JP2006122408A - Game program, game apparatus and game method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate the execution of the input direction by a direction means to keep the direction means from lowering the visual recognizability. <P>SOLUTION: The contact position is recognized when the direction means 85 is made to contact a touch panel type monitor 3b or moved in contact with it. The area 74 making the contact position recognizable is set on the touch panel type monitor 3b. The contact position recognizable area 74 is displayed on the touch panel type monitor 3b. A pointer 72 is so set as to move in linkage with the contact position wherever it is isolated from the contact position. The pointer 72 is displayed on a non-touch panel type monitor 3a. The contact position recognizable area 74 is selected as the selection area 74a by making the direction means 85 contact at least a part of the area 74. The selection area 74 is operable by the direction means 85 by making the direction means move in contact with at least a part of the selection area 74a. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and in particular, a game that can display a pointer for designating a position on at least one monitor and can be moved by an instruction means that makes the pointer contact a contact input type monitor of at least one monitor. The present invention relates to a game program for causing a computer to realize the above.

  Conventionally, various video games have been proposed. In various video games, various instructions are given to the character displayed on the monitor by operating an input unit independent of the game machine body, for example, various input buttons of the controller or various input buttons provided integrally with the game machine body. Can be given. For example, a general game device has a monitor, a game machine main body separate from the monitor, and a controller separate from the game machine main body. The controller has a plurality of input buttons. Further, the portable game device has a game machine body, a liquid crystal monitor provided at a substantially central portion of the game machine body, and a plurality of input buttons arranged on both sides of the liquid crystal monitor. In such a game apparatus, various instructions can be given to the character displayed on the monitor by operating at least one of the plurality of input buttons.

Thus, as one of the video games in which an instruction to the character is performed from the input button, a battle video game such as a baseball game in which a player character is displayed on a monitor to perform a game is known (Non-Patent Document 1). reference). When the player operates the batter character in this baseball game, the position where the ball thrown from the pitcher character reaches the home base, that is, the planned passing position of the ball is displayed on the monitor. The planned passing position of the ball moves on the monitor in accordance with the change in the trajectory of the ball thrown from the pitcher character. At this time, the player continuously operates the direction indicating buttons vertically and horizontally so that the meat pointer of the bat is aligned with the planned passing position while observing the planned passing position to move. When the determined button is pressed by the player, the batter character can catch the ball with the bat if the expected passing position of the ball and the meet pointer of the bat coincide with each other within a predetermined range.
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 11 Official Guide Complete Edition, Japan, Konami Media Entertainment, September 16, 2004, p.12

  In a conventional baseball game, a player can operate a batter character by operating an input button such as a direction instruction button or a determination button. However, when the player gives a batting instruction to the batter character, the player inputs the direction indication button, the decision button, etc. within a short time from when the pitcher character releases the ball until the ball reaches the expected passing position. The button must be operated continuously to move the meet pointer. For this reason, the input operation when the player gives an instruction to the batter character becomes complicated, and the player may erroneously operate the direction instruction button.

  In order to solve such a problem, it is conceivable to adopt an input method capable of performing an input operation in a short time. One method for enabling an input operation to be executed in a short time is to adopt a touch panel type monitor as the monitor, so that the batter displayed on the monitor with an instruction means such as a touch pen or a finger instead of the input button. A method of giving an instruction to the character can be considered. In this case, it is possible to directly set the bat's meat pointer or to move and set the bat's meet pointer by touching or moving the indicating means. Thus, the player can easily execute an input operation when giving an instruction to the batter character. However, in the input method using the instruction means, depending on the situation, the target object such as the planned passing position of the ball is shielded by the instruction means such as a touch pen, and the player holds the instruction object such as the meat pointer as the target object such as the ball. It becomes difficult to move to the scheduled passage position accurately.

An object of the present invention is to prevent visibility from being deteriorated by the instruction means.
Another object of the present invention is to enable an input instruction to be easily executed by an instruction means.

  A game program according to claim 1 is a game in which a pointer for designating a position can be displayed on at least one monitor, and the pointer can be moved by an instruction means in contact with a contact input type monitor of at least one monitor. This is a program for causing a computer capable of realizing the following functions to be realized.

  (1) A contact position recognition function for recognizing a contact position when the instruction means is contacted or moved to a contact input type monitor.

  (2) A position recognizable region setting function for setting a region where the contact position can be recognized in a contact input type monitor.

  (3) A contact position area display function for displaying an area where the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting function can be recognized on a contact input type monitor.

  (4) A pointer setting function for setting a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position.

  (5) A pointer display function for displaying the pointer set by the pointer setting function on at least one monitor.

  In the game realized by this program, in the contact position recognition function, the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the contact input type monitor is recognized. In the position recognizable area setting function, an area where the contact position can be recognized is set in the contact input type monitor. In the contact position area display function, an area where the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting function can be recognized is displayed on a contact input type monitor. In the pointer setting function, a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position is set. In the pointer display function, the pointer set by the pointer setting function is displayed on at least one monitor.

  In this game program, a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position is set at a position away from the contact position, and this pointer is displayed on at least one monitor. Thus, when the player touches or moves the pointing means to the contact input type monitor in the area where the contact position can be recognized, the pointer is moved in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position. Can do. For this reason, the target object is not shielded by the instruction means, and the player can accurately move the pointer to the target object. That is, the visibility during the game can be prevented from being lowered by the instruction means.

A game program according to claim 2 is a program for causing the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1.
(6) An area selection function for selecting an area capable of recognizing the contact position as a selection area by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part of the area capable of recognizing the contact position.
(7) A selection area operation function that enables the selection area to be operated by the instruction means by moving the instruction means in contact with at least a part of the selection area.

  In a game realized by this program, in the area selection function, an area capable of recognizing the contact position is selected as a selection area by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part of the area where the contact position can be recognized. In the selection region operation function, the selection region can be operated by the instruction unit by moving the instruction unit in contact with at least a part of the selection region.

  In this game program, the selection area selected by the instruction means can be operated by the instruction means. In this case, by setting a selection area where the player can easily indicate the contact position (area where the contact position can be recognized), the player can easily execute the input instruction by the instruction means.

  In the game program according to claim 3, in the game program according to claim 2, the position of the selection area can be changed by the instruction means by the selection area operation function. In this case, since the position of the selection area can be changed by the instruction means, the player can easily execute an input instruction by the instruction means by moving the selection area to a desired position.

