JP2001232058A - Game device and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device and an information storage medium capable of changing sound in a game corresponding to evaluation. SOLUTION: This game device is provided with a judgment part 116 for judging the propriety of an operation on the basis of data 152 for operation instructions for indicating the operation information of a player to an operation instruction image displayed matched with music, the operation instruction image and an operation timing, a sound generation part 112, a sound adjustment part 114 and a sound output part 130 for outputting matching sound by using matching data 156 in the case of matching and generating and outputting non- matching sound by using non-matching data 158 in the case of non-matching on the basis of a judged result and an image generation part 118 and a display part 140 for generating and displaying the operation instruction image on the basis of the data 152 for the operation instruction.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game apparatus and an information storage medium for evaluating operation timing based on music played.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game device has been realized in which a player performs an operation based on music to be played and evaluates the operation timing. The evaluation is displayed on a screen as "good" or "bad". , Etc., or the score was displayed on the screen.

However, in the case of a game device that plays a game according to such music rhythm, the role played by sound in the game device is extremely large.

[0004] In order to solve such a problem, when a player presses a plurality of buttons to be operated, a game device assigning and outputting a sound effect for each button in accordance with the progress of music to be played. Has been proposed.

However, in such a game device, a large amount of sound effect data is required to output a sound effect output for each button in accordance with the progress of the music to be played.

In particular, it is necessary to prepare a large number of songs in order to meet various tastes of players. As described above, when the number of music pieces is increased, the data amount of music performance data, sound effect data, and the like increases with the increase.

Therefore, in consideration of data generation efficiency and storage efficiency, it is necessary to suppress an increase in the amount of data such as sound effect data even when the number of music pieces needs to be increased.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a game apparatus and an information storage medium capable of changing a sound in a game in accordance with an evaluation, and in particular, to reduce a required data amount. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and an information storage medium that can change sounds in a game according to an evaluation while suppressing them.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game device according to the present invention has a sound generating means for generating a sound for game music, and a player associated with the sound for game music. Operation instruction means for performing an operation instruction, and evaluation means for evaluating the operation of the player with respect to the operation instruction based on the content of the operation instruction and the operation of the player, wherein the sound generating means includes: Based on the evaluation, if the operation of the player conforms to the operation instruction, a conforming sound is generated using the conformance data, and if the operation of the player does not conform to the operation instruction, using the nonconformity data. It is characterized by generating an incompatible sound.

The information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing information for evaluating a player's operation in response to an operation instruction associated with a game music sound. Information is
Sound generating means for generating sound for game music, operation instruction means for giving an operation instruction to a player in relation to the sound for game music, and the operation based on the content of the operation instruction and the operation of the player Evaluation means for evaluating an operation of the player with respect to an instruction; andevaluation means for realizing the sound generation means, wherein the sound generation means conforms to the operation instruction with the operation of the player based on the evaluation of the evaluation means. Generates a matching sound using the matching data,
When the operation of the player does not conform to the operation instruction, an incompatible sound is generated using the incompatible data.

Further, the information according to the present invention is characterized in that it includes a program (including a program embodied in a carrier wave) for realizing each of the above means.

For example, when a method of assigning sound effects to a plurality of operation means in advance is adopted,
The sound effect data greatly increases with an increase in the operation means and the number of music pieces.

According to the present invention, only two types of data, that is, conforming data and non-conforming data, are prepared regardless of the number of operating means. Can be reduced.

As a result, it is possible to improve the data generation efficiency and suppress the required storage capacity.

Here, the sounds for game music include, for example, instrument sounds, lyric sounds, chorus sounds, accompaniment sounds,
Sound effects, BGM (Back Ground Music), etc. correspond.

Here, it is preferable that the conforming sound and the non-conforming sound are different sounds. This allows the player to listen to and judge whether the case is compatible or not.

Further, it is preferable that the conformance data and the nonconformity data are stored in a predetermined storage area.

