WO2010010849A1

WO2010010849A1 - Game device, game control method, information recording medium, and program

Info

Publication number: WO2010010849A1
Application number: PCT/JP2009/062954
Authority: WO
Inventors: 祐一浅見
Original assignee: 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント
Priority date: 2008-07-25
Filing date: 2009-07-17
Publication date: 2010-01-28
Also published as: TW201026363A; JP2010029295A; JP4361592B1

Abstract

A game device etc. which is suitable for informing, in an easy-to-understand manner, a player of a time for input, in a game wherein a player has to make an input at a designated time. The game device (300) comprises a voice output section (301) which reproduces and outputs a music, a reception section (302) which receives the input from the player, a judgment section (303) which judges whether the time when the input was received (inputted time) matches with any one of a plurality of times (reference times) fixed corresponding to the rhythm of the reproduced and outputted music, and a determination section (304) which determines on the basis of a judging result of the judgment section (303) whether to output a voice guide. When it is decided to output the voice guide, the voice output section (301) furthermore outputs a predetermined voice as the voice guide corresponding to the rhythm of the music.

Description

GAME DEVICE, GAME CONTROL METHOD, INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM, AND PROGRAM

The present invention relates to a game apparatus, a game control method, an information recording medium, and a program suitable for easily informing a player of the input timing in a game that the player should input at a specified timing.

A so-called music game (rhythm game) in which a player operates input in accordance with the rhythm of music is known. In the music game, the operation timing data is created in accordance with the rhythm of the music, and is converted into data. The game results are evaluated and the game progresses based on the difference between the reference operation timing defined by the operation timing data and the timing of the input operation actually performed by the player (for example, Patent Literature) 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-222280

However, especially for beginners, there is a strong demand for an easy-to-understand indication of whether the input timing is deviated from the reference. There is also a desire to know in detail whether the shift is early or late. Therefore, there is a need for a technique that informs the player of the input timing in an easy-to-understand manner.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a game to be input by a player at a designated timing, a game device, a game control method, and information suitable for easily informing the player of the input timing It is an object to provide a recording medium and a program.

In order to achieve the above object, a game device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an audio output unit, a reception unit, a determination unit, and a determination unit.

The audio output unit plays and outputs music.
The reception unit receives input from the player.
The determination unit includes a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference times”) in which the time when the input is received (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) is determined in accordance with the rhythm of the reproduced and output music. It is determined whether or not it matches any one.
The determination unit determines whether or not to output the guide voice based on the determination result of the determination unit.
Further, when it is determined that the guide sound is output, the sound output unit further outputs a predetermined sound as the guide sound in accordance with the rhythm of the music.

With these configurations, it is possible to inform the player of the input timing in an easy-to-understand manner in a game that the player should input at a specified timing. That is, when the input time input by the player does not match the reference time determined in accordance with the rhythm of the music, the player can know the input timing from the guide voice output in accordance with the rhythm of the music. . Here, the case where the input time does not coincide with the reference time means a case where the input time is earlier than the reference time, and a case where the input time is later than the reference time. Note that the absolute value of the difference between the input time and the reference time may not be the same when the absolute value is 0.1 seconds or more, for example.

In order to achieve the above object, a game apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention includes an audio output unit, a reception unit, a determination unit, and a determination unit.

The audio output unit plays and outputs music.
The reception unit receives input from the player.
The determination unit includes a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference times”) in which the time when the input is received (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) is determined in accordance with the rhythm of the reproduced and output music. It is determined whether or not it matches any one.
The determination unit determines whether or not to output the guide voice based on the determination result of the determination unit.
In addition, when it is determined that the guide sound is output, the sound output unit further outputs a predetermined sound as the guide sound in accordance with the rhythm of the music when the rhythm of the music is shifted by the correction time. When the absolute value of the difference between the input time and the reference time is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the correction time is set to the difference, and the correction time is attenuated as time passes. The initial value of the correction time can be set to 0.

