JP3646171B2 - GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER GAME SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game device, a program, and a control method for a computer game system, and more particularly to a technique for preventing a player from improperly obtaining good game results by using a play status saving function.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a computer game in which save data representing a play status at that time can be saved in a non-volatile storage device such as a memory card or a hard disk storage device at an arbitrary place or a predetermined save place during a game The system is known. In such a computer game system, saved data can be read from a non-volatile storage device, and the game can be resumed from the point of interruption based on the saved data. This is an essential function especially for games that require a long time to play. Yes.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, such saved data may be used for a player to illegally achieve a good game result. In other words, if you save the save data while the game is progressing smoothly, even if the game operation fails and you can not get a good game result, after that game is interrupted The saved data previously saved can be read, and the game can be resumed from the place where the game has progressed smoothly based on the saved data. For this reason, while using the save data, it is possible to achieve good game results by connecting play that is convincing for the player. However, if such unauthorized use of saved data is allowed, the game will not feel tense and will detract from the appeal of the game.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a game device, a program, and a computer game system control method that can prevent unauthorized use of saved data so as not to impair the tension of the game. It is in.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a game device according to the present invention stores a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation, and save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means. Save data storage means, a load operation detection means for detecting a load operation, and when the load operation is detected by the load operation detection means, read the save data from the save data storage means, and based on the save data And a game control means for resuming the game, wherein the save data storage means determines a predetermined game parameter based on a random number when the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means, and the game The parameter is stored as a part of the save data.
[0006]
The program according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation, a save data storing means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means, and a load operation. A load operation detecting means for detecting the game, and a game control means for reading the save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data when the load operation is detected by the load operation detecting means, The save data storage means determines a predetermined game parameter based on a random number when the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means, and the game parameter is determined by the save data storage means. Stored as part of the saved data A gram.
[0007]
The computer game system control method according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting step for detecting a save operation, and save data indicating a play situation in the storage means when the save operation is detected in the save operation detecting step. A save data storing step for storing, a load operation detecting step for detecting a load operation, and when a load operation is detected in the load operation detecting step, the save data is read from the storage means, and a game is based on the save data And a game control step for resuming a game game system, wherein the save data storage step determines a predetermined game parameter based on a random number when a save operation is detected in the save operation detection step. Determine the game parameters and save the game parameters. Stored in the storage means as a part of the data, characterized in that.
[0008]
In the present invention, when storing the save data, the predetermined game parameter is determined based on a random number. The game parameters are stored as part of the save data. This game parameter is read as part of the save data when a load operation is detected, and the game is resumed based on the game parameter. By doing so, the game parameter changes every time the save data is stored, so that the player does not store the play status as the save data.
[0009]
In addition, the game device according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation, and a save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means. A load operation detecting means for detecting a load operation, and a game control for reading the save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data when the load operation is detected by the load operation detecting means The game control means determines a predetermined game parameter based on a random number and resumes the game based on the game parameter when the loading operation is detected by the loading operation detection means. It is characterized by that.
[0010]
The program according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation, a save data storing means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means, and a load operation. A load operation detecting means for detecting the game, and a game control means for reading the save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data when the load operation is detected by the load operation detecting means, The game control means determines a predetermined game parameter based on a random number when the loading operation is detected by the loading operation detection means, and based on the game parameter It is a program characterized by resuming the game.
[0011]
The computer game system control method according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting step for detecting a save operation, and save data indicating a play situation in the storage means when the save operation is detected in the save operation detecting step. A save data storing step for storing, a load operation detecting step for detecting a load operation, and when a load operation is detected in the load operation detecting step, the save data is read from the storage means, and a game is based on the save data And a game control step for resuming the game, wherein the game control step determines predetermined game parameters based on random numbers when a load operation is detected in the load operation detection step. And replay the game based on the game parameters. Make, characterized in that.
[0012]
In the present invention, when reading the save data, the predetermined game parameter is determined based on the random number. Then, the game is resumed based on the game parameters. For this reason, since the game parameter changes every time the save data is read out, the player does not read out the save data and restart the game.
[0013]
In the aspect of the invention, the predetermined game parameter includes a parameter corresponding to a game difficulty level. By doing so, the difficulty level of the game can be changed every time the save data is stored or read out. At this time, the difficulty level of the game may be increased based on a random number, or may be increased or decreased. For example, in a baseball game, the parameters corresponding to the difficulty level of the game are the batting rate of each player of the team, the pitcher's pitch control, the ball power, the ball speed, the change of the changing ball, and the like. In the shooting game, the number of targets, the moving speed, the power of firearms used by the player game character, and the like. In a drive game, the maximum speed of a car driven by a player, cornering performance, and the like.
[0014]
In the aspect of the invention, the predetermined game parameter includes a parameter representing a game result. In this way, the game results can be changed every time save data is stored or read out. At this time, the game result may be lowered or increased or lowered based on a random number.
[0015]
The game device according to the present invention includes save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation, and game control means for restarting the game based on the save data stored in the save data storage means. In the game device, an interruption operation detecting unit for detecting an interruption operation for interrupting the game, a game result acquiring unit for acquiring a game score when the interruption operation is detected by the interruption operation detecting unit, and the game result Save data update determination means for determining whether or not to update the save data stored in the save data storage means based on the game results acquired by the acquisition means, and save data updated by the save data update determination means If it is decided to update, the save data stored in the save data storage means The save data representing a play status of subsequent play status of response, characterized in that it comprises a, and save data updating means for updating the stored contents of the saved data storage means.