According to this, by storing in advance, it is possible to quickly generate a conforming sound or a nonconforming sound. In this way, even if the data is stored in advance, data is not provided for each operation means, so that the required data amount is small and the required storage capacity is small.

Further, it is preferable that the adaptation data and the incompatibility data are configured so that the sound of the adaptation sound and the incompatibility sound change as the game execution time elapses.

According to this, the matching sound is not always the same sound, but changes with the progress of the game. Therefore, a sound that matches the sound of the actual game music can be generated.

Further, it is preferable that the operation instruction means issues a plurality of types of operation instructions corresponding to a plurality of operation types.

According to this, by giving a plurality of operation instructions corresponding to a plurality of operation types, the player is enthusiastic about the game in order to select an operation and make the operation timing appropriate. Thereby, a game with an interesting operation can be provided.

Here, the plurality of operation types include, for example, a pointing direction of a lever, an operation of a plurality of operation units,
An operation of pressing and releasing a plurality of buttons, an operation by a foot using a mat, an operation by a player's operation recognition using a camera, and the like are applicable.

Further, it is preferable that the operation instruction means selectively performs an operation instruction based on at least one operation instruction data among a plurality of operation instruction data provided according to the difficulty of the game.

According to this, for example, by providing easy operation instruction data for beginners and difficult operation instruction data for advanced users, it is possible to provide a game that matches the level of the player.

It is preferable that the operation instruction means selects operation instruction data to be applied according to the level of the player who is executing the game, based on the evaluation.

According to this, the difficulty level can be adjusted according to the level of the player during the execution of the game, and the player can play the game with the difficulty level appropriate for the player.

The conforming data and the nonconforming data are data to which a plurality of sounds are assigned so that the conforming sound and the nonconforming sound change as the game execution time elapses. It is preferable that the generating means thins out the sounds assigned to the conforming data and the nonconforming data according to the difficulty of the game and generates the sounds.

According to this, for example, when the player selects an easy level, the same data can be applied irrespective of the difficulty level by using the thinned sound, and the necessary data amount can be reduced.

[0030]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking an example in which the present invention is applied to a music game device.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an example of the present embodiment.

[0032] The music game of the present embodiment is a BGM (Ba
ck Ground Music), the lyrics are displayed on the game screen, and the player operates the button in response to the operation instruction displayed in accordance with the BGM, and if the operation matches the operation instruction, the lyrics are reproduced. In this game, the volume increases, and if it does not match, the playback volume decreases.

On the game screen, a timing gauge 1, which is an area where an operation instruction for the player 1 is given, is provided at an upper part.
A timing gauge 2 which is an area where an operation instruction for the player 2 is issued is displayed at a lower portion, and a character 90 is provided at a central portion between the timing gauge 1 and the timing gauge 2.
And a lyrics frame 80 are displayed.

The timing gauge 1 and the timing gauge 2 display an input instruction frame 70 and a rank 50 and a rank gauge 60 indicating the degree of suitability of the operation.

Further, the input instruction frame 70 is scrolled upward from the bottom of the screen, and has a plurality of circular dot-type input instructions 20 functioning as operation instruction images, and is scrolled from left to right on the screen. Then, a frame-shaped cursor 10 functioning as an instruction image for aiming at the operation instruction image is displayed.

The cursor 10 scrolls between the start point 42 and the end point 44 at both ends of the input instruction frame 70, and
When the number reaches 4, the display once disappears, and the display is restarted from the starting point 42 again.

On the line on which the cursor 10 scrolls, an aimable input instruction 22 which is a part of the point-type input instruction 20 is displayed.
When the player performs an operation at the time when the position is just over the character string 2, a character string indicating the degree of conformity of the evaluation such as “GREAT” is displayed in the input instruction frame 70, and the input instruction 22 disappears.

In addition, the suitability of the player's operation is cumulatively evaluated, and if an appropriate operation is performed, the player is ranked 5th.
0 increases to E, D, C, B, A, S, and the gauge of the rank gauge 60 also increases.

