JP2002320773A - Game device, its control method, recording medium, program and cellular phone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to perform game operation by an input means other than a controller. SOLUTION: This game device 10 outputs an image signal and a voice signal to a television receiver 12 by inputting voice to a microphone 16 connected to the television receiver 12. The disc-like recording medium 36 records the software of a plurality of (about 15-20) mini-games and also records a control program I for detecting the voice uttered by the player, as an input signal, and a control program II for changing the progress of the game according to the duration of detected voice input. A CPU 24 performs arithmetic processing on the basis of each control program read from the disc-like recording medium 36 and generates image data corresponding to the input from the controller 14 and the microphone 16. When there is the input of sound volume of a fixed level or more from the microphone 16 by the utterance of the player, the character is put in action to advance the game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device capable of playing a game in response to a voice input by a player, a control method therefor, a recording medium, a program, and a portable telephone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a game device, a CD-
A game software program recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM is read, a game image is displayed on a monitor, and a game can be enjoyed by a player operating an operation button of a controller. Therefore,
Conventionally, a player can perform an input operation by holding a controller and operating the controller.

Further, a player can move a game character by operating a controller while watching a game image displayed on a display (television receiver), and by using the controller as input means, Can participate in games.

[0004]

However, in the conventional game apparatus, since the operation signal is input by operating the operation button of the controller, the operation method of the player becomes monotonous, and the playfulness of the player is reduced. In some cases, they could not be satisfied.

[0005] Further, since the level of the player for the game is determined by the movement of the fingertip of the player, there is a problem that the game cannot be sufficiently enjoyed if the fingertip cannot be dexterously moved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game device that can enjoy a game with input means other than a controller, a control method thereof, a recording medium, a program, and a portable telephone.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has the following features. The invention according to claim 1 includes a voice detection unit that detects a voice uttered by a player as an input signal, a control unit that changes a game progress according to a duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection unit, Since the voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the voice detecting means for detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal, and the action of the character is continuously performed in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means. Control means for causing the player to be difficult to operate the controller because the progress of the game changes depending on the duration of the voice uttered by the player, and the difference in the vital capacity of the player is reflected in the game result. But you can fully enjoy the game.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the voice input detected by the voice detecting means is interrupted, the movement of the character is stopped, and a difference occurs in the game result depending on the method of uttering the voice of the player. Even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

The invention described in claim 4 advances the game image even while the voice input detected by the voice detection means is interrupted, so that when the player does not continue breathing or when the player Even if you are tired of inputting the game image, the game image progresses and can give pressure to the player, and the possibility of the game being over changes according to the player's vital capacity and physical strength, and the game is breathed by the player's breathing You can enjoy the thrill of progress.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a counter means for adding an arbitrary numerical value in accordance with the voice input detected by the voice detection means, and the movement of the character based on the count value added by the counter means. The parameter to be determined is changed, and the movement of the character can be changed according to the duration of the voice input of the player, so that the player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

[0012] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a counter means for subtracting an arbitrary numerical value from an initial value in response to a voice input detected by a voice detection means, and a character based on the count value subtracted by the counter means. The parameter which determines the movement of the character is changed, and the movement of the character can be changed depending on the duration of the voice input of the player, so that the player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air remaining amount display means for reducing the remaining air amount held by the character by subtraction of a counter means in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means; When the count value of the remaining amount of air held by the character is reduced to zero by the remaining air amount display means, the game is over. The remaining air amount determination means is provided. The character can be caused to act until the count value of the remaining air amount decreases to the last, and the progress of the game can be promoted as the vital capacity of the player increases.

The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that the attack power increasing means for increasing the attack power based on the count value added according to the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means, and the attack power increasing means. Damage calculation means for calculating the damage of the target attacked by the character in accordance with the attack power, so that the more the player continues to utter, the greater the damage to the target can be. The greater the vital capacity, the more the progress of the game can be promoted.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a target distance calculating means for calculating a distance of the target approaching the character with the elapse of time based on a count value subtracted by the counter means. The movement of the target can be changed depending on the duration of the input, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the ascending display means for changing the ascending position of the character based on the count value added by the counter in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means, An acceleration determining unit that changes the acceleration according to the level of the voice input until the character reaches the target altitude by the display unit. The voice of the player is continued, and the ascending speed of the character is increased by the level of the voice. The greater the vital capacity of the player, the more the progress of the game can be promoted.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a target moving means for displaying a target to be joined immediately before the character reaches the target altitude and moving the target in the left-right direction is provided, and the game is cleared when the character is joined to the target. And a determination means for determining that the game is over when the character cannot be combined with the target, so that the character can be combined with the target moving left and right by the player's vocalization method, and the player can adjust the voice input by Coupling timing can be adjusted.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the game progress is changed in accordance with a first step of detecting a voice uttered by a player as an input signal and a duration of the voice input detected in the first step. The second step is sequentially executed, and the voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, so that even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the first step of detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal and the movement of the character in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected in the first step And the second step of successively performing the following steps. Since the progress of the game changes depending on the duration of the voice uttered by the player, the difference in the vital capacity of the player is reflected in the game result. Even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the present invention, the computer is provided with a sound detecting means for detecting, as an input signal, a sound uttered by a player recorded on a recording medium, and a computer for detecting a sound input duration by the sound detecting means. By reading a program for functioning as control means for changing the progress of the game in response, a voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, so that a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game. be able to.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the computer is provided with a voice detecting means for detecting, as an input signal, a voice uttered by a player recorded on a recording medium, By reading a program for functioning as control means for making the movement of the character continuous, the progress of the game changes depending on the duration of the voice uttered by the player, so that the difference in the vital capacity of the player Since this is reflected, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the present invention, the computer is provided with a voice detecting means for detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal, and the game progress is changed in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means. Control means,
By downloading a program for functioning as a player, a voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, so that a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