With these configurations, since the output guide sound gradually approaches the reference time, the input time can be gradually matched with the reference time when the player inputs in accordance with the guide sound.

The determination unit determines to output the guide voice if the input time and the reference time do not match, and the sound output unit determines the sound volume corresponding to the number of times that the input time and the reference time do not match It is also possible to output a predetermined sound.

With these configurations, if the number of times the input and the reference time do not coincide with each other is large, the volume of the output guide voice increases, so that the player can recognize the guide voice output in accordance with the rhythm of the music. , It is possible to know the input timing.

The determining unit may determine to output the guide voice when the number of times that the input time does not match the reference time is a predetermined number or more.

With these configurations, since the guide voice is output only when the input time and the reference time do not coincide with each other for a certain number of times, the player can know that the input timing has deviated more than a certain time.

The determination unit further determines whether the input time is earlier or later than the reference time, and the sound output unit determines the first sound as the guide sound when the determination unit determines that it is early. If it is determined that the second sound is output, it is also possible to output the second sound.

With these configurations, the player can recognize whether the input time is early or late from different guide voices, so that the input timing can be known.

The audio output unit outputs the guide audio in each time signature of the music, and at the reference time, sets one of the time signatures of the music or the adjacent time signature to 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8. It is also possible to be at any point in time of the division.

With these configurations, since guide voices are output at equal intervals, the player can recognize the rhythm of the music and know the input timing.

In order to achieve the above object, a game control method according to another aspect of the present invention is a game control method that is executed by a game device having an audio output unit, a reception unit, a determination unit, and a determination unit. And it is provided with the audio | voice output process, the reception process, the determination process, and the determination process.

In the audio output process, the music is played and output.
In the receiving step, an input from the player is received.
In the determination step, the time at which the input is accepted (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) is a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference time”) determined in accordance with the rhythm of the reproduced and output music. It is determined whether or not it matches any one.
In the determination step, it is determined whether to output the guide voice based on the determination result of the determination unit.
Further, in the audio output step, when it is determined that the guide audio is output, a predetermined audio as the guide audio is further output in accordance with the rhythm of the music when the rhythm of the music is shifted by the correction time. .

In order to achieve the above object, a program according to another aspect of the present invention is configured to cause a computer to function as the above game device. A program according to another aspect of the present invention is configured to cause a computer to execute the above-described game control method.

In addition, the program of the present invention can be recorded on a computer-readable information recording medium such as a compact disk, flexible disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, digital video disk, magnetic tape, and semiconductor memory. The above program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information recording medium can be distributed and sold independently of the computer.

According to the present invention, there is provided a game device, a game control direction, an information recording medium, and a program suitable for easily informing the player of the input timing in a game that the player should input at a specified timing. be able to.

It is a mimetic diagram showing the outline composition of the typical information processor with which the game device etc. concerning an embodiment of the invention are realized. It is a figure which shows a mat type | mold controller. It is a figure which shows the example of a game screen. It is a time chart which shows the shift | offset | difference of the reference time and the input time. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of a game device. It is a flowchart explaining an audio | voice output process. It is a figure which shows an example of the condition range which outputs a guide audio | voice. It is a figure which shows the modification of FIG. It is a figure which shows the time of dividing | segmenting the time signature (2/2 time signature) of a music. It is a figure which shows the time of dividing | segmenting the time signature (4/4 time signature) of a music. It is a figure which shows the time of dividing the time signature (8/8 time signature) of a music. It is a figure which shows the time (in the case of 2/2 time signature) which outputs a guide sound. It is a figure which shows the time (in the case of 4/4 time signature) which outputs a guide audio | voice. It is a figure which shows the time (in the case of 8/8 time signature) which outputs a guide audio | voice. It is a flowchart explaining the audio | voice output process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a time chart for demonstrating the time of outputting a guide audio | voice. It is a flowchart explaining the detail of embodiment which can take a guide audio | voice output process (when input is early compared with reference | standard time). It is a flowchart explaining the detail of embodiment which can take the guide audio | voice output process (when input is late compared with the reference time).

