JP2011156166A - Game device and program for game - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device that increases variation of operation patterns in using a plurality of controllers. <P>SOLUTION: The game device includes a distance detector 5 detecting a distance between two or more controllers 1, 2 and outputting a distance detection signal corresponding to the distance. The distance detector 5 includes first and second detector components 13, 23. The first detector component 13 is mounted on one of the two controllers 1, 2 put on two adjacent fingers, and the second detector component 23 is mounted on the other. A parameter to be used for the progress of a game is obtained by changing the distance between the two controllers 1, 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus and a game program that use two or more controllers.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-11870 [Patent Document 1] proposes a game apparatus in which one player plays by holding a controller having an acceleration sensor in each of his left and right hands. Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2004-240132 [Patent Document 2] discloses a fingertip operation unit (controller) to be attached to a plurality of fingers of a player. This fingertip operation unit is equipped with a pressure sensor or a strain sensor. The player generates an operation signal by pressing a pressure sensor or a strain sensor mounting portion of a fingertip operating unit mounted on a plurality of fingers against the surface of the desk. In the technique described in the publication, an electronic musical instrument is played based on these operation signals.

JP 2009-11870 A JP 2004-240132 A

  In the game device disclosed in Patent Document 1, a control signal used as an input signal is output from each controller by shaking two controllers. Moreover, in the several fingertip operation part (controller) shown by patent document 2, the control signal used as an input signal is output by pressing a several fingertip operation part against a desk etc. Conventionally, since a plurality of controllers are used, the operation of the plurality of controllers has to be simple, and as a result, it has been impossible to increase variations in operation patterns.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game apparatus that can increase variations in operation patterns when a plurality of controllers are used.

  An object of the present invention is to improve a game apparatus that executes a game using control signals output from two or more controllers as input signals. The game apparatus of the present invention includes a mutual distance detector that detects a distance between two or more controllers and outputs a distance detection signal, and the detected distance (distance detection signal) is a parameter for progress of the game. Use as one of If the distance between two or more controllers is a parameter for progressing the game, an operation signal used for progressing the game can be obtained simply by changing the distance between the two controllers. Therefore, according to the present invention, the controller operation of changing the distance between the two controllers can be added to a new controller operation pattern for generating a parameter or an operation signal for the progress of the game. The operation pattern variations can be increased with simple operation. That is, it is possible to increase the number of operation methods, operation procedures, and operation combinations necessary for outputting parameters or operation signals.

  The two or more controllers are arbitrary, such as those used by the player by holding with left and right hands, those worn on the left and right upper arms of the player, those worn on the player's fingers, and those worn on the player's feet. In particular, in a type that is worn on each of two or more fingers of a player, it becomes easy to operate many controllers alone.

  Further, the principle by which the mutual distance detector detects the distance is arbitrary. As a simple implementation, the inter-distance detector outputs a distance detection signal corresponding to the distance using at least one physical quantity of light, magnetism, sound wave, electromagnetic wave, and capacitance for distance detection. There is something.

  In particular, when a finger-mounted controller is used, for example, an operation signal is generated as if the keyboard is operated without using the keyboard, or a keyboard instrument is operated without using the keyboard. An operation signal can be generated. Further, the present invention can be applied to a game device in which a finger is regarded as a “stick” of a percussion instrument such as a drum.

  The mutual distance detector includes a first detector component that emits at least one of light, magnetism, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves, and a second detector configuration that detects at least one of light, magnetism, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves. The thing provided with the member can be used. When using a finger-mounted controller, the first detector component is mounted on one of the two controllers mounted on two adjacent fingers, and the second detector component is mounted on the other. Is preferred.

  In addition, the first detector component and the second detector component are mounted on one of two controllers mounted on two adjacent fingers, and at least one of light, sound wave and electromagnetic wave is reflected on the other. You may make it mount | wear with the reflective member to perform. Since there are commercially available products in which the first detector constituent member and the second detector constituent member are a set, the number of parts can be reduced by using reflection.