[0023] According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the computer controls the character according to the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means for detecting the voice uttered by the player as an input signal. By downloading a program for functioning as a control means to be continuous, the progress of the game changes depending on the duration of the voice uttered by the player, so the difference in the vital capacity of the player is reflected in the game result, Even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

[0024] The invention according to claim 18 is a transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving a game program distributed on a network, a display for displaying an image of received data, a transmitter for inputting voice, In a handset having a handset for reproducing voice and a plurality of operation keys,
Voice detection means for detecting a player's voice input to the transmitter as an input signal; and control means for changing a game progress displayed on the display in accordance with a duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means. And,
Since the player can enjoy the game wherever he is, and the voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving a game program distributed on a network, a display for displaying an image of received data, a transmitter for inputting voice, In a mobile phone having a receiver that outputs voice and a plurality of operation keys,
Voice detection means for detecting a player's voice input to the transmitter as an input signal, and control means for continuing the action of the character displayed on the display in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means Since the player can enjoy the game wherever he is and the voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal,
Even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

[0026]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of an embodiment of the game apparatus according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a game device 10 is connected to a television receiver 12, and when a player operates a controller 14 or a microphone 16 as input means, an image signal and audio data are transmitted to the television receiver 12. Output to The television receiver 12 has a CRT display 18 for displaying a game image from an input image signal and a speaker 20.

The game apparatus 10 includes a controller 1
, An I / O interface 22 to which the microphone 16 is connected, a CPU 24, a memory 26, a CD-R
O / I to which the OM drive 28, the image processing circuit 30, the audio processing circuit 32, and the television receiver 12 are connected
And an interface 34.

When a disc-shaped recording medium 36 on which game software is recorded is mounted on the CD-ROM drive 28, the optical pickup (not shown)
6. Read the game control data recorded in
24. In the present embodiment, a plurality of (about 15 to 20) mini-game software programs are recorded on the disc-shaped recording medium 36, and a control program I (voice detection means) for detecting voices uttered by the player as input signals. ) And a control program II (control means) for changing the game progress in accordance with the duration of the detected voice input.

The control program II includes counter means for adding an arbitrary value in response to a voice input from the player, and a parameter for determining the movement of the character based on the count value added by the counter means. Control program to be included. Also, the control program
II has counter means for subtracting an arbitrary value from an initial value in response to a voice input from a player, and a control program for changing a parameter for determining the movement of the character based on the count value subtracted by the counter means. include. Therefore, the movement of the character can be changed depending on the duration of the player's voice input, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

Accordingly, the CPU 24 controls the disk-shaped recording medium 3
6 is performed based on each control program read from the controller 6 and the controller 14 and the microphone 16
The game proceeds by generating image data according to the input from the game. Each control program may be stored in the memory 26 of the game device 10 in advance. Further, instead of the disk-shaped recording medium 36, a memory card or a cartridge in which a memory is incorporated can be used as the recording medium.

When there is an input from the controller 14 or the microphone 16, the CPU 24 generates an image signal and an audio signal corresponding to the input signal, and
0. The audio processing circuit 32 processes the signal into a broadcast signal (an image signal and an audio signal corresponding to the NTSC system) and outputs the processed signal to the television receiver 12.

Here, a first embodiment of the control processing executed by the CPU 24 of the game apparatus 10 will be described.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining the control processing at the time of start executed by the CPU 24. CP
When the power switch (not shown) is turned on in step S11 of FIG. 2 (hereinafter, “step” is omitted), the process proceeds to step S12, and the mode selection screen 38 shown in FIG. Is displayed on the device 12. On the mode select screen 38, an icon image for selecting the mini game select mode and the audio level check mode is displayed.

In the next S13, the player enters the controller 14
To select the audio level check mode,
Proceeding to 14, the audio level display screen 40 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the television receiver 12. The audio level display screen 40 displays the low and high audio levels input from the microphone 16. Then, in S15, the player:
By operating the controller 14 to move the reference line indicating the reference level to an intermediate position between the low-temperature and high-pitched sound levels, the reference level is adjusted. When "OK" is selected in S16, the reference of the player is determined. The level is set. Based on this reference level, a threshold value for determining the low temperature and high sound uttered by the player is set. When the reference line is moved in S16, the processes in S14 to S16 are executed again.

If the mini game select mode is selected in S13, or if the reference level is set in S16, the process proceeds to S17, where the mini game select screen 42 shown in FIG.
To be displayed. When an arbitrary game icon is selected by the operation of the controller 14 in the next S18, the process proceeds to S19, and the software of the selected mini game is read.

