JP3534343B2 - GAME PROGRAM AND GAME DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game program, such as a role playing game and an adventure game, which allows a character to act in a game space and play.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game system such as a fighting game and a racing game in which the contents of game play performed by the player can be recorded and the recorded play contents can be reproduced and enjoyed later. There is. In addition, recently, like "Blinks the Time Sweeper (developed by: Artoon Co., Ltd., sold by Microsoft)", the type of automatic play / play character operation within the same game space where the player character is operated. Is also known (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1).

[0003]

[Non-patent document 1] Toshiyasu Hirasawa, "Electronic Entertain
ment Expo 2002 local report, Xbox's first full-scale 3D action game "Blinx The Time Sweeper" impression, incorporating the element of time, realizing new captureability ”,
[Online], May 24, 2002, GAME Watch, [Search on September 5, 2002], Internet <URL: htt
p: //www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20020524/xbo
x4.htm>

[0004]

By the way, recently, a communication type game in which a plurality of players can communicate with each other through a game has become popular, and it is desired to incorporate the above-mentioned play-play system also in this type of game. There is a request. However, the conventional reproduction play merely reproduces one's own play, and does not contribute to the purpose of communicating with a plurality of players. On the other hand, in order to enable the reproduction and play of another player, it is necessary to devise a data management that the conventional technique does not have.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game program which allows another player to play and play and to communicate with each other.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) used in a game are used.
And each separate player (e.g. _P S, _{P F)} and the character assignment means for assigning relative (CSP), the game play, the plurality of characters (e.g. _C S,
Players are playing the game play of the C _F) (e.g., P
_F ) and a plurality of characters (e.g. C) in the game space set in the main storage device (5) and an operation character selection means (GSP) for selecting an operation character (e.g. C _F ) assigned to the character. _S, place the _{C F),} the game space, given on the basis of these characters (e.g. _C S, _{C F)} an operation signal (SG) Shi
Character control means for action according to the game scenario with branching on Nario (GSP) and the character control unit (GSP) of the plurality of characters to act by (eg _C S, _{C F)} on the operation signal (SG)
For each character (for example, C _S , C _F ) and
An operation signal recording means (LSP) for recording in the storage device (15) in the order in which the operation signals are input, and the input device (1
A signal input via the 4), as an operation signal for the (SG) said operation character (e.g. C _F), the operation character through the character control unit (GSP)
A first signal processing means for operating the Kuta (GSP), already an operation signal has been recorded (SG S shown in FIG. 3 (a) for _example) in the storage device (15), said plurality of characters (e.g., C _S, through a character other than the operation character (e.g. _{C S)} wherein the character control unit as an operation signal (SG) for (GSP) of the _{C F)}
And play characters other than the above-mentioned operating characters
And causing the second signal processing means (RPP), have the said branch
A scenario control means for controlling a game scenario to be played,
The game scenario is branched by the scenario control means.
As a result, the operation signal by the second signal processing means is
The operation signal of characters other than Rakuta is not accepted
When it becomes a state, it has already been recorded in the storage device.
Other than the operation character based on the operation signal being
Character pause system that pauses the play of the character
Control means and reproduction of characters other than the operation characters
In the state where the play is paused, the first signal processing means
From the operation character after the game scenario branch
Post-branch character system that makes you move to a point
Control means, and then to operate the computer (1), said steering
The production signal recording means is used for the operation signal relating to the operation character.
Issue up to the point after the game scenario branch.
And a game program (CGP).

The invention of claim 2 is the game according to claim 1.
In the program (CGP), further, the game space
The replayed operating character placed inside
Draw characters other than the character from the viewpoint of the operating character.
The drawn image is used as image data that can be displayed as a photograph.
And a character photographing means to be recorded in the storage device.
Game program characterized by operating a computer
It is composed as a program.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game program (CGP) according to the first aspect, further, the second signal processing means (RPP) has been previously recorded in the storage device (15). The operation signal at the time (for example, SG _S shown in FIG. 3A) is used as an operation signal (SG) for a character (for example, C _S ) other than the operation character among the plurality of characters (for example, C _S and C _F ). Is configured to be referred to by the character control means (GSP) as a game program (CGP).

