JP4709542B2 - PROGRAM, INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, AND GAME DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game device for displaying a plurality of game screens on a display device and executing a puzzle game.

A game system is disclosed that includes two display means, displays a game space in one display means, and displays another game space on the other display means (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this game system, the main display means so that the player can easily grasp the positional correspondence between the game space displayed on one display means and the game space displayed on the other display means. Based on the virtual positional relationship between the game space displayed on the screen and the game space displayed on the sub display means, a related image of the object existing in the main game space is displayed on the sub display means.
JP 2004-159781 A

  However, in the above-described conventional game system (for example, Patent Document 1), although different game screens are displayed on the two display means, the sub display means displays the relative object displayed on the main display means. Only related images for assisting in grasping the general positional relationship and auxiliary information on the game progress were displayed. In other words, the contents displayed on the sub display means merely indicate an auxiliary role of the game image displayed on the main display means, and do not give the player diversity or unexpectedness. In addition, in a game in which determination of the end of the game is performed simply, the influence of the player's operation on the end of the game cannot be felt effectively, and there is a case where the sense of urgency and fun of the end of the game is lacking.

  In order to solve the above problems, a first problem of the present invention is to realize a game with increased interest by presenting a plurality of diverse game screens during game execution. The challenge is to diversify the game end determination and realize a game with a sense of urgency and fun.

The first invention for solving the above-described problems is
The computer controls display of a piece stacking place for collecting pieces on a first screen (for example, the first game screen W101 in FIG. 2A), and the pieces accumulated in the piece collecting place (for example, FIG. ) In the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20), a program for executing a puzzle game for removing a group of connected pieces (for example, the train train TR1 in FIG. 6) that satisfies a given connection condition. There,
Reservoir generating means for generating a reservoir (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19, step S10 in FIG. 27),
In the second screen (for example, the second game screen W102 in FIG. 2B), the generated storage element (for example, the passenger character 40 in FIG. 2B) is stored in the storage place (for example, FIG. 2B). Storage display control means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S10 in FIG. 27) for performing display control stored in the station platform HM),
Canceled display control means (for example, the game of FIG. 19) that performs display control for canceling the number of reservoirs corresponding to the number of connected piece groups removed in the puzzle game among the reservoirs stored in the reservoir. Calculation unit 122, step S82 in FIG. 29),
End determination means for determining whether or not to end the currently executed puzzle game based on at least the quantity of storage elements stored in the storage area (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S12 in FIG. 27). ,
A puzzle game ending unit (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) for ending the currently executed puzzle game when it is determined to be ended by the end determination unit.
As a program for causing the computer to function.

As another invention, the frame stacking field for stacking the frames is displayed and controlled on the first screen, and among the frames stacked in the frame stacking field, a group of connected frames that satisfy a given connection condition is removed. A game device (for example, the game device 1 in FIG. 1) for executing a puzzle game,
A reservoir generating means for generating the reservoir;
On the second screen, storage display control means for performing display control for storing the generated reservoir in a storage site;
Cancellation display control means for performing display control for canceling the number of storage elements corresponding to the number of connected piece groups removed in the puzzle game among the storage elements stored in the storage area;
End determination means for determining whether or not to end the running puzzle game based on at least the number of reservoirs stored in the storage area;
Puzzle game ending means for ending the puzzle game being executed when it is determined to be ended by the ending determination means;
A game device provided with

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the first screen and the second screen are displayed when the game is executed, and a puzzle game is executed in which the connected piece group that satisfies the given connected condition on the first screen is removed. In accordance with the result of the puzzle game on the first screen, the storage element stored in the storage area displayed on the second screen is canceled, and the puzzle game being executed is terminated based on the quantity of the storage element. Therefore, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by displaying a variety and unexpected game screens that do not stay in a subordinate relationship such that one screen displays auxiliary information of the other screen.

The second invention is the program of the first invention,
The storage child generating means is a program for causing the computer to function so as to have storage speed variable means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) that changes the generation speed of the storage child.

  According to the second invention, since the generation speed of the storage element can be varied, for example, the time until reaching the end of the game can be extended by reducing the generation speed of the storage element. In addition, it is necessary to quickly remove the contiguous piece group in the puzzle game in order to promptly cancel the storage element stored in the storage area by improving the generation speed of the storage element, and speed is required for the game progress. Is done. Furthermore, by changing the generation speed of the reservoir appropriately, it is possible to change the game progress gradually.

The third invention is the program of the first or second invention,
Each of the piece and the storage element has a plurality of types,
Whether each of the storage element can be canceled according to the type of the piece is associated in advance,
The cancellation display control means is a program for causing the computer to function so as to cancel a type of storage element that can be canceled in accordance with the type of pieces constituting the group of connected pieces removed in the puzzle game.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, since the type of reservoir that can be canceled is canceled according to the type of the piece constituting the connected piece group removed in the puzzle game, in order to cancel the target reservoir, The restriction that a group of connected pieces composed of a specific piece type must be configured in the puzzle game is added, and the difficulty of the game can be improved.

The fourth invention is the program of the first to third inventions,
The computer functions as communication control means (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37 and step S122 in FIG. 42) for controlling a predetermined communication device (wireless communication device 9 in FIG. 1) to communicate with other devices,
The special storage element generating means (for example, the game calculation unit of FIG. 37) that generates special storage elements that determine victory or defeat depending on whether or not the storage element generation means is stored in the storage area at the end of the game. 123) and having said computer function to have
Causing the computer to function as special cancellation detection means for detecting cancellation of the special reservoir by the cancellation display control means (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37 and step S130 in FIG. 43);
In response to detection by the special cancellation detection means, a special reservoir feeding means (for example, a control unit that controls the communication control means to send a special generation instruction signal to the special reservoir generation means of another machine to generate a special reservoir) , Causing the computer to function as the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37 and step S112 in FIG.
The special reservoir generating means, when the communication control means receives the special generation instruction signal from another machine, causing the computer to function to generate the special reservoir;
When it is determined to be terminated by the termination determining means, the winning / losing determining means (for example, the game calculation unit 123 of FIG. 37, FIG. 37) is determined based on whether or not the special storage element is stored in the storage area. 41, the computer is caused to function as step S108).
It is a program for.

  According to the fourth invention, in a game executed by controlling a predetermined communication device and communicating with another machine, according to the puzzle game on the first screen or the result of the puzzle game on the second screen In addition to the storage element being canceled, you can enjoy a battle with other aircraft by generating a special storage element by sending and receiving a special generation instruction signal to generate a special storage element with other aircraft. it can. In addition, since the final game win / loss is determined based on whether or not the special storage is stored at the end of the game, the result is made unexpected and contingent by incorporating uncertainties in the win / loss determination. be able to.

The fifth invention is:
Let the computer control the display of the stacking area for stacking pieces on the first screen, and execute a puzzle game that removes the concatenated pieces that satisfy the given connection condition from the pieces accumulated in the stacking area. A program for
Communication control means for controlling a predetermined communication device to communicate with other devices (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37, step S112 in FIG. 42),
A special storage element (for example, the Baba character 50 in FIG. 36) that generates a storage element (for example, the passenger character 40 in FIG. 36) and decides whether to win or lose depending on whether or not it is stored in the storage area at the end of the game. Reservoir generating means to be generated at a given timing (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37, step S152 in FIG. 43),
On the second screen, storage display control means for performing display control for storing the generated reservoir in the storage area (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37, step S152 in FIG. 43),
Canceled display control means (for example, the game of FIG. 37) that performs display control for canceling the number of reservoirs corresponding to the number of connected piece groups removed in the puzzle game among the reservoirs stored in the reservoir. Calculation unit 123, step S132 in FIG. 43),
Special cancellation detection means for detecting cancellation of the special reservoir by the cancellation display control means (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37, step S130 in FIG. 43),
In response to detection by the special cancellation detection means, a special reservoir feeding means (for example, a control unit that controls the communication control means to send a special generation instruction signal to the special reservoir generation means of another machine to generate a special reservoir) 37, the game calculation unit 123 of FIG. 37, step S112 of FIG. 42),
End determination means for determining whether or not to end the currently executed puzzle game based on at least a given time limit (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37, steps S100 and S104 in FIG. 41),
A puzzle game ending unit (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37) for ending the currently executed puzzle game when it is determined to be ended by the end determination unit;
When it is determined to be terminated by the termination determining means, the winning / losing determining means (for example, the game calculation unit of FIG. 37, FIG. 41) determines the winning / losing based on whether or not the special storage element is stored in the storage area. Step S108),
As the computer functions as
The special reservoir generation unit is a program for causing the computer to function so as to generate the special reservoir when the communication control unit receives the special generation instruction signal from another device.

  According to the fifth invention, in a game executed by controlling a predetermined communication device and communicating with another machine, the player enjoys the puzzle game displayed on the first screen and displayed on the second screen. There is a tension that the final game win or loss is determined depending on whether there is a special storage element sent to or from another machine, and various information that is not auxiliary information is displayed on the two game screens As a result, it is possible to provide a game that enhances the interest of the player and increases its interest.

6th invention is the program of 5th invention,
The communication control means functions the computer to communicate with a plurality of other devices;
Causing the computer to function as a transmission destination setting means for setting a transmission destination of the signal so that the transmission and reception of the special generation instruction signal is performed in a ring shape between the own machine and the plurality of other machines,
The special reservoir sending unit causes the computer to perform control to transmit the special generation instruction signal to the transmission destination set by the transmission destination setting unit;
It is a program for.

  According to the sixth aspect, since the special reservoir can be fed in an annular manner between the own device and a plurality of other devices, the special reservoir circulates between the own device and the plurality of other devices. Thereby, even the beginner can enjoy the game by reducing the bias of the game win / loss ratio. Further, since the special storage element is sent in a ring shape, the player can guess the timing of sending the special storage element to the player's own machine, and can play a game strategically.

7th invention is the program of 6th invention,
Causing the computer to function as a transmission destination other machine instruction receiving means (for example, the game calculation unit 123 in FIG. 37) that receives an instruction input of the other machine to which the special generation instruction signal is transmitted by the player;
When the special reservoir sending means receives an instruction input by the destination other machine instruction accepting means, transmits the special occurrence instruction signal to the other machine that has received the instruction, and when it is not accepted, Causing the computer to function to perform control to transmit the special occurrence instruction signal to the transmission destination set by the transmission destination setting unit;
It is a program for.

  According to the seventh aspect, when the instruction input by the destination other apparatus instruction receiving means is received, the special reservoir can be sent to the other apparatus desired by the player. Thereby, a special storage element is irregularly sent, and a feeling of tension increases, and the excitement of the game performed by communicating with a plurality of other machines can be further enhanced.

The eighth invention
The computer controls the display of the piece stacking place for stacking the pieces, and the given concatenation among the pieces stacked in the piece collecting place (for example, the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 in FIG. 2A). A program for executing a puzzle game that removes a group of connected pieces that satisfy a condition,
A time-varying control means for gradually changing the value of a predetermined parameter for determining whether or not to end the puzzle game based on whether or not the predetermined end threshold has been reached in a direction to reach the end threshold as time elapses ( For example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19, step S10 in FIG. 27,
A removal effect control means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S82 in FIG. 29) that changes the value of the parameter in a direction away from the end threshold each time the group of connected pieces is removed in the puzzle game.
End determination means for determining whether or not to end the currently executed puzzle game based on at least whether or not the value of the parameter has reached the end threshold (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S12 in FIG. 27). ,
A puzzle game ending unit (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) for ending the currently executed puzzle game when it is determined to be ended by the end determination unit.
As a program for causing the computer to function.

