JP2007209582A - Game program, game device, and game method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game with reality in a game program. <P>SOLUTION: A first character order variable calculating means 54 calculates a batter rank. A second character order variable calculating means 53 calculates a pitcher rank. A character order comparison variable calculating means 54 calculates a rank difference. A battle result determining means 55 determines a hit result when a batter character plays against a pitcher character, based on the evaluation value of the batter character and the evaluation value of the pitcher character. A battle variable determining means 56 determines the number of pitches by the pitcher character 71 before the generation of a battle result, based on the battle result and the rank difference. A battle passage variable determining means 57 determines a strike count and a ball count, based on the battle result and the number of the whole pitches of the pitcher character before the generation of the battle result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and more particularly to a game program for causing a computer to realize a game displayed on a monitor and operating a game character. The present invention also relates to a game device and a game method realized by the game program.

  Conventionally, various games have been proposed. As one of them, a battle video game, for example, a baseball game, in which a player character displayed on a monitor is operated to perform a game is known. In this type of baseball game, the player can select one baseball team to which each player character belongs and can play against a computer that has selected another baseball team. And in such a baseball game, what can perform the player play mode which a player selects one player character and plays from the viewpoint of the selected player character is known (for example, nonpatent literature 1). ).

  In such a player play mode in a baseball game, first, when one favorite player character is selected from the team selected by the player, a batting action or a defensive action is performed from the viewpoint of the selected player character. Can be done. Here, the play related to the player character other than the play related to the selected player character is automatically performed by the computer, and the play automatically executed by the computer is an outcount before the play related to the selected player. The display of the strike count, the ball count, etc. is omitted, and only the play relating to the selected player can be performed quickly.

  Specifically, for example, in the player play mode, when the player selects an outfielder player character, for example, at the time of an attack action, first, the other bat at the one before the selected player character The hitting action before the hitting action of the player character is automatically performed by the computer. At this time, the hit results of the other player characters at the bat one before the selected player character are determined in advance by the computer, and the strike count and the ball count corresponding to the determined hit results are displayed. Only one play which is the determined hitting result is displayed.

  In addition, during the defensive action, the pitching action of the pitcher character and the batting action of the batter character against which the pitcher character is fighting are automatically performed by the computer. At this time, the hit result of the batter character is determined in advance by the computer, and from the state where the strike count and the ball count corresponding to the determined hit result are displayed, only the one play which is the determined hit result is displayed. It has become so. Here, for example, when the hitting result is three strikes, the strike count is fixed to 2 strikes, and the ball count is randomly determined from 1 to 3 balls at random. When the hitting result is a foreball, the ball count is fixed to 3 balls, and the strike count is randomly determined from one strike and two strikes. When the hitting result is an outfield fly, the strike count and the ball count are randomly determined from one of the batting counts that batter characters such as 1-2 and 0-2 always go to hit. When the determined hitting result is an outfield fly, the player operates the defensive player character that is the player character of the selected outfielder, that is, performs the operation of the defensive player character that catches the fly to the outfield. It has become.

Here, according to the player play mode, the player can have a pseudo-experience as if he / she became a specific player in baseball in the real world, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.
Professional Baseball Spirits 2 Official Guide Complete Edition, Japan, Konami Corporation, April 7, 2005

  In the baseball game in which the conventional player play mode can be performed, the strike count and the ball count that are automatically created by the computer have a strike count of 2 strikes, as in the case where the hit result is a strikeout or a foreball. Alternatively, the ball count is fixed to 3 balls, but other strike counts and ball counts are randomly determined by a computer random number calculation.

  However, in real-world baseball, for example, the strike count and the ball count may change depending on the game situation such as the current inning, scoring difference, runner character situation, and the evaluation value difference between the pitcher character and the batter character. . For example, when the current inning is at the end, or when the runner character's situation is a scoring zone (a situation where the runner character is placed on at least 2 or 3 km and scored by a single stroke), When the evaluation value is larger than the evaluation value of the pitcher character, the pitcher character carefully pitches, so the total number of pitches obtained by summing the strike count and the ball count tends to increase. In addition, when the score difference is large, or when the evaluation value of the pitcher character is larger than the evaluation value of the batter character, the pitcher character makes a quick throw, and therefore the total number of pitches combined with the strike count and the ball count decreases. Tend to. Here, the total number of pitches, including the strike count and ball count, will increase or decrease depending on the current inning, scoring differences, runner character status, and other game conditions, and the disparity in the evaluation values between the pitcher character and the batter character. Creates dramatic strike counts and ball counts with a sense of presence.

  On the other hand, in the conventional baseball game, the strike count and the ball count that are automatically created by the computer are determined randomly by the random number calculation of the computer, so the current inning, the score difference, Because it is impossible to create dramatic strike counts and ball counts with realistic sensations according to the game situation such as the runner character's situation and the evaluation value disparity between the pitcher character and the batter character, reality close to real world baseball It is very difficult to realize a certain baseball game.

  An object of the present invention is to realize a realistic game in a game program.

  A game program according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a computer capable of realizing a game in which the control unit automatically executes the operation of the first character displayed on the monitor and the second character that battles the first character. It is a program for realizing.

  (1) A first character rank variable calculating function for calculating a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character.

  (2) A second character rank variable calculating function for calculating a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character.

  (3) A character rank comparison variable calculation function for calculating a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable.

  (4) A battle result determination function for determining a battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable.

  (5) A battle variable determination function for determining a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result based on the battle result and the character ranking comparison variable.

  (6) A battle progress variable determining function for determining a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character based on the battle result and the battle variable.

  In the game realized by this program, the first character rank variable calculation function calculates a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. In the second character rank variable calculation function, a predetermined second character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. In the character rank comparison variable calculation function, a character rank comparison variable is calculated from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. In the battle result determination function, a battle result between the first character and the second character is determined based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. In the battle variable determination function, a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result is determined based on the battle result and the character rank comparison variable. In the battle progress variable determining function, the battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined based on the battle result and the battle variable.

  For example, consider a case in which a baseball game is realized in which the control unit automatically executes actions of a batter character that is a first character and a pitcher character that is a second character that plays against the batter character.

  Here, first, a predetermined first character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character by the first character rank variable calculation function. The first character rank variable calculation function calculates a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. Here, the predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character is an evaluation value unique to the batter character, for example, a batting evaluation value that is an evaluation value relating to batting, a defensive evaluation value that is an evaluation value relating to defensiveness, This is a scissor evaluation value, which is an evaluation value related to scissors. The predetermined first character rank variable is a batter rank that is calculated based on a predetermined first character characteristic variable, and is specifically a numerical value for ranking batter characters.

  Next, a predetermined second character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character by the second character rank variable calculation function. The second character rank variable calculation function calculates a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. Here, the predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character is, for example, an evaluation value unique to the pitcher character, for example, a changed ball evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the technique of the changing ball, and an evaluation value related to the maximum ball speed. A maximum ball speed evaluation value, a pitch physical strength evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the pitcher character's stamina, and a special ability evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the special ability of the pitcher character. The predetermined second character ranking variable is a pitcher rank that is calculated based on a predetermined second character characteristic variable, and is specifically a numerical value for ranking the pitcher characters.

  Next, a character rank comparison variable is calculated from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable by the character rank comparison variable calculation function. The character rank comparison variable calculation function calculates a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. Here, the character rank comparison variable is a comparison numerical value calculated based on the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. Specifically, the character rank comparison variable is calculated based on the batter rank that is the first character rank variable. It is a rank difference which is a numerical value obtained by subtracting a pitcher rank which is a character rank variable.

  Next, the battle result determination function determines the battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. In the battle result determination function, a battle result between the first character and the second character is determined based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. Specifically, the batter character that is the first character and the evaluation value of the batter character that is the first character characteristic variable and the evaluation value of the pitcher character that is the second character characteristic variable are determined by the battle result determination function. The hitting result or the pitching result when the two character pitcher characters battle each other is determined. The hitting results or pitching results here are hits, strikeouts, hits, four-balls, dead balls, blowouts, wild pitches, errors, and the like.