When "Sing! Sing! Oh! Yeh!" For two measures displayed in the lyrics frame 80 is completed, the next 2 bars are displayed.
Bar starts, input instruction 2 previously not possible to aim
4 scrolls up and overlaps the scroll line of the cursor 10 so that the cursor 10 can be used for aiming.

As shown in the timing gauge 2,
Not only point type input instruction 20 but also line type input instruction 3
0 is also displayed. The linear input instruction 30 includes an input start instruction 32, an input end instruction 34, and a linear input continuation instruction 36 connecting the input start instruction 32 and the input end instruction 34.

In the case of the linear input instruction 30, the player starts the operation when the cursor 10 overlaps the input start instruction 32, and continues the operation while the cursor 10 overlaps the input continuation instruction 36. Is input end instruction 3
By ending the operation when it overlaps 4, the operation is evaluated as an appropriate operation.

As described above, by providing the input instruction 20 in the dot format and the input instruction 30 in the linear format, it is possible to provide an interesting game with a variety of display and operation changes.

Further, in the present embodiment, when an appropriate operation is performed, an appropriate conforming sound is output, and when an inappropriate operation is performed, a nonconforming sound different from the conforming sound is output. The game device is configured to output.

Next, a description will be given of functional blocks of the game device for realizing the above functions.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to an example of the present embodiment.

In this game apparatus, the player performs an operation for aiming using the cursor 10 with respect to the input instruction 20 in the form of a point and the input instruction 30 in the form of a line displayed on the screen in time with the music to be played. An operation unit 120 to perform, generation of images and sounds based on operation information from the operation unit 120,
And a processing unit 110 for determining the suitability of the operation.

The processing section 110 performs the aiming based on the operation information of the aiming player, the point-type input instruction 20, the line-form input instruction 30, and the operation instruction data 152 indicating the operation timing. Based on the judgment result of the judging unit 116 for judging suitability and the judgment result of the judging unit 116, a conforming sound is output using the conforming data 156 when conforming, and nonconforming data 1 when not conforming.
And a sound generation unit 112 that generates an unsuitable sound using the sound generator 58.

Further, the processing unit 110, based on the operation instruction data 152, receives the cursor 10 and the input instruction 2 in a point format.
0, an input instruction 30 in the form of a line is displayed on the screen, the lyrics in the lyrics frame 80 are displayed based on the lyrics data 154, and the image generating unit 118 is configured to display the character 90 based on the character data 155. I have.

Further, the processing section 110 has a sound adjusting section 114 for changing the sound in accordance with the degree of suitability of the player's operation based on the judgment result of the judging section 116, and an operation for calculating a score or the like based on the judgment result. And a unit 119.

The game device further includes a display section 140 for displaying the generated image and a sound output section 130 for outputting the generated sound.

From another point of view, the game device includes a sound generation unit 112, a sound adjustment unit 114, and a sound output unit 130 functioning as sound generation means for generating sounds for game music. Image generation unit 11 functioning as an operation instructing unit that issues an operation instruction associated with a sound for music
8, a display unit 140, a determination unit 116, a calculation unit 119, an image generation unit 118 that functions as an evaluation unit that evaluates the operation of the player in response to the operation instruction based on the content of the operation instruction and the operation of the player. Part 1
40.

The sound adjusting unit 114 is, for example,
When the player performs an operation at the time when the input just overlaps the input instruction 22, that is, the higher the degree of matching, the volume of the lyrics is increased, and the player operates at the time when the cursor 10 is at a position different from the input instruction 22. If you do
That is, the lower the matching degree, the lower the volume of the lyrics.

As a result, the player is enthusiastic about the game to increase the volume.

It should be noted that the determination section 116 and the like can be realized by reading information from the information storage medium 180.

Here, the information includes, for example, sound generating means for generating a sound for game music, operation instruction means for giving an operation instruction to the player in relation to the sound for game music, Based on the content of the instruction and the operation of the player, information for realizing an evaluation unit for evaluating the operation of the player in response to the operation instruction can be adopted.

