JP2007325709A - Game device, program and information recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device, a program and an information recording medium capable of changing the degree of difficulty in the output according to the progress of a game. <P>SOLUTION: A computer is made to function as a parameter storage part 172 for storing prescribed game parameter; a command input image variation control part 110 for the control to vary at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode and speed of movement of a command input image based on the game parameter stored in the game parameter storage part 172; a hit region setting part 112 for setting a hit region corresponding to the command input image; an operation input determining part 114 for receiving the input of operation to the command input image and determining whether the positional information detected based on the received input operation belongs to the hit region set by the hit region setting part 112 or not; and a game processing part 116 for executing a command corresponding to the command input image when it is determined that the positional information belongs to the hit region by the operation input determining part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device, a program, and an information recording medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are game devices that can freely set the position, shape, and size of operation buttons on a touch panel.

The game device can set the position, shape, and size of the operation button based on the instruction of the player, and can change the size of the operation button according to the number of operations of the player.
JP 2005-204720 A

  However, although the game device can change the setting of the size of the operation button based on the player's instruction and the number of operations of the player, the size of the operation button cannot be changed based on the game situation. That is, there is a problem that even if the game situation changes, the size of the operation button (or hit area) does not change, so that the difficulty of operation does not change and the player gets bored with the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a program, and an information recording capable of changing the difficulty of input (operation) according to the game situation To provide a medium.

  (1) The present invention is a computer-executable program for playing a game based on an operation input from a player with respect to at least one or more command input images displayed on a display unit and given game parameters, A game parameter storage unit for storing a given game parameter; and at least one of a size, a position, a shape, a display mode, and a moving speed of the command input image based on the game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit A command input image change control unit for performing control, a hit region setting unit for setting a hit region corresponding to the command input image, and position information detected based on the received operation input. Is determined to belong to the hit area set by the hit area setting unit. And a game processing unit that executes a command corresponding to the command input image when the operation input determination unit determines that the operation input determination unit belongs to the hit area. And

  The present invention also relates to a game device including the above-described units. The present invention also relates to an information recording medium that is a computer-readable information recording medium and records a program that causes the computer to function as each of the upper parts.

  The game parameter is information that is used for game calculation and is a calculation target, and means information related to the game situation such as difficulty level information, character information, item information, game stage information, time information, and game results.

  The command input image is an image representing an input unit for inputting a command, and represents an image representing, for example, a button, a lever, a handle, a trackball, a turntable, or the like. The command input image may be a realistic representation of the input unit or an abstract representation.

  The size of the command input image refers to the area of the display area of the command input image, for example. The position of the command input image means, for example, the coordinates of a representative point (for example, a center point) of the command input image. The shape of the command input image refers to the shape of the outer edge of the command input image, for example. The display mode of the command input image refers to, for example, the brightness (brightness), color, flashing (display or non-display mode switching at regular intervals) of the command input image, flashing speed, and the like. The movement speed of the command input image refers to, for example, the speed at which the command input image moves on the display unit or the presence or absence of movement.

  The control for changing at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image means control for changing the size of the command input image so that the input difficulty level changes.

  The control for changing the size or the like of the command input image based on the game parameter may determine the size or the like of the command input image based on the game parameter and a given function. The size or the like of the command input image may be determined by setting in advance information associated with a change in the size or the like of the image.

  The hit area corresponding to the command input image is set when the hit area corresponding to the display area of the command input image changed by the command input image change control unit is set or when the command input image is changed by the command input image change control unit. This includes the case where a hit area is set regardless of changes in size or the like (the hit area is not changed).

  The operation input for the command input image may be received, for example, by displaying the command input image on a display unit such as a touch panel display and receiving the operation of the command input image with a touch pen or the like from the touch panel display as the operation input.

  The touch panel is, for example, a contact position detecting unit configured to detect a touch position on the tablet by superimposing a tablet as an input unit on the display unit.

  In the case of a normal display (a display that is not a touch panel), a command input image operation with a cursor such as a mouse may be accepted as an operation input.

  The operation of the command input image may be an operation of designating (pointing) the command input image or an operation of turning a handle as the command input image.

  The position information detected based on the operation input may be, for example, a point position detected from the operation input, or a movement locus (continuous point position) detected from the operation input. Whether the position information belongs to the hit area may be determined by determining whether all of the position information belongs to the hit area, or whether a part of the position information overlaps with the hit area. You may judge.

  According to the present invention, by performing control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters, the difficulty level of input can be increased according to the game situation. Can be changed. Further, by using the game parameter, it is possible to change the input difficulty level without preparing a dedicated parameter for changing the input difficulty level.

  (2) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the hit area setting unit sets a hit area corresponding to the display area of the command input image changed by the command input image change control unit. To do.

  The setting of the hit area corresponding to the display area of the changed command input image may be the same area as the display area of the changed command input image, or the display of the changed command input image A part of the area may be set as a hit area.

  According to the present invention, by setting the hit area corresponding to the display area of the command input image changed by the command input image change control unit, it is possible to change the input difficulty level according to the game situation.

