JP6614381B1 - Program and information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A player's erroneous operation can be suppressed. When an input position detected by a display input device is within a processing area corresponding to an operation input image in a game image while a program is displayed on the computer and the game on which the game image is displayed is in progress, Processing means 74 for executing game processing corresponding to the operation input image, changing means 76 for changing the position, size, or shape of the processing region based on the input position detected by the display input device, and predetermined conditions When the condition is satisfied, the function is made to function as an initializing unit 78 for initializing the processing area changed by the changing unit 76. [Selection] Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a program and an information processing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known an information processing apparatus including a display input device that can display a game image including a button image and can detect an input position of a player with respect to the game image.

  In this regard, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for changing the position and the like of a button image and a processing area where execution of processing corresponding to the button image is started in consideration of a player's operational habit.

JP 2014-147511 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, if the processing area is changed to a position different from the player's heel or an unexpected position, there is a possibility of causing an erroneous operation of the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program and an information processing apparatus that can suppress erroneous operation of a player.

  In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a display input device capable of displaying a game image including an operation input image and detecting a player's input position with respect to the game image. Processing means for executing a game process corresponding to the operation input image when the input position detected by the display input device is within a range of a process area corresponding to the operation input image in the game image. A changing means for changing the position, size, or shape of the processing area based on an input position detected by the display input device while a game in which the game image is displayed is in progress, satisfying a predetermined condition A program for functioning as initialization means for initializing the processing area changed by the changing means.

  In the program according to the second aspect of the present invention, the changing means changes the processing area based on an input position within the range of the processing area detected by the display input device.

  In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, the changing unit changes the processing area based on an input position outside the range of the processing area detected by the display input device.

  In the program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the predetermined condition is a condition related to the progress of the game.

  In the program according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the predetermined condition includes a condition that the game situation becomes a predetermined situation while the game is in progress.

  Further, in the program according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the changing means changes the position of the processing region when the first condition relating to the input position is satisfied, and is different from the first condition. When the second condition is satisfied and the second condition related to the input position is satisfied, the size of the processing region is changed.

  In the program according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the first condition includes a condition that a plurality of input positions detected by the display input device are biased in one direction, and the second condition is A condition is included in which a plurality of input positions detected by the display input device vary in multiple directions.

  In the program according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the changing means changes the operation input image when changing the processing area.

  In the program according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the changing means changes the processing area based on an input position within the processing area detected by the display input device. The input image is also changed, and when the processing region is changed based on the input position outside the range of the processing region detected by the display input device, the operation input image is not changed.

  An information processing apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention includes a display input device capable of displaying a game image including an operation input image and capable of detecting a player input position with respect to the game image. When the input position detected by the display input device is within a processing area corresponding to the operation input image in the game image, processing means for executing the game process corresponding to the operation input image And a change means for changing the position, size, or shape of the processing area based on the input position detected by the display input device while the game image is displayed, and a predetermined condition And initialization means for initializing the processing area changed by the changing means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a player's erroneous operation.

It is a block diagram showing an example of the whole game system composition concerning a first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a server apparatus roughly. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a smart phone as a terminal device shown in FIG. It is a game image for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game which the game system which concerns on 1st embodiment provides, and is a figure which shows the game image displayed on a terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the function means of the terminal device shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a process which each function means shown in FIG. 5 performs when the game program which concerns on 1st embodiment is performed. It is a figure which shows the game image of a shooting game as an example of the game image which concerns on 1st embodiment, (A) shows the game image before the position of a shooting button image and a shooting process area | region is changed, (B) Shows the game image after the positions of the shooting button image and the shooting process area are changed, and (C) shows the game image after the positions of the shooting button image and the shooting process area are initialized. . It is a figure which shows the game image of a shooting game as an example of a game image, (A) shows the game image before only the position of a shooting process area is changed, (B) shows only the position of a shooting process area. The changed game image is shown, and (C) is a diagram showing the game image after only the position of the shooting process area is initialized. It is a figure which shows the game image of a shooting game as an example of a game image, (A) shows the game image before the size of a shooting button image and a shooting process area | region is changed, (B) is a shooting button image. The game image after the size of the shooting process area is changed is shown, and (C) is a diagram showing the game image after the shooting button image and the size of the shooting process area are initialized. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the process which each function means shown in FIG. 5 performs when the game program which concerns on 2nd embodiment is performed. It is a figure which shows the game image of an action game as an example of the game image which concerns on 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows a mode that the position of a jump process area | region is changed when the some input position detected with the touch panel is biased in one direction. It is a figure which shows a mode that the magnitude | size of a jump process area | region is changed when the several input position detected with the touch panel has spread in multiple directions. (A) is a figure which shows the game image containing a some process area as an example of the game image 50 which concerns on a modification, Comprising: (B) is a some process area changed from the game image shown to (A). (C) is a diagram showing a game image when it is played, and when one processing area to be changed is changed as it is, it overlaps with another processing area, from the game image shown in (A), It is a figure which shows a game image when the process area | region is changed. It is a figure which shows the game image of a rhythm game as an example of the game image which concerns on a modification.

  Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components and steps are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible in each drawing, and redundant description is omitted.

--- First embodiment ---
First, the first embodiment will be described.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a server device 10 and one or a plurality of terminal devices 12. The server device 10 and the terminal device 12 are communicably connected via a communication network NT such as an intranet, the Internet, or a telephone line.

  The server device 10 is an information processing device that provides a game execution result obtained by executing the game program 14 or the game program 14 itself to the players of the terminal devices 12 via the communication network NT. In the first embodiment, the server device 10 provides the game program 14 itself to the player of the terminal device 12.

  Each terminal device 12 is an information processing device possessed by each player, and is an information processing device that provides a game to each player by being executed after the game program 14 received from the server device 10 is installed. . As these terminal devices 12, various things, such as a video game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a personal computer, are mentioned.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 10 includes a control device 20, a communication device 26, and a storage device 28. The control device 20 mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22 and a memory 24.

  In the control device 20, the CPU 22 functions as various functional units by executing predetermined programs stored in the memory 24 or the storage device 28. Details of this functional means will be described later.

  The communication device 26 includes a communication interface for communicating with an external device. The communication device 26 transmits and receives various types of information to and from the terminal device 12, for example.

  The storage device 28 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 28 stores various programs and various information necessary for execution of processing in the control device 20 including the game program 14 and information on processing results.

  The server apparatus 10 can be realized by using an information processing apparatus such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Further, the server device 10 may be configured by a single information processing device or may be configured by a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT. FIG. 2 shows only a part of the main hardware configuration of the server apparatus 10, and the server apparatus 10 can have other configurations that the server generally includes. Moreover, the hardware configuration of the plurality of terminal devices 12 can also have the same configuration as the server device 10 except that it includes, for example, an operation means, a display device, and a sound output device.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a smartphone as the terminal device 12 illustrated in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the terminal device 12 includes a main control unit 30, a touch panel (touch screen) 32, a camera 34, a mobile communication unit 36, a wireless LAN communication unit 38, a storage unit 40, and a speaker. 42.

  The main control unit 30 includes a CPU, a memory, and the like. The main control unit 30 is connected to a touch panel 32 as a display input device, a camera 34, a mobile communication unit 36, a wireless LAN communication unit 38, a storage unit 40, and a speaker 42. The main control unit 30 has a function of controlling these connection destinations.

  The touch panel 32 has both a display function and an input function, and includes a display 32A responsible for the display function and a touch sensor 32B responsible for the input function. In the first embodiment, the display 32A can display game images including operation input images such as button images, cross key images, and joystick images. The touch sensor 32B can detect the input position of the player with respect to the game image.

  The camera 34 has a function of shooting a still image or / and a moving image and saving it in the storage unit 40.

  The mobile communication unit 36 has a function of connecting to a mobile communication network via the antenna 36A and communicating with other communication devices connected to the mobile communication network.

  The wireless LAN communication unit 38 has a function of connecting to the communication network NT via the antenna 38A and communicating with other devices such as the server device 10 connected to the communication network NT.

  The storage unit 40 stores various programs and various data such as the game program 14, game progress of the game program 14, and play data indicating player information. The play data may be stored in the server device 10.

  The speaker 42 has a function of outputting game sound and the like.

<Game overview>
FIG. 4 is a game image for explaining an outline of a game provided by the game system 1 according to the first embodiment, and is a diagram showing a game image displayed on the terminal device 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game image 50 includes a non-operation object O, an operation object C, and one or more button images 52 (operation input images). Further, a processing area 54 corresponding to the button image 52 is set in the game image 50. In FIG. 4, the processing area 54 is larger than the button image 52, but may be the same as the button image 52 or smaller than the button image 52. Further, the processing area 54 may or may not be displayed on the game image 50. In FIG. 4, the processing area 54 is not displayed on the game image 50 and is drawn with a dotted line. Further, since the processing area 54 is also an area for the player to operate, it may be expressed as an “operation area”.