The game program according to claim 4 is a program for causing the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 3.
(8) An area resetting function for resetting a portion where the selection area before the position change and the selection area after the position change overlap to an area where the contact position can be recognized.

  In the game realized by this program, in the area resetting function, a portion where the selection area before the position change and the selection area after the position change overlap is reset to an area where the contact position can be recognized.

  In this game program, a portion where the selection area before the position change and the selection area after the position change overlap can be reset to an area where the contact position can be recognized. Thereby, the player can narrow down the range which instruct | indicates a contact position, and can perform an input instruction easily by an instruction | indication means. For example, in a baseball game, when a player issues a meet point instruction to a batter character, the meet pointer can be accurately moved to the planned passing position of the ball by narrowing the area where the meet pointer can be moved. This corresponds to the act of “batter hits the pitcher's pitching course” in baseball.

  In the game program according to claim 5, in the game program according to claim 4, the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping portion is changed by the region resetting function according to the range of the overlapping portion. In this case, for example, if the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping portion is increased as the overlapping portion becomes smaller, the player can accurately determine the contact position in the overlapping portion even if the overlapping portion becomes smaller. Can be moved to.

  In the game program according to a sixth aspect, in the game program according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the area resetting function includes a function of changing the recognizable range of the pointer according to the range of the overlapping portion. In this case, for example, if the position recognizable range of the pointer is increased as the size of the overlapping portion is reduced, the position of the position is determined by the pointer corresponding to the contact position as the size of the overlapping portion is reduced. It becomes easy to specify. For example, in a baseball game, the smaller the size of the overlapping portion, that is, the smaller the “range where the batter puts the hill on the pitcher's pitching course”, the smaller the position of the overlapping portion, the position of the pointer, ie, the meat pointer. It becomes easy to specify.

  In the game program according to a seventh aspect, in the game program according to any one of the second to sixth aspects, the selection area can be resized by the instruction means by the selection area operation function. In this case, since the selection area can be resized by the instruction means, the player can easily execute an input instruction by the instruction means by changing the selection area to a desired size.

A game program according to claim 8 is a program for causing a computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of claims 2 to 7.
(9) A selection state release function for releasing the selection state of the selection region by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part other than the selection region.

  In the game realized by this program, the selection state release function releases the selection state of the selection region by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part other than the selection region.

  In this game program, the selection state of the selection area can be canceled by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part other than the selection area. Thereby, the player can repeatedly operate the selection area. Further, by canceling the selection state of the selection area, it is possible to promptly input.

A game program according to claim 9 is a program for causing a computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of claims 2 to 8.
(10) An area mode change function that allows at least a part of the selected area to be changed.
In the game realized by this program, at least a part of the selection area can be changed by the area change function.

  In this game program, at least a part of the selection area can be changed. For example, when the selected area is in a selected state, the color inside the selected area can be changed, or the color of the frame of the selected area can be changed. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the selected area is in the selected state.

A game program according to claim 10 is a program for causing a computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
(11) A pointer speed changing function that enables changing the moving speed of the pointer.
In a game realized by this program, the pointer moving speed can be changed by the pointer speed changing function.

  In this game program, the moving speed of the pointer can be changed, so that the player can move the pointer to a designated position at a desired speed. Thereby, the player can comfortably execute the input instruction.

A game program according to an eleventh aspect is a program for causing a computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of the second to tenth aspects.
(12) A pointer movement area setting function for setting a pointer movable area in at least one monitor.

(13) A pointer area display function for displaying a pointer movable area set by the pointer movement area setting function on at least one monitor.
In a game realized by this program, a pointer movable area is set in at least one monitor in the pointer movement area setting function. In the pointer area display function, the pointer movable area set by the pointer movement area setting function is displayed on at least one monitor.

  In this game program, since the pointer movable area is displayed on at least one monitor, the player can easily recognize the movement range of the pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position.

A game program according to a twelfth aspect is the program according to the eleventh aspect, which further causes a computer to realize the following functions.
(14) A region interlocking function that interlocks and changes the movable region of the pointer in accordance with the operation of the selection region by the selection region operating function.

In the game realized by this program, in the area interlocking function, the area where the pointer can move is interlocked and changed according to the operation of the selection area by the selection area operating function.
In this game program, an area where the pointer can be moved can be changed in conjunction with the operation of the selection area. For example, when the position change or size change of the selection area is executed, the position or size of the area where the pointer can move is changed in conjunction with the position change or size change of the selection area. Thereby, the player can change the area in which the pointer can move to a desired position and size, and move the pointer to the desired position.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game program according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects, wherein a computer capable of realizing a game capable of further displaying a character on at least one monitor further realizes the following functions: It is a program.
(15) By operating a predetermined button of the input means composed of a plurality of buttons, it is possible to recognize the contact position in an area outside the area where the contact position can be recognized, and in an area outside the area where the pointer can move A moving area expansion function that makes the pointer moveable.

(16) A character selection function that allows a character to be selected by a pointer that is linked to the contact position when the pointing means is brought into contact with or moved in an area inside or outside the area where the contact position can be recognized.
In the game realized by this program, in the movement area expansion function, the contact position can be recognized in the area inside and outside the area where the contact position can be recognized by operating a predetermined button of the input means composed of a plurality of buttons. Thus, the pointer can move in an area inside and outside the area where the pointer can move. In the character selection function, the character can be selected by a pointer that is linked to the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in an area inside or outside the area where the contact position can be recognized.

  In this game program, when a predetermined button of an input means composed of a plurality of buttons is operated, and the pointing means is brought into contact with or moved in an area outside the area where the contact position can be recognized, the pointer linked to the contact position Thus, the character can be selected. Thereby, the player can easily select the character located inside the area where the contact position can be recognized and the character located outside the area where the contact position can be recognized by the pointer. For example, if the character characteristic information can be displayed on the monitor when the character is selected by the pointer, the player can easily visually recognize the character characteristic information.