  Next, a battle variable for the first character and the second character before generating the battle result is determined by the battle variable determination function based on the battle result and the character rank comparison variable. In the battle variable determination function, the battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result is determined based on the battle result and the character rank comparison variable. Here, the battle variables related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result are specifically the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before the battle result is generated, that is, the strike count and the ball count. Is the total number of pitches. Here, based on the battle result and the rank difference, the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before generating the battle result which is the battle variable related to the first character and the second character is determined.

  Then, the battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined by the battle progress variable determination function based on the battle result and the battle variable. In the battle progress variable determination function, a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined based on the battle result and the battle variable. Here, the battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is specifically a count progress that the pitcher character has pitched, that is, a strike count and a ball count. Here, based on the battle progress variable determination function, the strike count and the ball, which are the battle progress variables between the first character and the second character, based on the battle results and the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before generating the battle results. A count is determined.

  In this game program, a predetermined first character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character by the first character rank variable calculation function. A predetermined second character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character by the second character rank variable calculation function. A character rank comparison variable is calculated from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable by the character rank comparison variable calculation function. The battle result determination function determines the battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. The battle variable determination function determines battle variables related to the first character and the second character before the battle result is generated based on the battle result and the character rank comparison variable. The battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined by the battle progress variable determining function based on the battle result and the battle variable.

  In such a game program, the batter rank is calculated from the evaluation value of the batter character by the first character rank variable calculation function. The pitcher rank is calculated from the evaluation value of the pitcher character by the second character rank variable calculation function. The rank difference is calculated by subtracting the pitcher rank from the batter rank, for example, by the character rank comparison variable calculation function. Based on the evaluation value of the batter character and the evaluation value of the pitcher character, the hitting result or the pitching result when the batter character and the pitcher character battle each other is determined by the battle result determination function. By the battle variable determination function, the number of pitches that the pitcher character has thrown before the battle result as the battle variable is generated is determined based on the battle result and the rank difference. The strike count and ball count are determined by the battle progress variable determination function based on the match results and the total number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before the match results are generated.

  Here, as in real-world baseball, based on the evaluation value of the pitcher character and the evaluation value of the batter character, the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before generating the battle result, the strike count and the ball Since the count is determined, it is possible to create a dramatic strike count and ball count with a sense of presence in which the total number of pitches obtained by adding up the strike count and ball count increases or decreases according to the difference in evaluation values between the pitcher character and the batter character. Therefore, it is possible to create a dramatic strike count and ball count with a sense of realism according to the difference in evaluation value between the pitcher character and the batter character, so that it is possible to realize a game with a reality close to real world baseball. it can.

  A game program according to a second aspect is the game program according to the first aspect, wherein the first character rank variable calculating function calculates the first character rank variable by adding the plurality of first character characteristic variables. Here, the batter rank, which is the first character ranking variable, multiplies the hit evaluation value, the defense evaluation value, and the scissor evaluation value by a predetermined coefficient from the evaluation value of the batter character, which is the first character characteristic variable. And then adding up. In this case, since the evaluation value of the batter character can be determined as the total evaluation value, a realistic batter rank can be easily calculated.

  The game program according to claim 3 is the game program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second character rank variable calculation function calculates the second character rank variable by adding a plurality of second character characteristic variables. . Here, the pitcher rank that is the second character ranking variable is changed from the evaluation value of the pitcher character that is the second character characteristic variable to the changing ball evaluation value, the maximum ball speed evaluation value, the pitching physical strength evaluation value, and the special ability evaluation value. Each is calculated by multiplying by a predetermined coefficient and then adding. In this case, since the evaluation value of the pitcher character can be determined as a total evaluation value, a realistic pitcher rank can be easily calculated.

  The game program according to claim 4 is the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the character rank comparison variable calculation function subtracts the second character rank variable from the first character rank variable. Calculate the variable. Here, the character rank comparison variable is a rank difference calculated by subtracting the pitcher rank as the second character rank variable from the batter rank as the first character rank variable. In this case, if the rank difference is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank-pitcher rank> 0), the batter character is superior to the pitcher character, and the rank difference is negative (rank difference = batter rank-pitcher rank < If 0), the pitcher character is superior to the batter character. Here, the criteria for judging the difference between the batter character and the pitcher character are simplified.

  The game program according to claim 5 is the game program according to claim 4, wherein the battle variable determination function is used when the battle result is advantageous to the first character when the character rank comparison variable is a positive number. Is reduced by a predetermined variable obtained from the character rank comparison variable with respect to a predetermined reference battle variable serving as a reference, and if the battle result is a disadvantageous result for the first character, the character is compared with the reference battle variable. The battle variable is calculated by increasing the predetermined variable obtained from the rank comparison variable. Here, first, since the rank difference is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0), it is determined that the batter character is superior to the pitcher character. If the match result is advantageous to the batter character, that is, if the match result is a hit or a four ball, the batter character can easily determine the ball, so the number of pitches, which is the reference match variable, is determined. The standard number of pitches that will be used as a reference is reduced. On the other hand, if the match result is unfavorable to the batter character, that is, if the match result is an ordinary hit or strikeout, the pitcher character carefully throws the ball, so the number of pitches, which is the reference match variable, is determined. Increases the standard number of pitches. Here, when the batter character is superior to the pitcher character, it is possible to reproduce the number of pitches with reality close to that of baseball in the real world.

  The game program according to claim 6 is the game program according to claim 4, wherein the battle variable determination function is configured such that, when the character rank comparison variable is a negative number, the battle result is an advantageous result for the second character. Decrease by a predetermined variable obtained from the character rank comparison variable with respect to a predetermined reference battle variable as a reference, and if the battle result is a disadvantageous result for the second character, the character rank with respect to the reference battle variable The battle variable is calculated by increasing the predetermined variable obtained from the comparison variable. Here, first, since the rank difference is a negative number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank <0), it is determined that the pitcher character is superior to the batter character. If the match result is advantageous to the pitcher character, that is, if the match result is an ordinary hit or strikeout, the pitcher character can drive with a small number of balls, so the number of pitches that is the reference match variable is determined. The standard number of pitches that will be used as a reference is reduced. On the other hand, if the match result is unfavorable to the pitcher character, that is, if the match result is a hit or a four-ball game, the batter character performs a sticky shot that cuts a difficult ball, which is the reference match variable. The reference number of pitches that serves as a reference for determining the number of pitches increases. Here, when the pitcher character is superior to the batter character, it is possible to reproduce the number of pitches with a reality close to that of baseball in the real world.

  The game program according to claim 7 is the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the battle progress variable determining function includes a first battle progress variable determined by a battle result, and a first battle progress variable from the battle variable. The second battle progress variable obtained by subtracting is determined. Here, it is possible to easily calculate the strike count as the first match progress variable and the ball count as the second match progress variable from the total number of pitches as the match variable obtained by adding the strike count and the ball count.

  A game apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus that realizes a game in which a control unit automatically executes an action between a first character displayed on a monitor and a second character that battles the first character. The game apparatus includes a first character rank variable calculating means, a second character rank variable calculating means, a character rank comparison variable calculating means, a battle result determining means, a battle variable determining means, and a battle progress variable determining means. I have. In the first character rank variable calculating means, a predetermined first character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. In the second character rank variable calculating means, a predetermined second character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. In the character rank comparison variable calculating means, a character rank comparison variable is calculated from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. In the battle result determination means, the battle result between the first character and the second character is determined based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. In the battle variable determination means, the battle variable related to the first character and the second character before the battle result is generated is determined based on the battle result and the character rank comparison variable. In the battle progress variable determining means, a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined based on the battle result and the battle variable.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game method for realizing a game in which the operation of the first character displayed on the monitor and the second character that competes with the first character is automatically executed by the control unit. This game method includes a first character rank variable calculating step, a second character rank variable calculating step, a character rank comparison variable calculating step, a battle result determining step, a battle variable determining step, and a battle progress variable determining step. I have. In the first character rank variable calculating step, a predetermined first character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. In the second character rank variable calculating step, a predetermined second character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. In the character rank comparison variable calculating step, a character rank comparison variable is calculated from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. In the battle result determination step, a battle result between the first character and the second character is determined based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. In the battle variable determination step, a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result is determined based on the battle result and the character rank comparison variable. In the battle progress variable determining step, a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined based on the battle result and the battle variable.