As another invention, a puzzle game is executed in which a piece stacking field for stacking pieces is displayed and controlled and a group of connected pieces satisfying a given connection condition is removed from the pieces stacked in the piece stacking field. A game device (for example, the game device 1 of FIG. 1)
A time-varying control means for gradually changing the value of a predetermined parameter for determining whether or not to end the puzzle game based on whether or not the predetermined end threshold has been reached in a direction to reach the end threshold as time elapses ( For example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19, step S10 in FIG. 27,
Removal effect control means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S82 in FIG. 29) that changes the value of the parameter in a direction away from the end threshold each time the group of connected pieces is removed in the puzzle game; ,
End determination means for determining whether or not to end the running puzzle game based on whether or not the value of the parameter has reached the end threshold value (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S12 in FIG. 27). ),
A puzzle game ending means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) for ending the puzzle game being executed when it is determined to be ended by the end determination means;
A game device provided with

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, in the puzzle game in which the connected piece group satisfying the given connection condition is removed from the pieces accumulated in the piece accumulation field, the value is changed in a direction to reach the end threshold as time passes. The puzzle game is advanced so as to remove many connected pieces so that the value of the predetermined parameter varies in a direction away from the end threshold, and the game ends when the value of the predetermined parameter reaches the end threshold. Therefore, an interesting game can be played with a sense of urgency that the game may end due to the influence of the player operation.

The ninth invention is the program of the eighth invention,
This is a program for causing the computer to function so that the temporal variation control unit has a variation speed varying unit (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) that varies the variation speed of the parameter value.

  According to the ninth aspect, it is possible to change the progress of the game slowly and rapidly by appropriately changing the fluctuation speed of the parameter value.

The tenth invention is the program of the eighth or ninth invention,
Display control is performed on a predetermined display body whose form changes in accordance with the parameter value, and the display body form is changed according to the change in the parameter value by the temporal variation control means and the removal effect control means. This is a program for causing the computer to function as a form variable display body display control means to be controlled (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19).

  According to the tenth aspect, the change in the parameter value can be visually recognized by changing the form of the predetermined display body, and various presentation effects can be given to the player.

The eleventh invention is a program according to the eighth to tenth inventions,
There are several types of pieces,
The removal effect control means is a program for causing the computer to function so as to change a variation amount of a parameter value in accordance with a type of a piece constituting the connected piece group removed in the puzzle game.

  According to the eleventh aspect, there are a plurality of types of pieces, and the amount of change in the parameter value varies depending on the types of pieces constituting the group of connected pieces removed in the puzzle game. In the puzzle game, it is necessary to configure a group of connected pieces in consideration of the type of pieces, and the difficulty of the game can be improved.

The twelfth invention is the program of the eighth invention,
The time variation control means is
Reservoir generating means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S10 in FIG. 27) for generating the storage child over time;
By performing display control for storing the generated storage child in the storage field, storage display control means for expressing the current value of the parameter with the storage element stored in the storage field (for example, the game calculation of FIG. 19) Unit 122, step S10 in FIG.
Having the computer function to have
Cancellation display control means for performing display control in which the removal effect control means cancels the number of storage elements corresponding to the number of connected piece groups removed in the puzzle game among the storage elements stored in the storage area. (For example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S82 in FIG. 29), and the computer is configured to change the value of the parameter in a direction away from the end threshold value by the cancellation of the reservoir by the cancellation display control means. Function
The termination determination means causes the computer to function based on the number of reservoirs stored in the reservoir, whether or not the value of the parameter has reached the termination threshold;
It is a program for.

  According to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to visually recognize the change in the parameter value by the time variation control means and the removal effect control means as storage or cancellation of the storage element, and to give various effects to the player. it can.

A thirteenth invention is a program of the first to seventh and twelfth inventions,
As a storage field traffic display control means for performing display control for the connected piece group that satisfies the connection condition to pass through the storage field, and for performing display control for transporting the storage element stored in the storage field by the connected piece group. A program for causing the computer to function.

  According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, display control is performed such that the train set passes through the storage area, and the display control is performed such that the train set transports the storage elements stored in the storage site. You can entertain visually.

The fourteenth invention is the program of the first to thirteenth inventions,
There are several types of pieces,
Piece type designation means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) for designating the type of the piece to be arranged at the end of the piece stacking field;
That there is a piece of the kind specified by the piece type designation means at the end of the piece stacking field, and that the same kind of pieces as the kind of piece at the end is connected from the end by a predetermined number or more. As the connection condition, there is a removal display control means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19) that performs display control for moving and removing the connection piece group that satisfies the condition so as to go out from the end. To make the computer function,
It is a program for.

  According to the fourteenth aspect, a piece for designating the type of the piece to be arranged at the end of the piece stacking field is arranged, and a predetermined number of pieces of the same type as the type of the piece are connected from the end. As a connection condition, the connected piece group can be removed from the piece stacking field when the condition is satisfied, so that there is a restriction that the pieces must be arranged so as to satisfy the connection condition. A game can be offered. Further, by performing display control for removing the connected piece group that satisfies the connected condition so as to move out from the end portion, it is possible to give a visual effect to the player.

The fifteenth invention is the program of the fourteenth invention,
The computer functions as piece placement position changing means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S30 in FIG. 28) for changing the placement position of the pieces accumulated in the piece accumulation field according to the operation input of the player,
The removal display control means causes the computer to function to determine the presence or absence of a connected piece group that satisfies the connection condition based on the piece placement position changed by the piece placement position changing means;
It is a program for.

  According to the fifteenth aspect, when there is a player's operation input for changing the arrangement position of the pieces accumulated in the piece accumulation field, the presence or absence of a connected piece group satisfying the connection condition is determined based on the changed arrangement position of the pieces. Since the determination is made, it is possible to quickly remove the connected piece group satisfying the connected condition from the piece accumulation field.

The sixteenth invention is the program of the fifteenth invention,
When the connected piece group that satisfies the connection condition is moved and displayed by the removal display control unit, the piece placement position changing unit is accumulated in the piece stacking field other than the connected piece group that is moved and displayed. This is a program for causing the computer to function so that the arrangement position of a certain piece can be changed.

  According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, when an articulated piece group that satisfies the articulated condition is displayed in a moving manner, the arrangement position of the pieces accumulated in the piece accumulating field other than the articulated piece group that is moved and displayed is changed. Therefore, it is possible to further connect the same type of piece to the group of connected pieces that are displayed for movement. That is, it is possible to dynamically connect to the connected piece group, and the same kind of pieces scattered in the piece stacking field can be combined flexibly and removed as the connected piece group.

The seventeenth invention is the program of the fourteenth to sixteenth inventions,
By shifting the placement position of the remaining frames, control is performed to fill the vacant positions of the connected frame groups that are removed by the removal display control means by satisfying the connection condition, but the connected frame group performs the removal in the direction of the shift. This is a program for causing the computer to function as shift control means (for example, the game calculation unit 122 in FIG. 19 and step S60 in FIG. 28) for performing control in different directions depending on the direction moved by the display control means.

  According to the seventeenth aspect, after the control to close the vacant positions of the removed connected piece group is performed, it becomes easy to estimate the change in the arrangement position of the pieces accumulated in the piece accumulation field, and the next connected piece group is It is possible to take a strategy of pre-creating an environment that is easy to generate.

The eighteenth invention is the program of the fourteenth to seventeenth inventions,
When the removal display control means moves the connected piece group that satisfies the connecting condition, and the last piece of the connected piece group passes next to the kind of the last piece, the same kind Is connected as the last piece of the connected piece group, the connected piece group is updated, and piece connecting means for moving the updated connected piece group (for example, the game operation unit 122 shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 28). A program for causing the computer to function so as to have step S52).

  According to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, when the last piece of the connected piece group passes next to the same type piece during movement of the connected piece group satisfying the connected condition, the same type piece is transferred to the last piece of the connected piece group. Since these are connected as a new frame and moved as a new group of connected frames, a group of connected frames consisting of a large number of frames can be easily removed from the frame stacking field.

The nineteenth invention is the program of the eighteenth invention,
The piece connecting means connects the same type of pieces to the connected piece group, and when the same type of piece and the same type of piece are connected to the same type of piece, the connected piece is also connected to the connected piece. It is a program for connecting the piece group to update the connected piece group and causing the computer to function so as to move the updated connected piece group.

  According to the nineteenth invention, the same type of pieces are connected to the connected piece group, and when the same type of piece and the same type of piece are connected to the same type of piece, the connected piece is also connected to this connected piece. Since a new group of connected frames is moved by being connected to the group, the group of connected frames made up of a number of frames can be removed from the frame stacking field.

The twentieth invention is the program of the fourteenth to nineteenth inventions,
The piece type designation means designates the type of the piece to be placed at the end of the piece stacking field by placing the top piece for designating the type of the piece outside the end of the piece stacking field. The computer to function as
The removal display control means performs display control so as to advance the knitting row in which the connected piece group is knitted starting from the leading piece arranged outside the end portion of the connected piece group that satisfies the connecting condition. Make the computer work,
It is a program for.

  According to the twentieth aspect of the invention, display control is performed so as to advance the knitting sequence in which the connected piece group is knitted, and the player can visually enjoy the display effect.

  A twenty-first invention is a computer-readable information storage medium (for example, the storage unit 134 in FIG. 19) storing the program according to any of the first to twentieth inventions.

  According to the twenty-first aspect, an information storage medium having the same operational effects as those of the first to twentieth aspects can be realized.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of diverse game screens are presented during game execution to realize a game with increased interest, and a variety of game end determinations to create a game with a sense of urgency and interest. Can be realized.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a case will be described in which the game apparatus 1 includes two displays, and the first game screen and the second game screen are displayed on the two displays, respectively, and the game proceeds. The embodiment to be obtained is not limited to this.

[First Embodiment]
1. Example of Appearance of Game Device An outline of the game device 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an example in which the present invention is applied to a portable game apparatus 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 1 is connected so that it can be opened and closed by a connecting portion 1c having a hinge structure in which a first casing 1a and a second casing 1b are pivotally supported by one axis. And has a folded shape formed. The first housing 1a is provided with a display 3a as a first display unit and speakers 7a and 7b on both the left and right sides of the display 3a. Further, the second casing 1b is provided with a display 3b as a second display unit, and operation keys 5 including a power key 5a, a cross key 5b, and function keys 5c and 5d on the left and right sides of the display 3b. ing. That is, the game apparatus 1 has a configuration in which the player can visually recognize the two displays 3a and 3b arranged above and below in the open state when in use.

  In addition, a control unit equipped with a CPU, an IC memory, and the like is built in the housing 1b. The CPU executes various game processes based on programs and data read from the IC memory and the like, operation signals input from the operation keys 5 and the like, and generates image signals for game screens and sound signals for game sounds. Then, the generated image signal is output to the displays 3a and 3b to display the game screen, and the generated sound signal is output to the speakers 7a and 7b to output the game sound.

  On the side surface of the housing 1b, a card slot SL in which a game cassette CS, which is an external storage medium of the game apparatus 1, is detachably mounted, a volume switch for adjusting the output sound of the speakers 7a and 7b, other game apparatuses, etc. A cable connector 8 for connecting a communication cable for communicating with the external device and a wireless communication device 9 for communicating with the external device by a wireless communication method.

  Information necessary for the game apparatus 1 to execute the game (system program, game program, game data, etc.) can be freely attached to and detached from the IC memory mounted on the control unit in the housing 1b or the game apparatus 1. Stored in a game cassette CS, which is an external storage medium.

2. Game Screen An outline of a puzzle game executed using the game apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the displays 3a and 3b when the puzzle game is executed. FIG. 2A shows a first game screen W101 displayed on the upper display 3a, and FIG. ) Shows the second game screen W102 displayed on the lower display 3b.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, an image (game image) in which a game space simulating a train garage is viewed from above is displayed on the first game screen W101. In the first game screen W101, the following vehicle block 10, the leading vehicle block 20, and the supplementary vehicle block 30 are accumulated. Specifically, the following vehicle block 10 is arranged so that 5 × 5 vehicle blocks form a square in the approximate center of the screen, and the leading vehicle block 20 goes straight on the front side of the screen among the four sides of the square. The vehicle blocks are arranged in 5 × 2 rows so as to be adjacent to the two sides, and the supplementary vehicle block 30 is 5 × n vehicles so as to be adjacent to the two sides orthogonal to the back side of the screen among the four sides of the square. It is arranged as a block.

