JP2007083071A - Game apparatus, game program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus allowing a game character to execute a wide variety and diversity of movements in only the operation of an operation lever. <P>SOLUTION: The tilt angle of the operation lever 31 of an operation controller 3 is detected by an analog sensor and input in a game apparatus body. A game control part 10B compares the detection signal of the tilt angle from the operation controller 3 with a plurality of prescribed thresholds for dividing the tiltable amount of the operation lever 31 into a plurality of operation steps, and determine to which operation step does the tilt angle pertains. RAM 10C stores a plurality of images where the game character executes prescribed movements corresponding to the respective operation steps. The game control part 10B reads a movement picture corresponding to the operation step to which the tilt angle of the operation lever 31 pertains, displays it on a monitor display 4 and allows the game character displayed on the monitor display 4 to execute the movement. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device, a game program, and a recording medium on which such a game program is recorded, which controls the movement of a game character on a screen in accordance with the tilt angle and operation direction of an operation lever.

  In a so-called video game, it is possible to operate a game character imitating a person, animals and plants, a car, an airplane, or the like using a dedicated operation controller. The operation controller is provided with a stick-type operation lever in addition to various one-push buttons and cross-shaped buttons.

  In general, a one-push button or a cross-shaped button is used to select a game character or a game mode, or to operate the movement of the game character. Further, it is also used to generate, for example, a fighting character technique in accordance with a complicated operation such as a timing of pressing a button or a combination with an operation lever. On the other hand, the operation lever is used to move the game character on the screen in the front / rear / right / left direction or in an oblique direction, and has superior operability compared to the one-push button or the cross-shaped button.

  By the way, in recent years, an increasing number of game machines that allow game characters to perform complex actions and a variety of actions to enhance the interest, but such game machines have increased the fun of the game content, but the player In order to enjoy the game, it is necessary to get used to the operation of the operation members. Therefore, an operation member for a game machine has been proposed that can reduce such a complicated and complicated operation.

For example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-5588, in a multidirectional switch device such as a joystick lever, it is possible to detect operation direction information of at least four operation levers and at least two stages of tilt amount information of the operation lever in one direction. A multidirectional switch device is shown. This multi-directional switch device can make a game character perform a large number of actions only by operating the operation lever by combining the operation direction of the operation lever and the amount of inclination of each operation direction.
JP 2001-5588 A

  The multi-directional switch device described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-5588 includes a plurality of microswitches provided so that the operation direction of the operation lever and the inclination amount of each operation direction are provided corresponding to the detection direction and the detection inclination amount. Since the detection is performed, the number of microswitches is limited depending on the physical attachment position and the like, and the operation information of the operation lever output from the multidirectional switch device has a certain limit. For this reason, for example, in a fighting game in which several tens to 100 or more types of special moves can be activated on one game character, it is difficult to activate all the special moves on the game character only by operating the operation lever. Therefore, the one-push button or cross-shaped button must be combined with the operation lever, and the complicated and complicated operation cannot be sufficiently reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived under such circumstances, and a game apparatus, a game program, and a game apparatus that can show a variety of movements of a wide variety of game characters only by operating an operation lever. An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium in which such a game program is recorded.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention takes the following technical means.

  That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus in which the operation of a game character on a screen is controlled by an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs an inclination angle of the operation lever. , A signal corresponding to the tilt angle output from the operation controller at a predetermined timing is acquired, and the tilt angle detection means for detecting the tilt angle of the control lever, and the tilt angle detected by the tilt angle detection means, A discriminating means for comparing a tiltable amount with a plurality of predetermined threshold values set in advance to divide the tiltable amount into a plurality of operation steps composed of non-uniform tilt amounts, and discriminating which operation step the tilt angle belongs to; A storage means in which a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each of a plurality of operation stages of the operation lever are stored in advance, and an operation stage determined by the determination means Based on, characterized in that a game image control means for reading and displaying a predetermined operation image of the game character from the storage means on a screen corresponding to the operation stage, the game device is provided.

  According to the present invention, when the operation lever is tilted during the game, the operation stage is determined according to the tilt angle of the tilt operation, and a predetermined action image of the game character associated with each operation stage, For example, if it is an appearance character or the like in a battle fighting game or a role playing game, the operation of the skill or item is displayed on the screen. A wide variety of game character movements are possible only with the tilt angle of the control lever, so the player can easily perform a desired action from a wide variety of actions by simply operating the control lever. For example, even in a fighting game where a variety of techniques are used to fight against an opponent, the player can concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operability of the operation members.

  In addition, since the inclination amounts of the plurality of operation steps are not uniform, the player can reduce the inclination amount of the operation step corresponding to the technique, for example, a technique having a higher degree of difficulty among various techniques. Can enjoy various techniques depending on whether the tilting operation of the control lever is good or bad.

  According to a preferred embodiment, the number of stages in the operation stage is at least three, and the allocated amount of inclination is set to be smaller as the number of stages is larger.

  According to this embodiment, the operability of the operation lever is further improved by setting the inclination angle of each step in accordance with the characteristics of the tilting operation of the operation lever by the player.

  According to another preferred embodiment, the storage means stores information indicating the contents of each action image together with a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action, and the game image control means displays the game character on the screen. A predetermined operation image is displayed, and information indicating the content of the predetermined operation image is displayed.