  The non-operation object O is an object that cannot be directly operated by the player. Examples of the non-operation object O include enemy characters, obstacles, signs indicating operation timing, items, and the like. The operation object C is an object that can be directly operated by the player. Examples of the operation object C include a character and a vehicle. In some games, the operation object C can be omitted. The button image 52 is for executing a game process corresponding to the button image 52 in response to a touch operation on the corresponding processing area 54. As the game process, for example, a shooting process in which the operation object C shoots toward the non-operation object O, an attack process in which the operation object C attacks the non-operation object O by a method other than shooting, and the non-operation object O is moved. Operation processing for moving or lifting, jump processing for operation object C to jump, movement processing for operation object C to move, avoidance processing for operation object C to avoid attacks from non-operation object O, weapons and skills of operation object C And a process that contributes to the game, such as a switching process for switching magic or the like. Further, the game image 50 may include a plurality of button images 52 for executing the same process or different processes. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the game image 50, as a button image 52 for executing the same processing, a button image operated with the player's left hand L (left side of the paper) and a button image operated with the right hand R (Right side of the page) may be included.

<Functional means>
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of functional means of the terminal device 12 shown in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, the terminal device 12 includes a progress unit 70, a display control unit 72, a processing unit 74, a change unit 76, and an initialization unit 78 as functional units. These functional units are realized by the main control unit 30 executing the game program 14 stored in the storage unit 40. Note that the server device 10 may include all or part of these functional units.

  The progress means 70 has a function of progressing the game.

  The display control means 72 has a function of controlling display of the game image 50 including the button image 52 on the touch panel 32.

  When the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is within the range of the processing area 54 corresponding to the button image 52 in the game image 50, the processing means 74 performs game processing corresponding to the button image 52, in other words, the processing area 54. It has a function to execute. The game process is not particularly limited, such as the process described above. In the first embodiment, the game process is a process for acting on one non-operation object O existing in the game image 50. As this process, for example, a shooting process in which the operation object C shoots toward the non-operation object O, an attack process in which the operation object C attacks by a method other than the shooting, a non-operation object O is moved, lifted, or skipped. Operation processing or the like.

  The changing unit 76 changes the processing area 54 of the button image 52 based on the input position detected by the touch panel 32 while the game on which the game image 50 is displayed is in progress, that is, the position and size of the processing area 54. Or, it has a function of changing the shape from the original state. When changing the position of the processing area 54, for example, the changing unit 76 may change the center point of the processing area 54 to the input position detected by the touch panel 32. The changing unit 76 may change the center point of the processing area 54 to an intermediate point between the input position detected by the touch panel 32 and the center point before the change. The changing unit 76 may change the center point of the processing area 54 to an average point obtained by averaging a plurality of input positions detected by the touch panel 32. Further, when changing the size of the processing area 54, the changing means 76 may enlarge the entire processing area 54. Further, the changing unit 76 may change the size of the processing area 54 greatly only in a direction connecting the center point of the processing area 54 before the change and the input position detected by the touch panel 32. For example, when the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is near the center point, the changing unit 76 may reduce the size of the processing region 54. When changing the shape of the processing region 54, the changing unit 76 may change the circular shape from the circular shape to a triangular shape, a quadrangular shape, or an elliptical shape when the processing region 54 has a round shape. Further, when changing the processing region 54, the changing unit 76 may or may not change the position, size, or shape of the corresponding button image 52.

  The initialization unit 78 has a function of initializing the processing area 54 changed by the changing unit 76 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Examples of the predetermined condition include a condition related to other than the game in progress and a condition related to the game in progress. Conditions other than the progress of the game include a condition that the initialization button is pressed on the game setting screen, a game (shooting game, battle game, action game, rhythm game, etc.) and a game constituting the game. A game part that is different from the game part in which the condition (part, story, quest, mini game, etc.) has ended, the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the game or game part ended, and the processing area 54 has been changed is executed. And the like.

  The conditions relating to the progress of the game include, for example, a condition that the game situation has become a predetermined situation while the game is in progress, a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the processing area 54 was changed, and a change in the processing area 54 For example, there may be a condition that the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is not within the range of the processing area 54 for a predetermined time after being set. The conditions relating to the progress of the game include, for example, a condition that there is no input operation to the processing area 54 for a predetermined time after the processing area 54 is changed, and the input position detected on the touch panel 32 is the game image 50. And the like, a condition that the operation object C is moved with the left hand L or the right hand R of the player, and the like. Here, as a condition that the game situation becomes a predetermined situation while the game is in progress, the condition that the game situation is changed to a situation where the stage or scene in progress is changed, or the game situation is the game image 50. The condition that one non-operation object O does not exist is included. The specific area is preferably an area close to the processing area. The specific area is preferably a movement processing area for the player to move the operation object C in the game image 50.

<Process flow>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of processing performed by each functional unit illustrated in FIG. 5 when the game program 14 according to the first embodiment is executed. The order and contents of the following steps can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, below, the case where a game is a shooting game is demonstrated.

