JP2001353365A - Game system and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system and information storage medium wherein a player customizes, as requested, an existing rule of a sport match and a sport game can be enjoyed according to the customized rule. SOLUTION: The game system performs a game of a sport match. The system includes a rule setting process unit 114 that performs necessary processing to allow a player to customize an existing rule about at least any one of a number of matters in a given sport match such as the number of miscounts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts to judge relay, whether or not a penalty is set for a predetermined action in the match, added points at the time of safe, the number of players for performing the match, the constituent number of a team, the time limit provided in the match, and a rule application treatment unit 116 that performs necessary processing to perform a sport match according to the customized rule which is customized by the player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a game system and an information storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some game systems have been configured so that options can be set for predetermined items of a game environment and game conditions.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an option setting screen in a game system under development by the present applicant.
For each item on the screen, the player can set options by selecting any of the presented selection items.

[0004] In a sports game such as a baseball game or a soccer game, the game is played based on the existing rules of the sport. For example, in baseball, there are existing rules of three strikes, four balls, and three outs, and even in a baseball game, the game proceeds with these rules. Here, in the conventional game system, existing rules relating to the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of out counts, and the like have not been customized.

[0005] However, there is a problem that if the player always plays with the same existing rules, the player who is not familiar with the game easily gets bored.

[0006] In addition, when it is desired to enjoy a game in a short time with a good tempo or when it is desired to determine a win or loss quickly, the existing rules may make the player feel sick.

[0007] When a game is played between players having a large difference in ability, the game may not be played at all if the existing rules are applied in the same way, and the game may not be enjoyed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to customize the existing rules of a sports competition as required by a player, and to use the customized rules for sports. An object of the present invention is to provide a game system and an information storage medium capable of enjoying a game.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems (1) The present invention is a game system for playing a game, wherein the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging replacement in a given game, Customization mode for customizing existing rules for at least one of the following: penalty settings for certain actions in the competition, additional points at safe, number of players playing, number of team members, and time limit set for the competition A means for outputting a setting screen, a means for setting a special specification rule value set on the customization mode setting screen for an internal parameter used for rule application, and a game based on a set rule based on an internal parameter value used for rule application. And means for performing necessary processing for playing the game.

(2) The present invention relates to a game system for playing a game of a sports competition having an existing rule, wherein the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, and the count for determining replacement in a given sports competition. To customize existing rules for at least one of the following: the number of players, whether or not a penalty has been set for a given action in the competition, the points scored during the safe, the number of players in the competition, the number of team members, and the time limit set for the competition. Means for outputting the customization mode setting screen of the above, means for setting the rule value of the special specification set on the customization mode setting screen for the internal parameter used for applying the rule, and setting based on the internal parameter value used for applying the rule. Means for performing necessary processing for playing a sport competition game by rules. The features.

(3) The game system of the present invention is characterized in that an image explicitly indicating that the rule content is customized is displayed on the game screen.

(4) The present invention is a game system for playing a game of a sports competition having an existing rule, and includes a number of miss counts, a number of safe counts, and a count for determining replacement in a given sports competition. Players can customize existing rules for at least one of the following: the number of players, whether or not a penalty has been set for a given action in the competition, additional points at safe, the number of players in the competition, the number of team members, and the time limit set for the competition. Means for playing a sport competition game by applying a rule customized by the player, and means for displaying an image on the game screen that explicitly indicates that the rule content is customized. It is characterized by including.

(5) The game system according to the present invention is characterized in that, when a multiplayer game is played by a plurality of players, the contents can be customized for each player.

(6) The game system according to the present invention is characterized in that the sports competition is a ball game.

(7) The game system according to the present invention is characterized in that a player can customize an existing rule for at least one of a strike count, a ball count, and an out count in a baseball game.

(8) According to the present invention, a computer is used to determine the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation in a given game, the presence or absence of a penalty setting for a predetermined action in the game, and the safety. Score of time,
A means for outputting a customization mode setting screen for customizing an existing rule for at least one of the number of players performing the game, the number of members of the team, and the time limit provided for the game, and a customization mode setting screen for an internal parameter used for applying the rule. A program for functioning as a means for setting a rule value of a special specification set in the above, a means for performing a necessary process for playing a competition game with the set rule based on an internal parameter value used for applying the rule. The recorded computer-readable information storage medium.

