JP5185964B2 - GAME DEVICE, GAME DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

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

  A game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a dance game in which a player performs steps in accordance with music. According to this dance game, the player can enjoy the feeling of performing a dance. Patent Document 2 discloses a game that allows the player to feel like playing a drum. Patent Document 3 describes that a player feels that a player is playing a percussion instrument (conga). A game that can be played is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-0666127 JP 2000-237454 A JP 2002-239233 A

  For example, in the game disclosed in Patent Document 1, as shown in FIG. 2, four direction button areas corresponding to the four directions of up, down, left, and right (hereinafter simply referred to as “upward button 22U”, “downward button 22D”, The mat type controller 21 including “left button 22L” and “right button 22R” is used (see FIG. 2). The player stands in the central area 22C of the mat type controller 21 and performs steps by stepping on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the right button 22R according to the music.

  When playing the dance game disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is preferable that the player move the left foot and the right foot alternately. In the game disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the left button 22L is arranged at a position corresponding to the left foot of the player, the player generally steps on the left button 22L with the left foot. Similarly, since the right button 22R is disposed at a position corresponding to the player's right foot, the player generally steps on the right button 22R with the right foot. On the other hand, since the up button 22U and the down button 22D are arranged in front of and behind the player, the up button 22U and the down button 22D are easy to step on either foot. Therefore, the player steps on the upward button 22U or the downward button 22D with an arbitrary foot.

  As described above, the upward button 22U and the downward button 22D are easy to step on either foot, but it is better to step on the upward button 22U or the downward button 22D with the left foot than with the right foot depending on the music. There are cases. Similarly, there are cases where it is better for the player to step on the upward button 22U or the downward button 22D with the right foot than with the left foot.

  FIG. 27 shows an example in which it is better to step on the down button 22D with the left foot. In FIG. 27, reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R correspond to the left button 22L, the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the right button 22R. Timing guide marks 43L, 43D, 43U, and 43R are displayed below the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R, and the timing guide marks 43L, 43D, 43U, and 43R move from the bottom to the top. Then, the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R are gradually approached, respectively. For example, the timing at which the timing guide mark 43D reaches the reference mark 42D is the timing at which the player should step on the down button 22D.

  In the case shown in FIG. 27, first, the timing guide mark 43D reaches the reference mark 42D, so the player first steps on the down button 22D. Next, since the timing guide mark 43U reaches the reference mark 42U, the player steps on the upward button 22U. Furthermore, since the timing guide mark 43L reaches the reference mark 42L, the player steps on the left button 22L. That is, in the case shown in FIG. 27, the player steps on the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the left button 22L in this order.

  As described above, in the dance game, the player preferably moves the left foot and the right foot alternately. Therefore, in the case shown in FIG. 27, when the player steps on the down button 22D with the right foot, the player I will step on 22U with my left foot. Then, the player steps on the left direction button 22L with the right foot. In this case, since the left button 22L is stepped on with the right foot instead of the left foot, the player cannot smoothly step. On the other hand, if the player steps on the downward button 22D with the left foot, the player steps on the upward button 22U with the right foot. Then, the player steps on the left direction button 22L with the left foot. In this case, the player can smoothly step. Thus, the case shown in FIG. 27 is a case where it is better to step on the down button 22D with the left foot.

  In the game disclosed in Patent Document 1, there are cases where it is better for the player to step on the right button 22R with his left foot. Similarly, there are cases where it is better for the player to step on the left button 22L with his right foot.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where it is better to step on the right button 22R with the left foot. In the case shown in FIG. 28, the player steps on the right button 22R, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the up button 22U in this order.

  Since the player preferably moves the left foot and the right foot alternately as described above, in the case shown in FIG. 28, if the player steps on the right button 22R with the right foot, the player steps on the down button 22D with the left foot. become. Then, the player steps on the left button 22L with the right foot, and steps on the up button 22U with the left foot. In this case, it is very difficult to step on the upper button 22U with the left foot while the left button 22L is stepped on with the right foot, and the player cannot smoothly step.

  On the other hand, if the player steps on the right button 22R with the left foot, the player steps on the down button 22D with the right foot. Then, the player steps on the left button 22L with the left foot and steps on the up button 22U with the right foot. In this case, it is not difficult to step on the up button 22U with the right foot while the left button 22L is stepped on with the left foot, and the player can smoothly step. In this way, the case shown in FIG. 28 is a case where it is better to step on the right button 22R with the left foot.

  As described above, in the game disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is better to step on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot, or the up button 22U and the down button 22D. Alternatively, there are cases where it is better to step on the left button 22L with the right foot. However, it may be difficult for a player (particularly a low-skilled player) to grasp such a situation. As a result, the player may not be able to step smoothly.

  In the game disclosed in Patent Document 2, as in the game disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a case where it is better to strike a drum pad arranged at the center or right side with a stick held by the left hand. To do. There are also cases where it is better to strike a drum pad placed at the center or left side with a stick held by the right hand. However, it may be difficult for the player to grasp such a situation.

  Also, in the game disclosed in Patent Document 3, as in the game disclosed in Patent Document 1, there are cases where it is better to strike the operation unit arranged at the center or the right side with the left hand. There is also a case where it is better to strike the operation unit arranged at the center or the left side with the right hand. However, it may be difficult for the player to grasp such a situation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object thereof is to assist a player in smoothly performing a game operation in a game in which the player performs a game operation in accordance with music. Is to provide a game device, a game device control method, and a program.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a game device according to the present invention stores reference operation data related to a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player in a game device in which a player performs a game operation according to music. Means for obtaining the reference operation data stored in the storage means, guidance means for guiding the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player based on the reference operation data, and by the player Based on the detection means for detecting the game operation performed, the reference operation data, the detection result of the detection means, the evaluation means for evaluating the game operation of the player, and the reference operation data, It is determined whether or not a specific operation sequence is included in a reference operation sequence representing the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. A specific operation sequence determination unit; and an auxiliary unit that executes an auxiliary process for assisting the player when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence. A first operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the left hand or the left foot of the player; a second operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the right hand or the right foot of the player; and one or a plurality of third operations. The plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player include an operation related to the first operation member, an operation related to the second operation member, and an operation related to the third operation member. And the auxiliary process includes the game operation for at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. At least one of the process related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. A process of guiding the player to perform the game operation with a right hand or a right foot, and a process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, wherein the player sequentially performs the game operations. A process of replacing the game operation with an operation related to the first operation member for at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member, and a process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player And the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. A process of replacing the game operation with an operation related to the second operation member, and a process of newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player for at least one of the operations related to the plurality of operations, A process of adding an operation related to the first operation member or the second operation member before the game operation for at least one of the operations related to the third operation member It is characterized by including at least one of these.

  The game apparatus control method according to the present invention is a game apparatus control method for executing a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music, and stores reference operation data relating to a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. Obtaining the reference operation data stored in the storage means, guiding the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player to the player based on the reference operation data, and by the player Based on the detection step for detecting the game operation performed, the reference operation data, the detection result in the detection step, the evaluation step for evaluating the game operation of the player, and the reference operation data, A specific operation in a reference operation sequence representing the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player A specific operation sequence determination step for determining whether or not a specific operation sequence is included, and an auxiliary step for performing an auxiliary process for assisting the player when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence The game device includes: a first operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the left hand or left foot of the player; and a second operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the right hand or right foot of the player. The plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player include an operation related to the first operation member, an operation related to the second operation member, and the first operation member. The auxiliary process is an operation related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. At least one of the process of guiding the player to perform the game operation with the left hand or the left foot and the first operation member or the third of the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player in sequence. A process of guiding the player to perform the game operation with a right hand or a right foot and a process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, at least one of the operations related to the operation member, which is sequentially performed by the player Processing for replacing the game operation with an operation related to the first operation member for at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations, Is a process of changing a game operation to be performed, and the first of the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player in sequence. A process for replacing the game operation with an operation related to the second operation member, and a process for newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player. Then, at least one of the operations related to the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the first operation member or the second operation member before the game operation. And at least one of the processes for adding an operation related to.

  The program according to the present invention is a game device that executes a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music, for example, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, or a mobile phone. , A program for causing a computer such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) or a personal computer to function, the reference operation stored in storage means for storing reference operation data relating to a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player Means for acquiring data, guidance means for guiding the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player sequentially to the player based on the reference operation data, detection means for detecting game operations performed by the player, Based on the reference operation data and the detection result of the detecting means, the player's game Evaluation means for evaluating a game operation, specific operation sequence determination means for determining whether or not a specific operation sequence is included in a reference operation sequence representing the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player based on the reference operation data And when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence, the computer is caused to function as auxiliary means for performing an auxiliary process for assisting the player, A first operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the player's left hand or left foot; a second operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the player's right hand or right foot; and one or more third operation members. The plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player include operations relating to the first operation member, operations relating to the second operation member, and the third operation member. And the auxiliary processing is performed for at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. At least one of a process for guiding the player to perform the operation with the left hand or the left foot and an operation related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player sequentially. A process for guiding the player to perform the game operation with a right hand or a right foot, and a process for changing a game operation to be performed by the player, the game operation being performed sequentially by the player For at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member, the game operation is assigned to the first operation member. And a process for changing a game operation to be performed by the player, the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player. A process of replacing the game operation with an operation related to the second operation member, and a process of newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player. A process of adding an operation related to the first operation member or the second operation member before the game operation for at least one of the operations related to the third operation member It is a program characterized by including at least one of these.