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device (1) comprising a computer having a main memory device (5), an input device (14) and a memory device (15) which is the same as or different from the main memory device (5). In the above, a character assigning means (2, CSP) for assigning a plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) used in the game to different players (for example, P _S and P _F ) respectively, and An operation character selection unit (2, which selects, as an operation character (for example, C _F ), a character assigned to a player (for example, P _F ) who plays the game among the plurality of characters (for example, C _S and C _F ). GSP),
Said main said in a storage device (5) which is set to the game space a plurality of characters (e.g. _C S, _{C F)} is arranged, and these characters (e.g. _C S, _{C F)} an operation signal (SG)
Within the game space based on
Character control means (2, GSP) that causes a character to act in accordance with a variety of game scenarios , and operation signals (SG) related to the plurality of characters (eg, C _S , C _F ) that cause the character control means (2, GSP) to act. For each character (for example, C _S , C _F ) and the operation signal
Operation signal recording means (2, LCP) for recording in the storage device (15) in the order in which the operation characters are input, and signals input via the input device (14), the operation character (for example, C _F ). as an operation signal for the (SG), the operation via the character control unit (2, GSP)
First signal processing means (2, GS) for operating the character
P) and an operation signal (for example, SG _S shown in FIG. 3A) already recorded in the storage device (15) other than the operation character among the plurality of characters (for example, C _S , C _F ). As an operation signal (SG) for a character (for example, C _S ) of the character other than the operation character via the character control means (2, GSP).
Second signal processing means (2, R for reproducing and playing the lacta
PP) and control the game scenario with said branch
Scenario control means and the scenario control means
As a result of the game scenario being branched, the second signal processing
Of the character other than the operation character by the means
When the operation signal is not accepted, the memory is
Based on operating signals already recorded in the device
Playback of characters other than operation characters is paused
Character pause control means for causing the operation character
Playback of characters other than
The operation character is described above by the first signal processing means.
Let the action proceed to the point after the game scenario branch
And a character control means after branching.
No. recording means is an operation signal relating to the operation character.
Is recorded up to a point after the game scenario is branched , as the game device (1).

[0010]

Effects of the Invention According to the invention of claim 1 or 4, a plurality of characters (e.g. _C S, _{C F)} on the operation signal for action by character control means (GSP) (SG)
Is a storage device (1
Since it is recorded in 5), even if a plurality of operation characters (for example, C _F ) operated by the player (for example, P _F ) and other characters (for example, C _S ) appear, it is determined that the characters (for example, C _S , C _F ) since correspondence relationship between the operation signal (SG) is held, each character during playback play (e.g. C _S, C _F) is correct behavior corresponding to be reproduced.
As a result, it becomes possible to reproduce and play a character (for example, C _S ) other than the player who is operating, and to cause the character to exist and act in the same game space as that of his / her operating character (for example, C _F ), and communication between players Will be realized.

Further , in a situation where the reproduction play fails due to the scenario branching, the corresponding character (for example, C
_Since the action of _S ) is suspended, the game play can be continued without causing a program abnormality.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the reproduction play according to the previous play content is performed, when different players (for example, C _S and C _F ) play alternately with a time interval, It is convenient for a plurality of players to communicate with each other over time.

The numbers in parentheses are for convenience of showing the corresponding elements in the drawings, and the present description is not limited to the description in the drawings.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a home game machine to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of progress of play contents, and FIG. 3 is an example of contents of a log file. In the figure, (a) is a log file in which the play content by the operation of the operation character C _S is recorded, (b) is a log file in which the play content by the operation of the operation character C _F is recorded, and FIG. 4 is related to the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode on the display by a game program.

