JP2004223084A - Network game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simply display the play status of another player in a network game. <P>SOLUTION: This network game system includes: a timing data storage part 56 storing common timing data; an evaluation timing deciding part 58 for sequentially deciding the evaluation timing of game operation according to the timing data; a game operation evaluating part 66 sequentially generating the evaluation result data; an evaluation result data transmit part 70 for sequentially transmitting the evaluation result data; an evaluation result data receiving part 72 for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from another game terminal; and an another terminal evaluation result reference image display part 60 for displaying an another terminal evaluation result reference image display part 60 displaying the evaluation result in another game terminal according to the received evaluation result data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a network game system, a game terminal, a program, and a game terminal control method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With the spread of the Internet, the popularity of network games is increasing. In a network game, game data reflecting game operation contents at each game terminal is transmitted / received via a network, thereby sharing a game situation of users participating in the network game.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, no matter how fast the network speeds up, network delay is absolutely present. For this reason, it is impossible to share game operations input at each game terminal in real time at the same time in other game terminals.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to easily display a play situation in another game terminal as a reference, thereby producing a network battle, a game terminal, It is to provide a control method for a program and a game terminal.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, a network game system according to the present invention includes first and second game terminals that are communicably connected via a network and store common timing data, respectively.
[0006]
Here, the first game terminal sequentially evaluates the game operation evaluation timing in the first game terminal based on the first timing data storage means for storing the common timing data and the common timing data. First evaluation timing determining means for determining, first game operation evaluating means for sequentially evaluating game operations at the first game terminal at the evaluation timing, and sequentially generating evaluation result data; and the evaluation result data Evaluation result data transmitting means for sequentially transmitting.
[0007]
Further, the second game terminal is based on evaluation result data receiving means for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data, second timing data storage means for storing the common timing data, and the common timing data. Based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing, second terminal evaluation result reference images corresponding to the evaluation result data based on the second evaluation timing determination means for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation, Other terminal evaluation result reference image display means for displaying in association with the evaluation timing.
[0008]
In addition, the game terminal according to the present invention sequentially determines the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data, sequentially evaluates the game operation at the evaluation timing, and other game terminals that sequentially generate the evaluation result data A game terminal for performing a network game between the evaluation result data receiving means for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from the other game terminals via the network, and timing data for storing the common timing data Corresponding to the evaluation result data based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing, storage means, evaluation timing determination means for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data The other terminal evaluation result reference image at the evaluation timing Characterized in that it contains other terminal evaluation reference image display means for displaying in association response, a.
[0009]
Further, the program according to the present invention sequentially determines the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data, sequentially evaluates the game operation at the evaluation timing, and sequentially generates the evaluation result data. A program for causing a computer to function as a game terminal for playing a network game between the evaluation result data receiving means for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from the other game terminals via the network, the common timing Timing data storage means for storing data, evaluation timing determination means for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data, and based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing, Others corresponding to evaluation result data As other terminal evaluation result reference image display means for displaying a terminal evaluation result reference image in association with the evaluation timing, for example, a home game machine, an arcade game machine, a portable game machine, a mobile phone, a portable information terminal, a personal computer It is a program for causing a computer to function.
[0010]
Furthermore, the method for controlling a game terminal according to the present invention further determines evaluation timings of game operations based on common timing data, sequentially evaluates game operations at the evaluation timings, and sequentially generates evaluation result data. A game terminal control method for playing a network game with a game terminal, the evaluation result data receiving step for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from the other game terminals via the network, and the common timing An evaluation timing determination step for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the data, and another terminal evaluation result reference image corresponding to the evaluation result data based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing , Refer to other terminal evaluation results to be displayed in association with the evaluation timing. Characterized in that it comprises an image display step.
[0011]
In the present invention, common timing data is stored in the first and second game terminals. In the first game terminal, the evaluation timing of the game operation is sequentially determined based on the common timing data. Then, at this evaluation timing, game operations at the first game terminal are sequentially evaluated, and evaluation result data representing the results (contents) is sequentially generated. This evaluation result data is transmitted directly or indirectly to the second game terminal.