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the game apparatus of the present invention will be described. However, the embodiment is for facilitating understanding of the principle of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is described in the following embodiment. The present invention is not limited, and other embodiments in which those skilled in the art appropriately replace the configurations of the following embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

First, a description will be given with reference to FIG. 1 showing a schematic configuration of a typical information processing device in which a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention is realized.

The information processing apparatus 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an interface 104, a mat type controller 105, an external memory 106, a DVD ( (Digital Versatile Disk) -ROM drive 107, image processing unit 108, audio processing unit 109, and NIC (Network Interface Card) 110.

Note that when the DVD-ROM storing the game program and data is loaded into the DVD-ROM drive 107 and the information processing apparatus 100 is turned on, the program is executed, and the game apparatus of the present embodiment is Realized.

The CPU 101 controls the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 100 and is connected to each component to exchange control signals and data.

The ROM 102 stores an IPL (Initial Program Loader) that is executed immediately after the power is turned on, and the CPU 101 reads the program recorded on the DVD-ROM into the RAM 103 and executes it. The ROM 102 stores an operating system program and various data necessary for operation control of the entire information processing apparatus 100, and the CPU 101 reads out and executes these programs.

The RAM 103 is for temporarily storing data and programs, and holds programs and data read from the DVD-ROM and other data necessary for the progress of the game.

The mat type controller 105 connected via the interface 104 receives an operation input performed by the user when the game is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the mat type controller 105 includes a left button 105a, a lower button 105b, an upper button 105c, a right button 105d, and the like. The mat type controller 105 is generally operated by a user's foot. When these buttons are pressed by the user, an operation input corresponding to the pressed button is accepted.
A controller having a direction button (direction key) or the like that is operated by the user's hand can also be used.

In the external memory 106 detachably connected via the interface 104, data indicating game progress, communication log (record) data, and the like are stored in a rewritable manner. The user can record these data in the external memory 106 as appropriate by inputting instructions via the mat type controller 105.

A DVD-ROM mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107 stores a program for realizing the game and image data and sound data associated with the game. Under the control of the CPU 101, the DVD-ROM drive 107 performs a reading process on the DVD-ROM loaded therein, reads necessary programs and data, and these are temporarily stored in the RAM 103 or the like.

The image processing unit 108 processes the data read from the DVD-ROM by the CPU 101 or an image arithmetic processor (not shown) included in the image processing unit 108, and then processes the processed data in a frame memory ( (Not shown). The image information recorded in the frame memory is converted into a video signal at a predetermined synchronization timing and output to a monitor (not shown) connected to the image processing unit 108. Thereby, various image displays are possible.

The image calculation processor can execute a two-dimensional image overlay calculation, a transmission calculation such as α blending, and various saturation calculations at high speed.
In addition, the polygon information arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space and added with various kinds of texture information is rendered by the Z buffer method, and a rendered image is obtained by overlooking the polygon arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space from a predetermined viewpoint position. High speed execution of the obtained operation is also possible.
Here, the superimposition calculation refers to performing an addition calculation between each pixel of the composite image. Alpha blending is a kind of computer graphics drawing technique, which is a technique of superimposing a translucent image by multiplying the RGB value, which is information about the color of a certain pixel, by the value of a color channel for transmission information. Saturation calculation is a calculation that has a function to automatically correct the value from the minimum value to the maximum value when the calculation result overflows in the calculation of the digital quantity. In image processing, saturation was reached by addition. In this case, a process for returning to the saturation point is necessary, but it refers to an arithmetic function that automatically performs this process. The Z-buffer method is a process that detects an object or surface hidden by an object in front of the line of sight in 3D graphics and does not perform drawing, that is, a hidden surface elimination method. In addition to the color information, depth information is given, and when drawing on the screen, the depth information of the pixels with the same coordinates is compared, and only the closest object is written on the screen.

