JP4781175B2 - Typing game device, typing game system, and program for typing game - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a typing game apparatus, a typing game system, and a typing game program for performing typing input in a game format.

Recently, personal computers (PCs) have become popular in homes, and the use of the Internet and word processing software has become popular. For such input to a personal computer, it is common to use a keyboard on which keys engraved with letters, kana, numbers, symbols, etc. are arranged. When a user presses a key, the corresponding character is transferred to the computer. Sent. However, since the characters arranged on the keyboard are difficult for beginners to learn, some practice is required to smoothly input characters. For this reason, various software and systems for practicing character input have been provided. For example, a typing practice system as disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed.
JP 2006-18046 A

  The system disclosed in Patent Document 1 enables a user to practice typing without getting bored, and includes a server in which a plurality of music data and lyrics data corresponding to the music data are stored in advance. And a PC capable of data communication with the server, transmitting a music data request signal to the server, and receiving music data based on the request signal and lyrics data corresponding to the music data. .

  However, the system disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a game in which typing input is performed within a predetermined time and a match / mismatch point between the lyrics and the input characters is determined, and it may be difficult for beginners to participate. . Also, it was not possible for multiple players to type and cooperate in typing.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such problems. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an attractive typing game for performing typing input, and for a plurality of players to share and cooperate with each other to make a highly difficult typing. To provide a typing game apparatus, a typing game system, and a typing game program that can be performed.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the typing game apparatus of the present invention is a typing game apparatus for performing typing input in a game format, and displays lyrics in accordance with the progress of a song. A display control unit, a type speed calculation unit for calculating a type input speed from the time required to finish typing input of a predetermined number of characters in the displayed lyrics, and a display for selecting display contents according to the type input speed A content selection unit and a display unit for displaying the selected display content are provided.
With such a configuration, the typing game apparatus sequentially displays the divided lyrics (for example, divided lyrics for each phrase) on the screen as the music progresses. Then, all or some of the displayed lyrics are designated and displayed as characters to be typed. For example, characters to be typed are displayed in different colors. Then, the time required for the user to finish typing the specified number of characters is measured, the input speed is determined based on this time, and ranking is performed. In accordance with this rank, for example, display contents such as PERFECT, GREAT, GOOD, and BAD are selected, and the display contents are displayed on the screen.
Thereby, ranking can be performed according to the typing input speed, and the result can be displayed. Also, the number of characters to be typed can be changed according to the user's typing skill. Therefore, it is possible to provide a typing input game corresponding to the skill level from completely beginners (beginners whose typing input speed is extremely slow) to advanced ones.

In the typing game system of the present invention, typing game devices of a plurality of users are connected via a communication network, and the plurality of users share one phrase of lyrics displayed on the typing game device and cooperate with typing input. A lyrics dividing means for dividing one phrase of the lyrics and assigning a predetermined range of the divided lyrics to each typing game device as type input characters to be typed; Display control means for causing each typing game device to display lyrics in accordance with the progress of the song and displaying the type input characters assigned to each typing game device in an identifiable manner, and the type assigned to each typing game device The time required to finish typing input characters A type speed calculating means for calculating a type input speed by measuring, a display content selecting means for selecting display contents according to the type input speed, and a display for displaying the selected display contents on each typing game device. And means.
With such a configuration, a plurality of typing game devices are connected by a communication network, and a plurality of players can share and cooperate with each other to type and input one phrase of the displayed lyrics. For this purpose, the typing game system divides one phrase of the lyrics, and assigns a predetermined range (all or a part) of the divided lyrics as a type input character to be input for typing of each typing game apparatus. Then, lyrics are displayed on each typing game device in accordance with the progress of the song, and type input characters to be input by each typing game device are identified and displayed. For example, the type input characters to be input by each typing game apparatus are displayed in different colors. Then, the time required for all players to finish typing typing of the designated type input character is measured, and the type input speed is determined based on this time, and ranking is performed. For example, display contents such as PERFECT, GREAT, GOOD, and BAD are selected according to the rank, and the display contents are displayed on the screen of each typing game apparatus.
As a result, a plurality of players can share and cooperate to input lyrics typing. Moreover, ranking can be performed according to the typing input speed, and the result can be displayed. For this reason, even beginners can collaborate to input typing of lyrics with high difficulty, and the appeal of the typing game is increased.