(Step SP10)
When a game start request is made by the player, the display control means 72 controls display of the game image 50 on the touch panel 32.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a game image 50A of a shooting game as an example of the game image 50 according to the first embodiment, and is a game image 50A whose display is controlled on the touch panel 32. In particular, FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a game image 50A before the positions of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A are changed.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the game image 50A includes an enemy character O1 as a non-operation object O, an operation character C1 as an operation object C, a shooting button image 52A as a button image 52, and a processing area 54. As a shooting processing area 54A.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to the process of step SP12.

(Step SP12)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not the input position detected on the touch panel 32 is within the range of the movement processing area in the game image 50A. In the first embodiment, the “movement processing area” on the left is an area other than the shooting processing area 54A in the game image 50A. In addition to the shooting process area 54A and the movement process area, other areas such as a viewpoint change process area for changing the viewpoint for viewing the game field may be set in the game image 50A. An area that does not support any processing may be set. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP14. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP16.

(Step SP14)
Based on the input position detected on the touch panel 32, the processing means 74 executes a movement process for moving the operation character C1 in the game field. For example, a movement process for moving the operation character C1 toward the input position detected by the touch panel 32 or a movement process for moving the operation character C1 according to the movement locus of the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is performed. Execute. And a process transfers to the process of step SP16.

(Step SP16)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not the input position detected on the touch panel 32 is within the range of the shooting processing area 54A corresponding to the shooting button image 52A in the game image 50A. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP18. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP28.

(Step SP18)
The processing means 74 executes a shooting process corresponding to the shooting button image 52A as a game process. Specifically, the processing means 74 performs a shooting effect in which a bullet is directed to a predetermined location, for example, a central location, of the game image 50A. And a process transfers to the process of step SP20.

(Step SP20)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not a bullet has hit the enemy character O1 based on the position of the bullet shot by the shooting process and the position of the enemy character O1 existing in the game image 50A. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP22. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP24.

(Step SP22)
The progression means 70 subtracts the HP (hit point) of the enemy character O1. Further, when the HP of the enemy character O1 becomes zero, the display control means 72 deletes the display from the game image 50A. And a process transfers to the process of step SP24.

(Step SP24)
The changing unit 76 determines whether or not the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is shifted by a predetermined distance or more from the center point of the shooting processing area 54A. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP26. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP28. Further, the changing unit 76 may determine whether or not the input position detected on the touch panel 32 is shifted from the center point of the shooting process area 54A.

(Step SP26)
The changing means 76 changes the shooting process area 54A. For example, the changing unit 76 changes the positions of the button image 52 and the shooting process area 54 </ b> A based on the input position detected by the touch panel 32.

  FIG. 7B shows the game image 50A after the positions of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A have been changed.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the positions of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A are changed compared to the positions of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A shown in FIG. I can confirm.

  Further, for example, the changing unit 76 may change only the position of the shooting processing area 54A without changing the position of the shooting button image 52A.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a game image 50A of a shooting game as an example of the game image 50 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8A shows a game image 50A before only the position of the shooting processing area 54A is changed. (B) is a figure which shows 50 A of game images after only the position of 54 A of shooting processing areas was changed.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the position of the shooting processing area 54A is changed compared to the position of the shooting processing area 54A shown in FIG. 8A, and the position of the shooting button image 52A is changed. It can be confirmed that it is not.

  For example, the changing unit 76 may change the size of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a game image 50A of a shooting game as an example of the game image 50 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9A is a view before the sizes of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A are changed. (B) is a diagram showing the game image 50A after the sizes of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A have been changed.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the sizes of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A are changed compared to the sizes of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A shown in FIG. I can confirm that.

  Although not shown, the changing unit 76 may change only the size of the shooting process area 54A without changing the size of the shooting button image 52A. Further, the changing means 76 may change only the shape of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A, or only the shape of the shooting processing area 54A.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to the process of step SP28.

(Step SP28)
The initialization unit 78 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, specifically, whether or not the game situation satisfies a condition that the enemy character O1 does not exist from the game image 50A. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP30. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP32.

(Step SP30)
The initialization means 78 initializes the changed shooting process area 54A. Specifically, the initialization unit 78 returns the position, size, or shape of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A to the initial state.

  FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating the game image 50A after the positions of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A are initialized. FIG. 8C shows the game image 50A after only the position of the shooting processing area 54A has been initialized. FIG. 9C shows the game image 50A after the sizes of the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A are initialized.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it can be confirmed that the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A whose positions have been changed have returned to the initial state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, it can be confirmed that the shooting processing area 54A whose position has been changed has returned to the initial state. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, it can be confirmed that the shooting button image 52A and the shooting processing area 54A whose sizes have been changed have returned to the initial state.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to the process of step SP32.

(Step SP32)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not the operation character C1 has been attacked by the enemy character O1. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP34. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP36.

(Step SP34)
The progression means 70 subtracts the HP of the operation character C1. And a process transfers to the process of step SP36.

