JP5205048B2 - Game device, game program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a game program executed by the game device.

  Conventionally, when a plurality of different types of blocks are displayed on the game field and the blocks are erased or moved according to the player's selection, or dropped, a plurality of blocks of the same type are continuously connected. There are known puzzle games and block games that cause them to be erased.

For example, in a game device that executes a puzzle game, a plurality of different types of puzzle elements are displayed on the display, and the player continuously specifies the puzzle elements in the manner of one-stroke writing on the puzzle elements, Some types of designated puzzle elements are changed (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-130303 A

  The conventional puzzle game and block game are easy for everyone to enjoy because the operation method and rules are simple, but the game progresses by repeating the same operation, so the game content is less changeable and easy to get bored .

  In addition, the conventional game device described in Patent Document 1 requires an operation to specify puzzle elements continuously in the manner of one-stroke writing. The puzzle elements do not necessarily have to be continuous in the movement path from the start point to the end point. In order to clear the stage with as few strokes as possible (one-stroke operation), it is preferable that there are more puzzle elements to be designated in succession. Therefore, if the stage cannot be cleared by a single operation, the operation of designating the puzzle element by one stroke is repeated. The game device executes a process of changing the type (for example, color) of the puzzle elements independently of each other by a stroke operation performed by the player. That is, in the game device of Patent Document 1, there is no relation to each operation performed by the player, and the game contents are scarcely changed only by repeatedly executing the same processing for the player's operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to make changes to game contents by executing processing associated with each operation while being an operation that anyone can easily perform. An object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a game program.

  The present invention provides an area setting means for setting an area in a game field displayed on a screen, an elapsed time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time since the area is set by the area setting means, and the elapsed time measuring means When the second area is set before the elapsed time from the setting of the first area by the time reaches a predetermined time, it is determined whether the second area overlaps with the first area When it is determined by the determination means and the determination means that there is no overlap, the processing for the first area is executed after the predetermined time has elapsed, and when it is determined that there is an overlap, the first The processing for the first area is suspended, and the processing for the first area is executed simultaneously with the second area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the second area. Area processing hand Characterized by comprising and.

  According to the present invention, when an area is set for the game field displayed on the screen and the second area is set so as to overlap the previously set first area, Since the processing for the first area is suspended and the processing for the first area is executed simultaneously with the second area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second area was set, each operation for setting the area It is possible to change the game content in association with the.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game device in the present embodiment. The game device shown in FIG. 1 is realized by a personal computer, for example, and includes a control unit 10, a memory 11, a hard disk device 12, a communication interface unit 13, a display control unit 14, a sound control unit 15, a disk drive device 16, and an input. An interface unit 17, a display 18, a speaker 19, a keyboard 21, a mouse 22, a tablet 23, and the like are provided.

  The control unit 10 controls the entire apparatus, and includes a memory such as a CPU and a ROM / RAM. The control unit 10 executes the game program, for example, randomly arranges a plurality of different types of blocks in the game field provided in the display screen, and sets the area in accordance with the player's instruction for the blocks in the game field. A puzzle game is set and a predetermined process is executed for this area.

  In the game device (game program) of the present embodiment, a predetermined process is executed on this area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the area was set in the game field. Specifically, by selecting two blocks of the same type from a plurality of types of blocks set in the game field, a block sandwiched between the two blocks is set as an area. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the block set as the area is erased from the game field, and the score is calculated according to the erased block. In the game device according to the present embodiment, another region is set so that a part of the first region set in advance overlaps before a predetermined time elapses after another region (first region) is set. When an area (second area) is set, the execution of the process for the first area is suspended, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second area is set, At the same time, the process is executed on the first area. Also, if the next third area is set in the same manner before the predetermined time has elapsed since the second area was set, the processing for the second area is suspended (the first area Processing for all areas is also suspended), and processing for all areas can be executed simultaneously after a predetermined time has elapsed since the third area was set. That is, in the game device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to associate an operation for setting an area repeatedly performed by the player and execute the processes for each area in a chain to change the game contents. In the game device in the present embodiment, a game process in which a plurality of stages are set is executed, and a clear condition necessary for clearing the stage is set for each stage. Details of the game will be described later.