  According to the present invention, in the game program, the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before the generation of the battle result as the battle variable is determined by the battle variable determination function based on the battle result and the rank difference, and the battle progress The variable determination function determines the strike count and ball count based on the match result and the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before generating the match result, thus realizing a game with a reality close to that of real world baseball can do.

[Configuration and operation of game device]
FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Here, a home video game device will be described as an example of the video game device. The home video game apparatus includes a home game machine body and a home television. The home game machine body can be loaded with a recording medium 10, and game data is read from the recording medium 10 as appropriate to execute the game. The contents of the game executed in this way are displayed on the home television.

  The game system of the home video game apparatus includes a control unit 1, a storage unit 2, an image display unit 3, an audio output unit 4, and an operation input unit 5, which are connected via a bus 6. Is done. The bus 6 includes an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. Here, the control unit 1, the storage unit 2, the audio output unit 4, and the operation input unit 5 are included in the home game machine body of the home video game apparatus, and the image display unit 3 is included in the home television. It is.

  The control unit 1 is provided mainly for controlling the progress of the entire game based on the game program. The control unit 1 includes, for example, a CPU 7 (Central Processing Unit), a signal processor 8, and an image processor 9. The CPU 7, the signal processor 8, and the image processor 9 are connected to each other via the bus 6. The CPU 7 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. For example, the CPU 7 instructs the signal processor 8 to supply image data to the image processor. The signal processor 8 mainly performs calculation in the three-dimensional space, position conversion calculation from the three-dimensional space to the pseudo three-dimensional space, light source calculation processing, and image and audio data generation processing. ing. The image processor 9 mainly performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result and the processing result of the signal processor 8.

  The storage unit 2 is provided mainly for storing program data and various data used in the program data. The storage unit 2 includes, for example, a recording medium 10, an interface circuit 11, and a RAM 12 (Random Access Memory). An interface circuit 11 is connected to the recording medium 10. The interface circuit 11 and the RAM 12 are connected via the bus 6. The recording medium 10 is for recording operation system program data, image data, audio data, game data including various program data, and the like. The recording medium 10 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) cassette, an optical disk, a flexible disk, and the like, and stores operating system program data, game data, and the like. The recording medium 10 also includes a card type memory, and this card type memory is mainly used for storing various game parameters at the time of interruption when the game is interrupted. The RAM 12 is used for temporarily storing various data read from the recording medium 10 and temporarily recording the processing results from the control unit 1. The RAM 12 stores various data and address data indicating the storage position of the various data, and can be read / written by designating an arbitrary address.

  The image display unit 3 is provided mainly for outputting image data written in the RAM 12 by the image processor 9 or image data read from the recording medium 10 as an image. The image display unit 3 includes, for example, a television monitor 20, an interface circuit 21, and a D / A converter 22 (Digital-To-Analog converter). A D / A converter 22 is connected to the television monitor 20, and an interface circuit 21 is connected to the D / A converter 22. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21, where it is converted into an analog image signal. The analog image signal is output as an image to the television monitor 20.

  Here, the image data includes, for example, polygon data and texture data. Polygon data is the coordinate data of vertices constituting a polygon. The texture data is for setting a texture on the polygon, and is composed of texture instruction data and texture color data. The texture instruction data is data for associating polygons and textures, and the texture color data is data for designating the texture color. Here, the polygon address data and the texture address data indicating the storage position of each data are associated with the polygon data and the texture data. In such image data, the signal processor 8 coordinates the polygon data (3D polygon data) in the 3D space indicated by the polygon address data based on the movement amount data and the rotation amount data of the screen itself (viewpoint). Conversion and perspective projection conversion are performed, and the data is replaced with polygon data (two-dimensional polygon data) in a two-dimensional space. Then, a polygon outline is constituted by a plurality of two-dimensional polygon data, and texture data indicated by the texture address data is written in an internal area of the polygon. In this way, it is possible to represent an object in which a texture is pasted on each polygon, that is, various characters.

  The audio output unit 4 is provided mainly for outputting audio data read from the recording medium 10 as audio. The audio output unit 4 includes, for example, a speaker 13, an amplifier circuit 14, a D / A converter 15, and an interface circuit 16. An amplifier circuit 14 is connected to the speaker 13, a D / A converter 15 is connected to the amplifier circuit 14, and an interface circuit 16 is connected to the D / A converter 15. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16, where it is converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is amplified by the amplifier circuit 14 and output from the speaker 13 as audio. The voice data includes, for example, ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) data and PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data. In the case of ADPCM data, sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above. In the case of PCM data, by converting the PCM data into ADPCM data in the RAM 12, the sound can be output from the speaker 13 by the same processing method as described above.

  The operation input unit 5 mainly includes a controller 17, an operation information interface circuit 18, and an interface circuit 19. An operation information interface circuit 18 is connected to the controller 17, and an interface circuit 19 is connected to the operation information interface circuit 18. The bus 6 is connected to the interface circuit 19.

  The controller 17 is an operation device used by the player to input various operation commands, and sends an operation signal according to the operation of the player to the CPU 7. The controller 17 includes a first button 17a, a second button 17b, a third button 17c, a fourth button 17d, an up key 17U, a down key 17D, a left key 17L, a right key 17R, and an L1 button 17L1, L2. A button 17L2, an R1 button 17R1, an R2 button 17R2, a start button 17e, a select button 17f, a left stick 17SL and a right stick 17SR are provided.

  The up direction key 17U, the down direction key 17D, the left direction key 17L, and the right direction key 17R are used, for example, to give the CPU 7 a command for moving a character or cursor up, down, left, or right on the screen of the television monitor 20. .

  The start button 17e is used when instructing the CPU 7 to load a game program from the recording medium 10.

  The select button 17f is used when instructing the CPU 7 to make various selections for the game program loaded from the recording medium 10.

  The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are stick type controllers having substantially the same configuration as a so-called joystick. This stick type controller has an upright stick. The stick is configured to be tiltable from an upright position to a 360 ° direction including front, rear, left and right with a fulcrum as a center. The left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR pass through the operation information interface circuit 18 and the interface circuit 19 with the values of the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate having the upright position as the origin as operation signals according to the tilt direction and tilt angle of the stick. To the CPU 7.

  The first button 17a, the second button 17b, the third button 17c, the fourth button 17d, the L1 button 17L1, the L2 button 17L2, the R1 button 17R1, and the R2 button 17R2 correspond to the game program loaded from the recording medium 10. Various functions are allocated.

  Each button and each key of the controller 17 except for the left stick 17SL and the right stick 17SR are turned on when pressed from the neutral position by an external pressing force, and return to the neutral position when the pressing force is released. It is an on / off switch that turns off.

  The schematic operation of the home video game apparatus having the above configuration will be described below. When a power switch (not shown) is turned on and the game system 1 is turned on, the CPU 7 receives image data, audio data, and program data from the recording medium 10 based on the operating system stored in the recording medium 10. read out. Some or all of the read image data, audio data, and program data are stored in the RAM 12. Then, the CPU 7 issues a command to the image data and sound data stored in the RAM 12 based on the program data stored in the RAM 12.

  In the case of image data, based on a command from the CPU 7, first, the signal processor 8 performs character position calculation and light source calculation in a three-dimensional space. Next, the image processor 9 performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 12 based on the calculation result of the signal processor 8. Then, the image data written in the RAM 12 is supplied to the D / A converter 22 via the interface circuit 21. Here, the image data is converted into an analog video signal by the D / A converter 22. The image data is supplied to the television monitor 20 and displayed as an image.

  In the case of audio data, first, the signal processor 8 generates and processes audio data based on a command from the CPU 7. Here, processing such as pitch conversion, noise addition, envelope setting, level setting, and reverb addition is performed on the audio data, for example. Next, the audio data is output from the signal processor 8 and supplied to the D / A converter 15 via the interface circuit 16. Here, the audio data is converted into an analog audio signal. The audio data is output as audio from the speaker 13 via the amplifier circuit 14.