The game machine 1 as a computer is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 2 has a CPU 2 mainly composed of a microprocessor unit. The CPU 2 includes a ROM (read only memory) 4 and a RAM (random access memory) as main storage devices via the bus 3.
5 is connected. The ROM 4 stores an operating system as a program necessary for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 1 and data necessary for its execution. RAM
5 includes a CD-ROM 6 to a CD-R as a storage medium.
The game program and data read via the OM reading device 7 are recorded. In addition, an area for temporarily storing various kinds of information necessary for the progress of the game is set in the RAM 5 according to the program read from the CD-ROM 6. Further, the image data read from the CD-ROM 6 and processed by the CPU 2 is also stored in the RAM 5.
It is recorded in a predetermined video area secured inside. In addition,
A RAM dedicated to display processing may be separately provided. The game program is a semiconductor memory, D instead of the CD-ROM 6.
It may be supplied by a VD-ROM or other various storage media.

An image processing device 8 and an audio processing device 9 are connected to the CPU 2 via a bus 3. The image processing device 8 reads the image data from the video area of the RAM 5 and draws a game screen on the frame memory 10, converts the drawn image into a video signal for displaying on the display 11, and then outputs the video signal at a predetermined timing. To output. The audio processing device 9 converts the sound data on the CD-ROM 6 read by the CD-ROM reading device 7 into a predetermined analog audio signal and outputs it from the speaker 12. Further, the voice processing device 9 generates data of a sound effect and a musical sound according to an instruction from the CPU 2, converts the data into an analog signal, and outputs the analog signal from the speaker 12. As the display 11 and the speaker 12, a home-use television receiver and a speaker attached thereto are generally used.

A controller 14 and an external memory 15 are detachably connected to the bus 3 via an interface 13. The controller 14 is provided with an operation member that receives an operation by the player. For example, a cross key 14a and a push button switch 14b for inputting up, down, left and right directions are provided as operation members. Controller 14
Outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation state of the operation members 14a and 14b at a constant cycle (for example, 1/60 seconds), and C
PU2 determines the operation state of the controller 14 based on the signal. The external memory 15 is composed of, for example, a memory card or a hard disk having a rewritable and memory-storable semiconductor memory element, and a log file LF or the like in which past play content is recorded is recorded therein in accordance with a player's instruction. It The external memory 15 may be provided as an element constituting a portable game machine that can be attached to and detached from the interface 13.

The CD-ROM 6 has a game program CGP for causing the game machine 1 to function as a computer.
Is recorded in advance, and the game program CGP is
Image display program ANP, game progress program GS
P, character selection program CSP, log file creation program LSP, playback play control program RPP
Have a program such as. Further, in the data area of the game program CGP, the display of the operation character
Data such as character data CD including data necessary for operation is recorded.

In the game machine 1 having the above configuration, when a predetermined initialization operation (for example, power-on operation) is performed, the CPU 2 first executes a predetermined initialization process according to the program in the ROM 4. CPU2 after initialization
Is the game program CG stored in the CD-ROM 6.
The reading of P is started, and the game process is started according to the program.

For example, when the player selects "New Game" (a mode in which the game is started from the beginning including the game environment setting) when the game process is started, a plurality of players to be used during the game are provided to different players. The process of assigning a character is performed. In this game program CGP, it is possible to assign a character to only one player and enjoy the play.
As an example for explaining the features of the present invention, an embodiment in which a character is assigned to each of a plurality of players is appropriate. Therefore, in the present embodiment, only a case where a character is assigned to a plurality of players will be described. Also,
For the sake of simple explanation, the case of two players P _S and P _F will be described.

The CPU 2 is a character selection program CSP which constitutes a subroutine of the game program CGP.
Is read out and the character selection screen data (not shown) is called from the data area in the game program CGP shown in FIG. 1 to display a plurality of selectable characters for each player P _S , P _F. Is shown on the display 11.

First, a character is assigned to the player P _S. When the player P _S operates the controller 14 based on the displayed character selection screen to input that the character C _S of the aspect shown in FIG. 4A is selected, the CPU 2 causes the CPU 2 to execute the character selection program. based on the CSP, the data area in the game program CGP shown in FIG. 1, calls the character data CD _S corresponding to the character C _S which is the selected.

