JP2008113828A - Program, information storage medium, and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a note image by allowing a note input in accordance with a game content while playing the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game device includes: a determination part 110 for performing processing to determine whether or not first operation data can be received from an operation part 160; a receiving part 112 for performing processing to receive the first operation data from the operation part 160 and processing to receive second operation data from the operation part 160; a display control part 122 for performing processing to display the note image in accordance with the second operation data for a player to use to input the first operation data and a note area image corresponding to a note area where the note image is displayed; and a game arithmetic part 114 for performing game arithmetic on the basis of the received first operation data when the first operation data can be received. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic devices having a memo function are known in the field of electronic devices such as electronic notebooks and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistance) (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 9-23003 A

  However, such a memo function in an electronic device is a single application that is used to make a note of an idea that an operator suddenly came up with, and is a memo function that is specialized for each application of an electronic device. Absent. In addition, even in a game device, there is no memo function specialized for the game content executed on the game device.

  For this reason, the player cannot take notes according to the game contents while playing the game in accordance with the progress of the game, and there is a problem that smooth progress of the game is hindered. Further, in such a case, if the memo pad or the like is made to take a memo corresponding to the game content, there is a problem that the player is bothered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and an object of the present invention is to eliminate the annoyance of the player and realize a smooth game execution, an information storage medium, and The object is to provide a game device.

  (1) The present invention is a game device for executing a game based on operation data from an operation unit, and determines whether or not first operation data from the operation unit can be received. And a process for receiving first operation data from the operation unit and a process for receiving second operation data from the operation unit when the first operation data can be received. When the first operation data can be received by the reception unit, a memo image corresponding to the second operation data used by the player to input the first operation data and the memo image are displayed. A display control unit that performs a process of displaying a memo area image corresponding to a memo area, and when the first operation data can be received, a game calculation is performed based on the received first operation data. Do And over arm calculating unit, to a game apparatus which comprises a.

  The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.

  In the present invention, the “first operation data” is data used when playing a game, and corresponds to, for example, data for inputting an answer (answer) to a question or question. The “second operation data” is data used by the player to input the first operation data, and is data that the player inputs for the memo area. For example, in order to derive an answer to a calculation problem, memo data indicating a calculation process or the like input to a memo area corresponds. The “memo image” is an image corresponding to the second operation data. For example, for key data “A” on the keyboard, the image “A” corresponds to the memo image. When a touch operation with a touch pen or the like is performed on the touch panel, the touch operation locus of the touch pen displayed in an identifiable manner corresponds to the memo image. The “memo area” is an area where a memo image is displayed. Further, the “memo area image” is an image corresponding to the memo area, and for example, an image displayed like a memo paper or a calculation paper is applicable.

According to the present invention, when the first operation data can be received, the memo region image corresponding to the memo region, and the memo image corresponding to the second operation data used for inputting the first operation data, Can be displayed. Therefore, the player inputs the second operation data for the memo area corresponding to the memo area image to display the memo image in the memo area, and displays the memo image corresponding to the second operation data displayed in the memo area. By using (seeing), the first operation data can be derived. For example, if the memo image indicates the player's calculation process for the calculation problem, the player can derive answer data for the calculation problem by referring to the memo image.

  (2) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit corresponds to an answer image corresponding to the accepted first operation data and an answer area in which the answer image is displayed. Processing to display the answer area image to be performed may be performed.

  In the present invention, the “answer image” is an image corresponding to the first operation data. For example, for key data “A” on the keyboard, an image “A” corresponds to a memo image. When a touch operation with a touch pen or the like is performed on the touch panel, the touch operation locus of the touch pen displayed in an identifiable manner corresponds to the memo image. The “answer area” is an area where an answer image is displayed. The “answer area image” is an image showing the answer area, and corresponds to an image displayed like an answer sheet, for example.

  According to the present invention, since not only the memo area image but also the answer area image is displayed, it is possible to perform test writing and calculation in the memo area before inputting the answer data in the answer area.

  (3) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit displays the memo region image based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and a given program. May be performed.

  “Operation data from the operation unit” is data used for displaying a memo region image, and “given program” is a program for displaying a memo region image.

  According to the present invention, the player can display a memo area image at an arbitrary timing. Therefore, the player can take a memo by displaying the memo area image only for the problem that the player needs to take a memo. Further, according to the present invention, the memo area image can be automatically displayed. Therefore, for example, when solving a calculation problem with a high degree of difficulty, a memo area image can be automatically displayed.

