US20110300948A1 - Game device, game processing method, information recording medium, and program - Google Patents

Game device, game processing method, information recording medium, and program Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20110300948A1
US20110300948A1 US13/139,939 US200913139939A US2011300948A1 US 20110300948 A1 US20110300948 A1 US 20110300948A1 US 200913139939 A US200913139939 A US 200913139939A US 2011300948 A1 US2011300948 A1 US 2011300948A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
game
state
storage unit
history
predetermined period
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US13/139,939
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Masashi Takehiro
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Konami Digital Entertainment Co Ltd
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Assigned to KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD. reassignment KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: TAKEHIRO, MASASHI
Publication of US20110300948A1 publication Critical patent/US20110300948A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/80—Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode
    • A63F13/814—Musical performances, e.g. by evaluating the player's ability to follow a notation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/40—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment
    • A63F13/44—Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment involving timing of operations, e.g. performing an action within a time slot
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/45—Controlling the progress of the video game
    • A63F13/46—Computing the game score
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/45—Controlling the progress of the video game
    • A63F13/49—Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
    • A63F13/493—Resuming a game, e.g. after pausing, malfunction or power failure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/50—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress
    • A63F13/53—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game
    • A63F13/537—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen
    • A63F13/5375—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen for graphically or textually suggesting an action, e.g. by displaying an arrow indicating a turn in a driving game
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/50—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress
    • A63F13/54—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving acoustic signals, e.g. for simulating revolutions per minute [RPM] dependent engine sounds in a driving game or reverberation against a virtual wall
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F13/00—Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
    • A63F13/50—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress
    • A63F13/53—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game
    • A63F13/533—Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game for prompting the player, e.g. by displaying a game menu
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/30—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device
    • A63F2300/303—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device for displaying additional data, e.g. simulating a Head Up Display
    • A63F2300/305—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device for displaying additional data, e.g. simulating a Head Up Display for providing a graphical or textual hint to the player
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/30—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device
    • A63F2300/308—Details of the user interface
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/6063—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for sound processing
    • A63F2300/6081—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for sound processing generating an output signal, e.g. under timing constraints, for spatialization
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/61—Score computation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/63—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for controlling the execution of the game in time
    • A63F2300/636—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for controlling the execution of the game in time involving process of starting or resuming a game
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/60—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program
    • A63F2300/63—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for controlling the execution of the game in time
    • A63F2300/638—Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for controlling the execution of the game in time according to the timing of operation or a time limit
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2300/00—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game
    • A63F2300/80—Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game specially adapted for executing a specific type of game
    • A63F2300/8047—Music games