Furthermore, the CPU 101 and the image arithmetic processor cooperate to draw a character string as a two-dimensional image in the frame memory or draw it on the surface of each polygon according to the font information that defines the character shape. Is possible. The font information is recorded in the ROM 102, but it is also possible to use dedicated font information recorded in the DVD-ROM.

The audio processing unit 109 converts audio data read from the DVD-ROM into an analog audio signal, and outputs it from a speaker (not shown) connected thereto. Further, under the control of the CPU 101, sound effects and music data to be generated during the progress of the game are generated, and sound corresponding to this is output from the speaker.

The NIC 110 is used to connect the information processing apparatus 100 to a computer communication network (not shown) such as the Internet, and is used in configuring a LAN (Local Area Network). 10BASE-T / 100BASE-T standard And analog modems for connecting to the Internet using telephone lines, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) modems, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) modems, and cable television lines for connecting to the Internet It is composed of a cable modem and the like and an interface (not shown) that mediates between these and the CPU 101.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 uses a large-capacity external storage device such as a hard disk to perform the same function as the ROM 102, RAM 103, external memory 106, DVD-ROM attached to the DVD-ROM drive 107, and the like. You may comprise.
In addition, it is possible to adopt a form in which an input / output device such as a keyboard for receiving a character string editing input from a user and a mouse for receiving various position designations and selection inputs is connected.

Further, instead of the information processing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment, a general computer (general-purpose personal computer or the like) can be used as the game apparatus according to the present invention. For example, a general computer, like the information processing apparatus 100, includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, DVD-ROM drive, and NIC, and an image processing unit that has simpler functions than the information processing apparatus 100. In addition to having a hard disk as an external storage device, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a magnetic tape, and the like can be used. In addition, a keyboard, a mouse or the like is used as an input device instead of a controller. And after installing a game program, when the program is run, it can be functioned as a game device.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise noted, the game apparatus described later will be described by the information processing apparatus 100 shown in FIG. The game apparatus can be appropriately replaced with general computer elements as necessary, and these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

(Game description)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen realized by the game device 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the game will be described with reference to FIG. The game screen 200 is generated on the monitor based on the game program and game data read from the DVD-ROM loaded in the DVD-ROM drive 107. As shown in the figure, in the game screen 200, a background image 206 is displayed on the entire surface, the

reference images

201a, 201b, 201c, 201d, the

guide images

202a, 202b, 202c, 202d, and the dance A gauge 203, a score 204, and a message 205 are superimposed on the background image 206. The guide image 202 moves in the direction of the reference image 201 and overlaps the reference image 201 to indicate the timing of the game operation to the player. The guide images 202 are generated one after another from the start to the end of the music, and are not displayed after overlapping with the reference image 201. The score 204 is displayed in the lower part of the game screen 200, and displays the accumulated score so far. The message 205 is displayed in the middle of the screen, and displays characters having contents corresponding to the skill of the player's operation. For example, characters such as “GREAT”, “PERFECT”, “GOOD”, and “BAD” are displayed.

The dance gauge 203 is displayed in the upper part of the screen and includes a gauge bar that expands and contracts depending on the superiority or inferiority of the game operation. For example, when the game operation receives a high evaluation, the gauge bar extends in the right direction. Conversely, when the game operation receives only a low evaluation, the gauge bar contracts in the left direction. When the gauge bar becomes shorter than the predetermined length, the game is over, and the player can determine whether the game is over by looking at the dance gauge 203. Below the dance gauge 203,

reference images

201a, 201b, 201c, and 201d are displayed in this order. The

reference images

201a, 201b, 201c, and 201d are references for the player to determine the operation timing, and the guidance image 202 and the reference image 201 may overlap to indicate the content and timing of the game operation to the player.