  There are a plurality of types of the following vehicle block 10, the leading vehicle block 20, and the supplementary vehicle block 30 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “vehicle blocks 10 to 30”). For example, each color type such as blue, green, and orange is set. Then, based on the set color type, when the leading vehicle block 20 and the succeeding vehicle block 10 form a given arrangement state, the knitting train knitted from these vehicle blocks 10 to 20 A certain train TR is generated. The train set TR is displayed and controlled to leave the garage on the first game screen W101, departs and moves, and is removed from the first game screen W101.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2B, a game screen simulating a station platform is displayed on the second game screen W102. Specifically, a station platform HM and a passenger character 40 waiting for a train at the station platform are displayed in the area 102a on the left side of the screen. The current game score is displayed at the upper left of the area 102a. On the other hand, in the area 102b on the right side of the screen, a signboard indicating the station name, a clock indicating the virtual time in the game space, and the number of passengers used so far indicating the number of passenger characters 40 canceled from the second game screen are displayed. Has been.

  The formation train TR generated and started on the first game screen W101 passes through the second game screen W102, and display control for transporting the passenger character 40 waiting for the train on the station platform is performed. With this display control, the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform is canceled according to the number of vehicles of the train train TR. The passenger character 40 is generated every predetermined time and displayed on the second game screen W102. In the second game screen, when the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform exceeds a predetermined number, the game ends.

  In other words, the game device 1 according to the first embodiment has a predetermined arrangement state in which the following vehicle block 10 of the same type is connected to the leading vehicle block 20 in which the type to be arranged is specified on the first game screen. As a result, a train train TR is generated, and a puzzle game for removing the train train TR from the first game screen is executed. Further, a game is executed in which the train train TR is passed on the second game screen and the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of vehicles of the train train TR is canceled from the station platform.

3. Principle of game on first game screen 3-1. Generation of Train Train Next, the principle of generating train trains on the first game screen will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a top view of the game stage G101 formed on the first game screen. As shown in FIG. 3, the game stage G101 is formed in the XY plane, and 5 × 5 subsequent vehicle blocks 10 arranged in the center and 5 × 2 arranged at two end portions of the game stage G101. It consists of a number of leading vehicle blocks 20. The succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are displayed in a display manner in which each block can be visually identified, for example, blue, green, orange, or the like. In FIG. 3 to FIG. 6, for simplicity of explanation, it is assumed that blocks indicated by horizontal stripes are colored in blue, and plain blocks are colored in any color other than blue.

  The game stage G101 displays a selection area frame SE for selecting a block to be operated from the following vehicle blocks 10, and a predetermined unit (for example, 2 × 2) surrounded by the selection area frame SE. Blocks) are selected as operation target blocks. The arrangement position of the selected operation target block is changed by an arrangement position changing operation (for example, a rotation operation). The selection area frame SE moves in the vertical and horizontal directions in the game stage G where the subsequent vehicle blocks 10 are stacked by operating the cross key 5d. 10 is selected.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the rotation operation of the succeeding vehicle block 10 selected as the operation target block. As shown in FIG. 4, when 2 × 2 succeeding vehicle blocks 10 are selected by the selection area frame SE and a rotation instruction is input by a player operation, the selected succeeding vehicle block 10 is made into an integrated block body 10A. Rotate 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise with the center of the block body 10A as the center of rotation. The block body rotation instruction is input by operating the above-described function key 5c. For example, when the left button is operated once, the left button is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, and the right button is operated once. Is rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining generation of the train train TR. The train train TR connects the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle by connecting the following vehicle block 10 of the same kind as the leading vehicle block 20 in which the kind to be arranged is specified in a given direction in a given number or more. Block 20 is generated when a given array state is achieved. Here, the given direction is a direction determined according to the arrangement position of the leading vehicle block 20, and for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the leading vehicle block 20A arranged at the left end of the game stage G103 is leading. In the case of a vehicle, the direction is parallel to the X axis. Further, when the leading vehicle block 20B arranged at the right end of the game stage G103 is the leading vehicle, the direction is parallel to the Y axis. The given number is set to a variable value according to the difficulty level of the stage. For example, in a simple stage, the same type of succeeding vehicle blocks arranged in series with the leading vehicle block 20 are used. The number of 10 is set as 3.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, four blue following vehicle blocks 10 are arranged in a row in the X-axis direction so as to be connected to the leading vehicle block 20 in blue (indicated by horizontal stripes in the figure). In this case, one train train TR1 having five train blocks 10 to 20 including the leading vehicle as a train is generated. The generated train TR1 departs and moves from the end of the game stage G and is removed from the game stage G.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the departure of the generated train TR1. As shown in FIG. 6, the train set TR1 departs with the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction as the traveling direction according to the arrangement position of the leading vehicle block 20. Specifically, when any one of the leading vehicle blocks 20A arranged at the left end of the game stage G104 is set as the leading vehicle, the vehicle departs with the X-axis direction as the traveling direction and is arranged at the right end of the game stage G104. When any one of the leading vehicle blocks 20B is set as the leading vehicle, the vehicle is started with the Y-axis direction as the traveling direction. When the departure of the train set TR1 is completed, empty positions of the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 constituting the train set TR1 are formed in the game stage G104.

3-2. Vehicle replenishment FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams for explaining replenishment of empty positions of the leading vehicle block 20 and the succeeding vehicle block that are removed with the departure of the train train TR1. As shown in FIG. 7, supplementary blocks 30 </ b> A and 30 </ b> B indicated by dotted lines are arranged outside the game stage G <b> 105 and in an area facing the arrangement position of the leading vehicle block 20 with the subsequent vehicle block 10 interposed therebetween. Yes. The replenishing vehicle blocks 30A and 30B are replenished according to the traveling direction of the removed train set TR1. For example, when the train train TR departs with the X-axis direction as the traveling direction, the supplementary vehicle block 30A moves in the Y-axis direction, thereby filling the empty position and replenishing the succeeding vehicle block 10. Further, when the train train TR departs with the Y-axis direction as the traveling direction, the supplementary vehicle block 30B moves in the X-axis direction so that the empty position is closed and the succeeding vehicle block 10 is supplemented. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the replenishment of the succeeding train block 10 is completed, the designated vehicle head vehicle block 20 is subsequently replenished.

  When a train train that will be described later occurs, a series of trains ends, and after all trains TR have completed their departure, the supplementary block 30 depends on the direction of travel of the train train TR that departs first. Shall be replenished.

3-3. Next, a case where a plurality of trains are generated in a chain will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 9, when the blue train TR1 is generated, the train TR1 departs and moves in the X-axis direction. When the departure is completed, the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are in the game stage G107. Removed from. Then, the supplement vehicle block 30 is moved in the Y-axis direction in order to supplement the subsequent vehicle block 10 to the empty position generated by the departure of the train set TR1. As a result, the succeeding vehicle blocks 10 arranged on the game stage G107 are moved so as to be packed, and the three following vehicle blocks 10 of yellow (lattice pattern in the drawing) are arranged in a direction parallel to the Y axis. Is done. As a result, a given number (for example, three) of succeeding vehicle blocks 10 connected to the yellow leading vehicle block 20 are arranged in a line, and the train train TR2 is generated to chain the vehicles. Blocks 10 to 20 are removed from the game stage G108. Note that even when a plurality of train sets TR are generated at the same timing due to the movement of the supplementary vehicle block 30, the train sets TR generated in the same manner as when a chain is generated are assumed to depart sequentially. In addition, there is no upper limit on the number of chains.

3-4. Next, a method for connecting the succeeding vehicle block 10 to the generated train TR will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11, when the blue train TR1 is generated, the train TR1 departs in the X-axis direction, departs and moves from the game stage G109. Here, in the game stage G109, when two or more consecutive succeeding vehicle blocks 10 of the same color form a line orthogonal to the train train TR1, these consecutive succeeding vehicle blocks 10 are as shown in FIG. , Connected to the last vehicle block 10e of the train train TR1. That is, the train is updated to the train set TR3 including the seven succeeding vehicle blocks 10 connected to the leading vehicle block 20, and is removed from the game stage G110.

3-5. Next, a method of connecting the succeeding vehicle block 10 to the train set TR by rotating the succeeding vehicle block 10 while the train set TR is starting will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16. To explain. First, as shown in FIG. 13, when the blue train TR1 is generated, the train TR1 departs and moves in the X-axis direction. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 14, during the movement of the train set TR1, the selected area frame SE is moved, and the block body including the subsequent vehicle blocks 10f and 10g selected in the selected area frame SE is turned clockwise. Rotate 90 degrees. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, since one row of the following vehicle blocks 10f to 10h of the same color is orthogonal to the last vehicle block 10e of the moving train TR1, the series of subsequent vehicle blocks 10f -10h are connected to the last vehicle block 10e of the train train TR1, and updated to the train train TR4.

  Further, since the row of the following vehicle blocks 10i to 10k of the same color is orthogonal to the last vehicle block 10h of the train set TR4, the series of subsequent vehicle blocks 10i to 10k is the last vehicle block 10k of the train set TR4. And updated to the train set TR5 as shown in FIG. As a result, the train train TR5 in which ten subsequent vehicle blocks 10 are connected to the leading vehicle block 20 is generated and removed from the game stage G114.

  As a connection condition for connecting the succeeding vehicle block 10 to the generated train set TR, a plurality of the same color follower vehicle blocks 10 form a continuous row, and that row is the last vehicle block of the train set TR. However, this connection condition is an example, and is not limited to the above-described example. Further, it is also possible to generate another train by generating a train by rotating the vehicle during departure, or to connect the following vehicle block 10 to a plurality of trains TR at the same timing.

4). Game Principle on Second Game Screen Next, an event that occurs when the train train TR departed from the first game screen passes through the second game screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an event that occurs when the train train TR departs from the first game screen with the X-axis direction as the departure direction. First, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the station platform is divided into three areas, and the area indicated by the diagonal lines on the left side of the straight line P1 and in the front from the center is the platform HM1 for the descending train, and can be boarded on the descending train. Passenger character 40 is arranged. Further, the area indicated by the plain on the left side of the straight line P1 from the center to the back is a home HM2 for the upward train, and a passenger character 40 that can get on the upward train is arranged. Furthermore, the area | region on the right side of the straight line P1 is an area | region for arrange | positioning the passenger character 40 added on a station platform every predetermined time progress temporarily. Furthermore, the straight line P <b> 1 indicates the capacity at which the passenger character 40 added every predetermined time can be placed on the home. That is, when the passenger character 40 is added on the station platform exceeding the number of passengers that can be accommodated on the station platform, a display (production) is performed such that the passenger character 40 overflows in the area on the right side of the straight line P1. Thus, the player recognizes the end of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, the train train TR that has started from the first game screen is stopped at the home HM2 for ascending. Here, which of the up platform and the down platform is determined is determined according to the departure direction of the train set TR on the first game screen. In other words, the train train TR that has started from the first game screen with the X axis direction as the departure direction passes through the ascending home on the second game screen, and the train train TR that has started from the first game screen with the Y axis direction as the departure direction. Goes through the descending home on the second game screen.

  In FIG. 17A, for the sake of simplicity, a total of three trains TR including one leading vehicle block 20 and two subsequent vehicle blocks 10 are shown. Assume that the second game screen is passed by the train train TR having the same number of vehicles as that generated on the first game screen.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram showing a second game screen after the train train TR has passed, and the passenger character 40 from the ascending home HM2 when the train train TR stops at the ascending home HM2 and passengers get on. Shows the state of being canceled. That is, the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of vehicles of the train train TR that has passed through the second game screen is cancelled.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an event that occurs when the train train TR departs from the first game screen with the Y-axis direction as the departure direction. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the train set TR departed from the first game screen passes through the descending home HM1. FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a state after the train train TR passes, and the passenger character 40 moves from the descending home HM1 when the train train TR stops at the descending home HM1 and passengers get on. It shows how it was cancelled.

5. Functional Configuration Next, a functional configuration of the game apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an internal configuration of the game apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, the game apparatus 1 includes an operation unit 110, a processing unit 120, a storage unit 130, display units 140a and 140b, a sound output unit 150, and the like, and executes a game to generate a game image. Then, the generated game image is displayed on the display units 140a and 140b.

  The operation unit 110 receives an operation instruction from the player and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the processing unit 120. This function is realized by, for example, a button, an operation stick, a dial, a mouse, a keyboard, various sensors, and the like. In FIG. 1, the operation key 5 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 120 performs various arithmetic processes such as control of the entire game apparatus 1, progress of the game, and image generation. This function is realized by, for example, an arithmetic device such as a CPU (CISC type, RISC type), ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a control program thereof.

