JP5376778B2 - GAME PROGRAM, GAME DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND GAME CONTROL METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game means capable of easily performing various touch operations without looking at a hand. <P>SOLUTION: The game device includes a touch panel and prescribed processing is executed when deciding that a prescribed touch operation is performed. For instance, an LCD 12 for displaying a virtual space image is provided with a virtual image area 402. When the touch operation is detected, the corresponding position of a touch position in the virtual image area 402 is calculated and a cursor 406 is displayed. The guide image 404 of a user operation can be displayed in the virtual image area 402 and the image 404 can be the reduced image of a guide image 400 displayed on an LCD 14 under the touch panel. The guide images 400 and 404 can be images corresponding to a selected operation kind, and a display form can be changed according to the decision of the operation or the display form may be changed as the display of a decided result. Further, a decision corresponding to the change of the display form of the images 400 and 404 to be a guide can be performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

The present invention game program, Gate beam apparatus, a game system and a game control method, to operate the game, especially for example by using a touch panel on the user displays the image in the first display area, the game program, Gate arm The present invention relates to a device , a game system, and a game control method .

An example of a game device that causes a user to operate a game using a touch panel is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In this game apparatus, a screen of the entire game is displayed on the first LCD, and a character as a user operation target is displayed on the second LCD provided with the touch panel. When the user performs an operation of rotating in a predetermined direction while touching the character's hand displayed on the second LCD below the touch panel, the character moves in the predetermined direction on the entire screen of the first LCD.
JP 2006-149927 A

  In the technique of Patent Document 1, a main image indicating the state of the game is displayed on the first LCD. However, since the user must perform the game operation while viewing the image for the operation at hand, the main image is displayed. It was difficult to see.

Another object of the invention is novel, game programs, Gate beam device is to provide a game system and a game control method.

Another object of the present invention is at hand to manipulate the game using a touch panel without looking, game programs, Gate beam device is to provide a game system and a game control method.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals in parentheses, supplementary explanations, and the like indicate correspondence relationships with embodiments described later to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way.

  A first invention is a game program executed in a game device having a storage means for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel. The game program includes processing means of the game device, first display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the first display area, coordinate detection means for detecting coordinates based on detection of the touch panel, Corresponding position calculation means for calculating the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detection means in the virtual image area provided in the partial area, corresponding position display means for displaying a predetermined image at the corresponding position in the virtual image area, coordinate detection Touch operation determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the means, and touch operation processing means for performing predetermined processing when it is determined that there has been a predetermined touch operation Make it work.

  In the first invention, the game program stores storage means (28, 42, 52, 54) for storing image data, a first display area (12, 104) for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel (24 , 102) and executed in the game apparatus (10). The touch panel may be a touch pad, that is, a simple touch panel in which no display area is provided below, or a touch screen provided on another display area. This game program causes the processing means (34, 44, 46, 50, 100) of the game device to function as the following means. The first display control means (106, S43, S87, S217) displays a predetermined image in the first display area. The predetermined image is arbitrary, but may be a virtual space image, for example. Further, in the case of a game in which a player character appears, the predetermined image may be a main image of the game that shows a scene of the virtual game space including the player character. A coordinate detection means (108, S49) detects a coordinate based on the detection of a touch panel. A virtual image area (104a, 402) is provided in a partial area of the first display area. The virtual image area is an area for virtually displaying the detection area of the touch panel as an image. The corresponding position calculation means (114, S63) calculates the corresponding position in the virtual image area of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detection means. The corresponding position display means (116, S43, S65) displays the predetermined image (406) at the corresponding position in the virtual image area. Therefore, a predetermined image indicating a position corresponding to the position touched by the user is displayed in the virtual image area in the first display area. Further, the touch operation determining means (110, S57) determines whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means. When the type of touch operation is selectable, determination according to the selected operation type may be performed. The touch operation processing means (112, S89-S109) executes a predetermined process when the touch operation determination means determines that a predetermined touch operation has been performed.

  According to the first aspect, since the predetermined image is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch coordinates of the user in the virtual image area in the first display area, the user can perform his own touch operation by looking at the first display area. The position corresponding to the position indicated by can be grasped. Therefore, the user can perform a touch operation without looking at the touch panel at hand.

  A second invention is a game program subordinate to the first invention, wherein the game device further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image, and the touch panel is provided on the second display area. The game program further causes the processing means to function as second display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the second display area.

  In the second invention, a second display area (14, 118) is further provided. The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area. Then, the second display control means (120, S215, S413, S709, S935) displays a predetermined image (400) in the second display area. The predetermined image displayed in the second display area is arbitrary, but may be an image serving as a user operation interface, for example, an image serving as a touch operation guide. Further, when the type of touch operation is selectable, the image may be an image corresponding to the selected operation type. Furthermore, when the display mode of the guide image can be changed, the image may be an image corresponding to the changed display mode.

  According to the second invention, the touch operation can be performed without looking at the image displayed on the touch screen at hand.

  A third invention is a game program subordinate to the second invention, and the second display control means displays an image serving as a user operation interface in the second display area.

  According to the third aspect, the touch operation can be performed without looking at the user operation interface displayed on the touch screen at hand.

  A fourth invention is a game program subordinate to the third invention, and the second display control means displays a second guide image serving as a guide for the touch operation in the second display area.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the touch operation can be performed without looking at the second guide image serving as a guide for the touch operation displayed on the touch screen at hand.

  A fifth invention is a game program subordinate to the fourth invention, and causes the processing means to further function as guide image display control means for displaying a first guide image serving as a guide for a touch operation in the virtual image area.

  In the fifth invention, the guide image display control means (122, S223, S415, S711, S937) displays the first guide image (404) in the virtual image area. The first guide image displayed in the virtual image area may be a fixed image, for example. When the type of touch operation is selectable, the image may be an image corresponding to the selected operation type. In addition, when the display mode of the first guide image can be changed, the image may be an image according to the changed display mode. Further, it may be a reduced guide image stored in correspondence with the second guide image serving as a guide for touch operation displayed in the second display area.

  According to the fifth invention, the second guide image is displayed on the touch screen, and the predetermined image is displayed at the position corresponding to the position touched by the user and the first guide image serving as a guide for the touch operation in the virtual image area. Is displayed. Therefore, although it is possible to perform the operation by looking at the second guide image displayed on the touch screen at hand, the touch operation can be performed more easily without looking at the second guide image on the touch screen at hand. .

  A sixth invention is a game program subordinate to the fifth invention, wherein the guide image display control means is configured to display a second guide image serving as a guide displayed in the second display area by the second display control means. The reduced guide image stored correspondingly is displayed in the virtual image area.

  In the sixth invention, the reduced guide image can be viewed in the virtual image area without viewing the second guide image displayed on the touch screen at hand. Since a predetermined image is displayed at the position corresponding to the touch position together with the reduced guide image, the touch operation can be performed more easily.

  A seventh invention is a game program subordinate to the first invention, wherein the processing means serves as an operation type selection means for selecting a type of touch operation to be currently operated, and a guide for touch operation in the virtual image area. The guide image display control means further functions as a guide image display control means for displaying the first guide image, and the guide image display control means displays the first guide image corresponding to the operation type selected by the operation type selection means.

  In the seventh invention, the operation type selection means (124, S5-S9) selects the type of touch operation to be currently operated. For example, a list including a plurality of selectable operation types is displayed, and an operation type is selected from the list by a user's touch operation. The guide image display control means (122, S223, S415, S711, S937) displays the first guide image (404) corresponding to the selected operation type in the virtual image area.

  According to the seventh invention, the type of touch operation can be selected, and the first guide image corresponding to the type can be displayed in the virtual image area, so that various touches can be made without looking at the hand. The operation can be performed more easily.

  An eighth invention is a game program subordinate to the seventh invention, wherein the game device further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image, and the touch panel is provided on the second display area. The processing means further functions as a second display control means for displaying in the second display area a second guide image that serves as a guide for the touch operation corresponding to the type selected by the operation type selection means. Let

  In the eighth invention, a second display area (14, 118) is further provided. The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area. Then, the second display control means (120, S215, S413, S709, S935) displays the second guide image (400) corresponding to the selected operation type in the second display area.

  According to the eighth aspect, the type of touch operation can be selected, and a guide image corresponding to the type of operation can be displayed on both the touch screen and the virtual image area. Accordingly, various operations can be performed by looking at the second guide image displayed on the touch screen at hand, but various touch operations can be easily performed without looking at the touch screen at hand.

  A ninth invention is a game program subordinate to the seventh invention or the eighth invention, wherein the touch operation determining means determines the touch operation according to the type selected by the operation type selecting means.

  In the ninth aspect of the invention, the touch operation determination means determines the touch operation according to the selected operation type, so that the predetermined process is executed depending on whether or not the selected predetermined touch operation has been performed. Can do. Accordingly, various operations can be performed by looking at the second guide image displayed on the touch screen at hand, but various touch operations can be easily performed without looking at the hand.

  A tenth invention is a game program subordinate to the first invention, wherein the processing means displays guide image display control means for displaying a first guide image serving as a guide for touch operation in the virtual image area, and the first guide. Further, the guide image display control unit displays the first guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode changing unit in the virtual image area.

  In the tenth invention, the guide image display control means (122, S223, S415, S711, S937) displays the first guide image (404) in the virtual image area. The display mode changing means (126, S69, S411, S705, S707, S913, S933) changes the display mode of the first guide image. The display mode may be changed according to the determination of the touch operation. Then, the guide image display control unit displays the first guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode changing unit in the virtual image area.

  According to the tenth invention, the first guide image can be displayed in the virtual image area, and when the display mode of the first guide image is changed, the first guide according to the changed display mode. Since an image can be displayed, various touch operations can be performed more easily without looking at the hand.

  An eleventh invention is a game program subordinate to the seventh invention, wherein the game device further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image, and the touch panel is provided on the second display area. A second display control means for displaying a second guide image serving as a guide for the touch operation in the second display area; and a display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the second guide image. And the second display control means displays a second guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode changing means.

  In the eleventh aspect, a second display area (14, 118) is further provided. The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area. The second display control means (120, S215, S413, S709, S935) displays a second guide image (400) serving as a guide for the touch operation in the second display area. Further, the display mode changing means (126, S69, S409, S411, S705, S707, S913, S921, and S933) changes the display mode of the second guide image. And a 2nd display control means displays the 2nd guide image according to the changed display mode.

  In the eleventh aspect, a first guide image corresponding to the selected operation type is displayed in the virtual image area. When the display mode of the second guide image displayed in the second display area is changed, the second guide image corresponding to the changed display mode is displayed in the second display area. Accordingly, various operations can be performed by looking at the second guide image displayed on the touch screen at hand, but various touch operations can be easily performed without looking at the touch screen at hand.

  A twelfth invention is a game program subordinate to the tenth invention or the eleventh invention, wherein the display mode changing means changes the display mode according to the determination of the touch operation by the touch operation determining means.

  In the twelfth invention, the display mode changing means changes the display mode according to the determination of the touch operation. For example, the size of the guide image may be changed when it is determined that the touch operation is successful. In this way, the display mode of the first guide image displayed in the virtual image area and / or the second guide image displayed in the second display area can be dynamically changed according to the user operation. Therefore, the user can view the first guide image whose display mode is changed according to his / her operation in the virtual image area without looking at his / her hand, and can easily perform various operations.

  A thirteenth invention is a game program subordinate to the tenth invention or the eleventh invention, wherein the touch operation determination means has a predetermined touch operation according to the display mode changed by the display mode change means. Determine whether.

  In the thirteenth invention, the touch operation determining means determines whether or not there is a predetermined touch operation corresponding to the changed display mode. For example, as the display mode change, the size or position of the guide image may be changed, or the order to be operated may be advanced or changed. In such a case, the changed first guide image and / or Alternatively, the touch operation in conjunction with the display mode of the second guide image is determined. As described above, the touch operation can be determined according to the change in the display mode of the first guide image and / or the second guide image displayed in the virtual image area and / or the second display area. Even without looking at it, various operations can be performed more easily.

  14th invention is a game program subordinate to 1st invention, Comprising: A game device further has the 2nd display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel is on 2nd display area. When the touch operation is determined to satisfy a predetermined condition by the second display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the second display area and the touch operation determination means. The determination result display means displays the determination result in the first display area, and the determination result display means also displays the determination result in the second display area.

  In the fourteenth invention, a second display area (14, 118) is further provided. The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area. Then, the second display control means (120, S215, S413, S709, S935) displays a predetermined image (400) in the second display area. The determination result display means (128, S73, S79, S97, S405, S715, S903-S907, S911, S913, S927) displays the determination result in the first display area when it is determined that the touch operation satisfies the predetermined condition. (408a, 408b, 420) are displayed, and the determination results (412, 414, 416, 418, 422) are also displayed in the second display area. The determination result may indicate, for example, the determination content itself, or when an operation guide image is displayed, the determination result may be expressed by a change in display mode such as the size or color of the guide image, or the background You may express by the change of display modes, such as a color of an image.

  According to the fourteenth aspect, the predetermined image indicating the position corresponding to the touch position of the user is displayed in the virtual image area of the first display area, and the determination result of the touch operation is the first display area and the second display area. Displayed in the display area. Therefore, it is possible to perform an operation while looking at the touch screen, but it is possible to perform a touch operation by looking at the first display area without looking at the touch screen at hand.

A fifteenth aspect of the invention is a game device having a storage area for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel. The game apparatus includes a first display control unit that displays a predetermined image in the first display area, a coordinate detection unit that detects coordinates based on detection of the touch panel, and a virtual provided in a partial region of the first display area. Corresponding position calculating means for calculating the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means in the image area, corresponding position display means for displaying a predetermined image at the corresponding position in the virtual image area, and the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means. A touch operation determining unit that determines whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed, and a touch operation processing unit that performs a predetermined process when it is determined that the predetermined touch operation has been performed.
A sixteenth invention is a game system having a storage area for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel. The game system includes a first display control unit that displays a predetermined image in a first display area, a coordinate detection unit that detects coordinates based on detection of a touch panel, and a virtual provided in a partial area of the first display area. Corresponding position calculating means for calculating the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means in the image area, corresponding position display means for displaying a predetermined image at the corresponding position in the virtual image area, and the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means. A touch operation determining unit that determines whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed, and a touch operation processing unit that performs a predetermined process when it is determined that the predetermined touch operation has been performed.
A seventeenth aspect of the invention is a game control method for a game device having storage means for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel. a) displaying a predetermined image in the first display area; (b) detecting coordinates based on detection of the touch panel; and (c) a step in a virtual image area provided in a partial area of the first display area. (B) calculating a corresponding position of the detected coordinates, (d) displaying a predetermined image at the corresponding position in the virtual image area, and (e) a predetermined touch operation based on the coordinates detected in step (b) And (f) a game control method for executing a predetermined process when it is determined that a predetermined touch operation has been performed.

The fifteenth to seventeenth inventions have the same effects as the game program of the first invention.