  An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the above program.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to assist so that a player can perform game operation smoothly in the game which a player performs game operation according to a music.

  In the aspect of the invention, the third operation member includes an operation member disposed on a straight line connecting the first operation member and the second operation member, the first operation member, and the first operation member. An operation member disposed at a position such that a leg of a perpendicular line that is lowered toward a straight line connecting the second operation member is between the first operation member and the second operation member; One of them may be used.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, it may include a game result determination means for determining whether or not a game result of the player in the game played in the past or the game currently played satisfies a predetermined condition. . The auxiliary means may execute the auxiliary process when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence and the game result of the player satisfies a predetermined condition. Good.

It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the game device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a controller. It is a figure which shows an example of a game screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a game screen. It is a functional block diagram of a game device. It is a figure which shows an example of music data. It is a figure which shows an example of reference | standard operation data. It is a figure which shows an example of specific operation sequence data. It is a figure which shows an example of evaluation performance data. It is a figure for demonstrating the function of a guide part. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between deviation | shift time and evaluation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for detecting a specific operation sequence. It is a figure which shows an example of detection result data. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of detection result data. It is a figure for demonstrating the detection of a specific operation sequence. It is a figure for demonstrating the detection of a specific operation sequence. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for evaluating game operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for evaluating game operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the determination period. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the function of an auxiliary | assistant part. It is a figure which shows an example of specific operation sequence data. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process for changing reference | standard operation data. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the function of an auxiliary | assistant part. It is a figure which shows an example of specific operation sequence data. It is a figure which shows an example when it is better for a player to step on the down button with the left foot. It is a figure which shows an example when it is better for a player to step on the right direction button with the left foot.

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

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 shows a hardware configuration of a game device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a consumer game machine 11, a display unit 30, an audio output unit 31, an optical disc 32, and a memory card 33. The display unit 30 and the audio output unit 31 are connected to the consumer game machine 11. For example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a plasma display is used as the display unit 30. For example, a speaker or headphones provided in the display device are used as the audio output unit 31.

  The home game machine 11 is a computer system, and includes a bus 12, a control unit 13, a main memory 14, an image processing unit 15, an audio processing unit 16, an optical disk drive 17, a memory card slot 18, a communication interface (I / F) 19, A controller interface (I / F) 20 and a controller 21 are included.

  The bus 12 is used for exchanging addresses and data among the units of the consumer game machine 11. The control unit 13, the main memory 14, the image processing unit 15, the sound processing unit 16, the optical disk drive 17, the memory card slot 18, the communication interface 19, and the controller interface 20 are connected by the bus 12 so that mutual data communication is possible.

  The control unit 13 includes, for example, one or a plurality of microprocessors, and executes control processing and various information processing of each unit of the consumer game machine 11 based on a program read from the optical disc 32, for example. The main memory 14 includes, for example, a RAM, and a program and data read from the optical disc 32 or the memory card 33 are written as necessary. The main memory 14 is also used for work of the control unit 13.

  The image processing unit 15 includes a VRAM, draws a game screen on the VRAM based on image data sent from the control unit 13, and displays the game screen on the display unit 30. The audio processing unit 16 includes a sound buffer, and outputs various audio data (game music, game sound effects, messages, etc.) read from the optical disc 32 to the sound buffer from the audio output unit 31.

  The optical disc drive 17 reads programs and data recorded on the optical disc 32. Here, the optical disk 32 is used to supply the program and data to the consumer game machine 11, but any other information storage medium such as a memory card 33 may be used. Moreover, you may make it supply a program and data to the consumer game machine 11 from a remote place via data communication networks, such as the internet.

  The communication interface 19 is an interface for communication connection to a data communication network such as the Internet. The memory card slot 18 is an interface for mounting the memory card 33. The memory card 33 includes a nonvolatile memory (for example, EEPROM) and stores various game data such as saved data. The game apparatus 10 may include a hard disk device (auxiliary storage device). Programs and data described as being stored in the optical disc 32 or the memory card 33 may be stored in the hard disk device.

  The controller interface 20 is an interface for wirelessly connecting one or a plurality of controllers 21. The controller interface 20 may be an interface for connecting the controller 21 by wire.

  The controller 21 is an operation unit for receiving game operations. The controller interface 20 scans the state of each operation member of the controller 21 at regular intervals (for example, every 1/60 seconds), and supplies an operation signal representing the scan result to the control unit 13 via the bus 12. The control unit 13 determines the player's game operation based on the operation signal.

  A game executed on the game apparatus 10 will be described. In the game apparatus 10, for example, a music game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music is executed. Below, the case where the dance game which a player performs a step according to a music is performed is demonstrated as an example.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the controller 21 used for playing a dance game. The controller 21 shown in FIG. 2 is a mat type controller having a size suitable for a dance stage.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the controller 21 has a substantially circular central area 22C displayed in the center of the surface, and the central area 22C is the standing position of the player. Up, down, left and right of the central region 22C are an upward button region 22U (third operation member), a downward button region 22D (third operation member), a left button region 22L (first operation member), and a right Direction button areas 22R (second operation members) are displayed in sections.

  That is, the left button area 22L is provided at a position corresponding to the player's left foot. The right button area 22R is provided at a position corresponding to the player's right foot. Further, the upward button region 22U has a foot 27 of a perpendicular line 26 that extends downward from the upward button region 22U on a straight line 25 connecting the left button region 22L and the right button region 22R. It is provided at a position so as to be located between the button region 22R. In other words, when the horizontal direction (left-right direction) of the controller 21 is the X-axis direction and the right direction is the X-axis positive direction, the X-axis coordinate value of the representative point (for example, the center point) 28U of the upward button region 22U. (X3) is a coordinate value between the X-axis coordinate value (x1) of the representative point 28L of the left button region 22L and the X-axis coordinate value (x2) of the representative point 28R of the right button region 22R. ing. The downward button area 22D is the same as the upward button area 22U. That is, the X-axis coordinate value (x3) of the representative point 28D of the down button area 22D is also the X-axis coordinate value (x1) of the representative point 28L of the left button area 22L and the representative point 28R of the right button area 22R. The coordinate value is between the X-axis coordinate value (x2).

  Further, the controller 21 is displayed with a circle button area 23A, a cross button area 23B, a start button area 24A, and a select button area 24B.

  Sensors are embedded below the up button area 22U, down button area 22D, left button area 22L, right button area 22R, round button area 23A, cross button area 23B, start button area 24A, and select button area 24B. It is. When the player puts his or her foot on each area, a message to that effect is sent to the consumer game machine 11 as an operation signal.

  Hereinafter, the upward button area 22U is simply referred to as “upward button 22U”, and the downward button area 22D is simply referred to as “downward button 22D”. Similarly, the left button region 22L is simply referred to as “left button 22L”, and the right button region 22R is simply referred to as “right button 22R”.

  The controller 21 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, the controller 21 may be a general controller (a controller provided with a direction button or the like) that the player uses by hand.

  In this dance game, a song selected from a plurality of songs prepared in advance is played, and the song is output from the audio output unit 31. Further, the timing (hereinafter referred to as “reference timing”) at which the up direction button 22U, the down direction button 22D, the left direction button 22L, and the right direction button 22R should be stepped is determined for each piece of music. It aims to step on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, or the right button 22R at a timing that coincides with the reference timing.

  3 and 4 are diagrams illustrating an example of the game screen displayed on the display unit 30. FIG. In addition, although the image of the game character which dances, for example is displayed on the game screen 40 as a background image for exciting a game, it is abbreviate | omitting in FIG.3 and FIG.4.

  The left area in the game screen 40 is a guide area 41 for guiding the player when to press the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, or the right button 22R. In the upper area in the guide area 41, reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R are displayed in a horizontal row. A timing guide mark 43 is displayed below the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R. The timing guide mark 43 moves from the bottom to the top as time passes and gradually approaches the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R.

  The reference mark 42L corresponds to the left direction button 22L. The timing guidance mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42L at the timing (reference timing) at which the left button 22L should be stepped on. The reference mark 42D corresponds to the down button 22D. The timing guide mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42D at the timing (reference timing) at which the down button 22D should be stepped on.

  Similarly, the reference mark 42U corresponds to the upward button 22U. The timing guide mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42U at the timing (reference timing) at which the up button 22U should be depressed. The reference mark 42R corresponds to the right direction button 22R. The timing guidance mark 43 overlaps the reference mark 42R at the timing (reference timing) at which the right direction button 22R should be stepped on.

  The player grasps the timing at which the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the right button 22R should be stepped on, depending on the timing guide mark 43 that gradually approaches the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R. be able to.

  For example, the player can obtain a high evaluation by stepping on the upward button 22U with a foot at a reference timing corresponding to the upward button 22U. Note that an evaluation cannot be obtained unless the player steps on the upward button 22U at a timing that completely coincides with the reference timing, and an evaluation is given according to the degree of coincidence.