  The memory 11 stores programs and various data accessed by the control unit 10. The program stored in the memory 11 includes a game program for progressing the game.

  The hard disk device 12 stores various data in addition to various programs such as a basic program (OS) and a game program.

  The communication interface unit 13 is connected to an external network and controls transmission / reception of various data under the control of the control unit 10. In the present embodiment, for example, a game program can be downloaded and executed from a Web site that provides a program download service by connecting to a network such as the Internet via the communication interface unit 13.

  The display control unit 14 controls screen display on the display 18 under the control of the control unit 10. When a game program is being executed, display of a game screen including a game field set by mixing a plurality of different types of blocks is controlled.

  The sound control unit 15 controls sound output from the speaker 19 under the control of the control unit 10. When the game is being executed, a sound effect, BGM (back ground music) corresponding to the progress of the game, various message sounds, and the like are output.

  The disk drive device 16 reads programs and data recorded on a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or the like. In the present embodiment, the game program read from the disk by the disk drive device 16 can be executed.

  The input interface unit 17 performs input control from various input devices, and controls input from input devices such as a keyboard 21, a mouse 22, and a tablet 23, for example. In the game, a mouse 22 or a tablet 23 (stylus pen 24), which is a pointing device, is used. For example, a block can be selected and instructed by performing a click operation on the game field displayed on the display 18 using the mouse 22, for example.

  In the above description, the game apparatus according to the present embodiment is realized by a personal computer. For example, a business-use or home-use game dedicated machine, a portable game-only machine, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a mobile phone For example, it can be realized in another information processing apparatus that can execute the game program.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 30 realized by executing the game program by the control unit 10.

The game control unit 30 includes an input control unit 31, a game processing unit 32, an output control unit 33, and a storage unit 34.
The input control unit 31 inputs an instruction for controlling the progress of the game in response to an operation on the input device by the player. The input control unit 31 inputs an instruction for selecting a block set in the game field while the game is being executed.

  The game processing unit 32 controls game processing, and includes a stage condition setting unit 40 (pattern setting unit 41), an area setting unit 42, an elapsed time measuring unit 43, an overlap determination processing unit 44, an area processing unit 45, and a block display. A control unit 46, a pattern change instruction input unit 47, a score processing unit 48, and a clear condition determination unit 49 are provided.

  The stage condition setting unit 40 sets a clear condition for clearing the stage for each of a plurality of stages set during the game process. The stage condition setting unit 40 is provided with a pattern setting unit 41. The pattern setting unit 41 sets a pattern in which a plurality of types of blocks are mixedly arranged in the game field. The pattern setting unit 41 sets a pattern in which the arrangement is determined in advance or a pattern in which the types of blocks to be arranged at each position of the matrix are determined at random. The patterns whose arrangement is determined in advance include patterns that can erase all blocks at once by linking all the areas set in the game field. Further, the pattern setting unit 41 sets another pattern in the game field in accordance with the change instruction input by the pattern change instruction input unit 47 described later.

  The area setting unit 42 sets an area in the game field displayed on the screen. In this embodiment, the same type of blocks set in the game field are set to 2 in the same arrangement in the vertical or horizontal direction of the matrix. By selecting one, the area between the selected blocks is set as an area.

  The elapsed time measurement unit 43 measures the elapsed time, and measures the elapsed time since the game was started and the elapsed time since the region was set by the region setting unit 42 according to the player's operation.

