JP2002346211A - Game information, information storage medium and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new kind (genre) of games and to realize not only a merely new kind (genre) of games but also performance which enhances the fun of the game. SOLUTION: A processing part 50 displays a given video being the object of a game and carries out three kinds of modes consisting of a preview mode for outputting a model voice, a recording mode for recording the voice of a player and a reproduction mode for outputting the voice of the player recorded by the recording mode in this order. An evaluation part 54 evaluates the inputted voice of the player inputted in the recording mode and conducts the game. A boss character control part 52 displays a boss character on a display part 60 through the game and outputs the voice of the boss character from a voice output part 70 to control the action of the boss character.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to game information, an information storage medium storing the game information, and a game apparatus.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION At present, various kinds of games are provided, but a new kind (genre) of games is always demanded because it is easy to get tired of playing to some extent or once taking a game once. On the other hand, people have a desire to show themselves to others, and a desire to experience extraordinary and unrealistic experiences that occur in movies and dramas.

[0003]

Can these wishes be satisfied by linking them to games? Or can we offer a new kind (genre) of games that can satisfy these desires? Also, isn't it just a game of a new kind (genre), but a production that can double the fun of the game? The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.

[0004]

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 displays a given image on an apparatus having the processor by calculation and control by a processor, A recording unit (for example, a processing unit) that records the player's voice input from the voice input unit (for example, the voice input unit 40 shown in FIG. 6) as a given role voice for the image while the image is being displayed. 50)
A reproducing means (for example, a processing unit 50 and a sound output means 70) for displaying the given image and reproducing the sound of the player recorded by the recording means; (E.g., a processing unit 50) that progresses a game by repeatedly executing a series of processes that cause the game to function as an evaluation unit that evaluates a player's voice input from the voice input unit based on a given evaluation criterion. Means (e.g., the evaluation unit 54) and a character expression means (e.g., supervisor character control) for displaying a given character and changing the output sound and / or display of the character based on the evaluation result by the evaluation means Section 52).

[0005] The invention according to claim 8 displays a given image and, during the display of the image, reproduces the sound of the player input from the sound input means (for example, the sound input unit 40). Recording means (for example, the processing unit 50) for recording as a sound of a given role with respect to an image; and reproducing means (for example, for displaying the given image and reproducing the sound of the player recorded by the recording means) Processing unit 5
0 and a sound output unit 70) and a proceeding unit (for example, the processing unit 5) that progresses a game by repeatedly executing a series of processes for causing the recording unit and the reproducing unit to function in order.
0), an evaluation unit (e.g., an evaluation unit 54) that evaluates a player's voice input from the voice input unit based on a predetermined evaluation criterion, and a given character is displayed. A character expression means (for example, a supervisor character control unit 52) for changing an output voice and / or a display of the character based on an evaluation result.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, a given image is displayed on the first display unit, and the sound of the player input from the sound input means is displayed while the image is being displayed.
Recording means for recording as a voice of a given role for the image, and reproducing means for displaying the given image on the first display unit and reproducing the sound of the player recorded by the recording means; A progression means for proceeding a game by repeatedly executing a series of processes for causing the recording means and the reproduction means to function in order; and a player's voice input from the voice input means is evaluated based on a given evaluation criterion. Evaluation means, and character expression means for displaying a given character on a second display unit and changing output sound and / or display of the character based on an evaluation result by the evaluation means. It is a game device characterized by the following.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an amusement device having a given model, wherein a given image is displayed and a player input from the voice input means while the image is being displayed. Recording means for recording the sound as the sound of a given role with respect to the image; reproducing means for displaying the given image and reproducing the sound of the player recorded by the recording means; Advancing means for performing a game by repeatedly executing a series of processes for causing the reproducing means to function in order; and an evaluation means for evaluating a player's voice input from the voice input means based on a given evaluation criterion. And a model control means for controlling the operation of the model based on the evaluation result by the evaluation means.

According to the invention described in claim 1, 8, 10 or 13, for example, a new genre in which an existing drama, commercial, or the like is used as a subject, and its sound is input and enjoyed in accordance with a displayed image. Can be realized. Further, in a game, the player can enjoy the matching between the image and the reproduced sound of the player.

In the game, existing drama and C
Through the act of inputting (playing a role) the voice of a given role in a theme such as M, it is possible to satisfy the player's longing for extraordinary and unreal. Further, by letting the other person view the recorded result, it is possible to satisfy the player's desire to reveal himself, such as wanting to draw the attention of the other person.

[0010] In addition, since these dramas and commercials are produced one after another, it is possible to always prepare fresh materials. Furthermore, by selecting CM as the material to be prepared,
It is possible to strongly instill the contents of the advertisement and obtain an effect that the advertisement effect becomes stronger.

According to the first, eighth, or tenth aspect of the present invention, a given character is displayed, and the output sound or display of the character is changed based on the evaluation of the game by the player. Therefore, the player not only enjoys the game alone, but also enjoys changing the output sound or display of the character, or immediately recognizing the evaluation index for the game by changing the output sound or display of the character. It is possible to create an effect that doubles the fun and enjoyment of the game.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the given character is displayed on a display unit different from the display unit on which the given image is displayed. Thus, a given character and a given image can be displayed in a large, easy-to-understand manner. According to the thirteenth aspect, an effect similar to that of the first, eighth, or tenth aspect can be obtained by a model.

The following effects can be obtained by using a given character as a supervisor character who supervises a game. That is, the game of the present invention is regarded as a so-called after-recording, and the player's game can change the display and output sound of the supervision character, thereby producing a sense of reality as if simulating actual after-recording. .

