JP2011087776A - Game program, game device, and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game instructing an instruction in a systematic operation form positively utilizing the advantage of a contact input type monitor. <P>SOLUTION: In this program, a match image 70 wherein a pitcher character and a batter character play a match is displayed on a monitor 3a. In the match image 70, when an indication means is brought into contact with the monitor 3a, a contact position at which the indication means is brought into contact with the monitor 3a is recognized. Then, when the plurality of contact positions are recognized, indicators 72 for reporting the positions of a plurality of respective fielder arranged in a game space are overlapped on the match image 70 and displayed. Then, when the plurality of indication means are moved while being in contact with the monitor 3a, the fielder characters in the game space are moved according to the moving amount and moving direction of the plurality of contact positions, and the indicators 72 are moved on the monitor 3a in conjunction with the movement of the fielder characters. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, and more particularly to a game program capable of executing a game by bringing an instruction means into contact with a contact input type monitor. The present invention also relates to a game apparatus that can execute the game program, and a game control method that is controlled by a computer based on the game program.

  Conventionally, various video games have been proposed. These video games are executed in a game device. For example, a general game device for home use has a monitor, a game device main body separate from the monitor, and an input device such as a controller separate from the game device main body. The controller has a plurality of input buttons. The portable game device has a touch panel monitor, a game device body integrated with the monitor, and an input button provided integrally with the game device body.

  For example, a baseball game is known as one of the games executed on such a game device (see Non-Patent Document 1). In this baseball game, for example, when the player operates the controller, the ball type to be thrown from the pitcher character is set. When a ball pitching course is set and the ball is released from the pitcher character, a state in which the ball moves toward the set pitching course is displayed on the monitor (see Patent Document 1).

Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 15, Konami Co., Ltd., July 24, 2008, PlayStation version

  Conventional baseball games have been realized mainly in home game devices. However, with the recent spread of portable game devices, attempts have been made to realize conventional games in portable game devices.

  For example, when a game realized in a home game device is realized in a portable type game device, the easiest method is to directly change the specifications of the game realized in the home game device into a portable type. This is realized in the game device. Actually, there are many examples in which a game realized in a home game device is transplanted to a portable game device by this method.

  In this way, when a game of a home game device is ported to a portable game device, although the size of the game device is different, the operation mode of the game executed on both game devices is basically Is the same. For example, even if a baseball game is transplanted to a portable game device having a touch panel, the item selected with the cross button of the controller of the home game device is directly selected on the touch panel in the portable game device. Although there is such a difference, the information displayed on the monitors of both game devices and the instruction instruction form based on this information are basically the same. As described above, in the conventional game, even if the main input device of the game device is changed from the controller to the touch panel, the series of operation modes of the game has not been positively using the advantages of the touch panel.

  The present invention has been made in view of such considerations, and an object of the present invention is to provide instructions in a systematic operation mode that positively uses the advantages of a contact input type monitor. The game is to provide.

A game program according to claim 1 is a program for causing a control unit of a computer capable of executing a baseball game to realize the following functions by bringing an instruction unit into contact with a contact input type monitor.
(1) A fielder character placement function for placing a plurality of fielder characters in the game space.
(2) A batter character placement function for placing a batter character in the game space.
(3) A battle screen display function for displaying on a monitor a battle screen in which a pitcher character and a batter character battle each other.
(4) A contact position recognition function for recognizing a contact position where the instruction means contacts the monitor when the instruction means contacts the monitor on the battle screen.
(5) A display display function for displaying a display for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space in an overlapping manner on the battle screen when a plurality of contact positions are recognized.
(6) When all the instruction means move in a state where the plurality of instruction means are in contact with the monitor, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space according to the movement amount and movement direction of the plurality of contact positions. Fielder character movement function.
(7) A display redisplay function for redisplaying the display for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space on the monitor.

