JP2007007080A - Program, information storage medium, and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program, an information storage medium, and a game system for realizing a competition game which can attract the interests of broad player classes over a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: After displaying an indication mark MK which indicates an input to be performed by each player on mark announcing regions MAR1 and MAR2, a display control for moving the indicating mark MK to mark input accepting regions MIR1 and MIR2 is performed. Then, an input judgement for judging whether the input performed by the player is one conforming to the indication by the indicating mark MK being displayed on the mark input accepting regions MIR1 and MIR2 or not is performed. Then, a status parameter corresponding to each player is updated from the result of the input judgement, and the win/loss of each player in the competition game is judged from the status parameter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game systems that perform a battle game between a plurality of players are known. As an example of such a battle game, there is known a battle game in which a player selects one input (command) from a plurality of types of inputs (commands), and the input result is compared and judged between the players. It has been.

  In such a battle game, the input reception period is limited in advance, and it is common for the player to perform selection input within the predetermined input reception period. Therefore, after the player performs selection input, the player waits for a long time just by watching the display screen for producing the battle result. For this reason, in the conventional selection input type battle game, it is difficult to attract the player's interest for a long period of time due to lack of urgency in the battle with the opponent player.

  In addition, in the conventional selection input type battle game, since the input reception period is limited in advance, a method of allowing the player to select one input from a plurality of types of inputs by a simple button operation is adopted. ing. However, due to the simplicity of the input operation and the length of the waiting time, players who are excellent in input technology tend to be shunned, making it difficult to acquire a wide range of players.

In addition, with the spread of games using mobile phone terminals in recent years and the spread of portable game devices, games that can be played in a short time are desired. In addition, a game with a high customer turnover rate is also desired for a commercial game device installed in an amusement facility. In this respect as well, in the conventional operation selection type battle game, the length of the waiting time has become a factor that diminishes the player's interest or a factor that deteriorates the customer turnover rate.
JP 2004-65571 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a program, an information storage medium, and a game system for realizing a battle game that can attract the interest of a wide range of players over a long period of time. .

  (1) The present invention is a game system for playing a battle game between a plurality of players, and displays an instruction mark instructing an input to be made by each player in the mark notice area, and then displays the mark input reception area in the mark input reception area. A display control unit that performs display control for moving the instruction mark, and an input that performs input determination for determining whether or not the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with the instruction of the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area A determination unit, a parameter update unit that updates a status parameter associated with each player based on the result of the input determination, and a win / loss determination that determines the win / loss of each player in the competitive game based on the status parameter And a game system including The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that can be read by a computer and stores (records) a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above-described units.

  According to the present invention, the status parameter for determining the victory or defeat of each player in the competitive game is updated based on the accuracy of the player input. In this way, the more accurate the player inputs, the more competitive the game can be promoted, and the more intense the battle with the opponent player can be given. It will be able to attract over.

  (2) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, when the display control unit determines that an input corresponding to the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area has been performed, the mark warning Display control for moving the instruction mark displayed in the area to the mark input receiving area may be performed. In this way, if the player inputs quickly, the next input can be performed, so the waiting time of the player after the input can be eliminated, and the sense of urgency of the battle game is improved. be able to.

  (3) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit determines that the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with an instruction mark displayed on the mark input reception area. In such a case, display control may be performed to increase the speed at which the instruction mark displayed in the mark notice area for the player who performed the input is moved to the mark input reception area. In this way, the more accurate the input is made, the more the instruction mark moves from the mark advance notice area to the mark input acceptance area, so that the player can proceed advantageously with a player with high input accuracy. Benefits can be given.

  (4) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit determines that the input performed by the player is not an input in accordance with the instruction of the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area. In such a case, display control may be performed to reduce the speed at which the instruction mark displayed in the mark advance notice area for the player who has made the input is moved to the mark input reception area. In this way, by giving a penalty to a player who has made an incorrect input, the player can be prompted to input correctly.

  (5) The game system according to the present invention further includes a battle situation determination unit that determines a battle situation of the battle game, and the display control unit displays the game in the mark notice area based on the battle situation determination result. Display control for changing the appearance pattern of the instruction mark may be performed. In the program and information storage medium of the present invention, a computer may function as the battle situation determination unit and the display control unit. In this way, since the appearance pattern of the instruction mark can be changed according to the battle situation, the game balance can be adjusted according to the superiority / inferiority of the player.

  (6) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit displays the appearance pattern of the instruction mark for the player determined to be dominant based on the determination result of the battle situation. Display control for changing the input difficulty level may be performed. For example, it is possible to increase the input difficulty level by increasing the types of player instruction marks determined to be dominant or increasing the probability that a plurality of types of instruction marks appear together. In this way, a player who is determined to be inferior as a result of the determination of the battle situation can be given an opportunity to reverse, and the balance of the battle game can be adjusted appropriately.