[0012]
In the second game terminal, the evaluation result data transmitted in this way is sequentially received. Then, similarly to the first game terminal, the evaluation timing of the game operation is sequentially determined based on the common timing data, and based on the evaluation result data already received from the first game terminal at the evaluation timing, The other terminal evaluation result reference image corresponding to the evaluation result data is displayed. This other terminal evaluation result reference image is an image representing the evaluation result of the game operation in the first game terminal, and is displayed in association with the evaluation timing sequentially determined in the second game terminal.
[0013]
According to the present invention, the evaluation result of the game operation on the first game terminal is displayed on the second game terminal. Although this display is delayed from the evaluation timing for the first game operation, the player using the second game terminal can determine the play situation of the player using the first game terminal. Therefore, according to this system, a network battle can be easily produced.
[0014]
In one aspect of the present invention, the second game terminal sequentially evaluates the game operations at the second game terminal at the evaluation timing sequentially determined by the second evaluation timing determination means. It further includes game operation evaluation means and own terminal evaluation result image display means for sequentially displaying the own terminal evaluation result images corresponding to the evaluation results by the second game operation evaluation means. In this way, in the second game terminal, the player can determine the battle situation by comparing the own terminal evaluation result image with the other terminal evaluation result reference image.
[0015]
In one aspect of the present invention, the first game operation evaluation means is stored in the first timing data storage means at the evaluation timing sequentially determined by the first evaluation timing determination means. Evaluation result data based on the difference between the timing represented by the timing data and the timing of the game operation on the first game terminal is sequentially generated. In this way, it is possible to realize a network game that competes for the accuracy of the timing of game operation.
[0016]
In the aspect of the invention, the second game terminal further includes evaluation result data storage means for sequentially storing the evaluation result data sequentially received by the evaluation result data receiving means. In this way, the other terminal evaluation result reference image display means can display the other terminal evaluation result reference image based on the evaluation result data stored in the evaluation result data storage means.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a network game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the network game system 10 includes a game server 12 and a plurality of game terminals 16. The game server 12 and the game terminal 16 are connected to a communication network 14 that is updated to include the Internet and the like, so that data communication can be performed with each other.
[0019]
The game server 12 includes, for example, a known server computer system, and has a function of managing network games. The game terminal 16 includes a personal computer, for example, and is used for accessing the game server 12 and playing a network game by the player. Note that the game terminal 16 may be configured by another type of computer such as a home game machine, an arcade game machine, a portable game machine, a portable information terminal, or a mobile phone.
[0020]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen displayed on the display provided in the game terminal 16 during the play of the network game on the game terminal 16. As shown in the figure, in this game screen, on the left half, game operation guidance display and evaluation result display are performed on the game terminal 16 for a player who plays a network game while watching the game screen. A group of images is displayed. This image group includes a score display image 18a, a timing guide image 32a, and a self-terminal evaluation result image 30a. The score display image 18a is an image representing the total score of players who play the network game while viewing the game screen. The timing guide image 32a is a moving image that guides the timing of the game operation to the player. The self-terminal evaluation result image 30a is an image representing an evaluation result for each game operation (including non-operation) of the player.
[0021]
The timing guide image 32a is an image generated based on timing data described later, and includes strip-shaped trajectory images 20, 22, 24, and 26. These trajectory images 20, 22, 24, and 26 are associated with operation members provided in the game terminal 16, and the timing guide moving image 28 is on the trajectory images 20, 22, 24, and 26 from top to bottom. It moves gradually. This movement is suitable, for example, if the movement is performed in accordance with game music. By doing so, it becomes possible to impose game operations in accordance with game music on the player.
[0022]
In addition, a timing guide still image 34 is displayed below the trajectory images 20, 22, 24, and 26. In the timing guide image 32a, the orbital image 20, 22, 24 or 26 in which the timing guide moving image 28 is displayed to the player at the timing when the timing guide moving image 28 overlaps the timing guide still image 34. Guidance is made to operate the operation member corresponding to the above.
[0023]
The operation is evaluated based on the difference between the timing guided by the timing guidance image 32a and the timing at which the player actually operated the game at the game terminal 16, and the evaluation result is displayed as the own terminal evaluation result image 30a. It is like that. That is, the own terminal evaluation result image 30a is displayed at each timing guided by the timing guidance image 32a. The total of each evaluation is displayed on the score display image 18a.