  Further, when the inter-distance detector is configured to output a detection signal based on the capacitance between the pair of electrodes, the inter-distance detector is connected to one of the two controllers attached to two adjacent fingers. One of the pair of electrodes may be attached, and the other of the pair of electrodes may be attached to the other. When the capacitance is used, the configuration of the mutual distance detector can be simplified.

  As the two or more controllers, a first controller that the player operates with one hand and a second controller that the player operates with the other hand can be used. In this case, it is needless to say that an inter-distance detector similar to a finger-mounted controller can be used.

  A motion detection sensor that outputs a motion detection signal corresponding to the presence or absence of motion of each controller (the motion of a hand holding the controller or the motion of a finger wearing the controller) to two or more controllers as part of the control signal. Of course, may be included. In the case of incorporating such a motion detection sensor, an initial setting unit that performs initial setting of a program by a combination of a distance detection signal output from the mutual distance detector and a motion detection signal output from the motion detection sensor is provided. It may be provided. Use of such an initial setting unit facilitates initial setting of the program. Further, an operation signal determination for determining a command used for the progress of the game based on an operation signal generated from at least a distance detection signal output from the mutual distance detector and a motion detection signal output from the motion detection sensor. It is preferable to have a part. If such an operation signal determination unit is provided, it is possible to reduce erroneous determination even if the movement of the controller becomes complicated.

  When the game is a music performance game, the music code used in the music performance game is obtained by combining the distance detection signal output from the mutual distance detector and the motion detection signal output from the motion detection sensor. A music code determination unit for determination may be provided. Providing such a music code determination unit facilitates the setting of the music code.

  The present invention can also be expressed as a game program that is executed by a game device including a computer, with operation signals output from two or more controllers as inputs. In this case, the game program is configured to use the distance between two or more controllers as one of the parameters for the progress of the game.

  When the motion detection sensor is included in two or more controllers, if the game program is a music performance game program, the distance detection signal output from the mutual distance detector and the motion detection sensor The music performance game program can be configured to determine the music code used in the music performance game program in combination with the output motion detection signal.

(A) thru | or (C) is a figure which shows the use condition of the game device of embodiment of this invention using the controller of the type with which a player's finger | toe is mounted | worn as two or more controllers. It is a figure which shows the use condition of the type of controller with which a player's finger | toe is mounted | worn. It is a figure which shows the structure of a signal processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the conditions set at the time of an initial setting, when executing the program for music performance games for the drum set musical instrument which uses the controller with which the finger | toe was mounted | worn as a stick of a drum musical instrument as a target. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a list of fingerings predetermined for each controller set according to the initial setting conditions of FIG. 4 and the relationship between drums and cymbals in a drum set. It is a figure which shows an example of the practice mode displayed on the display screen of a display apparatus. (A) thru | or (D) is a figure used in order to demonstrate the usage example of a finger | toe when using a music code | cord | chord. It is a figure which shows the state in case a controller is mounted | worn on a player's leg | foot. It is a figure used in order to demonstrate embodiment using two controllers which can be grasped with a player's hand.