  (4) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit performs a process of displaying the memo region image based on the type of the first operation data received from the operation unit. You may go.

  The “type of first operation data” may be, for example, a type of answer data set as an answer to a question to be asked or a type for a question to be given.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to display or not display a memo region image according to the set type of answer data. For example, when the data requested to be input as answer data does not need to be taken, such as “◯” or “×”, the memo area image can be prevented from being displayed.

  (5) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit may perform a process of terminating the display of the memo area image based on establishment of a given game condition.

  The “given game condition” is a condition for ending the display of the memo area image, and corresponds to, for example, a timer value, the number of input operations for the memo area, and the like.

  According to the present invention, the display of the memo area image can be automatically ended when the condition for ending the display of the memo area is satisfied. For example, when the answer time for a given question has elapsed, when a correct or incorrect answer is given to a question that has been given, or when data is input more than a predetermined number of times to the answer region, a memo area image is displayed. Can be terminated.

  (6) Further, in the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the computer further functions as a timer unit that measures a time during which operation data can be received from the operation unit, and the display control unit Based on the measurement result, a process for terminating the display of the memo region image may be performed.

  According to the present invention, for example, an answer time for a question that has been set can be set, and when the answer time has elapsed, the display of the memo area image can be automatically terminated.

  (7) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, a process of storing the accepted second operation data based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and a given program. The computer may further function as a storage processing unit.

  The “operation data from the operation unit” is data used to perform processing for storing the second operation data, and the “given program” is for performing processing for storing the second operation data. It is a program.

  According to the present invention, the second operation data input to the memo area can be stored. Therefore, even when the game is interrupted halfway, the second operation data input to the memo area can be held.

  (8) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the stored second operation data is read based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and the given program. The computer may further function as a read processing unit, and the display control unit may perform a process of displaying the memo image corresponding to the read second operation data in the memo region.

  “Operation data from the operation unit” is data used to perform processing for reading second operation data, and “given program” is a program for performing processing for reading.

  According to the present invention, the stored second operation data can be displayed in the memo area. Therefore, even when the interrupted game is resumed in the middle, a memo image corresponding to the second operation data stored at the time of interruption can be displayed in the memo area.

  (9) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit is configured to display the display position of the memo region image based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. Processing for changing at least one of the size of the memo area image, the display mode of the memo area image, the display area of the memo area image, and the display mode of the memo image displayed in the memo area may be performed. .

  According to the present invention, the memo area image is moved by the player's operation or a given program, the size of the memo area image is changed, the background and color of the memo area image is changed, the memo area image is scrolled, the memo image is Changes in size, color, thickness, etc. can be made. Therefore, it is possible to set a memo image and a memo area image that are optimal for data input to the memo area.

  (10) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit may display the memo area image based on at least one of the received second operation data and the memo image. , A process of changing at least one of the size of the memo area image, the display mode of the memo area image, the display area of the memo area image, and the display mode of the memo image displayed in the memo area. Good.

  According to the present invention, the memo area image is moved, the size of the memo area image is changed, the background of the memo area image, the color in accordance with the second operation data for the memo area and the memo image displayed in the memo area. Etc., the scroll of the memo area image, the size, color, thickness, etc. of the memo image can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to set a memo image and a memo area image that are optimal for data input to the memo area. For example, the size of the memo area image can be changed or the memo area image can be scrolled according to the display range of the memo image corresponding to the second operation data. For example, when operating data with a touch pen or the like is input to the memo area, the memo area image is moved, the size of the memo area image is changed, or the memo area image is scrolled when the movement path of the touch pen protrudes from the memo area. Can also be done.

  (11) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit may display a display position of the memo region image according to the type of the first operation data received from the operation unit, Processing for changing at least one of the size of the memo area image, the display mode of the memo area image, the display area of the memo area image, and the display mode of the memo image displayed in the memo area may be performed.

  According to the present invention, the memo area image is moved, the size of the memo area image is changed, the background and color of the memo area image is changed, the memo area image is scrolled, the memo is changed according to the set answer data type. The size, color, thickness, etc. of the image can be changed. For example, when inputting the answer image as kanji, when the memo image to be displayed in the memo area exceeds a certain level, the memo area image is scrolled vertically and the answer image is input as English. When the memo image to be displayed in the memo area becomes a certain level or more, the memo area image can be scrolled in the horizontal direction. For example, when inputting an answer image as kanji, a ruled line image for kanji is displayed on the memo area image, and when inputting an answer image as English, an ruled line image for English is displayed on the memo area image. Can be. Further, for example, the above-described processing can be performed according to the type of problem to be presented. Moreover, the said process can be performed according to the classification of the answer image according to 1st operation data.