  For example, based on the degree of coincidence, an evaluation of any one of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, “GOOD”, “ALMOST”, and “BOO” is given. “MARVELOUS” is the highest evaluation, and “BOO” is the lowest evaluation. On the game screen 40, an evaluation message 44 indicating the given evaluation is displayed.

  In addition, a combo number 45 is displayed on the game screen 40. The combo number 45 is the number of times a relatively high evaluation (for example, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, or “GREAT”) is continuously obtained.

  Further, a gauge 46 is displayed in the upper area in the game screen 40. The length of the gauge 46 varies based on the evaluation. For example, when the rating is relatively high “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, or “GOOD”, the gauge 46 expands, and when the rating is “ALMOST” or “BOO”, which is relatively low Then, the gauge 46 contracts. If the length of the gauge 46 becomes a predetermined length (for example, zero) during the reproduction of the music, the game is over. On the other hand, if the length of the gauge 46 does not become a predetermined length (for example, zero) by the end of the reproduction of the music, the game is cleared.

By the way, as described above, the following cases exist in the game as described above.
(A) When it is better to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the left foot (b) When it is better to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the right foot (c) Press the right button 22R When it is better to step on the left foot (d) When it is better to step on the left button 22L with the right foot

  In this regard, in the game apparatus 10, when it is better to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot (in the case of a and c), this is indicated to the player. It is like that. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a left foot mark 47 </ b> L is displayed in the vicinity of the timing guide mark 43.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, a left foot mark 47L is displayed in the vicinity of the timing guide mark 43 that moves toward the downward button 22D. The left foot mark 47L moves according to the movement of the timing guide mark 43. That is, the left foot mark 47L moves in the same direction as the movement direction of the timing guide mark 43 at the same speed as the movement speed of the timing guide mark 43. The player can recognize from this left foot mark 47L that it is better to step on the down button 22D with the left foot at the timing when the timing guide mark 43 reaches the reference mark 42D.

  Further, in the game apparatus 10, even when it is better to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the left button 22L with the right foot (in the case of b and d above), this is guided to the player. It is like that. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a right foot mark 47 </ b> R is displayed in the vicinity of the timing guide mark 43.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, a right foot mark 47R is displayed in the vicinity of the timing guide mark 43 that moves toward the downward button 22D. Similarly to the left foot mark 47L, the right foot mark 47R moves in accordance with the movement of the timing guide mark 43. The player can recognize from the right foot mark 47R that it is better to step on the down button 22D with the right foot at the timing when the timing guide mark 43 reaches the reference mark 42D.

  If it is better to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot (cases a and c above), the left foot mark 47L is not always displayed. The left foot mark 47L is displayed only when it is determined from the player's past play record that the player is not good at the game operation. The same applies to the right foot mark 47R.

  Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the functions described above will be described.

  First, functions realized by the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing functions realized by the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 5, the game apparatus 10 includes a game data storage unit 50, a guide unit 51, a detection unit 52, an evaluation unit 53, a determination unit 54, and an auxiliary unit 55. The game data storage unit 50 is realized by the optical disc 32 and the memory card 33, for example, and the other functional blocks are realized by the control unit 13 executing a program stored on the optical disc 32, for example.

  The game data storage unit 50 stores data necessary for executing the game. For example, the game data storage unit 50 stores a plurality of music data. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of music data corresponding to one music. As shown in FIG. 6, the music data includes original music data, reference operation data, and background image data. The original music data is, for example, general popular music or the like stored in a predetermined data format. The background image data represents an image displayed as the background of the game screen 40.

  The reference operation data is data related to a plurality of game operations that the player should perform sequentially during the reproduction of the music. In the case of the present embodiment, the plurality of game operations to be performed sequentially by the player during the reproduction of music include an operation related to the up button 22U, an operation related to the down button 22D, an operation related to the left button 22L, and a right button. And operations related to 22R.

  For example, the reference operation data is data defining a plurality of reference timings at which the player should perform a game operation during the reproduction of music and the types of game operations to be performed by the player at each reference timing. In the present embodiment, an action (step) of stepping on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, or the right button 22R corresponds to “game operation”. Further, the timing at which the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the right button 22R should be stepped corresponds to the “reference timing”. This reference operation data is created in consideration of the tempo (rhythm) of the music.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the standard operation data. In FIG. 7, the t-axis is a time axis and indicates the passage of time since the reproduction of the music was started. For example, the reference operation data indicates the timing (reference timing) at which each of the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the right button 22R should be stepped in units of 1/256 measures. In FIG. 7, in order to simplify the description, one bar is divided into eight and the reference timing is shown in units of 1/8 bar.

  The reference operation data shown in FIG. 7 includes “L”, “D”, “U”, and “R” fields. Each of the “L”, “D”, “U”, and “R” fields is 1-bit data. The “L” field corresponds to the left direction button 22L. “0” indicates that the left button 22L should not be stepped on, and “1” indicates that the left button 22L should be stepped on. Similarly, the “D”, “U”, and “R” fields correspond to the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the right button 22R, respectively. As described above, in the reference operation data shown in FIG. 7, whether or not the left button 22L, the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the right button 22R should be stepped on at each time point is represented by 4-bit data. Has been.

  The game data storage unit 50 stores data indicating a specific operation sequence formed by combining one or more of a plurality of types of game operations. In the present embodiment, an action (step) of stepping on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, or the right button 22R corresponds to “a plurality of types of game operations”.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of specific operation sequence data stored in the game data storage unit 50. The specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. 8 includes “specific operation sequence ID”, “specific operation sequence”, and “foot to be used for the first game operation” field. The “specific operation sequence ID” field indicates identification information for uniquely identifying a specific operation sequence.

  The “specific operation sequence” field indicates a specific operation sequence (combination of game operations). In the “specific operation sequence” field, an arrow indicating an upward direction indicates an operation of stepping on the upward button 22U. Similarly, an arrow indicating a downward direction indicates an operation of stepping on the downward button 22D. An arrow indicating the left direction indicates an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L. An arrow indicating the right direction indicates an operation of stepping on the right direction button 22R. In the “specific operation sequence” field, these arrows are arranged in the order of operation from left to right. For example, the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” indicates that the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the left button 22L are stepped in this order.

In the “specific operation sequence” field, for example, the following specific operation sequence is registered in advance by the game creator. For example, the game creator refers to the contents of the reference operation data of a plurality of music pieces, finds the following specific operation sequence, and registers it in the “specific operation sequence” field.
(A) Specific operation sequence corresponding to the case where it is better to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the left foot (b) Corresponding to the case where it is better to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the right foot (C) Specific operation sequence corresponding to the case where it is better to step on the right foot button 22R with the left foot (d) Specific operation sequence corresponding to the case where it is better to step on the left foot button 22L with the right foot

  For example, in the specific operation sequence (a), the top game operation of the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is an operation related to the up button 22U or the down button 22D, and the top game operation This is a specific operation sequence when it is better to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the left foot. In other words, the specific operation sequence is such that if the up button 22U or the down button 22D is stepped on with the right foot in the first game operation, it is difficult to perform the last game operation. For example, the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “1” or “2” corresponds to the specific operation sequence (a). The specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” corresponds to the case described with reference to FIG.

  Further, for example, in the specific operation sequence (b), the top game operation of the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is an operation related to the up button 22U or the down button 22D, and the top game operation is performed. The specific operation sequence when it is better to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the right foot. In other words, the specific operation sequence is such that if the up button 22U or the down button 22D is stepped on with the left foot in the top game operation, it becomes difficult to perform the end game operation. For example, the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “3” or “4” corresponds to the specific operation sequence (b).

  Further, for example, in the specific operation sequence in (c), the top game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is an operation related to the right direction button 22R, and the right direction button 22R in the top game operation. This is a specific operation sequence when it is better to step on the left foot. In other words, the specific operation sequence is such that if the right button 22R is stepped on with the right foot in the first game operation, it becomes difficult to perform the last game operation. For example, the specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “5” corresponds to the specific operation sequence of (c) above. The specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “5” corresponds to the case described with reference to FIG.

  Further, for example, in the specific operation sequence (d), the top game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is an operation related to the left button 22L, and the left button 22L is selected in the first game operation. This is a specific operation sequence when it is better to step on with the right foot. In other words, it is a specific operation sequence that makes it difficult to perform the last game operation if the left button 22L is stepped on with the left foot in the first game operation. For example, the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “6” corresponds to the specific operation sequence (d).

  The “foot to be used for the first game operation” field indicates whether the first game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence should be performed with the left foot or the right foot. For example, in the case of the specific operation sequence with the specific operation sequence ID “2”, as described with reference to FIG. 27, it is better to perform the top game operation with the left foot. The “foot” field indicates “left foot”. In the case of the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “5”, as described with reference to FIG. 28, it is better to perform the top game operation with the left foot. The “foot” field indicates “left foot”.

  Further, the game data storage unit 50 stores information related to evaluations obtained by the player in the past regarding the specific operation sequence. FIG. 9 shows an example of evaluation result data stored in the game data storage unit 50. The evaluation result data shown in FIG. 9 includes “specific operation sequence ID” and “evaluation result” fields. The “specific operation sequence ID” field is the same as the specific operation sequence table.