Here, the processing procedure of the first embodiment of the mini game selected by the player will be described. The mini-game selected on the mini-game select screen 42 has a game progress that changes depending on the duration of the player's utterance (for example, “Oh”, “Oh” or “Wow”) toward the microphone 16. In this game, the digging distance of the character changes depending on the vital capacity of the player. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure of the first embodiment of the mini game.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the first mini game is selected in the mini game select mode of S17, the CPU 24 explains in S20 the operation outline of the mini game as shown in FIG. Screen 44 for performing
Is displayed on the television receiver 12. In the next S21, the game starts and the start time is measured. Subsequently, the process proceeds to S22, where it is confirmed that the remaining air amount of the character (the count value subtracted by the counter means) is equal to or greater than zero. Then, in S23, it is checked whether or not there is an input of a sound volume higher than a certain level from the microphone 16.

In S23, the player sets the microphone 1
When a sound of a certain level or higher is uttered toward the sound source 6, S2
Proceeding to 4, the television receiver 12 displays a game screen 46 in which the character continues to drill a hole toward the center of the earth, as shown in FIG. The game screen 46 displays a character who is digging a hole, a stratum where the character is currently digging, an amount of air for the character to breathe (%), a digging position in which the earth is sectioned, a distance to Brazil, a support character, and the like. You.

In the next step S25, it is checked whether the stratum where the character is currently dug is hard or not. In S25, if the stratum where the character is currently digging is hard,
The process proceeds to 26, where the digging speed is reduced. Therefore, when the character is digging a hard stratum, the processing of S24 to S26 is repeated.

When the character passes through the hard stratum and proceeds in the stratum of normal hardness, the process proceeds to S27, where the digging speed is returned to the original speed, and the character is moved to the air supply area (for example, in a subway). Check if you have arrived at a tunnel. If the character has arrived at the air supply area in S27, the process proceeds to S28, where the character performs air supply to reduce the remaining air amount to 100%. Also, S
In 27, if the character has not arrived in the air supply area, the flow returns to S22 without performing air supply.

In the next step S29, it is checked whether or not the character has arrived at the goal (in this embodiment, Brazil located behind the earth). If the character has not arrived at the goal in S29, the process returns to S22. When the remaining air amount of the character becomes zero in S22, the process proceeds to S30, where the character is suffocated and the game is over in S31. Thereafter, the process returns to S17 for selecting the mini game described above.

In the present embodiment, S22 corresponds to the remaining air amount display means for reducing the remaining air amount of the character by subtracting the counter means in accordance with the duration of the voice input. When the count value of the remaining air amount becomes zero, S30 and S31 correspond to the remaining air amount determining means that the game is over. Therefore, the character can act until the count value of the remaining air amount held by the character decreases as the utterance of the player continues, and the progress of the game is promoted as the lung capacity of the player increases. be able to.

In S23, when the player stops breathing and the utterance of the player falls below a certain level,
32, and after stopping the digging operation of the character,
At 33, it is checked whether the current position of the character is on the earth's core layer. It should be noted that the game screen is in progress even while the voice input is interrupted by the player for breathing. For this reason, the game image is advanced even while the player's voice input is interrupted during the game, and the game image is displayed even when the player does not keep breathing or when the player is tired of inputting voice. It is possible to give pressure to the player by progressing, and the possibility of the game being over changes according to the vital capacity and physical strength of the player, and the thrill of the game progress can be enjoyed by the breathing of the player.

If the current position of the character is the earth's core layer in S33, the process proceeds to S34, where the character is charred by the heat of the magma, and then the game is over in S31. Then, the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 in order to select the mini game described above.

If it is determined in step S23 that the current position of the character is not on the core layer of the earth, the process proceeds to step S35.
Check if the character's current position is beyond the center of the earth. In S35, the character is 60
When traveling over 00 km, the character falls to the center of the earth due to the gravity of the earth. Then, the above S3
Proceeding to 4, the character is charred by the heat of the magma, and then the game is over in S31. Then, the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 in order to select the mini game described above.

If the character has arrived at the goal in S29, the process proceeds to S37, where the clear time required from the game start to the goal is measured. Then, in S38, a game clear demonstration image is displayed on the television receiver 12.

Further, the processing advances to S39, where the clear time of the player is displayed. Subsequently, in S40, it is checked whether or not the current clear time is a high score update. When the high score is updated in S40, the process proceeds to S41, and the name of the player is input. Then, the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 in order to select the mini game described above.

As described above, in this embodiment, when there is an input from the microphone 16 at a certain level or higher by the player's voice, the character digs a hole, but the input from the microphone 16 drops below the certain level. Then, the digging by the character is stopped, and the air becomes insufficient or the magma burns. Therefore, the player can dig the character simply by continuing the time of speaking into the microphone 16, so that the player does not need any game technique than operating the operation button of the controller 14, and the operation can be performed. Simple, anyone can proceed with the game while enjoying the character action of the image displayed on the television receiver 12.

Here, a processing procedure when another mini game (second embodiment) is selected in S17 will be described. In the mini-game of the second embodiment, the player's voice input is performed three times intermittently, and the longer the third voice input lasts, the greater the attack power and the Martian UFO
(Target), and the magnitude of the attack power is determined by the vital capacity of the player. In the mini-game of the second embodiment, three characters A, B, and C make preparations for firing in order. The preparation operation of each of the characters A, B, and C and the timing of player's utterance Together, the game progresses smoothly.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, when the second mini game is selected in the mini game select mode of S17, the CPU 24 determines in S50 the operation outline of the mini game as shown in FIG. An explanation screen 50 is displayed on the television receiver 12. In the next S51, U as shown in FIG.
Invasion screen 5 where invasion by Martians in the FO has started
2 is displayed on the television receiver 12. Then, S
Proceeding to 52, the game is started, and at the same time, the measurement of the clear time is started.

