JP6670486B2 - Game device, program, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a rhythm game has been known in which an instruction sign corresponding to an operation unit is displayed on a screen, and movement of the instruction sign indicates a timing at which the operation unit should be operated.

For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game screen display device, an operation member that can be operated by a player, a storage device that stores data defining operation timing of the operation member during a game, and data that the storage device stores. Instruction means for displaying, on the screen of the display device, an image for instructing the operation timing of the operation member during the game, and an obstruction effect of hindering the grasp of the operation timing on the image for instructing the operation timing And a disturbing means for causing a game.

JP 2000-218046 A

However, in the technique described in Patent Literature 1, since there is always one operation unit corresponding to a sign indicating one operation (hereinafter, also referred to as an instruction sign), the player performs the operation according to one instruction sign. The operation input is always performed on the same operation unit. Therefore, the player cannot give a variation in the manner of inputting an operation as an operation for one instruction sign.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and a program that can provide a variation in the manner of inputting an operation with respect to one instruction sign and improve the interest of the game.

The game device according to the present invention includes: an operation unit having a plurality of different first operation regions; a setting unit for setting a combination of one or a plurality of the first operation regions as an operation unit during a game; A storage unit that stores the combination, an instruction unit that instructs a player on an operation timing for a second operation area that is the operation unit, and an evaluation unit that evaluates an operation timing for the second operation area based on the operation timing. , Is provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a variation in the manner of inputting an operation for one instruction sign, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of an example of a game device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the game device according to the embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of contents (including what was loaded) of memory groups, such as ROM and RAM of a game device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the game device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a first instruction unit. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a 2nd directions part. It is a figure showing an example of game screen A. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen B. It is a figure showing an example of game screen C. It is a figure showing an example of game screen D. It is a figure showing an example of game screen E. It is a figure showing an example of game screen F. It is a figure showing an example of game screen G. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen H. It is a figure which shows the path | route displayed on the display part 18A, and the operation member 20 provided in the lower part of the display part 18A. It is a figure showing an example of game screen I. It is a figure showing an example of game screen J. It is a figure showing an example of game screen K. It is a figure showing an example of game screen L. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an operation area is divided in a depth direction. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a combination that can be set by a setting unit. It is a figure for explaining an example of a visual effect. It is a figure showing an example of game screen M. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game processing concerning this embodiment. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process for setting a combination of a plurality of operation areas included in the operation unit according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is merely an example, and there is no intention to exclude various modifications and application of technology not explicitly described below. That is, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications (eg, by combining the embodiments) without departing from the spirit of the invention. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not always match actual dimensions and ratios. The drawings may include portions having different dimensional relationships and ratios between drawings.

[Embodiment]
A game device according to an embodiment of the present invention is an arcade game machine or a player (player).
It can be used in various computer game machines such as personal computers to which a sensor for sensing the hand movement is applied. The game device according to the embodiment of the present invention described below exemplifies an arcade game machine.

Further, the program according to the embodiment of the present invention is executed by, for example, the above-mentioned game device, and allows a player to reproduce sound (for example, music, voice, sound effect, etc.) and image (for example, still A game, a moving image, a video, etc.) to enjoy the operation of the game device and the operation of the player in accordance with at least one of the following. A program according to an embodiment of the present invention described below is a music game program for enjoying operation and operation of a game device in accordance with music and moving images (hereinafter, a game executed by this program is referred to as a “music game”). Is given as an example.

<Appearance configuration>
First, the external configuration of the game device will be described. FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of an example of a game device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a display unit 18A for displaying a screen of a music game at a position that is easy for a player to see, and displays an image or the like related to the music game, for example, a rendering effect above the display unit 18A. And a display section 18B for performing the operation. Display unit 18A, 18B
Is a liquid crystal panel display, a plasma display, and EL (Electro luminescence)
A display or the like can be adopted.

The game device 10 has a main body provided with a display unit 18A and a display unit 18B, and an operation member 20 for operating a music game is provided below the display unit 18A in the main body. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the operation member 20 has a plurality of keyboard-shaped operation areas.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, sensors 69A and 69B for sensing vertical hand movement are provided on both left and right sides of the display unit 18A. The sensors 69A and 69B are collectively referred to as a sensor 69. The sensors 69A and 69B are provided with, for example, a plurality of horizontal infrared rays emitted from a light emitting unit (for example, the sensor 69A) to a light receiving unit (for example, the sensor 69B) when it is desired to detect a vertical hand movement. Can be When the player's hand enters the range that can be detected by the sensor, the light receiving unit stops receiving infrared rays, so that the presence of the player's hand can be detected. Note that the position and number of the sensors may be set according to the operation of the player to be detected.

Although not shown, the game apparatus 10 is provided with one or a plurality of speakers for outputting music game sounds and sound effects. Inside the main body of the game apparatus 10, a control unit and the like described later are provided.

A known touch panel may be stacked on the upper surface of the display unit 18A. As the touch panel, a known touch panel can be adopted, and is formed using a thin transparent material for sensing a pressing (including contact) operation position. As for the detection of the pressing operation, a voltage drop detection type, an optical type, a capacitance coupling type, or the like can be appropriately adopted in addition to the method using the electrode pressure sensing element.

<Hardware configuration>
Next, a hardware configuration of the game device 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a hardware configuration of the game apparatus 10 shown in FIG.

The game device 10 includes a computer, and has a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
50. The CPU 50 is connected to a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52 and an R
It is connected to an AM (Random Access Memory) 54.

