JP2007301039A - Game program and game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a character from detecting a wrong voice input to act against a player's intention in an action game in which a player's character is made to conduct prescribed actions by voice inputs. <P>SOLUTION: Sounds generated by the clapping of a player are converted into an electric signal with a microphone to be inputted into the game apparatus. With the inputting of a jump command, the character jumps but jumping by the character made responding to the clapping of the player is confined to the moment at which the character is positioned on a jump stand installed in a virtual game world. When the character is not positioned on the jump stand, if ambient noises are inputted with the microphone, the character conducts a challenging action instead of a jump. The challenging action will not affect the movement of the character. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program and a game apparatus for controlling a character displayed on a screen according to voice input.

There is a game disclosed in Patent Document 1 as a conventional game for operating a character displayed on a screen by voice input. Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a character is controlled by operating a percussion instrument type controller composed of two left and right congas. More specifically, the character moves to the right when the player strikes the right conga, the character moves to the left when the player strikes the left conga, and the character jumps when the player strikes the left and right congas simultaneously. The percussion instrument type controller is provided with a sound detection device. When the sound detection device detects a sound generated by, for example, a player's applause, the character performs an operation of tossing an item.
JP 2005-319041 A

  However, in the game of Patent Document 1, if the sound detection device detects noise around the player, the character will perform an arbitrary action against the player's will. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a player claps near a percussion instrument type controller, the sound of applause is detected as a sound input. However, since the controller is operated by the player hitting it, the hit sound is mistakenly detected as a clapping sound, and the tossing is frequently performed even though the player tries to move the character. It is possible that an action will occur.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to prevent a character from performing an unintended action of a player by detecting an erroneous voice input in an action game in which a player character performs a predetermined action by voice input. To do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals and figure numbers in parentheses are examples of correspondence relationships with the drawings in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

The game program of the present invention
The computer (31) of the game device (3) connected to the voice input means (6M) and the display device (2),
Display control means (S32) for generating a game image including a player object of the virtual game world operated by the player and displaying the game image on the display device;
Movement control means (S30) for moving the player object in the virtual game world;
Voice detection means (S42) for determining whether or not voice is input from the voice input means;
Object position determination means (S54) for determining whether or not the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, and a sound is input from the sound input means, and the player object is a specific area of the virtual game world A game program for causing the player object to function as a motion control means (S56) when it is positioned at

The “movement control means” may be controlled to move according to an instruction from the player, or may be automatically controlled by a computer. When the player object is located outside the specific area and the sound is input from the sound input means, it is not necessary to perform any action for the sound input, or to perform an action different from the specific action. good. The motion control means determines whether or not the player object is located in the specific area based on the relationship between the current position of the player object and the specific area. For example, in consideration of the current position of the player object in the specific area or the current position of the player object and the current traveling direction, the position of the player object will be in the specific area in the near future (for example, the next frame). It may be determined whether or not.
The specific operation may be an operation related to a specific area. Furthermore, the specific operation may be different for each specific area.

  The object position determination means may determine whether or not the player object is located in the specific area in response to the sound detection means determining that sound is input from the sound input means. (FIG. 8).

  In addition, the motion control means may cause the player object to perform an action different from the specific action when a voice is input from the voice input means and the player object is located outside the specific area of the virtual game world. It may be performed (S58).

  In addition, the motion control means may perform (a) an action that affects the movement of the object when a voice is input from the voice input means and the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world. (B) When a sound is input from the sound input means and the player object is located outside a specific area of the virtual game world, an action that does not affect the movement of the object is performed on the object. You may let them.

  Note that “an action that affects the movement of an object” is an action in which at least one of the position, moving direction, and moving speed of the player object changes depending on whether or not the action is performed. means. For example, in an operation that affects movement, the movement parameter (speed parameter, acceleration parameter, orientation parameter, etc.) of the object is changed according to the voice input. In an operation that does not affect the movement, the object is caused to perform a predetermined movement on the spot (while moving due to other factors).

  The game program realizes a game that imposes a specific task on the player. The motion control means includes: (a) a voice is input from the voice input means, and the player object is in the virtual game world. When the object is located in the specific area, the object is caused to perform an action that affects the success or failure of the specific task, (b) a sound is input from the sound input means, and the player object is in the specific area of the virtual game world. When located outside, the object may be caused to perform an action that does not affect the success or failure of the specific task.

