JP6560697B2 - Method, computer and program for displaying game image - Google Patents

Description

  The present disclosure relates to a method, a computer, and a program for displaying a game image.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a game system in which elements of a game medium such as a card in a card game are fused with a music game that evaluates the operation timing of a player. In the game system, the operation timing of the player is evaluated using a timing gauge related to one game medium of the plurality of game media.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a game device that determines the timing of a given operation performed by a player in accordance with music and displays a cumulative value of the determination result. In the game device, the player tends to concentrate on performing a given operation at the timing as accurate as possible in accordance with music in order to obtain a higher cumulative value.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-10647 JP 2006-51400 A

  The present disclosure provides a user with a game experience that feels a sense of unity with a plurality of game characters or a feeling of deepening love for the game characters, thereby further improving the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide technology.

  According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for displaying a game image on a computer comprising a processor and a touch screen, wherein the processor moves toward a first region that exists across multiple portions on the touch screen. Displaying a timing index configured to reach a plurality of parts simultaneously on the touch screen, and operating on any of the plurality of parts when the timing index overlaps the first region Determining whether or not has been made.

  According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer comprising a processor, a touch screen, and a memory storing a program, wherein the program causes the processor to execute the method when executed by the processor. Provided.

  According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a program is provided that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to perform the method.

  According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user is provided with a game experience that feels a sense of unity with a plurality of game characters and a feeling of deepening love for the game characters. It is possible to provide a technique for further improving the performance.

  Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following description of embodiments, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a basic configuration of a computer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating functions of a computer for realizing processing in the computer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 3 is a flowchart of a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 schematically illustrates a deck organized according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image displayed on a computer touch screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image displayed on a computer touch screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image displayed on a computer touch screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image displayed on a computer touch screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image displayed on a computer touch screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image displayed on a computer touch screen in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG.

[Description of Embodiment of Present Disclosure]
First, configurations of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be listed and described. A method, a computer, and a program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include the following configurations.

(Item 1)
A method of displaying a game image on a computer comprising a processor and a touch screen, the processor comprising:
Displaying a timing indicator on the touch screen configured to move toward a first region existing across a plurality of portions on the touch screen and to reach the plurality of portions simultaneously;
Determining whether an operation has been performed on any of the plurality of portions when the timing index overlaps the first region.

(Item 2)
The method according to item 1, wherein the timing index is a note indicating a rhythm of a music piece and has a curved or straight line shape.

(Item 3)
Each of a plurality of game characters is associated with each of the plurality of portions, and the method includes:
Displaying information representing a first parameter associated with each of the plurality of game characters on the touch screen;
When it is determined that an operation has been performed on any one of the plurality of portions when the timing index overlaps the first region, the first character associated with the game character associated with the portion Updating the parameters;
The method according to item 1 or 2, further comprising: updating the information to reflect the updated first parameter.

(Item 4)
Notifying the user that the first parameter of one of the game characters has reached a predetermined value;
The method according to item 3, further comprising: when a predetermined operation is performed in response to the notification, performing an effect specific to the one character and displaying on the touch screen.

(Item 5)
Notifying the user that the first parameters of two or more characters of the plurality of game characters have reached predetermined values, respectively;
The method according to item 3 or 4, further comprising: when a predetermined operation is performed in response to the notification, performing an effect specific to the combination of the two or more characters and displaying the combination on the touch screen. .

(Item 6)
When the unique performance is executed, the method further includes increasing a second parameter associated with the game character associated with the performance,
6. The method according to item 4 or 5, wherein the first parameter is reset for each music piece, and the second parameter is not reset for each music piece.

(Item 7)
If no operation is performed on any of the plurality of portions while the timing indicator reaches the first area a predetermined number of times, the first of the game character associated with the portion The method according to any one of items 3 to 6, further comprising the step of reducing the parameter.

(Item 8)
A processor;
Touch screen,
A computer storing a program, wherein the program causes the processor to execute the method according to any one of items 1 to 7 when executed by the processor.

(Item 9)
A program that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to execute the method according to any one of items 1 to 7.