In addition, the game device 10 includes a drawing processor 56 for displaying necessary images on the display units 18A and 18B, and a VRAM (Video RAM) 5 corresponding to the display units 18A and 18B.
8, 60, and further, generate an audio signal such as music, game sound effect, and voice, and
, 15B (or an unillustrated earphone terminal provided on the side) of the audio processor 6
2 inclusive. The CPU 50, the ROM 52, the RAM 54, and the drawing processor 56
The sound processor 62 constitutes a control unit 63.

In addition, the game device 10 includes a sensor 69 that senses the movement of the hand whose operation is instructed during the music game. The sensor 69 may be provided at a position where the movement of the player's hand is desired to be detected.

In addition, the game device 10 includes an input signal processing unit 64 that continuously receives detection signals from the display unit 18A and the touch panel to detect a pressing operation and coordinate information as needed. The game media 68 can be connected. The wireless communication module 66 enables data communication with another server device on the Internet by wireless communication conforming to a communication standard such as HSPA (High Speed Packet Access).

The game device 10 may download, for example, a game program according to the present embodiment from a server device (not shown) that stores a game program including game data on the Internet via the wireless communication module 66. In addition, the game apparatus 10 may be configured to download, for example, the game program according to the present embodiment from the game medium 68 storing the game program including the game data. Note that the wireless communication module 66
By performing data communication with another game device (not shown) via the Internet (or not), it is possible to play a battle game with another player.

The ROM 52 stores the RAM 5 from the wireless communication module 66 and the game media 68 and the like.
4 stores a game program and a program for loading various data. The external memory 70 stores the game history information when the game is saved (saved) in the middle of the game as serve information, and is a small memory card, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, or the like. In this case, a connection terminal that enables communication with the external memory 70 may be provided at an appropriate position on the main body of the game apparatus 10.

The RAM 54 has a load area in which the loaded game program is stored and a CPU 50.
Has a work area for use when executing the game program.

The CPU 50 controls the progress of the game by executing the game program loaded in the RAM 54 according to the operation content on the operation member 20. More specifically, when an operation signal is input from the operation member 20, the CPU 50 performs a predetermined game progress process corresponding to the operation signal in accordance with the game program developed in the RAM 54, and The image is displayed on the screen of the display unit 18A as an image indicating the game progress (hereinafter, “game image”), and the music is output to the speakers 15A and 15B or the earphone terminals.

<Software configuration>
Next, a software configuration of the game device 10 will be described. FIG. 3 shows the game device 10
3 is a diagram showing an example of contents (including loaded contents) of a memory group 80 such as a ROM 52 and a RAM 54. FIG.

The memory group 80 includes, for example, the BIOS 82, the OS program 84, the device driver 8
6. Stores system data 88, user data 90, play result data 92, a music game program 100 according to the present embodiment, and the like necessary for controlling the game device 10.

The BIOS 82, the OS program 84, the device driver 86, and the system data 88 are known programs or data used for controlling the game device 10.

The user data 90 is data in which the name of the user of the game device 10 and the like are described. The user data 90 is not necessarily required data.

Among these, the play result data 92 describes a play result such as a total score obtained as a result of playing the music game and a game rank based on the total value.

Further, the music game program 100 includes play data 100A, various object data 100C, and the like.

The play data 100A is multimedia data composed of image data and sound data. The play data 100A includes time management data (not shown) for managing the reproduction time of the play data 100A. The time management data is associated with data indicating the timing at which the player should operate the predetermined operation member 20 or the timing at which the player should make a spatial movement. The time management data defines the position at which the player should operate the operation member 20 and the timing thereof, and defines the content to be operated by the player and the timing thereof. In addition, the time management data describes the start time of each bar of the music played during the music game play.

The various object data 100C includes data for drawing a first instruction marker for instructing the player to perform the operation of the operation member 20 and a second instruction marker for instructing the player to perform the operation, as shown in FIG. In.

In addition, the various object data 100C includes data for drawing a reference marker that instructs the player on the operation timing and operation timing of the operation content of the operation member 20.

Further, the various object data 100C includes data for drawing the paths of the first and second instruction markers set in the game image. The first instruction marker is, for example, a rectangular marker that moves a lane as a route in a predetermined direction, and a long side of the rectangle corresponds to a width of a combined operation area as described later. The shape of the first instruction marker is not particularly limited, such as a circular shape, a square shape, and a triangular shape.

When the player's hand is moved in a predetermined direction, for example, a sign indicating the predetermined direction is used as the second instruction mark. The reference mark is, for example, a line, and is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen by the display unit 18A.

<Game Overview>
Next, an outline of a music game realized by the game device 10 of the present embodiment executing the music game program 100 will be described.

In the music game according to the present embodiment, for example, the player operates the operating member 20 of the game device 10 in accordance with a game image provided from the game device 10 and music and video synchronized with the game image.
By operating the predetermined operation area at a predetermined timing, or performing a spatial operation of the player's hand at a predetermined timing, the user can enjoy the operation and the operation according to the music.

The operation area to be operated by the player, the spatial operation, and the timing thereof are indicated by, for example, a first instruction sign, a second instruction sign, and a reference sign in the game image. That is,
In the game image, the first instruction sign and / or the second instruction sign are sequentially arranged on the route at timing intervals to be operated in accordance with the music rhythm, and sequentially pass through the reference markers arranged at predetermined positions on the route. To move. The timing at which the first instruction marker or the second instruction marker passes the reference marker is the timing at which the player should operate the operation area of the operation member 20,
Or it is the timing at which the player operates.

One play is, for example, one song. The player can operate the designated operation area at the designated timing or acquire the score every time the designated spatial operation is performed at the designated timing during one song. The game rank such as “S”, “A”, “B” or “C” is determined by the total of the scores obtained after the end of one song.

This allows the player to compete for superiority or inferiority in play results (contents) such as the total score and the game rank. The play result is stored in the memory group 80 as play result data 92, for example. Hereinafter, functions for executing the music game will be described.

