JP2002200342A - Video game device, its control method, program for video game, and computer-readable storage medium recording this program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a video game allowing a player to easily input a command with one hand. SOLUTION: A plurality of command objects 101-103 movable when the player operates a keypad 30 are displayed on the screen 61 of a display device 6. A command is allocated to each of the command objects. A game device 1 receives a shift order for one command objects selected among a plurality of command objects from an input device, moves the command object in the screen 61 according to the shift order, and executes the command allocated to the moved command object. The player can input the command by merely operating a cross key 31 or a joystick 37 provided on an input device.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a video game apparatus and a control method thereof, a video game program and a computer-readable recording medium storing the program, and more particularly to a command-selectable video game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a video game such as a role playing game (RPG), as shown in FIG. 13, various commands ("fight", "item", and "") May be configured to allow the player to select and input to advance the game.
In such a command-selectable video game, the player operates the cross key or the like of the input device to set the cursor 210
By moving the cursor and pressing a predetermined button of the input device while positioning the cursor 210 on any one command,
You can often enter that command.

[0003]

Many input devices for video games have a cross key on the left side of the upper surface of the main body. For this reason, in the conventional command input method, it is common to (1) operate the cross key with the left hand to move the cursor, and (2) press the button with the right hand. In this case, since both hands of the player are occupied, it is inconvenient when, for example, playing while checking a game manual. In some games, a command can be input by pressing a button arranged on the left side of the input device, but it is not easy to press the button while operating the cross key with the same hand.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a video game apparatus and a control method thereof, in which a command can be easily input with one hand, and a video game program and a computer-readable recording medium storing the program. That is the task.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention realizes a command-selection type video game which proceeds when a player selects and inputs a command. A plurality of command objects that can be moved by the player operating the input device are displayed on the screen. Commands are assigned to each of these command objects.
The computer receives, from the input device, a movement command for one command object selected from the plurality of command objects, and in response to the movement command,
The command object is moved on the screen, and the command assigned to the moved command object is executed. The command may be executed after the command object is no longer displayed on the screen due to the movement.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the command object is moved in a first direction in which no adjacent command object exists, and thereafter, the command object is moved in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The command is executed by being caused to be executed. In this case, when the player operates the input device to input a command to move the command object in the first direction, and when the player inputs a command to move the command object in the second direction, the command object is assigned to the command object. Command may be executed.

Further, the command object may be continuously moved while receiving the movement command, and when the movement command is interrupted, the command object may be returned to the initial position.

According to the present invention, the player operates only the operation tool (such as a cross key or a joystick) for inputting a movement command provided on the input device to move the command object, so that the other operation tools are further moved. It becomes possible to input a command without operating.

[0009] The command input method according to the present invention is as follows.
The command input method may coexist with the conventional command input method, and the player may arbitrarily switch between the two input methods.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, a command-selectable video game in which a player advances a game by selecting and inputting a command is displayed on a screen of a display device. A feature of the present embodiment is that a player can input a command assigned to a command object by moving an object (hereinafter, referred to as a “command object”) representing a command displayed on the screen of the display device. is there.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the video game device according to the present embodiment. The video game device 1 includes, as an example, a control device 2 that controls the video game device 1, and an input device (for example, a keypad) 3 and an output device (for example, a television set) 6 connected to the control device 2. ing. The game device 1
It further includes a memory card 5 for storing game data such as game progress data and environment setting data.

The control device 2 is one computer. In this example, the control device 2 is a home game machine. However, it is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 1, the control device 2 includes a main control unit 11, a RAM (Random A
ccess Memory (random access memory) 12, interface unit 13, sound processing unit 14, graphic processing unit 15, CD-ROM drive 16, communication interface 17, HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 18, and these components A bus 19 is provided for connection to. The CD-ROM drive 16 is a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read), which is a recording medium that stores a program, image data, sound data, and the like for realizing processing related to a game described later.
Only Memory) 4 is configured to be removably mounted.