  According to the present invention, since the image indicating the position corresponding to the touch position of the user using the touch panel is displayed in the first display area where the predetermined image is displayed, the user does not look at the touch panel at hand. However, the operation can be performed while viewing the image in the first display area.

  The above object, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

  The functional block diagram shown in FIG. 1 functionally represents an embodiment of the game apparatus 10 of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, game device 10 includes a processing means 100, a touch panel 102 and a first display area 104. The processing unit 100 functions as the first display control unit 106, the coordinate detection unit 108, the touch operation determination unit 110, the touch operation processing unit 112, the corresponding position calculation unit 114, and the corresponding position display unit 116 by executing the game program.

  The first display control means 106 displays a predetermined image in the first display area 104. The predetermined image displayed in the first display area 104 is arbitrary, but is, for example, a virtual space image. The game apparatus 10 includes a storage area (not shown) for storing image data, and the processing unit 100 displays an image based on the image data. A user or a player operates a game executed on the game apparatus 10 using the touch panel 102. The touch panel 102 detects a touch operation by the user, and gives a signal or data corresponding to the detection of the touch operation to the coordinate detection unit 108. The coordinate detection means 108 detects coordinates based on the detection of the touch panel 102. The touch operation determination unit 110 determines whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the coordinate detection unit 108. The touch operation determination unit 110 may always determine a certain touch operation as a predetermined touch operation. The touch operation processing unit 112 performs a predetermined process when the touch operation determination unit 110 determines that a predetermined operation has been performed. The predetermined process may be any process, for example, the display content by the first display control means may be changed. Thus, in this game apparatus 10, a predetermined process is executed in response to a predetermined touch operation by the user.

  In addition, the corresponding position calculation unit 114 calculates the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detection unit 108 in the virtual image area 104 a provided in a partial area of the first display area 104. The virtual image area 104a is an area for virtually displaying the detection area of the touch panel 102 as an image. The detected coordinates and the corresponding position typically have a one-to-one relationship. The corresponding position display unit 116 displays a predetermined image at the corresponding position in the virtual image area 104a calculated by the corresponding position calculation unit 114. Typically, the predetermined image is displayed only when the touch panel 102 is touched. Even after the touch panel 102 is no longer touched, the predetermined image is continuously displayed at the position corresponding to the last detected coordinate. May be.

  In this way, in this game apparatus 10, since the predetermined image is displayed at a position corresponding to the user's touch operation in the virtual image area 104a provided in the first display area 104, the user can If you look at the display area 104, you can also see your own touch operation. Therefore, the user can perform a touch operation without looking at the touch panel 102 at hand.

  Further, the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 can be variously modified as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus 10 may further include a second display area 118, and the processing unit 100 serves as a second display control unit 120 that displays a predetermined image in the second display area 118. It may function further. In this case, the first display area 104 and the second display area 118 may be provided in display means as separate hardware, or two display areas may be provided in one display means.

  The touch panel 102 may be a simple touch panel, but may be a touch screen provided on the second display area 118.

  The predetermined image displayed on the second display area 118 by the second display control unit 120 is arbitrary, but the second display control unit 120 may display an image serving as an interface for user operation. This user interface may be a second guide image serving as a guide for touch operation, for example. The user can perform a touch operation without viewing a predetermined image displayed in the second display area 118 under the touch panel 102.

  The processing unit 100 may further function as a guide image display control unit 122 that displays a first guide image serving as a guide for touch operation in the virtual image region 104a. In this case, since the first guide image is displayed in the virtual image area 104a of the first display area 104, the user can perform a touch operation without looking at the second display area 118. In addition, a touch operation can be performed regardless of which guide image is viewed in the first display area 104 and the second display area 118. The first guide image may be a fixed image. Alternatively, the first guide image displayed by the guide image display control means 122 is a reduced guide stored corresponding to the second guide image displayed in the second display area 118 by the second display control means 120. It may be an image.

  The processing unit 100 may further function as an operation type selection unit 124 that selects a type of touch operation to be currently operated. In this case, the guide image display control unit 122 displays a first guide image corresponding to the operation type selected by the operation type selection unit 124 in the virtual image area 104a. Therefore, the user can perform various operations by looking at the first display area 104.

  Further, the second display control unit 120 may display an image corresponding to the operation type selected by the operation type selection unit 124 in the second display area 118 as the second guide image. In this case, the user can perform various operations by looking at the first display area 104. In addition, an operation can be performed regardless of which guide image is displayed in the first display area 104 and the second display area 118.

  Furthermore, the touch operation determination unit 110 may perform determination according to the operation type selected by the operation type selection unit 124. In this case, various touch operations can be determined.

  The processing unit 100 may further function as the display mode changing unit 126 that changes the display mode of the first guide image. The display mode may be, for example, a size or a position. The display mode may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Further, the display mode may be changed according to the touch operation determination by the touch operation determination unit 110. When the display mode changing unit is provided, the guide image display control unit 122 displays the first guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode changing unit 126 in the virtual image area 104a. Since the user can view the first guide image corresponding to the changed display mode in the first display area 104, the user can perform various operations.

  Further, the second display control unit 120 may display a second guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode changing unit 126 in the second display area 118. In this case, the user can perform various operations by viewing the second guide image corresponding to the changed display mode and the selected operation type. Further, an operation can be performed by looking at either the first display area 104 or the second display area 118.

  Furthermore, the display mode changing unit 126 may change the display mode of the first guide image and / or the second guide image according to the touch operation determination by the touch operation determination unit 110. In this case, the first guide image and / or the second guide image can be dynamically changed according to a user operation.

  The touch operation determination unit 110 may perform the determination according to the display mode changed by the display mode change unit 126. In this case, more various touch operations can be discriminated.

  The processing unit 100 may further function as a determination result display unit 128 that displays a determination result in the first display area 104 when the touch operation determination unit 110 determines that the touch operation satisfies a predetermined condition. In this case, the determination result may be displayed only in the first display area 104 but may also be displayed in the second display area 118. The user can check the determination result of the touch operation by looking at either the first display area 104 or the second display area 118.

  FIG. 3 shows a game apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, game device 10 includes a first liquid crystal display (LCD) 12 and a second LCD 14. The LCD 12 and the LCD 14 are accommodated in the housing 16 so as to be in a predetermined arrangement position. In this embodiment, the housing 16 includes an upper housing 16a and a lower housing 16b. The LCD 12 is stored in the upper housing 16a, and the LCD 14 is stored in the lower housing 16b. Therefore, the LCD 12 and the LCD 14 are arranged close to each other so as to be arranged vertically (up and down).

  In this embodiment, an LCD is used as the display, but an EL (Electronic Luminescence) display or a plasma display may be used instead of the LCD.

  As can be seen from FIG. 3, the upper housing 16 a has a planar shape slightly larger than the planar shape of the LCD 12, and an opening is formed so as to expose the display surface of the LCD 12 from one main surface. On the other hand, the planar shape and size of the lower housing 16b are also selected to be the same as the upper housing 16a, and an opening is formed at the central portion in the horizontal direction so as to expose the display surface of the LCD. A power switch 18 is provided on the right side surface of the lower housing 16b.

  Further, sound release holes 20a and 20b for speakers 36a and 36b (see FIG. 4) are formed in the upper housing 16a on the left and right sides of the LCD 12.

  In the upper housing 16a and the lower housing 16b, a lower side (lower end) of the upper housing 16a and a part of an upper side (upper end) of the lower housing 16b are rotatably connected. Therefore, for example, when the game is not played, if the upper housing 16a is rotated and folded so that the display surface of the LCD 12 and the display surface of the LCD 14 face each other, the display surface of the LCD 12 and the display surface of the LCD 14 are displayed. Damage such as scratches can be prevented. However, the upper housing 16a and the lower housing 16b may be formed as a housing 16 in which they are integrally (fixed) provided without being rotatably connected.

  A microphone hole 20c for a microphone (not shown) is formed in the center of the connecting portion between the upper housing 16a and the lower housing 16b. It is possible to perform game processing based on sound signals taken from a microphone, sound or breath signals.

  The lower housing 16b is provided with operation switches 22 (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e, 22L and 22R).

  The operation switch 22 includes a direction switch (cross switch) 22a, a start switch 22b, a select switch 22c, an operation switch (A button) 22d, an operation switch (B button) 22e, an operation switch (X button) 22f, and an operation switch (Y Button) 22g, an operation switch (L button) 22L, and an operation switch (R button) 22R. The switch 22 a is one main surface of the lower housing 16 b and is disposed on the left side of the LCD 14. The other switches 22b-22g are disposed on the right side of the LCD 14 on one main surface of the lower housing 16b. Further, the operation switches 22L and 22R are respectively arranged at the left and right corners of the upper end surface of the lower housing 16b. Note that the operation switches 22L and 22R are provided on the back surface of the lower housing 16b, and are hidden behind the connecting portion in a front view as shown in FIG.

  The direction indicating switch 22a functions as a digital joystick and operates one of the four pressing portions to indicate the traveling direction (moving direction) of the player object (or player character) that can be operated by the user or the player. It is used to indicate the direction of cursor movement. Moreover, a specific role can be assigned to each pressing part, and the assigned role can be instructed (designated) by operating one of the four pressing parts.

  The start switch 22b includes a push button, and is used to start (resume) a game, pause (pause), and the like. The select switch 22c is formed of a push button and is used for selecting a game mode.

  The action switch 22d, that is, the A button is configured by a push button, and can cause an action other than a direction instruction, that is, an arbitrary action such as hitting (punching), throwing, grabbing (obtaining), riding, jumping, etc. it can. For example, in an action game, it is possible to instruct to jump, punch, move a weapon, and the like. In the role playing game (RPG) and the simulation RPG, it is possible to instruct acquisition of items, selection and determination of weapons and commands, and the like. The operation switch 22e, that is, the B button is constituted by a push button, and is used for changing the game mode selected by the select switch 22c, canceling the action determined by the A button 22d, or the like.

  The operation switch 22f, that is, the X button, and the operation switch 22g, that is, the Y button are configured by push buttons, and are used for auxiliary operations when the game cannot be progressed with only the A button 22d and the B button 22e. However, the X button 22f and the Y button 22g can be used for the same operation as the A button 22d and the B button 22e. Of course, the X button 22f and the Y button 22g are not necessarily used in the game play.

  The operation switch 22L (left push button) and the operation switch 22R (right push button) are configured by push buttons, and the left push button (L button) 22L and the right push button (R button) 22R are an A button 22d and a B button. It can be used for the same operation as 22e, and can be used for an auxiliary operation of the A button 22d and the B button 22e. Further, the L button 22L and the R button 22R can change the roles assigned to the direction switch 22a, the A button 22d, the B button 22e, the X button 22f, and the Y button 22g to other roles.

  A touch panel 24 is attached to the upper surface of the LCD 14. As the touch panel 24, for example, any of a resistive film type, an optical type (infrared type), and a capacitive coupling type can be used. The touch panel 24 is operated by pressing, stroking, or touching the upper surface of the touch panel 24 with a stick 26 or a pen (stylus pen) or a finger (hereinafter may be referred to as “stick 26 etc.”). When (touch input) is performed, the coordinates of the operation position of the stick 26 and the like are detected, and coordinate data corresponding to the detected coordinates is output.

  In this embodiment, the resolution of the display surface of the LCD 14 (the LCD 12 is the same or substantially the same) is 256 dots × 192 dots. Although the detection accuracy of the touch panel 24 is also 256 dots × 192 dots corresponding to the display screen, the detection accuracy of the touch panel 24 may be lower or higher than the resolution of the display screen.

  Different game screens can be displayed on the LCD 12 and the LCD 14. For example, in a racing game, a screen from the viewpoint of the driver's seat can be displayed on one LCD, and the entire race (course) screen can be displayed on the other LCD. In RPG, a character such as a map or a player object can be displayed on one LCD, and an item owned by the player object can be displayed on the other LCD. Further, a game screen including a player object or a non-player object is displayed on one LCD, and another game screen including information on the player object or the non-player object or an operation for operating the player object is displayed on the other LCD. A screen can be displayed. Furthermore, by using the two LCDs 12 and 14 together as one screen, it is possible to display a huge monster (enemy object) that the player object must defeat.

  Therefore, when the player operates the touch panel 24 with the stick 26 or the like, the player designates (operates) images such as player objects, enemy objects, item objects, and operation objects displayed on the screen of the LCD 14, and selects (inputs) commands. ). Also, the direction of the virtual camera (viewpoint) provided in the virtual game space (three-dimensional game space) (the direction of the line of sight) is changed, and the direction of scrolling (gradual movement display) of the game screen (map) is indicated. You can also.

  Depending on the type of game, other input instructions can be given by using the touch panel 24. For example, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like can be input by handwriting on the touch panel 24 on the LCD 14.

  As described above, the game apparatus 10 includes the LCD 12 and the LCD 14 serving as a display unit for two screens, and the touch panel 24 is provided on the upper surface of either one (in this embodiment, the LCD 14). 14) and two operation units (22, 24).

  In this embodiment, the first LCD 12 and the second LCD 14 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, but the arrangement of the two LCDs can be changed as appropriate. In another embodiment, the first LCD 12 and the second LCD 14 may be arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

  In this embodiment, two LCDs are provided, but the number of LCDs as display means can be changed as appropriate. In another embodiment, a vertically long LCD may be provided so that the display area is divided into upper and lower parts and two game screens are displayed in the respective display areas. An LCD may be provided so that the display area is divided into left and right, and two game screens are displayed in the respective display areas.

  Further, the stick 26 can be housed in a housing portion (not shown) provided in the lower housing 16b, for example, and taken out as necessary. However, when the stick 26 is not provided, it is not necessary to provide the storage portion.

  Furthermore, the game apparatus 10 includes a memory card (or cartridge) 28. The memory card 28 is detachable and is inserted into an insertion portion 30 (indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 3) provided on the upper end surface of the lower housing 16b. The Although omitted in FIG. 3, a connector 32 (see FIG. 4) for joining with a connector provided at a distal end portion in the insertion direction of the memory card 28 is provided at the back of the insertion portion 30. When 28 is inserted into the insertion portion 30, the connectors are joined together, and the CPU core 34 (see FIG. 4) of the game apparatus 10 can access the memory card 28.

  Although not shown in FIG. 3, for example, in the lower housing 16b, a battery storage box is provided on the back surface thereof, and a volume switch and an earphone jack are provided on the lower end surface (bottom surface). Surface) is provided with an external expansion connector or the like.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the game apparatus 10. Referring to FIG. 4, game device 10 includes an electronic circuit board 38 on which circuit components such as CPU core 34 described above are mounted. The CPU core 34 is connected to the above-described connector 32 via the bus 40, and also includes a RAM 42, a first graphics processing unit (GPU) 44, a second GPU 46, an input / output interface circuit (hereinafter referred to as “I / F”). Circuit ”) 48, the LCD controller 50, and the wireless communication unit 58.