  According to this embodiment, an image in which the game character performs a predetermined action in accordance with the tilting action of the operation lever is displayed on the screen, and the contents of the action are also displayed on the screen. It is possible to easily determine what kind of motion the game character has performed on the game character or a desired motion. For example, in a fighting fighting game in which a game character continuously performs various techniques, it is required to learn the relationship between the operation of the operation lever and the action of the game character experientially and sensibly. In this mode, an image of the technique that the game character has operated is displayed on the screen, and a character display of the name of the technique is displayed on the screen, so that the player can operate the operation lever and the operation of the game character. Relationships can be easily learned.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus in which the operation of a game character on the screen is controlled by an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction of the operation lever. An operation direction detection unit that acquires a signal corresponding to the operation direction output from the operation controller at a predetermined timing, detects the operation direction of the operation lever, and operates the operation direction detected by the operation direction detection unit. The operation direction of the lever is compared with a plurality of predetermined threshold values set in advance to divide the operation direction into a plurality of operation ranges, and is output from an operation controller and a determination means for determining which operation range the operation direction belongs to Threshold value changing means for changing a plurality of predetermined threshold values set in the determination means based on the number of divisions in the operation direction of the operation lever indicated by the operation signal Corresponding to the operation range based on the storage means in which a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each of the plurality of operation ranges of the operation lever are stored in advance and the operation range determined by the determination means There is provided a game apparatus comprising a game image control means for reading out a predetermined motion image of a game character to be played from a storage means and displaying it on a screen.

  According to a preferred embodiment, when an operation signal indicating a desired rank selected by the player from a plurality of ranks having different difficulty levels is input from the operation controller, the threshold changing means is selected by the player. A plurality of predetermined threshold values corresponding to the ranked ranks are set.

  According to another preferred embodiment, a desired rank can be selected by the operation controller when a game character is selected before the game starts or when a preset condition is satisfied during the game.

  According to the present invention, when the operation lever is tilted during the game, the operation range is determined according to the operation direction of the tilt operation, and a predetermined motion image of the game character associated with each operation range is obtained. Displayed on the screen. A wide variety of game character movements are possible only with the operation direction of the control lever, so that a player can easily perform a desired action from a wide variety of actions by simply operating the control lever. For example, even in a fighting fighting game in which a variety of techniques are used to fight against an opponent, the player can concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operability of the operating members.

  In addition, when the player operates the operation button, for example, when the number of divisions of the operation range of the operation lever is reduced, the operation of the game character that can be operated by the operation lever with respect to the number of operation of the game character prepared in the game Although the number is reduced, each operation range is widened, so the operation of the operation lever can be facilitated, and if the number of divisions of the operation lever is increased, the operation of the operation lever becomes difficult. The number of game characters that can be operated can be increased.

  Further, according to the preferred embodiment, the difficulty of the operability of the operation lever can be associated with the rank indicating the difficulty level of the game, and various game preferences related to the operability can be refined.

  According to another preferred embodiment, for example, when selecting a game character before starting the game in a battle game, the player operates the operation buttons to set the rank of the operation lever for each game character. It is possible to freely set a technique that each game character can operate. In addition, conditions set in advance during the game, for example, the ability level of the game character has risen to a predetermined level, a prize is obtained every time the player wins, and the prize money reaches a predetermined amount, or a plurality of fighting stages In some cases, when conditions such as clearing each fighting stage are satisfied, the player can change the rank of the operation lever of his game character. Thereby, since the player can change the rank of the operation lever to a desired rank according to the progress of the game, a more elaborate game can be created.

  According to still another preferred embodiment, the boundary lines of the operation range corresponding to a plurality of predetermined threshold values do not coincide with the vertical direction of the upper, lower, left, and right.

  According to this embodiment, since the operation direction of the player's operation lever is generally based on the up / down / left / right directions, the direction of the operated operation lever is determined by not arranging the boundary of the operation range in these directions. Which operation range it belongs to is rarely unknown, and the operability of the player is not lowered.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the operation of the game character on the screen is controlled by the operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction and the tilt angle of the operation lever. A game device, a detection unit that acquires a signal according to an operation direction and a signal according to an inclination angle output from the operation controller at a predetermined timing, and detects an operation direction and an inclination angle of the operation lever, and a detection unit Is compared with a plurality of first threshold values set in advance to divide the operation direction of the operation lever into a plurality of operation ranges, and the operation direction belongs to any operation range. A first discriminating means that discriminates the inclination angle detected by the detecting means, and a plurality of preset angles for dividing the tiltable amount of the operation lever into a plurality of operation stages. And a second determination means for determining to which operation stage the inclination angle belongs to a threshold value of 2, and a game character is predetermined corresponding to each combination of a plurality of operation ranges and operation stages of the operation lever. Based on the storage means in which a plurality of images for performing the above operations are stored in advance, and the operation ranges and operation steps determined by the first and second determination means, a predetermined game character corresponding to the operation ranges and operation steps is determined. There is provided a game apparatus comprising a game image control means for reading out the operation image from the storage means and displaying the operation image on the screen.

  According to the present invention, when the operation lever is operated during the game, the operation direction and the operation stage are determined according to the operation direction and the inclination angle of the tilt operation, and each operation direction and each operation stage are combined. If a predetermined action image of the attached game character, for example, an appearance character in a battle fighting game or a role playing game, the action of the skill or item is displayed on the screen. Since a variety of game character movements are possible only with the operation direction and inclination angle of the operation lever, the player can easily perform a desired operation from a wide variety of operations by simply operating the operation lever. The action can be performed by the game character, and for example, even in a fighting fighting game in which a variety of techniques are used, it is possible to concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operability of the operation members. . If the number of operation stages is unnecessarily large, the operability of the player may be impaired. Therefore, the operation stage is set to about 3 stages (if there are 4 stages including play, 3 stages excluding play). It is desirable. Further, when the operation stage is set to three stages as described above, it is desirable to set the pushing width of the second stage larger than the first stage and the third stage. This is because the operability can be facilitated by assigning a wide pushing width to the second step of the intermediate part that is most difficult to grasp by an operation with a human finger.

