JP2013059425A - Game program and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game program for controlling game execution that is easy to recognize the operation timing of an operation part and a period for allowing a gap in operation timing, and a game device for executing the game program.SOLUTION: A program 131 which displays a target image associated with an operation part 116 on a screen and makes a computer function as a means for instructing a player on the operation timing of the operation part 116 makes the computer function as a means for forming an effective time region with an index image and a reference point, a means for moving the effective time region on the screen, and a means for determining whether or not the operation part 116 associated with the target image is operated during a period when the target image is included in the effective time region.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program for controlling the execution of a game and a game apparatus having a computer for executing the game program.

  There are various types of game devices that display the operation timing of the operation unit and urge the player (also called a game player or user) to operate the operation unit while the operation timing is displayed.

  As one of such game apparatuses, for example, an operation input sign is displayed on a predetermined path on the display screen in accordance with the rhythm of the music. Furthermore, the operation input indicator is moved and displayed over time, and the operation input timing is suggested to the player. The player performs an operation input at a timing when the operation input indicator matches the operation input indicator. Thereby, the player can enjoy the accuracy of the operation input timing corresponding to the music rhythm. (See Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-151380 JP 2010-172760

  Such a game apparatus displays to the player the timing at which the operation input indicator and the operation input indicator that are moved and displayed overlap each other as the operation timing of the operation unit.

  That is, the player sees the display state in which the operation input indicator and the operation input indicator that are moved and displayed overlap each other, recognizes the operation timing of the operation unit, and operates the operation unit at an appropriate timing.

  However, if the player is unfamiliar with the game, or if the game is played on a portable terminal device with a small display screen area, the operation input indicator and the operation input indicator are displayed small on the display screen. It is not easy for the player to recognize the operation timing by looking at the display state in which the operation input indicator and the operation input indicator that are moved and displayed overlap each other.

  That is, since the player cannot operate the operation unit at an appropriate timing, the player often operates the operation unit at a timing shifted from the displayed operation timing.

  In addition, in such a game device, a period during which the deviation of the operation timing is valid is provided, and if the operation unit is operated by the player within this period, the operation unit may be regarded as being operated at an appropriate operation timing. it can. However, unless this period is visually displayed to the player, the player cannot easily recognize the period.

  As described above, the player of such a game device cannot easily recognize the operation timing of the operation unit and further the period during which the deviation of the operation timing is valid, and cannot fully enjoy the game. .

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game program for controlling the execution of a game that easily recognizes the operation timing of the operation unit, and also the period during which the deviation of the operation timing is valid, and a game device that executes the game program With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is to display a target image associated with an operation unit on a screen and to function a computer as means for instructing a player to operate the operation unit. In the program, the means for forming an effective time region with the index image and the reference point, the means for moving the effective time region on the screen, and the period during which the target image is included in the effective time region A program that causes a computer to function as means for determining whether or not the operation unit associated with the target image has been operated.

  In the above invention, the computer may function as means for displaying a target image at a fixed distance from the reference point and moving and displaying the index image at a position shorter than the fixed distance. It is a game program.

  Further, in the above invention, when a predetermined allowable time region is set in the effective time region, and the operation unit is operated during a period in which the target image is located in the allowable time region, the effective time region is A game program that causes a computer to function as means for extending an allowable time range.

  In the above-mentioned invention, there is provided a game program which causes a computer to function as means for changing the display of the target image located in the effective time area.

  In the above invention, when the operation unit is operated during a period in which the target image is located in the effective time area, an image is displayed from the reference point toward the target image located in the effective time area. It is a game program characterized by causing a computer to function as a means for performing.

  Further, in the above invention, the target image is displayed on a circumferential line centered on the reference point, and is located on the inner side of the circumference, and on the circumferential line centered on the reference point. A game program characterized by moving and displaying an index image.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus having means for displaying a target image associated with an operation unit on a screen and instructing a player to operate the operation unit. In the method, a means for forming an effective time region with the index image and the reference point, a means for moving the effective time region on the screen, and the target in a period in which the target image is included in the effective time region And a means for determining whether or not the operation unit associated with the image has been operated.

  According to the present invention, it becomes easy for a player to recognize the operation timing of the operation unit, and further, the period during which the deviation of the operation timing is valid.

1 is an external view of an example of a game device that executes a game program according to the present embodiment. It is an example functional block diagram of the game device of this Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a first flowchart illustrating a process flow of the game program according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a second flowchart for explaining the process flow of the game program according to the present invention. It is a figure explaining an example of a circle set. It is a figure explaining the circle set which makes it easy for a player to recognize visually that a target image is a period located in the effective time width of an index image as a 2nd display example. It is a figure which shows an example of timing data. It is a timing chart explaining the change display determination processing of a target image. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a timing at which the elapsed time shown in FIG. 8 has reached the (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) period before the reference time. It is a figure which shows the target image by which the change display was carried out FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first success display process. It is a figure explaining the process which newly displays the parameter | index image which shows the effective time width corresponded to permissible time width. It is the figure which newly displayed the indicator image which shows the effective time width | variety corresponded to permissible time width | variety. FIG. 10 illustrates a display screen according to the second embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments are for the purpose of understanding the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is an external view of an example of a game device that executes the game program of the present embodiment. The game apparatus 100 includes an upper display display 101, a lower display display 102, speakers 103 on the left and right of the display display 101, a cross button 104 on the left side of the display display 102, and an operation button 105a on the right side of the display display 102. , 105b, 105x, 105y. The display displays 101 and 102 are, for example, liquid crystal displays.