Also, music is output from the speaker based on music data read from the DVD-ROM. The music data stores a plurality of times (reference times) determined according to the rhythm of the music. The gauge bar expands and contracts according to the difference between the time when the input from the player is accepted (at the time of input) and the reference time. At the reference time, it is linked with each reference image and each guide image. The timing at which the input time matches the reference time is equal to the timing at which the guide image matches the reference image.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the difference between the input time and the reference time. The input time 401b indicates a state coincident with the reference time 401a (no deviation), the input time 402b indicates a faster input state than the reference time 402a, and the input time 403b indicates a later input state than the reference time 403a. . The player can increase the score by performing input at a timing such as 401b at the time of input. On the other hand, when the input is performed at the timing of 402b or 403b at the time of input, if the gauge bar is reduced and the gauge bar becomes shorter than a predetermined length, the game is over.

Note that the score cannot be raised unless the player operates the mat type controller 105 at the timing when the input is completely overlapped with the reference time, and a score is given according to the degree of coincidence. . That is, the closer the timing between the input time and the reference time, the higher the score. It should be noted that the appearance number, appearance order, reference time, etc. of the

guide images

202a, 202b, 202c, 202d are determined based on the game program and game data recorded on the DVD-ROM or the like.

(Configuration of game device)
Next, a schematic configuration of game device 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The game device 300 includes an audio output unit 301, a reception unit 302, a determination unit 303, and a determination unit 304. Hereinafter, each component of the game apparatus 300 will be described. In addition, although the function of each part is mutually linked | related, the acceptance / rejection of each part can be changed suitably according to a use.

The audio output unit 301 outputs music to be played when playing a game from a speaker or the like. The music is stored in a DVD-ROM or the like in a predetermined format such as MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data. In addition, the sound output unit 301 outputs sound (hereinafter referred to as guide sound) that informs the player of the rhythm of the music, such as a clapping sound and a metronome sound, from the speaker.
The CPU 101, the DVD-ROM mounted on the DVD-ROM drive 107, the audio processing unit 109, and the like operate in cooperation to function as the audio output unit 301.

The accepting unit 302 accepts an input operated by the player through the mat type controller 105, and passes the input information to a determination unit 303 described later. The time when the input from the player is received through the receiving unit 302 is the input time. As shown in FIG. 3, there are four input times corresponding to the four

guide images

202a, 202b, 202c, and 202d.
Note that the CPU 101, the interface 104, the mat type controller 105, and the like operate in cooperation to function as the reception unit 302.

The determination unit 303 determines the difference between the input time and the reference time, and passes the determination result to the determination unit 304 described later. As shown in FIG. 4, the determination unit 303 compares the input time with the reference time to determine the shift width (shift timing). The shift width is determined based on, for example, seconds, beats, or clocks.
Note that the CPU 101, the RAM 103, and the like operate in cooperation to function as the determination unit 303.

The determination unit 304 determines whether or not to output the guide voice based on the result determined by the determination unit 303. When outputting the guide voice, the determination unit 304 passes the determination result to the voice output unit 301.
Note that the CPU 101, the RAM 103, and the like operate in cooperation to function as the determination unit 304.

(Audio output processing)
Next, the sound output process in which the guide sound is output will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the game apparatus 300 is turned on and the game is started, the audio output unit 301 reads the necessary music from a DVD-ROM or the like and outputs the music from the speaker. The music has a plurality of reference times that match the rhythm of the music. At the time of the reference, the reference position, number, and the like differ depending on the degree of difficulty of the music and the game. When the music is played, the accepting unit 302 accepts an input from the player (step S11). The time when the accepting unit 302 accepts the input is the input time.

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the input time is earlier, coincides with, or is slower than the reference time (step S12). Based on the determination result, the presence / absence of the output of the guide voice and the type of the voice when the guide voice is output are determined. Further, the CPU 101 determines the difference between the input time and the reference time (for example, −0.5 seconds, 2000 clocks). Therefore, the CPU 101 functions as the determination unit 303 by operating in cooperation with the RAM 103 and the like.

When it is determined that the input time matches the reference time (step S12; match), the process proceeds to step S11, and the receiving unit 302 receives an input from the player.