  (12) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit is displayed in the memo area based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. Processing for displaying an image corresponding to the memo image in the answer area may be performed.

  According to the present invention, the memo image displayed in the memo area can be displayed in the answer area. Therefore, for example, when the player displays the memo image in the memo area by inputting the second operation data, and the memo image is an answer to the question that is given, the memo The image can be displayed in the answer area as an answer image as it is. Therefore, the player can display the memo image as the answer image without performing the overlapping operation.

  (13) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, the display control unit displays a plurality of the memo region images based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and a given program. Processing may be performed.

  (14) In the game device, the program, and the information storage medium of the present invention, when the display control unit displays a plurality of the first memo region images in an overlapping manner, the operation data from the operation unit and the given Based on at least one of the programs, a process for preferentially displaying any of the memo area images may be performed.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of memo area images can be displayed in a limited display area. For example, the memo area image used by the player at that time can be preferentially displayed, and the other memo area images can be displayed so as to be hidden by the preferentially displayed memo area image. In addition, a memo area image on which a frequently used memo image is displayed may be preferentially displayed.

  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. Outline FIG. 1 shows an external view of a game apparatus according to the present embodiment. In the portable game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the main body upper part 2 provided with the first display 11 and the main body lower part 4 provided with the second display 12 are joined by the hinge part 6. 2 and the lower part 4 of the main body are formed to be rotatable around a hinge axis. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the angle formed by the display surface of the first display 11 and the display surface of the second display 12 can be changed. In the lower part 4 of the main body, there are operation units such as a cross key 14, an operation button 16, a start button 18 and a select button 20, and a sound input device 40 (microphone) for an operator to input sound (voice input). Is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the second display 12 is configured by laminating a liquid crystal display and a touch panel so that an operator's contact operation position with respect to the second display 12 can be detected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operator performs a contact operation on the second display 12 using the touch pen 30, detects the contact operation position, and performs various processes.

  In the game device according to the present embodiment, first, a question image is displayed on the first display 11 in order to play a quiz game, and an answer image is displayed on the second display 12 for answering the question. Subsequently, the operator inputs operation data for the answer area AA using the touch pen 30 and causes the touch operation locus of the touch pen 30 to be displayed in the answer area AA. And the process which determines whether the operation data input with respect to the answer area | region AA is correct as an answer with respect to the set question is performed.

2. Configuration Next, the configuration of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of the game device according to the present embodiment. In addition, in this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted a part of component (each part) of FIG.

  The operation unit 160 is for a player to input operation data, and the function can be realized by a lever, button, steering, mouse, microphone, touch panel display, trackball, controller, or housing.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the second display 12 shown in FIG. 1 is a touch panel type display in which a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting the contact position of the operator are stacked. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second display 12 functions as the operation unit 160 and also functions as a display unit. The touch operation on the second display 12 may be performed using an input device such as the touch pen 30 illustrated in FIG. 1 or may be performed using the fingertip of the player. The operation unit 160 may be a trackball or the like. The operation input may be performed by changing the operation amount (rotation amount) and the operation direction (rotation direction) of the operation element (ball) of the operation unit. Here, the trackball can be used to input an operation by rolling a ball that is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the apparatus. Then, the axis passing through the center of the ball can be rotated in all directions as a rotation axis, and the operation input can be performed by adjusting the rotation direction, the rotation amount and the rotation speed.

  The operation unit 160 is a controller for the player to input operation data. In particular, the operation unit 160 may be capable of arbitrarily changing the position and orientation of the controller itself by the player holding the controller. In this case, the operation unit 160 includes a detection unit that detects information that changes according to the movement of the controller itself. Therefore, the operation unit 160 can input the movement of the controller itself as operation data.

  The sound input device 162 is used by the player to input sounds such as voice and clapping, and the function can be realized by a microphone or the like. The player may be able to perform an operation by inputting sound to the sound input device 162.

  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 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 171 used as a work area, a problem data storage unit 172 that stores data of questions to be asked, and a correct answer that stores correct answer data for the questions. A data storage unit 173. Note that some of these may be omitted. In particular, in the storage unit 170 of this embodiment, the contact operation position (trajectory) information acquired by the reception unit 112 can be stored in the main storage unit 171.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM).