  FIG. 2 is an example functional block diagram of the game device according to the present embodiment. In the game device 100, the CPU 111 that controls the entire game device 100, the RAM 112 that temporarily stores program data, etc., and the control program and control data such as BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) are recorded via the bus line BL. ROM 113, network connection unit 114 for executing processing for network connection with the Internet and other game devices, connector 115 for connection with external recording medium 130, operation unit 116, and playback unit for playing music data and outputting sound using speaker 103 117, a display controller 118 for controlling processing for displaying an image on the display 101 is connected. In FIG. 2, the description of the block of the display 102 is omitted.

  The operation unit 116 includes the cross button 104 and the operation buttons 105a, 105b, 105x, and 105y of FIG. 1, and accepts an operation from a player.

  The external recording medium 130 includes a game program 131 according to the present embodiment, timing data 132 in which image display timing data at the time of game execution is recorded, music data 133 for game music, and image data to be displayed at the time of game execution. And the like are recorded. Note that the timing data 132 itself may be included in the game program 131.

  Further, the CPU 111 may download the game program 131, the timing data 132, the music data 133, and the image data 134 to the RAM 112 in the game device 100 from the Internet via the network connection unit 114.

  The game program 131 causes the CPU 111 (computer) to function as the image generation unit 111a, the determination unit 111b, the control unit 111c, and the timing unit 111d.

  A game program 131 according to the present invention is executed by the game apparatus 100.

  3 and 4 are flowcharts for explaining the processing flow of the game program 131 according to the present invention.

  Step S101 in FIG. 3: The control means 111c executes stage start processing. Specifically, the CPU 111 calls a BIOS program recorded in the ROM 113, the BIOS program accesses the external recording medium 130 via the connector 115, and stores (decompresses) the game program 131 in the RAM 112.

  As a result, as the game program 131 is executed, the CPU 111 functions as the image generation unit 111a, the determination unit 111b, the control unit 111c, and the time measuring unit 111d.

  The control unit 111c reads the timing data 132 and the image data 134 from the external recording medium 130 and stores them in the RAM 112 as the game progresses. Further, as the game progresses, the control unit 111c reads the music data 133 from the external recording medium 130, outputs it to the playback unit 117, and instructs the playback unit 117 to output the music data 133 as audio. At the same time, the control unit 111c operates the time measuring unit 111d to start the time measuring process.

  Step S102: The control means 111c executes normal play processing. Specifically, the control unit 111c causes the image generation unit 111a to generate a display image of the circle set, and displays the image on the display display 101 via the display controller 118. In the following description, a process in which the image generation unit 111a generates this display image and displays it on the display display 101 via the display controller 118 will be described as a process in which the image generation unit 111a displays an image.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a circle set. The circle set in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display 101 in FIG. 1, for example.

  The image generation means 111a displays at least one target image 3a (3b) on a predetermined line 2 centered on the reference image 1 indicating the reference point C located in the display screen. The reference image 1 shows a reference point that is the center of the circumferential line 2, and this reference point is also the center of the circular reference image 1. This target image is associated with the operation unit 116. Details of this association will be described in step S105 in FIG.

  The target images 3a and 3b are operation input signs displayed on the line 2 indicated by the circumference. The display position of the target image is determined based on timing data 132 corresponding to the rhythm of the music, as will be described with reference to FIG.

  The barrier circle 4 is a circumferential line that is located inside the circumference 2 line and that is centered on the center (reference point) of the circumference 2. Barrier circle 4 is a line different from line 2.

  The image generating unit 111a moves and displays the index image 5 indicating a predetermined effective time width AE (width indicated by both ends of the index image 5) on the barrier circle 4 (along line 2). The index image 5 is an operation input indicator, and the index image 5 and the target image 3a (3b) do not overlap.

  The moving speed of the index image 5 is determined by the control means 111c based on the BPM (Beats Per Minute) of the game music being played. This BPM indicates the performance tempo of the music, and is recorded in the timing data 132 or the music data 133, for example. This moving speed is, for example, a speed at which the index image 5 goes around the barrier circle 4 when a time corresponding to four bars of the game music being played has elapsed.

  The image generating means 111a suggests and displays the operation timing of the operation unit 116 to the player based on the positional relationship between the effective time width AE of the index image 5 and the target image 3a (3b). More specifically, the image generation means 111a determines the operation timing for the player based on the positional relationship between the reference image 1 (reference point), the effective time width AE of the index image 5 and the target image 3a (3b). Display suggestion. The positional relationship described above is a relationship in which the effective time width AE of the index image 5 is positioned between the reference image 1 and the target image 3a (3b). This operation timing is a timing at which the index image 5 to be moved and passed near the target image 3a (3b), that is, an effective time region in which the target image is formed by the reference point C (reference image 1) and the index image 5. E, that is, a period located in an area on the extension line of the area connecting the reference point C and the effective time width AE.

  The determination unit 111b determines whether or not the operation unit 116 has been operated during a period in which the target image is located within the effective time region E composed of the reference point C and the effective time width AE.

  The game program according to the present invention erases the target image located within the effective time area E composed of the reference point C and the effective time width AE when the player operates the operation unit 116 during this period. For example, the player is informed that the operation unit 116 has been operated within this period (success display process). By doing so, the game program according to the present invention allows the player to perform button operations in accordance with the music rhythm, and enjoys the game execution.

  The target image is sequentially displayed at various positions on the line 2 as the game progresses based on the timing data 132. The index image 5 repeatedly circulates on the barrier circle 4 as the game progresses.

  As described above, the game device 100 displays the target image associated with the operation unit 116 on the screen, and instructs the player on the operation timing of the operation unit 116.