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a game device, a game processing method, an information recording medium and a program that are preferable for a player to easily grasp a continuity of a game before and after interruption of the game.
  • Patent Literature 1 discloses a game device in which several separation points are defined in a game, and when the game is resumed after interruption, the game is automatically reproduced from the separation point before and closest to the game interruption point to the game interruption point.
  • Patent Literature 1 Japanese Patent No. 3731781.
  • the present invention has been made in order to solve such problems and has an objective to provide a game device, a game processing method, an information recording medium and a program that are preferable for the player to easily grasp a continuity of a game before and after interruption of the game.
  • a game device can interrupt and resume a game, and includes a state storage unit, a history storage unit, an operation reception unit, an update unit and a resumption control unit.
  • the state storage unit stores a current state of the game.
  • the history storage unit stores a history of the game state stored in the state storage unit while the game is not interrupted.
  • the operation reception unit receives an operation instruction from a player while the game is not interrupted.
  • the update unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit on the basis of the received operation instruction.
  • the resumption control unit resumes the game from prior to a predetermined period before interruption of the game.
  • the resumption control unit After resumption of the game followed by the predetermined period, if it is determined that the game state based on the operation instruction received during the predetermined period is better than the game state stored in the state storage unit on the basis of a predetermined determination criterion, the resumption control unit further updates the game state stored in the state storage unit with the game state based on the operation instruction received during the predetermined period.
  • the player can not only input a command but also interrupt the game at any timing after start of the game and resume the game at any timing after interruption.
  • the player can input an instruction to interrupt or resume the game.
  • the game device may interrupt the game without an input from the player, for example, in a case where there is no input for a predetermined period or more.
  • a predetermined game parameter is internally defined in the game, and the game device changes the game parameter according to an operation input from the player and progresses the game.
  • the game parameter includes, for example, a score acquired by the player, an experience value and physical strength value of a game character, a time set within a game (in-game time) and the like.
  • the game device stores a current game parameter and a history of a game parameter. These game parameter and history are updated as needed.
  • the predetermined period is defined by a fixed value, such as 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
  • the predetermined period may be a variable value that can be obtained as a good timing to stop the game, such as a period from the latest timing of the timings when a ball goes over a side line and the play stops in a soccer game to a current time.
  • the present invention does not limit a content of the game.
  • the player can input a new command during this predetermined period.
  • a play history after resumption and a play history before interruption both are retained.
  • the predetermined period has passed since resumption, in other words, when in-game time after resumption reaches in-game interruption time again, a history of a game parameter before interruption and a history of a game parameter after resumption are evaluated.
  • one of these histories becomes a game result of the player. For example, of the previous play history and current play history, the play history with a better result becomes a final play content.
  • data such as a game score acquired by the player, a remaining time of a game, an elapsed time of a game, a rank in e.g., a race game, a hit probability or the number of hits in e.g., a shooting game, are used as an evaluation criterion.
  • These data is properly processed with the use of an arbitrary function and can be used as the evaluation criterion. Whether the result is better or not is a relative determination on the basis of the evaluation criterion.
  • an acquired score is high is an evaluation criterion
  • a previous (before interruption) acquired score is higher than a current (after resumption) acquired score during the predetermined period
  • the previous acquired score with a better result is adopted and the game continues on the basis of the previous acquired score.
  • a history of the game parameter is rewritten with (returned to) the history of the previous game parameter. For example, if the previous acquired score is lower than the current acquired score, the current acquired score with a better result is adopted, and the game continues on the basis of the current acquired score.
  • an acquired score is low is an evaluation criterion
  • the previous (before interruption) acquired score is lower than the current (after resumption) acquired score during the predetermined period
  • the previous acquired score with a worse result is adopted and the game continues on the basis of the previous acquired score.
  • a history of the game parameter is rewritten with (returned to) the history of the previous game parameter. For example, if the previous acquired score is higher than the current acquired score, the current acquired score with a worse result is adopted, and the game continues on the basis of the current acquired score.
  • the player not only can review a past game process but also use the predetermined period as a practice period for regaining a sense of game in resuming the game. Even after interruption, the player can immediately grasp a continuity of the game and easily join the game.
  • the game device may further include a display unit to display a state image based on a game state stored in the state storage unit.
  • the state image is a game image generated using a current game parameter, i.e., a real-time game image.
  • a monitor connected to the game device displays a game image that changes according to an operation instruction inputted from the player.
  • the player can grasp a content of an instruction inputted by himself/herself, information about how the game state changes by the instruction, or information about the his/her game result.
  • the display unit may obtain a history of a game state within the predetermined period of histories of a game state stored in the history storage unit, and further display history images based on the obtained history of a game state in sequence.
  • the history image is a game image generated using a history of a game parameter and reproduces a past play.
  • the monitor displays a current game image, as well as a game image before interruption. That is, the player can compare his/her play before interruption with his/her play after resumption. For example, in a music game in which a music instrument is played according to displayed musical notes, a degree of proficiency can be grasped by comparing a previous performance with a current performance.
  • the display unit may display the state image and the history image such that the state image is more relatively highlighted than the history image.
  • the monitor displays a current game image after resumption bigger than a past game image before interruption, for example.
  • the current game image after resumption may be displayed in full-screen and the past game image before interruption may be displayed in a small window, for example. Accordingly, the player can check his/her past play without obstructing his/her play after resumption.
  • the game state may be indicated using a numerical parameter that changes according to a received operation instruction.
  • the predetermined evaluation criterion may be defined using the numerical parameter when the predetermined period has passed since resumption of the game, and the numerical parameter when the game was interrupted.
  • the numerical parameter is a score acquired by the player, for example.
  • a score at an in-game interruption is compared with a score when a resumed game reaches the same in-game time. Then, a history of a game parameter corresponding to a higher score of those scores is used for determining a game result of the player.
  • the player not only can review a past game process but also use the predetermined period as a practice period for regaining a sense of game in resuming the game. Then, upon termination of the predetermined period (practice period), a higher result can be used to continue the game. Even after interruption, the player can immediately grasp a continuity of the game to easily join the game. A history of a game parameter corresponding to a lower score of those scores may be used to determine a result of the player.
  • the game state may be indicated using a numerical parameter that changes according to the received operation instruction.
  • the predetermined evaluation criterion may be defined using a history of the numerical parameter for the predetermined period after resumption of the game, and a history of the numerical parameter for the predetermined period before interruption.
  • a history of a game parameter during a past predetermined period before in-game interruption time is compared with a history of a game parameter from resumption of the game to the same in-game time of that of interruption. For example, a history obtained by combining portions of histories with a better result is used to determine the result of the player. That is, only portions with a better performance of two plays are picked up and used to determine the result of the player. Even after interruption, the player can warm up for some time to regain a sense of game, grasp a continuity of the game and easily join the game. Alternatively, only portions with a worse performance of two plays may be picked up and used to determine the result of the player.
  • a game processing method is performed by a game device, the game device having a state storage unit, a history storage unit, an operation reception unit, an update unit and a resumption control unit and being able to interrupt and resume a game, the game processing method including an operation reception step, an update step and a resumption control step.
  • the state storage unit stores a current state of the game.
  • the history storage unit stores a history of the game state stored in the state storage unit while the game is not interrupted.
  • the operation reception unit receives an operation instruction from a player while the game is not interrupted.
  • the update unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit on the basis of the received operation instruction.
  • the resumption control unit if the game is resumed after the interruption, resumes the game from prior to a predetermined period before interruption of the game.
  • the resumption control unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit with the game state based on the operation instruction received during the predetermined period.
  • the player not only can review a past game process but also use the predetermined period as a practice period for regaining a sense of game in resuming the game. Even after interruption, the player can immediately grasp a continuity of the game and easily join the game.
  • An information recording medium stores a program that makes, a computer being able to interrupt and resume a game, function as a state storage unit, a history storage unit, an operation reception unit, an update unit and a resumption control unit.
  • the state storage unit stores a current state of the game.
  • the history storage unit stores a history of the game state stored in the state storage unit while the game is not interrupted.
  • the operation reception unit receives an operation instruction from a player while the game is not interrupted.
  • the update unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit on the basis of the received operation instruction.
  • the resumption control unit if the game is resumed after the interruption, resumes the game from prior to a predetermined period before interruption of the game.
  • the resumption control unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit with the game state based on the operation instruction received during the predetermined period.
  • the present invention can make a computer function as a game device operating as above.