  The duplication determination processing unit 44 determines that the second region is the first region when the second region is set before the elapsed time after the first region is set by the elapsed time measuring unit 43 reaches the predetermined time. It is determined whether it overlaps with the area 1. The predetermined time is determined by a time proportional to the size of the area set by the area setting unit 42 and a predetermined time (block erasure hold time). For example, it is assumed that the display form is changed one block at a time over a predetermined time for blocks included in the area set by the area setting unit 42 (for example, the block is cracked). Show how it goes). Thereby, the time becomes longer in proportion to the number of blocks included in the area. In addition, after the display mode for all the blocks included in the set area is changed, the blocks included in the area are deleted when the holding time elapses. It is assumed that the speed at which the display mode is changed one block at a time (fixed time) and the block erasure hold time can be changed for each stage.

  The area processing unit 45 executes the process for the first area after a predetermined time has elapsed when the overlap determination processing unit 44 determines that there is no overlap, and when it is determined that there is an overlap. Execution of the process for the first area is suspended, and the process for the first area is executed simultaneously with the second area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second area was set. The process for the first / second area includes, for example, a process for erasing all blocks included in the area.

  The block display control unit 46 changes the display mode of the first area at a predetermined speed while the elapsed time is measured by the elapsed time measuring unit 43 until the predetermined time described above. For example, as described above, display control is performed for blocks included in an area over a predetermined time (predetermined speed) to change the display mode (the state of cracks) one block at a time. . In addition, the block display control unit 46 changes the display mode according to the speed at which the display mode for one block set in advance is changed for the area formed by the plurality of blocks set by the pattern setting unit 41. Can be made.

  The pattern change instruction input unit 47 inputs a pattern change instruction set by the pattern setting unit 41. For example, the pattern change instruction input unit 47 inputs a pattern change instruction from the player through a through button prepared in the game screen.

  The score processing unit 48 calculates a score according to the processing result for the area set by the area setting unit 42. The score processing unit 48 calculates the score so that the higher the number of regions that are chained, for example, the higher the score.

  The clear condition determination unit 49 determines whether or not the processing result for the region set by the region setting unit 42 satisfies the clear condition set for each stage by the stage condition setting unit 40.

  Based on the control by the game processing unit 32, the output control unit 33 performs control for display of the game screen by the display control unit 14 and sound output by the sound control unit 15 such as sound effects and BGM (back ground music). Do.

  The storage unit 34 stores data managed according to the progress of the game, and includes, for example, map pattern data 50, stage parameters 51, and game data 52.

  The map pattern data 50 is data indicating a pattern for arranging blocks in the game field. In this embodiment, for example, it is assumed that blocks can be arranged in a plurality of different patterns with respect to an 8 × 8 matrix, and the map pattern data 50 indicates at which position of the matrix the block is set.

  FIG. 3A shows an example of a map pattern, and FIG. 3B shows an example of a game field in which blocks are set according to the map pattern shown in FIG. The map pattern shown in FIG. 3A indicates that a block is set at a 4 × 4 position in the center of the 8 × 8 matrix (a block is set at a position where “1” is set). FIG. 3B shows an example in which, for example, a plurality of blocks in which colors are set are set at positions where “1” of the map pattern is set. In FIG. 3B, “G” indicates a block in which green (GREEN) is set. Similarly, “R” is red (RED), “O” is orange (ORANGE), “ “P” indicates a block in which pink color (PINK) is set (in addition to color display, a character representing a color may be displayed as shown in FIG. 3B).

  In the description of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, the type can be identified by setting any one of a plurality of different colors for the block. As long as the type of the block can be identified, another form can be used. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the blocks are arranged in a square shape, but the arrangement of the blocks is not limited to the square shape, and can be arbitrarily set.

  The stage parameter 51 is data for controlling the progress of the game for each stage. In the present embodiment, the stage parameter 51 is associated with, for example, a stage number indicating a stage, the map pattern, the number of colors, the clear condition, the number of clear conditions, the change speed of the display form (crack display) for the block, and the block erasure suspension Data such as time is set.