[0016]
The program according to the present invention includes a save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation, a game control means for restarting the game based on the save data stored in the save data storage means, and for interrupting the game Based on the game score acquired by the game score acquisition means, the game score acquisition means for acquiring game results when the interrupt operation is detected by the interrupt operation detection means, Save data update determining means for determining whether or not to update the save data stored in the save data storage means, and if the save data update determining means determines to update the save data, the save data Play after the play situation corresponding to the save data stored in the storage means The save data representing the situation, a program for causing a computer to function save data updating means, as for updating the stored contents of the saved data storage means.
[0017]
The computer game system control method according to the present invention includes a save data storage step for storing save data representing a play situation in a storage means, and a game control for resuming the game based on the save data stored in the storage means. A step, an interruption operation detection step for detecting an interruption operation for interrupting the game, a game result acquisition step for acquiring a game score when the interruption operation detection step and the interruption operation are detected, and the game result acquisition A save data update determination step for determining whether or not to update the save data stored in the storage means based on the game results obtained in the step; and a decision to update the save data in the save data update determination step If this is the case, it corresponds to the save data stored in the storage means. The save data representing a play status of subsequent play status, characterized in that it comprises a, and save data updating step of updating the stored contents of the storage means.
[0018]
In the present invention, when an interruption operation is detected, a game score is acquired, and it is determined whether or not to update the save data based on the game score. When it is determined to update the save data, the stored save data is updated with the save data representing the play situation after the play situation corresponding to the stored save data. For this reason, when the updated save data is read, the game is resumed from a later play situation (the game has progressed) than when the original save data is read. In the present invention, whether or not to update such save data is determined based on the game results. For example, if the game results are bad, the save data is updated, and the game is started from the state where the game results deteriorated. It can be resumed. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the save data and to give a sense of tension to the game. Note that the interruption operation is an operation for interrupting the game, and in addition to an operation for simple interruption, for example, an operation for loading a play situation is interrupted, and other functions are also executed. Including operations.
[0019]
The game device according to the present invention includes save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation, save data read means for reading save data stored in the save data storage means, and save data read means. A game control means for restarting the game based on the read game data, a counting means for counting the number of times the same save data is read by the save data reading means, and a counting means for counting. Save data restricting means for restricting resumption of the game based on the save data stored in the save data storage means when the number of times exceeds a predetermined number of 1 or more.
[0020]
The program according to the present invention includes save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation, save data read means for reading save data stored in the save data storage means, and a game read by the save data read means. Game control means for resuming the game based on data, counting means for counting the number of times the same save data is read by the save data reading means, and a predetermined number of times that is counted by the counting means is 1 or more A program for causing a computer to function as save data restriction means for restricting restart of a game based on the save data stored in the save data storage means when exceeding.
[0021]
The computer game system control method according to the present invention includes a save data storage step for storing save data representing a play situation in a storage means, a save data read step for reading the save data stored in the storage means, A game control step for resuming the game based on the game data read in the save data reading step, a counting step for counting the number of times the same save data is read, and a predetermined number of times equal to or greater than 1 counted in the counting step A save data limiting step for limiting restart of the game based on the save data stored in the storage means when the number of times is exceeded.
[0022]
In the present invention, the number of times the same save data is read is counted, and when the number exceeds a predetermined number of 1 or more, the game is restricted from being resumed based on the stored data. In this way, for example, it is possible to limit the game restart from the play situation represented by the same save data to a predetermined number of times. As a result, it is restricted that the same save data is read out many times and the game is restarted from the play situation represented by the save data, so that a sense of tension can be given to the game.
[0023]
Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the save data limiting unit erases the save data stored in the save data storage unit when the number of times counted by the counting unit exceeds a predetermined number of 1 or more. To do. By doing so, it becomes impossible to restart the game based on the same save data stored in the save data storage means, and the illegal use of the same save data can be surely prevented.
[0024]
In this aspect, the save data limiting means is restarted based on the save data stored in the save data storage means when the number of times counted by the counting means exceeds a predetermined number of 1 or more. Game data representing a play situation at a predetermined timing is generated, and the game data is overwritten and stored in the save data storage means, so that the save data previously stored in the save data storage means is stored. It may be deleted. If it carries out like this, a game will be restarted from the play condition after the play condition which the save data originally memorize | stored in the save data storage means represents, and illegal use of save data can be prevented.
[0025]
In addition, the game device according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation, and a save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means. And a game control means for reading the save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data. After the game is restarted, the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means. In this case, a game progress acquisition means for acquiring the game progress at that time, a game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means, and a game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, Based on the above, it is possible to prevent new save data from being stored in the save data storage means. Characterized in that it comprises a saved data storage limiting means for the.
[0026]
The program according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation, a save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means, and the save data A game control means for reading save data from the data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data, and when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means after the game is restarted, the game progress at that time is indicated. Based on the game progress acquisition means to be acquired, the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means, and the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, the save data storage Save data storage limiter that restricts storing new save data in the means Is a program for causing a computer to function as a.
