JP6625858B2 - Video game device and video game processing program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a video game device that controls the progress of a video game according to a player's operation, and a video game processing program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, video games of various specifications have been proposed, and in general, the progress of the video game is controlled according to an operation of a controller by a player (for example, see Patent Documents 1-2).

JP 2007-167326 A JP 2007-222549 A

  However, in a conventional video game, since it is necessary for the player to memorize the function of each of a plurality of buttons arranged on a controller, it is difficult for a beginner to accurately operate the game. There was a problem that it was difficult to do.

  An object of the present invention is to enable a player to easily and smoothly perform an operation in a video game.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game device that controls the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation of a player, and includes a plurality of video game devices arranged in an operation input unit. Is information in which the first operation function and the second operation function are respectively associated with the operation units, and the operation functions indicating the functions of the respective operation units. Operation function correspondence information storage means for storing certain operation function correspondence information, and a plurality of operation unit images corresponding to each of the plurality of operation units arranged in the operation input unit, the operation unit images being associated with the corresponding operation units An operation unit image that displays a group of operation unit images, each of which has an identification display capable of identifying the operation function being used, in an operation unit image display area on a display screen of an image display device in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement position of each operation unit A display unit, an operation input receiving unit that receives an operation input corresponding to an operation of each operation unit by the player, and an operation unit that is operated by the player according to the operation input received by the operation input receiving unit. Operation corresponding processing means for executing an operation corresponding process indicating a process for exerting an effective operation function among the operation functions being operated, wherein the operation unit image display means includes an identification unit capable of identifying the first operation function. The first group of operation unit images displayed respectively and the second group of operation unit images each displayed with an identification display capable of identifying the second operation function correspond to valid operation functions. A group of operation unit images (hereinafter referred to as a “valid group of operation unit images”) is displayed in the operation unit image display area in a form that can be identified by a user, and the first group of operation unit images and Regardless of which of the second group of operation unit images is valid, the plurality of group of operation unit images are displayed in a state where the relative positional relationship is maintained, and further, a switching request from the player. And an operation function switching unit that switches a valid group of operation unit images to another group of operation unit images when the operation unit image is received.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a computer to implement a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation of a player. Is information in which a plurality of operation units arranged in the operation input unit and operation functions indicating the functions of the operation units are associated with each other, and a first operation function and a second operation A plurality of operation units respectively corresponding to the plurality of operation units arranged in the operation input unit, wherein the computer includes operation function correspondence information storage means for storing operation function correspondence information which is information in which functions are associated with each other; A group of operation unit images, each of which is an image and is provided with an identification display capable of identifying an operation function associated with each corresponding operation unit, is arranged at the position of each operation unit. Operation part image display function for displaying the operation part image display area on the display screen of the image display device in the arranged arrangement, an operation input reception function for receiving an operation input according to the operation of each operation part by the player, and the operation input reception function An operation corresponding processing function for executing an operation corresponding process indicating a process for exhibiting an effective operation function among the operation functions associated with the operation unit operated by the player in response to the operation input received at In the operation unit image display function, a first group of operation unit images each having an identification display capable of identifying the first operation function and an identification display capable of identifying the second operation function are provided. The user identifies a second group of operation unit images that are performed and a group of operation unit images corresponding to valid operation functions (hereinafter, referred to as a “valid group of operation unit images”). The operation group image is displayed in the operation unit image display area in a functional form, and even if any one of the first group of operation unit images and the second group of operation unit images is valid, A function of displaying a group of operation unit images in a state where the relative positional relationship is maintained, and further, when the computer receives a switching request from the player, a valid group of operation unit images is displayed in another group. This is for realizing the operation function switching function of switching to the operation unit image.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the operation of the player in a video game can be performed easily and smoothly.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a video game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a storage state of operation function correspondence information. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a storage state of operation function setting information. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation-related process. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a video game device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game device 100 of the present example includes a video game device main body 10, a display device 50, and a sound output device 60. The video game device main body 10 is constituted by, for example, a commercially available video game machine. The display device 50 includes, for example, a television device or a liquid crystal display device, and has an image display unit 51.