  (7) In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit determines that the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with an instruction mark instruction displayed in the mark input reception area. In this case, the player character is moved forward, and when it is determined that the player character and the opponent player character are hit, display control is performed to move the opponent player character backward. The parameter update unit may update the status parameter associated with the opponent player on condition that the opponent player character has moved backward to a predetermined position. In this way, the superiority or inferiority of the battle situation can be visually recognized according to the movement status of the character, and the status parameter of the opponent player is updated on condition that the retreated character reaches a predetermined position. Therefore, even when there is a difference in input technology among players, it is possible to prevent the victory or defeat from being determined too early.

  (8) In the game system, program, and information storage medium of the present invention, the parameter updating unit determines that the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with an instruction mark instruction displayed in the mark input reception area. In such a case, the status parameter associated with the player may be updated. For example, when the status parameter represents physical strength, the physical strength can be recovered on condition that the player has input correctly. In this way, a heated game development can be expected, and the player's interest can be attracted for a long time.

  (9) The game system of the present invention further includes a data reading unit that reads data from a portable information storage medium that stores data for setting a parameter change amount when the status parameter is updated. However, when the status parameter is updated based on the result of the input determination for a specific instruction mark, the parameter change amount is set according to the parameter change amount set based on the data read from the portable information storage medium. The status parameter may be changed. In the program and information storage medium of the present invention, the computer may function as the data reading unit and the parameter updating unit. In this way, since the game content of the battle game can be extended, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a long period of time.

  (10) In the game system of the present invention, the display control unit performs display control for moving or moving the character set for each player based on the result of the input determination, and sets the character for each player. Including a data reading unit that reads data from a portable information storage medium that stores data to be played, and the display control unit sets a player character set based on the data read from the portable information storage medium, Display control for moving or operating based on the result of the input determination may be performed, and display control for changing the appearance pattern of the instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area may be performed according to the set character type. . In the program and the information storage medium of the present invention, the computer may function as the display control unit and the data reading unit. In this way, since the game content of the battle game can be extended, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a long period of time.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game system (image generation system) of the present embodiment. Note that the game system of the present embodiment does not have to include all of the components (each unit) in FIG. 1 and may have a configuration in which some of them are omitted.

  The input device 160 is for inputting operations performed by the player as data, and the function can be realized by hardware such as a controller, operation buttons, operation levers, a touch panel, or a voice input microphone. The storage unit 170 serves as a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  The information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD, etc.), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic disk. It can be realized by hardware such as a tape or a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 is read from the data card 194 (an example of a portable information storage medium) by a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 or a card reader / writer 193 (data reading / writing device). Various processes of the present embodiment are performed based on data and the like. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit). The data card 194 may be a magnetic card, an IC card, a card printed with a barcode, or the like. In this embodiment, a data card is used. However, a portable information storage medium may be used in a broad sense, and a memory of a portable information terminal such as a portable game device or a cellular phone is used as an alternative to the data card 194. It may be used. In such a case, data stored in the memory can be read using the communication function of the portable information terminal. The data card 194 stores auxiliary data (additional data) for a program for causing the computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, or HMD (head mounted display). The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones. The card reader / writer 193 is a device for reading data stored in the data card 194 and writing data to the data card 194. The data reader / writer 193 is used for, for example, advancing a battle game. Data for changing the parameters to be set, data for setting the player character, and the like are stored. The data card 194 may store player personal data, game save data, and the like, for example. The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other game system), and functions thereof are hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, It can be realized by a program.

  A program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) via the network and communication unit 196. You may make it do. Use of the information storage medium of such a host device (server) can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs various processes such as a game process, an image generation process, and a sound generation process based on input data from the input device 160, a program, and the like. Here, the game process performed by the processing unit 100 includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for arranging display objects (objects) such as instruction marks and characters, and a display. There are a process for displaying an object, a process for calculating a game result, a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, and the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a program (game program).

  The processing unit 100 includes a display control unit 110, an input determination unit 111, a parameter update unit 112, a win / loss determination unit 113, a battle situation determination unit 114, a data reading unit 115, an image generation unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The display control unit 110 performs display control of a plurality of display objects including instruction marks and characters. Specifically, a process of arranging a display object, a process of moving the display object, or a process of changing an image of the display object is performed.

  Here, the instruction mark is a mark for instructing an input operation (operation) to be performed on the input device 160 by each player participating in the competitive game, and the image data is stored in the mark storage unit 172 of the storage unit 170. Is done. The image data of the instruction mark is created so that the type of input can be determined by color, shape, pattern, size, and the like. Note that a player includes a case where a computer functions as a virtual player in addition to a case where a human is a player. Therefore, even when a human player and a virtual player play a battle, display control is performed on the display unit 170 to display an instruction mark for the human player and an instruction mark for the virtual player.

  The display control unit 110 performs display control for moving the instruction mark to the mark input reception area after displaying the instruction mark instructing the input to be made by each player in the mark advance notice area. Specifically, when it is determined that an input corresponding to the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area has been performed, display control is performed to move the instruction mark displayed in the mark notice area to the mark input reception area. ing. The instruction mark may be moved from the mark advance notice area to the mark input acceptance area when the predetermined condition is satisfied as described above, or from the mark advance notice area to the mark input acceptance area at all times. It may be moved.