Here, based on the evaluation by the evaluation means, if the operation of the player conforms to the operation instruction, the sound generating means generates an adaptation sound using the adaptation data 156, and If the operation does not conform to the operation instruction, an incompatible sound different from the appropriate sound is generated using the incompatible data 158.

The information stored in the information recording medium 180 may be embodied in a carrier wave. That is, the game device can realize the above-described various functions by reading information not from the information storage medium 180 but from, for example, a predetermined host terminal or the like via a network.

Further, a program for realizing the above means can be applied instead of the information stored in the information storage medium 180.

Further, the operation instruction data 152 is easy to operate according to the level of the player.
2a and difficult operation instruction data 152b.

For example, when the player selects the easy level, the image generation unit 118 uses the easy-to-operate instruction data 152a to input a point format input instruction 2 that is easy to aim.
A game image is generated so that 0 or the like can be displayed.

Similarly, when the player selects a difficult level, the image generation unit 118 uses the difficult operation instruction data 152b to input an input instruction 2 in a point format that is easy to aim.
A game image is generated so that 0 or the like can be displayed.

Next, the data structure of the operation instruction data 152, the conformity data 156, and the nonconformity data 158 will be described.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of operation instruction data 152, conformity data 156, and nonconformity data 158 according to an example of the present embodiment.

For example, the button A,
Description will be made on the assumption that three buttons, a button B and a button C, are provided.

In this case, easy operation instruction data 152
In a, the buttons must be operated at relatively long intervals, such as the A button for 0 to 10 seconds, the B button for 10 to 20 seconds, and the C button for 20 to 30 seconds.

In addition, difficult operation instruction data 152b
Is B button for 0-4 seconds, B button for 4-8 seconds, 8-1
A button for 2 seconds, B button for 12-18 seconds, 18-27
Buttons must be operated at relatively short intervals, such as the C button for seconds and the A button for 27-30 seconds.

As described above, since the data structure is different depending on the degree of difficulty, an operation instruction according to the level of the player can be promptly performed.

In the conformity data 156 and the nonconformity data 158, a plurality of sounds are assigned to the time axis so that the sound output changes as the music progresses.

That is, in the example shown in FIG. 3, when the player's operation is appropriate, the sound generation unit 112 and the sound adjustment unit 114
And the sound output unit 130, based on the matching data 156,
If an appropriate operation is performed during 0 to 10 seconds, "do",
For 10 to 20 seconds, the output sound changes as the music progresses, such as "Re" and for 20 to 30 seconds "Mi".

Similarly, when the player's operation is inappropriate, the sound generation unit 112, the sound adjustment unit 114, and the sound output unit 1
30 indicates “F” when an inappropriate operation is performed during 0 to 10 seconds based on the nonconformity data 158, and 10 to 20.
The output sound is changed as the music progresses, such as “S” for seconds and “LA” for 20 to 30 seconds.

As described above, instead of assigning a sound effect to each operation means such as the A button, the output sound is changed as the music progresses. Various games can be provided while suppressing an increase in the data amount.

Further, according to this, since the matching sound is not always the same sound and changes with the progress of the game, it is possible to generate a sound that matches the sound of the actual game music.

Next, the flow of an actual process using the above-described determination unit 116 and the like will be described.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing according to an example of the present embodiment.

The image generation unit 118 and the display unit 140
Input instruction 2 in a point format based on the operation instruction data 152
0 or the like is displayed (step S2).

The determination unit 116 determines whether the player has performed an appropriate operation based on the operation information from the operation unit 120 (step S4).

If the determination unit 116 determines that an appropriate operation has been performed, the sound generation unit 112, the sound adjustment unit 114, and the sound output unit 130 perform a matching sound corresponding to the progress time of the music based on the matching data 156. Is output (step S
6).

For example, when the adaptation data 156 shown in FIG. 3 is used, if a proper operation is performed 5 seconds after the start of the music, “do” is output.