(Step SP36)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not a game end condition is satisfied. If the determination is affirmative, the process ends the series of processes shown in FIG. 6. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step SP12. The “end condition” includes a condition that the HP of the operation character C1 is zero, a condition that the HP of the enemy character O1 is all zero, and a HP of the boss character of the enemy character O1 is zero. And a condition that a game play time has reached a predetermined time.

  The changing means 76 changes the shooting process area 54A based on the input position within the range of the shooting process area 54A detected by the touch panel 32. However, the changing means 76 is detected by the touch panel 32. The shooting process area 54A may be changed based on the input position outside the range of the shooting process area 54A (an area not corresponding to any process). Further, when changing the shooting process area 54 </ b> A based on the input position within the range of the shooting process area 54 </ b> A detected by the touch panel 32, the changing unit 76 also changes the shooting button image 52 </ b> A and detects it by the touch panel 32. When changing the shooting process area 54A based on the input position outside the range of the shooting process area 54A, the shooting button image 52A may not be changed.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the game program 14 displays the terminal device 12 including the touch panel 32 that can display the game image 50 including the button image 52 and can detect the input position of the player with respect to the game image 50. While the game on which the game image 50 is displayed is in progress, when the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is within the processing area 54 corresponding to the button image 52 in the game image 50, it corresponds to the button image 52. Processing means 74 for executing game processing, changing means 76 for changing the position, size, or shape of the processing area 54 based on the input position detected by the touch panel 32, and changing means 76 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. And functioning as initialization means 78 for initializing the processing area 54 changed in step (1).

  According to this configuration, since the position, size, or shape of the processing area 54 is changed based on the input position detected by the touch panel 32, the processing area 54 that takes into account the player's operational habits and the like is realized. it can. However, there is a possibility that the processing area 54 may be changed to a position different from that of the bag or an unexpected position. However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the changed processing area 54 is initialized. , It is possible to suppress an erroneous operation of the player. In addition, when the button image 52 is also changed, the visibility of the game image 50 can be improved if the button image 52 is also initialized. As a result, the player's erroneous operation can be further suppressed.

  In the first embodiment, the predetermined condition is a condition related to the progress of the game.

  According to this configuration, an erroneous operation of the player can be suppressed during the play of the game in which the processing area 54 is changed.

  In the first embodiment, the predetermined condition may include a condition that the game situation becomes a predetermined situation while the game is in progress.

  According to this configuration, since the changed processing area 54 is initialized even if the player does not perform an initialization operation, it is possible to further suppress the player's erroneous operation and to feel free to the player. Button operation can be enjoyed.

  In the first embodiment, the game process is a process for acting on one object O existing in the game image 50, and the predetermined condition is that the game situation is such that one object O does not exist from the game image. You may include the condition that it became.

  According to this configuration, in a situation where one object O does not exist from the game image, there is no need to perform a process for acting on one object O. Therefore, the changed processing area 54 is initialized, and the processing area 54 is It is possible to give priority to suppression of erroneous operation of the player over improvement of operability of the player by changing.

  In the first embodiment, the predetermined condition may include a condition that the input position is within a specific area other than the processing area 54 in the game image 50.

  According to this configuration, when the input position is within the range of the specific area, the player is unlikely to perform an operation for performing the game process for a predetermined period, so the changed processing area 54 is initialized. Priority can be given to suppression of erroneous operation by the player over improvement of the operability of the player by changing the processing area 54.

  In the first embodiment, the specific area is an area close to the processing area 54 (before change).

  According to this configuration, if the processing area 54 is changed, the player may accidentally operate within the range of the specific area. Therefore, the changed processing area 54 is initialized and priority is given to suppression of erroneous operation by the player. be able to.

  In the first embodiment, the specific area is an area for the player to move and operate the operation object C in the game image 50.

  According to this configuration, when the processing area 54 is changed, there is a possibility that the player may accidentally operate the range of the specific area and move the operation object C. Therefore, the changed processing area 54 is initialized. Therefore, priority can be given to suppression of erroneous operation by the player.

  In the first embodiment, the predetermined condition may include a condition that the input position is not within the range of the processing area 54 for a predetermined time.

  According to this configuration, since the player is unlikely to perform an operation for performing the game process for the time being, it is possible to improve the operability of the player by initializing the changed processing area 54 and changing the processing area 54. Also, priority can be given to suppression of erroneous operations by the player.

--- Second Embodiment ---
Next, a second embodiment will be described.

  In the second embodiment, when the changing unit 76 satisfies the first condition relating to the input position detected by the touch panel 32, the position of the processing region 54 is changed, and the second condition is different from the first condition. When the second condition relating to the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is satisfied, the size of the processing area 54 is changed, which is different from the first embodiment. Further, the game may be the shooting game described in the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment, a case where it is an action game will be described. Note that configurations and functions not described below are the same as the configurations and functions described in the first embodiment.

