JP6752465B1 - Computer programs and game systems - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give a player motivation to continuously play a training game by a method other than updating a training simulation. SOLUTION: A Notes processing unit 26 provides a music game in which a player performs an action according to a music, and a Notes processing unit 26 provides a live moving image 7V2 showing a state in which a character virtually trained in a training game performs a live performance. While the music game is being provided, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 to be displayed on the display and the special performance moving image 7V3 showing how the character performs a special performance are provided with predetermined requirements regarding the situation in each of the music game and the training game. The terminal device 2 is provided with a special performance processing unit 29 that is displayed on the display when the condition is satisfied. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

The present invention relates to a technique for providing a moving image of a character virtually nurtured by a nurturing game.

Conventionally, a training game in which a character of a person is virtually trained by a computer has become widespread. For example, the training game described in Non-Patent Document 1 is a game in which a character as a manager trains a plurality of male characters to be idols by taking lessons or studying.

Further, Patent Document 1 proposes a training game for training a character who is an athlete.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-162177

Web page "Game System | Ensemble Stars!" (URL https://stars.happyelements.co.jp/system/), Happy Elements Co., Ltd., September 12, 2019 Search

The real thrill of the training game is that the player (user) trains the character efficiently or effectively while formulating a strategy according to the story. Therefore, players do not like complicated operations so much, and the training game is designed so that an event such as a lesson can be simulated by the player giving only a few commands. Therefore, compared to other genres of games such as shooting games, the number of operations per unit time is considerably smaller. Moreover, unlike shooting games, training games basically do not require agility in operation.

Further, in recent years, various computer programs have been easily distributed from an online server and updated easily and repeatedly due to an increase in computer performance and communication speed. A computer program for a training game is one example. As a result, training games have been played continuously for many years, unlike when computer programs were provided by recording media such as cassettes or CD-ROMs.

However, as mentioned above, the player can play the training game just by giving some commands, so if he continues to play, he may get tired of the training game even if there is an update. ..

Therefore, when updating a computer program, it is conceivable to incorporate elements that require agile operation into the training game.

However, as mentioned above, the training game enjoys story and strategy, not operation agility. Many players are not good at agile operation. Moreover, even if an element unrelated to the training game is incorporated, the player cannot be attracted.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to give the player the motivation to continuously play the training game by a method other than updating the training simulation. To do.

Computer program according to an embodiment of the present invention, a music game device for providing a music game in which the player performs an action in accordance with the reproducing music is music to be reproduced is virtually breeding in breeding game and among the plurality of talent of one but it is configured as a feat character, live with virtually the grown and either one of the one or more sub-character is set as feats of the plurality of talent in the breeding game A first display processing means for displaying a first moving image showing a state of performance on a display while the music game is being provided by the music game means, a second showing a state in which the character performs a special performance. The first requirement that the evaluation of the play of the music game by the player is equal to or higher than a certain level is satisfied, and the total value of the character and the one or a plurality of sub-characters is constant in the training game. A computer program for operating a computer as a second display processing means to be displayed on the display when the second requirement of the above is satisfied , and all of the plurality of talents are the character and the one or the above. If any of the feats of each of the plurality of sub-characters is matched, the second requirement is relaxed, and in the breeding game, a plurality of virtual cards having different rarities are the character and the one or a plurality of subs. It is prepared for each of the characters, and as the value of each of the character and the one or more sub-characters, the player selects the character and the one or more sub-characters from the plurality of virtual cards, respectively. The high rarity of the selection is used.

Preferably, the computer program causes the computer to further function as a breeding game means for providing the breeding game.

Alternatively, the second display processing means displays a moving image showing how the character performs the performance together with the one or a plurality of sub-characters as the second moving image.

According to the present invention, the player can be motivated to continuously play the training game by a method other than updating the training simulation.

It is a figure which shows the example of the overall structure of a game system. It is a figure which shows the example of the hardware configuration of a terminal device. It is a figure which shows the example of the functional configuration of a terminal device. It is a figure which shows the example of the appearance of the character avatar. It is a figure which shows the example of the character data storage part. It is a figure which shows the example of a card. It is a figure which shows the example of the card data. It is a figure which shows the example of the menu screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit data storage part. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit organization screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the card list screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit organization screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit organization screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit data storage part. It is a figure which shows the example of the music data storage part. It is a figure which shows the example of the moving image data storage part. It is a figure which shows the example of the condition selection screen. This is the Notes setting screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the rhythm game screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the rhythm game screen. An example of how Notes move at a constant speed is shown. It is a figure which shows an example of how Notes move while accelerating. It is a figure which shows the example of the evaluation message. It is a figure which shows the example of the variation of Notes. It is a figure which shows the example of Notes reproduction data. It is a figure which shows the example of a moving image. It is a figure which shows the example of the special performance data. It is a figure which shows an example of a state of change of a Notes emission source. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the flow of a selection process. It is a figure which shows the example of one frame of a special performance moving image. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the overall processing flow by an application. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the overall processing flow by an application. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit organization screen. It is a figure which shows the example at the time of graying out of a unit organization screen. It is a figure which shows the example of the unit organization screen.

[1. Overview〕
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal device 2. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the terminal device 2.

The game system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a computer network system that provides a composite game 4 to a player. The compound game 4 includes an idol training game 4A and a rhythm game 4B.

The idol training game 4A is a simulation game in which a player (player) trains a virtual person (hereinafter, referred to as a "character") as an idol. On the other hand, the rhythm game 4B is a music game that progresses when the player takes action according to the rhythm of the music. Further, while the rhythm game 4B is in progress, the character can be made to sing and dance according to the music.

That is, according to the compound game 4, the player can enjoy the idol training game 4A and the rhythm game 4B in a complex manner through the characters.

Furthermore, depending on the degree of character development in the idol training game 4A and the player's performance (evaluation of goodness of play) in the rhythm game 4B, the character has a special performance in the middle of the song (hereinafter referred to as "special performance"). To do.) May be done. That is, by providing the special performance as one of the rewards, it is possible to increase both the motivation of the player to train the character in the idol training game 4A and the motivation to achieve a good result in the rhythm game 4B.

The game system 1 is composed of a terminal device 2, a server 3, and the like. The terminal device 2 and the server 3 can communicate with each other via the Internet, a mobile phone network, or a communication line such as Wi-Fi.

The server 3 stores the application 2P of the composite game 4, and transmits the application 2P to the terminal device 2 in response to a request from the terminal device 2. As the server 3, for example, a cloud server of an application store or a web server of a manufacturer of application 2P is used.

The terminal device 2 downloads the application 2P from the server 3 and executes it. As the terminal device 2, a smartphone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, or the like is used. Hereinafter, a case where the smartphone is used as the terminal device 2 will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal device 2 includes a main processor 2A, a flash memory 2B, a main memory 2C, a baseband processor 2D, a wireless LAN chip 2E, a display 2F, a touch panel 2G, an operation button 2H, a digital camera 2J, and an audio system. It is composed of system 2K and so on.

The main processor 2A is the main CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the terminal device 2 and executes a computer program loaded in the main memory 2C. In particular, in this embodiment, the application 2P is executed.

Various applications are installed in the flash memory 2B. The application 2P is also installed in the flash memory 2B when downloaded from the server 3.

The main memory 2C is the main RAM (Random Access Memory) of the terminal device 2, and is loaded with computer programs such as an operating system and application 2P.

The baseband processor 2D communicates with other devices via a mobile phone base station based on standards such as the so-called 4th or 5th generation.

The wireless LAN chip 2E communicates with other devices via a base station for Wi-Fi based on a standard such as IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802.11.

A touch panel display is composed of a display 2F and a touch panel 2G. The display 2F is a flat type display such as an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display or a liquid crystal display, and displays various screens described later. The touch panel 2G detects the position touched by the player and notifies the main processor 2A.

The operation button 2H is a button for switching the screen displayed on the display 2F to a so-called home screen. The operation button 2H is also used as a shutter of the digital camera 2J or a button for releasing the sleep mode.

The digital camera 2J takes a photograph or a moving image and generates electronic data of the photograph or the moving image.

The voice system 2K is composed of a sound board, a microphone, a speaker, and the like, and captures voice to generate voice data, and reproduces voice based on the voice data.

According to the application 2P, the menu processing unit 21, the training processing unit 22, the unit organization unit 23, the setting processing unit 24, the music reproduction processing unit 25, the notes processing unit 26, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27, and the startability determination as shown in FIG. Unit 28, special performance processing unit 29, character data storage unit 2M1, card data storage unit 2M2, unit data storage unit 2M3, music data storage unit 2M4, moving image data storage unit 2M5, Notes playback data storage unit 2M6, Notes setting data The storage unit 2M7, the performance data storage unit 2M8, and the like are realized in the terminal device 2.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the compound game 4 will be described together with the functions of each part shown in FIG. 3 and the operation of the player.

[2. Common items of idol training game 4A and rhythm game 4B]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the avatar of the character 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the character data storage unit 2M1. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the card 41. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of card data 6B. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the menu screen 7A.

In the compound game 4, a plurality of characters 5 are prepared in advance as characters to be trained as shown in FIG. Character names and face information are preset for each character 5.

The "character name" is the name of the character 5. In this embodiment, only the first name is used as the character name, but the full name may be used.

"Face information" is information for reproducing the face of character 5, and includes contours when expressionless, skin color, hairstyle, hair color, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, eyebrows, etc. The shape and position of each part. The format of the face information depends on the method of reproducing the moving image. For example, when reproducing by rendering a three-dimensional model, the positions of the vertices of each polygon constituting the three-dimensional model of the face, the texture of the face, and the like are used as face information. In this case as well, a two-dimensional illustration may be included in the face information.

Hereinafter, each character 5 may be described separately from "character 5a", "character 5b", "character 5c", ....

As shown in FIG. 5, the character data storage unit 2M1 stores character data 6A indicating character names and face information for each character 5. Hereinafter, the character data 6A of the characters 5a, 5b, 5c, ... May be described separately from the “character data 6Aa”, the “character data 6Ab”, the “character data 6Ac”, and the like, respectively.

A plurality of virtual cards 41 as shown in FIG. 6 are prepared in advance for each character 5. Hereinafter, each card 41 may be described separately from "card 41a", "card 41b", "card 41c", and so on. In the example of FIG. 6, two or three cards 41 are prepared for each character 5, but more cards 41 may be prepared.

