Game System Path Control for Timing-Based Music Games

The patent applies dynamics by making the operation indicator's movement path variable rather than fixed. The indicator can now move through different routes (e.g., upper route, lower route, direct route) based on player selection, transforming a static timing-based game into a dynamic one that combines path selection with timing operations, thereby increasing gameplay variety while maintaining operational simplicity

The patent adds a spatial dimension to the traditional timing-based game. Instead of only evaluating when the player presses the button, the system now evaluates both the path selected (spatial dimension) and the timing of the operation (temporal dimension). This dimensional expansion transforms the game from one-dimensional timing evaluation to two-dimensional evaluation combining path and timing, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and variety

The patent applies local quality by assigning different evaluation criteria to different arrival positions. Instead of a single evaluation standard, the system provides multiple operation reference portions (e.g., upper, lower, center positions) with potentially different evaluation values. This allows the game to maintain straightforward evaluation mechanics while introducing strategic variety, as players must choose which position to target based on the evaluation rules for each position

The system dynamically adjusts the evaluation based on the arrival position selected by the player. Different positions correspond to different evaluation outcomes, creating a dynamic evaluation system that adapts to player choices. This maintains evaluation efficiency through clear position-based criteria while adding strategic depth, as players can select different positions to achieve different evaluation results

The patent merges two evaluation dimensions: path selection accuracy and operation timing accuracy. Instead of evaluating only timing, the system combines both the correctness of the selected path and the precision of the timing operation. This merged evaluation system maintains the simplicity and precision of timing feedback while adding path selection as another game element, thereby increasing engagement and reducing repetition

The evaluation system becomes multi-functional by serving both timing assessment and path selection assessment. The same evaluation mechanism that measures timing accuracy now also evaluates path selection correctness, making the feedback system universal. This resolves the contradiction by enabling the simple timing feedback mechanism to handle multiple evaluation functions simultaneously, increasing game element diversity without complicating the feedback mechanism