JP4550099B2 - GAME DEVICE, GAME DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

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

A so-called music-oriented game is known. In a music-oriented game, for example, the player is instructed at the timing when the player should perform the button pressing operation and the button that the player should press according to the game music. It is a game that allows the player to enjoy the feeling of playing.
JP 2002-66127 A

  In the conventional music-oriented game, the player has to press the instructed button at the instructed timing. For example, there is no room for selection of the button to be pressed at the instructed timing. If this problem can be solved, new enjoyment can be added to the music-oriented game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game device control method, and a program capable of adding new fun to a so-called music-oriented game.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a game device according to the present invention includes a selection part that causes a player to perform a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options according to game music, and after the selection part ends. A game device that executes a game including a selection result output part that is an executed part and executes an output in accordance with the selection result of the player in accordance with the game music, wherein the game music is being played back And a reference timing data storage means for storing reference timing data indicating a plurality of reference timings, and the selection part should reproduce the game music and perform the selection operation on the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. Operation timing guidance means for guiding the player as operation timing, and the selection Selection guidance means for guiding the player to select an arbitrary option from the plurality of options, the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data in the selection part, and the selection by the player A selection result storing means for storing, in a selection result storage means, an option selected by the selection operation in association with the reference timing when a difference between the operation timing and the timing is less than a predetermined reference difference; and the selection result Selection result output means for playing back the game music in the output part and executing output according to the options stored in association with the reference timing in response to arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data; , Including.

  The game device control method according to the present invention is executed after a selection part for causing a player to perform a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options according to game music, and after the selection part ends. A selection result output part that executes an output in accordance with a selection result of the player in accordance with the game music. Reading the stored contents of the reference timing data storage means for storing the reference timing data indicating the plurality of reference timings in the above, playing the game music in the selection part, and the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data To the player as an operation timing to perform the selection operation. A timing guidance step; a selection guidance step for guiding the player to select an arbitrary option from the plurality of options in the selection part; and the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data in the selection part; When the difference between the timing at which the player performs the selection operation is equal to or less than a predetermined reference difference, the selection result storage unit stores the selection selected by the selection operation in association with the reference timing in the selection result storage unit. In the step and the selection result output part, the game music is played and, in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data, output corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing is executed. A selection result output step to be performed. .

  The program according to the present invention is a selection part that causes a player to perform a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from among a plurality of options according to game music, and a part that is executed after the selection part ends. As a game device that executes a game including a selection result output part that executes an output in accordance with the selection result of the player in accordance with the game music, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine (home game machine), A program for causing a computer to function, such as an arcade game device, a personal computer, a mobile phone, or a personal digital assistant (PDA), which stores reference timing data indicating a plurality of reference timings during reproduction of the game music Means for reading the stored contents of the reference timing data storage means, Operation timing guidance means for playing the game music and guiding the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data to the player as an operation timing for performing the selection operation. Any one of the plurality of options in the selection part Selection guidance means for guiding the player to select the option, and in the selection part, the difference between the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data and the timing at which the player performs the selection operation is a predetermined reference If the difference is less than or equal to the difference, the selection result storage means for storing the selection selected by the selection operation in the selection result storage means in association with the reference timing, and the selection result output part, the game music is played, The reference data indicated by the reference timing data Depending on the arrival of timing, a program for causing the computer to function an output corresponding to the choices stored in association with the reference timing selection result output means for performing, as a.

  An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the above program. A program distribution apparatus according to the present invention is a program distribution apparatus that includes an information storage medium that records the program, reads the program from the information storage medium, and distributes the program. The program distribution method according to the present invention is a program distribution method for reading and distributing the program from an information storage medium storing the program.

  In the present invention, there are a selection part for causing a player to perform a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options in accordance with game music, and a part that is executed after the selection part ends. A game including a selection result output part that executes a corresponding output in accordance with the game music is executed. In the present invention, reference timing data indicating a plurality of reference timings during the reproduction of game music is stored. In the selection part, the game music is played, and the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data is guided to the player as the operation timing for performing the selection operation. In the selection part, the player is guided to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options. In the selection part, when the difference between the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data and the timing at which the player performs the selection operation is equal to or less than a predetermined reference difference, the option selected by the selection operation is associated with the reference timing. It is stored in the selection result storage means. In the selection result output part, the game music is played and, in accordance with the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data, output corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing is executed. According to the present invention, new enjoyment can be added to a so-called music-oriented game.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the reference timing data indicates a plurality of types of the reference timings, and the game device stores the type of the reference timing and a plurality of options in association with each other. The selection guide means guides the player to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options corresponding to the type of the reference timing in a period based on the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. It may be.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the option is an option related to the action of the game character, and the game device stores motion data indicating the action content of the game character in association with each option. And the selection result output means reproduces the motion data corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. You may make it display a mode that the said game character performs a related action.

  In this aspect, game music selection means for selecting game music from among a plurality of game music, and motion playback speed control data for acquiring the playback speed of the motion data corresponding to each of the plurality of game music. And a motion playback speed control data storage means for storing, wherein the operation timing guide means plays the game music selected by the game music selection means and operates the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data in the operation. The timing is guided to the player, and the selection result output means acquires the motion data playback speed corresponding to the game music selected by the game music selection means based on the motion playback speed control data. Means for selecting the game music. The game music selected in the above is reproduced, and the motion data corresponding to the options stored in association with the reference timing is received by the acquisition means in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. Playback may be performed at the acquired playback speed.

  In one aspect of the present invention, when the selection result output means reproduces the motion data corresponding to the option stored in association with the one reference timing in response to the arrival of the one reference timing. When the reproduction of the motion data is finished before the next reference timing arrives, the motion data corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing before the one reference timing is reproduced. It may be.