  The information storage medium 180 stores a program (data) for the processing unit 100 to perform various processes of the present embodiment. That is, the information recording 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 unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like. In particular, in the present embodiment, the display unit 190 includes a first display 11 and a second display 12, and the second display 12 also functions as an operation unit 160 that allows a player to perform a game operation by using a touch panel display. To do. Here, as the touch panel, for example, a resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), capacitive coupling method, ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method, infrared scanning method, or the like can be used.

  When two displays are provided, at least the second display 12 may be configured as a touch panel display. One display may be provided with two or more display areas, and at least one of the display areas may function as a detection area for detecting the contact operation position.

  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 device.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other image generation system), and functions thereof are hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, It can be realized by a program.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 (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 processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on operation data and programs from the operation unit 160. Here, the game process includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for placing an object such as a character or a map, a process for displaying an object, and a game result calculation. Or a process for ending the game when a game end condition is satisfied. 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.

  In particular, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes a determination unit 110, a reception unit 112, a game calculation unit 114, a timer unit 116, a storage processing unit 118, a read processing unit 120, a display control unit 122, A drawing unit 140 and a sound generation unit 150 are included. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The determination unit 110 performs a process of determining whether or not the first operation data from the operation unit can be received. Here, the process of determining whether or not the first operation data can be received corresponds to, for example, a process of determining whether or not it is possible to input answer data for the question that has been asked. .

  The receiving unit 112 performs a process of receiving first operation data from the operation unit, and a process of receiving second operation data from the operation unit when the first operation data can be received. Specifically, the player's operation on the operation unit 160 is detected, and the detection result is stored in the main storage unit 171. In particular, in the present embodiment, contact operation trajectory (position) data is acquired by detecting a player's contact operation on the touch panel (second display 12, answer area AA). In this embodiment, for example, when it is possible to input answer data for a question that has been asked, a process of receiving input of memo data for the question that has been given is performed. That is, in this embodiment, memo data can be input when answer data can be input.

  The game calculation unit 114 is a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for placing an object such as a character or a map, a process for displaying a display object while animating, Various game processes such as a process for calculating a game result, a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, a billing process for collecting a usage fee for the game system, and the like are performed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the game calculation unit 114 performs a game calculation based on the received first operation data. The game calculation includes, for example, correctness determination processing for determining whether answer data for a given question is correct as an answer to the given question. In the correct / incorrect determination process, the answer data for the given question is compared with the correct answer data stored in the correct data storage unit 173 to determine whether the answer to the given question is correct or incorrect. To do. And the process which calculates the score (game result) according to the determination result is performed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the data (answer image data) corresponding to the player's touch operation trajectory with respect to the answer area AA of the second display 12 matches the reference data (correct image data) stored as correct data (completely image data). Whether or not they match) is determined.

  The timer unit 116 performs processing for measuring a time during which operation data can be received from the operation unit. For example, as an answer time for the question that has been presented, a process of measuring a time during which answer data can be accepted is performed.

  The storage processing unit 118 performs processing for storing the received second operation data based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. Specifically, in this embodiment, the player's contact operation locus (position) data for the touch panel (second display 12, answer area AA) is stored.

  The read processing unit 120 performs a process of reading the stored second operation data based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. For example, the player's contact operation track data for the touch panel (second display 12) may be stored and read at an arbitrary timing to display a contact operation track image corresponding to the contact operation track data. .

  The display control unit 122 performs display control of a display object (object) displayed and output on the display unit 190 based on the input information. Specifically, a display object (game character, background, target, car, ball, item, building, tree, pillar, wall, map) is generated, the display position of the display object is indicated, or the display object disappears. Display control such as That is, display control is performed such as registering the generated display object in the display object list, transferring the display object list to the drawing unit 140, and deleting the disappeared display object from the display object list.

  Further, the display control unit 122 performs an animation process for moving or operating the game character based on the input information. As the animation process, a process for moving a game character (a display object defined by two-dimensional data or three-dimensional data) in a game field (two-dimensional or three-dimensional game space) can be performed. Specifically, animation processing for moving the display object is performed based on input data input by the player, a program (movement algorithm), various data, and the like. More specifically, a process of sequentially obtaining movement information (position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) of the display object for each frame (1/60 second) is performed. Note that a frame is a unit of time for performing processing for controlling movement and operation of a display object and drawing processing for generating an image.