  According to a preferred embodiment, the game character appears in a battle fighting game or a role playing game.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the computer outputs a signal corresponding to an inclination angle output from an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the inclination angle of the operation lever. The tilt angle detecting means for detecting the tilt angle of the operating lever, and the tilt angle detected by the tilt angle detecting means, which are obtained at the timing of the step, and a plurality of operation stages comprising the amount of tilting of the control lever as a non-uniform tilt amount. A game unit corresponding to each of a plurality of operation stages of the operation lever, and a determination means for comparing with a plurality of predetermined threshold values set in advance to divide the operation angle into which the inclination angle belongs. A plurality of images in which the character performs a predetermined action is stored in advance, and a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation stage based on the operation stage determined by the determination means A game program for causing from the storage means to function as a game image control means for displaying on the screen is provided.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the computer outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction output from an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction of the operation lever. An operation direction detection means that detects the operation direction of the operation lever, which is obtained at a predetermined timing, and the operation direction detected by the operation direction detection means are divided so that the operation direction of the operation lever can be changed into a plurality of operation ranges. And a number of divisions of the operation direction of the operation lever indicated by the operation signal output from the operation controller, and a determination means for determining which operation range the operation direction belongs to And a game character corresponding to each of a plurality of operation ranges of the operation lever and a threshold value setting means for changing a plurality of predetermined threshold values set in the determination means. Based on the storage means in which a plurality of images for performing a predetermined action are stored in advance and the operation range determined by the determination means, a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation range is read from the storage means and displayed on the screen. A game program is provided for causing the game image control means to be displayed to function.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the computer is operated in accordance with the operation direction output from the operation controller including the operation lever and the analog sensor that outputs the signal according to the operation direction and the inclination angle of the operation lever. A signal corresponding to the signal and the tilt angle is acquired at a predetermined timing to detect the operation direction and the tilt angle of the operation lever, the operation direction detected by the detection means, and the operation direction of the operation lever for a plurality of operations. Compared with a plurality of first threshold values set in advance to divide into ranges, a first determination means for determining which operation range the operation direction belongs to, and an inclination angle detected by the detection means The second discriminating means for comparing the tiltable amount of the operation lever with a plurality of second threshold values set in advance to divide the operation lever into a plurality of operation stages and discriminating which operation stage the tilt angle belongs to And a first and a second discriminating means for storing a plurality of images in which a game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each combination of a plurality of operating ranges and operating steps of the operating lever. A game program for functioning as a game image control means for reading out a predetermined motion image of a game character corresponding to the operation range and operation stage from the storage means and displaying it on the screen based on the operated operation range and operation stage. Provided.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium in which the game program according to any one of claims 11 to 13 is described.

  According to the game program and the recording medium according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which a variety of game characters can be operated only by the tilt angle of the operation lever.

  In addition, according to the game program and the recording medium according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which a variety of game characters can be operated only by the operation direction of the operation lever.

  Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a game apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation controller used in the game apparatus, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game apparatus main body.

  As shown in these drawings, the game apparatus includes a game apparatus main body 1, a disk 2 on which a game program is recorded, an operation controller 3, and a monitor apparatus 4. An operation controller 3 and a monitor device 4 are connected to the game apparatus main body 1, and a disk 2 is set in the main body.

  The game apparatus body 1 is generally known as a home video game machine, and includes a control unit 10, a disk drive unit 11, and an input / output unit 12, as shown in FIG. A disk drive unit 11 and an input / output unit 12 are internally connected to the control unit 10. The operation controller 3 and the monitor device 4 are externally connected to the input / output unit 12.

  The control unit 10 includes a microcomputer that controls the overall operation of the game apparatus body 1. Specifically, the control unit 10 controls, for example, an input / output control unit 10A that processes input / output signals as a CPU function, controls a game screen by geometry conversion or rendering processing, and processes audio signals. A game control unit 10B is provided. In addition, the control unit 10 includes a RAM 10C for temporarily storing textures and frame images as game images, loading a game program, and a ROM 10D storing a CPU basic program. The disk drive unit 11 reads out programs and data recorded on the disk 2 and transmits them to the control unit 10. The input / output unit 12 transmits an operation signal from the operation controller 3 to the control unit 10 and transmits a video signal and an audio signal from the control unit 10 to the monitor device 4. Two or more operation controllers 3 can be connected to the input / output unit 12 so that two or more players can simultaneously play a battle game.

  The disc 2 is composed of an optical disc in which, for example, a battle fighting game program, data on fighting characters, and the like are recorded. The game program describes processing procedures and instructions to be executed by the microcomputer of the control unit 10, and the game program displays the game screen and sound according to the operation signal from the operation controller 3. It describes whether to control.

  The operation controller 3 is mainly for operating a game character, and has an operation main body 30 having a shape that is easy to hold from the ergonomic point of view, as well shown in FIG. On the front surface of the operation body 30, a right operation lever 31 for operation with the thumb of the right hand and various right buttons 32A to 32C, a left operation lever 33 for operation with the thumb of the left hand, and a cross-shaped button 34 are provided. Yes. In addition, trigger buttons 35 </ b> A to 35 </ b> C for operating with the left and right index fingers are provided on the front side surface of the operation body 30. The trigger buttons 35A to 35C and the like are used for one-push operation and continuous hitting, but the right and left operation levers 31 and 33 are used so as to be tilted while adjusting the inclination angle in the diagonally forward / backward / left / right oblique operation directions. The “operation direction” here refers to the radial direction viewed from directly above the fulcrum of the operation levers 31 and 33, and the “inclination angle” refers to the operation levers 31 and 33 from an upright posture. It means the deviation angle when tilted in a certain direction. It should be noted that a play portion is provided in the tilt angle, and it is not considered that the operation levers 31 and 33 are operated unless the operation levers 31 and 33 are tilted by a predetermined tilt angle or more.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the operation body 30 detects the operation direction and the inclination angle over 360 degrees in each of the right and left operation levers 31 and 33 and uses them as operation signals to the game apparatus body 1. Built-in analog sensor to communicate. According to the operation signal from the analog sensor, the input / output control unit 10 </ b> A of the control unit 10 detects the tilt angle and the operation direction in which the operation levers 31 and 33 are tilted. Incidentally, the input / output control unit 10A does not always acquire the operation signal from the operation controller 3, but periodically acquires the operation signal by checking the operation signal at a very short fixed time interval. Yes. In the present embodiment, the game program is programmed so that various special moves of fighting characters are paid out according to the operation signal of the right operation lever 31 in particular. As an analog sensor, for example, a continuous input method using a volume (variable resistor) is suitable, but as other sensors, for example, a configuration in which an LED, a photodiode, or a phototransistor is combined, an inclination angle and an operation An optical digital sensor that can detect the direction finely may be used.