The player is given some predetermined cards 41 of these cards 41 by default. Then, if a specific condition is satisfied in the process of advancing the idol training game 4A, any of the remaining cards 41 can be acquired according to the condition.

As shown in FIG. 7, the card data storage unit 2M2 stores the card data 6B of each card 41. Hereinafter, the cards 41a, 41b, 41c, ... Each card data 6B may be described separately from "card data 6Ba", "card data 6Bb", "card data 6Bc", ....

Card data 6B includes card code, card image, character name, attribute, experience value Ka, current level Kb, dance value Kc, vocal value Kd, performance value Ke, backing chorus value Kf, rarity value Kg, possession flag, etc. Is shown.

The "card code" is a unique code for identifying the card 41. The "card image" and the "character name" are the image and the name of the upper body of the character 5 corresponding to the card 41, respectively. For example, the card data 6Ba is the card data 6B of the card 41a, in which "C001" is shown as a card code, the character 5a, that is, the image of the upper body of Arter is shown as a card image, and the character string "Arther" is a character. Shown as a name. The card image may be an image of the whole body instead of an image of the upper body.

Experience points Ka represent the degree of experience and increase according to the outcome of an event such as taking lessons, engaging in extracurricular activities, or competing at a festival.

The current level Kb is the current level as an idol, and increases every time the experience value Ka exceeds a predetermined value. However, the current level Kb can only be raised to the upper limit value, and the upper limit value is predetermined for each rarity value Kg. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value = 10 × (1 + Kg). Therefore, for example, the upper limit of the card 41a is 10 × (1 + 2) = 30 because the rarity value Kg of the card 41a is “2”.

The dance value Kc, the vocal value Kd, the performance value Ke, and the backing chorus value Kf are values representing the high talents (skills, abilities) of the dance, vocals, performance, and backing chorus, respectively. The “vocal” may generally include a side vocal (back chorus), but in the present embodiment, it particularly means a lead vocal. In addition, "performance" may generally include lead vocals, backing chorus, and dance, but in the present embodiment, it means particularly flashy behavior. In addition, ad-lib behavior is also included in the performance.

In festival competition, festival performers compete for good dance, vocals, performance, or backing chorus. The higher the dance value Kc, vocal value Kd, performance value Ke, or backing chorus value Kf than the opponent, the higher the probability of winning.

For example, when the character 5 of the card 41a and the character 5 of the card 41c compete for good vocals, the vocal values Kd of the cards 41a and 41c are "1488" and "414", respectively, so that the character 5 of the card 41a It's easier to win.

"Attributes" are the best talents of dance, vocals, performance, and backing chorus. In other words, it is a special skill. Different colors or patterns are associated with each attribute in advance, and are reflected when the card image is displayed (see FIG. 11).

The rarity value Kg represents the high rarity of the card 41. The larger the rarity value Kg, the higher the rarity. That is, the rarity value Kg represents the difficulty of obtaining. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the rarity value Kg is "5", and the minimum value is "1". As a general rule, the cards 41 given to the player by default have a rarity value of "1".

That is, the rarity value Kg represents the original value of the card 41. On the other hand, the experience value Ka, the current level Kb, the dance value Kc, the vocal value Kd, the performance value Ke, and the back chorus value Kf represent the value due to the use of the card 41. The "ownership flag" is owned by the player. It is a flag indicating whether or not it is present, and if it is "1", it means that it is owned, and if it is "0", it means that it is not owned.

It should be noted that some elements shown in the card data 6B are referred to as one of the requirements for performing the special performance. This will be described later.

All of these cards 41 are unique. Moreover, as described above, a plurality of cards 41 are prepared for each character 5, and the facial expressions, poses, costumes, and the like are different for each card image. The player collects the card 41 of his / her favorite character 5 in preference to the card 41 of other character 5, and the card 41 having a low rarity value Kg is given priority over the card 41 having a high rarity value regardless of the character 5. You can collect cards and collect cards 41 in your own way.

When the application 2P is started or a predetermined operation is performed, the menu processing unit 21 (see FIG. 3) causes the menu screen 7A as shown in FIG. 8 to be displayed on the display 2F.

When playing the idol training game 4A, the player taps the lesson button 7A1, the extracurricular activity button 7A2, or the festival button 7A3. Then, as will be described later, the idol training game 4A is executed by the training processing unit 22 or the like.

On the other hand, when playing the rhythm game 4B, tap the rhythm game button 7A4. Then, as will be described later, the rhythm game 4B is executed by the music reproduction processing unit 25, the notes processing unit 26, and the like.

[3. Idol training game 4A]
In the idol training game 4A, the player selects a card 41 within a predetermined number (for example, 5) from the cards 41 owned by the player, and gives a lesson such as singing or dancing to the character 5 of the selected card 41. You can improve the level of the selected card 41 by letting them receive it, engaging in extracurricular activities, or making them appear in festivals. However, it is not possible to select a plurality of cards 41 of the same character 5 at the same time.

The training processing unit 22 simulates each event of taking lessons, engaging in extracurricular activities, and competing at the festival according to the operation by the player.

Specifically, the training processing unit 22 shows how the character 5 of each of the one or more cards 41 selected by the player takes lessons, engages in extracurricular activities, and competes at the festival. The image and sound of each character 5 are virtually reproduced by displaying them on the display 2F or playing them back by the sound system 2K.

Then, the training processing unit 22 has an experience value Ka, a dance value Kc, a vocal value Kd, a performance value Ke, or a backing chorus value shown in the card data 6B of each of the selected cards 41 according to the result of the reproduced event. Raise Kf.

An existing idol training game may be used as the idol training game 4A. For example, the game "Ensemble Stars!" Of Happy Elements Co., Ltd. may be used. Specifically, since the dance value Kc, the vocal value Kd, and the performance value Ke are adopted in this game among the four talents, the elements related to the backing chorus value Kd may be extended to this game.

[4. Rhythm game 4B and live music]
The player selects a predetermined number of cards 41 from the cards 41 owned by the player, makes the character 5 of the selected cards 41 appear in a music live (concert) as one unit (group), and dances of this unit. , Vocals, performances, and backing choruses. When selecting the card 41, the player also specifies a default arrangement of members on the stage of the live music (hereinafter, referred to as "initial arrangement"). The middle member in the initial sequence (hereinafter referred to as "center") is in charge of the main vocal, and the other members are in charge of the backing chorus. Similar to the lessons in the idol training game 4A, it is not possible to select multiple cards 41 of the same character 5. Further, the player can enjoy the rhythm game 4B while watching the live music. In this embodiment, the center is also in charge of the special performance.

Hereinafter, the mechanism of the reproduction of the live music and the rhythm game 4B will be described by taking as an example the case where the predetermined number of sheets is 5 and the number of units that can be managed by the player is 4.

(A) Main data FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the unit data storage unit 2M3. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the unit organization screen 7B. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the card list screen 7C. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the unit organization screen 7B. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the unit organization screen 7B. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the unit data storage unit 2M3.

As shown in FIG. 9, the unit data storage unit 2M3 (see FIG. 3) stores unit data 6C indicating a unit code, a unit name, and a member card code for each unit. Hereinafter, the unit data 6C of each of the first, second, ... Units may be described separately from "unit data 6Ca", "unit data 6Cb", ....

The "unit code" is a code for identifying a unit. The "unit name" is the name of the unit and can be arbitrarily given by the player. The "member card code" is a card code of each of the five cards 41 constituting the unit arranged in the order of the initial arrangement.

However, if the unit name has not been decided yet, "Null" is shown as the unit name in the unit data 6C, and if the member has not been decided yet, "Null" is shown as the member card code.

If the units to appear in the live music are already organized as desired, the player may immediately tap the rhythm game button 7A4 on the menu screen 7A (see FIG. 8). However, if it has not been organized yet, tap the unit organization button 7A5.

When the unit formation button 7A5 is tapped, the unit formation unit 23 executes the process for forming the unit as follows.

The unit organization unit 23 displays the unit organization screen 7B as shown in FIG. 10 on the display 2F. On the unit organization screen 7B, a unit button 7B1 is arranged for each unit. Further, five member areas 7B2 are provided.

When any of the unit buttons 7B1 is selected by the player, the unit organization unit 23 determines the unit data 6C (hereinafter, referred to as “selected unit”) of the unit corresponding to the selected unit button 7B1 (FIG. 9). Refer to) is read from the unit data storage unit 2M3. The card data 6B (see FIG. 7) of each of the five card codes included in the member card code shown in the read unit data 6C is read from the card data storage unit 2M2.

Then, the unit organizing unit 23 arranges one set of the card images and the dance value Kc of each of the five cards 41 in the five member areas 7B2 in the order of the initial arrangement based on each of the five read card data 6B. However, when the member card code of the read unit data 6C is Null, that is, when it is not organized, the character string "not set" is arranged in the member area 7B2 as shown in FIG.

Here, the player specifies the members of the selected unit as follows. When specifying the member at the leftmost position of the initial array, the player selects the member area 7B2, that is, the member area 7B2a corresponding to the position among the five member areas 7B2.

Then, the unit organizing unit 23 causes the card list screen 7C as shown in FIG. 11 to be displayed on the display 2F. The card list screen 7C is provided with a possessed card area 7C1 for showing the card 41 owned by the player. In each owned card area 7C1, a card image for each card 41 owned by the player, a current level Kb, an upper limit value, a dance value Kc, a vocal value Kd, a performance value Ke, a back chorus value Kf, and a rarity value Kg are arranged. To. The rarity value Kg is represented by the number of star-shaped marks. The same applies to each screen described later.

In the example of FIG. 11, the card images of the six cards 41 and the like are arranged, but when the player owns seven or more cards 41, the card images are partially displayed by scrolling the card list screen 7C. It can be displayed one by one.

The player finds the card 41 to be designated as the member at the leftmost position of the initial arrangement in the card list screen 7C, and taps the card 41 in the owned card area 7C1 where the card image of the card 41 is arranged. To select. For example, when selecting the card 41a (see FIG. 6), tap the owned card area 7C1a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the unit knitting unit 23 displays the unit knitting screen 7B on the display 2F in a state where the card image of the card 41 and the like are arranged in the member area 7B2a.