  The video game apparatus body 10 includes a control unit 11, a RAM 12, a hard disk drive (HDD) 13, a sound processing unit 14, a graphic processing unit 15, a DVD / CD-ROM drive 16, a communication interface 17, and an interface. A frame memory 19, a memory card slot 20, and an input interface unit 21.

  The control unit 11, the RAM 12, the hard disk drive (HDD) 13, the sound processing unit 14, the graphic processing unit 15, the DVD / CD-ROM drive 16, the communication interface 17, and the interface unit 18 are connected to the internal bus 22, respectively. .

  The control unit 11 includes a CPU, a ROM, and the like, and controls the entire video game apparatus 100 according to a control program (video game processing program) stored in the HDD 13 or the storage medium 70. The control unit 11 has an internal timer used for generating a timer interrupt and the like. The RAM 12 is used as a work area of the control unit 11. The HDD 13 is a storage area for storing control programs and various data.

  The sound processing unit 14 is connected to a sound output device 60 constituted by, for example, a speaker. The sound processing unit 14 outputs a sound signal to the sound output device 60 in accordance with a sound output instruction from the control unit 11 executing a process according to the control program. The sound output device 60 may be built in the display device 50 or the video game device main body 10.

  The graphic processing unit 15 is connected to a display device 50 having an image display unit 51 for displaying a screen. The graphic processing unit 15 develops an image in the frame memory 19 and outputs a video signal for displaying the image on the image display unit 51 to the display device 50 in accordance with a drawing command from the control unit 11. The switching time of the image displayed by the video signal is, for example, 1/30 second per frame.

  The DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 is mounted with a storage medium 70 such as a DVD-ROM or a CD-ROM in which a control program for a game is stored. The DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 reads various data such as a control program from the attached storage medium 70.

  The communication interface 17 is connected to a communication network 80 such as the Internet by wireless or wired. The video game apparatus main body 10 performs communication with, for example, another computer via the communication network 80 using the communication function of the communication interface 17.

  The input interface section 21 and the memory card slot 20 are connected to the interface section 18. The interface unit 18 stores instruction data from the input interface unit 21 based on the operation of the keypad 30 by the player in the RAM 12. Then, the control unit 11 executes various arithmetic processes according to the instruction data stored in the RAM 12.

  The video game device main body 10 is connected to a keypad 30 as an operation input unit (controller) via an input interface unit 21.

  Above the keypad 30, a cross key 31, a button group 32, a left joystick 38, and a right joystick 39 are provided. The cross key 31 has an upper key 31a, a lower key 31b, A key group 31c and a left key 31d are included, and the button group 32 includes a circle button 32a, a cross button 32b, a triangle button 32c, and a square button 32d. In addition, a select button 35 is provided at a connection portion between the base on which the cross key 31 is provided and the base on which the button group 32 is provided. Note that a plurality of buttons such as an R1 button 36 and an L1 button 33 are also provided on the side of the keypad 30.

  The keypad 30 includes switches associated with the cross key 31, the O button 32a, the X button 32b, the △ button 32c, the □ button 32d, the select button 35, the R1 button 36, the L1 button 33, and the like. When a pressing force is applied (when each button is operated), the corresponding switch is turned on. A detection signal corresponding to the on / off state of the switch is generated in the keypad 30, and a detection signal corresponding to each tilt direction of the left joystick 38 and the right joystick 39 is generated in the keypad 30.

  The two detection signals generated in the keypad 30 are supplied to the input interface unit 21, and the detection signal from the keypad 30 is passed through the input interface unit 21 to determine which button on the keypad 30 is turned on. And the detection information indicating the state of each of the left joystick 38 and the right joystick 39. In this way, the operation command given by the player to the keypad 30 is given to the video game apparatus main body 10.

  The interface unit 18 stores data indicating the progress of the game stored in the RAM 12 in the memory card 90 mounted on the memory card slot 20 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 11. For example, processing for reading out the game data at the time of interruption stored in the RAM 12 and transferring it to the RAM 12 is performed.

