game music plays only a role as BGM in the game, and the game music has little effect on the fun and excitement of the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above technical problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus capable of generating game music in which a game achievement degree is reflected, and a game apparatus used in the game apparatus. To provide an information storage medium.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is directed to an information storage medium for causing a game device to generate a game sound. In addition, information for causing the game device to perform a process of stepwise changing at least one of the number of tones of the game music, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length, and a game sound including the game music is transmitted to the game device. And information for causing the information to be generated.

According to the present invention, when the game achievement degree changes, for example, in the first stage, the second stage, and the third stage, the number of tones of the game music, the number of performance parts, or the performance The unit length changes stepwise. Thereby, game music reflecting the game achievement degree can be generated. As a result, it is possible to cause the game music, which has only played a role as a mere BGM, to play a role to enhance the fun and excitement of the game.

The present invention is characterized in that the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music increase with the stepwise increase of the game achievement degree. In this way, it is possible to make the game music luxurious, magnificent, and rich with the gradual increase in game achievement. This makes it possible for the player to experience the auditory sense that the game achievement degree is increasing. As a result, the degree of immersion of the player in the game can be significantly increased, and the player can be encouraged to replay.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music played on the intermediate stage or the ending stage change based on the game achievement obtained in each game stage. Features. This makes it possible for the player to reminisce about his or her own game achievement level in the intermediate stage and the ending stage, thereby improving the game effects in the intermediate stage and the ending stage.

[0010] The present invention is also an information storage medium for causing a game device to generate a game sound. The information storage medium generates a first phrase of game music based on a degree of game achievement obtained in a first game stage. A second phrase of game music is generated based on the degree of game achievement obtained at the game stage of the game stage. And information for causing the game device to generate the K-th phrase in the game device and information for causing the game device to generate game sounds including the game music.

According to the present invention, for example, the sound elements (the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, the volume, the pitch, the rhythm, etc.) of the first phrase of the game music are determined based on the degree of achievement in the first game stage. The configuration is determined, and the configuration of the sound element of the second phrase is determined based on the game achievement level in the second game stage. In this way, the player can auditorily recognize the game achievement level at each game stage from the difference in the configuration of the sound elements of each phrase. In addition, since the player wants to listen to the game music when the game achievement degree is high, the player plays the game again, and it is possible to encourage the player to replay.

Further, according to the present invention, the number of characters corresponding to the degree of game achievement in the first game stage plays the first phrase, and the number of characters corresponding to the degree of game achievement in the second game stage. .. Play the second phrase, and... Images of the number of characters playing the K-th phrase according to the degree of game achievement in the K-th game stage. Is characterized by including information to be generated. By doing so, it is possible to recognize the player and the game achievement level at each game stage not only in the auditory aspect but also in the visual aspect. Thereby, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the game and the motivation of the player to replay.

In the present invention, the game achievement level includes the points obtained in the game, the number of wins, the number of defeated opponents, the number of game stage clears, the game win / loss,
Various things can be considered, such as the correct number of questions, the score, the clear time, the ranking, and the degree of achievement related to the lap time.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional block diagram of this embodiment. Here, the operation unit 10 is used by a player to input operation information by operating a lever, a button, a handle, an accelerator, and the like. The operation information obtained by the operation unit 10 is input to the processing unit 100. .

The processing section 100 performs various processes such as execution of a program, setting of various modes, setting of game sounds, arrangement of display objects, etc., based on the operation information and a given program or the like. The function is realized by hardware such as a CPU and a memory.

The image generating section 200 generates a game image based on the processing result of the processing section 100, and has a function of an image generating IC (dedicated IC, CPU or DSP), or a hardware such as a memory. It is realized by hardware. The image generated by the image generation unit 200 is output to the display unit 12 and displayed on the display unit 12.