Similarly, when the members at other positions are designated, the player performs the operation as described above, and the unit organizing unit 23 performs the processing as described above.

That is, for example, when designating the member at the second position from the left in the initial arrangement, the player selects the member area 7B2b. Then, the unit organizing unit 23 displays the card list screen 7C on the display 2F. The player selects the card 41 to be designated as a member at that position. Then, the unit organization unit 23 displays the unit organization screen 7B on the display 2F in a state where the card image of the card 41 and the like are arranged in the member area 7B2b.

Further, the player taps the unit name area 7B3. Then, the unit organization unit 23 overlaps and displays the software keyboard on the lower part of the unit organization screen 7B. Here, the player inputs the unit name of the selected unit by using the software keyboard.

As a result of all the members and unit names of the selected unit being designated or input in this way, as shown in FIG. 13, the card designated by the player in each of the five member areas 7B2 is displayed on the unit formation screen 7B. 41 card images, a dance value Kc, and the like are arranged, and the unit name is shown in the unit name area 7B3.

In addition, the ability evaluation area 7B5 shows the total ability values of dance, vocals, performance, and backing chorus. Each total strength value is the total value of the dance value Kc, the total value of the vocal value Kd, the total value of the performance value Ke, and the back chorus value Kf shown in the card data 6B of each of the five cards 41 of the selected unit. It is a total value. Further, the total value of these four total values is shown as the unit total force value Pa.

Then, when the player taps the save button 7B4, the unit organization unit 23 shows the card codes of the five card images of the five card images arranged on the unit organization screen 7B as member card codes in the order of arrangement, and the unit. The unit data 6C of the selected unit is updated so that the unit name of the name area 7B3 is shown. For example, when the card 41 is selected for the fourth unit and the unit name is input, the unit data 6Cd is updated as shown in FIG.

The order in which the members of the 1st to 5th positions are specified is arbitrary. In particular, since the main vocal and special performance are handled by the member in the third position, the player may select the member in the third position first. The rhythm game 4B may be configured so that different members can take charge of the main vocal and the special performance, but an example in this case will be described later.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the music data storage unit 2M4. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the moving image data storage unit 2M5.

As shown in FIG. 15, music data 6D is stored in the music data storage unit 2M4 for each music. Hereinafter, the music data 6D of each music may be described separately from "music data 6D1", "music data 6D2", and so on.

The music data 6D includes audio data for reproducing each of the instrumental part (playing sound of the instrument only), the main vocal part (singing voice of the main vocal only), and the backing chorus part (singing voice of only the backing chorus) of the music. The music name (the name of the music) and the tempo (the number of beats per 60 seconds) are associated with each other. One voice data for the main vocal part and one voice data for the backing chorus part are prepared for each character 5. It may be prepared by recording the voice actually sung by the voice actor for each character 5, or it may be prepared by a known artificial voice technique.

As shown in FIG. 16, the moving image data storage unit 2M5 stores moving image data 6E for each musical piece. Hereinafter, the moving image data 6E of each musical piece may be described separately from "moving image data 6E1", "moving image data 6E2", and so on.

The moving image data 6E is data for reproducing a moving image in which five characters 5 sing or dance to a musical piece. The moving image data 6E is created by a known 2DCG (2 Dimension Computer Graphics) editor for animation or a known 3DCG editor. The format of the moving image data 6E depends on the method of reproducing the moving image.

For example, when reproducing a moving image by rendering a 3D model, the moving image data 6E contains 3D data of the whole body of each of the 5 human models, and the default of each model on the stage (playing music). The position of the previous) and the motion data showing the motion of each model during the performance of the music, the environmental data for reproducing the stage and the surroundings, and the position and shooting direction of the video camera for virtually shooting the live music. And camera data indicating the shooting range and the like are included. The three-dimensional data includes not only data of a three-dimensional structure (for example, the position of each vertex of each polygon) but also data of surface texture and the like. By applying the face information (see FIG. 5) of each character 5 of the selected unit to the face portion of the three-dimensional model of each model, a three-dimensional model of each character 5 can be obtained.

Notes reproduction data 6F (see FIG. 25) is stored in the Notes reproduction data storage unit 2M6 for each musical piece. The contents and usage of Notes playback data 6F will be described later. The "notes" are marks that are the target of hitting in a rhythm game, and move in a straight line on the screen according to the music.

Notes setting data 6G is stored in the Notes setting data storage unit 2M7. The Notes setting data 6G is data indicating the speed, acceleration, and amount of Notes. By default, speed, acceleration, and quantity are shown as "slow," "zero," and "low," respectively. The speed shown in the Notes setting data 6G is the initial speed of Notes. Details of acceleration and quantity will be described later.

(B) Setting before the start of the rhythm game 4B FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the condition selection screen 7D. FIG. 18 is a Notes setting screen 7E.

The player taps the rhythm game button 7A4 on the menu screen 7A (see FIG. 8) if the units to appear in the live music (hereinafter referred to as "appearance units") are organized as desired. Then, the processing for setting the rhythm game 4B is executed by the setting processing unit 24 (see FIG. 3) as follows.

The setting processing unit 24 displays the condition selection screen 7D as shown in FIG. 17 on the display 2F.

In the unit image area 7D1, any one unit is selected as the current unit, and the unit image of the current unit is arranged. Outside the unit image area 7D1, the unit name of the current unit and the total strength value of each of the dance, vocal, performance, and backing chorus are arranged.

The unit image is the face of each character 5 of the current unit on the face part of the image (hereinafter referred to as "group image") in which five characters wearing matching costumes are lined up prepared in advance. It is obtained by synthesizing the images of.

For example, the setting processing unit 24 extracts five card codes included in the member card code from the unit data 6C (see FIG. 14) of the current unit, and extracts the card data 6B (see FIG. 7) corresponding to each extracted card code. read out. Then, the face portion of the card image of each read card data 6B is combined with the group image. Alternatively, an image of the face of each character 5 may be generated based on the face information of the character data 6A (see FIG. 5) and combined with the group image.

The unit name is shown in the unit data 6C. As described above, each total strength value is the total of the dance value Kc, the total of the vocal value Kd, the total of the performance value Ke, and the total of the backing chorus value Kf shown in the card data 6B.

By default, the first unit is selected as the current unit. Each time the player flicks the unit image area 7D1 upward, the setting processing unit 24 newly selects the second, third, ... Units as the current units, and selects conditions so that the unit images and the like are rearranged. The screen 7D is updated sequentially. On the other hand, each time the player flicks down, the fourth, third, ... Units are newly selected as the current units, and the condition selection screen 7D is sequentially updated so that the unit images and the like are rearranged. In the example of FIG. 17, the unit image of the fourth unit and the like are arranged.

In the music area 7D2, a music name for each music in which the music data 6D (see FIG. 15) is stored in the music data storage unit 2M4 is arranged. The player selects a song to listen to from these songs by tapping the song name of the song. Hereinafter, the music that the player wants to listen to is described as a "requested music". If all the music names cannot be arranged at once, the player can display the music names part by part by scrolling the music area 7D2.

Further, the player can set the difficulty level of the rhythm game 4B as follows. When the player taps the setting button 7D3, the setting processing unit 24 displays the Notes setting screen 7E as shown in FIG. 18 on the display 2F.

The speed adjustment buttons 7E1a, 7E1b, and 7E1c are buttons for designating the speed of Notes, and correspond to the speeds Va, Vb, and Vc, respectively. However, 0 <Va <Vb <Vc.

The acceleration adjustment buttons 7E2a, 7E2b, and 7E2c are buttons for designating the acceleration of Notes, and correspond to the accelerations Ra, Rb, and Rc, respectively. However, Ra <Rb <Rc, and Ra = 0.

Notes amount adjustment buttons 7E3a, 7E3b, and 7E3c are buttons for designating the amount of notes, and correspond to "small", "medium", and "large", respectively.

The player specifies the speed, acceleration, and amount of Notes by tapping the corresponding button. Then, tap the confirmation button 7E4.

Then, the setting processing unit 24 updates the Notes setting data 6G so that the designated speed, acceleration, and amount are shown. Then, the condition selection screen 7D is displayed again. For example, if the player taps the speed adjustment button 7E1c, acceleration adjustment button 7E2a, and notes amount adjustment button 7E3a and taps the confirm button 7E4, Vc, Ra, and "low" are shown as speed, acceleration, and amount, respectively. Notes setting data 6G is updated so that

(C) Rule of rhythm game 4B FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a rhythm game screen 7F. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the rhythm game screen 7F. FIG. 21 shows an example of how the Notes 70 move at a constant speed. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of how Notes 70 moves while accelerating. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the evaluation message 7F4. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of variations of Notes 70.

Once the appearance unit and requested song are selected and the speed, acceleration, and amount are specified as needed, the rhythm game 4B is started. Before explaining the processing of the rhythm game 4B, the rules of the rhythm game 4B will be described.

As a general rule, the rhythm game 4B is executed during the performance of the requested song. While the rhythm game 4B is being executed, the rhythm game screen 7F as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the display 2F.

The music indicator 7F1 indicates the degree of progress of the performance of the requested music. Before the performance of the requested song is started, the music indicator 7F1 is pure white, but the predetermined color gradually increases from the left as shown in FIG. 20 according to the ratio of the time of the played part to the playing time of the entire requested song. It is colored (for example, blue).

The Notes launch source 7F2 is a circular source from which Notes 70 (see FIGS. 21 to 24) are fired. The reference curve 7F3 is an arc whose center is the same as the center of the Notes emission source 7F2. The length of the radius of the reference curve 7F3 is the distance Lr.

Seven striking marks 79 are arranged at equal intervals on the reference curve 7F3. The shape of each striking mark 79 is rhombic, but more preferably square. One diagonal extension of the hit mark 79 passes through the center of the Notes source 7F2. Hereinafter, each striking mark 79 may be described separately from the “striking mark 79a”, “striking mark 79b”, ..., “Strike mark 79g” in order from the left.

The Notes 70 is a mark of multiple circles (for example, a triple circle), and when it is fired from the Notes launch source 7F2, it moves while gradually increasing and passes directly above any of the hit marks 79. It may move at a constant speed as shown in FIG. 21, or it may move at a gradual increase in speed as shown in FIG. 22. Further, when passing through, the center of the notes 70 and the center of the batting mark 79 overlap for a moment.