The typing game system of the present invention is connected to a typing game device of a plurality of users and a typing game server via a communication network, and the plurality of users share one phrase of lyrics displayed on the typing game device. A typing game system for performing typing input in cooperation, wherein the typing game server divides one phrase of the lyrics, and the predetermined range of the divided lyrics is a type input character to be input by typing. Lyric division means for assigning to each typing game device, and display control means for causing each typing game device to display lyrics in accordance with the progress of the song and to display the type input characters assigned to each typing game device in an identifiable manner. Assigned to each typing game device By measuring the time required to finish typing input of type input characters, type speed calculation means for calculating type input speed, display content selection means for selecting display content according to the type input speed, and Display means for displaying the selected display content on each typing game device.
With such a configuration, a plurality of typing game devices and a typing game server are connected by a communication network, and a plurality of players can type and input one phrase of the displayed lyrics by sharing and cooperating. For this purpose, the typing game server divides one phrase of the lyrics, and assigns a predetermined range (all or a part) of the divided lyrics as a type input character to be input for typing of each typing game apparatus. Then, lyrics are displayed on each typing game device in accordance with the progress of the song, and type input characters to be input by each typing game device are identified and displayed. For example, the type input characters to be input by each typing game apparatus are displayed in different colors. Then, the time required for all players to finish typing typing of the designated type input character is measured, and the type input speed is determined based on this time, and ranking is performed. For example, display contents such as PERFECT, GREAT, GOOD, and BAD are selected according to the rank, and the display contents are displayed on the screen of each typing game apparatus.
As a result, a plurality of players can share and cooperate to input lyrics typing. Moreover, ranking can be performed according to the typing input speed, and the result can be displayed. For this reason, even beginners can collaborate to input typing of lyrics with high difficulty, and the appeal of the typing game is increased.

The typing game system of the present invention also includes a player number selecting means for selecting the number of players of a plurality of players who share and input one phrase of the lyrics, and the one phrase of the lyrics is divided according to the number of players. And lyric dividing means assigned to the typing game device of each player.
With such a configuration, the typing game system displays lyrics for each phrase, selects the number of players to share the lyrics of the displayed phrase, and divides the lyrics according to the number of players. To each player's typing game device.
Thereby, when dividing the displayed one-phrase lyrics and performing typing input, it is possible to select the number of players to share. For this reason, the number of players can be selected according to the skill of the player.

The typing game system of the present invention further comprises a multiplayer selection means for selecting a cooperating typing game device from a user who is accessing the typing game server when selecting the number of multiple players. And
With such a configuration, when the typing game system shares the lyrics and inputs the typing, the typing game device of the cooperation partner is selected from the users who are accessing the typing game server.
As a result, a partner player can be easily selected.

In addition, the typing game system of the present invention includes means for dividing the number of lines in one phrase to be typed by a plurality of players and assigning the remaining number of lines randomly to each player when the number is not divisible. Features.
With such a configuration, the typing game system divides the number of lines of the lyrics of one phrase to be input by a plurality of players, and if it cannot be divided, randomly allocates the number of remaining lines to each player. Thereby, the lyrics of one phrase can be assigned to each player without leaving a surplus number of lines.

Further, the typing game system of the present invention collects typing input speed information in each typing game device, and compares the collected typing input speed of each player to determine the fastest player, and the fastest player determination means, Means for dividing the number of lines of lyrics of one phrase to be typed by a plurality of players, and assigning a surplus number of lines to the fastest player if it cannot be divided.
With such a configuration, the number of lines of lyrics for one phrase to be input by typing is divided by a plurality of players, and if the number cannot be divided, the remaining number of lines is assigned to the fastest player. As a result, the lyrics of one phrase can be assigned to each player in an optimal manner without leaving a surplus number of lines.

In the typing game system according to the present invention, the typing game server holds typing game content including music / lyric data necessary for a typing game, and the typing game apparatus stores the typing data of the music / lyric data. A means for downloading from a game server is provided.
Thereby, a typing game can be performed using abundant contents held in the typing game server.

  The typing game program according to the present invention includes a display control procedure for displaying lyrics in accordance with the progress of a song on a computer in a typing game apparatus for performing typing input in a game format, and the predetermined number of characters displayed. The type speed calculation procedure for calculating the input speed from the time required to finish typing the lyrics, the display content selection procedure for selecting the display content according to the type input speed, and the selected display content are displayed. A typing game program for executing a display procedure.

  The typing game program of the present invention connects a typing game device of a plurality of users and a typing game server via a communication network, and the plurality of users share one phrase of lyrics displayed on the typing game device. In the typing game system for performing typing input in cooperation, one phrase of the lyrics is divided into a computer in the typing game server, and a predetermined range of the divided lyrics is used as a type input character to be typed. Lyric division procedure to be assigned to each typing game device, and display control procedure to cause each typing game device to display lyrics in accordance with the progress of a song and to display type-input characters assigned to each typing game device in an identifiable manner And each typing game Type speed calculation procedure to calculate the type input speed by measuring the time required to finish typing input of the type input characters assigned to the device, and display contents to select the display content according to the type input speed A typing game program for executing a selection procedure and a display procedure for displaying the selected display content on each typing game device.

  According to the present invention, a typing game can be made more attractive, and a new value that a plurality of players cooperate in typing is added. In addition, since a plurality of players cooperate in typing input, even a beginner can perform typing with a high degree of difficulty.

Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a typing game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the typing game system 1 of the present invention, a typing game server 2 that provides typing game content (music / lyric data, typing game programs, etc.) and a plurality of user PCs 100 (personal computers) are connected to a communication network such as the Internet. 3 through the connection.

  With the configuration shown in FIG. 1, each user PC 100 downloads music / lyric data or the like through a Web page published by the typing game server 2, thereby allowing typing as a single typing game device or in cooperation with a plurality of PCs 100. It functions as a cooperative typing game device for playing games.