The main control unit 11 has a CPU (Central Processes).
sing Unit; central processing unit), ROM (Read Only M)
emory; read-only memory) and the like, and the CPU controls each part of the control device 2 according to a program stored in the RAM 12 (or ROM in some cases). In the ROM, the boot program of the control device 2 and the O
A basic program such as S (Operating System) is stored. The main control unit 11 includes an oscillator and a timer counter (both not shown), generates a clock signal based on a timing signal output from the oscillator at predetermined intervals, and converts the clock signal into a timer counter. The time is measured by counting according to.

The RAM 12 is a main storage device used by the CPU of the main control unit 11 to execute a program.
A program to be executed by the CPU and data necessary for the execution are stored. The RAM 12 is also used as a work area when executing a program.

The interface unit 13 is configured so that the input device 3 and the memory card 5 can be detachably connected. This interface unit 13
Are the units connected to the bus 19 (mainly the main control unit 11)
And data transfer between the input device 3 and the memory card 5.

The sound processing unit 14 is a game BGM.
This is a circuit that performs processing for reproducing audio data such as (Back Ground Music) and sound effects. The sound processing unit 14 is controlled by the RAM 12 according to a command from the main control unit 11.
An audio signal is generated based on the data stored in the.

The graphic processing unit 15 has a frame buffer (not shown), and draws an image according to a command from the main control unit 11 on the frame buffer. Further, the graphic processing unit 15 generates a video signal by adding a predetermined synchronization signal to the image data drawn in the frame buffer, and supplies the video signal to the output device 6.

The CD-ROM drive 16 is a reading device for reading data stored on a CD-ROM 4 as a recording medium. The game device 1 sends a CD-R to the control device 2.
By executing the control according to the game program recorded in the OM 4, the control regarding the game described later is realized.

The communication interface 17 is a circuit for performing communication control when performing various data exchanges with other devices on the network 100, and is connected to the network 100 via a communication line 99 as required. The communication interface 17 controls the exchange of information (programs and data) between the control device 2 and the communication network 100.
Game programs and data downloaded from the external communication network 100 via the communication interface 17 and the communication line 99 can be stored in the HDD 18.

The HDD 18 is an auxiliary storage device used by the CPU of the main control unit 11 to execute a program. The HDD 18 can store various data and programs, such as information downloaded using the communication interface 17 and information read from the CD-ROM 4.

The CD-ROM 4 stores game software. The game software includes a game program for causing the main control unit to perform a process required for executing a computer game, and necessary data. The game program includes a program that causes the game device 1 to execute the method according to the present embodiment. CD
-The game software stored in the ROM 4 is a CD-
The data can be read by operating the ROM drive 16.

The game device 1 can also store game software in the HDD 18. This game software may be preinstalled on the HDD 18, installed from the CD-ROM 4,
As described above, it can also be downloaded from another device on the communication network 100.

The input device 3 includes a plurality of operating tools operated by a player to input various instructions relating to the game to the control device 2. When the operating tool is operated, the input device 3 sends a command signal corresponding to the operating tool to the control device 2 via the interface unit 13. In the present embodiment, as an example, a keypad 30 generally attached to a consumer game machine is prepared as the input device 3.

FIG. 2A is a plan view showing the keypad 30, and FIG. 2B is a rear view showing the keypad 30. As shown in FIG. 2A, the keypad 30 includes a cross key 31 for inputting a direction instruction and operation keys (for example, an operation key for inputting various commands to the control device 2).
○ button 32, Δ button 33, □ button 34, × button 35, start button 36) and the like are provided as operating tools. The keypad 30 is also provided with a joystick 37 as an operating tool. As shown in FIG. 2B, a plurality of operation keys (R1 button 38, R2 button 39, L1 button 40,
The L2 button 41) is provided as an operation tool. Further, the keypad 30 has a vibration (vibration) function. That is, the keypad 30 has a built-in motor, and the motor operates by receiving a predetermined control signal from the control device 2, so that the keypad 30 can be vibrated as a whole.

The memory card 5 is an auxiliary storage device composed of a flash memory and controlled by the control device 2 to store game data. Writing of data to the memory card 5 and reading of data from the memory card 5 are performed by the main control unit 11 via the interface unit 13.
Controls.