[Details of Embodiment of the Present Disclosure]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. A duplicate description of such elements is omitted.

  FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a basic configuration of a computer 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The computer 100 may be a device including a touch screen (which may be called a touch display) such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. In this case, as illustrated, the computer 100 may include a touch screen 102, a processor 108, a memory 110, and a communication unit 112. The touch screen 102 includes a display unit 104 for displaying various data stored in the memory 110, various images generated by the processor 108, and the like. The touch screen 102 also detects a contact operation (mainly a physical contact operation such as a touch operation, a swipe operation, a slide operation, a flick operation, and a tap operation) with an object such as a user's finger or stylus on the display unit 104. A detection unit (for example, a touch panel) 106 is provided. The contact detection unit 106 may be disposed in an upper layer of the display unit 104 such as a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL, or a plasma display in the structure of the touch screen 102. The contact detection unit 106 can employ a pressure detection method, a resistance film method, a capacitance method, an electromagnetic induction method, or the like. Upon receiving an input from the contact of an object such as a finger or a stylus on the contact detection unit 106, the amount of change in pressure, electrical resistance, electrical capacitance, elastic wave energy, etc. at the contact position is detected and displayed on the display unit 104. Corresponding contact coordinates are identified.

  The processor 108 may perform a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The processor 108 may read a program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from the memory 110 or the like and execute processing according to the program. The specific configuration and operation of the processor 108 will be described later. The memory 110 can temporarily or permanently store game programs and / or various data related to users and / or games. The memory 110 executes registration, update, deletion, etc. of information in response to an instruction from the processor 108. The memory 110 includes, but is not limited to, a volatile storage medium such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) and / or a nonvolatile storage medium such as a hard disk, a flash memory, and an optical disk. The communication unit 112 can be used to exchange game-related data with an external server (not shown) or the like via a communication network such as the Internet.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating functions of the computer 100 for realizing processing in the computer 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As described with reference to FIG. 1, the computer 100 includes the processor 108 and the memory 110.

  The processor 108 includes an operation reception unit 202, an operation determination unit 204, a timing determination unit 206, a parameter update unit 208, a parameter monitoring unit 210, an image generation unit 212, an image output unit 214, a music playback unit 216, and an audio output unit 218. But you can. The processor 108 may be configured to perform the functions of each of these components. The processor 108 may also include a plurality of hardware elements, and each of the plurality of hardware elements may realize a function corresponding to each of the components. At least some of these functions shown to be included in the processor 108 may be implemented by hardware such as an external computer accessible by the computer 100.

  The memory 110 can store various data such as a game program 220, user data 222, and game data 224. The user data 222 may include information about the user such as a user ID and a password necessary for playing the game. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the game data 224 may include data related to each game character such as the first character data 226-1 and the second character data 226-2. The data can be variously configured according to the type of game. For example, in the case of a rhythm game incorporating a card game element, the character data such as the first character data 226-1 may be data of a card owned by the user in the game. The first character data 226-1 includes various data associated with the first character among characters appearing in the game, such as the first parameter 228, the second parameter 230, and the data 232 unique to the first character. May be included. Other character data such as second character data 226-2 may also include similar various data. The character-specific data 232 may include data such as effects (skills and actions) unique to the character, episodes, items, and the like. The game data 224 may further include various data such as score data 234, operation definition data 236, music data 238, deck data 240, timing index data 242, first area data 244, touch screen portion definition data 246, and the like. . The score data 234 may be, for example, a score obtained as a result of timing determination of an operation performed by a user who plays a game during one game play (play of one piece of music). The operation definition 236 may be information defining a correspondence relationship between the types of contact operations that can be detected by the contact detection unit 106 and user operations used in the game. The music data 238 may include data relating to music that can be played in the game and can be operated by the user accordingly. The deck data 240 may include data related to a combination of a plurality of characters (or a plurality of character cards) selected by the user when playing the game. The timing index data 242 may include information such as how the timing index moves, the size, and the shape, which will be described later. The first area data 244 may include information such as a position, a size, and a shape on the touch screen 102 regarding a first area described later. The touch screen portion definition data 246 may include information such as the position, size, and shape of a specific portion on the touch screen 102 that is operated by the user playing the game in accordance with the rhythm of the music.