Note that in FIGS. 21 and 22, some objects such as the music indicator 7F1 and the score indicator 7F6 are omitted. The same applies to FIGS. 23, 24, and 28, which will be described in sequence later.

The player hits by tapping the notes 70 in principle while the notes 70 have passed any of the hit marks 79. It is better to hit the ball with the center of the notes 70 and the center of the hit mark 79 as close as possible. This is because the shorter the distance D between the two centers at the time of hitting, the higher the evaluation, and the higher the points are given to the player. You can only hit one note 70 per note. The second and subsequent hits are invalid. Alternatively, if one note 70 is hit more than once, it may be regarded as a failure in principle.

For example, if the distance D is less than a predetermined distance D1 (for example, 3 dots), it is evaluated as "PERFECT" and 5 points are given. Alternatively, if the distance D is equal to or greater than the predetermined distance D1 and less than the predetermined distance D2 (for example, 5 dots), it is evaluated as "GREAT" and 2 points are given. Alternatively, if the distance D is equal to or greater than the predetermined distance D2 and less than the predetermined distance D3 (for example, 7 dots), it is evaluated as "GOOD" and 1 point is given. If it is evaluated as "PERFECT", "GREAT", and "GOOD", it is considered that the hit is successful. However, if the distance D is equal to or greater than the predetermined distance D3, it is considered that the batting has failed (that is, evaluated as "MISS"), and no points are given. Even if the hit is not performed even if the distance D becomes a predetermined distance D3 or more, it is evaluated as "MISS" and no points are given.

Further, when hit, an evaluation message 7F4 indicating the evaluation appears on the rhythm game screen 7F. For example, if the distance D is less than the predetermined distance D1, the character string "PERFECT" appears as the evaluation message 7F4 as shown in FIG. 23 (A). Alternatively, if the distance D is equal to or greater than the predetermined distance D3, the character string "MISS" appears as the evaluation message 7F4 as shown in FIG. 23 (B).

Two Notes 70 may be fired at the same time, moving away from the Notes source 7F2 at the same speed and traveling in different directions as shown in FIG. 24 (A). Alternatively, two or more Notes 70 may be fired one by one in succession and proceed in a concatenated manner as shown in FIG. 24 (B).

As shown in FIG. 24C, when the notes 70 is marked with “>>>”, the player must hit the notes 70 by flicking to the right instead of tapping the notes 70. Or, if there is a "<<<" mark, you must hit by flicking to the left.

In addition, when the player satisfies the predetermined requirements such as the player acquiring the PERFECT a predetermined number of times in a row, the cumulative total of PERFECT reaches the predetermined number of times, or the number of combos described later reaches the predetermined value. , Bonus points are given to the player as points. At this time, a bonus notification message 7F5 such as "Score 20% UP!" Appears as shown in FIG. In addition, bonus points may be given according to the talent level (dance value Kc, vocal value Kd, performance value Ke, backing chorus value Kf) of the card 41 of the appearance unit.

The score indicator 7F6, the combo counter 7F7, and the voltage indicator 7F8 all represent the player's performance (evaluation of goodness of play) in the rhythm game 4B.

The score indicator 7F6 represents the total score Sa, which is the total of the points earned by the player since the start of the rhythm game 4B, as one of the player's results. The points earned include bonus points. Before the start of the rhythm game 4B, the total score Sa is zero and the score indicator 7F6 is pure white, but after the start of the rhythm game 4B, as the total score Sa increases, gradually from the left as shown in FIG. The score indicator 7F6 is colored in a predetermined color (for example, red).

By the way, since the total number of notes 70 to be fired differs depending on the song played as the request song and the content set in the notes setting data 6G, the perfect score also differs. Therefore, the perfect score is calculated in advance based on the requested song and the notes setting data 6G, and the score indicator 7F6 is colored according to the ratio of the total score Sa to the perfect score.

The combo counter 7F7 represents the number of combos Ca as one of the player's results. The "combo" is the number of successful hits in a row, and the "number of combos" is the number of successful hits in a row. Therefore, if the hit fails, the combo count Ca is reset to zero.

The voltage indicator 7F8 represents the voltage frequency Ua, which is the height of the voltage (excitement) of the virtual audience watching the live music, as one of the player's results. The voltage indicator 7F8 is composed of a large number of cells in a horizontal row, and the number of cells corresponding to the voltage frequency Ua is colored from the left as shown in FIG. When the voltage frequency Ua is a predetermined maximum value, all cells are in a colored state.

The default value of the voltage frequency Ua is zero. The voltage frequency Ua increases by a predetermined amount when the hit is successful, and decreases by a predetermined amount when the hit is unsuccessful. However, it will not be higher than the predetermined maximum value and will not be lower than zero. That is, even if the striking is successful when the voltage frequency Ua is a predetermined maximum value, the voltage frequency Ua does not increase. Further, even if the striking fails when the voltage frequency Ua is zero, the voltage frequency Ua does not decrease. The amount of increase in the voltage frequency Ua may be set so as to increase in the order of "PERFECT", "GREAT", and "GOOD".

(D) Playback of Requested Song The player selects the appearance unit and the requested song on the condition selection screen 7D (see FIG. 17), specifies the speed, acceleration, and amount as necessary, and then taps the enter button 7D4. Then, the current unit is selected as the appearance unit, and the rhythm game 4B is started. The processing of the rhythm game 4B mainly includes the reproduction of the requested song, the control of the notes 70, and the calculation of points and the like. The requested music is reproduced by the music reproduction processing unit 25 (see FIG. 3) as follows.

Before the rhythm game 4B is started, the card code of the five cards 41 of the appearance unit and the character name of each card 41 are the music reproduction processing unit 25, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27, the start availability determination unit 28, and the special. The performance processing unit 29 is notified.

The music reproduction processing unit 25 searches the music data storage unit 2M4 for the music data 6D (see FIG. 15) of the music selected on the condition selection screen 7D, that is, the requested music. From the music data 6D, the audio data of the instrumental part, the audio data of the main vocal part of the character 5 at the center of the appearance unit, and the audio data of the backing chorus part of each of the other characters 5 of the appearance unit are read out.

Then, the music reproduction processing unit 25 decodes these read voice data, synchronizes the voices of the musical instrument, the main vocal, and the backing chorus, and outputs the voices by the voice system 2K. If the voice system 2K has a decoding function, the voice system 2K may perform the decoding.

(E) Control of Notes 70 and processing of points and the like FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of Notes reproduction data 6F.

When the rhythm game button 7A4 is tapped, the notes processing unit 26 executes control of the notes 70 and processing of calculations such as points based on the above-mentioned rule and the notes reproduction data 6F of the requested song.

By the way, as described above, the Notes reproduction data 6F is prepared for each musical piece and is stored in the Notes reproduction data storage unit 2M6. As shown in FIG. 25, the notes reproduction data 6F shows information about each note 70 fired during the execution of the rhythm game 4B and the performance of the music.

The "group code" is an identifier that identifies a group consisting of one or more Notes 70. A "type" is a type of group and includes the following.

Each group of "normal", "right flick", and "left flick" consists of only one Notes 70. The notes 70 of the normal group have the form shown in FIGS. 21 to 23 and are hit by the tap. The notes 70 in the right flick group have the form shown in FIG. 24 (C) and are hit by the right flick. Notes 70 in the left flick group is hit by the left flick.

Each of the "double" and "i-ren" groups is a group consisting of a plurality of Notes 70. Note that "i" is an integer of 2 or more. The number of notes 70 in the double group is "2", and the two notes 70 are fired at the same time, traveling in different directions at the same speed to each other as shown in FIG. 24 (A), and being hit by a tap. .. The number of notes 70 in the i-ren group is "i", and i notes 70 are fired one by one for each beat, proceed in succession as shown in FIG. 24 (B), and hit by tapping. Will be done.

The "launch direction" is the direction in which each Notes 70 of the group is fired. Each value of "1", "2", ..., "7" means a direction from the Notes emission source 7F2 to the hit mark 79a, the hit mark 79b, ..., The hit mark 79g, respectively. If the group type is double, two values are shown, the first value representing the firing direction of Notes 70 on the left and the second value representing the firing direction of Notes 70 on the right. .. Alternatively, if the type of the group is i-series, i values are shown, but the i-th value represents the firing direction of the i-th fired Notes 70.

The "launch condition" is a condition for deciding whether or not to fire the notes 70 of the group, and is used for adjusting the total amount of notes. One or more of "small", "medium", and "many" are shown as firing conditions. As described above, the Notes setting data 6G also has one of "small", "medium", and "many" set as the amount of notes. If the firing conditions include the amount shown in the Notes setting data 6G, the Notes 70 of that group will be fired.

Therefore, for example, for a group whose group code is "N001", the firing conditions include all of "small", "medium", and "many", and therefore, notes regardless of the amount shown in the notes setting data 6G. 70 is fired. However, for the group of "N004", since only "many" is included in the firing conditions, the notes 70 is fired only when the amount shown in the notes setting data 6G is "many".

The "arrival time" is the time when the center of the first note 70 of the group overlaps with the center of the hit mark 79 in the firing direction of the note 70. The arrival time is based on the start time of the music. The same applies to other times described later. Hereinafter, "the notes 70 reaches the hitting mark 79" means that the centers of the notes 70 and the hitting mark 79 overlap each other. Further, it is assumed that the center of the Notes 70 overlaps with the center of the Notes emission source 7F2 at the time when the Notes 70 is launched from the Notes emission source 7F2. The arrival time of each group is set to match the rhythm and tempo of the music.

The arrival time of the second and subsequent Notes 70 in the group can be calculated based on the time per beat. That is, the arrival time of the k-th Notes 70 is the arrival time of the first Notes 70 + (60 [seconds] / tempo) × (k-1).

Returning to FIG. 3, the Notes processing unit 26 reads the Notes reproduction data 6F of the requested song from the Notes reproduction data storage unit 2M6, and reads the Notes setting data 6G from the Notes setting data storage unit 2M7. The notes 70 to be fired are specified by the above-mentioned method based on the read notes reproduction data 6F and the notes setting data 6G.