Furthermore the player P _S through the character selection screen, the player P _S such as own name or nickname
The enter the name NM _S to be specific. In response to this, the CPU
2, based on the name NM _S, so that the character data CD _S corresponding to the character _{C S} which is selected becomes searchable, the name of the character data CD _S NM _S
And stores it in the data area. After that, when the player P _S reproduces the play content of the log file LF or continues the game from the save data, when the name NM _S is input, the associated character data CD _S is called, Selected character C _S
Will be operated continuously. That is, the selected character C _S is assigned to the player P _S.

Subsequently, the player P_FCharacter about
Data allocation. Player P _STo player P_FTo
After handing over the operation of the controller 14, the player P_F
Based on the operation by_SAs in
Character selection program according to CSP
The selection screen is displayed on the display 11. The character
Characters may be duplicated between players on the
Player P already_SSelected by
Character C_SYou can select multiple characters other than
Has been. Player P_F, For example, as shown in FIG.
Aspect operation character C_FEnter the command to select
Then, the CPU 2 causes the character C to_FAgainst
Corresponding character data CD_FThe data area shown in Figure 1
Called from player P_FName of NM_FIn association with
Storing the character C_FIs player P_FTo
Assigned.

When the control for allocating the characters is completed, the actual game mode is entered. In game mode, only one player can play the game at a time. First, the CPU 2 calls the operation character selection screen data (not shown) from the data area in the game program CGP shown in FIG. 1 based on the game progress program GSP, and the character C already assigned to each player P _S , P _{F. An} operation character selection screen (not shown) in which _{S 1} and C 2 _F are selectably displayed is displayed on the display 11. As a result, the player performing the game play operates the controller 14 through the displayed selection screen to input the name NM, thereby making the character assigned to him / herself an operable character (operation character). select.

For example, the case where the player P _S plays will be described. The player P _S selects the operation character C _S assigned to him in response to the selection screen. By the selection, the operation character C _S becomes operable in the game space based on the operation of the controller 14 by the player P _S , and the game mode is started.

The player P _S presses the cross key 14a or the push button switch 14b of the controller 14 to input a predetermined signal for operating the operation character C _S. In response to this, the CPU 2 refers to the input predetermined signal as the operation signal SG for the operation character C _S based on the game progress program GSP. Therefore, based on the image display program ANP, an image drawing the game space of arranging the operation character C _S, and displays on the display 11 through the image display processor 8, a predetermined arranged operation character C _S Action is the operation signal S
Generation control is performed according to G.

Although the characters C _S and C _F shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (d) are shown as an example of the character modes, when the characters are selected as the operation characters, they are operated according to the operation of the player in the game space. Any form may be used as long as it is a freely movable object. For example, not only living things such as humans and animals, but imaginary living things such as monsters and fairies, anthropomorphized inanimate objects such as robots,
It can be expressed in various forms such as simple objects such as stones and drops. Further, when the object is expressed by 3DCG, for example, it is composed of a set of polygons,
Alternatively, when represented by 2DCG, it is composed of sprites and the like, and both are drawn and displayed on the display 11 together with the background image and the like.

Various commands CM relating to the progress of the scenario stored in the game progress program GSP are issued in response to the predetermined action of the operating character C _S , and as a result, for example, the item acquisition or the event by the operating character C _{S is performed.} Are sequentially controlled to be displayed on the display 11, and the game proceeds.

When the game starts, the CPU 2
Reads the log file creation program LSP in the game program CGP, and at a predetermined time interval (for example, 1/60 second interval) from the start of the game mode, an operation signal SG corresponding to the pressing of the cross key 14a or the push button switch 14b. to create a log file LF _S sequentially to record the (input value).