[0014] In the game information according to the first aspect, the character expression means may include:
When the display of the character is changed, information for changing the expression and / or the motion of the character may be included.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the display of the character to be changed can be the expression or movement of the character. For this reason, for example, the expression of the character (for example, an angry face for bad evaluation) is evaluated for each game evaluation, and the character's motion (for example, evaluation is evaluated) for cumulative evaluation. If the cumulative value of is low,
Lie down. ), It is possible to provide a variation in the display change of the character. Further, the player can easily grasp the current situation of the game (the state of evaluation) and can immediately reflect the situation in the game.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game information according to the first or second aspect, the character expression means includes an output voice of the character and / or a character based on an evaluation result by the evaluation means. Information for changing the display stepwise may be included, and as in the invention according to claim 4, in the game information according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the evaluation result by the evaluation means is When a given threshold is reached, the character expression means may include information for making the output sound and / or display of the character an output sound and / or display representing an NG command.

According to the third aspect of the invention, since the voice and display of the character change stepwise, it is possible to enjoy the voice and display of the character changing with the evaluation of the game. This makes it easy to grasp the current game situation (evaluation situation). According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the evaluation result reaches a given threshold, a sound or display indicating an NG command is displayed, so that the evaluation of the game is expressed to the player in an intuitively understandable manner. be able to.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game information according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the character representing means displays the character when the character is recorded by the recording means. And information for changing output sound and / or display of the character based on at least the sound timing of the given role.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the game device according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects, the character expressing means displays the character when the character is recorded by the recording means. The output voice and / or display of the character may be changed based on at least the voice timing of the given role.

Further, according to the invention of claim 14,
14. The game device according to claim 13, wherein the model control means controls the operation of the model based on at least the voice timing of the given role at the time of recording by the recording means.

According to the fifth, twelfth or fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the input timing is presented by the action of the character or the model or the voice, so that the player can be immersed in the game and play the voice according to the input timing of the dialogue. Can be entered.

The invention described in claim 6 is the first invention.
5. In the game information according to any one of 5, the sample output means (for example, the processing unit 50 and the sound output means 70) for displaying the given image and outputting the sample sound of the given role. Information for causing the apparatus to function; information for causing the progression means to repeatedly execute a series of processes for sequentially functioning the sample output means, the recording means, and the reproduction means; and the character representation means Displays the character at the time of displaying the given image by the model output means, and changes the output voice and / or display of the character based on at least the voice timing of the given role. And information for performing the operation.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the game apparatus of the eighth aspect, the sample output means for displaying the given image and outputting the model sound of the given role is provided. Further comprising: the advancing means, the sample output means;
The recording means and the reproduction means are repeatedly executed to perform a series of processes in order, the character representation means, when the given image is displayed by the model output means, while displaying the character And changing the output voice and / or display of the character based on at least the voice timing of the given role.

The invention according to claim 11 is the first invention.
0, the given image is displayed in the first
Further comprising a sample output means for displaying the sample voice of the given role and outputting the sample voice of the given role, wherein the progression means sequentially executes the sample output means, the recording means, and the reproduction means. The character representation means displays the character on the second display unit at the time of displaying the given image by the model output means, and at least the The output sound and / or the display of the character may be changed based on the sound timing of a given role.

Further, the invention according to claim 15 provides the invention according to claim 1.
15. The game apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: model output means for displaying the given image and outputting the model sound of the given role, wherein the progressing means comprises the model output means. Repeating a series of processes for sequentially functioning the recording means and the reproducing means, the model control means, at the time of display of the given image by the model output means, at least the given given The operation of the model is controlled based on the voice timing of the role.

According to the invention described in claim 6, 9, 11, or 15, the player can confirm the input timing of the dialogue when outputting the sample voice. It will be. This creates a sense of familiarity for the player,
It can be visually or audibly understandable.

Further, the game information according to any one of claims 1 to 6 may be stored as in the information storage medium according to claim 7.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to realize an information storage medium having the same effect as any of the first to eleventh aspects.

[0029]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a game machine to which the present invention is applied. Here, the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is a game apparatus in which a player performs after-recording (hereinafter, referred to as after-recording) in accordance with a video such as a TV drama, a movie, a CM, or an animation.

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of the game apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 1 is configured by a box-shaped housing 10, and a player enters the housing 10 to perform post-recording. In addition, the game device 1 includes an external monitor 2.
And a speaker 4. When the player is dubbing in the housing 10, the progress of the game is output from the external monitor 2 or the speaker 4. The viewer of the amusement apparatus 1 can view a game of the player, such as a video displayed on the external monitor 2 and a sound of the player output from the speaker 4.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the inside of the housing 10. FIG.
As shown in FIG.
The internal monitor 14, the operation panel 16, and the microphone 18 are respectively arranged at predetermined positions. The player wears the headphones 12 and operates the operation panel 16 according to the video displayed on the internal monitor 14 or the sound output from the headphones 12 to start the game. Then, audio is input from the microphone 18 in accordance with the video to be dubbed, speech is recorded, and the game is enjoyed.

The amusement apparatus 1 displays a video to be played, and also outputs a preview mode for outputting a model sound, a recording mode for recording a sound by a player, and a sound of the player recorded in this recording mode. The three modes of the reproduction mode are executed in this order, the score of the game is calculated based on the evaluation of the player's voice input in the recording mode, and the game proceeds. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the result of determining whether or not the player's audio input timing matches the video is used as the evaluation of the game, and the score of the game is calculated based on this evaluation.

Here, the above three modes will be described. First, in the preview mode, an image is displayed on the internal monitor 14 or the external monitor 2 and a line corresponding to the image is output from the headphone 12 or the speaker 4 as original sound. In this preview mode, the player confirms the timing of performing a line input. Then, in the recording mode, the video displayed in the preview mode is again displayed on the internal monitor 14.
Etc. are displayed. The player inputs audio from the microphone 18 during the video display, and the input audio is recorded.
In the recording mode, the evaluation of the game is made based on the input timing of the sound input by the player. Next, in the playback mode, the images displayed in the preview mode and the recording mode are again displayed on the internal monitor 1.
4 and the like, and the sound of the player recorded in the recording mode in accordance with this video
2 and so on.