  FIG. 2 shows a configuration example when the user PC 100 is used as an independent typing game apparatus 101 for single player. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 2, the music / lyric data and the typing game program are downloaded from the typing game server 2 to the user PC 100, and the downloaded typing game program is executed on the user PC 100. To function as. Alternatively, by opening a web page of the typing game server 2 and loading and executing a typing game program that runs on a browser such as JAVA (registered trademark), the user PC 100 is caused to function as the typing game apparatus 101.

  With such a configuration, the user PC 100 functions as the typing game apparatus 101. The typing game apparatus 101 includes a control unit 111 including a CPU (central processing unit) that performs overall control of the typing game apparatus, a processing program unit 120 that performs various processes necessary for the operation of the typing game apparatus 101, and music / lyrics. And a hard disk 130 for storing and holding data and typing game programs. The typing game apparatus 101 has ROM and RAM (not shown) as memories. Also, the processing program unit 120 in the typing game apparatus 101 shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by dedicated hardware, and the processing program unit 120 is for realizing the function of this processing unit. This function may be realized by loading the program (not shown) into the memory and executing the program by the CPU. The typing game apparatus 101 is connected to an input device, a display device, etc. (none of them are displayed) as peripheral devices. Here, the input device refers to an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display device refers to a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a liquid crystal display device, or the like.

  The song name selection processing unit 121 in the processing program unit 120 accesses the typing game server 2 to open a typing game song name selection screen (Web screen) as shown in FIG. 13, for example, and selects a music genre. A desired song is selected by a pop-up window (not shown) that opens in response to the selection of the genre, and music / lyric data of the song is downloaded. Further, when selecting a song name on the typing game song name selection screen, it is possible to select a song title by specifying a difficulty level (levels such as beginner level, intermediate level and advanced level). In addition, for music / lyric data, the division information that divides the lyrics into phrases (or more finely) and the type input character range that should be typed according to the player's level (beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.) The information that specifies is included. This is because it is difficult for beginners to input all the characters of one phrase.

  The display control processing unit 122 performs a process of sequentially displaying the lyrics divided for each phrase as the music progresses (see, for example, the lyrics area 302 in FIG. 14). The type speed calculation processing unit 123 performs a process of calculating the type input speed from the time required to finish typing input of a predetermined number of characters of the displayed lyrics (the number of characters in the input designated range). An input determination timer is provided for this time measurement (see the input determination timer 303a in FIG. 14). In the typing game apparatus of the present embodiment, for example, PERFECT determination time, GREAT determination time, GOOD determination time, OK determination time, and BAD determination time are provided as the determination time for typing input speed. This determination time has a relationship of PERFECT determination time <GREAT determination time <GOOD determination time <OK determination time <BAD determination time.

  The score totaling processing unit 124 performs a totaling process for scores acquired in accordance with the progress of the typing game and a process for displaying the totalized scores (see, for example, the score (SCORE) 305 in FIG. 14).

  The tension gauge processing unit 125 performs display processing of a tension gauge (graphically representing the acquired score, for example, the gauge goes up when typing is successful, and the color changes depending on the remaining amount of the gauge) (for example, FIG. 14 tension gauge (POWER) 304). The display content selection processing unit 126 performs processing for selecting display content (icons such as <GOOD!> And <PERFECT!>) According to the type input speed. The display unit 127 displays <GREAT! According to the typing input score. > And <PERFECT! A process of displaying an icon such as> is performed (for example, refer to the characters “GREAT” in the audience area 306 in FIG. 14).

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example when a plurality of players cooperate to perform typing input. In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the typing game server 2 and the user PC 100 are connected, the user PC 100 is caused to function as the typing game apparatus 101 with respect to the typing game server 2, and a plurality of players cooperate to play a typing game online. This is a configuration example.

  The user PC 100 functions as the typing game apparatus 101 by downloading a typing game program from the typing game server 2 or loading and executing a typing game program that runs on a browser such as JAVA (registered trademark).

  Note that, in this example, a configuration example in which a plurality of players cooperate to play a typing game is shown, but of course, a single player can also play alone.

  The typing game server 2 includes a control unit 201 including a CPU that controls the entire typing game server 2, a communication interface 211 that connects the typing game server 2 and the communication network 3, and is necessary for the operation of the typing game server 2. A processing program unit 221 for performing various types of processing, and a database 230. The typing game server 2 has ROM and RAM (not shown) as memories. Further, the processing program unit 221 may be realized by dedicated hardware, or a program (not shown) for realizing the function of this processing unit is loaded into a memory, and this program is loaded. The function may be realized by being executed by the CPU.

  The player number selection processing unit 222 in the processing program unit 221 performs processing for selecting the number of players in order to share and type one phrase of the displayed lyrics in cooperation. For example, a player who selects the number of players is set as a host, and the host can select a song name and the like.

  The lyrics division processing unit 223 performs a process of dividing one phrase of the lyrics, dividing it according to the number of players, and assigning it to each player. In this case, when there is a remainder without dividing the number of input divisions by the number of players, there is a function of preferentially assigning the surplus portion to a fast-input person (fastest player) in addition to randomly assigning the remainder.