The sound generation unit 300 generates game sounds (game music, sound effects, voices, etc.) based on the processing results of the processing unit 100. The function of the sound generation unit 300 is as follows.
It is realized by hardware such as C (dedicated IC, CPU or DSP) and memory. The sound output unit 14 includes a speaker or the like, and the game sound generated by the sound generation unit 300 is output by the sound output unit 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, the processing section 100 includes a game calculation section 110 and a game sound processing section 120.

Here, the game calculation unit 110 performs various processes for advancing the game, and sets a game mode, progresses the game, and calculates a game achievement level (acquired points, number of wins, Calculation of the number of cleared game stages, points, etc.).

The game sound processing unit 120 performs various processes for generating a game sound.
In response to the instruction of 0, the sound generation unit 300 generates a game sound.
The game sound processing unit 120 includes a game music processing unit 130.

The feature of the present embodiment is that the game music processing unit 130 changes the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music in a stepwise manner in accordance with the stepwise change of the game achievement level. The point is to do. More specifically, the following processing is performed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the player's acquired points (one of the game achievement degrees) are 0 to 9 points, the tone color of the game music is, for example, only the drum. That is, the number of timbres (and the number of performance parts) becomes one.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the player obtains 10 to 49 points, the timbre of the game music becomes a drum and a violin, for example. That is, the number of timbres (and the number of performance parts) is increased by one to two.

As shown in FIG. 2 (C), when the player's acquired points become 50 points or more, the timbre of the game music becomes, for example, a drum, a violin and a flute, and the number of timbres (and the number of performance parts) becomes 3. Become.

In FIGS. 2 (A) to 2 (C), the number of timbres and the number of performance parts of the game music are both changed in accordance with the change in the degree of game achievement, but as shown in FIG. 2 (D). Only the number of performance parts may be changed without changing the number.

As shown in FIG. 3A, if the number of wins (one of the game achievements) in a fighting game or the like is one, the performance unit length is only one phrase.
That is, game music is, for example, a repetition of this one phrase.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the number of wins is two, the performance unit length is increased by one phrase to two phrases. That is, the game music is, for example, a repetition of these two phrases.

As shown in FIG. 3C, when the number of wins is three, the performance unit length is three phrases. That is, game music is, for example, a repetition of these three phrases.

In FIGS. 3A to 3C, the number of measures in one phrase is one, but the number of measures in one phrase is two.
It may be more than this.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music change stepwise with the step change of the game achievement degree. This allows
It is possible to generate game music reflecting the game achievement level, and it is possible to improve the fun and excitement of the game.

In particular, with the gradual increase in game achievement,
Increasing the number of tones, playing parts, and playing unit length in stages will increase the size of the orchestra as the game achievements such as points earned increase, and the game music will become luxurious, magnificent, and rich. Go on. As a result, the player can auditorily experience that his or her game achievement level has increased, and can effectively increase the player's degree of excitement and game enthusiasm. The player also
If one's own game performance is low and only poor game music can be heard, he wants to listen to the gorgeous and completed game music, so he has to play the game again. That is, the player can be motivated to play the game again. As a result, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the game device in the game facility, and to realize a game device that is less tiring even when repeatedly played.

It is to be noted that a technique of increasing only the sound volume in accordance with an increase in the game achievement degree is conceivable. However, according to this technique, there arise problems such as unpleasant sounds and noises for the player. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the increase in the number of timbres and the like only makes the game music more luxurious and rich, and increases the player's excitement and game enthusiasm without generating much harsh sound or noise. It becomes possible.

The game music having the increased number of tones and the like may be played during the game play of the player at each game stage, but it is also effective to play it at the intermediate stage or the ending stage. It is. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, based on the game achievements obtained in the first to Kth game stages, the number of tones, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music played in the intermediate stage and the ending stage are determined. Change. By doing so, the player can auditorily confirm his or her game achievement level in the intermediate stage or the ending stage. As a result, it is possible to enhance the game effects of the intermediate stage and the ending stage, and it is possible to enhance the player's sense of fulfillment and self-satisfaction with the game play.