A feature of the present invention is that, in the amusement apparatus 1, an operation such as a facial expression, a gesture, a hand gesture, or a sound (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as an action) of a supervising character supervising the dubbing of a player is performed by the internal monitor 14. And the sound is output from the headphone 12 and the like, and the action of the director character is appropriately changed, so that the player can be notified of the progress of the game in a concrete and easy-to-understand manner, and perform the after-recording. It is designed to excite the mood.

When the player instructs the start of the game in the housing 10, the title of the recordable content is displayed on the internal monitor 14 or the like, and the player is prompted to select the recorded content. The player operates the operation panel 16
To select the content to be recorded. Here, each content is composed of a plurality of stages, each stage is composed of a plurality of scenes, and each scene is composed of one or more lines. The player starts playing from the first stage of the selected content and plays the game.

In the present embodiment, one player plays the game by selecting the content "Drama B". Here, the content “drama B” is a drama in which two persons a and b appear, and the player performs post-recording in the role of the person b. This is performed by control, and the original sound is applied.) And
Content "Drama B" is stage 1 to stage 7 7
In this embodiment, stage 1 will be described for the sake of simplicity. Here, the stage 1 is composed of three scenes, and a person b in each scene of the stage 1
Are serif data SDb1 to serif data SD
b3 is assumed to be one each.

In the present embodiment, the player plays the role of the person b and plays the game. However, when the content “drama B” is selected, the roles of the persons a and b are presented. The player may be able to select a role to be in charge. In addition, two players may play the game in charge of the roles of the persons a and b, respectively.

FIGS. 3 to 5 show screen examples of the stage 1. FIG. FIG. 3 shows stage 1 of the preview mode.
It is the second scene, which is an example of a screen when the sample audio of the line data SDb1 is being output. Also, FIG.
It is the 2nd scene of the stage 1 in a recording mode, and is an example of a screen at the time of recording with respect to the line data SDb2. FIG. 5 shows a third scene of stage 1 in the playback mode, and is an example of a screen when the player's voice recorded for the line data SDb3 is being output.

As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, the screen configuration of the screen displayed in each of the three types of modes is the same, and the supervisor character display area 2 in which the supervisor character is displayed.
0, a video display area 21 for displaying the video of the stage
And a current status display area 22 for displaying the progress of the game, and a dialogue display area 23 for displaying the dialogue of the stage.
And a progress bar 24 for displaying the progress of the stage, and a level gauge 25 for updating the display of the score progress of the game in a range of 0 to 100, for example. The progress bar 24 has input timing pointers 26a-1 to 26a-
3, 26b-1 to 26b-3 are provided, and the progress bar 24 that moves with the progress of the video on the stage indicates the input timing of the dialogue. The input timing pointers 26a-1 to 26a-3 indicate the input timing of each line by the person a, and the input timing pointers 26b-1 to 26b-3 indicate each line by the person b (line data SDb1 to line data SDb3).
The following shows the input timing of.

Also, in the dialogue display area 23 of FIG. 3, the dialogue "Sounds" by the person b, which is the dialogue data SDb1, is displayed in response to the words "Amazing scenery" by the person "a".
However, in FIG. 4, the words “you are always selfish” of the person b, which is the serif data SDb 2, in response to the line “let's return” by the person a, and FIG. In contrast to "Let's stay with friends", the words "Let's stay with friends" of the person b, which is the line data SDb3, are displayed in text.

The supervisor character is displayed in the supervisor character display area 20 through the game performed in the game device 1. When the game for the stage 1 is started, first, audio data such as an explanation about the stage 1 is output from the headphones 12 or the like as the voice of the supervisor character.

Then, the preview mode is executed.
On the game screen in the preview mode, as shown in FIG.
Of the stage 1 is being executed. The supervisor character is displayed in the supervisor character display area 20 with its mode (including facial expression, gesture, and hand gesture) changed so as to indicate the input timing of each line. Then, a sound indicating the input timing corresponding to the change in the display mode is output from the headphone 12 or the like as the sound of the supervisor character (hereinafter, the input timing is combined with the change in the display mode and the sound corresponding thereto). This is called an instruction action.) The player, along with the progress status of the progress bar 24 and the input timing instruction action by the supervisor character, listens to the headphones 1
The input timing and the like are confirmed by the sample voice output from the second.

Next, a recording mode is executed. On the game screen in the recording mode, as shown in FIG. 4, the current state display area 22 indicates that the recording mode is being executed. As in the preview mode, the supervising character changes its display mode so as to indicate the input timing of each line, and outputs a voice indicating the input timing in accordance with this display mode. The player voice-inputs a line displayed in the line display area 23 while referring to an input timing instruction action by the supervisor character and the progress of the progress bar 24. Further, the display mode of the director character is changed so as to present the evaluation of the input timing for each line. Further, depending on the evaluation result, the display mode of the supervisor character is changed so that the NG command is issued, and a voice indicating that the recording of the player is NG is output (hereinafter referred to as an NG command action). ). Here, the NG command is output when the evaluation value of the content falls below a preset end threshold value and the game is stopped.
This is an end notification of the game, an explanation of an end factor, and the like.

Next, the reproduction mode is executed. On the game screen in the play mode, as shown in FIG. 5, the current state display area 22 displays that the play mode is being executed.

When the reproduction of the input sound by the player is completed, the sound relating to the evaluation of the stage is output from the headphone 12 or the like as the sound of the supervisor character.

The game proceeds when the player repeats the three types of modes described above to play a game.

FIG. 6 shows a functional block diagram of the game apparatus 1 to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG.
Includes an operation unit 30, a voice input unit 40, a processing unit 50,
It comprises a display unit 60, an audio output unit 70, and a storage unit 80.

The operation unit 30 is provided with the operation panel 16 shown in FIG.
And outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation by the player to the processing unit 50.