  When selecting a plurality of players, the multi-player selection processing unit 224 performs a process of selecting a cooperation partner from users who are accessing the server. Each player score totaling processing unit 225 collects the information (score information) of the type input speed of each player from each typing game apparatus 101 and stores it in the database 230 when the game is progressing with a plurality of players. Do. The fastest player determination processing unit 226 performs determination processing of the fastest player based on the score information of each player collected by each player score totaling processing unit 225.

  The database 230 stores member information of members registered in the typing game system, music / lyric data, player data, a typing game program, and the like.

  3 is the same as that shown in FIG. 2, but when a typing game is performed by a plurality of players, the game progress information in each typing game apparatus 101 is transmitted by the typing game server 2. It will be constantly monitored and controlled. Further, it is needless to say that the function sharing between the typing game server 2 and the typing game apparatus 101 is not limited to the configuration example shown in FIG. 3 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a specific typing game apparatus 101 can be in charge of part or all of the functions of the typing game server 2.

  With the configuration as described above, in the typing game system of the present invention, not only a typing game can be played by one person, but also cooperative play in an online typing game can be realized. Further, the input level can be evaluated by adjusting the difficulty level of the music according to how to cut the lyrics and determining the type input speed using the input determination timer. Moreover, the difficulty level of a song can be adjusted by assigning divided lyrics to a plurality of players, and a song with a high difficulty level can be cleared by the cooperation of a plurality of players. Thereby, the fun as a game can be increased.

[Explanation of screen examples in the typing game system of the present invention]
Next, an example of a game screen in the typing game system of the present invention will be described. In the typing game system of the present invention, in addition to performing the typing game by one person, as shown in FIG. 14, the typing game screen 300 is displayed on the user PC 100 (typing game device 101), and a plurality of users (in this example) 4 people) can cooperate and input the lyrics according to the music to perform typing in the game format.

  In the screen shown in FIG. 14, an avatar (a character appearing on the screen as a player's alternation) assigned to each player is displayed in the avatar presentation area 301. Each avatar is displayed in a different player color (player color). For example, avatar A is displayed in red, avatar B is displayed in blue, avatar C is displayed in yellow, and avatar D is displayed in green.

  The lyrics area 302 is configured to display up to four lines, and the displayed lyrics are displayed in the same color as the assigned charge of each player. When playing with 4 players, the lyrics in charge are displayed in each player color. For example, the lyrics 302a are displayed in the same red color as the avatar A, the lyrics 302b are displayed in the same blue color as the avatar B, the lyrics 302c are displayed in the same yellow color as the avatar C, and the lyrics 302d are displayed in the same green color as the avatar D. .

  When two or three players play, lyrics that are not in charge are subject to roulette (random selection), and by executing this roulette, it is determined which participant will be in charge. When playing alone, all lyrics are displayed in one player color. In addition, if the typing is successful, the lyrics will turn gray, and the speed of typing will make the audience area 3060 <GREAT! > And <PERFECT! An icon such as> is displayed. In this example, GREAT is displayed.

  The typing window 303 includes an input determination timer 303a for an input time limit and a typing input display area 303b in which the input content input by typing is displayed. The displayed input contents are Roman letters or Kana characters (can be switched by a function button (not shown)), and when the typing is successful, the characters change from gray to a player color.

  The tension gauge (POWER) 304 is graphically represented. For example, when the typing is successful, the tension gauge goes up, and the color changes depending on the remaining amount of the gauge.

  The score (SCORE) 305 goes up every time typing is successful, and basically does not go down. The spectator area 306 has one spectator character per person in the initial state, succeeds in typing, and increases as the title increases. In the song name display area 307, the song name is displayed, and as the function buttons, a start (start) 308, an exit 309, and the like are provided.

  In the above screen configuration, an example of a game screen corresponding to each level of beginner, intermediate, and advanced will be described below. Note that the level is selected when the host selects a song name, for example.

  In the case of beginner-level single-player play, Avatar A in FIG. 15 is assigned to the player and displayed, and in the lyrics of the four lines in the lyrics area 302 (in the starry sky, a commentary, a distant home, a troubled letter) Only the characters enclosed by the broken line 302a are displayed in the player color of Avatar A. And if a certain word (about 1 or 2 characters) in the lyrics can be input, it becomes clear. For example, the lyrics “Komata Rebu in the Starry Sky” flow in X seconds and at the same time, characters such as “HOSI” and “NI” are displayed on the screen. If the displayed character can be input during X seconds when the lyrics are flowing, the portion is cleared.

  In addition, when playing with two or more persons, for example, when playing with four persons, as shown in FIG. 16, the characters surrounded by the broken line 302a are displayed in the player color of the avatar A, and the characters surrounded by the broken line 302b are the avatars. Characters surrounded by the broken line 302c are displayed in the player color of the avatar C, and characters surrounded by the broken line 302d are displayed in the player color of the avatar D. Each player types the same word as his color. In this screen example, the player of Avatar A inputs “HOSHI”.