<Functional configuration>
Next, a functional configuration of the game device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the game device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
That is, FIG. 1 shows the configuration of various functional units realized in the game apparatus 10 by the CPU 50 executing the music game program 100 and cooperating with other hardware (for example, the ROM 52 and the RAM 54) and software. It shows.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game apparatus 10 includes display units 18A and 18B, an operation unit 130, speakers 15A and 15B functioning as a sound output unit, and a detection unit 120 as functional units for forming a user interface. And The game device 10 includes a game control unit 1
40, an image generation unit 142, a sound generation unit 144, and a function group 146 having various function units related to a music game realized by the game program of the present embodiment.

The speakers 15A and 15B generate sound based on a signal output from the sound generation unit 144 under the control of the game control unit 140 and the function group 146. At this time, speakers 15A, 15
B enables output of sound having directivity so that sound flows in a predetermined direction based on a signal from the sound generation unit 144.

The display units 18A and 18B display a part of the game image based on the signal output from the image generation unit 142 on the display screen under the control of the game control unit 140 and the function group 146. At this time, the display unit 18B can display an object that moves in a predetermined direction based on a signal from the image generation unit 142.

The detection unit 120 is realized by the sensor 69 and detects a spatial movement of the player. For example, when detecting a spatial movement of the player's hand, the detection unit 120 outputs a detection signal to the function group 14.
6 is output. Here, the spatial movement means a hand near the operation unit 130 and the operation unit 1.
It means to move in the direction away from 30.

The operation unit 130 is realized by the operation member 20 and has a light emitting unit 132. Operation unit 13
0 has a plurality of operation areas that can be combined, and the light emitting unit 132 can emit light of a different color for each combination. The operation unit 130 outputs an operation signal corresponding to an operation area operated by the player to give an instruction to the game apparatus 10 to the function group 146.

The game control unit 140 generally controls the progress of the music game realized by the music game program 100.

The image generation unit 142 generates various images related to the game image based on the image data output from the function group 146, and outputs the generated images to the display units 18A and 18B.

The sound generation unit 144 generates a game sound based on the sound data output from the function group 146, and outputs the game sound to the speakers 15A and 15B.

The function group 146 includes a reproduction unit 148, an instruction unit 150, a storage unit 160, an evaluation unit 170, a notification unit 180, a display control unit 190, a sound control unit 200, a setting unit 210, and a light emission control unit. 220. Hereinafter, the outline of each functional unit will be described.

The reproduction unit 148 sequentially reads out the play data selected by the player from the play data 100A stored in the memory group 80 under the control of the game control unit 140, and displays the image data via the image generation unit 142. Output to the units 18A and 18B and the sound generation unit 1
The sound data is output to the speakers 15A and 15B via 44. As a result, the reproduction unit 148 reproduces music, game images, and the like that are the basis of the music game.

It should be noted that a part of the game image displayed on the display units 18A and 18B includes a first instruction sign and a second instruction sign for instructing the player to perform the operation of the computer with the passage of time (for example, sound reproduction). And a reference sign for instructing the player on the operation timing and operation timing of the operation content at a predetermined position on the route.

Under the control of the game control unit 140, the instruction unit 150 instructs the player on the operation of the operation unit 130, the operation of the player, or the timing of the operation or operation. For example, the instructing unit 150 instructs a player to perform an operation or an operation timing by arranging an instruction marker included in the object data 100C at a predetermined position based on the play data 100A. The instruction unit 150 has a first instruction unit 152 and a second instruction unit 154.

The first instruction unit 152 instructs the player on the operation content, the operation position, the operation timing, and the like of the operation unit 130 during the game. The first instruction unit 152 indicates the difference in the operation content using, for example, a difference in the shape of the first instruction sign, and uses the position of the lane on the route of the first instruction sign to determine the difference in the operation position. In this case, a difference in operation time is indicated by using an interval in the moving direction of the first instruction sign on the route. Next, the configuration of the first instruction unit 152 focusing on the operation content will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the first instruction unit 152. In the example shown in FIG.
The first instruction unit 152 includes a HOLD instruction unit 1522, a SLIDE instruction unit 1524, and a TAP
It has an instruction unit 1526 and a FLICK instruction unit 1528.

The HOLD instruction unit 1522 instructs the player to keep pressing (holding) the operation unit 130. For example, the HOLD instructing unit 1522 controls display and movement of a rectangular first instruction sign indicating that the operation unit 130 is kept pressed.

The SLIDE instructing unit 1524 instructs the player to move (slide) along the direction of the first instruction sign while pressing the operation unit 130. For example, the SLIDE instruction unit 15
Reference numeral 22 controls display and movement of a trapezoidal first instruction sign indicating that the operation unit 130 is slid.

The TAP instructing unit 1526 instructs the player to tap the operation unit 130. For example, the TAP instruction unit 1526 controls the display and movement of a rectangular first instruction sign indicating that the operation unit 130 is tapped.

The FLICK instruction unit 1528 instructs the player to flick the operation unit 130 in a predetermined direction. For example, the FLICK instruction unit 1528 controls display and movement of a first instruction sign indicating that the operation unit 130 is flicked. Note that as the first instruction sign, hold HOL
When the sign indicating D, the sign indicating slide, and the sign indicating flick have the same rectangular shape,
It is preferable to make them different from each other by using the pattern and color of the contents of the rectangle.