  • a program according to another aspect of the present invention can make, a computer being able to interrupt and resume a game, function as a state storage unit, a history storage unit, an operation reception unit, an update unit and a resumption control unit.
  • the state storage unit stores a current state of the game.
  • the history storage unit stores a history of the game state stored in the state storage unit while the game is not interrupted.
  • the operation reception unit receives an operation instruction from a player while the game is not interrupted.
  • the update unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit on the basis of the received operation instruction.
  • the resumption control unit if the game is resumed after the interruption, resumes the game from prior to a predetermined period before interruption of the game.
  • the resumption control unit updates the game state stored in the state storage unit with the game state based on the operation instruction received during the predetermined period.
  • the present invention can make a computer function as a game device operating as above.
  • a program of the present invention can be recorded on a computer-readable information storage medium, such as a compact disc, a flexible disc, a hard disk, a magneto-optical disk, a digital video disc, a magnetic tape, or a semiconductor memory.
  • a computer-readable information storage medium such as a compact disc, a flexible disc, a hard disk, a magneto-optical disk, a digital video disc, a magnetic tape, or a semiconductor memory.
  • the above program can be distributed and sold, independently of the computer on which the program is executed, via a computer communication network.
  • the above information storage medium can be distributed and sold independently of the computer.
  • the present invention can provide a game device, a game processing method, an information recording medium and a program that are preferable for a player to easily grasp a continuity of a game before and after interruption of the game.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a general configuration of a typical information processing device in which a game device according to the present invention can be realized.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a functional configuration of a game device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a controller.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a game screen.
  • FIG. 5A is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter by an operation input before interruption and a change of a game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • FIG. 5B is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter used for evaluation of a result of a player.
  • FIG. 5C is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter used for evaluation of a result of a player.
  • FIG. 6 is a flow chart for explaining a game processing.
  • FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining a game processing (continued from FIG. 6 ).
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a history of a game parameter stored in a history storage unit at the time of interruption of a game.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a history of a game parameter stored in a history storage unit after interruption and before resumption of a game.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a history of a game parameter stored in a history storage unit after a predetermined period after resumption of a game.
  • FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a history of a game parameter stored in a history storage unit after having compared a game parameter before interruption of a game with a game parameter after resumption of the game.
  • FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a history of a game parameter stored in a history storage unit after having compared a game parameter before interruption of a game with a game parameter after resumption of the game.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a screen example while a game is not interrupted.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a screen example while a game is interrupted.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a screen example when a game is resumed after interruption.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a screen example within a predetermined period after interruption of a game.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating another screen example within a predetermined period after interruption of a game.
  • FIG. 17A is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter by an operation input before interruption and a change of a game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • FIG. 17B is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter used for evaluation of a result of a player.
  • FIG. 17C is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter used for evaluation of a result of a player.
  • FIG. 18A is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter by an operation input before interruption and a change of a game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • FIG. 18B is a diagram representing a change of a game parameter used for evaluation of a result of a player.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a screen example while a game is interrupted.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a general configuration of a typical information processing device 100 that serves as a game device of the present invention by executing a program.
  • a typical information processing device 100 that serves as a game device of the present invention by executing a program.
  • FIG. 1 an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 .
  • the information processing device 100 is provided with a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101 , a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102 , a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 , an interface 104 , a controller 105 , an external memory 106 , a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk—Read Only Memory) drive 107 , an image processing unit 108 , a sound processing unit 109 and an NIC (Network Interface Card) 110 .
  • a CPU Central Processing Unit
  • ROM Read Only Memory
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • controller 105 an external memory
  • DVD-ROM Digital Versatile Disk—Read Only Memory
  • NIC Network Interface Card
  • the program is executed and the game device according to the present embodiment is realized.
  • the CPU 101 controls the entire operation of the information processing device 100 , and is connected to individual components for exchanging control signals and data.
  • the CPU 101 can use an ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) (not shown) to perform an arithmetic operation such as four operations, a logical operation such as logical addition, logical multiplication and logical negation, and a bit operation such as bit addition, bit multiplication, bit inversion, bit shift and bit rotation, for a high-speed accessible storage area called a register (not shown).
  • the CPU 101 may be configured to perform saturate calculation such as four arithmetical operations for dealing with multimedia processing, and a vector operation such as trigonometric function at high speed, or may be realized with a coprocessor.
  • the ROM 102 also stores programs and various data for an operating system necessary for controlling the overall operation of the information processing device 100 .
  • the RAM 103 is for temporarily storing data and programs, and retains programs and data read out from the DVD-ROM, as well as data necessary for other operations, such as a game progress or a chat communication.
  • the CPU 101 provides the RAM 103 with a variable area and performs processing as follows: the CPU 101 makes the ALU directly carry out an operation on a value stored in the variable area, or the CPU 101 stores a value stored in the RAM 103 to the register and then carries out an operation on the register; then, the CPU 101 writes a result of the operation on the memory.
  • the controller 105 connected via the interface 104 , receives an operation input by a player in playing a game such as a dance game or a soccer game. To the interface 104 , a plurality of controllers 105 may be connected.
  • the external memory 106 being detachably connected via the interface 104 , stores data such as data indicating a game play status (e.g., past result) or game progress, or chat logs (records) of a game using a network, such data being stored in a rewritable manner.
  • a game play status e.g., past result
  • chat logs records
  • the DVD-ROM drive 107 is the program for realizing the game, as well as image data and sound data associated with the game. Under the control of the CPU 101 , the DVD-ROM drive 107 performs processing to read out the necessary program and data from the DVD-ROM loaded therein. The read-out information is then temporarily stored in the RAM 103 or similar memory.
  • the image processing unit 108 processes data read from the DVD-ROM by using the CPU 101 and/or an image operation processor (not shown) provided in the image processing unit 108 , and then records the resulting data in a frame memory (not shown) provided in the image processing unit 108 .
  • the image information recorded in the frame memory is converted into a video signal at a predetermined synchronous timing, and subsequently outputted to a monitor (not shown) connected to the image processing unit 108 . This enables the display of various images.
  • the image operation processor is able to execute a transparency operation such as overlaying two-dimensional images or a blending, as well as various saturate calculations at high speed.
  • the image operation processor is also able to perform a high-speed operation whereby polygon information, being disposed in a virtual three-dimensional space and having various types of texture added thereto, is rendered by means of z-buffering, thereby obtaining a rendered image showing a view of polygons disposed in the virtual three-dimensional space from a predetermined point of view.
  • the CPU 101 and the image operation processor operating in cooperation it is possible to draw a string of characters as a two-dimensional image in the frame memory or on respective polygon surfaces, according to font information that defines the shapes of the characters.
  • the sound processing unit 109 converts audio data read out from the DVD-ROM into an analog audio signal, and then causes the audio signal to be outputted from a speaker (not shown) connected thereto. Under control of the CPU 101 , the sound processing unit 109 also generates sound effects and music data that should be emitted as the game progresses, and then causes the speaker to output sounds corresponding thereto.
  • the MIDI data is converted into PCM data by referring to audio source data the MIDI data has.
  • the audio data recorded in the DVD-ROM is compressed audio data such as ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) system or Ogg Vorbis system, this is extracted to be converted into PCM data.
  • the PCM data is subjected to D/A (Digital/Analog) conversion at a timing corresponding to its sampling frequency, and then outputted to a speaker, thereby permitting for audio output.
  • D/A Digital/Analog
  • the NIC 110 is for connecting the information processing device 100 to a computer communication network (not shown) such as the Internet.
  • the NIC 110 may conform to the 10BASE-T/100BASE-T standard used when forming LAN (Local Area Network), or alternatively, the NIC 100 may be composed of a modem, such as an analog modem for connecting to the Internet using a telephone circuit, an ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modem, an ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modem, or a cable modem for connecting to the Internet using a cable television circuit, as well as an interface (not shown) that interfaces between the CPU 101 and any one of the above modems.
  • a modem such as an analog modem for connecting to the Internet using a telephone circuit, an ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modem, an ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modem, or a cable modem for connecting to the Internet using a cable television circuit, as well as an interface (not shown) that interfaces between the CPU 101 and any one of the
  • the information processing device 100 may also be configured to use a large-capacity external storage device such as a hard disk to perform the same function as a component such as the ROM 102 , the RAM 103 , the external memory 106 , or the DVD-ROM loaded into the DVD-ROM drive 107 .