[0027]
The computer game system control method according to the present invention includes a save operation detecting step for detecting a save operation, and save data indicating a play situation in the storage means when the save operation is detected in the save operation detecting step. A save data storing step for storing, a game control step for reading the save data from the storage means and restarting the game based on the save data, and a save operation being detected in the save operation detecting step after the game is restarted In addition, a game progress acquisition step for acquiring the game progress at that time, a game progress acquired in the game progress acquisition step, and a game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, And storing the save data anew in the storage means. Characterized in that it comprises a saved data storage limit step of limit, the.
[0028]
In the present invention, when a save operation is detected after the game is resumed, a new save is performed based on the game progress at that time and the game progress corresponding to the save data read for the game resume. Data storage is limited. For example, if the game progress when the save operation is detected after the game is resumed does not advance by a predetermined amount from the game progress corresponding to the save data read for the game resume, the save data is newly stored. Is restricted (for example, prohibited). For this reason, since frequent saving of the save data is restricted, unauthorized use of the save data can be prevented and a sense of tension can be given to the game. Note that the degree of game progress is, for example, information that identifies the stage that the player is currently playing when the game is composed of a plurality of stages, and when the time is measured in the game space, Information indicating the elapsed time from
[0029]
In one aspect of the present invention, the save data storage means further stores a game progress corresponding to the save data stored in the past, and the save data storage restriction means is stored in the save data storage means. Further, based on the degree of progress of the game, the storage of new save data in the save data storage means is restricted. In this way, for example, it is possible to limit the number of times that the save data can be stored before the progress of the game progresses above a certain level.
[0030]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0031]
Embodiment 1. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a game apparatus 10 according to each embodiment of the present invention. In the game apparatus 10 shown in the figure, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk) 25 and a memory card 42 as information storage media are mounted on a consumer game machine 46 connected to the monitor 18 and the speaker 22. It is configured by connecting the speaker 22. The monitor 18 is a home television receiver, and the speaker 22 is a built-in speaker. Here, the DVD 25 is used to supply the game program and game data to the consumer game machine 46, but any other information storage medium such as a CD-ROM or a ROM card can be used. In addition, a game program and game data can be supplied to the consumer game machine 46 from a remote location via a data communication network such as the Internet.
[0032]
The home game machine 46 includes a microprocessor 14, an image processing unit 16, a main memory 26, an input / output processing unit 30, an audio processing unit 20, a controller 32, and a DVD playback unit 24. The microprocessor 14, the image processing unit 16, the main memory 26, and the input / output processing unit 30 are connected to each other via the bus 12 so that mutual data communication is possible. The input / output processing unit 30 includes a controller 32, an audio processing unit 20, a DVD. A playback unit 24 and a memory card 42 are connected. Each component of the home game machine 46 is housed in a housing.
[0033]
The microprocessor 14 controls each part of the consumer game machine 46 based on an operating system stored in a ROM (not shown), a game program read from the DVD 25, and save data read from the memory card 42, and provides it to the player. Realize the game for. The bus 12 is used for exchanging addresses and data among the units of the consumer game machine 46. The main memory 26 includes, for example, a RAM (volatile storage device), and a game program read from the DVD 25 and save data read from the memory card 42 are used as necessary. Written. The image processing unit 16 includes a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory), receives image data sent from the microprocessor 14, draws a game screen on the VRAM, and converts the contents into a video signal. Output to the monitor 18.
[0034]
The input / output processing unit 30 is an interface for the microprocessor 14 to access the controller 32, the audio processing unit 20, the DVD playback unit 24, and the memory card 42. The audio processing unit 20 includes a sound buffer, and reproduces data such as game music, game sound effects, and voice messages read from the DVD 25 and stored in the sound buffer, and outputs the data from the speaker 22. The DVD playback unit 24 reads a game program recorded on the DVD 25 in accordance with an instruction from the microprocessor 14. The controller 32 is general-purpose operation input means for the player to perform various operations. The memory card 42 includes a non-volatile memory (such as an EEPROM) that is removable from the consumer game machine 46, and stores save data for various games.
[0035]
In the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started, the play status is sequentially stored in the main memory 26. When the player performs a save operation using the controller 32, save data indicating the play status is stored. Are transferred to the memory card 42. That is, even if the player performs a save operation, the play situation stored in the main memory 26 in advance regardless of the timing is stored in the memory card 42 as save data. For this reason, the play situation at the timing intended by the player can be prevented from being stored as save data in the memory card 42, and unauthorized use of the save data can be prevented to give a sense of tension to the game.
[0036]
Hereinafter, the operation of the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0037]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing main game processing executed by the game apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. This main game process is a process executed according to a game program stored on the DVD 25, and displays a game screen on the monitor 18 and outputs a game sound from the speaker 22 to provide a game to the player. It is.