It is to be noted that the number of timbres of the game music to be played in the next intermediate stage after the game stage may be changed based on the game achievement degree obtained in each game stage. Based on the game achievement level obtained in the game stage, the number of timbres of the game music played in the intermediate stage may be changed.

The second feature of this embodiment is that, based on the game achievements obtained in the first to Kth game stages,
This is to generate the first to Kth phrases of game music.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, first to fourth phrases of game music are generated based on the game achievement levels obtained in the first to fourth game stages. Then, in this case, when the game achievement level in the first game stage is high, for example, the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, the volume, and the like of the game music in the first phrase are increased. On the other hand, if the game achievement level in the second game stage is low,
For example, the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, the volume, and the like of the game music in the second phrase are reduced. The same applies to the relationship between the game achievement level in the third and fourth game stages and the game music played in the third and fourth phrases.

[0038] By doing so, the player can auditorily confirm and recall his or her own game achievement level at each game stage using game music. For example, a phrase corresponding to a game stage having a high game achievement level has luxurious game music, and a phrase corresponding to a game stage having a low game achievement level has poor game music. In addition, since the player wants to listen to the completed game music, the player has to play the game again, and the player can be motivated to play the game again.

In FIG. 5, the number of measures in one phrase is one, but the number of measures in one phrase may be two or more.

The game music generated as shown in FIG. 5 may be played during the player's game play at each game stage, but it is particularly effective to play it at the intermediate stage or the ending stage. It is. This is because, in the intermediate stage and the ending stage, it is possible to check and recall the game performance with a margin and to enhance the sense of fulfillment and self-satisfaction with the game play.

Next, an application example of the present embodiment to an action game will be described. FIGS. 6A and 6B show examples of game images displayed in a normal game stage of this action game.

In this action game, the player operates the hero (character) 20 shown in FIG. 6A, and moves on the course while picking up the items 22, 24 and fighting with the enemy. In this action game, the player is tasked to rescue the villagers captured by the enemy. The captured villagers are trapped in bubbles 30 as shown in FIG. The player operates the hero 20 to remove the bubbles 30 and rescue the villagers (characters) 32 as shown in FIG. The number of villagers rescued is displayed on the screen as indicated by E1 and E2 in FIGS. 6A and 6B. In this case, the number of rescued persons has increased by one point from three to four because a new villager has been saved. In this way, as the player proceeds with the game play and rescues the villagers one after another, the number of rescued persons, which is one of the game achievement degrees, gradually increases.

This action game has first to fourth game stages. Each of these game stages is called a land of wind, land of water, land of forest, land of fire, and has different maps and different game stories. Then, every time each game stage ends, an image of the intermediate stage (see FIG. 4) is displayed. 7 (A), 7 (B), 8
(A) and (B) show examples of images displayed on such an intermediate stage (or ending stage). FIGS. 9A to 9D show examples of game music played on the intermediate stage.

FIGS. 7 (A) to 8 (B) and FIGS. 9 (A) to 9 (A)
As shown in (D), in this action game, a number of villagers (characters) corresponding to the number of rescued persons at each game stage play each phrase of the game music.

For example, the number of rescued persons in the first game stage is 3, and in this case, 3 points shown in FIG.
The villagers 41, 42 and 43 play the first phrase of the game music as shown in FIG. 9 (A). Then, the performance of the first phrase is repeated. In this case, Villager 4
1, 42, and 43 are responsible for the first, second, and third performance parts, respectively, and the tone colors of these performance parts are drum, violin, and flute, respectively. Also, the number of rescued persons is 3, which is slightly higher than the standard value, so that a relatively luxurious performance is performed.

The number of rescued persons in the second game stage is 1, and in this case, one villager 44 shown in FIG. 7B is replaced with villagers 41 to 43 as shown in FIG. 9B. Play the second phrase after the performance of the first phrase. The performance of the first and second phrases is repeated. In this case, the villager 44 is in charge of the first performance part, and its tone is a drum. In addition, since the number of rescued persons is one, which is small, in the second phrase, a lonely performance using only the drum is performed.