  As clear conditions set in the stage parameter 51, for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, a plurality of different contents are prepared in advance. For example, the “destructed number” shown in FIG. 5 is the number of completed processings for the block (pattern) set in the game field, the “destructed block number” is the number of erased blocks set in the game field, “Number” is the number of blocks that are set in the game field and repeated to specify the area, and “Number of total collapses” is the number of areas that are repeatedly specified to chain all the blocks set in the game field. Indicates the number of times of batch erasure. It is also possible to set the number of blocks of a specific type (for example, “red”) to be erased.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, it is assumed that “3 chains or more 3 times” (3 lensers × 3) is set together with a time limit (eg, “60 seconds”) as a clear condition. In this case, with respect to the second, fifth and sixth patterns, since the blocks are erased in three or more chains, it is determined that the clear condition has been achieved.

  The game data 52 is data updated as the game progresses. For example, the score, the remaining number until the clear condition number is achieved (remaining quota), the remaining time, the processing result according to the player's area setting, and the like Contains data.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen in the game device according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, on the game screen, for example, a game field 59 formed in an 8 × 8 matrix, a stage number display 60, a clear condition display 61, a remaining normal display 62, a result display 63, and a score display 64, a through button 65, a remaining time display 66, and a display area for a menu button 67 are provided.

  The game field 59 is a field in which a game is executed in response to an operation by a player. For example, a plurality of different types of blocks in an 8 × 8 matrix are mixedly displayed according to a map pattern set for each stage. (Block pattern). For the game field 59, an arbitrary block can be selected and instructed by a cursor 68 whose position is moved by a pointing device such as the mouse 22, for example.

  The stage number display 60 indicates the current number of stages. The clear condition display 61 shows the contents of the clear condition set for each stage. The remaining quota display 62 indicates the remaining number until the number of clear conditions prepared for each stage is achieved, for example, by a gauge. The result display 63 indicates a situation where a score is obtained (block is deleted) by an area selection operation for the block displayed in the game field 59, for example, the number of lines erased simultaneously or the number of blocks erased simultaneously. The score display 64 shows the score acquired so far. The through button 65 is a button for inputting an instruction to change the arrangement of the blocks set in the game field 59 to another pattern from the player. The remaining time display 66 indicates the remaining time limit set for each stage by, for example, a gauge. The menu button 67 is a button for displaying a menu for executing setting and selection of various functions.

Next, the operation of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 7, 8, 9, and 10.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a game process executed by the game device.
First, the game device starts the game process when the computer program is activated. The game processing unit 32 displays a game screen on the display 18 through the output control unit 33.

  The game processing unit 32 sets the stage number (initial value 1) (step A1) and sets the stage condition at the stage indicated by the stage number (step A1) in order to set the game content to be executed on the game screen. A2).

  The game processing unit 32 uses the stage condition setting unit 40 to execute the stage condition setting process shown in the flowchart of FIG. The stage condition setting unit 40 sets the map pattern according to the stage number, the number of block colors set at the position indicated by the map pattern, the stage clear condition, the number of clear conditions, the display mode change speed, and the block erase hold time. (Steps B1 to B4).

  For example, for stage number 1, as shown in FIG. 4, map pattern 1, number of colors 4, clear condition 1, clear condition number 50, etc. are set. As for the map pattern, for example, eight patterns are prepared in advance, and any one of them is set. As for the clear condition, for example, eight kinds of contents are prepared, and any one of them is set. The display mode change speed and the erasure hold time can be set to be shorter as the stage progresses, so that the difficulty of the operation for linking the regions becomes higher.

  The pattern setting unit 41 sets, in the game field 59, a block pattern including a plurality of blocks in which four different colors are set at a position corresponding to the map pattern 1. For example, the pattern setting unit 41 may set the positions of blocks arranged in the game field 59 at random, or may set blocks according to a block pattern prepared in advance.

  The game processing unit 32 causes the elapsed time measuring unit 43 to measure the elapsed time from the start of the stage (step A3), and the pattern setting unit 41 places blocks according to the map pattern on the game field 59 to start the game ( Step A4).

  As shown in FIG. 6, a through button 65 is provided on the game screen. When the player looks at the arrangement of the blocks set in the game field 59 and determines that it is difficult to chain the areas for obtaining a high score, another block pattern is designated by an instruction from the through button 65. Can be displayed.