  As the animation process, a process for operating the display object can also be performed. That is, based on input data input by the player, a program (motion algorithm), various data (motion data), and the like, animation processing for moving (moving) the display object is performed. More specifically, a process of sequentially obtaining the operation information (position, rotation angle, or shape of each part) of the display object for each frame (1/60 second) is performed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the display control unit 122, when the first operation data can be received, the memo image corresponding to the second operation data used for the player to input the first operation data, and the memo Processing for displaying a memo area image corresponding to the memo area where the image is displayed is performed. Here, the first operation data is data used when a game is played, and corresponds to, for example, data for inputting an answer (answer) to a question or a question. The second operation data is data used for the player to input the first operation data, and is data that the player inputs to the memo area. For example, in order to derive an answer to a calculation problem, memo data indicating a calculation process or the like input to a memo area corresponds.

  Further, the display control unit 122 may perform a process of displaying an answer image corresponding to the received first operation data and an answer area image corresponding to the answer area in which the answer image is displayed.

  The display control unit 122 may perform processing for displaying a memo region image based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program, or second operation data received from the operation unit. Processing for displaying a memo region image may be performed based on the type of the memo region. Here, the operation data from the operation unit is data used for displaying the memo area image, and the given program is a program for displaying the memo area image. The type of the first operation data may be, for example, a type of answer data set as an answer to the question to be asked or a type for the question to be given.

  Further, the display control unit 122 may perform a process of ending the display of the memo area image based on the establishment of the given game condition, or based on the measurement result of the given time, You may perform the process which complete | finishes a display. Here, the given game condition is a condition for terminating the display of the memo area image, and corresponds to, for example, a timer value, the number of input operations for the memo area, and the like. When the memo image is displayed in the memo area, the display control unit 122 preferably ends the display of the memo image together with the display of the memo area image.

  Further, the display control unit 122 may perform a process of displaying a memo image corresponding to the read second operation data in an area where the memo area image is displayed. For example, the read processing unit 120 performs processing for reading the second operation data stored in the storage processing unit 118, and the memo image corresponding to the read second operation data is displayed in the region where the memo region image is displayed. You may perform the process to display.

  Further, the display control unit 122 displays the display position of the memo region image, the size of the memo region image, and the display mode of the memo region image based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. Further, a process of changing at least one of a display area of the memo area image and a display mode of the memo image displayed in the memo area may be performed. Further, the display control unit 122 displays the display position of the memo area image, the size of the memo area image, and the display of the memo area image based on at least one of the received second operation data and the memo image. Processing for changing at least one of a mode, a display area of the memo area image, and a display mode of the memo image displayed in the memo area may be performed. Further, the display control unit 122, based on the type of the second operation data received from the operation unit, the display position of the memo region image, the size of the memo region image, the display mode of the memo region image, Processing for changing at least one of the display area of the memo area image and the display mode of the memo image displayed in the memo area may be performed. For example, a player's operation or a given program moves the memo area image, changes the size of the memo area image, changes the background and color of the memo area image, scrolls the memo area image, the size and color of the memo image The thickness may be changed. Further, the size of the memo region image may be changed or the memo region image may be scrolled according to the data capacity, the drawing area, and the drawing ratio of the memo image. In addition, when inputting the operation data with the touch pen etc. to the memo area, if the movement trajectory of the touch pen protrudes from the memo area, the memo area image is moved, the size of the memo area image is changed, and the memo area image is scrolled. You may go. Also, for example, depending on the type of question to be asked, the memo area image is moved, the size of the memo area image is changed, the background and color of the memo area image is changed, the memo area image is scrolled, the size of the memo image is increased The color, thickness, etc. may be changed.

  Here, the scroll display control of the memo area image and the display control of the size of the memo area image are, for example, a memo area having a larger size than the memo area image that is displayed in the display area in the initial state (drawn in the drawing buffer). Prepare an image as a memo area object, draw a part of the memo area object as a memo area image in the drawing buffer in the initial state, and change the range and size of the memo area object to be drawn in the drawing buffer. You may do it. In particular, in the present embodiment, for example, when the drawn memo area image does not fit in the memo image corresponding to the second operation data of the player, the range and size of the memo area object drawn in the drawing buffer are changed. Do processing.