When it is determined that the input time is earlier than the reference time (step S12; early), the number of times determined to be early is determined (step S13). The CPU 101 counts the number of times that the input time is determined to be earlier than the reference time, and determines whether or not the number of times is a predetermined number (for example, 5 times) or more. The CPU 101 determines whether to output a guide voice based on the determination result. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the output condition of the guide voice and the number of times that the volume of the guide voice does not match (when input is early or late). As illustrated in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 starts outputting the guide voice (increases the volume of the guide voice) when the number of mismatches is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Further, when the number of mismatches increases, the player can recognize the output guide voice more clearly by gradually increasing the volume of the guide voice, so that the input timing can be known.

In another embodiment of step S13, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to output the guide voice based on the number of mismatches between the input time and the reference time and the difference between the input time and the reference time. You can also. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a condition range for outputting a guide voice. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the CPU 101 can determine to output the guide voice when the difference between the input time and the reference time is large even when the number of mismatches is small. Therefore, the CPU 101 functions as the determination unit 304 by operating in cooperation with the RAM 103 and the like.
For example, in FIG. 8, when the number of mismatches is n, the difference between the input time and the reference time is Δt, and the function representing the relationship between the difference and the threshold value of the guide sound output is f, the condition for outputting the guide sound is [ It is represented by Formula 1].
f (Δt) ≦ n (Formula 1)

When the number of mismatches is less than the predetermined number (step S13; No), the process proceeds to step S11, and the receiving unit 302 receives an input from the player.

On the other hand, when the number of mismatches is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S13; Yes), the voice output unit 301 outputs a guide voice based on the determination of the determination unit 304 (step S14). The audio output unit 301 outputs, for example, a clapping sound from the speaker as the first guide sound. The guide voice and the music are synchronized. For example, when the tempo of the music is slowed down, the tempo at which the guide voice is output is slowed down.

FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 show an example of the relationship between the time signature of music and the timing of guide audio output. Further, the possible embodiments of S14 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 13A.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a time point at which the time signature of the music is divided. As an example, FIG. 9A shows a time point at which a 2/2 time signature is divided, FIG. 9B shows a 4/4 time signature, and FIG. As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the audio output unit 301 may divide one or the adjacent time signatures of the music into 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 (step S14- 1). Step S14-1 may be omitted.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a point in time when the guide voice is output. As an example, FIG. 10A shows a point in time when the guide sound is output in the case of 2/2 time, FIG. 10B shows 4/4 time, and FIG. 10C shows 8/8 time. As shown in FIG. 10, the audio output unit 301 outputs a hand beat sound 501 that is a guide sound at all or a part of the time points when the time signature of the music is divided.

Further, the audio output unit 301 can also change the volume of the guide audio based on the number of mismatches between the input time and the reference time counted by the determination unit 304 (step S14-2). For example, as the number of mismatches increases, the volume of the guide voice can be increased. The CPU 101, the audio processing unit 109, and the like operate in cooperation to function as the audio output unit 301. Step S14-2 can be omitted.
As described above, the guide voice may be output at a volume corresponding to the number of mismatches at all or some of the time points when the time signature of the music is divided (step S14-3).
Note that the volume of the music being played is constant.

Note that the guide voice is arbitrary, such as a metronome sound, a shout of “fast” or “more slowly”, and the like. Further, the tone color, pitch, tone, and length of the guide voice are arbitrary. Further, the guide voice is not limited to the voice, and may be a predetermined image such as characters such as “slow” and “earlier” and a mark indicating a clapping time.
Moreover, the time of dividing the time signature of the music can be divided at an arbitrary time such as 3/4 time or 12/8 time.

Next, when it is determined that the input time is later than the reference time (step S12; slow), the number of times determined to be late is determined (step S15). Similarly to step S13, the determination unit 304 counts the number of times that the input time is determined to be later than the reference time, and determines whether or not the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). The determination unit 304 determines whether or not to output the guide voice based on the determination result.

When the number of mismatches is less than the predetermined number (step S15; No), the process proceeds to step S11, and the receiving unit 302 receives an input from the player.