The output device 6 displays a game image based on a video signal and an audio signal from the control device 2 and outputs audio. In the present embodiment, a television (TV) set is prepared as the output device 6. This television set includes a display screen 61 for displaying images and a speaker 62 for outputting sounds. The television set displays an image on the display screen 61 in response to a video signal from the graphic processing unit 15,
The sound is output from the speaker 62 in response to the sound signal from the speaker 4. Therefore, the television set functions as both a display device and an audio output device.

The main control unit 11 operates the control unit 2 based on basic software stored in the ROM or game software read from the CD-ROM 4 by the CD-ROM drive 16 and stored in the main control unit 11. Control. For example, the main control unit 11 reads out the graphic data from the CD-ROM 4, transfers the graphic data to the graphic processing unit 15, and instructs the graphic processing unit 15 to generate an image. In response to this instruction, the graphic processing unit 1
5 generates a video signal using graphic data. This video signal is sent to the output device 6. Thereby, an image is displayed on the display screen of the output device 6.

FIG. 3 shows that the RA is executed during the execution of the game program.
5 shows a storage area provided in M12. As shown, the RAM 12 is provided with a program storage area 12a and an image data storage area 12b. In addition, the RAM 12 is provided with a work area (not shown) for storing various data generated during execution of the program.

The program storage area 12a stores a game program. The image data storage area 12b stores image data such as game characters and backgrounds necessary for executing the program. The program and image data stored in the program storage area 12a and the image data storage area 12b are stored in a CD
The data is read from the CD-ROM 4 by the ROM drive 16 and transferred to the RAM 12.

The image data storage area 12b includes a command object data storage area 12b1.
The display area 61 of the output device 6 is stored in the storage area 12b1.
Is stored with image data of various command objects displayed in. In this example, this data is stored on a CD-ROM.
4 and transferred to the command object data storage area 12b1. The command object will be described later in detail.

Note that the game program and the various data described above can also be stored in the hard disk drive 18.

Hereinafter, a control procedure of the video game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the game program and necessary data are sequentially stored on the CD according to the progress of the processing.
Read from the ROM 4 and transferred to the RAM 12, but in the following description, read from the CD-ROM 4;
A detailed description of transfer to the RAM 12 and the like may be omitted.

FIGS. 4 to 7 are flowcharts showing control processing of the video game apparatus according to the present embodiment. This process is performed by the control device 2 executing a game program stored in the CD-ROM 4. When the CD-ROM 4 on which the game program is recorded is set in the control device 2, first, an initial screen (such as a maker logo) is displayed, a memory card 5 is checked, a title screen is displayed, and data is loaded as in a normal game. Basic processing including display of a game screen is performed (step S10).
2). Usually, a player character and other objects (for example, non-player characters, natural objects, artificial objects, and backgrounds) are displayed on the game screen. During this basic processing, the above-described command object data is read from the CD-ROM 4 and stored in the storage area 12b1 of the RAM 12.

Next, the system waits for an input from the player via the input device 3 (step S104). If there is no input (step S104: NO route), the system continues to wait for an input from the player. If there is an input from the player (step S104: YES route), it is determined whether or not the player needs to input a command according to the result of the input (step S106). Since the input from the player is stored in the RAM 12, the above determination can be made by referring to the stored content. The command is required to be input, for example, when the player character makes an input to move the player character, and as a result, the player character encounters an enemy character and starts a battle.

If it is determined that command input is not necessary (step S106: NO route), necessary processing is performed (step S108), and thereafter, step S10 is performed.
The process returns to 4, and the input from the player is again waited.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command needs to be input (step S106: YES route), a command object is displayed on the screen 61 of the output device 6 (step S110). Here, the command object data that needs to be displayed is stored in the storage area 12b of the RAM 12.
1 is read from the graphic processing unit 1
5 is transferred. The graphic processing unit 15 generates a video signal using the transferred command object data, and sends it to the output device 61. The output device 6
The game screen including the command object is displayed on the screen 61 using the video signal.