For example, it is assumed that the player P _S advances the play contents in the order of A → B → C → D as shown in FIG. At the point A which is the start time of the game mode, that is, at the elapsed time t _A shown in FIG. 3A (it is not necessary to record the time in the actual log file LF, the “elapsed time” described in FIG. Are for convenience of description.
Note that it is theoretically possible to record the elapsed time in the log file LF as another method. ), Player P _S
Inputs an operation signal SG1 for causing the operation character C _S to perform a walking motion via the controller 14. In response to this, the CPU 2 refers to the motion data of the operation character C _S according to the operation signal SG1 to generate a walking motion based on the game progress program GSP, and controls the display via the image processing device 8 or the like. . And, for example, in FIG.
As shown in (a), an image PC _A showing a mode in which the operation character C _S walks is displayed on the display 11, and based on the log file creation program LSP,
As shown in FIG. 3 (a), an operation signal SG1, sequentially recorded ... in a log file LF _S.

Next, the elapsed time t shown in FIG._BTo
Player P_SThe operation signal SG2 is input by
Then, by this operation, the operation character C_SBut game
Enter a specific area in the standard space (see the area shown in Fig. 2).
Reach point B). CPU2 is the game progress program
Operation character C based on Ram GSP_SIs the above specific
Whether or not you have entered the area is determined every predetermined time
Operation character C _SA certain event by entering
A command CM1 (see FIG. 3A) to start is issued.
Then, based on the command CM1, the predetermined event
Module for

By the way, the game progression program GSP is
The game proceeds according to preset game scenario data, but the game scenario data has a predetermined branch. For example, at the point B shown in FIG. 2 corresponding to the branch of the game scenario, the game scenario is route B Controls whether to proceed to → C or B → D. Therefore, the CPU 2 controls the game progress program GSP.
4 (b), which is a barrier to the progress of the game in which the operated character cannot advance to the point D (that is, the game advances to the point C and the game is over) unless the operated character battles and wins. The enemy character C _T shown is arranged in the game space, and thus the image PC _{B 1} showing this is displayed on the display 11 via the image processing device 8. In addition,
FIG. 3A shows the command CM issued at the elapsed time t _B.
Although 1 is described, this is also described for convenience of description, and it is not necessary to describe such a command in the actual log file LF.

As a result of the battle, the operating character C _S has been defeated by the enemy character C _T , so that the CPU 2 executes, for example, FIG.
As shown in (c), the character C _S is the enemy character C.
_The image PC _B2 showing the mode of being defeated by _T is displayed on the display 11 via the image processing device 8. As a result, the CPU 2 executes, based on the game progress program GSP,
The command CM2 shown in FIG. 3A is issued to branch the game scenario from route B to C shown in FIG. Then, at the point C shown in FIG. 2, that is, at the elapsed time t _C shown in FIG. 3A, the player P _S inputs the operation signal SG3 and the operation signal SG3 is recorded in the log file LF _S. , And the game is over.

In this way, as a scenario that proceeds in the order of A → B → C as shown in FIG. 2, the operation signals SG1, ..., SG3 (SG _S ) shown in FIG. 3 (a) are sequentially recorded at predetermined time intervals. (Nu when the operation signal SG is not input
ll value is recorded). Note that in order to improve the efficiency of access time, the log file LF is recorded in the RAM 5 during the game.
Alternatively, the data may be transcribed and stored from the RAM 5 into the external memory 15 at a predetermined amount, at a predetermined time, or at the end of the game. Further, FIG. 3 (a) is a schematic of the contents of the log file LF _S, required information is only "operation signal SG _S of the operated character _{C S".} As described above, the “elapsed time” and the “command” are convenient descriptions for explaining the present invention, and are not always necessary for the actual log file LF.

Next, the player P _F plays the controller 14
To operate "Load Game" (log file L
When selecting a mode) which performs play based on the reproduction of the play contents by F, CPU 2, based on the reproduction play control program RPP, it calls the log file LF _S recorded in the previous play from the external memory 15.

By the way, in the game of this embodiment as well as the conventional game, if a predetermined condition is satisfied during play, the status information at that time can be recorded in the external memory 15. . This status information is called save data, and recording the save data in the external memory 15 based on the player's operation is called save. In a normal game, this save can be done any number of times in one play, and when saving multiple times, new save data is recorded by overwriting the previous save data. In the embodiment, based on the game program CGP, apart from the save in the normal game, “New Game” or “Load G”
When the "ame" is started, the status information is automatically saved regardless of the player's operation. This save data will be referred to as start-time save data. The start save data is recorded in the external memory 15 separately from the save data in the normal game.