In FIG. 2, some or all of the data shown in the memory 110 may be stored in an external computer, a storage medium, or the like accessible by the computer 100.
Specific processing executed by the component shown in FIG. 2 will be described later.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method 300 of one embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a computer program may cause the processor 108 (or the computer 100) to execute the steps illustrated in FIG. Also, another embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as the processor 108 (or computer 100) that performs the method 300.

5A-5F are schematic views of exemplary game screens displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5F. In the following, as a specific example to which the embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied, while the user enjoys performance performed by a plurality of game characters, the user performs operations (tap, swipe, Assume a game that performs slides, flicks, etc.). However, embodiments of the present disclosure are not necessarily limited to such an aspect. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present disclosure can take various forms that fall within the scope of the claims.

  Prior to the start of the method 300 of FIG. 3, the processor 108 reads and executes the game program 220 stored in the memory 110. The user selects a plurality of characters to be used as a deck from among game characters owned by the user through a user interface in the game. Information about the selected plurality of characters may be stored in the memory 110 as first character data 226-1, second character data 226-2, and the like.

  In step 302, the processor 108 organizes a deck composed of a plurality of characters selected by the user. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the organized deck 400. In this example, the deck 400 includes cards 402A, 402B, and 402C that can be used in the game, corresponding to the characters 404A, 404B, and 404C. The image generation unit 212 generates an image of the organized deck 400. The image output unit may output the generated image of the deck 400 to the touch screen 102. The processor 108 may store information regarding the deck 400 in the memory 110 as the deck data 240.

  In step 304, the processor 108 associates each of the plurality of characters included in the deck 400 with each of the plurality of portions on the touch screen 102. Information relating to the association between each character and each of the plurality of portions may be stored in the memory 110 (for example, in the deck data 240).

  In step 306, the processor 108 displays the game image on the touch screen 102. The image generation unit 212 may generate a game image at the start of the game, and the image output unit 214 may output the generated game image to the touch screen 102.

  FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image 500A displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 at step 306. The game image 500A includes a plurality of portions 504A, 504B, and 504C defined on the touch screen 102. As shown, in this example, portions 504A-C are located adjacent to the bottom of the screen. The position, size, shape, etc. of the portions 504A-C can take various forms and may be stored as touch screen portion definition data 246 in the memory 110. For example, the portions 504A-C may be spaced apart from one another. The portion 504A may be disposed along the left edge of the screen, the portion 504 may be disposed along the lower edge of the screen, and the portion 504C may be disposed along the right edge of the screen. In this example, portions 504A-C are associated with characters 404A-C, respectively. As shown, each part may include some information such as a reduced image of each corresponding character so that the user can easily recognize which character each part is associated with. Portions 504A-C may also include information 508A, 508B and 508C representing the first parameter 228 associated with the corresponding character 404A-C. Information 508A-C may take the form of a kind of gauge. The entire length of the gauge may indicate the maximum value of the first parameter 228. As the first parameter 228 increases, the portion of the gauge corresponding to the magnitude of the first parameter 228 may be colored. As shown in FIG. 2, the first parameter 228 may be included in the first character data 226-1, the second character data, and the like stored in the memory 110.

  Game image 500A includes a first region 506 that exists across portions 504A-C. In this example, the first region 506 is disposed along all the upper ends of the portions 504A-C. The first region 506 can have various positions, sizes, shapes, and the like. For example, unlike the example of FIG. 5A, the first region 506 may be configured to extend from the middle of the upper end of the portion 504A to the middle of the upper end of the portion 504C. Unlike the example of FIG. 5A, the first region 506 may also have a straight shape. The first region 506 is preferably configured to have a certain width. Information regarding the first area 506 may be stored as first area data 244 in the memory 110.

  Game image 500A includes images of characters 404A-C. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the user plays a game while mainly viewing these images. As an example, the characters 404A-C may be idols, singers, performers, and the like. Characters 404A-C can be set to perform some effects (dance, singing, performance, etc.) on the stage.