FIG. 8 shows the command objects 101 to 103 displayed on the screen 61. Each command object is an image that includes the notation of the command assigned to itself (“fight”, “item”, “hide”, etc.) in a rectangular frame. In the present embodiment, these command objects are arranged vertically. As shown in FIG. 8, the background of the command notation is displayed brightly for the currently selected command object 101, and the command objects 102 and 103 that are not selected are displayed with a shadow on the background of the command notation. I do. As described later, the player can change the selection of the command object by operating the input device 3 and inputting an upward or downward movement command. Further, the selected command object can be moved rightward by operating the input device 3 and then moved upward in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rightward direction.

As shown in FIG. 5, after the display of the command object is completed, an input from the player is waited (step S112). If there is no input (step S112: NO route), the input from the player is kept waiting. When there is an input from the player (step S112: YES route), the input is a movement command input operation tool of the input device 3 (for example, the cross key 3 of the keypad 30).
It is determined whether or not a rightward movement command has been input via the joystick 37 (step S11).
4). If it is determined that the input is in the right direction (step S114: YES route), the process proceeds to step S126. This will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the input is not a rightward input (step S114: NO route), it is determined whether an upward or downward movement command is input via the input device 3 (step S114). S116). When it is determined that the input is not upward or downward (step S11)
6: NO route), after processing corresponding to the input is performed (step S118), it is determined whether or not the game should be ended (step S120). When a predetermined game end condition is satisfied (step S120: YES route)
, An end process including general processes such as loading data and displaying a title screen is performed (step S12).
2). If the game end condition is not satisfied (step S
(120: NO route), the process returns to step S106, and it is determined again whether or not it is necessary to input a command.

If it is determined that an upward or downward movement command has been input (step S116: YES route), a process for specifying a command to be selected is performed (step S124). Here, the selected command object is changed in the vertical direction according to the input from the player. However, when the upper direction is input when the uppermost command object is selected, or when the lower direction is input when the lowermost command object is selected, the selected command object Is not changed.

FIG. 9 shows command objects 101 to 103 which are displayed when the downward cross key 31 of the keypad 30 is pressed once when the command object is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the selection of the command object is changed,
Command object 101 that was selected until then
(“Fight”) is displayed with a shadow, and the newly selected command object 102 (“item”) is removed from the shadow and displayed brightly.

After the selection of the command object is completed, the process returns to step S112, and the input from the player is again waited.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, when it is determined that a rightward movement command has been input (step S11).
4: YES route) will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, the selected command object 101 is moved rightward on the screen (step S126). This movement is continued while the rightward movement command is input, that is, while the rightward cross key 31 of the keypad 30 is kept pressed or the joystick 37 is tilted rightward.

When the input in the right direction is interrupted (step S
128: YES route), command object 101
Is returned to the initial position shown in FIG. 8 (step S1).
30). As described above, the player can stop inputting the command by releasing the operating tool (for example, the cross key or the joystick) of the input device to stop inputting the movement command. Thereafter, the process returns to step S112, and the input from the player is again waited.

If the rightward input is not interrupted (step S128: NO route), the rightward movement amount of the command object is detected, and it is determined whether the command object has moved rightward by a predetermined distance D. It is determined (step S132). If the movement distance is less than D (step S132: NO route), the process returns to step S126, and the rightward movement is continued. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, when the moving distance reaches D (step S1).
32: YES route), the rightward movement of the command object is stopped (step S134). Thereafter, even if a rightward movement command is input, the command object does not move rightward.

Next, it is determined whether an upward movement command has been input via the input device 3 (step S13).
6). When it is determined that the upward movement command has not been input (step S136: NO route), it is determined whether the rightward input has been interrupted (step S13).
8). When the input in the right direction is interrupted (step S13)
8: YES route), the command object is returned to the initial position shown in FIG. 8 (step S130). Thereafter, the process returns to step S112, and the input from the player is again waited. On the other hand, if the rightward input is not interrupted, the process returns to step S136, and waits for an upward input.