  The control means 111c of the game apparatus 100 forms an effective time region E with the index image 5 and the reference point C. Then, the image generation unit 111a of the game device 100 moves the effective time region E on the screen by moving the index image 5.

  The image generating means 111a of the game device 100 displays the target image 3a (3b) at a constant distance from the reference point C, and moves and displays the index image 5 at a position shorter than the constant distance. Specifically, the target image 3a (3b) is displayed at a fixed distance from the reference point C, and the index image 5 is moved to a position shorter than the fixed distance and displayed.

  Further, the determination unit 111b of the game apparatus 100 determines whether or not the operation unit 116 associated with the target image is operated during the period in which the target image is included in the effective time region E. This period corresponds to a period in which the target image is located in the effective time width AE of the index image 5.

  Note that the time widths indicated by the symbols AR and AL indicate predetermined allowable time widths set by the control means 111c, and details will be described in step S109.

  By the way, when the circle set shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display screen of the portable game device, the index image 5 is displayed small because the area of the display screen is narrow. Therefore, even with such a narrow display screen, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize that the target image is a period that is located at an effective timing indicated by the effective time width AE of the index image 5. desired.

  FIG. 6 shows a second example of a circle set that makes it easier for the player to visually recognize that the target image is a period in the effective time area E indicated by the effective time width AE of the index image 5 from the reference point C. It is a figure demonstrated as a display example. The index image 5 in the circle set in FIG. 6 corresponds to the index image 5 in the circle set in FIG.

  In addition to the circle set of FIG. 5, the image generation means 111a has a triangular center instruction image 6 indicating the center of the effective time width AE of the index image 5 and the index image 5 to make it easier for the player to recognize. A guide image 7 is displayed between the reference image 1 and the index image 5.

  In such an image display, the image generation means 111a reads the image data corresponding to each of the images recorded in the image data 134 and generates the display image shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. The display controller 118 is instructed to display at a specific position on the display screen. The display controller 118 displays each image on the display 101 based on this instruction.

  In the following description, the operation of the game program 131 of the present embodiment will be described based on the circle set shown in FIG.

  Here, the details of the circle set display processing will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the timing data 132. In the timing column shown in the table of FIG. 7, timing (also referred to as time information) related to the game music being played (main performance) is recorded, and this timing is determined from the start time of game music, that is, the start time indicating game start. Time T (k) (k is an integer of 0 or more). The difference between time T (k + 1) and time T (k) is, for example, 0.20690 seconds (T (k + 1) -T (k) = 0.20690 seconds). That is, time T (k) is recorded in increments of 0.20690 seconds. A time corresponding to time T (8n) to time T (8n + 7) (n is an integer of 0 or more), for example, time T00 to T07, corresponds to one measure of game music to be played. The number of times T (k) recorded in units of one measure is an example, and is determined in advance according to the music to be played.

  The control unit 111c determines the moving speed of the index image 5 so that the index image 5 makes one round of the barrier circle 4 in, for example, four measures of the game music to be played. The image generation means 111a moves and displays the index image 5 based on the moving speed.

  In the target image identifier column, identifiers of target images corresponding to the time T (k) recorded in the timing column, for example, “A” and “B” are recorded.

  The image generation means 111a displays the target image identifiers (“A”, “B”) in the target image identifier column in FIG. 7 within the time that the time measuring means 111d has advanced the offset time Tf from the elapsed time Tp timed from the start of the game. ) Is recorded, the target image of this target image identifier is positioned on the line 2 corresponding to the time T (k) recorded in the timing column of FIG. 7 corresponding to this target image identifier. To display. Hereinafter, the time T (k) recorded in the timing column of FIG. 7 corresponding to the target image identifier is referred to as a reference time, and the time obtained by advancing the offset time Tf from the elapsed time Tp is referred to as a display determination time Td.

  Here, the offset time Tf is a time corresponding to two bars of game music. Further, the target image corresponding to the target image identifier “A” is an image in which “A” is displayed in a circular image as shown in the target image 3a of FIG. 6, and corresponds to the target image identifier “B”. The target image to be performed is an image in which “B” is displayed in a circular image, as shown in the target image 3b of FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 6, it is assumed that the elapsed time Tp is the time T00 of FIG. 7 at the display start timing of FIG. In this case, the target image identifiers “A” and “B” are recorded in the target image identifier column of FIG. 7 between the elapsed time Tp and the display determination time Td, and the reference time of the target image identifier is the time T08, T15.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the image generating unit 111a displays the target image corresponding to the target image identifier at the position on the line 2 corresponding to the times T08 and T15.

  The relationship between the display position of the target image and time T (k) will be described. In Fig. 7, the length of line 2 (circumference length) is expressed as the total number of times T (k) recorded in the timing column between the start time and end time constituting the four bars of game music. Divide equally. Then, time T (k) is assigned corresponding to the position indicating the division of the equally divided line 2. In the example of FIG. 7, the total length of the time T (k) recorded in the timing column between the start time T00 and the end time T31 constituting the four bars in the game music is 32, and the circumferential length of the line 2 Are divided equally, and times T00 to T31 are assigned corresponding to the positions indicating the breaks of line 2 divided into 32 equal parts.

  More specifically, referring to FIG. 6, times T00, T08, T16, and T24 are assigned to the positions at which line 2 is divided into four equal parts. Then, the length of the line 2 corresponding to the time T00 to T08, the time T08 to T16, the time T16 to T24, the time T24 to the time T00 is equally divided into eight, Time T01 to T07, time T9 to T15, time T17 to T23, and time T25 to T31 are allocated, respectively. That is, the times T00 to T31 are allocated corresponding to the positions indicating the breaks of the line 2 divided into 32 equal parts.