  The “first condition” includes a condition that a plurality (two or more) of input positions detected by the touch panel 32 are biased in one direction, and the input positions detected by the touch panel 32 are less than a predetermined distance from the center point. And the condition that the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is a predetermined distance or more from the center point. In addition, the “second condition” includes a condition that a plurality of input positions detected on the touch panel 32 varies in multiple directions, and an input position detected on the touch panel 32 is less than a predetermined distance from the center point. And the condition that the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is a predetermined distance or more from the center point. Here, “the plurality of input positions are biased in one direction” means, for example, that two input positions exist in one direction, or more than half of three or more input positions, preferably This means that input positions of 2/3 or more exist in one direction. In addition, “the plurality of input positions varies in multiple directions” means, for example, that two input positions exist in different directions, or more than half of three or more input positions, preferably 2 This means that input positions of / 3 or more exist in different directions.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of processing performed by each functional unit illustrated in FIG. 5 when the game program according to the second embodiment is executed. The order and contents of the following steps can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP50)
When a game start request is made by the player, the display control means 72 controls display of the game image 50 on the touch panel 32.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a game image 50B of an action game as an example of the game image 50 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the game image 50B includes an obstacle O2 as a non-operation object O, an operation character C2 as an operation object C, a jump button image 52B as a button image 52, and a jump as a processing area 54. Processing area 54B. In FIG. 11, the operation character C2 before the jump is drawn with a solid line, and the operation character C2 during the jump is drawn with a dotted line.

  Returning to FIG. 10, the processing shifts to the processing of step SP52.

(Step SP52)
The progression unit 70 determines whether or not the input position detected by the touch panel 32 is within the range of the movement processing area in the game image 50B. In the second embodiment, the “movement processing area” on the left is an area other than the jump processing area 54B in the game image 50B. An area that does not support any processing may be set. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP54. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP56.

(Step SP54)
Based on the input position detected by the touch panel 32, the processing means 74 executes a movement process for moving the operation character C2 in the game field. And a process transfers to the process of step SP56.

(Step SP56)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not the input position detected on the touch panel 32 is within the jump processing area 54B corresponding to the jump button image 52B in the game image 50A. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP58. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP68.

(Step SP58)
The processing means 74 executes a jump process corresponding to the jump button image 52B as a game process. Specifically, the processing means 74 performs an effect of causing the operation character C2 to jump in the game image 50B. And a process transfers to the process of step SP60.

(Step SP60)
The changing unit 76 determines whether or not the first condition is satisfied. Specifically, the changing unit 76 determines whether or not a condition that a plurality of input positions detected by the touch panel 32 are biased in one direction is satisfied. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP62. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP64.

(Step SP62)
The changing unit 76 changes the position of the jump processing area 54B based on a plurality of input positions detected by the touch panel 32 during a predetermined period. Specifically, the changing unit 76 changes the center point of the jump processing area 54B to an average position (average point) of a plurality of input positions. Note that the changing means 76 may also change the position of the jump button image 52B.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating how the position of the jump processing area 54B is changed when a plurality of input positions detected on the touch panel 32 are biased in one direction. In FIG. 12, the jump processing area 54B before the position is changed is indicated by a solid line, and the jump processing area 54B after the position is changed is indicated by a dotted line.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the plurality of input positions P1, P2, and P3 are biased in the upper right direction on the paper surface with respect to the center point S1 of the jump processing area 54B, the center point S1 has a plurality of input positions P1, It can be confirmed that the average point S2 of P2 and P3 is changed.

  Returning to FIG. 10, the process proceeds to the process of step SP68.

(Step SP64)
The changing unit 76 determines whether or not the second condition is satisfied. Specifically, the changing unit 76 determines whether or not a condition that a plurality of input positions detected by the touch panel 32 are dispersed in multiple directions during a predetermined period is satisfied. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP66. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP68.

(Step SP66)
The changing unit 76 changes the size of the jump processing area 54B based on a plurality of input positions. Specifically, the changing unit 76 increases the radius of the jump processing area 54B by the average value of the distances between the plurality of input positions and the center point. Note that the changing means 76 may also change the size of the jump button image 52B.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the size of the jump processing area 54B is changed when a plurality of input positions detected by the touch panel 32 vary in multiple directions. In FIG. 13, the jump processing area 54B before the size is changed is indicated by a solid line, and the jump processing area 54B after the size is changed is indicated by a dotted line.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the plurality of input positions P4, P5, and P6 vary in the left direction, the downward direction, and the right direction on the paper surface, the size of the jump processing area 54B is greatly changed. I can confirm.

  Returning to FIG. 10, the process proceeds to the process of step SP68.

