JP2011101691A - Game device, method for controlling game device, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device capable of reducing influence of delay in displaying an image in a display device without requiring any special work of a player in a game in which the player enjoys the game operation to music. <P>SOLUTION: A reference timing data storing means (50) stores reference timing data representing the reference timing for the game operation. A reference timing informing means (52) displays an information image for informing the player of the reference timing. A game operation evaluating means (53) evaluates the game operation based on the reference timing and the operation timing. A correction data generating means (55) generates correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on the difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past in the game device and the reference timing. A correcting means (54) corrects the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus, a game apparatus control method, and a program.

  A game in which a player enjoys a game operation in accordance with music (hereinafter referred to as “music game”) is known. In a music game, a timing for performing a game operation (hereinafter referred to as “reference timing”) is determined in advance according to the tempo of the music, and a guide image for guiding the reference timing to the player is displayed on the game screen. Is displayed. The player aims to perform the game operation at a timing that matches the reference timing, relying on the guide image and the tempo of the music. The player can obtain a higher evaluation as the time difference between the timing at which the player actually performs the game operation (hereinafter referred to as “operation timing”) and the reference timing is smaller.

  In recent years, display devices such as a liquid crystal display and a plasma display have become widespread, and a player may play a game while watching a game screen displayed on such a display device. In such a display device, a delay occurs when displaying an image based on an image signal supplied from a game machine. This delay time varies depending on the type of display device. The delay time also varies depending on the connection status between the game machine and the display device. For example, when the game machine and the display device are connected via another device (for example, a hard disk recorder), the delay time becomes longer than when the game machine and the display device are directly connected.

  When the game screen of a music game is displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like, there is a difference between the reference timing managed by the game machine and the reference timing guided to the player by the guide image due to the delay time. It will occur. As a result, even if the player performs a game operation at a timing that matches the reference timing guided by the guide image, the player is high because the reference timing managed by the game machine does not match the operation timing. You will not be able to get an evaluation. As described above, when a game screen of a music game is displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like, the game operation of the player may not be properly evaluated due to the delay time.

  In this regard, in Patent Document 1, a delay time is set by the player manually synchronizing the sound output from the speaker provided in the controller and the sound output from the display device, and compared with the operation timing. It is disclosed that the reference timing is adjusted based on the delay time.

JP 2008-125721 A

  However, depending on the player (particularly a low-skilled player), it may be difficult to perform an operation for setting a delay time as disclosed in Patent Document 1. Also, the player may not be aware that such work needs to be performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is that a delay caused when the display device displays an image affects the evaluation of the game operation in a game in which the player enjoys the game operation according to the music. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game device control method, and a program capable of reducing the influence without requiring a player to perform special work.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a game device according to the present invention stores reference timing data indicating a reference timing for performing the game operation in a game device in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music. Means for acquiring the reference timing data stored in the reference timing data storage means, reference timing guidance means for displaying on the display means a guidance image for guiding the player to the reference timing, and the reference timing. Game operation evaluation means for evaluating the game operation based on the operation timing when the player performed the game operation, and correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation in the past. The operation timing and the reference timing of the game operation performed Wherein the correction data generating means for generating on the basis of the deviation time, the, the game operation evaluation means, characterized in that it comprises a correcting means for correcting, based an evaluation of the game operation on the correction data.

  The game apparatus control method according to the present invention is a game apparatus control method for executing a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music, and stores reference timing data indicating a reference timing for performing the game operation. The reference timing data stored in the reference timing data storage means, a reference timing guidance step for displaying on the display means a guidance image for guiding the player to the reference timing, and the reference timing A game operation evaluation step for evaluating the game operation based on the operation timing when the player performed the game operation, and correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation in the past. The operation timing and the reference of the game operation performed Anda correction data generating step of generating, based on the time shift between the timing, the game operation evaluation step, characterized in that it comprises a step of correcting, based an evaluation of the game operation on the correction data.

  The program according to the present invention is a game device that executes a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music, for example, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, or a mobile phone. , A program for causing a computer such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) or a personal computer to function, and stored in a reference timing data storage unit that stores reference timing data indicating a reference timing for performing the game operation. Means for acquiring the reference timing data, reference timing guide means for displaying a guide image for guiding the reference timing to the player on a display means, the reference timing, and an operation timing at which the player performs the game operation. And a game evaluating the game operation based on Correction that generates operation evaluation means and correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on a deviation time between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past in the game device and the reference timing The program causes the computer to function as data generation means, and the game operation evaluation means includes correction means for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data.

  An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the above program.

  According to the present invention, in a game in which the player enjoys the game operation in accordance with the music, a special work is performed on the player to reduce the influence of the delay caused when the display device displays an image on the evaluation of the game operation. It can be realized without request.

  In the aspect of the invention, the correction data generation unit includes a unit that determines whether or not a deviation time between the operation timing and the reference timing is smaller than a reference value. If the value is smaller than the reference value, the shift time may be used as a basis for generating the correction data.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the correction data generating means includes means for determining whether or not the music satisfies a predetermined music condition, and the music satisfying the predetermined music condition is reproduced. A time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the meantime and the reference timing may be used as a basis for generating the correction data.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined music condition includes a condition as to whether or not the music is a predetermined music, a condition regarding the number of times or the frequency of reproduction of the music, and a condition regarding the reproduction order of the music. , And at least one of the conditions relating to the combination of the music and the music played immediately before the music may be included.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the correction data generation means includes: means for determining whether or not the game operation satisfies a predetermined game operation condition; and the game operation that satisfies the predetermined game operation condition. A time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing may be used as a basis for generating the correction data.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined game operation condition includes a condition as to whether or not the game operation is a predetermined game operation, and a predetermined period during which the game operation is played back by the music piece. You may make it include at least one of the conditions of whether it was performed or not.

  In the aspect of the invention, the correction data generation unit includes a unit that determines whether or not the predetermined evaluation is continuously performed, and is performed while the predetermined evaluation is continuously performed. A time difference between the operation timing of the game operation and the reference timing may be used as a basis for generating the correction data.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the correction data storage means stores the correction data in association with a tempo condition relating to the tempo of the music, and the correction data generation means stores the correction stored in association with the tempo condition. Data is generated based on a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music satisfying the tempo condition is being played and the reference timing, and the correction means The evaluation of the game operation may be corrected based on the correction data stored in association with the tempo condition that the music satisfies.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes correction data storage means for storing the correction data in association with music, wherein the correction data generation means stores the correction data stored in association with the music. The correction data is generated based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed during playback and the reference timing, and the correction means stores the correction data stored in association with the music being played back Based on the above, the evaluation of the game operation may be corrected.