[0038]
As shown in the figure, in the main game process, first, a storage area for the variable RND is secured in the main memory 26, and "3600" (corresponding to "1 minute later") is set therein (S101). . Furthermore, the storage area of the variable i is also secured in the main memory 26, and “0” is set there (S102). Then, the main game process is executed (S103). This game process is a process of drawing a game screen in the VRAM included in the image processing unit 16 or instructing the audio processing unit 20 to output sound in accordance with the player's operation instruction and game program input by the controller 32. is there. The process of S103 is executed every 1/60 seconds, for example. Next, it is determined whether or not to interrupt or end the main game process (S104). For example, when there is an interruption instruction or forced termination instruction from the controller 32, or when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, it is determined that the main game process is to be suspended or terminated. When the main game process is interrupted or terminated, the process returns to the main routine, and a screen for accepting, for example, a game start instruction or option setting from the player is displayed on the monitor 18.
[0039]
On the other hand, if the main game process is not interrupted or terminated, it is determined whether or not the variable i is equal to or greater than the variable RND (S105). If it is less than the variable RND, the variable i is incremented by 1 (S108), and the game process is executed again (S103). On the other hand, if the variable i is equal to or greater than the variable RND, the data necessary for creating the save data among the data generated in the process of S103 and expanded in the main memory 26, that is, the current play situation is specified. Data is stored in an area prepared in advance in the main memory 26 (S106). Then, a random number (pseudo-random number) is generated according to a known algorithm, and the variable RND is updated based on the value of the random number (S107). Note that the value of the variable RND is preferably limited to a range of 3600 to 10800, for example. Thereafter, the process returns to S102, the value of the variable i is set to “0” again, and the game process is executed (S103). Thus, the above process is repeated until it is determined in S104 that the main game process is interrupted or terminated.
[0040]
Next, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data saving process executed by the game apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process executed when the player performs a save operation with the controller 32 in accordance with the game program stored on the DVD 25. In this process, first, one of a plurality of save areas included in the memory card 42 is selected (S201). For example, a selection screen may be displayed on the monitor 18 so that the player can specify a save area using the controller 32. Next, the predetermined storage area of the main memory 26 is examined to determine whether or not the play status has already been stored (in the process of S106) (S202). If the play status is already stored, the play status is read from the main memory 26 (S203) and transferred to the memory card 42 (S204), as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the play status is not yet stored in the main memory 26, data for specifying the current play status is generated based on the data developed in the main memory 26 (S205), and the data is stored in the memory card 42. Transfer (S204). The save data thus transferred to the memory card 42 is read when the player performs a loading operation using the controller 32. Then, based on the read save data, the game is resumed from the play situation corresponding to the save data.
[0041]
According to the first embodiment described above, the storage timing is sequentially determined based on the random number, and the play situation is stored in the main memory 26 at the storage timing. At this time, the play situation stored in the main memory 26 is overwritten by a new play situation each time the storage timing arrives. When the player performs a save operation using the controller 32, the play situation already stored in the main memory 26 is read out, and the play situation is stored in the memory card 42 as save data. For this reason, even if the player performs a save operation, the play status stored in the main memory 26 is stored in the memory card 42 regardless of the timing, and unauthorized use of the save function is prevented. Can do.
[0042]
In the above description, the timing at which the play status is saved in the predetermined storage area of the main memory 26 is determined based on the variable RND based on the random number, but the game screen in S103 is drawn and the game sound is output. If the processing amount for calculating the play status is equal to or less than a predetermined reference, it may be determined that the timing (storage timing) for saving the play status in the predetermined storage area of the main memory 26 has arrived.
[0043]
In addition, for example, when a game composed of a plurality of stages is provided to a player, the storage timing may be determined based on the progress of the game, such as setting the stage break as the storage timing.
[0044]
Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, only one play situation is saved in the main memory 26 and is read out when a save operation is performed later, and stored in the memory card 42 as save data. A plurality of play situations may be saved, and when a save operation is performed, all or a part of them may be stored in the memory card 42 as save data. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of play situations are stored in a predetermined storage area prepared in the main memory 26. This play situation is stored in the main memory 26 in order of a predetermined number, for example, in order from the new play situation, and the predetermined storage area prepared in the main memory 26 is used as a FIFO. You may do it. When the save operation is performed by the player, the plurality of play situations are stored in the memory card 42 as save data. Thereafter, when a loading operation is performed by the player, one of a plurality of save data stored in the memory card 42 is selected based on a random number and used as basic data when the game is restarted.
[0045]
The main game process according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. In S106, N (for example, N = 5) play statuses are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main memory 26 and stored in the main memory. When the number of stored play situations reaches N, the oldest play situation is overwritten with the latest play situation. That is, in the second embodiment, a maximum of N play situations are stored in the main memory 26 in order from the newest one.
[0046]
The save process according to the second embodiment is also substantially the same as that of the first embodiment. In S202, it is determined whether or not one or more play situations are stored in the main memory 26, and in S203 and S204. All the play situations stored in the main memory 26 are read out and transferred to the memory card 42 as saved data.
[0047]
On the other hand, in the save data load process according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, first, a random number (pseudo-random number) is generated (S301). Then, based on the random number, data is read from the memory card 42 and save data used as basic data for resuming the game is selected (S302). Then, the selected save data is read from the memory card 42 (S303), and the unselected save data is deleted from the memory card 42 (S304). The save data loading process shown in the figure is a process when the player performs a loading operation with the controller 32, and is executed based on the game program stored in the DVD 25.