  (3) In the program and information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters relating to the difficulty level, and the command input image change control unit stores the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit. And controlling to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameter.

  The game parameter relating to the difficulty level is a game parameter obtained by quantifying or symbolizing the difficulty level of the game that changes according to the game situation, and is set in advance in association with the game stage, scene, character, etc. Alternatively, it may be determined every time the game situation changes.

  In the control for changing the size of the command input image, etc., the size of the command input image is changed so that the difficulty level of input becomes higher when the difficulty level parameter is high (so that it is difficult to input). The size or the like of the command input image may be changed so that the difficulty level of input becomes low if it is low (so that it is easy to input), or vice versa.

  According to the present invention, input is performed according to the difficulty level of the game by performing control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameter relating to the difficulty level. You can change the difficulty level.

  (4) In the program and information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters relating to the physical strength value of the player character, and the command input image change control unit is stored in the game parameter storage unit. Control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on a game parameter relating to the physical strength value of the player character.

  The game parameter relating to the physical strength value of the player character refers to a game parameter that is set for each player character and that quantifies or symbolizes the physical strength, durability, vitality, etc. of the player character.

  The control for changing the size of the command input image is such that the difficulty level of input is increased when the physical strength value is low (so that it is difficult to input), and the size of the command input image is changed. The size or the like of the command input image may be changed so that the difficulty level of input becomes low (easy to input), or vice versa.

  According to the present invention, by performing control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameter relating to the physical strength value of the player character, The difficulty level of input can be changed according to.

  (5) In the program and information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters relating to a player character or an item, and the command input image change control unit is stored in the game parameter storage unit. Control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on a game parameter relating to a player character or item.

  The game parameter relating to the player character is a game parameter obtained by quantifying or symbolizing the type of the player character, and may uniquely identify the player character or may identify a group to which the player character belongs.

  The game parameter relating to the item may specify the type of item or the group to which the item belongs, or may indicate the number of items.

  The control for changing the size or the like of the command input image may be controlled so as to change the size or the like of the command input image depending on the type of player character operated by the player, or an item possessed by the player character. The size or the like of the command input image may be controlled to change depending on the type or number.

  According to the present invention, by controlling at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters related to the player character or item, the type of the player character or item is controlled. The difficulty level of input can be changed according to the above.

  (6) In the program and information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters relating to a game stage or time, and the command input image change control unit is stored in the game parameter storage unit. A program for performing control to change at least one of a size, a position, a shape, a display mode, and a moving speed of the command input image based on a game parameter relating to a game stage or time.

  The game parameter relating to the game stage refers to a game parameter for specifying the game stage.

  The time-related game parameter may indicate an elapsed time from the start of the game, may indicate a remaining time in a specific game stage or scene, may be an absolute time in the game space, or may be input by a player in the game It may indicate a possible time.

  The control for changing the size of the command input image may be controlled so as to change the size of the command input image depending on the game stage, and the command input may be performed according to the elapsed time, the remaining time, or the input possible time. You may control to change the magnitude | size etc. of an image.

  According to the present invention, by performing control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters related to the game stage or time, the game stage or time element can be changed. The input difficulty level can be changed accordingly.

  (7) In the program and information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters related to a game result, and the command input image change control unit stores the game result stored in the game parameter storage unit. And controlling to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameter.

  The game parameter relating to the game result may be, for example, a numerical value or symbolization of the game result, or may indicate the number of clears or the number of retries.

  In the control to change the size of the command input image, the size of the command input image is changed so that the difficulty level of input becomes low when the game result is good, and the difficulty level of input becomes high when the game result is bad. In this way, the size of the command input image may be changed, or vice versa. In addition, the size of the command input image may be changed according to the number of retries or the number of clears.

  According to the present invention, it is easy to input according to the game result by performing control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameter relating to the game result. The degree can be changed.

  (8) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the command input image change control unit includes an upper limit value and a lower limit provided in at least one of the size, position, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image. Control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image so as not to exceed at least one of the values.

  The upper limit value or the lower limit value provided for the size of the command input image may be an upper limit value or a lower limit value for the size of the command input image, or an upper limit for the amount of change such as the size of the command input image. It may be a value or a lower limit value. The upper limit value or the lower limit value may be determined based on game parameters such as difficulty level.

  According to the present invention, the input difficulty level can be changed within a desirable range.

  (9) The present invention is a computer-executable program for playing a game based on an operation input from a player with respect to at least one command input image displayed on a display unit and given game parameters, A game parameter storage unit for storing a given game parameter; and at least one of a size, a position, a shape, and a moving speed of a hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit A hit area setting unit that changes and sets the changed hit area, and a hit area in which position information detected based on the received operation input is received by the hit area setting unit. An operation input determination unit that determines whether or not the device belongs, and the operation input determination unit If it is determined to belong to serial hit area, and a game processing unit for executing a command corresponding to the command input image, and is characterized by causing a computer to function with.

  The present invention also relates to a game device including the above-described units. The present invention also relates to an information recording medium that is a computer-readable information recording medium and records a program that causes the computer to function as each of the upper parts.