(9) According to the present invention, a computer can be used to determine the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation in a given sport competition, the presence or absence of a penalty for a predetermined action in the competition. , Means to output a customization mode setting screen for customizing existing rules for at least one of the added points at safe time, the number of players performing the competition, the number of members of the team, and the time limit provided for the competition, used for rule application A means for setting a rule value of a special specification set on the customization mode setting screen to an internal parameter, a means for performing necessary processing for playing a sport competition game with the set rule based on an internal parameter value used for applying the rule , Computer readable recording program to function as It is a multi-address storage medium.

(10) The present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing a program for displaying an image explicitly indicating that the rule content is customized on a game screen.

(11) According to the present invention, a computer can be used to determine the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation in a given sport competition, the presence or absence of a penalty for a predetermined action in the competition. Means for players to customize existing rules for at least one of the following: safe points, the number of players in the competition, the number of team members, and the time limit for the competition. A computer-readable information storage medium storing a program for functioning as a means for playing a game of competition, a means for displaying an image explicitly indicating that the rule content is customized on a game screen. .

(12) The present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium in which a program for allowing a player to customize contents differently for a plurality of players when playing a multi-player game.

(13) The present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the sports competition is a ball game.

(14) The present invention provides a computer-readable information storage wherein a player can customize an existing rule for at least one of a strike count, a ball count, and an out count in a baseball game. Medium.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention is a game system for playing a sports game having existing rules,
Number of miss counts, number of safe counts, number of counts for judging substitutions, whether or not there is a penalty for certain actions in the competition, additional score at safe, number of people playing the competition, number of teams in a given sports competition The number of members
Means for the player to customize existing rules for at least one of the time limits set for the competition;
Means for playing a sport competition game by applying rules customized by the player.

[0024] An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium usable by a computer, and includes a program for executing the above means. Further, the program according to the present invention is a program usable by a computer (including a program embodied in a carrier wave), and includes a processing routine for executing the above means.

To customize an existing rule means to change the existing rule and set a rule with a special specification.

According to the present invention, the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation in a given sport competition, the presence or absence of a penalty for a predetermined action in the competition, A game of a sports competition can be played by applying a rule customized by the player regarding at least one of the added score, the number of players in the competition, the number of members of the team, and the time limit set in the competition.

For this reason, it is possible to provide a variety of ways of playing to players who are not satisfied with the same existing rules, and to provide a sports game that can be played with a fresh sense of tension.

Also, a sports game that can be enjoyed with a good tempo in a short time compared to a case where a player who wants to enjoy a game with a good tempo in a short time or decides to win or lose quickly can play the game in accordance with the existing rules.

The rule can be customized only at the start of the game, at a specific timing, or at an arbitrary timing.

The game system, the information storage medium, and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that, when a multiplayer game is played by a plurality of players, the contents can be customized to be different for each player.

The fact that the content can be customized for each player means that, for example, in the case of a baseball game, the first player is applied with two strikes and two balls and two outs, while the second player is applied with two strikes and two balls. Is a case where one strike, one ball and one out are applied.

Since different rules can be applied to each player in this manner, it is possible to change the game development and to achieve an effect as a handicap. For example, when playing a game between players with a large difference in ability, applying the same rule to the existing rules may not result in a game at all and the game may not be enjoyable. It is valid.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention provide a means for judging a level difference between players when a multiplayer game is played by a plurality of players; Means for outputting a message prompting customization of rules when opened.

The level difference between the players may be determined based on, for example, a score difference or a skill parameter value indicating the degree of skill of the player.

According to the present invention, when there is a level difference between players, a message prompting customization of rules is output, so that a player who can do so can be provided with a sense of superiority, and a player who cannot do so can be provided with an effect that causes a bitter smile. , It is possible to provide a sports game richer in play elements.

Note that the message prompting the customization may be output during the game or at a break between the games.

The game system, the information storage medium, and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that, when the message is output, an opportunity to customize the rules during the game is provided to the player.

By outputting the message during the game and customizing the rules, it is possible to compensate for the level difference between players while giving a sense of superiority to the possible players.

Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that an image explicitly indicating that the rule content is customized is displayed on the game screen.

According to the present invention, since an image that explicitly indicates that the rule content is customized is displayed on the game screen, the game can be played without error or confusion even if the rule is different from the existing rule. You can proceed.