  The monitor device 4 is a television receiver having an external input terminal for inputting a video signal or an audio signal, for example, and displays a game screen according to the video signal or audio signal sent from the game apparatus body 1. Project or output audio.

  Next, the main points will be described in detail.

  In the game device according to the present embodiment, the game device main body 1 reads out the game program recorded on the disc 2, so that, for example, a fighting character of a battle game is displayed on the screen of the monitor device 4. Various types of fighting characters are prepared, and the user can select a favorite type before starting the game. The operation controller 3 is used to operate the fighting character, but it is defined in the game program how the operation controller 3 can be operated to change the movement of the fighting character.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the correspondence between the operation of the operation controller 3 and the movement of the fighting character. As shown in this figure, the basic movement of the fighting character, for example, a kick and its strength , Punch and its strength, jump and its direction and strength, forward movement, backward movement, crouching posture, etc. occur according to the input depth of left and right trigger buttons 35C, 35A, the operation direction and operation angle of left operation lever 33 Can be changed or changed. In the present embodiment, the operation amount (the push amount of the trigger buttons 35A and 35C and the tilt angle of the left operation lever 33) is classified into three levels, and the basic movement of the fighting character is determined according to the operation amount corresponding to each step. I try to change it. For example, the kick operation and the punch operation are extended by operating the left trigger button 35C and the right trigger button 35A, respectively, and the deeper the push-in amount, the stronger the kick operation and the stronger punch operation. Further, the jump operation is extended by operating the left operation lever 33, the jump direction is determined by the operation direction of the left operation lever 33, and the jump amount is determined by the inclination angle of the left operation lever 33. The jump amount increases as the tilt angle increases. Further, the forward / backward movement operation and the squatting operation are also determined according to the operation direction of the left operation lever 33.

  On the other hand, for an action to entertain a different effect for each type of fighting character, for example, a special technique that differs for each character type, the technique is switched according to the operation direction of the right operation lever 31. Furthermore, the tiltable amount of the right operation lever 31 (the line segment in which the tip of the lever forms an arc) is divided in advance into three operation stages (four operation stages including play), and the same operation If the tilt angle is changed also in the direction, it is programmed so that the strength of the technique changes according to the operation stage to which the tilt angle belongs. The example of FIG. 4 shows the right for seven types of special moves, “Hadoken”, “Vacuum Hadoken”, “Shinryoken Fist”, “Vacuum Tornado Sword”, “Tornado Sword”, “Shoryuken” The operation method of the operation lever 31 is shown. The fan-shaped operation range in the circle is the operation direction corresponding to each deadly technique, and the technique increases with the number of steps in the operation stage as the tilt angle of the lever increases. It is stipulated that the strength of The right control lever 31 has no characteristics in itself and is used to simply input an operation direction and an inclination angle. However, unlike a general operation method in operating a fighting character, various special moves are performed. Used for. In this regard, it can be easily understood that the game program of the disc 2 is programmed based on an architecture (design concept) different from the conventional one. FIG. 4 shows, as an example, the correspondence between the operation of the right operation lever 31 relating to one fighting character and the technique to be paid out accordingly, but the technique itself is different for another fighting character. Correspondence is defined. The operation range indicated by the sector is divided so as to correspond to the seven types of special moves, but the number of divisions of the operation range can be arbitrarily changed by the user. In the example of FIG. The standard division is divided into 8 divisions according to the user's arbitrary setting.

  5 and 6 are screen views for explaining the movement of the fighting character. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the fighting characters A and B are fighting on the screen (a state in which one of the fighting characters A jumps vertically). The screen of FIG. 5 is a screen when the left operation lever 33 of the operation controller 3 operating the fighting character A is greatly tilted forward as shown in the correspondence relationship of FIG. See frame). That is, when the left operation lever 33 is largely tilted forward, an operation signal corresponding to the left operation lever 33 is detected by the game apparatus body 1, and an image of the jump action of the fighting character A corresponding to the detection signal is transferred from the RAM 10 </ b> C to the monitor apparatus 4. The image shown in FIG. 5 is displayed after being read out.

  On the other hand, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the fighting characters C and D are fighting on the screen (a state at the moment when one fighting character C has drawn out a high level “Hadoken”). . In the screen of FIG. 6, the right operation lever 31 of the operation controller 3 operating the fighting character C is tilted with a large inclination angle in the operation direction corresponding to “Hadoken”, as can be seen from the correspondence relationship in FIG. 4. (See the thick frame in FIG. 4). That is, when the right control lever 31 is tilted to the right by a third tilt angle, an operation signal corresponding to the right operation lever 31 is detected by the game apparatus main body 1 and an image of the killing technique of the fighting character C corresponding to the detection signal. Is read from the RAM 10C to the monitor device 4 and the image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. Also, at that time, the strength and type name of the technique according to the operation direction and the inclination angle of the right operation lever 31 are displayed on the screen in characters, and if the right operation lever 31 is tilted in which operation direction and with what inclination angle It's easy to see what powerful moves are being executed. Furthermore, the number of techniques of the special move that is paid out in accordance with the operation of the right operation lever 31 is programmed to be different for each rank.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a correspondence relationship between the number of skills of a special move different for each rank and the operation direction of the right operation lever. As shown in this figure, the first rank is prepared as a simple mode, and the special technique is assigned only to the operation range of 4 divisions, but the second rank is an operation range of 8 divisions as the standard mode, In the third rank, a special technique is assigned to an operation range of 16 divisions as an advanced mode. In addition, in terms of usage and operability familiar to everyone, the right and left operation directions in which the right operation lever 31 is easily tilted can be almost covered by one operation range without overlapping the boundary line between adjacent operation ranges. Is set to That is, in the first rank, the 360 degree omnidirectional direction in which the right control lever 31 can be tilted is divided into four, the second rank is divided into eight, and the third rank is divided into sixteen so that each time the rank is increased, It is programmed so that you can launch a special move. For example, in the third rank, 48 special moves that are obtained by multiplying the operation range division number “16” by the operation step number “3” can be sent out. In addition, when the right control lever 31 is tilted in the up / down / left / right operation direction, which is easy to operate, even if it is slightly deviated from the up / down / left / right direction, it is possible to always give out a certain special move. There's nothing like getting out of the way and feeling confused.