[0048]
According to the second embodiment described above, the storage timing is sequentially determined based on the random number, and the play situation is stored in the main memory 26 at the storage timing. At this time, a maximum of N play situations are stored in the main memory 26. When the (N + 1) th or later storage timing arrives, the new play situation is overwritten on the oldest play situation. When the player performs a save operation using the controller 32, N play situations already stored in the main memory 26 are stored in the memory card 42 as save data. When the player performs a loading operation using the controller 32, one of the save data stored in the memory card 42 is selected based on a random number. Then, the selected save data is read, and the game is restarted based on the save data. In this way, even when the player performs a save operation, the play status stored in the main memory 26 is stored in the memory card 42 regardless of the timing, thereby preventing unauthorized use of the save function. Can do.
[0049]
Embodiment 3. FIG.
When an interruption operation is performed, whether or not the game is going to be resumed from a play situation in which the game has progressed smoothly by illegally using the save function can be determined based on the game result at that time. . If it is determined that the save function is to be used illegally, the save data already stored in the memory card 42 should not be used. Even in this way, it is possible to give tension to the game.
[0050]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a pause process that is executed when the player performs an interruption operation with the controller 32 during the game, for example, when a pause button is pressed. The processing shown in the figure is realized by the home game machine 46 executing the game program stored on the DVD 25.
[0051]
In this process, first, the current game progress and score are acquired from the data developed in the main memory 26 (S401). Then, the reference score is read from the reference score table shown in FIG. 8 (S402). The reference score table shown as an example in FIG. 8 is obtained by associating the game progress with the score to be obtained by the player until the game progress after the game starts. In S402, the reference score table is read out in S401. The reference score stored in the reference score table is read out in correspondence with the game progress. Then, it is determined whether or not the current score acquired in S401 is equal to or higher than the reference score read in S402 (S403), and if it is equal to or higher than the reference score, it is determined that the save function is not intended to be used illegally. The process ends. On the other hand, if it is less than the reference score, it is determined that the save function is being used illegally, the current play situation is acquired based on the data developed in the main memory 26 (S404), and the play situation is newly set. As the save data, the save data already stored in the memory card 42 is overwritten (S405).
[0052]
According to the third embodiment, when the player performs an interruption operation, the save data stored in the memory card 42 cannot be used if the score between the start of the game and the operation is less than the reference score. As (disabled) can give the game a sense of tension.
[0053]
Embodiment 4 FIG.
If the save function is used, unauthorized use of the save function may be suppressed by controlling the content of the game so that the situation is disadvantageous for the player.
[0054]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game apparatus 10 according to the fourth embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a save operation with the controller 32 after the game is started. First, based on the data developed in the main memory 26, the play situation at that time is acquired ( S501).
[0055]
Further, random numbers are generated according to a known algorithm (S502). Then, predetermined game parameters are determined based on the random numbers thus generated (S503). This game parameter corresponds to the difficulty level of the game, and is a parameter for controlling the tone of an object (player game character or the like) that becomes a friend of the player or an object (enemy game character or the like) that becomes an enemy. When the game parameter is determined based on the random number, the save data partially including the game parameter is stored in the memory card 42 (S504). The save data thus stored in the memory card 42 is read when the player performs a loading operation later using the controller 32, and the game is resumed based on the save data. At this time, the saved data includes predetermined game parameters determined based on random numbers, and these game parameters are also used as basic data when the game is resumed.
[0056]
According to the fourth embodiment, when the save data is stored in the memory card 42, the predetermined game parameter is determined based on the random number, and the game content is changed. You will be able to give tension to the game.
[0057]
In the above description, the game parameter corresponding to the difficulty level of the game is determined based on the random number. However, the parameter indicating the game result may be determined based on the random number. In this way, every time the save function is used, the game results can be increased and decreased, and the use of the save function can be suppressed (the fifth embodiment is the same).
[0058]
Embodiment 5. FIG.
In the fifth embodiment, when the player performs a save operation, the predetermined game parameter is determined based on a random number and is stored in the memory card 42 as a part of the save data. However, the save data is stored in the memory card. When read from 42, a predetermined game parameter may be determined based on a random number and used as part of the basic data for resuming the game.
[0059]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a save data load process of the game apparatus 10 according to the fifth embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a loading operation with the controller 32, and first, save data is read from the memory card 42 (S601). Then, a random number is generated according to a known algorithm (S602), and predetermined game parameters are determined based on the random number (S603). Thereafter, the game is restarted based on the game parameters determined in this way and the save data read in S601.
[0060]
According to the fifth embodiment, when the saved data is read from the memory card 42 and the game is resumed from the play situation corresponding to the saved data, the predetermined game parameter is determined based on the random number. Therefore, when the loading operation is performed, the content of the game changes, so that the use of the save function can be suppressed and a sense of tension can be given to the game.
[0061]
Embodiment 6. FIG.
By limiting the number of times that the game can be resumed using the same save data, unauthorized use of the save function can be prevented, and tension can be given to the game.
[0062]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game apparatus 10 according to the sixth embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a save operation with the controller 32 during the game. First, the current play situation is acquired based on the data developed in the main memory 26 (S701). Then, the play status is stored in the memory card 42 as saved data (S702). Further, the load count is stored as “0” in the memory card 42 (S703). FIG. 12 shows data stored in the memory card 42 by this save process.