Returning to FIG. 4, the second instruction unit 154 performs an operation on the operation unit 130 during the game,
The user instructs a movement time or the like for performing a spatial movement of the player's hand, which is different from the operation of the operation unit 130. The second instruction unit 154, like the first instruction unit 152, differs in the shape of the second instruction sign,
The difference in the operation content, the operation position, and the operation timing is represented by using the difference in the position and the difference in the interval. Next, the configuration of the second instruction unit 154 focusing on the operation content will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the second instruction unit 154. In the example shown in FIG.
The second instruction unit 154 includes an AIR instruction unit 1542, a HOLD instruction unit 1544, and an ACTIO
N indicating unit 1546.

The AIR instructing unit 1542 instructs the player to make a spatial movement (three-dimensional movement) of the player's hand located near the operation unit 130. For example, the AIR instruction unit 1542 controls the display and movement of the arrow-shaped second instruction sign indicating that the player's hand is moved in a predetermined direction (specifically, is raised). The direction of the arrow indicates a predetermined direction.

After the hand is moved in a predetermined direction, the HOLD instructing unit 1544 instructs to keep the hand at the destination position. For example, the HOLD instruction unit 1544 controls display and movement of a second rectangular instruction sign indicating that the hand is held up.

The ACTION instructing unit 1546 instructs the player to perform some action from a state where the hand is maintained at the destination. For example, the ACTION instruction unit 1546 controls the display and movement of a linear second instruction sign indicating that the hand is to be shaken up and down from the state where the hand is raised.

The operation contents and the operation contents described in the first instruction unit 152 and the second instruction unit 154 are not limited to the above example.

Returning to FIG. 4, the storage unit 160 stores various data related to the music game. In order to store various data, the storage unit 160 includes a first storage unit 162, a second storage unit 164, and a third storage unit 166.

The first storage unit 162 stores a first timing at which the player operates the operation unit 130.
For example, the first storage unit 162 acquires the timing (first time) when the operation signal from the operation unit 130 is acquired.
Timing). The first timing includes a HOLD period, a TAP period, a slide period, a flick period, and the like.

The second storage unit 164 stores the second timing at which the spatial movement of the hand is detected by the detection unit 120. For example, the second storage unit 164 stores the timing (second timing) at which the detection signal from the detection unit 120 is obtained. The second timing includes a time when the hand is moved in a predetermined direction (AIR time), a period in which the hand is held up (HOLD period), a hand wave time, and the like.

The third storage unit 166 stores a combination of one or more operation areas in the operation unit 130. For example, the third storage unit 166 stores the contents of the combination set by the setting unit 210. Further, the third storage unit 166 may store different combinations set at different timings during the game. The combination will be described later using a specific example.

The evaluation unit 170 determines and evaluates whether the operation of the operation unit 130 and the operation of the player can be performed correctly under the control of the game control unit 140. The evaluation unit 170 includes a first evaluation unit 172 for evaluating the operation timing and the like of the operation unit 130 by the player, and a second evaluation unit 174 for evaluating the operation timing and the like of the player.

The first evaluation unit 172 includes the play data 100A being read and the operation unit 1 by the player.
Based on the operation content of 30 and the operation timing, it is determined and evaluated whether or not the player has correctly operated the operation unit 130.

More specifically, the first evaluation unit 172 refers to the play data 100A based on the operation signal given from the operation unit 130, and determines whether the operation content of the operation unit 130 by the player is correct.
The operation timing is the reference time (the position on the time axis at which the indicator sign reaches the reference sign).
Is determined and evaluated, and the result of the determination and evaluation is reflected on the score and the like in the game image.

Further, the second evaluation unit 174 determines and evaluates whether or not the player has correctly operated based on the play data 100A being read, the spatial operation content of the player, and the operation timing.

More specifically, the second evaluation unit 174 refers to the play data 100A based on the detection signal given from the detection unit 120, and determines whether the operation content detected by the detection unit 120 is correct.
In addition, how much the operation timing is shifted from the reference time is determined and evaluated, and the result of the determination and evaluation is reflected on the score and the like in the game image.

The evaluation unit 170 may output the evaluation result to the setting unit 210 at each evaluation or collectively, in order to change the combination of the operation areas of the operation unit 130 during the execution of the game.

Under the control of the game control unit 140, the notification unit 180 notifies the player of an upper limit and a lower limit of a predetermined range in which the detection unit 120 can detect a spatial movement. For example, the notification unit 180 reflects the range corresponding to the predetermined range that can be detected by the detection unit 120 on the screen displayed by the display unit 18A. This allows the player to know to which position to move the hand when the hand is to be detected.

Further, the notification unit 180 may detect the reference position of the player's hand, and may display the current position of the reference position within the detectable predetermined range on the display unit 18A. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the current position of his / her hand.

It should be noted that a predetermined range that can be detected by the detection unit 120 corresponds to which range on the display screen, as long as it is grasped through a preliminary experiment or the like. Further, the reference position may be set, for example, at the center of the range detected by the detection unit 120 or the like.

Under the control of the game control unit 140, when the evaluation result of the second evaluation unit 174 satisfies a predetermined condition, the display control unit 190 controls the display unit 18B to display an object that moves in a predetermined direction. The predetermined condition is, for example, a case where the evaluation result is divided into a plurality of ranks, and a case where the evaluation result is the top several ranks.

Under the control of the game control unit 140, when the evaluation result of the second evaluation unit 174 satisfies a predetermined condition, the sound control unit 200 uses the sounds output from the speakers 15A and 15B to generate a sound that moves in a predetermined direction. Control to form. The predetermined condition in the case of sound control may be the same as or different from the predetermined condition in the case of display control.

The setting unit 210 sets a combination of one or more operation areas included in the operation unit 130 during the game under the control of the game control unit 140. Hereinafter, each operation area is referred to as a first operation area, and an operation area having a combination as a unit (operation unit) is referred to as a second operation area. The player's operation on the second operation area is performed by operating at least one of the first operation areas included in the second operation area. That is, the first evaluation unit 172 refers to the play data 100A based on an operation signal given from at least one of the first operation areas included in the second operation area, and determines whether the operation content of the operation unit 130 by the player is correct. Is evaluated and evaluated.