In the next step S53, it is checked whether or not the clear time has reached a preset time limit. S5
In 3, when the clear time has reached the preset time limit, the process proceeds to S54, the game is over, and the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 to select the mini game described above.

If it is determined in S53 that the clear time has not reached the preset time limit, the flow advances to S55 to start accepting a voice input from the microphone 16. In the next S56, it is determined whether or not there is a voice input of a predetermined volume or more from the microphone 16.

In S56, if there is no sound input of a predetermined volume or more from the microphone 16, the process proceeds to S57,
Check if the remaining reception time is zero. S5
In step 7, if the remaining reception time is zero,
Proceed to 58 to instruct retry of launch preparation. And
Proceeding to S59, the launch preparation stage is cleared to zero, and
Return to 53.

If the remaining reception time is not zero in S57, the flow returns to S56, and it is determined whether or not there is a voice input of a predetermined volume or more from the microphone 16. Then, in S56, when there is a voice input of a predetermined volume or more from the microphone 16, the process proceeds to S60, and 1 is added to the preparation stage n (n = 0 for the first time). In the next S61, it is confirmed how far the preparation stage for firing the offensive gun has been completed.

In S61, if the current voice input is the first time, the launch preparation stage is the first stage.
Proceeding to 62, the character A presses the fire button A.
Subsequently, in S63, a message of "safety device release" is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to S64 and checks whether the clear time has reached a preset time limit. If the clear time has reached the preset time limit in S64, the process proceeds to S75, the game is over, and the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 to select the mini game described above.

If the clear time has not reached the preset time limit in step S64, the process proceeds to step S65, in which the display of the UFO is enlarged by 20% to notify that the UFO has approached. Subsequently, the process returns to S55, and the reception of a voice input from the microphone 16 is started. Then, when there is a voice input in S56, in S60, a preparation stage n
Is added to 1 to make n = 2.

In the next step S61, since the firing preparation stage is the second stage, the process proceeds to S66, where the character B presses the firing button B. Subsequently, in S67, as shown in FIG. 13, a message of "start of energy charging" is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to S64, and it is checked whether or not the clear time has reached a preset time limit (count value subtracted by the counting means). If the clear time has reached the preset time limit in S64, the process proceeds to S75, the game is over, and the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 to select the mini game described above.

If the clear time has not reached the preset time limit in step S64, the flow advances to step S65, and the distance that the target approaches the character with the lapse of time is determined based on the count value subtracted by the counter means. According to this count value, the display of the UFO is enlarged, for example, by 20% to notify that the UFO has approached (target distance calculating means). Subsequently, the above S5
Returning to step 5, the reception of the voice input from the microphone 16 is started. Then, if there is a voice input in S56, S6
At 0, 1 is added to the preparation stage n to make n = 3.

In the next step S61, since the firing preparation stage is the third step, the process proceeds to step S68, where the character C defeats the firing lever C. Subsequently, in S69, it is checked whether or not it is during the hustle time. If it is not during the hustle time in S69, the process proceeds to S70, where the energy filling amount (%) is displayed from the time length of the third voice input (the count value added by the counting means), and the energy filling amount is determined. Attack power F1 is set (attack power increasing means). Then, in S71, the television receiver 12 displays an attack screen 54 in which an energy bullet is fired on the UFO as shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S69 that the vehicle is in the hustle time, the process in step S70 is skipped, and the flow advances to step S71 to set the offensive force F1 irrespective of the time length of the voice input, and fire an energy bullet to the UFO. I do.

At S72, the attack power F1 of the energy bullet hitting the UFO is reduced to the maximum attack power Fmax capable of shooting down the UFO.
Check if you have reached In S72, U
If the attack strength F1 of the energy bullet hitting the FO has not reached the maximum attack strength Fmax capable of shooting down the UFO, S7
Proceed to 3 to clear the launch preparation stage (n = 0). Then, the process proceeds to S74, and the UFO (target) that has been attacked
Is calculated in accordance with the attack power, and a damage screen in which an energy bullet hits the UFO and a hole is formed is displayed on the television receiver 12 (damage calculating means). And
The process from S64 onward is repeated.

When the attack force F1 of the energy bullet hitting the UFO reaches the maximum attack force Fmax at which the UFO can be shot down in S72, the process proceeds to S76, and the clear time required from the start of the game to the game clear is set. measure. Then, in S77, a game clear demonstration image is displayed on the television receiver 12.

Further, the process proceeds to S78, where it is checked whether or not the current clear time is a high score update. If the high score is updated in S78, the process proceeds to S79, and the name of the player is input. Then, the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 in order to select the mini game described above.

As described above, in this embodiment, as the utterance time length of the player (the count value added by the counting means) is longer, the sound input to the microphone 16 is continued, the attack power is increased, and the UFO is reduced. Although it is possible to shoot down, if the duration of the voice input to the microphone 16 is shorter than a certain time, the attack power is reduced, the UFO approaches the earth more and more, and the Martians land. . For this reason, the player can utter the sound in three stages and make the third utterance longer, so that the UFO can be shot down. The technique is not required, the operation is simple, and anyone can proceed with the game while enjoying the attack operation of the image displayed on the television receiver 12.