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

  1 and 2 show the appearance of the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration of the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the game apparatus 10 is viewed from the front front. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a first housing 20 and a second housing 30. The first housing 20 and the second housing 30 are coupled via the hinge portion 14. A touch screen 22, a cross button 24c, and buttons 24a, 24b, 24x, and 24y are provided on the surface 20a of the first housing 20. The touch screen 22 includes a first liquid crystal display unit 22a and a touch panel 22b (see FIG. 3). The touch panel 22b is overlaid on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a. The cross button 24c is used for a direction instruction operation, for example. The buttons 24a, 24b, 24x, and 24y are used for various operations. A second liquid crystal display unit 32 is provided on the surface 30 a of the second housing 30. The second housing 30 has a built-in speaker 34.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the game apparatus 10 in a folded state (a state in which the surface 20a of the first housing 20 and the surface 30a of the second housing 30 are combined). As shown in FIG. 2, buttons 24 l and 24 r are provided on the left and right sides of the rear side surface of the first housing 20, respectively. A memory card slot 26 into which a game memory card 40 (see FIG. 3), which is an information storage medium, can be mounted is provided at the center of the back side surface of the first housing 20. Note that other members (not shown) such as a power switch are also attached to the game apparatus 10.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game apparatus 10 includes a touch screen 22 (first liquid crystal display unit 22a and touch panel 22b), operation key unit 24, memory card slot 26, second liquid crystal display unit 32, speaker 34, bus 42, micro A processor 44, a main memory 46, an image processing unit 48, an input / output processing unit 50, an audio processing unit 52, and a communication interface 54 are included. These are housed in a casing together with a battery (not shown), and are driven by the battery.

  The microprocessor 44 controls each unit of the game apparatus 10 based on an operating system stored in a ROM (not shown), a program and data stored in the game memory card 40. The main memory 46 includes a RAM, for example. A program read from the game memory card 40 is written to the main memory 46 as necessary. The main memory 46 is also used as a working memory for the microprocessor 44. The bus 42 is used for exchanging addresses and data among the units of the game apparatus 10. The microprocessor 44, the main memory 46, the image processing unit 48, and the input / output processing unit 50 are connected by a bus 42 so that mutual data communication is possible.

  The first liquid crystal display unit 22a and the second liquid crystal display unit 32 are known liquid crystal display panels. The image processing unit 48 includes a VRAM. The image processing unit 48 draws an image on the VRAM according to an instruction from the microprocessor 44. The image drawn on the VRAM is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a and the second liquid crystal display unit 32 at a predetermined timing.

  The input / output processing unit 50 is an interface for the microprocessor 44 to exchange data with the touch panel 22b, the operation key unit 24, the memory card slot 26, the voice processing unit 52, and the communication interface 54. The input / output processing unit 50 is connected to the touch panel 22b, the operation key unit 24, the memory card slot 26, the sound processing unit 52, and the communication interface 54.

  The operation key unit 24 is an input means for a user to perform an operation input. The operation key unit 24 includes a cross button 24c and buttons 24a, 24b, 24x, 24y, 24l, and 24r. The input / output processing unit 50 scans the state of each unit of the operation key unit 24 at regular intervals (for example, every 1/60 seconds), and supplies an operation signal representing the scan result to the microprocessor 44 via the bus 42. The microprocessor 44 determines the operation content of the user based on the operation signal. The touch panel 22b is also an input means for the user to perform operation input. The touch panel 22 b supplies pressed position information corresponding to the position pressed by the user to the microprocessor 44 via the input / output processing unit 50. The microprocessor 44 determines the position on the touch panel 22b pressed by the user based on the pressed position information.

  The memory card slot 26 reads out the game program and game data stored in the game memory card 40 in accordance with an instruction from the microprocessor 44. The game memory card 40 includes a ROM that stores game programs and game data, and an EEPROM that stores game data such as saved data. Here, the game memory card 40 is used to supply the game program and game data to the game apparatus 10, but other information storage media such as an optical disk may be used. Or you may make it supply a game program and game data to the game device 10 from a remote place via communication networks, such as the internet. Or you may make it supply a game program and game data to the game device 10 using various data communications, such as infrared communication.

  The audio processing unit 52 includes a sound buffer. The sound processing unit 52 outputs various sound data read from the game memory card 40 to the sound buffer from the speaker 34. The communication interface 54 is an interface for connecting the game apparatus 10 to a communication network.

  In the game apparatus 10 having the above configuration, the player performs (1) coordination of the player character (game character), (2) choreography of the player character's dance, and (3) appreciation of the dance video of the player character. A game that can be enjoyed is executed. This game is realized by the microprocessor 44 executing a game program stored in the game memory card 40.

  How to play this game will be described. First, the player selects one of a plurality of game music (songs) prepared in advance. When the player selects game music, the game is started. This game includes a coordinate part, a choreography part, and a replay part.

  In the coordinate part, the player selects, for example, clothes, shoes, and accessories of the player character. The player selects clothes, shoes and accessories that match the atmosphere of the game music selected by the player. For example, when the player selects elegant game music, the player selects elegant clothing (such as a party dress), shoes, and accessories. When the coordination of the player character is completed, the coordinate part is finished and the choreography part is started.

  In the choreography part, game music selected by the player is played. In this choreography part, the player performs a dance choreography for the player character in accordance with the game music. In this game, a plurality of reference timings during game music playback are defined. In the choreography part, this reference timing is guided to the player as a timing (hereinafter, referred to as “choreography operation timing”) at which an operation of choreographing a dance (hereinafter referred to as “choreography operation”) is to be performed. . FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the reference timing. In FIG. 4, the horizontal axis indicates a time axis, and T1, T2, and T3 indicate reference timings. In the present embodiment, three types of reference timings are prepared: a first reference timing (T1), a second reference timing (T2), and a third reference timing (T3). The third reference timing (T3) is a longer timing (period) than the first reference timing (T1) and the second reference timing (T2). The reference timing is set to the first beat when, for example, a bar of game music is divided into a predetermined number of beats (4 beats or 8 beats). Note that the reference timing is not set for all the bars, and there are some bars for which the reference timing is not set. The reference timing is set in consideration of the contents of game music. As will be described later, at the first reference timing (T1), the second reference timing (T2), and the third reference timing (T3), the contents of the choreography operation performed by the player are different, and the contents of the choreography that can be performed by the player are also different.

  5 to 10 show examples of game screens displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a or the second liquid crystal display unit 32 in the choreography part.