  When the target image identifier is recorded in the target image identifier field in FIG. 7 from the elapsed time Tp to the display determination time Td, the image generation unit 111a selects the target image corresponding to the target image identifier as the target image. It is displayed at the position on line 2 corresponding to the reference time of the identifier.

  In the example of FIG. 7, target image identifiers “A” and “B” are recorded from the elapsed time Tp (time T00) to the display determination time Td (time T15). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the image generation unit 111a displays the target images 3a and 3b at the position of the line 2 corresponding to the reference times T08 and T15 of the target image identifiers “A” and “B”. .

  Then, the image generation means 111a displays the index image 5 at the position corresponding to the start time of the four bars of the game music, in FIG. 6, the position corresponding to the upper side of the drawing (time T00), and the center instruction image 6 is displayed as the index. Display in the center of image 5. Further, a guide image 7 is displayed.

When the index image 5 is displayed at the start position, the image generating means 111a thereafter displays the index image 5 in a predetermined direction (one round on the barrier circle 4 before the four bars of game music are completed). Move and display in the direction of arrow AD). At this time, the image generation means 111a moves and displays the center instruction image 6 and the guide image 7 together with the movement display of the index image 5.
In this embodiment, all the coordinates where the target image identifier is arranged are set at the same distance from the reference point C, that is, on the line of the circumference 2 centering on the reference point C for easy understanding by the player. The distance between the reference point and the target image identifier does not need to be constant, and within the effective time area composed of the reference point and the effective time width, a distance is provided within a range that can be recognized by the player. It is also possible.

  Next, the process proceeds to S103 in FIG.

  S103: The determination unit 111b determines whether or not to execute change display of the target image.

  FIG. 8 is a timing chart illustrating the target image change display determination processing and the like. The horizontal axis of the drawing shows time. FIG. 8A is a timing chart for explaining the change display determination processing of the target image, and FIG. 8B is a timing chart for explaining the details of FIG. 8A.

  As described above, the image generating unit 111a displays the index image 5 by moving along the line 2 in a predetermined direction as time passes (see FIG. 10). At this time, in FIG. 8, the symbol Tp indicating the elapsed time moves to the right side of the drawing.

  Here, the determination unit 111b determines whether or not the elapsed time Tp is within a period (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) before and after the reference time Tr of the target image to be subjected to change display processing. In FIG. 8, before the reference time Tr of the target image is on the left side with reference to this reference time Tr, and after the reference time Tr of the target image is on the right side with reference to this reference time Tr. .

  In FIG. 8, since the reference time Tr of the target image 3a to be subjected to change display processing is time T08, the determination unit 111b determines whether or not the elapsed time Tp is between time Ta1 and time Ta2. The time Tc and time Tg will be described in steps S106 and S107 in FIG. 4, and the times Tb1 and Tb2 will be described in steps S109 and S110 in FIG.

  If the elapsed time Tp is within the period (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) before and after the reference time Tr of the target image related to the change display process, the process proceeds to step S104 in FIG. Move on to step S105. Here, it is assumed that the elapsed time Tp is not within the period (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) before and after the reference time Tr.

  Step S105: The control means 111c determines whether or not the operation unit 116 has been operated by the player. Specifically, when the player operates the operation unit 116, the operation unit 116 outputs information on the operated button (hereinafter referred to as operation button information) to the CPU 111. The operation button information includes an identifier indicating the type of the operated button, for example, an identifier of a cross button, A, B, X, or Y button. The control unit 111c acquires operation button information from the operation unit 116.

  When the operation unit 116 is operated by the player, the process proceeds to step S106 in FIG. 4, and when the operation unit 116 is not operated by the player, the process returns to step S102 in FIG. Here, assuming that the operation unit 116 is not operated by the player, the process proceeds to step S102.

  The image generation means 111a performs the processing of steps S102, S103, and S105 when the target image change display is not executed (step S103 / NO), and when the operation unit 116 is not operated by the player (step S105 / NO). Repeatedly, the index image 5 is moved in a predetermined direction along the line 2 (step S102).

  As a result of this elapsed time, as shown in FIG. 7, between the elapsed time Tp ′ and the display determination time Td ′, in addition to the target image identifier “A” at time T08 and the image identifier “B” at time T15, The target image identifier “A” is included. Therefore, the image generating means 111a newly displays the target image 3a ′ having the target image identifier “A” at the time T18 at a position on the line 2 corresponding to the reference time T18 having the target image identifier “A” (FIG. 9).

  Now, with the passage of time, the elapsed time Tp shown in FIG. 8 comes within the (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) period before the reference time T08.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the timing at which the elapsed time Tp shown in FIG. 8 has reached the (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) period before the reference time T08. With the passage of time, step S103 in FIG. 3 becomes YES, and the process proceeds to step S104.

  Step S104: The image generation means 111a displays the target image located in the effective time width AE of the index image 5 while displaying at least the operation timing of the operation unit 116 for the player.

  In other words, the image generation unit 111a changes the display of the target image located in the effective time region (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

  Specifically, when the determination unit 111b determines that the elapsed time Tp shown in FIG. 8 is within a period (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) before and after the reference time Tr of the target image to be changed and displayed. (Step S103 / YES), this target image is changed and displayed within a period (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) before and after the reference time Tr of the target image to be changed and displayed. In the example of FIG. 9, the reference time Tr of the target image to be subjected to change display processing is the time T08 shown in FIG.