Next, referring to FIG. 7, when it is determined that an upward movement command has been input (step S13).
6: YES route) will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the selected command object 101 is moved upward on the screen (step S140). This movement continues while the upward movement command is input, that is, while the upward cross key 31 of the keypad 30 is kept pressed or the joystick 37 is tilted upward.

When the input in the upward direction is interrupted (step S
142: YES route), command object 101
Is returned to the initial position shown in FIG. 8 (step S1).
30). In this way, even during the upward movement, the player
By releasing the operation tool of the input device and stopping the input of the movement command, the input of the command can be stopped. Thereafter, the process returns to step S112, and the input from the player is again waited.

If the input in the upward direction is not interrupted (step S142: NO route), it is determined whether at least a part of the moving command object 101 exists in the screen. If all or part of the command object 101 exists in the screen 61 (step S1
(44: YES route), the process returns to step S140, and the upward movement is continued. Thus, the upward movement is continued until the command object moves out of the screen and is no longer displayed.

When the command object is no longer displayed (step S144: NO route), the command assigned to the command object is executed, and a preset process is performed on the command (step S146). For example, when the “fight” command object is moved out of the screen, a battle process is performed in which the player character attacks the enemy character.

As described above, the player can select and input a command by first moving the command object rightward, and then moving the command object upward and out of the screen.

The command object can be moved by operating the input device and inputting an upward movement command while inputting a rightward movement instruction. For example, when using the keypad 30, the command object is moved to the outside of the screen by first pressing the right direction cross key 31 and then simultaneously pressing the right direction cross key 31 and the upward direction cross key 31 simultaneously. Can be. Also, when using the joystick 37, first tilt the stick to the right to the movable limit, and then
By gradually tilting the stick upward while holding down the stick to the right, the command object can be moved out of the screen.

Therefore, the player only needs to operate the operation tool for inputting the movement command to input the command, and does not need to further operate the buttons and the like. Therefore, the player can easily select and input a command with one hand, and can look at the manual or play the game comfortably even in the lying posture. Also, at the time of command input, only the selected command object is moved away from other command objects, so that the player can clearly grasp which command is being input.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to input a command, it is necessary to move the command object in the right direction and then in the upward direction, so that the command is erroneously input. There is little possibility. Conversely, a command may be input by moving the command object in only one direction. In this case, the operation itself is simplified, but the possibility of command input due to an erroneous operation increases.

As described above, the present invention has been specifically described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the steps of a method according to the present invention can be rearranged without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the command is input by moving the command object rightward and upward, but the moving direction for command input can be set arbitrarily. Usually, it is preferable that a command can be input by moving the command object in a direction in which there is no adjacent command object so that the player can easily recognize the movement of the command object.

In the above embodiment, the rectangular command objects are displayed in a line in a vertical line at the initial position, but the shape and arrangement of the command objects can be set arbitrarily.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the command object is no longer displayed on the screen, the corresponding command is executed. However, even if the command object is displayed on the screen, the command object is moved by a predetermined distance. The command may be executed when moved.

In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described in relation to a home-use game apparatus. However, the present invention can be applied to a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer, an arcade game machine, and the like.

In the above embodiment, the display device, the input device, and the control device are separated, but the present invention can be applied to a video game device in which the display device, the input device, and the control device are integrated. is there.

In the above embodiment, a CD-ROM is used as a computer-readable recording medium for recording a game program and data. However, the recording medium is not limited to a CD-ROM, but may be a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a ROM.
Other magnetic or optical recording media such as a card, which can be read by a computer, or a semiconductor memory may be used. Furthermore, a program or data for realizing the present invention may be provided by a method preinstalled in a storage device of a game machine or a computer in advance.

Programs and data for implementing the present invention are transmitted by the communication interface 17 shown in FIG.
It may be downloaded from another device on the network 100 connected via the communication line 99 to the HDD 18 and used. Also, programs and data are recorded in the memory of another device on the communication line 99, and the programs and data are stored in the RAM 12 via the communication line 99 as necessary.
It is also possible to read and use them sequentially.