  Various data such as a control program for playing a game with the video game device 100 are stored in the storage medium 70, for example. Various data such as a control program stored in the storage medium 70 is read by the DVD / CD-ROM drive 16 in which the storage medium 70 is mounted, and loaded into the RAM 12. The control unit 11 performs various processes such as a process of outputting a drawing command to the graphic processing unit 15 and a process of outputting a sound output instruction to the sound processing unit 14 according to the control program loaded in the RAM 12. Execute. While the control unit 11 is executing the processing, data (for example, data indicating the score of the game, the state of the player character, etc.) generated intermediately according to the progress of the game is stored in the RAM 12 used as a work memory. Is saved.

  In this example, the data stored in the storage medium 70 and loaded into the RAM 12 includes operation function correspondence information and operation function setting information. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the operation function correspondence information. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the operation function setting information.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for example, the operation function correspondence information is associated with the button name of each button of the cross key 31 and the button group 32 arranged on the keypad 30 and the operation function of each button. Information. In this example, as shown in FIG. 2, the operation functions of each button include two types of functions according to the settings, and there are a function performed when setting left and a function performed when setting right. In this example, it is assumed that a plurality of types of operation function correspondence information are prepared, and that the information is switched and used according to a scene in a video game. Further, in this example, an image (an operation unit image to be described later) is determined according to each operation function, and in the operation function corresponding information, image information indicating the operation unit image is stored corresponding to each operation function. Shall be

  The operation function setting information includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the name of the operation function corresponding information, a use flag indicating whether the corresponding operation function corresponding information is valid, and which operation function is set. And a setting flag indicating the setting. The operation function corresponding information for which the use flag is on (in this example, “1”) is effective (used) operation function corresponding information in the video game. Also, it indicates that the operation function indicated by the setting flag in the operation function correspondence information for which the use flag is on is currently valid. Specifically, when the setting flag is “0”, the operation function at the time of the left setting is valid, and when the setting flag is “1”, the operation function at the time of the right setting is valid.

  Next, an operation of the video game apparatus 100 of the present example will be described. The contents of operations and processes not related to the present invention are omitted.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation-related process executed by the video game device 100. In the operation-related processing, various processing corresponding to the operation of the keypad 30 by the player X is executed.

  The operation-related processing is started, for example, when a video game is started or when a stage or a scene in the video game is changed. Here, it is assumed that the game is started in response to the change to the battle scene.

  In the operation-related processing, first, the video game apparatus 100 specifies operation function corresponding information to be used in accordance with the current video game progress status, scene, and the like, and a group of operation unit images indicated by the specified operation function corresponding information ( The operation unit image group) is displayed on the image display unit 51 of the display device 50 (Step S101). It is assumed that operation function correspondence information used in each progress situation and scene is predetermined. In step S101, the video game device 100 refers to the operation function setting information, turns on the use flag of the specified operation function correspondence information, and displays the operation unit image group with reference to the operation function correspondence information to be used. Here, the video game device 100 specifies an operation unit image group for which the operation function is to be enabled by the setting flag of the operation function setting information (it is assumed that the initial setting is 0), and enables the specified operation unit image group. Are displayed so as to be identifiable as a group of various operation unit images.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a game screen on which an operation unit image group is displayed. On the game screen, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, in this example, the enemy character NPC, the first operation unit image group GG1, and the second operation unit image group GG2, which operation unit image group is valid And an effective group identification frame 200 for identifying whether or not. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the first operation unit image group GG1 and the second operation unit image group GG2 are displayed in the operation unit image display area provided in the lower area of the game screen, and the effective group identification frame The first operation unit image group GG1 surrounded by 200 is in a valid state.

  The “operation part image” includes a plurality of operation parts (in this example, the upper key 31a, the lower key 31b, the right key 31c, the left key 31d, the ○ button 32a, the × button 32b, Button 32c and □ button 32d), which means images that are each identified and identified so that the operation function associated with each corresponding operation unit can be identified. Each operation unit image displays a figure that allows the player to identify the corresponding operation function. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the operation function is directly or indirectly identifiable by a graphic. However, the operation function is not limited to the graphic and is directly or indirectly identifiable by a character or a symbol. Is also good.