  • a large-capacity external storage device such as a hard disk to perform the same function as a component such as the ROM 102 , the RAM 103 , the external memory 106 , or the DVD-ROM loaded into the DVD-ROM drive 107 .
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram explaining a functional configuration of the game device 200 .
  • the game device 200 is provided with a state storage unit 201 , a history storage unit 202 , an operation reception unit 203 , an update unit 204 , a display unit 205 and a resumption control unit 206 .
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a configuration of the controller 105 used with being connected to the game device 200 according to the present embodiment.
  • the controller 105 is a mat-type controller disposed on a floor and so on.
  • the controller 105 has a left button 301 , a bottom button 302 , a top button 303 and a right button 304 disposed thereon.
  • An instruction is generally inputted to the controller 105 by a player stepping on. Alternatively, the player may input an instruction by pushing the respective buttons with hand.
  • FIG. 4 is a configuration example of a screen 400 of a game performed in the game device 200 according to the present embodiment.
  • the screen 400 displays stationary marks 401 to 404 immovably drawn at predetermined positions in the screen 400 , step position indication marks 410 (four types in FIG. 4 : 410 A, 410 B, 410 C, 410 D) whose drawn positions move as time passes, a score 420 acquired by the player in the game, a gauge 430 indicating a game result of the player, and a background image.
  • the step position indication marks 410 are scroll-displayed according to the played music.
  • the step position indication marks 410 are drawn as arrows corresponding to the buttons 301 to 304 , any of the arrows being an upward arrow, downward arrow, leftward arrow, or rightward arrow.
  • the stationary marks 401 to 404 indicate timings (hereinafter also referred to as “task time”) for the player to push the buttons 301 to 304 , respectively.
  • the stationary marks 401 to 404 are drawn as arrows, any of the arrows being an upward arrow, downward arrow, leftward arrow, or rightward arrow.
  • the step position indication marks 410 move toward the positions where the stationary marks 401 to 404 are drawn according to the play speed of the music.
  • the player pushes any of the buttons 301 to 304 corresponding to the directions of arrows of the stationary marks 401 to 404 .
  • predetermined points will be added to the score 420 of the player, and/or a value (dance meter) indicated by the gauge 430 will increase.
  • the CPU 101 When the player achieves a predetermined task at a task time previously associated with the task, the CPU 101 increases a value indicated by the gauge 430 and/or increases a value indicated by the score 420 , and evaluates that the game result is good. The CPU 101 also evaluates that the closer to the task time, the time when the task is achieved is, the better the game result is.
  • step position indication marks 410 move to a position overlapping any of the stationary marks 401 to 404 , the player steps with one foot on the button (any of the buttons 301 to 304 ) corresponding to an arrow of the step position indication mark 410 that has moved, whereby the player can perform a model dance step to the music being played back.
  • the CPU 101 can interrupt (pause) the game and resume the game after interruption by an instruction from the player.
  • the player can interrupt or resume the game at any timing by pushing a predetermined pause button.
  • an instruction to interrupt the game will be referred to as an “interruption instruction”, and an instruction to resume the interrupted game will be referred to as a “resumption instruction”.
  • the CPU 101 may interrupt or resume the game depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is fulfilled, regardless of with or without an interruption instruction or a resumption instruction from the player. For example, the CPU 101 may interrupt the game if the controller 105 does not receive an input from the player for a predetermined time period or more. In addition, for example, if the CPU 101 receives a resumption instruction from the player, or if a predetermined pause time period has passed after interruption of the game, the CPU 101 may resume the game.
  • the state storage unit 201 stores a current game state that is being played in the game device 200 .
  • the CPU 101 and RAM 103 work together to serve as the state storage unit 201 .
  • the game state is a game parameter indicating, for example, a value of the score 420 acquired by the player (score), a value of the gauge 430 (dance meter), an elapsed time in the game (in-game time), or a real elapsed time.
  • the CPU 101 updates respective values of various game parameters previously set in the game, as the game progresses, and stores the updated values in a predetermined memory area in the RAM 103 .
  • the history storage unit 202 stores a history of the game state stored in the state storage unit 201 while the game is not interrupted.
  • the CPU 101 and RAM 103 work together to serve as the history storage unit 202 .
  • the CPU 101 makes the RAM 103 store a past game state as the history.
  • the CPU 101 stores, for example, a history of a game state during a real-time past period (such as “from 5 seconds ago to the present time”).
  • the CPU 101 may store a history of a game state during an in-game past period (such as “from the start of the first period to the present time” in an ice hockey game).
  • the CPU 101 defines array variables to store a history of a game parameter for a predetermined in-game time period, stores the array variables in the RAM 103 and periodically updates respective values of the array variables so as to store a history of a game parameter from a predetermined in-game time period before the present time until the present time.
  • An update timing is typically a timing when a vertical synchronization (VSYNC) interruption occurs.
  • the operation reception unit 203 receives an operation instruction from the player while the game is not interrupted.
  • the operation instruction is an instruction other than an interruption instruction and a resumption instruction, such as an input instruction of a command of the game played in the game device 200 .
  • the CPU 101 and controller 105 work together to serve as the operation reception unit 203 .
  • the command is previously defined by pattern data composed of data strings indicating one or more operations to be inputted by the player.
  • the command is indicated by pattern data such as “left button once” in the controller 105 having the buttons 301 to 304 .
  • a game event previously associated with this pattern data for example, a music associated with the button 301 is played back
  • the CPU 101 receives an operation instruction and an interruption instruction while the game is progressing (is not interrupted). Meanwhile, the CPU 101 receives a resumption instruction while the game is not progressing (is interrupted).
  • the update unit 204 updates the current game state stored in the state storage unit 201 on the basis of an operation instruction received from the player.
  • the CPU 101 and RAM 103 work together to serve as the update unit 204 .
  • the CPU 101 changes respective values of game parameters according to the inputted command, stores the changed game parameters in the RAM 103 , and progresses the game.
  • the display unit 205 generates a state image 251 based on the game state stored in the state storage unit 201 , and displays the state image 251 on the monitor.
  • the display unit 205 can obtain a history of a game state contained within the latest predetermined period, of histories of a game state stored in the history storage unit 202 , generate history images 252 based on the game state contained in the obtained history of a game state, and display the history images 252 on the monitor in sequence.
  • the CPU 101 , RAM 103 and image processing unit 108 work together to serve as the display unit 205 .
  • Images displayed on the monitor are classified into to two types: the state image 251 and the history image 252 .
  • the state image 251 is a game image generated by the CPU 101 and the like on the basis of a current game parameter, that is, a game parameter stored in the state storage unit 201 .
  • the state image 251 is a real-time image changing according to an operation instruction inputted from the player.
  • the history image 252 is a game image generated by the CPU 101 and the like on the basis of a past game parameter, that is, a history of a game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 .
  • the history image 252 is a replay image reproduced by using a history of an operation instruction inputted from the player in the past.
  • the CPU 101 controls the image processing unit 108 to generate the state image 251 and/or the history image 252 every VSYNC. Then, the CPU 101 makes the state image 251 and/or the history image 252 to be displayed on the monitor. The CPU 101 may make both of the state image 251 and history image 252 to be generated and displayed, or may make either one of the state image 251 and history image 252 to be generated and displayed.
  • the resumption control unit 206 resumes the game after interruption, it resumes the game from the predetermined period before the interruption. That is, when the player inputs an interruption instruction to interrupt the game and then inputs a resumption instruction, the game is resumed from the predetermined period before the in-game interruption time. After the game is interrupted, the game is resumed from a little before the interrupted scene. When the game is resumed after interruption, the player can play twice during this predetermined period.
  • the resumption control unit 206 evaluates whether or not a game state based on an operation instruction received during the predetermined period is better than a game state stored in the state storage unit 201 on the basis of a predetermined evaluation criterion.
  • a game state is better means better in terms of the predetermined evaluation criterion. For example, if “a player has a higher score value” is the evaluation criterion, a higher score value indicates a better result. For example, if “a player has a lower score value” is the evaluation criterion, a lower score value indicates a better result.
  • the resumption control unit 206 determines that the game state based on an operation instruction received during the predetermined period is better than the game state stored in the state storage unit 201 , the resumption control unit 206 updates the game state stored in the state storage unit 201 with the game state based on an operation instruction received during the predetermined period.
  • the game result is an evaluation value derived by a predetermined computation expression with the use of a game parameter.
  • this evaluation value is a value indicated by the score 420 or a value indicated by the gauge 430 that is able to increase or decrease as the game progresses. Then, a final game result of the player is decided according to the result of comparison, as the following cases.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on the operation instruction newly inputted after resumption, and discards the game result based on the operation instruction previously inputted before interruption.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on the operation instruction newly inputted after resumption as the game result of the player during the predetermined period.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on the operation instruction previously inputted before interruption and discards the game result based on the operation instruction newly inputted after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on the operation instruction previously inputted before interruption as the game result of the player during the predetermined period.
  • the case 1 will be described.
  • FIG. 5A is a diagram representing a change with time of a game parameter (for example, a value of the gauge 430 (dance meter)) by an operation input before interruption and a change with time of the game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • a game parameter for example, a value of the gauge 430 (dance meter)
  • the CPU 101 resumes the game from in-game time T 2 that is a predetermined period TP before the in-game time T 1 .
  • a curve 510 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption
  • a curve 520 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption.
  • the CPU 101 compares a value VB of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption with a value VA of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the curve 510 as a change of the dance meter to be used for a game result from in-game time T 2 to in-game time T 1 .