It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the game device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a controller. It is a figure which shows an example of a game screen. It is a functional block diagram of the game device concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of music data. It is a figure which shows an example of reference | standard timing data. It is a figure for demonstrating the function of a reference | standard timing guide part. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between deviation | shift time and evaluation. It is a figure which shows an example of correction data. It is a figure which shows an example of the correction method of evaluation of game operation. It is a figure which shows another example of the correction method of evaluation of game operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for evaluating game operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for evaluating game operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination period. It is a flowchart which shows another example of the process for evaluating game operation. It is a flowchart which shows another example of the process for evaluating game operation. It is a flowchart which shows another example of the process for evaluating game operation.

  Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The game device according to the embodiment of the present invention is realized using, for example, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a personal computer. The Here, a case where the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention is realized by using a consumer game machine will be described.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 shows a hardware configuration of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a consumer game machine 11, a display unit 30, an audio output unit 31, an optical disc 32, and a memory card 33. The display unit 30 and the audio output unit 31 are connected to the consumer game machine 11. For example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display is used as the display unit 30. For example, a speaker or headphones provided in the display device are used as the audio output unit 31.

  The home game machine 11 is a computer system, and includes a bus 12, a control unit 13, a main memory 14, an image processing unit 15, an audio processing unit 16, an optical disk drive 17, a memory card slot 18, a communication interface (I / F) 19, A controller interface (I / F) 20 and a controller 21 are included.

  The bus 12 is used for exchanging addresses and data among the units of the consumer game machine 11. The control unit 13, the main memory 14, the image processing unit 15, the sound processing unit 16, the optical disk drive 17, the memory card slot 18, the communication interface 19, and the controller interface 20 are connected by the bus 12 so that mutual data communication is possible.

  The control unit 13 includes, for example, one or a plurality of microprocessors, and executes control processing and various information processing of each unit of the consumer game machine 11 based on a program read from the optical disc 32, for example. The main memory 14 includes, for example, a RAM, and a program and data read from the optical disc 32 or the memory card 33 are written as necessary. The main memory 14 is also used for work of the control unit 13.

  The image processing unit 15 includes a VRAM, draws a game screen on the VRAM based on image data sent from the control unit 13, and displays the game screen on the display unit 30. The audio processing unit 16 includes a sound buffer, and outputs various audio data (game music, game sound effects, messages, etc.) read from the optical disc 32 to the sound buffer from the audio output unit 31.

  The optical disc drive 17 reads programs and data recorded on the optical disc 32. Here, the optical disk 32 is used to supply the program and data to the consumer game machine 11, but any other information storage medium such as a memory card 33 may be used. Moreover, you may make it supply a program and data to the consumer game machine 11 from a remote place via data communication networks, such as the internet.

  The communication interface 19 is an interface for communication connection to a data communication network such as the Internet. The memory card slot 18 is an interface for mounting the memory card 33. The memory card 33 includes a nonvolatile memory (for example, EEPROM) and stores various game data such as saved data. The game apparatus 10 may include a hard disk device (auxiliary storage device). Programs and data described as being stored in the optical disc 32 or the memory card 33 may be stored in the hard disk device.

  The controller interface 20 is an interface for wirelessly connecting one or a plurality of controllers 21. The controller interface 20 may be an interface for connecting the controller 21 by wire.

  The controller 21 is an operation unit for receiving game operations. The controller interface 20 scans the state of each operation member of the controller 21 at regular intervals (for example, every 1/60 seconds), and supplies an operation signal representing the scan result to the control unit 13 via the bus 12. The control unit 13 determines the player's game operation based on the operation signal.

  A game executed on the game apparatus 10 will be described. In the game apparatus 10, for example, a music game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music is executed. Below, the case where the dance game which a player performs a step according to a music is performed is demonstrated as an example.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the controller 21 used for playing a dance game. The controller 21 shown in FIG. 2 is a mat type controller having a size suitable for a dance stage.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 21 has a substantially circular central area 22C displayed in the center of the surface, and direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R are displayed separately on the upper, lower, left, and right sides, respectively. . Further, a round button area 23A and a cross button area 23B are displayed on the left and right sides of the direction button area 22U. Further, a start button area 24A is displayed in a section above the circle button area 23A, and a select button area 24B is displayed in a section above the cross button area 23B.

  Sensors are embedded below the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R, the round button area 23A, the cross button area 23B, the start button area 24A, and the select button area 24B. When the player puts his or her foot on each area, a message to that effect is sent to the consumer game machine 11 as an operation signal.

  The controller 21 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, the controller 21 may be a general controller (a controller provided with a direction button or the like) that the player uses by hand.

  In this dance game, one of a plurality of songs prepared in advance is selected. Then, the selected music is reproduced and the music is output from the audio output unit 31. In addition, the timing (hereinafter referred to as “reference timing”) at which the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R should be stepped is determined for each piece of music, and the player can use the reference timing determined for each piece of music. Aim to step on the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, 22R at the coincidence timing.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen displayed on the display unit 30. Although omitted in FIG. 3, for example, an image of a game character dancing is displayed on the game screen 40 as a background image for exciting the game.

  The left area in the game screen 40 is a guide area 41 for guiding the player to the timing to step on the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R. In the upper area in the guide area 41, reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R are displayed in a horizontal row. A timing guide mark 43 is displayed below the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R. The timing guide mark 43 gradually moves from bottom to top as time passes, and gradually approaches the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R.

  The reference mark 42L corresponds to the direction button area 22L. The timing guidance mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42L at the timing (reference timing) at which the direction button area 22L should be stepped on. The reference mark 42D corresponds to the direction button area 22D. The timing guidance mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42D at the timing (reference timing) at which the direction button area 22D is to be stepped on.

  Similarly, the reference mark 42U corresponds to the direction button area 22U. The timing guidance mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42U at the timing (reference timing) at which the direction button area 22U should be stepped on. The reference mark 42R corresponds to the direction button area 22R. The timing guidance mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42R at the timing (reference timing) at which the direction button area 22R should be stepped on.

  In the game apparatus 10, the player can grasp the timing to step on the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R by relying on the timing guide mark 43 that gradually approaches the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R. Yes.

  The player can obtain high evaluation by stepping on the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R at the reference timing corresponding to the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R. Note that a positive evaluation cannot be obtained unless the player steps on the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R at a timing that completely matches the reference timing, and an evaluation is given according to the degree of coincidence. It is like that.