  Further, the display control unit 122 may perform a process of displaying an image corresponding to the memo image displayed in the memo area in the answer area based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. Good. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second operation data (the player's contact operation trajectory (position) data for the second display 12) received for the memo area stored in the main storage unit 171 is referred to, and the memo is recorded. An image similar to the memo image displayed in the area is displayed in the answer area.

  The display control unit 122 may perform a process of displaying a plurality of memo region images based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program.

  When the display control unit 122 displays a plurality of first memo region images in an overlapping manner, the display control unit 122 displays any memo region image based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. , A process for preferential display may be performed.

  The questioning unit 124 performs processing for setting a question to be asked from among a plurality of questions stored in the question data storage unit 173. Here, for example, each question has a type for each subject, and the question may be given for each subject.

  The drawing unit 140 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190. In this case, the image generated by the drawing unit 140 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image. When generating a three-dimensional image, first, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, or perspective transformation is performed, and based on the processing result, drawing data (primitive Vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) are created. Based on this drawing data (primitive data), a display object (one or a plurality of primitives) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) can be stored in a drawing buffer (frame buffer or intermediate buffer) and image information in units of pixels. .VRAM). Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the game space is generated.

  The sound generation unit 150 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192.

  Note that the image generation system of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or may be a system having a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play.

  In addition, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line), etc. It may be generated by distributed processing using a plurality of terminals (game machine, mobile phone).

3. Detailed Processing of the Present Embodiment Hereinafter, detailed processing of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
3-1. Quiz Game Process FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the quiz game process in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, a quiz game is performed in which a question is answered within a time limit, and a question image is displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12 is displayed as shown in FIG. Displays an answer image including an answer area image AA for answering the question. (Step S10).

  In the present embodiment, a time limit is set for the question that has been asked, and first, a process is performed to determine whether or not the question that has been given is within the time limit (step S12). In the present embodiment, the time limit is displayed on the second display 12 as part of the answer image. If it is determined that the time limit has elapsed, the answer to the question that has been given is processed as an incorrect answer (N in step S12, step S28). On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is within the time limit, an input of operation data is accepted. In this embodiment, operation data is acquired by making an operator perform contact operation with respect to the 2nd display 12 with the touch pen 30 (step S14).

  Subsequently, it is determined for which area of the answer image the touch operation on the second display 12 by the touch pen 30 is performed. First, when it is determined that a contact operation has been performed on the answer area AA, a process of displaying an operation locus with the touch pen 30 in the answer area AA is performed (Y in step S16, step S20). Next, when it is determined that the contact operation is not performed on the answer area AA, it is determined whether or not the contact operation is performed on the memo button area MB. Here, if it is determined that the touch operation has been performed on the memo button area MB, a process of displaying the memo area image MP on the second display 12 is performed as shown in FIG. 4 (Y in step S18, Y, Step S22). If it is determined that the touch operation is not performed on the memo button area MB, the process proceeds to step S12, and it is determined again whether the answer time for the question that has been set is within the time limit. Process.

  Then, after the operation locus by the touch pen 30 is displayed in the answer area AA, correctness determination processing is performed to determine whether or not the operation data input with respect to the answer area AA is correct as an answer to the question that has been given (Step S24). . The correctness determination process may be performed based on operation data from the operation unit. For example, correctness determination processing may be performed when it is determined that a touch operation with the touch pen 30 has been performed on a specific area of the answer image.

  Here, the correctness determination is performed by pattern matching. Specifically, an error between the input operation data and the answer data for the question that has been given is calculated, and if the error is within a certain range, it is determined as a correct answer, and FIG. As shown in (B), correct images are displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12. (Y in step S26, step S30) On the other hand, if the calculated error does not fall within a certain range, it is determined as an incorrect answer, and as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), the first display 11, An incorrect image is displayed on the second display 12 (N in step S26, step S28).

  Finally, it is determined whether or not to continue the quiz, and if it is determined to continue the quiz game, a new problem image is displayed on the first display 11 and the second display 12 is displayed. The answer image for the question is displayed. (Y in step S32, step S10). On the other hand, if it is determined to end the quiz game, the quiz game is ended. Note that, when the quiz game is ended, the overall result image or the like that is the play result so far may be displayed on at least one of the first display 11 and the second display 12.

3-2. Memo Region Image Display Processing FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the memo region image display processing in step S22 of FIG.