  The game image 500 </ b> A includes a score 512. The example of FIG. 5B shows the state at the beginning of the game, and the score 512 is 0 points. Information regarding the score 512 may be stored in the memory 110 as score data 234. The game image 500 </ b> A may also include an object 514 that represents the second parameter 230. The second parameter 230 may be included in the first character data 226-1 and the second character data 226-2 stored in the memory 110.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the process proceeds to Step 308. In step 308, the music playback unit 216 plays back music used in the game. The music may be selected from music data 238 stored in the memory 110 by the user using an in-game user interface. The audio output unit 218 outputs the audio of the reproduced music to a speaker of the computer 100 or the like.

In step 310, the image generation unit 212 generates a timing index, and the image output unit 214 outputs the generated timing index to the touch screen 102.
FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image 500B displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 at step 310. The game image 500B is displayed so as to include timing indicators 502A, 502B, and 502C. Hereinafter, if necessary, all timing indicators are collectively referred to as “timing indicators 502”. The timing index 502 may be an object such as a note that represents the rhythm of the music being played in the game (such as the timing at which a note appears). The timing index 502 may have other shapes such as a straight line in addition to the shape of a curve (such as a ripple) as illustrated. In this example, the timing indicator 502 is a dotted line extending from one end of the touch screen 102 to the other end, but may have other aspects. The timing index 502 moves so as to flow in the direction indicated by the arrow 510 toward the first region 506 existing over the plurality of portions 504A-C on the touch screen 102. Timing indicator 502 may be configured to reach multiple portions 504A-C and / or first region 506 simultaneously. Information regarding the timing index 502 may be stored as timing index data 242 in the memory 110. The image generation unit 212 may read the music data 238 and the timing index data 242 from the memory 110 and generate the timing index 502 defined by the timing index data 242 in accordance with the rhythm of the music.

  In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the timing indicator 502 can be configured to exist over a wide range in the screen and flow toward the first region 506 and the portions 504A-C. The first region 506 used for timing determination can also be configured to exist over a wide range in the screen. With such a feature, according to the technique of the present disclosure, the user can continue the operation in a timely manner without paying too much attention to the timing index (notes) 502. As a result, the user can play the game while paying attention to watching the favorite character rather than watching the timing index 502.

  Therefore, according to the technique of the present disclosure, a function is provided that allows the user to continue operations such as taps in time with the rhythm of the music without having to concentrate on watching the timing index 502. A computer can be realized. According to the technology of the present disclosure, in addition to the functions described above, the user concentrates on watching the favorite character rather than looking at the timing index 502, and taps according to the rhythm of the music. It is possible to realize a computer having a function of enabling the above operation to be continued in a timely manner.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the process proceeds to Step 312. The user performs a predetermined operation on any of the plurality of portions 504A-C in accordance with the timing at which the moving timing index 502 overlaps the first region 506. The predetermined operation may be, for example, a tap, swipe, slide, or flick on the touch screen 102. The operation determination unit 204 compares the contact operation detected by the contact detection unit 106 with the operation definition data 236 in the memory 110, which type of operation is performed, and the performed operation corresponds to a predetermined operation. It may be determined.

  FIG. 5C is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image 500C displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 in connection with steps 312-316. In this example, the user taps the portion 504 </ b> B with the finger 507.

  In step 312, the timing determination unit 206 performs an operation (in this example, a tap 504B) on one of the plurality of portions 504A-C (in this example, the portion 504B) when the timing index 502 overlaps the first region 506. ) Is determined. The determination is made no matter where the operation is performed in the portion 504A-C. If it is determined that the operation has been performed (“Y” in step 312), the process proceeds to step 314. If it is determined that the operation has not been performed (“N” in step 312), the process may return before step 310. In step 314, the processor 108 updates the score data 234 in the memory 110. For example, the score data 234 may be increased each time an operation that satisfies the condition of step 312 is performed. The amount of increase in the score data 234 may vary depending on the character associated with the operated part. The score data 234 may also increase as the operation satisfying the condition of step 312 is continuously performed without fail. The score 512 corresponding to the updated score data is displayed on the touch screen 102 by the image generation unit 212 and the image output unit 214. In the example of FIG. 5C, the score has increased to 10 points. In step 316, the parameter update unit 208 updates (increases) the first parameter 228 of the character 404B associated with the operated portion 504B. The information 508B indicates the updated first parameter 228. In FIG. 5C, the colored portion of information 508B indicates that the first parameter 228 has increased compared to the case of FIG. 5B. The increase amount of the first parameter 228 may vary depending on the character associated with the operated part.