  An embodiment of a game apparatus according to the present invention that executes a game program with operation signals output from two or more controllers as inputs will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Before explaining the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the use state of the game apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention using a controller of a type that is worn on a player's finger as two or more controllers. Show. FIG. 1A shows a state in which finger-mounted controllers 1 to 4 are respectively attached to the index finger and the middle finger of the player's right hand (Right) and left hand (Left). The controllers 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be described. The first to fourth controllers 1 to 4 include a force sensor, a vibration sensor, and an acceleration at the tip of a rubber finger-sack-shaped controller body 11 to 41. Motion detection sensors 12 to 42 including sensors or the like are provided. The motion detection sensors 12 to 42 may be any sensors that can output detection signals corresponding to finger movements. For example, when the motion detection sensors 12 to 42 are force sensors, as shown in FIG. 1B, when the operation of hitting the tip of the controllers 1 to 4 on the surface of the desk is performed, the motion detection sensors 12 to 42 outputs a detection signal corresponding to the force detected by the force sensor by the hitting operation. As the force sensor, for example, a semiconductor force sensor disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-4069 can be used. Of course, other force sensors may be used. Further, when an acceleration sensor is used as the movement detection sensors 12 to 42, a detection signal corresponding to the movement of the finger can be obtained simply by moving the finger in the air without giving an impact to the fingertip as shown in FIG. be able to. Note that the use of a piezoelectric acceleration sensor is suitable for detecting the movement of a finger because the output is 0 when the sensor is stationary. On the side wall of the controller 4 attached to the index finger of the right hand and the side wall of the controller 3 attached to the middle finger of the right hand, a detection signal corresponding to the distance between the two adjacent controllers 3 and 4 is part of the control signal. The first detector constituting member 33 and the second detector constituting member 43 that constitute the inter-distance detector 5 that is output as are arranged. A pair of a first detector component member 13 and a second detector component member 23 are arranged on the side wall of the controller 2 attached to the index finger of the left hand and the side wall of the controller 1 attached to the middle finger of the left hand. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 1C, the first detector constituting member 13 and the second detector constituting member 23 (the first detector constituting member 33 and the second detection) constituting the mutual distance detector 5. The same applies to the component component member 43), in which at least one physical quantity of light, magnetism, sound wave, electromagnetic wave, and capacitance can be used for distance detection. When the mutual distance detector 5 uses light, one of the first detector component and the second detector component includes a light emitting element that emits or emits light, such as a light emitting diode, The other includes a light receiving element such as a phototransistor that receives light and becomes conductive. When the mutual distance detector 5 uses magnetism, one of the first detector constituent member and the second detector constituent member includes a magnetic radiation element that radiates magnetism such as a permanent magnet. The other includes a magnetic detection element such as a Hall element that detects magnetism. Further, when the inter-distance detector 5 uses sound waves, one of the first detector constituent member and the second detector constituent member includes a sound generating element that outputs a high-frequency sound wave, and the other is It includes a sound receiving element such as a microphone that outputs an electric signal when it receives a sound wave. When the mutual distance detector 5 uses electromagnetic waves, one of the first detector constituent member and the second detector constituent member includes an electromagnetic wave emitting element that radiates electromagnetic waves such as infrared rays, for example. The other includes an electromagnetic wave detection element such as an infrared light receiving element. Further, when the mutual distance detector 5 uses capacitance, one of the first detector component and the second detector component includes the first electrode, and the other is the first detector. A second electrode for generating a capacitance between the electrode and the electrode is included. Of course, any inter-distance detector may be used as long as the distance between the two members can be measured. For the sake of convenience, in the following description, it is assumed that a light receiving element or the like is arranged on the second detector constituent members 23 and 43 side and a detection signal is output from the second detector constituent members 23 and 43. . In the following description, the inter-distance detector 5 includes not only the first detector constituent member and the second detector constituent member but also the inter-distance calculation unit 93 (FIG. 3) as a constituent element. Has been. As will be described later, it is needless to say that the mutual distance calculation unit 93 may be included in the controller on the side where the second detector constituting members 23 and 43 are mounted.

  A pair of lead wires 7 extend from the first and second controllers 1 and 2, respectively, and a pair of lead wires 6 extend from the third and fourth controllers 3 and 4. The pair of lead wires 6 are connected to a bracelet-shaped signal processing device 8 attached to the wrist of the right hand, and the pair of lead wires 7 are connected to a bracelet-like signal processing device 9 attached to the wrist of the left hand. Yes. Note that the first and second controllers 1 and 2 and the signal processing device 9 and the second and third controllers 3 and 4 and the signal processing device 8 may be connected so as to be able to transmit signals by radio or the like. Of course it is good.