  For example, based on the degree of coincidence, an evaluation of any one of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, “GOOD”, “ALMOST”, and “BOO” is displayed on the game screen 40. ing. In addition, the evaluation is higher in the order of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, “GOOD”, “ALMOST”, and “BOO”.

  A combo number 44 is displayed near the center of the guide area 41. The combo number 44 is the number of times a relatively high evaluation (for example, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, or “GREAT”) is continuously obtained.

  Further, a gauge 45 is displayed in the upper area in the guide area 41. The length of the gauge 45 changes based on the evaluation. For example, the gauge 45 expands when the rating is “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, or “GOOD”, and the gauge 45 contracts when the rating is “ALMOST” or “BOO”. . If the length of the gauge 45 becomes a predetermined length (for example, zero) during the reproduction of the music, the game is over. On the other hand, if the length of the gauge 45 does not become a predetermined length (for example, zero) by the end of the reproduction of the music, the stage (music) is cleared. In this case, the player can proceed to the next stage (music).

  Hereinafter, in the game apparatus 10, a technique for reducing the influence of the delay caused when the display unit 30 displays an image on the evaluation of the game operation without requiring any special work from the player will be described. To do.

  Functions realized by the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions realized by the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game apparatus 10 includes a reference timing data storage unit 50, a correction data storage unit 51, a reference timing guide unit 52, a game operation evaluation unit 53, and a correction data generation unit 55. The reference timing data storage unit 50 is realized by, for example, the optical disc 32, and the correction data storage unit 51 is realized by, for example, the memory card 33. Other functional blocks are realized, for example, when the control unit 13 executes a program stored on the optical disc 32.

  The reference timing data storage unit 50 stores reference timing data indicating the timing (reference timing) at which the player should perform the game operation. In the present embodiment, the action (step) of stepping on the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, 22R corresponds to “game operation”, and the timing at which the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, 22R should be stepped on is “reference timing”. Is equivalent to.

  For example, the reference timing data storage unit 50 stores a plurality of music data. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of music data corresponding to one music. As shown in FIG. 5, the music data includes original music data, reference timing data, and background image data. The original music data is, for example, general popular music or the like stored in a predetermined data format. The background image data represents an image displayed as the background of the game screen 40.

  The reference timing data defines the timing at which the player should step when playing music. This reference timing data is created in consideration of the tempo (rhythm) of the music. FIG. 6 shows an example of the reference timing data. Note that the t-axis is a time axis, indicating the passage of time since the reproduction of music was started.

  For example, the reference timing data indicates the timing at which the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R should be stepped in units of 1/256 measures. In FIG. 6, in order to simplify the explanation, one bar is divided into eight, and the timing at which the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R should be stepped in units of 1/8 bar is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, whether or not the direction button areas 22L, 22D, 22U, and 22R should be stepped at each moment is represented by 4-bit data. In FIG. 6, the “L” bit corresponds to the direction button region 22L. “0” indicates that the direction button area 22L should not be stepped on, and “1” indicates that the direction button area 22L should be stepped on. Similarly, the bits “D”, “U”, and “R” correspond to the direction button areas 22D, 22U, and 22R, respectively.

  The reference timing guide unit 52 guides the player to the reference timing based on the reference timing data. The reference timing guide unit 52 displays a guide image for guiding the reference timing to the player on the display unit 30. For example, the reference timing guide unit 52 guides the player to the reference timing by moving the guide image to the target position based on the reference timing data. In the present embodiment, the timing guide mark 43 corresponds to a “guide image”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the function of the reference timing guide unit 52, and shows the relationship between the reference timing data and the display position of the timing guide mark 43.

  While the music is being played, reference timing data for a predetermined period after the present (hereinafter referred to as “guidance target period”) is read. Based on the reference timing data, a timing guidance mark 43 for guiding the reference timing within the guidance target period is displayed on the game screen 40. As the guidance target period, for example, a period corresponding to one measure is set as shown in FIG.

  The display position of the timing guide mark 43 is adjusted so that the distance between the timing guide mark 43 and the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R corresponds to the time until the reference timing arrives. That is, as the time until the reference timing arrives, the distance from the timing guide mark 43 to the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R becomes shorter.

  The game operation evaluation unit 53 evaluates the game operation based on the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data and the timing at which the player actually performs the game operation (hereinafter referred to as “operation timing”). For example, the smaller the time difference between the reference timing and the operation timing, the higher the evaluation of the game operation.

  In the case of the present embodiment, for example, based on the deviation time between the timing at which the direction button area 22U should be stepped (reference timing) and the timing at which the player actually stepped on the direction button area 22U (operation timing), One of “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, “GOOD”, “ALMOST”, or “BOO” is determined as the evaluation. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the deviation time (T) and the evaluation. For example, the shift time (T) becomes a negative value when the operation timing is earlier than the reference timing, and becomes a positive value when the operation timing is delayed from the reference timing. The direction button areas 22D, 22L, and 22R are also evaluated in the same manner as the direction button area 22U.

  The correction data generation unit 55 generates correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past by the game apparatus 10 and the reference timing. The correction data is stored in the correction data storage unit 51. The correction data continues to be held in the correction data storage unit 51 (memory card 33) even after the game is over.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of correction data. The correction data shown in FIG. 9 is data in which the deviation time (Th) between the operation timing and the reference timing is recorded for the latest N game operations performed on the game apparatus 10. Similar to the shift time (T) in FIG. 8, the shift time (Th) becomes a negative value when the operation timing is earlier than the reference timing, and the shift time (Th) when the operation timing is delayed from the reference timing. Becomes a positive value.

  Incidentally, it can be said that the correction data shown in FIG. 9 is data indicating the tendency of the game operation of the player. For example, when the average value of the deviation times (Th) recorded in the correction data is a negative value, the player tends to perform the game operation earlier than the reference timing. On the other hand, when the average value of the deviation time (Th) is a positive value, the player tends to perform the game operation later than the reference timing. If a delay occurs when the display unit 30 displays an image, the timing at which the timing guide mark 43 arrives at the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R is delayed from the reference timing, so that the player can operate the game. Can be performed later than the reference timing. For this reason, when the average value of the shift time (Th) is a positive value, there is a possibility that the display unit 30 is affected by the delay.