  5 to 7 show examples of choreography operation timing guidance screens displayed on the second liquid crystal display unit 32. FIG. The choreography operation timing guide screen 60 is a screen for guiding the reference timing as the choreography operation timing. FIG. 5 shows an example of the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 when the first reference timing arrives. On the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 shown in FIG. 5, a player character 62, a reference image 64, a first reference timing guide image 66a, and a rising gauge 68 are displayed. FIG. 6 shows an example of the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 when the second reference timing comes. The choreography operation timing guide screen 60 shown in FIG. 6 is different from the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 shown in FIG. 5 in that the second reference timing guide image 66b is displayed. FIG. 7 shows an example of the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 when the third reference timing comes. The choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 shown in FIG. 7 is different from the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 shown in FIG. 5 in that a third reference timing guidance image 66c is displayed. On the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60, a player character 62 wearing the clothes, shoes and accessories selected in the coordinate part is displayed. The reference image 64 is fixed at a certain position. The rising gauge 68 is an image showing the current rising degree. It shows that the present degree of swell is high, so that the length of the swell gauge 68 is long.

  The first reference timing guide image 66a is an image for guiding the first reference timing. The first reference timing guide image 66a is initially displayed at the display start position SP at the upper end of the choreography operation timing guide screen 60, and thereafter, at a constant speed downward toward the reference image 64 as time elapses (game music playback). Move with. Then, at the first reference timing, the center point of the first reference timing guide image 66 a matches the center point of the reference image 64. The player can grasp the arrival of the first reference timing based on the relative position between the first reference timing guide image 66a and the reference image 64.

  The second reference timing guide image 66b is an image for guiding the second reference timing. Similar to the first reference timing guide image 66a, the second reference timing guide image 66b is also initially displayed at the display start position SP at the upper end of the choreography operation timing guide screen 60, and thereafter, the reference with time elapse (reproduction of game music). It moves downward at a constant speed toward the image 64. Then, at the second reference timing, the center point of the second reference timing guide image 66 b matches the center point of the reference image 64. The player can grasp the arrival of the second reference timing based on the relative position between the second reference timing guide image 66b and the reference image 64.

  The third reference timing guide image 66c is an image for guiding the third reference timing. Similar to the first reference timing guide image 66a, the third reference timing guide image 66c is also initially displayed at the display start position SP at the upper end of the choreography operation timing guide screen 60, and thereafter the reference with time elapse (game music playback). It moves downward at a constant speed toward the image 64. Then, the third reference timing guide image 66 c overlaps the reference image 64 at the third reference timing. The player can grasp the arrival of the third reference timing based on the relative position between the third reference timing guide image 66c and the reference image 64.

  8 to 10 show choreography operation screens displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a. The choreography operation screen is a screen that guides the player to perform the choreography operation and accepts the choreography operation of the player. FIG. 8 shows an example of a choreography operation screen (hereinafter referred to as “first choreography operation screen”) displayed when the first reference timing arrives. That is, the first choreography operation screen 70a shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a when the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 in the state shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the second liquid crystal display unit 32, for example. . In the first choreography operation screen 70a, the player selects an arbitrary dance action from a plurality of dance actions (swings). The first choreography operation screen 70a corresponds to basic dance action icons 72a to 72d corresponding to a relatively short and monotonous basic dance action (basic dance action) and an advanced dance action elaborated longer than the basic dance action. The altitude dance operation icons 74a to 74e to be displayed are displayed. The basic dance action icons 72a to 72d and the advanced dance action icons 74a to 74e may display images representing the contents of dance actions corresponding to the icons.

  The player measures the timing at which the first reference timing guide image 66a overlaps the reference image 64, and presses one of the display areas of the basic dance action icons 72a to 72d and the advanced dance action icons 74a to 74e with a touch pen or the like. By selecting a dance action. When the player selects a dance motion at a timing such that the difference from the first reference timing is equal to or less than a predetermined difference, a state in which the player character 62 performs the selected dance motion is displayed on the choreography operation timing guide screen 60. At this time, the rising gauge 68 extends based on the degree of coincidence between the first reference timing and the timing at which the player actually selects the dance action (choreography operation). In other words, when the degree of coincidence is relatively high, the raising gauge 68 is relatively extended. On the other hand, when the degree of coincidence is relatively small, the rising gauge 68 expands relatively small. If the player does not select a dance action at a timing such that the difference from the first reference timing is equal to or less than a predetermined difference, a state in which the player character 62 fails to dance is displayed on the choreography operation timing guide screen 60. The

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a choreography operation screen (hereinafter referred to as “second choreography operation screen”) displayed when the second reference timing arrives. That is, the second choreography operation screen 70b shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a when the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 in the state shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the second liquid crystal display unit 32, for example. . In the second choreography operation screen 70b, the player selects an arbitrary combination from among a plurality of combinations of dance actions and effects (effects). In addition, as the production content, for example, what displays stars, flowers, heart marks, polka dots, soap bubbles, or snow on the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 is prepared. On the second choreography operation screen 70b, dance action icons 76a to 76f with effects corresponding to combinations of dance actions and effect contents are displayed. For example, the dance operation icon with effect 76a corresponds to a combination of an effect of displaying a star and a dance operation suitable for the content of the effect (a dance operation that is more elaborate than the basic dance operation). In addition, the dance operation icons 76a to 76f with effects may be displayed with images representing the contents of the dance actions and effects corresponding to the icons.

  The player measures the timing at which the second reference timing guide image 66b overlaps the reference image 64, and presses any display area of the dance action icons 76a to 76f with effects with a touch pen or the like, thereby performing the dance action and the effect. Select a combination with content. When the player selects a combination of the dance action and the production contents at a timing such that the difference from the second reference timing is equal to or less than the predetermined difference, the player character 62 performs the dance action on the choreography operation timing guide screen 60. While being displayed, the effect (for example, making snow fall) is given to the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60. In this case, the degree of production (for example, the amount of stars, flowers, heart marks, polka dots, soap bubbles, or snow) applied to the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 is the extent (length) of the rising gauge 68 at that time. It changes according to. The longer the rising gauge 68 is, the larger the amount of stars and the like displayed on the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 is. Also in this case, the uplift gauge 68 extends based on the degree of coincidence between the second reference timing and the timing at which the player actually selects (choreography operation) a combination of the dance action and the production content. If the player does not select a combination of the dance action and the contents of the effect at a timing such that the difference from the second reference timing is equal to or less than a predetermined difference, the state in which the player character 62 fails to dance is the choreography operation timing. It is displayed on the guidance screen 60.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a choreography operation screen (hereinafter referred to as “third choreography operation screen”) displayed when the third reference timing arrives. That is, the third choreography operation screen 70c shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a when the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 in the state shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the second liquid crystal display unit 32, for example. . In the third choreography operation screen 70c, the player inputs a predetermined locus. A trajectory image 78 representing a trajectory to be input by the player is displayed on the third choreography operation screen 70c. In the game apparatus 10, a plurality of trajectories (trajectory image 78) are prepared, and one of the trajectories (trajectory image 78) is selected and displayed on the third choreography operation screen 70c. Each trajectory (trajectory image 78) is associated with a special dance action (a dance action that is longer than the basic dance action).