[Outline of various processes in game devices]
The game executed in this game machine is, for example, a baseball game. This game machine can realize a game in which a character displayed on the television monitor 20 is operated by operating the controller 17. Here, in particular, when the player selects one player character and performs a player play mode in which the player plays from the viewpoint of the selected player character, the fielder player character 73 selected by the player (see FIG. 3). The battle display screen 40 (see FIG. 3) when the ball object thrown by the pitcher character 71 (see FIG. 3) is hit back with the bat object swung by the batter character 72 (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the television. It is displayed on the monitor 20. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a major role in the present invention. The control unit 1 includes a character display means 50, a character action means 51, a first character rank variable calculation means 52, a second character rank variable calculation means 53, a character rank comparison variable calculation means 54, and a battle result determination means. 55, a battle variable determination means 56, and a battle progress variable determination means 57 are mainly provided.

  The character display means 50 has a function of displaying the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 on the television monitor 20. In the character display means 50, the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 shown in FIG.

  In this means, the pitcher image data corresponding to the pitcher character 71 and the batter image data corresponding to the batter character 72 are supplied from the storage unit 2, for example, the recording medium 10 to the RAM 12 and stored in the RAM 12 when the game program is loaded. The At this time, the pitcher image data and the pitcher coordinate data are recognized by the control unit 1, for example, the CPU 7. Further, batter coordinate data for displaying batter image data on the television monitor 20 and pitcher coordinate data for displaying pitcher image data on the television monitor 20 are stored in the storage unit 2 such as the recording medium 10 from the RAM 12. And stored in the RAM 12. At this time, the batter image data and the batter coordinate data are recognized by the control unit 1, for example, the CPU 7. Then, the batter image data and the pitcher image data stored in the RAM 12 are supplied to the television monitor 20 via the image processor 9 based on an instruction from the CPU 7. Then, the batter image data and the pitcher image data are displayed at predetermined positions on the television monitor 20 based on the batter coordinate data and the pitcher coordinate data. Note that the CPU 7 gives an instruction to display the batter image data and the pitcher image data at a predetermined position on the television monitor 20.

  The character action means 51 has a function of moving the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72. In the character action means 51, the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 are moved.

  In this means, when a signal from the controller 17 for operating the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 is recognized by the control unit 1, for example, the CPU 7, a pitcher image corresponding to the pitcher character 71 based on an instruction from the CPU 7. The batter image data corresponding to the data and the batter character 72 is processed by the control unit 1, for example, the signal processor 8 and the image processor 9. Then, the processed image data is supplied from the RAM 12 to the television monitor 20, and the pitching motion of the pitcher character 71 and the swing motion of the batter character 72 are displayed on the television monitor 20 as moving images.

  The first character rank variable calculating means 52 calculates a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. The first character rank variable calculating means 52 calculates a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. Here, the predetermined first character characteristic variable relating to the first character is an evaluation value of the batter character 72, for example, a batting evaluation value that is an evaluation value relating to batting, a defensive evaluation value that is an evaluation value relating to defensiveness, and a running skill It is a scissor evaluation value, which is an evaluation value, and is a numerical value consisting of an integer from 1 to 10, and the higher the numerical value, the higher the evaluation value. The predetermined first character ranking variable is a batter rank that is calculated based on a predetermined first character characteristic variable, and is specifically a numerical value for ranking the batter character 72.

  The first character rank variable calculating means 52 calculates a first character rank variable by adding up a plurality of first character characteristic variables. Here, the batter rank, which is the first character ranking variable, multiplies the evaluation value of the batter character 72, which is the first character characteristic variable, by a predetermined coefficient to the batting evaluation value, the defense evaluation value, and the scissor evaluation value, respectively. And then adding up. Specifically, the batter rank, which is the first character ranking variable, calculates the evaluation value of the batter character 72 by the batting evaluation value * 7.0 + defense evaluation value * 1.9 + running evaluation value * 1.1. 4 is calculated using a table showing the correspondence relationship of the batter rank to the evaluation value of the batter character 72 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the batting evaluation value is 8, the defensive evaluation value is 4, and the scissor evaluation value is 4, the evaluation value of the batter character 72 is the batting evaluation value * 7.0 + defense evaluation value * 1.9 + running tack. Since the evaluation value * 1.1 = 8 * 7.0 + 4 * 1.9 + 4 * 1.1 = 56 + 7.6 + 4.4 = 68, referring to the table of FIG. 4, 68 which is the evaluation value of the batter character 72 is The batter rank is 9 because it is in the range of 66-70. Here, various data including information on the batter rank determined by the first character rank variable calculation means 52 is stored in the RAM 12.

  The second character rank variable calculating means 53 calculates a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. The second character rank variable calculating means 53 calculates a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. Here, the predetermined second character characteristic variable relating to the second character is an evaluation value of the pitcher character 71, for example, a change ball evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the technique of the changing ball, and a maximum value that is an evaluation value related to the maximum ball speed. A ball speed evaluation value, a pitch physical strength evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the stamina of the pitcher character, and a special ability evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the special ability of the pitcher character, and is a numerical value consisting of an integer from 1 to 10, and the numerical value is large The higher the evaluation value. The predetermined second character ranking variable is a pitcher rank that is calculated based on a predetermined second character characteristic variable, and is specifically a numerical value for ranking the pitcher character 71.

  The second character rank variable calculating means 53 calculates a second character rank variable by adding up a plurality of second character characteristic variables. Here, the pitcher rank that is the second character ranking variable is changed from the evaluation value of the pitcher character that is the second character characteristic variable to the changing ball evaluation value, the maximum ball speed evaluation value, the pitching physical strength evaluation value, and the special ability evaluation value. Each is calculated by multiplying by a predetermined coefficient and then adding. Specifically, the pitcher rank, which is the second character ranking variable, is calculated by the pitcher evaluation value * 4.5 + maximum ball speed evaluation value * 2.7 + throwing physical strength evaluation value * 1.8 + special ability evaluation value * 1.0. The evaluation value of the character 71 is calculated, and is calculated using a table showing the correspondence relationship of the pitcher rank with respect to the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the change ball evaluation value is 2, the maximum ball speed evaluation value is 2, the throwing physical strength evaluation value is 2, and the special ability evaluation value is 2, the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 is 2 * 4.5 + 2 *. Since 2.7 + 2 * 1.8 + 2 * 1.0 = 9 + 5.4 + 3.6 + 2 = 20, referring to the table of FIG. 4, the evaluation value 20 of the pitcher character 71 is in the range of 20-23. Therefore, the pitcher rank is 4. Here, various data including information on the pitcher rank determined by the second character rank variable calculation means 53 is stored in the RAM 12.

  The character rank comparison variable calculating unit 54 calculates a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. The character rank comparison variable calculating unit 54 calculates a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. Here, the character rank comparison variable is a comparison numerical value calculated based on the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. Specifically, the character rank comparison variable is calculated based on the batter rank that is the first character rank variable. It is a rank difference which is a numerical value obtained by subtracting a pitcher rank which is a character rank variable. Specifically, since the batter rank calculated by the first character rank variable calculation means 52 is 9, and the pitcher rank calculated by the second character rank variable calculation means 53 is 4, it is a character rank comparison variable. Rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank = 9−4 = 5. Here, since the rank difference is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0), the batter character 72 is superior to the pitcher character 71. When the rank difference is a negative number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank <0), the pitcher character 71 is superior to the batter character 72. Here, various data including information on the rank difference determined by the character rank comparison variable calculation means 54 is stored in the RAM 12.

  The battle result determination means 55 determines the battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. The battle result determination means 55 determines the battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. Specifically, the batter character 72 and the pitcher character 71 are based on the evaluation value of the batter character 72 as the first character characteristic variable and the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 as the second character characteristic variable by the battle result determination function. The hitting result or the pitching result when and play against each other is determined. The hitting result or the throwing result here is a hit, strikeout, ordinary hit, four-ball, dead ball, wild pitch, wild pitch, error or the like. Specifically, the batter character 72 is set to the pitcher character 71 by the battle result determining means 55. The hit result of hitting “hit” is determined as the match result. Here, various data including information on the battle result determined by the battle result determination means 55 is stored in the RAM 12.