The number of rescued persons in the third game stage is 2, and in this case, two villagers 45 and 46 shown in FIG. 8A are replaced with villagers 41 to 46 as shown in FIG. 9C. 4
After the performance of the first and second phrases, the third phrase is performed. Then, the performance of the first to third phrases is repeated. In this case, the villagers 45, 46
In charge of the first and second performance parts, the tone colors of these performance parts are drum and violin, respectively. In addition, the number of rescued people is 2, which is slightly lower than the standard value.
With this phrase, a relatively lonely performance will be performed.

The number of rescued persons in the fourth game stage is 5, and in this case, the five villagers 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 shown in FIG. As shown, the fourth phrase is performed after the first to third phrases performed by the villagers 41 to 46. Then, the performance of the first to fourth phrases is repeated. In this case, Villager 4
7 to 51 are in charge of the first to fifth performance parts, respectively.
The tones of these performance parts are drum, violin, flute, trumpet, and harp, respectively. Since the number of rescued persons is 5, which is the highest point, the most luxurious performance is performed in the fourth phrase.

As described above, in this action game,
Based on the game achievement level obtained in each game stage,
The number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music played on the intermediate stage (or the ending stage) change. Each phrase of game music is generated based on the game achievement level obtained in each game stage.
Further, images are generated in which villagers (characters) of a number corresponding to the degree of game achievement in each game stage play each phrase of game music. By doing as described above, the player can auditorily and visually reminisce his or her game achievement level in the intermediate stage, and can improve the effect of the intermediate stage. Also, the player tries to play the game again because he / she wants to hear the completed game music, so that the player can be encouraged to replay.

Next, an example of the game music generation process in the action game will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10, first, tone color data and musical score data are read (step S).
1).

FIG. 12 shows an example of this tone color data (tone color table). The tone data is the tone number TN
(I, J) is referred to as a pointer. For example, TN
By designating (1, 1), the timbre data (here, the volume data is also included) corresponding to the first villager 41 (see FIG. 7A) assisted in the first game stage is referred to. (See F1 in FIG. 12). In FIG. 12, the volume of the performance of the villager 41 is set to 100 levels, and the timbre is set to the drum.

By designating TN (1, 2), it is possible to refer to the tone color data corresponding to the second villager 42 assisted in the first game stage (F2). In FIG. 12, villager 4
The volume of the performance of No. 2 is set to 80 levels and the timbre is set to violin.

By designating TN (2, 1), the timbre data corresponding to the first villager 44 assisted in the second game stage can be referred to (F3). In FIG. 12, villager 4
The performance volume of the performance No. 4 is set to 80 levels and the timbre is set to the drum.

FIGS. 13A and 13B show examples of musical score data. The musical score data is data for sounding the timbre data of FIG. 12 in chronological order. The musical score data includes data (FIG. 13A) for specifying the tone color number used by each performance part in each phrase, and data for specifying the pitch and rhythm (melody) of the sound played by each performance part in each phrase. (FIG. 13B). For example, the tone numbers used by the first performance part of the first phrase, the second performance part of the first phrase, and the first performance part of the second phrase are respectively TN (1, 1). ), TN (1, 2), T
N (2, 1) (G1, G2, G3). At this time, these performance parts perform at the pitches and rhythms (melody) indicated by G3, G4, and G5, respectively.

Returning to the description of FIG. 12 and 13
After reading the tone color data and the musical score data shown in (A) and (B), both I and J are set to 1 (step S2,
S3). Next, it is determined whether the number of villagers rescued in the first game stage is 1 (= J) or more (step S4).
If the number of rescuers is smaller than 1, that is, 0, the volume (F1 in FIG. 12) specified by the tone color number TN (1, 1) is set to the 0 level (step S5). on the other hand,
If the number of rescued persons is one or more, the processing of step S5 is skipped.