  The “evaluation record” field indicates an evaluation record obtained in the past by the player regarding the specific operation sequence. For example, in the “evaluation record” field, an evaluation record obtained in the past by the player regarding the last game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is stored. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the “evaluation performance” field includes a “high evaluation” field and a “low evaluation” field. The “high evaluation” field indicates the number of times a relatively high evaluation is received (for example, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, and “GOOD”). On the other hand, the “low evaluation” field indicates the number of times of receiving a relatively low evaluation (for example, “ALMOST” and “BOO”).

  The guide unit 51 guides the player, based on the reference operation data, a plurality of game operations that the player should perform sequentially during the reproduction of music. That is, the guide unit 51 guides the player about the reference timing and the type of game operation to be performed by the player at the reference timing. In the case of the present embodiment, the guide unit 51 gradually approaches the timing guide mark 43 toward any one of the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R, so that the player should step on the reference timing and the reference timing. Buttons are guided to the player.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the function of the guide unit 51 and shows the relationship between the reference operation data and the display position of the timing guide mark 43.

  While the music is being played, reference operation data for a predetermined period after the present (hereinafter referred to as “guidance target period”) is read. Based on the reference operation data, a timing guidance mark 43 for guiding the reference timing within the guidance target period is displayed on the game screen 40. For example, a period corresponding to n bars is set as the guidance target period. In FIG. 10, a period corresponding to one measure is set as the guidance target period.

  The display position of the timing guide mark 43 is adjusted so that the distance between the timing guide mark 43 and the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R corresponds to the time until the reference timing arrives. That is, as the time until the reference timing arrives, the distance from the timing guide mark 43 to the reference marks 42L, 42D, 42U, and 42R becomes shorter.

  The detection unit 52 detects a game operation performed by the player based on an operation signal supplied from the controller 21. The evaluation unit 53 evaluates the game operation of the player based on the detection result of the detection unit 52 and the reference operation data. For example, the evaluation unit 53 evaluates the game operation based on the reference timing indicated by the reference operation data and the timing at which the player actually performs the game operation (hereinafter referred to as “operation timing”). For example, the evaluation becomes higher as the shift time between the reference timing and the operation timing is smaller.

  In the case of the present embodiment, for example, based on the deviation time between the timing (reference timing) at which the up button 22U should be depressed and the timing at which the player actually steps on the up button 22U (operation timing), One of “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, “GOOD”, “ALMOST”, or “BOO” is determined as the evaluation. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the deviation time (ΔT) and the evaluation. For example, the deviation time (ΔT) becomes a negative value when the operation timing is earlier than the reference timing, and becomes a positive value when the operation timing is delayed from the reference timing. The down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the right button 22R are also evaluated in the same manner as the up button 22U.

  Based on the reference operation data, the determination unit 54 (specific operation sequence determination means) acquires a reference operation sequence representing a plurality of game operations that the player should perform sequentially during the reproduction of music. Then, the determination unit 54 determines whether or not the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence. Here, the “specific operation sequence” is a specific operation sequence registered in the specific operation sequence table.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the determination unit 54 (game score determination means) also determines whether or not the game score of the player in the game played in the past or the game currently played satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the evaluation result data corresponds to “game result”. Further, for example, the “predetermined condition” is a condition as to whether or not the game score is worse than the reference score.

  When the determination unit 54 determines that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence, the auxiliary unit 55 performs an auxiliary process for assisting the player.

  For example, “auxiliary processing” refers to at least one of operations related to the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R among a plurality of game operations to be performed by the player sequentially during the reproduction of music. This is a process of guiding the player to perform the game operation with the left foot. In addition, the “auxiliary process” refers to at least one of the operations related to the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the left button 22L among a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player during the reproduction of music. This is a process of guiding the player to perform the game operation with the right foot.

  Specifically, the specific operation sequence (above (a), (c)) corresponding to the case where it is better to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot is the reference operation sequence. If included, the auxiliary unit 55 displays an image on the game screen 40 for guiding the player to step on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot.

  For example, the auxiliary unit 55 displays an image corresponding to the left foot at a position based on the display position of the timing guide mark 43 (in other words, a position having a certain positional relationship with the display position of the timing guide mark 43). Specifically, the auxiliary unit 55 displays a left foot mark 47L as shown in FIG. 3 in the vicinity of the timing guide mark 43, for example. In addition, you may make it the auxiliary | assistant part 55 change the display mode (for example, color) of the timing guidance mark 43 into the display mode corresponding to a left foot. Alternatively, the auxiliary unit 55 is an image corresponding to the left foot at a position based on the display positions of the reference marks 42U, 42D, and 42R (in other words, a position having a certain positional relationship with the display positions of the reference marks 42U, 42D, and 42R). (For example, an image similar to the left foot mark 47L) may be displayed. Alternatively, the display mode (for example, color) of the reference marks 42U, 42D, and 42R may be changed to a display mode corresponding to the left foot.

  Similarly, a specific operation sequence (above (b) and (d)) corresponding to a case where it is better to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the left button 22L with the right foot is included in the reference operation sequence. In this case, the auxiliary unit 55 displays an image on the game screen 40 for guiding the player to step on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the left button 22L with the right foot.

  For example, the auxiliary unit 55 displays an image corresponding to the right foot at a position based on the display position of the timing guide mark 43 (in other words, a position having a certain positional relationship with the display position of the timing guide mark 43). Specifically, the auxiliary unit 55 displays the right foot mark 47R as shown in FIG. The auxiliary unit 55 may change the display mode (for example, color, pattern, etc.) of the timing guide mark 43 to a display mode corresponding to the right foot. Alternatively, the auxiliary unit 55 is an image corresponding to the right foot at a position based on the display positions of the reference marks 42U, 42D, and 42L (in other words, a position having a certain positional relationship with the display positions of the reference marks 42U, 42D, and 42L). (For example, an image similar to the right foot mark 47R) may be displayed. Alternatively, the display mode (for example, color, pattern, etc.) of the reference marks 42U, 42D, and 42L may be changed to a display mode corresponding to the right foot.

  The auxiliary unit 55 in the present embodiment is determined when the determination unit 54 determines that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence, and when the determination unit 54 determines that the game result of the player satisfies the predetermined condition. The above auxiliary process is executed.

  Next, processing executed by the game apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart mainly showing processing related to the present invention among the processing executed by the game apparatus 10. The control unit 13 executes the process shown in FIG. 12 according to the program stored on the optical disc 32. When the control unit 13 executes the process shown in FIG. 12, the guide unit 51, the detection unit 52, the evaluation unit 53, the determination unit 54, and the auxiliary unit 55 are realized.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the control unit 13 detects a specific operation sequence included in a reference operation sequence representing a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player during the reproduction of music (S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing for detecting a specific operation sequence.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, the control unit 13 initializes detection result data (S201). The detection result data is data for holding the detection result of the specific operation sequence. FIG. 14 shows an example of detection result data. In FIG. 14, the t-axis is a time axis and indicates the passage of time since the reproduction of music was started.

  The detection result data shown in FIG. 14 includes “L”, “D”, “U”, and “R” fields. Similar to the reference operation data, the “L” field corresponds to the left button 22L, and the “D” field corresponds to the down button 22D. The “U” field corresponds to the up button 22U, and the “R” field corresponds to the right button 22R.

  Further, in FIG. 14, reference symbol Fa indicates a “start / end flag” field, and reference symbol Fb indicates a “specific operation sequence ID” field. That is, each of the “L”, “D”, “U”, and “R” fields includes a “start / end flag” field (Fa) and a “specific operation sequence ID” field (Fb).

  The “start / end flag” field indicates the timing at which the start or end of the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is performed. For example, a value of “0”, “1”, or “2” is stored in the “start / end flag” field. “0” indicates that it is not the timing when the first and last game operations in the specific operation sequence are performed. “1” indicates the timing at which the first game operation in the specific operation sequence is performed. “2” indicates the timing at which the last game operation in the specific operation sequence is performed.

  On the other hand, the “specific operation sequence ID” field indicates a specific operation sequence ID. For example, regarding the timing at which the first game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” is performed, “1” is stored in the “start / end flag” field, and “ “2” is stored in the “specific operation sequence ID” field.

  Note that the detection result data shown in FIG. 14 indicates the timing at which the first or last game operation in the specific operation sequence is performed in units of 1/256 measures, similarly to the reference operation data. However, in order to simplify the description, FIG. 14 shows the timing at which the first or last game operation in the specific operation sequence is performed in units of 1/8 measure by dividing one measure into eight.

  In step S201, the control unit 13 initializes all the fields of the detection result data to “0”. After the process of step S201 is completed, the control unit 13 initializes the value of the variable i to “1” (S202).

  Thereafter, the control unit 13 (determination unit 54) acquires a reference operation sequence representing a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player during the reproduction of music based on the reference operation data. Then, the control unit 13 (determination unit 54) determines whether or not the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is included in the reference operation sequence (S203). When the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is included, the control unit 13 updates the detection result data (S204).

  In step S <b> 204, the control unit 13 specifies the reference timing at which the first game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is to be performed. Then, the control unit 13 updates the “start / end flag” field corresponding to the reference timing to “1”, and updates the “specific operation sequence ID” field to the value of the variable i.