  The game apparatus according to claim 14 is a game that can display a pointer for designating a position on at least one monitor, and can be moved by an instruction means in which the pointer is brought into contact with a contact input type monitor of at least one monitor. Is a game device capable of realizing the above. The game apparatus includes a contact position recognition unit, a position recognizable region setting unit, a contact position region display unit, a pointer setting unit, and a pointer display unit. In the contact position recognition means, the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the contact input type monitor is recognized. In the position recognizable area setting means, an area where the contact position can be recognized is set in the contact input type monitor. In the contact position area display means, the area where the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting means can be recognized is displayed on the contact input type monitor. The pointer setting means sets a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position. In the pointer display means, the pointer set by the pointer setting means is displayed on at least one monitor.

  A game method according to claim 15 is a game in which a pointer for designating a position can be displayed on at least one monitor, and the pointer can be moved by an instruction means that is in contact with a contact input type monitor of at least one monitor. It is a game method that can be realized. This game method includes a contact position recognition step, a position recognizable area setting step, a contact position area display step, a pointer setting step, and a pointer display step. In the contact position recognition step, the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the contact input type monitor is recognized. In the position recognizable area setting step, an area where the contact position can be recognized is set in the contact input type monitor. In the contact position area display step, the area where the contact position set in the position recognizable area setting step can be recognized is displayed on the contact input type monitor. In the pointer setting step, a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position is set. In the pointer display step, the pointer set in the pointer setting step is displayed on at least one monitor.

  In the present invention, a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position is set at a position away from the contact position, and this pointer is displayed on at least one monitor. Thus, when the player touches or moves the pointing means on the contact input type monitor in the area where the contact position can be recognized, the pointer is moved in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position. Can do. For this reason, the target object is not shielded by the instruction means, and the player can accurately move the pointer to the target object. That is, the visibility during the game can be prevented from being lowered by the instruction means. Further, in the present invention, the selection area selected by the instruction unit can be operated by the instruction unit. Therefore, by setting a selection area where the player can easily indicate the contact position (area where the contact position can be recognized), the player can easily execute the input instruction by the instruction means.

[Configuration of game device]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a portable game machine 1 as an example of a computer to which a game program according to the present invention can be applied. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram as an example of the portable game machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the portable game machine 1 mainly includes a main body 2, a liquid crystal monitor unit 3, an input unit 4, a cartridge mounting unit 5, and a communication unit 23 (see FIG. 2). Yes. The main body 2 has an upper housing 2a and a lower housing 2b. The upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b are connected to each other so as to be openable and closable. The liquid crystal monitor unit 3 includes a first liquid crystal monitor provided in the upper casing 2a, that is, an upper liquid crystal monitor 3a, and a second liquid crystal monitor provided in the lower casing 2b, that is, a lower liquid crystal monitor 3b. Here, for example, the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a is a non-contact input type monitor, that is, a non-touch panel type monitor, and the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b is a contact input type monitor, that is, a touch panel type monitor. The non-touch panel type monitor includes a liquid crystal panel, and the touch panel type monitor includes a liquid crystal panel and a touch panel. In the touch panel type monitor, the display surface of the liquid crystal panel and the data input surface of the touch panel are configured in a stacked and integrated type. The input unit 4 includes a cross-shaped direction indicating button 4a disposed at the left center portion of the lower housing 2b, a select button 4b and a start button 4c disposed on the left and right above the lower housing 2b, and a lower housing. An instruction button 4d disposed at the right center portion of the body 2b, a power button 4e disposed at the upper right portion of the lower housing 2b, and L buttons 4f and R disposed at the left and right corners of the lower housing 2b It consists of a button 4g. The cartridge mounting portion 5 is provided at the lower portion of the lower housing 2b. For example, a game cartridge can be mounted on the cartridge mounting portion 5. The communication unit 23 is built in the main body 2, for example, the upper housing 2a. In the communication unit 23, for example, a local wireless network function, an Internet connection function using a wireless LAN, and the like are provided. Note that the game machine 1 is also provided with a volume adjustment button, an earphone jack, and the like, which will not be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the portable game machine 1 has a control device 10 therein. The control device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 using a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 as a main storage device, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an image processing circuit 14, and a sound processing. The circuit 15 and the communication control circuit 20 are connected to each other via the bus 16.

  The CPU 11 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. The ROM 12 stores programs and the like necessary for basic control (for example, startup control) of the game machine 1. The RAM 13 secures a work area for the CPU 11. The image processing circuit 14 controls the liquid crystal monitor unit 3 in accordance with a drawing instruction from the CPU 11, and displays a predetermined image on at least one of the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a and the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b. The image processing circuit 14 includes a touch input detection circuit 14a. When an instruction means such as a touch pen or a finger is brought into direct contact with the touch panel, the coordinate data of the contact position is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the CPU 11, and the contact position is recognized by the CPU 11. Further, when the pointing means is brought into direct contact with the touch panel at the position of the object displayed on the liquid crystal panel, the coordinate data of the object is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the CPU 11, and the object is recognized by the CPU. Is done. The sound processing circuit 15 generates an analog audio signal corresponding to a sound generation instruction from the CPU 11 and outputs the analog audio signal to the speaker 22. The communication control circuit 20 is included in the communication unit 23 and is used to connect the game machine 1 to another game machine or the like wirelessly. The communication control circuit 20 is connected to the CPU 11 via the bus 16. The communication control circuit 20 controls and transmits a connection signal for connecting the game machine 1 to the Internet by a local wireless network or a wireless LAN in accordance with a command from the CPU 11.

  An external storage device 17 that is separate from the control device 10 is connected to the bus 16. For example, the external storage device 17 includes a game cartridge or the like that is detachably attached to the main body 2 such as the lower housing 2b. Inside the external storage device 17, a ROM 18 as a storage medium and a memory 19 as a rewritable user memory are provided. In the ROM 18, a game program for causing the game machine 1 as a computer to function and various data necessary for executing the game program are recorded in advance. The various data includes various character image data such as various panel image data and attribute image data. For the memory 19, a rewritable memory such as a flash memory is used. For example, game save data is recorded in the memory 19 as necessary. The storage medium of the external storage device 17 is not limited to a semiconductor storage element, and various storage media such as a magnetic storage medium, an optical storage medium, and a magneto-optical storage medium may be used. Note that an interface circuit is interposed between the bus 16 and each element as necessary, but illustration thereof is omitted here.