The form of providing a program or data for realizing the present invention may be provided from another device on the network 100 as a computer data signal superimposed on a carrier wave. For example, the control device 2
Requests the transmission of a computer data signal from the communication interface 17 to another device on the communication network 100 via the communication line 99, receives the transmitted computer data signal, and stores the received computer data signal in the RAM 12. It may be realized.

[0065]

According to the present invention, the player can easily input a command with one hand by operating only the movement command input operating tool provided on the input device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game device according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2A is a plan view showing a keypad;
(B) is a top view showing a keypad.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a storage area provided in a RAM of the control device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process for controlling a game.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process for controlling the game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process for controlling a game.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process for controlling the game.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a conventional game screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 video game device, 2 control device, 3 input device,
4 ... CD-ROM, 5 ... memory card, 6 ... output device,
11: Main control unit, 12: RAM, 13: Interface unit, 14: Sound processing unit, 15: Graphic processing unit, 16: CD-ROM drive, 17: Communication interface, 18: Hard disk drive, 19: Bus,
99: communication line, 100: communication network.

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A computer-readable recording medium which records a video game program which proceeds when a player operates an input device to select and input a command, wherein the video game program is stored in a computer. When read, the command is assigned, a plurality of command objects that can be moved by a player operating the input device are displayed on a screen, and one command object selected from among the plurality of command objects is displayed. Receiving the movement command from the input device, moving the command object in the screen in response to the movement command, and executing the command assigned to the moved command object, causing the computer to execute the command. recoding media. 2. The moving of the command object includes moving the command object in a first direction in which there is no adjacent command object, and thereafter moving the first command object.
The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the command object is moved in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the direction. 3. The program according to claim 1, wherein the command is input by the player in the second direction while the player is operating the input device to input a command to move the command object in the first direction. The recording medium according to claim 2, wherein, when the command is issued, the computer causes the computer to execute a command assigned to the command object. 4. The movement of the command object, wherein the command object is continuously moved while receiving the movement command, and the command object is returned to an initial position when the movement command is interrupted. Item 2. The recording medium according to Item 1. 5. A video game program that proceeds when a player operates an input device to select and input a command, wherein the command is assigned when read by a computer, and the player operates the input device. Displaying a plurality of command objects that can be moved by operating on the screen, receiving a movement command for one command object selected from the plurality of command objects from the input device, according to the movement command, A video game program for causing the computer to move the command object in the screen and execute a command assigned to the moved command object. 6. The moving of the command object includes moving the command object in a first direction in which there is no adjacent command object, and thereafter moving the command object.
6. The video game program according to claim 5, wherein the command object is moved in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the direction. 7. When a movement command in the second direction is input by the player while the player is operating the input device and inputting a command for moving the command object in the first direction. 7. The video game program according to claim 6, causing the computer to execute a command assigned to the command object. 8. The movement of the command object includes continuously moving the command object while receiving the movement command, and returning the command object to an initial position when the movement command is interrupted. The video game program according to claim 5, which is executed by a computer. 9. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program of a video game which proceeds when a player selects and inputs a command, a computer which reads and executes the program from the recording medium, and A video game device comprising a display device and an input device connected to the computer, wherein the computer reads the program from the recording medium, the command is assigned, and a player operates the input device. A plurality of movable command objects are displayed on a screen of the display device, and a movement command for one command object selected from the plurality of command objects is received from the input device, and according to the movement command, The command object A video game device that moves a command in the screen and executes a command assigned to the moved command object. 10. A method for controlling a video game device, comprising a computer, an input device, and a display device, wherein a video game progressing when a player selects and inputs a command via the input device is displayed on the display device. And displaying a plurality of command objects to which the command is assigned and which can be moved by a player operating the input device on a screen of the display device, wherein one of the plurality of command objects selected from the plurality of command objects is selected. Receiving, from the input device, a movement command for one of the command objects, moving the command object in the screen in response to the movement command, and executing a command assigned to the moved command object. To control the video game device to be executed by the user .