The voice input unit 40 corresponds to the microphone 18,
A sound signal corresponding to voice data such as dialogue input by the player is output to the processing unit 50.

The processing section 50 executes various processes according to the game program 100 stored in the storage section 80. In particular, in order to realize the present invention, the supervision character control unit 52,
And an evaluation unit 54.

The supervisor character control unit 52 executes processing according to the supervisor character control program 120 to control the action of the supervisor character. Specifically, based on the operation signal input from the operation unit 30, the voice of the player input from the voice input unit 40 in the recording mode, or the progress of the game, the action of the manager character from the manager character DB 200 is performed. The data is selected, the action of the director character is determined, and the action is output to the display unit 60 or the audio output unit 70.

Here, the supervision character DB 200 will be described. The director character DB 200 stores the expression data 220
, Hand gesture data 240, gesture data 260, and voice data 280.

First, the expression data 220 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the expression data 220.
As shown in FIG. 7, the expression data 220 is a data table in which an identification number indicating each expression data is associated with image data indicating the expression of the supervisor character. For example, the “smile” data is associated with the identification number F1 and the identification number F
2, the "normal face" data is stored, and the "angry face" data is stored, corresponding to the identification number F3.

Next, the gesture data 240 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the gesture data 240. As shown in FIG. 8, the gesture data 240 is a data table in which an identification number indicating each gesture data is associated with image data indicating the gesture of the supervisor character.
For example, “standing” data corresponding to the identification number M1, “sitting” data corresponding to the identification number M2, and “sleeping” data corresponding to the identification number M3 are stored. ing.

Next, the hand movement data 260 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hand movement data 260. As shown in FIG. 9, the hand gesture data is a data table in which an identification number indicating each hand gesture data is associated with image data indicating the hand gesture of the supervisor character. For example, the input timing instruction hand gesture data is stored corresponding to the identification number G1, the NG command hand gesture data is stored corresponding to the identification number G2, and the default hand gesture data is stored corresponding to the identification number G3. The input timing instruction hand gesture data is hand gesture data for performing a countdown together with input timing instruction voice data described later. Although not shown, the input timing instruction hand gesture data is stored in association with an action time T which is a time required for display based on the data. The NG command hand gesture data is hand gesture data for presenting NG to the player, and is hand gesture data for crossing both hands.

Next, the audio data 280 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the audio data 280. As shown in FIG. 10, the audio data 280 is a data table in which identification numbers indicating each audio data are associated with sound data that is the sound of the supervisor character. For example,
The input timing instruction audio data is stored in association with the identification number V1, the NG instruction audio data is associated with the identification number V2, and the stage evaluation audio data is stored in association with the identification number V3. The input timing instruction audio data is countdown audio data. N
The G command audio data is audio data that indicates that the post-recording is NG. Then, the stage evaluation voice data is voice data of evaluation regarding the stage. Although not shown, the stage evaluation audio data includes a plurality of types of audio data according to the evaluation, and is selected based on a stage evaluation described later.

As described above, when the player instructs to start the game and selects the content to be played, the processing unit 50 reads the target content data from the content DB 300 and starts from the first stage of the content. The game proceeds by sequentially executing the processes of the preview mode, the recording mode, and the playback mode.

FIG. 11 shows the content DB 300 and the content data of the content “Drama B” stored in the content DB 300. As shown in FIG. 11, the content DB 300 stores a plurality of pieces of content data 320.
20 stores title data 340 of the content and stage data 360...

The stage data 360 includes the image data 36
1, line data 362, and sample audio data 363
And explanation audio data 364 for explaining the stage.
And reference value data 365 indicating the input timing. The image data 361 is displayed in, for example, the video display area 21 shown in FIG. 3 or FIG.
62 is displayed in text in the dialogue display area 22. Then, the example audio data 363 is output as an example audio in the preview mode. Explanation audio data 364
Is audio data of a description related to the stage, and is output as audio of the director character before the start of the preview mode. The explanation sound data 364 includes a comment such as the capture point of the stage, the difficulty level, and the like, and the explanation sound data 364 of the first stage includes a description of the entire content “Drama B”.

FIG. 12 shows reference value data 365 of stage 1 of content “Drama B” as an example of reference value data 365. The reference value data 365 is a data table in which reference values of the input timing of each line are stored in the order of the lines, and the reference value is a value expressed in units of 1/10 seconds. As shown in FIG. 12, the serif data SDb
“103” is stored as the reference value of “1”, “160” is stored as the reference value of the line data SDb2, and “210” is stored as the reference value of the line data SDb3.

FIG. 13 shows the reference value data 36 shown in FIG.
5 shows a timing chart of dialogue input based on No. 5.
As shown in FIG. 13, the reference value is the elapsed time from the start of the stage to each line, and the input timing of each line in the stage 1 is such that the line data SDb1 is 10.3 seconds after the video starts and the line data SDb2 is 16 lines. After a second, and so on. The output timing of each line of the sample audio output in the preview mode is in accordance with the reference value.

When executing each of the preview mode and the recording mode, the processing unit 50 stores the reference value data 365,
The output timing of the input timing instruction action is calculated from the action time T, and at the calculated output timing, the supervision character control unit 52 is notified of the action output.

FIG. 14 shows the output timing of the input timing instruction action. As shown in FIG. 14, the output timing of the input timing instruction action is defined as the time that is set back from the input timing of the dialogue to the dialogue data SDb <b> 1 by the action time T.

When the supervisor character control unit 52 receives, for example, a notification of an action output from the processing unit 50 as an input timing of the line data SDb1, the supervisor character DB 200 transmits the gesture data of the identification number G1 (that is, the gesture data of the identification number G1). The input timing instruction hand gesture data) is selected, and the audio data with the identification number V1 (that is, the input timing instruction audio data) is selected to determine and output the input timing instruction action. Therefore, the player can input the voice with good timing by inputting the voice of the dialogue simultaneously with the end of the action of the manager character.