  Further, the control unit 13 specifies the reference timing at which the last game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is to be performed. Then, the control unit 13 updates the “start / end flag” field corresponding to the reference timing to “2”, and updates the “specific operation sequence ID” field to the value of the variable i.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the update of the detection result data. The reference operation data shown in FIG. 15 includes a specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “2” (see the thick frame portion). Then, the “start / end flag” field (Fa) of the detection result data is updated to “1” regarding the reference timing at which the first game operation in the specific operation sequence is to be performed, and the “specific operation sequence ID” field is updated. (Fb) is updated to “2”. Further, regarding the reference timing at which the last game operation in the specific operation sequence is to be performed, the “start / end flag” field (Fa) of the detection result data is updated to “2”, and the “specific operation sequence ID” is updated. The field (Fb) is updated to “2”.

  By the way, in the example shown in FIG. 15, in a series of game operations determined as a specific operation sequence (see the thick frame portion), an interval between the timing at which one game operation should be performed and the timing at which the next game operation is performed. Are all 1/8 bars, which is the minimum interval. However, even if the above interval is not the minimum interval (1/8 measure), if the combination (permutation) of a series of game operations matches the specific operation sequence, the series of game operations is determined as the specific operation sequence. Determined.

  For example, in the series of game operations shown in FIG. 16 (see the thick frame portion), the interval between the timing at which one game operation should be performed and the timing at which the next game operation is performed is the minimum interval (1/8 measure). is not. The interval between the timing at which the first game operation in the thick frame portion should be performed and the timing at which the second game operation should be performed is 1/4 bar, and the second game operation is performed. The interval between the power timing and the timing at which the third game operation should be performed is 3/8 bars. However, the combination (permutation) of the series of game operations described above is “downward button 22D, upward button 22U, leftward button 22L”, and matches the specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “2”. Yes. In this case, the series of game operations is determined to be a specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2”. That is, it is determined that the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” is included.

  However, in the game apparatus 10, when the interval between the timing at which one game operation should be performed and the timing at which the next game operation is performed is too large (that is, when the interval is larger than the reference interval), This game operation is not regarded as a series of game operations. For example, the combination (permutation) of a plurality of game operations included in the thick frame portion shown in FIG. 17 is “down button 22D, up button 22U, left button 22L”, and the specific operation string ID is “2”. It is consistent with a specific operation sequence. However, the interval between the timing at which the second game operation in the thick frame portion should be performed and the timing at which the third game operation should be performed is one measure, which is large. In such a case, the game apparatus 10 does not regard a plurality of game operations included in the thick frame portion as a series of game operations. That is, in such a case, it is determined that the plurality of game operations included in the thick frame portion are not the specific operation sequence, and as a result, it is determined that the specific operation sequence is not included.

  When the process of step S204 is executed, or when it is determined in step S203 that the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is not included in the reference operation sequence, the control unit 13 specifies the specific operation sequence. It is determined whether or not the specific operation sequence whose operation sequence ID is “i” is the last specific operation sequence among the specific operation sequences registered in the specific operation sequence data (S205).

  When the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is not the last specific operation sequence, the control unit 13 adds 1 to the value of the variable i (S206), and re-executes the process of step S203. On the other hand, when the specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “i” is the last specific operation sequence, the control unit 13 ends the process and executes the process of step S102 of FIG. That is, the control unit 13 starts playing the music (S102).

  When the reproduction of the music is started, the control unit 13 (the detection unit 52 and the evaluation unit 53) evaluates the game operation of the player (S103). 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of processing for evaluating a game operation. The process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is executed for each of the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the left button 22L, and the right button 22R. Here, a case where an operation of stepping on the upward button 22U is evaluated will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 13 first determines whether or not the current time is within the determination period (S301). FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the determination period. In FIG. 20, the t-axis indicates the time axis. “A” indicates the timing (reference timing) at which the upward button 22U should be stepped on, and “B1” and “B2” indicate the timing (operation timing) at which the upward button 22U is actually pressed.

  In this embodiment, a determination period is set for each reference timing. In FIG. 20, “T” indicates a determination period. The determination period (T) is a fixed period centered on the reference timing (A). In the determination period (T), the first operation timing within this period is treated as an evaluation target.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20, there are two operation timings (B1, B2) in the determination period (T). In this case, the first operation timing (B1) is the reference timing (A). It is a comparison target. The second and subsequent operation timings (B2) are excluded from the comparison target with the reference timing (A). The reason for doing this is to allow the evaluation to be performed appropriately even when the player repeatedly steps on the upward button 22U many times around the reference timing (A).

  When it is determined in step S301 that the current time is not within the determination period, the control unit 13 ends this process and executes the process of step S104 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S301 that the current time is within the determination period, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the operated flag is “0” (S302). The operated flag is information indicating whether or not the upward button 22U has been stepped on in the current determination period. The manipulated flag takes a value of 0 or 1. “0” indicates that the upward button 22U has not been stepped on, and “1” indicates that the upward button 22U has been pressed.

  When the operated flag is not “0”, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S312 described later without executing the processes of steps S303 to S311 of FIGS. 18 and 19. On the other hand, when the operated flag is “0”, the control unit 13 (detection unit 52) determines whether or not the upward button 22U has been stepped on (S303). This determination is made based on an operation signal supplied from the controller 21.

  When it is determined that the upward button 22U has not been stepped on, the control unit 13 executes the process of step S312 described later without executing the processes of steps S304 to S311 of FIGS. On the other hand, when it is determined that the upward button 22U has been stepped on, the control unit 13 updates the operated flag to “1” (S304).

  Further, the control unit 13 acquires a time difference (ΔT) between the reference timing and the operation timing (current time) (S305). This deviation time (ΔT) is a negative value when the operation timing is earlier than the reference timing, and is a positive value when the operation timing is delayed from the reference timing.

  Thereafter, the control unit 13 determines an evaluation based on the deviation time (ΔT) acquired in step S305 (S306). For example, the evaluation is determined based on the data shown in FIG.

  After the evaluation is determined in step S306, the control unit 13 determines whether the evaluation determined in step S306 is “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, or “GREAT” (S307). When the evaluation is any one of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, and “GREAT”, the control unit 13 adds 1 to the number of combos 45 stored in the main memory 14 (S308). On the other hand, when the evaluation is not any of “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, and “GREAT”, the control unit 13 updates the combo number 45 to 0 (S309).

  After the process of step S308 or S309 is executed, the control unit 13 determines that the game operation performed by the player (that is, the operation of stepping on the upward button 22U) is included in any of the specific operation sequences. It is determined whether it corresponds to the last game operation (S310).

  In this case, the control unit 13 refers to the detection result data, and reads the value of the “start / end flag” field corresponding to the determination period (reference timing). When the value of the “start / end flag” field is “2”, the control unit 13 determines that the game operation performed by the player corresponds to the end game operation in any one of the specific operation sequences.

  When the game operation performed by the player corresponds to the last game operation in any one of the specific operation sequences, the control unit 13 updates the evaluation result data based on the evaluation result determined in step S306 (S311). ).

  For example, the control unit 13 refers to the detection result data, and reads the content of the “specific operation sequence ID” field corresponding to the determination period (reference timing). Then, the control unit 13 updates the value of the “high evaluation” field or “low evaluation” field corresponding to the read specific operation sequence ID. For example, when the evaluation result determined in step S306 is a predetermined result (for example, “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, or “GOOD”), the control unit 13 sets the value of the “high evaluation” field. Add one. On the other hand, when the evaluation result determined in step S306 is a result indicating an evaluation lower than the predetermined result (for example, “ALMOST” and “BOO”), the control unit 13 sets the value in the “low evaluation” field. Add one.

  When the process of step S311 is executed or when the determination result in step S310 is NO (N), as shown in FIG. 19, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the end timing of the determination period has arrived. Determination is made (S312). If the end timing of the determination period has not arrived, the control unit 13 ends this process and executes the process of step S104 in FIG. On the other hand, when the end timing of the determination period has arrived, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the operated flag is “0” (S313).

  The case where the operation completion flag is “0” is a case where the upward button 22U is not stepped on within the determination period. In this case, the control unit 13 determines the lowest evaluation (S314). In this case, the control unit 13 updates the combo number 45 to 0 (S315).

  Further, in this case, the control unit 13 includes a game operation that is not included in any specific operation sequence but is a game operation that the player should have performed (that is, an operation that steps on the upward button 22U). It is determined whether or not the game operation at the end is applicable (S316). When the game operation that the player should have performed but did not perform corresponds to the last game operation in any of the specific operation sequences, the control unit 13 updates the evaluation result data (S317). The processing in steps S316 and S317 is the same as the processing in steps S310 and S311.

  When the process of step S317 is executed, or when the determination result in step S316 is NO (N), the control unit 13 ends this process and executes the process of step S104 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S313 that the operated flag is not “0”, the control unit 13 updates the operated flag to “0” (S318). And the control part 13 complete | finishes this process, and performs the process of FIG.12 S104.

  After the process for evaluating the game operation (FIGS. 18 and 19) is executed, the control unit 13 updates the game screen 40 as shown in FIG. 12 (S104).