  As described above, the memory card 28 is detachably connected to the connector 32. The memory card 28 includes a ROM 28a and a RAM 28b. Although not shown, the ROM 28a and the RAM 28b are connected to each other via a bus and further connected to a connector (not shown) joined to the connector 32. Therefore, as described above, the CPU core 34 can access the ROM 28a and the RAM 28b.

  The ROM 28a stores a game program for a game to be executed on the game apparatus 10, image data (character or object image, background image, item image, icon (button) image, message image, etc.), and sound (music) required for the game. ) Data (sound data) and the like are stored in advance. The RAM (backup RAM) 28b stores (saves) data in the middle of the game, game result data, and the like. A flash memory or the like may be used as the save memory.

  The RAM 42 is used as a buffer memory or a working memory. That is, the CPU core 34 loads the game program, image data, sound data, and the like stored in the ROM 28a of the memory card 28 into the RAM 42, and executes the loaded game program. Further, the CPU core 34 executes game processing while storing data (game data and flag data) temporarily generated in accordance with the progress of the game in the RAM 42.

  Note that the game program, image data, sound data, and the like are read from the ROM 28a all at once, or partially and sequentially, and stored in the RAM 42.

  However, the game device 10 may execute an application other than the game. In this case, the ROM 28a of the memory card 28 may store necessary data such as a program and image data for the application. Further, sound (music) data may be stored as necessary.

  Each of the GPU 44 and the GPU 46 forms part of a drawing unit, and is composed of, for example, a single chip ASIC, receives a graphics command (drawing command) from the CPU core 34, and generates image data according to the graphics command. However, the CPU core 34 gives each of the GPU 44 and the GPU 46 an image generation program (included in the game program) necessary for generating image data in addition to the graphics command.

  The GPU 44 is connected to a first video RAM (hereinafter referred to as “VRAM”) 52, and the GPU 46 is connected to a second VRAM 54. Data (image data: data such as polygons and textures) necessary for the GPU 44 and the GPU 46 to execute the drawing command is obtained by the GPU 44 and the GPU 46 accessing the first VRAM 52 and the second VRAM 54, respectively.

  The CPU core 34 writes image data necessary for drawing into the first VRAM 52 and the second VRAM 54 via the GPU 44 and the GPU 46. The GPU 44 accesses the VRAM 52 to create image data for drawing, and stores the image data in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52. The GPU 46 accesses the VRAM 54 to create image data for drawing, and stores the image data in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54. A frame buffer or a line buffer may be employed as the drawing buffer.

  The VRAM 52 and VRAM 54 are connected to the LCD controller 50. The LCD controller 50 includes a register 56. The register 56 is composed of, for example, 1 bit, and stores a value (data value) of “0” or “1” according to an instruction from the CPU core 34. When the data value of the register 56 is “0”, the LCD controller 50 outputs the image data created by the GPU 44 to the LCD 12, and outputs the image data created by the GPU 46 to the LCD 14. In addition, when the data value of the register 56 is “1”, the LCD controller 50 outputs the image data created by the GPU 44 to the LCD 14 and the image data created by the GPU 46 to the LCD 12.

  The LCD controller 50 reads image data directly from the VRAM 52 and VRAM 54, and reads image data from the VRAM 52 and VRAM 54 via the GPU 44 and GPU 46.

  The VRAM 52 and the VRAM 54 may be provided in the RAM 42, or the drawing buffer and the Z buffer may be provided in the RAM 42.

  The operation switch 22, the touch panel 24, and the speakers 36a and 36b are connected to the I / F circuit 48. Here, the operation switch 22 is the above-described switches 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e, 22g, 22L and 22R. When the operation switch 22 is operated, a corresponding operation signal (operation data) is I / F. The data is input to the CPU core 34 via the circuit 48. In addition, coordinate data from the touch panel 24 is input to the CPU core 34 via the I / F circuit 48. Further, the CPU core 34 reads out sound data necessary for the game such as game music (BGM), sound effects or sound of the game character (pseudo-sounding sound) from the RAM 42, and from the speakers 36 a and 36 b via the I / F circuit 48. The sound is output.

  The wireless communication unit 58 is a communication unit for wirelessly transmitting and receiving data to and from other game apparatuses 10 and communication devices. Note that the weak radio waves transmitted and received by the game apparatus 10 shown in this embodiment are set to an intensity that is not restricted by the Radio Law. When the CPU core 34 gives game data or data such as a command to the wireless communication unit 58, the wireless communication unit 58 modulates data to the other party into a wireless signal and transmits it from the antenna. The radio communication unit 58 receives a radio signal from the other party with the same antenna, demodulates it into data, and gives the data to the CPU core 34. Via the wireless communication unit 58, the game apparatus 10 can execute a communication game by communicating data with other game apparatuses 10. In addition, the game apparatus 10 can be connected to a network via the wireless communication unit 58, and can download a program or data from a server on the network or communicate with another game apparatus 10 via the network. Is possible.

  In this embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to processing of a touch operation for a magic attack in RPG will be described. Note that the type of game can be changed as appropriate.

  An example of a memory map of the game apparatus 10 is shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 shows a program storage area 200 in the memory map. FIG. 5 shows a part of the program storage area 200. In this storage area 200, there are also other programs necessary for game execution, such as BGM and sound control programs for generating and outputting sound effects. Remembered.

  The storage area 202 stores a first display control program for displaying a predetermined image in the first display area. The first display area is included in the display area of the LCD 12, and for example, the entire display area of the LCD 12 may be the first display area, or a part of the predetermined area may be used as the first display area. Good. The predetermined image displayed in the first display area is arbitrary, but may be a main image of a game that the user wants to see even when performing a touch operation, such as a virtual space image. . In the game of this embodiment, as described later, a scene before the magic is activated is displayed.

  The storage area 204 stores a second display control program for displaying a predetermined image in the second display area. The second display area is included in the display area of the LCD 14. For example, the entire display area of the LCD 14 may be the second display area, or a part of the predetermined area may be used as the second display area. Good. The predetermined image displayed in the second display area can also be arbitrary. In this embodiment, an image serving as an interface for user operation is displayed in the second display area. The graphical user interface of the second display area may be an image (second guide image) serving as a guide for touch operation. Furthermore, this guide image may be an image according to the operation type selected by the operation type selection program described later. Furthermore, the guide image may be an image according to a display mode changed by a display mode changing program described later. In the game of this embodiment, as will be described later, a magic circle image or the like for performing an operation necessary to activate magic is displayed.

  The storage area 206 stores a coordinate detection program for detecting coordinates based on detection data from the touch panel 24. The output data of the touch panel 24 includes data indicating the presence / absence of a touch and coordinate data indicating the X and Y coordinates of the touch position. The presence / absence of the touch and the coordinates of the touch position are detected by this coordinate detection program. The

  The storage area 208 stores a corresponding position calculation program. A virtual image area for virtually displaying the detection area of the touch panel 24 as an image is provided in a partial area of the first display area, and the corresponding position calculation program corresponds to the touch position in the virtual image area. The position is calculated according to a predetermined arithmetic expression. The touch position and the corresponding position typically have a one-to-one relationship.

  The storage area 210 stores a corresponding position display program. By this program, a predetermined image is displayed at a corresponding position in the virtual image area. Typically, the predetermined image indicating the corresponding position is displayed only when there is a touch, but the display of the corresponding position of the last touch position may be continued even when there is no touch. In the game of this embodiment, as described later, a cursor image indicating the corresponding position is displayed.

  The storage area 212 stores a guide image display control program. By this program, a guide image (first guide image) serving as a guide for the touch operation is displayed in the virtual image area provided in the first display area. This guide image may be a fixed image. Alternatively, the guide image may be a reduced guide image of the guide image displayed in the second display area by the second display control program. Further, the guide image may be an image corresponding to an operation type selected by an operation type selection program described later. Furthermore, the guide image may be an image according to a display mode changed by a display mode changing unit described later. In the game of this embodiment, as will be described later, a reduced image of a guide image for a touch operation necessary to activate magic is displayed.

  The storage area 214 stores a display mode changing program for changing the display mode of the guide image. For example, the size and position are changed. The display mode may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Further, the display mode may be changed according to the touch operation determination by the touch operation determination program described later. In the game of this embodiment, as will be described later, the size of the magic formation image as the guide image is changed according to the score and level of the user, or the position of the magic formation image is changed by the program.

  The storage area 216 stores a touch operation determination program. This program determines whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the coordinate detection program. For example, a determination may be made according to the operation type selected by the operation type selection program described below. Moreover, the determination linked with the change by the display mode change program may be performed. That is, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined touch operation corresponding to the changed display mode of the guide image has been performed. In the game of this embodiment, as will be described later, an operation of rubbing the magic circle image as a guide image left and right on the touch panel 24 (rubbing operation), an operation of pucking the magic circle image (pecking operation), and overlapping of the magic circle images. For example, an operation of pressing in accordance with the timing (timing pressing operation), an operation of pressing the magic formation images in order of numbers (sequential pressing operation), and the like are determined.

  The storage area 218 stores a touch operation processing program. When this program determines that a predetermined touch operation has been performed by the touch operation determination program, a predetermined process is executed. The predetermined process may be any process. For example, a process for changing the display content by the first display control program may be executed. In the game of this embodiment, as will be described later, magic is activated and damage is given to the enemy, or an animation of the magic is displayed.

  The storage area 220 stores a determination result display program. With this program, when the touch operation determination program determines that the touch operation satisfies a predetermined condition, the determination result is displayed in the first display area. The determination result may also be displayed in the second display area. In the game of this embodiment, an image indicating a mistake or OK may be displayed as a determination result, as will be described later. Alternatively, the determination result may be expressed by a change in the display mode of the guide image, a change in the display mode of the background image, or the like.

  The storage area 222 stores an operation type selection program. This program selects the type of touch operation to be currently operated, that is, the type of touch operation that requires input. The operation type may be selected by a user input, or may be selected by a program according to a predetermined condition, a game situation, a game progress, or the like. In the game of this embodiment, as will be described later, since the type of touch operation differs for each magic, the magic type (magic ID) is selected by the user's touch operation.

  FIG. 6 shows a part of the data storage area 230 in the memory map, and shows the image data storage area 232. The image data storage area 232 stores a lower screen guide image and an upper screen guide image. The lower screen guide image is a guide image as a user interface displayed on the LCD 14 as the second display area. The upper screen guide image is a guide image displayed on a part of the LCD 12 as the first display area, that is, displayed in the virtual image area.

  The lower screen guide image includes a magic circle image, a background image, a level display image, and an input state message image. The magic circle image is an image that is a target on which a predetermined touch operation is performed by the user. In this embodiment, the magic formation images are classified according to the user interface system, that is, different magic formation images are prepared and stored in advance for each user interface system. The system is associated with the type of touch operation to be executed, that is, the type of magic (magic ID). Therefore, the user interface system can be specified by the selected magic ID, and the magic circle image can be specified by the system. For example, a rubbing operation, a pecking operation, and a timing operation, which will be described later, are the first system, and a circular magic circle image is used. Further, the sequential push operation is the second system, and a numbered magic circle image is used.

  Regarding the background image, the level display image, and the input state message image, images common to all systems are used in this embodiment. The background image is an image that becomes a background when a magic formation image or the like is displayed in the second display area. The level display image is an image related to the level of the user, and includes a level-up image described later, a level image indicating the current level value, and the like. The input state message image is an image indicating the state of the user's touch operation, and includes a miss image, a nice image, an OK image, a good image, etc., which will be described later. A magic circle image, a background image, a level display image, or an input state message image may be prepared for each magic ID.

  The upper screen guide image also includes a magic circle image, a background image, a level display image, and an input state message image. The upper screen guide image is an image corresponding to the lower screen guide image when the lower screen guide image is displayed. As in the case of the upper screen, the magic circle image is stored in association with the system of the user interface, while the background image, the level display image, and the input state message image are shared by all systems. Thus, the magic screen image for the upper screen is stored in association with the magic screen image for the lower screen. In this embodiment, the magic line image of the first system is a circle, and the magic line image of the second system is a number. The magic screen image for the upper screen may be a reduced image of the magic screen image for the lower screen. The background image is an image that becomes a background when a magic formation image or the like is displayed in the virtual image area. The level display image is an image related to the level of the user, and includes a level image indicating a level value to be described later. The input state message image is an image indicating the state of the user's touch operation, and includes an OK image described later.

  The image data storage area 232 further stores a cursor image, a character image, a magic animation, and the like.

  The cursor image is an image for indicating a position corresponding to the touch position of the user, and is displayed at a corresponding position in the virtual image area. The character image is an image showing a player character, an enemy character, etc. appearing in the virtual game space.

  The magic animation is animation data displayed when the selected magic is executed, and is prepared for each magic ID and stored in advance. This magic animation is an animation showing a scene including a player character before magic activation displayed when a touch operation is performed by a user, and a player character displayed after a successful touch operation performs magic. Includes animations showing the scenes that are present.

  FIG. 7 shows another part of the data storage area 230 in the memory map. The touch position storage area 234 stores coordinate data indicating the coordinates of the touch position detected by the coordinate detection program. The storage area 234 may store a history of touch positions. For example, all coordinates from the frame where the start of input to the touch panel 24 is detected to the frame where the end of input is detected may be stored.

  The storage area 236 stores a magic ID indicating identification information of the selected magic. The magic ID also indicates the type of touch operation selected by the operation type selection program.

  The storage area 238 stores object data generated for displaying an image. By generating the object, parameters are set in the structure for managing the image, and the image can be managed on the program. As the object data, a lower screen guide object, an upper screen guide object, a cursor object, an enemy character, a player character, and the like are generated and stored. The lower screen guide object and the upper screen guide object each include a magic circle object, a level display object, an input state message object, and the like. Object parameters include coordinates, object size, magnification, palette, image address, priority, rotation angle, and the like. The coordinates are coordinates indicating the display position in the display area, but may be coordinates indicating the position of the object in the virtual three-dimensional space. The object size is the size of the display range of the object. The enlargement ratio is the enlargement ratio of the image data of the object. The palette is data that specifies the RGB value of the color information of the object image data. The image address is an address of an area where the image data of the object is stored. The priority is a priority when displaying an image of an object. The rotation angle is a rotation angle of image data when an image of an object is displayed.

  In the storage area 240, points given for a user's touch operation are stored. Points are increased or decreased according to the touch operation. The storage area 242 stores the level of the user's touch operation. The level is calculated from the points. In the storage area 244, various flags and counters are generated and stored.

  6 and 7 show a part of the data storage area 230, and the data storage area 230 stores various data necessary for executing the game. For example, sound data for generating and outputting BGM and sound effects, HP (physical strength values), MP (magic power values), equipment, items, and the like data of the player character and enemy characters.

  In the game of this embodiment, the user is required to perform a predetermined touch operation in order to execute an attack with a magic command. For example, a main game image such as an image showing a scene in the virtual game space or an animation is displayed on the LCD 12, but the user tends to look at the touch panel 24 at the time of performing a required touch operation. . Even if the touch panel 24 is not a touch screen as in this embodiment, the user tends to look at the hand. However, as in this embodiment, the touch panel 24 is configured as a touch screen, and the touch screen is graphically displayed on the touch screen. When an image serving as a guide for a touch operation is displayed as a user interface, the tendency becomes stronger, and when the user performs a touch operation, the image is displayed on the LCD 12 at a position different from the touch panel 24. It was difficult to see the main game images.