  • the game result of the player is evaluated based on a curve 530 indicated by FIG. 5B , that is, based on the change of the dance meter by the (second) operation input after resumption that has a better result.
  • the CPU 101 will calculate a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 1 , using a point 515 as a start point.
  • the curve 510 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption and the curve 520 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 compares the value VA of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption with the value VB of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the curve 510 as a change of the dance meter to be used for the game result from in-game time T 2 to in-game time T 1 .
  • the game result of the player is evaluated based on the curve 530 indicated by FIG. 5B , that is, based on the change of the dance meter by the (first) operation input before interruption that has a better result.
  • the CPU 101 will calculate a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 1 , using the point 515 as a start point.
  • the CPU 101 may evaluate such that a smaller value indicated by the dance meter indicates a better result. That is, the CPU 101 may decide a final game result of the player as following Case 1′ and Case 2′, instead of the above Case 1 and Case 2.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on an operation instruction previously inputted before interruption, and discards the game result based on an operation instruction newly inputted after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on an operation instruction previously inputted before interruption as the game result of the player during the predetermined period.
  • the curve 510 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption
  • the curve 520 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption.
  • the CPU 101 compares the value VB of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption with the value VA of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption. Since “VA (after resumption) >VB (before interruption)”, the game result of the player is evaluated based on a curve 540 indicated by FIG. 5C , that is, based on the change of the dance meter by the (first) operation input before interruption that has a worse result. Then, the CPU 101 will calculate a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 1 , using a point 525 as a start point.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on an operation instruction newly inputted after resumption and discards the game result based on an operation instruction previously inputted before interruption.
  • the CPU 101 adopts the game result based on an operation instruction newly inputted after resumption as the game result of the player during the predetermined period.
  • the curve 510 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption and the curve 520 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 compares the value VA of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption with the value VB of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption.
  • VA before interruption
  • VB after resumption
  • the game result of the player is evaluated based on the curve 540 indicated by FIG. 5C , that is, based on the change of the dance meter by the (second) operation input after resumption that has a worse result.
  • the CPU 101 will calculate a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 1 , using the point 525 as a start point.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 are flow charts illustrating game processing according to the present embodiment.
  • FIGS. 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 A and 11 B are diagrams for explaining a history of a game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 .
  • the CPU 101 starts the game, receives an operation instruction from the player to progress the game, and stores a current game parameter in the RAM 103 (step S 601 ).
  • the current game parameter is stored in the state storage unit 201 .
  • the CPU 101 stores a history of a game parameter in the RAM 103 (step S 602 ).
  • the history of a game parameter is stored in the history storage unit 202 .
  • the CPU 101 obtains a game parameter every predetermined time period, and stores at least the latest N number of times of game parameters (N is an integer greater or equal to one) of the obtained game parameters, as a history, in the RAM 103 .
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a state where game parameters obtained from the start of the game are stored in the order of obtaining (in the order of time) in the history storage unit 202 .
  • a value of the game parameter at in-game time T 1 is VA.
  • the CPU 101 controls the image processing unit 108 to generate the state image 251 and to display the state image 251 on the monitor.
  • the CPU 101 determines whether or not an interruption instruction of the game was inputted (step S 603 ).
  • step S 603 If it is determined that an interruption instruction was not inputted (step S 603 ; NO), the CPU 101 repeats processing from steps S 601 to S 603 . That is, the game is not interrupted and continues to progress. By repeating processing, respective generated state images 251 are displayed in series, which look like a dynamic image.
  • the buffer memory 900 is a memory area provided within a predetermined area of the RAM 103 .
  • the CPU 101 copies the latest M (M is an integer greater or equal to one) pieces of histories V (N-M+1) to V(N) for the predetermined period into the buffer memory 900 , as illustrated in FIG. 9 .
  • the CPU 101 controls the image processing unit 108 to display the last-generated state image 251 and a message of interruption (during a pause) and the like on the monitor.
  • the CPU 101 determines whether or not a resumption instruction was inputted (step S 605 ).
  • step S 605 If it is determined that a resumption instruction has not been inputted (step S 605 ; NO), the CPU 101 waits until a resumption instruction is inputted.
  • step S 605 If it is determined that a resumption instruction was inputted (step S 605 ; YES), the CPU 101 resumes the game from in-game time T 2 that is the predetermined period before in-game time T 1 of interruption (step S 606 ).
  • the CPU 101 After resumption of the game, the CPU 101 receives an operation instruction from the player to progress the game, and stores a current game parameter in the RAM 103 (step S 607 ).
  • the CPU 101 stores a history of a game parameter in the RAM 103 (step S 608 ). At this time, the CPU 101 overwrites a history of a game parameter for in-game time T 2 before interruption V(j) (j is an integer greater or equal to N-M+1 and less or equal to N) with a game parameter for in-game time T 2 after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 controls the image processing unit 108 to generate the state image 251 and display the state image 251 on the monitor.
  • the CPU 101 may generate the history image 252 on the basis of a game parameter stored in the buffer memory 900 (that is, a past game parameter before interruption of the game) and display the history image 252 on the monitor.
  • the CPU 101 determines whether or not the predetermined period has passed since resumption of the game (step S 609 ).
  • step S 609 NO
  • the CPU 101 progresses the game until the predetermined period has passed.
  • the game progress for this time period is the second-time game progress.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a history of a game parameter that is stored in the history storage unit 202 when in-game time reaches T 1 again after resumption of the game.
  • a value of a game parameter at in-game time T 1 is VB.
  • a value of a game parameter by the first (before interruption) play is VA, and a value of a game parameter by the second (after resumption) play is VB.
  • step S 609 If it is determined that the predetermined period has passed, that is, in-game time reaches T 1 again (step S 609 ; YES), the CPU 101 compares a history of a game parameter temporarily saved in the buffer memory 900 with a history of a game parameter from in-game time T 2 to in-game time T 1 after resumption (step S 610 ).
  • the CPU 101 discards the history of a game parameter temporarily stored in the buffer memory 900 (step S 612 ).
  • this game parameter is used as the game result of the player.
  • the CPU 101 updates the history of a game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 with the history of a game parameter temporarily saved in the buffer memory 900 (step S 613 ).
  • the game parameter before interruption is used as the game result of the player.
  • the CPU 101 After in-game time T 1 , the CPU 101 continues to progress the game.
  • a predetermined termination condition of the game is fulfilled, the CPU 101 terminates the game and uses the history of a game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 to calculate the game result of the player.
  • the predetermined termination condition is, for example, “a predetermined time limit has passed” or “a value of the gauge 430 becomes below a predetermined value”.
  • a final game result of the player is decided using better one of the result for the predetermined period before interruption and the result for the predetermined period after resumption. For example, even if the player has an urgent phone call while playing the game, pause the game, and then resumes the game, the game is resumed a little before the pause, not the pause and therefore the player easily grasp the continuity of the game before and after interruption.
  • the present embodiment makes it easier for the player to grasp the continuity of the game before and after interruption.
  • the player since a command can be given again from the predetermined period before interruption, the player can be prevented from losing a sense of game or forgetting content of the game due to interruption of the game.
  • the game device 200 can adjust the game so that the tension or challenge level is increased or a penalty is imposed, which also leads to improvement of the player's technique.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an example of the screen 400 displayed in the aforementioned steps S 601 to S 603 .
  • the screen 400 displays the stationary marks 401 to 404 , score 420 , gauge 430 , as well as step position indication marks 1201 to 1203 and the like.
  • step position indication marks 1201 to 1203 are displayed, which is merely an example, and the number and positions of the step position indication marks vary depending on how to set a task.
  • the CPU 101 makes the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1203 move toward positions of the stationary marks 403 , 404 and 402 , respectively, at a predetermined speed.
  • the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1203 correspond to the state image 251 .
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an example of the screen 400 displayed in the above step S 604 .
  • the CPU 101 stops moving of the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1203 , and makes a message (for example, “PAUSE”) or an image indicating that the game is interrupted to be displayed.
  • a message for example, “PAUSE”
  • FIG. 14 illustrates an example of the screen 400 when the game is resumed in the above step S 606 .
  • the step position indication marks 1401 and 1402 are those displayed at in-game time when an interruption instruction was received, respectively. These are illustrated only for explaining the present invention, but actually, these are preferably not displayed within the screen 400 .
  • the CPU 101 When receiving a resumption instruction, the CPU 101 makes the positions of the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1203 to be returned by a distance ⁇ L to the positions where they were a predetermined period before in-game time of receiving the interruption instruction, and displayed there, and then resumes moving of the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1203 . The player resumes the game from the position returned by the distance ⁇ L from the positions where the game was interrupted.
  • the CPU 101 makes a step position indication mark 1403 corresponding to the prior task within the distance ⁇ L to be displayed.
  • the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1403 correspond to the state image 251 .
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an example of the screen 400 displayed in the above steps S 606 to S 609 .
  • FIG. 15 illustrates the screen 400 when the left button 301 , which corresponds to the step position indication mark 1403 indicating the prior task, is pushed by the player at a task time corresponding to the prior task redisplayed (at a timing just when the stationary mark 401 and step position indication mark 1403 overlap to each other).