On the other hand, when the number of mismatches is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S15; Yes), the voice output unit 301 outputs a guide voice based on the determination of the determination unit 304 as in step S14 (step S16). FIG. 13B is a detailed flowchart of a possible embodiment of step S16. Similar to step S14, the guide voice may be output at a volume corresponding to the number of mismatches at all or some of the time points when the time signature of the music is divided (S16-3). Note that steps S16-1 and S16-2 can be omitted.

By the above processing, in the game that the player should input at the designated timing, it is possible to inform the player of the input timing in an easy-to-understand manner. That is, the player can know the timing to be input based on the guide voice in addition to the displayed screen.

In the above-described embodiment, various modes have been described for the case where the guide sound is output at the time when the time signature of the music is divided into predetermined sections. However, the present embodiment is related to the variation. This embodiment has the same configuration as that shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the guide voice is output at a time point that is shifted from the reference time by the correction time, and the correction time is attenuated to gradually approach the time point at which the guide voice is output to the reference time. Since the correction time gradually attenuates, when the player continues to input in accordance with the guide voice, the input time matches the reference time.

The audio output process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 101 that updates the correction time sets the initial value of the correction time to 0 (step S21). When the correction time is 0, the point in time when the guide voice is output is the same as in the first embodiment.

Next, when the receiving unit 302 receives an input (step S22), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the absolute value of the difference between the input and the reference time is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold (for example, 1/4 bar). Is determined (step S23).

When the absolute value of the difference is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold (step S23; Yes), the audio output unit 301 is shifted by the correction time instead of outputting the guide audio in accordance with the rhythm of the music. In step S24, a guide voice is output. FIG. 12 is a time chart for explaining the time point when the guide voice is output. As shown in FIG. 12, the audio output unit 301 outputs a guide audio at a time point shifted by the difference between the input time and the reference time.

On the other hand, when the absolute value of the difference is larger than the predetermined threshold (step S23; No), the guide voice is output at the reference time (same time as in the first embodiment) (step S27).

Next, the CPU 101 that updates the correction time gradually attenuates the difference as shown in FIG. 12 (step S25). By setting the reduced difference as the correction time, the time point when the guide voice is output gradually approaches the reference time.
Note that the CPU 101 can arbitrarily attenuate the correction time, for example, linearly or exponentially.

Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the difference is 0, or whether or not the difference is a predetermined value or less (step S26). When the difference is not 0 (step S26; No), the decreased difference is set as the correction time, and the guide voice is output when the difference is shifted by the correction time (step S24). Thereafter, by reducing the difference, the time point at which the guide voice is output gradually approaches the reference time.

On the other hand, when the difference is 0 (step S26; Yes), since the correction time is 0, the guide voice is output at the reference time.

As described above, since the correction time is attenuated as time passes, the output guide voice gradually approaches the reference time. Therefore, when the player continues input in accordance with the guide voice, the input time and the reference time can be matched.

As for the present application, the priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-192497 is claimed, and the contents of the basic application are all incorporated herein.

As described above, according to the present invention, in a game in which a player should input at a designated timing, a game device, a game control method, an information recording medium, which are suitable for informing the player of the input timing in an easy-to-understand manner, And a program can be provided.

100 Information processing apparatus 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Interface 105 Mat-type controller 106 External memory 107 DVD-ROM drive 108 Image processing unit 109 Audio processing unit 110 NIC
200

Game screens

201a, 201b, 201c,

201d Reference images

202a, 202b, 202c, 202d Guide image 203 Dance gauge 204 Score 205 Message 206 Background image 300 Game device 301 Audio output unit 302 Reception unit 303 Determination unit 304