  The processing unit 120 includes a game calculation unit 122 that mainly performs calculation processing related to the game, and a game image and a game image for displaying a game screen based on various data obtained by the processing of the game calculation unit 122. An image generation unit 124 that generates an image signal for displaying a sound, and a sound generation unit 126 that generates a game sound such as a sound effect and BGM and a sound signal for outputting the game sound. Contains.

  The game calculation unit 122 executes various game processes based on operation signals and instruction signals input from the operation unit 110, programs and data read from the storage unit 130, and the like. The game calculation unit 122 includes main processing control units 1222, an upper screen (first game screen) game progress control unit 1224, and a lower screen (second game screen) game progress control unit 1226 as main function units. , Including.

  The main processing control unit 1222 reads the data 134 from the storage unit 130 and outputs the audio data from the speakers 7a and 7b during the game processing that is executed by the game processing unit 122 reading the main processing program 1322. At the same time, the first game screen is displayed on the display 3a and the second game screen is displayed on the display 3b.

  The upper screen game progress control unit 1224 executes the upper screen game progress process according to the upper screen game progress processing program 1324, displays the first game screen on the display 3a, and controls the progress of the game on the upper screen.

  The lower screen game progress control unit 1226 executes the lower screen game progress process in accordance with the lower screen game progress processing program 1326, displays the second game screen on the display 3b, and controls the progress of the game on the lower screen.

  The image generation unit 124 is realized by, for example, an arithmetic device such as a CPU or a DSP, a control program thereof, a drawing frame IC memory such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 124 generates a game image for displaying the first game screen and the second game screen based on the calculation result by the game calculation unit 122, and outputs an image signal of the generated image to the display units 140a and 140b. To do.

  Based on the image signal from the image generation unit 124, the display units 140a and 140b display the game screen while redrawing the screen of one frame every 1/60 seconds, for example. This function is realized by hardware such as TFT, LCD, ELD, PDP, and HMD. In FIG. 1, the displays 3a and 3b correspond to this.

  The sound generation unit 126 is realized by an arithmetic device such as a CPU or a DSP and its control program, for example, generates a sound effect or a game sound such as BGM used during the game, and outputs a sound signal of the generated game sound. Output to the unit 150.

  The sound output unit 150 outputs game sounds such as BGM and sound effects based on the sound signal from the sound generation unit 126. This function is realized by a speaker or the like, for example, and the speakers 7a and 7b correspond to this in FIG.

  The storage unit 130 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the processing unit 120 to control the game apparatus 1 in an integrated manner, a program and data necessary for executing the game, and the processing unit 120 is used as a work area, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 120 according to various programs, input data input from the operation unit 110, and the like. This function is realized by, for example, various IC memories, hard disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, MOs, RAMs, VRAMs, and the like.

  In addition, the storage unit 130 stores a program 132 and data 134 for causing the processing unit 120 to function as the game calculation unit 122. The program 132 includes a main processing program 1322, an upper screen game progress processing program 1324, and a lower screen game progress processing program 1326. In addition, the data 134 includes vehicle data 1342, station data 1344, score data 1346, vehicle position data 1348, departure condition data 1350, connection condition data 1352, supplemental direction information 1354, train information 1356, home information 1358, score information. 1360.

  The main processing program 1322 is a program for causing the game calculation unit 122 to function as the main processing control unit 1222, and the upper screen game progress processing program 1324 is for causing the game calculation unit 122 to function as the upper screen game progress control unit 1224. The lower screen game progress processing program 1326 is a program for causing the game calculation unit 122 to function as the lower screen game progress control unit 1226.

  The vehicle data 1342 stores information related to the leading vehicle block 20, the succeeding vehicle block 10, and the supplementary vehicle block 30 arranged on the first game screen. FIG. 20 shows a data configuration example of the vehicle data 1342. As shown in FIG. 20, the vehicle data 1342 is associated with the vehicle No. that identifies each of the vehicle blocks 10 to 30, and the vehicle color, current position, knitting state flag, tail flag, departure direction flag, stage / replenishment Remember the flag.

  The color of the vehicle specifies the type of the vehicle block and includes, for example, colors such as blue, green, and orange. Based on the color of the vehicle, it is determined whether or not the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 of the same type are in a given arrangement state. TR is generated.

  The current position stores the positional information of the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 arranged on the game stage G and the supplementary vehicle block 30 arranged on the supplementary stage H based on the XY coordinates set in each stage. To do. With reference to FIG. 21, the positional information of each game stage G and the replenishment stage H is demonstrated.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the position information of the game stage G and the replenishment stage H in XY coordinates. As shown in FIG. 21, XY coordinate axes are set in each stage, and position information of the game stage G is indicated by XY coordinates (X1, Y1) to (X6, Y5). The position information of the replenishment stage H is indicated by XY coordinates (X1, Y′1) to (X5, Y′4), (X′1, Y1) to (X′4, Y5). Each position information is assigned a unique stage number (for example, “stg1”, “sup1”).

  The knitting state flag is a flag set for the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20, and is a flag indicating the presence or absence of the knitting state. The presence / absence of the knitting state is whether or not it corresponds to a vehicle block constituting the train knitting train TR. If it corresponds to a vehicle block constituting the knitting train TR, the knitting state flag is set to ON.

  The tail flag is a flag that is set for the following vehicle block 10 and indicates whether or not it corresponds to the tail block among the vehicle blocks constituting the train set TR.

  The departure direction flag is a flag that is set for the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20, and is a flag that indicates the traveling direction of each vehicle block when the train train TR moves. For example, among the vehicle blocks constituting the train train TR4 shown in FIG. 15, the departure direction flag is set in the X-axis direction from the leading vehicle block 20 to the subsequent vehicle block 10e, and the subsequent vehicle blocks 10f to 10h are determined as the departure direction. The flag is set in the Y-axis direction, and in the subsequent vehicle blocks 10i to 10k, the departure direction flag is set in the X-axis direction. This departure direction flag is data that is rewritten as needed as the train train TR moves.

  The stage / replenishment flag is a flag set for all the vehicle blocks 10 to 30 and indicates whether the vehicle blocks 10 to 30 are disposed on the game stage G or the replenishment stage H.

  The station data 1344 stores information necessary for configuring a plurality of stages having different game end conditions. The train data 1344a, the accommodated passenger number data 1344b, and the time zone are associated with each station (stage). Passenger number data 1344c is stored. FIG. 22 shows a data configuration example of the station data 1344.

As shown in FIG. 22, the train set data 1344a stores the stop / passage to the station and the minimum train number for each type of train set TR generated on the first game screen.
The stop / passage to the station indicates whether or not the train set TR can stop at the station and the passenger character 40 can be cancelled. If the stop to the station is set, the train set TR Can stop at the station and cancel the passenger character 40. However, when the passage of the station is set, the train set TR cannot cancel the passenger character 40 without stopping at the station. That is, the fewer trains TR that are allowed to stop at the station, the more difficult it is to cancel the passenger character 40 from the station platform and the higher the difficulty of clearing the stage.

  Moreover, the minimum number of trains indicates the minimum number of vehicles necessary to generate a corresponding type of train train TR in the stage. For example, when the minimum number of trained vehicles is “4 cars”, the following vehicle blocks 10 of the same type (for example, “blue”) are arranged in a row on the first game block 20 in the first game screen. Thus, the train train TR can be generated. That is, the larger the minimum number of trains, the more difficult it is to generate trains TR and the difficulty of the puzzle game varies.

  The accommodated passenger number data 1344b is the maximum number of passenger characters 40 that can be placed on the station platform in the stage. In other words, the number of passengers that can be accommodated is a threshold value for determining the game end condition, and when the passenger character 40 placed on the station platform exceeds the set number of passengers that can be accommodated, the determination of the end of the game is made. Done. Accordingly, the smaller the number of passengers that can be accommodated, the higher the difficulty of completing the stage.

  The time zone passenger number data 1344c stores the number of passenger characters 40 added on the station platform every predetermined time as the virtual time in the game space elapses. That is, as the number of time zone passengers increases, the number of passenger characters 40 added on the station platform during the game progress increases, and the difficulty of clearing the stage increases.

  The score data 1346 stores a score given for each event that occurs on the first game screen or the second game screen. FIG. 23 shows a data configuration example of the score data 1346. As shown in FIG. 23, the types of events include boarding the passenger character 40 on the train set TR (that is, canceling the ride character 40), connecting the train set TR, chaining the train set TR, and the like. Further, scores such as 10 Pt, 50 Pt, and 200 Pt are set in association with each event.

  The vehicle position data 1348 stores the correspondence between the position information of the game stage G and the supplementary stage H and the vehicle blocks 10 to 30 arranged. FIG. 24 shows a data configuration example of the vehicle position data 1348. As shown in FIG. 24, the vehicle position data 1348 is divided into a game stage G and a replenishment stage H, and a stage No that specifies the position in each stage is associated with a vehicle No that specifies the vehicle blocks 10 to 30. I remember.

  The departure condition data 1350 stores conditions for the formation of the train set TR on the first game screen. For example, the departure condition is when the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are in a given arrangement state, every predetermined time, or the like. In the present embodiment, the departure condition is set when a given arrangement state (for example, when three or more succeeding vehicle blocks 10 of the same color as the leading vehicle block 20 are connected and arranged) is formed. It shall be. The connection condition data 1352 stores conditions for the succeeding vehicle block 20 to connect to the generated train set TR. For example, the connection condition is a case where two or more consecutive subsequent vehicle blocks 10 of the same type form a line orthogonal to the train set TR.

  The replenishment direction information 1354 stores a replenishment direction when replenishing the replenishment vehicle block 30 to the game stage G. The supplement vehicle block 30 is supplemented from a direction opposite to the departure direction of the train set TR. That is, when the train train TR departs with the X-axis direction as the traveling direction, the supplementary direction information 1354 stores the Y-axis direction, and when the train train TR departs with the Y-axis direction as the traveling direction, supplementary direction information 1354. Stores the X-axis direction.

  The train information 1356 stores information related to the train TR generated on the first game screen. In FIG. 26, the data structural example of the train information 1356 is shown. As shown in FIG. 26, the train setting information 1356 stores a departure direction flag, an approach direction flag, a formation vehicle, and a stopped flag for each generated train TR.

  The departure direction flag indicates the departure direction of the first vehicle block 20 of the train set TR on the first game screen, and the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction is stored. The approach direction flag indicates the approach direction of the train set TR to the station platform on the second game screen, and stores an up or down approach direction.

  The train set stores the number of trains generated for the train set TR, and stores the number of subsequent vehicle blocks 10 constituting the train set TR. The stopped flag stores whether or not the train stops at the station platform on the second game screen. For the trains TR that have stopped at the station platform, “finished”, and for trains that have not stopped at the station platform. “Not yet” is stored. In addition, for the train set TR in which the stopped flag is set to “Done”, the information may be deleted from the train set information 1356.

  The home information 1358 stores the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform that are generated or canceled as the game progresses, for each of the up home and the down home. The game calculation unit 122 refers to the numerical value of the home information 1358 to determine whether or not the number of passengers that can be accommodated set for each stage (station) is exceeded. Determine termination. The score information 1360 stores the score (score) acquired by the player as the game progresses for each stage (station).

6). Process Flow The process flow in the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the main process. This process is a process that is repeatedly executed for each frame while the game is in progress, and is realized by the main process control unit 1222 executing the main process program 1322.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the main process, first, when an instruction to start a game is input by a player operation, an upper screen game progress process is executed (step S2). This upper screen game progress processing is realized by the upper screen game progress control unit 1224 executing the upper screen game progress processing program 1324. FIG. 28 shows a flowchart of the upper screen game progress process.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the upper-screen game progress process, it is determined whether or not an operation for selecting a selection area on the game stage, that is, whether or not an instruction to move the selection area frame SE has been input (step S22). If so (step S22; YES), the selection area frame SE is moved according to the player operation to change the selection area (step S24). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an instruction to rotate the selected area is input (step S26). When a rotation instruction is input (step S26; YES), the vehicle block included in the selected area is rotated. It is determined whether or not it is possible (step S28). When the vehicle part recording rotation included in the selected area is possible (step S28; YES), the block body included in the selected area is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise according to the player operation (step S30).