  The battle variable determination means 56 is based on the battle result determined by the battle result determination means 55 and the character rank comparison variable calculated by the character rank comparison variable calculation means 54 and the first character and the first character before generating the battle result. A battle variable for two characters is determined. The battle variable determination means 56 determines battle variables related to the first character and the second character before the battle result is generated based on the battle result and the rank difference. Here, the battle variables relating to the first character and the second character before the match result is generated are specifically the number of pitches pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated, that is, the strike count and the ball. This is the total number of pitches totaled. Here, based on the battle result and the rank difference, the number of pitches that the pitcher character 71 has pitched before the battle result, which is the battle variable regarding the first character and the second character, is determined.

  Specifically, the match variable determining means 56 first determines the reference pitch number as a reference for the number of pitches that the pitcher character 71 has pitched before the match result is generated. Is added or subtracted. The pitch addition value is “−1” for subtracting one ball, “0” for not adding one ball, “+1” for adding one ball, or “+1” according to the table indicating the correspondence relationship of the pitch addition probability to the pitch addition value shown in FIG. "Is determined by the corresponding pitch addition probability. In FIG. 5, the initial pitch addition probability is set equal to 33%. However, the pitch addition probability varies depending on the hitting result described later, the current inning, the score difference, the runner character status, and the like. .

  Next, the battle variable determination means 56 determines the initial reference pitch number and the reference pitch number according to the hit result of the batter character 72. The initial reference pitch number is a base for determining the reference pitch number, and is determined in advance according to the hitting result. Specifically, the initial reference pitch is 4 in the case of hits, strikeouts, hits, errors, etc., the initial reference pitch is 5 in the case of four balls and dead balls, and in the case of overthrow and wild pitches. The initial reference pitch is three. Here, since the hitting result is “hit”, the initial reference pitch number is determined to be four. The reference pitch number when the hitting result is “hit” is calculated by the initial reference pitch number− (rank difference / 4). Here, reference pitch when hitting result is “hit” = initial reference pitch— (rank difference / 4) = 4- (5/4) = 4-1.25 = 2.75, that is, rounded up 3 is calculated. Here, first, since the rank difference 5 is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0), it is determined that the batter character 72 is superior to the pitcher character 71 and the match result is the batter character. Since it is a “hit” which is an advantageous result with respect to 72, the batter character 72 of the upper rank can easily determine the ball object thrown by the lower pitcher character 71, and thus becomes a reference for determining the number of pitches. This indicates that the reference pitch number is decreased by one.

  Next, the battle variable determination means 56 determines that the pitch addition probability shown in FIG. 5 varies and the number of pitches is added in accordance with the game situation such as the current inning, the score difference, and the runner character status. Then, the pitch addition value corresponding to the pitch addition probability is increased or decreased with respect to the reference pitch number to determine the pitch number.

  Here, first, when the current inning is after 7 times, that is, when the remaining inning is 0 times or more and 2 times or less, the pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball is the initial pitch addition probability− ((3-remaining inning) * 4) = 33%-((3-remaining inning) * 4)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “0” in which no single ball is added, an initial pitch addition probability + (3-remaining inning) = 33% + (3-remaining inning)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “+1” for adding one ball, an initial pitch addition probability + ((3-remaining inning) * 3) = 33% + ((3-remaining inning) * 3)% is calculated. Here, when the current inning is in the final stage, the pitcher character 71 performs careful pitching, which indicates that the number of pitches increases. Specifically, since the current inning is the back of the second time (see FIG. 3), it does not satisfy that the remaining inning is not less than 0 and not more than 2, and therefore, the pitch addition probability does not fluctuate. .

  Next, when the score difference is large, the pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball is the initial pitch addition probability + ((score difference / 4) * 2) = 33% + ((score difference / 4) * 2)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “0” in which no single ball is added, an initial pitch addition probability + (score difference / 4) = 33% + (score difference / 4)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “+1” for adding one ball, an initial pitch addition probability − ((score difference / 4) * 3) = 33% − ((score difference / 4) * 3)% is calculated. Here, when there is a difference in scores, the pitcher character 71 performs a simple pitch, which means that the number of pitches decreases. Specifically, because the current score is 8 points for Team A and 0 point for Team B (see FIG. 3), the current score difference is 8 points. The probability of addition = 33 + ((score difference / 4) * 2) = 33 + ((8/4) * 2) = 33 + 4 = 37% is calculated, and the pitch addition probability of “0” that does not add one ball = 33 + (score Difference / 4) = 33 + (8/4) = 33 + 2 = 35% is calculated, and “+1” pitch addition probability of adding one ball = 33 − ((score difference / 4) * 3) = 33 − (( 8/4) * 3) = 33-6 = 27% is calculated. The pitch addition probability calculated here is replaced with the initial pitch addition probability under the next variation condition.

  Next, when the runner character's situation is a scoring zone (a situation in which the runner character is placed at least on either 2 or 3 bases and scored by a single stroke), the pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting the ball is The initial pitch addition probability− (score-runner character count * 4) = 37% − (score-runner character count * 4)% is calculated. As the pitch addition probability of “0” that does not add one ball, the initial pitch addition probability + (number of scored runner characters) = 35% + (number of scored runner characters)% is calculated. As the pitch addition probability of “+1” for adding one ball, the initial pitch addition probability− (number of scored runner characters * 3) = 27% − (number of scored runner characters * 3)% is calculated. Here, when the situation of the runner character is a scoring zone, the pitcher character 71 performs a careful pitch, which indicates that the number of pitches increases. Specifically, since the current runner character situation is a situation where the runner character is placed only on the first base (see FIG. 3), it does not satisfy that the runner character situation is in the scoring zone, and therefore pitch addition Probabilities do not fluctuate. In other words, a pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball = 37− (the number of runner characters in the score area * 4) = 37− (0 * 4) = 37−0 = 37% is calculated, and one ball is also added. Pitch addition probability of “0” = 35 + (number of scoring runner characters) = 35 + 0 = 35% is calculated, and “+1” throwing addition probability of adding one ball = 27 + (number of scoring runner characters * 3) = 27+ (0 * 3) = 27 + 0 = 27% is calculated.

  Therefore, the final throwing addition probability is 37% for the throwing addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball, 35% for the throwing addition probability of “0” for no addition of one ball, and “+1” for adding one ball. ”Is calculated so that the pitch addition probability is 27%. Here, if it is determined that, for example, the number of pitches is not added by a random number calculation to which the pitch addition probability is added, since the pitch addition value is 0, 3 is determined as the pitch number. Here, various data including information on the number of pitches determined by the battle variable determination means 56 is stored in the RAM 12.

  The battle progress variable determining means 57 determines a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character based on the battle result and the battle variable. The battle progress variable determining means 57 determines the battle progress variable between the first character and the second character based on the battle result and the battle variable. Here, the battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is specifically a count progress that the pitcher character 71 has pitched, that is, a strike count and a ball count. Here, the strike count, which is a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character, based on the match result and the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated by the match progress variable determination function, A ball count is determined.

  Specifically, the battle progress variable determining means 57 determines the strike count and the ball count based on a table showing the correspondence between the pitch difference and the strike probability and the ball probability with respect to the hitting result shown in FIG. Specifically, since the number of pitches is determined to be 3 by the battle variable determination means 56, it is determined that the strike count and the ball count are either 2-1, 1-2, or 0-3. Is done. The rank difference is 5 by the character rank comparison variable calculation means 54 and the rank difference is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0), so that the batter character 72 is superior to the pitcher character 71. Thus, referring to FIG. 6, the probability of a strike count is calculated as 50− (rank difference * 4) = 50− (5 * 4) = 50−20 = 30%. The probability of the ball count is calculated as 50+ (rank difference * 4) = 50 + (4 * 4) = 50 + 20 = 70%. Furthermore, since the hit result is determined to be “hit” by the match result determination means 55, referring to FIG. 6, the probability of a strike count is 30− (number of strikes * 3) = 30− (1 * 3) = 30−3 = 27%. The probability of the ball count is calculated as 70+ (number of strikes * 3) = 70 + (1 * 3) = 70 + 3 = 73%. Therefore, since the probability of the final strike count is 27% and the probability of the ball count is 73%, a condition that the ball count is larger than the strike count is added to the random number calculation. For example, the strike count is 1 strike, The ball count is determined to be 2 balls. The strike count and the ball count determined by the battle progress variable determining means 57 are displayed by lighting one graphic character in the strike count display area 42a in a count display area 42 described later of the battle display screen 40 shown in FIG. Two graphic characters in the count display area 42b are lit and displayed.