  The size of the hit area refers to the area of the hit area, for example. The position of the hit area refers to, for example, the coordinates of the representative point (for example, the center point) of the hit area. The shape of the hit area refers to the shape of the outer edge of the hit area, for example. The moving speed of the hit area means, for example, the speed at which the hit area moves on the display unit or the presence / absence of movement.

  The control for changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area refers to control for changing the size of the hit area so that the input difficulty level changes.

  The control for changing the size of the hit area based on the game parameter may determine, for example, the size of the hit area based on the game parameter and a given function, or the change of the game parameter and the size of the hit area. The size or the like of the hit area may be determined by setting information associated with changes such as the size in advance.

  According to the present invention, it is easy to input depending on the game situation by performing control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameter. The degree can be changed. Further, by using the game parameter, it is possible to change the input difficulty level without preparing a dedicated parameter for changing the input difficulty level.

  (10) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores a game parameter related to the difficulty level, and the hit area setting unit is a game related to the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit. At least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area is changed based on the parameter, and the changed hit area is set.

  According to the present invention, at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image is changed based on the game parameter related to the difficulty level. You can change the input difficulty level.

  (11) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters relating to a physical strength value of the player character, and the hit area setting unit is a player stored in the game parameter storage unit. It is characterized in that at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area is changed based on a game parameter relating to the physical strength value of the character, and the changed hit area is set.

  According to the present invention, by changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameter relating to the physical strength value of the player character, the physical strength value of the player character is changed. The input difficulty level can be changed accordingly.

  (12) In the program and information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters related to a player character or an item, and the hit area setting unit stores the player character stored in the game parameter storage unit. Alternatively, at least one of the size, position, shape, and movement speed of the hit area is changed based on a game parameter relating to the item, and the changed hit area is set.

  According to the present invention, by changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and movement speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameters related to the player character or item, the type of the player character or item, etc. The difficulty level of input can be changed according to.

  (13) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters relating to a game stage or time, and the hit area setting unit stores the game stage stored in the game parameter storage unit. Alternatively, at least one of the size, position, shape, and movement speed of the hit area is changed based on a game parameter relating to time, and the changed hit area is set.

  According to the present invention, at least one of the size, the position, the shape, and the moving speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image is changed based on the game parameter related to the game stage or time, so that the game stage or the time element is changed. You can change the input difficulty level.

  (14) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the game parameter storage unit stores game parameters related to a game result, and the hit area setting unit stores a game related to a game result stored in the game parameter storage unit. At least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area is changed based on the parameter, and the changed hit area is set.

  According to the present invention, control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, shape, and movement speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameter related to the game result, so that the input is performed according to the game result. You can change the difficulty level.

  (15) In the program and the information recording medium according to the present invention, the hit area setting unit exceeds at least one of an upper limit value and a lower limit value provided in at least one of the size, position, and moving speed of the hit area. A program characterized in that at least one of the size, position, and moving speed of the hit area is changed as much as possible, and the changed hit area is set.

  According to the present invention, the input difficulty level can be changed within a desirable range.

  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.

1. First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional block diagram of a game device according to the present embodiment. In addition, the apparatus of this embodiment is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted a part of component (each part) of FIG.1 and FIG.2.

  The operation unit 160 is used by the player to input operation data, and the function can be realized by a lever, a direction instruction key, a button, or the like.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like.

  The storage unit 170 includes a game parameter storage unit 172.

  The game parameter storage unit 172 stores given game parameters. Further, the game parameter storage unit 172 may store game parameters relating to any of the difficulty level, the physical strength value of the player character, the player character or item, the game stage or time, and the game result. Further, game parameters relating to physical strength values, items, and game results may be stored in association with game characters.

  The storage unit 170 also stores information (command input image information) necessary to generate a command input image such as the function of the command input image, the current size, position, shape, display mode, movement speed, hit area, and the like. To do.

  An information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and the function can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD), a memory card, a hard disk, a memory (ROM), or the like. . The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. 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 display 190 is for displaying and outputting an image generated according to the present embodiment. Here, one display may be provided, or two displays may be provided. When two displays are provided, the command input image may be displayed on only one display.

  Further, the display 190 may be made to function as an operation input unit for a player to perform a game operation by using a touch panel display. In the case of having two displays, one of the displays may be configured as a touch panel display. For example, an operation input for a command input image displayed on the touch panel display may be received.

  Examples of the touch panel method include a resistive film method (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitive coupling method, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method, and an infrared scanning method.

  The display part constituting the touch panel display 190 displays and outputs the image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The portable information storage device 194 stores player personal data, game save data, and the like. Examples of the portable information storage device 194 include a memory card and a portable game system.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other game system), and functions thereof include hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like. Can be realized.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of this embodiment is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 (storage unit 170) via the network and communication unit 196. May be. 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 game calculation processing, image generation processing, sound generation processing, or the like based on operation data from the operation unit 160, operation inputs from the display 190, programs, and the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a command input image change control unit 110, a hit area setting unit 112, an operation input determination unit 114, a game processing unit 116, an image generation unit 130, and a sound generation unit 140.