  The signal processing apparatuses 8 and 9 used in the present embodiment include at least components as shown in FIG. The signal processing device 9 includes at least an input port 91, an operation signal output unit 92, and a mutual distance calculation unit 93. Of course, the signal processing device 9 may be provided in one of the paired first and second controllers 1 and 2 (in this example, in the second controller 2 in which the light receiving element is disposed). . Of course, the signal processing device 9 may be provided in the game apparatus main body 10. The input port 91 receives signals from the controllers 1 and 2. The input port 91 also functions as a power supply port that supplies power necessary for the operation of the controllers 1 and 2 from a power source such as a battery built in the signal processing device 9. The lead wire 7 includes a power line in addition to the signal line. Of course, both the signal line and the power line may be used. The input port 91 outputs the detection signals (motion detection signals) from the motion detection sensors 12 and 22 to the operation signal output unit 92 as they are. A detection signal from the second detector component 23 is input from the input port 91 to the mutual distance calculator 93. The mutual distance calculation unit 93 calculates the distance between the two controllers 1 and 2 based on the detection signal output from the second detector component member 23. Here, the calculation may be any calculation as long as a signal corresponding to the distance between the two controllers 1 and 2 can be obtained. For example, when calculating a value that is proportional to the distance, it is possible to calculate that the distance is larger or smaller than a predetermined reference distance.

  The mutual distance calculation unit 93 outputs the calculation result (distance detection signal) to the operation signal output unit 92. The operation signal output unit 92 inputs a motion detection signal of the motion detection sensors 12 and 22 and a distance detection signal based on the distance between the two controllers 1 and 2 output from the mutual distance calculation unit 93 (part of parameters). As a result, an operation signal used for the progress of the game is output to the game apparatus body 10 that executes the game program. Some of these operation signals are used to make initial settings, operation signals used to determine music chords, and to change the video and sound during the game as a result of controller operation. Operation signals are included.

  The game apparatus body 10 is a plug-in type game machine that is electrically connected to a display device D (monitor device) such as a television monitor and a speaker drive device SD that drives a speaker S, for example. Of course, the game machine body 10 may be a personal computer or an amusement game machine installed in a commercial entertainment facility. Various programs can be used as game programs to be executed in the game apparatus body 10. In the example of FIG. 3, a part of function realizing means configured in the game apparatus main body 10 is shown when the game program is a music performance game program used in a music performance game. In FIG. 3, illustration of a plurality of storage units for storing various data is omitted. In the example of FIG. 3, an initial setting unit 101, a music code determination unit 102, an operation signal determination unit 103, and a correspondence setting unit realized by a game program being executed by a computer in the game apparatus body 10. 104 and a game execution unit 105 are included. The game execution unit 105 is the center of execution of the music performance game program, and has a function of outputting an image signal to the display device D and a music signal to the speaker driving device SD.

  As shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, the initial setting unit 101 performs initial setting necessary for executing the music performance game program based on the operation signal for initial setting output from the operation signal output unit 92. Do. The music code determination unit 102 also outputs the music code output from the operation signal output unit 92 based on the combination of the detection signal output from the inter-distance detector 5 and the detection signals output from the motion detection sensors 12 and 22. Using the operation signal used for determination as an input signal, the music code used in the music performance game program is determined. After the initial setting is performed by the initial setting unit 101, the correspondence setting unit 104 is based on the operation signal output from the operation signal output unit 92 in the “correspondence table between controller operation and output sound” shown in FIG. Set the corresponding correspondence. The operation signal determination unit 103 determines an operation signal that is output from the operation signal output unit 92 and is used to change video and sound, and outputs a determination result to the game execution unit 105. The game execution unit 105 executes the game program based on the music code determined by the music code determination unit 102 and the determination result of the command determined by the operation signal determination unit 103.