The Notes processing unit 26 calculates the time at which the Notes 70 should be fired (hereinafter, referred to as “launch time”) so that the specified Notes 70 reach the hit mark 79 on time at the arrival time. The launch time is calculated by a known calculation method based on the arrival time of the Notes 70 shown in the Notes reproduction data 6F, the speed and the acceleration shown in the Notes setting data 6G, and the like. An example of the calculation method is as follows.

Generally, an object moving at an initial velocity V and an acceleration R moves at a distance X of equation (1) during time T.

The distance traveled by the Notes 70 from the Notes emission source 7F2 to reach the hit mark 79 is the length of the radius of the reference curve 7F3, that is, the distance Lr. The initial velocity (speed) and acceleration of the Notes 70 are set in the Notes setting data 6G. Therefore, by substituting these values into Eq. (1) and finding the solution of T, the time required from when the Notes 70 is launched from the Notes emission source 7F2 to when the hit mark 79 is reached is calculated.

For example, when Vb and Rc are set as speed and acceleration in the Notes setting data 6G, respectively,

T that satisfies the condition is calculated as the required time.

The Notes processing unit 26 calculates the required time by such a method, and calculates the time retroactive by the required time from the arrival time of each specified Notes 70 as the launch time of each Notes 70. However, in the case of Notes 70 of the i-ren group, only the launch time of the first Notes 70 is calculated by this method, and the launch time of the second and subsequent Notes 70 is the time for one beat of the requested song. It may be calculated by adding.

Since the number of combinations of speed and acceleration is limited, the time required for each combination may be obtained in advance.

Then, the notes processing unit 26 generates a moving image showing how each of the specified notes 70 moves in the rhythm game screen 7F. That is, each of the specified Notes 70 is launched from the Notes launch source 7F2 at the respective launch time in the respective launch directions shown in the Notes reproduction data 6F at the speed set in the Notes setting data 6G, and the Notes setting data 6G. A moving image showing a state of advancing while accelerating at the acceleration set to and passing through the striking mark 79 is generated.

Further, the Notes processing unit 26 generates a moving image of the music indicator 7F1 to the menu button 7F9 and the hit mark 79. Then, based on the above rule, the hit to each of the fired Notes 70 is evaluated, and the total score Sa, the combo number Ca, and the voltage frequency Ua are updated according to the result. As these values are updated, the images of the score indicator 7F6, the combo counter 7F7, and the voltage indicator 7F8 (see FIGS. 19 and 20) are updated. In addition, a moving image showing the effect when a hit is made is also generated.

If the voltage frequency Ua becomes zero after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the performance of the requested song is started or the first Notes 70 passes the hit mark 79, the Notes process is performed. Part 26 displays a game over message and ends the rhythm game 4B. Then, the menu processing unit 21 displays the menu screen 7A (see FIGS. 19 and 20). Even when the menu button 7F9 is tapped, the rhythm game 4B ends and the menu screen 7A is displayed.

(F) Reproduction of moving image FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of moving image 7V.

In parallel with the processing by the music reproduction processing unit 25 and the notes processing unit 26, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 reproduces the moving image showing the state of the live music as follows.

When the decision button 7D4 (see FIG. 17) is tapped, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 reads the moving image data 6E (see FIG. 16) of the requested song from the moving image data storage unit 2M5. The three-dimensional data of each of the five models included in the read moving image data 6E is updated according to the face information of each of the five characters 5 of the appearance unit. As a result, a three-dimensional model for each of the five characters 5 is obtained. The face information is shown in the character data 6A (see FIG. 5). The same applies to the process of reproducing the special performance, which will be described later.

The moving image reproduction processing unit 27 calculates the three-dimensional model of the stage and the surroundings based on the environmental data, and arranges and operates the three-dimensional model of each of the five characters 5 based on the respective motion data. A moving image of live music is generated by rendering these three-dimensional models according to the position, shooting direction, and shooting range of the virtual video camera shown in the camera data for each time.

Hereinafter, the moving image generated by the Notes processing unit 26 will be referred to as “rhythm game moving image 7V1”. Further, the moving image of the live music generated by the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 is described as "live moving image 7V2".

Then, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 synchronizes both the rhythm game moving image 7V1 and the live moving image 7V2 with the requested song, and as shown in FIG. 26, each of the rhythm game moving image 7V1 and the live moving image 7V2. It is combined as a lower layer and an upper layer and displayed on the display 2F. As a result, the moving image 7V in which both moving images are merged is reproduced.

As the rhythm game 4B ends, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 ends generating the rhythm game moving image 7V1. Then, as described above, the menu screen 7A is displayed on the display 2F by the menu processing unit 21.

[5. Special performance]
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of special performance data 6H. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the Notes emission source 7F2. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the selection process. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of one frame of the special performance moving image 7V3.

As shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of special performance data 6H are stored in the performance data storage unit 2M8 (see FIG. 3). The special performance data 6H is data for reproducing a moving image in which five characters 5 perform a special performance according to a musical piece.

The special performance is performed in the middle of the music as described above, but in the present embodiment, it is performed about 4 to 16 bars after the interlude of the music. In addition, the length of the special performance is determined for each song.

The format of the special performance data 6H is the same as the format of the moving image data 6E (see FIG. 16). That is, the special performance data 6H includes environmental data, camera data, and three-dimensional data and operation data of each member. However, when only the center appears in the special performance, the 3D data and the operation data of the members other than the center may not be included.

For each song, three common performance data 6H1 commonly used regardless of the card 41 are prepared as special performance data 6H. Further, unique performance data 6H2 used only for a specific card 41 may be prepared as special performance data 6H in association with the card code and application requirements of the card 41. The "applicable requirement" is a requirement for being permitted to use the unique performance data 6H2. One unique performance data 6H2 may be prepared for each of the plurality of specific cards 41. The contents of the special performance reproduced by each of these special performance data 6H (common performance data 6H1 and unique performance data 6H2) are different.

For example, three common performance data 6H1a, 6H1b, and 6H1c are prepared as the common performance data 6H1 in the music with the music name "BREAKTHROUGH!". Further, the unique performance data 6H2a is prepared as the unique performance data 6H2 of the card 41p (see FIGS. 6 and 7). The unique performance data 6H2a is associated with the card code of the card 41t and the application requirement of "current level Kb ≧ 55". The content of the special performance reproduced by the unique performance data 6H2a is higher than the content of the special performance reproduced by the common performance data 6H1a to 6H1c, respectively, or the characteristics or individuality (for example, body) of the character 5 of the card 41t. The characteristic operation of) is shown.

When the predetermined requirements for transitioning to the special performance (hereinafter referred to as "migration requirements") are satisfied, the special performance is reproduced. Whether or not the transition requirement is satisfied is determined by the startability determination unit 28. The transition requirement is, for example, that all of the following five requirements are satisfied.
Requirement_A: The total rarity value Kg of each of the five cards 41 of the appearance unit is the threshold value Kt1 (for example, 15) or more.
Requirement_B: The rarity value Kg of the center of the appearance unit is the threshold value Kt2 (for example, 3) or more.
Requirement_C: The unit total strength value Pa of the appearance unit is the threshold value Pt (for example, 100,000) or more.
Requirement_D: The voltage frequency Ua is equal to or higher than the threshold value Ut (for example, 80% of the maximum value of the voltage) at the time when the requested song enters the interlude.
Requirement_E: Successful hitting at least a predetermined number of times Ct (for example, 16 times) in the chance time.

The "chance time" is a time zone of a predetermined length from the start of the interlude of the requested song. For example, it is a time zone of 15 seconds from the start of the interlude. Alternatively, it may be a time zone from the start of the interlude to the end of the interlude. Note that the notes reproduction data 6F (see FIG. 25) of each song is set so that Ct or more of the notes 70 are fired during the chance time so that the requirement _E can be satisfied.

Whether or not Requirement_A, Requirement_B, and Requirement_C are satisfied has already been decided when the rhythm game 4B is started.

Therefore, the start possibility determination unit 28 determines whether or not the requirements _A, the requirement _B, and the requirement _C are satisfied between the start of the rhythm game 4B and the start of the request song.

That is, the start possibility determination unit 28 calculates the total of the rarity values Kg shown in the card data 6B (see FIG. 7) of each of the five cards 41 of the appearance unit, and if the threshold value is Kt1 or more, the requirement _A is satisfied. It is determined that If the rarity value Kg shown in the card data 6B of the card 41 of the center is the threshold value Kt2 or more, it is determined that the requirement_B is satisfied. The total value of the dance value Kc, vocal value Kd, performance value Ke, and backing chorus value Kf shown in these five card data 6B is calculated as the unit total force value Pa, and if the unit total force value Pa is equal to or higher than the threshold value Pt. , It is determined that the requirement _C is satisfied.

If the dance, vocals, performance, and backing chorus all match the attributes of any of the five cards 41 (that is, if the members of the performing unit include all four attributes), it is possible to start. As a special case, the part 28 relaxes the requirement_C. For example, if “Pa × α” is equal to or higher than the threshold value Pt, it may be determined that the requirement _C is satisfied. However, α> 1, for example, “1.5”. In FIG. 13, at least one card 41 having an attribute of dance, a card 41 having a vocal, a card 41 having a performance, and a card 41 having a backing chorus are selected. In such cases, special cases apply.

When it is determined that all of the requirements _A, _B, and Requirement_C are satisfied, the startability determination unit 28 further sets the voltage frequency Ua as a threshold value several seconds before the requested song enters the interlude (for example, 2 seconds before). Check if it is more than Ut. Then, when the threshold value is Ut or more, it is determined that the requirement _D is satisfied. Even if the voltage frequency Ua is equal to or higher than the threshold value Ut before, it is determined that the requirement _D is not satisfied unless the requested song is equal to or higher than the threshold value Ut several seconds before the interlude.

When it is determined that the requirement_D is satisfied, the startability determination unit 28 causes the player to hit the player with the goal of satisfying the requirement_E during the chance time as follows. The start availability determination unit 28 notifies the notes processing unit 26 that the chance time has been reached.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28A, the Notes processing unit 26 thickens the outer frame of the Notes emission source 7F2 and makes it white. Each time the player succeeds in hitting the Notes 70, the outer frame is colored clockwise from the 12 o'clock position of the clock by a predetermined angle (for example, 11.25 °) as shown in FIG. 28 (B). To do. As a result, for example, if the hit is successful six times during the chance time, the outer frame is colored as shown in FIG. 28 (B).