  In the game machine 1 configured as described above, the game program recorded in the ROM 18 of the external storage device 17 is loaded, and the loaded game program is executed by the CPU 11 so that the player can display games of various genres. You can play on the monitor unit 3. In addition, by connecting the game machine 1 to the wireless network via the communication control circuit 20 or connecting to another game machine via a communication cable or the like, data can be exchanged with other game machines. And can play a battle game.

[Outline of various processes in game devices]
The game executed on the game machine 1 is, for example, a baseball game. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram for explaining a function that plays a main role in the present invention, that is, a function of the pointer instruction system. The phrase “pointer” shown below corresponds to “meet pointer” in a baseball game. Further, the phrase “character” shown below corresponds to “player character” in the baseball game. 4 to 8, it corresponds to “batter character”.

  In the game machine, a pointer and a character for designating a position are displayed on at least one monitor. The pointer can be moved by an instruction means that is in contact with a touch panel monitor of at least one monitor.

  For example, when the game machine is provided with one monitor, this monitor is a touch panel monitor. The pointer is displayed on the touch panel monitor. In this case, when the player touches or moves the pointing means on the touch panel monitor in an area where the touch position can be recognized on the touch panel monitor, the pointer is linked to the touch position at a position away from the touch position. Can be moved.

  Further, for example, when a plurality of monitors are provided in the game machine, at least one of the plurality of monitors is a touch panel type monitor, and at least one of the plurality of monitors is a non-touch panel type monitor. The pointer is displayed on a non-touch panel type monitor. In this case, when the player touches or moves the pointing means on the touch panel monitor in an area where the touch position can be recognized on the touch panel monitor, the pointer is linked to the touch position on the non-touch panel monitor. Can be moved. This game machine 1 corresponds to the case where a plurality of monitors are provided.

  The game machine 1 mainly includes contact position recognition means 50, position recognizable area setting means 51, contact position area display means 52, pointer setting means 53, pointer display means 54, and area selection means 55. , Selection area operation means 56, area resetting means 57, selection state releasing means 58, area mode changing means 59, pointer speed changing means 60, pointer movement area setting means 61, pointer area display means 62, Area interlocking means 63, moving area expanding means 64, character selecting means 65, character characteristic information display means 66, and pointer mode changing means 67.

  The contact position recognition unit 50 is a unit realized by a function of recognizing a contact position when the instruction unit is brought into contact with or moved to a touch panel monitor. The contact position recognition means 50 recognizes the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the touch panel monitor. For example, in the contact position recognition means 50, when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the touch panel monitor, the position coordinate data is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the RAM 13. The contact position is recognized by the CPU 11 based on the position coordinate data supplied to the RAM 13.

  The position recognizable area setting means 51 is a means realized by a function of setting an area where the contact position can be recognized in a touch panel monitor. In the position recognizable area setting means 51, an area where the contact position can be recognized is set in the touch panel monitor. For example, in the position recognizable area setting means 51, area data capable of recognizing the contact position is read from the external storage device 17 into the RAM 13, and the CPU 11 determines the contact position based on the area data capable of recognizing the contact position. A recognizable area is set on the touch panel monitor. The area data that can recognize the contact position includes data indicating the range of the area that can recognize the contact position.

  The contact position area display means 52 is a means realized by a function of displaying an area where the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting means 51 can be recognized on a touch panel monitor. In the contact position area display means 52, an area where the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting means 51 can be recognized is displayed on a touch panel monitor. For example, in the contact position area display means 52, the area where the touch position set in the touch panel monitor can be recognized is displayed on the touch panel monitor based on the area data which can be recognized in the RAM 13. Is done. Note that the area data in which the contact position can be recognized includes image data indicating an area in which the contact position can be recognized.

  The pointer setting means 53 is a means realized by a function of setting a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position. The pointer setting means 53 sets a pointer that moves in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position. For example, in the pointer setting means 53, the pointer coordinate data is set by the CPU 11 at a position away from the contact position based on the contact position coordinate data. At this time, the contact position coordinate data and the pointer position coordinate data are associated by the CPU 11. The CPU 11 recognizes the pointer based on the pointer position coordinate data. Thereby, when the contact position coordinate data is changed, the pointer position coordinate data is changed in conjunction with the contact position coordinate data. In this way, the pointer can be moved in conjunction with the contact position. Since the pointer is for designating a position on the monitor, the pointer position coordinate data is also used as position recognition data for the CPU 11 to recognize the position on the monitor. The position recognition data includes at least one coordinate data out of the pointer position coordinate data and a predetermined range of coordinate data around the pointer position coordinate data. This position recognition data is stored in the RAM 13.

  The pointer display unit 54 is a unit realized by a function of displaying the pointer set by the pointer setting unit 53 on at least one monitor. In the pointer display means 54, the pointer set by the pointer setting means 53 is displayed on at least one monitor. For example, the pointer recognized by the CPU 11 based on the pointer position data is displayed on at least one monitor based on the pointer data read from the external storage device 17 into the RAM 13. The pointer data includes pointer image data indicating a pointer mode.

  The area selection means 55 is a means realized by a function of selecting an area where the contact position can be recognized as a selection area by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part of the area where the contact position can be recognized. In the area selection means 55, the area where the contact position can be recognized is selected as the selection area by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part of the area where the contact position can be recognized. For example, in the area selection means 55, when the instruction means is brought into contact with at least a part of the area where the contact position can be recognized, the position coordinate data corresponding to the contact position is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the RAM 13. . The contact position is recognized by the CPU 11 based on the position coordinate data supplied to the RAM 13. In this way, an area where the contact position including the contact position recognized by the CPU 11 can be recognized is selected as a selection area by the CPU 11 based on the area data where the contact position can be recognized.

  The selection area operation means 56 is a means realized by a function that enables the selection area to be operated by the instruction means by moving the instruction means in contact with at least a part of the selection area. In the selection area operation means 56, the selection area can be operated by the instruction means by moving the instruction means in contact with at least a part of the selection area. In the selection area operation unit 56, the position of the selection area can be changed by the instruction unit by moving the instruction unit in contact with at least a part of the selection area. In the selection area operation means 56, the size of the selection area can be changed by the instruction means by moving the instruction means to at least a part of the selection area.