  Further, when it is determined that the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the display control unit 110 displays the mark notice area for the player who performed the input. Display control is performed to increase the speed at which the displayed instruction mark is moved to the mark input reception area. On the other hand, when it is determined that the input made by the player is not an input in accordance with the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the instruction mark displayed in the mark notice area for the player who performed the input Display control is performed to make the speed of moving the mark to the mark input reception area slower than before. In this way, a player who is inputting correctly can be given a privilege so that the next input can be allowed to proceed more advantageously by allowing the next input earlier than before. The player can be given a penalty by delaying the time when input is permitted.

  The display control unit 110 also performs display control for moving or moving a character set for each player. Specifically, when it is determined that the input performed by the player is an input according to the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the player character is moved forward. When it is determined that the player character and the opponent player character that have been moved forward are hit, the opponent player character is moved backward. That is, when a correct input is made, the character is advanced and a hit check is performed to determine whether the character hits the opponent player's character. If it is determined that the game is a hit, the opponent player's character can be moved backward to express the state of the battle by push sumo.

  The input determination unit 111 performs an input determination to determine whether or not the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with an instruction mark instruction displayed in the mark input reception area. In other words, the input determination unit 111 evaluates the accuracy of the player's input operation. Specifically, when the player first performs an input operation on the input device 160, the input data is acquired. Input data is acquired by monitoring input data from the input device 160 for each frame. The acquired input data is stored in a given storage buffer. The frame (for example, 1/60 seconds) is a unit of time for performing game processing (display object movement / motion processing) and image generation processing. Finally, a process of comparing the acquired input data with the instruction data associated with the instruction mark is performed to determine whether or not the player's input is in accordance with the instruction mark instruction.

  The parameter update unit 112 performs a process of updating the status parameter stored in the parameter storage unit 174 based on the input determination result in the input determination unit 111. The status parameter is associated with each player, and is a parameter to which a value is added or subtracted by update processing. For example, when the physical strength parameter is adopted as the status parameter, the physical strength parameter of the opponent player is subtracted and updated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when a damage parameter is adopted as the status parameter, the damage parameter of the opponent player is added and updated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the opponent player character has moved backward to a predetermined position.

  Further, when it is determined that the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the parameter update unit 112 updates the status parameter associated with the player. Process. For example, when the physical strength parameter is adopted as the status parameter, the player's physical strength parameter is added and updated. For example, when a damage parameter is adopted as the status parameter, the player's damage parameter is subtracted and updated. That is, in the game system of this embodiment, when the player makes a correct input in accordance with the instruction mark instruction, the status parameter can be updated so as to recover the damage received from the opponent player during the battle. It has become.

  The win / loss determination unit 113 performs a process of determining the win / loss of each player in the competitive game based on the status parameter. For example, when a physical strength parameter is adopted as the status parameter, when the physical strength parameter of any one of a plurality of players participating in the competitive game becomes a predetermined value (minimum value; for example, 0), It is determined that the player has lost, and it is determined that the remaining players have won. Further, for example, when a damage parameter is adopted as the status parameter, when the damage parameter of any one of a plurality of players participating in the competitive game reaches a predetermined value (maximum value), the player It is determined that the player has lost, and it is determined that the remaining players have won. When the battle time is predetermined in the battle game, the player may determine whether the player wins or loses by comparing the status parameters of the players at the end of the battle time.

  The battle situation determination unit 114 performs a process of determining the battle situation of the battle game. In the present embodiment, the superiority or inferiority between the players is determined based on the position (coordinates) of the character set for each player. The determination result of the battle situation is used in the display control unit 110. Specifically, the display control unit 110 performs display control to change the appearance pattern of the instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area based on the determination result of the battle situation, for example, for the player determined to be dominant Display control is performed to change the appearance pattern of the instruction mark so as to increase the input difficulty level. That is, the input difficulty level of each player is adjusted by changing the appearance pattern of the instruction mark of each player according to the battle situation.

  The data reading unit 115 performs processing for reading data from the data card 194 (portable information storage medium) into the card data storage unit 176 of the storage unit 170 via the card reader / writer 193. Data read from the data card 194 includes data for setting a parameter change amount when updating the status parameter, data for setting a character for each player, and the like.

  Various data read into the card data storage unit 176 is utilized as follows, for example.

  First, in the parameter update unit 112, when the status parameter is updated based on the result of the input determination for the specific instruction mark, the parameter update unit 112 according to the parameter change amount set based on the data read from the data card 194. Processing to change the status parameter can be performed.

  Further, the display control unit 110 performs display control for moving or moving the player character set based on the data read from the data card 194 based on the result of the input determination, and further displays the set character. Display control for changing the appearance pattern of the instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area according to the type can be performed.

  The image generation unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190.

  The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192.

  Note that the game system according to the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, and not only such a single player mode but also a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. A system may be provided. Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated using a plurality of terminals (game machine, mobile phone).

2. 2. Method of the Present Embodiment 2.1 Outline of the Battle Game Next, the outline of the battle game realized by the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 (A) to 2 (C).