  Therefore, this embodiment is configured to provide a virtual image area in a partial area of the LCD 12 as the first display area, and display an image indicating a position corresponding to the touch position of the user in the virtual image area. Is done.

  The game of the embodiment will be described with reference to an illustration of the screen. First, a command for a player character is selected. FIG. 8 shows an example of a command selection screen. The LCD 14 displays a plurality of command buttons including a magic button 300 for instructing execution of magic. In addition to magic, commands such as attacks, skills, and tools can be selected. At the lower end of the LCD 14, an instruction for the player “Please select a command” is displayed. When the magic button 300 is touched (selected), a type selection screen (FIG. 9) is displayed to select a magic type.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when a plurality of player characters 302a-302c participate in a battle, commands for each player character 302a-302c are selected in order. In FIG. 8, selection is made for the middle player character 302a (name is Locos). On the LCD 14, a plurality of enemy characters 304a-304c are arranged opposite to the three player characters 302a-302c. On the other hand, the LCD 12 displays an image showing the three player characters 302a-302c in the virtual game space. Since the player character 302a is selected, the player character 302a is displayed at the center of the LCD 12 screen. Note that the player character may be generically indicated by reference numeral “302”, and the enemy character may be generically indicated by reference numeral “304”.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the type selection screen. A list 306 including a plurality of types of magic is displayed on the LCD 14, and an instruction to the player is displayed at the lower end, “Please select a magic to use from the list”. The player can select the type of magic to be executed by the player character 302 from the list 306. When an in-frame area assigned to each magic is touched, the magic is temporarily selected and a type confirmation screen (FIG. 10) is displayed.

  In the list of FIG. 9, the magic burn is the magic of the rubbing operation described later, and the magic riser, question, and ice are the magic of the pecking operation, the timing pushing operation, and the sequential pushing operation, respectively. A return button 308 is displayed at the lower left corner of the LCD 14. The return button 308 is for returning to the previous screen.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of the type confirmation screen. The name of the selected magic and the description of the action are displayed in the center of the LCD 14, and the player can confirm the magic selected on the previous screen. FIG. 10 shows a case where the magic burn is selected, and there is an explanation that “burn out with flames”. In addition, an instruction for the player is displayed at the lower end of the LCD 14, “When determined, proceed to the next”. A determination button 310 is displayed below the description. When the determination button 310 is touched, a target selection screen (FIG. 11) for selecting a target of the magic attack is displayed.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the target selection screen. At the lower end of the LCD 14, an instruction for the player “Please select an object from the panel” is displayed. Since the enemy characters 304a to 304c are arranged on any of the 2 × 5 panels, the player touches the panel on which the enemy characters 304 are arranged, so that the enemy character 304 corresponding to the panel is subjected to a magic attack. Can be selected as a target. In FIG. 11, the color of the panel 312 assigned to the enemy character 304a in the middle is changed, and the selection is expressed. When the selection of the attack target is completed, a start confirmation screen (FIG. 12) for confirming the start of the battle is displayed. When there are a plurality of player characters 302, the transition to the start confirmation screen is made when a series of selection processes from magic selection to attack target selection is completed for all player characters 302.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the start confirmation screen. In the center of the lower end of the LCD 14, a question “Do you want to start a battle?” Is displayed, and an Yes button 314 for answering and a No button 316 are displayed on the right. Since the player character 302c is selected last, on the LCD 12, the player character 302c is displayed at the center of the screen. When the YES button 314 is touched, a magic process corresponding to the selected magic type is executed, and a battle is started.

  In the battle scene, the player is required to perform a predetermined touch operation according to the selected magic type. An image serving as a guide for a predetermined touch operation corresponding to the magic is displayed in a virtual image area provided in the display area of the LCD 12.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen displayed in the magic process of the rubbing operation. On the LCD 14, a magic circle 400 serving as a guide for the rubbing operation is displayed. The display position of the magic circle 400 is determined in advance at predetermined coordinates (such as the center of the screen). The magic circle 400 is displayed on the background image. At the upper end of the LCD 14, the content of the requested operation is displayed as “Rubbing the magic circle left and right!”. This rubbing operation is an operation of repeatedly moving the touch position in the left-right direction while continuously touching the touch panel 24.

  On the other hand, a virtual image area 402 is provided on the LCD 12. The display position of the virtual image area 402 is predetermined at predetermined coordinates, and is the lower right corner of the screen in FIG. Although the arrangement of the virtual image area 402 can be changed as appropriate, the arrangement is preferably, for example, the peripheral edge of the screen so that the main image displayed on the LCD 12 can be seen well. Further, the size of the virtual image area 402 is also determined to be a predetermined size, and in this embodiment, the size is set to about 1/3 of the display area of the LCD 14.

  The virtual image area 402 is an area for displaying a guide image corresponding to the guide image on the LCD 14. A background image is displayed in the virtual image area 402, and a magic circle 404 is displayed on the background image. The display position of the magic circle 404 in the virtual image area 402 is determined in advance at a position corresponding to the display position of the magic circle 400 on the lower screen. In this embodiment, the magic circle 404 in the virtual image area 402 is a reduced image of the magic circle 400 in the lower screen, and the size of the magic circle 404 in the virtual image area 402 is the size of the magic circle 400 in the lower screen. It is determined in advance to correspond to the situation.

  Further, a cursor 406 indicating a touch position by the player is displayed in the virtual image area 402. That is, the cursor 406 is displayed at the corresponding position in the virtual image area 402 of the coordinates detected by the touch panel 24. Therefore, the player can grasp the position of the touch operation on the touch panel 24 by looking at the LCD 12 including the virtual image area 402.

An outline of the calculation of the corresponding position is shown in FIG. The XY coordinate system for the display position of the LCD 12 corresponds to the XY coordinate system for the display position of the LCD 14 and the detection position of the touch panel 24, and the origin is defined at a predetermined position (upper left corner in this embodiment). The scale is also the same. In this embodiment, the size of the virtual image area 402 is set to 1/3 of the LCD 14 and the touch panel 24 as described above. That is, assuming that the vertical length of the LCD 14 and the touch panel 24 is a and the horizontal length is b, the vertical length of the virtual image area 402 is a / 3 and the horizontal length is b / 3. Further, the reference point of the virtual image area 402 is set at a position corresponding to the origin of the LCD 14 and the touch panel 24 (upper left corner of the area 402). In this case, if the coordinates of the reference point of the virtual image area 402 are (Xv, Yv) and the coordinates of the touch position of the user operation are (Xt, Yt), the coordinates (Xc, Yc) is calculated according to the following equation (1).
[Equation 1]
(Xc, Yc) = (Xv + Xt / 3, Yv + Yt / 3)
Note that the coefficient (1/3) of Xt and Yt is set according to the ratio of the size of the virtual image area 402 and the touch panel 24.

  Returning to FIG. 13, in this embodiment, an image indicating the level of the touch operation by the player is always displayed on the LCD 12. This level display image is displayed at a predetermined position above the virtual image area 404. For example, a level gauge 408a in which the pointer moves according to the point and a level image 408b indicating the current level value (level 1) are displayed.

  Further, the LCD 12 shows the state of the virtual game space as a main image. In this embodiment, an animation before the magic is activated is displayed, for example, a state where the player character 302 is preparing to activate the magic is displayed. In this embodiment, the virtual game space is three-dimensional. In FIG. 13, a virtual three-dimensional image is shown on the LCD 12, but the virtual game space may be two-dimensional. In FIG. 13, a bar graph indicating the HP and MP of the player character 302 is also displayed below the player character 302 who is going to activate magic.

  In this manner, the virtual image area 402 is provided on the LCD 12 on which a predetermined image such as a main image that the player wants to see is displayed, and a guide image (magic circle 404) for the touch operation is provided in the virtual image area 402. ), An image (cursor 406) indicating the corresponding position of the touch position is displayed. Therefore, the player can easily perform the touch operation while viewing the image on the LCD 12 without viewing the guide image on the touch panel 24 and the LCD 14 at hand.

  In this magic process, it is determined whether or not the player has rubbed the magic team 400 left and right. If the predetermined determination condition is satisfied and it is determined that the magic formation 400 has been rubbed left and right, points are added. Then, for example, the level is calculated by threshold determination of points. When the level increases, the display mode of the guide image is changed. The higher the level, the greater the power of magic attacks.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a screen when level 1 is raised to level 2. As the level increases, the size of the magic circle 400 displayed on the LCD 14 is reduced and the size of the magic circle 404 displayed in the virtual image area 402 is also reduced in order to increase the difficulty level of the rubbing operation. In this embodiment, the reduction rate or enlargement rate of the image of the magic circle 400 and the image of the magic circle 404 is predetermined according to the level.

  Further, when the level is increased, the level-up image 410 is further displayed on the LCD 14. Further, after the level-up image 410 is displayed for a certain period of time, an image indicating the current level value (level 2) is displayed, although not shown. In this embodiment, a level image indicating the current level value is displayed on the LCD 14 for a certain period of time every time the level is increased. However, in other embodiments, it is determined that the maximum level has been reached or an operation error has occurred. The level image indicating the current level value (becomes the magic execution level) may be displayed on the LCD 14 for a certain time only when the magic activation condition is satisfied. On the other hand, on the LCD 12, the level gauge 408a moves to the right as the point increases, and a level image 408b indicating the current level value (level 2) is displayed.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of the screen when level 3 is reached. The size of the magic circle 400 in the LCD 14 and the size of the magic circle 404 in the virtual image area 402 are further reduced according to the level. The LCD 14 displays a level image 412 indicating the current level value (level 3). The level image 412 is displayed for a predetermined time after the level-up image 410 is displayed. Further, on the LCD 12, the display of the level image 408b indicating the current level value (level 3) is changed together with the level gauge 408a. In the level gauge 408a, when the level reaches the maximum, the color of the level gauge 408a may be changed from white to rainbow to indicate that the level is the maximum level.

  In this way, when the rubbing operation is continued and the level value becomes maximum, the magic of the rubbing operation is activated.

  In this embodiment, the magic of the rubbing operation is also activated when it is determined that the rubbing operation has been missed. If it is determined from the behavior of the change in the touch position that the player is not rubbing the magic team 400 from side to side, it is determined as an operation error. If no points are added even after a predetermined time has elapsed, it can be assumed that a predetermined rubbing operation has not been performed, so the points are subtracted. An operation error is also determined when the level decreases according to this deduction.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a screen when it is determined that an operation error has occurred. An error image 414 indicating an operation error is displayed on the LCD 14 for a certain period of time. On the other hand, on the LCD 12, the level gauge 408a moves to the left as the point decreases, and a level image 408b showing the lowered level value (level 2) is displayed. In the case of an operation error, the magic is activated at a lowered level value.

  In this embodiment, the level-up image 410 is displayed on the LCD 14 when the level is increased. In other embodiments, the LCD 14 displays an image indicating a level-down even when the level is lowered. May be displayed for a certain period of time. Then, after displaying the level-down image, the level image indicating the current level value that is the magic execution level may be displayed for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a screen displayed in the magic process of the pecking operation. The same display as in the case of the rubbing operation is performed even in the spelling magic. That is, the magic circle 400 serving as a guide for the pecking operation is displayed at a predetermined position on the LCD 14. On the other hand, the LCD 12 displays a virtual image area 402, a magic circle 404 is displayed in the virtual image area 402, and a level gauge 408 a and a level image 408 b are displayed above the virtual image area 402. Further, a cursor 406 corresponding to the touch position is displayed in the virtual image area 402. Further, a predetermined image such as a virtual game space image including the player character 302 is displayed on the LCD 12.

  At the upper end of the LCD 14, the content of the operation that is requested “successively hitting the inside of the magic team! This pecking operation is an operation of repeatedly touching the touch panel 24 and then leaving, that is, an operation of poking the touch panel 24 many times.

  In the magic process, it is determined whether or not this pecking operation has been performed. Points are added when it is determined by the player that the inside of the magic circle 400 has been struck. The level is calculated from the points, and the display mode of the guide image is changed according to the level. Although illustration is omitted, as in the case of the above-described rubbing operation, the sizes of the magic circle 400 and the magic circle 404 are changed according to the level. Further, when the level is raised, the level-up image 410 and the level image 412 are displayed. When the level reaches the maximum, magic is activated.

  On the other hand, when the outside of the magic circle 400 is touched, it is determined that an operation error has occurred. Further, if the points are not added even after a certain time has elapsed, the points are subtracted. Even when the level is lowered, it is determined that an operation error has occurred. When it is determined that an operation error has occurred, the error image 414 is displayed and magic is activated thereafter, as in the case of the rubbing operation described above.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a screen displayed in the magic process of the timing push operation. In the magic of this timing pushing operation, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of magic circles 400 are displayed on the LCD 14. Each of the plurality of magic circles 400 changes its display mode as time elapses, and is controlled so that all the magic circles 400 overlap each other at a certain moment by moving on their predetermined trajectories. The In this embodiment, only the position of the magic circle 400 is changed as a display mode, but in other embodiments, the size is further changed according to the level as in the above-described rubbing operation and pecking operation. It's okay.

  On the upper end of the LCD 14, the requested operation content “Touch the magic team at the moment of overlap!” Is displayed. This timing pushing operation is an operation of touching the magic circle 400 at a predetermined timing, that is, when all the magic circles 400 overlap.

  On the other hand, the LCD 12 is provided with a virtual image area 402 in the same manner as the magic of each operation described above, and a plurality of magic images are arranged in the virtual image area 402 at positions corresponding to the plurality of magic circles 400 in the LCD 14. Each team 404 is displayed. That is, the magic team 404 moves in the virtual image area 402 in accordance with the movement of the magic team 400 on the LCD 14.

  Although not displayed in FIG. 19, when a touch operation is performed by the player, a cursor 406 is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch position in the virtual image area 402. Further, the level gauge 408a and the level image 408b are displayed on the LCD 12 in the same manner as the magic of each operation described above. Furthermore, an image showing a virtual game space including the player character 302 is displayed on the LCD 12 as a main image. For example, a scene in which the player character 302 prepares to activate magic is displayed by animation.

  In the magic process of the timing push operation, it is determined whether or not the inside of the magic circle 400 is touched at the timing when all the magic circles 400 overlap. If it is determined that the touch position is inside the magic circle 400 at the timing when all the magic circles 400 overlap, points are added. A level is calculated based on the points. When the level increases, the display mode is changed so that the magic team 400 and the magic team 404 move on a more complicated trajectory, increase the moving speed, or shorten the overlapping time. Also good. When the level reaches the maximum, magic is activated.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a screen when the two magic circles 400 are touched in an overlapping state. In the LCD 14, the two magic circles 400 overlap at the approximate center of the screen. In the LCD 12, the two magic circles 404 overlap at the approximate center of the virtual image area 402. Further, in the virtual image area 402, a cursor 406 is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch position. In addition, on the LCD 14, a nice image 416 indicating that the touch in the state where the magic circle 400 overlaps is successful is displayed, for example, in the center of the screen for a certain period of time.