  For example, in the selection area operating means 56, when the pointing means is moved in contact with at least a part of the selection area, the position coordinate data corresponding to the changed contact position is sequentially supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the RAM 13. . The contact position is recognized by the CPU 11 based on the position coordinate data sequentially supplied to the RAM 13. The selected area including the contact position recognized by the CPU 11 in this way is repositioned by the CPU 11 in conjunction with the change of the position coordinate data based on the area data where the contact position can be recognized.

  For example, in the selection area operating means 56, when the pointing means is moved in contact with at least a part of the selection area, the position coordinate data corresponding to the changed contact position is sequentially supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the RAM 13. . The contact position is recognized by the CPU 11 based on the position coordinate data sequentially supplied to the RAM 13. Thus, the selected area including the contact position recognized by the CPU 11 is resized by the CPU 11 in conjunction with the change of the position coordinate data based on the area data where the contact position can be recognized.

  The area resetting means 57 is a means realized by a function of resetting a portion where the selection area before the position change and the selection area after the position change overlap to an area where the contact position can be recognized. In the area resetting means 57, a portion where the selection area before the position change overlaps with the selection area after the position change is reset to an area where the contact position can be recognized. In the area resetting means 57, a portion where the selection area before the position change overlaps with the selection area after the position change is reset to an area where the contact position can be recognized. In the area resetting means 57, the pointer position recognizable range is changed according to the range of the overlapping portion. In the area resetting means 57, the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping portion is changed according to the range of the overlapping portion.

  For example, the area resetting unit 57 recognizes the contact position of the portion where the selection area before the position change overlaps with the selection area after the position change, that is, the area based on the area data where the contact position before and after the position change can be recognized. The CPU 11 resets the possible area. At this time, data corresponding to the overlapping area is created by the CPU 11 as overlapping area data, and this overlapping area data is stored in the RAM 13. The overlapping area data includes data indicating the range of overlapping areas.

  Further, for example, the area resetting unit 57 changes the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping area based on the overlap area data. The recognition accuracy of the touch position is changed by issuing a recognition accuracy change command from the CPU 11 to the touch panel of the touch panel monitor. For example, the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping region is set to be higher by the CPU 11 as the overlapping portion becomes smaller.

  Further, for example, the area resetting means 57 changes a predetermined range around the pointer position coordinate data for determining the pointer position recognizable range based on the overlap area data. For example, the predetermined range around the pointer position coordinate data is set larger by the CPU 11 as the size of the overlapping area becomes smaller.

  The selection state release means 58 is a means realized by a function of releasing the selection state of the selection area by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part other than the selection area. In the selection state release means 58, the selection state of the selection area is released by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part other than the selection area. For example, in the selection state release means 58, when the instruction means is brought into contact with at least a part outside the selection area, the position coordinate data corresponding to the contact position is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the RAM 13. The contact position is recognized by the CPU 11 based on the position coordinate data supplied to the RAM 13. When the contact position is recognized by the CPU 11 outside the selection area in this way, the selection state of the selection area is released by the CPU 11.

  The area mode changing means 59 is a means realized by a function that allows at least a part of the selected area to be changed. In the area mode changing means 59, at least a part of the selected area can be changed. For example, the area mode changing unit 59 can recognize the contact position read from the external storage device 17 into the RAM 13 with image data indicating the area where the contact position can be recognized included in the area data where the contact position can be recognized. It can be changed to different image data indicating the region. By changing the image data in this way, it is possible to change the color inside the selected area or change the color of the frame of the selected area.

  The pointer speed changing means 60 is a means realized by a function that makes it possible to change the moving speed of the pointer. The pointer speed changing means 60 can change the moving speed of the pointer. For example, in the pointer speed changing means 60, the CPU changes the detection speed of the touch input detection circuit that detects the pointer position coordinate data.

  The pointer movement area setting means 61 is a means realized by a function for setting an area where the pointer can be moved to at least one monitor. In the pointer movement area setting means 61, an area where the pointer can be moved is set in at least one monitor. For example, in the pointer movement region setting means 61, the pointer 11 movable region data corresponding to the region data whose contact position can be recognized is set by at least one monitor by the CPU 11. The area data to which the pointer can be moved is stored in the RAM 13. Note that the pointer movable area data includes data indicating the range of the pointer movable area.

  The pointer area display means 62 is a means realized by a function for displaying the pointer movable area set by the pointer movement area setting means 61 on at least one monitor. In the pointer area display unit 62, the pointer movable area set by the pointer movement area setting unit 61 is displayed on at least one monitor. For example, the pointer area display means 62 displays the pointer movable area set by the pointer movement area setting means 61 on at least one monitor based on the pointer movable area data stored in the RAM 13. The Note that the pointer movable area data includes image data indicating the pointer movable area.

  The area interlocking means 63 is a means realized by a function of interlocking and changing the area where the pointer can move in accordance with the operation of the selection area by the selection area operating means 56. In the area interlocking means 63, the area where the pointer can be moved is changed in conjunction with the operation of the selected area by the selection area operating means 56. For example, the area interlocking means 63 associates area data with which the contact position can be recognized and area data with which the pointer can be moved. When the selection area is operated by the selection area operation unit 56, the area data to which the pointer can be moved is changed according to the change state of the operated selection area, that is, the area data in which the contact position can be recognized. Based on the changed pointer movable area data, the changed pointer movable area is displayed on at least one monitor by the pointer area display means 62.

  The movement area enlarging means 64 operates a predetermined button of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons so that the contact position can be recognized in areas inside and outside the area where the contact position can be recognized, and the pointer can be moved. This means is realized by a function that enables the pointer to move in the inner and outer regions. In the moving area enlarging means 64, by operating a predetermined button of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons, the contact position can be recognized in the area inside and outside the area where the contact position can be recognized. Further, in the moving area enlarging means 64, by operating a predetermined button of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons, the pointer can be moved in the area inside and outside the area where the pointer can move.

  For example, in the movement area enlarging means 64, when a predetermined button of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons is operated, the CPU 11 recognizes an input signal by the predetermined button operation. Then, a command for allowing the touch panel to recognize the touch position coordinate data in the area where the touch position can be recognized and the external area where the touch position can be recognized is issued from the CPU 11 to the touch input detection circuit.

  Further, for example, in the moving area expanding means 64, when a predetermined button of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons is operated, the CPU 11 recognizes an input signal generated by the predetermined button operation. Then, a command for allowing the pointer position coordinate data to be displayed on the liquid crystal panel in the pointer movable region and the external region of the pointer movable region is issued from the CPU 11 to the image processing circuit.