  The player inputs a trajectory indicated by the trajectory image 78 by tracing the trajectory image 78 within a period in which the third reference timing guide image 66 c overlaps the reference image 64. If the player can complete the input of the trajectory (choreography operation) while the third reference timing guide image 66c overlaps the reference image 64, a special dance action corresponding to the trajectory (trajectory image 78) is performed. A state in which the player character 62 performs is displayed on the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60. Further, in this case, the expansion gauge 68 expands according to the time taken to input the trajectory. On the other hand, if the player cannot complete the input of the trajectory while the third reference timing guide image 66c overlaps the reference image 64, the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 shows that the player character 62 fails to dance. Is displayed.

  When the reproduction of the game music selected by the player is completed, the choreography part ends and the replay part starts. In the replay part, the game music selected by the player is played and the replay video is played. The replay video shows that the player character 62 wearing the clothes, shoes, and accessories selected by the player in the coordinate part performs a dance action set by the player in the choreography part. At this time, the amount of effect and camera work in the replay video change depending on the game results of the player. For example, if the game performance of the player is high, the amount of effect increases, and the camera work is set to a flashy camera work. Note that the game result of the player is calculated based on the combination of clothes, shoes, and accessories selected by the player, the length of the rising gauge 68 at the end of the choreography part, and the like. For example, if the combination of clothes, shoes and accessories selected by the player matches the game music, the game results will be high. Also, for example, if the length of the rising gauge 68 at the end of the choreography part is long, the game result is high.

  According to the game described above, the player can enjoy the feeling of performing a dance while thinking about the dance swing in the choreography part, and can also appreciate his / her choreography in the replay part. Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the above-described game will be described.

  FIG. 11 shows functional blocks implemented by the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 11, the game apparatus 10 includes a game data storage unit 80, a game music selection unit 82, a choreography operation timing guide unit 84 (operation timing guide unit), and a choreography operation reception unit 86 (selection guide unit). And a choreography result storage unit 88 (selection result storage unit) and a choreography result output unit 90 (selection result output unit). The choreography operation timing guide unit 84, the choreography operation reception unit 86, and the choreography result storage unit 88 are functional blocks related to the choreography part (selection part), and the choreography result output unit 90 relates to the replay part (selection result output part). It is a functional block. These functional blocks are realized by the microprocessor 44 executing a program stored in the game memory card 40.

[Game data storage]
The game data storage unit 80 is realized by the game memory card 40 and the main memory 46, for example. The game data storage unit 80 stores game data for realizing the game. The game data storage unit 80 includes a game music data storage unit 80a, a reference timing data storage unit 80b, a dance motion data storage unit 80c (option storage unit, motion data storage unit), and a motion playback speed control data storage unit 80d. ,including.

[Game music data storage]
The game music data storage unit 80a stores a plurality of types of game music data. The game music data storage unit 80a stores, for example, game music data of “game music A”, game music data of “game music B”, and game music data of “game music C”.

[Reference timing data storage unit]
The reference timing data storage unit 80b stores reference timing data defining reference timings (first reference timing, second reference timing, and third reference timing) during the reproduction of game music. The reference timing data specifies how many beats are the reference timing when the game music bar is divided into predetermined beats (4 beats or 8 beats). In the case of this embodiment, the reference timing is set to the first beat of a measure, for example. The reference timing data is created for each game music. The reference timing data is created in consideration of game music rhythm and the like.

[Dance motion data storage]
The dance motion data storage unit 80 c stores data relating to the dance motion of the player character 62. FIG. 12 shows an example of a dance action table stored in the dance action data storage unit 80c. As shown in FIG. 12, the dance action table includes “ID”, “dance action name”, “type”, “trajectory”, “production type”, and “motion data” fields. In the “ID” field, identification information for uniquely identifying a dance action is stored. The name of the dance action is stored in the “dance action name” field. The “type” field indicates whether the dance operation is a dance operation associated with the first reference timing, the second reference timing, or the third reference timing. The “trajectory” field indicates a trajectory (trajectory image 78) corresponding to the dance motion. The “production type” field indicates production contents (effects) associated with the dance operation.

  The “motion data” field indicates the motion data of the dance operation. The motion data is animation data indicating the posture change of the player character 62 when performing a dance motion. Hereinafter, changing the posture of the player character 62 in accordance with the motion data will be referred to as “reproducing motion data”. In the case of the present embodiment, the motion data of the basic dance motion is 60 frames of motion data, and the motion data of other dance motions is 120 frames of motion data.

  In FIG. 12, the dance actions with IDs “100” to “103” and “110” to “114” are dance actions that can be selected on the first choreography operation screen 70a. Also, the dance actions with IDs “200” to “205” are dance actions that can be selected on the second choreography operation screen 70b. For this reason, the production type is associated only with the dance operations with IDs “200” to “205”. Also, the dance actions with IDs “300” to “302” are dance actions that can be selected on the third choreography operation screen 70c. For this reason, the trajectory (trajectory image 78) is associated only with the dance motions with IDs “300” to “302”.

[Motion playback speed control data storage section]
The motion playback speed control data storage unit 80d stores motion playback speed control data. The motion playback speed control data is data for acquiring the playback speed of motion data corresponding to each game music. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of motion playback speed control data. The motion playback speed control data shown in FIG. 13 is data in which game music is associated with the playback speed of motion data. Note that the playback speed of motion data is determined based on the tempo of game music. In the present embodiment, the playback speed of motion data is determined so that the playback of 60 frames of motion data is completed in one measure of game music. For this reason, in this embodiment, the playback of the basic dance motion motion data (60-frame motion data) is completed in one measure of game music, and the dance motion other than the basic dance motion is completed in two measures of game music. Playback of motion data (120-frame motion data) is completed.