  In this game program, the following processing is executed for each function described above. First, a plurality of fielder characters and batter characters are arranged in the game space. Then, a battle screen in which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other is displayed on the monitor. In this state, when the instruction means contacts the monitor, the contact position where the instruction means contacts the monitor is recognized. Here, when a plurality of contact positions are recognized, indicators for notifying the positions of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space are displayed on the battle screen. Subsequently, when all the instruction means move in a state where the plurality of instruction means are in contact with the monitor, each of the plurality of fielder characters is moved in the game space according to the movement amount and the movement direction of the plurality of contact positions. Then, the indicator for notifying the positions of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space is displayed again on the monitor. In the following description, the case where the instruction unit is a finger will be described as an example.

  In this case, when a battle screen showing a state in which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other is displayed on the monitor, when a plurality of fingers, for example, three fingers touch the monitor, the three fingers touch the monitor. The touched position is recognized. Then, an indicator for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space is displayed so as to overlap the battle screen. For example, first, a range image indicating a range in which each of the plurality of fielder characters can move is displayed in an overlapping manner on the battle screen. And the indicator which shows the position of each fielder character is displayed on this range image. Subsequently, when all the fingers move while the three fingers are in contact with the monitor, the moving amount and moving direction of the contact position of the three fingers are calculated. Then, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space in accordance with the moving amount and moving direction of the contact position of the three fingers. Then, the indicator for notifying the positions of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space is displayed again on the monitor.

  As described above, according to the present invention, after the three fingers are brought into contact with the monitor, the defensive positions of the plurality of fielder characters can be simultaneously set only by moving the three fingers on the monitor (two-dimensional space). Can do. Thereby, compared with the case where each fielder character is moved separately, the defensive position of each fielder character can be set quickly and easily.

  Further, in the present invention, the range image cannot be displayed on the monitor only by touching one finger on the monitor, and it is not until the three fingers touch the monitor that the fielder character is defended on the range image. The position can be set. In this way, in the present invention, the input form for setting the fielder character's defensive position is independent of the input form using one finger, so the possibility of erroneous operation can be eliminated, and the command can be reliably Can be entered.

  Further, in the present invention, when three fingers move, the indicator of a plurality of fielder characters moves simultaneously on the range image according to the moving amount and moving direction of the three fingers. The fielder character's defensive position can be intuitively operated and set. Then, it is possible to set the defensive positions of a plurality of fielder characters while confirming the defensive positions after setting on the range image.

  In the present invention, the fielder character's defensive position is not directly reflected on the range image in conjunction with the movement of the three fingers, but first the fielder character is moved in the three-dimensional game space, and then Based on the position of the fielder character in the three-dimensional game space, the defense position of the fielder character is reflected on the range image. Accordingly, if the position of each fielder character in the three-dimensional game space is stored in the storage unit, the field position of each fielder character can be reflected not only on the range image but also on the battle screen. That is, the fielder character's defensive position can be set using the CPU and memory efficiently.

  In the game program according to claim 2, in the game program according to claim 1, when all the instruction means move in a state where the plurality of instruction means are in contact with the monitor, at least two movement amounts of the plurality of contact positions Are different, the plurality of fielder characters are moved in the game space based on the minimum movement amount.

  In general, when three fingers move in contact with the monitor, the amount of movement of one finger and the amount of movement of another finger are often different, although there are differences in degree. For example, when you are touching with three fingers, the index finger, middle finger, and ring finger, when you try to shift the fielder in the left direction (rightward toward the monitor screen) It is possible to move it a lot. If the fielder character is moved in accordance with the trajectory of the preceding or greatly moved finger, the character moves more than expected or the character's position is greatly shaken. It is difficult to perform accurate position adjustment. However, in the present invention, since each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space based on the minimum amount of movement when the three fingers are in contact with the monitor, Even if the finger movement amount differs, the defensive positions of a plurality of fielder characters can be set reliably and finely. Further, since the player can always move the indicator of the fielder character on the range image with the same feeling, the player can set the defensive position without stress.

A game program according to claim 3 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 1 or 2.
(8) A runner character detection function for determining whether or not a runner character exists in the vicinity of at least one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space.