  As an intermediate level, it becomes clear if you can input part of the lyrics instead of words. For example, in the case of a single player, as shown in FIG. 17, the lyrics “Comantarebu to the starry sky” flow in X seconds, and at the same time “HOSHIZORANI (to the starry sky)” and “KOMANTAREBU- (comantarebu)” are displayed on the screen. Is displayed. In this case, characters surrounded by a broken line 302b and a broken line 302d are displayed in the avatar A player color. If the displayed character can be input to the question of X seconds in which the lyrics are flowing, the portion is cleared.

  In addition, when playing with two or more people, for example, when playing with four people, as shown in FIG. 18, characters surrounded by a broken line 302a are displayed in the player color of avatar A, and characters surrounded by a broken line 302b are avatars. Characters surrounded by the broken line 302c are displayed in the player color of the avatar C, and characters surrounded by the broken line 302d are displayed in the player color of the avatar D. Each player types the same word as his color. In this screen example, the player of Avatar A inputs “HOSIZORA”.

  As an advanced level, it becomes clear by inputting all displayed lyrics. For example, in the case of a single player, as shown in FIG. 19, the lyrics “Comantarebu to the starry sky” flow in X seconds and at the same time “HOSHIZORANI” and “KOMANTAREBU-” are displayed on the screen. Characters are displayed. And if the character of the part enclosed by the broken line 302a displayed in the question of X second where the lyrics are flowing can be input, the part will be cleared. In addition, when playing with two or more people, for example, when playing with four people, as shown in FIG. 20, the character enclosed with the broken line 302a is displayed with the player color of the avatar A, and the character enclosed with the broken line 302b is the avatar. Characters surrounded by the broken line 302c are displayed in the player color of the avatar C, and characters surrounded by the broken line 302d are displayed in the player color of the avatar D. Each player types the same part as his color. In this screen example, the player of Avatar A inputs “HOSIZORANI”.

[Explanation of a flowchart showing a processing flow in the typing game system]
Next, the flow of processing in the typing game system of the present invention will be described.
FIGS. 4 to 12 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing in the typing game system of the present invention, FIGS. 4 to 7 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing for single player, and FIGS. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a multiplayer play.

(Explanation of flowchart in case of single player)
First, the flow of processing in the case of single-player play will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. It is assumed that the player user PC 100 is already connected to the typing game server 2 and functions as the typing game apparatus 101.

  First, the player selects a song (step S101). The difficulty level of the song to be selected also serves as the recommended number of players, but in this example, one player plays. When the selection of the song is completed, the typing game apparatus 101 downloads the music / lyric data of the selected song from the typing game server 2.

  Next, when the start button is pressed (step S102), the game is started (step S103), and the reproduction of the selected song starts (step S104). Then, in accordance with the progress of the music (step S105), it is determined whether or not the typing input start portion has arrived (step S106). If it is determined that the typing input start portion has arrived (step S106: Yes), the typing input range is determined (step S107), and the input determination timer gauge (timer) corresponding to the lyrics by the typing input lyrics range. (Measurement time amount) is set (step S108). This input determination timer is a timer for determining whether or not typing input is performed within a predetermined time limit.

  When the input determination timer is started (FIG. 5: step S109), it is timed whether the timer time has elapsed (time up) (step S110), and it is determined whether typing input has been performed within the timer time. (Step S111). If there is an input character, it is determined whether it is a correct input character (step S112). If the input character is not correct (step S112: No), the process returns to step S111 to wait for typing input again.

If it is determined in step S112 that a correct character has been input (step S112: Yes), it is determined whether or not typing has been input within the PERFECT determination time (step S113). This PERFECT determination time is a time for determining that typing input has been performed within the shortest time. In addition to this PERFECT determination time, a GREAT determination time, a GOOD determination time, an OK determination time, and a BAD determination time. Yes, for each judgment time,
There is a relationship of PERFECT determination time <GREAT determination time <GOOD determination time <OK determination time <BAD determination time.

  If it is determined that typing input is performed within the PERFECT determination time (step S113: Yes), the PERFECT determination score is increased (step S114), and the tension gauge for PERFECT (see the tension gauge 304 in FIG. 14) is increased. (Step S115). Then, the process returns to step S110 and the next typing input is performed.

  If it is determined that typing input has not been performed within the PERFECT determination time (step S113: No), it is then determined whether typing input has been performed within the GREAT determination time (step S116). If it is determined that typing input has been made within the time (step S116: Yes), the GREAT determination score is increased (step S117), and the tension gauge for GREAT is increased (step S118). Then, the process returns to step S110 and the next typing input is performed.

  If it is determined that typing input has not been performed within the GREAT determination time (step S116: No), it is then determined whether typing input has been performed within the GOOD determination time (FIG. 6: step S119). If it is determined that typing input is performed within the GOOD determination time (step S119: Yes), the GOOD determination score is increased (step S120), and the tension gauge for GOOD is increased (step S121). Then, the process returns to step S110 (FIG. 5) and the next typing input is performed.

  If it is determined that the typing input has not been performed within the GOOD determination time (step S119: No), it is then determined whether the typing input has been performed within the OK determination time (step S122). When it is determined that typing input has been performed within the time (step S122: Yes), the OK determination score is increased (step S123), and the tension gauge for OK is increased (step S124). Then, the process returns to step S110 (FIG. 5) and the next typing input is performed.

  If it is determined that the typing input has not been performed within the OK determination time (step S122: No), it is then determined whether the typing input has been performed within the BAD determination time (step S125). If it is determined that typing input has been performed within the time (step S125: Yes), the BAD determination score is increased (step S126), and the tension gauge for BAD is decreased (step S127). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining tension gauge (step S128). If there is a remaining tension gauge, the process returns to step S110 (FIG. 5) and the next typing input is performed. If there is no remaining tension gauge (step S128: No), the game is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S125 that typing input has not been performed within the BAD determination time (step S125: No), the process proceeds to step S129 (FIG. 7) to determine whether all necessary input characters have been input. Determined.

  If it is determined in step S129 that all necessary input characters have not been input (step S129: No), the tension gauges that cannot be input are lowered (step S130), and it is determined whether there are any remaining tension gauges. Determination is made (step S131). If there is no remaining tension gauge (step S131: No), the game is ended.

  If it is determined in step S129 that all necessary input characters have not been input (step S129: Yes), or if it is determined in step S131 that there is a remaining tension gauge (step S131: Yes), the next step Is determined (step S132), and if there is a next input portion (step S132: Yes), the process proceeds to step S105 (FIG. 4) to advance the music.

  When there is no next input part (step S132: No), the score is totaled and the player data is grown based on the score data (step S134). Then, the game is ended.

(Explanation of flowchart in case of multiple players)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 12, the flow of processing in the case of multiplayer play will be described.

  First, the host selects a song (step S201). The difficulty level of the song to be selected also serves as the recommended number of players, and the host selects the number of players together with the selection of the song. As a result, a plurality of players who perform typing input in cooperation are determined (for example, selected from users who are accessing the typing game server 2). Then, each typing game apparatus 101 of the plurality of players downloads music / lyric data of the selected song from the typing game server 2.

  Next, the host presses the start button of its own user PC (typing game device) (step S202), and the child (other player) presses the start button of its own user PC (typing game device) ( Step S203), the game is started (Step S204), and the reproduction of the selected song is started (Step S205). Then, in accordance with the progress of the music (step S206), it is determined whether or not the typing input start portion has arrived (step S207). If it is determined that the typing input start portion has arrived (step S207: Yes), the typing input range is determined (step S208).

  Further, the typing input lyrics are divided and randomly assigned to each player's charge (step S209). In this case, if the input division number of the lyrics cannot be divided by the number of players, it is determined whether or not the fastest player has already been selected (step S211), and if the fastest player has been selected (step S211: Yes), this The remaining part is assigned to the fastest player (step S213). If the fastest player has not been selected (step S211: No), the remaining portion is randomly assigned to each player (step S212).

  Then, an input determination timer gauge (timer measurement time amount) corresponding to the song length corresponding to the lyrics is set according to the typing input lyrics range (step S214). This input determination timer is a timer for determining whether or not typing input is performed within a predetermined time limit.

  When the timer is started (FIG. 9: Step S215), it is timed whether or not the timer time has elapsed (time up) (Step S216), and it is determined whether or not typing input is performed within the timer time. (Step S217). If there is an input character, it is determined whether it is a correct input character (step S218). If the input character is not correct (step S218: No), it is counted as a typo (step S219), and the process returns to step S217 to wait for typing input again.

  If it is determined in step S218 that a correct character has been input (step S218: Yes), it is determined whether or not typing has been input within the PERFECT determination time (step S220). If it is determined that typing input is performed within the PERFECT determination time (step S220: Yes), the PERFECT determination score is increased (step S221), and the tension gauge corresponding to PERFECT is increased (step S222). Then, the process proceeds to step S236 (FIG. 11).

  If it is determined that typing input has not been performed within the PERFECT determination time (step S220: No), it is then determined whether typing input has been performed within the GREAT determination time (step S223). If it is determined that typing input has been performed within the time (step S223: Yes), the GREAT determination score is increased (step S224), and the tension gauge for GREAT is increased (step S225). Then, the process proceeds to step S236 (FIG. 11).

  If it is determined that the typing input has not been performed within the GREAT determination time (step S223: No), it is then determined whether the typing input has been performed within the GOOD determination time (FIG. 10: step S226). If it is determined that typing input is performed within the GOOD determination time (step S226: Yes), the GOOD determination score is increased (step S227), and the tension gauge for GOOD is increased (step S228). Then, the process proceeds to step S236 (FIG. 11).

  If it is determined that the typing input has not been performed within the GOOD determination time (step S226: No), it is then determined whether the typing input has been performed within the OK determination time (step S229). If it is determined that typing input has been performed within the time (step S229: Yes), the OK determination score is increased (step S230), and the tension gauge for OK is increased (step S231). Then, the process proceeds to step S236 (FIG. 11).

  If it is determined that the typing input has not been performed within the OK determination time (step S229: No), it is then determined whether the typing input has been performed within the BAD determination time (step S232). When it is determined that typing input has been performed within the time (step S232: Yes), the BAD determination score is increased (step S233), and the tension gauge for BAD is decreased (step S234). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining tension gauge (step S235). If there is a remaining tension gauge, the process returns to step S216 (FIG. 9) and the next typing input is performed. If there is no remaining tension gauge (step S235: No), the game is ended.