  On the other hand, when the touch panel 24 is touched in a state where all the magic circles 400 are not overlapped, it is determined that an operation error has occurred. In addition, when a certain number of times that the magic circle 400 is not touched even though all the magic circles 400 are overlapped, that is, when the operation timing is missed a certain number of times, an operation error is determined. When it is determined that an operation error has occurred, a miss image 414 is displayed at a predetermined position on the LCD 14 as in the case of the magic of each operation described above, and magic is activated after the display.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of a screen that is initially displayed in the magic process of the sequential push operation. The LCD 14 displays a plurality (three in this embodiment) of magic circles 400 that serve as guides for the sequential push operations. A serial number from No. 1 is assigned to each of the plurality of magic circles 400, and the assigned number is displayed in the magic circle 400.

  At the upper end of the LCD 14, the content of the operation requested “Touch the magic team in the order of the numbers!” Is displayed. That is, this sequential pressing operation is an operation of touching all displayed magic circles 400 in numerical order.

  The place where the plurality of magic circles 400 can be arranged is determined in advance so that they do not overlap each other. In this embodiment, when the number of magic circles 400 to be displayed is 4 or less, the four corners of the LCD 14 are selected as the placement locations.

  Also, multiple questions are presented to the player until the level is maximized. The arrangement of the plurality of problems may be determined in advance or may be determined randomly so that the arrangement of the plurality of magic circles 400 is different for each problem.

  On the other hand, the LCD 12 is provided with a virtual image area 402 as in the case of the magic of each operation described above. A plurality of magic circles 404 are displayed in the virtual image area 402 so as to have the same arrangement as the arrangement of the plurality of magic circles 400 on the LCD 14. The assigned number is displayed as an image of each magic circle 404 in the virtual image area 402.

  Although not displayed in FIG. 21, when the touch panel 24 is touched, a cursor 406 corresponding to the touch position is displayed in the virtual image area 402 as in the case of the magic of each operation described above ( For example, see FIG. Further, above the virtual image area 402, the level gauge 408a and the level image 408b are also displayed as in the case of the magic of each operation described above. Furthermore, an image showing a scene in the virtual game space including the player character 302 is also displayed on the LCD 12 as in the case of the magic of each operation described above.

  In this magic process, it is determined whether or not the magic number 400 with the correct answer number has been touched. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the touch position is within the magic number 400 of the correct answer number, that is, the magic number 400 of the number to be currently pressed. When it is determined that the correct magic number 400 has been touched, an OK image 418 is displayed at the touch position on the LCD 14, as shown in FIG. The number in the magic circle 400 that has been correctly answered is deleted. In the virtual image area 402 of the LCD 12, the correct magic circle 404 is deleted and a rectangular image 420 indicating the correct answer is displayed. A cursor 406 is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch position.

  If the correct answer number magic circle 400 continues to be touched to the end, it is determined that the sequential ordering operation of the problem has been successful, and points are added to increase the level. As shown in FIG. 23, on the LCD 14, a good image 422 is displayed at the touch position in the magic team 400 touched last, and a level-up image 410 is displayed at the center. On the other hand, in the virtual image area 402 of the LCD 12, the color of the background image is changed from, for example, black to blue in order to indicate the success of the operation, and a rectangular image 420 indicating the correct answer at the position corresponding to the magic answer 400 that has been correct at the end. The cursor 406 is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch position.

  The level change changes the problem and changes the arrangement of the numbered magic circle 400. Not only the placement location but also the number of magic circles 400 may be changed. Then, the player is required to perform an order pressing operation for the changed problem. When the level reaches the maximum, magic is activated.

  On the other hand, when the correct answer number magic circle 400 is not touched, it is determined that an operation error has occurred. In FIG. 24, the correct answer number is 1 and the magic circle 400 in the upper right corner must be touched, but the magic circle 400 in the upper left corner having the number 2 is touched. As described above, when the touch position is a position outside the magic circle 400 to be touched, the LCD 14 displays the miss image 414 at the touch position. On the other hand, in the virtual image area 402 of the LCD 12, the color of the background image is changed from black to red, for example, to indicate that an operation error has been determined. A cursor 406 is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch position.

  In addition, the problem may be provided with a time limit. In this case, it is determined that the operation error occurs when the time limit elapses without completing the sequential push operations. The magic is also activated when it is determined that the operation is wrong.

  In this way, when each type of touch operation is performed and the magic activation condition is satisfied, an animation indicating a scene in which the selected magic is executed is displayed on the LCD 12, as shown in FIG. . FIG. 25 shows a magic animation of a timing push operation as an example. Since the touch operation cannot be performed during the magic execution, the virtual image area 402 is not displayed on the LCD 12 and the guide image is not displayed on the LCD 14. By executing the magic, the enemy character 304 is damaged according to the type and level of the magic.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of the operation of the game apparatus 10. When the process is started, the CPU core 34 generates a command selection screen as shown in FIG. 8 using the GPUs 44 and 46 and the like and displays them on the LCDs 12 and 14 in step S1.

  As described above, in the rendering process, the GPU 44 or 46 that has received the drawing command from the CPU core 34 uses the VRAMs 52 and 54 based on the image data in the image data storage area 232, the object data in the object data storage area 238, and the like. Image data to be displayed on the screen in the drawing buffer. In the display update process, the LCD controller 50 under the control of the CPU core 34 displays an image on the LCDs 12 and 14 based on the image data in the drawing buffers of the VRAMs 52 and 54.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a magic command has been selected. Specifically, it is determined whether the coordinates of the touch position are the coordinates in the magic button 300 or not.

  Although omitted in FIG. 26, the coordinate data detected by the touch panel 24 is acquired in the touch position data storage area 234 of the data storage area 230 at regular intervals (for example, one frame). In addition, the coordinates of a selection area such as a button or a list on the screen are also stored in the data storage area 230. Therefore, selection can be determined based on the coordinates of the touch position and the coordinates of the selection area. When the selection is performed by the cursor moved by the cross switch (cross key) 22a, the determination is performed based on the coordinates of the cursor.

  If “NO” in the step S3, that is, if a command other than magic is selected, a process associated with the command is executed. In FIG. 26, processing related to other commands is omitted in order to briefly explain the flow up to the magic processing.

  If “YES” in the step S3, the CPU core 34 generates a type selection screen as shown in FIG. 9 by using the GPUs 44 and 46 and the like and displays them on the LCDs 12 and 14 in a step S5.

  Subsequently, in step S7, the CPU core 34 determines whether any type of the list 306 has been selected. If “NO” in the step S7, that is, if the return button 308 is selected, the process returns to the command selection from the step S1.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S 7, that is, if the touch position is a coordinate in the list 306, the CPU core 34 specifies the selected type in step S 9 and sets the type. The magic ID is stored in the magic ID storage area 236 as a magic ID. Since the type of touch operation differs for each magic, here, the type of touch operation is selected according to the type of magic.

  Subsequently, in step S11, the CPU core 34 generates a type confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 10 using the GPUs 44 and 46 and displays them on the LCDs 12 and 14. In step S13, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the enter button 310 has been selected. If “NO” in the step S13, that is, if the return button 308 is selected, the process returns to the type selection from the step S5.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S 13, the CPU core 34 generates a target selection screen as shown in FIG. 11 using the GPUs 44 and 46, etc. and displays them on the LCDs 12 and 14 in a step S 15. In step S17, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a magic attack target has been selected. If “NO” in the step S17, that is, if the return button 308 is selected, the process returns to the type confirmation from the step S11.

  If “YES” in the step S17, that is, if the panel 312 on which the enemy character 304 is arranged is selected, the CPU core 34 specifies the enemy character 304 selected as an attack target in the step S19. Store in the data storage area 230.

  Although omitted in FIG. 26, when a plurality of player characters 302 appear, the process from step S1 to S19 is repeated for all player characters 302 to set the command, type, target, and the like. When the setting for all the player characters 302 is completed, the CPU core 34 generates a start confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 12 using the GPU 44 and the GPU 46 in step S21 and displays them on the LCDs 12 and 14.

  In step S23, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the yes button 314 for instructing the start is selected. Note that FIG. 26 is described in a simplified manner so that the process returns to step S1 in the case of selection other than the Yes button 314. Actually, for example, when the No button 316 is selected, all the settings such as the command from Step S1 may be canceled and the process may be started from the beginning. Alternatively, when the return button 308 is selected, the process may return to step S15 to return to the previous target selection screen.

  If “YES” in the step S23, that is, if the yes button 314 is selected, the CPU core 34 executes a magic process corresponding to the magic ID in a step S25. In the magic process, the player performs a touch operation corresponding to the selected magic type to activate the magic. When magic is selected as a command for a plurality of player characters 302, the magic processing of each of the plurality of player characters 302 is executed in order.

  If the magic ID stored in the storage area 236 indicates a rubbing operation, the rubbing operation magic processing is executed in step S25. FIGS. 27 to 29 show an example of the operation of the magic process of the rubbing operation. The CPU core 34 first executes an initial UI drawing process in step S41. By this initial UI drawing process, an initial guide image corresponding to the magic ID is drawn. An example of the operation of the initial UI drawing process is shown in FIGS.

  30, the CPU core 34 determines a UI (user interface) system from the magic ID stored in the storage area 236. UI systems are associated in advance with magic IDs as types of touch operations. In this embodiment, the rubbing operation, the pecking operation, and the timing pushing operation are associated with the first system UI, and the sequential pushing operation is associated with the second system UI.

  Next, in step S <b> 203, the CPU core 34 reads image data corresponding to the UI system from the ROM 28 a into the RAM 42 and stores it in the image data storage area 232. In this embodiment, the magic circle image is stored in association with the UI system, and other background images, level display images, and input state message images are common.

  Subsequently, in step S205, the CPU core 34 transfers the image data for the upper screen guide to the VRAM 52 for the upper screen, and transfers the image data for the lower screen guide to the VRAM 54 for the lower screen. As described above, the LCD controller 50 can switch the image output of the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 and VRAM 54 between the LCD 12 and the LCD 14 according to the value of the register 56. A case where 0 is set will be described. That is, the image of the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 is output to the LCD 12, and that of the VRAM 54 is output to the LCD 14. Therefore, in this step S205, the image data for the upper screen guide is in the VRAM 52 and the image data for the lower screen guide is in the VRAM 54. Transferred. In addition, a cursor image or the like indicating the corresponding position of the touch position may be read and transferred to the VRAM 52 on the upper screen.

  In step S207, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 46 to draw the background image for the lower screen guide in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 for the lower screen.

  Subsequently, in step S209, the CPU core 34 generates a magic screen object for lower screen guide, a level display object, and an input state message object. Specifically, object data for each object is generated in the storage area 238 of the data storage area 230. Object data parameters include coordinates, object size, enlargement ratio, palette, image address, priority, rotation angle, and the like, and initial values and the like are set for these parameters. Note that the level display object and the input state message object are not displayed on the initial lower screen. A value indicating that the object is not displayed is set in the coordinate parameter of the object that is not displayed on the screen, and the GPUs 44 and 46 do not draw the image of the object by the object data, or delete the image from the drawing buffer. .

  In step S211, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the magic ID stored in the storage area indicates a rubbing operation, a pecking operation, or a timing pushing operation. If “YES” in the step S211, that is, if the UI system is the first system, the CPU core 34 changes the color of the magic screen object for the lower screen guide based on the magic ID in a step S213. change. In this embodiment, the magic circle image is prepared for each UI system. However, since the required touch operation is different even in the same first system, the difference in the touch operation is expressed by the color of the magic circle image. Like to do. For example, the rubbing operation, the pecking operation, and the timing pushing operation are associated with red, green, and yellow, respectively, and the palette data of the magic screen object for the lower screen is displayed according to the operation type so that each color is obtained. Be changed.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S211, or when the step S213 is ended, in a step S215, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 46 to set the magic screen object for the lower screen guide on the lower screen VRAM 54 based on the object data. Draw in the drawing buffer.

  Subsequently, the upper screen is drawn. Specifically, in step S217, the CPU core 34 generates a virtual space image using the GPU 44 and draws it in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen. For example, the virtual camera position, the point of gazing position, and the like are controlled so that an image is generated so that the player character 302 that is going to activate magic is positioned substantially at the center. Note that object data including parameters such as coordinates in the virtual space of the player character 302 and the enemy character 304 has already been generated before entering the battle, but the player character 302 and the enemy character 304 are at predetermined positions in the battle scene. In the initial UI drawing process, the object data may be generated in the storage area 238 as shown in FIG. When an animation is displayed, the first screen is drawn based on the animation data.

  In step S219, the CPU core 34 draws the background image for the upper screen guide in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 of the upper screen using the GPU 44. The background image for the upper screen guide is displayed as the background in the entire virtual image area 402 provided on the LCD 12, and the display coordinates thereof are determined and stored in advance.

  In step S221, the CPU core 34 generates an upper screen guide cursor object, a magic circle object, a level display object, and an input state message object. That is, each object data is generated and an initial value is set to the parameter. Note that the coordinates of the magic screen object for the upper screen guide are the corresponding coordinates in the virtual image area 402 of the coordinates of the magic screen object for the lower screen guide, and as described with reference to FIG. The position can be calculated in the same manner as the position calculation method. The enlargement ratio of the magic screen object for the upper screen guide is set to be the same as the enlargement ratio of the magic team object for the lower screen guide.

  In step S223, the CPU core 34 draws the magic screen object for the upper screen guide and the level display object in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen based on each object data. The level display object drawn here includes a level gauge 408a and a level image 408b indicating an initial level, that is, level 1. When this initial UI drawing process ends, the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG.

  The processing from step S43 in FIG. 27 to step S87 in FIG. 28 is executed at regular time intervals (for example, 1/60 seconds = 1 frame). In step S43 in FIG. 27, the CPU core 34 displays the upper and lower screens on the LCDs 12 and 14 based on the drawing data in the VRAMs 52 and 54 using the LCD controller 50, or updates the upper and lower screens.

  In steps S45 and S47, a magic activation condition is determined. Specifically, in step S45, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the level stored in the storage area 242 has reached the maximum value. The level is calculated from points that are increased according to the success of the operation. Therefore, it is determined here whether or not the player has continued to operate successfully until the maximum level is reached. Note that the maximum value of the level may be determined in advance, or may be changed according to the progress of the game, the ability value of the player character 302, or the like. If “YES” in the step S45, that is, if magic is activated by a successful operation, the process proceeds to a step S89 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S45, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a miss determination flag stored in the storage area 244 is on in a step S47. The error determination flag is turned on when an operation error is determined, and therefore it is determined here whether or not the player has determined that the operation has failed. If “YES” in the step S47, that is, if magic is activated due to an operation mistake, the process proceeds to a step S93 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S47, that is, if the magic activation condition is not yet satisfied, the CPU core 34 detects the coordinates of the touch position from the detection data acquired from the touch panel 24 in a step S49. And stored in the touch position storage area 234. In this storage area 234, a history of touch positions is recorded. For example, coordinates for the most recent predetermined number of frames or coordinates detected from the start to the end of continuous touch input may be accumulated.