  When the player performs an operation such as clicking on the through button 65 by the player, the pattern change instruction input unit 47 inputs a designation for allowing the block pattern to pass (step A5). The pattern change instruction input unit 47 requests the pattern setting unit 41 to set another block pattern. The pattern setting unit 41 sets another block pattern in the game field 59 in response to a request from the pattern change instruction input unit 47 (step A6).

  In this way, by providing the through button 65 so that the block pattern can be arbitrarily changed according to the player's request, the game result varies depending on the ability to identify the block pattern that can obtain a high score, so that the simple operation Although the game is executed by the above, it is possible to improve the willingness to challenge players who are used to the game.

  On the other hand, when setting the area without passing through the block pattern, the player can select two blocks set in the game field 59 in the same arrangement in the vertical or horizontal direction of the matrix by clicking with the mouse 22, for example. By selecting, it is possible to set a region between the selected blocks. However, it is assumed that the blocks are of the same type as the condition of the blocks selected for setting the area. For example, when there are two red blocks in the same column, the area can be set by selecting the two blocks. In the following description, the first block selected is the first block, and the second selected block is the second block. The block display control unit 46 switches the display to a different selected effect display so as to indicate that the block is in a selected state with respect to the first / second block.

  When the area setting unit 42 inputs a designation for selecting the first / second block (step A8, Yes), the game processing unit 32 performs block processing on the blocks included in the area set by the first / second block. Run. Details of the block processing will be described later.

  When an area is erased from the game field 59 in the block process, the score processing unit 48 calculates a score according to the erased block (step A10). For example, the score is calculated based on the number of erased blocks, the number of chained areas, and the like.

  As a result, the clear condition determination unit 49 determines whether the clear condition set as the stage condition has been achieved. If the clear condition is not achieved (No at Step A11), another area can be set from the block currently set in the game field 59 (No at Step A12) and within the time limit of the stage If so (step A7, No), the setting of the area by the designation of the first / second block is accepted in the same manner as described above (step A8).

  Whether or not another area can be set from the blocks set in the game field 59 is the same type in the same arrangement in the vertical or horizontal direction so as not to sandwich the erased blocks from the game field 59. It is discriminated based on whether or not two blocks can be selected. When it is determined that another area cannot be set (block pattern end) (step A12, Yes), the pattern setting unit 41 sets the next block pattern according to the block erased from the game field 59 (step S12). A13).

  For example, the next block pattern is set according to the ratio of blocks erased from the previous block pattern. For example, when all the blocks are erased from the block pattern (100%), a block pattern prepared in advance that can erase all the blocks is set as the next block pattern. Hereinafter, the ratio of erased blocks is divided into a plurality of stages, and the block pattern is set so that the higher the ratio, the greater the number of areas that can be set. Thus, the higher the ratio of blocks erased from the block pattern, the easier it is to set the area for the block pattern to be set next, and the game content can be changed so that a higher score can be expected.

  In order to make it easier for beginners to enjoy the game, the next block pattern is set such that the smaller the ratio of blocks erased from the block pattern, the greater the number of areas that can be set. Anyway.

  Thereafter, similarly, the next block pattern is set in the game field 59 and the area is set by the player (steps A4 to A12). Here, when the stage time limit ends (step A7, Yes), the game processing unit 32 ends all the stages or reaches the time limit and does not end the game (step A14, No). The process proceeds to the next stage, and the same process as described above is executed (steps A1 to A14).

Next, block processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The block display control unit 46 executes display processing for changing the display form for one block between the first block and the second block. That is, the display form of the block is changed so as to represent, for example, a state in which a crack enters the block included in the set area. For example, it is assumed that the display form is changed so that cracks enter in order from the first block side among a plurality of blocks included in the region. At this time, when the display mode for the block is changed, the block display control unit 46 performs a display process according to the change speed of the display mode set as the stage condition.