  In addition, “a group of operation unit images (operation unit image group)” refers to each operation unit (in this example, the up key 31a, the down key 31b, the right key 31c, the left key 31d, This means an image displayed in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement positions of the ○ button 32a, × button 32b, Δ button 32c, and □ button 32d).

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, a first operation unit image group GG1 and a second operation unit image group GG2 are displayed. The first operation unit image group GG1 corresponds to the operation unit image G1 corresponding to the up key 31a, the operation unit image G3 corresponding to the down key 31b, the operation unit image G4 corresponding to the right key 31c, and the left key 31d. Operating unit image G2, operating unit image G8 corresponding to ○ button 32a, operating unit image G7 corresponding to × button 32b, operating unit image G5 corresponding to Δ button 32c, and operating unit image G6 corresponding to □ button 32d It consists of. The second operation unit image group GG2 includes an operation unit image G9 corresponding to the up key 31a, an operation unit image G11 corresponding to the down key 31b, an operation unit image G12 corresponding to the right key 31c, and a left key 31d. , An operation unit image G15 corresponding to the X button 32b, an operation unit image G13 corresponding to the △ button 32c, and an operation unit corresponding to the □ button 32d. It is composed of an image G14.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 5, in step S101, the video game device 100 converts the two types of operation unit image groups of the first operation unit image group GG1 and the second operation unit image group GG2 into one of them. A process is performed to display whether the operation unit image group is valid or not.

  Next, the video game device 100 checks whether or not it is time to switch the operation function corresponding information (step S102), and if it is the switch timing, switches the operation function corresponding information to be used (the processing of the corresponding operation function corresponding information). A process of switching the use flag is performed (step S103), and a process of switching to a display of a group of operation unit images (operation unit image group) indicated by the switched operation function corresponding information is performed (step S104). It is assumed that the timing of switching the operation function correspondence information and the operation function correspondence information newly used by the switching are predetermined.

  Next, the video game device 100 confirms whether or not a setting switching operation of an operation function by the player X has been received (step S105). In this example, the setting switching operation of the operation function is performed by operating the L1 button 33 and the R1 button 36 arranged on the keypad 30. Specifically, the operation function is switched to the operation function indicated by the operation unit image group GG1 displayed on the left side of the game screen by the L1 button 33, and the operation unit image group GG2 displayed on the right side of the game screen by the R1 button 36. It is assumed that the operation function can be switched to the indicated operation function.

  When the setting switching operation of the operation function is received, the video game device 100 switches the setting of the operation function by switching the setting flag of the corresponding operation function corresponding information in the operation function setting information (step S106). To notify that the operation function specified by the setting flag of the function correspondence information has become effective, the effective operation unit image group is switched by switching the display position of the effective group identification frame 200 (step S107). Specifically, for example, when the R1 button 36 is pressed from the state shown in FIG. 5, the video game device 100 is displayed at a position surrounding the first operation unit image group GG1 as shown in FIG. By displaying the effective group identification frame 200 at a position surrounding the second operation unit image group GG2 as shown in FIG. 6, the effective operation unit image group is displayed on the first operation unit image group GG1. Is notified to the player X that has been switched to the second operation unit image group GG2.

  Next, the video game device 100 checks whether or not an operation other than the operation X setting switching operation by the player X has been received (step S108). In this example, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation units other than the L1 button 33 and the R1 button 36 among the operation units arranged on the keypad 30 has been received.

  If an operation other than the operation function setting switching operation is received, the video game device 100 emphasizes the corresponding operation unit image if the operation is an operation of the operation unit displaying the corresponding operation unit image. Display (for example, reverse display, display with changed color, enlarged display, etc.) (step S109), and execute processing (operation corresponding processing) corresponding to the operation set in the operation function corresponding information (step S110). . FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a case where the operation of the O button 32a is received when the second operation unit image group GG2 is valid, and the corresponding operation unit image G16 is highlighted.