  • the CPU 101 finds the player's result regarding the step position indication mark 1403 and displays the result (for example, “GREAT”).
  • the CPU 101 also makes the history image 252 based on a history of a game parameter before interruption to be displayed.
  • the history image 252 corresponds to an image 1501 .
  • the player can know a result of this time (after resumption), as well as a result of the last time (before interruption).
  • the player is able to determine his/her degree of proficiency such as “I have improved from the last time”, or is able to work out a strategy such as “since this time is better than the last time, this strategy will be employed from next time”.
  • the CPU 101 may not make the history image 252 to be displayed.
  • FIG. 16 illustrates another example of the screen 400 displayed in the above steps S 606 to S 609 .
  • the CPU 101 may make a game screen after resumption and a game screen before interruption to be divided and displayed.
  • the state image 251 is displayed as an entire game window and includes all of the stationary marks 401 to 404 , the score 420 after resumption, the gauge 430 after resumption, the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1403 and an evaluation result after resumption.
  • the history image 252 is displayed as an entire game window and includes all of the stationary marks 401 to 404 , the score 420 before interruption, the gauge 430 before interruption, the step position indication marks 1201 , 1202 and 1403 and an evaluation result before interruption. The player can compare the game screen of the last time with the game screen of this time.
  • the CPU 101 may change an image display before and after interruption, as follows:
  • (Z) a predetermined period after resumption, or later: a full-screen display of the state image 251 .
  • the CPU 101 preferably makes the state image 251 and history image 252 to be displayed such that the state image 251 and history image 252 are easily differentiated by the player.
  • the CPU 101 preferably makes the state image 251 , which is an image of the game currently being played, to be displayed such that the state image is easier to be seen by the player.
  • the CPU 101 makes the state image 251 and history image 252 to be displayed such that the state image 251 is larger than the history image 252 in size.
  • the CPU 101 makes the state image 251 and history image 252 to be displayed such that the state image 251 is more highlighted than the history image 252 .
  • a method for highlighting includes an approach to use a difference in image sizes, or a difference in image color tones.
  • the CPU 101 makes the state image 251 to be full-screen displayed and the history image 252 to be displayed in a small window (what is called “wipe”).
  • the CPU 101 makes; in (X), the state image 251 to be full-screen displayed; in screen transition from (X) to (Y), the state image 251 to be displayed and the history image 252 gradually to be wiped in; in screen transition from (Y) to (Z), the state image 251 to be displayed and the history image 252 gradually to be wiped out; and in (Z), the state image 251 to be full-screen displayed.
  • the player can more intuitively grasp differences between an evaluation result of this time and an evaluation result of the last time during the predetermined period after resumption.
  • the game result of the player is evaluated on the basis of a difference between the past game parameter at interruption and the game parameter after a predetermined period after resumption.
  • the present embodiment is different from the above embodiment in that the game result of the player is evaluated on the basis of a history of a game parameter for a predetermined period after interruption and a history of a game parameter for the predetermined period after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 compares respective game parameters stored in the history storage unit 202 with respective game parameters stored in the buffer memory 900 .
  • the CPU 101 compares an array element V(N-M+1) of the game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 with an array element V(N-M+1) of the game parameter stored in the buffer memory 900 .
  • the CPU 101 also compares, an array element V(N-M+2) of the history storage unit 202 with an array element V(N-M+2) of the buffer memory 900 .
  • the CPU 101 compares all of array elements to each other.
  • the CPU 101 updates the game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 with the better game parameter stored in the buffer memory 900 .
  • FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating a change with time of a game parameter (for example, a value of the dance meter) by an operation input before interruption and a change in the game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • An interruption instruction is inputted at in-game time T 3
  • the CPU 101 resumes the game from in-game time T 4 that is the predetermined period TP before in-game time T 3 .
  • a curve 1710 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption
  • a curve 1720 indicates a change of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption.
  • the CPU 101 compares respective values of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption with respective values of the dance meter by an operation input after resumption from in-game time T 4 to T 3 .
  • the game result of the player is evaluated based on a curve 1730 in FIG. 17B .
  • the CPU 101 calculates a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 3 , using a point 1715 as a start point.
  • a game parameter with a better result is adopted of a game parameter before interruption and a game parameter after resumption in this way, the player can use the predetermined period after resumption to practice for regaining a sense of game and easily grasp the continuity of the game thereby to easily progress the game after interruption.
  • the CPU 101 may update the game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 with the worse game parameter stored in the buffer memory 900 .
  • the CPU 101 may adopt the curve 1710 .
  • the CPU 101 may adopt the curve 1720 .
  • the CPU 101 may adopt the curve 1710 .
  • the game result of the player is evaluated based on a curve 1740 in FIG. 17C .
  • the CPU 101 calculates a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 3 using a point 1725 as a start point.
  • the game device 200 can adjust such that the game device 200 can increase a game tension and its level, or impose a penalty.
  • the game is resumed from the predetermined period before interruption, and a history with a better result, of a history before interruption and a history after resumption, is adopted as the result of the player.
  • a predetermined termination condition of the game may be fulfilled within the predetermined period after resumption.
  • the present embodiment takes this possibility into consideration.
  • FIG. 18A is a diagram indicating a change with time of a game parameter (for example, a value of the dance meter) by an operation input before interruption and a change with time of the game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • a game parameter for example, a value of the dance meter
  • FIG. 18B is a diagram indicating a change with time of a game parameter (for example, a value of the dance meter) by an operation input before interruption and a change with time of the game parameter by an operation input after resumption.
  • a game parameter for example, a value of the dance meter
  • the CPU 101 adopts the curve 1810 as the change of the dance meter to be used for the game result from in-game time T 9 to in-game time T 8 .
  • the CPU 101 updates a history of a game parameter stored in the history storage unit 202 with a history of a game parameter temporarily saved in the buffer memory 900 .
  • the game result of the player is calculated based on a curve 1830 in FIG. 18B , that is, the change of the dance meter by an operation input before interruption (first operation input).
  • the CPU 101 calculates a value of the dance meter after in-game time T 8 , using a point 1850 as a start point.
  • the CPU 101 terminates display of the state image 251 at in-game time T 10 .
  • the CPU 101 displays, instead of the state image 251 , the history image 252 using a history of a game parameter from the point 1840 on the curve 1810 at in-game time T 10 to the point 1850 on the curve 1810 at in-game time T 8 .
  • the CPU 101 will not receive any of an operation instruction, interruption instruction and resumption instruction. During this time, the player “runs through” his/her last play, whereby the player easily grasps the continuity of the game and easily progresses the game even after the predetermined period has passed.
  • the player inputs an interruption instruction whereas in the present embodiment, the game device 200 can interrupt the game without an interruption instruction from the player.
  • the CPU 101 deems that there is an interruption instruction and may interrupt the game.
  • the controller 105 has a built-in acceleration sensor, if an absolute value of a measured acceleration is less than a predetermined threshold value for more than a predetermine time period, the CPU 101 deems that there is an interruption instruction and may interrupt the game.
  • the CPU 101 deems that there is an interruption instruction and may interrupt the game.
  • the CPU 101 When the CPU 101 deems that there is an interruption instruction and interrupts the game, the CPU 101 displays a dialog box 1910 for receiving an instruction on whether or not the game is terminated, as illustrated in FIG. 19 .
  • the CPU 101 terminates the display of the state image 251 and terminates the game.
  • the CPU 101 deems a resumption instruction to be inputted and resumes the game from the predetermined period before, as described above.
  • Displaying the dialog box 1910 for confirmation can prevent the game from being terminated without the player's intent.
  • the present invention can be used to realize a function by which whenever the player (especially, beginner) wants to practice a certain part of the game, the player can enter into a practice mode.
  • the player poor at dancing to a certain phrase can input a practice instruction (corresponding to the above interruption instruction) when the phrase is about to start.
  • the practice instruction is inputted, the game is resumed from a predetermined period before, whereby the player can intensively practice around the phrase. Therefore, the present invention can provide an opportunity to assist the player's proficiency.
  • the present invention can be used to realize a function for the player to enter a practice mode. For example, in a shooting game in which stages should be cleared in series, if the CPU 101 determines the player has trouble in clearing a certain stage (for example, takes a longer time than a reference clear time), the CPU 101 deems that there is a practice instruction (corresponding to the above interruption instruction), and resumes the game a predetermined period before to make the player practice the game.
  • the player can intensively practice a part at which he/she is poor at. Accordingly, the present invention can provide an opportunity to assist the player's proficiency.
  • a program to make a computer operate as all or part of the game device 200 may be stored and distributed in a computer-readable recording medium such as a memory card, a CD-ROM, a DVD or an MO (Magneto Optical disk).
  • the program may be installed to another computer to make the computer operate as the above means, or make the computer execute the above process.
  • a program may be stored in, for example, a disc device in a server device on the Internet, superimposed on, for example, a carrier wave, and downloaded to a computer.
  • the present invention can provide a game device, a game processing method, an information recording medium and a program that are preferable for the player to grasp the continuity of the game before and after interruption of the game.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • User Interface Of Digital Computer (AREA)
  • Display Devices Of Pinball Game Machines (AREA)
  • Slot Machines And Peripheral Devices (AREA)
  • Electrophonic Musical Instruments (AREA)
  • Management, Administration, Business Operations System, And Electronic Commerce (AREA)
US13/139,939 2008-12-16 2009-12-10 Game device, game processing method, information recording medium, and program Abandoned US20110300948A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2008-319597 2008-12-16
JP2008319597A JP4848000B2 (ja) 2008-12-16 2008-12-16 ゲーム装置、ゲーム処理方法、ならびに、プログラム
PCT/JP2009/070666 WO2010071070A1 (fr) 2008-12-16 2009-12-10 Dispositif de jeu, procédé de traitement de jeu, support d'enregistrement d'informations, et programme