  When the change of the display form for one block is completed, the game processing unit 32 executes a chain determination process (step C4). The chain determination process is a process for determining whether the next area (second area) is set so as to partially overlap the previously set area (first area).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the chain determination process.
The game processing unit 32 determines whether the designation of the first / second block is input by the region setting unit 42 to set another region while the display form for the blocks included in the region is changed. To do. Here, when there is no designation of a block for setting another area (step D1, No), the process returns to the block process and the process of changing the display mode of the block is continued (step C1). After the first area is set, the block display control unit 46 changes the display mode for all the blocks included in the area in the same manner as described above when the next second area is not set. Until (step C3), the display form is sequentially changed one block at a time (steps C1, C2, D1).

  The block display control unit 46 changes the display form for each block included in the region according to the change speed set in the stage condition. Therefore, the time required to change the display form of the entire area is proportional to the number of blocks in the area.

  When the change of the display form of all the blocks is completed (step C3, Yes), the elapsed time measuring unit 43 starts measuring the holding time until the block erase included in the area (step C5). When the suspension time until the block erase measured by the elapsed time measuring unit 43 has not reached the erase suspension time until the block erase set in the stage condition (Step C6, No), A chain determination process is executed (step C8). That is, the game processing unit 32 determines whether the designation of the first / second block is input by the region setting unit 42 to set another region within the holding time until the block erase. If there is no designation of a block for setting another area (step D1, No), the process returns to the block process and continues to measure the hold time until the block erase (step C6).

  If the next area (second area) is not set even during the hold time until block erasure, the area processing unit 45 causes each block included in the area where block erasure is held, that is, the first block. All the blocks between the first block and the second block are erased from the game field 59, for example, the corresponding block is displayed in black (step C7).

  FIG. 11A is a diagram showing the flow of processing when the second area is not set so as to overlap the first area after the first area is set. FIG. 12 shows an example of the display state in the game field 59 from the setting of one area to the deletion of the area.

  First, it is assumed that the first block is designated at time T1 (clicking on the first point) and the second block is designated at time T2 (clicking on the second point). A selection effect display indicating that the first / second block has been selected is added.

  FIG. 12A shows a state where an area is set by selecting, for example, two green (G) blocks. When the area is set, as shown in FIGS. 12B, 12C, 12D, and 12E, the display form is changed block by block (the block is cracked). If the time required for changing the display mode for one block is N seconds, the time required for changing the display mode of all the blocks included in the area is the number of blocks × N seconds (see FIG. 11 times T2-T3).

  After the display form of all the blocks is changed so as to be cracked, the display state of the blocks is stopped as shown in FIG. 12 (f) for a predetermined time (for example, M seconds) (see FIG. 11). Time T3-T4). Then, over a predetermined time (for example, L seconds), as shown in FIG. 12G, the display form is changed so that all the blocks are broken at once (time T4-T5 in FIG. 11). ). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12H, the blocks included in the region are displayed in black so as to indicate that they have been erased.

  Here, the hold time until block erasure is (M + L) seconds until time T3-T5. During this time, if the second area is not set to overlap the first area, all blocks in the first area are erased at time T5.

Next, a case where regions are chained will be described.
While the display form of each block included in the set area is changed (FIG. 9, steps C1 to C3) or during the holding time until the block writing distance (step C6), the area setting unit 42 causes the player to When the next area (second area) is set in accordance with the designation of the first / second block from, the duplication determination processing unit 44 determines that the block included in the second area set later It is discriminated whether it overlaps with any of the blocks between the first block and the second block set to (step D2).

  If it is determined that there is an overlapping block (step D3, Yes), the block erasure between the first block and the second block set earlier is suspended (step D4) and set later. Block processing for the second area is executed (step D5). That is, even if the display mode change for each block included in the previously set area and the block erasure hold time have passed, the state is maintained as it is, and the block process for the second area continues until the block erase. When the processing for the second area (all block erasure) is executed after the hold time elapses, the first area processing (all block erasure) is executed at the same time.