  With the above configuration, the player X can operate the operation unit by easily and accurately recognizing the operation function of each operation unit from the operation unit images of the operation unit image group. In addition, the player X switches the operation unit image group to be enabled from the plurality of operation unit image groups by the setting switching operation of the operation function, so that the operation unit image group to be enabled is associated with the operation unit. Can be selected from a plurality of operation unit image groups different from each other. Therefore, each operation for exhibiting a larger number of operation functions than the number of the operation units is performed by the operation unit arranged on the keypad 30. It can be done easily and accurately.

  In the above example, the two types of operation unit image groups are switched to specify the effective operation unit image group. However, as shown in FIG. 8, a configuration using one operation unit image group may be used. As shown in FIG. 9, a configuration may be used in which three types of operation unit image groups are switched by similar processing to specify valid operation unit images. Further, a configuration may be employed in which four or more types of operation unit images are switched by the same processing to specify valid operation unit images.

  In the above example, two types of operation unit image groups are displayed, and the effective operation unit image group can be specified by the display position of the effective group identification frame 200. However, only the effective operation unit image group May be displayed. In this case, the operation unit image group to be displayed may be switched according to the setting switching operation of the operation function.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the video game device (video game device 10, video game device main body 10) that controls the progress of the video game in accordance with the operation of the player includes the operation input unit (for example, A plurality of operation units (up key 31a, down key 31b, right key 31c, left key 31d, ○ button 32a, × button 32b, Δ button 32c, and □ button 32d) arranged on the keypad 30); A plurality of operation units corresponding to the plurality of operation units arranged in the operation input unit, the operation unit including a RAM 12 for storing operation function correspondence information (see FIG. 2) in which operation functions indicating functions of the operation units are associated with each other; A group of operation unit images, each of which is an image and is provided with an identification display for identifying an operation function associated with the corresponding operation unit, is displayed on each operation unit. It is displayed in the operation unit image display area on the display screen 51 of the image display device 50 in an arrangement corresponding to the position, receives an operation input corresponding to the operation of each operation unit by the player, and responds to the received operation input by the player. Since the configuration is such that the operation corresponding process indicating the process for exerting the operation function associated with the operated operation unit is executed, the player can easily and smoothly perform the operation in the video game. .

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, since a group of operation unit images each having an identification display capable of identifying an operation function are displayed in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement position of each operation unit, the group of operation unit By operating while viewing the image, even a beginner of the video game can easily and accurately operate the operation unit. For this reason, the operation of the player in the video game becomes easy and smooth.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation function correspondence information is information in which a plurality of types of operation functions are associated with each operation unit, and the video game device (the video game device 10, the video game device body 10) Receives an operation function switching request from the player, switches the setting of the operation function corresponding to each operation unit in response to the switching request, and displays the operation unit image display area in response to the switching of the operation function setting. In this configuration, the effective group of operation unit images to be displayed on the display unit are switched to a group of operation unit images each of which has an identification display capable of identifying the operation function after switching. Can be selected from a plurality of operation unit image groups having different operation functions, and the operation unit arranged in the operation input unit It is possible to perform the operation portion each operation for exhibiting the number of operating functions greater than the number of easily and accurately.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video game device (video game device 10, video game device body 10) is associated with the operation unit operated by the player in accordance with the received operation input. Of the operation functions, the operation corresponding processing indicating the processing for exhibiting the set operation function is executed. Therefore, the number of the operation units provided by the operation input unit is larger than the number of the operation units. Each operation for exhibiting a number of operation functions can be performed easily and accurately.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation function correspondence information is information in which the first operation function and the second operation function are associated with each operation unit, and the video game device (video game device) 10, the video game apparatus main body 10) is provided with a first group of operation unit images each having an identification display capable of identifying the first operation function, and an identification display capable of identifying the second operation function. And a second group of operating unit images, together with an effective group identification display (effective group identification frame 200) capable of identifying which group of operating unit images is valid, in the operating unit image display area, In accordance with the switching of the setting of the operation function, the display mode of the effective group identification display is switched (the display position of the effective group identification frame 200 is switched) so that a valid group of operation unit images can be identified after the switching. Therefore, while viewing the two types of operation unit images displayed in the operation unit image display area, it is possible to easily and accurately perform an operation for displaying various operation functions while switching between the two types of operation unit images. Will be able to do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the video game device 10 is configured to include the display device 50 and the keypad 30 outside, but the present invention can be applied to a video game device including a display device and a controller. Needless to say.