[Game music selection section]
The game music selection unit 82 is realized mainly by the microprocessor 44, for example. The game music selection unit 82 selects game music from a plurality of game music. In the case of the present embodiment, the game music selection unit 82 selects one of a plurality of game music (game music data) stored in the game music data storage unit 80a in accordance with the selection operation of the player.

[Choreography operation timing guide]
The choreography operation timing guide unit 84 is realized mainly by the microprocessor 44, for example. The choreography operation timing guide unit 84 reproduces the game music selected by the game music selection unit 82, and guides the reference timing as the timing at which the player should perform the choreography operation (choreography operation timing). In the case of the present embodiment, the choreography operation timing guide unit 84 displays the choreography operation timing guide screen 60 on the second liquid crystal display unit 32.

[Choreography operation reception part]
The choreography operation accepting unit 86 is realized mainly by the microprocessor 44, for example. The choreography operation accepting unit 86 accepts a player's choreography operation. In the case of the present embodiment, the choreography operation accepting unit 86 displays the first choreography operation operation screen 70a when the first reference timing arrives, and selects an arbitrary dance action from a plurality of dance actions (options) The player is guided to do so. The choreography operation accepting unit 86 accepts a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary dance motion. Further, the choreography operation accepting unit 86 displays the second choreography operation screen 70b when the second reference timing arrives, and selects any combination from a plurality of combinations (options) of the dance action and the contents of the performance. To the player. Then, the choreography operation accepting unit 86 accepts a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary combination. Further, the choreography operation accepting unit 86 displays the third choreography operation screen 70c when the third reference timing arrives, and guides the player to input a predetermined trajectory associated with the dance motion. The choreography operation accepting unit 86 accepts a trajectory input operation.

[Choreography result storage]
The choreography result storage unit 88 is realized mainly by the microprocessor 44, for example. The choreography result storage unit 88 is selected by the player when the difference between the first or second reference timing and the timing at which the player makes a selection on the first or second choreography operation screens 70a and 70b is within a predetermined difference. The dance operation performed is associated with the reference timing and stored in the main memory 46 (selection result storage means). In addition, when the player completes the input of a predetermined trajectory on the third choreography operation screen 70c within the third reference timing, the choreography result storage unit 88 associates the dance action corresponding to the trajectory with the reference timing. The data is stored in the memory 46. The main memory 46 is provided with a choreography result buffer for recording a dance action selected by the player or a dance action corresponding to the trajectory input by the player. FIG. 14 shows an example of the choreography result buffer. In the choreography result buffer, the ID of the dance action selected by the player or the dance action corresponding to the trajectory input by the player is recorded in order from the oldest. If the player fails to select a dance action or input a trajectory, “0” is stored in the choreography result buffer.

[Choreography result output part]
The choreography result output unit 90 is realized mainly by the microprocessor 44, for example. The choreography result output unit 90 reproduces the game music selected by the game music selection unit 82 and also reproduces motion data corresponding to the dance operation stored in association with the reference timing when the reference timing arrives. Then, display output of the player character 62 that performs the dance motion (output according to options) is executed. The choreography result output unit 90 (acquisition means) acquires the playback speed of motion data corresponding to the game music selected by the game music selection unit 82 from the motion playback speed control data, and performs each dance operation at the playback speed. Play motion data.

  Next, processing executed by the game apparatus 10 for realizing the above functional blocks will be described. First, a process executed by the game apparatus 10 during the choreography part will be described. 15 to 17 are flowcharts showing processing executed by the game apparatus 10 during the choreography part. The microprocessor 44 executes the processes shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 in accordance with the program stored in the game memory card 40.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the microprocessor 44 executes an initial process (S101). In the initial processing, the microprocessor 44 reads the motion data playback speed corresponding to the game music selected by the player from the motion playback speed control data, and sets the playback speed as the motion data playback speed of the dance operation. In the initialization process, reproduction of game music selected by the player is started. In addition, a choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 is displayed on the second liquid crystal display unit 32. At this time, reproduction of motion data of the initial dance motion of the player character 62 is started, and the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60 shows that the player character 62 performs the initial dance motion. The “initial dance motion” is, for example, a motion in which the player character 62 steps lightly. In addition, a choreography operation screen corresponding to the type of reference timing that arrives first is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a.

  Thereafter, the microprocessor 44 (choreography operation timing guide unit 84) determines whether it is the display start timing of the reference timing guide image (S102). That is, it is determined based on the reference timing data whether or not the first reference timing guide image 66a, the second reference timing guide image 66b, or the third reference timing guide image 66c should be displayed at the display start position SP. The If it is the display start timing of the reference timing guide image, the microprocessor 44 (choreography operation timing guide section 84) starts displaying and moving the reference timing guide image (S103). For example, when it is the display start timing of the first reference timing guide image 66a, the microprocessor 44 starts displaying and moving the first reference timing guide image 66a.

  After the processing of S102 and S103 is completed, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not it is within the choreography operation acceptance period (S104). The choreography operation acceptance period is a period of time centered on the first or second reference timing, from a predetermined time before the first or second reference timing to a predetermined time after the first or second reference timing. It is a period. Alternatively, the choreography operation acceptance period is a period of the third reference timing. Whether it is within the choreography operation acceptance period is determined based on the reference timing data.

  If it is within the choreography operation acceptance period, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the operated flag is 0 (S105). The operation completion flag is information indicating whether or not the choreography operation (dance operation selection operation or locus input operation) has been executed within the current choreography operation reception period. The manipulated flag takes a value of 0 or 1. A value “0” indicates that the choreography operation has not been performed within the current choreography operation reception period, and a value “1” indicates that the choreography operation has been performed within the current choreography operation reception period. When the operated flag is 0, the microprocessor 44 determines whether the first or second choreography operation screens 70a and 70b are being displayed (S106).