  If it is determined in step S232 that typing input has not been performed within the BAD determination time (step S232: No), the process proceeds to step S238 (FIG. 12) to determine whether all necessary input characters have been input. Determined.

  If it is determined in step S238 that all necessary input characters have not been input (step S238: No), the tension gauges that cannot be input are lowered (step S239), and whether there is a remaining tension gauge or not. Determination is made (step S240). If there is no remaining tension gauge (step S240: No), the game is ended.

  If it is determined in step S238 that all necessary input characters have been input (step S238: Yes), and if it is determined in step S240 that there is a remaining tension gauge (step S240: Yes), the next input It is determined whether there is a part (step S241). If there is a next input part (step S241: Yes), the fastest player at the time of random assignment is selected (step S242), and the process returns to step S206 (FIG. 8). , Progress song.

  If there is no next input part (step S241: No), the scores are totaled (step S243), and the player data is grown based on the score data (step S244). Then, the game is ended.

  As described above, a plurality of players can cooperate to input typing of lyrics with a high degree of difficulty. Moreover, the appeal of the typing game can be increased, for example, the typing can be input by cooperation between beginners and advanced users.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the typing game apparatus 101 shown in FIG. 2 is configured as a computer system and can read a program for realizing the functions of the processing program unit 120 by a computer. The processing necessary for the present invention may be performed by recording on a recording medium, reading the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system, and executing the program. Further, the typing game server 2 shown in FIG. 3 is configured as a computer system, and a program for realizing the function of the processing program unit 221 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the recording medium is recorded on this recording medium. The recorded program may be read into the computer system and executed to perform processing necessary for the present invention. Here, the “computer system” includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

  The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a hard disk built in a computer system.

  Further, the “computer-readable recording medium” includes a storage device in the server when the program is transmitted / received via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, and an internal part of the client computer that downloaded the program from the server It shall include volatile memory.

  The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above, and further, a program that can realize the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system, a so-called difference file (difference). Program).

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the typing game apparatus and the typing game system of the present invention are not limited to the illustrated examples described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Of course, can be added.
For example, in the above embodiment, the case of downloading from the typing game server 2 was described as a method of acquiring music / lyric data, but in addition to this, acquisition is performed in a form that does not leave data on the user PC 100 side like streaming transmission. You may be able to do it.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the typing game system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the typing game apparatus for single players. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the typing game system in case a some player cooperates and performs typing input. It is a flowchart (1) which shows the flow of a process in the case of 1 player play. It is a flowchart (2) which shows the flow of a process in the case of 1 player play. It is a flowchart (3) which shows the flow of a process in the case of 1 player play. It is a flowchart (4) which shows the flow of a process in the case of 1 player play. It is a flowchart (1) which shows the flow of a process in the case of multiplayer play. It is a flowchart (2) which shows the flow of a process in the case of multiplayer play. It is a flowchart (3) which shows the flow of a process in the case of multiplayer play. It is a flowchart (4) which shows the flow of a process in the case of multiplayer play. It is a flowchart (5) which shows the flow of a process in the case of a multiplayer play. It is a figure which shows the example of a typing game music title selection screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a typing input screen. It is a figure which shows the screen for beginners' 1 player play. It is a figure which shows the screen for beginners' multiple-player play. It is a figure which shows the screen for intermediate play of 1 person. It is a figure which shows the screen for intermediate player's multiple-player play. It is a figure which shows the screen for one person play of an advanced player. It is a figure which shows the screen for multiplayer play of an advanced player.

Explanation of symbols

1 Typing Game System 2 Typing Game Server 3 Communication Network 100 User PC (Personal Computer)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Typing game apparatus 111 Control part 120 Process program part 121 Song name selection process part 122 Display control process part 123 Type speed calculation process part 124 Score total process part 125 Tension gauge process part 126 Display content selection process part 127 Display part 130 Hard disk 201 Control Unit 211 Communication interface 221 Number of players selection processing unit 221 Processing program unit 223 Lyric division processing unit 224 Multiple player selection processing unit 225 Each player score totaling processing unit 226 Fastest player determination processing unit 230 Database 300 Typing game screen 301 Avatar effect area 302 Lyrics Area 303 Typing window 303a Input determination timer 303b Typing input display area 306 Spectator area 307 Song name display d Rear 309 Exit button

Claims (9)