  For example, FIG. 4 shows the setting by the initial setting unit 101 when the game apparatus main body 10 executes a music performance game program for a drum set instrument that uses the controllers 1 to 4 attached to the fingers as sticks of the drum instrument. FIG. 6 shows an example of a “correspondence table between controller operations and output sounds” among the setting contents to be set. The correspondence shown in FIG. 4 is a setting condition (default) prepared in advance on the program side. The correspondence setting unit 104 detects a correspondence relationship between a plurality of types of drums, a cymbal, and a controller in a drum set including a plurality of types of drums and a plurality of types of cymbals, which is output from the mutual distance detector 5. It is set by a combination of the signal and the detection signal output from the motion detection sensors 12 and 22. In FIG. 4, the column “distance sensor” indicates whether the distance between adjacent controllers determined by the detection signal output from the inter-distance detector 5 is “near” or “distant”. The “pressure sensor” column indicates whether the pressure applied to the motion detection sensors 12 and 22 determined by the detection signals output from the motion detection sensors 12 and 22 is “strong” or “weak”. . In the “left hand” column, “1” and “2” are controller identification numbers, and “bass drum” and “tom” indicate bass drums and tom drums in the drum set. “Crash cymbal” indicates the type of cymbal in the drum set. “3” and “4” in the “right hand” column are controller identification numbers, and “snare” and “tom” indicate a snare drum and a tom drum in the drum set. “Crash cymbal” indicates the type of cymbal in the drum set. In this example, the case where automatic setting (auto) is selected in the initial setting operation is shown. “Hi-hat” means “hi-hat cymbal”. The automatic setting method is arbitrary.

  FIG. 5 shows a list of finger usages predetermined for each controller set in the initial setting of FIG. 4 and the relationship between drums and cymbals in the drum set. This finger usage is also preset on the program side (default). “Near” in the table of FIG. 5 is a case where the distance between the two controllers is short, and “Separate” is a case where the distance between the two controllers is large. “Strongly” and “weakly” indicate whether the controller is strongly pressed against the desk or the like, or whether the controller is weakly pressed against the desk or the like. Further, for example, the display of “2 (1)” means that one of the controller 2 and the controller 1 is used. For example, “343” indicates the controller 3 and the controller 4 and the controller 3 → the controller 4 → the controller. It means to use in order of 3. In the initial setting mode when the game program is first installed, initial setting is performed using the controllers 1 to 4. Note that other operations necessary for the initial setting may be appropriately determined.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the practice mode displayed on the display screen of the display device D. In FIG. 6, “groove degree” refers to the element of rhythm that cannot be divided by mathematics alone or the whole sense of rhythm that is cultivated only by experience, not theory, and indicates the level of so-called “groove”. . The line “AUTO” (automatic performance) indicates an instruction to “close” or “release” two controllers determined automatically (determined by a program). A mark with a cross in the diamond indicates that the two controllers are “separated”, and a simple cross indicates that the two controllers are to be used close together.

  Note that when the operation is performed based on the initial correspondence setting shown in FIG. 4 (that is, when the crush cymbal is also operated), for example, when the right hand controller 3 and the controller 4 are close to each other, snare / tom (which is output). Is determined by the strength of the operation of the controller), and when it is far away, it is set to crash cymbal. At this time, when the controllers 3 and 4 are operated simultaneously, it is considered that both the snare / tom and the crash cymbal are operated simultaneously, and both sounds are output. When one of the controllers 3 and 4 is operated, according to the distance between the controllers 3 and 4, a snare / tom is output if the distance between the controllers 3 and 4 is short, and a crash cymbal sound is output if the distance is long. In the above description, the case of operating with the right hand has been described, but the same operation can be performed when operating with the left hand. In the example of FIG. 4, the hi-hat is set to auto play (automatic performance). For example, a crash cymbal when a plurality of controllers on the right hand are separated, and a hi-hat when a plurality of controllers on the left hand are separated. You may make it correspond. As a musical score used in this case, the musical score of the drum as shown in FIG. 6 is left as it is, and “left” is displayed in the vicinity of the mark having a cross in the diamond shape, and “right” is displayed in the vicinity of the cross. May be displayed. If such a display is made, most of the score display of FIG. 6 can be used as it is without destroying the score of the drum.

  Further, the “right hand” row in FIG. 6 indicates a right hand note, and the “left hand” row indicates a left hand note. Furthermore, in the “Mello” row, the lyrics of the music being played are displayed in synchronization with the change in the melody. The display from “AUTO” to “Mero” is scrolled from right to left as the performance progresses. In the bottom area, the operation result of the player is shown. When a correct operation is performed in synchronization with the music, an emphasis graphic is displayed around the note and a character “Nice” is displayed. The melody sound is output from the speaker of the music performance device, and the drum sound and the cymbal sound are output from the music performance device superimposed on the melody sound when the controller is operated at the correct timing.

  There are no music chords in drum performance, but music chords are used in playing musical instruments such as piano and guitar. FIG. 3 shows the music code determination unit 102 so as to cope with the case where a music code is used. FIG. 7 shows an example of using a music code. FIG. 7A shows a state in which the controller is attached to each of four fingers excluding the little finger of the right hand and the left hand. In FIG. 7A, the numbers 1 to 4 are assigned to the right-hand controller for convenience. The left hand controller is numbered 5-8. FIGS. 7B to 7D show the relationship between finger placement and music chords. In FIGS. 7B to 7D, the numbers inside the circles or symbols indicate the controller shown in FIG. 7A. FIG. 7B shows that if the left hand is opened with all five fingers open, that is, the four controllers (5 to 8) are all separated from each other, there is no sound. FIG. 7C shows the relationship between the arrangement state of the left-hand controller and the music chord names (C, D to B). For example, in order to obtain the music code C, the left index finger is brought close to the left thumb, and the middle finger and ring finger of the left hand are separated from the thumb. In addition, in order to obtain the music code B, the four fingers from the thumb to the ring finger may be brought close to each other. FIG. 7D shows the relationship between the arrangement state of the controller on the right hand and the music chord name (major chord etc.). The determination of the music code shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C is made by the music code determination unit 102, and the result is input to the game execution unit 105. The game execution unit 105 proceeds with the game in response to a command from the music code determination unit 102. When the music code is not used, the signal of the operation signal output unit 92 may be given to the game execution unit 105 without providing the music code determination unit 102.

  In the above embodiment, the controller is attached to the finger of the player's hand, but the present invention can also be applied to the case where the controller 201 is attached to the player's foot as shown in FIG. The foot controller 201 includes a motion detection sensor 202 including a pressure sensor at a position facing the sole of the foot, and a first detector configuration constituting a part of the mutual distance detector on the inside of the foot. A member 203 is arranged. In addition, the 2nd detector structural member paired with the 1st detector structural member 203 is arrange | positioned at the other leg | foot which is not shown in figure. Of course, a plurality of controllers to be worn on the feet and the controller to be worn on the fingers of the hand described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 may be used in combination.

  The present invention can also be applied to two controllers 301 and 401 that can be held by the player's hand as shown in FIG. In this example, the first detector component member 303 and the second detector component member 304 that constitute the mutual distance detector 305 are both disposed on the side surface of one controller 301. The first detector constituent member 303 includes a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode, and the second detector constituent member 304 includes a phototransistor as a light receiving element. A reflection sheet 402 that reflects light is entirely attached to the surface of the other controller 401. When such a configuration is adopted, the light emitted from the first detector component member 303 provided in one controller 301 is reflected by the reflection sheet 402 on the surface of the other controller 401, and the second detector. Light is received by the component member 304. The distance between the two controllers may be determined to be in the vicinity if the intensity of the received light is compared with the threshold, if the intensity of the received light is greater than the threshold, or to be separated if it is weak. . As for the motion detection sensor, an acceleration sensor may be disposed inside the controllers 301 and 401, and the output of the acceleration sensor may be used as a detection signal.

  In addition, when utilizing reflection, a sound wave, electromagnetic waves, etc. can also be utilized as a detection target.

  According to the present invention, since the distance between two or more controllers is one of the parameters for the progress of the game, an operation for changing the distance between two or more controllers is a new parameter for generating an operation signal. It can be added to the operation pattern of the controller, and there is an advantage that variations of the operation pattern can be increased by a simple operation.

1-4 Controller 5 Mutual distance detector 12, 22, 32, 42 Motion detection sensor
13, 33 First detector constituent member 23, 43 Second detector constituent member 6, 7 Lead wire
8, 9 Signal processing device 91 Input port 92 Operation signal output unit 93 Mutual distance calculation unit 10 Game machine body 101 Initial setting unit 102 Music code determination unit 103 Operation signal determination unit
104 Corresponding setting unit 105 Game execution unit D Display device

Claims (14)

A game device that executes a game using control signals output from two or more controllers as input signals,
A mutual distance detector that outputs a distance detection signal corresponding to the distance between the two or more controllers;
The inter-distance detector uses at least one physical quantity of light, magnetism, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, and capacitance for detecting the distance,
The two or more controllers each include a motion detection sensor that outputs a motion detection signal corresponding to the presence or absence of motion of the controller as part of the control signal,
A game device that progresses the game based on at least an operation signal generated based on the motion detection signal and the distance detection signal.   The game is a music performance game, and is used in the music performance game by a combination of the distance detection signal output from the mutual distance detector and the motion detection signal output from the motion detection sensor. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is configured to determine a music code to be recorded. A game device that executes a game using control signals output from two or more controllers as input signals,
A mutual distance detector that detects a distance between the two or more controllers and outputs a distance detection signal;
A game apparatus using the distance detection signal as one of parameters for progress of the game.   The inter-distance detector includes a first detector component that emits at least one of light, magnetism, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves, and a second detector that detects at least one of the light, magnetism, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves. The game apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: a component member configured to output the distance detection signal corresponding to the distance based on an output of the second detector component member.   The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the mutual distance detector is configured to output the distance detection signal based on a capacitance between a pair of electrodes.   The game apparatus according to claim 3, 4 or 5, wherein the two or more controllers are finger-mounted controllers that are respectively mounted on two or more fingers of a player. The two or more controllers are finger-mounted type controllers that are respectively mounted on two or more fingers of a player,
5. The first detector constituting member is attached to one of the two controllers attached to the two adjacent fingers, and the second detector constituting member is attached to the other. The game device described in 1. The two or more controllers are finger-mounted type controllers that are respectively mounted on two or more fingers of a player,
The inter-distance detector includes a first detector component that emits at least one of light, sound wave, and electromagnetic wave, and a second detector component that detects at least one of the light, sound wave, and electromagnetic wave. ,
The first detector component and the second detector component are mounted on one of the two controllers mounted on the two adjacent fingers, and the light, sound wave, and electromagnetic wave are mounted on the other. The game device according to claim 3, wherein a reflection member that reflects at least one of the plurality of reflection members is attached.   The game according to claim 5, wherein one of the two electrodes attached to two adjacent fingers is attached to one of the pair of electrodes, and the other is attached to the other of the pair of electrodes. apparatus. The two or more controllers each include a motion detection sensor that outputs a motion detection signal corresponding to the presence or absence of motion of the controller as part of the control signal,
6. The game apparatus according to claim 3, 4 or 5, wherein the game is advanced based on at least the motion detection signal and the distance detection signal. The game is a music performance game,
The two or more controllers each include a motion detection sensor that outputs a motion detection signal corresponding to the presence or absence of movement of the finger on which the controller is mounted as part of the control signal,
A music code determination unit for determining a music code used in the music performance game by combining the distance detection signal output from the inter-distance detector and the motion detection signal output from the motion detection sensor; The game device according to claim 3, 4 or 5. The two or more controllers comprise a first controller operated with one hand of the player and a second controller operated with the other hand of the player,
The inter-distance detector includes a first detector component that emits at least one of light, magnetism, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves, and a second detector that detects at least one of the light, magnetism, sound waves, and electromagnetic waves. A component,
The game device according to claim 3, wherein the first controller component is attached to the first controller, and the second detector component is attached to the second controller.   The game device according to claim 12, wherein the first and second controllers each include a motion detection sensor that outputs a motion detection signal corresponding to the presence or absence of the motion of the controller as a part of the operation signal. . A game program for realizing, using a computer, a game device that advances a game using control signals output from two or more controllers as input signals,
A game program configured to use a distance between the two or more controllers as one of parameters for progress of the game.

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