In the recording mode, the evaluation section 54 evaluates the input timing of the player's voice (line) input from the voice input section 40 with reference to the reference value data 365.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a method for evaluating the input timing of dialogue. As illustrated in FIG. 15, when the input timing is in the range a, that is, “equal to or more than“ −5 ”and less than“ +5 ”” around the reference value, the evaluation unit 54 determines that the input timings of the dialogue match. Judgment is made, and the evaluation result is set to “JUST”. Then, the input timing is ““ −10 ”or more and less than“ −5 ”” (range b) around the reference value, or the input timing is ““ +5 ”or more and less than“ +10 ”” (range In the case of c), it is determined that the input timings of the dialogue are almost the same, and the evaluation result is set to “OK”. If the input timing is “<−10” (range d) around the reference value, it is determined that the input timing of the dialogue is fast, the evaluation result is “FAST”, and the input timing is the reference value. In the case of “+10” or more (range e) centered on, the input timing of the dialog is determined to be late, and the evaluation result is set to “LATE”.

For example, if the player uses the line data SD
When the voice input for b1 is performed, the evaluation unit 54 refers to the reference value data 365 corresponding to the line data SDb1. As shown in FIG. 12, the reference value of the input timing of the dialog data SDb1 is “103”. Therefore,
When the voice is input within the range of “98 or more to less than 108”, the evaluation unit 54 outputs the evaluation result as “JUST”, “93
"OK" in the case of "less than or more than 98" and "108 or more and less than 113", "FAST" in the case of "less than 93",
In the case of “113 or more”, “LATE” is evaluated.

Further, the evaluation section 54 performs a process of calculating and updating the stage evaluation and the content evaluation based on the above-described evaluation results. Here, the stage evaluation is an evaluation value for each stage, and the content evaluation is an evaluation value accumulated through the content. For example, at each input timing, based on the evaluation result, processing for adding evaluation points to the stage evaluation and the content evaluation is performed. FIG. 16 shows an example of an evaluation table 400 indicating the correspondence between evaluations and their evaluation points. As shown in FIG.
The evaluation table 400 is a data table in which evaluation results of input timings and evaluation points are stored in association with each other.
That is, when the evaluation result of the input timing is “JUST”, the values of the stage evaluation and the content evaluation are set to +5,
In case of “OK”, +1, “FAST” and “LAT”
In the case of "E", -5 is added to the stage evaluation and the content evaluation, respectively, and each value is updated.

The stage evaluation is initialized each time the stage changes, and the content evaluation is a value that is initialized only when the content starts. For example, at the start of the content and at the start of the stage, the stage evaluation and the initialization value of the content evaluation are set to 70, the stage evaluation is performed by adding evaluation points to the initial value 70 for each stage, Evaluation points are added to the initial value 70 through the contents. Further, when the value of the content evaluation calculated by the evaluation unit 54 falls below 0, the processing unit 70 ends the game halfway.

FIG. 17 shows an example of the evaluation result data 500. As shown in FIG. 17, the evaluation result data 500
As described above, this is a data table that stores a stage evaluation value in which evaluation points are accumulated for each stage and a content evaluation value in which evaluation points are accumulated through content. The evaluation unit 54 updates the values of the stage evaluation and the content evaluation based on the evaluation of the input timing performed for each input timing. And
At the end of the stage, the value stored corresponding to the stage is determined as the stage evaluation, and at the end of the content, the value stored corresponding to the content is determined as the content evaluation. In the present embodiment, the value of the content evaluation is reflected on the level gauge 25. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, at the time of starting the content, the level gauge 25 is displayed in accordance with the position corresponding to the initial value 70. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the level gauge 25 is increased in accordance with the evaluation of the input timing of the dialogue with the dialogue data SDb1. Then, the level gauge 25 is increased or decreased according to the evaluation of the input timing of the remaining lines. In addition, content evaluation
Since the content is accumulated through the content, the value of the level gauge 25 reflecting the content evaluation of the stage (stage 1) shown in FIG. 5 becomes the initial value of the level gauge 25 of the next stage.

The supervisor character control unit 52 controls the action of the supervisor character according to the evaluation result regarding the input timing and the value of the stage evaluation. That is, the facial expression data is changed based on the evaluation result of the input timing of each line, and the gesture data is changed based on the stage evaluation.

Hereinafter, the display mode of the supervisor character to be changed based on the evaluation result will be described. First, the facial expression data is selected based on the evaluation result of the input timing. The evaluation result of the input timing by the evaluation unit 54 is “J
In the case of “UST”, the supervisor character control unit 52 uses the expression data of the identification number F1 (ie, “smile” data) from the expression data 220, and in the case of “OK”, converts the expression data of the identification number F2 into “FAST”. Or "LATE", the expression data with the identification number F3 is selected. The evaluation of the input timing is a three-stage evaluation as described above, and the evaluation of the input timing is indicated by associating each evaluation stage with different facial expression data.

The gesture data is selected based on the value of the stage evaluation. The director character control unit 52 determines that the content evaluation updated by the evaluation unit 54 is “70 or more”.
In the case of, the gesture data of the identification number M1 (that is, the “standing” data) is changed from the gesture data 240 to “4”.
In the case of "0 or more and less than 70", the gesture data of the identification number M2 is selected, and in the case of "less than 40", the gesture data of the identification number M3 is selected. As described above, the stage evaluation is indicated by dividing the range of the stage evaluation value into three and associating each range with different gesture data.

For example, in FIG. 4, the supervisor character control unit 52 determines that the evaluation by the evaluation unit 54
By determining that the input timing of b1 is “GOOD” and the value of the stage evaluation is 70 or more, the facial expression data of the identification number F1 and the gesture data of the identification number M1 are selected, and the display mode of the supervisor character is determined.