  In the memo area image display processing of the present embodiment, the memo area image MP to be displayed differs according to the classification provided for the question that has been asked. For example, as shown in the table data of FIG. 8, when the classification provided for the question that has been given is “Society”, the format of the displayed memo area image MP is set to plain. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the classified question is “Society”, the memo area image MP whose format is set to plain is displayed. Also, as shown in the table data of FIG. 8, when the classification provided for the question that has been given is “Japanese”, the format of the memo area image MP to be displayed is set to the kanji practice sheet. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the classified question is “National language”, the memo area image MP whose format is set to the kanji practice sheet is displayed. Further, as shown in the table data of FIG. 8, when the classification provided for the given question is “arithmetic”, the format of the memo area image MP to be displayed is set to the calculation sheet. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, if the classification of the question that has been given is “arithmetic”, the memo area image MP whose format is set to the calculation sheet is displayed (step S50). ). The table data shown in FIG. 8 is not limited to this. For example, the display position, size, display mode, display area, display mode of the operation locus displayed on the memo area image MP, and the like may be changed according to the problem classification. Further, the classification provided for the question that has been given is not limited to the subject only, and the type of data that can be input for the question that has been given may be set as the classification.

  In the present embodiment, similarly to step S12 of FIG. 3, a process is performed to determine whether or not the question that has been presented is within the time limit (step S12). If it is determined that the time limit has elapsed, processing for terminating the display of the memo region image MP is performed (N in step S52, step S60). On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is within the time limit, an input of operation data is accepted. In the present embodiment, operation data can be input by causing the operator to perform a touch operation on the second display 12 using the touch pen 30 (step S54). If it is determined that the touch operation on the second display 12 by the touch pen 30 has been performed on the area of the memo area image MP, a process of displaying the operation locus by the touch pen 30 in the area of the memo area image MP is performed (step S56). Y, step S58). Next, when it is determined that the touch operation is not performed on the area of the memo area image MP, the process proceeds to step S52, and it is determined again whether the answer time for the question that has been set is within the time limit. Perform the process.

  Then, after the operation locus by the touch pen 30 is displayed in the area of the memo area image MP (step S58), it is determined whether or not the display of the memo area image MP is continued, and the display of the memo area image MP is continued. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S52, and a process of determining again whether or not the answer time for the given question is within the time limit is performed (Y in step S60, step S50). On the other hand, when it is determined to end the display of the memo area image MP, the display of the memo area image MP is ended.

4). Modified Example Next, a modified example of the present embodiment will be described. In the memo area image display process in step S22 of FIG. 3, an example in which one memo area image is displayed has been described. However, as shown in FIGS. There may be multiple. In this case, the memo area image set by the operation data from the operation unit may be displayed preferentially (front side). For example, in FIG. 12B, the memo area image MP1 is displayed preferentially (front side) with respect to the memo area image MP2. Further, not only the operation data from the operation unit but also the memo area image is displayed preferentially (front side) based on the time when the memo area image is displayed, the time when the memo image is displayed in the memo area, and the like. May be.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13A, 13B, 14A, and 14B, an image corresponding to the memo image displayed in the memo area may be displayed in the answer area AA. Good. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, the memo area image MP is displayed so as to overlap the answer area AA, and the memo image desired to be displayed in the answer area AA is circled with a touch pen or the like. When such processing is performed, as shown in FIG. 14B, a memo image surrounded by a circle with a touch pen or the like may be displayed in the answer area AA.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to various game devices. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a quiz game has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to various game devices that input answers (answers) to questions and questions. . For example, in a game where a detective tries to find a criminal while solving a mystery, write down the contents that are clues to find the criminal in the memo area image, and refer to the memo area image for details as the game progresses. Answers to the questions to be asked may be entered in the answer area.

  In addition, 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 by broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  In addition, the processing of each unit (each unit) of the present embodiment may be realized entirely by hardware, or may be realized by a program stored in an information storage medium or a program distributed via a communication interface. May be. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program. When the processing of each unit of this embodiment is realized by both hardware and a program, a program for causing the hardware (computer) to function as each unit of this embodiment is stored in the information storage medium. .

  The present invention is also applied to various game systems such as an arcade game system, a home game system, a large attraction system 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.

  In addition, the present invention provides various types such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, a system board for generating a game image, a mobile phone, a vision device, a medical device, and the like. It can be applied to the image generation system.