During the chance time, the background screen may be brighter or louder than at other times to further increase the tension of the player.

The start availability determination unit 28 counts the number of successful hits during the chance time. Then, when the number of successful times reaches a predetermined number of times Ct, that is, when the Notes emission source 7F2 is in the state as shown in FIG. 28 (C), it is determined that the requirement _E is satisfied.

Then, the start possibility determination unit 28 determines that the transition requirement is satisfied if it can be determined that all of the requirements _A to _E are satisfied by the end of the chance time.

When the startability determination unit 28 determines that the transition requirement is satisfied, the processing of each of the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 and the notes processing unit 26 is temporarily stopped, and the processing for reproducing the special performance is the special performance processing. It is executed by the part 29 as follows.

The special performance processing unit 29 selects one of the special performance data 6H corresponding to the requested song to be used in the special performance, for example, by the procedure shown in FIG. 29.

The special performance processing unit 29 searches for the unique performance data 6H2 corresponding to the card 41 of the center of the appearance unit from the special performance data 6H corresponding to the requested song (# 181 in FIG. 29). If found (YES in # 182), it is determined whether the card 41 meets the applicable requirements shown in the unique performance data 6H2 (# 183).

For example, if the application requirement is "current level Kb ≥ 55", the special performance processing unit 29 checks whether the current level Kb shown in the unique performance data 6H2 is 55 or more, and if it is 55 or more. If so, it is determined that the applicable requirements are met.

Then, if it is determined that the application requirements are satisfied (YES in # 184), the special performance processing unit 29 selects the unique performance data 6H2 (# 185).

If it is determined that the application requirements are not met (NO in # 184) and if such unique performance data 6H2 is not found (NO in # 182), the special performance processing unit 29 will perform the three common performance data 6H1. Select one of them (# 186).

For example, the special performance processing unit 29 randomly selects one from the three common performance data 6H1. Alternatively, the election is made according to a predetermined rule. For example, if the total of the current level Kb of all the cards 41 of the appearance unit is less than the threshold Kb1, the first common performance data 6H1 is selected, and if it is equal to or more than the threshold Kb1 and less than the threshold Kb2, the second common performance data 6H1 is selected, and the third common performance data 6H1 is selected if the threshold value is Kb1 or higher. In this case, it is desirable that each common performance data 6H1 is set so that advanced performance is reproduced in the order of the third, second, and first.

The special performance processing unit 29 updates the three-dimensional data of each model included in the selected special performance data 6H according to the face information of each character 5 of the appearance unit. As a result, a three-dimensional model for each character 5 is obtained.

The special performance processing unit 29 calculates the stage and surrounding three-dimensional models based on the environmental data included in the special performance data 6H, and arranges and operates the three-dimensional models of each character 5 based on the respective operation data. .. However, if only the center appears in the special performance, the above processing is performed only for the center.

Then, the special performance processing unit 29 renders these three-dimensional models according to the position, shooting direction, and shooting range of the virtual video camera shown in the camera data for each time, so that the frame as shown in FIG. 30 Generate a special performance video with (frame).

Hereinafter, the moving image generated by the special performance processing unit 29 will be referred to as "special performance moving image 7V3". FIG. 30 illustrates how the center character 5 sings a solo part with a choreography different from the usual choreography, but in the special performance moving image 7V3, the character 5 also performs a performance that is not normally performed. The situation appears.

Then, the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 displays the special performance moving image 7V3 on the display 2F in synchronization with the requested song. As shown in FIG. 30, the rhythm game screen 7F (see FIGS. 19 and 20) and the rhythm game moving image 7V1 (see FIG. 26) are not merged into the special performance moving image 7V3.

In this way, when the transition requirement is satisfied, the rhythm game 4B is temporarily stopped and the special performance is reproduced. Therefore, the player is temporarily released from the concentration on the rhythm game 4B, and can slowly appreciate the special performance.

On the other hand, when it is determined by the startability determination unit 28 that the migration requirement is not satisfied, the processing of the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 and the Notes processing unit 26 is performed without performing the processing by the special performance processing unit 29. Will be continued.

By the way, since the rhythm game 4B is stopped while the special performance is reproduced, the player cannot make a hit that should be performed unless the rhythm game 4B is stopped, so the player obtains points that can be obtained without the special performance. Can not. Therefore, when the special performance is reproduced, all the points generated by the hit that should be performed may be added to the total score Sa.

[6. Rhythm game 4B resumed]
When the special performance is completed, the Notes processing unit 26 resumes the control of the Notes 70, the processing of points, and the generation of the rhythm game moving image 7V1, and the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 generates the live moving image 7V2 and the rhythm. Resuming merging of game moving image 7V1 and live moving image 7V2. As a result, the rhythm game 4B is restarted against the background of the live music.

At this time, the notes processing unit 26 follows the notes reproduction data 6F (see FIG. 25) of the requested song, and the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 follows the moving image data 6E (see FIG. 16) of the requested song, but during the special performance time zone. Skip the part and follow the part from the end time of the special performance. As a result, it is possible to join the flow when the special performance is not reproduced.

When the processing of reproducing the requested song by the music reproduction processing unit 25 is completed, the notes processing unit 26 and the moving image reproduction processing unit 27 also end their respective processes. The results of the rhythm game 4B (for example, the final value of each of the total score Sa, the number of combos Ca, and the voltage frequency Ua and the highest value in the game) are displayed. Then, the menu processing unit 21 displays the menu screen 7A (see FIG. 8) on the display 2F again.

The result of the rhythm game 4B may be reflected on each card 41 of the appearance unit. For example, a value corresponding to the total score Sa at the end of the rhythm game 4B, the number of combos Ca, or the voltage frequency Ua may be added to the experience value Ka of each card 41. Alternatively, when the special performance can be reproduced, a predetermined value may be added to the experience value Ka of each card 41.

[7. Summary]
31 to 32 are flowcharts showing an example of the overall processing flow by the application 2P.

Next, the overall flow of processing performed by the terminal device 2 based on the application 2P will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 31 to 32.

When the application 2P is started, the terminal device 2 displays the menu screen 7A (see FIG. 8) (# 101 in FIG. 31). When the lesson button 7A1, the task activity button 7A2, or the festival button 7A3 is tapped (YES in # 102), the training of the character 5 of the target card 41 is simulated according to the operation by the player (# 103). That is, when the lesson button 7A1 is tapped, the character 5 simulates taking the lesson. When the task activity button 7A2 is tapped, it simulates that character 5 engages in extracurricular activities. If the festival button 7A3 is tapped, it simulates the competition at the festival. Then, the card data 6B (see FIG. 7) of the card 41 is updated.

Alternatively, when the unit organization button 7A5 is tapped (YES in # 104), the terminal device 2 performs a process for organizing the members of the unit (# 105). That is, the unit formation screen 7B (see FIGS. 10, 12, and 13) and the card list screen 7C (see FIG. 11) are displayed, and the target unit (see FIG. 11) is operated according to the operation on the unit formation screen 7B and the card list screen 7C. The unit data 6C (see FIGS. 9 and 14) of the selected unit) is updated.

Alternatively, when the rhythm game button 7A4 is tapped (YES in # 106), the terminal device 2 performs a process of accepting the conditions of the rhythm game 4B and the live music (# 107). That is, the condition selection screen 7D (see FIG. 17) is displayed, and the requested song and the appearance unit are accepted. Further, if necessary, the Notes setting screen 7E (see FIG. 18) is displayed, selection of the speed (initial speed), acceleration, and amount of Notes is accepted, and the Notes setting data 6G is updated.

Then, when the enter button 7D4 is tapped, the terminal device 2 plays the requested song (selected by the player on the condition selection screen 7D) received in step # 107, controls the Notes 70, and displays the moving image of the live music. Playback and the like are started (# 108 to # 110). That is, the rhythm game 4B and the music live are started.

In the rhythm game 4B and the live music, the requested song is played based on the music data 6D (see FIG. 15) of the requested song. The Notes 70 is launched and moved in the rhythm game screen 7F (see FIGS. 19 to 24) in synchronization with the request song based on the Notes setting data 6G and the Notes reproduction data 6F of the requested song. In addition, the total score Sa, the number of combos Ca, and the voltage frequency Ua are updated according to the result of hitting Notes 70 by the player. The moving image of the live music is generated based on the moving image data 6E (see FIG. 16) and the character data 6A (see FIG. 5) of the requested song. Then, the rhythm game moving image 7V1 (moving image of Notes 70 and other objects in the rhythm game screen 7F) and the live moving image 7V2 (moving image of the live music) are combined, and the moving image 7V is synchronized with the requested song. Is displayed (see FIG. 26).

Between the start of the rhythm game 4B and the live music and immediately before or a few seconds before the interlude of the requested song, the terminal device 2 determines whether or not the requirements _A, _B, and _C are satisfied (#). 111).

When the menu button 7F9 is tapped in the middle of the rhythm game 4B (YES at # 112), and a predetermined time has elapsed since the rhythm game 4B was started or the first notes 70 passed the hit mark 79. If the voltage frequency Ua becomes zero (YES in # 113), the terminal device 2 ends the rhythm game 4B and the music live and displays the menu screen 7A again (# 101).

In the terminal device 2, the playback location of the requested song reaches a few seconds before the start of the interlude (for example, 2 seconds before) (YES in # 114), and the requirements _A, _B, and _C are all satisfied. If it is determined in step # 111 (YES in # 115), it is determined whether or not the requirement _D is satisfied (# 116). Specifically, if the voltage frequency Ua is equal to or higher than the threshold value Ut several seconds before the start of the interlude, it is determined that the requirement _D is satisfied.

When the terminal device 2 determines that the requirement_D is satisfied (# 117 in FIG. 32), during the chance time (a time zone of a predetermined length from the start of the interlude of the requested song), as shown in FIG. 28. The form of the Notes launch source 7F2 is changed, and the number of successful hits by the player is counted (# 118). Then, based on the number of times counted, it is determined whether or not the requirement _E is satisfied (# 119). Specifically, when the number of times counted reaches a predetermined number of times Ct, it is determined that the requirement _E is satisfied.