  In step S <b> 104, the control unit 13 (guidance unit 51) displays one or more timing guidance marks 43 corresponding to one or more reference timings within the guidance target period on the game screen 40. That is, the control unit 13 displays a new timing guidance mark 43 or updates the display position of the timing guidance mark 43 already displayed based on the reference operation data.

  Further, the control unit 13 (auxiliary unit 55) displays the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R on the game screen 40 based on the detection result data and the evaluation result data.

  That is, the control unit 13 sets the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark at a position corresponding to the display position of the timing guide mark 43 that guides the reference timing at which the first game operation of the game operations included in the specific operation sequence should be performed. 47R is displayed.

  Here, the “reference timing at which the first game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence is to be performed” can be known by referring to the “first / end flag” field of the detection result data. The reference timing at which the value of the “first / end flag” field is “1” is the reference timing at which the first game operation in the specific operation sequence is to be performed.

  The “position corresponding to the display position of the timing guide mark 43” is a position having a certain positional relationship with the display position of the timing guide mark 43. In the present embodiment, a left foot mark 47L or a right foot mark 47R is displayed directly below the timing guide mark 43.

  Further, whether the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the timing guide mark 43 is determined based on the contents of the “specific operation sequence ID” field of the detection result data and “ It can be known based on the contents of the “specific operation sequence ID” and the “foot to be used for the first game operation” field. When the “foot to be used for the first game operation” field indicates “left foot”, the left foot mark 47L is displayed. When the “foot to be used for the first game operation” field indicates “right foot”, the right foot mark 47R is displayed.

  Note that the control unit 13 displays the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R only when the past game score of the player related to the specific operation sequence is worse than the reference score. Here, whether or not the past game score of the player related to the specific operation sequence is worse than the reference score is determined based on the evaluation result data.

For example, when determining whether or not the past game score of the player related to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” is worse than the reference score, the control unit 13 sets the specific operation sequence ID to “2”. The values of the “high evaluation” and “low evaluation” fields associated with a specific operation sequence are read out. And the control part 13 calculates a failure rate (f) according to following formula (1). In the following equation (1), “x” indicates the value of the “highly rated” field, and “y” indicates the value of the “lowly rated” field.
f = y / (x + y) (1)

  Then, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the failure rate (f) is higher than a reference rate (for example, 0.7). When the failure rate (f) is higher than the reference rate, the control unit 13 determines that the past game score regarding the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” is worse than the reference score. That is, it is determined that the player is not good at the game operation related to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2”. In this case, the control unit 13 displays the left foot mark 47L. When the failure rate (f) is equal to or lower than the reference rate, the control unit 13 does not display the left foot mark 47L.

  In step S104, the control unit 13 also updates the length of the gauge 46. For example, when the evaluation determined in step S306 is “MARVELOUS”, “PERFECT”, “GREAT”, or “GOOD”, the control unit 13 extends the gauge 46, and the evaluation is “ALMOST” or “BOO”. In some cases, the control unit 13 contracts the gauge 46.

  After the process of step S104 is executed, the control unit 13 determines whether the length of the gauge 46 has become zero (S105). If the length of the gauge 46 is not zero, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the reproduction of the music has ended (S106). If the reproduction of the music has not ended, the process of step S103 is re-executed. On the other hand, when the reproduction of the music is finished, the control unit 13 displays a game result screen (S107), and this process is finished.

  If it is determined in step S105 that the length of the gauge 46 has become zero, the control unit 13 displays a game over screen (S108), and the process ends.

  According to the game device 10 described above, it is possible to assist the player so that the game operation can be performed smoothly.

  That is, according to the game device 10, the left foot mark 47L is displayed when it is better to step on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot. As a result, it is possible to make it relatively easy for the player to know that it is better to step on the left foot with the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R.

  Further, according to the game device 10, the right foot mark 47R is displayed when it is better to step on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the left button 22L with the right foot. As a result, it is possible to make it relatively easy for the player to know that it is better to step on the right button with the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the left button 22L.

  Furthermore, according to the game apparatus 10, the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R is displayed only when it is determined from the past game results of the player that the player is not good at the game operation related to the specific operation sequence. When the player is not good at game operations related to the specific operation sequence, it is less necessary to display the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R. In this regard, according to the game device 10, when the necessity to display the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R is low, the left foot mark 47L or the right foot mark 47R is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load.

[Second Embodiment]
The game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment guides the player to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the right button 22R with the left foot by newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player. The player is guided to step on the upper button 22U, the lower button 22D, or the left button 22L with the right foot.

  Hereinafter, the game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. The game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment has the same hardware configuration as that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the game device 10 according to the second embodiment, for example, a music game (dance game) is executed as in the first embodiment. However, the left foot mark 47L and the right foot mark 47R are not displayed on the game screen 40 in the second embodiment.

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment includes functional blocks similar to those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4). However, in the second embodiment, the auxiliary process executed by the auxiliary unit 55 is different from that in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the function of the auxiliary unit 55 in the second embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the auxiliary unit 55 adds the game operation to be performed by the player when it is better to step on the up button 22U or the down button 22D with the left foot. The player is guided to step on the direction button 22D with the left foot.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for describing an example of a function of the auxiliary unit 55 in the second embodiment. FIG. 21 shows the reference operation data before the change by the auxiliary unit 55 and the reference operation data after the change by the auxiliary unit 55. Further, a timing guide mark 43 displayed based on the changed reference operation data is shown in FIG. The timing guidance mark 43 displayed based on the reference operation data before the change is as shown in FIG.

  The reference operation data before the change includes a specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “2” (see the thick frame portion). As described above, the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” corresponds to a case where it is better to perform the top game operation (downward button 22D) with the left foot (see FIG. 8). In this case, the auxiliary unit 55 adds an operation of stepping on the right direction button 22R before the specific operation sequence. For this reason, in the reference operation data after the change shown in FIG. 21, an operation of stepping the right button 22R is added before the specific operation sequence. In this case, the player steps on the right button 22R, the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the left button 22L in this order.

  In general, since the player steps on the right button 22R with the right foot, in the above case, the player first steps on the right button 22R with the right foot. Next, the player steps on the down button 22D with the left foot. Furthermore, the player steps on the upward button 22U with the right foot and steps on the left button 22L with the left foot. As described with reference to FIG. 27, in the case of the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2”, the game operation can be smoothly performed if the first game operation (downward button 22D) is performed with the right foot. It will be lost. In this respect, the player can be guided to step on the down button 22D with the left foot as described above. That is, it is possible to assist the player in smoothly performing the game operation (step).

  Similarly, the auxiliary unit 55 in the second embodiment adds a new game operation to be performed by the player when it is better to step on the up button 22U or the down button 22D with the right foot. Is changed to guide the player to step on the upper button 22U or the lower button 22D with the right foot.

  Here, it is assumed that the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “4” is included in the reference operation data before the change. The specific operation sequence with the specific operation sequence ID “4” corresponds to the case where it is better to perform the first game operation (downward button 22D) with the right foot (see FIG. 8). In this case, the auxiliary unit 55 adds an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L before the specific operation sequence.

  The specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “4” is an operation sequence indicating that the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the right button 22R are stepped in this order (see FIG. 8). For this reason, when an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L is added before the specific operation sequence, the player steps on the left direction button 22L, the down direction button 22D, the up direction button 22U, and the right direction button 22R in this order. It will be.

  In general, since the player steps on the left button 22L with his left foot, in the above case, the player first steps on the left button 22L with his left foot. Next, the player steps on the down button 22D with the right foot. Furthermore, the player steps on the upward button 22U with the left foot and steps on the right button 22R with the right foot. As described above, the specific operation sequence with the specific operation sequence ID “4” corresponds to the case where it is better to perform the top game operation (downward button 22D) with the right foot (see FIG. 8). In this regard, the player can be guided to step on the down button 22D with the right foot as described above. That is, it is possible to assist the player in smoothly performing the game operation (step).

  As described above, the auxiliary unit 55 in the second embodiment executes a process of newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player as an auxiliary process. Specifically, this auxiliary processing is performed for at least one of the operations of stepping on the up button 22U or the down button 22D among the plurality of game operations that the player should sequentially perform during the reproduction of the music. This is a process of adding an operation to step on the left button 22L or the right button 22R before.

  For example, when a specific operation sequence (above (a), (c)) in which it is better to step on the top game operation (upward button 22U or downward button 22D) with the left foot is included in the reference operation sequence, A process of newly adding an operation to step on the right direction button 22R is executed as an auxiliary process before the specific operation sequence.

  Also, for example, when the reference operation sequence includes a specific operation sequence (above (b), (d)) in which it is better to step on the first game operation (upward button 22U or downward button 22D) with the right foot, Before the specific operation sequence, a process of newly adding an operation to step on the left button 22L is executed as an auxiliary process.

  In order to realize the function of the auxiliary unit 55 as described above, specific operation sequence data as shown in FIG. 22, for example, is stored in the game data storage unit 50 in the second embodiment. The specific operation sequence data is stored instead of the specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. The specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. 22 is different from the specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. 8 in that it includes a “game operation to be added” field instead of the “foot to be used for the first game operation” field.