  Subsequently, the upper screen game progress control unit 1224 determines whether or not a new organization has been made in the game stage G, that is, whether or not the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are in a given arrangement state. (Step S32). Here, when a new train is formed (step S32; YES), a train train TR is generated, and the departure direction flag of the vehicle data 1342 and train train information 1356 is set (step S34). Next, it is determined whether or not the train train TR generated by the new train is the first train train TR after the previous supplementary vehicle block 30 has been supplemented (step S36), and is the first train train TR. If so (step S36; YES), the replenishment direction flag of the replenishment direction information 1354 is set (step S38).

  Subsequently, the knitting state flag of the vehicle data 1342 is set for the vehicle blocks 10 to 20 constituting the train train TR (step S40), and the vehicle data 1342 of the following vehicle block 20 corresponding to the tail of the train train TR is set. A tail flag is set (step S42).

  Next, in the game stage G, it is determined whether or not there is a train train TR that is currently departing (step S44). If there is a train train TR that is currently leaving (step S44; YES), the train train TR that is currently leaving is determined. Is moved according to the departure direction flag of the train information 1356, and the departure direction of each vehicle block 10-20 stored in the vehicle data 1342 is rewritten. Then, it is determined whether or not the succeeding vehicle block 10 for which the tail flag is set, that is, the succeeding vehicle block 10 adjacent to the tail vehicle block, satisfies the connection condition by the movement of the train set TR (step S48).

  If there is a subsequent vehicle block 10 that satisfies the connection condition (step S48), the subsequent vehicle block 10 is connected to the last vehicle block. In other words, the tail flag and the knitting state flag of the vehicle data 1342 are updated to update the train set TR (step S50). Further, it is determined whether or not the subsequent vehicle block 10 adjacent to the last updated vehicle block satisfies the connection condition (step S52), and if there is a subsequent vehicle block 10 that satisfies the connection condition (step S52; YES). ), The process proceeds to step S50 and the above-described process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if there is no subsequent vehicle block 10 that satisfies the connection condition (step S52; NO), it is determined whether or not the last vehicle block of the train train TR that is departing has moved out of the game stage G (step S54). When the last vehicle block has moved out of the game stage G (step S54; YES), it is determined that departure of the train train TR has been completed (step S56).

  Further, it is determined whether or not there is a vacant position on the game stage G and there is no train train TR that is leaving (step S58), and if there is a vacant position and there is no train train TR that is leaving (step S58; YES). Then, the replenishment direction flag is acquired from the replenishment direction information 1354, and the replenishment vehicle block 30 is replenished to the game stage G according to the replenishment direction (step S60). Further, the top vehicle block 20 is replenished (step S62). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the replenishment of the vehicle blocks 10 to 20 is completed (step S64). If the replenishment is completed (step S64; YES), the replenishment direction flag of the replenishment direction information 1354 is reset (step S66). ). Then, the upper screen game progress process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Returning to the main process, the main process control unit 1222 determines whether or not there is a train train TR that has started departure from the game stage G (step S4), and when there is a train train TR that has ended departure (step S4; YES), a lower screen game progress process is executed (step S6). The lower screen game progress processing is realized by the lower screen game progress control unit 1226 executing the lower screen game progress processing program 1326. FIG. 29 shows a flowchart of the lower screen game progress process.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the lower screen game progress process, the approach direction flag is set based on the departure direction flag of the train information 1356 (step S72). Subsequently, the train train TR is moved on the second game screen (step S74), and it is determined whether or not the train train has stopped at a predetermined position on the ascending home or descending home (step S76).

  When the train train TR stops at a predetermined position (step S76; YES), the number of trains is acquired from the train information 1356, and the number of passengers that can be boarded is calculated (step S76). Subsequently, the number of passenger characters 40 arranged at the station platform where the train train is stopped is obtained from the home information 1358, and the number of passengers that can be boarded is calculated from the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform. The home information 1358 is updated by subtraction (step S80). Further, the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of passengers who can board the train set TR is canceled from the station platform (step S82). Then, the score is calculated according to the number of the canceled passenger characters 40, and the score information 1360 is updated (step S84).

  Subsequently, the train set TR is moved out of the station platform, and it is determined whether or not the move of the train set TR has ended (step S86). When the movement of the train set TR is completed (step S86; YES), the stopped flag of the train set information 1356 is set (step S88), the lower screen game progress process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Returning to the main process, the main process control unit 1222 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the game (step S8). If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S8; YES), the game is started from the station data 1344. The number of passengers corresponding to the virtual time is acquired, the number of passengers in the home information 1358 is updated, and the passenger character 40 is added on the station platform (step S10). Then, the number of passengers that can be accommodated is acquired from the station data 1344, and it is determined whether or not the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform exceeds the number of passengers that can be accommodated (step S12). When the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform exceeds the number of passengers that can be accommodated (step S12; YES), it is determined that the game has ended, and the main process ends. When the number of passenger characters 40 on the station platform does not exceed the number of passengers that can be accommodated (step S12; NO), the process proceeds to step S2 and the above-described processing is repeated.

7). Hardware Configuration Next, an example of a hardware configuration for realizing game device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 1000, the ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, the information storage medium 1006, the image generation ICs 1010 and 1018, the sound generation IC 1008, and the I / O ports 1012 and 1014 can exchange data with each other via the system bus 1016. It is connected. A main display 1026 is connected to the image generation IC 1010, a sub-display 1028 is connected to the image generation IC 1018, and a speaker 1020 is connected to the sound generation IC 1008. An input device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014.

  The CPU 1000 controls the entire device and performs various data processing in accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (device initialization information, etc.), a signal input by the input device 1022, and the like. Do. The CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 120 shown in FIG.

  The RAM 1004 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1000, and stores given contents in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, the calculation result of the CPU 1000, and the like. This RAM 1004 constitutes a part of the storage unit 130 shown in FIG.

  The information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data, play data, and the like. This information storage medium 1006 constitutes a part of the storage unit 130 shown in FIG. In the case where a computer system implements the present embodiment, the information storage medium 1006 is a CD-ROM, DVD, hard disk, or the like as an information storage medium for storing the program 132 or the like.

  Further, the image generation ICs 1010 and 1018 and the sound generation IC 1008 provided in this apparatus can appropriately output sound and images.

  The image generation ICs 1010 and 1018 are integrated circuits that generate pixel information based on information sent from the ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, the information storage medium 1006, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 1000. The generated display signals are a main display 1026 and a sub display. 1028 is output. The main display 1026 and the sub display 1028 are realized by a CRT, LCD, ELD, PDP, HMD, or the like, and correspond to the displays 3a and 3b in FIG. 1 and the display units 140a and 140b in FIG.

  The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates sound signals according to information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 and sound data stored in the RAM 1004 according to instructions from the CPU 1000. Output from the speaker 1020. The speaker 1020 corresponds to the speakers 7a and 7b in FIG. 1 and the sound output unit 150 in FIG.

  The input device 1022 is a device for inputting various operations, and the function is realized by hardware such as a lever and a button. The input device 1022 corresponds to the operation key 5 in FIG. 1 and the operation unit 110 in FIG.

  The communication device 1024 exchanges information used inside the device with the outside. The communication device 1024 is connected to other devices via a communication line, and is used to send and receive given information according to a program. Alternatively, the communication device 1024 may be configured to transmit / receive given information to / from another device via a wireless communication line. The communication device 1024 corresponds to the communication device 9 of FIG.

8). As described above, the game apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment displays the game stage G in which the subsequent vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are integrated on the first game screen, and the game stage G When the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are in a given array state, a train train TR composed of the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 forming the array state is generated, and this train train is generated. The train train TR is removed from the game stage G by starting TR. On the other hand, the passenger character 40 is generated, the generated passenger character 40 is displayed on the second game screen, and the train train TR removed from the game stage G among the passenger characters 40 displayed on the second game screen is configured. Whether the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of succeeding vehicle blocks 10 to be canceled and the puzzle game being executed on the first game screen terminated based on the number of passenger characters 40 displayed on the second game screen It is determined whether or not, and the puzzle game is ended based on the determination result.

  Accordingly, the first game screen and the second game screen are displayed on the displays 3a and 3b during the game execution, the puzzle game is executed on the first game screen, and the first game screen is displayed in accordance with the result of the puzzle game on the first game screen. Since the number of passenger characters 40 displayed on the two-game screen is varied and the end of the puzzle game on the first game screen is controlled according to the number of passenger characters 40, one game screen is displayed on the other game screen. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by displaying a variety and unexpected game screens that are not limited to subordinate relationships such as displaying auxiliary information.

  A leading vehicle block 20 for designating the type of the following vehicle block 10 to be arranged is arranged at the end of the game stage G, and the following vehicle block 10 starts from the leading vehicle block 20 arranged at the end. Are connected to form a given array state, and when the given array state is formed, a train train TR composed of the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 forming the array state is generated. Then, the generated train TR is displayed so as to advance in the game stage G. Further, the train train TR that has traveled through the game stage G is displayed so as to pass through the second game screen, and the passenger character 40 displayed on the second game screen is displayed for transport.

  Accordingly, the player can enjoy the effect of the train train TR and the passenger character 40 appearing on the first game screen and the second game screen while playing the puzzle game on the first game screen. An increased number of games can be provided.

  In addition, when the passenger character 40 is generated and the generated passenger character 40 is displayed on the second game screen, the generation speed of the passenger character 40 is changed. For example, the generation speed of the passenger character 40 is reduced. By doing so, the time until reaching the end of the game can be extended. In addition, it is necessary to quickly remove the train train TR in the puzzle game in order to promptly cancel the passenger character 40 stored in the station platform by improving the generation speed of the passenger character 40. Is required. Furthermore, by changing the generation speed of the passenger character 40 as appropriate, the game progress can be changed gradually.

  A plurality of types are set for the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20, and the leading vehicle block 20 arranged at the end of the game stage G and the following vehicle block arranged in the game stage G 10 forms a given arrangement state based on the set type, and generates a train train TR composed of the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 that form the arrangement state. The vehicle block 20 is moved from the end of the game stage G with the vehicle block 20 as the head, and is removed from the game stage G.

  As a result, for example, based on a type that is easily visually recognized, such as a color type, the following vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 of the same type can be formed in a given arrangement state. Further, when a given arrangement state is achieved, the train train TR is generated, and the train train TR is moved away from the game stage G to be removed. Can produce.

  Further, since the type of the leading vehicle block 20 to be arranged at the end of the game stage G is designated in advance, the following vehicle block 10 is arranged in a given arrangement state in accordance with the arrangement of the leading vehicle block 20. By changing the arrangement position, it is possible to easily recognize the arrangement state to be formed and enjoy a simple puzzle game that even beginners can easily understand.

  Further, the given arrangement state refers to a state in which a given number or more of the following vehicle blocks 10 are arranged in a given direction, connected to the leading vehicle block 20. By changing the number of succeeding vehicle blocks 10 to be connected, it becomes difficult to generate trains in the puzzle game, that is, to remove the vehicle blocks 10 to 20 from the game stage G, and to increase the difficulty of the game. it can.

  Further, since the given direction is determined according to the arrangement position of the leading vehicle block 20, the player sets the arrangement position of the subsequent vehicle block 10 so as to be in the given direction according to the arrangement position of the leading vehicle block 20. By changing, the train train TR can be generated and the vehicle blocks 10 to 20 can be removed from the game stage G.

  Further, when the succeeding vehicle block 10 adjacent to the generated train set TR satisfies the connection condition, the succeeding vehicle block 10 satisfying the connection condition is connected to the train set TR to generate one train set TR. A train train TR having a large number of vehicles can be created. Accordingly, a large number of vehicle blocks 10 to 20 can be removed from the game stage G by generating one train train TR, and a sense of accomplishment can be given to the player. In addition, since the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of generated trains TR can be canceled from the second game screen, it is possible to avoid the end of the game.

  The arrangement position of the subsequent vehicle block 10 accumulated in the game stage G is changed according to the operation input of the player, and the subsequent vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 are given based on the changed arrangement position of the subsequent vehicle block 10. In order to determine whether or not the following arrangement state is established, whether or not the given arrangement state is established based on the changed arrangement position of the succeeding vehicle block 10 when there is an operation input from the player. Is determined, and the train arrangement TR is generated, and the subsequent vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 constituting the train formation TR are quickly removed from the game stage. be able to. Further, the player can remove the succeeding vehicle block 10 and the leading vehicle block 20 from the game stage G only by a simple operation of performing an operation input for changing the arrangement position.