A typing game apparatus for performing typing input in a game format,
A storage section for storing lyrics data including song data and information for designating an input character range according to a user level;
A selection section for selecting a user level;
Based on the song data and lyrics data stored in the storage unit, the lyrics are displayed in accordance with the progress of the song in such a manner that the designated input character range corresponding to the level of the user selected by the selection unit can be identified. A display control unit to be displayed on the device;
A type speed calculator for measuring the time required to finish typing input of the input character range in the displayed lyrics, and calculating a type input speed from the time measured;
A display content selection unit for selecting the display content according to the type input speed and displaying it on a display device;
A typing game apparatus comprising: From the plurality of typing game devices, wherein a plurality of user typing game devices are connected via a communication network, and the plurality of users share one phrase of lyrics displayed on the typing game device and cooperate to input typing A typing game system configured,
Of the plurality of typing game devices, a typing game device serving as a host is:
First storage means for storing lyric data including information specifying song data and an input character range according to a user's level;
A selection means for selecting a user level;
Lyrics dividing means for dividing one phrase of the lyrics data stored in the first storage means and assigning the divided lyrics data to each typing game device ;
With
Each of the typing game devices
Second storage means for storing the same song data and lyric data as those stored in the first storage means of the typing game device serving as the host;
The lyrics data assigned to the typing game device can be identified based on the song data and the lyrics data stored in the second storage means and the information of the lyrics data assigned to each typing game device by the lyrics dividing means. And the lyrics stored in the second storage means in accordance with the progress of the music in a manner that the designated input character range corresponding to the level of the user selected by the selection means can be identified Display control means for displaying the lyrics of the data on the display device of the typing game device;
Type speed calculation means for measuring the time required to finish typing input of the input character range in the displayed lyrics, and calculating the type input speed from the time measured;
Display content selection means for selecting display content according to the type input speed and causing the display device to display the display content selection means;
A typing game system comprising: The typing game device and the typing game server are connected to each other via a communication network, and the plurality of users share one phrase of lyrics displayed on the typing game device and cooperate to perform typing input. A typing game system including a game server and a typing game device,
The typing game server is
Storage means for storing lyrics data including song data and information designating an input character range according to the user's level;
Lyric division means for dividing one phrase of the lyrics data stored in the storage means and assigning the divided lyrics data to each typing game device;
With
The typing game apparatus includes:
A selection means for selecting a user level;
Download means for downloading the song data and lyrics data from the storage means of the typing game server;
Based on the downloaded song data and lyrics data and the lyrics data information assigned to each typing game device by the lyrics dividing means, the lyrics data assigned to the typing game device can be identified, and The lyrics of the downloaded lyric data are displayed on the display device of the typing game device in accordance with the progress of the song in a manner in which the designated input character range corresponding to the level of the user selected by the selection means can be identified. Display control means for displaying;
Type speed calculation means for measuring the time required to finish typing input of the input character range in the displayed lyrics, and calculating the type input speed from the time measured;
Display content selection means for selecting display content according to the type input speed and causing the display device to display the display content selection means;
A typing game system comprising: The typing game device serving as the host or the typing game server,
Player number selection means for selecting the number of players of a plurality of players who share and type one phrase of the lyrics;
Lyrics dividing means for dividing one phrase of the lyrics according to the number of players and allocating it to the typing game device of each player;
The typing game system according to claim 2, further comprising: The typing game device serving as the host or the typing game server,
5. The typing game according to claim 4, further comprising: a multi-player selecting unit for selecting a cooperating partner's typing game device from a user who is accessing the typing game server when selecting the number of the plurality of players. system. The typing game device serving as the host or the typing game server,
6. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising means for randomly dividing the number of lines of lyrics of one phrase to be typed by a plurality of players and allocating a surplus number of lines to each player when the number is not divisible. The typing game system according to any one of the items. The typing game device serving as the host or the typing game server,
Fastest player determination means for determining the fastest player by comparing the typing input speed of each collected player,
Dividing the number of lines of the lyrics of one phrase to be input by a plurality of players, and assigning a surplus number of lines to the fastest player if it cannot be divided;
The typing game system according to any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising: A computer of a typing game apparatus having a storage unit for storing lyrics data including song data and information for designating an input character range according to a user level, and performing typing input in a game format,
A selection procedure to select the level of the user;
Based on the song data and the lyrics data stored in the storage unit, the lyrics are displayed on the display device in accordance with the progress of the song in such a manner that the designated input character range corresponding to the selected user level can be identified. Display control procedure to be
A type speed calculation procedure for measuring the time required to finish typing input of the input character range in the displayed lyrics, and calculating the type input speed from the measured time;
A display content selection procedure for selecting the display content according to the type input speed and displaying it on a display device;
A typing game program for running. A typing game device for a plurality of users is connected to a typing game server provided with storage means for storing lyrics data including information specifying song data and an input character range corresponding to the user level via a communication network. The typing game apparatus in the typing game system configured to include the typing game server and the typing game apparatus, wherein the plurality of users share one phrase of lyrics displayed on the typing game apparatus and cooperate to perform typing input. On the computer,
A download procedure for downloading the song data and lyrics data from the storage means of the typing game server;
A receiving procedure for receiving information of a user's level and lyrics data assigned to each typing game device from the typing game server;
Based on the downloaded song data and lyrics data and the received lyrics data information assigned to each typing game device, the lyrics data assigned to the typing game device can be identified, and the reception A display control procedure for displaying lyrics on the display device of the typing game device in accordance with the progress of the song in a manner in which the designated input character range corresponding to the user's level can be identified;
A type speed calculation procedure for measuring the time required to finish typing input of the input character range in the displayed lyrics, and calculating the type input speed from the measured time;
A display content selection procedure for selecting and displaying the display content according to the type input speed on the display device;
A typing game program for running.

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