  In this game program, the first character rank variable calculation means 52 calculates the batter rank from the evaluation value of the batter character 72. The second character rank variable calculation means 53 calculates the pitcher rank from the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71. The rank difference is calculated by subtracting the pitcher rank from the batter rank by the character rank comparison variable calculation means 54. Based on the evaluation value of the batter character and the evaluation value of the pitcher character, the battle result determination unit 55 determines a batting result or a pitching result when the batter character and the pitcher character battle each other. The number of pitches pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated is determined by the match variable determination means 56 based on the match result and the rank difference. The strike count and ball count are decided by the match progress variable determining means 57 based on the match result and the total number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before the match result is generated.

  Here, as in real-world baseball, based on the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 and the evaluation value of the batter character 72, the number of pitches pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated, and the strike Since the count and the ball count are determined, the dramatic strike count and the ball with a realistic sensation in which the total number of pitches, which is the sum of the strike count and the ball count, is increased or decreased according to the difference between the evaluation values of the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 You can create a count. Therefore, a dramatic strike count and ball count with a sense of realism corresponding to the difference in evaluation values between the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 can be created, so that a game with a reality close to that of real-world baseball can be realized. .

[Outline of television monitor display screen in baseball game]
Next, the specific contents of the display screen displayed on the television monitor 20 in the baseball game will be described using the battle display screen 40 between the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 from the viewpoint of the defensive player character 73 shown in FIG. .

  In the baseball game, as shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 1 moves the pitcher character 71, and the control unit 1 returns the ball object thrown by the pitcher character 71 by operating the bat object of the batter character 72. In the game, a game in a so-called player play mode is performed in which the outfielder's defensive player character 73 selected by the player catches the ball object returned. In such a baseball game, the battle display screen 40 shown in FIG. 3 is a battle display screen that is displayed when the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 battle against each other from the viewpoint of the defensive player character 73.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the battle display screen 40 mainly includes a pitcher character 71 arranged at the center right side of the screen, a batter character 72 arranged at the center left side of the screen, and a defensive player character 73 arranged at the bottom of the screen. Have. The pitcher character 71, the batter character 72, and the defensive player character 73 will issue the pitcher character 71 when a command for operating the pitcher character 71, the batter character 72, and the defensive player character 73 is issued from the control unit 1 based on the game program. The actions of the batter character 72 and the defensive player character 73 are displayed on the television monitor 20 by continuously moving image data corresponding to the pitcher character 71, the batter character 72, and the defensive player character 73, for example, polygon data. It is like that.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the battle display screen 40 includes an inning display area 41 arranged on the upper left side of the screen, a count display area 42 arranged on the right side of the inning display area 41 on the upper left side of the screen, and an upper part of the screen. It has a battle score display area 43 arranged on the right side of the count display area 42 on the left side.

  In the inning display area 41, the current number of innings is displayed, and in FIG. 3, a character character “2 back” indicating the back of 2 times is displayed.

  In the count display area 42, a strike count display area 42a, a ball count display area 42b, and an outcount display area 42c, which mean strike count, ball count, and out count, are displayed from left to right. The strike count display area 42a, the ball count display area 42b, and the outcount display area 42c are S, B, and O character characters, respectively, and circular figures that indicate the count number below the S, B, and O character characters. Two, three, and two characters are displayed blank from left to right, and one, two, and one of them are lit and displayed. In FIG. 1 out ".

  In the battle score display area 43, a character character of the battle team name, a character character of the score, and a rectangular graphic character indicating the current attack team are displayed. In FIG. The score is 0 points, and the current attack team is B team.

[Processing flow when executing a telop display system in a baseball game]
The count generation process in the baseball game of this embodiment will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, a first character rank variable calculation process is performed to calculate a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character (S1).

  In the first character rank variable calculation process in step S1, a predetermined first character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character. Here, the predetermined first character characteristic variable relating to the first character is an evaluation value of the batter character 72, for example, a batting evaluation value that is an evaluation value relating to batting, a defensive evaluation value that is an evaluation value relating to defensiveness, and a running skill It is a scissor evaluation value, which is an evaluation value, and is a numerical value consisting of an integer from 1 to 10, and the higher the numerical value, the higher the evaluation value. The predetermined first character ranking variable is a batter rank that is calculated based on a predetermined first character characteristic variable, and is specifically a numerical value for ranking the batter character 72.

  In the first character rank variable calculation process of step S1, a first character rank variable is calculated by adding a plurality of first character characteristic variables. Here, the batter rank, which is the first character ranking variable, multiplies the evaluation value of the batter character 72, which is the first character characteristic variable, by a predetermined coefficient to the batting evaluation value, the defense evaluation value, and the scissor evaluation value, respectively. And then adding up. Specifically, the batter rank, which is the first character ranking variable, calculates the evaluation value of the batter character 72 by the batting evaluation value * 7.0 + defense evaluation value * 1.9 + running evaluation value * 1.1. 4 is calculated using a table showing the correspondence relationship of the batter rank to the evaluation value of the batter character 72 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the batting evaluation value is 8, the defensive evaluation value is 4, and the scissor evaluation value is 4, the evaluation value of the batter character 72 is the batting evaluation value * 7.0 + defense evaluation value * 1.9 + running tack. Since the evaluation value * 1.1 = 8 * 7.0 + 4 * 1.9 + 4 * 1.1 = 56 + 7.6 + 4.4 = 68, referring to the table of FIG. 4, 68 which is the evaluation value of the batter character 72 is The batter rank is 9 because it is in the range of 66-70. When the first character rank variable calculation process in step S1 is performed, a second character rank variable calculation process for calculating a predetermined second character rank variable is performed (S2).

  In the second character rank variable calculation process in step S2, a predetermined second character rank variable is calculated from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character. Here, the predetermined second character characteristic variable relating to the second character is an evaluation value of the pitcher character 71, for example, a change ball evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the technique of the changing ball, and a maximum value that is an evaluation value related to the maximum ball speed. A ball speed evaluation value, a pitch physical strength evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the stamina of the pitcher character, and a special ability evaluation value that is an evaluation value related to the special ability of the pitcher character, and is a numerical value consisting of an integer from 1 to 10, and the numerical value is large The higher the evaluation value. The predetermined second character ranking variable is a pitcher rank that is calculated based on a predetermined second character characteristic variable, and is specifically a numerical value for ranking the pitcher character 71.

  In the second character rank variable calculation process of step S2, a second character rank variable is calculated by adding a plurality of second character characteristic variables. Here, the pitcher rank that is the second character ranking variable is changed from the evaluation value of the pitcher character that is the second character characteristic variable to the changing ball evaluation value, the maximum ball speed evaluation value, the pitching physical strength evaluation value, and the special ability evaluation value. Each is calculated by multiplying by a predetermined coefficient and then adding. Specifically, the pitcher rank, which is the second character ranking variable, is calculated by the pitcher evaluation value * 4.5 + maximum ball speed evaluation value * 2.7 + throwing physical strength evaluation value * 1.8 + special ability evaluation value * 1.0. The evaluation value of the character 71 is calculated, and is calculated using a table showing the correspondence relationship of the pitcher rank with respect to the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 shown in FIG. Specifically, when the change ball evaluation value is 2, the maximum ball speed evaluation value is 2, the throwing physical strength evaluation value is 2, and the special ability evaluation value is 2, the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 is 2 * 4.5 + 2 *. Since 2.7 + 2 * 1.8 + 2 * 1.0 = 9 + 5.4 + 3.6 + 2 = 20, referring to the table of FIG. 4, the evaluation value 20 of the pitcher character 71 is in the range of 20-23. Therefore, the pitcher rank is 4. When the second character rank variable calculation process in step S2 is performed, a character rank comparison variable calculation process for calculating a character rank comparison variable is performed (S3).