  In this game program, it is determined whether or not a runner character exists in the vicinity of at least one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space. When the runner character is present in the vicinity of at least one of the plurality of fielder characters, that is, when the runner character is present on the heel, when the plurality of instruction means are moved in contact with the monitor, The movement of the fielder character existing in the vicinity of the runner character is restricted, and other fielder characters are moved in the game space.

  In this case, when the runner character exists on the heel, even if the three fingers move in contact with the monitor, the range in which the fielder character that protects the heel where the runner character exists can move is limited. For example, when the runner character is on the first base, even if three fingers move in contact with the monitor, the movement of the fielder character that protects the first base, that is, the first base character is restricted. This is because, when there is a runner character, the first-runner character needs to check the runner character, and all of the fielder characters including the first-runner character have a large position depending on the player operation. This is because if it is moved, it becomes an unnatural defensive position.

  As described above, in the present invention, when a runner character exists on the heel, the movement of the fielder character that protects the heel is automatically restricted, so that the player does not particularly consider the presence of the runner character. In addition, the defensive positions of a plurality of fielder characters can be set in a realistic arrangement. Further, the player can quickly and easily set the defensive positions of a plurality of fielder characters according to the play situation.

A game program according to claim 4 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
(9) A contact position determination function that determines whether or not the contact position is within a predetermined area of the monitor when the number of contact positions is one.
(10) A check function for causing the pitcher character to throw a ball toward the basket associated with the predetermined area when the contact position is within the predetermined area of the monitor.

  In this game program, when the number of contact positions is one, it is determined whether or not the contact positions are within a predetermined area of the monitor. When the contact position is inside the predetermined area of the monitor, the ball is sent from the pitcher character toward the basket associated with the predetermined area.

  In this case, for example, it is determined whether one finger is located in a predetermined area of the monitor, for example, any one of the left end area, the lower end area, and the right end area of the monitor on the battle screen. . Here, for example, when one finger is positioned in the left end region of the monitor, the pitcher character can throw a check ball toward the first base. When one finger is positioned in the lower end area of the monitor, the pitcher character can throw a check ball toward the second base. Furthermore, when one finger is located in the right end area of the monitor, the pitcher character can throw a check ball toward the third base.

  As described above, in the present invention, the player can instruct the pitcher character to throw the check ball by bringing one finger into contact with a predetermined area of the monitor on the battle screen. Accordingly, the pitcher character can be thrown the check ball by one operation on the monitor without designating the spear as the check destination. That is, an operation for causing the pitcher character to throw the check ball can be easily and quickly performed. In the present invention, the left end area is set to 1 mm, the lower end area is set to 2 mm, and the right end area is set to 3 mm, with the pitcher character as the center. can do.

  The game program according to claim 5 is the game program according to claim 4, wherein the attitude of the pitcher character is changed when the contact position when the instruction means contacts the monitor is within a predetermined area of the monitor. Then, when the contact position when the instruction means contacts the monitor again is within a predetermined area of the monitor, the ball is sent from the pitcher character toward the basket associated with the predetermined area.

  In this case, on the battle screen, when one finger is first positioned in a predetermined area on the monitor, the posture of the pitcher character is changed, and then one finger is again moved to the predetermined area on the monitor. When positioned, the pitcher character can throw a check ball. More specifically, when one finger is first positioned in a predetermined area on the monitor, the pitcher character's face moves in the direction of the check target, and then one finger moves to the predetermined area on the monitor. When positioned again, the pitcher character can throw a check ball.

  As described above, in the present invention, when a player makes a finger contact with a predetermined area of the monitor only once, a check action before throwing the check ball, for example, a action in which the face faces the direction of the check target. The pitcher character can be executed. In addition, when the player makes one finger contact with a predetermined area of the monitor twice continuously, the pitcher character can execute a check action and a check ball throwing action. Thereby, a pitcher character in the game world can be made to execute the same motion as that performed by the real world pitcher with a simple operation.

  In the game program according to claim 6, in the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, when the plurality of instruction means are separated from the monitor and the plurality of contact positions are re-recognized, the instruction means is monitored. When moving in a state of touching, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space in accordance with the amount of movement and the direction of movement of the plurality of contact positions.