[0024]
That is, in this network game system 10, the timing of the game operation is guided to the player by the timing guidance image 32a, and the player performs the game operation in accordance with the timing of guidance. The opponents compete with each other for an evaluation result calculated based on the difference between the guided timing and the actual game operation timing.
[0025]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, an image for reference display of the play status of the opponent is displayed on the right half of the game screen. This image includes a score display image 18b, a timing guide image 32b, and another terminal evaluation result timing guide image 30b. The score display image 18b is an image that displays a cumulative score of a player who is an opponent (an opponent player). The timing guide image 32b is an image having the same content as the timing guide image 32a. The other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b is an image that represents the evaluation result of the game operation performed by the opponent player at the other game terminal 16.
[0026]
What is characteristic here is that at the timing guided by the timing guidance image 32b (that is, the timing guided by the timing guidance image 32a), the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b corresponds to the game operation performed by the opponent player in the past. It represents the evaluation result.
[0027]
That is, taking as an example a case where a player A and a player B play a network game using the game terminal A and the game terminal B, respectively, in this network game system 10, the game terminal A used by the player A On the other hand, evaluation result data representing the evaluation results of the respective game operations performed by the player B is sequentially transmitted from the game terminal B where the player B plays the network game. This evaluation result data is already in the past when it is received at the game terminal A used by the player A due to, for example, a delay in the communication network 14 and a relay delay in the game server 12. In this network game system 10, based on the evaluation result data for the past game operation, the other terminal arrives at the game terminal A used by the player A and at the next game operation evaluation timing to be guided to the player A. The result evaluation reference image 30b is displayed.
[0028]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining this process. The figure shows a case where a network game is played using game terminal A and game terminal B.
[0029]
In the figure, two parallel lines extending downward from above indicate time axes corresponding to the game terminal A and the game terminal B, respectively. A plurality of “◯” shown on the time axis corresponding to the game terminal A indicates the game operation evaluation timings TA1 to TA8 on the game terminal A. Further, “●” shown on the same time axis indicates a game start timing SA and an end timing EA in the game terminal A. Similarly, a plurality of “◯” shown on the time axis corresponding to the game terminal B indicates the evaluation timings TB1 to TB8 of the game operation at the game terminal B. Further, “●” indicates a game start timing SB and an end timing EB.
[0030]
In the game terminal A, when the game operation is evaluated at the timing TAn and evaluation result data representing the evaluation result is generated, it is transmitted to the game terminal B as the evaluation result data RAn (n = 1-8). Here, the evaluation result data RAn is transmitted to the game terminal B via the game server 12, but may be directly transmitted from the game terminal A to the game terminal B via the communication network 14. That is, data relay by the game server 12 is arbitrary. Similarly, in the game terminal B, when the game operation is evaluated at the timing TBn and evaluation data representing the evaluation result is generated, it is transmitted to the game terminal A as evaluation result data RBn ( n = 1-8). Also in this case, it may be transmitted directly to the game terminal A, or the game server 12 may relay data transmission.
[0031]
In the game terminal A, when the evaluation timing TAn arrives, the own terminal evaluation result image 30a corresponding to the evaluation result data RAn related to the evaluation timing TAn is displayed in association with the timing TAn (for example, immediately). Further, the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b is displayed based on the evaluation result data already received from the game terminal B at the same evaluation timing TAn. For example, at the evaluation result timing TA6, the evaluation result data RB1 to RB4 have already been received, and the other terminal result evaluation reference image 30b corresponding to the latest evaluation result data RB4 is displayed. Further, at the evaluation timing TA4, the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b corresponding to the evaluation result data RB3 is displayed.
[0032]
During the battle game, for example, “?” Is displayed on the score display image 18b that displays the score (evaluation total) of the opponent player so that the score display on the game terminal 16 related to the opponent player is suppressed. It has become. Then, when the battle is finished and an accurate score is found, the accurate score is displayed on the score display image 18b.
[0033]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the game server 12. As shown in the figure, the game server 12 includes a lobby management unit 36 and a battle management unit 38. The lobby management unit 36 receives an access from each game terminal 16 and determines a battle combination of the player (game terminal 16) according to a request from each game terminal 16 or according to a predetermined algorithm using a random number or the like. The battle management unit 38 causes the game terminal 16 to play a music game according to the battle combination thus determined. These functions are realized by executing a predetermined program in the game server 12.