  In addition, by making it possible to change the arrangement position of the subsequent vehicle block 10 while the generated train TR is starting and moving, the subsequent vehicle block 10 that satisfies the connection condition is connected to the moving train TR. Can be made. That is, a dynamic combination of the following vehicle blocks 10 in the game stage G is possible, and the train train TR having a large number of vehicles can be generated. Alternatively, the following vehicle blocks 10 of the same type scattered in the game stage can be combined flexibly and removed as a train train TR.

  Further, in the game stage G after the succeeding vehicle block 10 is removed by the departure of the train train TR, the arrangement position of the succeeding vehicle block 10 left on the game stage G is shifted, so that an empty space in the game stage G is obtained. When the replenishment block 30 is replenished at a close position, the replenishment block 30 is replenished so that the shifting direction is different from the departure direction of the train train TR. Thereby, the arrangement state of the succeeding train block 10 in the game stage G after the supplementary block 30 is supplemented can be easily estimated, and a strategy of creating an environment in which the next train train TR can be easily generated in advance is proposed. It becomes possible to take.

  In addition, since the replenishment block 30 is replenished in two directions, the arrangement positions of the various types of the succeeding vehicle blocks 10 accumulated in the game stage G vary depending on the direction in which the replenishment block 30 is replenished. Changes can be made to the configuration of the game stage G.

  Further, a game apparatus 1 for executing a puzzle game for controlling the display of a piece stacking field for stacking pieces and removing a group of connected pieces satisfying a given connection condition among the pieces stacked in the piece stacking field. In the puzzle game, the value of a predetermined parameter for determining whether or not to end the puzzle game based on whether or not the predetermined end threshold is reached is gradually changed in a direction to reach the end threshold as time elapses. Each time a group is removed, the value of the parameter is changed in a direction away from the end threshold value, and it is determined whether or not the running puzzle game is to be ended depending on whether the parameter value has reached the end threshold value. Concerns and urgency that the game may be terminated depending on the progress of the puzzle game by ending the running puzzle game if it is determined to terminate the game It can perform a game with a zest given to the player.

9. Modifications As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Hereinafter, modified examples will be described.

9-1. Appearing Character In the first embodiment, a puzzle game is executed on the first game screen to generate the train set TR, and a passenger waiting for the train set TR that has started from the first game screen on the second game screen. Although the game which cancels the passenger character 40 by having a character get on the train train TR has been described, the game may be as follows. That is, the characters appearing on the first game screen and the second game screen are not limited to trains and passengers, and may be, for example, characters that combine bags and luggage. In this case, on the first game screen, when the individual kite blocks are in a given arrangement state, a kite row of the kite blocks is generated and displayed to pass through the first game screen. A configuration may be adopted in which the two-game screen is passed, the baggage character displayed on the second game screen is displayed so as to be transported to the knitting block of the bag block, and the baggage character is canceled.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the trains generated on the first game screen are displayed so as to transport the reservoirs displayed on the second game screen, and the storages displayed on the second game screen are displayed. Although the description has been given of the configuration for canceling the child, the following may be adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the first game screen W104 is arranged to place a sushi plate block 60 on which a plurality of types of sushi are placed and to change the arrangement position of the sushi plate block 60. When the sushi plate block 60 is in a given arrangement state, the knitting row SR of the sushi plate block 60 is generated and displayed so as to pass through the first game screen W104, and then the second game screen Pass W105.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), on the second game screen W105, a customer character 70 eating sushi on the sushi plate block 60 is displayed. Display control is performed such that the form (body shape) is changed by eating SR sushi. For example, when the sushi on the sushi plate block 60 is eaten, the figure gradually enlarges, and when the sushi is not eaten for a predetermined time, the figure is gradually thinned. That is, the body parameter corresponding to the number of passengers in the above-described embodiment is set, the display of the customer character 70 is changed according to the value of this body parameter, the display control is performed, and the sushi plate block 60 constituting the train row SR The configuration may be such that when the value of the body parameter is increased or decreased according to the number of the game parameters and the value of the body parameter reaches a given value, the end of the game is determined. According to this configuration, a variety of game screens can be displayed to enhance the fun of the game.

9-2.2 Screen Display In the embodiment described above, the game apparatus 1 includes the two displays 3a and 3b, the first game screen is displayed on the display 3a, and the second game screen is displayed on the display 3b. However, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, in a game device having one display, the display area of one display may be divided into two areas, and the first game screen and the second game screen may be displayed individually. The configuration may be such that the second game screen is displayed superimposed on a part of the game screen.

  Or as shown in FIG. 32, the structure which displays the indicator 106a on the 1st game screen W106 and expresses the increase / decrease in the passenger character 40 by the indicator 106a may be sufficient. That is, by simplifying the information on the second game screen and displaying the information superimposed on the first game screen, it is possible to generate a game screen that efficiently uses the display area of the display. Further, since the drawing process of the second game screen can be simplified, the processing load can be reduced.

9-3. Large terminal station Further, in the above-described embodiment, an up platform and a down platform are provided in one station platform, and the train corresponding to the departure direction of the train train TR from the first game screen corresponds to the train train TR. Although the structure which cancels the passenger character 40 of the 2nd game screen by stopping a passenger and boarding a passenger was demonstrated, the structure of a station platform is not restricted to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of station platforms are provided like a large terminal station, and the station platforms that can be stopped are limited according to the type of train train TR.

  Specifically, a station (stage) including a plurality of station platforms will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the station data 1362. As shown in FIG. 33, train data 1362a, time zone passenger count data 1362b, station platform data 1362c, and accommodated passenger count data 1362d are stored in the station data 1362.

  Here, the train set data 1362a and the time zone passenger count data 1362b have the same contents as the station data 1344 described in FIG. The station home data 1362c stores the type (for example, color) of trains that can be stopped in association with the home number that identifies each home. In addition, the accommodated passenger number data 1362d stores the number of passengers that can be accommodated in association with the home No. for each of the up home and the down home.

  According to this configuration, the train train TR generated on the first game screen is limited in the station platforms that can be stopped according to each color. Accordingly, there is a restriction that the train of the corresponding color train TR must be created for the intended station platform, and the difficulty of the game can be increased.

9-4. Color Matching In the embodiment described above, the passenger train 40 standing by at the ascending home is placed on the train train TR stopped at the ascending home, and the passenger train 40 standing at the descending home is awaited at the descending home. Although the case where the passenger character 40 is boarded has been described, it may be as follows. For example, as shown to Fig.34 (a), the same kind (for example, color) as the vehicle blocks 10-30 is set to each passenger character 40, and the same kind as the train set TR stopped at the station platform is set. Only the existing passenger character 40 can be boarded on the train set TR, and the passenger character 40 is canceled from the station platform.

  According to this configuration, there is a restriction that a specific type of train train TR must be generated according to the type set for the passenger character 40 arranged on the second game screen, and the difficulty level of the game Can be high.

  In addition, the addition of the passenger character 40 to the station platform has been described as a configuration in which a given number of passenger characters 40 are added every time the virtual time in the game space elapses for a predetermined time. For example, FIG. As shown in b), the station platform is divided into a platform for getting off and a platform for getting off, and the getting-off train is stopped at the getting-off platform, and passengers are getting off from the getting-off train. The structure which adds the passenger character 40 of the same color may be sufficient. According to this configuration, when the getting-off train stops, the passenger characters 40 are added together, so that the player can be given a psychological sense of crisis and the game can be interesting.

9-5. In the embodiment described above, it has been described that all the generated trains TR can ride the passenger character 40 arranged on the second game screen. May be. That is, it is assumed that the train train TR composed of a specific color (for example, gray) is used as a power transmission vehicle, and the passenger cannot be boarded when the power transmission vehicle is stopped at the station platform. Also, it is assumed that the following train TR cannot stop at the station platform while the power transmission vehicle is stopped. Thereby, on the first game screen, it is necessary to make the vehicle blocks excluding the vehicle blocks of a specific color into a given arrangement state, and the difficulty of generating the train set TR becomes high. In addition, when the power transmission vehicle is stopped on the second game screen, the train train TR is prevented from stopping, so that a penalty that the passenger character 40 cannot be deleted is added, and the difficulty of the game is increased.

9-6. Number of passengers that can be boarded In the above-described embodiment, when the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of vehicles composing the train train TR is to be cancelled, the number of canceling of the boarding characters 40 for one vehicle has been described as being constant. For example, you may comprise so that the number of the passenger characters 40 canceled according to the kind of the following vehicle block 10 can be changed.

9-7. Arrangement state and connection condition In the above-described embodiment, as a given arrangement state, a given number or more of the following vehicle blocks 10 in the direction according to the arrangement position of the leading vehicle block 20 are the same type of the leading vehicle block. Although the case where it is connected to 20 has been described as an example, a given arrangement state is not limited to this. Further, the connection condition is not limited to the above-described example, and it is needless to say that the succeeding vehicle block can be connected according to various other conditions. For example, in the game stage G, when the last block of the train set TR passes by the side of the subsequent vehicle block 10 of the same type, the subsequent vehicle block 10 may be connected. According to this configuration, it is possible to easily connect the following vehicle block 10 accumulated in the game stage G to the train set TR, and even a beginner can generate a train set TR with a large number of vehicles. You can enjoy the puzzle game.

9-8. Unit of Operation Target Block In the embodiment described above, a block to be operated in the game stage of the first game screen is selected in a predetermined unit, for example, 2 × 2 units, and 2 × 2 operation target blocks are selected. Although the arrangement position is changed as an integrated block body, the unit of the operation target block is not limited to 2 × 2 as a matter of course. For example, the predetermined unit may be a unit such as 3 × 3 or 4 × 5 (in this case, the rotation operation is performed every 180 °). Furthermore, the predetermined unit may be changed according to the difficulty level of each stage, or the predetermined unit may be changed according to occurrence of a predetermined event while the game is in progress.

9-9. Device to which the present invention can be applied In the above-described embodiment, a portable game device has been described as an example. However, a device to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to this, and other than a game device for business use, a PDA Of course, a device such as

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A second embodiment will be described.
The second embodiment is an embodiment relating to a game called a network game, and more specifically, an embodiment when the present invention is applied to a battle-type puzzle game. In the battle-type puzzle game, for example, in one game play, the train train TR carrying the passenger character 40 is exchanged with another machine, and the player who owns the bubba character 50 at the end of the game loses the game. It is.

  As a system configuration for realizing a network game, for example, (1) a personal computer or a home game machine installed in a home is used as a game terminal, and a wired / wireless communication line such as an Internet network or a private line network is used. Configuration to connect with game server, (2) Configuration in which a plurality of game terminals are connected via communication line without using game server, (3) Although a plurality of game terminals are connected to each other via communication line There is a configuration in which one of them has a game server function, and (4) a configuration in which a plurality of game terminals are physically coupled to form a single system (for example, an arcade game machine) as a whole. . Although the present invention can be applied to any system configuration, a network game having the configuration (2) will be described below as an example.

1. System Configuration FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system S according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 35, a game system S is constructed in which game devices 1A to 1D operated by each player are connected via a communication line W. Here, the communication line W means a communication path through which data can be exchanged. That is, the communication line W is meant to include a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a LAN using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, Ethernet (registered trademark), or the like. The communication method may be wired / wireless.

  When the game apparatuses 1A to 1D are, for example, game machines having the configuration shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatuses 1A to 1D are configured to have a communication function such as a wireless LAN. In this case, the communication line W corresponds to the atmosphere that mediates communication. The external configuration of the game apparatuses 1A to 1D is the same as that of the game apparatus 1 shown in FIG.

2. Game Screen An outline of a battle-type puzzle game executed using the game apparatuses 1A to 1D will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the game content performed on the 1st game screen is the same as that of the puzzle game mentioned above, illustration and detailed description are abbreviate | omitted and it is about the 2nd game screen characteristic to 2nd Embodiment below. Mainly explained.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of second game screens W103A to W103D displayed on game devices 1A to 1D, respectively. As shown in FIG. 36, when the train train TR is transmitted and received between the game apparatuses 1A to 1D in a ring shape, the second game screens W103A to W103D are displayed on the second train screens W103A to W103D by the train train TR generated by the player and the opponent. The generated train train TR is displayed.