  In this case, for example, when three fingers first contact the monitor and separate from the monitor, the range image is fixed. Subsequently, when the three fingers come into contact with the monitor again and move, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space according to the moving amount and moving direction of the three fingers. As a result, the player refers to the fielder character's defensive position (indicator) on the range image displayed on the monitor, and then touches and moves the three fingers again to the plurality of fielders. The character's defensive position can be set.

A game program according to claim 7 is a program for causing the control unit of the computer to further realize the following functions in the game program according to claim 6.
(11) A fielder character selection function for determining whether any one fielder character among the plurality of fielder characters is selected by the instruction means via an indicator indicating the position of each of the fielder characters.
(12) When any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected by the instruction unit, when the instruction unit moves in contact with the monitor, the fielder character corresponds to the movement amount and movement direction of the contact position. A fielder character individual movement function for individually moving the selected fielder character in the game space.
(13) A position individual display function for displaying on the monitor an indicator indicating the position of the fielder character individually moved in the game space.

  In this game program, it is determined whether or not any one of the plurality of fielder characters has been selected by the instruction means via the indicator indicating the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters. When any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected by the instruction unit, when the instruction unit moves in contact with the monitor, the fielder character moves according to the moving amount and movement direction of the contact position. The selected fielder characters are individually moved in the game space. Then, an indicator indicating the position of the fielder character that has moved individually in the game space is displayed on the monitor.

  In this case, when any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected with one finger and moves with the finger in contact with the monitor, according to the amount and direction of movement of the finger, The selected fielder character moves individually in the game space. Then, an indicator indicating the position of the fielder character that has moved individually in the game space is displayed on the monitor.

  For example, when the player first touches the monitor with three fingers and moves away from the monitor, the range image is fixed. In this state, when one finger touches the monitor at the position of the indicator of a certain fielder character, the fielder character corresponding to this indicator is selected. When this finger is moved on the monitor, the fielder character moves in the game space. Then, an indicator indicating the position of the fielder character that has moved in the game space is displayed on the monitor.

  Thus, in the present invention, when the player moves with one finger in contact with the monitor as described above in a state where the range image is displayed, the fielder character can be moved individually. Further, when the player moves with three fingers in contact with the monitor in a state where the range image is displayed, a plurality of fielder characters can be moved simultaneously. Thereby, the whole image of the defensive shift can be determined by moving a plurality of fielder characters together. The defensive shift can be finely adjusted by moving each fielder character individually. In this way, the player can set a defensive shift desired by the player.

  The game apparatus according to claim 8 is a game apparatus capable of executing a game by bringing an instruction means into contact with a contact input type monitor. The control unit of the game device includes a fielder character placement unit that places a plurality of fielder characters in a game space, a batter character placement unit that places a batter character in the game space, and a battle in which a pitcher character and a batter character battle each other. A battle screen display means for displaying a screen on the monitor, a contact position recognition means for recognizing a contact position where the instruction means touches the monitor when the instruction means contacts the monitor on the battle screen, and a plurality of contact positions are recognized. In such a case, the indicator display means for displaying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space on the battle screen and the indicator display means for displaying the position on the battle screen are all in contact with the monitor. Each of the plurality of fielder characters according to the amount of movement and the direction of movement of the plurality of contact positions. A fielder character moving means for moving the beam space, the indicator for informing a plurality of fielder characters of the respective position after moving in the game space, and an indicator redisplay means for re-displayed on the monitor, a.

  A game control method according to claim 9 is a game control method in which a game can be controlled by a computer by bringing an instruction means into contact with a contact input type monitor. In this game control method, the control unit of the computer includes a fielder character placement step for placing a plurality of fielder characters in the game space, a batter character placement step for placing the batter character in the game space, a pitcher character, a batter character, A battle screen display step for displaying a battle screen on which the player battles, a contact position recognition step for recognizing a contact position where the instruction means touches the monitor when the instruction means touches the monitor on the battle screen; When the contact position is recognized, the indicator display step for displaying the indicator for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space on the battle screen, and the plurality of instruction means contact the monitor When all the instruction means move in the Then, a fielder character moving step for moving each of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space and a display for redisplaying on the monitor a display for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space. The display step is executed.

  In the present invention, after the three fingers come into contact with the monitor, the defensive positions of the plurality of fielder characters can be simultaneously set by simply moving the three fingers on the monitor (two-dimensional space). Thereby, compared with the case where each fielder character is moved separately, the defensive position of each fielder character can be set quickly and easily.

  Further, according to the present invention, the range image cannot be displayed on the monitor only by touching one finger on the monitor, and the fielder character is defended on the range image only after the three fingers touch the monitor. The position can be set. As described above, in the present invention, since the input form for setting the fielder character's defensive position is independent of the input form using one finger, the command can be input reliably.

  Further, in the present invention, when three fingers move, a plurality of fielder characters move on the range image according to the moving amount and moving direction of the three fingers, so that the player can defend the fielder character. The position can be intuitively operated and set. Then, it is possible to set the defensive positions of a plurality of fielder characters while confirming the defensive positions after setting on the range image.

  In the present invention, the fielder character's defensive position is not directly reflected on the range image in conjunction with the movement of the three fingers, but first the fielder character is moved in the three-dimensional game space, and then Based on the position of the fielder character in the three-dimensional game space, the defense position of the fielder character is reflected on the range image. Thus, if the position of each fielder character in the three-dimensional game space is stored in the storage unit, the field position of each fielder character can be reflected not only in the range image but also in the battle screen. That is, the fielder character's defensive position can be set using the CPU and memory efficiently.

The figure which shows the portable game machine by one Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the said portable game machine. The functional block diagram as an example of the said portable game machine. The figure which shows a member setting screen. The figure which shows a battle | competition screen. The figure which shows the range image displayed superimposed on the battle | competition screen. The figure for demonstrating the restriction | limiting of the movement of a fielder character in game space. Flow for explaining the overall outline of the baseball game The flow which shows the command instruction system for the defensive in a baseball game. The flow which shows the command instruction system for the defensive in a baseball game. The flow which shows the command instruction system for the defensive in a baseball game. The flow which shows the command instruction system for the defensive in a baseball game. The flow which shows the command instruction system for the defensive in a baseball game. The flow which shows the command instruction system for the defensive in a baseball game.

[Configuration of game device]
FIG. 1 is an external view of a portable game machine 1 as an example of a computer to which a game program according to the present invention can be applied. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram as an example of the portable game machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the portable game machine 1 mainly includes a main body 2, a liquid crystal monitor unit 3, a basic operation unit 4, a microphone 5, and a speaker 6. The liquid crystal monitor unit 3 is provided in the main body 2 and includes a liquid crystal monitor 3a. Here, for example, the liquid crystal monitor 3a is an electrostatic contact input type monitor, that is, a touch panel type monitor. In the liquid crystal monitor 3a, an electric field is formed on the entire surface of the touch panel. Then, when an instruction means such as a finger or a conductive pen is brought into contact with the surface of the touch panel in this state, the surface charge on the surface of the liquid crystal changes. Then, this change in surface charge is captured, and the position of a finger, pen, etc. on the touch panel is detected. Here, a projection-type touch panel is used, and multi-point simultaneous detection is possible with this touch panel.

  The basic operation unit 4 includes a home button 4a, a volume button 4b, and a sleep button 4c. The home button 4 a is provided at the lower part of the touch panel of the main body 2. When the home button 4a is pressed, the home screen is displayed or the portable game machine 1 returns from the sleep state. The volume button 4 b is provided on the upper side of the main body 2. When the upper part of the volume button 4b is pressed, the volume increases. When the lower part of the volume button 4b is pressed, the volume decreases. The sleep button 4 c is provided on the upper surface of the main body 2. When the sleep button 4c is pressed, the portable game machine 1 enters the sleep state.

  The microphone 5 includes a microphone 5a for sound output and a microphone 5b for sound input. The sound output microphone 5 a is provided on the upper part of the touch panel of the main body 2. Sound is output from the sound output microphone 5a when a game is executed, telephone communication is performed, music is listened to, and the like. The microphone 5 b for sound input is built in the main body 2, and an output port is provided on the lower surface of the main body 2. When performing telephone communication or recording, voice is input from the sound input microphone 5b.

  The speaker 6 is built in the main body 2, and an output port is provided on the lower surface of the main body 2. Sound is output from the speaker 6 when playing a game, listening to music, listening to a recording, or the like. In addition, although the earphone jack etc. are provided in the game machine 1, description is abbreviate | omitted about these.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the portable game machine 1 mainly includes a control unit, that is, a control device 10, a communication unit 16, and a storage device 17. The control device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 using a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 as a main storage device, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an image processing circuit 14, and a sound processing. Circuit 15. These are connected to each other via a bus 16.

  The CPU 11 interprets instructions from the game program and performs various data processing and control. The ROM 12 stores programs and the like necessary for basic control (for example, startup control) of the game machine 1. The RAM 13 secures a work area for the CPU 11. The image processing circuit 14 controls the liquid crystal monitor unit 3 in accordance with a drawing instruction from the CPU 11, and displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal monitor 3a. The image processing circuit 14 includes a touch input detection circuit 14a. When an instruction means such as a finger is brought into contact with the touch panel, a contact signal is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the CPU 11, and the contact position is recognized by the CPU 11. Further, when an instruction means is brought into contact with the touch panel at the position of the object displayed on the liquid crystal panel, an object selection signal is supplied from the touch input detection circuit 14a to the CPU 11, and the object is recognized by the CPU.

  The sound processing circuit 15 generates an analog audio signal corresponding to the sound generation instruction from the CPU 11 and outputs the analog audio signal to the microphone 5a and / or the speaker 6 for sound output. When a sound is input from the sound input microphone 5b, the analog sound signal is converted into a digital sound signal.

  The communication unit 16 has a communication function for data communication at the time of game execution, a communication function for communication as a mobile phone, and the like. The communication function for data communication includes a local wireless network function, an Internet connection function using a wireless LAN, and the like.

  The communication unit 16 includes a communication control circuit 20 and a communication interface 21. The communication control circuit 20 and the communication interface 21 are connected to the CPU 11 via the bus 16. The communication control circuit 20 and the communication interface 21 control and transmit a connection signal for connecting the game machine 1 to the Internet through a local wireless network or a wireless LAN in accordance with a command from the CPU 11. Further, during a telephone call, the communication control circuit 20 and the communication interface 21 control and transmit a connection signal for connecting the game machine 1 to the telephone line in accordance with a command from the CPU 11.

  The storage device 17 is built in the main body 2 and connected to the bus 16. For example, the storage device 17 uses a hard disk, a flash memory drive, or the like as a storage medium.

  Here, an interface circuit is interposed between the bus 16 and each element as necessary, but the illustration thereof is omitted here.

  In the game machine 1 configured as described above, the game program stored in the storage device 17 is loaded, and the loaded game program is executed by the CPU 11 so that the player can play games of various genres on the liquid crystal monitor unit 3. You can play above. In addition, by connecting the game machine 1 to the wireless network via the communication control circuit 20 or connecting to another game machine via a communication cable or the like, data can be exchanged with other game machines. And can play a battle game.

  Finally, the model data (image data) will be described. The model data (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 data and the texture data are associated with the polygon address data indicating the storage position of each data and the texture address data.

  In such model data (image data), the image processor converts the polygon data (three-dimensional polygon data) in the three-dimensional space indicated by the polygon address data into the movement amount data and the rotation amount data of the screen itself (viewpoint). Based on the coordinate conversion and perspective projection conversion based on this, polygon data (two-dimensional polygon data) in a two-dimensional space is replaced. 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, a model in which a texture is pasted on each polygon, that is, various characters can be expressed.

  For model data (image data), based on a command from the CPU 11, first, character position calculation, light source calculation, and the like in a three-dimensional space are performed. Next, the image processor performs a process of writing image data to be drawn into the RAM 13. Then, the image data written in the RAM 13 is supplied to the D / A converter via the interface circuit. Here, the image data is converted into an analog video signal by the D / A converter. This image data is supplied to the liquid crystal monitor 3a and displayed as an image.

[Outline of various processes in this game system]
The game executed in this game system is, for example, a baseball game. Here, the game program and various data for executing the baseball game are stored in the storage device 17. When the baseball game is executed, the game program and various data are loaded into the RAM 13. The game program and various data are read from the RAM 13 or written to the RAM 13 based on instructions from the CPU 11.

  In the baseball game executed in this way, various commands are instructed by bringing an instruction means such as a player's finger or a touch pen into contact with the touch-panel type liquid crystal monitor unit 3a (hereinafter referred to as the monitor 3a). . FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a major role in the present invention. In the baseball game shown below, the instruction means is described as an example when it is a finger. Further, a case where one frame is 1/60 (sec), for example, will be described as an example.

  The fielder character arrangement means 50 includes means for arranging a plurality of fielder characters in the game space.

  With this means, a plurality of fielder characters are arranged in the game space. Here, the model data of each fielder character and the position coordinate data of each fielder character are read from the RAM 13 and recognized by the CPU 11. Then, the model defined by the model data of each fielder character is arranged at the position indicated by the position coordinate data of each fielder character. In this way, each of the plurality of fielder characters is arranged at a predetermined defensive position in the game space.

  The term “game space” is used to mean a three-dimensional game space. Further, position coordinate data indicating the defensive position (predetermined defensive position) of each fielder character as an initial condition is defined in advance in the game program and stored in the RAM 13.

  The batter character placement means 51 has a function of placing the batter character in the game space.

  With this means, the batter character is placed in the game space. Here, the model data of the batter character and the position coordinate data of the batter character are read from the RAM 13 and recognized by the CPU 11. Then, the model defined by the batter character's model data is arranged at the position indicated by the batter character's position coordinate data. In this way, the batter character is placed at a predetermined position in the batter box in the game space.

  The position coordinate data indicating the position of the batter character (predetermined position of the batter box) as an initial condition is defined in advance in the game program and stored in the RAM 13.

  The battle screen display means 52 has a function of displaying a battle screen on which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other on the monitor 3a.

  With this means, a battle screen in which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other is displayed on the monitor 3a. Here, by shooting the pitcher character and the batter character arranged in the game space with the virtual camera arranged in the game space, a battle screen in which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other is displayed on the monitor 3a. More specifically, when the pitcher character and the batter character are photographed by the virtual camera, the CPU 11 executes a process of projecting the pitcher character and the batter character arranged in the game space onto the two-dimensional space. Here, when a command for displaying each character projected on the two-dimensional space on the monitor 3a is issued from the CPU 11, each pitcher character and batter character are displayed on the monitor 3a using the image data for each character. Is done.

  The count determination means 53 has a function of determining the outcount status.

  In this means, the CPU 11 executes processing for determining the status of the outcount. For example, the CPU 11 executes a process of counting the out count. For example, until the half inning is completed, the out count is monitored by the CPU 11. When the outcount is 1, the CPU 11 executes a process of setting the count data value to 1. Similarly, when the outcount is 2 or 3, the CPU 11 executes a process of setting the count data value to 2 or 3. The out count is determined by making the CPU 11 refer to the value of the count data.

  The runner character detection means 54 has a function of determining whether or not the runner character is present in the vicinity of at least one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space. In other words, the runner character detection means 54 has a function of determining whether or not the runner character exists in at least one of the first to third bases in the game space.

  In this means, the CPU 11 executes a process for determining whether or not a runner character exists in at least one of the first to third bases in the game space. For example, until the half inning is finished, the CPU 11 monitors whether or not each batter character has come out. When the batter character is present on the first base, the CPU 11 executes a process for setting a first base output flag indicating the output state. Similarly, when the batter character exists on the 2nd and / or the 3rd base, the CPU 11 executes a process for setting the 2nd base output flag and / or the 3rd base output flag. The CPU 11 determines whether or not the runner character exists in at least one of the first to third bases by turning on / off the flag.