[0034]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the game terminal 16. As shown in the figure, the game terminal 16 includes a control unit 40, an operation input unit 42, an external storage unit 44, a display output unit 46, a voice output unit 48, a communication processing unit 50, and a storage unit 52. And. The control unit 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory, and controls each unit of the apparatus according to a program. This program may be received by the communication processing unit 50 from another device on the communication network 14 such as the game server 12, or may be received by the external storage unit 44, for example, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) or the like. You may read from portable storage media, such as DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk-Read Only Memory). The operation input unit 42 includes a general-purpose game machine controller, a dedicated game controller related to a music game, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. The operation input unit 42 receives a player's game operation and supplies a signal representing the content to the control unit 40. To do. The external storage unit 44 reads data stored therein from a portable information storage medium such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. The read data (program etc.) is supplied to the control unit 40. The storage unit 52 includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM, and stores a basic program executed by the control unit 40 or is used for work of the control unit 40. The display output unit 46 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), and the like, and here displays and outputs a game screen. The audio output unit 48 includes a speaker, an audio processor, and the like, and outputs game music and game sound effects here. The communication processing unit 50 includes, for example, a known data communication device (interface). Here, the game terminal 16 accesses the game server 12 via the communication network 14 and performs various data communications. Is provided.
[0035]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a part of game data stored in the storage unit 52 when the control unit 40 is executing a music game. As shown in the figure, during the execution of the music game, the storage unit 52 stores music data and timing data. The music data is data representing music output in the background while the music game is in progress, and the audio output unit 48 outputs game music based on the music data. The music data may be waveform data such as a WAV (Wave) file or a PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) file, or may be performance data such as a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file. On the other hand, the timing data is data for guiding the operation timing to the player in the music game and for determining whether or not the operation actually performed by the player matches the guidance timing. Is data for specifying each timing for sequentially guiding the player during the progress of the music game.
[0036]
FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing this timing data. The timing data is composed of four data groups corresponding to the trajectory images 20, 22, 24, and 26, and each data group specifies a timing group for operating the four game operation members used in the music game. Data to be included. In the figure, the guidance range 54 corresponds to the timing guidance image 32a and the timing guidance image 32b, and the positional relationship between the guidance range 54 and each timing included therein is the timing guidance image 32a or the timing guidance image 32b. This corresponds to the positional relationship with each timing guide moving image 28 shown there. The guidance range 54 is gradually shifted upward with the progress of the game, so that the timing guide moving image 28 is gradually displayed at a lower position with the progress of the game in the timing guide image 32a and the timing guide image 32b. It is supposed to change. In this way, timing guidance for game operations for the player is realized.
[0037]
Here, the operation of the game terminal 16 will be described in more detail.
[0038]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the game terminal 16. These functions are realized by executing predetermined programs on the game terminal 16. As shown in the figure, the game terminal 16 functionally includes a timing data storage unit 56, an evaluation timing determination unit 58, another terminal evaluation result reference image display unit 60, an evaluation result data storage unit 62, and evaluation result data reception. Unit 72, evaluation result data transmission unit 70, own terminal evaluation result image display unit 64, game operation evaluation unit 66, and operation acquisition unit 68. The timing data storage unit 56 is realized including the storage unit 52, and stores timing data common to the game terminals 16 participating in the network game. The evaluation timing determination unit 58 sequentially determines the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the timing data stored in the timing data storage unit 56. That is, as conceptually shown in FIG. 7, the timing data stores game operation timings in time series from the game start timing to the game end timing, and this timing is used as a game operation guide timing for the player. In addition, a predetermined time before and after that is used as an evaluation timing for the game operation. The evaluation timing determination unit 58 refers to the timing data stored in the timing data storage unit 56 and determines whether or not the current timing is the evaluation timing. If it is the evaluation timing, the game operation evaluation unit 66 and the other terminal evaluation result reference image display unit 60. The game operation evaluation unit 66 evaluates the game operation (data representing the content of the game operation) acquired by the operation acquisition unit 68 at the evaluation timing determined by the evaluation timing determination unit 58. Then, evaluation result data representing the evaluation result is sequentially generated. That is, the operation acquisition unit 68 is realized including the operation input unit 42, and acquires the game operation of the player input by the operation input unit 42. The game operation acquired in this way is supplied to the game operation evaluation unit 66. The game operation evaluation unit 66 determines (calculates) the amount of deviation between the timing of the game operation actually performed by the player and the timing guided based on the timing data. Then, the determination content is included in the evaluation result data. The evaluation result data generated in this way is supplied to the own terminal evaluation result image display unit 64 and the evaluation result data transmission unit 70.