The timing of changing the combination during the game is, for example, when selecting music to be played, when selecting the difficulty level of the game, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the evaluation, or when the player instructs to change the combination. . For example, the predetermined condition during the evaluation is that the average score of the evaluation is the first.
When the threshold is exceeded, in this case, the setting unit 210 reduces the unit of the combination to increase the difficulty level. On the other hand, when the average score of the evaluation is less than the second threshold, the setting unit 210 increases the unit of the combination to reduce the difficulty.

As for the combination, it is also possible to combine non-adjacent operation areas as one unit, instead of using only adjacent operation areas as one unit. The setting unit 210 can also set an operation area not used in the game.

Under the control of the game control unit 140, the light emission control unit 220 controls to emit light in different light emission colors for different combinations set at different timings during the game. For example,
The light emission control unit 220 outputs the second operation area to be operated next to the second operation area which is a unit of the combination.
The light emission color of the operation area is changed according to the operation content. This allows the player to visually grasp the operation area to be operated next. At this time, the first instruction unit 152 may instruct the player with a first instruction marker having the same color as the emission color of the operation area.

Further, the light emission control unit 220 may perform control such that light is emitted in different light emission colors for each position of the second operation area that is a unit of combination. For example, the second operation area on the left end is the first emission color,
The adjacent second operation area may be set to a second emission color different from the first emission color.

Note that the first instruction unit 152 includes an instruction marker corresponding to the size of the second operation area and the operation unit 13.
And a reference marker serving as a reference for the timing of the operation input to the display unit 18A.
The player may be instructed on the operation time for the second operation area by changing the positional relationship between the instruction marker displayed on 8A and the reference marker. As described above, the first instructing unit 152 instructs the player when the positional relationship becomes gradually closer and the instruction marker and the reference marker overlap each other as an operation time.

<Specific examples>
Next, specific examples of combinations of operation contents, operation contents, effect effects, operation areas, and the like will be described.

≪Operation and operation≫
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen A. In the example shown in FIG. 7, an example of an instruction sign I10 indicating a tap operation is displayed. The first instruction marker I10 uses, for example, the width of two lanes as one operation unit. In the example shown in FIG. 7, a reference marker L10 for determining the evaluation of the operation or the operation is provided at the lower part of the screen. In this case, the first instruction marker moves from top to bottom.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen B. In the example shown in FIG. 8, an example of the first instruction marker I12 indicating a flick operation is displayed. The first instruction unit 152 displays the first instruction sign I12 of the flick and moves the player along the route (lane), thereby informing the player of the operation timing of the flick operation.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen C. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, an example of the first instruction marker I14 indicating the hold operation is displayed. The first instruction unit 152 displays the first instruction sign I14 of the hold and informs the player of the operation timing of the hold operation by moving along the route (lane).

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen D. In the example shown in FIG. 10, an example of the first instruction marker I16 indicating the slide operation is displayed. The first instruction unit 152 displays the first instruction sign I16 of the slide, and moves along the route (lane) to inform the player of the operation timing of the slide operation.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen E. In the example shown in FIG. 11, an example is displayed in which a second instruction sign I20 indicating an operation of raising a hand is displayed following the first instruction sign I14 indicating a hold operation. The first instruction unit 152 displays a first instruction sign I14 of the hold,
The second instruction unit 154 displays a second instruction sign I20.

For example, a second instruction sign I20 that raises a hand following the first instruction sign I14 for hold is displayed on the screen, and by moving these along the route (lane), the player is notified of the hold operation. The operation of raising the hand can be performed with good timing. In this way, by causing the player to perform a spatial action continuously after the operation of the operation unit 130, the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen F. In the example shown in FIG. 12, a second instruction sign I22 indicating a hand-moving operation is displayed after a second instruction sign I20 indicating an operation of raising a hand, following the first instruction sign I14 indicating a hold operation. The first instructing unit 152 displays the holding instruction sign I14, and the second instructing unit 154 displays the second instruction sign I20 and the second instruction sign I2.
2 is displayed.

For example, a second instruction sign I20 of raising the hand following the first instruction sign I14 of the hold and a second instruction sign I22 of the hand gesture are displayed on the screen, and by moving these along the route (lane), It is possible to cause the player to perform the operation of raising the hand following the hold operation and waving the hand with good timing.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen G. In the example illustrated in FIG. 13, an example in which a second instruction sign I24 indicating two hand-shake operations is displayed after a first instruction sign I14 indicating a hold operation, followed by a second instruction sign I20 indicating an operation to raise a hand. Is shown. The first instruction unit 152
The instruction indicator I14 for hold is displayed, and the second instruction unit 154 displays the second instruction indicator I20 and the second instruction indicator I14.
The instruction sign I24 is displayed.

For example, a second instruction sign I20 for raising the hand following the first instruction sign I14 for the hold and a second instruction sign I24 for two hand gestures are displayed on the screen, and these are moved along the route (lane). Thus, it is possible to cause the player to perform the operation of raising the hand following the hold operation and waving the hand twice with good timing.

In addition, the second instruction unit 154 may cause the player to perform a hold operation of keeping the hand raised as it is after raising the hand.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen H. The example illustrated in FIG. 14 illustrates an example in which a second instruction sign I20 indicating an operation of raising a hand is displayed following the first instruction sign I10 indicating a tap operation. The first instruction unit 152 displays a first instruction sign I10 of the tap, and the second instruction unit 154 displays a second instruction sign I20.