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20110300948A1 true US20110300948A1 (en) 2011-12-08

Family

ID=42268740

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US13/139,939 Abandoned US20110300948A1 (en) 2008-12-16 2009-12-10 Game device, game processing method, information recording medium, and program

Country Status (6)

Country Link
US (1) US20110300948A1 (fr)
JP (1) JP4848000B2 (fr)
KR (1) KR101213233B1 (fr)
CN (1) CN102245272B (fr)
TW (1) TWI396578B (fr)
WO (1) WO2010071070A1 (fr)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2022269319A1 (fr) * 2021-06-23 2022-12-29 Sensetime International Pte. Ltd. Procédés, appareils, systèmes, dispositifs et supports de stockage pour le traitement d'un événement anormal

Families Citing this family (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP5502026B2 (ja) * 2011-06-07 2014-05-28 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント ゲーム装置、ゲーム装置の制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
KR101291890B1 (ko) * 2011-09-20 2013-07-31 주식회사 엔씨소프트 터치스크린을 이용한 게임 조작장치 및 그 방법
US8954890B2 (en) 2012-04-12 2015-02-10 Supercell Oy System, method and graphical user interface for controlling a game
GB2511668A (en) 2012-04-12 2014-09-10 Supercell Oy System and method for controlling technical processes
US8814674B2 (en) 2012-05-24 2014-08-26 Supercell Oy Graphical user interface for a gaming system
JP5902609B2 (ja) * 2012-12-28 2016-04-13 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント ゲーム装置、ゲームの中断制御方法及びコンピュータプログラム
US9089777B2 (en) 2013-01-09 2015-07-28 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Restoring gameplay by replaying past inputs
CN106390450A (zh) * 2016-09-23 2017-02-15 广东小天才科技有限公司 一种游戏状态更新方法、装置及系统
CN106648757B (zh) * 2016-11-29 2021-02-02 维沃移动通信有限公司 一种虚拟现实终端的数据处理方法和虚拟现实终端
CN110624240B (zh) * 2018-06-25 2023-10-13 腾讯科技（上海）有限公司 一种网络游戏的操作控制方法、装置、终端设备和介质
CN110639200B (zh) * 2019-09-29 2023-03-31 网易（杭州）网络有限公司 游戏的辅助运行方法、装置及电子设备

Citations (31)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2871580A (en) * 1956-06-21 1959-02-03 George W Forrand Dance instruction device
US2913835A (en) * 1956-11-19 1959-11-24 Joseph F Montine Charting and teaching dance steps
US5507485A (en) * 1994-04-28 1996-04-16 Roblor Marketing Group, Inc. Golf computer and golf replay device
US5558339A (en) * 1994-05-05 1996-09-24 Perlman; Stephen G. Network architecture to support recording and playback of real-time video games
US5584779A (en) * 1995-04-10 1996-12-17 Wendy S. Knecht Step exercising system and method
US5826578A (en) * 1994-05-26 1998-10-27 Curchod; Donald B. Motion measurement apparatus
US5857855A (en) * 1993-08-10 1999-01-12 Midori Katayama Method for teaching body motions
US6227968B1 (en) * 1998-07-24 2001-05-08 Konami Co., Ltd. Dance game apparatus and step-on base for dance game
US6231443B1 (en) * 1994-06-28 2001-05-15 Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Game apparatus and method of replaying game
US20010034014A1 (en) * 2000-03-24 2001-10-25 Tetsuo Nishimoto Physical motion state evaluation apparatus
US6336891B1 (en) * 1997-12-08 2002-01-08 Real Vision Corporation Interactive exercise pad system
US6425822B1 (en) * 1998-11-26 2002-07-30 Konami Co., Ltd. Music game machine with selectable controller inputs
US20020188361A1 (en) * 2001-06-08 2002-12-12 Chudley Martyn Richard Kudos scoring system
US6500069B1 (en) * 1996-06-05 2002-12-31 Kabushiki Kaisha Sega Enterprises Image processor, image processing method, game machine and recording medium
US6503086B1 (en) * 2000-04-25 2003-01-07 Michael M. Golubov Body motion teaching system
US6609979B1 (en) * 1998-07-01 2003-08-26 Konami Co., Ltd. Performance appraisal and practice game system and computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing the game system
US6695694B2 (en) * 2000-02-23 2004-02-24 Konami Corporation Game machine, game device control method, information storage medium, game distribution device, and game distribution method
US20040043367A1 (en) * 2002-08-30 2004-03-04 Aileen Chou Dancing machine having stepped stages
US20040053657A1 (en) * 2002-09-12 2004-03-18 Fiden Daniel P. Gaming machine with history display
US6749503B1 (en) * 1999-07-30 2004-06-15 Kabushiki Kaisha Sega Game device and program including game processing after reproducing historical performance
US20050026668A1 (en) * 2003-05-08 2005-02-03 Tarantino Elia Rocco Sequential multi-hand poker game
US6905413B1 (en) * 1999-08-10 2005-06-14 Konami Corporation Music game system
US20050153265A1 (en) * 2002-12-31 2005-07-14 Kavana Jordan S. Entertainment device
US7060000B2 (en) * 2001-10-11 2006-06-13 Carlson Carl A Game and exercise device and method
US7128649B2 (en) * 2000-08-31 2006-10-31 Konami Corporation Game machine, game processing method and information storage medium
US20070191105A1 (en) * 2006-01-19 2007-08-16 Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix (Square Enix Co., Ltd.) Creation of ranking table for competitive game
US20090005172A1 (en) * 2007-06-29 2009-01-01 Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix (Also Trading As Square Enix Co., Ltd.) Server apparatus, cellular phone, opponent selection system and method, program, and recording medium
US20090082112A1 (en) * 2007-09-26 2009-03-26 Jvl Corporation Multiple sequence video game
US20090111077A1 (en) * 2007-10-31 2009-04-30 Buchheim Karen A Computerized system and method using a symbolic language for dance
US8012020B2 (en) * 2005-02-28 2011-09-06 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Game device, game control, method, information recording medium and program
US8237040B2 (en) * 2007-05-25 2012-08-07 Thinking Moves, Llc Method and system of purposeful movement to a steady beat