If the determination unit 116 determines that an inappropriate operation has been performed, the sound generation unit 112, the sound adjustment unit 114, and the sound output unit 130 respond to the progress time of the music based on the incompatibility data 158. Is output (step S8).

For example, when the incompatible data 158 shown in FIG. 3 is used, if an inappropriate operation is performed 5 seconds after the start of the music, “FA” is output.

Then, the calculation unit 119 calculates a score (step S10). That is, the determination unit 116
When it is determined that an appropriate operation has been performed, the calculation unit 119 adds the score. When the determination unit 116 determines that an inappropriate operation has been performed, the calculation unit 119 subtracts the score.

The image generating section 118 and the display section 14
By 0, the display of the screen is changed based on the determination result of the determination unit 116. Specifically, when an appropriate operation is performed, “G” is displayed by the image generation unit 118 and the display unit 140.
By displaying a character string such as “OOD” and satisfying a predetermined evaluation criterion, the rank 50 increases from “B” to “A” or the number of rank gauges 60 increases.

Similarly, when an improper operation is performed, “BAD” is displayed by the image generation unit 118 and the display unit 140.
Are displayed, and satisfying a predetermined evaluation criterion, the rank 50 falls from “A” to “B”, and the gauge of the rank gauge 60 decreases.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, only two types of data, that is, conforming data 156 and nonconforming data 158, are prepared regardless of the number of operating means.
Even when the number of operation means or the number of music pieces increases, an increase in the data amount of sound effect data or the like can be reduced.

As a result, the efficiency of data generation can be improved and the required storage capacity can be reduced.

Since the conforming data 156 and the nonconforming data 158 are stored in the storage unit 150 before the execution of the game, when the sound generating unit 112 generates a conforming sound,
Can be generated quickly.

Further, easy operation instruction data 152a,
The difficulty level of the game can be adjusted using at least one piece of operation instruction data from a plurality of pieces of operation instruction data such as difficult operation instruction data 152b. As a result, a game corresponding to the level of the player can be provided, and the difficulty level can be quickly adjusted.

Further, since an operation instruction sign image such as an input instruction 20 in the form of a point for performing an operation instruction in accordance with the type of the operation means is prepared, the player is required to perform an operation using a plurality of operation means. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the operation of the game while considering both the selection of each operation means and the operation timing.

Further, since the sound adjustment section 114 increases the volume as the degree of conformity increases, the player can concentrate on the game to perform a more appropriate operation in order to produce a more appropriate sound.

Next, an example of a hardware configuration of a main part of the functional block shown in FIG. 2 will be described.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a game device according to an example of the present embodiment.

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

In accordance with the program stored in the information storage medium 430, signals input by the control device 400, and the like, the CPU 402 controls the entire device, performs various data processing, and performs game calculation processing. The information storage medium 43
The data and the like read from 0 are temporarily stored in, for example, a RAM or the like, which is storage means (not shown). This RAM
Are a CPU 402, an image generation IC 404, a sound processing IC 4
It is also used as 14 work areas.

Further, the game device has an image generation IC.
A 404 and a sound processing IC 414 are provided so that sound and images can be suitably output. 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 includes instructions from the CPU 402, programs from the RAM and the information storage medium 430,
Various processes for generating game sounds such as game music, sound effects, and voices are performed based on tone color data, score data, and the like.

The PCM sound source 416 is 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 violin) from the information storage medium 430 or the like. A digital signal of a sound to be generated is generated and output 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 includes the sound processing IC 41
The sound volume is adjusted according to the instruction from 4. The output of the electronic volume 422 is input to the speaker 426 via the amplifier 424, so that game music, sound effects,
Sound and the like are output to the outside.