When the terminal device 2 determines that the requirement_E is satisfied (YES in # 120), the terminal device 2 provides the special performance as follows.

The terminal device 2 selects one to be used for the special performance from the plurality of special performance data 6H corresponding to the requested song (# 121). The method of selection is as described above in FIG. 29.

When the interlude of the requested song is completed, the terminal device 2 temporarily stops the control of the Notes 70 (# 122) and temporarily stops the process of generating the moving image based on the moving image data 6E (# 122). # 123). Then, a special performance moving image 7V3 (see FIG. 30) is generated and displayed based on the special performance data 6H selected in step # 121 (# 124). That is, the rhythm game 4B is temporarily stopped, and the moving image of the special performance is provided instead of the normal moving image of the music live.

Then, when the moving image of the special performance is finished, the terminal device 2 resumes providing the normal moving image of the rhythm game 4B and the live music (# 125, # 126). At this time, the music data 6D, the moving image data 6E, and the notes reproduction data 6F are each used from the time immediately after the special performance.

Even after restarting, as before the special performance, the terminal device 2 will perform when the menu button 7F9 is tapped (YES at # 130) and when the voltage frequency Ua becomes zero (YES at # 131). The rhythm game 4B and the music live are ended, and the menu screen 7A is displayed again (# 101). When the requested song is played to the end (YES at # 132), the menu screen 7A is displayed (# 101).

Alternatively, if it is determined in step # 111 that at least one of requirement _A, requirement _B, and requirement _C is not satisfied (NO in # 115), the terminal device 2 processes the chance times of steps # 118 to # 119. Also, the processing related to the special performance of steps # 121 to 126 is not performed (# 127, # 128). The same applies when it is determined in step # 116 that the requirement _D is not satisfied (NO in # 117). Then, as a general rule, unless the menu button 7F9 is tapped or the voltage frequency Ua becomes zero, the rhythm game 4B and the music live are continued until the requested song is played to the end (# 130 to # 132).

Alternatively, if it is determined in step # 119 that the requirement _E is not satisfied (YES in # 120), the terminal device 2 does not perform the processing related to the special performance in steps # 121 to 126 (# 129). Then, as a general rule, unless the menu button 7F9 is tapped or the voltage frequency Ua becomes zero, the rhythm game 4B and the music live are continued until the requested song is played to the end (# 130 to # 132).

When the end button 7A6 is tapped on the menu screen 7A (YES in # 133), the terminal device 2 terminates the application 2P.

According to the present embodiment, the player can be motivated to continuously play the idol training game 4A by a method other than updating the training simulation.

Specifically, in this embodiment, instead of updating the existing simulation of training or incorporating a new simulation of training, rhythm game 4B, that is, a game of a genre different from the training game is incorporated. .. Moreover, instead of simply incorporating the rhythm game 4B, the appearance in which the character 5 trained by the player in the idol training game 4A plays the music of the rhythm game 4B in accordance with the progress of the rhythm game 4B is reproduced.

Therefore, the affinity of the rhythm game 4B for the idol training game 4A is improved as compared with the conventional case, and the player can enjoy the live music while feeling a sense of unity with the character 5.

Further, if certain requirements are cleared in each of the idol training game 4A and the rhythm game 4B, the special performance by the character 5 is reproduced as a reward.

Therefore, the player is conscious of trying to concentrate on the rhythm game 4B with the goal of special performance even if he is not good at agile operation. During the special performance, the rhythm game 4B will stop, so you can relax and watch the special performance once you reach your goal. Since it is also necessary to satisfy the requirements for the idol training game 4A, the motivation to continue the idol training game 4A can be increased more than before.

In this way, the live music and the special performance by the character 5 trained by the player give the player the motivation to continue the idol training game 4A, so that the difficulty level of the rhythm game 4B may be low. If the player is not good at agile operation and wants to watch a special performance quickly, the difficulty level can be set low by adjusting the speed, acceleration, and amount of Notes 70.

For such players, it is desirable by default that the speed, acceleration, and amount of Notes 70 be set to be the least difficult.

[8. Modification example]
(A) Sharing of Center and Special Performer FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the unit formation screen 7BX. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example when the unit formation screen 7BX is grayed out.

In this embodiment, the character 5 of the card 41 of the center of the appearance unit is in charge of both the main vocal and the special performance, but so that the character 5 of each of the two different cards 41 can be in charge, for example, The compound game 4 may be configured as described above. Hereinafter, the members who perform special performances will be referred to as "special performers".

The unit organization unit 23 of FIG. 3 displays the unit organization screen 7BX as shown in FIG. 33 instead of the unit organization screen 7B shown in FIG. 13 and the like. A performer setting button 7B6 is arranged on the unit organization screen 7BX.

When the player taps the performer setting button 7B6, the unit organization unit 23 grays out the part other than the member area 7B2 and displays the unit organization screen 7BX so that the member area 7B2 is noticed by the player as shown in FIG. Let me do it again. The player selects the character 5 to be in charge of the special performer by tapping the member area 7B2 corresponding to the character 5.

Then, the unit knitting unit 23 redisplays the unit knitting screen 7BX with the grayout cleared. At this time, a predetermined image may be superimposed on the card image of the card 41 of the selected character 5 in order to distinguish it from other cards 41. For example, character strings such as "SP" may be overlapped.

Further, the unit organizing unit 23 adds a predetermined identifier such as "SP" to the beginning or end of the card code of the special performer in the member card code of the unit data 6C (see FIGS. 9 and 14) of the selected unit. Attach.

In step # 111 of FIG. 31, the startability determination unit 28 replaces the requirement _B (the rarity value Kg of the center of the appearance unit is the threshold value Kt2 or more) with the requirement _B'(the rarity value Kg of the special performer of the appearance unit). Is equal to or greater than the threshold value Kt2) is satisfied.

In step # 181 of FIG. 29, the special performance processing unit 29 searches the special performance data 6H corresponding to the requested song for the unique performance data 6H2 corresponding to the card 41 of the special performer of the appearance unit. In step # 183, it is determined whether or not the special performer card 41 meets the applicable requirements shown in the unique performance data 6H2. Then, the three-dimensional model that performs the special performance is updated according to the face image of the special performer, and a moving image is generated.

(B) Migration requirements In this embodiment, a combination of requirements _A to _E was used as a migration requirement (requirement for providing special performance).

Requirements_A to _C are requirements for appearance units, especially for the rarity value Kg or unit total strength value Pa of the card 41 of the appearance unit, but are requirements for experience value Ka or current level Kb. May be good. For example, it may be added to the requirement_B that the current level Kb of the center is equal to or higher than a predetermined level, or it may be used instead of the requirement_B. Alternatively, either the experience value Ka or the rarity value Kg may be arbitrarily selected and the requirements may be set. For example, requirement _B may be set so that the current level Kb and the rarity value Kg of the center of the appearance unit are threshold Kb3 (for example, 30) or more and threshold Kt2 (for example, 3) or more, respectively. In any case, the higher the value, the easier it is to meet the transition requirements, so the requirements for the appearance unit are set. In other words, the requirements for appearance units are set so that the more the training progresses, the easier it is to meet the transition requirements, or the higher the rarity, the easier it is to meet the transition requirements.

Requirement_D is a requirement regarding the performance in the time zone from the start of the requested song to a few seconds before the interlude, and is particularly a requirement regarding the voltage frequency Ua, but even if it is a requirement regarding the total score Sa or the number of combos Ca. Good. In any case, the requirements for performance during this time period are set so that the better the performance during this time period, the easier it is to meet the transition requirements.

Requirement_E is a requirement for performance in chance time, particularly a requirement for the number of successful hits, but may be a requirement for the number of combos or voltage. In any case, the requirements for performance in chance time are set so that the better the performance in chance time, the easier it is to meet the transition requirements. The migration requirement may include only one of requirement_D and requirement_E.

In the present embodiment, it is determined that the migration requirement is satisfied when all five of the requirements _A to _E are satisfied, but the migration is performed when a predetermined number (for example, three) or more of the five requirements are satisfied. It may be determined that the requirement is met.

Alternatively, the value of the appearing unit and the result of the player's play of the rhythm game 4B are calculated on a scale of 50 points, and if the total of both points is equal to or greater than the predetermined score, it is determined that the transition requirement is satisfied. You may.

(C) Special Performance In this embodiment, a moving image of special performance is generated by operating a three-dimensional model of character 5. In other words, it provided a visual special performance. Instead of a visual special performance, audio with ad-lib-like or anomalous lyrics, pitches, or rhythms may be provided as a special performance. Alternatively, a cappella may be offered as a special performance. That is, it may provide an auditory special performance. Alternatively, both visual and auditory special performances may be provided. In these cases, the special performance data 6H (see FIG. 27) may include the voice data for the special performance.

Alternatively, instead of operating the three-dimensional model of the character 5, a special performance may be provided by reproducing a live-action moving image.

In the present embodiment, the special performance by only the character 5 of one card 41 is reproduced, but the special performance performed by the characters 5 of each of the plurality of cards 41 may be reproduced. Further, special performance data 6H corresponding to a combination of a plurality of cards 41 may be prepared, and the special performance data 6H may be preferentially used to reproduce the special performance.

(D) Support member FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the unit organization screen 7BY.

A support member may be further selected from the cards 41 owned by the player so that the music live can be supported.

In this case, the unit knitting unit 23 displays the unit knitting screen 7BY as shown in FIG. 35 instead of the unit knitting screen 7B. The player taps the three support member areas 7B7 in sequence. Then, the unit organization unit 23 displays the card list screen 7C (see FIG. 11) as in the case of selecting the member of the selected unit, and causes the player to select the card 41 of the support member. Then, the card code of each of the three cards 41 selected as the support member is added to the end of the member card code of the unit data 6C (see FIGS. 9 and 14) of the selected unit.

Alternatively, the card list screen 7C may be called from the condition selection screen 7D (see FIG. 17) so that the support member can be selected. In this case, it becomes easier to change the support members for each live music.

When the support member supports the music live as a staff of the music live (for example, a director or a producer), the special performance processing unit 29 reproduces the special performance so that the characteristics of the work of the support member appear. In this case, data for changing the special performance may be prepared in advance for each card 41 as change data, and the special performance may be reproduced based on the change data of the card 41 selected as a support member.