The game system, the information storage medium, and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that the sports competition is a ball game.

A game system, an information storage medium, and a program according to the present invention are characterized in that a player customizes an existing rule for at least one of a strike count, a ball count, and an out count in a baseball game. .

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the case where the present invention is applied to a baseball game will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be applied to various sports games.

1. Configuration FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game system of the present embodiment. In the figure, the present embodiment only needs to include at least the processing unit 100 (or may include the processing unit 100 and the storage unit 170, or the processing unit 100 and the storage unit 170 and the information storage medium 180), and other blocks. (For example, the operation unit 160, the display unit 190, the sound output unit 19
2. The portable information storage device 194 and the communication unit 196) can be optional components.

The processing section 100 performs various processes such as control of the entire system, instruction of commands to each block in the system, game processing, image processing, sound processing, and the like. Processor (CPU, DSP)
Or an ASIC (gate array or the like) or a given program (game program).

The operation section 160 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a shooting device, a lever, a button, and a housing.

The storage unit 170 stores the processing unit 100 and the communication unit 1
A work area such as 96
It can be realized by hardware such as.

An information storage medium (storage medium usable by a computer) 180 stores information such as programs and data.
D, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or memory (RO
M) and the like. Processing unit 10
0 performs various processes of the present invention (the present embodiment) based on the information stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores information (a program or a program and data) for executing the means (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 100) of the present invention (the present embodiment).

A part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 180 is transferred to the storage unit 170 when the power to the system is turned on. Information storage medium 1
The information stored in 80 is a program code for performing the processing of the present invention, image data, sound data, shape data of a display object, table data, list data, information for instructing the processing of the present invention, and instructions for the processing. The information includes at least one of information for performing processing according to.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment.
LCD or HMD (Head Mount Display)
It can be realized by hardware such as.

The sound output section 192 outputs the sound generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.

The portable information storage device 194 stores personal data of the player, save data 195, and the like. The portable information storage device 194 may be a memory card, a portable game system, or the like. it can.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or another image generation system), and has a function of various processors or an ASIC for communication. Hardware and programs.

A program or data for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 via the network and the communication unit 196. It may be. Use of the information storage medium of such a host device (server) is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The processing section 100 includes a game processing section 110, an image generation section 140, and a sound generation section 150.

Here, the game processing section 110 performs processing for accepting coins (price), setting processing for various modes, processing for proceeding with a game, setting processing for a selection screen, the position and rotation angle of an object (X, Y or Z axis rotation). Processing to determine the rotation angle), processing to move the object (motion processing), processing to determine the viewpoint position and gaze angle (gaze direction),
Processing to arrange objects such as map objects in the object space, hit check processing, processing to calculate game results (results, results), processing for multiple players to play in a common game space, or game over processing Various game processes are performed based on operation data from the operation unit 160, personal data and storage data from the portable information storage device 194, a game program, and the like.

The image generation unit 140 includes a game processing unit 110
Various image processes are performed in accordance with instructions from the user. In addition, the sound generation unit 150 includes the game processing unit 110
Various types of sound processing are performed in accordance with instructions from the user.

The functions of the image generation section 140 and the sound generation section 150 may all be realized by hardware, or all may be realized by a program. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.

The game processing section 110 includes a movement / motion calculation section 112, a rule setting processing section 114, and a rule application processing section 1.
16 inclusive.

The movement / motion calculation unit 112 is used to move information (position data, rotation angle data) of an object such as a target.
And operation information (position data and rotation angle data of each part of the object), a trajectory, and the like. For example, the object is moved based on operation data input by the player through the operation unit 160, a game program, or the like. And make it operate.

More specifically, the movement / motion calculation unit 112
Performs a process of obtaining the position and rotation angle of the object, for example, every frame (1/60 second). For example, (k-
1) The position of the object in the frame is PMk-1, the speed is VMk-1, the acceleration is AMk-1, and the time of one frame is Δt.
And Then, the position PM of the object at k frame
k and the speed VMk are obtained, for example, as in the following equations (1) and (2).

PMk = PMk−1 + VMk−1 × Δt (1) VMk = VMk−1 + AMk−1 × Δt (2)

The rule setting processing unit 114 includes a number of miss counts, a number of safe counts, a number of counts for judging alternation, presence / absence of penalty setting for a predetermined action in the competition, Perform the necessary processing for the player to customize the existing rules for at least one of the additional score, the number of players in the competition, the number of team members, and the time limit provided for the competition.

The rule application processing section 116 performs processing necessary for applying a rule customized by the player to play a sports game.

The image generation unit 140 includes a geometry processing unit (three-dimensional coordinate calculation unit) 142 and a drawing unit (rendering unit) 146.

Here, the geometry processing unit 142 performs various types of geometry processing (three-dimensional coordinate calculation) such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective conversion, and light source calculation.
Then, the drawing unit 146 performs a process of drawing the object based on the object data after the geometry processing (after the perspective transformation) and the texture stored in the texture buffer.

The image generation system according to the present embodiment
A system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or a system including not only such a single player mode but also a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play, may be used.

When a plurality of players play,
The game image and the game sound to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or may be generated using a plurality of terminals connected by a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Is also good.

2. Features of the present embodiment First, an example of customizing an existing rule, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described using a baseball game as an example.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an initial screen of the customization mode setting screen of the present embodiment. On this screen, the number of games, the number of innings, the number of strikes, the number of balls, the number of outs, the presence or absence of a DH system, and the stadium can be set. On the initial screen, default values of the respective values are set. The player can set a desired value by positioning the cursor 240 on the item to be changed.

Here, strike count 210,
As for the ball count 220 and the out count 230, the existing rules of baseball 3, 4, and 3 are set as initial settings. However, on this screen, the player can customize those existing rules and set rules of special specifications.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen after the customization mode is set on the customization mode setting screen according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG.
10, 2, and 2 are set for the ball count 220 and the out count 230, respectively, which are different from the existing baseball rules.

As described above, in this embodiment, by customizing the existing rules according to the player's preference,
A baseball game can be played with customized rules.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a game screen in the customization mode. Reference numeral 250 denotes a count display during the match, in which the strike count 260 and the ball count 27
With respect to 0 and the out count 280, the color of the count display frame is changed to the counted display color every time the count is performed. Here, since the strike count, the ball count, and the out count are both set to 2, the number of each count display frame is 2.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the contents of the customized rules are explicitly displayed on the game screen, the game can be advanced without being mistaken or confused even if the rules are different from the existing rules. .

Next, an example of rule customization in the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 (A), (B), and (C)
It is a figure for explaining a series of screens displayed at the time of rule customization. In this embodiment, when the customization mode is selected, first, a team is selected on a team selection screen (not shown), and a player's name is input on a name input screen (not shown).

Then, the number of games 320 to game (night or day) 3 is displayed on the customization mode setting screen 300 shown in FIG.
The settings for each item 80 are made. That is, the following settings can be made by positioning the cursor 310 at each item.

The number of games 320 is 1 from 135 games.
It can be set up to the game, and the default value is 1. The number of innings 330 can be set from nine to one, and the default value is nine. The out count 340 can be set from 3 out to 1 out, and the default value is 3 out.
The strike count 350 can be set from 3 strikes to 1 strike, and the default value is 3 strikes. The ball count 360 can be set from 4 balls to 1 ball, and the default value is 4 balls.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a stadium that can be selected. In the present embodiment, the stadium (370 in FIG. 6)
Each time the cursor is positioned at (see) and the enter button is pressed once, the name of the stadium on the right is displayed along the arrow in FIG.
Thereby, a desired stadium is selected.

When "Home" 410 is selected, the match starts at the home stadium of the later attacking team. When "Random" 420 is selected, the stadium is determined by random numbers for each game.

For the game (see 380 in FIG. 6)
Day game or night game can be selected.

After setting the items, move the cursor to "OK".
(See 390 in FIG. 6) and pressing the enter button displays the setting content confirmation screen 450 in FIG. 8A.

The setting contents are displayed on the setting contents confirmation screen 450 as a list. If there is a point to be changed, "Return" 460
Is selected and the setting is made again on the customization mode setting screen 300 in FIG. If there is no point to be changed, selecting "OK" 470 causes selection screen 510 of FIG. 8B to be displayed. Here, if "Match Start" 520 is selected,
A battle table 560 as shown in FIG. 8C is displayed. After that, the starting, order, etc. are determined, and the match is started.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example of the present embodiment.

The default value of the customization item is set to the internal parameter used for applying the rules of the baseball game (step S10). The default value of the customization item is the value described in FIG. 6, and is set in the same manner as the existing baseball rules.

When the player customizes the rules, the processing of steps S30 to S60 is performed (step S20).

First, a customization mode setting screen (FIG. 6)
Is output (step S30).

Then, on the same screen, the player customizes a desired rule item and sets a special specification rule (step S40). That is, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the cursor is positioned on the item desired to be customized, and a desired value is selected and set from within the settable range.

When the customization is completed after all the settings for the desired items are completed, the rule value of the special specification set on the customization mode setting screen is set to the internal parameter used for applying the rule of the baseball game (step S50). , S60). Then, the baseball game is played according to the rules set based on the internal parameter values used for applying the rules of the baseball game (step S70).

3. Hardware Configuration Next, an example of a hardware configuration that can realize the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The main processor 900 is a CD982
(Information storage medium), a program transferred via the communication interface 990, or a program stored in the ROM 950 (one of the information storage media).
Various processes such as sound processing are executed.

The coprocessor 902 assists the processing of the main processor 900, has a multiply-accumulate unit and a divider capable of high-speed parallel operation, and executes a matrix operation (vector operation) at high speed. For example, when a physical simulation for moving or moving an object requires processing such as matrix operation, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs the coprocessor 902 to perform the processing (request ).

The geometry processor 904 performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, light source calculation, and curved surface generation. The geometry processor 904 includes a multiply-accumulate unit and a divider capable of high-speed parallel computation, Calculation) at high speed. For example, when performing processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, and light source calculation, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs the geometry processor 904 to perform the processing.

The data decompression processor 906 performs a decoding process for decompressing the compressed image data and sound data, and performs a process for accelerating the decoding process of the main processor 900. As a result, a moving image compressed by the MPEG method or the like can be displayed on an opening screen, an intermission screen, an ending screen, a game screen, or the like. The image data and sound data to be decoded are stored in the ROM 950,
It is stored on a CD 982 or transferred from outside via a communication interface 990.

The drawing processor 910 executes a high-speed drawing (rendering) process of an object composed of primitive surfaces such as polygons and curved surfaces. When drawing an object, the main processor 900
Uses the function of the DMA controller 970 to pass object data to the drawing processor 910,
If necessary, the texture is transferred to the texture storage unit 924. Then, the drawing processor 910 draws the object in the frame buffer 922 at high speed while performing hidden surface removal using a Z buffer or the like based on the object data and the texture. Further, the drawing processor 910 includes α blending (semi-transparent processing), mip mapping, fog processing, trilinear
Filtering, anti-aliasing, shading, and the like can also be performed. Then, when an image for one frame is written to the frame buffer 922, the image is displayed on the display 912.

The sound processor 930 incorporates a multi-channel ADPCM sound source or the like, and generates high-quality game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices. The generated game sound is output from the speaker 932.

Operation data from the game controller 942, save data and personal data from the memory card 944 are transferred via the serial interface 940.

The ROM 950 stores a system program and the like. In the case of the arcade game system, the ROM 950 functions as an information storage medium,
Various programs are stored in 950. Note that a hard disk may be used instead of the ROM 950.

The RAM 960 is used as a work area for various processors.

The DMA controller 970 is provided between the processor and the memory (RAM, VRAM, ROM, etc.).
A transfer is controlled.

A CD drive 980 stores a CD 982 for storing programs, image data, sound data, and the like.
(Information storage medium) to enable access to these programs and data.

The communication interface 990 is an interface for transferring data to and from the outside via a network. In this case, a network connected to the communication interface 990 may be a communication line (analog telephone line, ISDN), a high-speed serial interface bus, or the like. And
Using a communication line enables data transfer via the Internet. In addition, by using a high-speed serial interface bus, other image generation systems,
Data transfer with other game systems or information processing devices (personal computers, printers, mice, keyboards, etc.) becomes possible.

Each of the means of the present invention may be entirely executed by hardware only, or executed only by a program stored in an information storage medium or a program distributed via a communication interface. Is also good. Alternatively, it may be executed by both hardware and a program.

When each means of the present invention is executed by both hardware and a program, the information storage medium has a program (a program and a program) for executing each means of the present invention using hardware. Data) will be stored. More specifically, the above-mentioned program is executed by each of the processors 902, 904,
The processing is instructed to 906, 910, 930, etc., and data is passed if necessary. Then, each processor 90
2, 904, 906, 910, 930, etc. execute the respective means of the present invention based on the instruction and the passed data.

FIG. 11A shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to an arcade game system. The player enjoys the game by operating the lever 1102, the button 1104, and the like while watching the game image projected on the display 1100. Various processors, various memories, and the like are mounted on a built-in system board (circuit board) 1106. A program (or a program and data) for executing each unit of the present invention is stored in the memory 1 as an information storage medium on the system board 1106.
108. Hereinafter, this information is referred to as storage information.

FIG. 11B shows an example in which the present embodiment is applied to a home game system. The player enjoys the game by operating the game controllers 1202 and 1204 while watching the game image projected on the display 1200. In this case, the storage information is stored in a CD 1206 or a memory card 1208, 1209, which is an information storage medium detachable from the main system.

FIG. 11C shows a host device 1300,
The host device 1300 and the network 1302 (LA
N or a wide area network such as the Internet).
An example in which the present embodiment is applied to a system including 4-1 to 1304-n will be described. In this case, the storage information is, for example, a magnetic disk device that can be controlled by the host device 1300,
It is stored in an information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic tape device and a memory. If the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n are capable of generating a game image and a game sound in a stand-alone manner, the host device 1300 outputs the game image and the game sound.
A game program or the like for generating game sounds is transmitted to the terminal 1.
It is delivered to 304-1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated stand-alone, the host device 1300 generates a game image and a game sound, and transmits them to the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-1.
1304-n and output at the terminal.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 11C, each means of the present invention may be executed by distributing between a host device (server) and a terminal. Further, the storage information for executing each means of the present invention may be stored separately in an information storage medium of a host device (server) and an information storage medium of a terminal.

The terminal connected to the network may be a home game system or an arcade game system. When the arcade game system is connected to a network, the portable information storage device is capable of exchanging information with the arcade game system and exchanging information with the home game system. (Memory card, portable game system) is desirable.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications can be made.

For example, in the invention according to the dependent claims of the present invention, a configuration in which some of the constituent elements of the dependent claims are omitted may be adopted. In addition, a main part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention may be made dependent on another independent claim.

In the present embodiment, the case where the strike count, the ball count, and the out count of the baseball game are customized has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the points added for each inning may be customized, such as 1 point for 1 time and 9 points for 9 times. Further, the setting of the number of attackers (batters) and the setting of the number of defenders may be customized.

In addition to the baseball game, another sports game may be used.

For example, in a soccer game, the number of characters constituting one team may be customized, the rule may be customized so that two PKs may be eliminated, or the rule with a hand that can be used once may be set. Such a case may be used.

For example, in the tennis game, the number of services can be customized, the setting without double faults can be performed, the service area can be expanded (OK anywhere on the court), or only the fore or backhand can be used. Or limit the number of people, for example,
The setting of the number of players may be customized such that a match is played by a person.

For example, in a basketball game, a setting without traveling, a setting of a shot point such as 5 points from a half line, or a setting of the number of players may be customized.

In a volleyball game, for example,
The setting of the number of returns may be customized, the setting of the number of players may be customized, or the setting for enabling return to one bound may be performed.

For example, in an ice hockey game, the setting of the power play time or the setting of the number of players may be customized.

For example, in a football game,
The setting of the number of first down yards, the number of first down challenges, and the setting of the number of players may be customized.

For example, in a rugby game, no knock-on setting, no slow forward setting, only try score setting, and the number of players may be set.

The present invention also provides various images such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which many players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, an image generation system, and a system board for generating game images. Applicable to generation systems.

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FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an option setting screen in a game system under development by the present applicant.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game system of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an initial screen of a customization mode setting screen according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a screen after a customization mode is set on a customization mode setting screen according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a game screen in a customization mode according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a customization mode setting screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stadium that can be selected in the present embodiment.

FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C are diagrams showing a setting content confirmation screen, a selection screen, and a screen displaying a match table according to the present embodiment, respectively.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment.

FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C are diagrams showing examples of various types of systems to which the present embodiment is applied; FIGS.

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 Reference Signs List 100 processing unit 110 game processing unit 112 movement / motion calculation unit 114 rule setting processing unit 116 rule application processing unit 140 image generation unit 142 geometry processing unit 146 drawing unit 150 sound generation unit 160 operation unit 170 storage unit 180 information storage medium 190 display Unit 192 Sound output unit 194 Portable information storage device 196 Communication unit

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[Claims] 1. A game system for playing a game, comprising: a number of miss counts, a number of safe counts, a number of counts for judging alternation in a given game, and whether or not a penalty is set for a predetermined action in the game. Means to output a customization mode setting screen for customizing the existing rules for at least one of the following points: safe addition points, number of players in the competition, number of team members, and time limit for the competition. Means for setting the rule value of the special specification set on the customization mode setting screen for the internal parameter to be used, and perform necessary processing for playing the game with the set rule based on the internal parameter value used for applying the rule. Means, and a game system. 2. A game system for playing a game of a sports competition having an existing rule, comprising: a number of miss counts, a number of safe counts, a number of counts for judging a change in a given sports competition; Whether there is a penalty set for the prescribed act of, the score at the time of safe, the number of players playing, the number of team members,
A means for outputting a customization mode setting screen for customizing an existing rule for at least one of the time limits provided for the competition, and a special rule value set in the customization mode setting screen for an internal parameter used for applying the rule. And a means for performing necessary processing for playing a sport competition game based on the set rules based on internal parameter values used for applying the rules. 3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein an image explicitly indicating that the rule content is customized is displayed on the game screen. 4. A game system for playing a game of a sports competition having an existing rule, wherein the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation in a given sports competition, Whether there is a penalty set for the prescribed act of, the score at the time of safe, the number of players playing, the number of team members,
Means for the player to customize the existing rules for at least one of the time limits set in the competition, means for playing the sport competition game by applying the rules customized by the player, and the rule contents are customized. Means for displaying on the game screen an image that explicitly indicates the presence of the game system. 5. The game system according to claim 1, wherein when a multi-player game is played by a plurality of players, contents different for each player can be customized. 6. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the sports competition is a ball game. 7. The game system according to claim 6, wherein an existing rule for at least one of the strike count, the ball count, and the out count of the baseball game can be customized by the player. 8. The computer may be used to determine the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation, the presence or absence of a penalty for a predetermined action in the competition, and the additional score for safe in a given competition. Means to output a customization mode setting screen for customizing the existing rules for at least one of the number of players in the competition, the number of team members, and the time limit set for the competition. A program for functioning as a means for setting rule values of special specifications set on the screen, a means for performing necessary processing for playing a competition game with set rules based on internal parameter values used for rule application Computer-readable information storage medium on which is recorded. 9. The computer may be used to determine the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation in a given sport competition, the presence or absence of a penalty for a predetermined action in the competition, and the addition of a safe count. Scoring, number of players, team members,
A means for outputting a customization mode setting screen for customizing an existing rule for at least one of the time limits provided for the competition, and a special specification rule value set on the customization mode setting screen for an internal parameter used for rule application. Means for setting, means for performing necessary processing for playing a sports game with the set rules based on the internal parameter values used for applying the rules, and a computer-readable information storage medium having recorded thereon a program for functioning as . 10. The computer-readable information storage medium according to claim 8, wherein a program for displaying an image explicitly indicating that rule contents are customized on a game screen is recorded. 11. The computer may be used to determine the number of miss counts, the number of safe counts, the number of counts for judging alternation, the presence or absence of a penalty for a predetermined action in the competition, and the addition of a safe count in a given sports competition. Scoring, number of players, team members,
The means by which the player customizes the existing rules for at least one of the time limits set for the competition, the means for playing the sports competition game by applying the rules customized by the player, and the rules are customized. Means for displaying on a game screen an image explicitly indicating a computer-readable information storage medium storing a program for causing the computer to function as a computer. 12. The computer-readable information storage medium according to claim 8, wherein when a multiplayer game is played by a plurality of players, a program for enabling customization to different contents for each player is recorded. . 13. The computer-readable information storage medium according to claim 9, wherein the sports competition is a ball game. 14. The computer-readable information storage according to claim 13, wherein a player can customize an existing rule for at least one of a strike count, a ball count, and an out count in a baseball game. Medium.