  First, as shown in FIG. 2A, the competitive game of the present embodiment is a sumo game in which the character OB1 for the player P1 and the character OB2 for the player 2P are pressed against each other. The characters OB1 and OB2 are pushed in the ring (character display area) CR, and the player who pushes out the opponent player's character wins. Note that the battle game of the present embodiment can be played not only between two players but also between one player and a computer functioning as a virtual player. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, an input operation is performed on the instruction mark MK displayed in the mark input reception areas MIR1 and MIR2, and the input operation is performed accurately as instructed. Thus, the opponent player's character can be pressed. Since the instruction mark MK displayed in the mark notice areas MAR1 and MAR2 moves to the mark input reception areas MIR1 and MIR2, each player should perform next by referring to the mark notice areas MAR1 and MAR2. The type of input operation can be grasped. Further, the instruction mark MK instructs one input operation among a plurality of types of input operations, and the player can accurately perform the input operation indicated by the instruction marks displayed in the mark input reception areas MIR1 and MIR2. Is required to be done quickly.

  In the competitive game of the present embodiment, when any one player catches up the opponent player's character at the edge (physical strength subtraction position) DP1, DP2, the opponent player's physical strength parameter (status parameter) decreases. Yes. That is, the physical strength parameter is decreased on the condition that the character that has been pushed backwards reaches the shoreline DP1, DP2. For example, in FIG. 2C, the physical strength parameter of the player 2P decreases as the character OB1 of the player P1 pushes the character of the player P2 and catches up with the shoreline DP2. When the physical strength parameter of one player who has been caught up by the characters DP1 and DP2 reaches 0, the other player wins and the character of the losing player is pushed out of the soil CR.

2.2 Instruction Mark Display Control Technique Next, the instruction mark display control technique of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, according to the method of the present embodiment, a mark input reception area MIR that displays an instruction mark MK1 that can accept an input from the player, and instruction marks MK2 and MK3 that indicate an input to be performed by the player next time and next are displayed in advance. A notice area MAR is prepared as a mark display area for each player.

  In the method of the present embodiment, the mode of movement display control for the instruction marks MK2 and MK3 is changed depending on the success / failure of the input for the instruction mark MK1 displayed in the mark input reception area MIR. The success of input here means that the input instructed by the instruction mark MK1 has been performed exactly as instructed, and the failure of input has made an input different from the input instructed by the instruction mark MK1. Means that.

  As shown in A1 of FIG. 3, if the input with respect to the instruction mark MK1 is successful, an effect indicating that the input is successful is performed with respect to the mark input reception area MIR, as shown in A3 of FIG. In addition, display control is performed to move the instruction mark MK2 from the mark advance notice area MAR to the mark input reception area MIR. Further, display control is performed to move the instruction mark to be input next time to the position for displaying the notification mark MK3. Further, display control is performed so that the instruction mark MK4 to be input one after another appears in the mark advance notice area MAR.

  Here, according to the method of the present embodiment, when the player has successfully input the instruction mark MK1, the speed at which the instruction mark MK2 displayed in the mark notice area MAR is moved to the mark input reception area is set as the instruction mark MK1. The display control is performed so that the speed is higher than the speed when the mark is moved from the mark notice area MAR to the mark input reception area to the MIR. Specifically, a mark movement speed parameter is prepared, and an addition process is performed on the mark movement speed parameter. In this way, the more accurately the input is performed, the more the instruction mark moves from the mark notice area MAR to the mark input reception area MIR. Therefore, it is possible to advantageously advance the battle against a player with high input accuracy. So that the privilege can be given. The mark moving speed parameter may be a parameter for substantially determining the moving speed of the instruction mark, and may be a parameter for setting time, moving distance, and the like.

  Next, when the player fails to input the instruction mark MK1 displayed in the mark input reception area MIR, a freeze process for restricting the movement of the instruction mark is performed as indicated by A2 in FIG. In the freeze process, the instruction mark is not moved until the predetermined period (freeze period) ends. In this way, a penalty is given to the player who has failed to input, so that the opponent player can advance the battle advantageously. Note that a player who is more advantageous in the battle situation may have a longer freeze period at the time of erroneous input. In this way, it is possible to suitably adjust the likelihood of the reversal of the situation.

  Next, as shown by A4 in FIG. 2, display control is performed to move the instruction mark MK2 from the mark advance notice area MAR to the mark input reception area MIR on the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the freeze process. . Further, display control is performed in which the instruction mark MK3 is moved within the mark advance notice area MAR and moved to a position where an instruction mark to be input next time is displayed. Further, display control is performed to newly display the instruction mark MK4 to be input one after another in the mark notice area MAR.

  Here, according to the method of the present embodiment, when the player fails to input the instruction mark MK1, the speed at which the instruction mark MK2 displayed in the mark notice area MAR is moved to the mark input reception area is set to the instruction mark MK1. The display control is performed so that the speed is lower than the speed when the mark is moved from the mark notice area MAR to the mark input reception area to the MIR. In this way, by giving a penalty to a player who has made an incorrect input, it is possible to prompt the player to input accurately, and to continuously advance a match by making specific inputs continuously. It is possible to suppress illegal input. Specifically, a subtraction process is performed on the mark moving speed parameter. The mark moving speed parameter may be reset to the initial setting instead of performing the subtraction process on the mark moving speed parameter.

  Then, as indicated by A5 or A6 in FIG. 2, after the instruction mark MK2 is moved from the mark advance notice area MAR to the mark input reception area MIR, the player waits for input of the instruction mark MK2.

  As described above, according to the instruction mark display control method of the present embodiment, if the player inputs quickly, the next input can be performed. Therefore, the waiting time of the player after the input can be eliminated. , Can improve the sense of urgency of the fighting game. In the instruction mark control method of the present embodiment, the time until the next instruction mark can be input is gradually shortened every time the input is correctly answered. A privilege can be given so that it can be advantageously advanced, and the player can be prompted to make an accurate input in accordance with an instruction mark instruction. In addition, in the instruction mark display control method according to the present embodiment, the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area MIR disappears regardless of whether the input is successful or unsuccessful. Even if it is ignored and the same input is repeated, the progress of the game is not hindered. On the other hand, if the input fails, the time is gradually lengthened or the initial setting is restored, so that such illegal input can also be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, with respect to the appearance pattern of the instruction mark newly appearing in the mark notice area MAR, the player who is more advantageous in the battle situation increases the appearance frequency of different types of instruction marks and makes the input pattern difficult. Yes. Thereby, it is possible to suitably adjust the ease of occurrence of the situation reverse.

  More specifically, the battle situation is determined based on the display position of the player character. For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, it is determined that the player character OB is more advantageous (dominant) as the position of the player character OB approaches the opposite side DP2 on the opponent player side. Similarly, the position of the player character OB is determined by the opponent player. The input level is set so as to increase stepwise from the input level 1 to the input level 4 as it approaches the earth side DP2.

  The appearance pattern of the instruction mark at each input level can be a pattern as shown in FIG. 4B, for example. In this example, new instruction marks appear in the mark notice area in the order of MK1, MK2, MK3, and MK4. According to FIG. 4B, as the input level increases, the appearance pattern of different types of instruction marks changes from a regular pattern to an irregular pattern, and the input difficulty level increases. In this way, the appearance pattern of the instruction mark can be changed according to the battle situation, so that the game balance can be adjusted according to the superiority / inferiority (advantage / disadvantage) of the player. In particular, as a result of the determination of the battle situation, the player who is determined to be inferior can be given an opportunity to reverse, and the balance of the battle game can be adjusted appropriately.

2.3 Character Display Control Method Next, the character display control method of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the state transition of the motion of the player character.

  In the present embodiment, six types of player character motions are prepared, and display control is performed so that the motion state of the player character transitions according to the input status and the remaining state of the physical strength parameter HP. For example, when the player successfully inputs the instruction mark, the player character changes from the normal standing state to the pressed state. On the other hand, when the player character in the normal standing state is pressed by the opponent player character, the player character is changed to the pressed state. When the player character reaches the edge in the pressed state, the state shifts to the swaying state 1. In addition, when the player character reaches the edge in the pressed state and the physical strength parameter HP is reduced to 50% or less, the transition is made to the swaying state 2. After the transition to the pressed state, the wobbling state 1 or the wobbling state 2, when the pressing state of the opponent player's character is finished, the normal standing state is returned in any case. Then, when the transition is made to the swaying state 2, when the physical strength parameter becomes 0, the state transitions to the dandruff state (losing state). Thereby, it is possible to perform an effect that allows the player to grasp that the winning or losing of the competitive game has been decided.

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6F show each motion state. FIG. 6A shows a normal standing state. FIG. 6B shows a pressed state when the player's input is successful and the character moves forward. FIG. 6C shows a pressed state when the player character of the opponent player moves backward. FIG. 6D shows a swaying state 1 when the player character is caught up on the earth. FIG. 6 (E) shows a wobbling state 2 when the player character is chased on the earth with few physical strength parameters. FIG. 6F shows a moss state (losing state) when the physical strength parameter becomes 0 after being caught up on the earth.

  As described above, in the method of the present embodiment, the remaining amount of the physical strength parameter is visually expressed by the change (for example, the degree of inclination) of the player character's motion. As a result, the remaining level of the physical strength parameter can be indirectly notified to the player. In addition, you may display the remaining condition of a physical strength parameter with a bar, a gauge, or a meter.

  In the motion of the player character in the pressed state, the distance at which the opponent player's character can be pressed by one successful input may be gradually increased. In this way, it is possible to avoid a stuck state when the ability is antagonizing.

  In addition, display control is performed so that the playback period of the pressed motion of the player character is linked (synchronized) with the period until the next instruction mark can be input in order to reflect the player input result in real time. Is preferred.

  Further, the amount of movement when the character moves forward or backward may be different depending on the type of instruction mark to be input.

  2.4 An explanatory diagram of a parameter update method.

  In the present embodiment, based on the display position of the player character, it is determined whether or not the condition for decreasing the physical strength parameter is satisfied, and when it is determined that the condition for decreasing the physical strength parameter is satisfied, the physical strength parameter is decreased. The parameter update method is adopted. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7E, the condition for decreasing the physical strength parameters HP1 and HP2 based on the display positions of the player characters OB1 and OB2 associated with the players P1 and P2. When the player character OB1 or OB2 is pushed by the opponent player character and reaches the edge of the earth (physical strength subtraction position) DP1 or DP2, the parameter update for decreasing the physical strength parameter HP1 or HP2 is performed. 7A to 7E show gauges of physical strength parameters HP1 and HP2 for convenience of explanation.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the starting state of the competitive game, the physical strength parameter HP1 for the player P1 and the physical strength parameter HP2 for the player P2 are both set to 100% as an initial state. Note that the maximum values (initial values) of the physical strength parameters HP1 and HP2 set for the players P1 and P2 do not have to be the same.

  FIG. 7B shows a state in which the player P1 has successfully input the instruction mark and the player character OB1 for the player P1 presses the player character OB2 for the player 2P. In this case, since the player character OB2 for the player 2P has not yet reached the shoreline DP2, the physical strength parameter HP2 of the player P2 is not updated.

  Next, FIG. 7C shows a state in which the player P1 has further succeeded in inputting the instruction mark, and the player character OB1 for the player P1 has caught up the player character OB2 for the player P2 to the shoreline DP2. . In this case, based on the fact that the player character OB2 of the player P2 has reached the shoreline DP2, parameter updating is performed to decrease the physical strength parameter HP2 for the player P2. At this time, the motion of the player character OB2 for the player P2 transitions from the pressed state to the swaying state 1.

  Further, FIG. 7D shows a state in which the player P1 further succeeds in inputting the instruction mark, and the player character OB2 of the player P2 is caught up again on the ground. Also in this case, the parameter update for decreasing the physical strength parameter HP2 for the player P2 is performed based on the fact that the player character OB2 of the player P2 has reached the shoreline DP2. Furthermore, since the physical strength parameter HP2 of the player P2 has decreased to 50% or less, the motion of the player character OB2 of the player P2 has transitioned from the wobbling state 1 to the wobbling state 2.

  In this way, the update of the physical strength parameter is repeated, and as shown in FIG. 7E, the player P1 succeeds in inputting the instruction mark, and the player character OB2 for the player P2 is caught up with the shoreline DP2. When the parameter HP2 decreases to 0%, the player P2 loses. That is, the player P1 has won the battle game. At this time, the motion of the player character OB2 for the player P2 transitions from the wobbling state 2 to the kokeh state.

  As described above, according to the parameter update method of the present embodiment, it is possible to visually recognize the superiority or inferiority of the battle situation depending on the movement status of the player characters OB1 and OB2, and further, the player character OB2 that has moved backward reaches the predetermined position DP2. Since the physical strength parameter HP2 of the opponent player P2 is updated, even if there is a difference in input technology between the players P1 and P2, it is possible to prevent the victory or defeat from being determined too early.

  In the above description, the example has been described in which the physical strength parameter HP1 or HP2 is decreased when the player character OB1 or OB2 of the player is chased by the shoreline DP1 or DP2. However, if the instruction mark is successfully input, there is no need. You may make it a condition's own physical strength parameter recover (increase). In this way, a heated game development can be expected, and the player's interest can be attracted for a long time. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to make the recovery amount of the physical strength parameters HP1 and HP2 smaller than the decrease amount of the physical strength parameters HP1 and HP2 in consideration of the game balance. In this way, it is possible to avoid a situation where the battle game is stuck and cannot be settled. Further, the recovery amount and the decrease amount of the physical strength parameters HP1 and HP2 may be different depending on the type of the instruction mark to be input.

2.5 Example of Control Method of Competitive Game Using Data Card Hereinafter, a control method of a competitive game when using a data card in the game system of the present embodiment will be introduced. By using the data card, the game content of the battle game can be expanded, so that it can be expected to attract the player's interest over a long period of time.

  For example, in the game system of the present embodiment, parameter updating is performed to reduce or increase the character parameters (attack power parameter, defense power parameter, physical strength parameter, etc.) based on the determination result of the input performed by the player for a specific instruction mark. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a method of changing the character parameter in accordance with the parameter change amount set based on the data read from the data card. In this case, the parameter change amount is set based on the data read from the data card corresponding to the specific instruction mark, and when the parameter update is performed, the character parameter is set according to the set parameter change amount. It may be changed. At this time, display control for changing the form of the instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area may be performed based on the data read from the data card. Further, the maximum value (initial value) of the character parameter may be changed based on the data read from the data card.

  Also, for example, in the present embodiment, a display that allows a player to set an original character based on data read from a data card and moves or operates the character based on a determination result of an input performed by the player. A technique for performing control can be employed. Further, it is possible to employ a method of performing display control for changing the appearance pattern of the instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area according to the set character type.

  In the above control method example, the timing for reading the data card may be before the start of the battle game or during the battle game. When the game system according to the present embodiment is related to an arcade game device, a card issuing device that issues a new data card to the player after the battle may be provided. In this case, the data card may be issued only to either the player who won the battle game or the player who lost.

3. Process of this embodiment Next, a detailed example of the process of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of display control processing in the game system of the present embodiment.

  First, a mark display process for displaying an instruction mark in the mark notice area is performed (step S10). Next, the instruction mark is moved according to the mark moving speed (step S11). That is, the instruction mark displayed in the mark notice area is moved toward the mark input reception area.

  When the instruction mark moves to the mark input reception area (step S12), the input of the player is waited (step S13). When the input of the player is received (Y in step S13), input determination is performed (step S13). S14).

  In the input determination, if it is determined that the player's input is in accordance with the instruction mark (Y in step S14), a mark moving speed addition process is performed (step S15). That is, a given value is added to the mark moving speed parameter so that the instruction mark to be input next by the player is moved faster than before. Then, the player character is moved forward (step S16). That is, the player character is moved toward the opponent player character.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the input determination that the player's input does not follow the instruction mark instruction (N in step S14), freeze processing is performed (step S17). In other words, by restricting the movement of the instruction mark and delaying the timing of starting reception of the instruction mark, a penalty is given to a player who has made an erroneous input. In this case, since the instruction mark does not move to the mark input reception area during the freeze process, the player cannot receive the input even if the input is performed. Therefore, the opponent player can advantageously advance the battle by performing an accurate input. Next, a mark moving speed subtraction process is performed (step S18). That is, a given value is subtracted from the mark moving speed parameter so that the instruction mark to be input next by the player is moved slower than before. In this case, the mark moving speed may be returned to the initial setting value. Until the freeze period (predetermined period) ends (N in step S19), the instruction mark is fixedly displayed in the mark advance notice area, and movement to the mark input reception area is restricted. When the freeze period ends (Y in step S19), the process proceeds to step S20 and subsequent steps.

  Thus, when the processing according to the input determination result (the processing of steps S15 to S16, the processing of steps S17 to S19) is completed, the battle situation is determined based on the current position of the player character (step S20). Then, the type of the instruction mark that appears next is determined based on the determination result of the battle situation (step S21). That is, the type of instruction mark to be displayed next in the mark notice area is determined.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of processing when the player character presses the opponent player character.

  First, when there is an input from the player (Y in step S30) and it is determined that the input is in accordance with the instruction of the instruction mark (Y in step S31), the player character is moved forward (step S32).

  Next, a hit check between the player character and the opponent player character is performed (step S33). If it is determined that the player character is hit (Y in step S33), hit information is sent to the processing routine of the opponent player character. And the position information of the opponent player character after the hit are notified (step S34).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing when the player character is pressed by the opponent player character.

  First, upon receiving notification of hit information from the opponent player character (Y in step S40), the player character is moved backward based on the position information notified from the opponent player character (step S41).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the position of the player character after the movement reaches the physical strength subtraction position (step S42). If it is determined that the player character reaches the physical strength subtraction position (Y in step S42), the position of the player character is set to the physical strength subtraction position (step S43). When the position of the player character exceeds the physical strength subtraction position, the position after the player character is moved is corrected and set to the physical strength subtraction position.

  Next, the physical strength parameter is subtracted based on the player character being pushed by the opponent player character and reaching the physical strength subtraction position (step S44). Next, a win / loss determination is performed (step S45), and if it is determined that the physical strength is 0 or less (step S45), the process proceeds to a losing process routine (step S46).

  The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

  For example, terms (data read / write devices) cited as broad or synonymous terms (card reader / writer, data card, position, earthwork, earthen edge, physical strength parameter (damage parameter), etc.) in the description or drawings , Portable information storage medium, coordinates, character display area, physical strength subtraction position, status parameter, etc.) can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in the description or other descriptions in the drawings.

  In the present embodiment, the battle situation and the battle result of the battle game are notified by display control that changes the motion state of the character for each player step by step according to the remaining amount of the physical strength parameter. You may make it display the gauge etc. which display what becomes a standard.

  In the present embodiment, the physical strength parameter of the opponent player is reduced according to the character display position set for each player. However, the opponent player's physical condition parameter is set on condition that the player successfully inputs the instruction mark. It is good also as a structure which decreases a physical strength parameter. Further, the physical strength parameter of the opponent player may be reduced on condition that the input for a plurality of times or a plurality of types of instruction marks is successful.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an explanation has been given by taking as an example a case in which real players battle each other. However, when a real player and a virtual player played by a computer play against each other, the virtual player accurately inputs a certain number of times. It is possible to virtually perform an input operation that always fails if performed.

  As an example of a modified implementation of the present embodiment, in addition to the above, in a game where two players play against each other, when a player inputs a display object that moves at a predetermined timing at a predetermined timing, If the input is accepted, the input result of the opponent player is compared with the input result of the opponent player. If the input is won, the value set on the opponent player side is reduced and the effect of the object (character animation) is reduced. Etc.), and a game system in which a player who has finally lost all the set values is determined to lose is conceivable. In this game system, the following modes (A) to (D) can be realized.

  (A) The display object may reach a certain input area while scrolling.

  (B) There are a plurality of types (attributes) of the display object, and the amount to be reduced from the value set for the opponent player may be different depending on the type of the display object. In this case, the display object may be different in color, shape, pattern, size, and the like depending on the type.

  (C) With respect to the display object, a strong or weak correspondence is set according to the type (attribute) (for example, goo, choki, par), and the result is determined according to the input from the opponent player side, and the result is determined. It is also possible to produce an object (such as a character animation) according to the situation.

  (D) A plurality of types and a plurality of times of input (combo input by a combination of a plurality of types of input operations) may be performed within a predetermined input period. However, it is preferable that the number of inputs is the same as the number of inputs by the opponent. That is, a plurality of types and a plurality of times of input are used as a unit for input determination. At this time, a technique according to the input result may be activated, and both techniques may be activated in order (may be random) after the input period ends.

  In addition, various games such as a baseball game, a shooting game, a fighting game, a tree climbing game, a digging game, and a marathon game can be employed as a battle game in place of the sumo game.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to various game systems (image generation systems) such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, or a mobile phone.

The functional block diagram of the game system of this embodiment. FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C are explanatory diagrams of a battle game according to the present embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the display control method of the instruction mark of this embodiment. 4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams of the display control method of the instruction mark according to the present embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the display control method of the character of this embodiment. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6F are explanatory diagrams of a character display control method according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7A to FIG. 7E are explanatory diagrams of a parameter update method according to this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the specific process example of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the specific process example of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the specific process example of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

MK, MK1-MK4 instruction mark,
MAR, MAR1, MAR2 mark notice area,
MIR, MIR1, MIR2 Mark input acceptance area,
OB1, OB2 player character, CR character display area,
DP1, DP2 Physical strength subtraction position,
100 processing unit,
110 display control unit, 111 input determination unit, 112 parameter update unit,
113 win / loss determination unit, 114 battle situation determination unit, 115 data reading unit,
120 image generators, 130 sound generators,
160 input device,
170 storage unit,
172 Mark storage unit, 174 parameter storage unit, 176 card data storage unit,
180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 196 communication unit,
193 Card reader / writer, 194 Data card (portable information storage medium)

Claims (12)

A program for playing a battle game between a plurality of players,
A display control unit for performing display control for moving the instruction mark to the mark input reception area after displaying an instruction mark for instructing an input to be made by each player in the mark notice area;
An input determination unit that performs an input determination to determine whether or not an input performed by the player is an input according to an instruction of an instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area;
A parameter updating unit for updating a status parameter associated with each player based on the result of the input determination;
Based on the status parameter, as a win / loss determination unit for determining the win / loss of each player in the competitive game,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function. In claim 1,
The display control unit
When it is determined that an input corresponding to the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area has been performed, display control is performed to move the instruction mark displayed in the mark notice area to the mark input reception area. A featured program. In claim 1 or 2,
The display control unit
When it is determined that the input made by the player is an input in accordance with the instruction of the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the instruction displayed in the mark notice area for the player who performed the input A program for performing display control for increasing a speed of moving a mark to the mark input receiving area. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The display control unit
When it is determined that the input made by the player is not an input in accordance with the instruction of the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the instruction mark displayed in the mark notice area for the player who performed the input is displayed. A program for performing display control for slowing down a moving speed to the mark input receiving area. In any one of Claims 1-4,
Causing the computer to function as a battle situation determination unit for judging the battle situation of the battle game;
The display control unit
A program for performing display control for changing an appearance pattern of an instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area based on a determination result of the battle situation. In claim 5,
The display control unit
A program for performing display control for changing the appearance pattern of the instruction mark for the player determined to be dominant based on the determination result of the battle situation so as to increase the input difficulty level. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The display control unit
When it is determined that the input performed by the player is an input in accordance with the instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area, the player character is moved forward,
When it is determined that the player character and the opponent player character are hit, display control for moving the opponent player character backward is performed.
The parameter update unit
A program for updating a status parameter associated with the opponent player on condition that the opponent player character has moved backward to a predetermined position. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The parameter update unit
A program for updating a status parameter associated with a player when it is determined that an input made by the player is an input according to an instruction of an instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area. . In any one of Claims 1-8,
Causing the computer to function as a data reading unit that reads data from a portable information storage medium that stores data for setting a parameter change amount when updating the status parameter;
The parameter update unit
When the status parameter is updated based on the result of the input determination for a specific indication mark, the status parameter is set according to the parameter change amount set based on the data read from the portable information storage medium A program characterized by changing. In any one of Claims 1-9,
The display control unit performs display control to move or move a character set for each player based on the result of the input determination,
Causing the computer to function as a data reading unit for reading data from a portable information storage medium storing data for setting characters for each player;
The display control unit
Display control for moving or operating a player character set based on data read from the portable information storage medium based on the result of the input determination;
A program for performing display control for changing an appearance pattern of an instruction mark to be displayed in the mark notice area in accordance with a set character type.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is stored. A game system for playing a battle game between a plurality of players,
A display control unit for performing display control for moving the instruction mark to the mark input reception area after displaying an instruction mark for instructing an input to be made by each player in the mark notice area;
An input determination unit that performs an input determination to determine whether or not an input performed by the player is an input according to an instruction of an instruction mark displayed in the mark input reception area;
A parameter updating unit for updating a status parameter associated with each player based on the result of the input determination;
Based on the status parameter, a win / loss determination unit that determines the win / loss of each player in the competitive game;
A game system comprising:

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