  When the first or second choreography operation screens 70a and 70b are being displayed, the microprocessor 44 (choreography operation accepting unit 86) determines whether any dance action (icon) has been selected (S107). . If any dance operation is selected, the microprocessor 44 updates the operated flag to 1 (S108). Further, the microprocessor 44 (choreography result storage unit 88) additionally records the ID of the dance action selected by the player in the choreography result buffer (S109). Further, the microprocessor 44 obtains the difference between the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data and the timing at which the player selects the dance action, and extends the rising gauge by a length corresponding to the difference (S110). Further, the microprocessor 44 starts to reproduce the motion data of the dance action selected by the player (S111). In this case, a state in which the player character 62 performs the dance operation selected by the player is displayed on the choreography operation timing guide screen 60. When the second choreography operation screen 70b is being displayed, an effect (effect) associated with the dance action selected by the player is given to the choreography operation timing guide screen 60.

  When it is determined in S106 that the first or second choreography operation screens 70a and 70b are not being displayed, that is, when the third choreography operation screen 70c is being displayed, the microprocessor 44 (choreography operation reception unit 86) It is determined whether or not the player has completed the input of the trajectory indicated by the trajectory image 78 (S112). When the player completes the input of the trajectory, the microprocessor 44 updates the operated flag to 1 (S113). In addition, the microprocessor 44 (choreography result storage unit 88) additionally records the dance action ID corresponding to the locus (trajectory image 78) input by the player in the choreography result buffer (S114). Further, the microprocessor 44 extends the rising gauge (S115). In this case, the reproduction of the motion data is started when the current choreography operation reception period (third reference timing) ends (see S120 and S121 in FIG. 16).

  After completing the processing of S105 to S115, as shown in FIG. 16, the microprocessor 44 determines whether it is the end timing of the choreography operation reception period (S116). Whether or not it is the end timing of the choreography operation acceptance period is determined based on the reference timing data. When it is the end timing of the choreography operation reception period, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the operation completion flag is 0 (S117). Here, the case where the operated flag is 0 is a case where a choreography operation (selection of a dance operation or input of a trajectory) has not been performed in the current choreography operation reception period. In this case, the microprocessor 44 additionally records a numerical value (0) indicating that the choreography operation has not been performed in the choreography result buffer (S118). Further, the microprocessor 44 starts to reproduce the motion data of the dance failure operation (S119). In this case, a state in which the player character 62 fails to dance is displayed on the choreography operation timing guidance screen 60.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S117 that the operated flag is not 0, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the third choreography operation screen 70c is being displayed (S120). When the third choreography operation screen 70c is being displayed, the microprocessor 44 starts to reproduce the motion data of the dance motion corresponding to the locus (trajectory image 78) input by the player (S121). After the processing of S120 and S121 is completed, the microprocessor 44 initializes the operated flag to 0 (S122).

  After the processing of S117 to S122 is completed, the microprocessor 44 (choreography operation accepting unit 86) displays a choreography operation screen corresponding to the type of the next incoming reference timing on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a (S123). For example, when the next reference timing is the first reference timing, the first choreography operation screen 70a is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a. Further, for example, when the next reference timing is the second reference timing, the second choreography operation screen 70b is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a. For example, when the next reference timing is the third reference timing, the third choreography operation screen 70c is displayed on the first liquid crystal display unit 22a. At this time, the dance motion data is referred to and any one of the trajectories associated with the dance motions with IDs “300” to “302” is selected. A trajectory image 78 representing the trajectory is displayed on the third choreography operation screen 70c.

  After the processing of S104 to S123 is completed, as shown in FIG. 17, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the reproduction of the motion data of the dance operation has ended (S124). When the reproduction of the motion data is completed, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the reproduced motion data is basic dance motion data (S125). If the reproduced motion data is basic dance motion data, the microprocessor 44 reproduces the motion data from the beginning again (S126). On the other hand, when the reproduced motion data is not the motion data of the basic dance operation, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the basic dance operation has been selected at the previous reference timing (S127). If the basic dance operation has not been selected at the previous reference timing, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the basic dance operation has been selected at the previous reference timing. If the basic dance operation has been selected at the previous reference timing, the microprocessor 44 starts to reproduce the motion data of the basic dance operation (S128). If it is determined that the basic dance operation has not been selected at the very first reference timing, the microprocessor 44 starts to reproduce the motion data of the initial dance operation.

  After the processing of S124 to S128 is completed, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the choreography part (reproduction of game music) is finished (S129). If the choreography part is not finished, the microprocessor 44 repeatedly executes the processes of S102 to S129. When the choreography part is finished, the microprocessor 44 calculates the game result of the player (S130). The game result of the player is calculated based on the combination of clothes, shoes and accessories selected by the player, the length of the rising gauge 68 at this time, and the like. The player's game results are stored in the main memory 46.

  Next, processing executed by the game apparatus 10 during the replay part will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the game apparatus 10 during the replay part. The microprocessor 44 executes the processing shown in FIG. 18 according to the program stored in the game memory card 40.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the microprocessor 44 (choreography result output unit 90) executes an initial process (S201). In the initial processing, the microprocessor 44 reads the motion data playback speed corresponding to the game music selected by the player from the motion playback speed control data, and sets the playback speed as the motion data playback speed of the dance operation. In the initial process, the reproduction of the game music selected by the player is started. In addition, a replay screen is displayed on the second liquid crystal display unit 32. At this time, the reproduction of motion data of the initial dance motion of the player character 62 is started, and a state in which the player character 62 performs the initial dance motion is displayed on the replay screen. Further, the camera work of the virtual camera is determined based on the game result of the player of the choreography part. For example, when the game performance of the player is excellent, the camera work of the virtual camera is set to flashy camera work. For example, when the game performance of the player is not excellent, the camera work of the virtual camera is set to a plain camera work.

  Thereafter, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the reference timing has arrived (S202). Whether or not the reference timing has arrived is determined based on the reference timing data. When the reference timing has arrived, the microprocessor 44 (choreography result output unit 90) refers to the choreography result buffer and starts reproducing the motion data of the dance motion stored in association with the reference timing (S203). That is, in the choreography part, the dance action selected by the player at the reference timing or the dance action corresponding to the trajectory input by the player is specified based on the choreography result buffer, and the reproduction of the motion data of the dance action is started. When the reference timing is the second reference timing, an effect (effect) corresponding to the dance operation stored in association with the reference timing is given to the replay screen. At this time, the degree of effect (the amount of effect) is determined based on the game results of the player.