  Instead of the correction data shown in FIG. 9, statistical data of the deviation time (Th) may be stored. For example, a combination of the average value of the deviation time (Th) and the number of samples may be stored.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the game operation evaluation unit 53 includes a correction unit 54. The correction unit 54 corrects the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data stored in the correction data storage unit 51. Here, three examples will be described as examples of a method for correcting the evaluation of the game operation.

  The first example will be described. In this example, the correction unit 54 corrects the evaluation of the game operation by correcting the shift time (T) between the reference timing and the operation timing based on the correction data.

  Specifically, the correction unit 54 first acquires a time difference (T) between the reference timing and the operation timing. Thereafter, the correction unit 54 acquires a correction time (ΔT) based on the correction data. For example, the correction unit 54 calculates a statistical value (for example, an average value) of the deviation time (Th) recorded in the correction data as the correction time (ΔT). Then, the correction unit 54 obtains the corrected shift time (Tc) by subtracting the correction time (ΔT) from the shift time (T).

  In this case, the game operation evaluation unit 53 determines the evaluation of the game operation based on the corrected shift time (Tc). For example, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, “GOOD”, “ALMOST”, or “BOO” is determined as the evaluation.

  A second example will be described. In this example, the correction unit 54 corrects the reference timing based on the correction data, and evaluates the game operation based on the shift time between the corrected reference timing and the operation timing. In this way, the evaluation of the game operation may be corrected.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the function of the correction unit 54 in this case. In FIG. 10, “A” indicates the reference timing defined in the reference timing data, and “B” indicates the timing (operation timing) at which the player actually performs the game operation.

  In this case, the correction unit 54 acquires the correction time (ΔT) based on the correction data. As in the first example, for example, the correction unit 54 calculates a statistical value (for example, an average value) of the deviation time (Th) recorded in the correction data as the correction time (ΔT). When the correction time (ΔT) is a positive value, the correction unit 54 corrects the timing delayed by the absolute value of the correction time (ΔT) from the reference timing (A) as shown in FIG. Obtained as the reference timing (Ac). On the other hand, when the correction time (ΔT) is a negative value, the correction unit 54 acquires, as the corrected reference timing (Ac), a timing that is advanced from the reference timing (A) by the absolute value of the correction time (ΔT). To do.

  Further, the correction unit 54 acquires a shift time (Tc) between the corrected reference timing (Ac) and the operation timing (B). And game operation evaluation part 53 determines evaluation of game operation based on deviation time (Tc) obtained in this way.

  A third example will be described. In this example, the correction unit 54 corrects the operation timing based on the correction data, and evaluates the game operation based on the shift time between the reference timing and the corrected operation timing. In this way, the evaluation of the game operation may be corrected.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the function of the correction unit 54 in this case. As in FIG. 10, “A” indicates the reference timing defined in the reference timing data, and “B” indicates the timing (operation timing) at which the player actually performed the game operation.

  Also in this case, the correction unit 54 acquires the correction time (ΔT) based on the correction data. For example, the correction unit 54 calculates a statistical value (for example, an average value) of the deviation time (Th) recorded in the correction data as the correction time (ΔT). When the correction time (ΔT) is a positive value, the correction unit 54 corrects the timing that is advanced by the absolute value of the correction time (ΔT) from the operation timing (B) as shown in FIG. Acquired as the operation timing (Bc). On the other hand, when the correction time (ΔT) is a negative value, the correction unit 54 acquires the timing delayed by the absolute value of the correction time (ΔT) from the operation timing (B) as the corrected operation timing (Bc). To do.

  Further, the correction unit 54 acquires a shift time (Tc) between the reference timing (A) and the corrected operation timing (Bc). And the game operation evaluation part 53 determines the evaluation result of game operation based on the shift | offset | difference time (Tc) obtained in this way.

  Processing executed on the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart mainly showing processing related to the present invention among the processing executed by the game apparatus 10. The control unit 13 executes the process shown in FIG. 12 according to the program stored on the optical disc 32. When the control unit 13 executes the process shown in FIG. 12, the reference timing guide unit 52, the game operation evaluation unit 53, and the correction data generation unit 55 are realized.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 13 first initializes a variable i to 1 (S101). The variable i plays a role of indicating how many music pieces are being played. Further, the control unit 13 selects any one of a plurality of songs prepared in advance as the i-th song (S102). The selection of music may be performed according to a predetermined order or may be performed randomly. Alternatively, music selection may be performed according to a player's selection operation. Further, the same music piece may be repeatedly selected.

  Thereafter, the control unit 13 starts reproduction of the music selected in step S102 (S103). Then, the control unit 13 (game operation evaluation unit 53) evaluates the game operation (step) (S104). 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of a process for evaluating a game operation. The process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is executed for each of the direction button areas 22U, 22D, 22L, and 22R. Here, a case where an operation of stepping on the direction button area 22U is evaluated will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 13 first determines whether or not the current time is within the determination period (S201). FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the determination period. In FIG. 15, the t-axis indicates the time axis. “A” indicates the timing when the direction button area 22U should be stepped, that is, the reference timing corresponding to the direction button area 22U, and “B1” and “B2” indicate the timing when the direction button area 22U is stepped, that is, the operation timing. Indicates.

  In this embodiment, a determination period is set for each reference timing. In FIG. 15, “L” indicates a determination period. The determination period (L) is a fixed period centered on the reference timing (A). In the determination period (L), the first operation timing within this period is treated as an evaluation target.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 15, there are two operation timings (B1, B2) in the determination period (L). In this case, the first operation timing (B1) is the reference timing (A). It is a comparison target. The second and subsequent operation timings (B2) are excluded from the comparison target with the reference timing (A). The reason for doing this is to allow the evaluation to be performed appropriately even when the player repeatedly steps on the direction button area 22U near the reference timing (A).

  When it is determined in step S201 that the current time is not within the determination period, the control unit 13 ends the process and executes the process of step S105 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S201 that the current time is within the determination period, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the operated flag is “0” (S202). The operated flag is information indicating whether or not the direction button area 22U has been stepped on in the current determination period. The operation state flag takes a value of 0 or 1. “0” indicates that the direction button area 22U has not been stepped on, and “1” indicates that the direction button area 22U has been stepped on.

  When the operated flag is not “0”, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S214 described later without executing the processes of steps S203 to S213 of FIGS. 13 and 14. On the other hand, when the operated flag is “0”, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the direction button area 22U has been stepped on (S203). This determination is made based on an operation signal supplied from the controller 21.