  Note that the “specific task” means, for example, “going in at an earlier time”, “going in before a rival character”, “obtaining a higher score”, “defeating enemy characters”, etc. It varies depending on the game genre and game type.

  The sound detection means may determine whether or not sound is input from the sound input means in response to the object position determination means determining that the player object is located in the specific area ( FIG. 9).

  Further, the specific operation may be a jump operation.

  Further, the specific area may be a jump board arranged in the virtual game world.

  In addition, the voice detection unit may determine that a voice is input from the voice input unit when a voice having a predetermined volume or more is input from the voice input unit (S42).

  In addition, operating means (6R, 6L) may be connected to the game device, and the movement control means may move the player object based on a signal from the operating means.

  Note that the operation means and the voice input means may have a common housing or may have independent housings.

  The operating means may be a percussion instrument type controller (6).

  The game program further causes the computer to function as input operation detecting means (S46) for determining whether or not a player is operating the operating means based on a signal from the operating means. At least when the player is operating the operation means, the player object may be prevented from performing the specific action. Thereby, noise other than applause input from the voice input means can be ignored.

  Further, the motion control means performs the specific action on the player object when the player operates the operation means and during a period of time after the player stops operating the operation means. You may make it not let (S48). Thereby, noise other than applause input from the voice input means can be ignored.

  Further, the display control means may display an operation guidance image for prompting the player to input a voice in the vicinity of the specific area (FIG. 5). Thereby, it is possible to inform the player of the input timing of the voice in an easy-to-understand manner, and an appropriate operation becomes possible.

  Further, the game program realizes a game that can be played by at least two of the first player and the second player at the same time, and the virtual game space can be operated by the first player. There is a first player object and a second player object that can be operated by the second player, and the movement control means moves the first player object and the second player object independently in the virtual game world, and The action control means is a first player object that causes the first player object to perform a specific action when a sound is input from the sound input means and the first player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world. Voice is input from the operation control means and the voice input means. It is, and when the second player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, may include a second player object motion control means to perform a specific operation to the second player object.

  The game apparatus further includes first operation means (6) operated by the first player and second operation means (7) operated by the second player, and the first operation means Each of the second operation means is provided with a voice input means (6M, 7M), and the first player object motion control means receives a voice from the voice input means provided in the first operation means, and When the first player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, the first player object is caused to perform a specific action, and the second player object action control means is provided in the second operation means. When a sound is input from the sound input means and the second player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, a specific action is performed. It may be made to the serial first player object.

  Further, the game program further sets parameters (viewpoint, gazing point, camera direction, etc.) of the first virtual camera that photographs the first player object based on the current position of the first player object. First virtual camera setting means for setting, second virtual camera setting means for setting parameters of a second virtual camera for photographing the first player object based on the current position of the second player object, and the first virtual Display that simultaneously displays on the display device both the first game image generated by shooting the virtual game space with the camera and the second game image generated by shooting the virtual game space with the second virtual camera You may make it function as a control means.

  The game device of the present invention generates a game image including a voice input means (6M), a display device (2), and a player object in the virtual game world operated by the player, and displays the game image on the display device. Control means (31, S32), movement control means (31, S30) for moving the player object in the virtual game world, and sound detection means (31, S42) for determining whether sound is input from the sound input means. Sound is input from the object position determination means (31, S54) for determining whether or not the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, and the sound input means, and the player object is in the virtual game world. Specific action when the player object is And a motion control means (31, S56) to be performed by the bets.

  According to the present invention, in an action game in which a player character performs a predetermined action by voice input, it is possible to prevent the character from performing an action unintended by the player due to detection of an erroneous voice input.

  Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external view showing a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a television 2, a game machine body 3, a DVD-ROM 4, a memory card 5, and a conga controller 6. The DVD-ROM 4 and the memory card 5 are detachably attached to the game machine body 3. The conga-type controller 6 is connected to one of the four controller port connectors provided in the game machine main body 3 via a communication cable. The television 2 is connected to the game machine body 3 by an AV cable or the like. Communication between the game machine body 3 and the controller 6 may be wireless communication.