  The command input image change control unit 110 changes the command input image information stored in the storage unit 170 based on the game parameters stored in the game parameter storage unit 172, so that the size, position, and shape of the command input image are changed. Control for changing at least one of the display mode and the moving speed is performed.

  Further, the command input image change control unit 110 changes at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters relating to the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. Control may be performed.

  The command input image change control unit 110 also has at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters relating to the physical strength value of the player character stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. You may make it perform control which changes one.

  Further, the command input image change control unit 110 is at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters relating to the player character or item stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. You may make it perform control which changes.

  Further, the command input image change control unit 110 is at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters relating to the game stage or time stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. You may make it perform control which changes.

  In addition, the command input image change control unit 110 changes at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters related to the game result stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. Control may be performed.

  In addition, the command input image change control unit 110 determines whether the command input image does not exceed at least one of an upper limit value and a lower limit value provided for at least one of the size, position, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image. You may make it perform control which changes at least 1 of a magnitude | size, a position, a display mode, and a moving speed.

  The hit area setting unit 112 performs a process of setting a hit area corresponding to the display area of the command input image changed by the command input image change control unit 110 in the command input image information stored in the storage unit 170.

  The operation input determination unit 114 receives an operation input for the command input image, and performs a process of determining whether or not the position information detected based on the received operation input belongs to the hit area set by the hit area setting unit 112. .

  The game processing unit 116 performs game calculation processing for generating game images and game sounds. Here, as the game calculation process, a process for determining the game content and game mode, a process for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process for proceeding with the game, and a game parameter that changes depending on the game play are calculated. There is a process or a process of ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when the operation input determination unit 114 determines that the game processing unit 116 belongs to the hit area, the game processing unit 116 performs a process of executing a command corresponding to the command input image.

  The image generation unit 130 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100 and outputs the drawing processing to the display 190. In this case, the image generated by the image generation unit 130 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image.

  The image generation unit 130 generates a command input image based on the command input image information stored in the storage unit 170 and outputs the command input image to the display 190.

  The sound generation unit 140 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.

  FIG. 2 shows an external view of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  The portable game system 10 is provided with operation units such as a display 11 and a touch panel display 12, a cross key 14, an operation button 16, a start button 18, and a select button 20. The touch panel display 12 includes a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting contact on the liquid crystal display, and can be input with the touch pen 30.

  Various images (game images, display objects) excluding command input images are displayed on the display 11, and at least one command input image is displayed on the touch panel display 12.

  The player can designate and operate the command input image displayed on the touch panel display 12 using the touch pen 30 while viewing the game image displayed on the display 11.

  Here, the touch operation on the touch panel display 12 may be performed using an input device such as the touch pen 30 or may be performed using a fingertip.

  Note that the player can play the game using either the operation input from the operation unit or the input from the touch panel display 12, or both can be used together.

  Further, a communication device for communicating between portable game systems may be incorporated.

  FIG. 3 is an example of an image displayed on the display of the game apparatus of the present embodiment. FIG. 3A is an example of the game image 210 displayed on the display 11, and FIG. 3B is an example of the command input image group 220 displayed on the touch panel display 12.

  The player touches (specifies) one of the command input images 222, 224, and 226 with the touch pen 30 to cause the player character 212 to perform any of the operations “punch”, “throw”, and “kick”. A fighting game with 214 as an opponent can be performed.

  Further, the player can move the player character 212 and perform other actions by an operation input from an operation unit such as the cross key 14 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining changes in the size and shape of the command input image. 4A is an example of a command input image group 220 before change displayed on the touch panel display 12, and FIG. 4B is an example of a command input image group 220 ′ after change displayed on the touch panel display 12. It is.

  The command input image 222 ′ after the change is smaller in size, and the input difficulty is higher than the command input image 222 before the change.

  The command input image 224 ′ after the change has changed to an elongated shape, and the input difficulty is higher than the command input image 224 before the change.

  The command input image 226 ′ after the change has changed to a bursting shape, and the input difficulty is higher than that of the command input image 226 before the change.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining changes in the position and display mode of the command input image. FIG. 5A is an example of a command input image group 220 before change displayed on the touch panel display 12, and FIG. 5B is an example of a command input image group 220 ′ after change displayed on the touch panel display 12. It is.

  Although neither the command input image 222 'nor the command input image 226' after the change has changed in size or shape, the display positions are switched with each other, and the difficulty of input becomes high immediately after the change.

  Although the size, position, and shape of the command input image 224 ′ after the change have not changed, the display color has changed to a color that approximates the background color, and compared with the command input image 224 before the change. The difficulty of input is high. As other changes in the display mode of the command input image, the brightness of the display color of the command input image may be changed to approximate the brightness of the background color, or the command input image may be changed to blink. Good. When the command input image is blinked, the command input image periodically disappears from the display unit, thereby increasing the difficulty of input.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a change in the moving speed of the command input image. FIG. 6A is an example of a command input image group 220 before change displayed on the touch panel display 12, and FIG. 6B is an example of a command input image group 220 ′ after change displayed on the touch panel display 12. It is. The command input images 222, 224, 226 'move at a slow speed, the command input images 222', 224 'move at a high speed, and the command input image 226 indicates that it is stationary.