  When it is determined that the direction button area 22U has not been stepped on, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S214 described later without executing the processes of steps S204 to S213 of FIGS. 13 and 14. On the other hand, when it is determined that the direction button area 22U has been stepped on, the control unit 13 updates the operated flag to “1” (S204).

  Further, the control unit 13 acquires a time difference (T) between the reference timing and the operation timing (current time) (S205). This deviation time (T) becomes a negative value when the operation timing is earlier than the reference timing, and becomes a positive value when the operation timing is delayed from the reference timing.

  The control unit 13 acquires a correction time (ΔT) based on the correction data (S206). For example, an average value of past deviation times (Th) recorded in the correction data is acquired as the correction time (ΔT). Then, the control unit 13 (correction unit 54) subtracts the corrected shift time (Tc) acquired in step S206 from the shift time (T) acquired in step S205, thereby correcting the corrected shift time (Tc). Obtain (S207). Thereafter, the control unit 13 determines an evaluation based on the corrected shift time (Tc) (S208). For example, the evaluation is determined based on the data shown in FIG.

  After the evaluation is determined in step S208, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the evaluation determined in step S208 is “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, or “GREAT” (S209). When the evaluation is any one of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, and “GREAT”, the control unit 13 adds 1 to the combo number 44 stored in the main memory 14 (S210). On the other hand, when the evaluation is not any of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, and “GREAT”, the control unit 13 updates the combo number 44 to 0 (S211).

  After the process of step S210 or S211 is executed, as shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 13 (correction data generation unit 55) determines that the absolute value of the deviation time (T) acquired in step S205 is greater than the reference value. It is determined whether it is small (S212). As will be described later, the purpose of executing the process of step S212 is to set the deviation time (T) as the correction data when the deviation time (T) is too large, that is, when the player clearly thinks that the game operation has failed. This is because it is not used as a basis for generation. For this reason, the deviation time used as a reference for determining whether or not the deviation time (T) is too large (in other words, whether or not the player has clearly failed in the game operation) is set as the reference value in step S212. Is done. Specifically, for example, “T3” in FIG. 8 is set as the reference value.

  When the absolute value of the deviation time (T) is smaller than the reference value, the control unit 13 (correction data generation unit 55) updates the correction data based on the deviation time (T) (S213). That is, the shift time (T) acquired in step S205 is additionally registered in the correction data. If N deviation times are already recorded in the correction data, the deviation time (T) obtained in step S205 is recorded after the oldest one is deleted.

  On the other hand, when the absolute value of the deviation time (T) is equal to or greater than the reference value, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S214 without executing the process of step S213. As described above, in this embodiment, when the deviation time (T) is too large, that is, when it is considered that the player has clearly failed the game operation, the deviation time (T) is the basis for generating the correction data. It is not used as.

  Thereafter, the control unit 13 determines whether the end timing of the determination period has arrived (S214). If the end timing of the determination period has not arrived, the control unit 13 ends this process and executes the process of step S105 in FIG. On the other hand, when the end timing of the determination period has arrived, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the operated flag is “0” (S215). The case where the operated flag is “0” is a case where the direction button region 22U is not stepped on within the determination period. In this case, the control unit 13 determines the lowest evaluation (S216). In this case, the combo number 44 is updated to 0. And the control part 13 complete | finishes this process, and performs the process of FIG.12 S105.

  On the other hand, when the operated flag is not “0”, the control unit 13 updates the operated flag to “0” (S217). And the control part 13 complete | finishes this process, and performs the process of FIG.12 S105.

  After the process (FIGS. 13 and 14) for evaluating the game operation (step) is executed, the control unit 13 (reference timing guide unit 52) updates the game screen 40 as shown in FIG. 12 (S105). ). In this step S105, a new timing guidance mark 43 is displayed based on the reference timing data, or the display position of the timing guidance mark 43 already displayed is updated.

  If the evaluation is determined in step S208, the length of the gauge 45 is updated based on the evaluation. If the rating is “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, or “GOOD”, the gauge 45 is stretched, and if the rating is “ALMOST” or “BOO”, the gauge 45 is deflated.

  Thereafter, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the length of the gauge 45 has become zero (S106). If the length of the gauge 45 is not zero, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the reproduction of the music has ended (S107). If the reproduction of the music has not ended, the process of step S104 is re-executed. On the other hand, when the reproduction of the music is finished, the control unit 13 displays a game result screen (S108), adds 1 to the variable i (S109), and re-executes the process of step S102.

  If it is determined in step S106 that the length of the gauge 45 has become zero, the control unit 13 displays a game over screen (S110) and ends the process.

  According to the game device 10 described above, the evaluation of the game operation (step) is corrected based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past on the game device 10 and the reference timing. The time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past on the game apparatus 10 and the reference timing includes the time difference caused by the delay of the display unit 30 in addition to the time difference caused by the game operation skill of the player. It is reflected. Therefore, the evaluation of the game operation (step) is corrected based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past with the game apparatus 10 and the reference timing, so that the delay of the display unit 30 is reduced. This will reduce the impact on the evaluation.

  The delay of the display unit 30 varies depending on the model of the display unit 30 and the connection status between the home-use game machine 11 and the display unit 30. In this regard, according to the game device 10, the correction is performed based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past on the game device 10 and the reference timing, and accordingly, different display units depending on the model and connection status 30 delays can be accommodated.

  Further, the game device 10 does not require any special work from the player.

  As described above, in the game apparatus 10, the evaluation of the game operation (step) of the player is corrected based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past in the game apparatus 10 and the reference timing. Therefore, according to the game apparatus 10, the evaluation of the game operation is corrected in consideration of the game operation tendency of the player (for example, whether the game operation tends to be performed later than the reference timing). . For example, when a player who tends to perform a game operation later than the reference timing repeatedly plays the game, the evaluation of the game operation is corrected based on the tendency. As a result, even if the player does not improve the tendency to perform the game operation later than the reference timing, high evaluation can be obtained.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it is determined whether or not to use the time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data in consideration of the characteristics and difficulty of the music. . Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described.

  The game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment has the same hardware configuration as that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the second embodiment, for example, a dance game is executed as in the first embodiment (see FIG. 3).

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment includes functional blocks similar to those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4). However, the correction data generation unit 55 in the second embodiment determines whether or not to use the time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data in consideration of the characteristics of the music, the difficulty level, and the like. This is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the function of the correction data generation unit 55 will be described.

  The correction data generation unit 55 in the second embodiment determines whether or not the music satisfies a predetermined condition. Then, the correction data generation unit 55 uses a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music satisfying the predetermined condition is played and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data. In other words, the correction data generation unit 55 does not use, as a basis for generating correction data, a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music that does not satisfy the predetermined condition is being played and the reference timing.