  The “game operation to be added” field is a game operation to be added before the specific operation sequence when the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence representing a plurality of game operations to be performed by the player during the reproduction of the music. Indicates the type. The game operation to be added is either a game operation that steps on the left button 22L or a game operation that steps on the right button 22R. For example, in the case of a specific operation sequence (specific operation sequence IDs: 1, 2) where it is better to perform the first game operation with the left foot, the “game operation to be added” field corresponds to the right foot opposite to the left foot The game operation of stepping on the right direction button 22R is shown. On the other hand, in the case of a specific operation sequence (specific operation sequence ID: 3, 4) where it is better to perform the first game operation with the right foot, the “game operation to be added” field corresponds to the left foot opposite to the right foot The game operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L is shown.

  Next, processing executed by the game device 10 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the game device 10 according to the second embodiment. The process shown in FIG. 23 is similar to the process shown in FIG. However, the process shown in FIG. 23 differs from the process shown in FIG. 12 in that the process of step S401 is executed instead of the process of step S101.

  In the process shown in FIG. 23, first, the control unit 13 (auxiliary unit 55) changes the reference operation data (S401). FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing for changing the reference operation data.

  In the process shown in FIG. 24, first, the control unit 13 initializes the value of the variable i to “1” (S501). Thereafter, the control unit 13 determines whether or not a specific operation sequence having a specific operation sequence ID “i” is included in a reference operation sequence representing a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player during the reproduction of music. (S502).

  When the specific operation sequence with the specific operation sequence ID “i” is included, the control unit 13 reads out the evaluation results regarding the specific operation sequence with the specific operation sequence ID “i” from the evaluation result data (S503). . And the control part 13 determines whether the player's past game score regarding the specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is "i" is worse than a reference | standard score. Specifically, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the past failure rate of the player related to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is higher than the reference rate (S504).

  That is, the control unit 13 calculates the failure rate (f) according to the above equation (1). Then, the control unit 13 determines whether or not the failure rate (f) is higher than a reference rate (for example, 0.7). When the failure rate (f) is higher than the reference rate, the control unit 13 determines that the past game score of the player related to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is worse than the reference score. That is, the control unit 13 determines that the player is not good at the game operation related to the specific operation sequence.

  When the past failure rate of the player related to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is higher than the reference rate, the control unit 13 updates the reference operation data (S505). In step S505, the control unit 13 specifies the reference timing at which the first game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is to be performed. Then, the control unit 13 sets the left button 22L or the right button 22R to a timing that is earlier than the identified reference timing and is not the reference timing (timing for performing the game operation). Set the reference timing to be stepped on.

  That is, an operation of stepping on the left button 22L or the right button 22R is newly added as a game operation to be performed by the player at the timing before the specified reference timing. Here, when the “game operation to be added” field corresponding to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” indicates the left direction button 22L, an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L is newly added. The On the other hand, when the “game operation to be added” field indicates the right direction button 22R, an operation of stepping on the right direction button 22R is newly added.

  When the process of step S505 is executed, or when the determination result in step S502 or S504 is NO (N), the control unit 13 determines that the specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “i” It is determined whether or not it is the last specific operation sequence among the specific operation sequences registered in the column data (S506).

  If the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is not the last specific operation sequence, the control unit 13 adds 1 to the value of the variable i (S507), and re-executes the process of step S502. On the other hand, when the specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “i” is the last specific operation sequence, the control unit 13 ends the process and executes the process of step S102 of FIG. The processing in steps S102 to S107 in FIG. 23 is the same as the processing in steps S102 to S107 in FIG.

  The game device 10 according to the second embodiment can also assist the player to smoothly perform the game operation (step).

[Third Embodiment]
The game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment is characterized in that the player is assisted by replacing the game operation to be performed by the player with another game operation.

  Hereinafter, the game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment will be described. The game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment has the same hardware configuration as that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, in the game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment, for example, a music game (dance game) is executed as in the first embodiment. However, the left foot mark 47L and the right foot mark 47R are not displayed on the game screen 40 in the third embodiment.

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment includes functional blocks similar to those in the first embodiment (see FIG. 4). However, in 3rd Embodiment, the auxiliary | assistant process performed by the auxiliary | assistant part 55 differs from 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. Hereinafter, the function of the auxiliary unit 55 in the third embodiment will be described.

  In the third embodiment, the auxiliary unit 55 performs the game operation (the up button 22U, the down button 22D, the down button 22D, the down button 22D, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R when it is better to step on the left foot. Alternatively, the operation of stepping on the right button 22R) is replaced with the operation of pressing the left button 22L. By doing so, the auxiliary unit 55 assists the player.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for describing an example of a function of the auxiliary unit 55 in the second embodiment. FIG. 25 shows reference operation data before change by the auxiliary unit 55 and reference operation data after change by the auxiliary unit 55. Further, a timing guidance mark 43 displayed based on the changed reference operation data is shown in FIG. The timing guidance mark 43 displayed based on the reference operation data before the change is as shown in FIG.

  The reference operation data before the change includes a specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “2” (see the thick frame portion). As described above, the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “2” corresponds to a case where it is better to perform the top game operation (downward button 22D) with the left foot (see FIG. 8). In this case, the auxiliary unit 55 replaces the top game operation with an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L. For this reason, in the changed reference operation data shown in FIG. 25, the first game operation is replaced with an operation of stepping on the left button 22L. In this case, the player steps on the left button 22L, the up button 22U, and the left button 22L in this order.

  In general, since the player steps on the left button 22L with his left foot, in the above case, the player first steps on the left button 22L with his left foot. Next, the player steps on the up button 22U with the right foot and steps on the left button 22L with the left foot. In this case, the player can smoothly perform the game operation (step). That is, by doing as described above, it is possible to assist the player to smoothly perform the game operation (step).

  Similarly, the auxiliary unit 55 in the third embodiment performs the game operation (upward button 22U, downward direction) when it is better to step on the upward button 22U, downward button 22D, or leftward button 22L with the right foot. The operation of stepping on the button 22D or the left button 22L) is replaced with the operation of pressing the right button 22R. By doing so, the auxiliary unit 55 assists the player.

  Here, it is assumed that the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “4” is included in the reference operation data before the change. The specific operation sequence with the specific operation sequence ID “4” corresponds to the case where it is better to perform the first game operation (downward button 22D) with the right foot (see FIG. 8). In this case, the auxiliary unit 55 replaces the top game operation (downward button 22D) with an operation of stepping on the rightward button 22R.

  The specific operation sequence whose specific operation sequence ID is “4” is an operation sequence indicating that the down button 22D, the up button 22U, and the right button 22R are stepped in this order (see FIG. 8). For this reason, when the above replacement is performed, the player steps on the right button 22R, the upward button 22U, and the right button 22R in this order.

  In general, since the player steps on the right button 22R with the right foot, in the above case, the player first steps on the right button 22R with the right foot. Next, the player steps on the up button 22U with the left foot and steps on the right button 22R with the right foot. In this case, the player can smoothly perform the game operation (step). That is, with the above configuration, it is possible to assist the player in smoothly performing the game operation (step).

  As described above, the auxiliary unit 55 in the third embodiment executes a process of replacing a game operation to be performed by the player with another game operation as an auxiliary process. Specifically, this auxiliary process is at least one of the operations of stepping on the up button 22U, the down button 22D, or the right button 22R among the plurality of game operations that the player should perform sequentially during the reproduction of the music. Is a process of replacing the game operation with an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L.

  Specifically, there are specific operation sequences (above (a) and (c)) in which it is better to perform the first game operation (upward button 22U, downward button 22D, or rightward button 22R) with the left foot. When included in the reference operation sequence, the first game operation is replaced with an operation of stepping on the left direction button 22L.

  Further, a specific operation sequence (above (b), (d)) in which it is better to step on the first game operation (upward button 22U, downward button 22D, or leftward button 22L) with the right foot is a standard operation sequence. Is included, the first game operation is replaced with an operation of stepping on the right button 22R.

  In order to realize the function of the auxiliary unit 55 as described above, specific operation sequence data as shown in FIG. 26, for example, is stored in the game data storage unit 50 in the third embodiment. The specific operation sequence data is stored instead of the specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. The specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. 26 includes the “game operation to be used as the first game operation” field instead of the “foot to be used for the first game operation” field, and the specific operation sequence data shown in FIG. Is different.

  The “game operation to be the first game operation” field is a game corresponding to a specific operation sequence when the reference operation sequence representing a plurality of game operations to be performed by the player during music playback is included in the reference operation sequence. Of the operations, the first game operation is shown to be replaced with an operation of stepping on the left button 22L or an operation of pressing the right button 22R. For example, in the case of a specific operation sequence (specific operation sequence ID: 1, 2, 5) where it is better to perform the top game operation with the left foot, the “game operation to be the top game operation” field is set to the left foot. The game operation of stepping on the corresponding left direction button 22L is shown. On the other hand, in the case of a specific operation sequence (specific operation sequence IDs: 3, 4, and 6) where it is better to perform the first game operation with the right foot, the “game operation to be the first game operation” field is displayed on the right foot. The game operation of stepping on the corresponding right button 22R is shown.