Determination unit

401a, 402a ,

403a Reference time

401b, 402b, 403b Input time 501

Claims

An audio output unit (301) for playing and outputting music;
A reception unit (302) for receiving input from the player;
The time when the input is accepted (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) matches one of a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference time”) determined in accordance with the rhythm of the music to be reproduced and output. A determination unit (303) for determining whether or not to perform;
A determination unit (304) for determining whether to output a guide voice based on a determination result of the determination unit (303),
When the voice output unit (301) is determined to output the guide voice, the voice output unit (301) further outputs a predetermined voice according to the rhythm of the music as the guide voice.
A game device (300) characterized by that.
An audio output unit (301) for playing and outputting music;
A reception unit (302) for receiving input from the player;
The time when the input is accepted (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) matches one of a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference time”) determined in accordance with the rhythm of the music to be reproduced and output. A determination unit (303) for determining whether or not to perform;
A determination unit (304) for determining whether to output a guide voice based on a determination result of the determination unit (303),
If the audio output unit (301) is determined to output the guide audio, the audio output unit (301) further outputs a predetermined audio as the guide audio when the rhythm of the music is shifted by the correction time,
When the absolute value of the difference between the input time and the reference time is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the correction time is set to the difference, and the correction time is attenuated as time passes.
A game device (300) characterized by that.
A game device (300) according to claim 2,
The initial value of the correction time is 0.
A game device (300) characterized by that.
A game device (300) according to claim 1,
The determination unit (304) determines to output the guide voice when the input time and the reference time do not match,
The sound output unit (301) outputs the predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the number of times that the input time and the reference time do not match.
A game device (300) characterized by that.
A game device (300) according to claim 1,
The determination unit (304) determines to output the guide voice when the number of times that the input time and the reference time do not match is a predetermined number or more.
A game device (300) characterized by that.
A game device (300) according to claim 1,
The determination unit (303) further determines whether the input time is earlier or later than the reference time,
The sound output unit (301) outputs the first sound as the guide sound when the determination unit (303) determines early, and outputs the second sound when determined as late,
A game device (300) characterized by that.
A game device (300) according to claim 1,
The audio output unit (301) outputs the guide audio at each time signature of the music,
The reference time is either one of the time signatures of the music or the time when the adjacent time signature is divided into 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8.
A game device (300) characterized by that.
A game control method executed by a game device (300) having an audio output unit (301), a reception unit (302), a determination unit (303), and a determination unit (304),
The audio output unit (301) reproduces and outputs a music; and
A receiving step in which the receiving unit (302) receives an input from a player;
The determination unit (303) has a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference times”) in which the time when the input is received (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) is determined in accordance with the rhythm of the reproduced and output music. A determination step for determining whether or not it matches any one of
The determination unit (304) includes a determination step of determining whether to output a guide voice based on the determination result of the determination unit (303),
When the voice output unit (301) is determined to output the guide voice, the voice output unit (301) further outputs a predetermined voice according to the rhythm of the music as the guide voice.
A game control method characterized by the above.
Computer
An audio output unit (301) for playing and outputting music;
A reception unit (302) for receiving input from the player;
The time when the input is accepted (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) matches one of a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference time”) determined in accordance with the rhythm of the music to be reproduced and output. A determination unit (303) for determining whether or not to perform;
Based on the determination result of the determination unit (303), function as a determination unit (304) that determines whether to output a guide voice,
When the voice output unit (301) is determined to output the guide voice, the voice output unit (301) further outputs a predetermined voice according to the rhythm of the music as the guide voice.
A computer-readable information recording medium, characterized in that it stores a program characterized by functioning as described above.
Computer
An audio output unit (301) for playing and outputting music;
A reception unit (302) for receiving input from the player;
The time when the input is accepted (hereinafter referred to as “input time”) matches one of a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “reference time”) determined in accordance with the rhythm of the music to be reproduced and output. A determination unit (303) for determining whether or not to perform;
Based on the determination result of the determination unit (303), function as a determination unit (304) that determines whether to output a guide voice,
When the voice output unit (301) is determined to output the guide voice, the voice output unit (301) further outputs a predetermined voice according to the rhythm of the music as the guide voice.
A program characterized by functioning as follows.