  (1) The “predetermined condition” is, for example, a condition as to whether or not the music is a predetermined music. For example, a song with a low difficulty level, a song with a slow tempo (rhythm), a song with a good tempo, or a song that the player is good at is selected in advance as the “predetermined song”. The music that the player is good at is specified based on, for example, game results for each music of the player.

  In this case, for example, information for specifying the music selected as the “predetermined music” is stored in the storage unit (for example, the optical disc 32 or the memory card 33). The correction data generation unit 55 determines whether or not the music is a predetermined music based on this information.

  For example, when the difficulty level of the music is low, the player can easily perform the game operation at a timing that matches the reference timing. As a result, the possibility that a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing will occur due to the skill of the player is reduced, and when a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing occurs, it is caused by the delay of the display unit 30. There is a high possibility of being.

  In this regard, according to the above, the deviation time between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music having a low difficulty level is being played and the reference timing is used as the basis for generating the correction data. As a result, correction data is generated mainly based on the shift time caused by the delay of the display unit 30. Then, by correcting the game operation evaluation based on such correction data, the influence of the delay of the display unit 30 on the game operation evaluation is effectively reduced.

  (2) Further, the “predetermined condition” may be, for example, a condition relating to the number of reproductions (selection number) or reproduction frequency (selection frequency) of a song. More specifically, for example, a condition regarding whether or not the number of times the music is played is higher than a reference value, or a condition whether or not the music playback frequency is higher than the reference value is set as the “predetermined condition”. It may be. In this case, information relating to the number of reproductions or the reproduction frequency of each song is stored in the storage unit (for example, the memory card 33). The correction data generation unit 55 determines whether or not the music satisfies the “predetermined condition” based on this information.

  For example, when the number of times of playing a song is large, the player has experienced many game operations in accordance with the song. In such a case, it is highly likely that the player can perform the game operation at a timing that matches the reference timing. As a result, the possibility that a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing will occur due to the skill of the player is reduced, and when a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing occurs, it is caused by the delay of the display unit 30. There is a high possibility of being.

  In this regard, according to the above, the deviation time between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music having a large number of playbacks is being played and the reference timing is used as the basis for generating the correction data. As a result, correction data is generated mainly based on the shift time caused by the delay of the display unit 30. Then, by correcting the game operation evaluation based on such correction data, the influence of the delay of the display unit 30 on the game operation evaluation is effectively reduced.

  (3) Further, for example, the “predetermined condition” may be a condition related to the reproduction order (selection order) of music. In other words, the “predetermined condition” may be a condition of how many times the music is reproduced (selected). Specifically, for example, a condition as to whether or not the music is the music reproduced after the third may be set as the “predetermined condition”. For example, when the processing shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is executed, whether or not the music is the third or later selected music is determined by determining whether or not the value of the variable i is 3 or more. can do.

  As the player repeatedly plays the game, the player gets used to the game and does not easily fail the game operation. For this reason, for example, in the case of the third song, the player is less likely to fail the game operation than in the case of the first song. As a result, the possibility that a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing will occur due to the skill of the player is reduced, and when a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing occurs, it is caused by the delay of the display unit 30. There is a high possibility of being.

  In this regard, according to the above, for example, the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the third song is being played and the reference timing is used as the basis for generating correction data. As a result, correction data is generated mainly based on the shift time caused by the delay of the display unit 30. Then, by correcting the game operation evaluation based on such correction data, the influence of the delay of the display unit 30 on the game operation evaluation is effectively reduced.

  (4) Further, for example, the “predetermined condition” may be a condition relating to a combination of a music piece and a music piece that has been played immediately before the music piece. For example, a condition as to whether or not the combination of these two pieces of music is a predetermined combination may be set as the “predetermined condition”. In this case, for example, a combination of music pieces having a relatively small tempo difference corresponds to a “predetermined combination”.

  In this case, information indicating a predetermined combination of music is stored in the storage unit (for example, the optical disc 32). Based on this information, the correction data generation unit 55 determines whether or not the combination of the first music piece and the second music piece played immediately before the first music piece is a predetermined combination. . When the combination of the first music piece and the second music piece is a predetermined combination, the correction data generation unit 55 determines the operation timing and reference of the game operation performed while the first music piece is being reproduced. The deviation time from the timing is used as a basis for generating correction data.

  The correction data generation unit 55 reads information on the tempo between the first music piece and the second music piece from the storage unit (for example, the optical disc 32), and the tempo difference between the first music piece and the second music piece is used as a reference. You may make it determine whether it is smaller than this. Further, when the difference in tempo between the first music piece and the second music piece is smaller than the reference, the correction data generation unit 55 determines that the combination of the first music piece and the second music piece is a predetermined combination. It is possible to determine and use the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the first music is being played and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data.

  If the difference in tempo between the first music and the second music played immediately before the first music is relatively large, the player can play the tempo with the second music during playback of the first music. The game operation is likely to fail because of the difference between the two. As a result, there is a high possibility that a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing will occur due to a player's game operation failure. In this regard, if the tempo difference between the first music and the second music played immediately before the first music is large, the first music is being played back. The time difference between the operation timing of the performed game operation and the reference timing is not used as a basis for generating correction data.

  Processing executed in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 16 is executed instead of the process shown in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 16 is different from the process shown in FIG. 14 in that the process of step S301 is executed before the process of step S212 is executed. Note that the processing in steps S212 to S217 in FIG. 16 is the same as the processing in steps S212 to S217 in FIG.

  In the process shown in FIG. 16, after the combo number 44 is updated in step S210 or S211 of FIG. 13, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the music being played satisfies a predetermined condition (S301). If the music being played satisfies the predetermined condition, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S212. On the other hand, when the music being played does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S214 without executing the processes of steps S212 and S213.

[Third Embodiment]
The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it determines whether to use the time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data in consideration of the characteristics of the game operation, the difficulty level, and the like. Different from the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described.

  The game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment has the same hardware configuration as that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment, for example, a dance game is executed (see FIG. 3).

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment includes functional blocks similar to those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4). However, the correction data generation unit 55 in the third embodiment determines whether to use the time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data in consideration of the characteristics of the game operation, the difficulty level, and the like. This is different from the first and second embodiments. Hereinafter, the function of the correction data generation unit 55 will be described.