  In step S <b> 51, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the touch panel 24 is touched based on detection data of the touch panel 24. The detection data of the touch panel 24 includes data indicating the presence / absence of a touch together with the coordinate data of the touch position. If “YES” in the step S51, the CPU core 34 turns on the touch flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S53, and turns off the touch flag in a step S55 if “NO”. By referring to the touch flag, it can be determined whether or not the touch panel 24 is touched in the current frame.

  In the subsequent step S57, the CPU core 34 executes a process for determining a touch operation. Since FIG. 27 shows a magic process when the magic of the rubbing operation is selected, it is determined whether or not a predetermined rubbing operation has been performed by the rubbing operation determination process. An example of the operation of the rubbing operation determination process is shown in FIGS.

  In step S301 in FIG. 31, the CPU core 34 adds 1 to the interval stored in the storage area 244. The interval is a counter for measuring time for calculating the speed of the rubbing operation. As will be described later, the speed of the rubbing operation is calculated for the point addition, and the speed of the rubbing operation is calculated when the touch position moves more than a certain distance. Also, points are deducted when the rubbing operation is not performed. Since the interval is reset when points are added or deducted, the time required for the touch position to move beyond a certain distance can be measured by this interval, and a rubbing operation is performed. The elapsed time can be measured without any problems.

  In step S303, the CPU core 34 determines whether the touch flag stored in the storage area 244 is on. If “NO” in the step S303, that is, if the touch panel 24 is not touched, the operation determining process is ended, and the process returns to the step S59 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S303, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not it is the first touch in a step S305. Specifically, since the history of the coordinates of the touch position is stored in the touch position storage area 234, it is determined whether or not the coordinates are detected in the previous frame. If “YES” in the step S305, since it is not yet possible to determine whether or not the operation is a rubbing operation, the operation determining process is ended, and the process returns to the step S59 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S305, that is, if the touch position is continuously detected, the CPU core 34 determines the difference between the current X coordinate and the previous X coordinate in a step S307. This is added to the distance stored in the data storage area 230. The absolute value of the difference is added. Thereby, the movement distance in the left-right direction (X direction) by the touch operation at the interval time is accumulated in the variable “distance”.

  Subsequently, the direction of movement of the touch position is determined. Specifically, in step S309, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the difference is positive (> 0). If “YES” in the step S309, the CPU core 34 sets a value indicating the right to the X-axis movement direction flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S311. If “NO”, the CPU core 34 moves the X-axis in a step S313. Set the direction flag to the left. The X-axis movement direction flag indicates the direction of the touch operation regarding the X-axis direction of the touch panel 24. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the origin is set at the upper left corner of the touch panel 24, the right direction is the X axis positive direction, and the lower direction is the Y axis positive direction. The difference is negative if moves to the left and positive if it moves to the right.

  In subsequent step S315, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the difference between the current Y coordinate and the previous Y coordinate is positive (> 0). If “YES” in the step S315, the CPU core 34 sets a value indicating the lower in the Y-axis moving direction flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S317. If “NO”, the CPU core 34 moves the Y-axis in a step S319. Set the direction flag to a value indicating above. The Y-axis movement direction flag indicates the direction of touch operation related to the Y-axis direction of the touch panel 24. As can be seen from the coordinate system of the touch panel 24 shown in FIG. 14, the difference is positive if the touch position is moved downward, and is negative if the touch position is upward.

  Subsequently, in step S321, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the current X coordinate is on the left side from the center of the magic circle 400. Note that the X coordinate of the center of the magic circle 400 is grasped by the coordinate parameter of the object data. If “YES” in the step S321, the CPU core 34 sets a value indicating left to the side flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S323, and if “NO”, indicates the right in the side flag in a step S325. Set the value. The side flag indicates either left or right when viewed from the center of the magic circle 400.

  In subsequent step S327, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the value of the current side flag is different from the previous value. For this determination, the previous value is also stored in the side flag of the storage area 244.

  If “YES” in the step S327, that is, if the touch position moves beyond the center line in the X axis direction of the magic formation 400, the CPU core 34 stores the center stored in the storage area 244 in the step S329. Turn on the over flag. The crossing center flag indicates whether the rubbing operation has been performed beyond the horizontal center of the magic team 400. In this rubbing operation, the determination condition includes rubbing across the center line in the horizontal direction of the 400 magic members. If step S329 is ended or if “NO” in the step S327, the process proceeds to a step S331 in FIG.

  In step S331 in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the value of the current X-axis movement direction flag is different from the previous value. For this determination, the previous value is also stored in the X-axis movement direction flag in the storage area 244. If “YES” in the step S331, that is, if the direction of the touch operation in the X-axis direction is switched between the left and right, the CPU core 34 counts the number of X-axis turning times in the step S333. Specifically, 1 is added to the X-axis turning number counter stored in the storage area 244. When step S333 ends, the process proceeds to step S339.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S331, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the value of the current Y-axis movement direction flag is different from the previous value in a step S335. For this determination, the previous value is also stored in the Y-axis movement direction flag in the storage area 244. If “YES” in the step S335, that is, if the direction of the touch operation in the Y-axis direction is changed up and down, the CPU core 34 counts the number of Y-axis turning times in the step S337. Specifically, 1 is added to the Y-axis turning number counter stored in the storage area 244. When step S337 ends, the process proceeds to step S339.

  If “NO” in the step S335, that is, if the direction of the touch operation is not changed in both the X-axis and Y-axis directions, the process proceeds to a step S351 in FIG.

  When the direction of the touch operation is changed, it is determined whether or not the touch operation is a mistake. Specifically, in step S339, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the number of X-axis turning is greater than a certain value and the center crossing flag is 0 (off). If the direction of movement of the touch position in the X-axis direction has changed a certain number of times, but does not exceed the horizontal center line of the magic circle 400, an operation to rub left and right has been performed, but the touch position is the magic circle 400. It is determined that the operation error has occurred. Accordingly, if “YES” in the step S339, the process proceeds to a step S349.

  It should be noted that the crossing center flag, the number of X-axis turnings, and the number of Y-axis turnings indicate the state of a certain time (while the interval is smaller than a certain value), and therefore the rubbing operation for this certain time is determined.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S339, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the number of Y-axis turning is larger than a certain value and the center crossing flag is 0 (off) in a step S341. If the direction of movement of the touch position with respect to the Y-axis direction has changed a certain number of times but does not exceed the horizontal center line of the magic circle 400, an operation of rubbing up and down has been performed, but the touch position is the magic circle 400. It is determined that an operation error has occurred, assuming that the vehicle has not passed left and right. Therefore, if “YES” in the step S341, the process proceeds to a step S349.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S341, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the number of X-axis turning is larger than a certain value and all touch positions are outside the magic circle 400 in a step S343. Note that, in the history stored in the storage area 234, determination is made regarding the touch position for the most recent fixed number of frames (a period in which the interval is smaller than the fixed value). If the direction of movement of the touch position has changed a certain number of times with respect to the X-axis direction, but has not touched the magic circle 400 in the process, it can be determined that the magic circle 400 has not been rubbed. If “NO” in the step S343, it can be determined that the top of the magic circle 400 is rubbed to the left and right, and therefore the process proceeds to a step S351 in FIG.

  However, if the size of the magic circle 400 becomes smaller due to the level up, there may occur a state in which the touch coordinates are outside the magic circle 400 at the timing of detecting the touch coordinates. For this reason, although it is rubbing in a trajectory passing over the magic circle 400, it may be considered that the magic circle 400 is not being scraped in the determination of step S343. In order to avoid this, an average value of the Y coordinate of the current touch position and the Y coordinate of the previous touch position is obtained, and if the average value is within the vertical width of the magic circle 400, an operation error is not detected. Judge that there is no.

  That is, if “YES” in the step S343, the CPU core 34 calculates an average value of the current Y coordinate and the previous Y coordinate in a step S345. In step S 347, the CPU core 34 determines whether the average value is larger than the Y coordinate at the upper end of the magic formation 400 and whether the average value is smaller than the Y coordinate at the lower end of the magic formation 400. If “YES” in the step S347, it is considered that the magic team is being rubbed, and the process proceeds to a step S351 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S347, it is considered that the magic team is not rubbed, and the process proceeds to a step S349. In step S349, the CPU core 34 turns on the miss determination flag stored in the storage area 244. When the rubbing operation determination process ends, the process returns to step S59 of FIG. Since the miss determination flag is turned on, the next time step S47 is processed, “YES” is determined and magic is activated.

  On the other hand, if it is not yet determined that the rubbing operation has been missed, in step S351 in FIG. 33, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the interval stored in the storage area 244 has become a certain value (for example, 3) or more. To do. If “YES” in the step S351, the CPU core 34 resets the crossing center flag, the X-axis turning number counter, and the Y-axis turning number counter stored in the storage area 244 in a step S353.

  Subsequently, in step S355, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the distance value stored in the data storage area 230 has reached a certain value or more. If “YES” in the step S355, that is, if the touch position moves by a certain value or more in the X-axis direction, the CPU core 34 calculates the rubbing speed by dividing the distance by the interval in a step S357. Further, in step S359, the CPU core 34 determines an addition point from the rubbing speed. The addition point may be calculated, for example, according to a predetermined arithmetic expression, or may be determined with reference to a table in which the speed range and the addition point are associated in advance. In step S361, the CPU core 34 adds an addition point to the points stored in the storage area 240. In step S363, the CPU core 34 resets the distance and interval stored in the storage area 244.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S355, that is, if the rubbing operation has not moved more than a certain distance from side to side, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a certain time has passed without adding points in the step S365. to decide. That is, it is determined whether or not the interval stored in the storage area 244 has reached a certain value.

  If “YES” in the step S365, that is, if a certain time elapses without the touch position moving more than a certain distance, the CPU core 34 sets a certain value from the points stored in the storage area 240 in the step S367. Deduct points. In step S369, the CPU core 34 resets the interval stored in the storage area 244.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S365 or “NO” in the step S351, the rubbing operation determination process is ended, and the process returns to the step S59 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 27, in step S <b> 59, the CPU core 34 calculates a level from the points stored in the storage area 240 and stores the calculated level in the storage area 242. For example, the level is increased each time the point exceeds a certain value. The points required to level up may vary depending on the highest level of magic. When the maximum level is 3, it may be changed to level 2 at 1/3 of the maximum point (for example, 4096) and to level 3 when the maximum point is reached. When the maximum level is 4, it may be changed to level 2 at 1/3 of the maximum point, to level 3 at 2/3 of the maximum point, and to level 4 when the maximum point is reached. In addition, if the point falls below the value required for the level, the level is lowered.

  Subsequently, in step S61, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the touch flag stored in the storage area 244 is on. If “YES” in the step S61, the CPU core 34 calculates the cursor position in the guide image on the upper screen from the touch position in a step S63. In other words, the coordinates of the position corresponding to the touch position in the virtual image area 402 are calculated according to the above equation 1.

  In step S <b> 65, the CPU core 34 draws the cursor 406 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen using the GPU 44. For this drawing, the CPU core 34 stores the calculated coordinates of the cursor position as the coordinate parameters of the cursor object in the object data storage area 238. When the display update process in step S43 is executed in the next frame, a cursor 406 is displayed at a position corresponding to the touch position in the virtual image area 402 (see, for example, FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S61, the CPU core 34 deletes the cursor 406 from the upper screen in a step S67. Specifically, the CPU core 34 stores a value indicating no display in the coordinate parameter of the cursor object stored in the object data storage area 238, and gives a drawing command for deleting the cursor to the GPU 44. . When step S65 or S67 ends, the process proceeds to step S69 in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the cursor 406 is displayed in the virtual image area 402 when it is determined that the touch panel 24 is touched. However, the touch panel 24 is finally detected even when the touch on the touch panel 24 is lost. The cursor 406 may be continuously displayed at a position corresponding to the touched position for a certain period of time.

  In step S69 of FIG. 28, the CPU core 34 executes display mode change processing. In the display mode changing process, the display mode of the guide image is changed. An example of the operation of the display mode changing process is shown in FIG. In step S401 in FIG. 34, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the level stored in the storage area 242 has changed. For this determination, in the level calculation process in step S59 (FIG. 27), a level change flag may be set according to the type of level change (up, down, unchanged).

  If “YES” in the step S401, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the level has been increased in a step S403. If “YES” in the step S403, the CPU core 34 draws the level-up image 410 in the VRAM 54 on the lower screen by using the GPU 46 in a step S405. Therefore, the level-up image 410 is displayed on the LCD 14 by the display update process in step S43 of the next frame (see FIG. 15). When the level-up image 410 is drawn, predetermined coordinates are set in the coordinate parameter of the object data of the level-up image 410 among the level display objects for lower screen guide stored in the storage area 238, and this object A level-up image 410 is drawn based on the data.

  In step S407, the CPU core 34 determines the enlargement rate of the magic circle from the level stored in the storage area 242. The expansion rate of the magic circle is predetermined and stored for each level. When the level reaches the maximum level, the process proceeds to the magic activation process, and the operation is not accepted. Therefore, the process of changing the enlargement ratio of the magic circle and the drawing process in subsequent steps S409 to S415 need not be performed.

  In step S409, the CPU core 34 changes the enlargement rate parameter of the object data of the magic screen object for the lower screen guide to the determined value. As a result, the size of the magic circle 400 displayed on the lower screen is changed to a size corresponding to the level (reduced in this embodiment). In step S411, the CPU core 34 changes the enlargement ratio parameter of the object data of the magic screen object for the upper screen guide to the determined value. As a result, the size of the magic circle 404 displayed in the virtual image area on the upper screen is changed to a size corresponding to the level. Accordingly, the size of the magic screen 404 on the upper screen is changed at the same rate as the magic screen 400 on the lower screen.

  In step S 413, the CPU core 34 draws the magic screen object for the lower screen guide in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen using the GPU 46. In step S415, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 44 to draw the magic screen object for the upper screen guide in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen. Accordingly, the magic circle 400 whose size has been changed is displayed on the LCD 14 by the display update process in the next step S43, and the magic circle 404 whose size has been changed at the same rate is displayed in the virtual image area 402 of the LCD 12. (See, for example, FIGS. 15 and 16).

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S403, that is, if the level change is a level down, the CPU core 34 determines an operation error in the step S417 and sets the error determination flag stored in the storage area 244. turn on. As described above, even when the point is decreased by a certain level or more and the level is lowered, it is determined that the operation is erroneous. Therefore, when step S47 (FIG. 27) is processed next, it is determined to be “YES” and the magic is activated. The Rukoto.

  If “NO” in the step S401, that is, if the level has not changed, the display mode changing process is ended as it is, and the process returns to the step S71 in FIG.