[0039]
The own terminal evaluation result image display unit 64 is realized including the display output unit 46, and based on the evaluation result data supplied from the game operation evaluation unit 66, the own terminal evaluation result image 30a is displayed on a display such as a CRT. indicate. Further, the evaluation result data transmission unit 70 is realized including the communication processing unit 50, and a game terminal that the opponent player uses the evaluation result data sequentially generated by the game operation evaluation unit 66 via the communication network 14. 16 to send.
[0040]
The evaluation result data receiving unit 72 receives the evaluation result data transmitted in this manner at the game terminal 16 used by the opponent player. The evaluation result data receiving unit 72 is realized including the communication processing unit 50, and receives the evaluation result data transmitted from the game terminal 16 used by the opponent player. The evaluation result data received in this way is supplied to the evaluation result data storage unit 62. The evaluation result data storage unit 62 is realized including the storage unit 52, and sequentially stores the evaluation result data received by the evaluation result data receiving unit 72. The other terminal evaluation result reference image display unit 60 reads the evaluation result data from the evaluation result data storage unit 62 at the evaluation timing determined by the evaluation timing determination unit 58. Then, based on the evaluation result data already received by the evaluation result data receiving unit 72 at the evaluation timing, for example, the evaluation result data received last, the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b corresponding to the evaluation result data is obtained. The evaluation timing (the latest evaluation timing determined by the evaluation timing determination unit 58) is displayed on the display in association with the evaluation timing.
[0041]
Next, the processing of the game terminal 16 will be described in more detail based on the flowchart.
[0042]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing game processing executed on the game terminal 16. This game process is a process executed when the two game terminals 16 shift to the battle state and receive a battle game start instruction from the game server 12 under the management of the game server 12. As shown in the figure, in this process, game data is first read from the storage unit 52 (S101). This game data may relate to game music instructed from the game server 12a, for example, or may correspond to game music designated by the operation input unit 42 in any game terminal 16. . Next, among the game data read from the storage unit 52, the music data is immediately reproduced and output by the audio output unit 48 (S102). Further, the timing data is expanded in a RAM included in the storage unit 52.
[0043]
Next, the control unit 40 generates the timing guide image 32a and the timing guide image 32b based on the timing data stored in the storage unit 52, and the display output unit 46 displays them on the display (S103). Next, a play evaluation process is performed (S104).
[0044]
In the play evaluation process, a game operation performed by the player using the operation input unit 42 is evaluated based on timing data stored in the storage unit 52. Then, the own terminal evaluation result image display unit 64 causes the display output unit 46 to display the own terminal evaluation result image 30a corresponding to the evaluation result. The other terminal evaluation result reference image display unit 60 reads the evaluation result data already received from the game terminal 16 used by the opponent player from the storage unit 52 (evaluation result data storage unit 62), and corresponds to the data. The other terminal evaluation result reference image 30 b is displayed by the display output unit 46. The above play evaluation process will be described in detail later.
[0045]
Next, the control unit 40 determines whether or not the game play satisfies the end condition (S105). Specifically, the game is ended when the player performs an end operation using the operation input unit 42 or when the game music has been reproduced. If the game play satisfies the end condition, a result display process is executed (S106). In this result display process, which player has won and the final game results of both players are displayed. This result display process will also be described in detail later. On the other hand, if the game play does not satisfy the end condition, the process returns to S103 and the game is continued. Thus, the update of the step guidance (timing guidance) and the play evaluation are repeated until the game play satisfies the end condition.
[0046]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a play evaluation process in the game terminal 16. The process shown in the figure corresponds to S104 in the game process shown in FIG.