[0063]
Next, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a save data load process of the game apparatus 10 according to the sixth embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a loading operation with the controller 32. First, the number of times of loading and the save data stored in the memory card 42 are read (S801). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of loads thus read is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference number N (S802). If the number of loads is equal to or greater than the reference number N, the save data stored in the memory card 42 is erased in association with the number of loads (S803). On the other hand, if the load count is less than the reference count N, the load count is increased by 1, and the value is overwritten on the load count stored in the memory card 42 (S804).
[0064]
According to the sixth embodiment, each time a load operation is performed, the load count stored in association with the save data in the memory card 42 increases by one, and when the reference count N is reached, the load count is correlated with the load count. Since the save data stored in the memory card 42 is erased, the number of times that the game can be resumed using the same save data can be limited. This can prevent unauthorized use of the save function and give the game a sense of tension.
[0065]
Embodiment 7. FIG.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a save data load process of the game apparatus 10 according to the seventh embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a loading operation with the controller 32, and first, save data is read from the memory card 42 (S901). This save data includes the game progress. The game progress is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main memory 26 (S902).
[0066]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game apparatus 10 according to the seventh embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a save operation with the controller 32 after the game is resumed by the save data load process of FIG. 14, and is first developed in the main memory 26 by the game process. Based on the data, the current game progress is acquired (S1001). Here, it is assumed that a game composed of a plurality of stages is provided to the player by the game apparatus 10, and the game progress is information for specifying the stage. Furthermore, the game progress degree stored in the predetermined storage area of the main memory 26 by the process of S902 is read (S1002). Then, based on the game progress acquired in S1001 and S1002, it is determined whether or not one stage or more has progressed from the play status related to the save data to the present (S1003). If one or more stages have elapsed, a play situation is acquired based on the data developed in the main memory 26 (S1004), and the play situation is stored in the memory card 42 as saved data (S1005). On the other hand, if one stage or more has not elapsed, for example, “After saving the play with the save data, you cannot save until you advance to the next stage.” A message is displayed on the monitor 18 (S1006), and the process returns to the game process again.
[0067]
According to the seventh embodiment, when the game is resumed based on the save data, based on the game progress included in the save data and the game progress when the player performs a save operation after the game resumes, Storing save data (play situation after resuming the game) in the memory card 42 is restricted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the injustice that the save is repeated many times before the game progresses so much, and it is possible to give a tension to the game.
[0068]
Here, information specifying each stage constituting the game is used as the game progress, but information indicating the elapsed time from the start of the game may be used, and the distance from the start point in the game space may be used. Information may be used (the same applies to the eighth embodiment).
[0069]
Embodiment 8. FIG.
In the eighth embodiment, when the player performs a save operation using the controller 32, the play status at that time is stored in the memory card 42 as save data, and the memory operation is performed by a total of three save operations before and after the previous time. The game progress degree related to the save data stored in the card 42 is further stored in the memory card 42. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the contents stored in the memory card 42 by the save process according to the eighth embodiment. In the eighth embodiment, when the saved data is read from the memory card 42 and the game is resumed, the game progress for these three times is also saved in a predetermined storage area of the main memory 26. In addition to the game progress included in the save data, the storage of the save data in the memory card 42 is restricted based on the game progress for three times (after all, a total of 4 The game progress is stored in the memory card 42).
[0070]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game apparatus 10 according to the eighth embodiment. The process shown in the figure is a process realized when the consumer game machine 46 executes a game program stored on the DVD 25. This process is executed when the player performs a save operation with the controller 32 after the game is resumed by the save data load process. First, the data is developed in the main memory 26 by the game process. Based on this, the current game progress is acquired (S1101). Here, it is assumed that a game composed of a plurality of stages is provided to the player by the game apparatus 10, and the game progress is information for specifying the stage. Further, the game progress included in the save data read out by the loading process, and the game progress related to data saving for three times older than that are read out (S1102). Then, it is determined whether or not the game progress obtained in S1101 and S1102 is information for identifying the same stage (S1103). If it is information specifying at least one different stage, a play situation is acquired based on the data developed in the main memory 26 (S1104), and the play situation is stored in the memory card 42 as saved data (S1104). S1105). On the other hand, if all the game progresses are information specifying the same stage, for example, it is notified that a save limit is imposed according to the game progress, such as “You can only save up to 4 times in one stage”. A message is displayed on the monitor 18 (S1106), and the process returns to the game process again.
[0071]
According to the eighth embodiment, when the game is resumed based on the save data, the game progress related to the data save for the past N times (here, 4 times) and the game when the player performs the save operation after the game is resumed Based on the degree of progress, data can be saved only N times within a certain game progress range. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the injustice that the save is repeated many times before the game progresses so much, and it is possible to give a tension to the game.
[0072]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.
[0073]
For example, in the above description, the example in which the present invention is applied to the consumer game machine 46 has been taken, but the present invention may be applied to a portable game machine or a network game (online game).
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, unauthorized use of saved data can be prevented so as not to impair the tension of the game.
[0075]
The following invention is also disclosed by the above invention.