As described above, for example, the operation unit 1
20 is the control device 400, the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 150 are the information storage medium 430, and the determination unit 116.
The arithmetic unit 119 is a CPU 402, and the sound generating unit 112 is a sound processing IC 414, a PCM sound source 416, and a D / A converter 4.
18, a low-pass filter 420, an electronic volume 422 for the sound adjustment unit 114, an amplifier 424, a speaker 426 for the sound output unit 130, and an image generation IC 40 for the image generation unit 118.
4. The display unit 140 can be realized using the display 406.

Next, an application of the above-described game apparatus will be described.

FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram of an arcade game device.

The player looks at the game image displayed on the display 1100 while looking at the lever 1102,
By operating the button 1104, the user enjoys the game. CPU, image generation IC,
A sound processing IC and the like are mounted.

The information for displaying the game image including the cursor 10 and the like, the information for generating the game sound including the game music, and the like according to the game situation and the player's input are stored in the information storage medium on the IC board 1106. Is stored in the memory 1108.

Hereinafter, such information is referred to as stored information. These stored information include a program code for performing the above various processes, image information, sound information, shape information of a display object,
It includes at least one of table data, list data, player information, and the like.

FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram of a home game machine.

The player looks at the game image displayed on the display 1200 while watching the game controller 1.
Enjoy the game by operating 202 and 1204. In this case, the stored information is stored in a CD-ROM 1206, an IC card 1208,
1209 etc.

FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram of a game device in a network form.

The game device shown in FIG. 6C has a host device 1300 and a communication line 13 with the host device 1300.
Terminals 1304-1 through 1304-
n.

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. When the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n have 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 (single unit), the host device 1300 outputs: A game program for generating a game image and a game sound is stored in the terminal 130.
4-1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates a game image and a game sound and transmits them to the terminal 1304-1.
１３０ 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, based on operation instruction data 152 including a plurality of types of data such as easy operation instruction data 152a, the image generation unit 118, which is a part of the display means, displays a point-format image in accordance with the difficulty level of the game. The display of at least one of the operation instruction image such as the input instruction 20 and the instruction image such as the cursor 10 can be changed.

According to this, for example, the size of the operation instruction image or the instruction image is increased for beginners to facilitate aiming, and the moving speed of the operation instruction image is increased for advanced users. Can be. This makes it possible to provide a game that matches the level of the player.

Further, during the execution of the game, the operation instruction data 152 to be applied may be changed according to the level of the player.

For example, the image generation unit 118 determines
In the case where the player who has selected the easy level based on the evaluation result (judgment result) obtained continuously has received a high evaluation, the point format input is performed based on the difficult operation instruction data 152b instead of the easy operation instruction data 152a. Instruction 2
An operation instruction sign image such as 0 is generated.

On the other hand, when the player who has selected the difficult level receives a continuously low evaluation, the image generating section 118 generates a dot-format image based on the easy operation instruction data 152a instead of the difficult operation instruction data 152b. Input instruction 2
An operation instruction sign image such as 0 is generated.

According to this, the difficulty level can be adjusted in accordance with the level of the player who is executing the game, and the player can play the game with a difficulty level appropriate for him / her.

[0119] In the case of changing the operation instruction according to the degree of difficulty even for the same song, the operation instruction data 152 for the difficult level, the suitable sound data 156, and the inappropriate sound data 158 are prepared in advance, and the level is set to be difficult for the player. If you choose to use these data,
When an easy level is selected, it is preferable to use these data by thinning them.

According to this, it is possible to provide a game adapted to the level of the player with a small amount of data.

The sound adjusting section 114 can not only adjust the sound volume but also change the timbre or apply an effect to the sound using an effector.