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH06282450A (ja) * 1993-03-29 1994-10-07 Sega Enterp Ltd ゲームプログラムのバックアップ方法及びこれを用いたゲーム装置
WO1995017935A1 (fr) * 1993-12-27 1995-07-06 Kabushiki Kaisha Ace Denken Systeme de jeu affichant des images et systeme de gestion pour salle de jeux
JP3731781B2 (ja) * 1997-07-26 2006-01-05 株式会社ナムコ ゲーム装置および該ゲーム装置に係るプログラムを記憶した記憶媒体
JP2000288238A (ja) 1999-04-02 2000-10-17 Konami Co Ltd ゲームシステム
JP2006167092A (ja) * 2004-12-15 2006-06-29 Seiko Epson Corp 画像検査方法、そのプログラム、およびそのプログラムを記録した記録媒体
JP4333680B2 (ja) 2006-02-20 2009-09-16 株式会社セガ ゲーム機
JP4260814B2 (ja) * 2006-03-09 2009-04-30 任天堂株式会社 ゲーム装置およびゲームプログラム
JP4826923B2 (ja) 2008-05-02 2011-11-30 株式会社セガ ゲーム装置

Patent Citations (34)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2871580A (en) * 1956-06-21 1959-02-03 George W Forrand Dance instruction device
US2913835A (en) * 1956-11-19 1959-11-24 Joseph F Montine Charting and teaching dance steps
US5857855A (en) * 1993-08-10 1999-01-12 Midori Katayama Method for teaching body motions
US5507485A (en) * 1994-04-28 1996-04-16 Roblor Marketing Group, Inc. Golf computer and golf replay device
US5558339A (en) * 1994-05-05 1996-09-24 Perlman; Stephen G. Network architecture to support recording and playback of real-time video games
US5826578A (en) * 1994-05-26 1998-10-27 Curchod; Donald B. Motion measurement apparatus
US6231443B1 (en) * 1994-06-28 2001-05-15 Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Game apparatus and method of replaying game
US5584779A (en) * 1995-04-10 1996-12-17 Wendy S. Knecht Step exercising system and method
US6500069B1 (en) * 1996-06-05 2002-12-31 Kabushiki Kaisha Sega Enterprises Image processor, image processing method, game machine and recording medium
US6336891B1 (en) * 1997-12-08 2002-01-08 Real Vision Corporation Interactive exercise pad system
US6609979B1 (en) * 1998-07-01 2003-08-26 Konami Co., Ltd. Performance appraisal and practice game system and computer-readable storage medium storing a program for executing the game system
US6227968B1 (en) * 1998-07-24 2001-05-08 Konami Co., Ltd. Dance game apparatus and step-on base for dance game
US6410835B2 (en) * 1998-07-24 2002-06-25 Konami Co., Ltd. Dance game apparatus and step-on base for dance game
US6425822B1 (en) * 1998-11-26 2002-07-30 Konami Co., Ltd. Music game machine with selectable controller inputs
US20040204230A1 (en) * 1999-07-30 2004-10-14 Takayuki Kazama Game device and program including game processing after reproducing historical performance
US6749503B1 (en) * 1999-07-30 2004-06-15 Kabushiki Kaisha Sega Game device and program including game processing after reproducing historical performance
US6905413B1 (en) * 1999-08-10 2005-06-14 Konami Corporation Music game system
US6695694B2 (en) * 2000-02-23 2004-02-24 Konami Corporation Game machine, game device control method, information storage medium, game distribution device, and game distribution method
US20010034014A1 (en) * 2000-03-24 2001-10-25 Tetsuo Nishimoto Physical motion state evaluation apparatus
US6503086B1 (en) * 2000-04-25 2003-01-07 Michael M. Golubov Body motion teaching system
US7128649B2 (en) * 2000-08-31 2006-10-31 Konami Corporation Game machine, game processing method and information storage medium
US20020188361A1 (en) * 2001-06-08 2002-12-12 Chudley Martyn Richard Kudos scoring system
US6604008B2 (en) * 2001-06-08 2003-08-05 Microsoft Corporation Scoring based upon goals achieved and subjective elements
US7060000B2 (en) * 2001-10-11 2006-06-13 Carlson Carl A Game and exercise device and method
US20040043367A1 (en) * 2002-08-30 2004-03-04 Aileen Chou Dancing machine having stepped stages
US20040053657A1 (en) * 2002-09-12 2004-03-18 Fiden Daniel P. Gaming machine with history display
US20050153265A1 (en) * 2002-12-31 2005-07-14 Kavana Jordan S. Entertainment device
US20050026668A1 (en) * 2003-05-08 2005-02-03 Tarantino Elia Rocco Sequential multi-hand poker game
US8012020B2 (en) * 2005-02-28 2011-09-06 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. Game device, game control, method, information recording medium and program
US20070191105A1 (en) * 2006-01-19 2007-08-16 Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix (Square Enix Co., Ltd.) Creation of ranking table for competitive game
US8237040B2 (en) * 2007-05-25 2012-08-07 Thinking Moves, Llc Method and system of purposeful movement to a steady beat
US20090005172A1 (en) * 2007-06-29 2009-01-01 Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix (Also Trading As Square Enix Co., Ltd.) Server apparatus, cellular phone, opponent selection system and method, program, and recording medium
US20090082112A1 (en) * 2007-09-26 2009-03-26 Jvl Corporation Multiple sequence video game
US20090111077A1 (en) * 2007-10-31 2009-04-30 Buchheim Karen A Computerized system and method using a symbolic language for dance

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2022269319A1 (fr) * 2021-06-23 2022-12-29 Sensetime International Pte. Ltd. Procédés, appareils, systèmes, dispositifs et supports de stockage pour le traitement d'un événement anormal

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
TWI396578B (zh) 2013-05-21
JP2010142270A (ja) 2010-07-01
TW201036676A (en) 2010-10-16
WO2010071070A1 (fr) 2010-06-24
KR20110099301A (ko) 2011-09-07
CN102245272A (zh) 2011-11-16
KR101213233B1 (ko) 2012-12-18
CN102245272B (zh) 2013-12-25
JP4848000B2 (ja) 2011-12-28

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20110300948A1 (en) Game device, game processing method, information recording medium, and program
US20100173708A1 (en) Game Device, Game Processing Method, Information Recording Medium, and Program
JP5346850B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム処理方法、ならびに、プログラム
EP1145745A2 (fr) Appareil de jeu vidéo, procédé de mise en action de caractère dans un jeu vidéo, et support d'enregistrement lisible par ordinateur contenant un programme de mise en action de caractère
US8360836B2 (en) Gaming device, game processing method and information memory medium
JP3579042B1 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP2010125115A (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム装置の制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP5264959B2 (ja) ゲームシステム、ゲームシステムの制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP5502026B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム装置の制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
KR101195760B1 (ko) 게임장치, 게임처리방법 및 정보기록매체
JP5325265B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム装置の制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
US20120122580A1 (en) Game device, game device control method and information recording medium storing program
WO2010084868A1 (fr) Dispositif de jeu, procédé de traitement de jeu, support de stockage d'informations, et programme
JP2012187207A (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム装置の制御方法、及びプログラム
JP5189561B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム制御方法、及び、プログラム
JP5279744B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム処理方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP4939513B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム処理方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP4361592B1 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム制御方法、及び、プログラム
JP5406604B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP5535127B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ならびに、プログラム
JP4825273B2 (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム装置の制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP2006149648A (ja) ゲーム装置、その制御方法、ならびに、プログラム
JP2011024648A (ja) ゲーム装置、ゲーム制御方法、ならびに、プログラム

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD., JAPAN

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TAKEHIRO, MASASHI;REEL/FRAME:026452/0125

Effective date: 20100520

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION