JP7317772B2 - Information processing program, information processing system, information processing apparatus, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing program, an information processing system, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing method for executing a game.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an information processing program for executing a game that makes a player perform fitness actions. For example, there is a game in which a player is made to step to imitate jogging (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-134572 A

In the game that causes the player to perform the fitness action as described above, there is room for improvement in providing the player with motivation to perform the fitness action.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing program, an information processing system, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing method that can give a player motivation to perform fitness actions.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configurations (1) to (28).

(1)
An example of the present invention is an information processing program executed by a computer of an information processing apparatus. The information processing program causes the computer to function as acquisition means and game event execution means. The acquiring means acquires action data based on the output of the sensor according to the player's fitness action. The game event executing means executes a game event for which achievement conditions are set. The game event execution means includes designation means, first fitness event execution means, and achievement determination means. The designation means designates at least one type of fitness event from among a plurality of types of fitness events, which are fitness events for causing the player to perform fitness actions. The first fitness event executing means executes a first fitness event that causes the player to perform fitness actions corresponding to the specified fitness event during the game event until an end condition is satisfied. The achievement determination means determines whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied based on the motion data acquired during the first fitness event. The game event execution means repeats designation and execution of the first fitness event until it is determined that the achievement condition is satisfied.

According to the above configuration (1), the player can be made to perform the fitness action with the goal of achieving the game event, so that the player can be motivated to perform the fitness action.

(2)
The designating means may limit the fitness event that has been designated a predetermined number of times from being designated until a condition for redesignating the fitness event is satisfied.

With configuration (2) above, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will get tired from performing only specific fitness actions.

(3)
The conditions under which the fitness event can be specified again are: a condition regarding the elapsed time since the fitness event was last performed as the first fitness event; and a condition relating to the number of times another fitness event different from the fitness event was performed as the first fitness event.

According to the configuration (3) above, it is possible to set the conditions so that a sufficient amount of time can be taken after the player performs a certain fitness action until the next fitness action can be designated. As a result, it is possible to more reliably reduce the possibility that the player will get tired from doing only specific fitness actions.

(4)
The conditions that can be specified again may be set for each type of fitness event.

With configuration (4) above, it is possible to set appropriate conditions according to the type of fitness action.

(5)
The specifying means may specify at least one type of fitness event from among the plurality of types of fitness events based on a selection instruction by the player.

With configuration (5) above, the player can select and perform a desired fitness action.

(6)
A game event may be a battle event in which an enemy character fights. The game event executor may include an attack event executor. The attack event executing means executes an attack event for attacking the enemy character according to the fitness action performed by the player during the first fitness event. The achievement determination means may determine whether or not a condition regarding the physical strength of the enemy character is satisfied as the achievement condition.

With configuration (6) above, the player can be made to perform a fitness action toward the game goal of satisfying the physical strength value condition of the enemy character (for example, defeating the enemy character). It is possible to give the player a stronger motivation to perform.

(7)
The game event executor may further include a second fitness event executor and a defense event executor. The second fitness event execution means executes a second fitness event for causing the player to perform a predetermined fitness action during the battle event. The defense event executing means executes a defense event for defending an attack from an enemy character according to the fitness action performed by the player during the second fitness event.

With configuration (7) above, since the player performs fitness motions for both offense and defense in the battle event, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to perform fitness motions.

(8)
The second fitness event may be determined independently of direction by the player.

According to the configuration (8) above, the flow of the game in which the player character defends against an attack from an enemy character can be performed at a good tempo.

(9)
The game event executing means may further include physical strength updating means and ending means. The physical fitness value updating means decreases the physical fitness value corresponding to the player according to the fitness action performed by the player during the second fitness event. When the physical strength value corresponding to the player satisfies a predetermined condition, the ending means determines that the player has been defeated in the battle event and ends the battle event.

According to the configuration (9) above, it is possible to make the player perform the fitness motion while giving the player a sense of tension that cannot be obtained when simply performing the fitness motion.

(10)
The achievement determination means determines whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied based on the game result based on the action data and the player parameters associated with the player and/or associated with the player character corresponding to the player. good too. The information processing program may further cause the computer to function as player parameter update means. The player parameter updating means advances the game according to the achievement of the game event, and updates the player parameters so that the achievement conditions are more likely to be satisfied according to the progress of the game.

According to the above configuration (10), updating the player parameters makes it easier for the player to advance the game in an advantageous manner, thereby giving the player a sense of accomplishment in the game. As a result, the player can be motivated to continuously perform fitness actions by continuously playing the game.

(11)
The information processing program may cause the computer to function as physical information storage control means. The physical information storage control means stores the physical information set before the game event is executed in a storage medium accessible by the information processing device before the game event. The game event executing means may execute the game event using physical information.

With configuration (11) above, since the game event is executed according to the physical information of each player, the player can easily perform fitness actions according to his/her own physical ability and physical condition.

(12)
The physical information may include information determined based on motion data based on fitness motion performed by the player prior to the execution of the game event.

With configuration (12) above, a game event can be executed using highly accurate physical information.

(13)
The first fitness event executing means may change the load of the fitness action to be performed by the player during the game event according to the physical information.

According to configuration (13) above, the player can perform a fitness action with a load according to his or her physical ability and physical condition.

(14)
The game event execution means may further include evaluation means. The evaluation means calculates an evaluation result of the fitness action performed by the player during the first fitness event based on the action data acquired during the first fitness event and the physical information. The achievement determination means determines whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied based on the game result based on the evaluation result.

With configuration (14) above, fitness motions can be evaluated with high accuracy by considering the physical information of the player.

(15)
The first fitness event execution means determines, based on the motion data, that a state in which the target posture has not been reached has continued for a predetermined period of time in the first fitness event in which the player performs a fitness motion to take a predetermined target posture. In this case, the threshold used for determination may be updated so that it is easier to determine that the player has taken the target posture.

According to the configuration (15) above, the player can perform fitness actions without taking an unreasonable posture.

(16)
The game event execution means may further include start determination means. The start determination means determines, before the first fitness event, based on the motion data whether or not the player's posture is the posture at the start of the fitness motion corresponding to the first fitness event. The first fitness event executing means may start the first fitness event in response to determining based on the movement data that the player has taken the posture for starting the fitness movement.

With configuration (16) above, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the fitness event will start before the player is ready for the fitness action. In addition, the player can easily perform fitness actions from the starting posture in the fitness event.

(17)
The first fitness event executing means displays a body image of the player or the player character corresponding to the player on the display device during the first fitness event, and displays the body image of the player during the first fitness event. You may emphasize and display the site|part corresponding to the fitness operation made to perform.

According to the above configuration (17), the player is notified in an easy-to-understand manner which part of the body is affected by the fitness action performed by the player, or which part of the body is used by the fitness action. can do.

(18)
Another example of the present invention is an information processing program executed by a computer of an information processing apparatus. The information processing program causes the computer to function as acquisition means and game processing means. The acquiring means acquires action data based on the output of the sensor according to the player's fitness action. The game processing means executes a battle event for fighting an enemy character, and advances the game according to the achievement of the battle event. The game processing means includes fitness event executing means and physical fitness value updating means. The fitness event execution means executes a fitness event that causes the player to perform fitness actions during the battle event. The physical strength value updating means reduces the physical strength value of the enemy character when the action data acquired during the fitness event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event. The game processing means advances the game assuming that the battle event has been achieved when the physical strength value of the enemy character satisfies a predetermined condition.

According to the configuration (18) above, by using the fitness motion as an instruction for performing an attack in the battle event, the motivation in the game of "defeating the enemy character and proceeding with the game" will increase the motivation of the player to perform the fitness motion. motivation to do. This can give the player motivation to perform fitness actions in the game.

(19)
The fitness event execution means may be capable of executing multiple types of fitness events that cause the player to perform different types of fitness actions. The physical strength value updating means may change the amount by which the physical strength value of the enemy character is decreased according to the type of fitness event that the player is caused to perform.

With configuration (19) above, it is possible to motivate the player to improve the quality of fitness actions performed by the player.

(20)
The physical strength value updating means may change the amount by which the physical strength value of the enemy character is decreased according to the evaluation regarding the action data acquired during the battle event.

With configuration (20) above, it is possible to improve the strategic nature of the game in which the player performs fitness actions. Also, the player can be motivated to perform various types of fitness movements.

(21)
The physical fitness value updating means updates the load of the fitness action corresponding to the fitness event set for the fitness event, or the load calculated based on the fitness action performed by the player during the fitness event when the load is large. , the amount by which the physical strength of the enemy character is decreased may be increased compared to when the load is small.

According to the configuration (21) above, the player can obtain a good game result by performing the fitness action firmly, so that the player can be motivated to improve the quality of the fitness action performed by the player.

(22)
The physical strength updating means may update the physical strength of the enemy character based on the action data and player parameters associated with the player and/or the player character corresponding to the player. The information processing program may further cause the computer to function as player parameter update means. The player parameter updating means updates the player parameters so that the amount of decrease in the physical strength of the enemy character when the action data obtained during the battle event is the same increases as the game progresses.

According to the above configuration (22), updating the player parameters makes it easier for the player to inflict greater damage on the enemy character, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment in the game. As a result, the player can be motivated to continuously perform fitness actions by continuously playing the game.

(23)
The game processing means may execute a battle event in which a second enemy character whose physical strength value is greater than that of the first enemy character appears after the battle event in which the first enemy character appears has been completed. .

With configuration (23) above, it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment by advancing the game.

(24)
The fitness event execution means may be capable of executing multiple types of fitness events that cause the player to perform different types of fitness actions. The game processing means may further comprise specifying means. The designation means designates at least one of a plurality of types of fitness events during the battle event. The fitness event executor may execute the specified fitness event. The designation means may be capable of executing the designation of the fitness event multiple times during the game. The specifying means may restrict the fitness event specified a predetermined number of times from being specified until a condition for re-specifying the fitness event is met.

With configuration (24) above, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will get tired from performing only specific fitness actions.

(25)
The fitness event execution means may be capable of executing multiple types of fitness events that cause the player to perform different types of fitness actions. A battle event may include an attack event for attacking an enemy character and a defense event for defending against an attack from the enemy character. The game processing means may further comprise specifying means. The designation means designates at least one of the plurality of types of fitness events in accordance with the player's selection instruction during the battle event. The physical strength updating means may decrease the physical strength of the enemy character in the attack event if the action data acquired during the specified fitness event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event. In addition, the physical strength value updating means is configured to update the player character corresponding to the player when, in the defense event, the action data acquired during the fitness event, which is determined independently of the player's instruction, satisfies the condition corresponding to the fitness event. may reduce the health value of

According to the configuration (25) above, it is possible to perform the flow of the game at a good tempo, in which the player character defends against an attack from an enemy character.

(26)
The game processing means may further include termination means. When the physical strength value corresponding to the player satisfies a predetermined condition, the ending means determines that the player has been defeated in the battle event and ends the battle event.

According to the configuration (26) above, it is possible to make the player perform the fitness motion while giving the player a feeling of tension that cannot be obtained when simply performing the fitness motion.

(27)
The information processing program may cause the computer to function as physical information storage control means. The physical information storage control means stores the physical information of the player, which is set before the battle event is executed, in a storage medium accessible by the information processing device before the battle event. The physical strength updating means may decrease the physical strength of the enemy character based on the physical information and the action data acquired during the fitness event.

With configuration (27) above, it is possible to adjust the game result according to the player's fitness action according to the player's physical information.

(28)
In a fitness event in which a player performs a fitness action to take a predetermined target posture, the fitness event execution means keeps a state in which the motion data acquired during the fitness event does not reach a value corresponding to the target posture for a predetermined period of time. In this case, the threshold for the target posture may be updated so that the motion data is more likely to reach the value corresponding to the target posture.

With configuration (28) above, the player can perform fitness actions without taking an unreasonable posture.

Another example of the present invention may be an information processing apparatus or an information processing system including each of the means (1) to (28). Another example of the present invention may be an information processing method executed in the information processing apparatus (or information processing system) in (1) to (28) above.

According to the information processing program, the information processing system, the information processing device, and the information processing method, the player can be motivated to perform fitness actions.

A diagram showing an example of each device included in the game system FIG. 4 shows an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2; A diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are removed from the main unit 2. Six views showing an example of the main unit 2 Six views showing an example of the left controller 3 Six views showing an example of the right controller 4 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit 2; A block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 and right controller 4. A diagram showing an example of a ring-shaped expansion device 5 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the ring expansion device 5; A diagram showing an example of a belt-type expansion device 6 A diagram showing an example of how a user uses the ring-type expansion device 5 and the belt-type expansion device 6. A diagram showing an example of a game image in a battle event Diagram showing an example of the game flow in a battle event A diagram showing an example of a selected image A diagram showing an example of a preparatory operation image A diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a fitness event A diagram showing an example of an image displayed in an attack event A diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a fitness event in a defensive turn A diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a defense event in a defense turn FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of various data used for information processing in the game system 1; Flowchart showing an example of information processing executed by the game system 1 A sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the battle event process in step S14 shown in FIG. A sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the fitness event process during attack in step S22 shown in FIG. A sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the defense-time fitness event process in step S27 shown in FIG.

[1. Game system configuration]
A game system according to an example of the present embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of each device included in a game system. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a main unit 2, a left controller 3, a right controller 4, a ring-shaped expansion device 5, and a belt-shaped expansion device 6. As shown in FIG.

The main device 2 is an example of an information processing device, and functions as a game machine main body in this embodiment. A left controller 3 and a right controller 4 are detachable from the main unit 2 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). In other words, the user can attach the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 to the main unit 2 and use them as an integrated device (see FIG. 2). Also, the user can use the main unit 2 separately from the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 (see FIG. 3). In the following description, the main device 2 and the controllers 3 and 4 may be collectively referred to as a "game device".

The ring-type expansion device 5 is an example of an expansion device used for the right controller 4 . The ring expansion device 5 is used with the right controller 4 attached to the ring expansion device 5 . Also, the belt-type expansion device 6 is an example of an expansion device used for the left controller 3 . The belt-type expansion device 6 is used with the left controller 3 attached to the belt-type expansion device 6 . Thus, in this embodiment, the user can also use the controllers 3 and 4 while they are attached to the expansion devices (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that the ring-type expansion device 5 may be capable of mounting not only the right controller 4 but also the left controller 3 on itself. The belt-type expansion device 6 is not limited to the left controller 3, and may be able to wear the right controller 4 on itself.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to and integrated with the main unit 2 respectively. The main device 2 is a device that executes various types of processing (for example, game processing) in the game system 1 . The main unit 2 has a display 12 . The left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are devices provided with operation units for user input.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are removed from the main unit 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are detachable from the main unit 2 . Note that, hereinafter, the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 may be collectively referred to as "controllers".

4A and 4B are six views showing an example of the main unit 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 , the main unit 2 includes a substantially plate-shaped housing 11 . In this embodiment, the main surface of the housing 11 (in other words, the surface on the front side, that is, the surface on which the display 12 is provided) is generally rectangular.

The shape and size of the housing 11 are arbitrary. As an example, housing 11 may be sized to be portable. Also, the main unit 2 alone or the integrated device in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2 may be a portable device. Also, the main device 2 or the integrated device may be a hand-held device. Also, the main device 2 or the integrated device may be the portable device.

As shown in FIG. 4 , main unit 2 includes display 12 provided on the main surface of housing 11 . Display 12 displays an image generated by main device 2 . In this embodiment, display 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD). However, display 12 may be any type of display device.

The main device 2 also includes a touch panel 13 on the screen of the display 12 . In this embodiment, the touch panel 13 is of a type capable of multi-touch input (for example, a capacitive type). However, the touch panel 13 may be of any type, and for example, may be of a type capable of single-touch input (for example, a resistive film type).

The main unit 2 includes a speaker (that is, the speaker 88 shown in FIG. 7) inside the housing 11 . As shown in FIG. 4, speaker holes 11a and 11b are formed in the main surface of the housing 11. As shown in FIG. The sound output from the speaker 88 is output from these speaker holes 11a and 11b, respectively.

The main unit 2 also includes a left terminal 17 that is a terminal for performing wired communication between the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 , and a right terminal 21 for performing wired communication between the main unit 2 and the right controller 4 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , the main unit 2 has a slot 23 . A slot 23 is provided in the upper surface of the housing 11 . The slot 23 has a shape in which a predetermined type of storage medium can be loaded. The predetermined type of storage medium is, for example, a storage medium dedicated to the game system 1 and an information processing device of the same type (eg, dedicated memory card). The predetermined type of storage medium stores, for example, data used by the main unit 2 (for example, application save data, etc.) and/or programs executed by the main unit 2 (for example, application programs, etc.). used to The main unit 2 also includes a power button 28 .

The main unit 2 includes lower terminals 27 . The lower terminal 27 is a terminal for the main device 2 to communicate with the cradle. In this embodiment, the lower terminal 27 is a USB connector (more specifically, a female connector). When the integrated device or main device 2 alone is placed on the cradle, the game system 1 can display an image generated and output by the main device 2 on the stationary monitor. Further, in this embodiment, the cradle has a function of charging the mounted integrated device or main device 2 alone. Also, the cradle has the function of a hub device (specifically, a USB hub).

5A and 5B are six views showing an example of the left controller 3. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the left controller 3 has a housing 31. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the housing 31 has a vertically long shape, that is, a shape elongated in the vertical direction (that is, the y-axis direction shown in FIGS. 2 and 5). When the left controller 3 is removed from the main unit 2, the left controller 3 can be held vertically. The housing 31 has a shape and size that allows it to be held with one hand, particularly the left hand, when held in a vertically long orientation. Also, the left controller 3 can be held in a landscape orientation. When the left controller 3 is held horizontally, it may be held with both hands.

The left controller 3 has an analog stick 32 . As shown in FIG. 5, analog sticks 32 are provided on the main surface of housing 31 . The analog stick 32 can be used as a directional input unit capable of inputting directions. By tilting the analog stick 32, the user can input a direction according to the tilting direction (and input a magnitude according to the tilting angle). Note that the left controller 3 may be provided with a cross key or a slide stick capable of slide input as the direction input unit instead of the analog stick. Further, in the present embodiment, input by pressing the analog stick 32 is possible.

The left controller 3 has various operation buttons. The left controller 3 has four operation buttons 33 to 36 (specifically, a right button 33 , a downward button 34 , an upward button 35 and a left button 36 ) on the main surface of the housing 31 . Further, the left controller 3 has a recording button 37 and a - (minus) button 47 . The left controller 3 has a first L button 38 and a ZL button 39 on the upper left side of the housing 31 . The left controller 3 also has a second L button 43 and a second R button 44 on the side surface of the housing 31 that is attached when attached to the main unit 2 . These operation buttons are used to give instructions according to various programs (for example, an OS program and an application program) executed by the main device 2 .

The left controller 3 also includes a terminal 42 for wire communication between the left controller 3 and the main unit 2 .

6A and 6B are six views showing an example of the right controller 4. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6 , the right controller 4 has a housing 51 . In this embodiment, the housing 51 has a vertically long shape, that is, a shape elongated in the vertical direction. When the right controller 4 is removed from the main unit 2, the right controller 4 can be held vertically. The housing 51 is shaped and sized so that it can be held with one hand, particularly with the right hand, when held in an elongated orientation. Also, the right controller 4 can be held in a landscape orientation. When the right controller 4 is held horizontally, it may be held with both hands.

The right controller 4, like the left controller 3, has an analog stick 52 as a direction input unit. In this embodiment, the analog stick 52 has the same configuration as the analog stick 32 of the left controller 3 . Also, the right controller 4 may be provided with a cross key, a slide stick capable of slide input, or the like, instead of the analog stick. The right controller 4 also has four operation buttons 53 to 56 (specifically, an A button 53, a B button 54, an X button 55, and a Y button 56) on the main surface of the housing 51, similarly to the left controller 3. Prepare. Furthermore, the right controller 4 has a + (plus) button 57 and a home button 58 . The right controller 4 also has a first R button 60 and a ZR button 61 on the upper right side of the housing 51 . Also, the right controller 4 has a second L button 65 and a second R button 66, like the left controller 3 does.

A window portion 68 is provided on the lower side surface of the housing 51 . Although the details will be described later, the right controller 4 includes an infrared imaging section 123 and an infrared light emitting section 124 arranged inside the housing 51 . The infrared imaging unit 123 captures an image of the surroundings of the right controller 4 through the window 68 with the downward direction of the right controller 4 (negative y-axis direction shown in FIG. 6) as the imaging direction. The infrared light emitting unit 124 emits light through the window 68 toward the object to be imaged by the infrared imaging unit 123, with a predetermined range centered on the downward direction of the right controller 4 (negative y-axis direction shown in FIG. 6) as an irradiation range. illuminate with infrared light. The window part 68 is for protecting the lens of the camera of the infrared imaging unit 123, the light emitter of the infrared light emitting unit 124, and the like. It is made of transparent material (for example, transparent material). Note that the window portion 68 may be a hole formed in the housing 51 . In addition, in this embodiment, the infrared imaging unit 123 itself has a filter member that suppresses transmission of light having a wavelength other than the light detected by the camera (infrared light in this embodiment). However, in other embodiments, the window portion 68 may have the function of a filter.

The right controller 4 also includes a terminal 64 for wire communication between the right controller 4 and the main unit 2 .

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the main unit 2. As shown in FIG. The main unit 2 includes components 81 to 91, 97, and 98 shown in FIG. 7 in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. Some of these components 81 - 91 , 97 and 98 may be mounted on an electronic circuit board as electronic components and accommodated within housing 11 .

The main unit 2 includes a processor 81 . The processor 81 is an information processing section that executes various types of information processing executed in the main unit 2, and may be composed of, for example, only a CPU (Central Processing Unit), or may be composed of a CPU function and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). ) function, it may be configured from a SoC (System-on-a-chip) including multiple functions. The processor 81 executes an information processing program (for example, a game program) stored in a storage unit (specifically, an internal storage medium such as the flash memory 84, or an external storage medium mounted in the slot 23, etc.). By doing so, various information processing is executed.

The main unit 2 includes a flash memory 84 and a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) 85 as examples of internal storage media incorporated therein. Flash memory 84 and DRAM 85 are connected to processor 81 . Flash memory 84 is a memory mainly used for storing various data (which may be programs) to be stored in main unit 2 . The DRAM 85 is a memory used to temporarily store various data used in information processing.

The main unit 2 includes a slot interface (hereinafter abbreviated as “I/F”) 91 . Slot I/F 91 is connected to processor 81 . The slot I/F 91 is connected to the slot 23 and reads and writes data from/to a predetermined type of storage medium (for example, a dedicated memory card) attached to the slot 23 according to instructions from the processor 81 .

The processor 81 appropriately reads and writes data from/to the flash memory 84 and the DRAM 85 as well as to each of the above storage media to execute the above information processing.

The main unit 2 has a network communication unit 82 . A network communication unit 82 is connected to the processor 81 . The network communication unit 82 communicates (specifically, wirelessly) with an external device via a network. In this embodiment, the network communication unit 82 communicates with an external device by connecting to a wireless LAN according to a method conforming to the Wi-Fi standard as the first communication mode. In addition, the network communication unit 82 performs wireless communication with other main device 2 of the same type by a predetermined communication method (for example, communication using a unique protocol or infrared communication) as a second communication mode. Note that the wireless communication according to the second communication mode is capable of wireless communication with another main unit 2 placed in a closed local network area, and direct communication is performed between a plurality of main units 2. It realizes a function that enables so-called "local communication" in which data is transmitted and received by

The main unit 2 includes a controller communication section 83 . Controller communication unit 83 is connected to processor 81 . The controller communication unit 83 wirelessly communicates with the left controller 3 and/or the right controller 4 . The communication method between the main unit 2 and the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 is arbitrary. (registered trademark) standards.

Processor 81 is connected to left terminal 17, right terminal 21, and bottom terminal 27 described above. When performing wired communication with the left controller 3 , the processor 81 transmits data to the left controller 3 via the left terminal 17 and receives operation data from the left controller 3 via the left terminal 17 . When performing wired communication with the right controller 4 , the processor 81 transmits data to the right controller 4 via the right terminal 21 and receives operation data from the right controller 4 via the right terminal 21 . Also, when communicating with the cradle, the processor 81 transmits data to the cradle via the lower terminal 27 . Thus, in this embodiment, the main unit 2 can perform both wired communication and wireless communication with the left controller 3 and the right controller 4, respectively. Further, when the integrated device in which the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 are attached to the main unit 2 or when the main unit 2 alone is attached to the cradle, the main unit 2 transmits data (for example, image data, voice data, etc.) via the cradle. data) can be output to a stationary monitor or the like.

Here, the main unit 2 can communicate with a plurality of left controllers 3 simultaneously (in other words, in parallel). Also, the main unit 2 can communicate with a plurality of right controllers 4 at the same time (in other words, in parallel). Therefore, a plurality of users can make inputs to the main unit 2 at the same time using sets of the left controller 3 and the right controller 4 respectively. As an example, a first user uses a first set of left controller 3 and right controller 4 to make an input to main unit 2, while a second user uses a second set of left controller 3 and right controller 4. It becomes possible to input to the main unit 2 by using the

The main unit 2 includes a touch panel controller 86 that is a circuit that controls the touch panel 13 . A touch panel controller 86 is connected between the touch panel 13 and the processor 81 . Based on the signal from the touch panel 13 , the touch panel controller 86 generates data indicating, for example, the position where the touch input was performed, and outputs the data to the processor 81 .

Display 12 is also connected to processor 81 . The processor 81 displays on the display 12 images generated (for example, by executing the information processing described above) and/or images obtained from the outside.

Main unit 2 includes codec circuit 87 and speakers (more specifically, left speaker and right speaker) 88 . The codec circuit 87 is connected to the speaker 88 and the audio input/output terminal 25 as well as to the processor 81 . The codec circuit 87 is a circuit that controls input/output of audio data to/from the speaker 88 and the audio input/output terminal 25 .

The main unit 2 also includes an acceleration sensor 89 . In this embodiment, the acceleration sensor 89 detects the magnitude of acceleration along predetermined three-axis (eg, xyz-axis shown in FIG. 2) directions. Note that the acceleration sensor 89 may detect acceleration in one or two axial directions.

The main unit 2 also includes an angular velocity sensor 90 . In this embodiment, the angular velocity sensor 90 detects angular velocities around predetermined three axes (eg, xyz axes shown in FIG. 2). The angular velocity sensor 90 may detect angular velocity about one axis or two axes.

Acceleration sensor 89 and angular velocity sensor 90 are connected to processor 81 , and detection results of acceleration sensor 89 and angular velocity sensor 90 are output to processor 81 . Processor 81 can calculate information about the movement and/or orientation of main unit 2 based on the detection results of acceleration sensor 89 and angular velocity sensor 90 described above.

Main unit 2 includes power control unit 97 and battery 98 . Power control 97 is connected to battery 98 and processor 81 . Also, although not shown, the power control unit 97 is connected to each unit of the main unit 2 (specifically, each unit receiving power from the battery 98, the left terminal 17, and the right terminal 21). A power control unit 97 controls the power supply from the battery 98 to each of the above units based on instructions from the processor 81 .

Also, the battery 98 is connected to the lower terminal 27 . When an external charging device (for example, a cradle) is connected to lower terminal 27 and power is supplied to main unit 2 via lower terminal 27 , battery 98 is charged with the supplied power.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of internal configurations of the main unit 2, the left controller 3, and the right controller 4. As shown in FIG. The details of the internal configuration of the main unit 2 are omitted in FIG. 8 because they are shown in FIG.

The left controller 3 includes a communication control section 101 that communicates with the main unit 2 . As shown in FIG. 8, the communication control section 101 is connected to each component including the terminal 42 . In this embodiment, the communication control unit 101 can communicate with the main unit 2 by both wired communication via the terminal 42 and wireless communication not via the terminal 42 . The communication control unit 101 controls the method of communication performed by the left controller 3 with the main unit 2 . That is, when the left controller 3 is attached to the main unit 2 , the communication control section 101 communicates with the main unit 2 via the terminal 42 . Further, when the left controller 3 is detached from the main unit 2, the communication control unit 101 performs wireless communication with the main unit 2 (specifically, the controller communication unit 83). Wireless communication between the controller communication unit 83 and the communication control unit 101 is performed according to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard, for example.

The left controller 3 also includes a memory 102 such as a flash memory. The communication control unit 101 is composed of, for example, a microcomputer (also referred to as a microprocessor), and executes various processes by executing firmware stored in the memory 102 .

The left controller 3 includes each button 103 (specifically, buttons 33-39, 43, 44, and 47). The left controller 3 also includes an analog stick (denoted as “stick” in FIG. 8) 32 . Each of the buttons 103 and the analog stick 32 repeatedly outputs information about operations performed on itself to the communication control unit 101 at appropriate timings.

The left controller 3 has an inertial sensor. Specifically, the left controller 3 includes an acceleration sensor 104 . The left controller 3 also includes an angular velocity sensor 105 . In this embodiment, the acceleration sensor 104 detects the magnitude of acceleration along predetermined three-axis (eg, xyz-axis shown in FIG. 5) directions. Note that the acceleration sensor 104 may detect acceleration in one or two axial directions. In this embodiment, the angular velocity sensor 105 detects angular velocities around predetermined three axes (eg, xyz axes shown in FIG. 5). The angular velocity sensor 105 may detect angular velocity about one axis or two axes. Acceleration sensor 104 and angular velocity sensor 105 are each connected to communication control unit 101 . The detection results of the acceleration sensor 104 and the angular velocity sensor 105 are repeatedly output to the communication control unit 101 at appropriate timings.

The communication control unit 101 receives information on input (specifically, information on operation or detection result by sensor) from each input unit (specifically, each button 103, analog stick 32, each sensor 104 and 105) to get The communication control unit 101 transmits operation data including the acquired information (or information obtained by performing predetermined processing on the acquired information) to the main unit 2 . Note that the operation data is repeatedly transmitted at a rate of once per predetermined time. It should be noted that the interval at which the information about the input is transmitted to the main unit 2 may or may not be the same for each input section.

By transmitting the operation data to the main unit 2 , the main unit 2 can obtain the input made to the left controller 3 . That is, the main unit 2 can determine the operation of each button 103 and the analog stick 32 based on the operation data. Main unit 2 can also calculate information about the movement and/or orientation of left controller 3 based on operation data (specifically, detection results of acceleration sensor 104 and angular velocity sensor 105).

The left controller 3 has a vibrator 107 for notifying the user by vibration. In this embodiment, the vibrator 107 is controlled by commands from the main unit 2 . That is, when the communication control unit 101 receives the command from the main unit 2, it drives the vibrator 107 according to the command. Here, the left controller 3 has a codec section 106 . Upon receiving the command, communication control section 101 outputs a control signal corresponding to the command to codec section 106 . The codec unit 106 generates a drive signal for driving the vibrator 107 from the control signal from the communication control unit 101 and gives the drive signal to the vibrator 107 . This causes the vibrator 107 to operate.

Vibrator 107 is more specifically a linear vibration motor. A linear vibrating motor is driven in a predetermined direction according to an input voltage, unlike ordinary motors that perform rotary motion. Therefore, it can vibrate at an amplitude and frequency corresponding to the waveform of the input voltage. In this embodiment, the vibration control signal transmitted from the main unit 2 to the left controller 3 may be a digital signal representing frequency and amplitude per unit time. In another embodiment, information indicating the waveform itself may be transmitted from the main unit 2, but the amount of communication data can be reduced by transmitting only the amplitude and frequency. Also, in order to further reduce the amount of data, instead of the numerical values of the amplitude and frequency at that time, only the difference from the previous value may be transmitted. In this case, the codec unit 106 converts the digital signal indicating the amplitude and frequency values acquired from the communication control unit 101 into an analog voltage waveform, and inputs a voltage in accordance with the waveform to control the vibrator 107. drive. Therefore, main unit 2 can control the amplitude and frequency of vibration of vibrator 107 at that time by changing the amplitude and frequency of transmission for each unit time. Note that the number of amplitudes and frequencies transmitted from the main unit 2 to the left controller 3 is not limited to one, and two or more may be transmitted. In this case, codec section 106 can generate a voltage waveform for controlling vibrator 107 by synthesizing waveforms indicated by the plurality of received amplitudes and frequencies.

The left controller 3 has a power supply section 108 . In this embodiment, power supply 108 includes a battery and power control circuitry. Although not shown, the power control circuit is connected to the battery and to each section of the left controller 3 (specifically, each section that receives power from the battery).

As shown in FIG. 8 , the right controller 4 includes a communication control section 111 that communicates with the main unit 2 . The right controller 4 also includes a memory 112 connected to the communication control section 111 . Communication control unit 111 is connected to each component including terminal 64 . The communication control section 111 and the memory 112 have functions similar to those of the communication control section 101 and the memory 102 of the left controller 3 . Therefore, the communication control unit 111 can communicate with the main unit 2 in both wired communication via the terminal 64 and wireless communication not via the terminal 64 (specifically, communication according to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard). Communication is possible, and the right controller 4 controls the method of communication with the main unit 2 .

The right controller 4 has inputs similar to those of the left controller 3 . Specifically, each button 113, analog stick 52, and inertial sensors (acceleration sensor 114 and angular velocity sensor 115) are provided. Each of these input sections has the same function as each input section of the left controller 3 and operates in the same manner.

The right controller 4 also includes a vibrator 117 and a codec section 116 . Vibrator 117 and codec section 116 operate in the same manner as vibrator 107 and codec section 106 of left controller 3 . That is, the communication control unit 111 operates the vibrator 117 using the codec unit 116 according to the command from the main unit 2 .

The right controller 4 also includes an infrared imaging unit 123 . The infrared imaging unit 123 has an infrared camera that images the surroundings of the right controller 4 . As an example, the main device 2 and/or the right controller 4 calculates imaged information (for example, information related to luminance of a plurality of blocks obtained by dividing at least a part of the entire area in the imaged image, etc.). , the change in the surroundings of the right controller 4 is determined based on the information. Further, the infrared imaging unit 123 may perform imaging using ambient light, but in this embodiment, it has an infrared light emitting unit 124 that emits infrared rays. The infrared light emitting unit 124 emits infrared light, for example, in synchronization with the timing at which the infrared camera captures an image. Then, the infrared light emitted by the infrared light emitting unit 124 is reflected by the object to be imaged, and the reflected infrared light is received by the infrared camera, whereby an infrared image is obtained. This allows the infrared imaging unit 123 to obtain a clearer infrared image. The infrared imaging unit 123 and the infrared light emitting unit 124 may be provided in the right controller 4 as separate devices, or may be provided in the right controller 4 as a single device provided in the same package. may be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the infrared imaging unit 123 having an infrared camera is used, but in other embodiments, a visible light camera (a camera using a visible light image sensor) is used instead of the infrared camera as an imaging means. ) may be used.

The right controller 4 has a processing section 121 . The processing unit 121 is connected to the communication control unit 111 . The processing unit 121 is also connected to the infrared imaging unit 123 and the infrared light emitting unit 124 .

The processing unit 121 includes a CPU, memory, etc., and performs predetermined programs (for example, image processing and various calculations) stored in a storage device (for example, non-volatile memory) provided in the right controller 4 (not shown). Management processing for the infrared imaging unit 123 is executed according to a command from the main unit 2 based on the application program for the infrared imaging unit 123 . For example, the processing unit 121 causes the infrared imaging unit 123 to perform an imaging operation, or acquires and/or calculates information based on imaging results (information of a captured image, information calculated from the information, or the like). It is transmitted to the main unit 2 via the communication control unit 111 . In addition, the processing unit 121 executes management processing for the infrared light emitting unit 124 according to commands from the main unit 2 . For example, the processing unit 121 controls light emission of the infrared light emitting unit 124 according to instructions from the main unit 2 . Note that the memory used when the processing unit 121 performs processing may be provided in the processing unit 121 or may be the memory 112 .

The right controller 4 has a power supply 118 . The power supply unit 118 has the same function as the power supply unit 108 of the left controller 3 and operates similarly.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a ring-type expansion device. Note that FIG. 9 shows the ring-type expansion device 5 with the right controller 4 attached. In this embodiment, the ring-type expansion device 5 is an expansion device to which the right controller 4 can be attached. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the user performs a novel operation of applying force to the ring-shaped expansion device 5 to deform it. The user can operate the ring-shaped expansion device 5 by performing fitness movements using the ring-shaped expansion device 5, for example, as if exercising.

As shown in FIG. 9, the ring expansion device 5 includes an annular portion 201 and a body portion 202 . The annular portion 201 has an annular shape. In addition, in the present embodiment, the annular portion 201 is formed in an annular shape by an elastic member and a pedestal portion, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the annular portion 201 is annular. Note that in other embodiments, the shape of the annular portion 201 is arbitrary, and may be, for example, an elliptical annular shape.

The body portion 202 is provided on the annular portion 201 . The body portion 202 has a rail portion (not shown). The rail portion is an example of a mounting portion to which the right controller 4 can be mounted. In this embodiment, the rail portion is slidably engaged with the slider 62 (see FIG. 6) of the right controller 4 . By inserting the slider 62 into the rail member in a predetermined linear direction (that is, the sliding direction), the rail member and the slider 62 are slidably moved in the linear direction with respect to the rail member. engage. The rail portion is similar to the rail portion of the main unit 2 in that it can be slidably engaged with the slider of the controller. Therefore, the rail portion may have the same configuration as the rail portion of the main device 2 .

In this embodiment, the right controller 4 has a locking portion 63 (see FIG. 6). The locking portion 63 is provided so as to protrude from the slider 62 sideways (that is, in the positive direction of the z-axis shown in FIG. 6). The engaging portion 63 is movable toward the inside of the slider 62 and is urged (for example, by a spring) in the direction of protruding sideways. Moreover, a notch is provided in the rail portion. When the slider 62 is inserted all the way into the rail portion, the engaging portion 63 is engaged with the notch. The right controller 4 is attached to the main body 202 by engaging the locking portion 63 with the notch while the slider 62 is engaged with the rail portion.

The right controller 4 has a depressible release button 69 (see FIG. 6). When the release button 69 is pressed, the engaging portion 63 moves toward the inside of the slider 62 and does not protrude (or hardly protrude) with respect to the slider 62 . Therefore, when the release button 69 is pressed in a state where the right controller 4 is attached to the main body 202 of the ring-shaped expansion device 5, the locking portion 63 is no longer locked (or hardly locked) to the notch. disappear). As described above, the user can easily remove the right controller 4 from the ring expansion device 5 by pressing the release button 69 while the right controller 4 is attached to the main body 202 of the ring expansion device 5 . .

As shown in FIG. 9, the ring expander 5 has grip covers 203 and 204 . Grip covers 203 and 204 are parts to be gripped by the user. In this embodiment, grip covers 203 and 204 are removable with respect to annular portion 201 . In this embodiment, a left grip cover 203 is provided on the left grip portion near the left end of the annular portion 201 , and a right grip cover 204 is provided on the right grip portion near the right end of the annular portion 201 . Note that the number of gripping portions is arbitrary, and three or more gripping portions may be provided, or only one gripping portion may be provided depending on the assumed operation method. Also, depending on the content of the game (or the content of the fitness action performed by the user in the game), only a specific grip portion out of the plurality of grip portions may be gripped with one hand or both hands.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical connection relationship of the components provided in the ring-type expansion device 5. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 , the ring-shaped expansion device 5 includes a distortion detector 211 . The strain detector 211 is an example of a detector that detects deformation of the annular portion 201 . In this embodiment, the strain detector 211 includes a strain gauge. The strain detector 211 outputs a signal indicating the strain of the base portion according to the deformation of the elastic member described later (in other words, a signal indicating the magnitude and direction of deformation of the elastic member).

Here, in the present embodiment, the annular portion 201 has an elastically deformable elastic portion and a pedestal portion. The pedestal holds both ends of the elastic member so that a ring is formed by the pedestal and the elastic member. Note that the pedestal portion is not shown in FIG. 9 because it is provided inside the main body portion 202 . The pedestal is made of a material having higher rigidity than the elastic member. For example, the elastic member is made of resin (specifically, FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics)), and the pedestal is made of metal. The strain gauge is provided on the pedestal and detects strain of the pedestal. When the annular portion 201 is deformed from the steady state, the base portion is distorted due to the deformation, and the distortion of the base portion is detected by the strain gauge. Based on the detected strain, the deformation direction of the annular portion 201 (that is, the direction in which the two grip covers 203 and 204 move toward or away from each other) and the amount of deformation can be calculated.

Note that in other embodiments, the strain detector 211 may include any sensor capable of detecting deformation of the annular portion 201 from the steady state instead of the strain gauge. For example, the detection unit 211 may include a pressure sensor that detects pressure applied when the annular portion 201 is deformed, or a bending sensor that detects the amount by which the annular portion 201 is bent.

The ring type expansion device 5 has a signal converter 212 . In this embodiment, the signal converter 212 includes an amplifier and an AD converter. The signal converter 212 is electrically connected to the distortion detector 211, amplifies the output signal of the distortion detector 211 with an amplifier, and performs AD conversion with an AD converter. The signal converter 212 outputs a digital signal indicating the distortion value detected by the distortion detector 211 . Note that in other embodiments, the signal conversion unit 212 may not include an AD converter, and the processing unit 213, which will be described later, may include an AD converter.

The ring-type expansion device 5 includes a processing section 213 . The processing unit 213 is a processing circuit including a processor and a memory, such as an MCU (Micro Controller Unit). The processing unit 213 is electrically connected to the signal conversion unit 212 , and the output signal of the signal conversion unit 212 is input to the processing unit 213 . The ring-type expansion device 5 also includes a terminal 214 . The terminal 214 is electrically connected to the processing section 213 . When the right controller 4 is attached to the ring expansion device 5 , the processing unit 213 sends information indicating the distortion value indicated by the output signal of the signal conversion unit 212 (in other words, ring operation data to be described later) to the terminal 214 . to the right controller 4 via.

The ring expansion device 5 includes a power converter 215 . A power conversion unit 215 is electrically connected to the units 211 to 214 described above. The power conversion unit 215 supplies power supplied from the outside (that is, the right controller 4) through a terminal 214 to the above-described units 211-214. The power conversion section 215 may adjust the voltage and the like of the power to be supplied and supply the power to the above sections 211 to 214 .

It should be noted that the "data related to the detection result of the distortion detection unit" transmitted by the ring-type expansion device 5 to other devices is the detection result (in this embodiment, the output signal of the distortion detection unit 211 indicating the distortion of the pedestal). ) itself, or data obtained by performing some processing (for example, data format conversion and/or calculation processing for distortion values, etc.) on the detection result. good too. For example, the processing unit 213 may perform a process of calculating the deformation amount of the elastic member based on the strain value that is the detection result. may be data indicating

Note that, in another embodiment, the ring-type expansion device 5 may include a battery and operate on the power of the battery. Also, the battery provided in the ring-type expansion device 5 may be a rechargeable battery that can be charged with power supplied from the right controller 4 .

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a belt-type expanding device. The belt-type expansion device 6 is used by fastening it to the user's leg with the left controller 3 attached to it (see FIG. 12). As shown in FIG. 11 , the belt-type expansion device 6 includes a housing section 301 and a belt section 302 . The accommodation portion 301 has a planar shape and can accommodate the left controller 3 . Specifically, the housing portion 301 has a pocket portion 303 . The pocket portion 303 is formed in a bag shape having a size capable of accommodating the left controller 3 . In this embodiment, the left controller 3 is attached to the belt-type expansion device 6 by housing the left controller in the housing portion 301 . In other embodiments, the configuration for attaching the left controller 3 to the belt-type expansion device 6 is arbitrary.

A through hole 304 is provided on the side of the pocket portion 303 in the housing portion 301 . The belt portion 302 is provided on the side of the pocket portion 303 in the housing portion 301 and on the opposite side of the through hole 304 with the pocket portion 303 as a reference. The belt portion 302 has a belt-like shape, and one end of the belt portion 302 is fixed to the housing portion 301 . In this embodiment, the belt portion 302 is made of a stretchable material (eg, woven rubber).

A first hook-and-loop fastener 305 and a second hook-and-loop fastener 306 are provided on the surface of the belt portion 302 on the same side as the pocket portion 303 in the housing portion 301 . The first hook-and-loop fastener 305 is provided near the end opposite to the side fixed to the accommodating portion 301 . The second hook-and-loop fastener 306 is provided on the same surface as the first hook-and-loop fastener 305 and closer to the accommodating portion 301 than the first hook-and-loop fastener 305 is. The first hook-and-loop fastener 305 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 306 are detachable from each other. For example, the first hook-and-loop fastener 305 is a hook-face hook-and-loop fastener, and the second hook-and-loop fastener 306 is a loop-face hook-and-loop fastener.

When tightening the belt-type expansion device 6, the user passes the belt portion 302 through the through-hole 304 while encircling the belt portion 302 around the leg, and bonds the first hook-and-loop fastener 305 and the second hook-and-loop fastener 306. Let This allows the user to fasten the belt-type expansion device 6 to which the left controller 3 is attached (see FIG. 12).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of how a user uses the ring-type expansion device 5 and the belt-type expansion device 6. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the user can play a game using two expansion devices 5 and 6 in addition to the game device (that is, main device 2 and respective controllers 3 and 4). For example, the user can use the ring type expansion device 5 and the belt type expansion device 6 as a set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the user holds the ring-type expansion device 5 with the right controller 4 attached thereto with both hands, and fastens the belt-type expansion device 6 with the left controller 3 attached to the leg. At this time, the user operates the ring-shaped expansion device 5 (for example, an operation of bending the ring-shaped expansion device 5 and an operation of moving the ring-shaped expansion device 5) and moves the leg fastened with the belt-type expansion device 6. The game can be played by the operation.

Note that FIG. 12 illustrates how the user bends the ring-shaped expansion device 5 while gripping the grip covers 203 and 204 . With this action, the user can perform a fitness action for training both arms as a game operation. It should be noted that the user can perform game operations by performing various actions on the ring-type expansion device 5 . For example, the user can bend the ring-shaped expanding device 5 while holding one grip cover with both hands and placing the other grip cover against the abdomen. With this action, the user can perform a fitness action for training arms and abdominal muscles as a game operation. In addition, the user can bend the ring-shaped expansion device 5 in a state in which the grip covers 203 and 204 are applied to the inner thighs of both legs and the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is sandwiched between the legs. With this action, the user can perform a fitness action for training leg muscles as a game operation.

When the main device 2 executes game processing, the right controller 4 receives ring operation data from the ring expansion device 5 . The ring operation data includes information indicating the distortion value. Specifically, the processing unit 213 of the ring expansion device 5 transmits ring operation data to the right controller 4 via the terminal 214 . For example, the processing unit 213 repeatedly transmits the ring operation data at a rate of once per predetermined time.

In the above case, the communication control section 111 of the right controller 4 transmits the ring operation data received from the ring expansion device 5 via the terminal 64 to the main device 2 . In addition, the communication control unit 111 transmits right controller operation data including information acquired from each input unit (specifically, each button 113, analog stick 52, each sensor 114 and 115) included in the right controller 4 to the main unit. Send to device 2. Note that when the right controller 4 is attached to the ring-type expansion device 5, communication from the right controller 4 to the main unit 2 is performed by wireless communication. The communication control unit 111 may transmit the right controller operation data and the ring operation data to the main unit 2 together, or may transmit them to the main unit 2 separately. Further, the communication control unit 111 may transmit the received ring operation data to the main unit 2 as it is, or process the received ring operation data in some way (for example, converting the data format and/or calculating the distortion value). processing, etc.) may be performed and transmitted to the main unit 2 .

On the other hand, when the main device 2 executes game processing, the communication control unit 101 of the left controller 3 controls each input unit included in the left controller 3 (specifically, each button 103, analog stick 32, each sensor 104). and 105) to the main unit 2. When the left controller 3 is attached to the belt-type expansion device 6, communication from the left controller 3 to the main unit 2 is performed by wireless communication.

[2. Information processing in games]
Next, information processing in the game executed in the game system 1 will be described. In the game according to the present embodiment, the player (in other words, the user) can give instructions in the game by performing fitness actions. A fitness movement is any exercise that leads to the maintenance and improvement of health and physical strength. Fitness actions may be, for example, squats, thigh raises, push-ups, sit-ups, or exercises for building muscle strength, such as actions for deforming the ring-shaped expansion device 5, or exercises for burning fat. It could be stretching, or a flexibility-enhancing exercise like yoga. In this embodiment, in a game, when a player character operated by a player fights an enemy character, the player can make the player character attack and defend by performing fitness actions. As an example of a game event, a game flow in a battle event, which is a game event in which a player character battles an enemy character, will be described below. A game event is an arbitrary event that occurs during a game. In the game event, for example, a game image showing the progress of the game is displayed according to the game operation by the player.

[2-1. Game Flow in Battle Event]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a game image in a battle event. The achievement condition of the battle event is to win the battle event (that is, defeat all enemy characters). When the battle event starts, the game system 1 displays the game image shown in FIG. 13 on the display device. The display device on which the game image is displayed may be the display 12 described above, or may be the stationary monitor described above.

The game image shown in FIG. 13 includes a player character 401 and enemy characters 403-405. In this embodiment, the player character 401 has a ring object 402 modeled after the ring-shaped expansion device 5 . Although three enemy characters 403 to 405 appear in FIG. 13, any number of enemy characters may appear in the battle event.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a game flow in a battle event. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the battle progresses in a turn-based manner in the battle event. That is, the battle progresses by alternately performing an attack turn in which the player character 401 attacks an enemy character and a defense turn in which the player character 401 defends against an attack from the enemy character. In this embodiment, when the battle event starts, the attack turn is performed (after the game image shown in FIG. 13 is displayed), but the defense turn may be performed first. Also, the method of advancing the battle event is not limited to the turn system, and may be any method. For example, in another embodiment, the character may attack when a waiting time set for each character (that is, the player character 401 and the enemy character) has passed.

First, the flow of the game in the attack turn of the player character 401 will be described. When the offensive turn starts, first, a selection event is executed in which the player selects a fitness action to be performed by the player in the offensive turn (step S1 shown in FIG. 14). In the selection event, the game system 1 displays the selection image on the display device. The selection image is a UI (user interface) image for allowing the player to select a fitness action.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a selected image. The selection images include images 411 to 413 for the player to select one fitness action from among a plurality of types of selectable fitness actions. These images 411-413 are superimposed on the image of the game space including the enemy characters 403-405 in battle. An image 411 shows a message prompting the player to select a fitness action (specifically, a message "Let's choose a fitness action").

In the game according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of fitness actions are prepared as fitness actions that the player can perform to give game instructions in the offensive turn. The contents of the plurality of types of fitness motions are arbitrary. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of fitness actions include an action of pushing the ring-type expansion device 5 to deform it, an action of moving the legs of the player wearing the belt-type expansion device 6, and a predetermined pose by the player. It includes actions such as

In addition, in the game according to the present embodiment, an action performed by the player character 401 in response to the player performing a fitness action (that is, in response to an instruction by the fitness action) is associated with each type of fitness action. . In this embodiment, the player character performs a single attack, which is an action of attacking one enemy character, a multiple attack, which is an action of attacking a plurality of enemy characters at once, and an action of recovering the physical strength of the player character 401. You can take action with some recovery. The action of the player character 401 associated with the fitness action may differ for each type of fitness action, or the same action of the player character 401 may be associated with several types of fitness action. . In the selection event, the player may select a fitness action that the player wants to perform, or may select a fitness action that is associated with an action (eg, multiple attacks) that the player character 401 wants to perform.

The selected action image 412 shows one fitness action out of a plurality of types of selectable fitness actions. In FIG. 15, the selected action image 412 shows a picture representing the fitness action "push upward" and the name of the fitness action. In the selection event, the game system 1 accepts a switching instruction from the player. In response to the switching instruction, game system 1 switches the fitness action indicated by selected action image 412 . In this embodiment, an order is set for the plurality of types of selectable fitness actions. When a first switching instruction (for example, an instruction by an operation of tilting the analog stick 52 of the right controller 4 to the left) among the switching instructions is performed, the game system 1 changes the fitness action indicated by the selected action image 412 to the above-described fitness action. Switch in order. Further, when a second switching instruction (for example, an instruction by an operation of tilting the analog stick 52 of the right controller 4 to the right) among the switching instructions is performed, the game system 1 performs the fitness action indicated by the selection action image 412. are switched according to the reverse order of the above order. In the present embodiment, instructions given by the player during the battle event (excluding instructions given by fitness actions) may be given by operating the buttons of the controller or analog sticks, or by operating the ring-shaped expansion device. It may be performed by an operation to move 5.

As described above, in the selection event, multiple types of fitness actions are presented as options. In the present embodiment, the selection action image 412 indicating one of the plurality of types of fitness actions that are options is displayed. Motion images may be displayed simultaneously.

The explanation image 413 shows an explanation about the fitness action indicated by the selected action image 412 being displayed. Here, in the present embodiment, the magnitude of the effect (specifically, the amount of damage or the amount of recovery from the attack) by the action (that is, attack or recovery) of the player character 401 associated with the fitness action. ”) is calculated based on the basic effect value set for the fitness action. Although the details will be described later, the amount of effect by the action of the player character 401 is calculated based on the basic effect value, the fitness action evaluation result, and the like. The explanation image 413 shows the effect basic value set for the fitness action. For example, in FIG. 15, the explanatory image 413 indicates that the basic effect value (here, attack power) set for the “upward pushing” fitness action is 25. As shown in FIG.

Also, in this embodiment, the number of standby turns is set for the fitness action. Although the details will be described later, the number of standby turns is the number of turns from when the player performs a fitness action until the next fitness action can be selected. The explanation image 413 indicates the number of standby turns set for the fitness action indicated by the selected action image 412 being displayed. For example, in FIG. 15, the explanatory image 413 indicates that the number of standby turns set for the “upward pushing” fitness action is two.

While the selection image is being displayed, the game system 1 accepts a selection instruction from the player. The selection instruction is performed by pressing a predetermined button of the right controller 4, for example. The game system 1 designates the fitness action indicated by the selection action image 412 displayed when the selection instruction is given as the fitness action selected by the player. In addition, it can be said that the designation of a fitness action is the designation of a fitness event in which the player is caused to perform the fitness action.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 designates one of a plurality of types of fitness motion based on the player's selection instruction. Then, a fitness event is executed in which the player performs the designated fitness action (details will be described later). As described above, in this embodiment, the player himself/herself can select the fitness action to be performed by the player. Note that in another embodiment, the game system 1 may specify a plurality of fitness motions from among a plurality of types of fitness motions in accordance with a player's selection instruction. may be made to be performed by the player.

It should be noted that the plurality of types of fitness actions presented as options may be fixed or variable. Fitness action options change, for example, according to at least one of game progress, player settings, and game situations (specifically, types of enemy characters or items possessed by the player character 401). may Specifically, the game system 1 may increase the fitness motion options as the game progresses, or may increase the fitness motion options in response to the player character 401 obtaining (or using) a predetermined item. You can increase it.

When the fitness action is selected by the player while the selection image is being displayed, the game system 1 ends the selection event and executes the preparation event (step S2 shown in FIG. 14). A preparation event is a game event that prompts a player to assume a starting position (referred to as a "starting position") for a selected fitness move.

Note that if the action of the player character 401 associated with the selected fitness action is the above-described single attack, and there are a plurality of enemy characters in battle, the game system 1 sets the attack target before the preparation event starts. is displayed on the display device for allowing the player to select When the above image is displayed, the game system 1 identifies an enemy character to be attacked from among the enemy characters in accordance with the player's instruction. After the enemy character to be attacked is specified, a preparation event is started.

In the preparation event, the game system 1 displays a preparation action image of the selected fitness action on the display device. The preparatory motion image is an image for prompting the player to take a starting posture for the fitness motion.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a preparatory motion image. As shown in FIG. 16, the preparatory action image includes an image 421 indicating the fitness action selected by the player (specifically, indicating the name of the fitness action). Also, the preparatory motion image includes an image 422 showing a message prompting the player to take a starting posture (specifically, a message "Let's imitate a model"). Further, the preparatory motion image includes a starting model image 423 showing a model of the starting posture of the fitness motion. The game system 1 can inform the player of what posture the player should take as the starting posture in an intuitive and easy-to-understand manner by using the starting model image 423 .

As shown in FIG. 16, the preparatory motion images include partial posture images 424 and 425 . The partial posture image shows the state that a part of the player's body should take in the starting posture (referred to as "partial starting posture"). In FIG. 16, partial posture image 424 shows a partial starting posture for the player's feet (i.e., "feet shoulder-width apart"), and partial posture image 425 shows a partial starting posture for the player's hands (i.e., "both arms"). ) is shown.

In this embodiment, the partial start posture includes a check posture in which a check is performed by the game system 1 and a non-check posture in which no check is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the partial start posture indicated by the partial posture image 425 is the posture with checks, and the partial start posture indicated by the partial posture image 424 is the posture without checks. Note that the partial posture image 425 indicating the partial start posture, which is the checked posture, includes a check box (see FIG. 16).

In the preparation event, the game system 1 determines whether or not the player has taken a check-ready posture. This determination is made, for example, based on the tilt of the controller calculated based on the output of the inertial sensor provided in the controller. For example, the determination as to whether or not the player has taken the partial start posture indicated by the partial posture image 425 is made by determining whether or not the right controller 4 attached to the ring-type extension device 5 is tilted as indicated by the start model image 423 . It can be done by judging

In the preparation event, if the player maintains the check position for a predetermined length of time (for example, 3 seconds), the game system 1 determines that the player has taken the start position. In this case, the game system 1 changes the image so that the checkbox of the partial posture image 425 is checked, and then ends the preparation event. It should be noted that the game system 1 displays a count image indicating the elapsed time from that time point (or the remaining time until it is determined that the player has taken the starting posture) when the player starts taking the check posture. may be displayed in After the preparation event is finished, the fitness event, which will be described later, is started.

The number of partial start postures included in the start posture and the type of the partial start posture (specifically, whether it is a posture with checks or a posture without checks) is determined for each type of fitness action. is set to In this embodiment, the starting posture of each fitness action is set to include at least one checked posture. When a preparation motion image related to a fitness motion in which a partial start posture including a plurality of postures with checks is set is displayed, the game system 1 displays a preparatory motion image in response to the player taking all of the postures with a plurality of checks. , to start counting the elapsed time. Also, it is arbitrary how to set the starting posture of each fitness action. For example, in other embodiments, only partial start positions, not including checked positions, may be set for a particular fitness movement. Note that when a preparatory action image relating to a fitness action in which only the partial start position that does not include the checked position is displayed is displayed, the game system 1 displays the preparatory action image for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). You may choose to start the fitness event later. Further, in the above case, the game system 1 may start the fitness event in response to the player giving a start instruction.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 determines whether or not the player's posture is the posture at the start of the fitness motion before the fitness event in which the player performs the fitness motion. . Then, the game system 1 starts the fitness event when it is determined that the player has assumed the posture for starting the fitness action. According to this, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the fitness event is started before the player is ready for the fitness action. Also, depending on the posture at the start of the fitness action, it may be difficult to give an instruction to start the fitness event. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the player does not need to give the above instructions in a state in which the player is ready to perform the fitness action. can.

After the preparation event, the game system 1 executes the fitness event (step S3 shown in FIG. 14). A fitness event is a game event that causes a player to perform fitness actions. In the fitness event, the game system 1 prompts the player to perform the fitness action, and displays an image on the display device to notify the status of the fitness action performed by the player (for example, the number of fitness actions performed).

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a fitness event. In the fitness event, game system 1 displays image 431 showing a game space including player character 401 and enemy characters 403-405. In addition, the game system 1 displays an image 432 showing a message (specifically, a message of "push") prompting the player to perform a fitness action. Furthermore, the game system 1 displays a model motion image 433 , a motion count image 434 , a remaining count image 435 , and a calorie consumption image 436 .

The model action image 433 shows a model of the fitness action performed by the player (that is, the fitness action selected in the selection event). In the example shown in FIG. 17 , the model motion image 433 includes an image representing a motion of pushing and bending the ring-shaped expansion device 5 overhead as a model of the “push upward” fitness motion. The model motion image 433 can notify the player of the content of the fitness motion in an intuitive and easy-to-understand manner.

The number-of-actions image 434 is a gauge image indicating the number of times the player should perform the fitness action selected in the selection event (referred to as the “unit number of actions”) and the remaining number of times the player should perform the fitness action at this time. Further, the remaining number of times image 435 indicates the numerical value of the remaining number of times. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the number-of-operations image 434 indicates that the number of unit operations is five, and the number of remaining operations is four. Note that, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may display an image showing the numerical value of the number of unit actions and the numerical value of the remaining number of times instead of the number-of-actions image 434 (or together with the number-of-actions image 434). .

The calorie consumption image 436 indicates the calorie consumption by the fitness action performed by the player. In this embodiment, the calorie consumption image 436 indicates the calorie consumption by fitness movement during one offensive turn. However, in other embodiments, the calorie consumption image 436 may indicate the calorie consumption due to fitness movement during one battle event, or may indicate the accumulated calorie consumption from the start of the game.

The game system 1 calculates the calorie consumption based on the fitness action performed by the player, and displays a calorie consumption image 436 showing the calculated calorie consumption. Any method may be used to calculate the calorie consumption based on the fitness action. In this embodiment, the calorie consumption need not be strictly calculated, and may be an approximate calculation. For example, a reference value of calorie consumption for one fitness action is set, and each time the fitness action is performed, the game system 1 reduces the reference value of calorie consumption set for the fitness action to You may calculate a calorie consumption by adding to the calorie consumption of .

In the fitness event, the player performs a fitness action while looking at the model action image 433 as necessary. In this embodiment, the game system 1 controls the player character 401 so that the player character 401 performs the same fitness action as the player in response to the player performing the fitness action during the fitness event.

The above-mentioned "upward pushing" fitness motion is a motion in which the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is deformed so as to be pushed in, the deformed state is maintained for a certain period of time, and then the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is returned to its original state. For example, when the above-described “upward pushing” fitness action is performed, the game system 1 calculates the deformation state (specifically, the direction and amount of deformation) of the ring-type expansion device 5, and The action of the player character 401 is controlled so as to transform the ring object 402 according to the state. Specifically, the game system 1 controls the action of the player character 401 so that the calculated deformed state of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 and the deformed state of the ring object 402 match. Therefore, when the player performs the "upward push" fitness action, the player character 401 is controlled to perform the "upward push" fitness action in the same manner as the player.

It should be noted that, when the fitness action of "push upward" is performed, the game system 1 displays the image 432 showing the message "push" as described above in the state where the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is not deformed. indicate. In addition, in the above state, the game system 1 displays an image showing an action of pushing the ring-shaped expansion device 5 as the model action image 433 (see FIG. 17). Further, although not shown, the game system 1 displays an image showing a message “Keep!” when the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is deformed by a predetermined amount or more, and displays the ring-shaped expansion device as the model action image 433 . An image is displayed showing how the device 5 is pushed and maintained. Furthermore, when the deformed state of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is maintained for a certain period of time, the game system 1 displays an image showing a message “restore”, and the ring-shaped expansion device is displayed as the model action image 433 . An image showing the action of undoing the push on 5 is displayed. In this way, the game system 1 displays an image prompting the player to perform the next action according to the action state of the player during the fitness action. As a result, the player can be notified in more detail of how the fitness action is performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17 , in the fitness event, the game system 1 emphasizes and displays the part of the player character 401 corresponding to the fitness action compared to other parts different from the relevant part. It should be noted that the "part corresponding to the fitness action" is the part mainly used by the player in the fitness action (it can be said that it is a part that is trained by the fitness action, or it can be said that it is a part that is effective by the fitness action). is. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a body part corresponding to the fitness action is associated with the fitness action. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the part of the player character 401 corresponding to the upper arm part, which is the part used by the player in the "upward pushing" fitness action, is displayed with light (in FIG. 17, the part is lighted). states are indicated by diagonal lines).

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the model motion image 433 includes a balloon image 437 pointing to a part corresponding to a fitness motion among the parts of the person imitating the player in the model motion image 433 . Also, in the present embodiment, the balloon image 437 indicates the name of the muscle (here, “deltoid muscle”) used in the fitness action.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 displays an image of the player's body (that is, the model action image 433) and the body image of the player character 401 on the display device during the fitness event. do. Then, among these body images, the part corresponding to the fitness action to be performed by the player during the fitness event is emphasized and displayed (for example, the part is displayed in a different color, or the part is displayed with a balloon image). ). As a result, the player can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner as to which part of the fitness action is effective.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 uses an image showing the parts of the body of the player character 401 and an image showing the parts of the body of the player (that is, a model action) as images showing parts corresponding to the fitness action. image 433) and both were displayed. Here, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may display only one of the above two images, thereby achieving the same effects as in the present embodiment.

Note that the highlighting of the part corresponding to the fitness action may be always performed during the fitness event, or may be performed during a predetermined period of the fitness event (for example, while the player is performing the fitness action). good.

A fitness event ends upon the player completing one fitness move. Note that each time the player completes one fitness action, the game system 1 updates the remaining number of times indicated by the number-of-actions image 434 and the number-of-remaining-numbers image 435 .

After the fitness event, the game system 1 executes the attack event (step S4 shown in FIG. 14). An attack event is a game event in which the player character 401 attacks an enemy character. In the attack event, the game system 1 displays on the display device an image showing how the enemy character is damaged by the player character 401 attacking the enemy character. As described above, in this embodiment, the player character 401 attacks the enemy character in response to the player performing a fitness action during the fitness event. That is, in this embodiment, the fitness action performed by the player during the fitness event represents an attack instruction, and the player character 401 attacks the enemy character in response to the attack instruction by the fitness action.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in an attack event. In the attack event, the game system 1 displays an effect image 441 showing the player character 401 attacking the enemy character. In this embodiment, the game system 1 causes the player character 401 to perform an attack motion against the enemy character by a motion different from the fitness motion performed by the player during the fitness event. For example, in a fitness event, the game system 1 controls the action of the player character 401 so that the player character 401 accumulates magical power according to the player's fitness action, and in an attack event, the accumulated magical power is stored in the ring object 402 . The action of the player character 401 is controlled so that the player character 401 attacks the enemy character by the magic emitted from.

The game system 1 also displays a numerical value (“114” in FIG. 18) indicating the amount of damage inflicted on the enemy character. A method of calculating the amount of damage (in other words, the amount of decrease in physical strength) will be described later. The game system 1 also displays a gauge image 442 that indicates the physical strength of the enemy character that has been attacked. The gauge image 442 is changed and displayed so that the physical strength decreases by the amount of damage.

If the action of the player character 401 associated with the fitness action is recovery, in the attack event, the game system 1 displays an effect image indicating that the player character 401 is recovering physical strength, Displays a number indicating the amount of recovery. In addition, the game system 1 changes and displays the gauge image showing the physical strength of the player character 401 so that the physical strength increases by the recovery amount. With the above, the attack event ends.

When the enemy character is damaged in the attack event, the game system 1 determines whether or not the enemy character has been defeated (that is, the physical strength value has become 0). When all enemy characters have been defeated, the game system 1 ends the battle event. In this case, the player character 401 has won the battle and the achievement condition set for the battle event has been satisfied.

On the other hand, if there is an enemy character that has not been defeated, the fitness event will be executed again if the fitness action of the unit action count has not been performed (in other words, if the fitness event of the unit action count has not been performed). is executed (see FIG. 14). At this time, the fitness event and the attack event are repeatedly executed until the number of unit actions is executed or until all enemy characters are defeated.

When the fitness event and the attack event for the number of unit actions are executed and there is an enemy character that has not been defeated, the game system 1 ends the attack turn (see FIG. 14). When the offensive turn ends, the defensive turn begins. The flow of the game in the defense turn of the player character 401 will be described below.

When the defensive turn starts, the game system 1 executes a fitness event (step S5 shown in FIG. 14). Here, in the present embodiment, the fitness action that the player should perform in the defensive turn is determined to be a predetermined fitness action (here, the fitness action of "pushing the abdomen"). That is, selection events in which a player selects a fitness move are not performed in defensive turns. Also, the preparation event in which the preparation action image is displayed is not executed in the defense turn. However, in other embodiments, the preparation event may be executed in the defense turn as well as in the attack turn. Also, in another embodiment, the selection event may be executed in the defense turn as well as in the attack turn.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a fitness event in a defensive turn. In the fitness event in the defense turn as well as in the fitness event in the attack turn, the game system 1 displays an image 431 showing the game space including the player character 401 and the enemy characters 403-405 on the display device. In addition, the game system 1 displays an image 432 showing a message prompting the player to perform a fitness action (in the example shown in FIG. 19, the message "push"), a model action image 433, an action count image 434, a remaining A frequency image 435 and a calorie consumption image 436 are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the model motion image 433 includes a model image of the fitness motion of the above-mentioned "pressing the abdomen". In addition, the number of unit actions is set to 2 for the fitness action "abdominal push" performed in the defensive turn, and the number of unit actions 434 is 2 and the remaining number of times is 2. It shows that

It should be noted that in the defensive turn as well as in the offensive turn, when the player performs the fitness motion, the game system 1 controls the player character 401 to perform the same fitness motion as the player. In addition, the game system 1 emphasizes and displays a part of the player character 401 corresponding to the fitness action (abdomen in FIG. 19) compared to other parts different from the relevant part. Further, the model motion image 433 includes a speech balloon image 437 pointing to a part corresponding to a fitness motion among the parts of the person imitating the player in the model motion image 433 . Also, the balloon image 437 indicates the name of the muscle (here, "rectus abdominis") that is exercised in the fitness action.

The fitness action of "pressing the abdomen" is a motion in which one side of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is applied to the abdomen while the other side is pushed in, and the deformed state is maintained for a certain period of time. In the fitness event on the defensive turn, when the player finishes the fitness action, the fitness event ends. Specifically, when the player maintains a state in which one side of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is applied to the abdomen while the other side is pushed in and deformed for a certain period of time, the fitness event ends. In other words, the game system 1 determines whether or not the deformed state of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 has been maintained for a certain period of time, and ends the fitness event if it is determined that the deformed state has been maintained. After the fitness event, the game system 1 executes the defense event (step S6 shown in FIG. 14).

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a defensive event in a defensive turn. In the defense event, the game system 1 displays a game image showing an enemy character (here, enemy character 404 ) attacking the player character 401 . At this time, the game system 1 displays an effect image 451 showing an attack on the player character 401 by the enemy character. The game system 1 also calculates the amount of damage given to the player character 401 and displays a numerical value (“54” in FIG. 20) indicating the amount of damage. A method of calculating the amount of damage (in other words, the amount of decrease in physical strength) will be described later. Also, in the defense event, the game system 1 displays a gauge image 452 indicating the physical strength of the player character 401 who has been attacked. The gauge image 452 is changed and displayed so that the physical strength decreases by the amount of damage. After the above display ends, the defense event ends.

When the player character 401 is damaged in the defense event, the game system 1 determines whether or not the player character 401 has been defeated (that is, the physical strength value has become 0). When the player character 401 is defeated, the game system 1 ends the battle event. In this case, the player character 401 loses the battle, and the achievement condition set for the battle event is not satisfied.

On the other hand, if the player character 401 has not been defeated and the fitness event (in other words, fitness action) has not been performed for the number of unit actions, the fitness event is performed again (see FIG. 14). At this time, the fitness event and defense event are repeatedly executed until the number of unit actions is executed or until the player character 401 is defeated.

If the fitness event for the number of unit actions has been executed and the player character 401 has not been defeated, the defense turn ends (see FIG. 14). When the defensive turn ends, another offensive turn is performed. Thereafter, attack turns and defense turns are alternately repeated until the player character 401 is defeated or all enemy characters are defeated.

As described above, in this embodiment, the game system 1 executes an attack event for attacking an enemy character according to the fitness action performed by the player during the first fitness event in the attack turn, and during the battle event , performs a second fitness event (ie, a fitness event in the defensive turn) that is different from the first fitness event. Then, the game system 1 executes a defense event for defending against attacks from enemy characters according to the fitness action performed by the player during the second fitness event. According to this, the fitness action is reflected in both offense and defense in the battle event, so it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to perform the fitness action.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the fitness action to be performed by the player in the second fitness event is determined independently of instructions from the player (it can also be said to be determined without instructions from the player). . That is, the second fitness event is determined independently of the instruction by the player. Thus, in a defensive turn, a fitness event is initiated without the player selecting a fitness action. According to this, the game flow in which the player character 401 defends against an attack from an enemy character is not hindered by the selection event, and the game system 1 can perform the game flow at a good tempo.

In this embodiment, the player performs one type of fitness action in the defensive turn, but in other embodiments, one of a plurality of types of fitness action may be designated. At this time, the fitness action may be determined independently of the player's instruction, as in the present embodiment. Specifically, the fitness action may be specified according to an algorithm defined in the game program and not selected by the player. With this, as in the present embodiment, the flow of the game in which the player character 401 defends against an attack from an enemy character can be performed at a good tempo. Also, in another embodiment, the user may select a fitness action for the defensive turn as well as the offensive turn.

[2-2. Game progress according to battle events]
In the game according to this embodiment, the battle event described above is repeatedly executed. For example, the game system 1 executes a battle event each time the player character 401 encounters an enemy character while moving on the map. Also, the game system 1 advances the game according to the achievement of the battle event. For example, the game system 1 advances the game in response to the player character 401 winning a battle against a specific enemy character. It should be noted that "advancing the game" may be arbitrary processing to advance the game situation, for example, it may be enabling the player character 401 to advance to a new stage, or it may be to progress the story of the game. It may be to advance, or to give the player character 401 a new ability or item. As described above, in this embodiment, the player advances the game while repeating battle events. In other words, the player advances the game by repeatedly performing fitness actions in the game.

[2-3. Game processing based on fitness movement]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 executes game processing based on fitness actions by the player. Specifically, the game system 1 evaluates the fitness action of the player, and based on the evaluation result, calculates the amount of effect (that is, the amount of damage or the amount of recovery) of the action of the player character 401 associated with the fitness action. do. A method of calculating the effect amount based on the fitness motion will be described below.

First, a method for evaluating fitness motions will be described. In this embodiment, the multiple types of fitness motions can be divided into three groups: a keep motion group, a repetitive motion group, and a pose motion group. The game system 1 evaluates fitness movements in different ways according to these three groups. Note that in the present embodiment, the game system 1 calculates an evaluation score as an evaluation result of the fitness action. A high score means a good evaluation.

Fitness motions belonging to the keeping motion group are motions in which the player maintains the body (which may be part of the body) in a predetermined posture (referred to as a “keeping posture”) from the starting posture described above for a certain period of time. It is an action that includes For example, the above-mentioned "upward push" and "abdominal push" are fitness movements belonging to the keep movement group. Note that the fitness action belonging to the keeping action group is not limited to the fitness action in which the player moves his/her arm. For example, a fitness motion in which the player moves from an upright starting posture to a keeping posture with knees bent like a squat, maintains the posture for a certain period of time, and then returns to the starting posture is also a fitness motion belonging to the keeping motion group.

For fitness motions belonging to the keeping motion group, the game system 1 evaluates whether the player is taking a correct keeping posture and maintaining the keeping posture for a sufficient time, and calculates an evaluation score. Specifically, the evaluation points are calculated as follows.

First, the game system 1 calculates an evaluation coefficient based on the difference between the inclination of the part of the body of the player who is in the keeping posture and the set ideal value. The evaluation coefficient is calculated within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 1) such that the closer the inclination of the part of the player's body is to the ideal value, the larger the value.

Next, the game system 1 adds an evaluation point when the player maintains an inclination corresponding to the calculated evaluation coefficient for a duration corresponding to the calculated evaluation coefficient during the period in which the player is in the keep posture. do. The game system 1 accumulatively adds the evaluation points during the above period, and uses the accumulatively added evaluation points as the evaluation result. Here, the duration is set according to the evaluation coefficient, and is set so as to be shorter as the evaluation coefficient is higher. For example, the duration is set as follows.
- When the evaluation coefficient a = 1, the duration t = 3 (frame time)
・When the evaluation coefficient 1>a≧0.9, the duration t=5 (frame time)
・When the evaluation coefficient 0.9>a≧0.6, the duration t=10 (frame time)
・When the evaluation coefficient 0.6>a≧0.3, the duration t=20 (frame time)
・When the evaluation coefficient 0.3>a≧0, the duration t=40 (frame time)
From the above, if the tilt of a part of the player's body is close to the ideal value while the player is in the keep posture, the evaluation points are added in a short time, and the tilt of the player's body part is away from the ideal value. If so, the evaluation points will not be added easily. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the player is in a good posture (that is, a posture whose inclination is close to the ideal value) during the period in which the player is in the keep posture, more evaluation points are added, and the total evaluation points are increased. get higher In addition, when it is assumed that the player maintains a keep posture at a certain inclination, more evaluation points are added when the time to maintain the keep posture is longer than when the time to maintain the keep posture is short, and the total evaluation score is high. Become.

A fitness motion belonging to the repetitive motion group is a motion in which a predetermined exercise is repeated a predetermined number of times in one fitness motion. For example, a motion of raising the thigh repeatedly for a predetermined number of times and a fitness motion of twisting the body to the left and right for a predetermined number of times are fitness motions belonging to the repetitive motion group.

For the fitness action belonging to the repetitive action group, the game system 1 calculates the score based on the tilt of the player's body part and the acceleration of the body part when the predetermined action is performed. Specifically, the game system 1 calculates an evaluation score so as to increase according to the degree of inclination when performing the above-described predetermined action with respect to a predetermined reference. In addition, the game system 1 calculates the evaluation point so as to increase according to the magnitude of the acceleration when the predetermined action is performed. In other words, for the fitness motions belonging to the repetitive motion group, the player performs the predetermined motion vigorously (that is, to increase the acceleration) and firmly (that is, to increase the slope with respect to the reference). You can get a high score by doing this. In the present embodiment, the game system 1 calculates an evaluation point for each predetermined action, and totals the evaluation points for a plurality of predetermined actions to calculate an evaluation point for one fitness action. do.

Note that, in another embodiment, for fitness motions belonging to the repetitive motion group, the game system 1 determines the speed at which a given exercise is performed a predetermined number of times (in other words, the speed at which a given exercise is performed a predetermined number of times). A score may be calculated based on the time required for Specifically, the game system 1 may calculate an evaluation point so that the higher the speed (in other words, the shorter the time), the higher the evaluation point. At this time, with respect to the fitness motions belonging to the repetitive motion group, the player can obtain a high evaluation score by exercising quickly.

Fitness motions belonging to the pose motion group are motions in which the player changes from a predetermined first posture to a second posture different from the first posture. For example, a fitness action in which the player changes from a first posture in which the player stands upright to a second posture in which the player bends his knees and stretches his hands upward is a fitness action belonging to the pose action group.

For the fitness action belonging to the pose change action, the game system 1 calculates an evaluation point based on the change time from when the player takes the first posture to when the player takes the second posture. Specifically, the game system 1 calculates the evaluation point so that the longer the change time, the higher the evaluation point. In other words, for the fitness action belonging to the pose changing action, the player can obtain a high evaluation score by slowly performing the action of changing the posture. Note that in the present embodiment, an upper limit is set for the evaluation points. Therefore, if the change time is longer than a certain time, the evaluation point will be the upper limit, and even if the change time is longer than that time, the evaluation point will not increase.

For fitness movements belonging to any of the above three groups, the game system 1 acquires movement data based on sensor outputs (for example, strain gauge or inertial sensor outputs) corresponding to fitness movements by the player. , an evaluation score is calculated based on the motion data. It should be noted that the action data is data indicating the content of the fitness action performed by the player. In this embodiment, operational data is data indicative of strain gauge and/or inertial sensor outputs. Note that in other embodiments, the motion data is obtained by performing some processing on the output of the strain gauge and/or the inertial sensor (for example, data format conversion and/or calculation processing on the output value, etc.). It may be data that is

For fitness motions belonging to the keep motion group, the game system 1 adjusts the inclination of the part of the body of the player in the keep posture based on the deformation amount of the ring-type extension device 5 or the tilt of the controller. can be calculated. The amount of deformation of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is calculated based on the strain gauge output indicated by the operation data (specifically, the ring operation data). The tilt of the controller is calculated based on the output of the inertial sensor indicated by the operation data (more specifically, left controller operation data or right controller operation data). When the keep posture is a posture in which the player pushes the ring-shaped expansion device 5, the game system 1 adjusts a part of the player's body (here, the arm) based on the amount of deformation of the ring-shaped expansion device 5. The slope can be calculated. Further, when the keeping posture is a posture in which the player bends his knees, the game system 1 detects a part of the player's body (here, the leg) based on the inclination of the left controller 3 worn on the player's leg. ) can be calculated. Then, the game system 1 can calculate the evaluation score by the method described above, based on the calculated inclination of the part of the player's body.

For fitness motions belonging to the repetitive motion group, the game system 1 converts the tilt and acceleration of a part of the player's body when performing the predetermined motion repeatedly performed a predetermined number of times to the tilt and acceleration of the controller. can be calculated based on The tilt of the controller can be calculated based on the output of the angular velocity sensor indicated by the motion data. The acceleration of the controller can be calculated based on the output of the acceleration sensor indicated by the motion data. For example, when the above-mentioned predetermined exercise is a thigh-up, the game system 1 tilts a part of the player's body (here, the thigh) based on the tilt of the left controller 3 worn on the player's leg. can be calculated, and based on the acceleration of the left controller 3, the acceleration of the part of the body can be calculated.

Further, for fitness motions belonging to pose changing motions, the game system 1 can calculate whether the player has taken the first posture or taken the second posture based on the tilt of the controller. For example, when the player assumes a posture in which the player bends the knees and stretches the hands upward as the second posture, the game system 1 determines whether the player bends the knees based on the inclination of the left controller 3 attached to the player's legs. It can be determined that the player is in a bent posture, and based on the inclination of the right controller 4 attached to the ring-shaped expansion device 5 held by the player, the player is in a posture in which the hand is extended upward. can be determined. Based on these determination results, the game system 1 can calculate the change time from when the player takes the first posture to when the player takes the second posture, and can calculate the evaluation points. can.

It should be noted that, for example, when the flexibility of the player's body is low or when the player is in pain, it may be difficult for the player to assume the first or second posture. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if a predetermined period of time elapses without it being determined that the player is in the first or second posture, the game system 1 is more likely to determine that the player is in the first or second posture. Change the threshold to For example, in the process of calculating the evaluation result of a certain fitness action, it is determined that the player has taken the second posture when the angle in a certain direction of the right controller 4 is greater than or equal to a threshold value (specifically, 90°). Consider an example that In this example, if the predetermined time has passed while the angle of the right controller 4 in the direction is less than 90°, the game system 1 sets the threshold for determination to a value obtained by decreasing the threshold from 90° by a predetermined value ( for example, 80°). As a result, when the player assumes a posture in which the angle of the right controller 4 with respect to the above direction is 80°, it is determined that the player has assumed the second posture. After that, the game system 1 uses the changed threshold value to perform determination in the process of calculating the evaluation result of the fitness action. It should be noted that even when the game system 1 performs determination using the changed threshold, if a predetermined time elapses without it being determined that the player is in the first or second posture, the changed threshold may be further decreased by the predetermined value. Note that a lower limit may be set for the threshold.

In another embodiment, the game system 1 may set the changed threshold based on the posture of the player who has not reached the predetermined target posture in the above case. For example, in the above example, when it is determined that the player has maintained a posture in which the angle of the right controller 4 in the above direction is 70° for a certain period of time, the game system 1 sets the threshold for determination to 90° to 70°. ° can be changed. In this way, the game system 1 may change the threshold so that it is determined that the target posture has been reached, based on the posture actually taken by the player.

Also, for example, consider an example in which the player is determined to be in the second posture when the player deforms the ring-shaped expansion device 5 by a predetermined amount A in the process of calculating the evaluation result of a certain fitness action. In this example, when the amount of deformation of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is maintained for a certain period of time in a state in which the amount of deformation is less than the predetermined amount A, the game system 1 sets the threshold for determination to a value B smaller than the predetermined amount A. change to As a result, it is determined that the player is in the second posture in which the amount of deformation of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is B.

In the above example, the threshold value is changed when determining the second posture in the fitness motion belonging to the pose changing motion. Here, in another embodiment, the game system 1 changes the threshold value in the same manner as in the above example even when determining the posture of a fitness motion belonging to another group different from the pose changing motion. may

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action in which a predetermined target posture is achieved, the game system 1 detects that the state in which the predetermined target posture has not been achieved continues for a predetermined period of time. is determined based on the motion data, the threshold used for determination is updated so that it is easier to determine that the player has assumed the target posture. In other words, in a fitness event, if the motion data acquired during the fitness event does not reach the value corresponding to the target posture for a predetermined period of time, the game system 1 determines that the motion data does not correspond to the target posture. The threshold for the target posture is updated so that the target posture is more likely to be reached. According to this, the player can perform fitness actions without taking an unreasonable posture. Further, in the present embodiment, the threshold value is automatically changed during the period when the fitness event is held, so the player does not need to change the setting, which saves the player trouble.

Note that the game system 1 requires that the player's posture in a state in which the target posture has not been reached is close to the "target posture" to some extent (for example, the inclination of a part of the player's body in a state in which the target posture has not been reached, The difference from the inclination of the part of the body in the "target posture" is equal to or less than a predetermined value), it may be assumed that the player has assumed the target posture. According to this, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the threshold value will be changed when the player takes a posture that is completely different from the original target posture defined in the fitness action.

It should be noted that the evaluation method described above is merely an example, and the game system 1 may evaluate the fitness action by any method. For example, in other embodiments, the game system 1 may evaluate the fitness action based on the calorie consumed by the fitness action, or may evaluate the fitness action based on the exercise intensity of the fitness action. may be performed.

The game system 1 calculates the effect amount of the action of the player character 401 based on the evaluation result calculated as described above. In this embodiment, the effect amount is calculated based on at least the following information.
・Evaluation result of fitness movement ・Basic effect value set for each type of fitness movement ・Player parameters

By calculating the amount of effect based on the evaluation result, the game system 1 can change the amount by which the physical strength value of the enemy character is decreased according to the evaluation result of the fitness action performed by the player. According to this, it is possible to give the player motivation to improve the quality of performing the fitness action in order to obtain a good evaluation result.

The effect basic value is set for each type of fitness action. As described above, the explanation image 413 displayed in the selection event indicates the effect base value set for the fitness action. When the action of the player character 401 is an attack, the basic effect value is the attack power of the action. When the action of the player character 401 is recovery, the basic effect value is the recovery power of the action. If the action of 401 is defense, the effect base value is the defense power of the action.

By using the effect basic value, the game system 1 changes the amount by which the physical strength value of the enemy character is reduced according to the type of fitness action to be performed by the player (in other words, according to the type of fitness event). can be made According to this, the strategic nature of the game can be improved. In addition, since the effect on the game differs depending on the type of fitness action, the player can be motivated to perform various types of fitness action.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 changes the amount by which the physical strength of the enemy character is decreased according to the content of the fitness action. It should be noted that "changing (the above amount) according to the content of the fitness action" means, as described above, an evaluation of the action data acquired during the battle event (for example, if the action data is an effective fitness It may be changed according to the evaluation result of fitness movement, or may be changed according to the type of fitness movement.

Further, "change (the above amount) according to the content of the fitness action" may be a form of changing according to the load of the fitness action. Note that the load of the fitness action may be a value set in advance before the fitness event (for example, a value set for the fitness event indicating the load of the fitness action corresponding to the fitness event), It may be a value calculated based on the fitness actions performed by the player during the fitness event. For example, when the load of the fitness action is large (for example, when the number of unit actions is large, or when the reference value of calorie consumption set for the fitness action is large), the game system 1 reduces the load of the fitness action. The amount by which the physical strength of the enemy character is decreased may be increased more than the case. For example, the game system 1 adjusts the basic effect value set for each type of fitness action according to the load set for the fitness action (specifically, the basic effect value set for a fitness action with a large load). It may be set so that the higher the value, the larger the basic effect value). Also, the game system 1 may calculate the load of the fitness action actually performed by the player, and increase the amount by which the physical strength value of the enemy character is decreased as the calculated load increases. For example, the game system 1 may evaluate the fitness action so that the higher the calculated load, the higher the evaluation point. According to the above, since the player can obtain a good game result by performing the fitness action well, the player can be motivated to improve the quality of the fitness action.

The player parameter is a parameter associated with the player (it can be said that it is associated with the player character). The game system 1 sets the player parameter to increase as the game progresses. For example, the player parameter may be increased according to victory over an enemy character in a battle event, or may be increased according to progress in the story of the game. As an example of progressing the story of the game, for example, the player character 401 progresses to a new game stage. In addition, when an experience value and a level are set for the player character 401, and the level of the player character 401 increases as the experience value increases, the player parameter increases in accordance with the increase in the level and/or the experience value. may

The amount of effect due to the action of the player character 401 is calculated so as to increase as the above three parameters (that is, evaluation result, basic effect value, and player parameter) increase. For example, the effect amount may be calculated by multiplying the effect basic value by the evaluation point and the player parameter.

Note that the game system 1 may calculate the effect amount of the action of the player character 401 based on other parameters in addition to the above three parameters. In the present embodiment, the effect amount is calculated also based on physical information (specifically, athletic ability information), which will be described later. Further, for example, when the action of the player character 401 is an attack, the game system 1 may calculate the damage amount of the enemy character based on the defense power of the enemy character in addition to the above three parameters. Further, for example, when the action of the player character 401 is defense, the game system 1 may calculate the damage amount of the player character 401 based on the attack power of the enemy character in addition to the above three parameters.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the amount of effect due to the action of the player character 401 is determined based on the fitness action evaluation result by the player. Further, the effect amount is determined based on the player parameter. Here, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 selects strong enemy characters (for example, characters with high physical strength, high attack power, and/or high defense power) as the game progresses in the battle event. Make it easier to show up. Specifically, in the game system 1, after the player completes a battle event in which a first enemy character appears, a battle in which a second enemy character whose physical strength value is greater than that of the first enemy character appears. Execute the event. This is to allow the player to fully enjoy the sense of accomplishment of the game.

Here, in order to defeat a strong enemy character, it is necessary to perform a fitness action so as to increase the effect amount. In reality, the player's athletic ability may increase slightly, or may remain almost unchanged. Therefore, supposing that the effect amount is determined only based on the evaluation result of the fitness motion, the effect amount does not increase so much when a strong enemy character appears as the game progresses, and the enemy character can be defeated. It may disappear. Further, if the strength of the enemy character does not change even as the game progresses, the player may become bored with the game and stop continuing fitness exercises.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 increases the player parameter as the game progresses, and calculates the effect amount based on the player parameter. According to this, even if the evaluation result of the fitness action by the player is the same, the effect amount increases according to the progress of the game, so that it becomes easier to defeat strong enemy characters. According to this embodiment, even if the player's actual athletic ability has not greatly improved, the player can feel a sense of accomplishment in the game, and the game system 1 continues the game. It is possible to give the player motivation to continuously perform the fitness action by performing the exercise regularly. The game system 1 can also motivate the player to continue playing the game by giving the player a sense of accomplishment by defeating a strong enemy character.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 determines whether or not the achievement condition (that is, winning the battle event) is satisfied, based on the action data and the player parameters. Specifically, determination is made based on the physical strength value of the enemy character reduced by the amount of damage. Then, the game system 1 advances the game according to the achievement of the battle event, and sets the player parameter so that the achievement condition is easily satisfied (that is, the value is changed so that the enemy character can be defeated easily) as the game progresses. to increase). In other words, the game system 1 determines that the decrease amount of the physical strength value of the enemy character when the action data obtained during the battle event is the same (for example, when the content of the fitness action performed by the player is the same) is Update player parameters to increase as the game progresses. As a result, the player can be motivated to continuously perform fitness actions by continuously playing the game.

[2-4. Setting the number of standby turns]
As described above, in this embodiment, the number of standby turns is set for the fitness action. When a fitness action is selected in the selection event in the above-described offensive turn, the game system 1 selects the fitness action during the period from the current turn until the number of standby turns set for the fitness action elapses. make it impossible. For example, it is assumed that the number of standby turns is set to 2 for the fitness motion of "push upward". At this time, if the player selects "upward push", the game system 1 selects "upward push" in selection events in two attack turns following the attack turn in which the "upward push" fitness action was performed. Not presented as an option. That is, in the above two attack turns, the player selects a fitness action from options other than "push upward".

It should be noted that, in a certain attack turn, if all of the fitness actions that would be options if there were no limit on the number of standby turns could not be selected due to the limit on the number of standby turns, the game system 1 would may be skipped and a defensive turn taken. Further, when a certain fitness action is restricted by the number of standby turns, the player character 401 may use a predetermined item to release the restriction and make the fitness action selectable. .

Note that, in the present embodiment, when a certain fitness action is specified once as a fitness action to be performed in a fitness event, the game system 1 limits the fitness action by the number of standby turns. Here, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may limit the fitness action by the number of standby turns when the fitness action is specified a predetermined number of times, which is two or more. The predetermined number of times may be set for each type of fitness action, or may be the same number for each fitness action.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 sets the conditions for re-specifying fitness actions (in other words, fitness events) that have been specified a predetermined number of times (once in the present embodiment). (that is, the number of waiting turns has passed) is restricted. Here, if the player continues to perform the same fitness action, the player may end up getting tired as a result of using only the muscle strength of the same part. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will get tired from performing only specific fitness actions. Also, since the player cannot repeat only the same fitness action, the battle event is performed considering the set of fitness actions performed in a plurality of attack turns. This makes it possible to improve the tactical nature of the game.

Note that in the present embodiment, the fitness action can be specified again under the condition that a fitness event related to another fitness action different from the fitness action has been executed since the fitness event related to the fitness action was last performed. It can be said that it is a condition related to the number of times. Here, in another embodiment, the condition under which a fitness action can be specified again may be a condition regarding the elapsed time since the fitness event related to the fitness action was last executed. For example, instead of the number of waiting turns, the waiting time may be set for the fitness action. At this time, if a fitness action is selected in the selection event, the game system 1 prevents the fitness action from being selected during the period from the end of the fitness event related to the fitness action to the elapse of the waiting time. do. As in the present embodiment, this also reduces the possibility that the player will get tired from performing only specific fitness actions. In addition, by having the player perform many types of fitness actions, the player can use the whole body in a well-balanced manner to perform the fitness actions.

In another embodiment, the conditions under which the fitness action can be specified again may include at least one of the conditions regarding the number of times and the conditions regarding the elapsed time.

Furthermore, in other embodiments, conditions other than the above may be used as the conditions under which the fitness action can be specified again. The condition under which the fitness action can be specified again may be, for example, a condition regarding the amount of damage given to the enemy character by the player character 401 or the amount of damage received by the player character 401 from the enemy character. Specifically, the game system 1 may display a gauge indicating the amount of damage described above on the display device, and may allow the fitness action to be designated again on condition that the gauge is full. Even under such conditions, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will only perform specific fitness actions, as in the present embodiment.

Moreover, the condition for making it possible to designate a fitness action again may be that a specific fitness action different from the fitness action has been performed. For example, the condition that the fitness action using the arms can be specified again may be that the player has performed the fitness action using the legs. Even under such conditions, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will only perform specific fitness actions, as in the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the condition that can be specified again (specifically, the number of standby turns) is set for each type of fitness action (in other words, for each type of fitness event). According to this, it is possible to set the condition by taking into account the size of the burden on the player due to the fitness action for each type of fitness action, so it is possible to set an appropriate condition for each type of fitness action.

Note that in the present embodiment, in the selection event, the game system 1 designates one of a plurality of types of fitness motions according to the player's selection instruction. On the other hand, in another embodiment, in the selection event, the game system 1 may automatically designate one of a plurality of types of fitness motions without being instructed by the player. . Also in such an embodiment, the condition that can be specified again may be set to the fitness action. As in the present embodiment, this also reduces the possibility that the player will get tired from performing only specific fitness actions.

[2-5. Set physical information]
In this embodiment, the game system 1 sets physical information indicating the player's physical ability and/or physical condition before the battle event is executed. The game system 1 then uses the physical information to execute the battle event. For example, the game system 1 executes a fitness event based on the physical information about the player, or calculates the evaluation result of the fitness action. According to this, since the battle event is executed according to the physical information of each player, the player can easily perform fitness actions according to his/her own physical ability and physical condition. The details of the processing using physical information will be described below.

(Exercise intensity information)
In this embodiment, the game system 1 sets exercise intensity information as physical information. Exercise intensity information is information indicating an exercise intensity estimated to be appropriate for the player. In this embodiment, the exercise intensity information indicates one of "light", "normal", and "hard".

Exercise intensity information is set before the start of the combat event. For example, the game system 1 sets the exercise intensity information at the start of the game after starting the game program. At this time, the game system 1 asks the player questions about today's physical condition. For example, the game system 1 asks questions such as "How are you feeling?", "Are you feeling tired?", and "Do you have any pain?" Then, the game system 1 sets exercise intensity information based on the player's answer to the question. For example, if the player answers that it is assumed that they are not feeling well or are tired, the game system 1 sets information indicating "light" as the exercise intensity information.

In this embodiment, the game system 1 sets the number of unit motions for each fitness motion performed in the battle event based on the exercise intensity information. That is, when the exercise intensity information is "normal", the game system 1 sets the number of unit motions for each fitness motion to the reference value defined in the game program. Also, if the exercise intensity information is "light", the game system 1 sets the number of unit movements for each fitness exercise to a value smaller than the reference value, and if the exercise intensity information is "hard", The game system 1 sets the number of unit motions for each fitness motion to a value greater than the reference value.

Note that in other embodiments, the game system 1 may use information indicating the number of unit motions as the exercise intensity information. At this time, the game system 1 may prompt the player to input the number of unit motions instead of asking the player questions about today's physical condition.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 uses physical information (specifically, exercise intensity information) as the amount of fitness actions (specifically, the number of unit actions) to be performed by the player during the battle event. ). According to this, the player can perform the fitness action with a load corresponding to the physical condition of the day.

Also, in another embodiment, the amount of fitness action to be performed by the player during the fitness event may be the time to maintain the above-mentioned keep posture in the above-mentioned fitness action belonging to the above-mentioned keep action group. That is, the game system 1 may change the time according to physical information. As in the present embodiment, this also allows the player to perform fitness actions with a load according to the physical condition of the day.

(athletic ability information)
In this embodiment, the game system 1 sets athletic ability information indicating the athletic ability of the player as the physical information. In this embodiment, the athletic ability information is information indicating a numerical value that increases as the athletic ability increases.

Athletic performance information is set prior to the start of the combat event. For example, the game system 1 sets the athletic ability information for the player when the player first starts the game after starting the game program (for example, when saving data is created). At this time, the game system 1 causes the player to actually perform the fitness exercise, and calculates an evaluation result of the fitness exercise by the player. The game system 1 sets the numerical value indicated by the athletic ability information based on the calculated evaluation result. Specifically, the athletic ability information is set such that the higher the evaluation result, the larger the numerical value. Thus, physical information may be determined based on motion data based on fitness motions performed by the player prior to the combat event being performed. According to this, the game system 1 can obtain accurate physical information based on the fitness action actually performed by the player. In addition, the method of setting athletic ability information is arbitrary. For example, in another embodiment, the game system 1 asks the player a question for estimating athletic ability (for example, asks age), and sets athletic ability information based on the player's answer to the question. may

In this embodiment, the game system 1 calculates the amount of effect (that is, the amount of damage or the amount of recovery) of the action of the player character 401 associated with the fitness action, based on the athletic ability information. The game system 1 calculates the effect amount such that the higher the numerical value indicated by the athletic ability information, the smaller the effect amount. A specific method for changing the amount of effect according to the athletic performance information is arbitrary. For example, the game system 1 may change the basic effect value according to the athletic ability information, or may change the evaluation method of the fitness action according to the athletic ability information (specifically, the exercise ability The higher the numerical value indicated by the information, the less likely it is to receive a good evaluation.) In addition, the game system 1 multiplies the evaluation score calculated by the evaluation method described in the above “[2-3. may be calculated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 calculates the physical strength value of the enemy character based on the motion data obtained during the fitness event and the physical information (specifically, athletic ability information). Decrease. According to this, the game system 1 can adjust the game result according to the player's physical ability. For example, since even a player with low athletic ability can easily progress through the game, it is possible to motivate the player to continuously perform fitness actions by continuously playing the game.

Note that, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may change the amount of fitness motion (specifically, the number of unit motions) to be performed by the player during the fitness event based on the athletic ability information. According to this, the player can perform fitness actions with a load corresponding to his/her own physical ability.

(Operation standard value)
In addition, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 sets an action reference value as physical information. In this embodiment, the operation reference values include a pressing reference value and a bending reference value. The pushing reference value is a value used for evaluating the pushing operation for the ring-shaped expansion device 5 in a battle event. The bending reference value is a value used for evaluating the action of bending the knees like a squat in a battle event.

The process of setting the action reference value is executed before the start of the battle event. For example, the process of setting the action reference value is executed at the start of the game after the game program is started.

In the process of setting the action reference value, the game system 1 causes the player to push the ring-shaped expansion device 5 . For example, the game system 1 displays a message “Please push the ring” on the display device, and prompts the player to push the ring-shaped expansion device 5 . In response to this, the player pushes the grip covers 203 and 204 of the ring expansion device 5 with both hands. When the above operation is performed, the game system 1 calculates the amount of deformation of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 . The game system 1 sets the pressing reference value based on the calculated deformation amount. For example, the pressing reference value may be set to the maximum deformation amount during the motion, or may be set to a value obtained by multiplying the maximum value by a predetermined coefficient (for example, 0.8).

In addition, in the process of setting the action reference value, the game system 1 causes the player to bend his knees. For example, the game system 1 displays a message "Please bend your knees" on the display device to prompt the player to bend his knees. In response to this, the player bends both knees like a squat. When the above action is performed, the game system 1 calculates the tilt of the left controller 3 . The game system 1 sets the bending reference value based on the calculated inclination. For example, the bending reference value may be set to the maximum value of the tilt during the operation, or may be set to a value obtained by multiplying the maximum value by a predetermined coefficient (for example, 0.8).

In the battle event, the game system 1 uses the pushing reference value in the following processing, for example. First, when an action of pushing the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is performed as a predetermined exercise in the fitness action belonging to the above-described repetitive action group, the game system 1 sets the pushing reference value Use That is, the game system 1 determines whether or not the action of pushing the ring-shaped expansion device 5 has been performed, depending on whether or not the amount of deformation of the ring-shaped expansion device 5 has become equal to or greater than the pushing-in reference value. In addition, the game system 1 uses the depression reference value in the process of calculating the evaluation points for the fitness motions belonging to the above-described keeping motion group. That is, the game system 1 uses the depression reference value as the ideal value used when calculating the above-described evaluation coefficient.

Also, in the battle event, the game system 1 uses the bending reference value in, for example, the following processing. First, when a motion of bending the knee is performed as a predetermined motion in the fitness motion belonging to the repetitive motion group described above, the game system 1 uses the bending reference value in the process of calculating the score for the fitness motion. That is, the game system 1 determines whether or not the motion of bending the knee has been performed, depending on whether or not the tilt of the left controller 3 has reached or exceeded the bending reference value. In addition, the game system 1 uses the bending reference value in the process of calculating the evaluation points for the fitness motions belonging to the above-described keeping motion group. That is, the game system 1 uses the bending reference value as the ideal value used when calculating the above-described evaluation coefficient.

According to the above, for example, when the player's muscle strength is weak, the pushing reference value is set to a small value, or the bending reference value is set to a value in which the knees are not bent very much. Therefore, in the battle event, the game system 1 determines that the action of pushing the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is performed in response to the player slightly deforming the ring-shaped expansion device 5, or the player slightly bends the knee. Depending on the situation, it is determined that a knee bending motion has been performed. On the other hand, when the player's muscle strength is strong, the pressing reference value is set to a large value, and the bending reference value is set to a value when the knee is deeply bent. Therefore, in the battle event, the game system 1 determines that the action of pushing the ring-shaped expansion device 5 is performed in response to the player deforming the ring-shaped expansion device 5 greatly, or the player bends the knee deeply. Depending on the situation, it is determined that a knee bending motion has been performed. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game system 1 can appropriately determine and evaluate the action of pushing the ring-shaped expansion device 5 and the action of bending the knee, according to the strength of the player.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game system 1 uses motion data acquired during the fitness event and physical information (that is, motion reference value) to perform the exercise performed by the player during the fitness event. A fitness motion evaluation result is calculated. Also, the game system 1 determines whether or not the achievement condition of the battle event is satisfied based on the game result based on the evaluation result. According to this, the game system 1 can accurately evaluate the fitness action by considering the physical ability of the player.

Further, in another embodiment, the game system 1 converts the load (specifically, the number of unit actions) of the fitness action to be performed by the player during the battle event into the physical information (specifically, the action reference value). may be changed accordingly. According to this, the player can perform the fitness action with a load considering his/her own physical ability. As an example of changing the load, the game system 1 may change, for example, a threshold for determining that a fitness action has been performed. For example, when an action of pushing the ring-type expansion device 5 is performed as a fitness action, the game system 1 may change the threshold value for the amount of pushing for determining that the fitness action has been performed. Further, for example, when a squat is performed as a fitness action, the game system 1 may change the threshold value regarding the knee bending angle for determining that the fitness action has been performed. By changing these thresholds, it is also possible to change the load of the fitness action to be performed by the player.

[3. Specific example of information processing in a game system]
Next, specific examples of information processing in the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 25. FIG.

[3-1. Data used for information processing]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of various data used for information processing in the game system 1. As shown in FIG. Various information shown in FIG. 21 is stored in a storage medium accessible by main unit 2 (for example, flash memory 84, DRAM 85, and/or a memory card loaded in slot 23, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 21, the game system 1 stores game programs. The game program is a game program for executing the game application in this embodiment, and is stored in the flash memory 84 and/or the memory card attached to the slot 23, for example.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, the game system 1 stores fitness action content data. The fitness action content data may be stored in a storage medium together with the game program. The fitness action content data indicates information indicating the content of the fitness action for each fitness action. For example, with respect to the fitness action belonging to the keep action group, the fitness action content data includes a threshold value (for example, a threshold value relating to the tilt of the controller) for determining that the player has taken the above-described starting posture and keeping posture, and the keeping posture. Contains data indicating how long to maintain, etc. Further, for example, with respect to the fitness action belonging to the repetitive action group, the fitness action content data includes a threshold for determining that the player has repeatedly performed a predetermined exercise, the number of times the exercise is repeated, and the like. including the data shown. Further, for example, with respect to the fitness action belonging to the pose action group, the fitness action content data includes data indicating a threshold or the like for determining that the player has taken the above-described first and second postures. Also, the fitness action data includes data indicating the number of unit actions for each fitness action. In the present embodiment, the fitness action content data includes three types of unit actions corresponding to the content indicated by the exercise intensity information (i.e., "light", "normal", and "hard") for one fitness action. Contains data indicating the number of times. Further, the fitness action content data includes data indicating the above-mentioned "part corresponding to the fitness action" associated with each fitness action.

Furthermore, the fitness action content data includes data indicating information (including the basic effect value) indicating action details of the player character 401 associated with the fitness action for each fitness action.

Also, as shown in FIG. 21, the game system 1 includes physical information data, player parameter data, player character data, and enemy character data. These data are generated and used in the information processing (see FIGS. 22 to 25) executed by the game program. In addition to the data shown in FIG. 21, the storage medium stores various data used in information processing executed by the game program.

Physical information data indicates the physical information described above. In this embodiment, the physical information includes the above exercise intensity information and the reference value of pushing. The player parameter data indicates the player parameters described above. The player character data indicates various parameters related to the player character 401 (specifically, parameters such as physical strength). The enemy character data indicates various parameters related to the enemy character (specifically, parameters such as physical strength) for each enemy character.

[3-2. Processing executed in the game system]
22 to 25 are flowcharts showing an example of information processing executed by the game system 1. FIG. A series of processes shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 are started in response to, for example, the player issuing an instruction to start the game after the execution of the game program is started.

In the present embodiment, the processor 81 of the main device 2 executes the game program stored in the game system 1 to execute the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 22 to 25. . However, in other embodiments, a part of the processing of each step described above may be executed by a processor other than the processor 81 (for example, a dedicated circuit or the like). Further, when the game system 1 can communicate with another information processing device (for example, a server), part of the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 may be executed in the other information processing device. . For example, if the game system 1 can communicate with a server, part of the game processing (for example, game control processing in step S12 described later) may be executed by the server. Also, for example, a part of the process of determining the action of the player based on the action data may be executed by the controller that transmits the action data. Further, the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 is merely an example, and the processing order of each step may be changed as long as similar results can be obtained. (or alternatively) another process may be performed.

Also, the processor 81 executes the processing of each step shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 using a memory (eg, DRAM 85). That is, the processor 81 stores information (in other words, data) obtained by each processing step in the memory, and when using the information in subsequent processing steps, reads the information from the memory and uses it.

In step S11 shown in FIG. 22, the processor 81 sets physical information. Specifically, the processor 81 specifies the exercise intensity information and the pressing reference value as the physical information by the method described in “[2-5. Storing information data in memory. The processor 81 also refers to the fitness action data stored in the memory, and specifies the number of unit exercises for each fitness action based on the set exercise intensity information. After step S11, the process of step S12 is executed. After step S12, the game is started.

In step S12, the processor 81 executes game control processing. As game control processing, the processor 81 receives an instruction from the player, executes game processing based on the instruction, and displays a game image showing the result of the game processing on the display device. As the game control process, the processor 81 executes, for example, a process of moving the player character 401 on the game map based on an instruction from the player. In addition, when the player character 401 wins in a predetermined battle event, the processor 81 executes a process of progressing the game as game control process. The game control process is temporarily interrupted at an appropriate timing, and the process of step S13 is executed.

At step S13, the processor 81 determines whether or not to start a battle event. For example, in the game control process, when the player character 401 encounters an enemy character on the game map, the processor 81 determines to start a battle event. On the other hand, if the player character 401 has not encountered an enemy character on the game map, the processor 81 determines not to start the battle event. When the determination result of step S13 is affirmative, the process of step S14 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is negative, the process of step S16, which will be described later, is executed.

In step S14, processor 81 executes battle event processing, which is game processing for executing a battle event. Details of the battle event processing will be described below with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. FIG.

FIG. 23 is a sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the battle event process in step S14 shown in FIG. In the battle event process, first, a series of processes of steps S20 to S26 are executed as the game process in the attack turn.

At step S20, the processor 81 executes the selection event described above. That is, the processor 81 displays the selection image (see FIG. 15) on the display device, receives the player's switching instruction and selection instruction, and designates the fitness action selected by the player. After step S20, the process of step S21 is executed.

At step S21, the processor 81 executes the preparatory event described above. In the preparation event, the processor 81 displays a preparation action image (see FIG. 16) on the display device and acquires action data. In addition, in this embodiment, the processor 81 acquires each operation data from each controller 3 and 4 . Specifically, the processor 81 acquires right controller operation data, left controller operation data, and ring operation data including motion data.

Also, in the preparation event, the processor 81 determines based on the motion data whether or not the player has taken the posture at the start of the fitness motion. As described above, in this embodiment, this determination is made based on whether or not the player has taken a check-ready posture. When making the above determination, the processor 81 refers to the fitness action content data stored in the memory as necessary. When it is determined that the player has taken the posture at the start of the fitness action, the processor 81 ends the processing of step S21 and executes the processing of step S22.

In step S22, the processor 81 executes an attack fitness event process. The fitness event process during attack is a process for executing a fitness event in an attack turn. The details of the fitness event process during attack will be described below with reference to FIG. 24 .

FIG. 24 is a sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the on-offense fitness event process in step S22 shown in FIG. In the attacking fitness event process, first, in step S41, the processor 81 acquires motion data in the same manner as in step S21. After step S41, the process of step S42 is executed.

In step S42, the processor 81 determines the action of the player based on the action data obtained in step S41. For example, the processor 81 determines how far the player pushes the ring-shaped expansion device 5 and/or how far the player bends his leg. In the process of step S42 and step S44, which will be described later, processor 81 refers to the fitness action content data and physical information data stored in the memory as necessary. After step S42, the process of step S43 is executed.

In step S43, the processor 81 displays a game image (see FIG. 17) of the fitness event on the display device. At this time, the processor 81 causes the player character 401 to move according to the player's motion determined in step S42, and displays an image showing the game space including the player character 401. FIG. In addition, the processor 81 displays the above-described model motion image 433 , motion count image 434 , remaining count image 435 , and calorie consumption image 436 . After step S43, the process of step S44 is executed.

In step S44, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player has completed one fitness action. This determination can be made based on the player's motion determined in step S42. If the determination result of step S44 is negative, the process of step S41 is executed again. Thereafter, a series of processes of steps S41 to S43 are repeatedly executed until the determination result of step S44 becomes affirmative. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the series of processes of steps S41 to S43 are executed once in a predetermined period of time (for example, one frame period). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S44 is affirmative, the processor 81 terminates the on-offense fitness event process shown in FIG.

Returning to the description of FIG. 23, in step S23 following step S22, the processor 81 evaluates the fitness action performed by the player in the fitness event in step S22. Specifically, the processor 81 calculates an evaluation result (specifically, an evaluation score) of the fitness action according to the method described in “[2-3. Game processing based on fitness action]” above. After step S23, the process of step S24 is executed.

At step S24, the processor 81 executes the attack event described above. In the attack event, the processor 81 calculates the amount of damage inflicted on the enemy character by the player character 401's attack on the enemy character, and displays an image (see FIG. 18) of the enemy character receiving damage on the display device. do. The amount of damage is calculated according to the method described above in “[2-3. Game processing based on fitness actions]”. At this time, the processor 81 reduces the physical strength of the attacked enemy character according to the amount of damage, and updates the enemy character data stored in the memory so as to indicate the physical strength after reduction. After step S24, the process of step S25 is executed.

In step S25, the processor 81 refers to the enemy character data stored in the memory and determines whether or not all the enemy characters appearing in the battle event have been defeated. If the determination result of step S25 is affirmative, processor 81 terminates the battle event process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S25 is negative, the process of step S26 is executed.

In step S26, the processor 81 determines whether or not the fitness event of the number of unit actions has been performed in the current attack turn. The number of unit operations used in this determination is the number of unit operations specified in step S11. If the determination result of step S26 is negative, the processor 81 executes the process of step S22 again. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S26 is affirmative, the process of step S27 is performed. After the game process in the offensive turn is executed by the series of processes of steps S20 to S26, the series of processes of steps S27 to S29 is executed as the game process in the defensive turn.

In step S27, the processor 81 executes defense fitness event processing. The defense fitness event process is a process for executing a fitness event in a defense turn. The details of the defense fitness event process will be described below with reference to FIG. 25 .

FIG. 25 is a sub-flowchart showing an example of the detailed flow of the defensive fitness event process in step S27 shown in FIG. In the defense fitness event process, first in step S51, the processor 81 acquires motion data. Next, in step S52, the processor 81 determines the action of the player. Furthermore, in step S53, the processor 81 displays a game image (see FIG. 19) of the fitness event on the display device. A series of processes of steps S51 to S53 are executed in the same manner as the series of processes of S41 to S43 described above. After step S53, the process of step S54 is executed.

In step S54, the processor 81 determines whether or not the player has completed one fitness action. This determination can be made based on the player's motion determined in step S52. If the determination result of step S54 is negative, the process of step S51 is executed again. Thereafter, a series of processes of steps S51 to S54 are repeatedly executed until the determination result of step S54 becomes affirmative. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S54 is affirmative, processor 81 terminates the defense fitness event process shown in FIG.

Returning to the description of FIG. 23, in step S28 following step S27, the processor 81 evaluates the fitness action performed by the player in the fitness event in the defense-time fitness event processing of step S27. The process of step S28 is executed in the same manner as the process of S23 described above. After step S28, the process of step S29 is executed.

In step S29, processor 81 executes a defense event. In the defense event, the processor 81 calculates the amount of damage given to the player character 401 by the enemy character's attack on the player character 401, and displays an image (see FIG. 20) showing how the player character 401 is damaged. to display. The amount of damage is calculated according to the method described above in “[2-3. Game processing based on fitness actions]”. At this time, the processor 81 reduces the physical strength of the player character 401 according to the amount of damage, and updates the player character data stored in the memory so as to indicate the physical strength after the reduction. After step S29, the process of step S30 is executed.

In step S30, the processor 81 refers to the player character data stored in the memory and determines whether or not the player character has been defeated. If the determination result of step S30 is affirmative, processor 81 terminates the battle event process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S30 is negative, the process of step S31 is executed.

In step S31, the processor 81 determines whether or not the fitness event of the number of unit actions has been performed in the current defensive turn. The number of unit operations used in this determination is the number of unit operations specified in step S11. If the determination result of step S31 is negative, the processor 81 executes the process of step S27 again. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S31 is affirmative, the process of step S20 is executed again. That is, the defense turn ends and the attack turn is performed again. This completes the description of the battle event processing in step S14.

Returning to the description of FIG. 22, in step S15 following step S14, the processor 81 increases the player parameter under certain conditions. Note that the conditions for updating the player parameters are arbitrary. As described above, the player parameter may be increased on the condition that the player character 401 defeats the enemy character in a battle event, or may be increased by progressing the story of the game (for example, when the player character 401 enters a new game stage). advanced). When the player parameter is increased in the process of step S15, the processor 81 updates the player parameter data stored in the memory so as to indicate the increased value. After step S15, the process of step S16 is executed.

In step S16, the processor 81 determines whether or not to end the game. For example, the processor 81 determines whether or not the user has given an instruction to end the game. If the determination result of step S16 is negative, the process of step S12 is executed again. Thereafter, a series of processes of steps S11 to S16 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S16 that the game is to be ended. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S16 is affirmative, processor 81 terminates the information processing in the game application.

[4. Effects and modifications of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, the information processing program (specifically, the game program) executed by the computer (specifically, the processor 81) of the information processing device (specifically, the main unit 2) includes the following: Make the computer work as a means.
Acquisition means (steps S31, S41) for acquiring motion data based on outputs of sensors (specifically, strain gauges, acceleration sensors, and/or angular velocity sensors) in accordance with the player's fitness motions
- Game event executing means for executing a game event (specifically, a battle event) for which an achievement condition is set (step S14)
Also, the game event executing means includes the following means.
Action designating means for designating at least one type of fitness event out of a plurality of types of fitness events, which is a fitness event for causing the player to perform a fitness action (step S20)
A first fitness event (specifically, a battle event in an attack turn) that causes the player to perform fitness actions corresponding to the specified fitness event during the game event until the end condition is satisfied. Event executing means (step S22)
- Achievement determination means for determining whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied based on the motion data acquired during the first fitness event (step S25)
Also, the game event executing means repeats the designation and execution of the first fitness event until it is determined that the achievement condition is satisfied (see FIG. 23).

According to the above, the player can be made to perform fitness actions during the game event with the goal of achieving the game event. According to this, since the player can be made to perform the fitness action toward the goal of achieving the game event, the player can be motivated to perform the fitness action.

In the above embodiment, the game event is a battle event in which the player fights against enemy characters, but it may be any game event. In other embodiments, the game event may be, for example, a game event in which a player character performs a predetermined task.

The achievement condition set for the game event is a condition for determining that the player has achieved the game event (or succeeded in the game event). In the above embodiment, the achievement condition was to win the battle. In other words, the game system 1 determines whether or not the condition regarding the physical strength of the enemy character is satisfied as the achievement condition. According to this, since the player can be made to perform the fitness action toward the game goal of defeating the enemy character, the player can be motivated to perform the fitness action.

Note that the achievement condition may be any condition determined based on motion data obtained during the fitness event. For example, in another embodiment, when a game event is executed in which a player character acquires items in accordance with a fitness action performed by the player, the achievement condition may be that the player character acquires a predetermined number of items. good. By setting a game-related condition as an achievement condition, the player can be made to perform fitness actions as if they were playing a game. The achievement condition is not limited to a game-related condition, and may be, for example, performing a fitness event a predetermined number of times during a game event. It should be noted that the phrase “determined based on motion data” refers to a mode of making a determination by directly using motion data (for example, a mode of determining whether or not the motion data satisfies a condition), and an mode of indirectly using the motion data. This means that it includes both a mode of making a determination using a target (for example, a mode of determining whether or not a game result calculated using motion data satisfies a condition).

In the above embodiment, the information processing program (specifically, the game program) executed by the computer (specifically, the processor 81) of the information processing device (specifically, the main unit 2) includes the following: It can also be said that the computer functions as a means.
Acquisition means (steps S31, S41) for acquiring motion data based on sensor output (specifically, strain gauge, acceleration sensor, and/or angular velocity sensor output) in accordance with the player's fitness motion
- Game processing means for executing a battle event in which the enemy character fights, and progressing the game according to the achievement of the battle event (steps S12 to S16)
Also, the game event executing means includes the following means.
-Fitness event executing means for executing a fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action during the battle event (step S22)
・If the action data acquired during the fitness event satisfies the conditions for the fitness event (for example, if it is determined based on the action data that the player has performed a fitness action), the physical strength of the enemy character. physical fitness value updating means (step S24)
When the physical strength value of the enemy character satisfies a predetermined condition (specifically, when the physical strength value becomes 0), the game processing means determines that the battle event has been achieved and advances the game (step S25).
The physical strength value of the enemy character may be a value indicated by data used as a parameter of the enemy character in information processing executed during the game, or may be a value indicating the physical strength value of the enemy character in the game. It may be a value indicated by information explicitly or implicitly presented to (for example, the length of a gauge indicating physical strength).

As described above, in the above embodiment, a fitness motion, which is different from an attack, is used as an instruction for performing an attack in the game. Conventionally, there have been games in which a player character performs an attack with a sword in response to an operation by a player swinging a controller like a sword, and in which a punch attack is performed to a player character in response to an operation by a player to move a controller like a punch. There is a game that lets you While such a conventional game has the player in the real world perform an attack instruction that is the same as or similar to the attack action performed by the player character in the game, the above-described embodiment provides an attack instruction in the game. The game is different from the conventional game in that the player performs a fitness movement as an attack instruction, which is different from the attack movement in the conventional game.

Further, according to the above-described embodiment, by using a fitness action as an instruction for performing an attack in the game, the motivation in the game of "defeating the enemy character and proceeding with the game" becomes the player's motivation to perform the fitness action. becomes. This can give the player motivation to perform fitness actions in the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game system 1 reduces the physical strength value corresponding to the player according to the fitness action performed by the player during the fitness event (step S46). Then, when the physical strength value corresponding to the player satisfies a predetermined condition, the game system 1 determines that the player has been defeated in the battle event, and terminates the battle event (step S28). According to this, it is possible to make the player perform the fitness motion while giving the player a sense of tension that cannot be obtained when simply performing the fitness motion. Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game in which the fitness action is performed, and the player performs the fitness action more diligently, so that the exercise effect of the fitness action can be obtained more effectively. can be done.

The above-mentioned "physical strength value corresponding to the player" may be the physical strength value of the player character, or may be the physical strength value associated with the player. Here, in this embodiment, the player character appears in the game, but in other embodiments, the player character does not have to appear in the game. When the player character does not appear in the game, the player's physical strength is set in the game, and in the battle event, the player's physical strength may be changed according to the attack of the enemy character.

(Modified example of fitness event)
In the above embodiment, the attack event, which is a game event in which game results based on fitness actions performed in the fitness event are displayed, is executed after the fitness event ends. According to this, since the game result based on the fitness action is not displayed during the fitness action, the player can perform the fitness action without worrying about the game result. Therefore, according to the above embodiment, the player can easily concentrate on the fitness action.

On the other hand, in other embodiments, the fitness event and the attack event do not need to be performed separately in terms of time, and the game system 1 may perform the attack event during the fitness event. For example, the game system 1 may control the player character 401 so that the player character 401 performs an attack action against the enemy character during the fitness action of the player.

It should be noted that during the fitness event, the game system 1 acquires the motion data, and determines the fitness motion of the player based on the motion data. In other words, it can be said that the period during which the game system 1 determines the fitness action of the player is the period of the fitness event (even if a game event such as an attack event is executed during the period). .

Further, in the above embodiment, the player can start the fitness action at any timing in the fitness event. That is, in the fitness event, the game system 1 waits until the player performs the fitness action, and ends the fitness event when the player completes the fitness action. According to this, the player can start and end the fitness action at his/her own pace, so that the player can easily perform the fitness action.

In contrast, in another embodiment, the game system 1 may cause the player to perform fitness actions at timings determined in the game. For example, in a defense turn during a battle event, the game system 1 causes the enemy character to start an attack motion at a timing independent of the player's fitness motion, and causes the player to start the fitness motion at a timing corresponding to the attack motion. can be For example, the game system 1 starts the fitness event at a timing corresponding to the attack action, and ends the fitness event when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the fitness event (for example, the fitness action is determined). end the process).

The above-described embodiment can be used in, for example, a game program or a game system for the purpose of, for example, giving a player motivation to perform fitness actions.

1 game system 2 main unit 3 left controller 4 right controller 5 ring type expansion device 6 belt type expansion device 81 processor 401 player character 403 to 405 enemy character

Claims (18)

An information processing program executed by a computer of an information processing device,
Acquisition means for acquiring motion data based on sensor outputs corresponding to fitness motions performed by the player;
causing the computer to function as game processing means for executing a battle event in which a battle is fought with an enemy character, and advancing the game according to the achievement of the battle event;
The game processing means is
fitness event execution means for executing a fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action different from an attack action during the battle event;
physical strength value updating means for decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character when the action data acquired during the fitness event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event;
The information processing program, wherein the game processing means advances the game assuming that the battle event has been achieved when the physical strength value of the enemy character satisfies a predetermined condition. The fitness event executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of fitness events in which the player performs different types of fitness actions,
2. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein said game processing means further comprises specifying means for specifying at least one of said plurality of types of fitness events, and executing the specified fitness event. The fitness event executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of fitness events in which the player performs different types of fitness actions,
3. The information processing program according to claim 1, wherein said physical strength value updating means changes the amount by which said physical strength value of said enemy character is decreased according to the type of said fitness event to be performed by said player. 4. The physical strength update means according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the physical strength update means changes the amount by which the physical strength of the enemy character is decreased according to an evaluation of the action data obtained during the battle event. The information processing program described in . The fitness event executing means executes a plurality of fitness events for one type of fitness action,
5. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said physical strength updating means reduces the physical strength of said enemy character each time said fitness event is executed. The physical fitness value updating means updates the load of the fitness action corresponding to the fitness event set for the fitness event or the load calculated based on the fitness action performed by the player during the fitness event. 6. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the load is large, the amount by which the physical strength value of the enemy character is decreased is made larger than when the load is small. The physical strength value updating means updates the physical strength value of the enemy character based on the action data and player parameters associated with the player and/or a player character corresponding to the player,
player parameter update means for updating the player parameter so that the amount of decrease in the physical strength value of the enemy character increases as the game progresses when the action data acquired during the battle event is the same; 7. The information processing program according to claim 1, further causing said computer to function. 8. The information processing program according to claim 7, wherein said player parameter update means updates said player parameter according to winning in said battle event. The game processing means executes a battle event in which a second enemy character having a higher physical strength value than the first enemy character appears after the battle event in which the first enemy character appears has been completed. The information processing program according to claim 7 or 8. The fitness event executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of fitness events in which the player performs different types of fitness actions,
The game processing means is
further comprising designating means for designating at least one of a plurality of types of fitness events during the battle event;
The fitness event executing means executes a designated fitness event,
The specifying means is capable of specifying the fitness event multiple times during the game,
10. The designating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the designating means restricts the fitness event that has been designated a predetermined number of times from being designated until a condition for redesignating the fitness event is met. Information processing program. The battle event includes an attack event for attacking the enemy character and a defense event for defending the attack from the enemy character,
11. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said enemy character does not attack during said attack event. The fitness event executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of fitness events in which the player performs different types of fitness actions,
The battle event includes an attack event for attacking the enemy character and a defense event for defending the attack from the enemy character,
The game processing means is
further comprising designating means for designating at least one of a plurality of types of fitness events during the battle event according to a selection instruction of the player;
The physical fitness value update means includes:
reducing the physical strength of the enemy character when the action data obtained during the specified fitness event in the attack event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event;
In the defense event, if the action data acquired during the fitness event determined independently of the instruction by the player satisfies the condition corresponding to the fitness event, the physical strength value of the player character corresponding to the player is increased. 12. The information processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 11, for reducing. The game processing means is
13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising end means for determining that the player has been defeated in the battle event and ending the battle event when the physical strength value corresponding to the player satisfies a predetermined condition. or the information processing program according to item 1. causing the computer to function as physical information storage control means for storing the player's physical information, which is set before the battle event is executed, in a storage medium accessible by the information processing device before the battle event;
14. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein said physical strength value updating means reduces the physical strength value of said enemy character based on said physical information and said action data obtained during said fitness event. The information processing program described. The fitness event execution means is configured to, in the fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action to assume a predetermined target posture, a state in which the action data acquired during the fitness event does not reach a value corresponding to the target posture. 15. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein if the movement continues for a predetermined period of time, the threshold for the target posture is updated so that the motion data is more likely to reach a value corresponding to the target posture. The information processing program described. Acquisition means for acquiring motion data based on sensor outputs corresponding to fitness motions performed by the player;
a game processing means for executing a battle event for fighting an enemy character and advancing the game according to the achievement of the battle event;
The game processing means is
fitness event execution means for executing a fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action different from an attack action during the battle event;
physical strength value updating means for decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character when the action data acquired during the fitness event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event;
The information processing device, wherein the game processing means causes the game to progress assuming that the battle event has been achieved when the physical strength value of the enemy character satisfies a predetermined condition. Acquisition means for acquiring motion data based on sensor outputs corresponding to fitness motions performed by the player;
a game processing means for executing a battle event for fighting an enemy character and advancing the game according to the achievement of the battle event;
The game processing means is
fitness event execution means for executing a fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action different from an attack action during the battle event;
physical strength value updating means for decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character when the action data acquired during the fitness event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event;
The information processing system, wherein the game processing means advances the game assuming that the battle event has been achieved when the physical strength value of the enemy character satisfies a predetermined condition. An information processing method executed by an information processing system,
an acquiring step of acquiring movement data based on sensor output corresponding to the player's fitness movement;
a game processing step of executing a battle event for fighting an enemy character and progressing the game according to the achievement of the battle event;
The game processing step includes:
a fitness event execution step of executing a fitness event in which the player performs a fitness action different from an attack action during the battle event;
a physical strength value update step of decreasing the physical strength value of the enemy character when the action data acquired during the fitness event satisfies a condition corresponding to the fitness event;
In the information processing method, in the game processing step, when the physical strength value of the enemy character satisfies a predetermined condition, the game is progressed assuming that the battle event has been achieved.

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