  The character selection means 65 is a means realized by a function that makes it possible to select a character by using a pointer that is linked to the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact or moved to an area inside or outside the area where the contact position can be recognized. is there. In the character selection means 65, the character can be selected by a pointer that is linked to the contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in an area inside or outside the area where the contact position can be recognized. For example, in the character selection means 65, when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in an area inside or outside the area where the contact position can be recognized, the pointer position coordinate data linked to the contact position coordinate data is recognized by the CPU 11. Then, the CPU 11 selects the character data displayed at the position indicated by the pointer position coordinate data. The character data includes image data of the character and coordinate data used for selecting the character as an object.

  Character characteristic information display means 66 is a means realized by a function of displaying character characteristic information on at least one monitor when a character is selected by a pointer. The character characteristic information display means 66 displays character characteristic information on at least one monitor when the character is selected by the pointer. For example, in the character characteristic information display means 66, when the character data is recognized and selected by the CPU 11 based on the pointer position coordinate data, the character characteristic information data read from the external storage device 17 into the RAM 13 is at least one. Displayed on the monitor.

  The pointer mode changing unit 67 is a unit realized by a function that enables the pointer mode to be changed when a predetermined button of the input unit 4 is operated. The pointer mode change unit 67 can change the pointer mode when a predetermined button of the input unit 4 is operated. For example, in the pointer mode changing unit 67, when a predetermined button of the input unit 4 is operated, the CPU 11 recognizes an input signal generated by the predetermined button operation. Then, based on the pointer data read into the RAM 13 from the external storage device 17, the image data indicating the pointer mode is changed by the CPU 11.

[Overview of Pointer Pointing System for Baseball Games]
Next, the baseball game pointer instruction system in the present embodiment will be specifically described. The pointer instruction system is executed when the position of the meat pointer is instructed to the batter character in the baseball game.

  In the baseball game, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a, which is a non-touch panel type monitor, can move, for example, a batter character 70, a pitcher character 71, a meat pointer 72, and a meat pointer. An area 73 is displayed. Here, the meet pointer 72 in the initial state is displayed at the center of the area 73 where the meet pointer is movable. Further, on the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b which is a touch panel type monitor, an area 74 in which a contact position of an instruction means 75 such as a touch pen or a finger can be recognized is displayed. Here, the corresponding pointer 75 corresponding to the meet pointer 72 is displayed at the center of the region 74 where the contact position can be recognized.

  In the pointer instruction system in the baseball game, the contact position is recognized when the instruction means, for example, the touch pen 85 is brought into contact with the position of the corresponding pointer 75 displayed on the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b. Further, when the instruction means, for example, the touch pen 85 is moved in contact with the position of the corresponding pointer 75 displayed on the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b, the contact position after the movement is recognized. Here, the contact position can be moved only in a region 74 where the contact position displayed on the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b can be recognized.

  When the contact position is moved together with the corresponding pointer 75 in the area 74 where the contact position can be recognized, the meet pointer 72 displayed on the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a moves in conjunction with the movement of the contact position. At this time, the meet pointer 72 moves within an area 73 where the meet pointer is displayed displayed on the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a. For example, when the contact position is moved to a desired position by the touch pen 85 in the region 74 where the contact position can be recognized, and the touch pen is moved away from the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b, the position of the meet pointer 72 can be designated. The moving speed of the meet pointer 72 linked to the contact position can be changed, for example, by operating the direction instruction button 4a. Further, when the game is in a paused state, for example, in the pointer menu (not shown) displayed on the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a by pressing the select button 4b, the direction pointer 4a changes the pointer to a desired color or shape. Can be done.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the touch pen 85 is brought into contact with at least a part of the region 74 in which the contact position can be recognized, the region 74 in which the contact position can be recognized is selected as the selection region 74 a. For example, when the touch pen 85 is intermittently brought into contact with at least a part of the region 74 in which the contact position can be recognized, the region 74 in which the contact position can be recognized can be selected as the selection region 74a. At this time, the form of the frame portion of the region 74 where the contact position can be recognized is changed. Here, when the area 74 where the contact position can be recognized is selected as the selection area 74a by the touch pen 85, the frame portion is displayed in a broken line. When the touch pen 85 is brought into contact with and moved to a part of the selection area 74a, the selection area 74a can be operated by the touch pen 85.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the touch pen 85 is moved in a state of being in contact with a part of the selection area 74 a, the selection area 74 a can be moved in the direction in which the touch pen 85 is moved. When the selection region 74a is moved in this way, the region 77 where the selection region 74a before the position change (frame portion is displayed with a broken line) and the selection region 76 after the position change (frame portion is displayed with a solid line) overlaps, The contact position is reset to a recognizable area. Setting the overlapping area 77 corresponds to “a state in which a batter puts the hill on the pitcher's pitching course in baseball”. Here, as the overlapping area 77 becomes smaller, the contact position recognition accuracy in the overlapping area 77 becomes higher. Thereby, even if the overlapping area 77 becomes smaller, the player can accurately move the contact position in the overlapping area 77. Further, the position recognizable range of the meet pointer 72 becomes larger as the size of the overlapping area 77 becomes smaller. In order to make the player visually recognize this, as the size of the overlapping area 77 becomes smaller, the corresponding pointer 75 and the meet pointer 72 are movable areas corresponding to the overlapping area 77 and the overlapping area 77. In 78, a large image is displayed. On the other hand, when the overlapping region 77 is not formed, the selected region after the position change is reset to a region where the contact position can be recognized.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the touch pen 85 is moved to the outside of the selection area 74 a while being in contact with the corner of the selection area 74 a, the selection area 74 a is enlarged in the direction in which the touch pen 85 is moved. can do. Further, when the touch pen 85 is moved inward of the selection area 74a while being in contact with the corner of the selection area 74a, the selection area 74a can be reduced in the direction in which the touch pen 85 is moved (not shown). ).