  There are various methods for displaying changes, such as displaying the target image enlarged, changing the color of the target image, blinking the target image, and displaying the target image in a decorative manner. Anything may be used as long as it indicates a change in the emphasis so that the player can understand that “there is”.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the target image 3a displayed as changed. In this way, the target image is enlarged and displayed in a change manner, so that the player can visually recognize that the operation unit 116 is being operated. The width between the arrow AR and the arrow AL is the effective time width AE.

  As time elapses, steps S102, S104, and S105 in FIG. 3 are repeatedly executed. As shown in FIG. 10, while the index image 5 passes through the vicinity of the changed target image, the player operates the operation unit. 116 is operated (step S105 / YES).

  Based on the operation button information acquired from the operation unit 116 by this operation, the control unit 111c determines whether or not the identifier of the target image that has been changed and displayed matches the operation button identifier of the operation button information. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the identifier of the changed target image is “A” and the button identifier of the operation button information is “A”, it is determined that they match, and the button of the operation button information If the identifier is other than “A”, it is determined that they do not match. If they match, the process moves to step S106 in FIG. 4, and if they do not match, the process moves to step S102 in FIG.

  In this way, the target image 3a is associated with the operation button A105a of the operation unit 116 by the control unit 111c, and the target image 3b is associated with the operation button B105b of the operation unit 116 by the control unit 111c. Yes.

  If they do not match, the control unit 111c counts the number of operation errors as an operation error. In the following description, it is assumed that they coincide.

  Step S106: The determination unit 111b determines whether or not an operation has been performed within the effective period of the reference time of the target image.

  Specifically, the determination unit 111b determines that the elapsed time Tp shown in FIG. 8 is within the period (Tc + Tg) before and after the reference time Tr of the target image being changed, that is, the elapsed time Tp is from time Tg1 to time. Judge whether it is in Tg2. Hereinafter, the (Tc) period and (Tg) period before and after the reference time Tr are referred to as the effective period. The effective time width AE of the index image 5 corresponds to the effective period (Tc + Tg) of the reference time of the target image that is displayed in a changed manner. As is clear from this description, when the enlarged display process is executed as the change display process in step S104, the determination unit 111b executes the determination in step S106 on the assumption that the target image is not subjected to the enlarged display process. ing. The same applies to step S109 described below.

  When the elapsed time Tp is within the effective period (Tc + Tg) of the reference time Tr of the target image being changed (step S106 / YES in FIG. 4), the determination unit 111b moves to step S107 or does not Then, the process proceeds to step S109. Here, it is assumed that the elapsed time Tp is within the effective period (Tc + Tg) of the reference time Tr of the target image being changed.

  Step S107: The image generation means 111a executes a success display process. There are two patterns of success display processing. This success process indicates that the player hits the target image by operating the operation unit 116 in accordance with the operation timing.

  When the determination unit 111b determines that the elapsed time Tp shown in FIG. 8 is within the effective period (Tc) of the reference time Tr of the target image being changed (hereinafter referred to as cool determination), that is, If it is determined that the reference time Tr is between time Tc1 and time Tc2, first success display processing is executed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first success display process. Here, the image generation means 111a erases the target image 3a, and displays a success display conspicuously, assuming that the player has operated the operation unit 116 at the optimum timing as indicated by reference numeral S1. In the case of the cool determination, the control unit 111c records the number of determinations.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 111b determines that the elapsed time Tp shown in FIG. 8 is within the effective period (Tg) of the reference time Tr of the target image that is displayed in a changed manner (hereinafter referred to as a good determination), that is, When it is determined that the reference time Tr is between time Tg1 and time Tc1 or time Tc2 and time Tg2, the second success display process is executed. Here, the image generation unit 111a deletes the target image 3a, and performs a success display that is less conspicuous than the success display shown in FIG. 11, assuming that the player has operated the operation unit 116 at an appropriate timing. In the case of a good determination, the control unit 111c records the number of determinations.

  Further, when the operation unit 116 is operated during a period in which the target image is located in the effective time width AE (when the determination unit 111b makes a cool determination or a good determination), the image generation unit 111a starts the effective time from the reference image 1. The line image 8 (see FIG. 11) is displayed in the direction of the target image located in the width AE. By displaying this line image, the player can visually recognize that the target image has been hit.

  Further, the line image may be expressed as an extension display from the reference image 1 toward the target image. By using this technique, it is possible to produce an effect that the light beam is emitted from the reference point toward the target image and an effect that the light is blocked by a part other than the effective area of the index image. The player can be made to recognize the success / failure more visually. In addition, for example, the image of the bright spot may be moved and displayed from the reference point position toward the target image, or a line segment connecting the reference image 1 and the target image may be displayed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 11, the period during which the target image 3a is located within the effective time width AE of the index image 5, in other words, the effective time width of the index image 5 between the reference image 1 and the target image 3a. The operation timing of the operation unit 116 is suggested to the player according to the display state where the AE is located.

  If the target image is not located in the effective time width AE of the index image 5 (step S106 / NO in FIG. 4), the process proceeds to step S109.

  Step S109: The determination unit 111b determines whether or not an operation has been performed within the allowable period of the reference time of the target image.

  This determination will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. The determination unit 111b determines whether or not the elapsed time Tp is within a period (Tb1 + Tb2) before and after the reference time Tr of the target image being changed. That is, the determination unit 111b determines that the elapsed time Tp is from the time Ta1 to the time Tg1 (the left side of the effective period “−2”, “−1”) or from the time Tg2 to the time Ta2 (the left side of the effective period “+1”, “+” 2)). Hereinafter, the Tb1 period and the Tb2 period before and after the reference time are referred to as allowable periods.