  The second game screen W103A will be described in detail as an example. As shown in FIG. 36, on the second game screen W103A, a station platform divided into a boarding home HM10A and a boarding home HM20A, and a passenger character 40 and a bubba character 50 waiting on the boarding home HM10A are arranged. Has been.

  The train train TR generated on the first game screen of the own device stops at the boarding home HM10A. The train set TR generated by the own device causes the passenger character 40 to be erased from the boarding home HM10A by getting the passenger character 40 placed on the station platform on the train set TR. In addition, the train train TR generated on the first game screen of the game devices 1B to 1D of the opponent stops at the platform HM20A for getting off. The train set TR generated by the opponent adds the passenger character 40 to the platform HM10A for getting off by causing the passenger character 40 riding on the train set TR to get off.

  Further, the bubba character 50 included in the passenger character 40 is a character held in any one of the game apparatuses 1A to 1D participating in the battle-type puzzle game. The owned player becomes the final loser. Therefore, the player generates a train train TR on the first game screen of the player's own device, and rides the passenger train 40 including the bubba character 50 arranged on the second game screen on the train train TR. By sending it to the opponent, the game proceeds so that the passenger character 40 including the bubba character 50 gets off the station platform of the opponent.

3. Game Principle The principle of the game on the first game screen and the second game screen is the same as the principle of the game in the first embodiment described above, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

4). Functional Configuration Next, the functional configuration of the game apparatuses 1A to 1D (hereinafter collectively referred to as “game apparatus 1A”) will be described. Note that game device 1A has substantially the same configuration as game device 1 described above, and therefore, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted. FIG. 37 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an internal configuration of the game apparatus 1A according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 37, the game apparatus 1A includes an operation unit 110, a processing unit 121, a storage unit 131, display units 140a and 140b, a sound output unit 150, a communication unit 160, and the like.

  The communication unit 160 connects to a predetermined communication line (such as a wireless communication line W or a LAN) and performs data communication with an external device. This function is realized by a wireless communication module such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or IrDA, a modem, TA, a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, and the like.

  The processing unit 121 includes a game calculation unit 123, an image generation unit 124, and a sound generation unit 126. The game calculation unit 123 is a main processing control unit as a functional unit characteristic of the second embodiment. 1232, a train traffic control unit 1234, an upper screen game progress processing unit 1224, and a lower screen game progress control unit 1236.

  The main processing control unit 1232 reads the data 135 from the storage unit 131 and outputs the audio data from the speakers 7a and 7b during the game processing that is executed by the game processing unit 121 reading the main processing program 1332 and executing it. At the same time, the first game screen is displayed on the display 3a and the second game screen is displayed on the display 3b.

  The train traffic control unit 1234 executes train traffic processing according to the train traffic processing program 1334, and performs communication processing with other devices. The lower screen game progress control unit 1236 executes lower screen game progress processing according to the lower screen game progress processing program 1336, displays the second game screen on the display 3b, and controls the progress of the game on the lower screen.

  The storage unit 131 stores a program 133 and data 135 for causing the processing unit 121 to function as the game calculation unit 123. The program 133 includes a main processing program 1322, a train traffic processing program 1334, an upper screen game progress processing program 1324, and a lower screen game progress processing program 1336. The data 135 includes vehicle data 1342, station data 1344, score data 1346, vehicle position data 1348, departure condition data 1350, connection condition data 1352, supplemental direction information 1354, train information for riding 1351, train train for getting off. Information 1353, home information 1358, score information 1360, opponent information 1355, and baba position information 1357 are included.

  The main processing program 1332 is a program for causing the game calculation unit 123 to function as the main processing control unit 1232, and the train traffic processing program 1334 is a program for causing the game calculation unit 123 to function as the train traffic control unit 1234. The lower screen game progress processing program 1326 is a program for causing the game calculation unit 122 to function as the lower screen game progress processing program 1226.

  The boarding train information 1351 stores information related to the boarding train generated on the first game screen of the device itself. The boarding train is a train TR for canceling the passenger character 40 by boarding passengers on the station platform. The set train information 1351 for boarding stores each information when the train set TR is newly generated on the first game screen. In addition, in order to send the train for getting off TR to the second game screen of the opponent, information to be transmitted to the opponent is included. FIG. 38 shows a data configuration example of the train set information 1351 for boarding. As shown in FIG. 38, the train set information 1351 stores a departure direction flag, a train set, the number of passengers, a creator, and a stopped flag in the order in which the train set for boarding is generated.

  The departure direction flag indicates the departure direction of the first vehicle block 20 of the train set TR on the first game screen, and stores, for example, “X-axis direction” or “Y-axis direction”. The organized vehicle indicates the number of vehicles constituting the organized train TR, and for example, a numerical value such as “4 cars” is stored.

  The number of passengers indicates the number of passenger characters 40 who have boarded the train for riding from the boarding home HM10 on the second game screen, and a numerical value such as “40 people” is stored, for example. The creator indicates information relating to the player who generated the train for riding (or identification information of the game device operated by the player), and stores, for example, the player “A” of the game device 1A.

  The stopped flag stores the presence / absence of a stop at the boarding home HM10 on the second game screen of the own device. When the car stops at the boarding home HM10, the flag is “finished” and the car is not stopped at the boarding home HM10. In this case, “not yet” is set. When the stop flag is set to “completed”, the train traffic control unit 1224 acquires the departure direction flag, the trained vehicle, the number of passengers, and the creator information from the train information for riding 1351, and the opponent The information is transmitted to the game devices 1A to 1D.

  The disembarkation train information 1353 stores information related to the disembarkation train generated by the opponent. The train for getting off the train is a train TR for adding passenger characters 40 by getting passengers off the station platform. The disembarkation train information 1353 includes information transmitted from the opponent in order to make the disembarkation train TR appear on the second game screen of the own device. FIG. 39 shows an example of the data configuration of the getting-off train information 1353. As shown in FIG. 39, the train set information 1353 stores a departure direction flag, a train set, the number of passengers, a creator, and a stopped flag in the order in which the information related to the train for getting off is received.

  Here, the departure direction flag, the formation vehicle, the number of passengers, and the creator store information received from other devices, and have the same contents as the information stored in the above-described formation train information 1351 for boarding. Detailed description will be omitted. The stopped flag stores the presence / absence of stoppage of the game device that has received the information, that is, the second game screen of the own device to the dismounting home HM20. When not getting off at the getting-off home HM20, “not yet” is set.

  The opponent information 1355 stores the correspondence relationship with the opponent who participates in the battle type puzzle game. FIG. 40 shows a data configuration example of the opponent information 1355. As shown in FIG. 40, in the opponent information 1355, for each player, a player who enters the train for getting off the train and a player who leaves the train for getting on the train are the opponents, respectively. It is stored in association.

  Specifically, since the warehousing source of the player “A” is set to the player “D”, the train set TR generated by the player “D” is sent to the player “A” as the train set for getting off. Further, since the departure destination of the player “A” is set to the player “B”, the train set TR generated by the player “A” is sent to the player “B” as the train set for getting off. That is, the passenger character 40 in the station platform of the player “D” is sent to the station platform of the player “A”, and the passenger character 40 in the station platform of the player “A” is sent to the station platform of the player “B”. Will be.

  The bubba position information 1357 stores the current position of the bubba character 50, that is, the player who owns the bubba character 50. Here, when the bubba character 50 is sent from one player to another player, a signal to send the bubba character 50 is sent to the player to which the bubba character 50 is sent, and to the other players. Thus, the information of the player to which the bubba character 50 is sent is transmitted. By storing these transmitted and received information in the bubbling position information 1357, the bubbling position can be specified. When the bubba character 50 is placed on any of the station platforms of the players A to D, the identification information of the corresponding players A to D is stored as the bubber position information, and the bubba character 50 When the vehicle is on the TR, identification information of the players A to D serving as the departure destinations is stored as the bubbling position information.

5. Process Flow A process flow in the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing main processing in the second embodiment. This process is a process that is repeatedly executed while the game is in progress, and is realized by the main process control unit 1232 executing the main process program 1332.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the main process, first, when an instruction to start a game is input by an operation of a player participating in the competitive puzzle game, an upper screen game progress process is executed (step S92). Since the upper screen game progress process is the same as the process in the first embodiment described above, illustration and detailed description thereof are omitted.

  Subsequently, when the upper screen game progress process ends, the main process control unit 1232 executes a train traffic process (step S94). This train traffic processing is realized by the train traffic control unit 1234 executing the train traffic processing program 1334. FIG. 42 shows a flowchart of the train traffic process.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the train traffic process, first, an opponent is acquired from the opponent information 1355, communication processing with the opponent is executed, and necessary information is transmitted and received (step S112). In this communication process, the train information for getting off the vehicle is received from another device, the signal indicating that the bubba character 50 is sent from the game devices 1A to 1D having the bubbling, or the information of the player to which the bubba character 50 is sent is received. The bubbling position information 1357 is updated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not information related to the train for getting off from the opponent is received (step S114), and when information related to the train for getting off is received (step S114; YES), the received information is set for getting off. It memorize | stores in the train information 1353 (step S116).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a train set for riding with the stopped flag set to “finished” with reference to the train set information 1351 for riding (step S118), and the stopped flag is set to “finished”. If it is (step S118; YES), the corresponding information is acquired from the riding train information 1351 and transmitted to the opponent (step S120). Then, the train traveling process ends, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Returning to the main processing, the main processing control unit 1232 determines whether there is a train for getting on or a train for getting off that is not stopped at the station platform (step S96). If there is a train for getting on or a train for getting off that is not stopped at the station platform (step S96; YES), a lower screen game progress process is executed (step S98). This lower screen game progress processing is realized by the lower screen game progress control unit 1236 executing the lower screen game progress processing program 1336. FIG. 43 shows a flowchart of the lower screen game progress process.

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the lower screen game progress process, it is determined whether or not there is a train set for riding that is not stopped at the station platform with reference to the train set information 1351 for ride (step S122). When there is a train for riding which is not stopped at the station platform (step S122; YES), the train for riding is moved to the second game screen (step S124), and the train is stopped at the boarding home HM10.

  Subsequently, the number of trains formed is obtained from the train set 1351 for boarding, and the number of passengers that can be boarded is calculated. Next, the number of passenger characters 40 arranged on the station platform where the train for riding is stopped is obtained from the home information 1358, and the number of passengers that can be boarded calculated from the passenger character 40 on the station platform is subtracted. The home information 1358 is updated (step S126). Further, the position of the bubba character 50 is acquired from the bubbling position information 1357 (step S128), and it is determined whether or not the bubbling character 50 is included in the passenger character 40 that can be boarded (step S130). Here, in order to determine whether or not the bubbling character is included in the boarding character 40 that can be boarded, the order of getting off from the train for getting off of the passenger character 40 and the bubbling character 50 and the order of arrangement at the home are stored. It is assumed that it is determined whether or not the bubba character 50 is included in the passenger characters 40 that can be boarded based on the arrangement order and the number of passengers that can be boarded.

  When the bubbling character 50 is included in the passenger characters 40 that can be boarded (step S130; YES), the riding character 40 including the bubbling character 50 is canceled from the station platform (step S82). On the other hand, when the bubba character 50 is not included in the passenger characters 40 that can be boarded (step S130; NO), the passenger character 40 is canceled from the station platform (step S134). And a score is calculated according to the number of the passenger characters 40 boarded on the train train TR, and the score information 1360 is updated (step S136).

  Subsequently, the boarding train is moved out of the station platform, and it is determined whether or not the boarding train has been moved (step S138). When the movement of the boarding train is completed (step S138; YES), the stopped flag of the boarding train information 1351 is set (step S140).

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is a train for getting off that does not stop at the station platform with reference to the train information for getting off 1353 (step S142). When there is a train for getting off that is not stopped at the station platform (step S142; YES), the train for getting off is moved to the second game screen (step S144), and the train is stopped at the platform HM20 for getting off.