Therefore, the reproduction play control program RPP
Based on the external memory 1 log file LF _S described above
Along with the call from 5, the start save data separately recorded in the external memory 15 is called. In the present embodiment, as described above, the last play is “New G
Since the player a ame "was player P _S, based on the start time of the save data, the character C _S by the player P _S is disposed to the start point of the game.
Further, the player P _F selects the character C _F as an operation character on the above-described operation character selection screen, so that the player P _F operates the operation character C _F.
Also it arranged the starting point the same as the character C _S. For example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the character C _S
At the same time, the image PC _A ′ in which the operation character C _F is arranged in the game space is displayed on the display 11. Then, the game mode by the player P _F is started (at this point, new start save data is recorded).

First, according to the reproduction play control program RPP.
Log file LF_SController 1 described in
The input value from 4 (that is, the operation signal S shown in FIG.
G _S) Characters C are reproduced one by one_SThe game that controls
The character progressing program GSP will refer to it.
C_SRegarding the previous player P_SThe controller 14
Character C with the same content operated via_SIs automatic
Made. On the other hand, the controller 14 is actually being operated
Player P_FIs operated by the operating character C_FAgainst
Done. This allows the operating character to be displayed in the game space.
Kuta C_FCharacter C other than_SEven if appears, each key
Character C_S, C_FHolds the correspondence between the operation signal SG and
Each character C_S, C_FAccurate corresponding to
The action can be regenerated.

For example, when the player P _F inputs the operation signal SG10 for causing the operation character C _F to make a walking motion at the elapsed time t _A shown in FIG. 3B, the CPU 2 causes the CPU 2 to
Based on the game progress program GSP, referring to generate a walking motion to motion data of operation character C _F in accordance with the operation signal SG10 inputted, the image processing apparatus 8
The display is controlled via the etc. As a result, FIG.
As shown in, the operating character C _F can be walked regardless of the behavior of the automatically operated character C _S , and the operating character C _F can be accompanied by the character C _S.

Then, along with the reproduction of the above-mentioned play contents,
CPU2, based on the log file creation program LFP, as well as a description of the log file LF _S, player P
New operation signal corresponding to the pressing of the cross key 14a and push button switches 14b by _F SG10, ..., and sequentially recorded at predetermined time intervals from the game mode beginning by a player P _F.

In addition, a "camera" is displayed on the character in the game.
There is a well-known technique in which an image such as a “drawing image” from the subjective viewpoint of the character is stored in the external memory 15 or the like as displayable image data by the “camera” by using the “camera”. By applying this "camera" shooting to this embodiment, the "camera"
It is possible for the operation character C _F , which possesses, to photograph the appearance of the character C _S being reproduced and played. In this way, it is possible to take a commemorative photo of the character from the viewpoint of another person, and the interest of the game is increased in addition to the simple play contents.

Further, since the operating character C _F can be made to act regardless of the action of the character C _S as described above, for example, the character C _S proceeds along the route A → B shown in FIG. While the player is playing, the character C _F of the player P _F can go ahead and reach the point B shown in FIG. As described above in the previous play content, the character C _S encounters the enemy character C _T at the point B and battles with the character C _{S.
Since S} is defeated, the player has reached the point C and the game is over.

For example, the player P _F operates the operation signal SG via the controller 14 at the elapsed time t _B '(the elapsed time before t _B shown in FIG. 3A) shown in FIG. 3B.
When 20 is input, the operating character C _F enters the specific area corresponding to the point B shown in FIG. That is, when the character C _F reaches the point B in advance, the command CM1 shown in FIG. 3B for executing the battle event is issued by the determination based on the game progress program GSP, and the enemy character C _T appears. Then the battle begins. Here, for example, when the skill of the player P _F is higher than that of the player P _S and the operation character C _F wins in the battle, the game progress program GSP issues a command CM3 shown in FIG. The route is branched to route B → D shown in FIG. As a result, the operation character C _F advances to the point D instead of the point C in FIG.