  In step S71 of FIG. 28, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the miss determination flag stored in the storage area 244 is on. If “YES” in the step S71, the CPU core 34 draws the miss image 414 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the lower screen by using the GPU 46 in a step S73. Therefore, the miss image 414 is displayed on the LCD 14 by the display update process in step S43 of the next frame (see FIG. 17). When drawing the miss image 414, a predetermined coordinate is set in the coordinate parameter of the object data of the miss image 414 in the input state message object for the lower screen guide stored in the storage area 238, and the object data The miss image 414 is drawn based on the above.

  If step S73 is completed or if “NO” in the step S71, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the level-up image 410 was drawn in a step S75. For this determination, a counter that measures the time elapsed since the process of step S405 (FIG. 34) is stored in the storage area 244. If “YES” in the step S75, the CPU core 34 erases the level-up image from the lower screen in a step S77. Note that a value indicating no display is stored in the coordinate parameter of the level-up image 410 among the level display objects for lower screen guide stored in the object data storage area 238.

  Subsequently, in step S79, the CPU core 34 draws the level image 412 indicating the current level value stored in the storage area 242 using the GPU 46 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen. When the level image 412 is drawn, predetermined coordinates are stored in the coordinate parameter of the object data of the level image 412 among the level display objects for lower screen guide stored in the storage area 238.

  In step S81, the CPU core 34 displays the level image 408b indicating the current level value stored in the storage area 242 using the GPU 44 and the level gauge 408a indicating the current point value stored in the storage area 240 on the upper screen. Drawing is performed in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52. As a result, the player can know the current level value simply by looking at the LCD 12, and the pointer of the level gauge 408a swings left and right according to the increase / decrease of the point, and the color is changed according to the level up / down. Therefore, it is possible to know the input state and the determination result, that is, whether or not the predetermined operation can be performed well.

  When step S81 ends, or if “NO” in the step S75, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the drawing of the level image 412 on the lower screen in a step S83. For this determination, a counter that measures the time elapsed since the level image rendering process in step S79 is stored in the storage area 244. If “YES” in the step S83, the CPU core 34 deletes the level image 412 from the lower screen in a step S85. Specifically, a value indicating no display is stored in the coordinate parameter of the level image 412 corresponding to the current level among the level display objects for lower screen guide stored in the object data storage area 238.

  If step S85 is completed or if “NO” in the step S83, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 44 to execute the pre-magic scene in the virtual space based on the magic ID stored in the storage area 236 in a step S87. Drawing in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen. This drawing may be performed based on the animation data before the magic activation corresponding to the magic ID. For example, the player character 302 is stored in the storage area 238 as if the player character 302 is preparing for the magic activation. It may be drawn based on the object data of the character 302. When step S87 ends, the process returns to step S43 of FIG.

  Thus, the player can see the state of the main virtual game space together with the magic team 404 and the cursor 406 of the virtual image area 402 and the level value and input state in the vicinity of the virtual image area 402. Therefore, the touch operation can be performed while viewing the main image on the LCD 12 without looking at the touch panel 24 at hand.

  In this manner, steps S43 to S87 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S45 in FIG. 27 that the maximum level has been reached or until it is determined in step S47 that the error determination flag has been turned on.

  If “YES” in the step S45, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the drawing of the level-up image 410 in a step S89 of FIG. This process is the same as step S75 (FIG. 28). If “YES” is determined in the step S89, the CPU core 34 erases the level-up image 410 from the lower screen in a step S91. This process is the same as step S77 (FIG. 28). When the magic is activated at the maximum level, the level-up image 410 is displayed.

  If “YES” in the step S47, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the drawing of the miss image 414 in a step S93 of FIG. For this determination, a counter that measures the time that has elapsed since the process of step S73 (FIG. 28) is stored in the storage area 244. If “YES” is determined in the step S93, the CPU core 34 erases the miss image 414 from the lower screen in a step S95. A value indicating no display is stored in the coordinate parameter of the miss image 414 in the input state message object for the lower screen guide stored in the object data storage area 238. When magic is activated due to an operation error, the error image 414 is displayed and is first deleted.

  When step S91 or step S95 ends, the CPU core 34 draws the level image 412 indicating the current level value stored in the storage area 242 using the GPU 46 in step S97 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen. This process is the same as step S79 (FIG. 28). Since the magic according to the level is activated, the level value is displayed for a certain period of time.

  In step S99, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the level image 412 on the lower screen has been drawn. This process is the same as step S83 (FIG. 28). If “YES” is determined in the step S99, the CPU core 34 erases the level image 412 from the lower screen in a step S101. This process is the same as step S85 (FIG. 28).

  Subsequently, in step S <b> 103, the CPU core 34 calculates damage to the enemy character 304 according to a predetermined arithmetic expression based on the magic ID stored in the storage area 236 and the level stored in the storage area 242. Note that the calculated damage value is displayed in an animation in which magic is executed. In step S105, the damage is subtracted from the attack target HP, and the HP value of the enemy character 304 stored in the data storage area 230 is updated. If HP becomes 0 or less, the enemy character 304 has been defeated, is excluded from the attack target, and is erased from the screen.

  In subsequent step S107, the CPU core 34 deletes the guide image from the upper and lower screens. In step S109, the CPU core 34 draws an image on the VRAM 52 based on the magic execution animation data corresponding to the magic ID using the GPU 44, and displays the image on the LCD 12 using the LCD controller 50. In this way, magic according to the player's touch operation is executed, and the state is displayed as an animation. When a plurality of player characters 302 execute magic, magic processing is executed for each of the remaining player characters 302.

  27 to 29 described above show the operation of the magic process of the rubbing operation, but the magic process of the other operation is almost the same operation. However, in step S57, an operation determination process regarding each touch operation is executed. Since the display mode of the guide image may differ depending on the operation type, in that case, the operation of the display mode changing process in step S69 is also changed according to the operation type.

  If the selected magic ID indicates a pecking operation, a magic process for the pecking operation is executed in step S25 of FIG. FIG. 35 shows an example of the operation of the pecking operation determination process in the magic process of the pecking operation. When the operation determination process is started, in step S501, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the touch flag stored in the storage area 244 is on.

  If “YES” in the step S501, that is, if the touch panel 24 is touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the current touch position stored in the storage area 234 in the step S503 is inside the magic circle 400. to decide. The display range of the magic circle 400 can be calculated based on the coordinates, the object size, and the enlargement ratio of the lower screen guide magic circle object stored in the object data storage area 238. Alternatively, when the arrangement of the magic circle 400 and the size for each level are fixed, data of the display range of the magic circle 400 for each level may be stored in advance.

  If “YES” in the step S503, that is, if the magic team 400 is touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the pecking flag stored in the storage area 244 in the step S505 is 0 (initial value). Determine whether. The tack flag indicates whether or not the magic circle 400 has been struck. The point is added every time the magic circle 400 is struck, but when the magic circle 400 continues to be touched, it is necessary not to add points, so this pecking flag is provided. The tack flag is turned on when the touch panel 24 is pushed, that is, when the input state is changed from the no-input state, and when the contact due to the hit is lost, that is, the input state is changed to the no-input state. When turned off.

  If “YES” in the step S505, that is, if the touch panel 24 is changed from a non-touched state to a touched state, the CPU core 34 stores 1 in the pecking flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S507. That is, the pecking flag is turned on. In step S509, the CPU core 34 adds a predetermined value to the points stored in the storage area 240. When step S509 ends, the process proceeds to step S517.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S505, that is, if the touch panel 24 is continuously touched, points are not added, and the process proceeds to a step S517.

  If “NO” in the step S501, that is, if the touch panel 24 is not touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the pecking flag stored in the storage area 244 is 1 in a step S511. To do. If “YES” in the step S511, that is, if the touch panel 24 is changed from the touched state to the non-touched state, the CPU core 34 sets the pecking flag stored in the storage area 244 to 0 in step S513. Remember, that is, turn off the pecking flag. In step S515, the CPU core 34 adds a predetermined value to the points stored in the storage area 240. As described above, in this embodiment, points are given at the timing of both the operation of pushing the touch panel 24 and the operation of finishing the pushing, but in other embodiments, when there is a pushing operation, You may make it give a score only in any one timing when there exists operation which ends a protrusion. When step S515 ends, the process proceeds to step S517. If “NO” in the step S511, that is, if the no-input state continues, the process proceeds to a step S517 as it is.

  In step S517, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed without adding points. For this determination, a counter for measuring the elapsed time since the addition of points in step S509 or step S515 is provided in the storage area 244. If “YES” in the step S517, that is, if a certain time has elapsed while the magic circle 400 is continuously touched or the touch panel 24 is not touched, the CPU core 34 stores the storage area in a step S519. A predetermined value is subtracted from the point stored in 240. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S517, the operation determination process is ended as it is.

  If “NO” in the step S503, that is, if the outside of the magic circle 400 is touched, it is determined that an operation error has occurred, and the CPU core 34 turns on the error determination flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S521. To. When this pecking operation determination process is completed, the process returns to step S59 of the magic process of FIG. 27 (in this case, the magic process of the pecking operation).

  In this embodiment, the display mode changing process in the magic process of the pecking operation is the same as that in the rubbing operation, and the description thereof is omitted.

  If the selected magic ID indicates a timing push operation, a magic process for the timing push operation is executed in step S25 of FIG. FIG. 36 shows an example of the operation of the timing push operation determination process in the magic process of the timing push operation.

  When this operation determination process is started, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a plurality (two in this embodiment) of the magic team 400 overlap in step S601. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the coordinates of the two magic circle objects for lower screen guide stored in the object data storage area 238 are the same. If “YES” in the step S601, the CPU core 34 turns on the overlap flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S603. If “NO”, the CPU core 34 turns off the overlap flag in a step S605.

  Subsequently, in step S607, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the touch flag stored in the storage area 244 is on. If “YES” in the step S607, that is, if the touch panel 24 is touched, the CPU core 34 has the coordinates of the current touch position stored in the storage area 234 in the step S609 inside the magic circle 400. Judge whether there is. When a plurality of magic circles 400 are overlapped, the coordinates of the magic circles 400 are the same. Therefore, any one magic circle 400 is selected, and the coordinates, size, and enlargement ratio of the object data of the magic circle 400 are selected. Based on this, the display range of the magic circle 400 is calculated. Then, it is determined whether or not the current touch position is included in the display range of the magic circle 400.

  If “YES” in the step S609, that is, if the inside of the magic circle 400 is touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the overlap flag stored in the storage area 244 is on in a step S611. To do. If “YES” in the step S611, that is, if the inside of the overlapping magic formation 400 is touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the success flag stored in the storage area 244 in the step S613 is off. Determine whether. The success flag indicates whether or not the magic circle 400 is touched during the period from the occurrence of the overlapping state of the two magic circles 400 to the end.

  If “YES” in the step S613, that is, if the magic team 400 is touched for the first time after the overlapping state occurs, the CPU core 34 sets a predetermined value to the point stored in the storage area 240 in the step S615. to add. In step S617, the CPU core 34 turns on the success flag stored in the storage area 244.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S613, that is, if the magic team 400 has already been touched after the overlapping state occurs, the operation determination process is ended as it is.

  If “NO” in the step S611, that is, if the magic team 400 is touched in a state where the two magic teams 400 do not overlap, it is determined that an operation error has occurred, and the process proceeds to a step S629. Furthermore, if “NO” in the step S609, that is, if the outside of the display range of the magic formation 400 is touched, it is determined that the operation is wrong, and the process proceeds to a step S629.

  If “NO” in the step S607, that is, if the touch panel 24 is not touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the overlapping state is ended in a step S619. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the overlap flag stored in the storage area 244 has changed from on to off. For this determination, at least the current and previous overlap states are stored in the overlap flag in the storage area 244.

  If “YES” in the step S619, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the success flag stored in the storage area 244 is on in a step S621. If “YES” in the step S621, that is, if the magic team 400 has been touched at least once during the period after the overlap state occurs, the CPU core 34 stores the storage area in a step S623. The success flag stored in 244 is turned off.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S621, that is, if the magic team 400 is not touched between the occurrence of the overlapping state and the termination, the CPU core 34 stores the storage area 244 in the step S625. 1 is added to the missed number counter stored. In step S627, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the missed count has reached a predetermined value (for example, 2). If “YES” in the step S627, that is, if the timing at which the magic team 400 should be touched is missed a predetermined number of times, it is determined that an operation error has occurred, and the process proceeds to a step S629.

  In step S629, the CPU core 34 turns on the error determination flag stored in the storage area 244. If “NO” in the step S627 or “NO” in the step S619, the operation determination process is ended as it is. When the timing pressing operation determination process is finished, the process returns to step S59 of the magic process (in this case, the magic process of the timing pressing operation) in FIG.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of the operation of the display mode change process in the magic process of the timing push operation. This display mode changing process is executed in step S69 of FIG.

  First, in step S701, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the level has increased based on the level calculated in step S59 (FIG. 27). If “YES” in the step S701, the CPU core 34 draws the level-up image 410 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen by using the GPU 46 in a step S703. Note that the processing in steps S701 and S703 is the same as the processing in steps S403 and S405 in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S705, the CPU core 34 controls the movement of the two magic circle objects for the lower screen guide. For example, the trajectory in which each magic circle object moves, the timing of occurrence and end of the overlapping state, and the like are determined in advance, and the coordinates of each magic circle object are calculated or determined according to a predetermined arithmetic expression. The coordinates of each magic circle object are stored as coordinate parameters of each object in the object data storage area 238.

  In step S707, the CPU core 34 calculates the positions of the two magic circle objects for the upper screen guide based on the positions of the two magic circle objects for the lower screen guide. That is, the coordinates of the two magic circles 404 in the virtual image area 402 corresponding to the coordinates of the two magic circles 400 on the lower screen are calculated. Accordingly, in the virtual image area 402, the magic circle 404 moves in the same manner as the movement of the magic circle 400 displayed on the lower screen.

  In step S709, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 46 to draw the magic screen object for the lower screen guide in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen. In step S711, the CPU core 34 draws the magic screen object for the upper screen guide in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen using the GPU 44. Note that the processing in steps S709 and S711 is the same as the processing in steps S413 and S415 in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S713, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the success flag stored in the storage area 244 has changed from off to on. If “YES” in the step S713, that is, if the magic team 400 is touched in an overlapping state, the CPU core 34 draws the nice image 416 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen using the GPU 44 in a step S715. To do. For this drawing, the CPU core 34 stores predetermined coordinates (for example, the screen center) in the coordinate parameter of the nice image 416 of the input state message object for the lower screen guide in the object data storage area 238. .

  If step S715 ends or if “NO” in the step S713, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the nice image 416 was drawn in a step S717. If “YES” in the step S717, that is, if the counter for measuring the elapsed time from the drawing of the nice image 416 stored in the storage area 244 exceeds a certain value, the CPU core 34 makes a nice call in the step S719. The image 416 is deleted from the lower screen. When step S719 is completed or if “NO” in the step S717, the display mode changing process is ended, and the process returns to the step S71 in FIG.