  When the processes of S202 and S203 are completed, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the reproduction of the motion data of the dance operation has been completed (S204). When the reproduction of the motion data of the dance operation is completed, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the motion data that has been reproduced is the motion data of the basic dance operation (S205). When the motion data that has been played back is the motion data of the basic dance motion, the microprocessor 44 (choreography result output unit 90) plays back the motion data again from the beginning (S206). On the other hand, when the motion data that has been played back is not the motion data of the basic dance operation, the microprocessor 44 refers to the choreography result buffer and determines whether the dance operation stored in association with the previous reference timing is the basic dance operation. Is determined (S207). If the dance operation stored in association with the previous reference timing is not the basic dance operation, the microprocessor 44 refers to the choreography result buffer, and the dance operation stored in association with the previous reference timing is the basic. It is determined whether or not it is a dance action. When the dance operation stored in association with the previous reference timing is a basic dance operation, the microprocessor 44 (choreography result output unit 90) starts to reproduce the motion data of the basic dance operation (S208). If the dance operation stored in association with the first reference timing is not the basic dance operation, the microprocessor 44 starts to reproduce the motion data of the initial dance operation.

  After the processing of S204 to S208 is completed, the microprocessor 44 determines whether or not the replay part (game music playback) has ended (S209). When the replay part is not finished, the microprocessor 44 repeatedly executes the processes of S202 to S209.

  In the choreography part of the game apparatus 10 described above, the music-oriented game inherently enjoys the feeling of performing a dance by performing a game operation (choreography operation) in accordance with the game music, and the game music The player can enjoy the new interest of performing dance choreography in accordance with the above. As a result, the player can enjoy the feeling of dancing while thinking about the dance.

  In the game apparatus 10, the choreography result in the choreography part is recorded, and in the replay part, a replay video in which the player character 62 dances according to the choreography is displayed. For this reason, the player can appreciate his / her choreography result. Even in the choreography part, a state in which the player character 62 dances according to the choreography is displayed on the choreography operation timing guide screen 60, but the player must concentrate on the operation, and thus cannot fully appreciate his choreography. In this respect, in the replay part, the player can appreciate the choreography result carefully.

  As described above, according to the game device 10, it is possible to add new enjoyment to the music-oriented game.

  In the game apparatus 10, three types of reference timings are prepared: a first reference timing, a second reference timing, and a third reference timing. Among these, the first reference timing and the second reference timing are timings for performing a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from among a plurality of options related to the dance operation, and the third reference timing is a locus associated with the dance operation. Is a timing for performing a trajectory input operation. Thus, in the game apparatus 10, the operation to be performed by the player changes between the selection operation and the trajectory input operation. Furthermore, the options (dance action) that the player can select change between the first reference timing and the second reference timing. As a result, the game apparatus 10 is designed so that the operations to be performed by the player do not become monotonous, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  The game apparatus 10 stores motion playback speed control data, and the motion data playback speed is adjusted in accordance with the game music to be played back. If the game music tempo and the speed of the dance motion of the player character 62 do not match, the player may feel uncomfortable. In this regard, according to the game device 10, for example, when the game music tempo is fast, the motion data playback speed is fast, and when the game music tempo is slow, the motion data playback speed is slow. As a result, the player is prevented from feeling a sense of incongruity as described above. By the way, as a method for matching the game music tempo with the speed of the dance action of the player character 62, motion data created in accordance with the game music tempo is prepared in advance for each game music. It is also possible to keep it. However, in this case, there is a drawback that the amount of motion data increases. In this regard, according to the method employed in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of motion data.

  In addition, in the game apparatus 10, when the reproduction of motion data of a dance operation is started in response to the arrival of one reference timing, when the reproduction of the motion data ends before the next reference timing arrives, The reproduction of the motion data of the basic dance motion selected by the player at the reference timing before the one reference timing is started (S128 and S129 in FIG. 17, S208 and S209 in FIG. 18). If the dance action of the player character 62 is interrupted, the player may feel uncomfortable, and the interest of the game may be impaired. In this regard, the game apparatus 10 is designed so that the dance action of the player character 62 is not interrupted.

  As a method for preventing the dance motion of the player character 62 from being interrupted, for example, when the reproduction of motion data ends before the next reference timing arrives, any one of a plurality of dance motions is selected. It is also conceivable to select a random number and start playback of the motion data of the dance motion. However, in this case, the player character 62 may perform a dance motion that is not selected by the player, and the pleasure of performing the dance choreography may be impaired. In this regard, the game apparatus 10 is designed to prevent such inconvenience.

  Also, if the motion data playback is started before the next reference timing arrives, if the motion data playback starts, the motion data playback must be terminated halfway when the next reference timing arrives. It may not be possible. In this regard, in the game apparatus 10, when the reproduction of the motion data is finished before the next reference timing arrives, the reproduction of the motion data of the basic dance operation is started. Since the motion data (60 frames) of the basic dance motion is shorter in length than the motion data (120 frames) other than the basic dance motion, the possibility of such a situation is reduced. In addition, since the basic dance action is a relatively short and monotonous dance action, even if the dance action ends in the middle compared to a dance action other than the basic dance action (a relatively long and elaborate dance action), the player There is less discomfort.

  In the first place, in the present embodiment, the reference timing is set at the beginning of a measure of game music. The motion data of the basic dance motion is 60 frames of motion data, and the motion data of other dance motions is 120 frames of motion data. Furthermore, the playback speed of motion data is adjusted so that the playback of 60 frames of motion data is completed in one measure of game music. That is, the reproduction of the motion data of the dance operation is completed in one or two bars. For this reason, the player character 62 does not have to be interrupted in the dance motion.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  For example, the motion playback speed control data storage unit 80d may store motion playback speed control data in which game music tempo parameters are associated with motion data playback speeds. In this case, the motion playback speed control data may be tabular data or mathematical formula data. In this case, the choreography result output unit 90 (acquisition unit) acquires the playback speed of the motion data based on the value of the tempo parameter of the game music selected by the game music selection unit 82, and performs the dance operation at the playback speed. Play motion data.

  In the above description, the program is supplied to the game apparatus 10 from the game memory card 40 as an information storage medium. However, the program may be distributed to the game apparatus 10 via a communication network. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a program distribution system using a communication network. A program distribution method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the program distribution system 100 includes a program distribution device 108, a communication network 106, and a game device 10. The program distribution device 108 includes a database 102 and a server 104. The communication network 106 includes, for example, the Internet and a cable television network. In this system, a database (information storage medium) 102 stores a program similar to the storage content of the game memory card 40. Then, when a consumer makes a program distribution request using the game apparatus 10, this is transmitted to the server 104 via the communication network 106. Then, the server 104 reads the program from the database 102 in response to the program distribution request and transmits it to the game apparatus 10. Here, the program is transmitted in response to the program distribution request, but the program may be transmitted unilaterally from the server 104. Thus, if the program is distributed via the communication network 106, the consumer can easily obtain the program.

It is a figure showing the external appearance of the game device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure showing the external appearance of the game device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the game device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a reference | standard timing. It is a figure which shows an example of a choreography operation timing guidance screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a choreography operation timing guidance screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a choreography operation timing guidance screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st choreography operation screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd choreography operation screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the 3rd choreography operation screen. It is a functional block diagram of the game device concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a dance operation | movement table. It is a figure which shows an example of motion reproduction speed control data. It is a figure which shows an example of a choreography result buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the process which a game device performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which a game device performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which a game device performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which a game device performs. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the program delivery system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 game device, 12 portable game machine, 14 hinge part, 20 1st housing | casing, 20a surface of 1st housing | casing, 22 touch screen, 22a 1st liquid crystal display part, 22b touch panel, 24 operation key part, 24a, 24b, 24x, 24y, 24l, 24r buttons, 24c cross button, 26 memory card slot, 30 second housing, 30a surface of second housing, 32 second liquid crystal display, 34 speaker, 40 game memory card, 42 bus, 44 Microprocessor, 46 Main memory, 48 Image processing unit, 50 Input / output processing unit, 52 Audio processing unit, 54 Communication interface, 60 Choreography operation timing guide screen, 62 Player character, 64 Reference image, 66a First reference timing guide image 66b second reference timing guide image, 66c third group Timing guidance image, 68 Raise gauge, 70a First choreography operation screen, 70b Second choreography operation screen, 70c Third choreography operation screen, 72a, 72b, 72c, 72d Basic dance motion icons, 74a, 74b, 74c, 74d, 74e Advanced dance action icons, 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, 76e, 76f Dance action icons with effects, 78 locus images, 80 game data storage unit, 80a game music data storage unit, 80b reference timing data storage unit, 80c dance operation data Storage unit, 80d motion playback speed control data storage unit, 82 game music selection unit, 84 choreography operation timing guide unit, 86 choreography operation reception unit, 88 choreography result storage unit, 90 choreography result output unit, 100 program distribution system, 102 database 1 4 server, 106 communications network, 108 a program distribution device.

Claims (6)

A selection part for causing a player to perform a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options in accordance with game music, and a part to be executed after the selection part ends, in accordance with a selection result of the player A selection result output part that executes output in accordance with the game music, and a game device that executes a game including:
Reference timing data storage means for storing reference timing data indicating a plurality of reference timings during reproduction of the game music;
Operation timing guidance means for reproducing the game music and guiding the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data to the player as an operation timing for performing the selection operation in the selection part;
In the selection part, selection guidance means for guiding the player to select an arbitrary option from the plurality of options;
In the selection part, when the difference between the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data and the timing at which the player performs the selection operation is equal to or smaller than a predetermined reference difference, the option selected by the selection operation is selected. Selection result storage means for storing in the selection result storage means in association with the reference timing;
In the selection result output part, the game music is reproduced, and the output corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing is executed in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. Output means;
A game apparatus comprising: The game device according to claim 1,
The reference timing data indicates a plurality of types of the reference timing,
The game device includes option storage means for storing the reference timing type and a plurality of options in association with each other,
The selection guide means guides the player to select an arbitrary option from a plurality of options corresponding to the type of the reference timing in a period based on the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data.
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 1 or 2,
The options are options related to the action of the game character,
The game device includes motion data storage means for storing motion data indicating the action content of the game character in association with each option.
The selection result output means reproduces the motion data corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data, and performs an operation related to the option. Displaying how the game character performs,
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 3,
Game music selection means for selecting game music from a plurality of game music;
Motion playback speed control data storage means for storing motion playback speed control data for acquiring the playback speed of the motion data corresponding to each of the plurality of game music,
The operation timing guide means reproduces the game music selected by the game music selection means and guides the player using the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data as the operation timing.
The selection result output means includes
An acquisition unit that acquires the playback speed of the motion data corresponding to the game music selected by the game music selection unit based on the motion playback speed control data;
The game music selected by the game music selection means is reproduced, and the motion data corresponding to the options stored in association with the reference timing is received in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. , Playback at the playback speed acquired by the acquisition means,
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 3 or 4,
In response to the arrival of one reference timing, the selection result output means reproduces the motion data when the motion data corresponding to the option stored in association with the one reference timing is reproduced. When the game is finished before the reference timing arrives, the motion data corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing before the one reference timing is reproduced. A selection part for causing a player to perform a selection operation for selecting an arbitrary option from a plurality of options in accordance with game music, and a part to be executed after the selection part ends, in accordance with a selection result of the player A program for causing a computer to function as a game device that executes a game including a selection result output part that executes output according to the game music,
Means for reading the stored contents of a reference timing data storage means for storing reference timing data indicating a plurality of reference timings during the reproduction of the game music;
Operation timing guidance means for reproducing the game music and guiding the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data to the player as an operation timing for performing the selection operation in the selection part;
In the selection part, selection guidance means for guiding the player to select an arbitrary option from the plurality of options,
In the selection part, when the difference between the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data and the timing at which the player performs the selection operation is equal to or smaller than a predetermined reference difference, the option selected by the selection operation is selected. Selection result storage means for storing in the selection result storage means in association with the reference timing; and
In the selection result output part, the game music is reproduced, and the output corresponding to the option stored in association with the reference timing is executed in response to the arrival of the reference timing indicated by the reference timing data. Output means,
A program for causing the computer to function as

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