For example, a second instruction sign I20 for waving a hand is displayed on the screen following the first instruction sign I10 for tapping, and by moving these along a route (lane), the player can perform a hand operation following the tap operation. Can be performed with good timing. in this way,
By causing the player to perform a spatial action continuously after various operations of the operation unit 130, the interest of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the first instruction marker and the second instruction marker are not necessarily continuous, but may be spaced apart.

≫Operation area setting≫
Next, setting of a combination of operation areas will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the path displayed on the display unit 18A and the operation member 20 provided below the display unit 18A. As shown in FIG. 15, the operation member 20 corresponds to the size (width) of the entire route. Setting unit 210
Can be set arbitrarily as a combination of the operation areas. For example, in the examples illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 14, the setting unit 210 combines eight operation areas and uses them as one unit.
Displays and moves an instruction marker corresponding to the width of one unit.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen I. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the first
A first instruction sign I30 whose width is reduced to half that of the instruction sign I14 is displayed. In this case, when the first instruction marker I30 reaches the reference marker L10, the player performs the first instruction marker I30.
An operation area corresponding to the width of 30 is operated.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 16, the setting unit 210 combines four operation areas and sets
As one unit, the instruction unit 150 displays and moves an instruction sign corresponding to the width of one unit.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen J. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the first instruction marker I3 has a width that is half that of the first instruction marker I14 and the second instruction marker I20 illustrated in FIG.
0 and the second indicator I40 are displayed.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen K. In the example shown in FIG. 18, a first instruction sign I50 whose width is half that of the first instruction sign I30 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 18, the setting unit 210 combines two operation areas and sets
As one unit, the instruction unit 150 displays and moves an instruction sign corresponding to the width of one unit.

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen L. In the example shown in FIG. 19, a first instruction marker I60 having a half width than the first instruction marker I50 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 19, the setting unit 210 uses the operation unit
Displays and moves an instruction marker corresponding to the width of one unit.

As described above, the setting unit 210 can appropriately change the combination of the operation areas, and the instruction unit 150 determines the size of the instruction marker based on the unit of the combination set by the setting unit 210. To display and move.

The operation area of the operation member 20 can be divided also in the depth direction. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example in which an operation area is divided in the depth direction. The operation member 20 shown in FIG.
It is possible to divide the operation area into a rear operation area 300A and a front operation area 300B for each operation member. Accordingly, the instruction unit 150 provides the player with the operation unit 130
It is possible to give an operation instruction using the depth direction in the operation of.

≪Light emission control≫
Next, control of the light emitting unit 132 of the operation unit 130 by the light emission control unit 220 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of combinations that can be set by the setting unit 210. In the example illustrated in FIG. 21, the light emission control unit 220 causes the operation area in the combination G10 to emit light in the first emission color, the operation area in the combination G12 to emit light in the second emission color, the operation in the combination G14 For example, the region can emit light of the third emission color.

Further, in the combination G10, the light emission control unit 220 can also change the emission color of the operation region in the adjacent combination G10. That is, the emission color can be changed for each position of the operation area as one unit. Thereby, the color of the instruction sign is made to correspond to the color of the operation area. For example, in the case of a red instruction sign, it is possible to play such as operating the operation area that emits red light.

≪Visual effects≫
Next, a visual effect according to the evaluation result will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram for describing an example of a visual effect. In the example shown in FIG. 22, FIG.
The screen shown in F) is displayed on the display unit 18B and is in chronological order.

For example, when the evaluation result of the second evaluation unit 174 of the operation of raising the hand is better than the threshold value, the display unit 18B controls the display control unit 190 to control the display unit 18B as illustrated in FIGS.
The images are displayed so as to flow in a predetermined direction (upward) in the order of the screens shown in FIGS. 22 (C), 22 (D), 22 (E), and 22 (F). In addition, for example, when an operation of waving a hand to the left is detected, and when the evaluation result is good, the display unit 18B displays the image so as to flow in a predetermined direction (left). Thereby, the player can easily grasp that the timing of the operation in the predetermined direction is appropriate. In addition, if the image is an image indicating a predetermined direction, for example, an arrow or the like, the visual effect can be further enhanced.

演 Direction effect by hearing 覚
Next, an auditory effect produced according to the evaluation result will be described. For example, when the evaluation result of the second evaluator 174 of the motion of raising the hand is better than the threshold, the speaker 15A,
5B outputs the sound so as to flow in a predetermined direction (upward) under the control of the sound control unit 200. At this time, the speakers 15A and 15B may be arranged side by side in a predetermined direction. In addition, for example, when a motion of waving the hand to the left is detected, and when the evaluation result is good, the speaker 15
A and 15B output sound so that it flows in a predetermined direction (left). Thereby, the player can easily grasp that the timing of the operation in the predetermined direction is appropriate.

≪Detectable range≫
Next, a description will be given of a means for notifying a player of a detectable range of a spatial motion. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game screen M. In the example shown in FIG.
Is displayed on the game screen. This is because the notification unit 180 detects that the detection unit 12
0 displays the upper limit UL and the lower limit LL of the range corresponding to the predetermined range in which the spatial movement can be detected on the game screen, and displays CL indicating the current position of the player's hand on the game screen. By displaying this CL between UL and LL, the player can be notified of the range in which the motion can be detected. This can prevent the player from operating more than necessary.

Further, the notification unit 180 can detect the reference position of the player's hand, and display the current position CL of the reference position within a detectable predetermined range on the display unit 18A. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the current position of his / her hand.

The notification unit 180 notifies the player of an upper limit and a lower limit that can be detected by voice, and notifies the player of an upper limit and a lower limit that can be detected due to a difference in vibration of the main body, in addition to displaying on the display unit 18A. May be.