  The block process for the second area is executed as shown in the flowchart shown in FIG. Therefore, if the first / second block for setting the next area is specified in the chain determination process in steps C4 and C8 while the block process for the second area is being executed. Similarly (Yes at Step D1), it is determined whether or not it overlaps with a block included in the previously set area (Step D2). If it is further determined that they overlap (step D3, Yes), the process for the previously set area is suspended (step D4), and the block process for the later set area is executed (step D4). Step D5).

  In this way, by setting the subsequent area so as to overlap the previously set area, a plurality of areas can be linked. For a plurality of regions thus chained, all blocks in the same region are erased at the same time after all the blocks in the same region are erased after the hold time until the block erase for the last set region has elapsed. .

  FIG. 11B is a diagram showing the flow of processing when the second area is set so as to overlap the first area after the first area is set. FIG. 13 shows an example of the display state in the game field 59 until a plurality of areas are chained and erased collectively.

  First, it is assumed that the first block for setting the first area is designated at time Ta1 (clicking the first point), and the second block is designated at time Ta2 (clicking the second point). For the first / second block, a selection effect display indicating the selection is added (time Ta1-Ta2). FIG. 13A shows a state in which the first area is set by selecting, for example, two green (G) blocks. When the first area is set, the display form is changed block by block (the block is cracked). If the time required for changing the display mode for one block is N seconds, the time required for changing the display mode of all the blocks included in the area is the number of blocks × N seconds (time Ta2-Ta3). After the display form of all the blocks is changed so as to be cracked, the display state of the blocks is stopped as shown in FIG. 12 (f) only for the holding time (for example, M seconds) until the block erase. (Time Ta3-Ta4).

  If the second area is not set so as to overlap with the first area, the display mode (breaking effect) is changed so that all blocks in the area are cracked at a time from time Ta4. However, in FIG. 11B, the designation of the first block for setting the second area (clicking the first point) is executed at time Tb1 before reaching the time Ta3, and the second area is divided. Since the second block (clicking on the second point) is performed before the effect ends, erasure of the first area is suspended.

  Then, after the change of the display form (crack) for each block in the second area is completed, if the area is not set so as to further overlap with the second area, the second area is set. From the time Ta4 (Ta5 for the first area), the display form is changed so that all the blocks are broken at once for each of the first area and the second area. Then, after the block erase pending time has elapsed (time Ta6, Tb5), all the blocks included in the first area and the second area are displayed in black to indicate that they have been erased.

  FIGS. 13B to 13F show how the second region to the fourth region are further linked to the first region set as shown in FIG. 13A. ing. In FIGS. 13B, 13C, and 13D, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area are set so as to overlap with the previously set area. And when an area | region is not set so that it may overlap with respect to a 4th area | region, as shown in FIG.13 (e), all the blocks contained in all the areas will be cracked collectively. When the display mode is changed and the holding time until the block erase for the fourth area has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), all the blocks are erased.

  In this way, by repeatedly performing an operation that can be easily performed by anyone, such as selecting the same type of block from the game field 59, regions set by each operation can be chained. Then, the plurality of linked regions can be erased at once and the points can be added. That is, it is possible to change the game content by executing a process associated with each operation.

  In the game device according to the present embodiment, even a novice player who is not familiar with the game can enjoy the game, and even a skilled player can link a plurality of areas in association with a plurality of operations. You can enjoy the game by increasing the level of difficulty in the content.

  In the above description, an area in which a plurality of blocks are connected in a row is set, but the area set in the game field 59 is not limited to this. For example, a rectangular area composed of a plurality of lines may be set. In this case, an area composed of a plurality of lines can be set by causing the player to designate two blocks at diagonal positions of the rectangle.

  Further, in the game field 59 in the present embodiment, square blocks are arranged with respect to the matrix, and an area is set by combining the square blocks. However, the game field 59 is expressed by a combination of blocks having other shapes such as a circular shape. It is good also as a game which chain | links the area | region which carries out.

  Furthermore, it is possible to set an area of an arbitrary shape in the game field instead of a combination of blocks, and to link these.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements over different embodiments may be appropriately combined.