  When the selection area 74a is operated in this way, the area 73 to which the meat pointer can be moved is changed in conjunction with the position change or size change of the selection area 74a. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the selection area 74a and the area 73 where the meat pointer can be moved are set to the same size, the meat pointer is moved by the same movement amount as the movement amount of the selection area 74a. The area corresponding to the overlapping area 77 becomes the area 78 where the meat pointer can be moved. Further, the area 73 to which the meet pointer can be moved is enlarged and reduced by the same enlargement amount and reduction amount as the enlargement amount and reduction amount of the selection area 74a, and the area corresponding to the enlarged selection area 79 is moved to the meet pointer. This is a possible area 80. When the selection area 74a and the area 73 where the meat pointer can be moved are set to different sizes, the area 73 where the meat pointer can be moved is similar according to the enlargement amount and the reduction amount of the selection area 74a. And it is enlarged and reduced in stages (not shown).

  The state where the region 74 where the contact position can be recognized is selected as the selection region 74a can be canceled by bringing the touch pen 85 into contact with at least a part outside the selection region 74a. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the selected state of the selection area 74 a can be canceled by bringing the touch pen 85 (indicated by a broken line) into contact with the external area of the selection area 74 a once.

  By operating a predetermined button of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons, for example, the L button 4f or the R button 4g, as shown in FIG. 7, in the area 83 inside and outside the area 74 where the contact position can be recognized, Can be recognized. In this state, when the contact position is moved in the area 83 inside and outside the area 74 where the contact position can be recognized, the meat pointer 72 is interlocked with the contact position in the area 84 inside and outside the area 73 where the pointer can move. Moving. At this time, when the meat pointer 72 is moved to the position of the batter character 70 and the touch pen 85 is moved away from the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b, the batter character 70 is selected. At this time, an arrow 81 indicating that the batter character 70 has been selected is displayed in the vicinity of the batter character 70 selected by the meet pointer 72. Then, the characteristic information 82 of the selected batter character is displayed on the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a, for example. The display of the characteristic information 82 is automatically deleted from the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, the inside / outside region 83 of the region 74 where the contact position can be recognized and the inside / outside region 84 of the region 73 where the pointer can be moved into the region 74 where the contact position can be recognized and the region 73 where the pointer can move. Return. The characteristic information 82 of the batter character 70 includes, for example, ability parameters of the batter character 70, and the ability parameters include batting power, defensive power, running power, and the like.

[Processing flow when executing a pointer instruction system for a baseball game]
The outline | summary of the various processes of the pointer instruction | indication system of the baseball game in this embodiment is demonstrated using the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the pointer instruction system, first, a pointer movable area 73 is displayed on the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a (S1), and a meet pointer 72 is displayed in the pointer movable area 73 (S2). An area 74 where the contact position can be recognized is displayed on the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b (S3), and a corresponding pointer 75 corresponding to the meet pointer 72 is displayed in the area 74 where the contact position can be recognized (S4).

  When a predetermined button such as the L button 4f or the R button 4g of the input unit 4 composed of a plurality of buttons is pressed (S5), the area 74 where the contact position can be recognized and the area 73 where the pointer can be moved are enlarged ( S6). When the contact position is moved in the area where the enlarged contact position can be recognized (S7), the meet pointer 72 moves in conjunction with the contact position in the enlarged area where the pointer can move (S8). . At this time, if the batter character 70 is selected by moving the meet pointer 72 to the batter character 70 (S9), the characteristic information 82 of the selected batter character 70 is displayed on the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a (S10). This characteristic information 82 is automatically deleted from the upper liquid crystal monitor 3a when a predetermined time elapses.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an area 74 capable of recognizing the contact position has been selected (S11). When it is determined that the region 74 capable of recognizing the contact position is selected (Yes in S11), the region 74 capable of recognizing the contact position is selected as the selection region 74a (S12). On the other hand, when it is determined that the region 74 capable of recognizing the contact position has not been selected (No in S11), S23 to S25 described later are executed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the selection area 74a has moved (S13). If it is determined that the selection area 74a has moved (Yes in S13), the pointer movable area 73 is moved in conjunction with the movement of the selection area 74a (S14). Then, it is determined whether or not an overlapping region 77 is formed between the selection region 74a before the position change and the selection region 76 after the position change (S15). If it is determined that the overlapping region 77 has been formed (Yes in S15), the overlapping region 77 is reset to a region where the contact position can be recognized (S16). At this time, the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping region 77 is changed (S17). Then, the position recognizable range of the meet pointer 72 is changed (S18). When it is determined that the overlapping region 77 has not been formed (No in S15), the selected region 76 after the position change is reset to a region where the contact position can be recognized (S19).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the selection area 74a has been enlarged or reduced (S20). If it is determined that the selection area 74a has not been enlarged or reduced (No in S20), the selection area 74a is released in S22 described later, and then S23 to S25 are executed. If it is determined that the selection area 74a has been enlarged or reduced (Yes in S20), the pointer-movable area 73 is enlarged or reduced in conjunction with the enlargement / reduction of the selection area 74a (S21).
Note that the selection state of the selection areas 74a, 76, and 79 can be canceled by bringing the touch pen 85 into contact with an area other than the selection area 74a between S12 and S21.

When the selection state of the selection areas 74a, 76, 79 is released (S22) and the contact position is moved by the touch pen 85 in the areas 74, 76, 79 where the contact position can be recognized (S23), the pointer can be moved. In 73, 78, 80, the meat pointer 72 moves in conjunction with the contact position (S24). When the meet pointer 72 is moved to a desired position by moving the contact position with the touch pen 85 and the touch pen 85 is moved away from the lower liquid crystal monitor 3b, the position of the meet pointer 72 is designated (S25).
Note that the above-described series of flows from S5 to S25 can be repeatedly executed until the pitcher character 71 starts a pitching motion.

[Other Embodiments]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, an example of a pointer instruction system in a baseball game has been described. However, the pointer instruction system is applicable to any game as long as the position designation is executed with a pointer cursor. be able to. For example, the pointer instruction system can be applied to a target of a shooting game executed from a first-person viewpoint, an icon such as an RPG (Role Playing Game) or a table game, a character selection cursor, and the like.

  (B) In the above embodiment, an example in which the portable game machine 1 as an example of a computer to which the game program can be applied is used, but the game apparatus is not limited to the above embodiment, and a plurality of monitors are provided. Separately configured game apparatus, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) apparatus or business game apparatus in which a monitor is integrated with the game apparatus main body, personal computer or workstation that functions as a game apparatus by executing a game program The same can be applied to the above.