  The command input images 222 ′ and 224 ′ after the change have a higher moving speed, and the input difficulty is higher than the command input images 222 and 224 before the change.

  The changed command input image 226 ′ changes from a stationary state to a moving state, and the input difficulty is higher than the command input image 226 before the change.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining another example of the change in the shape of the command input image. FIG. 7A shows an example of the command input image group 220 before change displayed on the touch panel display 12, and FIG. 7B shows an example of the command input image group 220 ′ after change displayed on the touch panel display 12. It is. Here, the command input image group 220 is represented in a manner in which two circles overlap each other, and the left-side circle does not overlap, the two-circles overlap, and the right-side circle does not overlap. Command input images 222, 224, and 226 are configured.

  The command input images 222 ′ and 226 ′ after the change have changed in shape so that the area of the display area becomes narrower, and the input difficulty becomes higher than the command input images 222 and 226 before the change. Yes.

  The shape of the command input image 224 ′ after the change is changed so that the area of the display area is widened, and the input difficulty is lower than that of the command input image 224 before the change.

  Although FIGS. 4 to 6 illustrate examples of changes that increase the difficulty of input, the command input images 222 ′, 224 ′, and 226 ′ are changed to command input images 222, 224, and 226, and It can also be changed so that the difficulty level becomes low (so that it is easy to input).

  4 to 7, all three input command images are changed, but only a part of the command input images may be changed.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining command input image information stored in the storage unit. In this embodiment, a command input image information table 300 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as command input image information. The command input image information table 300 includes function information 320, shape information 330, size information 340, position information 350, color information 360, blink information 370, movement speed information 380, hit area 390 in association with the command input image specifying information 310. Remember.

  The command input image specifying information 310 is information for specifying a command input image. The function information 320 is information for specifying a command to be executed when a command input image is operated. The shape information 330 is information indicating the shape of the command input image. The shape information 330 may specify the type of shape (circle, rectangle, etc.) as shown in the figure, or may be a plurality of shapes for specifying the shape. It may include coordinate information. The size information 340 is information indicating the size of the command input image, and may be, for example, the length from the center point to the vertex of the command input image. The position information 350 is information indicating the coordinate position of the center point of the command input image. The color information 360 is information indicating the color of the command input image, and may be information indicating the gradation of each color of RGB, for example. The blink information 370 is information indicating whether or not the command input image is blinking. The moving speed information 380 is information indicating the moving speed of the command input image. For example, if the moving speed is 0, the moving speed information 380 indicates that it is in a stationary state. The hit area 390 is coordinate position information indicating an area corresponding to the display area of the command input image, and is set based on the shape information 330, the size information 340, the position information 350, the blinking information 370, and the moving speed information 380. Is.

  The shape information 330, the size information 340, the position information 350, the color information 360, the blinking information 370, and the moving speed information 380 each further include information on at least one of an upper limit value and a lower limit value of a change (not shown). May be.

  In the present embodiment, the command input image change control unit 110 changes the shape information 330, size information 340, position information 350, color information 360, blink information 370, and movement speed information 380 included in the command input image information table 300. Thus, control is performed to change the size of the command input image. The hit area setting unit 112 sets the hit area 390 based on the changed information. The operation input determination unit 114 determines whether the position information detected based on the operation input belongs to the set hit area 390. Further, the image generation unit 130 generates a command input image based on each information included in the command input image information table 300.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining information used for changing the size or the like of the command input image based on the game parameter. Here, the difficulty level is described as an example of the game parameter.

  FIG. 9A is an example of the shape information change table 410 used to change the shape of the command input image based on the difficulty level. The shape information change table 410 stores shape information 414 indicating the shape of the command input image in association with the difficulty level 412. Here, the shape information 414 is set so that the command input image changes to a shape with a high input difficulty level as the difficulty level increases.

  The command input image change control unit 110 determines the shape of the command input image based on the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit 172 and the shape information change table 410 stored in the storage unit 170, and inputs the determined shape as a command By setting the shape information 330 included in the image information table 300, control for changing the shape of the command input image can be performed.

  FIG. 9B is an example of the size information change table 420 used to change the size of the command input image based on the difficulty level.

  The size information change table 420 stores size information 424 indicating the length (pixel) from the center point to the vertex of the command input image in association with the difficulty level 422. Here, the size information 424 is set so that the size of the command input image decreases as the difficulty level increases.

  The command input image change control unit 110 determines the size of the command input image based on the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit 172 and the size information change table 420 stored in the storage unit 170. Is set in the size information 340 included in the command input image information table 300, control for changing the size of the command input image can be performed.

  FIG. 9C is an example of the blink information change table 430 used to change the presence or absence (display mode) of the command input image based on the difficulty level.

  The blinking information change table 430 stores blinking information 434 indicating whether or not the command input image blinks in association with the difficulty level 432. Here, the blink information 434 is set so that the command input image blinks when the difficulty level is the highest.