  Processing proceeds to step 318. In step 318, the processor 108 has a portion in the portions 504 </ b> A-C where no operation is performed by the user while the timing index 502 reaches the first area 506 a predetermined number of times (for example, six times). It is determined whether or not. If such a portion exists (“Y” in step 318), the process proceeds to step 320. If such a portion does not exist (“N” in step 318), the process proceeds to step 322. In step 320, the parameter update unit 208 decreases the first parameter 228 of the character associated with the portion. The amount of decrease in the first parameter 228 may be different for each character.

  In step 322, the parameter monitoring unit 210 determines whether or not the first parameter 228 of one or more characters 404A-C has reached a predetermined value (for example, an upper limit value). The predetermined value may not be the upper limit value, and may be different for each character. If the first parameter 228 of any character has not reached the predetermined value (“N” in step 322), the process returns to step 310. If the first parameter 228 of at least one character has reached a predetermined value (“Y” in step 322), the process proceeds to step 324.

  FIG. 5D is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image 500D displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 when it is determined in step 322 that the first parameter 228 of at least one character has reached a predetermined value. It is. This example shows a game image after steps 310 to 322 are repeated a plurality of times. The timing indicators 502A-D shown in FIG. 5C have already disappeared and have already disappeared from the screen. Instead, a timing index 502J-M is displayed. The information 508A-C indicates that the first parameter 228 of each character increases as the user repeatedly taps one of the portions 504A-C in a timely manner when the timing index 502 overlaps the first region 506. It shows that. Score 512 has also increased to 100 points. In the scene of FIG. 5D, when the timing index 502J overlaps the first region 506, the user taps the portion 504B with the finger 507 with good timing. The information 508B indicates that the first parameter 228 of the character 404B has increased to reach the upper limit value. Therefore, since the condition of step 322 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 324.

  In step 324, the processor 108 notifies the user that the first parameter 228 of one or more characters has reached a predetermined value. The notification mode may be stored in the character-specific data 232 for each character in the memory 110. Alternatively, the notification mode may be stored in the memory 110 for each effect executed in response to the notification.

  FIG. 5E is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image 500E displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 when the user is notified in step 324. The image generation unit 212 reads the notification mode (for example, included in the character-specific data 232 in the first character data 226-1) from the memory 110, and generates the notification 516. The notification 516 is output by the image output unit 214 and displayed on the touch screen 102 as illustrated. In this example, the notification 516 includes an image 516A of a person's hand, an image 516B shaped like a half of a heart, and a comment 516C “Tracing here!”. Notification 516 may take various forms other than the illustrated form. For example, an image that prompts the user to perform a predetermined operation by a character (here, the character 404B) that satisfies the condition of step 322 may be displayed. A sound that the character prompts the user to perform a predetermined operation may be output from a speaker. Further, the user may be notified that the character satisfies the condition of step 322 by blinking the character. Alternatively, an object such as a button may be displayed on the screen to prompt the user to perform an operation on the object.

  In step 326, the operation determination unit 204 determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed in response to the notification 516. If the predetermined operation has been performed (“Y” in step 326), the process proceeds to step 328. If the predetermined operation has not been performed (“N” in step 326), the process returns to step 310.

  In the example of FIG. 5E, in response to the notification 516, when the user traces the image 516B with a finger and the shape of the heart is completed by the combination of the image 516A and the image 516B, it is determined that the condition of step 326 is satisfied. Is done. In step 328, the processor 108 executes an effect unique to the character 404 </ b> B and displays it on the touch screen 102. The contents of the effect may be stored in the memory 110 as character-specific data 232 included in the first character data 226-1, the second character data 226-2, and the like. The image generation unit 212 may read the content of the effect from the memory 110 and generate a game image based on the content. The image output unit 214 may output the generated image to the touch screen 102.