  In the character rank comparison variable calculation process in step S3, a character rank comparison variable is calculated from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. Here, the character rank comparison variable is a comparison numerical value calculated based on the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable. Specifically, the character rank comparison variable is calculated based on the batter rank that is the first character rank variable. It is a rank difference which is a numerical value obtained by subtracting a pitcher rank which is a character rank variable. Specifically, since the batter rank calculated by the first character rank variable calculation means 52 is 9, and the pitcher rank calculated by the second character rank variable calculation means 53 is 4, it is a character rank comparison variable. Rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank = 9−4 = 5. Here, since the rank difference is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0), the batter character 72 is superior to the pitcher character 71. When the rank difference is a negative number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank <0), the pitcher character 71 is superior to the batter character 72. When the character rank comparison variable calculation process in step S3 is performed, a battle result determination process for determining a battle result between the first character and the second character is performed (S4).

  In the battle result determination process in step S4, the battle result between the first character and the second character is determined based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable. Specifically, the batter character 72 and the pitcher character 71 are based on the evaluation value of the batter character 72 as the first character characteristic variable and the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 as the second character characteristic variable by the battle result determination function. The hitting result or the pitching result when and play against each other is determined. The hitting result or the throwing result here is a hit, strikeout, ordinary hit, four-ball, dead ball, wild pitch, wild pitch, error or the like. Specifically, the batter character 72 is set to the pitcher character 71 by the battle result determining means 55. The hit result of hitting “hit” is determined as the match result. When the battle result determination process in step S4 is performed, a battle variable determination process for determining a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result is performed (S5).

  In the battle variable determination process of step S5, before generating a battle result based on the battle result determined by the battle result determination process of step S4 and the character rank comparison variable calculated by the character rank comparison variable calculation process of step S3. The battle variables for the first character and the second character are determined. Here, the battle variables relating to the first character and the second character before the match result is generated are specifically the number of pitches pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated, that is, the strike count and the ball. This is the total number of pitches totaled. Here, based on the battle result and the rank difference, the number of pitches that the pitcher character 71 has pitched before the battle result, which is the battle variable regarding the first character and the second character, is determined.

  In the battle variable determination process in step S5, the reference pitch number that is the reference pitch is first determined for the pitch pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated, and one pitch is added to the reference pitch count or Determined by subtraction. The pitch addition value is “−1” for subtracting one ball, “0” for not adding one ball, “+1” for adding one ball, or “+1” according to the table indicating the correspondence relationship of the pitch addition probability to the pitch addition value shown in FIG. "Is determined by the corresponding pitch addition probability. In FIG. 5, the initial pitch addition probability is set equal to 33%. However, the pitch addition probability varies depending on the hitting result described later, the current inning, the score difference, the runner character status, and the like. .

  In the battle variable determination process in step S5, the initial reference pitch number and the reference pitch number are determined according to the hit result of the batter character 72. The initial reference pitch number is a base for determining the reference pitch number, and is determined in advance according to the hitting result. Specifically, the initial reference pitch is 4 in the case of hits, strikeouts, hits, errors, etc., the initial reference pitch is 5 in the case of four balls and dead balls, and in the case of overthrow and wild pitches. The initial reference pitch is three. Here, since the hitting result is “hit”, the initial reference pitch number is determined to be four. The reference pitch number when the hitting result is “hit” is calculated by the initial reference pitch number− (rank difference / 4). Here, reference pitch when hitting result is “hit” = initial reference pitch— (rank difference / 4) = 4- (5/4) = 4-1.25 = 2.75, that is, rounded up 3 is calculated. Here, first, since the rank difference 5 is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0), it is determined that the batter character 72 is superior to the pitcher character 71 and the match result is the batter character. Since it is a “hit” which is an advantageous result with respect to 72, the batter character 72 of the upper rank can easily determine the ball object thrown by the lower pitcher character 71, and thus becomes a reference for determining the number of pitches. This indicates that the reference pitch number is decreased by one.

  In the battle variable determination process of step S5, when it is determined that the pitch addition probability shown in FIG. 5 varies and the number of pitches is added according to the game situation such as the current inning, the score difference, and the runner character status. The pitch addition value corresponding to the pitch addition probability is increased or decreased with respect to the reference pitch number to determine the pitch number.

  Here, first, when the current inning is after 7 times, that is, when the remaining inning is 0 times or more and 2 times or less, the pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball is the initial pitch addition probability− ((3-remaining inning) * 4) = 33%-((3-remaining inning) * 4)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “0” in which no single ball is added, an initial pitch addition probability + (3-remaining inning) = 33% + (3-remaining inning)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “+1” for adding one ball, an initial pitch addition probability + ((3-remaining inning) * 3) = 33% + ((3-remaining inning) * 3)% is calculated. Here, when the current inning is in the final stage, the pitcher character 71 performs careful pitching, which indicates that the number of pitches increases. Specifically, since the current inning is the back of the second time (see FIG. 3), it does not satisfy that the remaining inning is not less than 0 and not more than 2, and therefore, the pitch addition probability does not fluctuate. .

  Next, when the score difference is large, the pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball is the initial pitch addition probability + ((score difference / 4) * 2) = 33% + ((score difference / 4) * 2)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “0” in which no single ball is added, an initial pitch addition probability + (score difference / 4) = 33% + (score difference / 4)% is calculated. As a pitch addition probability of “+1” for adding one ball, an initial pitch addition probability − ((score difference / 4) * 3) = 33% − ((score difference / 4) * 3)% is calculated. Here, when there is a difference in scores, the pitcher character 71 performs a simple pitch, which means that the number of pitches decreases. Specifically, because the current score is 8 points for Team A and 0 point for Team B (see FIG. 3), the current score difference is 8 points. The probability of addition = 33 + ((score difference / 4) * 2) = 33 + ((8/4) * 2) = 33 + 4 = 37% is calculated, and the pitch addition probability of “0” that does not add one ball = 33 + (score Difference / 4) = 33 + (8/4) = 33 + 2 = 35% is calculated, and “+1” pitch addition probability of adding one ball = 33 − ((score difference / 4) * 3) = 33 − (( 8/4) * 3) = 33-6 = 27% is calculated. The pitch addition probability calculated here is replaced with the initial pitch addition probability under the next variation condition.

  Next, when the runner character's situation is a scoring zone (a situation in which the runner character is placed at least on either 2 or 3 bases and scored by a single stroke), the pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting the ball is The initial pitch addition probability− (score-runner character count * 4) = 37% − (score-runner character count * 4)% is calculated. As the pitch addition probability of “0” that does not add one ball, the initial pitch addition probability + (number of scored runner characters) = 35% + (number of scored runner characters)% is calculated. As the pitch addition probability of “+1” for adding one ball, the initial pitch addition probability− (number of scored runner characters * 3) = 27% − (number of scored runner characters * 3)% is calculated. Here, when the situation of the runner character is a scoring zone, the pitcher character 71 performs a careful pitch, which indicates that the number of pitches increases. Specifically, since the current runner character situation is a situation where the runner character is placed only on the first base (see FIG. 3), it does not satisfy that the runner character situation is in the scoring zone, and therefore pitch addition Probabilities do not fluctuate. In other words, a pitch addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball = 37− (the number of runner characters in the score area * 4) = 37− (0 * 4) = 37−0 = 37% is calculated, and one ball is also added. Pitch addition probability of “0” = 35 + (number of scoring runner characters) = 35 + 0 = 35% is calculated, and “+1” throwing addition probability of adding one ball = 27 + (number of scoring runner characters * 3) = 27+ (0 * 3) = 27 + 0 = 27% is calculated.

  Therefore, the final throwing addition probability is 37% for the throwing addition probability of “−1” for subtracting one ball, 35% for the throwing addition probability of “0” for no addition of one ball, and “+1” for adding one ball. ”Is calculated so that the pitch addition probability is 27%. Here, if it is determined that, for example, the number of pitches is not added by a random number calculation to which the pitch addition probability is added, since the pitch addition value is 0, 3 is determined as the pitch number. When the battle variable determining process in step S5 is performed, a battle progress variable determining process for determining a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is performed (S6).