  In addition, the method described in the embodiment uses, as a program (software means) that can be executed by a computer, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), and a semiconductor memory. It can also be stored in a recording medium such as (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed via a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program that configures in the computer software means (including not only the execution program but also a table and data structure) that is executed by the computer. A computer that implements the present apparatus reads the program recorded on the recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-described processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in this specification is not limited to distribution, but includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a computer or a device connected via a network.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the game device in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part 30 implement | achieved by running a game program by the control part 10. FIG. The figure which shows a response | compatibility with a map pattern and a game field. The figure which shows an example of a stage parameter. The figure for demonstrating the clear conditions set in a stage parameter. The figure which shows an example of the game screen in the game device in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the game process performed with a game device. The flowchart which shows a stage condition setting process. The flowchart shown about a block process. The flowchart explaining a chain | linkage determination process. The figure which shows the flow of a process from the setting of an area | region to deletion. The figure which shows an example of the display state in the game field 59 after one area | region is set until it erase | eliminates. The figure which shows an example of the display state in the game field 59 until a some area | region is chained and erased collectively.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Control part, 11 ... Memory, 12 ... Hard disk apparatus, 13 ... Communication interface part, 14 ... Display control part, 15 ... Audio | voice control part, 16 ... Disk drive apparatus, 17 ... Input interface part, 18 ... Display, 19 ... Speaker, 20 ... disk, 21 ... keyboard, 22 ... mouse, 23 ... tablet, 24 ... stylus pen, 30 ... game control unit, 31 ... input control unit, 32 ... game processing unit, 33 ... output control unit, 34 ... storage , 40 ... Stage condition setting part, 41 ... Pattern setting part, 42 ... Area setting part, 43 ... Elapsed time measuring part, 44 ... Duplicate determination processing part, 45 ... Area processing part, 46 ... Block display control part, 47 ... Pattern change instruction input unit, 48 ... score processing unit, 49 ... clear condition determination unit, 50 ... map pattern data, 51 ... stage parameter 52 ... game data.

Claims (6)

Area setting means for setting an area in the game field displayed on the screen;
An elapsed time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time since the area is set by the area setting means;
When the second area is set before the elapsed time after the first area is set by the elapsed time measuring means reaches the predetermined time, the second area overlaps with the first area. Determining means for determining whether or not
When it is determined by the determination means that there is no overlap, the processing for the first area is executed after the predetermined time has elapsed, and when it is determined that there is no overlap, the first area is processed. An area processing unit that suspends execution of the process and executes the process for the first area simultaneously with the second area after an elapse of a predetermined time after the second area is set; A game apparatus comprising:   2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined time is determined by a time proportional to the size of the area set by the area setting means and a predetermined time.   The display control means for changing the display mode of the first area at a predetermined speed while the elapsed time is being measured by the elapsed time measuring means until the predetermined time. Item 3. A game device according to item 1 or 2. A pattern setting means for setting a block pattern in which a plurality of types of blocks are mixedly arranged in the game field;
The display control unit is configured to change a display form according to a speed of changing a display form for one block set in advance for an area formed by a plurality of blocks set by the pattern setting unit. 4. The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein Pattern change instruction input means for inputting a pattern change instruction set by the pattern setting means;
5. The game apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the pattern setting unit sets another pattern in the game field in accordance with a change instruction input by the pattern change instruction input unit. Computer
Area setting means for setting an area in the game field displayed on the screen;
An elapsed time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time since the area is set by the area setting means;
When the second area is set before the elapsed time after the first area is set by the elapsed time measuring means reaches the predetermined time, the second area overlaps with the first area. Determining means for determining whether or not
When it is determined by the determination means that there is no overlap, the processing for the first area is executed after the predetermined time has elapsed, and when it is determined that there is no overlap, the first area is processed. As an area processing unit that suspends execution of the process and executes the process for the first area simultaneously with the second area after a lapse of a predetermined time after the second area is set. Game program to make it function.

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