  Then, the user can select a desired rank during the game or before starting the game according to the progress of the game, the winning prize status, the skill level, and the like. For example, in a fighting game that has multiple fighting stages and fighting scenes, and that transitions to a new fighting stage or fighting scene each time each fighting stage or fighting scene is cleared, The rank suitable for the said fighting stage or the said fighting scene can be selected, and the kind and number of techniques of a deadly technique can be increased / decreased. For example, there are cave battle scenes, waterside battle scenes, anti-boss battle scenes, battle scenes that can demonstrate all abilities, and when moving to cave battle scenes, select a rank suitable for battle in the cave Depending on the rank, you can increase or decrease the types of special moves and the number of techniques, and when you move to the waterfront battle scene, select a rank that is suitable for waterfront battles. You can increase or decrease the skill.

  Also, before starting the game, the type of the fighting character can be selected, and various settings can be made for the selected type. In this case, an operation associated with the operation direction of the right operation lever 31 is possible. It is possible to customize the correspondence relationship between the range and the technique to be drawn out so that the user can easily use it. For example, 16 types of techniques are prepared for the 3rd rank of the advanced mode, but by selecting the 2nd rank of the standard mode and customizing it, the operation range corresponding to “Hadoken” is standard. You can assign a “big outside kick” that was not specified. Of course, the number of divisions of the operation range can be changed so that the operation range is from the second rank in FIG. 7 to the operation range in FIG. 4.

  Next, operations based on the game program will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game screen control process based on the game program, and FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an operation condition table defined in the game program. FIG. 9 shows an operation condition table corresponding to the second rank in the standard mode as an example. FIG. 9 schematically shows a range that can be detected as an inclination angle (a value expressed by converting a digital value consisting of 8 bits into a decimal number) and an inclination amount at an operation stage corresponding to each range. A range that can be detected as the operation direction and an operation range corresponding to each range are also schematically shown.

  For example, it is assumed that a fighting scene where fighting characters battle each other is developed on the screen of the monitor device 4, and one of the fighting characters is operated using the operation controller 3. At this time, the input / output control unit 10A of the game apparatus body 1 samples the operation signal from the operation controller 3 at a very short fixed time interval (for example, 1/60 ms) (S1).

  When the sampled operation signal is a signal of the right operation lever 31 (S2: YES), the input / output control unit 10A detects the operation direction and the inclination angle included in the operation signal (S3), and these are converted into digital values. To the game control unit 10B. At this time, as the operation signal to be detected, an operation signal sampled again after a predetermined time elapses, for example, after 1/60 ms elapses from the time when the signal is detected as the signal of the right operation lever 31 is applied. This is because the play angle is provided in the tilt angle of the right operation lever 31, and when the operation of momentarily flipping the right operation lever 31 with a finger is performed, the tilt angle is only within the play range. This is because it may not be detected.

  The game control unit 10B to which the digital values of the operation direction and the tilt angle are input checks which operation range and operation stage the values are included in the operation condition table of FIG. When the operation range and the operation stage are specified, the output condition satisfying the combination, that is, the type and strength of the special technique is determined. However, as shown schematically in FIG. 9, the operation stage that is the target of the tilt angle is divided into four stages including the play portion, and the range of the tilt angle from 0 to 31 is the play portion, and the 32- The range 76 is defined as the first stage, the range 77 to 111 is the second stage, and the range 112 to 127 is the third stage. If there is an angle of inclination within the play range, the Special Move will not be delivered. Among these operation stages, each stage excluding play is an uneven amount of inclination as shown in the numerical range, and is equivalent to 45 in the first stage, 35 in the second stage, and 16 in the third stage. The amount of inclination is set to be smaller as the number of steps is increased so that the amount of inclination becomes minute. According to this, a more delicate operation is required as a strong technique is to be performed, and the user can enjoy a special technique depending on whether the lever operation is good or bad. For example, when the right operation lever 31 is tilted so that the tilt angle is included in the third stage and the operation direction is included in the operation range of 32 to 47, the third stage and the operation range of 32 to 47 are displayed. An output condition that satisfies the above combination, that is, a strong wave fist is determined (see the thick frame portion in FIG. 9).

  Referring to the flowchart of FIG. 8 again, this flowchart shows, as an example, a procedure for determining the strength of a deadly technique according to a digital value (detected value) of an inclination angle. According to this, the game control unit 10B first determines whether or not the detected value of the tilt angle is 32 or more (S4).

  When the detected value of the tilt angle is 32 or more (S4: YES), the game control unit 10B further determines whether or not the detected value of the tilt angle is 77 or more (S5).

  When the detected value of the tilt angle is 77 or more (S5: YES), the game control unit 10B further determines whether or not the detected value of the tilt angle is 112 or more (S6).

  When the detected value of the tilt angle is 112 or more (S6: YES), the game control unit 10B determines that the tilt angle belongs to the third stage, and determines the technique strength as “strong” (S7).

  Then, in addition to checking the tilt angle, the game control unit 10B also checks which operation range the operation direction belongs to, and monitors the movement of the deadly technique according to the type and strength of the technique determined from the result. Is drawn on the screen (S8). For example, a moving image as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the screen at this time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the name and strength of the technique are popped up on the same screen almost at the same time as the special technique is drawn on the screen or after a moment delay (S9). Thereafter, the processing from S1 is repeated until the game is won or lost. As a result, even when it is difficult to grasp the operation direction and the inclination angle sensuously by operating the right operation lever 31 momentarily, the user responds to it depending on the operation direction and the inclination angle. You can check whether a special move has been delivered by a pop-up display on the screen.

  In S6, when the detected value of the tilt angle is less than 112 (S6: NO), the game control unit 10B determines that the tilt angle belongs to the second stage, and determines the technique strength as “medium” ( The process proceeds to S10) and S8.

  In S5, when the detected value of the tilt angle is less than 77 (S5: NO), the game control unit 10B determines that the tilt angle belongs to the first stage, and determines the technique strength as “weak” ( The process proceeds to S11) and S8.

  In S4, when the detected value of the tilt angle is less than 32 (S4: NO), the game control unit 10B recognizes that the tilt angle is operated within the range of play, and displays the movement of the special move on the screen. Return to S1 without drawing.

  In S2, when the sampled operation signal is other than the signal of the right operation lever 31 (S2: NO), the input / output control unit 10A detects, for example, the pressing amount of the trigger button 35A included in the operation signal (S12), The detected value is converted into a digital value and transmitted to the game control unit 10B. The amount of depression of the trigger button 35A is also provided in the same manner as the inclination angle described above, and although not particularly shown, the general magnitude of the fighting character is determined according to the amount of depression. The

  The game control unit 10B first determines whether or not the detected value of the push amount is 32 or more (S13).

  If the detected value of the push amount is 32 or more (S13: YES), the game control unit 10B further determines whether or not the detected value of the push amount is 64 or more (S14).

  If the detected value of the push amount is 64 or more (S14: YES), the game control unit 10B further determines whether or not the detected value of the push amount is 115 or more (S15).

  If the detected value of the push-in amount is 115 or more (S15: YES), the game control unit 10B determines that the push-in amount is at the maximum level, and determines the general movement magnitude of the fighting character as “large”. (S16).

  Then, the game control unit 10B renders the general movement of the fighting character based on the determination result on the screen of the monitor device 4 (S17). For example, a moving image as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the screen at this time. Thereafter, the processing from S1 is repeated again until the game is won or lost. In short, the trigger button 35A and the like used for general movement of a fighting character is divided into equal parts by the maximum level, intermediate level, and minimum level, and is detected for each level of the same input width. It differs from the lever 31 in terms of operability.

  In S15, when the detected value of the push-in amount is less than 115 (S15: NO), the game control unit 10B determines that the push-in amount belongs to the intermediate level, and sets the general movement magnitude of the fighting character to “medium”. (S18), the process proceeds to S17.

  In S14, when the detected value of the push-in amount is less than 64 (S14: NO), the game control unit 10B determines that the push-in amount belongs to the lowest level, and sets the general movement magnitude of the fighting character to “small”. (S19), the process proceeds to S17.

  In S13, when the detected value of the push-in amount is less than 32 (S13: NO), the game control unit 10B recognizes that the push-in amount is operated within the range of the play amount, and determines the general movement of the fighting character. Return to S1 without drawing on the screen.

  Therefore, according to the game device according to the present embodiment, when the right operation lever 31 is tilted during the game, the operation stage and the operation range are determined according to the tilt angle and the operation direction of the tilt operation, and each operation is performed. A moving image of the fighting technique of the fighting character corresponding to the combination of the stage and each operation range is displayed on the screen. In short, since a variety of fighting characters can be executed only by the inclination angle and the operation direction of the right operation lever 31, the user can easily perform various operations by simply operating the right operation lever 31. It is possible to cause the fighting character to perform a desired special technique from among the special techniques and concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operability of the operation controller 3.

  For example, if the number of steps of the operation stage is “m” and the number of divisions of the operation range is “n”, moving images corresponding to many special moves of m × n can be programmed in the game program. Needless to say, only the number “m” of the operation steps or only the number “n” of the operation range may be set. In addition, the user may arbitrarily select the stage number “m” of the operation stage and the division number “n” of the operation range according to the fighting scene, the fighting stage, and the like.

  In addition, each operation step is set to have a non-uniform tilt amount so as to match the characteristics of the tilt operation of the right operation lever 31 by the user, and the tilt amount decreases as the number of steps increases. The lever 31 is easier to use and the operability can be improved.

  In addition, a moving image in which the fighting character performs a special move in response to the tilting operation of the right operation lever 31 is displayed on the screen, and the type and strength of the technique are also displayed on the screen. In addition, it is possible to easily determine what operation the operation of the right operation lever 31 causes the fighting character to perform or a desired operation. In particular, in a fighting fighting game in which a fighting character performs various actions continuously, it is required to learn the relationship between the operation of the operation controller 3 and the action of the fighting character experientially and sensuously. In the present embodiment, a moving image of a special technique in which the fighting character has moved is displayed on the screen, and a character display of the name and strength of the technique is displayed on the screen as a pop-up. It is possible to easily learn the relationship between the operation and the special technique of the fighting character.

  In general, the operation direction of the right operation lever 31 by the user is based on the up, down, left, and right directions, and is programmed so as not to place the boundary of the operation range in these directions. It is rarely unclear which operation range the operation direction belongs to, and the operability for the user is not deteriorated.

  In addition, by reducing the number of divisions of the operation range of the right operation lever 31, the number of killing skills of the fighting character that can be operated by the right operation lever 31 with respect to the number of killing skills of the fighting character prepared in the battle game. However, since each operation range is widened, the operation of the right operation lever 31 can be facilitated. On the contrary, by increasing the number of divisions of the operation range of the right operation lever 31, it is possible to increase the number of killing skills of the fighting character that can be operated by the right operation lever 31 while increasing the difficulty of operation of the right operation lever. . Moreover, since the number of divisions of the operation range of the right operation lever 31 can be changed by the user selecting a rank, the difficulty of the operability of the right operation lever 31 can be associated with the rank, and the game preferences related to operability Can be refined in various ways.

  Further, in the fighting fighting game given as an example in this embodiment, when a fighting character is selected before the game starts, the user can operate each fighting character by setting the rank of the right operation lever 31 for each fighting character. Special moves can be set freely.

  In addition, conditions set in advance during the game, for example, the ability level of the fighting character has increased to a predetermined level, the prize money has been obtained every time it is won, and the prize money has reached a predetermined amount, or there are a plurality of fighting stages. When a condition such as clearing each fighting stage is satisfied in some cases, the user can change the rank of the right operation lever 31 of his fighting character. Thereby, since the user can change the rank of the right operation lever 31 to a desired rank according to the progress of the game, a more elaborate game can be created.

  Further, even if the trigger buttons 35A to 35C are pressed as in the case of the right operation lever 31, the operation stage is determined according to the pressing amount, and the moving image of the fighting character corresponding to each operation stage is displayed on the screen. Therefore, it is possible to express a variety of fighting character movements simply by pressing the trigger buttons 35A to 35C, and the user can easily operate the various trigger buttons 35A to 35C by quickly pressing the trigger buttons 35A to 35C. The movement of various fighting characters can be changed.

  As for the operation steps of the right operation lever 31 and the trigger buttons 35A to 35C, if the number of steps is unnecessarily large, the user operability may be impaired. In this case, it is desirable that the level be about 3) excluding play. Further, when the operation stage is set to three stages, it is desirable that the pushing width of the second stage is set larger than the first stage and the third stage. This is because operability can be facilitated by widening the second stage of the middle part that is most difficult to grasp by operation with human fingers.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

  According to the above embodiment, the game apparatus main body 1 and the operation controller 3 are conventionally applied, and the game program of the fighting fighting game recorded on the disk 2 forms the core of the present invention. Is not limited to a fighting fighting game, and may be applied to a role playing game, for example. In the role playing game, various techniques and items can be produced by operating the operation lever in a battle scene between characters. In addition, each time a scene changes due to a story-like development, etc., a rank suitable for each scene can be selected, and the number of skills and items can be increased or decreased. Of course, the game character is not limited to a fighting character, but may be a model imitating animals and plants other than a person, a car, an airplane, or the like, and an operation lever may be used when various actions are performed.

  Further, a game program having the same contents as in the above embodiment may be recorded on, for example, a disk readable by a personal computer, and the game may be executed on the personal computer using this disk. In this case, an operation controller having an operation lever is connected to the personal computer, and the fighting character's technique is extended by using the operation lever.

  In addition, a game program may be preinstalled in a commercial arcade game machine having an operation lever, and a game similar to the above embodiment may be executed on the arcade game machine.

  In a game machine or personal computer compatible with a network connection, for example, a game program may be downloaded from a server via the Internet and executed.

  Moreover, as long as it corresponds to a network connection, it is possible to allow a person in a remote place to play against the same game screen.

  The operation controller 3 of the above embodiment is one in which the operation levers 31 and 33 are operated with the thumb. As another type, for example, a joystick type can be operated and operated like a control stick of a fighter. An operation controller may be used.

  Further, it may be designed such that as the game progresses, the difficulty level of the operation is automatically increased according to the earned points and the rank is automatically increased accordingly.

  Some role-playing games can be used to purchase new techniques by collecting prize money, items, etc., or by acquiring new techniques by defeating strong opponents. You may make it rank up.

  In the above embodiment, among the operation steps corresponding to the inclination angle of the right operation lever 31, each step excluding play is an uneven amount of inclination, but the operation range corresponding to the operation direction of the right operation lever 31 is also applied. The operation ranges may be set to be non-uniform.

  The operation steps corresponding to the tilt angle of the right operation lever 31 are fixed in advance to three steps except for play, but this is also an operation step so that the user can change the number of steps by selecting a rank or the like. May be variable.

  In addition, for the operation stage, the amount of inclination is set to be smaller as the number of steps is larger, but conversely, the amount of inclination is set to be larger as the number of steps in the operation step is larger, You may set so that it may become larger than a step. In such a case, it is easy to use the right operation lever 31 from the viewpoint of operability, and the operability can be improved.

  In FIG. 6, a moving image of the special move is displayed on the screen, and the strength and type name of the technique according to the operation direction and the tilt angle of the right operation lever 31 are displayed on the screen at that time. As an example, the technique name may be displayed together with the graphic image G schematically showing the operation range, as shown in FIG. At this time, by changing the display color of the region indicating the operation direction (filled portion of the graphic image G) and associating each color with the strength of the technique, the inclination angle of the right operation lever 31 is increased depending on the type of color. Can be recognized.

It is a lineblock diagram showing one embodiment of a game device concerning the present invention. It is a front view of the operation controller used for a game device. It is a block diagram of a game device body. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the correspondence of operation of an operation controller, and the movement of a fighting character. It is a screen figure for demonstrating the movement of a fighting character. It is a screen figure for demonstrating the movement of a fighting character. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the correspondence of the skill of the special move which differs for every rank, and the operation direction of a right operation lever. It is a flowchart which shows the game screen control process based on a game program. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the operation condition table prescribed | regulated to the game program. It is a screen figure for demonstrating the state on a screen as another example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game apparatus main body 2 Disk 3 Operation controller 4 Monitor apparatus 10 Control part 10A Input / output control part (inclination angle detection means, operation direction detection means)
10B Game control unit (discriminating means, game image control means)
10C RAM (storage means)
10D ROM
11 Disc drive unit 12 Input / output unit 30 Operation body 31 Right operation lever 32A to 32C Right button 33 Left operation lever 34 Cross-shaped button 35A to 35C Trigger button

Claims (14)