Further, in the above-described example, an example in which a button is applied as an operation unit has been described. For example, a lever that can be moved up, down, left, and right, an operation unit that performs an operation by rotation,
Various operation means such as an operation unit that can be operated by a foot using a mat and an operation unit that can be operated by a player's operation recognition using a camera or the like can be applied.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to an example of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of operation instruction data, conformance data, and nonconformity data according to an example of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a game device according to an example of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a game device according to an example of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram of an arcade game device;
6B is a schematic diagram of a home game device, and FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram of a game device in a network form.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 2 Timing gauge 10 Cursor 20-point input instruction 22, 24 input instruction 30-line input instruction 32 Input start instruction 34 Input continuation instruction 36 Input end instruction 42 Start point 44 End point 50 rank 112 Sound generation unit 114 Sound adjustment unit 116 Judgment unit 118 Image generation unit 119 Operation unit 152 Operation instruction data 156 Conformity data 158 Nonconformity data

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A sound generating means for generating a sound for game music, an operation instruction means for instructing a player to perform an operation instruction related to the sound for game music, a content of the operation instruction and an operation of the player Evaluation means for evaluating the operation of the player in response to the operation instruction, based on the evaluation, wherein the sound generation means, based on the evaluation of the evaluation means, if the operation of the player is adapted to the operation instruction A game device for generating a matching sound using matching data, and generating a mismatch sound using mismatch data when the operation of the player does not match the operation instruction. 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the conformity data and the nonconformity data are stored in a predetermined storage area. 3. The match data and the mismatch data according to claim 1, wherein the match sound and the mismatch sound change as the game execution time elapses. A game device characterized by the above-mentioned. 4. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the operation instruction unit issues a plurality of types of operation instructions corresponding to a plurality of operation types. 5. The operation instruction unit according to claim 1, wherein the operation instruction unit issues an operation instruction based on at least one operation instruction data among a plurality of operation instruction data provided according to the difficulty level of the game. A game device which is selectively executed. 6. The game device according to claim 5, wherein the operation instruction means selects operation instruction data to be applied according to a level of a player who is executing the game, based on the evaluation. 7. The conforming data and the nonconforming data according to claim 1, wherein the conforming sound and the nonconforming sound change as the game execution time elapses. A game device, comprising: data to which a plurality of sounds are assigned, wherein the sound generating means thins out sounds assigned to the conforming data and the nonconforming data in accordance with a difficulty level of a game and generates the sounds. 8. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the sound generation unit changes the sound in accordance with the degree of suitability of the operation of the player based on the evaluation of the evaluation unit. 9. A computer-readable information storage medium storing information for evaluating a player's operation in response to an operation instruction associated with a game music sound, wherein the information includes a game music sound. Sound generating means for generating; operating instruction means for instructing a player to perform an operation instruction associated with the sound for game music; and operation of the player in response to the operation instruction based on the content of the operation instruction and the operation of the player. Evaluation means for evaluating, including information for realizing, the sound generation means, based on the evaluation of the evaluation means, using the adaptation data if the operation of the player matches the operation instruction Generate a conforming sound, and generate a nonconforming sound using the nonconforming data when the operation of the player does not conform to the operation instruction. An information storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 10. The information storage medium according to claim 9, wherein said conforming data and said nonconforming data are stored in a predetermined storage area. 11. The conforming data and the non-conforming data according to any one of claims 9 and 10, wherein the conforming sound and the non-conforming sound change as the game execution time elapses. An information storage medium characterized by the above-mentioned. 12. The information storage medium according to claim 9, wherein said operation instruction means issues a plurality of types of operation instructions corresponding to a plurality of operation types. 13. The operation instruction means according to claim 9, wherein the operation instruction means issues an operation instruction based on at least one operation instruction data among a plurality of operation instruction data provided according to the difficulty of the game. An information storage medium which is selectively performed. 14. The information storage medium according to claim 13, wherein the operation instruction means selects operation instruction data to be applied according to a level of a player who is executing a game, based on the evaluation. 15. The matching data and the mismatching data according to claim 9, wherein the matching sound and the mismatching sound change as the game execution time elapses. An information storage medium, which is data to which a plurality of sounds are assigned, wherein the sound generating means thins out and generates sounds assigned to the conforming data and the nonconforming data according to the difficulty of a game. . 16. An information storage medium according to claim 9, wherein said sound generating means changes a sound in accordance with a degree of suitability of a player's operation based on the evaluation of said evaluating means. .