After that, at the elapsed time t _B , the character C _S during reproduction play reaches the point B, but since the enemy character C _T has already been defeated, the game program C
No battle event occurs due to the judgment based on GP. That is, the operation signal SG _S generated based on the log file LF _S is not accepted. The game progress program GSP constantly checks whether the operation signal SG _S generated based on the log file LF _S cannot be accepted (reproduction failure state), and when the reproduction failure state is detected, the reproduction play control program RPP Play Play is interrupted.
Specifically, the character C _S is in a resting state at the point B. As a result, the game play can be continued without causing an abnormality in the game program CGP.

The player P _F is the operating character C _F.
To point D to save and finish the game play. In the log recording in the play by the player P _F , first, as shown in FIG.
An operation signal SG _F for _F (a signal input and accepted by the controller 14) is recorded as a log file LF _S ′. The operation signal for the character C _S (signal generated on the basis of the log file LF _S) is overwritten logged file LF _S.

After that, the player P _{S
As in the case of F,} it is assumed that "Load Game" is selected, the start save data is called from the external memory 15 together with the log file LF _S ', and the play content is reproduced. The reproduction play control program RPP is shown in FIG.
The operation signal SG _F of the log file LF _S ′ shown in (b) is sequentially reproduced and referred to by the game progress program GSP. As a result, the character C _F is automatically operated in the game space, and the mode in which the enemy character C _T is defeated is displayed on the display 11 as described above. Thus, the game scenario is branched to the route B → D shown in FIG. 2 according to the determination based on the game progress program GSP, and the game is not ended at the point C, and the player P _S can move the route B to the route B.
→ You can play in D's new game space.

As a result, the characters other than the player who is operating can be reproduced and played so that they can be present and act in the same game space as their operating character, and communication between the players can be realized. For example, as described above, the father can reproduce the log file LF played by the child and experience the play content experienced by the child through the father's operation character.

In addition, the player alternately performs the reproduction play according to the previous play content of the other player at time intervals, and the plurality of players can communicate with each other at time intervals. For example, as described above, the father and the child can alternately play each other's play contents, branch the game scenario, and progress the game to communicate.

In the game space of the play content to be reproduced, the player operates the same character as the character reproduced by the reproduction play,
It is also possible to enjoy replay play.

That is, when the character operated by the player P _S via the controller 14 is the same as the character to be reproduced and played, two identical characters may be arranged in the game space. These characters are visually the same, but are treated as separate characters in terms of data identification. As a result, it is possible to operate the player's character and photograph the appearance of the player's character being played back and played with the camera (the item in the game), which enhances the interest.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example of operation in which one player operates the operation character is shown, but a plurality (for example, two) operation characters to which a plurality of (for example, two) players are assigned respectively. It is also possible to operate. As a result, the operation signals SG for these operation characters are recorded in the log file LF for each character and in order, and the actions of the plurality of characters can be reproduced by reproduction play.

For example, a player other than the father and the son may operate the operation signals SG for the operation characters C _F and C _S.
The log file LF in which is recorded is reproduced. Characters C _F and C _S are arranged in the game space of the replay play together with the operation characters assigned to other players. Another player can operate his / her own operation character to take a picture of the parent and child (that is, the operation characters C _F , C _S ) with a camera (an item in the game), thereby enhancing the interest of the game. Can be done.

Although the present invention has been described as a game program in the above-mentioned embodiment, it is provided with software including various programs CSP, RPP, ... In the game program CGP and hardware for causing the software to function. As a matter of course, the present invention can be applied not only to the above-mentioned game program but also to the game device 1 configured as described above.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a home-use game machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of progress of play contents.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of contents of a log file.
(A) is the operation character C _SIn play by
A log file recording the contents, (b) is the operation character C
_FIt is a log file that records the contents of play by
It