  The command input image change control unit 110 determines whether or not the command input image flashes based on the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit 172 and the flashing information change table 430 stored in the storage unit 170, and By setting the presence / absence in the blink information 370 included in the command input image information table 300, it is possible to perform control to change the presence / absence (display mode) of the command input image.

  FIG. 9D is an example of a moving speed information change table 440 used for changing the moving speed of the command input image based on the difficulty level.

  The movement speed information change table 440 stores movement speed information 444 indicating the movement speed (pixel / second) of the command input image in association with the difficulty level 442. Here, the moving speed information 444 is set so that the command input image is stationary when the difficulty level is the lowest, and the moving speed of the command input image increases as the difficulty level increases.

  The command input image change control unit 110 determines the moving speed of the command input image based on the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit 172 and the moving speed information change table 440 stored in the storage unit 170, and the determined moving speed Is set in the moving speed information 380 included in the command input image information table 300, control for changing the moving speed of the command input image can be performed.

  In FIG. 9, the example in which the size of the command input image is changed using the table stored in the storage unit 170 has been described. However, the size, position, color, and moving speed of the command input image are not used. Alternatively, the control may be performed by changing the game parameter and a given function.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the following processing is repeated every 1/60 seconds.

  The game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit 170 is monitored to determine whether it has changed (step S110). Here, only one game parameter may be monitored to determine whether or not it has changed, or a plurality of game parameters may be monitored to determine whether or not they have changed. If the game parameter has not changed, the process proceeds to step S150.

  When the game parameter changes, the command input image to be changed is determined (step S120). For example, all the command input images displayed on the display unit may be determined, or some command input images may be determined. A command input image to be changed may be determined based on the game parameter.

  Based on the game parameters, a process for changing any of the size, position, shape, color, blinking, and moving speed of the command input image is performed (step S130). In the present embodiment, the shape information included in the command input image information table 300 for the command input image determined in step S120 based on the game parameters stored in the game parameter storage unit 170 and each table shown in FIG. 330, the size information 340, the position information 350, the color information 360, the blink information 370, and the moving speed information 380 are changed. Further, when an upper limit value or a lower limit value of change is set in the command input image information table 300, a process of changing the upper limit value or the lower limit value so as not to exceed the upper limit value or the lower limit value may be performed.

  A hit area corresponding to the display area of the changed command input image is set. (Step S140). In the present embodiment, the changed hit area 390 is set based on the changed shape information 330, size information 340, position information 350, blink information 370, and movement speed information 380 included in the command input image information table 300. . Here, when only the color of the command input image is changed, the display area of the command input image does not change, so that the hit area is not changed.

  It is determined whether or not there is an operation input from the touch panel. (Step S150). If there is no operation input, the process proceeds to step S180.

  When there is an operation input, position information is detected from the operation input, and whether or not the detected position information belongs to the hit area 390 set in the command input image information table 300 in association with each command input image. Judgment is made (step S160). If the position information does not belong to any hit area of each command input image, the process proceeds to step S180.

  If the position information belongs to the hit area of the command input image, the command specified in the function information 320 of the command input image information table 300 is executed (step S170).

  It is determined whether or not to continue accepting operation inputs (step S180). If so, the process returns to step S110, and the processes in and after step S110 are repeated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation button is described as an example of the command input image. However, the command input image may be an image imitating an input unit such as a lever, a handle, a trackball, or a turntable.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a command input image simulating an input unit. FIG. 11A is an example of a command input image group 230 simulating an input unit displayed on the touch panel display 12. The player can trace the outer periphery of the handle (command input image) 232 with the touch pen 30, thereby performing a racing game by operating the handle of the car displayed as a game image on the touch panel display 11. FIG. 11B shows an example of the command input image group 230 'after the change. The size of the handle 232 ′ after the change changes according to game parameters such as the model of the vehicle selected by the user and the difficulty of the course, and the difficulty of input (handle operation) is higher than that of the handle 232 before the change. It is high.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which an area corresponding to the display area of the command input image changed by the command input image change control unit 110 is set as the hit area. However, only the size of the command input image is changed. The size of the corresponding hit area may not be changed.

  In this case, the hit area setting unit 112 sets a hit area corresponding to the command input image in the storage unit 170 regardless of changes in the size or the like of the command input image by the command input image change control unit 110.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a case where only the command input image is changed. FIG. 12A shows an example of a command input image group 220 before change displayed on the touch panel display 12, and FIG. 12B shows an example of a command input image group 220 ′ after change displayed on the touch panel display 12. It is. For convenience of explanation, areas represented by dotted lines (not actually displayed) represent hit areas 223, 225, and 227 corresponding to the command input images 222, 224, and 226, respectively.

  The command input image 222 'after the change has changed in size, but the corresponding hit area 223' has not changed. Further, the command input images 224 'and 226' after the change have changed in shape, but the corresponding hit areas 225 'and 227' have not changed.

  Even if the size or the like of the hit area to be touched is not changed in this way, it is the command input image that the player recognizes as a target to be visually touched, so only the command input image is changed. It is possible to change the input difficulty level.

2. Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, the example in which the size of the command input image is changed based on the game parameters has been described. However, the size, position, and the size of the hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameters are described. You may make it change at least 1 of a shape and moving speed.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game device of the present embodiment. Note that the apparatus of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 13 are omitted.

  The hit area setting unit 112 changes and changes at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image based on the game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. A process of setting the hit area in the storage unit 170 is performed.

  Further, the hit area setting unit 112 changes at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameter relating to the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit 172, and changes the hit area. The area may be set in the storage unit 170.

  Further, the hit area setting unit 112 changes at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameters relating to the physical strength value of the player character stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. The hit area may be set in the storage unit 170.

  The hit area setting unit 112 changes and changes at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameters related to the player character or item stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. The hit area may be set in the storage unit 170.

  The hit area setting unit 112 changes and changes at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameters relating to the game stage or time stored in the game parameter storage unit 172. The hit area may be set in the storage unit 170.

  The hit area setting unit 112 changes at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameters related to the game result stored in the game parameter storage unit 172, and changes the hit hit. The area may be set in the storage unit 170.

  Further, the hit area setting unit 112 determines the size, position, and moving speed of the hit area so as not to exceed at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value provided in at least one of the size, position, and moving speed of the hit area. At least one of these may be changed, and the changed hit area may be set in the storage unit 170.

  Other components (each unit) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and common components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining changes in the size and shape of the hit area corresponding to the command input image. FIG. 14A shows an example of the command input image group 220 before change displayed on the touch panel display 12, and FIG. 14B shows an example of the command input image group 220 ′ after change displayed on the touch panel display 12. It is. For convenience of explanation, areas represented by dotted lines (not actually displayed) represent hit areas 223, 225, and 227 corresponding to the command input images 222, 224, and 226, respectively.

  The hit area 223 'after the change is smaller in size, and the input difficulty is higher than the hit area 223 before the change.

  The hit area 225 'after the change has changed to an elongated shape, and the difficulty of input is higher than the hit area 225 before the change.

  The hit area 227 'after the change has changed to a bursting shape, and the input difficulty is higher than that of the hit area 227 before the change.

  Even if the size of the command input image is not changed as described above, the area to be touched by the player is the hit area. Therefore, the input difficulty level is changed by changing only the hit area. be able to.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the following processing is repeated every 1/60 seconds.

  The game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit 170 is monitored to determine whether it has changed (step S210). Here, only one game parameter may be monitored to determine whether or not it has changed, or a plurality of game parameters may be monitored to determine whether or not they have changed. If the game parameter has not changed, the process proceeds to step S250.

  When the game parameter changes, the hit area to be changed is determined (step S220). For example, the hit area corresponding to all command input images displayed on the display unit may be determined as a hit area for changing, or the hit area corresponding to some command input images may be determined as a hit area for changing. Also good. The hit area to be changed may be determined based on the game parameter.

Based on the game parameters stored in the game parameter storage unit 170, a process of changing any of the size, position, shape, and movement speed of the hit area is performed (step S230). The process of changing the size or the like of the hit area may be performed based on the game parameters and a table as shown in FIG. 9 as in the first embodiment.
Further, when the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the change of the hit area is set in the storage unit 170, a process of changing to the extent that the upper limit value or the lower limit value is not exceeded may be performed.

  The changed hit area is set in the storage unit 170. (Step S240).

  It is determined whether or not there is an operation input from the touch panel. (Step S250). If there is no operation input, the process proceeds to step S280.

  If there is an operation input, position information is detected from the operation input, and it is determined whether or not the detected position information belongs to a hit area set in the storage unit 170 (step S260). If the position information does not belong to any hit area corresponding to each command input image, the process proceeds to step S280.

  If the position information belongs to the hit area corresponding to the command input image, the command corresponding to the command input image is executed (step S270).

  It is determined whether or not to continue accepting the operation input (step S280). If so, the process returns to step S210, and the processing from step S210 is repeated.

  The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  The present invention also provides various games such as an arcade game system, a home game system, a portable game system, a large attraction in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, a system board for generating game images, and a mobile phone. Applicable to the system.

The functional block diagram of the game device of 1st Embodiment. The external view of the game device of this embodiment. An example of the image displayed on the display of the game device of this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the change of the magnitude | size of a command input image, and a shape. The figure for demonstrating the change of the position of a command input image, and a display mode. The figure for demonstrating the change of the moving speed of a command input image. The figure for demonstrating the other example of the change of the shape of a command input image. The figure for demonstrating the command input image information memorize | stored in a memory | storage part. The figure for demonstrating the information used in order to change the magnitude | size etc. of a command input image based on a game parameter. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the process of 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the command input image which imitated the input part. The figure for demonstrating the case where only a command input image is changed. The functional block diagram of the game device of 2nd Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the change of the magnitude | size of a hit area corresponding to a command input image, and a shape. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the process of 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

100 processing unit 110 command input image change control unit 112 hit area setting unit 114 operation input determination unit 116 game processing unit 130 image generation unit 140 sound generation unit 160 operation unit 170 storage unit 172 game parameter storage unit 180 information storage medium 190 display 192 Sound output unit 194 Portable information storage device 196 Communication unit

Claims (18)