(Step SP68)
The initialization unit 78 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the initialization unit 78 determines whether or not a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed since the jump processing area 54B was changed is satisfied. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP70. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP72.

(Step SP70)
The initialization unit 78 initializes the changed jump processing area 54B. Specifically, the initialization unit 78 returns the position or size of the jump processing area 54B to the initial state. And a process transfers to the process of step SP72.

(Step SP72)
The progression means 70 determines whether or not a game end condition is satisfied. If the determination is affirmative, the process ends the series of processes shown in FIG. 10, and if the determination is negative, the process returns to step SP52.

  The changing means 76 changes the jump processing area 54B based on the input position within the range of the jump processing area 54B detected by the touch panel 32. However, the changing means 76 is detected by the touch panel 32. The jump processing area 54B may be changed based on the input position outside the range of the jump processing area 54B (an area not corresponding to any process). The changing unit 76 also changes the jump button image 52 </ b> B and detects it on the touch panel 32 when changing the jump processing area 54 </ b> B based on the input position within the range of the jump processing area 54 </ b> B detected on the touch panel 32. When the jump processing area 54B is changed based on the input position outside the range of the jump processing area 54B, the jump button image 52B may not be changed.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the changing unit 76 changes the position of the processing area 54 (for example, the jump processing area 54B) when the first condition relating to the input position is satisfied, and is different from the first condition. When the second condition is satisfied and the second condition related to the input position is satisfied, the size of the processing region 54 is changed.

  According to this configuration, the operability of the game can be improved and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, the first condition includes a condition that a plurality of input positions detected by the touch panel 32 are biased in one direction, and the second condition is a plurality of conditions detected by the touch panel 32. This includes the condition that the input position varies in multiple directions.

  According to this configuration, when a plurality of input positions are biased in one direction, changing the position rather than the size of the processing area 54 improves the operability of the game, and the plurality of input positions varies in multiple directions. In such a case, the operability of the game can be improved by changing the size of the processing area 54 rather than the position thereof.

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In addition, this invention is not limited to said specific example. That is, the above-described specific examples that are appropriately modified by those skilled in the art are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention. In addition, the elements included in the above-described embodiment and the modifications described below can be combined as long as technically possible, and combinations thereof are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention. .

  For example, in the first embodiment, the initialization unit 78 initializes the changed processing area 54 when the game situation satisfies the condition that the enemy character O1 does not exist from the game image 50A. In the case where the enemy character O1 is present again in the game image 50A after the processing area 54 is initialized, the changing means 76 changes the processing area 54 to the position immediately before the initialization or The size may be changed.

  In the first embodiment, the changing unit 76 changes the position, size, or shape of the processing region 54. However, the changing unit 76 changes the position, size, and shape of the processing region 54. May be. Further, the changing means 76 may change the position, size, or shape of the processing area 54 according to the progress of the game or the elapsed time of the game. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

  In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which the changing unit 76 changes one processing area 54 based on the input position detected by the touch panel 32. However, the plurality of processing areas 54 are changed. Also good. In particular, the changing unit 76 preferably changes not only the processing area 54 in which the input position enters, but also other processing areas for executing the same processing as the processing area 54. For example, in FIG. 4, when the input position enters the processing area 54 on the left side of the drawing, the changing unit 76 changes not only the processing area 54 on the left side of the drawing but also the processing area 54 on the right side of the drawing. Specifically, when the position of the processing area 54 on the left side of the drawing is moved to the right side, upper side or lower side, the position of the processing area 54 on the right side of the page may be moved to the left side, upper side or lower side. Further, it is preferable that the changing unit 76 changes not only the processing area 54 in which the input position enters, but also other processing areas to be operated with the same hand as the player's hand operated to input the input position. Note that the player may be able to set whether or not to change other processing areas on the setting screen.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a game image 50C including a plurality of processing areas 54C and 54D as an example of the game image 50 according to the modification, and FIG. 14B is shown in FIG. It is a figure showing game image 50C when a plurality of processing fields 54C and 54D are changed from game image 50C.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, not only the processing area 54C where the input position enters, but also the left hand L that is the same as the left hand L of the player operated to input the input position. It can be confirmed that the positions of the other processing areas 54D have also been changed.

  Further, when the game image 50 includes a plurality of processing areas 54, the changing means 76 changes the changing means 76 when one processing area 54 to be changed is directly changed and overlaps with another processing area 54. May change one processing area 54 so as to be in contact with the boundary of another processing area 54.

  In FIG. 14C, when one processing area 54C to be changed is changed as it is, it overlaps with another processing area 54D, and one processing area 54 is displayed from the game image 50C shown in FIG. 14A. It is a figure which shows the game image 50C when it is changed.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C, it can be confirmed that one processing area 54 </ b> C where the input position enters is changed so as to be in contact with the boundary of the other processing area 54.