In the second embodiment, S70 corresponds to attack power increasing means for increasing the attack power based on the count value added according to the duration of the player's voice input,
S74 corresponds to damage calculation means for calculating the damage of the target attacked by the character according to the attack power. Therefore, in the game of the second embodiment, the damage given to the target can be increased as the player's voice continues, and the progress of the game can be promoted as the player's lung capacity increases.

In the second embodiment, S65 corresponds to target distance calculating means for calculating the distance of the target approaching the character as time elapses based on the count value subtracted by the counter means. Therefore, in the game of the second embodiment, the movement of the target can be changed depending on the duration of the player's voice input, and the player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

Here, a processing procedure when another mini game (third embodiment) is selected in S17 will be described. In the mini-game of the third embodiment, the character continues to rise by the propulsion force of the rocket only while the player continues voice input, and when the character reaches the target altitude, the character is targeted (in this embodiment, a hat). And the game is cleared, and it is characterized by competing as to whether or not the players can be combined within a predetermined time according to the difference in the vital capacity of the players.

The rocket that raises the character includes a low-speed (LOW) rocket that rises at a low speed and a high-speed (HIGH) rocket that rises at a high speed, and the voice uttered by the player is a low sound or a high sound (see FIG. 2). (Determined at the reference level set in S15), the propulsive power of the rocket is automatically switched to low or high. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure of the third embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 24
When the third mini game is selected in the mini game select mode of S17, an explanation screen 58 for explaining the operation outline of the mini game as shown in FIG. 18 is displayed on the television receiver 12 in S80. Let it. Next S8
At 0a, the character ascending screen 60 in which the character ascends in the air by rocket injection as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the television receiver 12, and the clear time countdown is started. The character ascending screen 60 displays the type of rocket to be used, the current position of the character (the distance to the target altitude), the ascent speed, the remaining time, and the like. The player can raise the character to the target altitude in a shorter time by uttering a voice (in a range corresponding to the type of the rocket displayed on the television receiver 12. That is, the player can move at a low speed. When a rocket (LOW) is instructed, a low sound is emitted, and when a high speed rocket (HIGH) is instructed, a high sound is emitted.

In the next step S81, it is confirmed that the sound input from the microphone 16 has a volume higher than a certain value (ascending display means). In S81, when the voice input from the microphone 16 does not reach a volume equal to or higher than a certain value,
Proceeding to S82, the ascending speed of the character is reduced, or when the speed becomes zero, the character is dropped.

Then, in S83, it is checked whether or not the rising speed of the character is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 120 km / h). In S83, when the rising speed of the character is equal to or lower than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to S84, switches the rocket to a low-speed rocket having a small propulsive force, and returns to S81. In S83, when the rising speed of the character is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the process returns to S81 without switching the rocket.

In S81, if the sound input from the microphone 16 has a sound volume higher than a certain value, the program proceeds to S85.
If the type (low speed or high speed) of the rocket indicated on the character ascending screen 60 is a low speed rocket, the process proceeds to S86, and it is determined whether the voice of the player input from the microphone 16 is a low sound or a high sound ( Acceleration determining means).

At S86, when the voice of the player is a high tone, it is different from the displayed instruction (LOW).
The program proceeds to 87, in which the acceleration of the rising character is reduced and a warning message is displayed. If the voice of the player is low in S86, it matches the displayed instruction (LOW), so the flow proceeds to S88 to increase the acceleration of the rising character.

In the next S89, it is checked whether or not the ascending speed of the character is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 120 km / h). In S89, when the rising speed of the character is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (for example, 120 km / h),
Proceed to 90 and switch to a high speed rocket as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the player's voice is low,
Since the character matches the displayed instruction (LOW), the character rapidly rises with the propulsion of the high-speed rocket. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S96 of FIG. 16 described later.

If the type (low speed or high speed) of the rocket indicated on the character ascending screen 60 is a high speed rocket in S85 (acceleration determination means),
Proceeding to S91, it is determined whether the voice of the player input from the microphone 16 is a low tone or a high tone (acceleration determining means).

In S91, when the voice of the player is a low tone, it differs from the displayed instruction (HIGH).
Proceeding to S92, the acceleration of the rising character is reduced, and a warning message is displayed. In S91, when the voice of the player is a high tone, since it matches the displayed instruction (HIGH), the process proceeds to S93, and the acceleration of the rising character is increased.

In the next step S94, it is checked whether or not the rising speed of the character is a predetermined value (for example, 293 km / h). In S89, if the rising speed of the character is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 293 Km / h),
Go to 95 and limit the maximum speed to 293 Km / h. Therefore, when the voice of the player is a high tone, the character rapidly rises at the maximum speed of 293 Km / h because it matches the displayed instruction (HIGH). After that, FIG.
The process proceeds to S96 of No. 6.

In S96 of FIG. 16, it is confirmed that the remaining time is zero or more. If the remaining time is zero in S96, the process proceeds to S97, where the character is dropped, and the game is over in S98. Then, the process returns to S17 for selecting the mini game described above.

If the remaining time is equal to or greater than zero in S96, the flow advances to S99 to check whether the combination with the hat waiting at the target altitude has been completed (determination means). If the character is not united with the hat in S99, the process proceeds to S100, and it is checked whether the distance from the hat is 15 m or less.

In S100, the distance from the hat is 15 m
If so, the process returns to S81 described above, and the processes from S81 onward are executed. However, in S100, when the distance from the hat is 15 m or less, the process proceeds to S101 in FIG. 17, where a demonstration image is displayed on the way and the acting examination during the rise of the character is displayed as an interim report.

In the next step S102, as shown in FIG. 21, a hat (target) waiting at the target altitude appears while the demonstration image is being displayed. In the next S103,
The hat is moved left and right to make it difficult to unite (target moving means).

In S104, it is confirmed that the sound input from the microphone 16 has a sound volume equal to or higher than a certain value. S1
If the voice input from the microphone 16 does not reach a volume equal to or higher than a certain value in 04, the process returns to S96, and the processes from S96 are executed. However, S104
If the voice input from the microphone 16 has a volume equal to or greater than a certain value, the process proceeds to S105, in which the ascending speed of the character is reduced, and the head of the character is combined with the hat waiting at the target altitude. After that, returning to S96 described above,
The processing after S96 is executed.

If the character has merged with the hat in S99 of FIG. 16, the flow advances to S106 to display an image in which the character has merged with the hat and to display a game clear demonstration image. In the next S107, a performance examination is performed until the characters unite. Then, it is checked whether the score obtained in the examination result is a high score update. If the high score is updated in S108, S10
Proceed to 9 to enter the name of the player. Then, the process returns to S17 in FIG. 2 in order to select the mini game described above.

As described above, in the third embodiment, as the utterance time length of the player is longer, the voice input to the microphone 16 is continued, the ascending speed of the character is increased, and the voice in the designated range is reproduced. By uttering the voice, the target altitude can be reached in a short time, and the hat and the hat can be easily combined. However, if the duration of the voice input to the microphone 16 is short, the rising speed of the character does not increase and the hat and the hat are combined. You may run out of time to do it. Therefore, the player can clear the game by separately using the low and high sounds of the voice in accordance with the LOW / HIGH instruction, thereby requiring a game technique rather than operating the operation buttons of the controller 14. The operation is simple, and anyone can proceed with the game while enjoying the raising operation of the image displayed on the television receiver 12 and the merging operation.

In the third embodiment, S81 corresponds to ascending display means for changing the ascending position of the character based on the count value added by the counter in accordance with the duration of the player's voice input. S91 corresponds to acceleration determining means for changing the acceleration according to the level of the voice input. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the utterance of the player is continued, and the rising speed of the character can be increased by the level of the voice, and the progress of the game can be promoted as the lung capacity of the player increases.

In the third embodiment, S103 corresponds to a target moving means for moving a hat as a target in the left-right direction. When S99 combines a character with a hat, the game is cleared, and a character is set as a target. This corresponds to a determination means of determining that the game is over when the game cannot be combined. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the character can be combined with the target moving left and right by the player's utterance method, and the player can adjust the voice input to match the combination timing.

Here, as a fourth embodiment, a method in which game software is downloaded to a portable telephone so that the portable telephone is used instead of the game apparatus will be described. FIG. 22 is a system configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile communication system that communicates with a mobile phone.

As shown in FIG. 22, the portable telephone 70
An antenna (transmitter / receiver) 70a for transmitting and receiving a game program distributed on the network, a microphone 70b as a transmitter, a speaker 70c as a receiver so that the base station 72 of the mobile communication company can communicate wirelessly. A liquid crystal monitor (display) 70d, operation keys 70e, and the like are provided. The base station 72 is connected to a computer of a mobile communication center 76 via a mobile communication network 74. The computer of the mobile communication center 76 identifies the mobile phone 70 that has made a communication request, and identifies the mobile phone 70 to the Internet 7 based on the input address data.
Server 8 via the server 8 and the provider server 80A
2A.

Then, the player operates the operation keys of the portable telephone 70 to open the homepage registered in the WWW server 82A, downloads the mini game select screen 42 as shown in FIG. 70 is displayed on a liquid crystal monitor 70d. Next, the player uses the mobile phone 7
By selecting the mini-game to be downloaded by operating the 0 operation key 70e, any of the selected game software (see the flowcharts of the first to third embodiments) can be downloaded.

Then, the player utters sound toward the microphone 70b while watching the game image displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 70d of the portable telephone set 70, whereby each miniature of the first to third embodiments is obtained. You can enjoy the game anywhere.

As described above, the portable telephone 70 includes a control program (voice detection means) for receiving the game program distributed on the network and detecting the player's voice input to the microphone 70b as an input signal. A control program (control means) for continuing the movement of the character displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 70d in accordance with the detected duration of the voice input can be downloaded. Therefore, the player carrying the mobile phone 70 can enjoy the game not only at home but also anywhere outdoors, and since the voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, the player who is not good at operating the controller But you can fully enjoy the game.

The mini-games that can be selected on the mini-game selection screen 42 are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and other game software may be used for the disc-shaped recording medium 3.
6 may be recorded, or other game software may be downloaded to the mobile phone 70 as a matter of course.

[0093]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the voice detecting means for detecting the voice uttered by the player as an input signal, and the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means And control means for changing the progress of the game in accordance with the condition, so that the voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, so that even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the voice detecting means for detecting the voice uttered by the player as an input signal, and the movement of the character in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means. And the control means for making the game play continuously, the progress of the game changes depending on the duration of the voice uttered by the player, and the difference in the vital capacity of the player is reflected in the game result. Can enjoy the game sufficiently.