Next, J is incremented by 1 and 2 (=
J + 1) (step S6). And J is 5
It is determined whether or not (total number of performance parts) is less than or equal to 5. If it is less than 5, the process returns to step S4. Then, it is determined whether the number of rescued persons in the first game stage is equal to or greater than 2 (= J) (step S4). If the number of rescued persons is smaller than 2, that is, 1, the tone color number TN The volume (F2 in FIG. 12) specified by (1, 2) is set to the 0 level (step S5). On the other hand, if the number of rescued persons is two or more, the processing in step S5 is skipped.

The processing in steps S4 to S7 is performed when J is 5
Repeat until it gets bigger, I get bigger than 5
Is incremented by 1 and set to 2 (= I + 1) (step S8). Then, it is determined whether or not I is equal to or less than the number of game stage clears (step S9).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of rescuers in the second game stage is 1 (= J) or more (step S).
4) If the number of rescued persons is smaller than 1, that is, 0, the volume designated by the tone number TN (2, 1) (FIG. 1)
2 is set to 0 level (step S5). On the other hand, if the number of rescued persons is one or more, the processing in step S5 is skipped. Then, the processing of steps S4 to S7 is
Repeat until it gets bigger, I get bigger than 5
Is incremented by 1 and set to 3 (= I + 1) (step S8). In this way, the process is repeated until I becomes larger than the game stage clear number.

For example, if the player has finished playing to the second game stage, the timbre data is
(A) is set. That is, the volume of the tone color data corresponding to the third and fourth game stages is all set to the 0 level. Further, assuming that three villagers are helping in the first game stage and one villager is helping in the second game stage, the tone data is set as shown in FIG. That is, the volume levels of the tone data corresponding to the villagers who have not helped are all 0.
Set to level.

When the timbre data is set as described above, the set timbre data and the timbre data shown in FIG.
A performance is started based on the musical score data shown in (B) (step S10 in FIG. 11). When the number of played phrases reaches the number of game stage clears, the performance ends (steps S11 and S12).

For example, it is assumed that the player has finished playing up to the second game stage. Then first Figure 13
Tone numbers TN (1,1) to TN (1,5) to be used in the first phrase are designated based on the music score data of (A). Based on these TN (1, 1) to TN (1, 5), the volume and tone of each performance part in the first phrase are specified from the tone data of FIG. The pitch and rhythm of the sound played by each performance part are specified based on the musical score data of FIG. Similarly, FIG. 12, FIG.
3 (A) and (B), the volume, tone, pitch and rhythm of each performance part in the second phrase are specified. When the performance reaches the second phrase, the performance ends. Then, the performance of the first and second phrases is repeated, for example, the performance of the first and second phrases again.

Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The information storage medium 430 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data (tone data, musical score data, waveform data) and the like. CD-ROM, game cassette, IC card, MO, FD , DVD, memory and the like are used. For example, in a home game device, a CD-RO is used as an information storage medium for storing a game program and the like.
M, a game cassette is used, and a memory such as a ROM is used in the arcade game device.

The control device 400 corresponds to a game controller, an operation panel, and the like, and is a device for inputting a result of a determination made by a player in accordance with the progress of a game to the device body.

In accordance with programs stored in the information storage medium 430, signals input by the control device 400, and the like, the main CPU 402 controls the entire device, performs various data processing, and performs game calculation processing. The data and the like read from the information storage medium 430 are temporarily stored in, for example, a RAM (not shown) serving as storage means. This R
AM is a main CPU 402, an image generation IC, a sound processing I
Also used as a work area for C.

Further, the game device has an image generation IC 4
04 and a sound processing IC 414 are provided so that suitable output of sounds and images can be performed. As the image generation IC 404 and the sound processing IC 414, for example, a dedicated IC, a CPU, a DSP, or the like can be used.

The image generation IC 404 includes a RAM (not shown)
And an integrated circuit that generates pixel information to be output to the display 406 based on image data sent from the information storage medium 430 or the like. As the display 406, a so-called head-mounted display (HMD) can be used.