  When the determination unit 111b determines that the target image is positioned within the allowable time width of the index image 5 (step S109 / YES in FIG. 4), the process proceeds to step S110.

  Step S110: The control means 111c extends the effective time width AE by the allowable time width described above. That is, the control unit 111c sets the allowable time width as the effective time width AE. In addition, when the operation unit is operated 116 during a period in which the target image is located within the allowable time width, the image generating unit 111a newly displays an index image indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width.

  That is, the control unit 111c sets a predetermined allowable time region in the effective time region (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and when the operation unit 116 is operated during a period in which the target image is located in the allowable time region, The effective time area is expanded by an allowable time area.

  For example, it is assumed that the player operates the operation unit 116 in the display state shown in FIG. In FIG. 12, the width between the arrows Aer and Ael and the width indicated by the arrow AL indicate the allowable time width. This operation timing is slightly earlier than the operation timing period, and the target image is positioned within the allowable time width of the index image 5 (the range between the arrows Aer and Ael). In this case (step S109 / YES), the image generation unit 111a newly displays an index image indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width sandwiched between the arrows Aer and Ael.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram in which an index image indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width is newly displayed. The index image 5r is a newly displayed index image indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width AR (width between the arrows Aer and Ael). In FIG. 13, it is assumed that a certain time has elapsed from the state shown in FIG. 12 and the index image 5 has moved.

  In the above example, the operation unit 116 is operated during the allowable period (Tb1 + Tb2) before the reference time Tr in FIG. Hereinafter, the allowable period of the reference time Tr corresponding to the operation timing of the operation unit 116 is referred to as an additional effective period. In the example of FIG. 12, since the operation unit 116 is operated during the allowable period (Tb1 + Tb2) before the reference time Tr, the additional effective period is the allowable period (Tb1 + Tb2) before the reference time Tr. It is.

  Thereafter, the determination in step S106 is performed in a state where the additional effective period is added to the effective period of the reference time Tr. That is, in the subsequent step S106, the determination unit 111b executes determination processing based on the validity period including the additional validity period.

  In step S110, the image generation unit 111a may display the line image in an expanded manner from the reference image 1 toward the target image 3a. In this case, the line image is extended and displayed up to the barrier circle 4.

  Thereafter, when the operation unit 116 is operated during a period in which the target image is located within the effective time range indicated by the newly displayed index image 5r, the target is evaluated as a hit (bad evaluation).

  If the determination unit 111b determines that the target image is not located within the allowable time width of the index image 5 (step S109 / NO in FIG. 4), the process proceeds to step S111.

  Step S111: The image generation means 111a executes failure display processing. The image generation means 111a displays the target image inconspicuously as failure display processing. The player can recognize that the hit of the target image has failed by this display.

  After the processing of steps S107, S110, and S111, the process proceeds to step S108.

  Step S108: The control means 111c determines whether or not the game is over. Specifically, whether or not the elapsed time Tp has reached the time recorded at the end of the timing specification field shown in FIG. 7, that is, whether or not the playback of one piece of game music has ended, or the counted operation It is determined whether the number of misses exceeds a predetermined number.

  If the game is not over (step S108 / NO), the process returns to step S102 in FIG. Thereafter, the index image 5 moves along the line 2 and the processes after step S102 are repeated until the game is over (step S108 / YES).

  As a result, target images 3 are displayed at various positions on the line 2, and the index image 5 circulates along the line 2 one or more times. Instead of continuously displaying the circle set at the same position on the display 101 in FIG. 1, the circle set is displayed at a different position every time the index image 5 makes one or more turns. Also good. In this case, the center coordinates of the different lines 2 (center coordinates of the reference image 1) and the radius of the line 2 may be recorded in the timing data of FIG. For example, the above-described center coordinates and radius are recorded corresponding to the target image identifier of FIG. The image generating unit 111a displays the target image on the line 2 having the center coordinates and the radius.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, the index image 5r indicating the effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width AR is newly displayed (in the state where the allowable time width is the effective time width). The determination process in step 106 in FIG. 4 will be described.

  Here, for example, from the state shown in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the index image 5 moves in the direction of the arrow AD, the target image 3b is changed and displayed, and the player operates the operation unit 116.

  In this case, in step S106, the determination unit 111b determines whether or not the operation unit 116 has been operated within the additional effective period of the reference time Tr of the target image being changed. In the example of FIG. 13, the determination unit 111b determines whether or not the operation unit 116 has been operated within the additional effective period before the reference time T15 of the target image 3b (see FIG. 8 for the reference time T15).

  At this time, when the determination unit 111b determines in step S106 that the operation unit 116 has been operated within the additional effective period of the reference time Tr of the target image being changed (referred to as bad determination) (step S106 / YES) In the success display process of step S107, the image generation unit 111a deletes the target image that has been changed, for example, and displays characters such as “bad” on the display 101.

  As described in steps S109 and S110, if the operation unit 116 is operated at a timing slightly earlier / slower than the period in which the target image is located in the effective time width AE of the index image 5, the effective time width AE of the index image 5 is obtained. The index image is added in the same direction / reverse direction as the traveling direction of the index image 5.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the added state is displayed so that it can be easily recognized by the player. As a result, the player can easily recognize the deviation of the operation timing. Furthermore, even if the player operates the operation unit 116 at such slightly shifted timing, it is not counted as an operation error, which is preferable for a novice player.