  Next, processing executed by the game device 10 according to the third embodiment will be described. In the game device 10 according to the third embodiment, processing similar to the processing (FIGS. 23 and 24) in the second embodiment is executed.

  However, in step S505 in FIG. 24, the control unit 13 specifies the reference timing at which the first game operation among the game operations included in the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” is to be performed. Then, the control unit 13 replaces the game operation to be performed by the player at the specified reference timing with an operation of stepping on the left button 22L or the right button 22R. Here, when the “game operation to be the first game operation” field corresponding to the specific operation sequence having the specific operation sequence ID “i” indicates the left button 22L, the operation is to step on the left button 22L. Be changed. On the other hand, when the “game operation to be the first game operation” field indicates the right direction button 22R, the operation is changed to the operation of stepping on the right direction button 22R.

  The game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment can also assist the player to smoothly perform the game operation (step).

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  For example, instead of the upward button 22U and the downward button 22D, a button (third operation member) may be provided in the central region 22C of the controller 21. This button is arranged on a straight line connecting the left direction button 22L and the right direction button 22R. In other words, the X-axis coordinate value of the representative point of this button is similar to the X-axis coordinate values of the representative points 28U and 28D of the up button 22U and the down button 22D, and the X of the representative point 28L of the left button region 22L. This is a coordinate value between the axis coordinate value (x1) and the X axis coordinate value (x2) of the representative point 28R of the right button region 22R. With respect to this button as well as the upward button 22U and the downward button 22D, there are cases where it is better to step on this button with the left foot or cases where it is better to step on this button with the right foot.

  Also, for example, the present invention can be applied to music games other than dance games. For example, the present invention can be applied to a drum game as disclosed in JP 2000-237454 A and a percussion instrument game as disclosed in JP 2002-239233 A. That is, the present invention can also be applied to a music game in which a player operates a plurality of operation members with the left hand and the right hand.

  In this case, the plurality of operation members include one or more of a first operation member provided at a position corresponding to the player's left hand and a second operation member provided at a position corresponding to the player's right hand. A third operating member. The third operating member is disposed on a straight line connecting the first operating member and the second operating member. Alternatively, the third operating member includes a first leg and a second operating member, each of which has a perpendicular line dropped from the third operating member on a straight line connecting the first operating member and the second operating member. It arrange | positions in the position which is located between.

  Further, in this case, the auxiliary process executed by the auxiliary unit 55 is the second operation member or the third of the plurality of game operations that the player should perform sequentially during the reproduction of the music, as in the first embodiment. This is a process of guiding the player to perform the game operation with the left hand for at least one of the operations related to the operation member. Alternatively, the auxiliary process performs the game operation with the right hand for at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations that the player should sequentially perform during the reproduction of the music. In this way, the process guides the player.

  Further, for example, as in the second embodiment, the auxiliary process executed by the auxiliary unit 55 is at least one of the operations related to the third operation member among the plurality of game operations that the player should perform sequentially during the reproduction of the music. This is a process of adding an operation related to the first operation member or the second operation member before the game operation.

  Further, for example, as in the third embodiment, the auxiliary process executed by the auxiliary unit 55 is the second operation member or the third operation among the plurality of game operations that the player should sequentially perform during the reproduction of the music. For at least one of the operations related to the member, the game operation is replaced with an operation related to the first operation member. Alternatively, in the auxiliary process, the game operation is performed with respect to at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player during the reproduction of the music. This is a process for replacing the operation with the operation member.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game device, 11 Home-use game machine, 12 Bus, 13 Control part, 14 Main memory, 15 Image processing part, 16 Sound processing part, 17 Optical disk drive, 18 Memory card slot, 19 Communication interface, 20 Controller interface, 21 Controller , 22C Central area, 22U, 22D, 22L, 22R Direction button area, 23A Round button area, 23B Cross button area, 24A Start button area, 24B Select button area, 30 Display section, 31 Audio output section, 32 Optical disc, 33 Memory card 40 game screen, 41 guide area, 42U, 42D, 42L, 42R reference mark, 43 timing guide mark, 44 evaluation message, 45 combo number, 46 gauge, 47L left foot mark, 47R right foot mark, 0 game data storage unit, 51 the guide unit, 52 detection unit, 53 evaluating unit, 54 determination unit, 55 an auxiliary unit.

Claims (5)

In a game device for executing a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music,
Means for acquiring the reference operation data stored in a storage means for storing reference operation data relating to a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player;
Guidance means for guiding the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player to the player based on the reference operation data;
Detecting means for detecting a game operation performed by the player;
Evaluation means for evaluating the game operation of the player based on the reference operation data and the detection result of the detection means;
Specific operation sequence determination means for determining whether or not a specific operation sequence is included in a reference operation sequence representing the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, based on the reference operation data;
An auxiliary means for executing an auxiliary process for assisting the player when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence;
Including
The game device includes:
A first operating member disposed at a position corresponding to the left hand or left foot of the player;
A second operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the right hand or right foot of the player;
One or more third operating members,
The plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player are:
An operation related to the first operating member;
An operation relating to the second operating member;
An operation related to the third operation member,
The auxiliary process is:
For at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the game operation is performed to the player so as to be performed with the left hand or the left foot. Processing to guide,
For at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the game operation is performed on the player with the right hand or the right foot. Processing to guide,
A process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player , Processing for replacing the game operation with an operation related to the first operation member;
A process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player sequentially. Replacing the game operation with an operation related to the second operation member;
A process of newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player in sequence. Including at least one of a process of adding an operation relating to the first operation member or the second operation member before,
A game device characterized by that. The game device according to claim 1,
The third operating member is
An operation member disposed on a straight line connecting the first operation member and the second operation member;
Arranged at a position such that a leg of a perpendicular line that is directed downward on a straight line connecting the first operating member and the second operating member is between the first operating member and the second operating member. A game apparatus, wherein the game device is one of the operated members. The game device according to claim 1 or 2,
Including a game result judging means for judging whether or not a game result of the player in the game played in the past or the game currently played satisfies a predetermined condition,
The auxiliary means executes the auxiliary process when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence and it is determined that the game result of the player satisfies a predetermined condition.
A game device characterized by that. In a control method of a game device for executing a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music,
Means for obtaining the reference operation data stored in the storage means for storing reference operation data relating to a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, obtaining the reference operation data stored in the storage means ;
Guide means, said plurality of game operation to be performed the player sequentially, based on the reference operation data, a guide step of guiding said player,
Detecting means, a detection step of detecting a game operation performed by the player,
An evaluation means for evaluating the game operation of the player based on the reference operation data and the detection result in the detection step;
A specific operation sequence determining means for determining whether or not a specific operation sequence is included in a standard operation sequence representing the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player based on the reference operation data; ,
If the auxiliary means, it is determined that the contains the specific operation sequence in the reference operation sequence, and an auxiliary step for performing auxiliary processing for assisting the player,
Including
The game device includes:
A first operating member disposed at a position corresponding to the left hand or left foot of the player;
A second operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the right hand or right foot of the player;
One or more third operating members,
The plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player are:
An operation related to the first operating member;
An operation relating to the second operating member;
An operation related to the third operation member,
The auxiliary process is:
For at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the game operation is performed to the player so as to be performed with the left hand or the left foot. Processing to guide,
For at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the game operation is performed on the player with the right hand or the right foot. Processing to guide,
A process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player , Processing for replacing the game operation with an operation related to the first operation member;
A process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player sequentially. Replacing the game operation with an operation related to the second operation member;
A process of newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player in sequence. Including at least one of a process of adding an operation relating to the first operation member or the second operation member before,
A control method for a game device, comprising: A program for causing a computer to function as a game device that executes a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music,
Means for acquiring the reference operation data stored in a storage means for storing reference operation data relating to a plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player;
Guidance means for guiding the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player to the player based on the reference operation data;
Detecting means for detecting a game operation performed by the player;
Evaluation means for evaluating the game operation of the player based on the reference operation data and the detection result of the detection means;
Specific operation sequence determination means for determining whether or not a specific operation sequence is included in a reference operation sequence representing the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, based on the reference operation data; and
An auxiliary means for executing an auxiliary process for assisting the player when it is determined that the specific operation sequence is included in the reference operation sequence;
Function the computer as
The game device includes:
A first operating member disposed at a position corresponding to the left hand or left foot of the player;
A second operation member disposed at a position corresponding to the right hand or right foot of the player;
One or more third operating members,
The plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player are:
An operation related to the first operating member;
An operation relating to the second operating member;
An operation related to the third operation member,
The auxiliary process is:
For at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the game operation is performed to the player so as to be performed with the left hand or the left foot. Processing to guide,
For at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player, the game operation is performed on the player with the right hand or the right foot. Processing to guide,
A process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the second operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be sequentially performed by the player , Processing for replacing the game operation with an operation related to the first operation member;
A process of changing a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the first operation member or the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player sequentially. Replacing the game operation with an operation related to the second operation member;
A process of newly adding a game operation to be performed by the player, and at least one of the operations related to the third operation member among the plurality of game operations to be performed by the player in sequence. Including at least one of a process of adding an operation relating to the first operation member or the second operation member before,
A program characterized by that.

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