The sound processing IC 414 is connected to the main CPU 402
Various processes for generating game sounds such as game music, sound effects, and voices are performed based on instructions from the CPU, programs from the RAM and the information storage medium 430, tone color data, score data, and the like. The PCM sound source 416 outputs a sound to be output based on the processing result of the sound processing IC 414 and waveform data (data representing an actual physical waveform of a sound such as a drum or a violin) from the information storage medium 430 or the like. , And outputs the digital signal to the D / A converter 418. The D / A converter 418 converts this digital signal into an analog signal and outputs it to the low-pass filter 420.
The output of the low-pass filter 420 is input to the electronic volume 422. The electronic volume 422 adjusts the volume of the sound according to an instruction from the sound processing IC 414. The output of the electronic volume 422 is input to the speaker 426 via the amplifier 424, so that game music, sound effects, sounds, and the like are output to the outside.

FIGS. 1 to 9D and FIGS. 12 to 14
The various processes described in (B) include an information storage medium 430 storing a program for performing the processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11, a main CPU 402, an image generation IC 404, and a sound process I which operate according to the program.
This is realized by C414 or the like.

FIG. 16A shows an example in which this embodiment is applied to an arcade game device. The player looks at the game image projected on the display 1100,
Operate the lever 1102 and the button 1104 to enjoy the game. A main CPU, an image generation IC, a sound processing IC, and the like are mounted on an IC board 1106 built in the apparatus. Information for performing a process of stepwise changing at least one of the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music in accordance with the stepwise change of the game achievement degree obtained by the game play; To information for performing processing of generating the first to Kth phrases of game music, and information for generating game sounds including game music, based on the game achievement levels obtained in the Kth game stage. Etc. are the memory 1 as an information storage medium on the IC substrate 1106.
108. Hereinafter, such information is referred to as stored information. The stored information includes at least one of a program code, image information, sound information, shape information of a display object, table data, list data, player information, and the like for performing the various processes described above.

FIG. 16B shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to a home game machine. The player enjoys the game by operating the game controllers 1202 and 1204 while watching the game image projected on the display 1200. In this case, the stored information is stored in a CD-ROM 1206, which is an information storage medium that is
It is stored in cards 1208, 1209 and the like.

FIG. 16C shows a host device 1300,
An example in which the present embodiment is applied to a game device including this host device 1300 and terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n connected via a communication line 1302 will be described. In this case, the storage information is stored in an information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300. Terminals 1304-1 to 1
When the CPU 304-n has a CPU, an image generation IC, and a sound processing IC and can generate a game image and a game sound in a stand-alone manner, the host device 1300 can generate a game image and a game sound. Are delivered to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n. on the other hand,
If it cannot be generated standalone, the host device 1
300 generates a game image and a game sound, and
The data is transmitted to 304-1 to 1304-n and output at the terminal.

The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made.

For example, the game achievement degree obtained by game play includes the points acquired in the game, the number of wins, the number of defeated opponents, the number of game stage clears,
A variety of game achievements related to the outcome of the game, the correct number of questions, the points, the clear time, the ranking, the lap time, and various game achievements equivalent thereto can be adopted.

In addition to the action games described in this embodiment, the present invention provides a fighting game (such as a martial art, a robot game), a competition game (a racing game, a ski game, etc.), a shooting game, a quiz game, a puzzle game, It can be applied to various games such as sports games.

In the present embodiment, the case where the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the length of a performance unit are increased with an increase in the game achievement degree has been mainly described, but the present invention is not limited to this. . Depending on the case, the number of timbres can be reduced with an increase in the game achievement degree, or the increase and decrease can be repeated, and various modifications can be made.

The present invention can be applied not only to game music on the intermediate stage and ending stage, but also to game music on the game stage.

In the invention for generating each phrase of game music based on the degree of game achievement obtained at each game stage, the method of generating game music is limited to those described with reference to FIGS. 2 (A) to 2 (D). Not something. For example, the number of timbres and the number of performance parts may be changed based on the game achievement degree obtained in each game stage, or the other sound elements such as volume, pitch, rhythm, and melody may be changed. .