<Operation>
Next, a game process of the game device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG.
It is a flow chart which shows an example of game processing concerning this embodiment. The processing shown in FIG.
The game is started when a game start button or the like is pressed by the player.

In step S102 shown in FIG. 24, the instruction unit 150 arranges an instruction sign on the route based on the play data 100A and the object data 100C of the music game to be reproduced, and controls the player to instruct the player to perform the operation or the operation. .

In step S104, the evaluation unit 170 determines whether the next instruction marker that reaches the reference marker is the first instruction marker based on the play data 100A. That is, the evaluation unit 170 determines whether the next determination is for the operation unit 130. If the determination is for the operation unit 130 (YES in step S104), the process proceeds to step S106. If the determination is not for the operation unit 130 (NO in step S104), the process proceeds to step S108.

In step S106, operation unit 130 determines whether there is an operation input. If there is an operation input (YES in step S106), an operation signal including the operation position and the operation timing is output to function group 146, and the process proceeds to step S110. If there is no operation input (step S106-).
(NO) Return to step S106.

In step S108, the detection unit 120 determines whether or not a motion of the player has been detected.
If detected (step S108-YES), a detection signal including the detection timing
6 and proceeds to step S110, and if not detected (step S108-NO), returns to step S108. In step S106 and step S108, there is a case where no operation or operation is performed, so that the process proceeds to step S112 after a predetermined time has elapsed.

In step S110, storage unit 160 acquires the reception timing of the operation signal, the reception timing of the detection signal, and the like.

In step S112, the evaluation unit 170 performs a higher evaluation as the reception timing of the operation signal from the operation unit 130 or the detection signal from the detection unit 120 is closer to the timing at which the instruction marker reaches the reference marker. When there is no reception timing, the evaluation unit 170 sets the worst evaluation.

In step S114, the game control unit 140 determines whether or not the music game has ended. If the music game has ended (step S114-YES), the game processing ends, and if the music game has not ended (step S114-NO), the process returns to step S102.

Thereby, the player can enjoy a music game including not only an operation on the operation unit 130 but also a spatial operation.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process of setting a combination of a plurality of operation areas included in the operation unit 130 according to the present embodiment based on an operation area setting instruction. Note that the process of setting a combination of a plurality of operation regions may be set in advance in the play data 100A so that the process is automatically set as time passes.

In step S202 shown in FIG. 25, game control section 140 determines whether or not there is an instruction to set an operation area. If there is a setting instruction (step S202-YES), the process proceeds to step S204, and if there is no setting instruction (step S202-NO), the process returns to step S202.

A setting instruction is given from the display screen when the player sets the difficulty level of the game, a setting instruction is automatically given based on an evaluation result during the game, or the player sets a combination from the setting screen. At that time, a setting instruction is given. The setting instruction includes the combination of the operation areas.

In step S204, setting section 210 sets a combination of operation areas based on the setting instruction. The combined setting area is a second operation area as one unit.

In step S206, the instructing unit 150 determines, based on the size of the set second operation area,
Set the size of the indicator.

By changing the operation area, the difficulty level can be changed or the operation unit 1 by the player can be changed.
It is possible to increase the number of variations of the operation method of 30.

Each processing step included in the processing flow described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25 can be arbitrarily changed in order or parallel in order to avoid inconsistency in the processing contents. Other steps may be added between steps. Also, steps described as one step for convenience can be executed in a plurality of steps, while those described in a plurality of steps for convenience can be understood as one step.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by combining the action of the player with the action of operating the operation unit and the spatial action.

[Modification]
The embodiments of the technology disclosed in the present application have been described above, but the technology disclosed in the present application is not limited to the above.

As described above, as for the number of sensors for detecting a spatial movement, the position and the number may be determined according to the movement to be detected.

Further, the shapes of the instruction marker, the reference marker, and the route are not limited to the shapes described in the above embodiment, and various shapes are applicable. In the case where the operation area emits light in each emission color, the instruction sign may be an icon representing the emission color.

10 Game device 20 Operation member 120 Detection unit 130 Operation unit 148 Playback unit 150 Instruction unit 160 Storage unit 170 Evaluation unit 180 Notification unit 190 Display control unit 200 Sound control unit 210 Setting unit 220 Light emission control unit

Claims (6)