The figure which shows an example of the schematic external appearance of the game device of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of this embodiment. The flowchart figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the image produced | generated by this embodiment. FIGS. 5A and 5B are views showing examples of images generated in the present embodiment. 6A and 6B show examples of images generated in the present embodiment. The flowchart figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of this embodiment. FIGS. 8A and 8B are views showing examples of images generated in the present embodiment. FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating examples of images generated in the present embodiment. FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of images generated in the present embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the table data of this embodiment. 12A and 12B show examples of images generated in the present embodiment. FIGS. 13A and 13B are views showing examples of images generated in the present embodiment. FIGS. 14A and 14B are views showing examples of images generated in the present embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

AA answer area, MB memo button area, MP memo area image 100 processing section, 110 determination section, 112 reception section, 114 game calculation section,
116 timer unit, 118 storage processing unit, 120 readout processing unit, 122 display control unit, 124 questioning unit, 130 drawing unit, 140 sound generation unit,
160 operation unit, 162 sound input device, 170 storage unit, 171 main storage unit,
172 problem data storage unit, 173 correct answer data storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 portable information storage device, 196 communication unit

Claims (16)

A program for executing a game based on operation data from an operation unit,
A determination unit that performs a process of determining whether or not the first operation data from the operation unit can be received;
A receiving unit that performs a process of receiving the first operation data from the operation unit and a process of receiving the second operation data from the operation unit when the first operation data can be received;
When the first operation data can be received, a memo image corresponding to the second operation data used for the player to input the first operation data and a memo area in which the memo image is displayed A display control unit that performs processing for displaying a corresponding memo region image;
When the first operation data can be received, based on the received first operation data, as a game calculation unit that performs a game calculation,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function. In claim 1,
The display control unit
The program which performs the process which displays the answer image according to the said received 1st operation data, and the answer area | region image corresponding to the answer area | region where the said answer image is displayed. In claim 1 or 2,
The display control unit
A program for performing a process of displaying the memo region image based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. In claim 1 or 2,
The display control unit
A program for performing a process of displaying the memo region image based on a type of the first operation data received from the operation unit. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The display control unit
A program for performing a process of terminating display of the memo area image based on establishment of a given game condition. In any one of Claims 1-4,
A timer unit for measuring a time during which operation data can be received from the operation unit;
To make the computer work,
The display control unit
A program for performing a process of terminating the display of the memo area image based on the measurement result. In any one of Claims 1-6,
A storage processing unit that performs processing for storing the received second operation data based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and a given program;
And further causing the computer to function. In claim 7,
A read processing unit that performs a process of reading the stored second operation data based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and a given program;
To make the computer work,
The display control unit
A program for performing processing for displaying the memo image corresponding to the read second operation data in the memo area. In any one of Claims 1-8,
The display control unit
Based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program, the display position of the memo area image, the size of the memo area image, the display mode of the memo area image, and the display area of the memo area image A program for performing a process of changing at least one of display modes of the memo image displayed in the memo area. In any one of Claims 1-8,
The display control unit
Based on at least one of the received second operation data and the memo image, the display position of the memo area image, the size of the memo area image, the display mode of the memo area image, and the display of the memo area image A program for performing a process of changing at least one of a display mode of the memo image displayed in the area and the memo area. In any one of Claims 1-8,
The display control unit
According to the type of the first operation data received from the operation unit, the display position of the memo area image, the size of the memo area image, the display mode of the memo area image, the display area of the memo area image, The program which performs the process which changes at least one of the display modes of the said memo image displayed on the said memo area | region. In any one of Claims 1-11,
The display control unit
A program for performing processing for displaying an image corresponding to the memo image displayed in the memo area in the answer area based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program . In any one of Claims 1-12,
The display control unit
A program for performing a process of displaying a plurality of the memo region images based on at least one of operation data from the operation unit and a given program. In claim 13,
The display control unit
When displaying a plurality of the memo area images in a superimposed manner, a process of preferentially displaying any of the memo area images based on at least one of the operation data from the operation unit and a given program. A program characterized by being performed.   A computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 14 is stored. A game device for executing a game based on operation data from an operation unit,
A determination unit that performs a process of determining whether or not the first operation data from the operation unit can be received;
A receiving unit that performs a process of receiving the first operation data from the operation unit and a process of receiving the second operation data from the operation unit when the first operation data can be received;
When the first operation data can be received, a memo image corresponding to the second operation data used for the player to input the first operation data and a memo area in which the memo image is displayed A display control unit that performs processing for displaying a corresponding memo region image;
When the first operation data can be received, a game calculation unit that performs a game calculation based on the received first operation data;
A game apparatus comprising:

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