[0076]
A game apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is a timing determination unit that sequentially determines a storage timing for storing a play situation after the game is started, and a play situation temporarily that temporarily stores a play situation at each storage timing determined by the timing determination unit. A storage means, a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation after the game is started, and a play situation reading for reading the play situation stored in the play situation temporary storage means when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means; Means, save data storage means for storing save data representing the play situation read by the play situation read means, and save data stored in the save data storage means are read out, and the game is restarted based on the save data. Including game control means, And butterflies.
[0077]
The program according to the second aspect of the present invention is a timing determination means for sequentially determining a storage timing for storing a play situation after the game starts, and a play situation temporarily for temporarily storing the play situation at each storage timing determined by the timing determination means. A storage means, a save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation after the game starts, a play situation reading means for reading a play situation stored in the play situation temporary storage means when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means; A save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation read by the play situation read means, and a game for reading the save data stored in the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data Control means, as said Is a program for the functioning of the computer.
[0078]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer game system control method comprising: a timing determination step for sequentially determining a storage timing for storing a play situation after the game starts; When the save operation is detected in the save operation detecting step for detecting the save operation after the game starts, the save operation detecting step for detecting the save operation after the game is started, and stored in the volatile storage device. A play status reading means for reading the play status, a save data storing step for storing save data representing the play status read in the play status reading step in a nonvolatile storage device, and save data stored in the nonvolatile storage device Read the Characterized in that it comprises a game control step to resume the game, the based on the data.
[0079]
In the present invention, the storage timing is sequentially determined after the game is started, and the play situation is temporarily stored sequentially at the storage timing. The play situation is a game situation at each storage timing, and includes, for example, game results and game progress. Then, when a save operation is detected after the game starts, the temporarily stored play situation is read and save data representing the play situation is stored. This save data is read according to, for example, a load operation and used as basic data for restarting the game.
[0080]
Note that the save operation is an operation for the player to instruct a computer game system or the like to store save data indicating the play status at any timing after the game starts, and presses a predetermined button of the game controller. This is an operation or an operation for instructing storage (saving) of save data according to a menu displayed on the display. The volatile storage device is, for example, a RAM, and the nonvolatile storage device is, for example, a nonvolatile storage device, such as an EEPROM, or a hard disk storage device.
[0081]
According to the present invention, a play situation at a timing different from the timing at which the player performs the save operation can be stored as save data, and the game can be restarted based on the save data. It is possible to prevent the play status at the intended timing from being stored as save data. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the save data, maintain a sense of tension in the game, and not impair the appeal of the game.
[0082]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device comprising: timing determining means for sequentially determining a storage timing for storing a play situation after the game starts; and at least two of the play situations at each storage timing determined by the timing determining means. Play status temporary storage means for temporarily storing, save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation after the game starts, and when the save operation is detected by the save operation detecting means, the play status stored in the play status temporary storage means Play status reading means for reading at least two of the situations, save data storage means for storing save data respectively representing at least two play situations read by the play status read means, and stored in the save data storage means Based on one of the save data Characterized in that it comprises a game control means to resume the game, the Te.
[0083]
The program according to the fifth aspect of the present invention temporarily stores at least two of the play situations at each storage timing determined by the timing determination means for sequentially determining the storage timing for storing the play situation after the game starts. Play status temporary storage means, save operation detection means for detecting a save operation after the game starts, and when the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means, at least of the play statuses stored in the play status temporary storage means Among the save data stored in the save data storage means, the save data storage means for storing save data representing each of at least two play situations read by the play situation read means, Based on one of Is a program for causing the computer over arm game control means for resuming, as.
[0084]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer game system control method comprising: a timing determination step for sequentially determining a storage timing for storing a play situation after the game starts; and a play situation at each storage timing determined in the timing determination step. A play status storage step for storing at least two in a volatile storage device; a save operation detection step for detecting a save operation after the game starts; and a save operation when the save operation is detected in the save operation detection step. A play status read step for reading at least two of the play statuses stored in the device, and a save data storage step for storing save data representing each of the at least two play statuses read in the play status read step in a nonvolatile storage device And before Characterized in that it comprises a game control step to resume the game based on one of the saved data stored in the nonvolatile storage device.
[0085]
In the present invention, the storage timing is sequentially determined after the game starts, and at least two of the play situations at each storage timing are temporarily stored. For example, N FIFOs having the maximum number may be formed, and a maximum of N play situations may be temporarily stored from the latest storage timing. When a save operation is detected, at least two of the play situations temporarily stored in this manner are read out, and save data representing them is stored. Thereafter, the game is resumed based on one of the save data. One of the save data used as basic data when restarting the game is determined based on, for example, a random number.
[0086]
According to the present invention, a play situation at a timing different from the timing at which the player performs the save operation can be stored as save data, and the game can be restarted based on the save data. It is possible to prevent the play status at the intended timing from being stored as save data. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the save data, maintain a sense of tension in the game, and not impair the appeal of the game.
[0087]
In the present invention, when the game is restarted, the game control means deletes save data stored in the save data storage means that is not used as basic data for restarting the game. Thus, the game can be prevented from being resumed later based on another save data. In this way, unauthorized use of saved data can be prevented more reliably.