According to the third aspect of the invention, when the voice input detected by the voice detecting means is interrupted, the movement of the character is stopped, so that a difference occurs in the game result depending on the method of uttering the voice of the player. Even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game image is advanced while the voice input detected by the voice detection means is interrupted. Even if you are tired of inputting the game image, the game image progresses and can give pressure to the player, and the possibility of the game being over changes according to the player's vital capacity and physical strength, and the game is breathed by the player's breathing You can enjoy the thrill of progress.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the counter means for adding an arbitrary numerical value in accordance with the voice input detected by the voice detection means, and the character of the character based on the count value added by the counter means. Since the parameters for determining the movement are changed, the movement of the character can be changed according to the duration of the player's voice input, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the counter means for subtracting an arbitrary value from the initial value according to the sound input detected by the sound detecting means, and the count value subtracted by the counter means. Since the parameter for determining the movement of the character is changed, the movement of the character can be changed depending on the duration of the voice input by the player, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the remaining air amount display means for reducing the remaining air amount possessed by the character by subtraction of the counter means in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means. And a remaining air determination unit that sets a game over when the count value of the remaining amount of air held by the character by the remaining air amount display unit becomes zero. The character can be caused to act until the count value of the remaining air amount held by the player decreases, and the progress of the game can be promoted as the lung capacity of the player increases.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the attack power increasing means for increasing the attack power based on the count value added according to the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means, Means for calculating the damage of the target attacked by the character in accordance with the attack power, so that the more the player continues to utter, the greater the damage to the target, The progress of the game can be promoted as the vital capacity of the player increases.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the target distance calculating means for calculating the distance of the target approaching the character with the elapse of time based on the count value subtracted by the counter means. The movement of the target can be changed depending on the duration of the player's voice input, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the tenth aspect, the ascending display means for changing the ascending position of the character based on the count value added by the counter in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means; And acceleration determining means for changing acceleration according to the level of the voice input until the character reaches the target altitude by the ascending display means, so that the utterance of the player is continued and the character is raised by the level of the voice. The speed can be increased and the progress of the game can be promoted as the vital capacity of the player increases.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a target to be combined is displayed immediately before the character reaches the target altitude, a target moving means for moving the target in the left and right direction, and a game when the character is combined with the target. When the target is clear, the game is over when the target cannot be combined with the target, so that the character can be combined with the target moving left and right by the player's vocalization method, and the player can adjust the voice input. By doing so, the timing of merging can be adjusted.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the first step of detecting the voice uttered by the player as an input signal and the game progress in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected in the first step Is sequentially performed, so that the voice uttered by the player can be input as an input signal, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the first step of detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal, and the character corresponding to the duration of the voice input detected in the first step. And the second step of successively performing the above operations, the progress of the game can be changed by the duration of the voice uttered by the player, and the difference in the vital capacity of the player is reflected in the game result. Therefore, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the computer is provided with a voice detecting means for detecting, as an input signal, a voice uttered by the player recorded on the recording medium, and a continuation of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means. By reading a program for functioning as control means for changing the game progress in accordance with time, a voice uttered by the player can be input as an input signal, and even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently input the voice. You can enjoy the game.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the computer is provided with a voice detecting means for detecting, as an input signal, a voice uttered by the player recorded on the recording medium, and a continuation of the voice input detected by the voice detecting means. By reading a program for functioning as control means for making the movement of the character continuous according to time, the progress of the game can be changed by the duration of the voice uttered by the player, and the difference in the vital capacity of the player can be changed. Is reflected in the game result, so that even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the computer controls the game in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means for detecting the voice uttered by the player as an input signal. By downloading a program for functioning as a control means for changing the input, a voice uttered by the player is input as an input signal, so that even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the computer is provided with a voice detecting means for detecting the voice uttered by the player as an input signal, By downloading a program for functioning as a control means for continuing the operation, the progress of the game can be changed according to the duration of the voice uttered by the player, and the difference in the vital capacity of the player is reflected in the game result Therefore, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, a transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving a game program distributed on a network, a display for displaying an image of received data, and a transmitter for inputting voice. And a mobile phone having a handset for reproducing voice and a plurality of operation keys, the voice detecting means for detecting the voice of the player input to the transmitter as an input signal, and the voice detecting means detecting the voice. Control means for changing the game progress displayed on the display in accordance with the duration of the voice input, so that the player can enjoy the game wherever the player is, and the voice uttered by the player is used as an input signal. Since the input is made, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, a transmitter / receiver for transmitting / receiving a game program distributed on a network, a display for displaying an image of received data, and a transmitter for inputting voice. And a mobile phone having a handset for outputting voice and a plurality of operation keys, the voice detection means for detecting, as an input signal, the voice of the player input to the transmitter, and the voice detection means Control means for continuing the movement of the character displayed on the display in accordance with the duration of the voice input, so that the player can enjoy the game wherever it is, and the voice uttered by the player is used as an input signal. Since the input is made, even a player who is not good at operating the controller can sufficiently enjoy the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of an embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a control process at the time of start executed by a CPU 24;

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode selection screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a sound level check screen.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a mini game select screen.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the first example of the mini game.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of an explanation screen for explaining the game content of the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed during the digging game of the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed when voice input is stopped during the digging game of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an explanation screen for explaining the game content of the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen displayed during preparation for a UFO attack according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen of the second embodiment in a state where preparations for a UFO attack are completed.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen displayed during a UFO attack according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to a third embodiment;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a third embodiment that is executed after FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a third embodiment that is executed after FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of an explanation screen for explaining game contents of a third embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed at the start of the game according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen displayed when the character according to the third embodiment is rising at high speed.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen displayed immediately before a character according to a third embodiment merges with a target.

FIG. 22 is a system configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a mobile communication system that communicates with a mobile phone.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game apparatus 12 Television receiver 14 Controller 16 Microphone 18 CRT display 20 Speaker 24 CPU 28 CD-ROM drive 30 Image processing circuit 32 Audio processing circuit 36 Disc-shaped recording medium 38 Mode select screen 40 Audio level display screen 42 Mini game select Screen 70 Mobile phone 72 Base station 74 Mobile communication network 76 Mobile communication center 78 Internet 80A Provider server 82A WWW server

Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat II (reference) G10L 15/00 G10L 3/00 551H 15/04 (72) Inventor Hiroyuki Yamaguchi 2-19-7 Yoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 2-19-7 Shares Company Pacific Century CyberWorks Japan F-term (reference) 2C001 AA06 AA09 BA00 BA02 BA05 BA07 BB07 BC01 BC03 CA00 CA07 CB01 CB03 CB08 CC02 5D015 DD03 KK01

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A game device for generating a game image in accordance with an input operation of a player and displaying the game image on a display, wherein: a voice detecting means for detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal; Control means for changing the progress of the game in accordance with the duration of the detected voice input. 2. A game apparatus for generating a game image in accordance with an input operation of a player and displaying the game image on a display, wherein: a sound detecting means for detecting a sound uttered by the player as an input signal; Control means for continuing the movement of the character in accordance with the duration of the detected voice input. 3. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the control means stops the movement of the character when the voice input detected by the voice detection means is interrupted. 4. The game device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit advances the game image even while the voice input detected by the voice detection unit is interrupted. 5. The control means includes: counter means for adding an arbitrary numerical value according to a voice input detected by the voice detection means; and movement of the character based on the count value added by the counter means. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a parameter for determining is changed. 6. The control means includes: counter means for subtracting an arbitrary numerical value from an initial value in accordance with a sound input detected by the sound detection means; and, based on the count value subtracted by the counter means, The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a parameter for determining a movement of the character is changed. 7. The remaining air amount display means for decreasing the remaining air amount of the character by subtracting the counter means in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means, 7. The game according to claim 6, further comprising: an air remaining amount judging unit that sets a game over when the count value of the air remaining amount held by the character becomes zero by the air remaining amount displaying unit. apparatus. 8. The attack power increasing means for increasing the attack power based on the count value added in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means, 6. The game device according to claim 5, further comprising: damage calculation means for calculating damage of a target attacked by the character in accordance with the level of the offensive power. 9. The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said control means includes target distance calculating means for calculating a distance of said target approaching said character as time passes, based on a count value subtracted by said counter means. 7. The game device according to claim 6, wherein 10. The ascending display means for changing an ascending position of the character based on a count value added by the counter in accordance with a duration of a speech input detected by the speech detection means; 6. The game device according to claim 5, further comprising: acceleration determination means for changing acceleration according to the level of a voice input until the character reaches a target altitude by the ascending display means. 11. A target moving means for displaying a target to be united immediately before the character reaches a target altitude, and moving the target in the left-right direction, a game when the character is united with the target. 3. The game device according to claim 2, further comprising: a determination unit that determines that the game is over when the character is unclear and the character cannot be combined with the target. 4. 12. A control method of a game device for generating a game image according to a player's input operation and displaying the game image on a display, comprising: a first step of detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal; A second step of changing the game progress in accordance with the duration of the voice input detected in the first step. 13. A method for controlling a game device for generating a game image according to a player's input operation and displaying the game image on a display, comprising: a first step of detecting a voice uttered by the player as an input signal; And a second step of continuously performing the motion of the character according to the duration of the voice input detected in the first step. 14. A computer functioning as a sound detecting means for detecting a sound uttered by a player as an input signal, and a control means for changing a game progress in accordance with a duration of the sound input detected by the sound detecting means. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to record is recorded. 15. A sound detecting means for detecting, as an input signal, a sound uttered by the player as an input signal, and a control means for continuing the movement of the character in accordance with the duration of the sound input detected by the sound detecting means. A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for functioning as a computer is recorded. 16. A computer functioning as a sound detecting means for detecting a sound uttered by a player as an input signal, and a control means for changing a game progress in accordance with a duration of the sound input detected by the sound detecting means. The program to let. 17. A sound detecting means for detecting, as an input signal, a sound uttered by the player as an input signal, and a control means for continuing the movement of the character in accordance with the duration of the sound input detected by the sound detecting means. A program to function as a,. 18. A transceiver for transmitting and receiving a game program distributed on a network, a display for displaying an image of received data, a transmitter for inputting voice, and a receiver for reproducing voice. In a mobile phone having a plurality of operation keys, voice detection means for detecting, as an input signal, the voice of the player input to the transmitter, and a duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means. Control means for changing a game progress displayed on the display in response to the request. 19. A transceiver for transmitting and receiving a game program distributed on a network, a display for displaying an image of received data, a transmitter for inputting voice, and a receiver for outputting voice. In a mobile phone having a plurality of operation keys, voice detection means for detecting, as an input signal, the voice of the player input to the transmitter, and a duration of the voice input detected by the voice detection means. Control means for continuously making the motion of the character displayed on the display accordingly.