  In addition, an allowable time width can be added step by step. Specifically, in step S109, the determination unit 111b determines whether the allowable period of the reference time Tr corresponding to the timing at which the operation unit 116 is operated is the period Tb1 or the period Tb2. This period Tb1 is time Tb3 to Tg1 or time Tg2 to Tb4 shown in FIG. 8 (B), and this period Tb2 is time Ta1 to Tb3 or time Tb4 to Ta2 shown in FIG. 8 (B). One of the determined periods is set as an additional effective period, while the other period is set as an allowable period as it is.

  For example, when the determination unit 111b determines that the allowable period of the reference time Tr corresponding to the timing when the operation unit 116 is operated is the period Tb1, this period Tb1 is set as the additional effective period. Then, the image generation unit 111a newly displays an index image indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width corresponding to the additional effective period.

  In the example of FIGS. 8 and 12, it is assumed that the allowable period of the reference time T08 corresponding to the timing when the operation unit 116 is operated is the period Tb1 before the reference time T08 (“−1” on the left side of the effective period). (See FIG. 8 (B)). In this case, the period Tb1 before the reference time T08 is the additional effective period. Therefore, the image generation unit 111a newly displays an index image 5r1 indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width corresponding to the additional effective period. The portion indicated by reference numeral 5r2 is displayed in black of the barrier circle 4.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 111b determines that the allowable period of the reference time Tr corresponding to the timing when the operation unit 116 is operated is the period Tb2, this period Tb2 is set as the additional effective period. Then, the image generation unit 111a sets the allowable time width corresponding to the additional effective period as the effective time width.

  8 and 12, it is assumed that the allowable period of the reference time T08 corresponding to the timing when the operation unit 116 is operated is the period Tb2 before the reference time T08 (“−2” on the left side of the effective period). (See FIG. 8 (B)). In this case, the period Tb2 before the reference time T08 is the additional effective period. Therefore, the image generation unit 111a newly displays an index image 5r2 indicating an effective time width corresponding to the allowable time width corresponding to the additional effective period. The portion indicated by reference numeral 5r1 is displayed in black of the barrier circle 4. In this case, the effective time width is displayed in a comb shape.

  By adding the allowable time width stepwise in this way, the player can easily recognize the deviation in the operation timing.

  When the total points of the points added according to the number of cool determinations and the points added according to the number of good determinations exceed a predetermined point value, the control means 111c (Hereinafter referred to as level). When the level is increased, the image generation unit 111a deletes the newly displayed index image 5r. In addition, the control unit 111c invalidates the additional valid period.

  That the total points described above exceed a predetermined point value means that the player has become accustomed to the game (the level of proficiency of the game has increased). In this case, it is possible to match the game proficiency of the player by deleting the newly displayed index image 5r.

  Note that various target images may be displayed as the game progresses.

  For example, a bonus target image may be displayed as the target image. The image generation means 111a displays a circle set having a bonus target image based on the time T160 to time T191 recorded in the timing column shown in FIG. 7 and the target image identifier recorded in the target image identifier column at this time. To do. When the target image identifier is “E”, the image generation unit 111a displays the bonus target image at a position on the line 2 corresponding to the reference time of the target image identifier “E”.

  When the determination unit 111b determines that any one of the operation buttons 105a, 105b, 105x, and 105y of the operation unit 116 is operated during the period in which the bonus target image is located in the effective time width AE of the index image 5 ( In step S106 / YES in FIG. 3, the image generation unit 111a performs the success display process more gorgeously than the success display process when the cool determination is made. Also, record the number of times of judgment. Note that the control unit 111c does not count the number of operation errors as an operation error even if the operation buttons 105a, 105b, 105x, and 105y of the operation unit 116 are not operated during the above-described period.

  A special target image may be displayed as the target image. This special target image is a target image that the image generation unit 111a displays as the last target image when all the cool determinations are made by the determination unit 111b while the index image 5 makes one round. When the determination unit 111b determines that the operation unit 116 is operated during the period in which the special target image is located within the effective time width of the index image 5 (step S106 / YES in FIG. 3), the image generation unit 111a , The success display process is performed flashier than the success display process when the cool determination is made. Also, record the number of times of judgment. In the case of failure, the control unit 111c executes a process for lowering the level.

  When the game is over (step S108 / YES in FIG. 4), when the reproduction of one game music is completed, or when the counted number of operation mistakes exceeds a predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S112. .

  Step S112: The image generation means 111a performs score display processing. When the reproduction of one piece of game music is completed, the image generation means 111a displays, for example, the rank (SS / S / A / B / C / D), the score, and the acquired virtual currency on the display 101. And the total number of virtual currency points you currently have. In addition, the image generation unit 111a displays the number of cool determinations, the number of good determinations, the number of bad determinations, and the number of operation errors as numerical values, and displays the ratio of each number as a pie chart. Note that the image generation unit 111a may display the number of times the bonus target image 3h and the special target image 3b 'are hit. On the other hand, when the counted number of operation mistakes exceeds a predetermined number, the number of acquired virtual currency points and the total number of virtual currency points currently possessed are displayed.

  As the above-described level-up, there is a method of increasing the types of characters displayed on the target image, that is, increasing the types of buttons to be operated. For example, when the level is increased, “X” and “Y” are displayed in addition to “A” and “B” in the target image. In this case, “X” and “Y” are recorded as identifiers in the target image identifier field of FIG.

  At this time, if the identifier of the changed target image is “X” in step S105, the identifier “X” of the target image matches the button identifier indicating the type of the operated button indicated by the operation button information. It will be determined whether or not.

  In addition, the arrangement density of the target images on line 2 may be increased as the level increases. For example, the target image 3a and the target image 3b are arranged so as to be in close contact. By arranging the target images in this way, the player must quickly operate the buttons in a short period of time. As described above, when the arrangement density of the target images on the line 2 is increased, the period of a certain reference time (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) and the next reference time period (Tc + Tg + Tb1 + Tb2) are increased. May overlap each other. That is, the image generating unit 111a may change and display two or more target images at the same time.