Display means;
An operation unit provided separately from the display unit and provided at a lower end side of the display unit, and configured to detect an operation performed by a player, the operation unit having a plurality of operation areas in each of the width direction and the depth direction, Operating means configured such that the operation areas adjacent in the depth direction are close to each other;
Storage means for storing data relating to music and operation procedures for the music, respectively;
Reproducing means for reproducing the music based on the content stored in the storage means;
Instructing means for visually instructing a player through the display means to perform an operation using the operating means in accordance with the content stored in the storage means in accordance with the progress of the playback by the playing means,
Evaluation means for evaluating the operation by the player,
The instruction means moves a plurality of types of instruction signs including a first and second instruction signs having different widths and a third instruction sign for instructing an operation using the depth direction of the operation means in a predetermined direction. Indicating the operation time of the operation means associated with the instruction sign,
The evaluation means is a position of the operation by the player in the operation means, a position of one or a plurality of the operation areas corresponding to a width of the instruction mark in the operation means, the operation time indicated by the instruction means, And evaluating the operation by the player based on the timing of the operation by the player. Display means;
An operation unit provided separately from the display unit and provided at a lower end side of the display unit, and configured to detect an operation performed by a player, the operation unit having a plurality of operation areas in each of the width direction and the depth direction, Operating means configured such that the operation areas adjacent in the depth direction are close to each other;
Storage means for storing data relating to music and operation procedures for the music, respectively;
Reproducing means for reproducing the music based on the content stored in the storage means;
Instructing means for visually instructing a player through the display means to perform an operation using the operating means in accordance with the content stored in the storage means in accordance with the progress of the playback by the playing means,
Evaluation means for evaluating the operation by the player,
The instruction means uses a plurality of types of instruction signs including first and second instruction signs having different widths and a third instruction sign for instructing an operation using the depth direction of the operation means as a reference for operation timing. By moving in the direction of the reference sign, to indicate the operation time of the operation means associated with the instruction sign,
The operation means is provided in the vicinity of the display means on the reference sign side, and is installed such that the operation area of the operation means corresponding to an extension line on which the instruction sign moves in the direction of the reference sign is arranged.
The evaluation means is a position of the operation by the player in the operation means, a position of one or a plurality of the operation areas corresponding to a width of the instruction mark in the operation means, the operation time indicated by the instruction means, And evaluating the operation by the player based on the timing of the operation by the player. Display means;
An operation unit provided separately from the display unit and provided at a lower end side of the display unit, and configured to detect an operation performed by a player, the operation unit having a plurality of operation areas in each of the width direction and the depth direction, Operating means configured such that the operation areas adjacent in the depth direction are close to each other;
Storage means for storing music and data relating to operation procedures for the music, respectively,
Playback means for playing back the music based on the contents stored in the storage means,
Instructing means for visually instructing a player to perform an operation using the operating means in accordance with the content stored in the storage means through the display means in accordance with the progress of the playback by the playing means;
Evaluation means for evaluating the operation by the player,
Function as
The instruction means moves a plurality of types of instruction signs including a first and second instruction signs having different widths and a third instruction sign for instructing an operation using the depth direction of the operation means in a predetermined direction. Indicating the operation time of the operation means associated with the instruction sign,
The evaluation means is a position of the operation by the player in the operation means, a position of one or a plurality of the operation areas corresponding to a width of the instruction mark in the operation means, the operation time indicated by the instruction means, And evaluating the operation by the player based on the timing of the operation by the player.
A program characterized by that: Display means;
An operation unit provided separately from the display unit and provided at a lower end side of the display unit, and configured to detect an operation performed by a player, the operation unit having a plurality of operation areas in each of the width direction and the depth direction, Operating means configured such that the operation areas adjacent in the depth direction are close to each other;
Storage means for storing music and data relating to operation procedures for the music, respectively,
Playback means for playing back the music based on the contents stored in the storage means,
Instructing means for visually instructing a player to perform an operation using the operating means in accordance with the content stored in the storage means through the display means in accordance with the progress of the playback by the playing means;
Evaluation means for evaluating the operation by the player,
Function as
The instruction means uses a plurality of types of instruction signs including first and second instruction signs having different widths and a third instruction sign for instructing an operation using the depth direction of the operation means as a reference for operation timing. By moving in the direction of the reference sign, to indicate the operation time of the operation means associated with the instruction sign,
The operation means is provided in the vicinity of the display means on the reference sign side, and is installed such that the operation area of the operation means corresponding to an extension line on which the instruction sign moves in the direction of the reference sign is arranged.
The evaluation means is a position of the operation by the player in the operation means, a position of one or a plurality of the operation areas corresponding to a width of the instruction mark in the operation means, the operation time indicated by the instruction means, And evaluating the operation by the player based on the timing of the operation by the player.
A program characterized by that: Display means;
An operation unit provided separately from the display unit and provided at a lower end side of the display unit, and configured to detect an operation performed by a player, the operation unit having a plurality of operation areas in each of the width direction and the depth direction, Operating means configured such that the operation areas adjacent in the depth direction are close to each other;
Storage means for storing music and data relating to an operation procedure for the music, respectively,
A reproducing step of reproducing the music based on the content stored in the storage means;
An instruction step of visually instructing a player through the display means to perform an operation using the operation means in accordance with the content stored in the storage means in accordance with the progress of the playback in the playback step;
An evaluation step of evaluating the operation by the player;
Run
The instruction step includes moving a plurality of types of instruction signs including a first instruction sign having a different width, a second instruction sign having a different width, and a third instruction sign indicating an operation using the depth direction of the operation means in a predetermined direction. Indicating the operation time of the operation means associated with the instruction sign,
The evaluation step includes a position of the operation by the player in the operation unit, a position of one or a plurality of the operation areas corresponding to a width of the instruction mark in the operation unit, the operation time indicated by the instruction step, And evaluating the operation by the player based on the timing of the operation by the player.
An information processing method, comprising: Display means;
An operation unit provided separately from the display unit and provided at a lower end side of the display unit, and configured to detect an operation performed by a player, the operation unit having a plurality of operation areas in each of the width direction and the depth direction, Operating means configured such that the operation areas adjacent in the depth direction are close to each other;
Storage means for storing music and data relating to an operation procedure for the music, respectively,
A reproducing step of reproducing the music based on the content stored in the storage means;
An instruction step of visually instructing a player through the display means to perform an operation using the operation means in accordance with the content stored in the storage means in accordance with the progress of the playback in the playback step;
An evaluation step of evaluating the operation by the player;
Run
In the instruction step, a plurality of types of instruction signs including first and second instruction signs having different widths and a third instruction sign for instructing an operation using the depth direction of the operation means are used as a reference for operation timing. By moving in the direction of the reference sign, to indicate the operation time of the operation means associated with the instruction sign,
The operation means is provided in the vicinity of the display means on the reference sign side, and is installed such that the operation area of the operation means corresponding to an extension line on which the instruction sign moves in the direction of the reference sign is arranged.
The evaluation step includes a position of the operation by the player in the operation unit, a position of one or a plurality of the operation areas corresponding to a width of the instruction mark in the operation unit, the operation time indicated by the instruction step , And evaluating the operation by the player based on the timing of the operation by the player.
An information processing method, comprising:

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