[0088]
In the aspect of the invention, the timing determination unit determines the storage timing based on a random number. By doing this, it is possible to store the play status at a timing not intended by the player as save data.
[0089]
Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, it further includes processing amount determination means for displaying and outputting a game screen and determining a processing amount for outputting a game sound, wherein the timing determination means is determined by the processing amount determination means. The storage timing is determined based on the processing amount. In this way, the play status can be temporarily stored when the processing amount is small.
[0090]
In the aspect of the invention, the timing determination unit determines the storage timing based on the game progress degree. If it carries out like this, it will become possible to memorize | store the play condition of the timing temporarily, for example to the division | segmentation of game progress, etc. Note that the degree of game progress is, for example, information that identifies the stage that the player is currently playing when the game is composed of a plurality of stages, and when the time is measured in the game space, Information indicating the elapsed time from
[0091]
In one aspect of the present invention, the timing determination unit determines the storage timing regardless of the timing when the save operation is performed. If it carries out like this, it will become possible to memorize | store the play condition of the timing different from the timing which the player intended as save data.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a game device according to Embodiments 1 to 8 of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing main game processing of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing contents stored in a main memory and a memory card in the game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing main memory and stored contents of a memory card in the game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a save data load process of the game device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a pause process of the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a reference score table used in the game device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a loading process of the game device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing data saving processing of the game device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a view showing stored contents of a memory card in a game device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a save data load process of the game device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a save data load process of the game device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a view showing stored contents of a memory card in the game device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a data saving process of the game device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 game devices, 12 buses, 14 microprocessors, 16 image processing units, 18 monitors, 20 audio processing units, 22 speakers, 24 DVD playback units, 25 DVDs, 26 main storages, 30 input / output processing units, 32 controllers, 42
Memory card, 46 Home game machine.

Claims (6)

A save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation;
Save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when a save operation is detected by the save operation detection means;
Game control means for reading save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data;
In a game device including
When the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means after the game is resumed, game progress acquisition means for acquiring the game progress at that time;
Based on the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means and the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means Until the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means, it is determined whether or not the game has progressed by a predetermined amount or more, and new save data is stored in the save data storage means according to the determination result. Save data storage limiting means for limiting the storage of
A game apparatus comprising: Save operation detection means for detecting the save operation,
Save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means;
Game control means for reading save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data;
After the game is resumed, when a save operation is detected by the save operation detection means, a game progress acquisition means for acquiring the game progress at that time, and
Based on the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means and the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means Until the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means, it is determined whether or not the game has progressed by a predetermined amount or more, and new save data is stored in the save data storage means according to the determination result. Save data storage limiting means for limiting storage
As a program to make the computer function as. A save operation detection step for detecting a save operation;
A save data storage step of storing save data representing a play situation in a storage means when a save operation is detected in the save operation detection step;
A game control step of reading save data from the storage means and restarting the game based on the save data;
After the game is resumed, when a save operation is detected in the save operation detection step, a game progress acquisition step for acquiring the game progress at that time;
The game progress to be acquired by the game progress obtaining step, a game progress degree corresponding to the save data to be read by the game control step, based on a game progress corresponds to the save data to be read by the game control step Until the game progress acquired in the game progress acquisition step, it is determined whether or not the game has progressed by a predetermined amount or more, and save data is newly stored in the storage means according to the determination result. A save data storage restriction step for restricting,
A control method for a computer game system, comprising: A save operation detecting means for detecting a save operation;
Save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means;
Game control means for reading save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data;
In a game device including
The save data storage means further stores a game progress corresponding to the save data stored in the past,
The game device includes:
When the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means after the game is resumed, game progress acquisition means for acquiring the game progress at that time;
Based on the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means, the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, and the game progress stored in the save data storage means Determining whether or not all of these game progresses are the same, and according to the result of the determination, save data storage restricting means for restricting newly storing save data in the save data storing means;
A game apparatus comprising: Save operation detection means for detecting the save operation,
A save data storage means for storing save data representing a play situation when the save operation is detected by the save operation detection means, and further storing a game progress corresponding to the save data stored in the past;
Game control means for reading save data from the save data storage means and restarting the game based on the save data;
After the game is resumed, when a save operation is detected by the save operation detection means, a game progress acquisition means for acquiring the game progress at that time, and
Based on the game progress acquired by the game progress acquisition means, the game progress corresponding to the save data read by the game control means, and the game progress stored in the save data storage means , A save data storage restricting means for determining whether or not all of these game progresses are the same, and restricting newly storing save data in the save data storing means according to the result of the determination,
As a program to make the computer function. A save operation detection step for detecting a save operation;
When a save operation is detected in the save operation detection step, save data representing a play situation is stored in the storage means, and a game progress corresponding to the save data stored in the past is further stored in the storage means. Save data storage step;
A game control step of reading save data from the storage means and resuming the game based on the save data;
After the game is resumed, when a save operation is detected in the save operation detection step, a game progress acquisition step for acquiring the game progress at that time;
Based on the game progress acquired in the game progress acquisition step, the game progress corresponding to the save data read in the game control step, and the game progress stored in the storage means, these A save data storage limiting step for determining whether or not all the game progresses are the same, and for limiting the storage of new save data in the storage means according to the determination result;
A control method for a computer game system, comprising:

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