Alternatively, when the support member supports the music live as a back dancer, the special performance processing unit 29 reproduces the special performance so that the character 5 of the card 41 selected as the support member appears. In this case, the special performance data 6H may include three-dimensional data and operation data for each support member, and the special performance may be reproduced based on these data.

(E) Configuration of the entire game system 1 In the present embodiment, all the functions shown in FIG. 3 are provided in the terminal device 2, but some functions may be provided in another device. For example, each storage unit of the character data storage unit 2M1 or the performance data storage unit 2M8 may be provided in the server 3.

In this case, the terminal device 2 appropriately downloads data necessary for the idol training game 4A, the rhythm game 4B, the live music, or the special performance from the server 3. In addition, the updated data according to the operation of the player is uploaded to the server 3 as appropriate. With this configuration, the player can enjoy the composite game 4 by using the card 41 acquired or nurtured in one of the plurality of terminal devices 2 owned by the player in the other one. it can.

Further, the start possibility determination unit 28 may be provided in the server 3. In this case, the terminal device 2 notifies the server 3 of the voltage frequency Ua at the time when the requested song enters the interlude as information for determining whether or not the requirement_D is satisfied. When the chance time processing is performed, the terminal device 2 notifies the server 3 of each successful hit during the chance time as information for determining the requirement_E.

Further, simulation in the idol training game 4A, control of notes in the rhythm game 4B, calculation of results (total score Sa, number of combos Ca, voltage frequency Ua), and generation of moving image 7V and special performance moving image 7V3 are performed on the server 3. You may let me do it. In this case, the terminal device 2 notifies the server 3 of the content of the operation performed on each screen. The server 3 streams the moving image 7V and the requested music to the terminal device 2. It is determined whether or not the migration requirement is satisfied, and if it is satisfied, the special performance moving image 7V3 is streamed to the terminal device 2. The server 3 executes these processes by executing a computer program. The terminal device 2 displays the moving image 7V and the special performance moving image 7V3, and reproduces the requested song.

Alternatively, the card data 6B of the card 41 acquired or nurtured by another player may be imported into the terminal device 2 so that it can be used for the rhythm game 4B, live music, and special performance. The exchange of card data 6B may be performed via another device such as a server 3, or may be performed by P2P (Peer To Peer).

(F) Others In the present embodiment, the chance time processing is executed in the interlude time zone of the requested song, but it may be in another time zone as long as it is the time zone before the special performance. When the requested song is composed of, for example, an intro, a verse, a verse, a chorus, and an outro in order from the front, and the special performance is reproduced by the chorus, the chance time processing may be executed in the time zone of the B melody.

In this embodiment, dance, vocals, performance, and backing chorus are exemplified as the talents of the character 5, but other talents may be used. For example, instead of the backing chorus, it may be a rap, a scat, or an instrumental performance. Alternatively, the talent may be 3 or less, or 5 or more.

In the present embodiment, character data 6A (see FIG. 5) is prepared for each character 5, but may be prepared for each card 41. Then, since the number of character data 6A increases, the burden on the developer becomes heavy. For example, even if the card 41 of the same character 5 has a higher rarity value Kg, the face information of an adult-like face is prepared in detail. Can be reproduced. Similarly, the vocal part data and backing chorus part data of the music data 6D (see FIG. 15) are prepared so that the higher the rarity value Kg, the better the singing voice is reproduced for each card 41 instead of each character 5. May be good.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of cards 41 are prepared for one character 5, but only one card may be prepared. Although the enjoyment of collecting the cards 41 is slightly impaired, the relationship between the character 5 and the cards 41 is simplified, and the compound game 4 can be simplified.

However, in this case, requirement_A (the total rarity value Kg of each of the five cards 41 of the appearance unit is the threshold value Kt1 or more) and requirement_B (the rarity value Kg of the center of the appearance unit is the threshold value Kt2 or more). It is desirable to use the requirements for factors other than the rarity value Kg instead. For example, instead of Requirement _A and Requirement _B, Requirement _A'(the sum of the current level Kb of each of the five cards 41 of the appearance unit is equal to or greater than the threshold Kt3) and Requirement _B' (the current level of the center of the appearance unit). Kb is the threshold value Kt4 or more) is used.

In the present embodiment, the case where the song part of the music has two parts, the main vocal and the backing chorus, has been described as an example, but the number may be five. If there are five, the music data 6D is prepared so that the voice data of each of the five parts of each character 5 is included, and the parts are assigned according to the initial arrangement based on a predetermined rule. do it.

In the present embodiment, the case where the number of members of the unit is 5 has been described as an example, but the number of members may be 1 to 4 or 6 or more.

In the present embodiment, the difficulty level of the rhythm game 4B is set by adjusting the speed, acceleration, and amount of the notes 70, but the threshold value (distances D1 to D3) for determining whether or not the hit is successful. ) May be changed so that it can be set.

In addition, the configuration of the entire or each part of the game system 1, the terminal device 2, and the composite game 4, the content of processing, the order of processing, the configuration of data, the configuration of the screen, etc. may be appropriately changed according to the gist of the present invention. it can.

1 Game system 22 Training processing department (training game means)
26 Notes processing unit (music game means)
27 Moving image reproduction processing unit (first display processing means)
28 Startability determination unit (discrimination means)
29 Special performance processing unit (second display processing means)
2F display 2P application (computer program)
4A idol training game (training game)
4B rhythm game (music game)
5 characters (characters, sub-characters)
70 Notes (first mark)
79 batting mark (second mark)
7F2 Notes launch source (launch source)
7V1 rhythm game video (third video)
7V2 live video (first video)
7V3 special performance video (second video)

Claims (16)

A music game means that provides a music game in which a player takes action according to a played song, which is a played song.
Any one of it is configured as a feat characters, any one of feat of virtually the grown and the plurality of talent in the breeding game of virtually the grown and multiple talents in breeding game A first display processing means for displaying a first moving image showing a state of performing a live performance with one or a plurality of sub-characters set as , on a display while the music game is being provided by the music game means. ,
The second moving image showing how the character performs a special performance satisfies the first requirement that the evaluation of the play of the music game by the player is above a certain level, and the character and the above-mentioned in the training game. A computer program for operating a computer as a second display processing means for displaying on the display when the second requirement that the total value of one or a plurality of sub-characters is equal to or more than a certain value is satisfied .
If all of the plurality of talents match any of the said feats of the character and the one or more sub-characters, the second requirement is relaxed.
In the training game, a plurality of virtual cards having different rarities are prepared for the character and the one or a plurality of sub-characters, respectively.
As the value of each of the character and the one or more sub-characters, the high rarity of the character and the one or more sub-characters selected by the player from the plurality of virtual cards. Use,
A computer program characterized by that . Further, the computer is made to function as a training game means for providing the training game.
The computer program according to claim 1. The second display processing means displays a moving image showing how the character performs the performance together with the one or a plurality of sub-characters as the second moving image.
The computer program according to claim 1 or 2 . As the music game, the music game means fires a first mark from a launch source, and the player reaches a second mark at a predetermined distance from the launch source when the first mark reaches the second mark. Provides a game that raises the rating when the action is taken
The first display processing means synthesizes the emission source, the first mark, and a third moving image representing the second mark with the second moving image and displays it on the display.
Claim 1 to a computer program according to claim 3. The first mark is a circular mark and the second mark is a diamond or square mark.
The computer program according to claim 4 . The music game means stops firing the first mark while the second moving image is displayed by the second display processing means.
The computer program according to claim 4 or 5 . The music game means fires the first mark so as to reach the second mark in accordance with the rhythm of the music selected as the reproduced music from the plurality of songs.
The first display processing means displays a moving image corresponding to the reproduced music as the first moving image.
The second display processing means displays a moving image corresponding to the reproduced music as the second moving image.
The computer program according to any one of claims 4 to 6 . The second display processing means displays a moving image showing the characteristics of a character selected as the character from a plurality of characters virtually raised in the training game as the second moving image.
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . A music game means that provides a music game in which a player takes action according to a played song, which is a played song.
Any one of it is configured as a feat characters, any one of feat of virtually the grown and the plurality of talent in the breeding game of virtually the grown and multiple talents in breeding game A first display processing means for displaying a first moving image showing a state of performing a live performance with one or a plurality of sub-characters set as , on a display while the music game is being provided by the music game means. When,
The second moving image showing how the character performs a special performance satisfies the first requirement that the evaluation of the play of the music game by the player is above a certain level, and the character and the above-mentioned in the training game. A second display processing means for displaying on the display when the second requirement that the total value of each of the one or a plurality of sub-characters is equal to or more than a certain value is satisfied.
Is a game system that has
If all of the plurality of talents match any of the said feats of the character and the one or more sub-characters, the second requirement is relaxed.
In the training game, a plurality of virtual cards having different rarities are prepared for the character and the one or a plurality of sub-characters, respectively.
As the value of each of the character and the one or more sub-characters, the high rarity of the character and the one or more sub-characters selected by the player from the plurality of virtual cards. Use,
A game system that features that . Further having a training game means for providing the training game,
The game system according to claim 9. The second display processing means displays a moving image showing how the character performs the performance together with the one or a plurality of sub-characters as the second moving image.
The game system according to claim 9 or 10. As the music game, the music game means fires a first mark from a launch source, and the player reaches a second mark at a predetermined distance from the launch source when the first mark reaches the second mark. Provides a game that raises the rating when the action is taken
The first display processing means synthesizes the emission source, the first mark, and a third moving image representing the second mark with the second moving image and displays it on the display.
The game system according to any one of claims 9 to 11. The first mark is a circular mark and the second mark is a diamond or square mark.
The game system according to claim 12. The music game means stops firing the first mark while the second moving image is displayed by the second display processing means.
The game system according to claim 12 or 13. The music game means fires the first mark so as to reach the second mark in accordance with the rhythm of the music selected as the reproduced music from the plurality of songs.
The first display processing means displays a moving image corresponding to the reproduced music as the first moving image.
The second display processing means displays a moving image corresponding to the reproduced music as the second moving image.
The game system according to any one of claims 12 to 14. The second display processing means displays a moving image showing the characteristics of a character selected as the character from a plurality of characters virtually raised in the training game as the second moving image.
The game system according to any one of claims 9 to 14.

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