A computer-executable program for playing a game based on an operation input from a player with respect to at least one command input image displayed on a display unit and given game parameters,
A game parameter storage unit for storing given game parameters;
A command input image change control unit that performs control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters stored in the game parameter storage unit;
A hit area setting unit for setting a hit area corresponding to the command input image;
An operation input determination unit that receives an operation input for the command input image and determines whether position information detected based on the received operation input belongs to a hit area set by the hit area setting unit;
A program that causes a computer to function as a game processing unit that executes a command corresponding to the command input image when it is determined by the operation input determination unit to belong to the hit area. In claim 1,
The hit area setting unit
A program that sets a hit area corresponding to a display area of a command input image changed by the command input image change control unit. In claim 1 or 2,
The game parameter storage unit
Stores game parameters related to difficulty,
The command input image change control unit
A program for performing control to change at least one of a size, a position, a shape, a display mode, and a moving speed of the command input image based on a game parameter relating to a difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The game parameter storage unit
Stores game parameters related to the player character's health value,
The command input image change control unit
Control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on a game parameter related to the physical strength value of the player character stored in the game parameter storage unit. Program to do. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The game parameter storage unit
Stores game parameters related to the player character or item,
The command input image change control unit
Control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on a game parameter relating to a player character or item stored in the game parameter storage unit. program. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
The game parameter storage unit
Remember game parameters related to game stage or time,
The command input image change control unit
Control is performed to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters related to the game stage or time stored in the game parameter storage unit. program. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
The game parameter storage unit
Store game parameters related to game results,
The command input image change control unit
A program for performing control to change at least one of a size, a position, a shape, a display mode, and a moving speed of the command input image based on a game parameter related to a game result stored in the game parameter storage unit. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
The command input image change control unit
The size, position, display mode, and movement of the command input image to such an extent that at least one of the upper limit value and the lower limit value provided for at least one of the size, position, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image is not exceeded. A program for performing control to change at least one of speeds. A computer-executable program for playing a game based on an operation input from a player with respect to at least one command input image displayed on a display unit and given game parameters,
A game parameter storage unit for storing given game parameters;
A hit area in which at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image is changed based on the game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit, and the changed hit area is set A setting section;
An operation input determination unit that receives an operation input for the command input image and determines whether position information detected based on the received operation input belongs to a hit area set by the hit area setting unit;
A program that causes a computer to function as a game processing unit that executes a command corresponding to the command input image when it is determined by the operation input determination unit to belong to the hit area. In claim 9,
The game parameter storage unit
Stores game parameters related to difficulty,
The hit area setting unit
The changed hit area is set by changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameter relating to the difficulty level stored in the game parameter storage unit. program. Either of claims 9 or 10,
The game parameter storage unit
Stores game parameters related to the player character's health value,
The hit area setting unit
Changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on a game parameter relating to the physical strength value of the player character stored in the game parameter storage unit, and setting the changed hit area. A featured program. In any of claims 9 to 11,
The game parameter storage unit
Stores game parameters related to the player character or item,
The hit area setting unit
The changed hit area is set by changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameter related to the player character or item stored in the game parameter storage unit. Program. In any of claims 9 to 12,
The game parameter storage unit
Remember game parameters related to game stage or time,
The hit area setting unit
The changed hit area is set by changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameters related to the game stage or time stored in the game parameter storage unit. Program. In any of claims 9 to 13,
The game parameter storage unit
Store game parameters related to game results,
The hit area setting unit
The changed hit area is set by changing at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area based on the game parameter related to the game result stored in the game parameter storage unit. program. In any of claims 9 to 14,
The hit area setting unit
At least one of the size, position, and moving speed of the hit area is changed so as not to exceed at least one of an upper limit value and a lower limit value provided for at least one of the size, position, and moving speed of the hit area. A program characterized by setting a changed hit area.   A computer-readable information recording medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 15 is recorded. A game device for playing a game based on an operation input from a player for at least one command input image displayed on a display unit and given game parameters,
A game parameter storage unit for storing given game parameters;
A command input image change control unit that performs control to change at least one of the size, position, shape, display mode, and movement speed of the command input image based on the game parameters stored in the game parameter storage unit;
A hit area setting unit for setting a hit area corresponding to the command input image;
An operation input determination unit that receives an operation input for the command input image and determines whether position information detected based on the received operation input belongs to a hit area set by the hit area setting unit;
And a game processing unit that executes a command corresponding to the command input image when the operation input determination unit determines that the operation input determination unit belongs to the hit area. A game device for playing a game based on an operation input from a player for at least one command input image displayed on a display unit and given game parameters,
A game parameter storage unit for storing given game parameters;
A hit area in which at least one of the size, position, shape, and moving speed of the hit area corresponding to the command input image is changed based on the game parameter stored in the game parameter storage unit, and the changed hit area is set A setting section;
An operation input determination unit that receives an operation input for the command input image and determines whether position information detected based on the received operation input belongs to a hit area set by the hit area setting unit;
And a game processing unit that executes a command corresponding to the command input image when the operation input determination unit determines that the operation input determination unit belongs to the hit area.