  If the selected magic ID indicates a sequential push operation, a magic process for the sequential push operation is executed in step S25 of FIG. FIG. 38 shows an example of the operation of the sequential push operation determination process in the magic process of the sequential push operation.

  When the operation determination process is started, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the touch flag stored in the storage area 244 in step S801 is on. If “YES” in the step S801, that is, if the touch panel is touched, the CPU core 34 inside the magic team 400 in which the current touch position stored in the storage area 234 is the correct answer number in the step S803. It is determined whether or not.

  For example, when the first problem is drawn in the initial UI drawing process (S41), the problem data indicating the correspondence between the identification information of the magic formation 400, the assigned number, and the location (coordinate) is read into the data storage area 230. Issued or generated. In addition, the number to be touched now, that is, data indicating the correct answer number is also stored in the data storage area 230. In this embodiment, the magic team 400 is assigned a serial number from No. 1, so the initial value of the correct answer number data is 1. The display range of the magic team 400 with the correct answer number can be calculated based on coordinates, size, enlargement ratio, and the like stored as object data of the magic team 400.

  If “YES” in the step S803, that is, if the magic number 400 having the correct answer number is touched, the CPU core 34 determines whether the correct answer number stored in the storage area 230 is the last number in the step S805. Judge whether or not. If “NO” in the step S805, that is, if the magic team 400 to be touched still remains, the CPU core 34 turns on the correct flag stored in the storage area 244 in a step S807. The correct answer flag indicates that the magic team having the correct answer number except the last one has been touched. In step S809, 1 is added to the correct answer number stored in the data storage area 230. As a result, the magic circle 400 to which the next number is assigned becomes the magic circle 400 to be touched next. When step S809 ends, the process proceeds to step S813.

  On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S805, that is, if the magic team 400 is successfully touched in order until the last number, the CPU core 34 sets the point stored in the storage area 240 in the step S811. Then, a predetermined value necessary for level up is added. In this embodiment, the level is increased for each correct answer. When it reaches the maximum level, magic is activated. When step S811 ends, the process proceeds to step S813.

  If “NO” in the step S803, that is, if an area other than the magic team 400 with the correct answer number is touched, it is determined that an operation error occurs, and the process proceeds to a step S815.

  If “NO” in the step S801, that is, if the touch panel 24 is not touched, the process proceeds to a step S813.

  In step S813, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the problem time limit has elapsed. For this determination, a counter that measures the elapsed time from the first drawing in question is provided in the storage area 244. If “YES” in the step S813, that is, if the last magic circle 400 cannot be touched within the time limit, it is determined that an operation error has occurred, and the process proceeds to a step S815.

  In step S815, the CPU core 34 turns on a miss determination flag stored in the storage area 244. The magic is activated by this operation error determination. If “NO” in the step S813, the operation determination process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the step S59 of the magic process (in this case, the magic process of the sequential push operation) in FIG.

  39 and 40 show an example of the operation of the display mode changing process in the magic process of the sequential push operation. This display mode changing process is executed in step S69 of FIG.

  In step S901, the CPU core 34 determines whether the level stored in the storage area 242 has increased. The processing in step S901 is the same as the processing in step S403 (FIG. 34). If “YES” in the step S901, the CPU core 34 draws the level-up image 410 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen using the GPU 46 in a step S903. The processing in step S903 is the same as the processing in step S405 (FIG. 34).

  In step S905, the CPU core 34 draws the good image 422 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen using the GPU 46. For this drawing, the CPU core 34 stores the coordinates of the touch position in the coordinate parameter of the good image 422 in the input state message object for the lower screen guide stored in the object data storage area 238. .

  In step S907, the CPU core 34 changes the color of the background image for the upper screen guide drawn in the VRAM 52 using the GPU 44 to blue. As a result, the background color of the virtual image region 402 is changed from black to blue, and the level is increased.

  If step S907 ends or if “NO” in the step S901, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the correct flag stored in the storage area 244 is turned on in a step S909. If “YES” in the step S909, the CPU core 34 draws the OK image 418 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen by using the GPU 46 in a step S911.

  In step S <b> 913, the CPU core 34 erases the correct magic circle (number) 404 in the virtual image area 402 and draws the rectangular image 420. For this drawing, the CPU core 34 stores the non-display data in the coordinate parameters of the magic circle 404 corresponding to the magic circle 400 that is correctly answered in the object data for the upper screen guide of the storage area 238, and The coordinates of the position corresponding to the magic circle 400 that is correctly answered in the coordinate parameter of the rectangular image 420 are stored. In step S915, the CPU core 34 turns off the correct answer flag stored in the storage area 244.

  When step S915 ends or if “NO” in the step S909, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the drawing of the OK image 418 in a step S917. For this determination, a counter that measures the time elapsed since the drawing of the OK image 418 is stored in the storage area 244.

  If “YES” in the step S917, the CPU core 34 deletes the OK image 418 from the lower screen in a step S919. For this drawing process, the CPU core 34 stores non-display data in the coordinate parameter of the OK image 418 of the lower screen input state message object stored in the object data storage area 238.

  In step S921, the CPU core 34 deletes the number of the magic team 400 that has been correctly answered from the lower screen. For this drawing process, the CPU core 34 stores the non-display data in the coordinate parameter of the number of the magic circle 400 that is correctly answered among the magic screen objects for the lower screen stored in the object data storage area 238. .

  Further, in step S923, the CPU core 34 deletes the rectangular image 420 from the upper screen. For this drawing process, the CPU core 34 stores non-display data in the coordinate parameter of the rectangular image 420 of the input state message object for the upper screen stored in the object data storage area 238.

  When step S923 ends, or if “NO” in the step S917, the process proceeds to a step S925 in FIG. In step S925, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the miss determination flag stored in the storage area 244 is on. If “YES” in the step S 925, the CPU core 34 changes the color of the upper screen guide background image drawn in the VRAM 52 to red using the GPU 44. As a result, the background color of the virtual image area 402 is changed from black to red, indicating that an operation error has been determined.

  If step S927 ends or if “NO” in the step S925, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not the level stored in the storage area 242 is the maximum in the step S929. If “NO” in the step S929, the CPU core 34 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the drawing of the level image on the lower screen in a step S931. The level image on the lower screen is displayed when the level is raised. If the maximum level is reached, the magic will be activated, so there is no need to give the next problem, but if the maximum level has not been reached, the next problem must be given.

  If “YES” in the step S931, that is, if it is necessary to display the next problem, the CPU core 34 changes the problem (arrangement of the magic team 400) in a step S933. As described above, the arrangement of the magic circle 400 may be read out in advance, or may be determined randomly.

  Subsequently, in step S935, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 46 to draw the background image for the lower screen guide and the magic formation 400 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 54 on the lower screen. The coordinate parameter of the object data of the magic circle 400 is changed based on the changed problem data. In step S937, the CPU core 34 uses the GPU 44 to draw the background image for the upper screen guide and the magic circle 404 in the drawing buffer of the VRAM 52 on the upper screen. In this way, the next problem in which the arrangement of the magic circle 400 has been changed is presented to the player. If “NO” in the step S931 or “NO” in the step S929, the display mode changing process is ended, and the process returns to the step S71 in FIG.

  According to this embodiment, a virtual image area 402 is provided on the LCD 12 on which a predetermined image such as a virtual space image is displayed, and the cursor image 406 is placed at a position corresponding to the user's designated position using the touch panel 24. Since the display is performed, the user can perform the operation while viewing the image on the LCD 12 without looking at the touch panel 24 at hand.

  In the above-described embodiment, the touch panel 24 is a touch screen provided with the LCD 14 as a second display area under the touch panel 24. However, in another embodiment, the touch panel 24 is provided with a display area under the touch screen. It may be a simple touch panel, i.e., a touch pad that cannot be used. In this case, the second display area is not provided and the user interface is not displayed, but the guide image and the cursor 406 corresponding to the touch coordinates are displayed in the virtual image area 402 displayed on the LCD 12 as the first display area. Therefore, the player can perform an operation without looking at the hand.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the first display area and the second display area are provided for the LCD 12 and the LCD 14 as separate hardware, respectively. However, in another embodiment, the first display area and the second display area may be provided in one display device.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of the game apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a modified embodiment. FIG. 3 is an illustrative view showing one embodiment of the game apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the game apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an illustrative view showing a program storage area in the memory map of the game apparatus. FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing a part of the data storage area in the memory map of the game apparatus. FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing another part of the data storage area in the memory map of the game apparatus. FIG. 8 is an illustrative view showing one example of a command selection screen. FIG. 9 is an illustrative view showing one example of a type selection screen. FIG. 10 is an illustrative view showing one example of a type confirmation screen. FIG. 11 is an illustrative view showing one example of a target selection screen. FIG. 12 is an illustrative view showing one example of a start confirmation screen. FIG. 13 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen displayed in the magic process of the rubbing operation. FIG. 14 is an illustrative view showing an outline of calculation of the corresponding position in the virtual image area of the touch position. FIG. 15 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when the level is raised in the magic process of the rubbing operation. FIG. 16 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when level 3 is reached in the magic process of the rubbing operation. FIG. 17 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when an operation error is determined in the magic process of the rubbing operation. FIG. 18 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen displayed in the magic process of the pecking operation. FIG. 19 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen displayed in the magic process of the timing push operation. FIG. 20 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when the operation is successful in the magic process of the timing push operation. FIG. 21 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen first displayed in the magic process of the sequential push operation. FIG. 22 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when the answer is correct in the magic process of the sequential push operation. FIG. 23 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when the level is increased in the magic process of the sequential push operation. FIG. 24 is an illustrative view showing one example of a screen when it is determined that an operation error has occurred in the magic process of the sequential push operation. FIG. 25 is an illustrative view showing one example of an animation displayed by magic activation. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the game apparatus. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a part of an example of the magic processing operation of the rubbing operation. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing part of the continuation of FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing part of the continuation of FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the initial UI drawing process shown in FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a part of an example of the rubbing operation determination process shown in FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing part of the continuation of FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the display mode changing process shown in FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation determination process in the magic process of the pecking operation. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation determination process in the magic process of the timing push operation. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the display mode changing process in the magic process of the timing push operation. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of operation determination processing in the magic processing of sequential push operations. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a part of an example of the operation of the display mode changing process in the magic process of the sequential push operation. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 ... Game device 12, 14 ... LCD
24 ... Touch panel 28 ... Memory card 28a ... ROM
28b ... RAM
34 ... CPU core 42 ... RAM
44, 46 ... GPU
50 ... LCD controller 52, 54 ... VRAM
306 ... List 400, 404 ... Magic team 402 ... Virtual image area 406 ... Cursor 408a ... Level gauge 408b, 412 ... Level image 410 ... Level-up image 414 ... Miss image 416 ... Nice image 418 ... OK image 420 ... Rectangle image 422 ... Good image

Claims (17)

A game program executed in a game device having storage means for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel,
Processing means of the game device,
First display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the first display area;
Coordinate detection means for detecting coordinates based on detection of the touch panel;
Corresponding position calculating means for calculating the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means in a virtual image area provided in a partial area of the first display area;
Corresponding position display means for displaying a predetermined image at a corresponding position in the virtual image area;
Touch operation determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means, and touch for performing a predetermined process when it is determined that the predetermined touch operation has been performed A game program that functions as an operation processing means. The game apparatus further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image,
The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area;
The game program according to claim 1, further causing the processing means to function as second display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the second display area.   The game program according to claim 2, wherein the second display control means displays an image serving as an interface for a user operation in the second display area.   The game program according to claim 3, wherein the second display control means displays a second guide image serving as a guide for a touch operation in the second display area.   The game program according to claim 4, further causing the processing unit to function as a guide image display control unit that displays a first guide image serving as a guide for a touch operation in the virtual image area.   The guide image display control means displays a reduced guide image stored in correspondence with the second guide image displayed in the second display area by the second display control means in the virtual image area. The game program according to claim 5. The processing means;
Further functioning as an operation type selection means for selecting a type of touch operation to be currently operated, and a guide image display control means for displaying a first guide image as a guide for the touch operation in the virtual image area
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the guide image display control unit displays a first guide image corresponding to the operation type selected by the operation type selection unit. The game apparatus further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image,
The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area;
The processing means is further caused to function as second display control means for displaying a second guide image serving as a guide for a touch operation corresponding to the type selected by the operation type selection means in the second display area. Item 8. A game program according to Item 7.   The game program according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the touch operation determination unit determines a touch operation according to a type selected by the operation type selection unit. The processing means;
Further functioning as guide image display control means for displaying a first guide image serving as a guide for touch operation in the virtual image area, and display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the first guide image,
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the guide image display control unit displays a first guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode change unit in the virtual image area. The game device further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image,
The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area;
The processing means is further provided as second display control means for displaying a second guide image serving as a guide for a touch operation in the second display area, and display mode changing means for changing the display mode of the second guide image. Make it work
The game program according to claim 7, wherein the second display control unit displays a second guide image corresponding to the display mode changed by the display mode changing unit.   The game program according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the display mode changing unit changes the display mode in accordance with determination of a touch operation by the touch operation determination unit.   The game program according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the touch operation determination unit determines whether or not a predetermined touch operation according to the display mode changed by the display mode change unit has been performed. The game apparatus further includes a second display area for displaying a predetermined image,
The touch panel is a touch screen provided on the second display area,
The processing means;
Second display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the second display area; and when the touch operation determining means determines that the touch operation satisfies a predetermined condition, the determination result is displayed in the first display area. Function as a determination result display means for displaying,
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the determination result display means displays the determination result also in the second display area. A game device having storage means for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel,
First display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the first display area;
Coordinate detection means for detecting coordinates based on detection of the touch panel;
Corresponding position calculating means for calculating the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means in a virtual image area provided in a partial area of the first display area;
Corresponding position display means for displaying a predetermined image at a corresponding position in the virtual image area;
Touch operation determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means, and touch for performing a predetermined process when it is determined that the predetermined touch operation has been performed A game device comprising operation processing means. A game system having storage means for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel,
First display control means for displaying a predetermined image in the first display area;
Coordinate detection means for detecting coordinates based on detection of the touch panel;
Corresponding position calculating means for calculating the corresponding position of the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means in a virtual image area provided in a partial area of the first display area;
Corresponding position display means for displaying a predetermined image at a corresponding position in the virtual image area;
Touch operation determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed based on the coordinates detected by the coordinate detecting means; and
A game system comprising touch operation processing means for executing a predetermined process when it is determined that the predetermined touch operation has been performed. A game control method for a game device having storage means for storing image data, a first display area for displaying a predetermined image, and a touch panel,
The processing means of the game device comprises:
(A) displaying a predetermined image in the first display area;
(B) detecting coordinates based on detection of the touch panel;
(C) calculating a corresponding position of the coordinates detected in the step (b) in a virtual image region provided in a partial region of the first display region;
(D) displaying a predetermined image at a corresponding position in the virtual image area;
(E) Based on the coordinates detected in the step (b), it is determined whether or not a predetermined touch operation has been performed; and
(F) A game control method for executing a predetermined process when it is determined that the predetermined touch operation has been performed.