  In the battle progress variable determining process in step S6, a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is determined based on the battle result and the battle variable. Here, the battle progress variable between the first character and the second character is specifically a count progress that the pitcher character 71 has pitched, that is, a strike count and a ball count. Here, the strike count, which is a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character, based on the match result and the number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated by the match progress variable determination function, A ball count is determined.

  In the battle progress variable determination process of step S6, the strike count and the ball count are determined by the table showing the correspondence between the pitch difference and the strike probability and the ball probability corresponding to the hit result shown in FIG. Specifically, since the number of pitches is determined to be 3 by the battle variable determination process in step S5, the strike count and the ball count are either 2-1, 1-2, or 0-3. Is determined. Then, the rank difference is 5 and the rank difference is a positive number (rank difference = batter rank−pitcher rank> 0) by the character rank comparison variable calculation process in step S 3, so that the batter character 72 is higher than the pitcher character 71. Therefore, referring to FIG. 6, the probability of a strike count is calculated as 50− (rank difference * 4) = 50− (5 * 4) = 50−20 = 30%. The probability of the ball count is calculated as 50+ (rank difference * 4) = 50 + (4 * 4) = 50 + 20 = 70%. Furthermore, since the hit result is determined to be “hit” by the battle result determination process in step S4, referring to FIG. 6, the probability of the strike count is 30− (number of strikes * 3) = 30− ( 1 * 3) = 30−3 = 27%. The probability of the ball count is calculated as 70+ (number of strikes * 3) = 70 + (1 * 3) = 70 + 3 = 73%. Therefore, since the probability of the final strike count is 27% and the probability of the ball count is 73%, a condition that the ball count is larger than the strike count is added to the random number calculation. For example, the strike count is 1 strike, The ball count is determined to be 2 balls. The strike count and ball count determined in the battle progress variable determination process in step S6 are displayed by lighting one graphic character in the strike count display area 42a in the count display area 42 of the battle display screen 40 shown in FIG. Two graphic characters in the count display area 42b are lit and displayed.

  In this game program, the batter rank is calculated from the evaluation value of the batter character 72 by the first character rank variable calculation process in step S1. The pitcher rank is calculated from the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 by the second character rank variable calculation process in step S2. The rank difference is calculated by subtracting the pitcher rank from the batter rank by the character rank comparison variable calculation process in step S3. Based on the batter character evaluation value and the pitcher character evaluation value, the batting result or pitching result when the batter character and the pitcher character battle each other is determined by the battle result determination processing in step S4. In the battle variable determination process in step S5, the number of pitches pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the battle result is generated is determined based on the battle result and the rank difference. In the battle progress variable determination process in step S6, the strike count and the ball count are determined based on the battle results and the total number of pitches thrown by the pitcher character before the battle results are generated.

  Here, as in real-world baseball, based on the evaluation value of the pitcher character 71 and the evaluation value of the batter character 72, the number of pitches pitched by the pitcher character 71 before the match result is generated, and the strike Since the count and the ball count are determined, the dramatic strike count and the ball with a realistic sensation in which the total number of pitches, which is the sum of the strike count and the ball count, is increased or decreased according to the difference between the evaluation values of the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72 You can create a count. Therefore, it is possible to create a dramatic strike count and ball count with a sense of realism according to the difference in evaluation value between the pitcher character 71 and the batter character 72, so that a game with reality close to that of real-world baseball is realized. be able to.

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(A) In the above embodiment, an example of using a home video game apparatus as an example of a computer to which a game program can be applied has been described. However, the game apparatus is not limited to the above embodiment, and a monitor is separately provided. The present invention can be similarly applied to a game device configured in a body, a game device in which a monitor is integrated, a personal computer or a workstation that functions as a game device by executing a game program.

  (B) The present invention also includes a program for executing the game as described above, a program method for executing the game as described above, and a computer-readable recording medium storing the program. Examples of the recording medium include a computer-readable flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an MO, a ROM cassette, and the like in addition to the cartridge.

1 is a basic configuration diagram of a video game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram of the said video game device. The television monitor figure which shows the battle | competition display screen of a pitcher character and a batter character in a defensive player character viewpoint. The table which shows the correspondence of a pitcher rank and a batter rank with respect to a pitcher evaluation value and a batter evaluation value. The table which shows the correspondence of the throw addition probability with respect to the throw addition value. The table which shows the correspondence of the strike probability with respect to the disparity of a pitcher evaluation value and a batter evaluation value, and a batting result, and a ball probability. The flowchart for demonstrating the count generation process in a baseball game.

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1 Control unit 7 CPU
17 controller 20 television monitor 40 battle display screen 41 inning display area 42 count display area 42a strike count display area 42b ball count display area 42c outcount display area 43 battle score display area 44 runner defense status display area 50 character display means 51 character Action means 52 First character rank variable calculation means 53 Second character rank variable calculation means 54 Character rank comparison variable calculation means 55 Battle result determination means 56 Battle variable determination means 57 Battle progress variable determination means 71 Pitcher character 72 Batter character 73 Defensive player charactor

Claims (9)

A computer capable of realizing a game in which the control unit automatically executes the operation of the first character displayed on the monitor and the second character that battles the first character;
A first character rank variable calculating function for calculating a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character;
A second character rank variable calculating function for calculating a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character;
A character rank comparison variable calculating function for calculating a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable;
A battle result determination function for determining a battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable;
A battle variable determination function for determining a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result based on the battle result and the character ranking comparison variable;
A battle progress variable determining function for determining a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character based on the battle result and the battle variable;
A game program to make it happen.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the first character rank variable calculating function calculates the first character rank variable by adding a plurality of the first character characteristic variables.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the second character rank variable calculating function calculates the second character rank variable by adding a plurality of the second character characteristic variables.   4. The character rank comparison variable calculation function according to claim 1, wherein the character rank comparison variable calculation function calculates the character rank comparison variable by subtracting the second character rank variable from the first character rank variable. 5. Game program.   The battle variable determination function is configured such that when the character rank comparison variable is a positive number, the battle result is determined with respect to a predetermined reference battle variable serving as a reference when the battle result is an advantageous result for the first character. A predetermined variable obtained from the character ranking comparison variable is decreased by a predetermined variable obtained from the character ranking comparison variable, and when the battle result is a disadvantageous result with respect to the first character, The game program according to claim 4, wherein the battle variable is calculated by increasing the variable.   The battle variable determination function is configured such that when the character rank comparison variable is a negative number, the character is compared with a predetermined reference battle variable serving as a reference when the battle result is an advantageous result for the second character. Decrease by a predetermined variable obtained from the rank comparison variable, and when the battle result is a disadvantageous result for the second character, the predetermined variable obtained from the character rank comparison variable with respect to the reference battle variable The game program according to claim 4, wherein the battle variable is calculated by increasing only the game variable.   The battle progress variable determination function determines a first battle progress variable determined by the battle result and a second battle progress variable obtained by subtracting the first battle progress variable from the battle variable. Item 7. The game program according to any one of Items 1 to 6. A game device that realizes a game that causes a control unit to automatically execute actions of a first character displayed on a monitor and a second character that competes with the first character,
First character rank variable calculating means for calculating a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character;
Second character rank variable calculating means for calculating a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character;
Character rank comparison variable calculating means for calculating a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable;
Battle result determination means for determining a battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable;
Battle variable determination means for determining a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result based on the battle result and the character ranking comparison variable;
A battle progress variable determining means for determining a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character based on the battle result and the battle variable;
A game device comprising: A game method for causing a computer to realize a game in which a control unit automatically executes an action of a first character displayed on a monitor and a second character that battles the first character,
A first character rank variable calculating step of calculating a predetermined first character rank variable from a predetermined first character characteristic variable related to the first character;
A second character rank variable calculating step of calculating a predetermined second character rank variable from a predetermined second character characteristic variable related to the second character;
A character rank comparison variable calculating step of calculating a character rank comparison variable from the first character rank variable and the second character rank variable;
A battle result determination step for determining a battle result between the first character and the second character based on the first character characteristic variable and the second character characteristic variable;
A battle variable determining step for determining a battle variable related to the first character and the second character before generating the battle result based on the battle result and the character ranking comparison variable;
A battle progress variable determining step for determining a battle progress variable between the first character and the second character based on the battle result and the battle variable;
A game method comprising:

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