  Subsequently, the number of passengers that the opponent has boarded is acquired with reference to the train information 1353 for getting off (step S146). Further, the position of the bubba character 50 is acquired from the bubbling position information 1357, and it is determined whether or not the bubba character 50 has got off the train for getting off (step S150). When the bubba character gets off (step S150; YES), the passenger character 40 including the bubba character 50 is added on the station platform (step S152). On the other hand, when the bubba character 50 has not got off (step S; 150; NO), the passenger character 40 is added on the station platform (step S154).

  Then, the train for getting off is moved out of the station platform, and it is determined whether or not the movement of the train for getting off is finished (step S144). When the movement of the train for riding is finished (step S144; YES), the stopped flag of the train information for getting off 1353 is set (step S138), the lower screen game progress process is terminated, and the main process is started. To do.

  Returning to the main process, the main process control unit 1232 determines whether or not the number of passenger characters 40 arranged on the station platform is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (step S100). When the number of passenger characters 40 is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S100; YES), a game end signal is transmitted to another device (step S102), and the position of the bubba character 50 is acquired from the bubbling position information 1357 (step S106). ), The player holding the bubba character 50 is specified, and the final loser of the game is determined (step S108).

  On the other hand, if the number of passenger characters 40 on the home is equal to or less than the predetermined number (step S100; NO), it is determined whether or not a game end signal has been received from another device (step S104). When the game end signal has not been received from the other device (step S104; NO), the process proceeds to step S92 and the above-described processing is repeatedly executed. If a game end signal is received from another device (step S104; YES), the position of the bubba character 50 is acquired from the bubbling position information 1357 (step S106), and the player who owns the bubba character 50 is specified. The final game loser is determined (step S108). Then, the main process is terminated and the game is terminated.

6). Action / Effect As described above, the game devices 1A to 1D according to the second embodiment execute a battle-type puzzle game by controlling a predetermined communication device to communicate with other devices, and the passenger character 40 At the end of the game, the bubba character 50 that decides whether to win or lose is generated at a given timing, and the passenger character 40 including the generated bubba character 50 is displayed on the second game screen. Among the displayed passenger characters 40, the number of passenger characters 40 corresponding to the number of vehicles of the train train TR removed in the puzzle game is cancelled. In addition, detection of the revocation of the bubba character 50 is detected, and in response to the detection of revocation of the bubba character 50, the bubbling character 50 is generated by transmitting the bubbling position information to the other device in order to cause the other device to generate the bubba character 50 The other device that has received the baba position information displays the bubba character 50 on the second game screen of the own device. Whether or not to end the puzzle game when a given time limit elapses or the number of passenger characters 40 displayed on the second game screen of any game device exceeds a given number A determination is made, and the puzzle game being executed is terminated based on this determination, and win / loss is determined based on whether or not the bubba character 50 is displayed on the second game screen.

  Thereby, in addition to enjoying the puzzle game displayed on the first game screen, the player also has a sense of tension that the final game win / loss is determined according to the whereabouts of the bubba character 50 displayed on the second game screen. By displaying a variety of information that is not mutual auxiliary information on the two game screens, it is possible to provide a game that enhances the interest of the player and enhances the interest.

  Further, by communicating with a plurality of other devices, the bubbling position information is transmitted and received so that the bubbling character 50 is sent in a ring shape between itself and the plurality of other devices. And the game device which received the bubbling position information to generate the bubbling character 50 displays the bubbling character 50 on the second game screen of the own device. As a result, since the bubba character 50 is sent to each game device so as to circulate through the second game screen of the players participating in the competitive puzzle game, the win / loss rates of all players are averaged, and even beginners can feel free You can enjoy a competitive puzzle game.

7). Modification 7-1. Opponent selection In the second embodiment described above, the opponent is set in advance at the start of the game, and transmission and reception of the passenger character 40 and the bubba character 50 are performed with a specific opponent. However, it may be as follows. For example, when the bubba character 50 gets on the train set for riding generated by the own device, the opponent may be selected by pressing the operation button 5c in FIG. 1 to send the train set for getting off. Thereby, the player does not receive the bubba character 50 from the determined opponent, but irregularly sends the bubba character 50, so that the tension is increased and the battle game can be made even more interesting.

  Alternatively, each player may be associated with a train type, and the train for getting off may be sent to a player corresponding to the generated train type (for example, color). Specifically, blue, green, yellow, and orange are set for each player of the game apparatuses 1A to 1D, and the train for getting off is sent in accordance with the color of the train train TR generated by each player. To do. According to this configuration, the player can increase the fun of the competitive game by strategically generating the train train TR.

7-2. Loser Determination In the above-described embodiment, the case where the game end is determined and the game is ended when a predetermined number or more of the passenger characters 40 are arranged on the station platform has been described. The game may be terminated when the time has elapsed, and the player who owns the bubba character 50 at the end of the game may be a loser. Alternatively, the player who holds the bubba character 50 at the end of the game may be the final winner. Furthermore, the structure which determines victory or defeat according to the number of the passenger characters 40 on the station platform at the time of completion | finish of a game, without making the Baba character 50 appear may be sufficient.

FIG. 2 is an overview diagram of a game device according to the present embodiment. (A) The figure explaining the 1st game screen, (b) The figure explaining the 2nd game screen. The figure explaining the principle of train generation. The figure explaining the principle of train generation. The figure explaining the principle of train generation. The figure explaining the principle of train generation. The figure explaining the principle of replenishment of a replenishment block. The figure explaining the principle of replenishment of a replenishment block. The figure explaining the principle of the chain of trains. The figure explaining the principle of the chain of trains. The figure explaining the principle of connection of a train. The figure explaining the principle of connection of a train. The figure explaining the principle of the connection to the train which is moving. The figure explaining the principle of the connection to the train which is moving. The figure explaining the principle of the connection to the train which is moving. The figure explaining the principle of the connection to the train which is moving. The figure explaining the event which generate | occur | produces on a 2nd game screen. The figure explaining the event which generate | occur | produces on a 2nd game screen. The functional block diagram of a game device. The figure which shows the data structural example of vehicle data. The figure explaining the positional information on a following vehicle block, a head vehicle block, and a supplement vehicle block. The figure which shows the data structural example of station data. The figure which shows the data structural example of score data. The figure which shows the data structural example of vehicle position data. The figure which shows the data structural example of supplement direction information. The figure which shows the data structural example of train information. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows an upper screen progress process. The flowchart which shows a lower screen progress process. The figure which shows an example of a structure of hardware. The figure explaining modification 9-1. The figure explaining modification 9-2. The figure which shows the modification of station data. The figure explaining modification 9-4. The figure which shows the system configuration | structure in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display screen of a 2nd game screen. The functional block diagram of a game device. The figure which shows the data structural example of the organization train information for boarding. The figure which shows the data structural example of the organized train information for getting off. The figure which shows the data structural example of opponent information. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a train traffic process. The flowchart which shows a lower screen game progress process.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 110 Operation part 120 Processing part 122 Game operation part 1222 Main process control part 1224 Upper screen game progress control part 1226 Lower screen game progress control part 124 Image generation part 126 Sound generation part 130 Storage part 132 Program 134 Data 40a, 40b Display unit 50 Sound output unit 10 Subsequent vehicle block 20 Leading vehicle block 30 Supplementary vehicle block

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A puzzle that causes a computer to display and control a stacking area for stacking multiple types of frames, and removes a group of connected pieces of the same type that satisfy a given connecting condition from the pieces stacked in the piece stacking field. A program for running a game,
Reservoir generation control means for gradually changing the number of reservoirs in a direction to reach a predetermined end threshold by generating reservoirs corresponding to each of the types of pieces as time elapses,
Each time the connected piece group is removed in the puzzle game, the storage piece canceling control means for canceling the storage piece according to the type of the piece constituting the connected piece group and changing the direction away from the end threshold value,
End determination means for determining whether or not to end the running puzzle game based on whether or not at least the number of reservoirs has reached the end threshold;
A puzzle game ending means for ending the puzzle game being executed when it is determined to be ended by the end determination means;
A program for causing the computer to function as The program according to claim 1, wherein said storage element generation control means causes said computer to function so as to have generation speed variable means for changing a speed at which said storage element is generated . 2. The storage element cancellation control means for causing the computer to function so as to cancel the corresponding storage element with the number of cancellations corresponding to the type of pieces constituting the connected piece group removed in the puzzle game. Or the program according to 2. The Choryuko generation control means, said computer to function so as to have a line intends storage display control means display control for storing the generated the stored element in the storage field,
The Choryuko retirement control means, among Choryuko that is stored in the reservoir field, retired display control for controlling the display to retired storage element of the quantity corresponding to the quantity of the puzzle connecting piece group that is removed in the game causing the computer to function so as to have a means,
The program of Claim 1 or 2 for.   As a storage field traffic display control means for performing display control for the connected piece group that satisfies the connection condition to pass through the storage field, and for performing display control for transporting the storage element stored in the storage field by the connected piece group. The program according to claim 4 for causing said computer to function. Piece type designation means for designating the type of pieces to be arranged at the end of the piece stacking field;
That there is a piece of the kind specified by the piece type designation means at the end of the piece stacking field, and that the same kind of pieces as the kind of piece at the end is connected from the end by a predetermined number or more. As the connection condition, the computer is caused to function as a removal display control means for performing display control for moving the connection piece group that satisfies the condition so as to go out from the end, and removing the connection piece group.
The program as described in any one of Claims 1-5 for. In accordance with a player's operation input, the computer functions as a piece arrangement position changing means for changing the arrangement position of the pieces accumulated in the piece accumulation field,
The removal display control means causes the computer to function to determine the presence or absence of a connected piece group that satisfies the connection condition based on the piece placement position changed by the piece placement position changing means;
A program according to claim 6 for.   When the connected piece group that satisfies the connection condition is moved and displayed by the removal display control unit, the piece placement position changing unit is accumulated in the piece stacking field other than the connected piece group that is moved and displayed. The program according to claim 7 for causing the computer to function so that an arrangement position of a piece can be changed.   By shifting the placement position of the remaining frames, control is performed to fill the vacant positions of the connected frame groups that are removed by the removal display control means by satisfying the connection condition, but the connected frame group performs the removal in the direction of the shift. The program according to any one of claims 6 to 8, which causes the computer to function as a shift control unit that performs a control in a different direction according to the direction moved by the display control unit.   When the removal display control means moves the connected piece group that satisfies the connecting condition, and the last piece of the connected piece group passes next to the kind of the last piece, the same kind The above-mentioned piece is connected as the last piece of the connected piece group, the connected piece group is updated, and the computer is made to function so as to have piece connecting means for moving the updated connected piece group. The program according to any one of 9 above.   The piece connecting means connects the same type of pieces to the connected piece group, and when the same type of piece and the same type of piece are connected to the same type of piece, the connected piece is also connected to the connected piece. The program according to claim 10 for causing the computer to function so as to connect to a piece group, update the connected piece group, and move the updated connected piece group. The piece type designation means designates the type of the piece to be placed at the end of the piece stacking field by placing the top piece for designating the type of the piece outside the end of the piece stacking field. The computer to function as
The removal display control means performs display control so as to advance the knitting row in which the connected piece group is knitted starting from the leading piece arranged outside the end portion of the connected piece group that satisfies the connecting condition. Make the computer work,
The program as described in any one of Claims 6-11 for.   The computer-readable information storage medium which memorize | stored the program as described in any one of Claims 1-12. Performs a puzzle game that controls the display of the piece stacking area where multiple types of pieces are stacked and removes the same type of connected piece group that satisfies a given connection condition from the pieces accumulated in the piece stacking place. A game device for performing,
A reservoir generation control means for gradually changing the number of reservoirs in a direction to reach a predetermined end threshold by generating reservoirs corresponding to each of the types of pieces as time elapses,
Each time a connected piece group is removed in the puzzle game, a storage element cancellation control means for canceling the storage element according to the type of the piece constituting the connected piece group and changing the direction away from the end threshold value;
And whether determining end determining unit or at least the number of the Choryuko to terminate the puzzle game being executed by whether reaches the termination threshold,
Puzzle game ending means for ending the puzzle game being executed when it is determined to be ended by the ending determination means;
A game device comprising:

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