As described above, by selecting the facial expression data and the gesture data, the player's action is immediately expressed by the action of the supervisor character, and is instantaneously changed according to the progress. Since the evaluation can be instantaneously recognized and the evaluation can be obtained sensuously, the game can be advanced without interrupting the excitement in a state of being enthusiastic about the game.

In the present embodiment, the stage of the input timing and the value of the stage evaluation are further subdivided.
If the expression data and the gesture data to be associated are increased, changes in the expression and the gesture can be diversified, and a more detailed evaluation can be expressed by a change in the display mode of the supervisor character.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the facial expression data is changed according to the evaluation of the immediate input timing, and the gesture data is changed according to the stage evaluation. Expressed evaluations are not limited to this combination. For example, the gesture data may be evaluated according to the content evaluation, or the face color of the supervisor character may be changed according to the immediate input timing evaluation.

Further, the supervision character control unit 52 sets the content evaluation value calculated by the evaluation unit 54 to 0,
When the game is completed in the middle of the stage, the action of the manager character for the NG command is controlled. That is, from the hand gesture data 260, the hand gesture data of the identification number G2 (ie, the NG command hand gesture data) is selected, and from the voice data 280, the speech data of the identification number V2 (ie, the NG command voice data) is selected. NG command action is determined and output. According to this, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-understand end of the game. In addition, the cause of the game being terminated halfway is presented, which can be used as a reference when playing the next game.

The supervisor character control unit 52 selects and outputs the action of the supervisor character at the start of the stage (before the start of the preview mode processing) and at the end of the stage (after the end of the reproduction mode processing).

At the start of the stage, the description audio data 36 of the stage 1
4 is read out, and each data is selected from the supervision character DB 200 to determine and output a stage explanation action. First, from the expression data 220, the expression data with the identification number F2 (“normal face” data) is selected. Also,
The gesture data 240 refers to the stage evaluation of the evaluation result data 300, and selects gesture data based on this value. Here, the stage 1 is the first stage of the content, and the initial value 70 stored in the content evaluation.
, The gesture data (identification data) of the identification number M2 is selected. And the hand gesture data 260
, The hand gesture data (hand gesture data for default) of the identification number G3 is selected. According to this, it is possible to easily provide the player with a description regarding the content or the stage in which the game is played. In addition, since the advice of the capture of the content or the stage is presented, this can be used as a reference for the game. In the content DB 300 or the stage data 360 described above, data indicating the degree of difficulty of the content or the stage is stored, and by referring to this, expression data matching the degree of difficulty of the content or the stage is selected. Is also good.

At the end of the stage, the director character D
Each data is selected from B200, and the stage evaluation action is determined and output. First, the expression data 220
, The expression data of the identification number F2 is selected. Also,
From the gesture data 240, gesture data according to the stage evaluation is selected. Further, from the hand gesture data 260, hand gesture data of the identification number G3 is selected. And
From the audio data 280, audio data of the identification number V3 (audio data for stage evaluation) is selected. According to this, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-understand evaluation of the content or the stage at which the game has been completed. still,
By referring to the stage evaluation of the evaluation result data 500, expression data matching the evaluation result of the stage may be selected.

The display section 60 corresponds to the internal monitor 14 or the external monitor 2 and displays an image corresponding to a display signal from the processing section 50, and displays the above-mentioned game image and the supervisor character. The function of the display unit 60 is, for example, CR
It can be realized using T, LCD, or the like.

The audio output unit 70 includes the headphone 12,
It corresponds to the speaker 4 and outputs a sound corresponding to the sound signal from the processing unit 50. For example, in the preview mode, the sample sound is output in the playback mode, and the sound of the player recorded in the recording mode is output, and the sound of the director character is output throughout the game.

The storage unit 80 stores the game program 100 including the supervisor character control program 120 and the expression data 2.
20, the director character DB 200 including the gesture data 240, the hand gesture data 260, and the voice data 280, the content DB 300, the evaluation table 400, and the evaluation result data 50
0 is stored. The function of the storage unit 50 can be realized using a storage device such as a hard disk or a memory.
A read-only program such as a game program can be realized by hardware such as a CD-ROM and a DVD.

Next, a description will be given of the processing flow of the processing section at an arbitrary stage. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, first, the supervisor character control unit 52 determines and outputs the stage description action by the supervisor character (step S1). Specifically, the content DB
The description voice data 364 of the stage data 320 of the stage concerned is read from 300, and the director character DB
Data related to the action of the manager character is read from 200 and output.

When the audio output of the audio data is completed,
The processing unit 50 executes a process related to the preview mode (Step S2). At this time, the supervisor character control unit 52
Determines and outputs the input timing instruction action by the supervision character in accordance with the output of the sample sound in accordance with the progress of the game by the processing unit 50. More specifically, at the timing that goes back from the reference value data 365 indicating the input timing of the dialogue, the data relating to the input timing instruction action is read from the supervision character DB 200 and output.

Next, the processing section 50 executes a process relating to the recording mode (step S3). At this time, the supervision character control unit 52 determines and outputs an input timing instruction action by the supervision character in accordance with the input timing according to the processing of the processing unit 50, as in the preview mode. Then, the NG command action is determined and output as needed. Specifically, it is similar to the preview mode, but reads and outputs data relating to an input timing instruction action from the director character DB 200. Then, when the game ends in the middle, data related to the NG command action is read from the supervisor character DB 200 and output.

Next, the processing section 50 executes a process related to the reproduction mode (step S4). Then, when the reproduction of the input sound of the player is completed, the supervisor character control unit 52
Determines and outputs the stage evaluation action by the manager character. Specifically, the director character DB20
From 0, data relating to the stage evaluation action is read and output.

Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the device shown in FIG.
2, RAM 1004, information storage medium 1006, sound generation I
C1008, image generation IC 1010, I / O port 10
12, 1014, and 1016 are connected to each other via a system bus 1020 so that data can be input therebetween. Sound generation IC
A speaker 1022 is provided in the image generation IC 101.
A display device 1024 is connected to 0, a control device 1026 is connected to the I / O port 1012, a communication device 1028 is connected to the I / O port 1014, and a sound collection device 1030 is connected to the I / O port 1016. .

CPU 1000, ROM 1002, sound generation IC 1008, image generation IC 1010, I / O port 1
012, 1014, 1016, system bus 1020,
And a communication device 1028 correspond to the processing unit 50 in FIG.

CPU 1000 includes information storage medium 1006
In accordance with a program stored in the ROM 1002, a system program (initialization information of the apparatus main body) stored in the ROM 1002, a signal input by the control apparatus 1026, etc., control of the entire apparatus and various data processing are performed.

The RAM 1004 is a storage means used as a work area or the like of the CPU 1000. The RAM 1004 has a predetermined content of the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002,
000 are stored. This RAM 1004
Stores the evaluation result data 500 stored in the storage unit 80 shown in FIG.

The information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data, play data, and the like. The information storage medium is a memory such as a ROM or a hard disk, or a CD-ROM, DVD, MO, or the like. Are used. The function of the information storage medium 1006 corresponds to the storage unit 80.

The sound generation I provided in this device
The C1008 and the image generation IC 1010 enable suitable output of sounds and images. Sound generation IC10
08 is information stored in the information storage medium 1006 or the ROM 1002 according to the instruction of the CPU 1000,
004 is an integrated circuit that generates a sound signal corresponding to the sound data stored in the speaker 1022.
Output by Further, the image generation IC 1010 includes:
The RAM 1004, RO
M1002, an integrated circuit that generates a display signal based on information sent from the information storage medium 1006 and the like, and the generated display signal is output to the display device 1024. The display device 1024 is realized by a CRT, LCD, TV, plasma display, projector, or the like, and corresponds to the display unit 60.

The sound collection device 1030 corresponds to the sound input unit 40, collects sound, and outputs a signal corresponding to the collected sound to the I / O port 1016.

The control device 1026 corresponds to the operation unit 30 in FIG. 6, and is a device for allowing a player to input a game selection result to the device main body.

The communication device 1028 is for exchanging various kinds of information used inside the game device with the outside. The communication device 1028 is connected to another device to send and receive given information according to a program, and to communicate with a communication line. It is used to send and receive information such as programs via the Internet.

FIG. 20 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a home game machine. As shown in FIG. 20, a controller 1102, a television 11
04 and a microphone 1106 are connected. Further, a memory card 1114 or an IC card 1115 and C
The D-ROM 1112 is detachable from the game apparatus main body 1100. The CD-ROM 1112 stores a game program 100, a director character DB 200, and a content DB stored in the storage unit 80 shown in FIG.
Information such as 300 and an evaluation table 400 are stored. The television 1104 has a speaker 1108 and a display unit 1.
110 are provided. Game device body 1100
According to the information stored in the CD-ROM 1112
The processing shown in FIG. 18 is performed. Note that the operation unit 30 shown in FIG.
06, the display unit 60 is the display unit 1110 of the television 1104.
The audio output unit 70 is a speaker 110 of the television 1104.
8, respectively.

In the present embodiment, for example, the action of the supervisor character is displayed in the supervisor character display area 20 of FIGS. 3 to 5, but, for example, a monitor for displaying the supervisor character is separately prepared. Then, the supervisor character may be displayed on the supervisor character display monitor. FIG. 21 shows the inside of a game apparatus provided with a supervisor character display monitor. In addition, about the structure similar to this Embodiment mentioned above, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted. As shown in FIG. 21, a supervisor character display monitor 19 is provided, and the behavior of the supervisor character is displayed on the supervisor character display monitor 19, and the game screen does not include the supervisor character display area 20. In this case, since the video display area 21 and the supervisor character can be displayed in a large size, the motion of the supervisor character can be displayed in a more easily understood manner.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, a supervisor character model 17 is installed in the housing 10, and a motor or the like (not shown) provided in each part of the supervisor character model 17 is used at the timing of operating the supervisor character. The supervision character model 17 may be operated by outputting a control signal corresponding to the operation. For example, a hand gesture is realized by outputting a control signal to a motor or the like provided on a wrist, an elbow, a shoulder, or the like, and causing each part to bend, extend, and rotate. Gestures include knees, hips, joints, torso,
This is achieved by outputting a control signal to a motor or the like provided in the neck or the like to cause each part to bend and extend and rotate. Also,
At this time, the game screen has a screen configuration that does not include the manager character display area 20. According to this, the director character can be a three-dimensional model, so that a powerful effect can be produced.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various improvements and design changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0102]

According to the present invention, a new genre of games can be realized in which, for example, an existing drama, commercial, or the like is used as a theme, and the sound is input and enjoyed in accordance with the displayed image. Further, in a game, the player can enjoy the matching between the image and the reproduced sound of the player.

In the game, an existing drama or C
Through the act of inputting (playing a role) the voice of a given role in a theme such as M, it is possible to satisfy the player's longing for extraordinary and unreal. Further, by letting the other person view the recorded result, it is possible to satisfy the player's desire to reveal himself, such as wanting to draw the attention of the other person.

[0104] Since these dramas and commercials are produced one after another, it is possible to always prepare fresh themes. Furthermore, by selecting CM as the material to be prepared,
It is possible to strongly instill the contents of the advertisement and obtain an effect that the advertisement effect becomes stronger.

Further, a given character is displayed, and the output sound or display of the character is changed based on the evaluation of the game by the player. Therefore, the player not only enjoys the game alone, but also enjoys changing the output sound or display of the character, or immediately recognizing the evaluation index for the game by changing the output sound or display of the character. It is possible to create an effect that doubles the fun and enjoyment of the game.