A game device in which the operation of a game character on the screen is controlled by an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the tilt angle of the operation lever.
An inclination angle detecting means for acquiring a signal corresponding to the inclination angle output from the operation controller at a predetermined timing and detecting the inclination angle of the operation lever;
Comparing the tilt angle detected by the tilt angle detecting means with a plurality of predetermined threshold values preset in order to divide the tiltable amount of the operation lever into a plurality of operation stages consisting of non-uniform tilt amounts; A discriminating means for discriminating which operation stage the tilt angle belongs to;
Storage means for storing a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each of a plurality of operation stages of the operation lever;
Based on the operation stage determined by the determination means, a game image control means for reading out a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation stage from the storage means and displaying it on the screen;
A game apparatus comprising:   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the number of steps in the operation step is at least three, and the assigned inclination amount is set to be smaller as the number of steps is larger.   The storage means stores information indicating the contents of each action image together with a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action, and the game image control means displays a predetermined action image of the game character on a screen. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein information indicating the content of the predetermined motion image is displayed. A game device in which the operation of a game character on a screen is controlled by an operation controller having an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction of the operation lever.
An operation direction detection means for acquiring a signal corresponding to the operation direction output from the operation controller at a predetermined timing and detecting the operation direction of the operation lever;
The operation direction detected by the operation direction detection means is compared with a plurality of predetermined threshold values that divide the operation direction of the operation lever into a plurality of operation ranges, and it is determined to which operation range the operation direction belongs. Discrimination means;
Threshold change setting means for changing the plurality of predetermined threshold values set in the determination means based on the number of divisions in the operation direction of the operation lever indicated by the operation signal output from the operation controller;
Storage means for storing a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each of a plurality of operation ranges of the operation lever;
Based on the operation range determined by the determination means, a game image control means for reading a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation range from the storage means and displaying it on the screen;
A game apparatus comprising:   When an operation signal indicating a desired rank selected by the player from a plurality of ranks having different difficulty levels is input from the operation controller, the threshold value changing means corresponds to the rank selected by the player. The game device according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of predetermined threshold values are set.   6. The game device according to claim 5, wherein the player can select a desired rank from the operation controller when selecting a game character before the game starts or when a condition set in advance during the game is satisfied. .   7. The game device according to claim 4, wherein boundary lines of the operation range corresponding to the plurality of predetermined threshold values do not coincide with vertical directions of up, down, left, and right. A game device in which the operation of a game character on the screen is controlled by an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction and the tilt angle of the operation lever.
Detecting means for obtaining a signal corresponding to an operation direction and a signal corresponding to an inclination angle output from the operation controller at a predetermined timing, and detecting an operation direction and an inclination angle of the operation lever;
The operation direction detected by the detection means is compared with a plurality of first threshold values set in advance to divide the operation direction of the operation lever into a plurality of operation ranges, and the operation direction is in any operation range. First discriminating means for discriminating whether it belongs,
The tilt angle detected by the detection means is compared with a plurality of second threshold values preset in order to divide the tiltable amount of the operation lever into a plurality of operation steps, and the tilt angle is determined in any operation step. A second discriminating means for discriminating whether it belongs to,
Storage means for storing a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each combination of a plurality of operation ranges and operation steps of the operation lever;
Based on the operation range and operation stage determined by the first and second determination means, a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation range and operation stage is read from the storage means and displayed on the screen. Game image control means for causing;
A game apparatus comprising:   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game character appears in a battle game.   The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game character appears in a role playing game. Computer
A signal corresponding to the tilt angle output from an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the tilt angle of the control lever is acquired at a predetermined timing, and the tilt angle of the control lever is determined. An inclination angle detecting means for detecting;
Comparing the tilt angle detected by the tilt angle detecting means with a plurality of predetermined threshold values preset in order to divide the tiltable amount of the operation lever into a plurality of operation stages consisting of non-uniform tilt amounts; A discriminating means for discriminating which operation stage the tilt angle belongs to;
Storage means for storing a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each of a plurality of operation stages of the operation lever;
Based on the operation stage determined by the determination means, a game image control means for reading out a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation stage from the storage means and displaying it on the screen;
Game program to make it function. Computer
A signal corresponding to the operation direction output from an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction of the operation lever is acquired at a predetermined timing, and the operation direction of the operation lever is determined. Operation direction detecting means for detecting;
The operation direction detected by the operation direction detection means is compared with a plurality of predetermined threshold values set in advance to divide the operation direction of the operation lever into a plurality of operation ranges. A discriminating means for discriminating whether it belongs to the operation range;
Threshold changing means for changing the plurality of predetermined thresholds set in the determining means based on the number of divisions in the operation direction of the operation lever indicated by the operation signal output from the operation controller;
Storage means for storing a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each of a plurality of operation ranges of the operation lever;
Game image control means for reading out a predetermined motion image of the game character corresponding to the operation range based on the operation range determined by the determination means from the storage means and displaying it on the screen;
Game program to make it function. Computer
Obtaining a signal corresponding to the operation direction and a signal corresponding to the tilt angle output from an operation controller including an operation lever and an analog sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the operation direction and the tilt angle of the control lever, Detecting means for detecting an operation direction and an inclination angle of the operation lever;
The operation direction detected by the detection means is compared with a plurality of first threshold values set in advance to divide the operation direction of the operation lever into a plurality of operation ranges, and the operation direction is set to any operation range. First discriminating means for discriminating whether it belongs,
The tilt angle detected by the detection means is compared with a plurality of second threshold values preset in order to divide the tiltable amount of the operation lever into a plurality of operation steps, and the tilt angle is determined in any operation step. A second discriminating means for discriminating whether it belongs to,
Storage means in which a plurality of images in which the game character performs a predetermined action corresponding to each combination of a plurality of operation ranges and operation stages of the operation lever are stored in advance;
Based on the operation range and operation stage determined by the first and second determination means, a predetermined action image of the game character corresponding to the operation range and operation stage is read from the storage means and displayed on the screen. Game image control means for causing;
Game program to function as.   The computer-readable recording medium which described the game program in any one of Claims 11-13.