  Further, when the game image 50 includes a plurality of processing areas 54, the changing means 76 changes the changing means 76 when one processing area 54 to be changed is directly changed and overlaps with another processing area 54. The one processing area 54 may not be changed.

  In the first embodiment, the game image 50A includes the shooting button image 52A as the button image 52 and the shooting processing area 54A as the processing area 54. However, the game image 50A is a button image. An interruption button image as 52 and an interruption processing area as the processing area 54 may be included. Then, the changing unit 76 may change the interruption processing area based on the input position within or outside the interruption processing area detected by the touch panel 32. Further, after execution of the interruption process, the interruption button image may be switched to the restart button image, and the interruption processing area may be switched to the resumption processing area. Further, the predetermined condition may include a condition that the restart process area is operated (execution of the restart process).

  In the second embodiment, the changing unit 76 changes the position of the processing region 54 when the first condition is satisfied, and changes the size of the processing region 54 when the second condition is satisfied. Although the case of changing is described, the position of the processing region 54 may be changed when the first condition is satisfied, and the shape of the processing region 54 may be changed when the second condition is satisfied. The changing unit 76 may change the position of the processing region 54 when the first condition is satisfied, and may change the size of the processing region 54 when the first condition is not satisfied. . For example, the changing means 76 changes the position of the processing area 54 when the input position does not continue in one direction (the end) of the processing area 54 as the first condition. When the input position continues in one direction (the end) of the area 54, the size of the processing area 54 may be changed.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the game is a shooting game has been described. In the second embodiment, the case where the game is an action game has been described. However, the game is a rhythm game that enjoys operation in accordance with music. It may be.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a game image 50D of the rhythm game as an example of the game image 50 according to the modification.

  As shown in FIG. 15, as an object O, an instruction indicator O3 that indicates a timing for the player to operate, and as a button image 52, a plurality of operation button images 52E and 52F that should be operated when the instruction indicator O3 overlaps, The processing area 54 includes determination processing areas 54E and 54F for performing an operation evaluation determination process. Here, the determination processing area 54E is a determination processing area to be operated with the left hand L, and the determination processing area 54F is a determination processing area to be operated with the right hand R. Accordingly, when changing one determination processing area 54E, the changing unit 76 may also change another determination processing area 54E to be operated with the left hand L. Similarly, when changing one determination processing area 54F, the changing unit 76 may also change another determination processing area 54F to be operated with the right hand R. Note that the operation button image and the determination processing area located at the center of the game image 50D can be operated with either the left hand L or the right hand R, and therefore are given the reference numerals 52E and 52F and the reference numerals 54E and 54F at the same time. Further, the operation button image and the determination processing area located at the center of the game image 50D may not be changed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Terminal device (computer), 14 ... Game program (program), 32 ... Touch panel (display input device), 74 ... Processing means, 76 ... Change means, 78 ... Initialization means

Claims (6)

A computer including a display input device capable of displaying a game image including an operation input image and an object and capable of detecting an input position of the player with respect to the game image;
Processing means for executing a game process corresponding to the operation input image when the input position detected by the display input device is within a processing area corresponding to the operation input image in the game image;
Changing means for changing the position, size, or shape of the processing area based on the input position detected by the display input device while the game image is displayed.
An initialization unit that initializes the processing area changed by the changing unit when the condition that the object is not present from the game image is satisfied;
To function as,
The change means changes the processing area to a position, size, or shape before initialization when the condition that the object exists in the game image is satisfied after the processing area is initialized. To
program. The changing means changes the processing area based on an input position within the range of the processing area detected by the display input device.
The program according to claim 1. The changing means changes the processing area based on an input position outside the range of the processing area detected by the display input device.
The program according to claim 1 or 2 . The changing means also changes the operation input image when changing the processing area.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The changing means changes the operation input image when the processing area is changed based on an input position within the range of the processing area detected by the display input device, and is detected by the display input device. The operation input image is not changed when changing the processing area based on the input position outside the range of the processed area.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . An information processing apparatus including a display input device capable of displaying a game image including an operation input image and an object and capable of detecting an input position of a player with respect to the game image,
Processing means for executing a game process corresponding to the operation input image when an input position detected by the display input device is within a range of a processing area corresponding to the operation input image in the game image;
Changing means for changing the position, size, or shape of the processing area based on the input position detected by the display input device while the game image is displayed.
An initialization unit that initializes the processing area changed by the changing unit when the condition that the object is not present from the game image is satisfied;
Equipped with a,
The change means changes the processing area to a position, size, or shape before initialization when the condition that the object exists in the game image is satisfied after the processing area is initialized. To
Information processing apparatus.

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