[0047]
As shown in the figure, in this process, it is first determined whether or not the current playback position belongs to the evaluation timing based on the current game music playback position (current timing) and timing data (S201). Is a period in which the operation timing of the player is compared with the timing defined in the timing data. For example, when a certain timing is defined in the timing data as the operation timing, a predetermined time width before and after the timing is determined as the evaluation timing. The
[0048]
If the current playback position belongs to the evaluation timing, the operation state of the operation input unit 42 is acquired (S202). If a game operation is performed, the game operation is evaluated (S205). That is, by referring to the timing data, it is possible to determine which type of operation member that should be operated by the game at the current evaluation timing. Here, it is checked whether or not the operation member to be evaluated is actually operated, and how much the operation timing is different from that defined in the timing data. Then, the smaller the deviation is, the higher evaluation is given. For example, the highest point is given when the deviation is zero, the zero point is given when the deviation is maximum, and a negative score is given when an erroneous operation is performed or nothing is operated.
[0049]
And based on the evaluation result in S205, while updating the display state of the score display image 18a, the own terminal evaluation result image 30a is updated (S206). Specifically, a message corresponding to the evaluation obtained in S205 is displayed on the own terminal evaluation result image 30a. Further, evaluation result data representing the evaluation result obtained in S205 is transmitted to the game terminal 16 associated with the opponent via the communication network 14 (S207). On the other hand, if it is determined in S203 that no game operation has been performed, it is next determined whether or not the current playback position is the end of the evaluation timing (S204). If it is the end of the evaluation timing, the process proceeds to S205. On the other hand, if it is not the end of the evaluation timing, the processing of S205 to S207 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S208.
[0050]
In S208, the evaluation result data already received from the game terminal 16 related to the opponent is read (S208). In FIG. 8, this means that the other terminal evaluation result reference image display unit 60 reads the received evaluation result data from the evaluation result data storage unit 62. Further, once the received evaluation result data is read from the evaluation result data storage unit 62 and the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b is displayed based on the data, the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b is displayed again based on the data. It is desirable not to do so. For this reason, when reading the evaluation result data from the evaluation result data storage unit 62, it is desirable to delete the data.
[0051]
If it is determined in S209 that there is already received evaluation result data, the other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b is drawn on a part of the timing guide image 32b based on the evaluation result data (S210). Then, the play evaluation process ends. Further, if there is no received evaluation result data, a default other terminal evaluation result reference image 30b, for example, another terminal evaluation result reference image 30b corresponding to a standard evaluation such as “GOOD”, is part of the timing guide image 32b. (S211). If it is determined in S201 that the current reproduction position does not belong to the evaluation timing, the play evaluation process is terminated as it is.
[0052]
Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the result display process. As shown in the figure, in the result display process, the self-evaluation total, which is the integrated value of the evaluation results obtained in S205, is transmitted to the game terminal 16 used by the opponent player (S301). Next, the game terminal 16 receives from the game terminal 16 used by the opponent player the self-evaluation tabulation generated at the game terminal 16, that is, the other evaluation tabulation (S302). Then, based on the data obtained in S301 and S302, the evaluations of the opponents are compared and displayed on the game screen (S303). Thus, the evaluation result process is completed.
[0053]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the result display process. In this process, after the game is over, it waits until it receives from the game terminal 16 used by the opponent player the evaluation result data relating to the operation timing last assigned to the player at the terminal (S401). Such evaluation is tabulated (S402). Then, it is displayed in comparison with the evaluation tabulation already obtained at the game terminal 16 (S403). Even in this way, the match result can be displayed.
[0054]
According to the network game system 10 described above, even if the game operation is performed in real time at each game terminal 16 and the evaluation is performed in real time, such as a music game, the game terminal related to the opponent player. 16, the status of the evaluation result can be simply and suitably displayed for reference, and the battle mood can be raised.