  (C) The present invention includes a program for executing the above-described game and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. Examples of the recording medium include a computer-readable flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an MO, a ROM cassette, and the like in addition to the cartridge.

The external view of the portable game machine as an example of the computer which can apply the game program which concerns on this invention. The control block diagram as an example of the said portable game machine. The functional block diagram as an example of the said portable game machine. The figure for demonstrating the pointer which operate | moves in conjunction with the movement of a contact position. The figure for demonstrating the area | region which can move the pointer when the area | region which can recognize a contact position is moved. The figure for demonstrating the area | region which can move a pointer when the area | region which can recognize a contact position is expanded. The figure for demonstrating the area | region which can move the pointer when the area | region which can recognize a contact position is expanded. The flowchart (1) for demonstrating a pointer instruction | indication system. The flowchart (2) for demonstrating a pointer instruction | indication system.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable game machine 3 Liquid crystal monitor part 3a Upper liquid crystal monitor (non-touch panel type monitor)
3b Lower LCD monitor (touch panel type monitor)
4 Input section (input means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 50 Contact position recognition means 51 Position recognizable area | region setting means 52 Contact position area | region display means 53 Pointer setting means 54 Pointer display means 55 Area selection means 56 Selection area operation means 57 Area resetting means 58 Selection state cancellation means 59 Area mode change means 60 Pointer speed changing means 61 Pointer moving area setting means 62 Pointer area displaying means 63 Area interlocking means 64 Moving area expanding means 65 Character selecting means 66 Character characteristic information displaying means 67 Pointer mode changing means 70 Batter character 71 Pitcher character 72 Meat pointer ( Pointer)
73, 78, 80 Pointer movable area 74 Area where contact position can be recognized,
74a Selection area before position change, selection area before enlargement 75 Corresponding pointer 76 Area where contact position can be recognized, Selection area after position change 79 Area where contact position can be recognized, Selection area after enlargement 77 Recognition position Possible area, overlapping area (overlapping part)
82 Character characteristic information 83 Areas inside and outside the area where contact position can be recognized (contact position can be recognized)
84 Areas inside and outside the area where the pointer can move (pointer can move)
85 Touch pen (instruction means)

Claims (15)

A computer capable of displaying a pointer for designating a position on at least one monitor and capable of realizing a game that can be moved by an instruction means that makes the pointer contact a contact input type monitor of the at least one monitor.
A contact position recognition function for recognizing a contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the contact input type monitor;
A position recognizable area setting function for setting the area capable of recognizing the contact position in the contact input type monitor;
A contact position area display function for displaying the area capable of recognizing the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting function on the contact input type monitor;
A pointer setting function for setting the pointer to move in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position;
A pointer display function for displaying the pointer set by the pointer setting function on the at least one monitor;
A game program to make it happen. In the computer,
An area selection function for selecting the area capable of recognizing the contact position as a selection area by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part of the area capable of recognizing the contact position;
A selection area operation function for enabling the selection area to be operated by the instruction means by moving the instruction means in contact with at least a part of the selection area;
The game program according to claim 1 for further realizing the above. In the selection area operation function, the position of the selection area can be changed by the instruction means.
The game program according to claim 2. In the computer,
An area resetting function for resetting a portion where the selection area before the position change and the selection area after the position change overlap to an area where the contact position can be recognized,
The game program according to claim 3 for further realizing. In the area resetting function, the recognition accuracy of the contact position in the overlapping portion is changed according to the range of the overlapping portion.
The game program according to claim 4. The area resetting function includes a function of changing a position recognizable range of the pointer according to a range of the overlapping portion.
The game program according to claim 4 or 5. In the selection area operation function, the selection area can be resized by the instruction means.
The game program according to claim 2. In the computer,
A selection state release function for releasing the selection state of the selection region by bringing the instruction means into contact with at least a part other than the selection region;
The game program according to any one of claims 2 to 7, which is further realized. In the computer,
An area mode change function that enables change of at least a part of the selected area,
The game program according to any one of claims 2 to 8, which is further realized. In the computer,
A pointer speed changing function for changing the moving speed of the pointer;
The game program according to claim 1, further realized. In the computer,
A pointer movement area setting function for setting the movable area of the pointer in the at least one monitor;
A pointer area display function for displaying the movable area of the pointer set by the pointer movement area setting function on the at least one monitor;
The game program according to claim 2, for further realizing the above. An area interlocking function for interlocking and changing the area where the pointer can be moved according to the operation of the selection area by the selection area operating function on the computer,
The game program according to claim 11 for further realizing. The computer capable of realizing a game capable of further displaying a character on the at least one monitor;
By operating a predetermined button of the input means composed of a plurality of buttons, the contact position can be recognized in the inside and outside of the area where the contact position can be recognized, and the inside and outside of the area where the pointer can move A moving area expanding function for allowing the pointer to move in the area;
A character selection function that allows the character to be selected by the pointer that is linked to the contact position when the pointing means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the area inside and outside the area where the contact position can be recognized;
The game program according to claim 1, for further realizing the above. A game apparatus capable of displaying a pointer for designating a position on at least one monitor and capable of realizing a game that can be moved by an instruction unit that contacts the contact input type monitor of the at least one monitor. There,
Contact position recognition means for recognizing a contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the contact input type monitor;
A position recognizable region setting means for setting a region where the contact position can be recognized in the contact input type monitor;
Contact position area display means for displaying the area capable of recognizing the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting means on the contact input type monitor;
Pointer setting means for setting the pointer to move in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position;
Pointer display means for displaying the pointer set by the pointer setting means on the at least one monitor;
A game device comprising: A game method capable of displaying a pointer for designating a position on at least one monitor and capable of realizing a game that can be moved by an instruction means that contacts the contact input type monitor of the at least one monitor. There,
A contact position recognition step for recognizing a contact position when the instruction means is brought into contact with or moved in contact with the contact input type monitor;
A position recognizable area setting step for setting an area in which the contact position can be recognized in the contact input type monitor;
A contact position area display step for displaying the area capable of recognizing the contact position set by the position recognizable area setting step on the contact input type monitor;
A pointer setting step for setting the pointer to move in conjunction with the contact position at a position away from the contact position;
A pointer display step for displaying the pointer set in the pointer setting step on the at least one monitor;
A game method comprising:

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