  FIG. 5F is a schematic diagram of an exemplary game image 500F displayed on the touch screen 102 of the computer 100 at step 328. In this example, an effect specific to the character 404B (for example, handstand, break dance, etc.) is displayed. As the information 508B indicates, the first parameter of the character 404B that performed the performance may be reset to zero. When the performance is performed, the score 512 may be increased. In this example, the score 512 has increased to 120 points. While the effect is displayed, the movement of the timing index 502 may be stopped. Thereby, the user can fully enjoy the effect performed by the character. FIG. 5F shows such an example, and the position of the timing index 502 in FIG. 5F has not changed compared to FIG. 5D.

  The process proceeds to 330, and the parameter update unit 208 increases the second parameter 230 of the character 404B associated with the executed performance. As an example, the second parameter 230 may increase little by little when the first parameter 228 increases. As illustrated, an additional object 514 indicating the increased second parameter 230 may be generated by the image generator 212 and displayed on the touch screen 102 by the image output unit 214. Compared with the state of FIG. 5D, it can be seen that the number of objects 514 has increased from one to three. The second parameter 230 increases as the character performs more effects by the user's operation. Each time the timing indicator 502 overlaps the first area 506, the user may continue to tap the portion 504B associated with the favorite character (eg, character 404B). By doing so, the chance that the first parameter 228 of the favorite character reaches a predetermined value and satisfies the condition of step 322 increases. As a result, it is possible to execute a lot of effects of the favorite character, so that the second parameter 230 of the character can be increased particularly greatly. Thus, it can be said that the second parameter 230 is an index representing the degree of attachment or affection of the user to each character in a certain sense. With such a feature, according to the technology of the present disclosure, it is possible to enhance the user's affection for the character through performing an effect unique to the favorite character, and to experience an experience of supporting the character. Can be provided to the user.

  Processing proceeds to step 332 and processor 108 repeats steps 310-330 until one game is over (eg, one piece of music is over). The processor 108 resets the value of the first parameter 228 of each character (for example, to zero) after the game (or music) ends. On the other hand, the processor 108 does not reset the second parameter 230 for each game (for each piece of music). The second parameter 230 is taken over for further games to be played later. Therefore, the user can play the game many times and increase the second parameter 230 of the favorite character more and more. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the value of the second parameter 230 of a character reaches a predetermined value, in-game content such as episodes and items unique to the character may be released to the user. According to this example, as the second parameter 230 of the favorite character is increased, the user can enjoy various in-game contents related to the character. According to the above-described features, according to the technology of the present disclosure, the user's affection for the character can be increased, and an experience of supporting the character can be provided to the user.

  5D to 5F show an example in which only the character 404B performs an effect. However, according to the technique of the present disclosure, a plurality of characters may perform effects simultaneously. For example, the user may tap portions 504A and 504B alternately each time timing indicator 502 overlaps first region 506. Thereby, the first parameter 228 of the characters 404A and 404B associated with the portions 504A and 504B can be increased. When the first parameters 228 of both characters 404A and 404B reach a predetermined value, the condition of step 322 is satisfied. Information related to effects unique to the combination of the characters 404A and 404B may be stored in the memory 110. In this case, the image generation unit 212 reads out information related to the effect and generates a game image. The generated image can be displayed on the touch screen 102 via the image output unit 214. As described above, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the first parameter of the character associated with the portion that has not been operated while the timing index 502 reaches the first region 506 a predetermined number of times is decreased. It is done. Therefore, in order to execute a desired effect specific to the combination of a plurality of characters, the user considers which of the portions 504A-C should be tapped when the timing index 502 overlaps the first region 506. It is necessary to play the game. Therefore, according to the technology of the present disclosure, it is possible to realize a game that is even more interesting as compared to the conventional game in which the flowing notes overlaps a single object and the operation such as a tap may be performed. Can do. In addition, since the user can enjoy the effects performed by the plurality of game characters in cooperation by playing the game well, the user is provided with a game experience that allows the user to feel a sense of unity with the plurality of game characters. be able to.

  In the embodiment of the present disclosure, if the score 512 acquired by the user during one game play reaches a predetermined value, some reward may be provided to the user after the game ends. For example, the processor 108 may display an image of the user's favorite character on the touch screen 102 and allow the user to perform an operation such as swipe on the character image. The character image may be displayed so as to change in response to an operation performed by the user. As an example, the clothes of the character may be seen through, the facial expression that the character may be shy along with, or some remarks. Also, an embodiment of the present disclosure may allow a user to obtain a snapshot of the image at this time. When the user repeatedly acquires a reward related to a specific character, data stored in the memory 110 in association with the character may be updated. For example, you may grow so that the said character can perform a new production. By preparing such a reward, the user can be motivated to play the game again.

  Embodiments of the present disclosure have been described primarily as being implemented as processor 108 (or computer 100) or method 300. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as a computer program that causes processor 108 to perform method 300.

  While embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it should be understood that these are only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood that changes, additions, improvements, and the like of the embodiments can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments, but should be defined only by the claims and their equivalents.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Computer, 102 ... Touch screen, 104 ... Display part, 106 ... Contact detection part, 108 ... Processor, 110 ... Memory, 112 ... Communication part, 202 ... Operation reception part, 204 ... Operation determination part, 206 ... Timing determination part , 208 ... Parameter update unit, 210 ... Parameter monitoring unit, 212 ... Image generation unit, 214 ... Image output unit, 216 ... Music playback unit, 218 ... Audio output unit, 220 ... Game program, 222 ... User data, 224 ... Game Data, 226-1 ... first character data, 226-2 ... second character data, 228 ... first parameter, 230 ... second parameter, 232 ... character specific data, 234 ... score data, 236 ... operation definition Data, 238 ... Music data, 240 ... Deck data, 242 ... Timing indicator 244 ... first area data, 246 ... touch screen partial definition data, 400 ... deck, 402A-C ... card, 404A-C ... character, 500A-F ... game image, 502A-M ... timing index, 504A -C ... part, 506 ... first region, 507 ... finger, 508A-C ... information, 510 ... arrow, 512 ... score, 514 ... object, 516 ... notification, 516A, 516B ... image, 516C ... comment

Claims (9)

A method of displaying a game image on a computer comprising a processor and a touch screen, the processor comprising:
Each of multiple game character associated with each of the plurality of portions on the touch screen, to move toward the first region disposed along a portion of the front Kifuku number, at the same time to said plurality of partial Displaying a timing indicator configured to reach on the touch screen;
Determining whether an operation has been performed on any of the plurality of portions when the timing index overlaps the first region.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the timing index is a note indicating a rhythm of music and has a curved or straight shape. The method
Displaying information representing a first parameter associated with each of the plurality of game characters on the touch screen;
When it is determined that an operation has been performed on any one of the plurality of portions when the timing index overlaps the first region, the first character associated with the game character associated with the portion Updating the parameters;
The method of claim 1, further comprising: updating the information to reflect the updated first parameter. Notifying the user that the first parameter of one of the game characters has reached a predetermined value;
The method according to claim 3, further comprising: executing an effect unique to the one character when a predetermined operation is performed in response to the notification, and displaying the effect on the touch screen. Notifying the user that the first parameters of two or more characters of the plurality of game characters have reached predetermined values, respectively;
5. The method according to claim 3, further comprising: executing an effect specific to a combination of the two or more characters when a predetermined operation is performed in response to the notification, and displaying the effect on the touch screen. Method. When the unique performance is executed, the method further includes increasing a second parameter associated with the game character associated with the performance,
The method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first parameter is reset for each piece of music, and the second parameter is not reset for each piece of music. If no operation is performed on any of the plurality of portions while the timing indicator reaches the first area a predetermined number of times, the first of the game character associated with the portion The method according to claim 3, further comprising the step of reducing the parameter. A processor;
Touch screen,
A computer storing a program, wherein the program causes the processor to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 when the program is executed by the processor.   A program that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to execute the method of any one of claims 1 to 7.