[0055]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the present invention can be widely applied not only to music games but also to games in which game operation evaluation timings are sequentially determined based on common timing data, and game operations are sequentially evaluated at the evaluation timings. Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a network game managed and managed by the game server 12 but also to a network game realized by direct data communication between the game terminals 16.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to simply display the play status in another game terminal as a reference, thereby producing a network battle.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a network game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen displayed on the game terminal in the network game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a communication sequence diagram showing data communication performed in two game terminals used by opponents.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a game server.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a game terminal.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a part of game data.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing timing data.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the game terminal.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing game processing executed on the game terminal.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a play evaluation process executed on the game terminal.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a result display process executed on the game terminal.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing another result display process executed on the game terminal.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 games, 11 network game systems, 12 game servers, 14 communication networks, 16 game terminals, 18 score display images, 20, 22, 24, 26 orbit images, 28 timing guidance movement images, 30a own terminal evaluation result images, 30b, etc. Terminal evaluation result reference image, 32a, 32b Timing guidance image, 34 Timing guidance still image, 36 Lobby management unit, 38 Battle management unit, 40 Control unit, 42 Operation input unit, 44 External storage unit, 46 Display output unit, 48 Audio Output unit, 50 communication processing unit, 52 storage unit, 54 guidance range, 56 timing data storage unit, 58 evaluation timing determination unit, 60 other terminal evaluation result reference image display unit, 62 evaluation result data storage unit, 64 own terminal evaluation result Image display unit, 66 game operation evaluation unit, 68 operation acquisition unit, 70 evaluation result data Data transmission unit, 72 evaluation result data receiving unit.

Claims (7)

A network game system including first and second game terminals that are communicably connected via a network and store common timing data, respectively.
The first game terminal is
First timing data storage means for storing the common timing data;
First evaluation timing determining means for sequentially determining evaluation timings of game operations in the first game terminal based on the common timing data;
First game operation evaluation means for sequentially evaluating game operations at the first game terminal at the evaluation timing and sequentially generating evaluation result data;
Evaluation result data transmitting means for sequentially transmitting the evaluation result data,
The second game terminal is
Evaluation result data receiving means for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data;
Second timing data storage means for storing the common timing data;
Second evaluation timing determination means for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data;
Based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing, another terminal evaluation result reference image display means for displaying the other terminal evaluation result reference image corresponding to the evaluation result data in association with the evaluation timing; A network game system comprising: The network game system according to claim 1,
The second game terminal is
Second game operation evaluation means for sequentially evaluating game operations at the second game terminal at the evaluation timing sequentially determined by the second evaluation timing determination means;
A self-terminal evaluation result image display means for sequentially displaying self-terminal evaluation result images corresponding to the evaluation results by the second game operation evaluation means;
A network game system further comprising: The network game system according to claim 1 or 2,
The first game operation evaluation means includes a timing represented by the timing data stored in the first timing data storage means at the evaluation timing sequentially determined by the first evaluation timing determination means, and the first A network game system characterized by sequentially generating evaluation result data based on a game operation timing and a deviation from one game terminal. The network game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The network game system, wherein the second game terminal further includes evaluation result data storage means for sequentially storing the evaluation result data sequentially received by the evaluation result data receiving means. A game for sequentially determining a game operation evaluation timing based on common timing data, sequentially evaluating a game operation at the evaluation timing, and playing a network game with other game terminals that sequentially generate evaluation result data A terminal,
Evaluation result data receiving means for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from the other game terminals via a network;
Timing data storage means for storing the common timing data;
Evaluation timing determining means for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data;
Based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing, another terminal evaluation result reference image display means for displaying the other terminal evaluation result reference image corresponding to the evaluation result data in association with the evaluation timing; ,
The game terminal characterized by including. A game for sequentially determining a game operation evaluation timing based on common timing data, sequentially evaluating a game operation at the evaluation timing, and playing a network game with other game terminals that sequentially generate evaluation result data A program for causing a computer to function as a terminal,
Evaluation result data receiving means for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from the other game terminals via a network;
Timing data storage means for storing the common timing data;
Evaluation timing determination means for sequentially determining the evaluation timing of the game operation based on the common timing data, and other terminal evaluation corresponding to the evaluation result data based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing A program for causing the computer to function as other terminal evaluation result reference image display means for displaying a result reference image in association with the evaluation timing. A game for sequentially determining a game operation evaluation timing based on common timing data, sequentially evaluating a game operation at the evaluation timing, and playing a network game with other game terminals that sequentially generate evaluation result data A terminal control method,
An evaluation result data receiving step for sequentially receiving the evaluation result data from the other game terminals via a network;
An evaluation timing determination step for sequentially determining evaluation timings of game operations based on the common timing data;
Based on the evaluation result data already received at the evaluation timing, another terminal evaluation result reference image display step for displaying the other terminal evaluation result reference image corresponding to the evaluation result data in association with the evaluation timing; ,
A game terminal control method comprising:

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