  The conga controller 6 is provided with three switches, a start button 6S, a right strike surface 6R, and a left strike surface 6L, and a microphone 6M. As will be described later, the player can control the action of the character in the virtual game world by hitting the right strike surface 6R or the left strike surface 6L. Instead of the conga controller 6, an arbitrary controller having a microphone may be used.

  The DVD-ROM 4 stores game programs, game data, and the like in a fixed manner. When the player plays the game, the DVD-ROM 4 is mounted on the game machine body 3. As a means for storing a game program or the like, an external storage medium such as a CD-ROM, MO, memory card, ROM cartridge, or the like may be used instead of the DVD-ROM 4.

  The game machine body 3 reads a game program recorded on the DVD-ROM 4 and performs a process according to the read game program.

  The television 2 displays the image data output from the game machine body 3 on the screen.

  The memory card 5 includes a rewritable storage medium such as a flash memory as a backup memory, and records data such as game save data in the backup memory.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the game machine body 3. Hereinafter, each part of the game system 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  2, the game machine body 3 includes a CPU 31, a work memory 32, an external memory interface (I / F) 33, a controller interface (I / F) 34, a video RAM (VRAM) 35, and graphics processing. A unit (GPU) 36 and an optical disk drive 37 are provided.

  At the start of the game, first, the optical disc drive 37 drives the DVD-ROM 4 mounted on the game machine body 3. A game program stored in the DVD-ROM 4 is loaded into the work memory 32. The game is started when the CPU 31 executes the program on the work memory 32. After starting the game, the player plays the game using the conga controller 6. In accordance with the player's operation, the conga controller 6 outputs operation data to the game machine body 3. The operation data output from the conga controller 6 is supplied to the CPU 31 via the controller I / F 34. The CPU 31 performs a game process according to the input operation data. The GPU 36 is used for generating image data in game processing.

  The GPU 36 performs arithmetic processing (for example, rotation / enlargement / reduction / deformation of a three-dimensional model, world coordinate system) on coordinates of a three-dimensional model (for example, an object composed of polygons) related to an object or a figure placed in a three-dimensional virtual game world. Conversion from camera coordinates to camera coordinate system or screen coordinate system coordinates). Further, the GPU 36 generates a game image by writing the color data (RGB data) of each pixel in the VRAM 35 for the three-dimensional model projected on the screen coordinates based on a predetermined texture. The GPU 36 thus generates a game image to be displayed on the television 2 and outputs the game image to the television 2 as appropriate. In the present embodiment, a hardware configuration in which a memory dedicated to image processing (VRAM 35) is separately provided is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a method of using a part of the work memory 32 as a memory for image processing (UMA: Unified) Memory Architecture) may be employed.

  The work memory 32 stores various programs and data read from the DVD-ROM 4. These data include data related to polygons constituting a three-dimensional model arranged in the virtual game world, textures for pasting colors on the polygons, and the like.

  FIG. 3 is an example of a game image displayed on the screen of the television 2. In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a racing game will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to any game.

  On the screen of the television 2, a race course installed in the virtual game world, a player character operated by the player, and obstacles and coins arranged on the race course are displayed. The player uses the conga controller 6 to operate the player character so as not to hit the obstacle as much as possible, to acquire as many coins as possible, and to reach the goal as soon as possible.

  Examples of instructions that the player can input using the conga controller 6 include an acceleration instruction, a right movement instruction, a left movement instruction, a deceleration instruction, and a jump instruction.

  The acceleration instruction can be input by alternately striking the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L of the conga controller 6. When an acceleration instruction is input, the character accelerates forward (in the direction the character is facing or the traveling direction of the character).

  The right movement instruction can be input by repeatedly striking the right strike surface 6R of the conga controller 6. When a right movement instruction is input, the character moves in the right direction (the right direction based on the direction the character is facing or the right direction based on the character traveling direction). At this time, the character moves faster in the right direction as the player repeatedly hits the right strike surface 6R. Instead of moving in the right direction, the direction and the traveling direction of the character may be changed from the current direction to the right direction.

  The left movement instruction can be input by repeatedly striking the left strike surface 6L of the conga controller 6. When the left movement instruction is input, the character moves in the left direction (leftward with reference to the direction in which the character is directed or leftward with reference to the traveling direction of the character). At this time, the faster the player strikes the left strike surface 6L, the faster the character moves in the left direction. Instead of moving in the left direction, the character's direction and traveling direction may be changed from the current direction to the left.