  In this case, the determination unit 111b executes the determination process of step 105 in FIG. 3 based on the image identifier of the target image previously changed and displayed, and further, based on the reference time of this image identifier, step S106 in FIG. The determination process of step S109 is executed. It is assumed that the target images 3a and 3b that are displayed closely are changed and displayed at the same time. In this case, the determination unit 111b executes the determination process of step S105 of FIG. 3 based on the image identifier “A” of the target image 3a that has been changed and displayed previously. In this determination process, when the operation button A105a in FIG. 1 is operated (step S105 / YES), the process proceeds to step S106 in FIG. In this step S106, determination processing is executed using the time T171 in FIG. 7 as the reference time for the target image identifier “A”. Note that step S109 is the same as step S106.

  When the number of operation mistakes exceeds a predetermined value, the level may be lowered. As a level down technique, there is a technique for reducing the types of characters displayed in the target image. For example, when the level is lowered, only “A” is displayed in the target image (“B” is not displayed).

  According to the embodiment described above, the operation timing of the operation unit is displayed to the player based on the positional relationship between the effective time width of the index image and the target image. This operation timing is a timing at which the index image that is moved and displayed passes near the target image. In this display, the index image and the target image do not overlap each other.

  Such an operation timing display makes it easy for the player to recognize the operation timing even if the display screen of the portable game device has a narrow display screen area. Further, since the index image spreads along the movement path, the player can easily recognize the effective operation timing. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to operate the operation unit at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, by configuring the game screen as a circle set and moving the index image around, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the operation timing of the operation unit, and even when playing the game for a long time, the eyes are less tired. .

  Furthermore, according to the above embodiment, when the operation timing is shifted, the index image is widely displayed according to the shift. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the period during which the operation timing is allowed to be shifted. As a result, whether the player operates the button earlier than the appropriate timing, or does the button operation later than the appropriate timing, that is, recognizes the deviation tendency of his own operation timing and displays this deviation tendency. Because it can be corrected, the proficiency level of the game becomes faster.

(Second embodiment)
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a display screen according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the line 20 and the barrier circle 40 are straight lines. Further, the image generation unit 111a displays the index image 50 while moving on the barrier circle 40, for example, in the right direction of the drawing. The reference point image 10, target images 30a and 30b, center instruction image 60, and guide image 70 are the reference point image 1, target images 3a and 3b, center instruction image 6, and guide image described in the first embodiment. Corresponds to 7.

  As described above, the barrier circle in which the line and the index image move may be linear as well as the circumference. Moreover, you may make it circular arc shape.

(Other embodiments)
The device having a computer that executes the game program according to the present invention may be, for example, a home game device, a business game device, or a mobile terminal such as a smartphone.

  In the case of a home game device, the display 101 and the speaker 103 of the game device 100 in FIG. 1 are not included in the home game device.

  In the case of a smartphone, the operation unit 116 is caused to function as a software button displayed on the touch panel. At this time, the operation buttons 105a, 105b, 105x, and 105y of FIG. 1 may be displayed on the touch panel as software buttons.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game device, 101, 102 ... Display display, 103 ... Speaker, 104 ... Cross button, 105a, 105b, 105x, 105y ... Operation button, 111 ... CPU, 111a ... Image generation means, 111b ... Determination means, 111c ... Control Means, 111d ... Time measuring means, 112 ... RAM, 113 ... ROM, 114 ... Network connection unit, 115 ... Connector, 116 ... Operating unit, 117 ... Playback unit, 118 ... Display controller, 130 ... External recording medium, 131 ... Game program , 132 ... Timing data, 133 ... Music data, 134 ... Image data, 1 ... Reference image, 2 ... Line, 3a, 30a, 3b, 30b, 3a '... Target image, 4, 40 ... Barrier circle, 5, 50 ... Index image, 6,60 ... Center instruction image, 7,70 ... Guide image, 8 ... Line image.

Claims (7)

In a program for causing a computer to function as a means for displaying a target image associated with an operation unit on a screen and instructing a player to operate the operation unit.
Means for forming an effective time region with the index image and the reference point;
Means for moving the effective time area on the screen;
A program that causes a computer to function as means for determining whether or not the operation unit associated with the target image is operated during a period in which the target image is included in the effective time region. In claim 1,
A game program that causes a computer to function as means for displaying a target image at a certain distance from the reference point and moving and displaying the index image at a position shorter than the certain distance. In claim 1 or 2,
A means for setting a predetermined allowable time area in the effective time area and expanding the effective time area by the allowable time area when the operation unit is operated during a period in which the target image is located in the allowable time area. A game program characterized by causing a computer to function. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
A game program for causing a computer to function as means for changing the display of the target image located in the effective time area. In claims 1 to 4,
When the operation unit is operated during a period in which the target image is located in the effective time area, the computer functions as means for displaying an image from the reference point toward the target image located in the effective time area. A game program characterized by that. In any of claims 2 to 5,
Displaying the target image on a circumferential line centered on the reference point, moving and displaying the index image on a circumferential line centered on the reference point, located inside the circumference. A game program characterized by In a game apparatus having a means for displaying a target image associated with an operation unit on a screen and instructing a player to operate the operation unit.
Means for forming an effective time region with the index image and the reference point;
Means for moving the effective time area on the screen;
A game device comprising: means for determining whether or not the operation unit associated with the target image has been operated during a period in which the target image is included in the effective time region.