The present invention can be applied to various game devices such as a home game device, a business game device, a simulator, a large attraction device in which many players participate, a personal computer, and the like.

[0081]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of an embodiment.

FIGS. 2A to 2D are diagrams for explaining a method of changing the number of timbres and the number of performance parts based on a game achievement level.

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C are diagrams for explaining a method of changing a performance unit length based on a game achievement.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a method of changing the number of timbres in an intermediate stage and an ending stage based on a game achievement level obtained in each game stage.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a method of generating each phrase of game music based on a game achievement obtained at each game stage.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing examples of images displayed on a game stage. FIGS.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an example of an image displayed on an intermediate stage. FIGS.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing examples of images displayed on the intermediate stage. FIGS.

FIGS. 9A to 9D are diagrams for explaining game music output at an intermediate stage after each game stage ends.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for describing timbre data.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams for explaining musical score data. FIG.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are diagrams for explaining an example of setting timbre data; FIGS.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of hardware capable of realizing the present embodiment.

FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C are views showing various types of apparatuses to which the present embodiment is applied.

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 Reference Signs List 10 operation unit 12 display unit 14 sound output unit 100 processing unit 110 game operation unit 120 game sound processing unit 130 game music processing unit 200 image generation unit 300 sound generation unit

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. An information storage medium for causing a game device to generate a game sound, wherein the number of tones of the game music, the number of performance parts, and the length of a performance unit are changed in accordance with a gradual change in the degree of game achievement obtained by game play. Information for causing the game device to perform a process of changing at least one of the steps in a stepwise manner; and information for causing the game device to generate a game sound including the game music. Medium. 2. The information storage medium according to claim 1, wherein the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of the game music increase as the game achievement level increases stepwise. 3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game achievement degree obtained in each game stage is based on:
An information storage medium wherein the number of timbres, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length of game music played on an intermediate stage or an ending stage vary. 4. The game according to claim 1, wherein a first phrase of game music is generated based on a game achievement obtained in the first game stage, and a game obtained in the second game stage is generated. Generating a second phrase of game music based on the degree of achievement, and generating a Kth phrase of game music based on the degree of game achievement obtained in the Kth game stage. An information storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 5. An information storage medium for causing a game device to generate a game sound, comprising: generating a first phrase of game music based on a degree of game achievement obtained in a first game stage; A second phrase of game music is generated based on the game achievement obtained in the above, and the K-th game music is generated based on the game achievement obtained in the K-th game stage. An information storage medium, comprising: information for causing the game device to perform a process of generating the phrase of: and information for causing the game device to generate a game sound including the game music. 6. The game system according to claim 4, wherein a number of characters corresponding to a game achievement degree in the first game stage play the first phrase, and
The number of characters according to the game achievement degree in the game stage of the second stage plays the second phrase, and the number of characters according to the game achievement degree in the K-th game stage is An information storage medium including information for causing the game device to generate an image for playing a Kth phrase. 7. The game achievement degree according to claim 1, wherein the game achievement degree is obtained points in the game, the number of wins, the number of defeated opponents, the number of game stage clears, the game win / loss, and the validity of the problem. An information storage medium characterized by a degree of achievement relating to at least one of a number, a score, a clear time, a ranking, and a lap time. 8. A game device for generating and outputting a game sound, wherein at least one of the number of timbres of the game music, the number of performance parts, and the performance unit length is associated with a gradual change in the degree of game achievement obtained by game play. A game device comprising: means for performing a process of changing one stepwise; and means for generating a game sound including the game music. 9. A game device for generating and outputting a game sound, comprising: generating a first phrase of game music based on a game achievement degree obtained in a first game stage; A second phrase of game music is generated based on the obtained game achievement degree, and a K-th phrase of game music is generated based on the game achievement degree obtained at the K-th game stage. And a means for generating a game sound including the game music.