  The deceleration instruction can be input by long-pressing both the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L of the conga controller 6 for a predetermined time or longer. When a deceleration instruction is input, the character decelerates.

  The jump instruction can be input by clapping near the conga controller 6. Specifically, sound generated by the applause of the player is converted into an electric signal by the microphone 6M and input to the game apparatus 3. When a jump instruction is input, the character jumps. However, the character jumps according to the applause of the player only when the character is positioned on a jumping table (see FIG. 4) installed in the virtual game world.

  When the character is not positioned on the jumping table and the surrounding noise (including voices and applause of people other than the player) is input by the microphone 6M, the character does not jump as shown in FIG. Without provocation. This provocation action is an action that does not affect the movement of the character. Therefore, even if the character performs a provocation action, the moving speed and moving direction of the character do not change. Furthermore, if any of the above acceleration instruction, right movement instruction, left movement instruction, or deceleration instruction is input while the character is performing a provocation action, the provocation action is immediately canceled and the character is input. The operation (acceleration, movement in the right direction, movement in the left direction, deceleration) according to the received instruction is performed.

  In this way, since the character jumps according to the applause of the player only when the character is positioned on the jumping platform, the character jumps unexpectedly in response to the surrounding noise and the game result (race ranking, goal time, Can be avoided. Although an example in which the character jumps according to the applause of the player has been described here, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the character is positioned on an acceleration lane as shown in FIG. 11 described later, the character may be accelerated according to the applause of the player (acceleration greater than the acceleration by the acceleration instruction described above). Moreover, both a jump stand and an acceleration lane may exist on the course.

  Hereinafter, a region where the character performs a special movement operation such as jumping or acceleration according to the applause of the player, such as a jumping base or an acceleration lane, is referred to as a “clapping region”. In addition, an action performed by the character according to the applause of the player when the character is located outside the applause area, such as a provocation action, is referred to as a “rendering action”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a clap image for prompting the player to applaud is displayed in the vicinity of the jumping base (applause area).

  Note that the player does not have to input a jump instruction (applause) when the character passes the jump platform. In that case, the character will pass the jump platform without jumping. The same applies to the acceleration lane.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the game machine body 3 in this embodiment will be described in detail.

  FIG. 6 is a memory map of the work memory 32. The work memory 32 stores a game program 40, game image data 41, race course data 42, character control data 43, a voice input flag 44, and a voice input timer 45.

  The game image data 41 is data for generating a game image displayed on the screen of the television 2 and includes a character image, a background image, and a clap image.

  The race course data 42 is data indicating the shape of the race course set in the virtual game world, and the race course data 42 includes applause area information indicating the position of the applause area.

  The character control data 43 is data for controlling the movement of the character in the virtual game world, and includes current position information and speed information. The current position information is information (coordinate data) indicating the current position of the character, and the speed information is information (vector data) indicating the moving speed of the character.

  The voice input flag 44 and the voice input timer 45 are flags and timers used in applause processing described later.

  Hereinafter, the processing flow of the CPU 31 based on the game program 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8.

  In FIG. 7, when execution of the game program 40 is started, the CPU 31 first displays an initial game image in step S10. At this time, initial values are set for the current position and speed of the character.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not the right strike surface 6R has been continuously hit. For example, when the right strike surface 6R is hit again within a certain time after the right strike surface 6R is hit, it is determined that the right strike surface 6R has been hit repeatedly. If the right strike surface 6R is continuously hit, the process proceeds to step S14. If the right strike surface 6R is not repeatedly hit, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S14, the speed information is updated (specifically, the direction of the speed vector is changed) so that the character turns right (moves or accelerates in the right direction), and then the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S16, it is determined whether or not the left strike surface 6L has been continuously hit. For example, after the left hitting surface 6L is hit, when the left hitting surface 6L is hit again within a certain time, it is determined that the left hitting surface 6L has been hit repeatedly. If the left strike surface 6L is continuously hit, the process proceeds to step S18. If the left strike surface 6L is not repeatedly hit, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S18, the speed information is updated (specifically, the direction of the speed vector is changed) so that the character turns left (moves or accelerates in the left direction), and then the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S20, it is determined whether the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are alternately hit. For example, when the right strike surface 6R is struck within a certain time after the left strike surface 6L is struck, or when the left strike surface 6L is struck within a certain time after the right strike surface 6R is struck. In addition, it is determined that the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are alternately hit. If the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are alternately hit repeatedly, the process proceeds to step S22. If the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are not alternately hit, the process proceeds to step S24. Proceed to

  In step S22, the speed information is updated so that the character accelerates forward (specifically, the magnitude of the speed vector is changed), and then the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S24, it is determined whether both the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L have been pressed for a predetermined time or longer. For example, when both the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are pressed for one second or longer, it is determined that both the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are pressed for a predetermined time or longer. If both the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are pressed for a certain time or longer, the process proceeds to step S26, and both the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are pressed for a certain time or longer. If not, the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S26, the speed information is updated so that the character decelerates (specifically, the magnitude of the speed vector is changed), and then the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, applause processing is performed. The applause process is a process for controlling the character according to the applause of the player. The details of the applause process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In the applause process, first, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the voice input flag 44 is turned on in step S40. The voice input flag 44 is off in the initial state. If the voice input flag 44 is on, the process proceeds to step S46. If the voice input flag 44 is off, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not a sound with a sound volume higher than a certain level is detected from the microphone 6M. Then, if a sound with a sound volume above a certain level is detected, the process proceeds to step S44, and if a sound with a sound volume above a certain level is not detected, the applause process ends.

  In step S44, the voice input flag 44 is turned on and the voice input timer 45 is started. Then, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, it is determined whether either the right strike surface 6R or the left strike surface 6L is being pressed. If either the right strike surface 6R or the left strike surface 6L is pressed, the process proceeds to step S50, and the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L are both strike surfaces. If it is not pressed, the process proceeds to step S48. The process of step S46 is input from the microphone 6M when the player is pressing any one of the hitting surfaces (this means that the sound input from the microphone 6M is not a sound generated by the player's applause). This is a process for ignoring the sound.

  In step S48, it is determined whether or not any of the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L has been pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 frame periods). If neither the right strike surface 6R nor the left strike surface 6L has been pressed for a certain period of time, the process proceeds to step S52, and either the right strike surface 6R or the left strike surface 6L is selected. If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the hit surface was pressed, the process proceeds to step S50. The process of step S48 is performed when a sound is input from the microphone 6M until a predetermined time elapses after any one of the hit surfaces is pressed (this is because the player releases the hand from the hit surface and then claps. Since it takes a certain amount of time to perform the operation, it means that the sound input from the microphone 6M is not the sound of the player's applause) is a process for ignoring the sound input from the microphone 6M. .

  In step S50, the voice input flag 44 is turned off and the voice input timer 45 is reset. Then, the applause process ends.

  In step S52, it is determined whether the count value of the voice input timer 45 is equal to or greater than a certain value (for example, 10 frame periods). If the count value of the voice input timer 45 is equal to or greater than a certain value, the process proceeds to step S54. If the count value of the voice input timer 45 is not equal to or greater than the certain value, the applause process ends. The process of step S52 is performed when any hitting surface is pressed during a certain period of time (for example, 10 frame periods) after the sound is input from the microphone 6M (this is because the player claps). Since a certain amount of time is required until the hitting surface is pressed after that, it means that the sound input from the microphone 6M is not the sound of the applause of the player), so that the sound input from the microphone 6M is ignored. It is processing of.

  In step S54, the applause area information of the race course data 42 and the current position information of the character control data 43 are referred to and it is determined whether or not the character is located in the applause area. If the character is located in the applause area, the process proceeds to step S56. If the character is located outside the applause area, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S56, the speed information is changed so that the character performs a special movement action (for example, jump). In addition, when there are a plurality of types of applause areas such as jump tables and acceleration lanes on the course, the speed information is changed so that a special movement operation corresponding to the type of the applause area where the character is located is performed. Note that the character may be caused to perform a special movement action by a method other than changing the speed information. For example, the character may be instantaneously moved to another place on the course by changing the current position information.

  In step S58, the character image is changed so that the character performs an effect operation (for example, provocation).

  In step S60, the voice input flag 44 is turned off and the voice input timer 45 is reset. Then, the applause process ends.

  When the applause process ends, the CPU 31 updates the current position information based on the speed information in step S30 of FIG.

  In step S32, the game image is updated based on the current position information updated in step S30. Then, the process returns to step S12.

  By repeating the processes in steps S12 to S32 as described above, the game images are sequentially updated so that the character moves in accordance with the instructions of the player.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the character jumps according to the applause of the player only when the character is positioned on the jump platform, so that the character jumps unexpectedly in response to the surrounding noise. It can avoid adversely affecting the results (race ranking, goal time, score, etc.).

  In the applause process of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the character is located in the applause area after a sound having a sound volume of a certain level or more is detected. Instead, the character is located in the applause area. Only occasionally, the sound from the microphone 6M may be detected. Details of a variation of this applause process are shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, the same processing steps as those in FIG. 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG. 9 differs from FIG. 8 in that the process of determining whether or not the character is in the applause area (step S54) is performed first, and the process for causing the character to perform the rendering operation (step S58 of FIG. 8). It is only the point that is missing.

  The present invention is particularly effective when a plurality of players play a game at the same time. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the case where a 1st player and a 2nd player play a game simultaneously simultaneously is demonstrated.

  When the first player and the second player play a game at the same time, the game machine main body 3 includes two conga-type controllers, a conga-type controller 6 used by the first player and a conga-type controller 7 used by the second player. The controller is connected. The conga controller 7 used by the second player is also provided with three switches, a start button 7S, a right strike surface 7R, and a left strike surface 7L, and a microphone 7M.

  FIG. 11 is an example of a game image when the first player and the second player play a game together at the same time. The game image is composed of two image areas, an upper image area and a lower image area. The upper image area displays the state of the virtual game world viewed from the virtual camera that displays the character A, and the lower image area. The state of the virtual game world viewed from the virtual camera that displays the character B is displayed. The virtual camera is arranged in the virtual game space by setting various parameters (viewpoint, gazing point, camera direction, etc.), and the parameters of the virtual camera that reflects the character A are updated according to the current position of the character A, The parameters of the virtual camera that displays the character B are updated according to the current position of the character B. Character A is a character operated by the first player, and character B is a character operated by the second player. Character A and character B are traveling on the same course, and an acceleration lane is arranged on the course.

  The first player can use the right strike surface 6R and the left strike surface 6L of the conga controller 6 to accelerate, move right, move left, and decelerate the character A. In addition, by clapping, the first player can input the sound generated by the clapping through the microphone 6M of the conga controller 6 and greatly accelerate the character A.

  Similarly, the second player can use the right strike surface 7R and the left strike surface 7L of the conga controller 7 to accelerate, move right, move left, and decelerate the character B. In addition, the second player can applaud the sound generated by the applause through the microphone 7M of the conga controller 7 and greatly accelerate the character B.

  By the way, when the first player and the second player play a game together at the same time, for example, when the character B is on the acceleration lane, the second player applauds the character B so as to greatly accelerate the character B. In this case, the sound generated by the applause reaches not only the microphone 7M of the conga controller 7 used by the second player but also the microphone 6M of the conga controller 6 used by the first player. However, according to the present invention, even in such a case, when the character A is not on the acceleration lane, only the provocation action is performed, and the game result of the first player is not adversely affected. The same applies to the case where the first player claps in order to greatly accelerate the character A while the character A is on the acceleration lane.

1 is an external view of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Internal configuration diagram of game console An example of a game image displayed on a TV screen Another example of game image displayed on TV screen Still another example of game image displayed on TV screen Memory map of work memory The flowchart which shows the flow of processing of CPU Flow chart showing the flow of applause processing The flowchart which shows the flow of the applause process which concerns on a modification External view of a game system when two players play a game together at the same time An example of a game image when two players play a game together at the same time

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1 game system 2 TV 3 game machine body 4 DVD-ROM
5 Memory card 6 Conga type controller 6L Left tapping surface 6M Microphone 6R Right tapping surface 6S Start button 7 Conga type controller 7L Left tapping surface 7M Microphone 7R Right tapping surface 7S Start button 31 CPU
32 Work memory 33 External memory I / F
34 Controller I / F
35 VRAM
36 GPU
37 Optical disc drive 40 Game program 41 Game image data 42 Race course data 43 Character control data 44 Voice input flag 45 Voice input timer

Claims (18)

A game machine computer connected to the voice input means and the display device,
Display control means for generating a game image including a player object of the virtual game world operated by the player and displaying the game image on the display device;
Movement control means for moving the player object in the virtual game world;
Voice detection means for determining whether voice is input from the voice input means;
Object position determination means for determining whether or not the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, and voice is input from the audio input means, and the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world A game program for causing the player object to function as a motion control means that sometimes performs a specific motion.   The object position determination means determines whether or not the player object is located in the specific area in response to the sound detection means determining that sound is input from the sound input means. The described game program.   The action control means causes the player object to perform an action different from the specific action when the voice is input from the voice input means and the player object is located outside the specific area of the virtual game world. The game program according to claim 2.   The movement control means performs (a) an action that affects the movement of the object when the voice is input from the voice input means and the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world. (B) When the sound is input from the sound input means and the player object is located outside the specific area of the virtual game world, the object is caused to perform an action that does not affect the movement of the object. The game program according to claim 3. The game program realizes a game that imposes a specific task on the player,
The motion control means is: (a) when a sound is input from the voice input means and the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, an action that affects the success or failure of the specific task is applied to the object. (B) When a sound is input from the sound input means and the player object is located outside a specific area of the virtual game world, an action that does not affect the success or failure of the specific task is performed on the object. The game program according to claim 3.   2. The voice detection unit according to claim 1, wherein the voice detection unit determines whether or not a voice is input from the voice input unit when the object position determination unit determines that the player object is located in the specific area. Game program.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the specific action is a jump action.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the specific area is a jump table arranged in the virtual game world.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the voice detecting unit determines that a voice is input from the voice input unit when a voice having a predetermined volume or more is input from the voice input unit. An operation means is connected to the game device,
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the movement control unit moves the player object based on a signal from the operation unit.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the operation means is a percussion instrument type controller. The game program further causes the computer to function as an input operation detection unit that determines whether a player is operating the operation unit based on a signal from the operation unit,
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the action control means does not cause the player object to perform the specific action at least when the player is operating the operation means.   The action control means does not cause the player object to perform the specific action when the player is operating the operation means and during a period of time after the player stops operating the operation means. The game program according to claim 12.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays an operation guidance image for prompting a player to input a voice in the vicinity of the specific area. The game program realizes a game that at least two of the first player and the second player can play at the same time,
The virtual game space includes a first player object that can be operated by the first player and a second player object that can be operated by the second player,
The movement control means moves the first player object and the second player object independently in the virtual game world,
The operation control means includes
First player object motion control means for causing the first player object to perform a specific action when a voice is input from the voice input means and the first player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world;
Second player object motion control means for causing the second player object to perform a specific action when a voice is input from the voice input means and the second player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world; The game program according to claim 1, comprising: The game apparatus further includes first operation means operated by the first player, and second operation means operated by the second player,
The first operating means and the second operating means are each provided with voice input means,
The first player object motion control means is specified when a voice is input from the voice input means provided in the first operation means, and the first player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world. Causing the first player object to perform an action,
The second player object motion control means is specified when a voice is input from the voice input means provided in the second operation means, and the second player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world. The game program according to claim 15, which causes the first player object to perform an action. Said computer further
First virtual camera setting means for setting parameters of a first virtual camera for photographing the first player object based on a current position of the first player object;
Shooting a virtual game space with the first virtual camera, second virtual camera setting means for setting a parameter of a second virtual camera for shooting the first player object based on a current position of the second player object; 16. The display device is configured to simultaneously display both the first game image generated by the first game image and the second game image generated by shooting the virtual game space with the second virtual camera on the display device. The game program described in. Voice input means,
Display device,
Display control means for generating a game image including a player object of the virtual game world operated by the player and displaying the game image on the display device;
Movement control means for moving the player object in the virtual game world;
Voice detection means for determining whether voice is input from the voice input means;
Object position determination means for determining whether or not the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world, and voice is input from the audio input means, and the player object is located in a specific area of the virtual game world Sometimes, a game device comprising action control means for causing the player object to perform a specific action.

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