  According to the present invention, it is useful to enable a player to easily and smoothly perform an operation in a video game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Video game device main body 11 Control part 12 RAM
13 HDD
14 sound processing unit 15 graphic processing unit 16 DVD / CD-ROM
17 Communication Interface 18 Interface Unit 19 Frame Memory 20 Memory Card Slot 21 Input Interface Unit 22 Internal Bus 30 Keypad 50 Display Device 51 Image Display Unit 60 Sound Output Device 70 Storage Medium 80 Communication Network 90 Memory Card 100 Video Game Device

Claims (5)

A video game device for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation of a player,
A plurality of operation function correspondence information, which is information in which a plurality of operation units arranged in the operation input unit and operation functions indicating the functions of the operation units are associated with each other, are stored in association with the progress of the video game. Specifying means for specifying operation function corresponding information according to the progress of the video game,
Based on the specified operation function correspondence information, a plurality of operation unit images corresponding to each of the plurality of operation units, each of which has an identification display capable of identifying an operation function associated with each corresponding operation unit. A group of operation unit images being displayed, without displaying an image representing the operation input unit, displaying the operation unit image on the display screen of the image display device in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement position of each operation unit in the operation input unit Display means for displaying in the area,
The display means, when the operation unit corresponding to the operation unit image displayed before Symbol operation unit image display area is operated by the player, highlight the operation unit image corresponding to the operation,
The specifying unit, if the toggle its switching request operation function that is associated with each operating unit to the other functions received from the player, the set of operating unit image, the operation function after switching identifiable A video game device for referencing the storage means and identifying the operation function corresponding information corresponding to the switching request in order to switch and display the group of operation unit images each having a unique identification display. . When the scene of the video game is changed, the specifying unit specifies the operation function corresponding information corresponding to the changed scene,
The video game device according to claim 1, further comprising an execution unit configured to execute a process corresponding to an operation function corresponding to the operation unit image highlighted by the display unit. The video game device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays a valid operation unit image in an identifiable manner. The plurality of operation units include an operation unit associated with a plurality of types of operation functions,
The display unit displays a group of operation unit images capable of identifying the plurality of types of operation functions based on the specified operation function correspondence information,
3. The video game according to claim 1, wherein, when receiving a predetermined operation by the player, the display unit displays only an operation unit image corresponding to an effective operation function among the plurality of types of operation functions. 4. apparatus. A video game processing program for causing a computer to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation of a player,
To the computer,
A plurality of operation function correspondence information, which is information in which a plurality of operation units arranged on the operation input unit and operation functions indicating the functions of the operation units are associated with each other, are stored in association with the progress of the video game. A specifying function of referring to a storage unit and specifying operation function corresponding information according to the progress of the video game;
On the basis of the specified operation function correspondence information, a plurality of operation unit images corresponding to the plurality of operation units, and an identification display capable of identifying an operation function associated with each corresponding operation unit is provided. A group of operation unit images, without displaying an image representing the operation input unit, in an operation unit image display area on the display screen of the image display device in an arrangement corresponding to the arrangement position of each operation unit in the operation input unit Display function to be displayed on the
In the display function, when the operation unit corresponding to the operation unit image displayed before Symbol operation unit image display area is operated by the player, highlight the operation unit image corresponding to the operation,
Wherein a particular function, if the toggle its switching request operation function that is associated with each operating unit to the other functions received from the player, the set of operating unit image, the operation function after switching identifiable A video game for realizing a function of referencing the storage means and specifying the operation function corresponding information corresponding to the switching request in order to switch and display the group of operation unit images each having a unique identification display. Processing program.

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