The following effects can be obtained by using a given character as a supervisor character who supervises a game. That is, the game of the present invention is regarded as a so-called after-recording, and the presence of the player can be changed by changing the display of the supervision character and the output sound by the game of the player, thereby giving a sense of realism as if simulating actual after-recording. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an appearance of a game device to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the inside of a game apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen in a preview mode.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in a recording mode.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen in a reproduction mode.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 7 illustrates an example of an expression data table.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a gesture data table.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hand gesture data table.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a voice data table.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a content DB according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference value data table.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the input timing of dialogue.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the relationship between dialogue voice and output timing of a director character action in a preview mode or a recording mode.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between an input value, a reference value, and an evaluation result.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an evaluation table according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of evaluation result data in the present embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of a process according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration that can implement the present embodiment;

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a game device when the present invention is applied to a home game device.

FIG. 21 is a view showing a modified example of the inside of the game apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a modified example of the inside of the game apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 game machine 30 operation unit 40 voice input unit 50 processing unit 52 supervisor character control unit 54 evaluation unit 60 display unit 70 voice output unit 80 storage unit 100 game program 120 supervisor character control program 200 supervisor character DB 220 facial expression data 240 gesture data 260 Hand gesture data 280 Audio data 300 Content DB 400 Evaluation table 500 Evaluation result data

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Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A method according to claim 1, wherein a given image is displayed on a device having the processor by calculation and control by the processor, and during display of the image,
Recording means for recording the voice of the player input from the voice input means as the voice of a given role for the image; displaying the given image and reproducing the voice of the player recorded by the recording means Playing means, a proceeding means for proceeding a game by repeatedly executing a series of processes for sequentially operating the recording means and the playing means, and a given evaluation of a player's voice input from the voice input means. Evaluation means for evaluating based on a criterion, and character expression means for displaying a given character and changing the output voice and / or display of the character based on the evaluation result by the evaluation means. Game information. 2. The game information according to claim 1, wherein, when the character representation means changes the display of the character, information for changing a facial expression and / or an action of the character. 3. The game information according to claim 1, wherein the character expression means changes the output voice and / or display of the character in a stepwise manner based on an evaluation result by the evaluation means. , Including game information. 4. The game information according to claim 1, wherein when the evaluation result by said evaluation means reaches a given threshold value, said character expression means outputs and / or displays the output sound of said character. Information for making the output sound and / or display representing an NG command. 5. The game information according to claim 1, wherein said character expression means displays said character at the time of recording by said recording means, and at least voice timing of said given role. Information for changing the output sound and / or display of the character based on the game information. 6. The game information according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a model output means for displaying the given image and outputting a model voice of the given role. Information for functioning, information for the progression means to repeatedly execute a series of processing for sequentially functioning the sample output means, the recording means, and the reproduction means, the character representation means, Displaying the character at the time of displaying the given image by the model output means, and changing output sound and / or display of the character based on at least the sound timing of the given role. Information and game information including. 7. An information storage medium for storing the game information according to claim 1. 8. A recording means for displaying a given image and recording a player's voice inputted from the voice input means as a given role voice for the image while displaying the image. Playing a game by displaying a given image and playing back a player playing the sound of the player recorded by the recording means, and repeatedly executing a series of processes for sequentially operating the recording means and the reproducing means. Progressing means, and evaluation means for evaluating the voice of the player input from the voice input means based on a given evaluation criterion, while displaying a given character, based on the evaluation result by the evaluation means, A character expressing means for changing output sound and / or display of the character. 9. The game machine according to claim 8, further comprising: model output means for displaying the given image and outputting a model voice of the given role. The model output means, the recording means, and a series of processes for sequentially functioning the reproduction means are repeatedly executed, and the character expression means, when the model output means displays the given image, A game device which displays the character and changes the output sound and / or display of the character based at least on the voice timing of the given role. 10. A predetermined image is displayed on a first display unit, and a voice of a player input from a voice input means is recorded as a voice of a given role for the image while the image is displayed. Recording means for displaying the given image on the first display unit, and reproducing the sound of the player recorded by the recording means; and sequentially functioning the recording means and the reproducing means. Progressing means for performing a game by repeatedly executing a series of processing for causing the game to proceed; evaluating means for evaluating the voice of the player input from the voice input means based on a predetermined evaluation criterion; 2 on the display unit,
A character expressing means for changing an output voice and / or a display of the character based on an evaluation result by the evaluating means. 11. The game apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the given image is displayed on the first display unit, and the model sound of the given role is output.
The progression means repeatedly executes a series of processes for sequentially functioning the sample output means, the recording means, and the reproduction means, and the character expression means is configured by the model output means. Displaying the character on the second display unit when displaying the given image, and changing the output voice and / or display of the character based on at least the voice timing of the given role. A game device characterized by the above-mentioned. 12. The game apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said character representation means displays said character when recording by said recording means, and at least voice timing of said given role. A game device that changes the output sound and / or display of the character based on the character. 13. An amusement device having a given model, comprising: displaying a given image;
Recording means for recording the voice of the player input from the voice input means as the voice of a given role for the image; displaying the given image and reproducing the voice of the player recorded by the recording means Playing means, a proceeding means for proceeding a game by repeatedly executing a series of processes for sequentially operating the recording means and the playing means, and a given evaluation of a player's voice input from the voice input means. An amusement apparatus comprising: evaluation means for evaluating based on a criterion; and model control means for controlling an operation of the model based on an evaluation result by the evaluation means. 14. A game device according to claim 13, wherein said model control means controls the operation of said model based on at least the voice timing of said given role during recording by said recording means. A game device characterized by the above-mentioned. 15. The game apparatus according to claim 13, further comprising: model output means for displaying said given image and outputting sample voice of said given role. Repeatedly executes a series of processes for sequentially functioning the sample output unit, the recording unit, and the reproduction unit, and the model control unit displays the given image by the sample output unit. And controlling the operation of the model based at least on the voice timing of the given role.