  The correction data generation unit 55 in the third embodiment determines whether or not the game operation satisfies a predetermined condition. Then, the correction data generation unit 55 uses a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation that satisfies the predetermined condition and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data. The correction data generation unit 55 does not use the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation that does not satisfy the predetermined condition and the reference timing as the basis for generating correction data.

  (1) For example, the “predetermined condition” is a condition as to whether or not the game operation is a predetermined game operation. For example, a game operation with a low difficulty level is selected in advance as a “predetermined game operation”. The “game operation with low difficulty” is a game operation that can be easily performed at a timing that matches the reference timing, even for a player with low skill. For example, a game operation having a wide time interval with the immediately preceding game operation can be performed with a margin, so it can be said that the game operation has a low difficulty level.

  On the other hand, for example, when the reference timings of a plurality of game operations are the same, the player must perform a plurality of game operations at a time. Therefore, such a plurality of game operations is a “game operation with low difficulty”. Is not equivalent. In addition, for example, since it is generally difficult for a player to take a backing (back beat) timing (for example, the second beat or the fourth beat of four quarters), the reference timing is set to the backing timing. Such a game operation does not correspond to a “game operation with low difficulty”.

  Further, for example, a game operation that the player is good at is selected in advance as a “predetermined game operation”. The “game operation that the player is good at” is specified based on, for example, the player's past game results.

  In this aspect, for example, information for specifying the game operation selected as the “predetermined game operation” is stored in the storage unit (for example, the optical disc 32 or the memory card 33). The correction data generation unit 55 determines whether or not the game operation is a predetermined game operation based on this information.

  For example, when the difficulty level of the game operation is low, the player can easily perform the game operation at a timing that matches the reference timing. As a result, the possibility that the difference between the operation timing and the reference timing is caused due to the failure of the game operation of the player is low, and when the deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing occurs, the delay of the display unit 30 There is a high possibility that it is caused by.

  In this regard, according to the above, the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation with a low difficulty level and the reference timing is used as a basis for generating the correction data, and as a result, the display unit 30 is mainly used. Correction data is generated based on the shift time caused by the delay. Then, by correcting the game operation evaluation based on such correction data, the influence of the delay of the display unit 30 on the game operation evaluation is effectively reduced.

  (2) Also, for example, the “predetermined condition” is a condition as to whether or not the reference timing of the game operation (that is, the timing to perform the game operation) is within a predetermined period while the music is being played. Also good. In other words, the “predetermined condition” may be a condition as to whether or not the game operation is performed within a predetermined period while the music is being played. The “predetermined period” is, for example, a period during which a predetermined part (for example, a middle part) of music is being played. In this case, the correction data generation unit 55 may determine whether or not the game operation satisfies a predetermined condition based on the reference timing data.

  For example, the game operation is likely to fail because the player is not used to the game at the beginning of the music. In addition, the player tends to fail the game operation due to fatigue at the end of the music. For this reason, in the beginning part and the end part of the music, there is a high possibility that a deviation between the operation timing and the reference timing will occur due to the failure of the game operation of the player. In this regard, with the above configuration, the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed at the beginning or end of the music and the reference timing is not used as the basis for generating correction data.

  Processing executed in the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 17 is executed instead of the process shown in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 17 is different from the process shown in FIG. 14 in that the process of step S401 is executed before the process of step S212 is executed. Note that the processing in steps S212 to S217 in FIG. 17 is the same as the processing in steps S212 to S217 in FIG.

  In the process shown in FIG. 17, after the combo number 44 is updated in step S210 or S211 of FIG. 13, the control unit 13 determines whether the game operation (step) to be performed by the player in the current determination period satisfies a predetermined condition. It is determined whether or not (S401). If the game operation satisfies the predetermined condition, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S212. On the other hand, when the game operation does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S214 without executing the processes of steps S212 and S213.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the fourth embodiment, it is determined whether or not to use the time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data in consideration of whether or not a predetermined evaluation is continuously performed. Different from the first to third embodiments. The fourth embodiment will be described below.

  The game apparatus 10 according to the fourth embodiment has the same hardware configuration as that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the fourth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, for example, a dance game is executed (see FIG. 3).

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 10 according to the fourth embodiment includes functional blocks similar to those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4). However, the correction data generation unit 55 according to the fourth embodiment determines whether or not a predetermined evaluation is continuously performed based on whether or not the deviation time between the operation timing and the reference timing is used as a basis for generating correction data. This is different from the first to third embodiments in that it is determined in consideration of the above. Hereinafter, the function of the correction data generation unit 55 will be described.

  The correction data generation unit 55 in the fourth embodiment determines whether a predetermined evaluation is continuously performed. The “predetermined evaluation” is, for example, a relatively high evaluation, and more specifically, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, or “GREAT”. Further, “when the predetermined evaluation is continuously given” corresponds to the case where the number of combos 44 is 2 or more.

  The correction data generation unit 55 uses a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed when the predetermined evaluation is continuously performed and the reference timing as a basis for generating correction data. In other words, the correction data generation unit 55 does not use the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed when the predetermined evaluation is not continuously performed and the reference timing as the basis for generating correction data.

  When the predetermined evaluation is continuously given (that is, when the combo number 44 is 2 or more), when the player is on the rhythm of the music (in other words, the player is playing the game at a constant rhythm). If you are performing an operation). In such a case, the time difference between the operation timing and the reference timing is less due to the skill of the player, and more often due to the delay of the display unit 30.

  In this regard, according to the above, the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed when the predetermined evaluation is continuously performed and the reference timing is used as the basis for generating the correction data. As a result, the correction data is generated mainly based on the shift time caused by the delay of the display unit 30. As in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the influence of the delay of the display unit 30 on the evaluation of the game operation is effectively reduced.

  Processing executed in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 18 is executed instead of the process shown in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 18 differs from the process shown in FIG. 14 in that the process of step S501 is executed instead of the process of step S212. Note that the processing in steps S213 to S217 in FIG. 18 is the same as the processing in steps S213 to S217 in FIG.

  In the process shown in FIG. 18, after the combo number 44 is updated in step S210 or S211 of FIG. 13, the control unit 13 determines whether the combo number 44 is 2 or more (S501). That is, the control unit 13 determines whether or not a predetermined evaluation (for example, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, or “GREAT”) is continuously performed. And when the number of combos 44 is 2 or more, the control part 13 performs the process of step S213. On the other hand, when the number of combos 44 is not 2 or more, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S214 without executing the process of step S213.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  (1) For example, the correction data used for correcting the game operation evaluation may be changed based on the tempo of the music.

  In this case, the correction data storage unit 51 stores the correction data in association with the tempo condition related to the tempo of the music. In addition, the correction data generation unit 55 uses the correction data stored in association with the tempo condition as the difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music satisfying the tempo condition is being played and the reference timing. Generate based on time. Then, the correction unit 54 corrects the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data stored in association with the tempo condition that the music being played satisfies. In this way, the game operation evaluation can be corrected in consideration of the music tempo.

  (2) For example, the correction data used for correcting the evaluation of the game operation may be changed based on the music.

  In this case, the correction data storage unit 51 stores the correction data in association with the music. The correction data generation unit 55 generates correction data stored in association with the music based on the time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music is being played and the reference timing. Then, the correction unit 54 corrects the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data stored in association with the music being reproduced. This makes it possible to correct the game operation evaluation in consideration of music.

  (3) Further, for example, the player may be able to select whether or not to enable the correction function for evaluating the game operation.

  (4) For example, the reference timing guide unit 52 may display a guide image for guiding the reference timing to the player based on the correction data.

  For example, when the reference image is guided to the player by moving the guide image to the target position based on the reference timing data, the reference timing guide unit 52 determines the timing at which the guide image reaches the target position. May be corrected based on the correction data.

  For example, in the case of the game screen 40 shown in FIG. 4, the reference timing guide unit 52 may correct the timing at which the timing guide mark 43 reaches the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R based on the correction data. . For example, when the correction time (ΔT) is a positive value, the timing at which the timing guide mark 43 reaches the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R may be advanced by the absolute value of the correction time (ΔT).

  For example, when the reference timing is guided to the player by setting the display start timing of the guide image based on the reference timing data, the reference timing guide unit 52 corrects the display start timing of the guide image as correction data. You may make it correct | amend based on.

  For example, when the reference timing is guided to the player by changing the display mode of the guide image based on the reference timing data, the reference timing guide unit 52 determines the change timing of the guide image based on the correction data. May be corrected.

  (5) The present invention can also be applied to music games other than dance games. The present invention can be applied to a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game device, 11 Home-use game machine, 12 Bus, 13 Control part, 14 Main memory, 15 Image processing part, 16 Sound processing part, 17 Optical disk drive, 18 Memory card slot, 19 Communication interface, 20 Controller interface, 21 Controller , 22C Central area, 22U, 22D, 22L, 22R Direction button area, 23A Round button area, 23B Cross button area, 24A Start button area, 24B Select button area, 30 Display section, 31 Audio output section, 32 Optical disc, 33 Memory card , 40 game screen, 41 guide area, 42U, 42D, 42L, 42R reference mark, 43 timing guide mark, 44 combo number, 45 gauge, 50 reference timing data storage unit, 51 correction data storage unit, 52 Reference timing guidance unit, 53 game operation evaluation unit, 54 correction unit, 55 correction data generation unit.

Claims (11)

In a game device for executing a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music,
Means for acquiring the reference timing data stored in reference timing data storage means for storing reference timing data indicating a reference timing for performing the game operation;
Reference timing guidance means for displaying on the display means a guidance image for guiding the player to the reference timing;
Game operation evaluation means for evaluating the game operation based on the reference timing and the operation timing at which the player performs the game operation;
Correction data generating means for generating correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on a shift time between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past in the game device and the reference timing;
Including
The game operation evaluation means includes correction means for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 1,
The correction data generation means includes
Means for determining whether or not a magnitude of a deviation time between the operation timing and the reference timing is smaller than a reference value;
When the magnitude of the deviation time is smaller than the reference value, the deviation time is used as a basis for generating the correction data.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 1 or 2,
The correction data generation means includes
Means for determining whether or not the music satisfies a predetermined music condition;
A time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music satisfying the predetermined music condition is being played and the reference timing is used as a basis for generating the correction data.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 3.
The predetermined music condition is:
Whether or not the music is a predetermined music;
Conditions relating to the number of times or frequency of playback of the music,
Conditions regarding the playback order of the music;
Conditions relating to the combination of the music and the music played immediately before the music;
A game apparatus comprising at least one of the above. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The correction data generation means includes
Means for determining whether or not the game operation satisfies a predetermined game operation condition;
A time difference between the operation timing of the game operation that satisfies the predetermined game operation condition and the reference timing is used as a basis for generating the correction data.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 5,
The predetermined game operation conditions are:
A condition as to whether or not the game operation is a predetermined game operation;
A condition as to whether or not the game operation was performed within a predetermined period while the music was being played;
A game device comprising at least one of the above. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The correction data generation means includes
Means for determining whether or not a predetermined evaluation is continuously performed;
A time difference between the operation timing of the game operation and the reference timing performed while the predetermined evaluation is continuously performed is used as a basis for generating the correction data.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Correction data storage means for storing the correction data in association with a tempo condition relating to the tempo of the music,
The correction data generating means stores the correction data stored in association with the tempo condition, the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music satisfying the tempo condition is being reproduced, and the reference Generate based on timing deviation time,
The correction means corrects the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data stored in association with the tempo condition that the music being played satisfies.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Correction data storage means for storing the correction data in association with the music,
The correction data generating means stores the correction data stored in association with the music based on a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed while the music is being played and the reference timing. Generated,
The correction means corrects the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data stored in association with the music being played;
A game device characterized by that. In a control method of a game device for executing a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music,
Obtaining the reference timing data stored in reference timing data storage means for storing reference timing data indicating a reference timing for performing the game operation;
A reference timing guidance step for displaying on the display means a guidance image for guiding the player to the reference timing;
A game operation evaluation step for evaluating the game operation based on the reference timing and an operation timing at which the player performs the game operation;
A correction data generating step for generating correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on a time difference between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past in the game device and the reference timing;
Including
The game operation evaluation step includes a correction step of correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data.
A control method for a game device, comprising: A program for causing a computer to function as a game device that executes a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music,
Means for acquiring the reference timing data stored in reference timing data storage means for storing reference timing data indicating a reference timing for performing the game operation;
Reference timing guidance means for displaying on the display means a guidance image for guiding the player to the reference timing;
Game operation evaluation means for evaluating the game operation based on the reference timing and an operation timing at which the player performs the game operation; and
Correction data generating means for generating correction data for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on a shift time between the operation timing of the game operation performed in the past in the game device and the reference timing;
Function the computer as
The game operation evaluation means includes correction means for correcting the evaluation of the game operation based on the correction data.
A program characterized by that.

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