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode on a display by a game program according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Computer, game device (game machine) 2 ... Character assigning means, operating character selecting means, character controlling means, operating signal recording means, first signal processing means, second signal processing means (CPU) 5 ... ... main memory (RAM) 14 ...... input device (controller) 15 ...... storage device (external memory) _C S, _{C F} ...... plurality of characters _{C F} ...... operation character _{C S} ...... operation character other than the character CGP ...... Game program CSP ...... Character allocation means (character selection program) GSP ...... Operation character selection means, character control means, first signal processing means, scenario control means (game progress)
Line program) LSP ...... operation signal recording means (log file creation program) _P S, _{P F} ...... player _{P F} ...... performing game play player RPP ...... second signal processing means, the character pause control means (Play Play Control program) SG: Operation signal

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A character allocating means for allocating a plurality of characters to be used in a game to different players, respectively, and a character allocating means for a player playing the game among the plurality of characters at the time of game play. Operation character selection means for selecting a character as an operation character, and the plurality of characters are arranged in the game space set in the main storage device, and these characters are arranged in a predetermined scenario in the game space based on the operation signal. Has a branch of
A character control unit that causes the character control unit to act in accordance with the game scenario , and an operation signal related to the plurality of characters that causes the character control unit to act, for each character and
An operation signal recording means for recording the inputted storage device in the order of the operation signal, the signal input through the input device, as an operation signal to the operation character, the character control unit
A first signal processing means for operating the operation character via the operation signal, and an operation signal already recorded in the storage device,
Characters other than the operation character are transmitted through the character control means as operation signals for characters other than the operation character among the plurality of characters.
And a scenario system for controlling a game scenario having the branch.
Control means and the game scenario by the scenario control means are branched.
As a result, the operation key by the second signal processing means is
The operation signals of characters other than character are not accepted.
If it is in a state where it is not already recorded in the storage device
Other than the operating character based on the operated signal
Character pause to stop playing
Playback of characters other than the control character and the operating character is suspended.
In the stopped state, the operation is performed by the first signal processing means.
Up to the point after the game scenario branch
The computer is operated as a post-branch character control unit that causes the character to move forward, and the operation signal recording unit relates to the operation character.
Record the operation signal to the point after the game scenario branch
A game program characterized by: 2. The game program according to claim 1,
In addition, the playback is arranged in the game space.
Character other than the operating character
Image that can be displayed as a photo drawn from the
Character image recorded in the storage device as image data
Operating a computer as a shadow means,
The game program to play. 3. The game program according to claim 1, wherein the second signal processing means uses the operation signal for the previous play, which has already been recorded in the storage device, as the operation for the operation among the plurality of characters. A game program, characterized in that it is referred to by the character control means as an operation signal for a character other than a character. 4. A game device comprising a main memory device, an input device, and a computer having a memory device which is the same as or different from the main memory device. A plurality of characters used in the game are assigned to different players. Character assigning means, operating character selecting means for selecting, as an operating character, a character assigned to a player who plays the game among the plurality of characters during the game play; and a game space set in the main storage device. The plurality of characters are arranged in the game space, and these characters are branched in a predetermined scenario in the game space based on an operation signal.
And character control means for action according to the game scenario with an operation signal related to the plurality of characters to act by the character control means, for each character, and those
An operation signal recording means for recording in the storage device in the order in which the input of the operation signal, the signal input through the input device, as an operation signal to the operation character, the via the character control means The first signal processing means for operating the operation character, and the operation signal already recorded in the storage device,
Characters other than the operation character are transmitted via the character control means as operation signals for characters other than the operation character among the plurality of characters.
Second signal processing means for reproducing and playing, and scenario system for controlling a game scenario having the branch
Control means and the game scenario by the scenario control means are branched.
As a result, the operation key by the second signal processing means is
The operation signals of characters other than character are not accepted.
If it is in a state where it is not already recorded in the storage device
Other than the operating character based on the operated signal
Character pause to stop playing
Playback of characters other than the control character and the operating character is suspended.
In the stopped state, the operation is performed by the first signal processing means.
Up to the point after the game scenario branch
A character control means after branching, which causes the character to move forward
And the operation signal recording means relates to the operation character.
Record the operation signal to the point after the game scenario branch
A game device characterized by: