WO2018168546A1 - Computer program for use in game system - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a computer program for use in a game system which improves the degree of freedom of action of an object to be operated. A game program (34) is designed to cause a computer (30) to function in such a way as to comprise various means. The computer (30) is incorporated in a game system (1) which is provided with a monitor (MO) for displaying game screens (40A-40D) and provides a game which is played by operating a robot (55) displayed thereon. Specifically, the game program (34) is designed to cause the computer (30) to function as a means of presenting action-configuring icons (I) for defining actions of the robot (55) on the game screen (40C), configuring a plurality of actions to be performed by the robot (55) and the sequence of the actions on the basis of the result of selection via the action-configuring icons (I), and controlling the display of the robot (55) on the basis of the configuration such that the robot (55) performs, on the game screen (40D), the plurality of actions in the sequence.

Description

Computer programs used in game systems

The present invention relates to a computer program for a game system that includes a display device that displays a game screen and provides a game played through the operation of the operation target by presenting the operation target on the game screen.

There is a game system that includes a display device that displays a game screen and provides a game played through the operation of the operation target by presenting the operation target on the game screen. For example, as such an operation target, a robot assembled by selected parts among a plurality of parts each having a plurality of features is used, and a battle type game played through such a robot is used. It is known (for example, refer nonpatent literature 1).

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In the game of Non-Patent Document 1, parts for driving the robot are also prepared as parts for the robot. However, in this game, only an operation is instructed in units of robots, and it is not possible to set driving in parts and details thereof. Naturally, even when the robot includes a plurality of parts, it is not possible to set a specific operation procedure such as the order of operations realized by these parts. As a result, there is a limit on the movement (movement) of the robot.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a computer program for a game system that can improve the degree of freedom of movement of an operation target.

The computer program for the game system of the present invention includes a display device that displays a game screen, and provides a game played through the operation of the operation target by presenting the operation target that operates on the game screen on the game screen. A computer incorporated in the game system, icon presenting means for presenting on the game screen a plurality of action icons that respectively define a plurality of types of actions to be operated, and the action based on a selection result for the plurality of action icons A plurality of actions to be executed by the target and an action setting means for setting the order of each action, and the action target executes the plurality of actions in the order on the game screen based on a setting result of the action setting means. To function as display control means for controlling the display of the operation target Those composed urchin.

The figure which shows the outline | summary of the whole structure of the game system which concerns on one form of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game system. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the flow of the game of a generation mode. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a game screen for home typically. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for creation in case the modeling component is selected. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for creation in case the moving parts are selected. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for creation in case the sensor components are selected. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for operation | movement settings in case the loop icon is selected. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for operation | movement settings when a branch icon is selected. The figure which shows typically an example of the game screen for operation | movement settings when the operation | movement system icon is selected. The figure which shows an example of the game screen for operation | movement typically. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a formation process routine. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of an operation | movement setting process routine. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of an operation processing routine.

Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a center server 2. The center server 2 is not limited to an example constituted by a single physical device. For example, one logical center server 2 may be configured by a server group as a plurality of physical devices. Further, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing.

The game server 5 is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. The game terminal 5 is a type of network terminal device provided with a function (game function) that allows a user to play a game. In the example of FIG. 1, a mobile phone (including a smartphone) is used as an example of the game terminal 5. A mobile phone is a type of user terminal used for a user's personal use. For example, the mobile phone may exhibit a game function by executing software distributed from the center server 2. As the game terminal 5, for example, various network terminal devices that can be connected to the network and are used for personal use of the user, such as a personal computer, a portable game machine, and a portable tablet terminal device, may be used. Alternatively, a business (commercial) game machine that plays a predetermined range of games for a fee or free of charge may be used as the game terminal 5.

As an example, the network 3 is configured to realize network communication using the TCP / IP protocol. Typically, the network 3 is configured by combining the Internet as a WAN and an intranet as a LAN. In the example of FIG. 1, the center server 2 is connected to the network 3 via the router 3a, and the game terminal 5 is connected to the network 3 via the access point 3b.

Note that the network 3 is not limited to a form using the TCP / IP protocol. As the network 3, various forms using a wired line for communication or a wireless line (including infrared communication, short-range wireless communication, etc.) may be used.

The center server 2 provides various web services to the user of the game terminal 5 via the network 3. The web service may include, for example, a game information service that provides various types of information related to the game provided by the game terminal 5. Further, for example, in the Web service, a distribution service that distributes various data (including game content such as items used in the game, background images, music) or software to each game terminal 5 (including data update). May be included. Furthermore, the Web service includes a community service that provides a place for information exchange, exchange, and sharing by the user, a service that provides a user ID for identifying each user, and a plurality of users via the network 3. May include services such as a matching service for matching users when playing a common game.

Next, the main part of the control system of the game system 1 for providing a game will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the control system of the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the center server 2 includes a control unit 10 and a storage unit 11. The control unit 10 is configured as a computer unit combining a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor. Note that an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a monitor can be connected to the control unit 10. However, those illustrations are omitted.

The storage unit 11 is connected to the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 may be configured by a large-capacity storage medium such as a magnetic tape, for example, so that the storage can be held without supplying power. The storage unit 11 stores server data 14 and a server program 15. The server program 15 is a computer program necessary for the center server 2 to provide various services to the game terminal 5. When the control unit 10 reads and executes the server program 15, a Web service management unit 17 is provided inside the control unit 10.

The web service management unit 17 executes processing necessary to provide the above-described web service. The Web service management unit 17 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 10. However, those illustrations are omitted.

The server data 14 is data that is referred to when the server program 15 is executed. For example, the server data 14 may include play data 19. The play data 19 is data in which information about past play results of each user is described. The play data 19 is used, for example, to take over the previous play results (past play situations) from the next time onward or to take over the settings specific to each user. In addition, the server data 14 may include various types of data for realizing a game. For example, such data may include ID management data for managing various IDs such as user IDs. However, those illustrations are omitted.

On the other hand, the game terminal 5 is provided with a control unit 30 as a computer, a storage unit 31, a monitor MO as a display device, a touch panel 7, and a speaker 8. The storage unit 31, the monitor MO, the touch panel 7 and the speaker 8 are all connected to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 is configured as a computer unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined. In addition, for example, various devices for providing a game can be connected to the control unit 30. However, those illustrations are omitted.

The monitor MO is a known display device for displaying various images based on an output signal from the control unit 30. As an example, the monitor MO may display a game screen for playing a game in accordance with an output signal from the control unit 30. The touch panel 7 is a known input device that outputs a signal corresponding to the contact position when the user touches with a finger or the like. The touch panel 7 may be configured to be transparent, for example, so as to be superimposed on the surface of the monitor MO. For example, the touch panel 7 may output a signal corresponding to the touch position to the control unit 30 based on a user's touch operation. Similarly, the speaker 8 is a well-known output device (sound reproduction device) for reproducing various sounds based on an output signal from the control unit 30. The speaker 8 may reproduce various sounds used in a game such as BGM in accordance with an output signal from the control unit 30, for example.

On the other hand, the storage unit 31 may be configured by, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a flash SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like so that the storage can be held without power supply. The storage unit 31 stores a game program 34 and game data 35. The game program 34 is a computer program necessary for the game terminal 5 to provide a game. Along with the execution of the game program 34, a game providing unit 37 is provided inside the control unit 30. The game providing unit 37 executes various processes necessary for providing a game. The game providing unit 37 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 30. However, those illustrations are omitted.

The game data 35 is data that is referred to when the game program 34 is executed. The game data 35 may include play data 19, for example. Similarly, the game data 35 may include the above-described ID management data, for example. As an example, at least a part of the play data 19 and the ID management data may be provided from the center server 2 so that a necessary part is included. In addition, the game data 35 may include various data for executing the game. For example, such data may include image data for displaying various images necessary for the game and sound effect data for reproducing various sounds such as BGM necessary for the game. However, those illustrations are omitted.

Next, the game provided by the game terminal 5 will be described. The game terminal 5 is a program generator that can easily generate a unique program by combining a plurality of modularized programs (independent programs for realizing predetermined processing; hereinafter referred to as program modules). Provide games. For example, this game may include a plurality of module images respectively associated with the program modules. In addition, a unique program may be generated by combining a series of programs (processing) corresponding to at least some of the module images selected by the user among the plurality of module images. Further, the program generation game may cause such a series of programs to be executed on the execution target through the game screen. And this execution object may be comprised so that it may function as simple artificial intelligence by performing a series of processes through such a series of programs. That is, the program generation game may be configured as a game that generates an execution target that can function as simple artificial intelligence. And this game may be played through such execution object.

Specifically, for example, the program generation game may include a generation mode for generating such an execution target and a play mode for playing through the execution target. These play modes may be provided through a game screen. For example, a plurality of parts for forming an execution target may be prepared in the generation mode. These parts may be displayed as images on the game screen. A unique character (including an element corresponding to an object other than a person such as a car or an animal) may be generated as an execution target by combining the images of the parts. That is, the generation mode may be configured to generate a unique character (including a character image) to which individuality is given through simple artificial intelligence.

On the other hand, the play mode is a mode for providing a play using such an original character. Specifically, for example, in the play mode, a problem to be cleared through such an original character may be prepared. Such a problem may include, for example, a rudimentary problem that a unique character must satisfy alone and an application problem that a plurality of characters (including unique characters generated by other users) should perform. For example, the elementary task may include a task that is cleared when an original character satisfies the elementary clearing condition alone. Further, for example, as such a problem, a game that aims to reach a goal set in a field including an obstacle may be employed. That is, a game in which the single clear condition is satisfied when the goal is reached may be employed.

On the other hand, the application task may include, for example, a task that is cleared when at least some of the plurality of characters satisfy the application clear condition. For example, as such a challenge, a battle-type game in which a plurality of characters battle each other (including a cooperative battle in which a plurality of characters cooperate with each other and fight against enemy characters) may be employed. For example, the application clear condition may be satisfied by the winner of the competitive game. That is, for example, when a battle is executed between two unique characters, the winner of the battle (one of the two) may satisfy the application clear condition. Alternatively, when a cooperative battle is performed, all of the unique characters who cooperate with the subjugation may satisfy the application clear condition as the enemy character subjugates.

An example of a program generation game (mainly generation mode) will be further described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the flow of the game in the generation mode. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the generation mode may include, for example, a formation process, an operation setting process, and an operation process. The formation process and the action setting process are processes for setting unique character characteristics (individuality). On the other hand, the operation process is a process for verifying the setting results of these processes.

Specifically, the formation process (step S1) is a process for forming the appearance of a unique character. In other words, the forming process is a process for forming (modeling) the shape of an original character. Similarly, the motion setting step (step S2) is a step for setting a motion of a unique character (a motion that can be performed by a unique character). Further, by executing such an operation, the unique character may function as a character having simple artificial intelligence. That is, the operation setting process may function as a process for forming simple artificial intelligence through such operation settings. On the other hand, the motion process (step S3) is a process for causing an original character to perform the motion set in the motion setting process. That is, the motion process is a process for simulating the setting result of the motion setting process by actually moving an original character. Further, based on the result of the operation process, these processes (steps S1 to S3) may be performed again as appropriate.

4 to 11 are schematic diagrams schematically showing an example of a game screen displayed on the monitor MO. 4 to 11 show game screens when a robot is generated as an original character. Specifically, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of the home game screen 40A. The home game screen 40A is a game screen for selecting a play mode. For example, the home game screen 40A may be displayed when a predetermined start condition such as an input of a user ID is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 4, the home game screen 40 </ b> A may include, for example, a task mode selection icon 41 and a generation mode selection icon 42.

The assignment mode selection icon 41 is an icon that functions as a button for selecting an assignment mode. Specifically, the task mode is selected by a touch operation on the task mode selection icon 41. For example, the assignment mode selection icon 41 may include an entry assignment icon 41A for selecting an entry assignment and an application assignment icon 41B for selecting an application assignment. Then, a play of an elementary task may be provided along with the selection of the icon 41A for an elementary task, and a play of an applied task may be provided along with the selection of the icon 41B for an applied task.

The generation mode selection icon 42 is an icon that functions as a button for selecting a generation mode. Specifically, the generation mode is selected by a touch operation on the generation mode selection icon 42. For example, the generation mode selection icon 42 may include a modeling icon 42A and an operation setting icon 42B. The modeling icon 42A is an icon for forming (modeling) the appearance of the generation target robot. For example, with the selection of the modeling icon 42A, an opportunity to form the appearance of the robot may be given. Specifically, for example, the formation process (step S1) described above may be provided in accordance with the selection of the modeling icon 42A. On the other hand, the operation setting icon 42B is an icon for setting the operation of the generation target robot. For example, with the selection of the operation setting icon 42B, an opportunity to set an allowable operation for the robot may be given. Specifically, for example, with the selection of the operation setting icon 42B, the above-described operation setting step (step S2) may be provided.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the creation game screen 40B. The creation game screen 40B is an example of a game screen provided when the modeling icon 42A is selected (touch operation) on the home game screen 40A. That is, the creation game screen 40B is an example of a game screen used for providing the formation process. As shown in FIG. 5, the creation game screen 40B may include, for example, a robot display area 51, a component display area 52, an option display area 53, a simulation icon 54, and a return icon RI. The return icon RI is an icon that functions as a button for returning to the previous game screen. For example, when the return icon RI is selected (when a touch operation is performed), the home game screen 40A may be returned as the previous game screen.

The robot display area 51 is an area for displaying the robot 55 as an operation target. For example, the robot 55 being created may be displayed in the robot display area 51. The component display area 52 is an area for displaying various components P necessary for creating the robot 55. For example, such various parts P may include an assembly part P <b> 1 used for assembling the robot 55. In the component display area 52, for example, such an assembly component P1 may be displayed. Further, for example, the assembly component P1 may include a modeling component P1A, a moving component P1B, an equipment component P1C, a sensor component P1D, and a sound component P1E. These may be displayed in the component display area 52 as examples of various components P. Moreover, these various components P may function as a plurality of components of the present invention.

The modeling part P1A is a part P for mainly modeling the appearance (shape) of the robot 55. On the other hand, the moving component P1B, the equipment component P1C, the sensor component P1D, and the sound component P1E are operation system components for causing the robot 55 to execute various operations. For example, they may function as a part P for causing the robot 55 to execute different types of operations. Specifically, the moving component P1B is a component for moving (driving) the robot 55. That is, the moving part P1B is a part for causing the robot 55 to execute the operation of the moving system. The equipment part P <b> 1 </ b> C is a part for forming equipment for the robot 55. For example, the equipment part P1C may function as a part for causing the robot 55 to execute various operations according to the equipment content.

Further, the sensor component P1D is a component corresponding to various sensors (detection devices). For example, the sensor component P1D may function as a component for causing the robot 55 to execute control according to various sensors. That is, the sensor component P1D may operate the robot 55 by a method called sensor control. Such an operation of the robot 55 may include not only a visually displayed change as an image but also a conceptually generated operation (an operation that is not visually displayed). Similarly, the sound component P1E is a component for causing the robot 55 to output sound. The sound component P1E may operate the robot 55 by a method called output control of various sounds. For example, these operation system components may function as the operation components of the present invention. The moving part P1B, the equipment part P1C, the sensor part P1D, and the sound part P1E may also contribute to the appearance.

The option display area 53 is an area for displaying various options. For example, the modeling part P1A, the moving part P1B, the equipment part P1C, the sensor part P1D, and the sound part P1E may each further include a plurality of detailed parts PD. Then, in the option display area 53, these detailed parts PD may be displayed as options so as to function as parts constituting the robot 55.

The simulation icon 54 is an icon that functions as a button for causing the robot 55 in the robot display area 51 to simulate an operation or to stop the simulation. For example, the simulation icon 54 may include a playback state and a stop state. When the simulation icon 54 is selected in the playback state, that is, when a touch operation is performed, the robot 55 in the robot display area 51 may start an operation that can be executed at that time. Further, as the operation of the robot 55 starts, the state of the simulation icon 54 may change to a stop state. When the simulation icon 54 is selected in the stop state, that is, when the simulation icon 54 is selected during the operation of the robot 55 (during the simulation), the robot 55 may stop the operation. In other words, the simulation icon 54 may function as a button for switching the state of the robot 55 in the robot display area 51 between the operation state and the stop state. That is, an operation process may be provided following the formation process.

In the example of FIG. 5, a right-pointing arrow that prompts playback (start of operation) is displayed on the simulation icon 54. This arrow functions as an animation indicating the playback state. That is, in this case, the simulation icon 54 indicates the state for reproduction. Further, the example of FIG. 5 illustrates a case where the modeling component P1A is selected as the assembly component P1 to be configured among the assembly components P1 in the component display area 52. In this case, in the option display area 53, detailed parts PDA of various shapes included in the shaped part P1A are displayed. Specifically, for example, the shaped part P1A includes parts having various shapes such as a cube (square) shape, a triangular prism shape, a thin plate shape, or a triangular pyramid shape as the detailed part PDA of such a shape system. You can leave. In this case, in the option display area 53, the detailed parts PDA of these shape systems are displayed as options.

Further, in the example of FIG. 5, the cube-shaped part PDA1 is selected from the detailed parts PDA of the shape system. In this case, the cube-shaped part PDA 1 is added to the robot 55 in the robot display area 51. For example, the position (the part of the robot 55) and the angle at which the cube-shaped part PDA1 is to be added may be designated by the user. For example, the designation of the position may be executed by touching a part (additional position) of the robot 55 or may be executed through a cursor that focuses each part. Further, for example, the robot display area 51 may include an angle setting icon 62, and the arrangement angle of the additional cube-shaped part PDA 1 may be set through such an angle setting icon 62.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the creation game screen 40B when the moving part P1B is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, in the option display area 53, various moving system detailed components PDB included in the moving component P1B are displayed. Specifically, for example, the moving component P1B may include various moving system detailed components PDB that cause the robot 55 to execute various driving operations. Further, the detailed parts PDB of such a moving system may include parts simulating tires, jets, motors, hinges, dampers, propellers, arms, and the like. For example, a tire performs a traveling operation, a jet performs a fuel injection operation (flight operation or acceleration operation, etc.), a hinge performs a bending operation, a damper buffers an impact operation, a propeller performs a flight operation by a propeller, an arm Each of them may function as a part P that causes the robot 55 to execute an operation of grasping an object. In this case, in the option display area 53, these detailed parts PDB of the moving system are displayed as options. Further, the position and angle at which the detailed components PDB of each moving system are to be arranged may be realized in the same manner as the detailed components PDA of the shape system, for example.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the creation game screen 40B when the sensor component P1D is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, in the option display area 53, various parts PDD of various sensor systems included in the sensor part P1D are displayed. Specifically, for example, the sensor component P1D may include various sensor system detailed components PDD that can function as various sensors (detection devices). For example, the detailed parts PDD of the sensor system may be arranged at an arbitrary place of the robot 55 according to the user's selection. And you may function as the component P which outputs the detection result according to an arrangement place.

For example, the sensor component P1D may include a contact sensor PDD1, a distance sensor PDD2, and the like as such a detailed component PDD of the sensor system. For example, the contact sensor PDD1 may function as a component P that detects the presence or absence of contact, and the distance sensor PDD2 detects a distance from the target. More specifically, for example, the contact sensor PDD1 may detect the presence / absence of contact with another object such as an obstacle at the arrangement location, and the distance sensor PDD2 may detect the distance from the arrangement location to the target. In this case, in the option display area 53, the detailed parts PDD of these sensor systems are displayed as options. Further, the location (position) and angle at which the detailed component PDD of the sensor system is to be arranged may be realized in the same manner as the detailed component PDA of the shape system. Similarly, the equipment part P1C provides various parts PD of various equipment systems for causing the robot 55 to perform various operations (for example, operations other than the moving system such as the attack system), and the sound part P1E provides various sounds to the robot 55. May include various sound system detail parts PD for outputting. However, these illustrations are omitted.

Further, in the example of FIG. 7, the robot 55 is assembled in a vehicle shape imitating a car. Specifically, for example, the robot 55 includes a tire part PDB1 simulating four tires, two distance sensors PDD2, a contact sensor PDD1, a jet part PDB2 simulating a jet, and a number of shape-based detailed parts PDA. It is out. That is, the robot 55 is assembled by these components P according to the selection result of the user via the option display area 53. Further, the two distance sensors PDD2 and the contact sensor PDD1 are arranged on the side surface of the detailed part PDA of the shape system so as to form a tip portion of the robot 55 (a place corresponding to a headlight or a bumper of a normal car). Yes. That is, the shape-type detailed parts PDA that have already been attached function as locations for the two distance sensors PDD2 and the contact sensor PDD1. In this case, these sensor components P1D detect the distance from the tip portion to the target and the presence or absence of contact. In this case, each component P forming the robot 55 such as the distance sensor PDD2 functions as a selected component of the present invention. Furthermore, among them, for example, four tire parts PDB1 and jet parts PDB2 may function as a plurality of operating parts of the present invention.

On the other hand, FIGS. 8 to 11 are diagrams schematically showing an example of the operation setting game screen 40C. The operation setting game screen 40C is an example of a game screen provided when the operation setting icon 42B is selected (touch operation) on the home game screen 40A. That is, the operation setting game screen 40C is an example of a game screen used for providing an operation setting process. As an example, various actions that are actually executed by the robot 55 may be set via the action setting game screen 40C. Such operation settings may be set for each component P forming the robot 55, for example. More specifically, for example, the operation of the robot 55 is realized by setting the operation and the order of the components P of each operation system forming the robot 55 for each detailed component PD through the operation setting game screen 40C. It's okay.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the action setting game screen 40C is similar to the creation game screen 40B, the robot display area 51, the setting icon display area 65, the option display area 53, the simulation icon 54, and the return icon RI. May be included. The robot display area 51, the simulation icon 54, and the return icon RI are as described above. On the other hand, the setting icon display area 65 is an area for displaying the operation setting icon I. The operation setting icon I is an icon for setting an operation to be executed by the robot 55. For example, the operation setting icon I includes an operation system icon I1, an attack system icon I2, a sensor system icon I3, a sound system icon I4, a control system icon I5, a numerical system icon I6, and a subroutine setting icon I7. You can leave. In the option display area 53, options corresponding to these may be displayed.

The operation system icon I1, the attack system icon I2, the sensor system icon I3, and the sound system icon I4 are icons corresponding to the operation system component P. That is, an operation setting icon I corresponding to each operation part P may be prepared. Then, the operation for each component P of the operation system and the order of the operation may be set via the operation system icon I1, the attack system icon I2, the sensor system icon I3, and the sound system icon I4. That is, for example, these may be used to set the parts P of each operation system. Specifically, the operation system icon I1 is an icon I used for setting the operation of the moving part P1B in the assembly part P1. The operation system icon I1 may include, for example, a plurality of operation system detail icons (see FIG. 10) that respectively define the operations of the mobile system detail component PDB included in the mobile component P1B. The detailed icons of each operation system may function as icons in which a program module for causing the robot 55 to execute the operation of the detailed component PDB of each movement system is visualized.

Similarly, the attack system icon I2 is an icon used to set the operation of the equipment component P1C, the sensor system icon I3 is an operation of the sensor component P1D, and the sound system icon I4 is an icon used to set the operation of the sound component P1E. . Further, the attack system icon I2 includes a plurality of equipment system detail icons (not shown) that define the operations of the various equipment system detail parts PD included in the equipment part P1C, and the sensor system icon I3 includes the sensor part P1D. A plurality of sensor system detail icons (not shown) that respectively define the operations of the sensor system detail components PDD, and a sound system icon I4 each define the operations of the sound system detail components PD included in the sound component P1E. Each sound system detail icon (not shown) may be included. These detailed icons may function as a program module corresponding to each operation. In this case, these operation system icon I1, attack system icon I2, sensor system icon I3, and sound system icon I4 may function as the operation icons of the present invention. Hereinafter, these icons I1 to I4 may be referred to as operation icons.

On the other hand, the control system icon I5 is an icon I used for setting an execution procedure (control) of each operation. The control system icon I5 may include, for example, a flow system icon I5A for setting the flow of each operation. The flow system icon I5A may include a flow change icon that changes the flow of operation according to a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, the control system icon I5 may include a branch icon I5a, a loop icon I5b, a parallel icon I5c, and a standby icon I5d as such a flow system icon I5A. For example, the branch icon I5a may function as the above-described flow change icon.

The branch icon I5a is an icon used for branching the operation flow of the robot 55. Specifically, for example, the branch icon I5a may be used to set a flow of a plurality of operations that branch according to a branch condition. That is, the branch icon I5a may use a branch condition as an example of a predetermined condition. The branch icon I5a may be used to set an operation procedure that changes (branches) to any of a plurality of flows according to such a branch condition. Further, for example, the detection result of the sensor component P1D may be used as the branch condition. That is, the branch icon I5a may be used for setting a plurality of operation flows (procedures) that change according to the detection result of the sensor component P1D. In this case, for example, the operation flow may be set via the sensor system icon I3 so that the sensor system icon I3 is interposed in a part of the operation flow (the detection result of the sensor component P1D is used). On the other hand, the loop icon I5b sets a loop (repetition) of a predetermined operation flow (procedure), the parallel icon I5c sets a flow of a plurality of operations processed in parallel, and the standby icon I5d sets a standby of the operation. It may function as an icon used for.

The numerical icon I6 is an icon used to set a numerical value randomly (irregularly). For example, when the numerical icon I6 is arranged in the flow of operation, the numerical value of the operation setting icon I located immediately after that may be set at random. Specifically, for example, when the sensor system icon I3 corresponding to the distance sensor having a distance condition of 10 m is arranged immediately after, the numerical system icon I6 may change the distance of this distance condition at random. As a result, for example, when a plurality of operation flows are set through the branch icon I5a further after the sensor system icon I3, an operation to be executed thereafter is caused by a random change in the distance that affects the branch condition. The flow may be selected randomly. Similarly, the numerical icon I6 may randomly change the output amount of an operation system component P described later.

The subroutine setting icon I7 is an icon used to set a group of operations made into a subroutine as a flow of operations. Further, the subroutine setting icon I7 may be used to make the operation flow set through the operation setting game screen 40C into a subroutine (in order to make a plurality of program modules one upper program module). . That is, the subroutine setting icon I7 may be used, for example, to set the same operation flow as the operation flow previously set through the operation setting game screen 40C to at least a part of the current operation flow. .

Specifically, FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the operation setting game screen 40C when the control system icon I5 in the setting icon display area 65 is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, in the option display area 53, for example, a flow system icon I5A included in the control system icon I5 may be displayed. Specifically, in the option display area 53, for example, a branch icon I5a, a loop icon I5b, a parallel icon I5c, and a standby icon I5d may be displayed as options. These icons I4A may include animations indicating the respective functions. Specifically, for example, the branch icon I5a has an arrow that branches in half, the loop icon I5b has two arrows that are positioned so as to loop, and the parallel icon I5c has two points that correspond to two columns, respectively. The standby icon I5d may include a standby symbol indicating standby as an animation.

Further, the example of FIG. 8 further shows a case where the loop icon I5b is selected from the operation setting icons I. For example, the selection of each flow icon I5A may be realized by so-called drag and drop (movement to a specified position in the touch operation state and release of the touch operation state). Further, for example, the loop icon I5b may be configured so that its shape changes with selection (drag and drop). For example, such a change may occur so as to indicate an arrangement position where the operation setting icon I selected thereafter is to be arranged.

In the example of FIG. 8, the arrangement range 66 is additionally displayed in the robot display area 51 in accordance with the selection of the loop icon I5b. Specifically, the loop icon I5b forms an arrangement range 66 that is sandwiched between the left and right by separating it into two. That is, the shape of the loop icon I5b changes so as to indicate an arrangement range 66 for arranging the operation setting icon I by separating the shape into two parts on the left and right. The loop icon I5b indicates an arrangement position where the operation setting icon I should be arranged thereafter through such an arrangement range 66.

In the example of FIG. 8, the two arrows (animation) indicating the loop are also separated into two. In other words, the loop icon I5b is separated into two on the left and right so that two arrows are displayed on the respective icons with selection. Then, when the operation setting icons I are sequentially arranged in the arrangement range 66, an operation procedure (operation flow) for repeatedly executing each operation in the arrangement order may be set. That is, an operation flow in which each operation of the operation setting icons I arranged in the arrangement range 66 is repeatedly executed in accordance with the arrangement may be set as the operation procedure of the robot 55.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the action setting game screen 40C when the branch icon I5a is selected from the action setting icons I. As shown in FIG. 9, the branch icon I5a may also be configured so that its shape changes with selection, similarly to the loop icon I5b. Also, such a change may be realized by separating so as to indicate the subsequent arrangement positions, similarly to the loop icon I5b.

Specifically, for example, when an operation flow that branches in two is set by the branch icon I5a, the shape may change so as to be separated vertically so as to show two branches. Further, such separation may occur in a part of the branch icon I5a so as to indicate a branch in the middle. In this case, the two arrows indicating the branch may also be separated vertically at the branch position so as to indicate the branch. That is, the branch icon I5a may be separated vertically in the middle of the left-right direction so that, for example, two arrows are displayed on the branch icon I5a. Then, when the operation setting icons I are sequentially arranged at these arrangement positions, two operation flows branching according to a predetermined condition may be set. Specifically, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, each operation of the operation setting icons I arranged on one side (for example, the upper side) follows the arrangement, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the other (for example, the lower side) The operation sequence of the operation setting icons I arranged on the side) may be set as the operation procedure of the robot 55 in accordance with the sequence.

On the other hand, FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the action setting game screen 40C when the action icon I1 in the setting icon display area 65 is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, in the option display area 53, for example, various operation system detail icons I1A included in the operation system icon I1 may be displayed. Further, for example, the detailed icon I1A of such an operation system may include a jet icon I1a, a motor icon I1b, a tire icon I1c, a propeller icon I1d, a hinge icon I1e, a damper icon I1f, and an arm icon I1g. These icons I1a to I1g may correspond to components P imitating jets, motors, tires, hinges, and the like, for example. That is, these icons I1a to I1g may function as icons that respectively define the operations of the component P imitating a jet or the like. In the option display area 53, these may be displayed as the operation-related detailed icons I1A.

In addition, the example of FIG. 10 shows a case where two operation flows branched by selecting the branch icon I5a are set. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, with the selection of the branch icon I5a, an arrangement range 66 including the routine line RL corresponding to the flow of each operation after the arrangement position (drop position) of the branch icon I5a is displayed. It's okay. Then, in accordance with the placement of the operation setting icon I in each routine line RL, the flow of each operation, that is, the flow of each operation before and after branching (before and after change) may be set.

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 10, two routine lines RL1 extending from the left to the right starting from the arrangement position so as to correspond to the flow of the two operations according to the selection of the branch icon I5a, and RL2 is displayed. And one tire icon I1c is arranged among the detailed icons I1A of the operation system at the left end position of each of these two routine lines RL1 and RL2. In this case, an operation for driving the tire part PDB1 corresponding to the tire icon I1c may be set by such an arrangement.

Also, the left-right direction in which each routine line RL extends may function as a time axis indicating the passage of time from left to right. That is, when the tire icon I1c is arranged at the left end position of each routine line RL, the operation flow for first driving the component P imitating the tire may be set in the robot 55. Thereafter, for example, when the jet icon I1a is arranged on the right side of the tire icon I1c, the component P imitating the jet is driven, and when the motor icon I1b is arranged, the component P imitating the motor is sequentially driven. The flow of operation of the robot 55 may be set so as to cause

Further, the example of FIG. 10 shows a case where the user arranges the contact sensor icon I3a corresponding to the contact sensor PDD1 as the sensor system icon I3 before the branch icon I5a. In this case, the detection result of the contact sensor PDD1 is used as a predetermined condition for controlling the branch of the branch icon I5a. The contact sensor icon I3a is an icon for defining the operation of the contact sensor. That is, the contact sensor icon I3a is an icon in which a program module for causing the robot 55 to control the contact sensor is visualized. Therefore, for example, along with the arrangement of the contact sensor icon I3a, it may be detected whether or not the contact sensor PDD1 is in contact with an obstacle or the like, that is, the presence or absence of the contact.

More specifically, for example, when the contact sensor PDD1 is arranged at the tip portion, the presence or absence of contact of the tip portion may be detected. Alternatively, when the contact sensor PDD1 is disposed at the rear end, the presence or absence of contact at the rear end may be detected. The same applies to the distance sensor PDD2. That is, when the sensor system icon I3 is used, the determination result of the predetermined condition may change according to the arrangement location of the sensor component P1D corresponding thereto. In other words, when the detection result of the sensor system icon I3 is used as the predetermined condition, the branching may be controlled under the condition according to the arrangement location of the sensor component P1D corresponding thereto.

In the example of FIG. 10, the contact sensor PDD1 is disposed at the tip portion. For this reason, the routine line RL corresponding to the presence or absence of the contact of the tip portion is selected. Specifically, for example, when there is no contact with the contact sensor PDD1 at the distal end portion, an operation flow corresponding to the lower routine line RL2 may be executed. In this case, as long as the contact sensor PDD1 at the front end is not in contact, for example, even if the rear end of the robot 55 is in contact with another object, the flow of the operation corresponding to the lower routine line RL2 is executed. Good. On the other hand, when there is a contact, an operation flow corresponding to the upper routine line RL1 may be executed. As described above, the flow of the operation may branch into one of the two routine lines RL1 and RL2 depending on whether or not the contact sensor PDD1 at the tip portion is in contact. And the difference of the flow of subsequent operation | movement may arise before and after a branch. That is, the operation after the arrangement position of the contact sensor PDD1 may be different before and after a predetermined condition (branching condition) is satisfied.

Furthermore, on the motion setting game screen 40C, not only the motion of each motion system component P but also the details of the motion (the extent, size, target, etc.) may be set. For example, in the operation setting game screen 40 </ b> C, when an operation part P is included as a part forming the robot 55, the target part P to be operated by the operation setting icon I may be selected. Specifically, for example, when the robot 55 includes four tire parts PDB1, the tire to be operated by the tire icon I1c arranged on each routine line RL1, such as all, two front wheels, or any one of them The component PDB1 may be selected.

Further, the output amount and the operation range of each operation system component P may be set. Specifically, for example, in the case of tire part PDB1, the output amount is set in the range of -100% to 100%, such as 5%, -5% (for example, minus may mean rotation in the reverse direction), etc. It's okay. Alternatively, for example, when a part P imitating a hinge is used, the bending range (angle) and direction of the part may be set. Further, for example, when the distance sensor PDD2 is used, the detection condition of the distance sensor PDD2, that is, the detection distance (for example, when other objects such as obstacles exist within 10 m) is set. It's okay. The same applies to the other operating parts P. Such a setting may be realized, for example, through a slide bar or the like that shows a degree (amount or the like) by sliding left and right.

Note that the operation setting icon I to be arranged in the arrangement range 66 may or may not be limited to the one corresponding to the part P that actually forms the robot 55. That is, the arrangement of the operation setting icon I for operating the component P that is not actually included in the robot 55 may be allowed. As a result, the operation setting icon I without the corresponding component P may be included in the arrangement range 66 so as to be interposed in the flow of the operation. In this case, for example, since there is no operation target of such an operation setting icon I, the actual robot 55 does not have to perform a corresponding operation. On the other hand, the part P corresponding to the operation setting icon may be set afterwards. That is, first, an operation to be performed by the robot 55 may be set through the operation setting icon, and selection of the component P for which the operation should be performed may be performed after such setting.

On the other hand, FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the operation game screen 40D. The action game screen 40D is an example of a game screen for simulating the setting result of the action setting game screen 40C, that is, for actually operating the robot 55 according to the setting result. That is, the operation game screen 40D is an example of a game screen used for providing an operation process. For example, the operation game screen 40D may be provided when the simulation icon 54 is selected on the creation game screen 40B or the operation setting game screen 40C.

As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the operation game screen 40 </ b> D may include a robot display area 51 and a simulation icon 54. The robot display area 51 and the simulation icon 54 are as described above. However, in the case of the action game screen 40D, the robot 55 in the robot display area 51 may actually execute an action according to the setting result of the action setting game screen 40C. Further, the robot display area 51 may include an operation procedure area 72. The action procedure area 72 is an area for displaying a flow of action set through the action setting game screen 40C. For example, the action procedure area 72 may display the same content as the action setting icon I arranged in the arrangement range 66 of the action setting game screen 40C. That is, the operation procedure area 72 may function as an area for confirming the flow of the operation to be executed by the robot 55. The simulation icon 54 may indicate a stop state. That is, in order to express that the action is being executed, the state may be changed as compared with the case of the creation game screen 40B or the action setting game screen 40C (reproduction state).

The example of FIG. 11 shows a case where a jet icon I1a is further arranged on the upper routine line RL1 in the example of the operation setting game screen 40C of FIG. Further, the example of FIG. 11 shows a case where the jet part PDB2 corresponding to the jet icon I1a is operating following the operation of the tire part PDB1 corresponding to the tire icon I1c. In this case, in the robot display area 51, an operation flow in which these are sequentially arranged may be displayed in the operation procedure area 72. More specifically, an operation procedure area 72 corresponding to the arrangement range 66 when the jet icon I1a is further added to the example of FIG. 10 may be displayed. In the operation procedure area 72, among the operations (operation setting icons I) existing in the operation flow, the operations corresponding to the operations currently being executed so as to indicate the operations that the robot 55 is actually executing. The setting icon I may be emphasized.

In the example of FIG. 11, the simulation icon 54 displays an animation (two straight lines extending in a vertical direction) indicating a stop so as to express that the operation is being executed. That is, the animation changes compared to the case of FIG. In this case, with the selection of the simulation icon 54, the operation of the robot 55 may be stopped and the previous game screen such as the creation game screen 40B or the operation setting game screen 40C may be returned. In addition, the robot 55 performs an operation corresponding to the jet icon I1a among the operation setting icons I of the upper routine line RL1. In this case, among the operation setting icons I in the operation procedure area 72, only the jet icon I1a is highlighted and displayed (in the example of FIG. 11, the other operation setting icons I are broken lines, whereas Icon I1a is a solid line). As an example, the operation process may be provided through the operation game screen 40D.

Next, the formation process, operation setting process, and operation process will be described. The formation process is a process for realizing the formation process. For example, the formation process may be provided to form a unique robot 55 through the creation game screen 40B. The operation setting process is a process for realizing an operation setting process. For example, the action setting process may be provided to set the action of the robot 55 through the action setting game screen 40C. On the other hand, the operation process is a process for realizing an operation process. For example, the motion process may be provided to simulate the motion of the robot 55 via the motion game screen 40D.

For example, the formation process may be realized by the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 through the routine of FIG. 12, the operation setting process through the routine of FIG. 13, and the operation process through the routine of FIG. More specifically, for example, the routines of FIGS. 12 to 14 may be executed through the game providing unit 37 of the control unit 30 as an example. Note that the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 and the control unit 10 of the center server 2 execute various known processes in addition to these processes, either alone or in cooperation with each other. However, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of a forming process routine for realizing the forming process. The routine of FIG. 12 may be executed, for example, every time the modeling icon 42A is selected on the home game screen 40A. That is, with the provision of the creation game screen 40B, the routine of FIG. 12 may be executed. When the routine of FIG. 12 is started, the game providing unit 37 first presents the assembly part P1 on the creation game screen 40B in step S11. Specifically, the game providing unit 37 displays the assembly component P1 in the component display area 52 of the creation game screen 40B. Further, the game providing unit 37 responds to various parts P belonging to various assembly parts P1, such as a detailed part PDA of a shape system belonging to the modeling part P1A, with the selection of the part display area 52 for the assembly part P1. Each option to be displayed may be displayed in the option display area 53.

In subsequent step S12, the game providing unit 37 acquires a selection result for the assembly component P1. Specifically, the assembly component P1 may be selected through selection of options (various components P belonging to various assembly components P1) displayed in the option display area 53 as described above, for example. For this reason, for example, the game providing unit 37 may acquire the selection result for the option in the option display area 53 as the selection result for the assembly component P1 in step S12.

In the next step S13, the game providing unit 37 forms a unique robot 55 based on the selection result acquired in step S12. Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 causes the robot display area 51 to display a robot 55 configured (modeled) by various assembly parts P1 selected via the option display area 53, thereby performing the step. You may form the original robot 55 corresponding to the selection result acquired by S12.

In subsequent step S14, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. The end condition may be satisfied, for example, when the return icon RI is selected or when the simulation icon 54 is selected. Further, the termination condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period has elapsed. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if the end condition is not satisfied, the game providing unit 37 returns to step S11 and executes the subsequent processing again. On the other hand, when the determination result is a positive result, that is, when the end condition is satisfied, the game providing unit 37 ends the current routine. Thereby, a formation process is provided. More specifically, a unique robot 55 constituted by a part P corresponding to a user's selection result from various assembly parts P1 is displayed (formed) in the robot display area 51.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of an operation setting process routine for realizing the operation setting process. The routine of FIG. 13 may be executed, for example, every time the operation setting icon 42B is selected on the home game screen 40A. That is, with the provision of the operation setting game screen 40C, the routine of FIG. 13 may be provided. When the routine of FIG. 13 is started, the game providing unit 37 first presents the operation setting icon I on the operation setting game screen 40C in step S21. Specifically, the game providing unit 37 displays the operation setting icon I in the setting icon display area 65 of the operation setting game screen 40C. Further, the game providing unit 37, in accordance with the selection for the action setting icon I in the setting icon display area 65, for example, various kinds of action setting icons I1A such as the action detail icons I1A belonging to the action system icons I1. Each option corresponding to the detailed icon may be displayed in the option display area 53.

In subsequent step S22, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the control system icon I5 is used. For example, the robot display area 51 may include an operation setting area for setting the operation flow of the robot 55 through the arrangement of the operation setting icons I. And the game provision part 37 may discriminate | determine the presence or absence of use of the control system icon I5, for example through arrangement | positioning (for example, drag and drop) of the control system icon I5 to the operation | movement setting area | region. Further, for example, the entire robot display area 51 may function as the operation setting area, or a part thereof may function. For example, when a part of the robot display area 51 functions as an operation setting area, an image indicating such an area (for example, an arrow mark adjacent to the left of the contact sensor icon I3a in FIG. 10 and a line extending therefrom) It may be displayed in the robot display area 51. Even when the entire robot display area 51 functions as an action setting area, the action setting area of the robot display area 51 shows the flow of the arrangement after the arrangement of the control system icon I5 through the same image, for example. It may be limited to a part. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if the control system icon I5 is not used, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, that is, if the control system icon I5 is used, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the game providing unit 37 sets the arrangement range 66 according to the used control system icon I5. Specifically, for example, when the loop icon I5b is used as the control system icon I5, the game providing unit 37 causes the loop icon I5b to be separated into two on the left and right with the drop to the robot display area 51. You may change the shape. Then, a range sandwiched between these two left and right separated parts may be set as the arrangement range 66. Alternatively, for example, when the branch icon I5a is used as the control system icon I5, the game providing unit 37 classifies the animation portion corresponding to the branch up and down with the drop to the robot display area 51. The shape of the branch icon I5a may be changed. And the arrangement | positioning range 66 may be set to the range pinched | interposed into these isolate | separated upper and lower parts. Also, in such an arrangement range 66, a routine line RL corresponding to the number of branches may be provided.

In the next step S24, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not another icon I, that is, an operation setting icon I other than the control system icon I5 is used. This determination may be realized through the presence / absence of arrangement in the operation setting area as in the case of the control system icon I5. And when this determination result is a negative result, ie, when the other icon I is not used, the game provision part 37 progresses to step S26. On the other hand, if the determination result is a positive result, that is, if another icon I is used, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S25.

In step S25, the game providing unit 37 gives progress according to the other icons I used. For example, when the numerical icon I6 is used, the game providing unit 37 may give a progress for randomly setting the target numerical value. Further, for example, when the subroutine setting icon I7 is used, the game providing unit 37 may give a selection opportunity as a progress for selecting either a subroutine or a subroutine setting. Then, for example, when the subroutine is selected, the game providing unit 37 may create a subroutine for the operation flow currently being set. Or the game provision part 37 may set the flow of operation | movement currently made into the subroutine to the flow of this operation | movement, for example, when the setting of a subroutine is selected. If there are a plurality of subroutines, the game providing unit 37 may further provide a selection opportunity for selecting a target subroutine to be set this time. On the other hand, for example, when the remaining icons (for example, operation icons) are used as other icons, an opportunity to set the details of the operation (such as the degree of operation and the target) may be provided. Further, such a setting opportunity may be provided when the robot 55 includes a part P corresponding to the operation icon. That is, for example, when an action icon is used, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the robot 55 includes a part P corresponding to the action icon. May provide. Specifically, for example, when the robot 55 includes four tire parts PDB1, the game providing unit 37 should be operated by the tire icon Ic of the four tire parts PDB1 when the tire icon Ic is used. An opportunity to set (select) the target tire component PDB1 may be provided. In addition, such setting opportunities may include an opportunity to set the output amount of the operation target. On the other hand, for example, when such a component P is not included, an opportunity for detailed setting may not be provided. For example, the game providing unit 37 may give progress according to the other icons I as described above.

In subsequent step S26, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. The end condition may be satisfied, for example, when the return icon RI is selected as in the case of the routine of FIG. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if the end condition is not satisfied, the game providing unit 37 returns to step S21 and executes the subsequent processing again. On the other hand, when the determination result is a positive result, that is, when the end condition is satisfied, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S27.

In step S28, the game providing unit 37 acquires a setting result. Specifically, the game providing unit 37, for example, the contents of the action setting icons I that are used (arranged in the action setting area including the arrangement range 66) (the type and order of the action setting icons I). May be acquired as a setting result. In the next step S26, the game providing unit 37 sets the operation procedure of the robot 55 based on the acquisition result of step S25. Specifically, the game providing unit 37, for example, details of the type, position (arrangement order), and output amount of the action setting icons I used (arranged in the action setting area including the arrangement range 66), etc. Based on the above, the flow of each operation that can be executed by the robot 55, that is, various operations to be executed by the robot 55 and their order may be set as the operation procedure. Thereby, an operation setting process is provided. Specifically, the operation procedure to be executed by the unique robot 55 created in the formation process is uniquely set through the operation setting icon I. More specifically, the details and order of the operation of each component P forming the unique robot 55 are set as the unique operation procedure of the robot 55.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of an operation processing routine for realizing the operation processing. The routine of FIG. 14 may be executed each time the simulation icon 54 is selected on the creation game screen 40B or the motion setting game screen 40C, for example. That is, with the provision of the operation game screen 40D, the routine of FIG. 14 may be provided. When the routine of FIG. 14 is started, the game providing unit 37 first displays the robot 55 formed through the creation game screen 40B or the like in the robot display area 51 of the operation game screen 40D in step S31.

In subsequent step S32, the game providing unit 37 displays the operation flow set through the operation setting game screen 40C on the operation game screen 40D. Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 causes the robot display area 51 to display an operation procedure area 72 corresponding to the setting result of the action setting game screen 40C (the contents of the action setting area including the arrangement range 66). You can.

In the next step S33, the game providing unit 37 executes the flow of the operation displayed in the operation procedure area 72. That is, the game providing unit 37 controls the display of the robot 55 in the robot display area 51 so as to actually operate according to the operation flow in the operation procedure area 72. In addition, for example, when detailed settings such as the degree of motion and the target are executed with the use of the motion icon, the game providing unit 37 may control the display of the robot 55 so as to operate according to the setting result. . Specifically, for example, when the two front wheels are set as the operation target by the tire icon Ic among the four tire parts PDB1 included in the robot 55, the game providing unit 37 determines the order of the tire icons Ic. The display of the robot 55 may be controlled so that the two front wheels operate. Similarly, for example, when 5% is set as the output amount of the front wheels, the display of the robot 55 is controlled so that the two front wheels are rotated forward by an output amount of 5%. Good. That is, the game providing unit 37 may control the display of the robot 55 so that the robot 55 moves forward with an output amount of 5% as the front wheels rotate. Further, when the game providing unit 37 operates the robot 55, for example, the game providing unit 37 may change the display of the operation procedure area 72 so as to indicate the operation currently being executed.

In subsequent step S24, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the flow changing icon is included in the flow of the operation being executed. Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 may determine whether or not the action setting icon I arranged at the next position in the action procedure area 72 corresponds to the branch icon I5a. And when this determination result is a negative result, the game provision part 37 skips step S35 and step S36, and progresses to step S37. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, that is, if the next motion setting icon I corresponds to the branch icon I5a, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, for example, the branch condition may be adopted as the predetermined condition as described above. Moreover, for example, the detection result of the sensor component P1D may be used as the branch condition. For this reason, the game providing unit 37 may determine whether or not the detection result of the sensor component P1D satisfies the branch condition in step S35 (for example, if the detection result of the contact sensor is used) If the detection result of the distance sensor is used, whether or not the distance condition is satisfied may be determined. Moreover, this determination result may differ according to the arrangement | positioning location of sensor component P1D as above-mentioned. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if a predetermined condition (for example, a branch condition) is not satisfied, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S37.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S35 is a positive result, that is, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the game providing unit 37 changes the flow of operation, that is, the operation procedure. For example, when the branch icon I5a is used as the flow change icon as described above, the game providing unit 37 performs an operation according to the branch condition out of a plurality of operation branches. The flow of operation may be changed. More specifically, for example, when one of the two operation procedures is repeated by the branch icon I5a, the operation procedure is changed from one operation procedure to the other as the branch condition is provided. It may be switched. That is, in step S35, the game providing unit 37 changes the operation after the branch icon I5a from the order of each operation corresponding to one operation procedure to the order of each operation corresponding to the other operation procedure. May be changed.

In subsequent step S37, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. For example, the end condition may be satisfied when the simulation icon 54 is selected on the operation game screen 40D. That is, the end condition may be satisfied when the operation game screen 40D is switched to another game screen. If this determination result is a negative result, that is, if the end condition is not satisfied, the game providing unit 37 returns to step S33 and executes the subsequent processing again. In this case, for example, when the operation procedure has been changed, the game providing unit 37 may execute the processes after step S33 according to the changed operation flow. On the other hand, if the determination result is a positive result, that is, if the end condition is satisfied, the game providing unit 37 ends the current routine. This provides an operational process. Specifically, a simulation in which the unique robot 55 formed through the creation game screen 40B operates according to the unique operation procedure set through the operation setting game screen 40C is provided via the operation game screen 40D.

As described above, according to this embodiment, each operation setting icon I (for example, the operation system icon I1 or the like) for defining various operations of the operation system component P is prepared, and for such operation setting. The operation of the robot 55 is set via the icon I. That is, program modules corresponding to various operations executed by the robot 55 are visualized via the operation setting icons I. Various operations to be executed by the robot 55 and their order are set via the operation setting icon I, and the operation of the robot 55 is controlled so as to correspond to the setting result. Specifically, for example, the robot 55 actually operates in the robot display area 51 of the operation game screen 40D. Therefore, it is possible to easily create a program for causing the robot 55 to execute various operations via the visualized operation setting icon I. Furthermore, any operation procedure for executing various operations in various orders can be set in the robot 55 via the operation setting icon I. Thereby, the freedom degree of operation | movement of the robot 55 can be improved compared with the case where operation | movement is instruct | indicated for every robot, for example.

Further, the robot 55 may be assembled by the part P selected by the user among the plurality of parts P through the formation process, for example. In this case, an arbitrary robot 55 can be created by the user through selection of the parts P that form the robot 55. Then, by setting via the operation setting icon I, the operation system component P among the components P can be operated. More specifically, only the component P whose operation is set through the operation setting icon I among such components P can be operated. Further, details of the operation (output amount and the like) can be set. That is, an operation for an arbitrary component P can be set through detailed settings for the component P forming the robot 55. Thus, for example, the degree of freedom of operation can be further improved through the difference in the type, position, size, and details of the part P that performs the operation. As a result, various operations can be set for the robot 55 through such detailed settings. Further, the setting via the operation setting icon I is allowed even before the operation part P is incorporated in the robot 55. For this reason, it is possible to set an operation to be performed by the robot 55 and its order without being bound by the parts P forming the robot 55. That is, it is possible to assemble the robot 55 on the assumption of the operation instead of setting the operation on the assumption of the robot 55. More specifically, after setting an operation to be executed by the robot 55 and its order, an operation part P corresponding to such an operation can be selected as the part P for the robot 55. Thereby, it is possible to intuitively set an operation to be performed by the robot 55 without being restricted by the parts P forming the robot 55.

For example, when a flow change icon such as the branch icon I5a is used, the operation procedure can be changed using a predetermined condition. Thereby, compared with the case where operation | movement is instruct | indicated for every robot, for example, the freedom degree of operation | movement of the robot 55 can still be improved. Furthermore, when the output result of the sensor component P1D is used as such a predetermined condition, the determination result of the predetermined condition can be changed according to the arrangement location of the sensor component P1D. Then, the user can select the arrangement location of such sensor component P1D. That is, the user's intention can be reflected in the influence on such a predetermined condition. Therefore, the degree of freedom of operation of the robot 55 can be further improved as compared with the case where the predetermined condition is fixed. The operation procedure after the change based on such a predetermined condition can also be arbitrarily set via the operation setting icon I. In such a setting, the user can be involved in the execution timing (order) of the operation procedure after the change through the arrangement order of the sensor system icon I3. As a result, the degree of freedom of operation of the robot 55 can be improved as compared with the case where the operation procedure after the change and the execution timing thereof are fixedly set in advance. As a result, since a complicated task can be prepared as an object to be played through the robot 55, the game elements can be expanded. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

Further, when an operation procedure for a series of operations is set by sequentially arranging the operation setting icons I, for example, an arrangement range 66 for setting the operation procedure is selected along with the selection of the loop icon I5b or the like. This is indicated by a change in the shape of the loop icon I5b or the like. Thereby, through the change of the shape of the loop icon I5b and the like, it is possible to visually provide an arrangement position where the operation setting icon I is to be arranged next, that is, a setting flow. In particular, such an icon selection operation directly leads to the presentation of the next arrangement position (range) through a change in the shape of the loop icon I5b or the like. Can be shown to the user. Thereby, a user interface can be improved. As a result, since the setting method for improving the degree of freedom of the robot 55 as described above can be visually provided, the setting of the robot 55 can be realized more easily (intelligibly).

In the above embodiment, the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 functions as the icon presenting means, the operation setting means, and the range presenting means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. Further, the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 functions as the display control means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described form, and can be implemented in an appropriate form. For example, in the above-described form, a range in which a plurality of operation setting icons I can be arranged is used as the arrangement range 66. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. The arrangement range 66 only needs to indicate at least the position of the operation setting icon I to be arranged next. As the arrangement range 66, for example, a range corresponding to the width of one part of the operation setting icon I may be used. . Then, as the next operation setting icon I is arranged, the range may be gradually expanded so as to indicate the arrangement position of the next operation setting icon I.

In the above-described form, the above-described program generation game is realized by the game terminal 5 installing a game program provided (distributed) via the center server 2 as part of the Web service. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, a game program for realizing a program generation game may be provided to the game terminal 5 by various methods. Specifically, for example, it may be provided to the game terminal 5 via various recording media such as a DVD.

In the above-described form, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 are provided in the game terminal 5. However, the game terminal 5 of the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 may be logically provided on the network using cloud computing. That is, the game terminal 5 may be configured as a terminal that displays and provides the processing result of the control unit 30 through the network 3. Alternatively, the game terminal 5 may function as the center server 2 on the contrary.

Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the routines of FIGS. 12 to 14 are executed independently by the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5. Therefore, the center server 2 may be omitted, and the game system may be realized by only one game terminal 5. In this case, for example, the game terminal 5 may acquire a game program from the center server 2 in advance, or may acquire it via the above-described various storage media such as a DVD. On the other hand, in the present invention, for example, contrary to the above-described embodiment, the routines in FIGS. May be executed.

Hereinafter, an example of the present invention obtained from the above contents will be described. In addition, in the following description, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the reference sign of the accompanying drawing was attached in parenthesis, but this invention is not limited to the form of illustration by it.

A computer program for a game system of the present invention includes a display device (MO) that displays game screens (40A to 40D), and presents an operation target (55) that operates on the game screen on the game screen. A computer (30) incorporated in a game system (1) that provides a game to be played through a motion of a motion target, and a plurality of motion icons (I1 to I4) that respectively define a plurality of types of motions as the motion target. Icon presenting means to be presented on the screen, action setting means for setting a plurality of actions to be executed by the action object and the order of each action based on the selection result for the plurality of action icons, and setting results of the action setting means The action target performs the plurality of actions in the order on the game screen based on Those that are configured to function as a display control means for controlling the urchin display of the operation target.

According to the present invention, a plurality of operation icons that respectively define a plurality of types of operations to be operated are prepared, and the operation to be operated is set through such operation icons. That is, program modules corresponding to a plurality of types of operations are visualized via operation icons. A plurality of operations to be executed by the operation target and their order are set via such operation icons, and the display of the operation target is controlled so as to correspond to the setting result. Therefore, it is possible to easily create a program for causing the operation target to perform various operations via the visualized operation icon. Further, any operation procedure for executing various operations in various orders can be set as an operation target via such an operation icon. Thereby, compared with the case where operation | movement of operation object is previously restrict | limited for every part, the freedom degree of operation | movement of operation object can be improved, for example. As a result, a complicated task can be prepared as an object to be played through an operation object, so that game elements can be expanded. Thereby, the interest property of a game can also be improved.

A plurality of operations and their order may be set for the entire operation target, or may be set for a part of the operation target. Further, when such setting is partially executed, for example, the setting target may be fixed or variable. For example, when the setting target is variable, the target may be determined according to a predetermined rule, or may be selected by the user. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the present invention, when the operation target includes a plurality of components (P) for forming the operation target in the game, The plurality of components include a plurality of operation components (P1B to P1E) respectively associated with the plurality of operation icons, and the display control means includes the selected component (PDD2 or the like) selected by the user. When the selected component includes an operation component corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of operations, the display of the operation target is controlled so that the operations corresponding to the operation component among the plurality of operations are executed in the order. Also good. In this case, an operation corresponding to an arbitrary operation component can be set via the selected component. Thereby, the freedom degree of operation | movement can further be improved through the difference in the kind of an operation | movement component, a position, or a magnitude | size, for example.

The selection of the selected part may be performed before or after setting a plurality of operations and their order. That is, a plurality of operations and their order may be executed independently of each other. For this reason, for example, in an aspect in which the operation target is formed by the selected component, the operation setting unit may include the plurality of operation icons even before any of the plurality of operation components is selected as the selected component. The plurality of operations and the setting of the order may be allowed based on the result of selection for. In this case, a plurality of operations and their order can be set without being restricted by selection of the selected component. That is, first, after setting a plurality of operations to be executed by the operation target and their order, it is possible to select an operation component to be operated corresponding to these operations. Accordingly, it is possible to intuitively set an operation to be performed by the operation target without being limited by the operation components forming the operation target.

Further, the selected part may be formed by one operating part or a plurality of operating parts. For example, in an aspect in which an operation component is formed by a selection component, the operation setting unit includes two or more operation components (PDB1, PDB2) associated with the same operation icon (I1c) among the plurality of operation icons as the selection component. The plurality of operations may be set through selection of the target by allowing selection of a target to be operated based on the same operation icon among the two or more operation components. In this case, various operations can be set as operation targets through selection of the operation targets.

Furthermore, the shape of the operation target may be fixed or may change. Further, when the shape of the operation target changes, it may change according to a predetermined rule, or may change according to the user's selection. Specifically, for example, in an aspect in which the operation component is formed by the selected component, the plurality of components further include a plurality of modeling components (P1A) for modeling the shape of the operation target, and the operation target is The shape may be formed according to a shaped part included in the selected part among the plurality of shaped parts.

Also, settings such as operations using operation icons may be implemented in various ways. For example, as one aspect of the present invention, the computer is further configured to function as range presenting means for presenting an arrangement range (66) for arranging each action icon in order on the game screen, and the action setting means May adopt an aspect in which the order is set in accordance with the order in which the action icons are arranged in the arrangement range.

1 game system 30 control unit (icon presenting means, operation setting means, display control means, range presenting means)
34 Game programs (computer programs)
55 Robot (Operation target)
66 Arrangement range 40A Home game screen 40B Creation game screen 40C Motion setting game screen 40D Motion game screen P component P1A modeling component P1B moving component (motion component)
P1C equipment parts (motion parts)
P1D sensor parts (motion parts)
P1E sound parts (motion parts)
MO monitor (display device)

Claims (6)

A computer incorporated in a game system including a display device for displaying a game screen and providing a game played through the operation of the operation target by presenting the operation target operating on the game screen on the game screen;
Icon presenting means for presenting on the game screen a plurality of action icons respectively defining a plurality of kinds of actions of the action target, a plurality of actions to be executed by the action target based on a selection result for the plurality of action icons; Based on the setting result of the action setting means and the action setting means for setting the order of each action, the action target is controlled so that the action object executes the plurality of actions in the order on the game screen. A computer program for a game system configured to function as display control means. The operation target is formed by a selected component selected by the user from among the plurality of components when a plurality of components are prepared for forming the operation target in the game.
The plurality of components includes a plurality of operation components respectively associated with the plurality of operation icons,
When the selected component includes an operation component corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of operations, the display control unit performs the operation corresponding to the operation component among the plurality of operations in the order. The computer program for a game system according to claim 1, which controls display of an object. The operation setting means allows the setting of the plurality of operations and the order based on a selection result for the plurality of operation icons even before any of the plurality of operation components is selected as the selection component. A computer program for the game system according to claim 2. The operation setting means, when two or more operation components associated with the same operation icon among the plurality of operation icons are selected as the selected component, based on the same operation icon among the two or more operation components. The computer program for a game system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the plurality of operations are set through selection of the target by allowing selection of the target to be operated. The plurality of parts further includes a plurality of modeling parts for modeling the shape of the operation target,
5. The computer program for a game system according to claim 2, wherein the operation target is formed in a shape corresponding to a modeling part included in the selected part among the plurality of modeling parts. The computer is further configured to function as a range presenting means for presenting an arrangement range for sequentially arranging the operation icons on the game screen,
The computer program for a game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the action setting means sets the order according to an arrangement order of action icons in the arrangement range.

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