  The contact position recognition means 55 has a function of recognizing the contact position where the finger contacts the monitor 3a when the finger contacts the monitor 3a on the battle screen.

  With this means, when the finger touches the monitor 3a on the battle screen, the contact position where the finger touches the monitor 3a is recognized. Here, when the finger touches the monitor 3 a on the battle screen, the position coordinate data of the contact position where the finger touches the monitor 3 a is recognized by the CPU 11 and stored in the RAM 13. For example, when one finger touches the monitor 3a, one position coordinate data is recognized by the CPU 11 and stored in the RAM 13. When a plurality of fingers touch the monitor 3a, a plurality of position coordinate data is recognized by the CPU 11 and stored in the RAM 13.

  The indicator display means 56 has a function of displaying an indicator for notifying the position of each of a plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space in an overlapping manner on the battle screen when three contact positions are recognized. . Specifically, the indicator display unit 56 displays a range image for reporting a range in which a plurality of fielder characters can move when the three contact positions are recognized, in an overlapping manner on the battle screen. Has a function to display a plurality of indicators.

  In this means, when three fingers touch the monitor and the three contact positions are recognized by the CPU 11 in a state where the battle screen is displayed on the monitor 3a, the image data for the range image is read from the RAM 13, The range image is displayed on the monitor 3a using the image data for the range image. Here, this range image is displayed so as to overlap the battle screen. Then, the image data for the indicator and the position coordinate data of the fielder character are read from the RAM 13, and the indicator indicating the defensive position of each fielder character using the image data for the indicator and the position coordinate data of the fielder character. Is superimposed on the range image and displayed on the monitor 3a. Note that the image data for the range image and the image data for the indicator are stored in the RAM 13.

  The fielder character moving means 57, when all fingers move in a state where three fingers are in contact with the monitor 3a, each of the plurality of fielder characters is played in accordance with the amount of movement and the direction of movement of the plurality of contact positions. It has a function to move in space. Specifically, the fielder character moving means 57 is based on the minimum movement amount of the movement amounts of the three fingers when all the fingers move with the three fingers in contact with the monitor 3a. Each of the fielder characters has a function of moving in the game space.

  With this means, when all the fingers move while three fingers are in contact with the monitor 3a, each of the plurality of fielder characters is moved in the game space according to the amount of movement and the direction of movement of the plurality of contact positions. Processing to be executed is executed by the CPU 11.

  Here, when three fingers first come into contact with the monitor 3a and are separated from the monitor 3a, the range image is fixed. Subsequently, when the three fingers come into contact with the monitor 3a again and the three fingers move, the CPU 11 executes processing for calculating the moving amount and moving direction of each finger for each frame. The three movement amounts and movement directions calculated here are stored in the RAM 13 for each frame. Then, the CPU 11 executes a process of searching for the minimum movement amount among the three movement amounts. Then, the movement direction of the finger moved by this minimum movement amount is recognized by the CPU 11. Here, when a finger that has moved with the minimum amount of movement among the three amounts of movement is expressed in terms of “target finger”, the amount of movement of the target finger (minimum amount of movement among the three fingers) and the direction of movement Accordingly, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space. Note that the position coordinate data indicating the position of the fielder character after movement is stored in the RAM 13 for each frame.

  In particular, in this means, when the runner character exists in the vicinity of at least one fielder character of the plurality of fielder characters, the process of restricting the movement of the fielder character existing in the vicinity of the runner character in the game space includes: It is executed by the CPU 11. More specifically, when the runner character has come out and the outcount is 0 or 1, the CPU 11 executes a process of restricting the movement of the fielder character that protects the cage in which the runner character exists.

  The indicator re-display means 58 has a function of re-displaying on the monitor 3a indicators indicating the positions of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space.

  In this means, when a plurality of fielder characters move in the game space in a state where the range image is displayed on the monitor 3a, an indicator for notifying the positions of the plurality of fielder characters after the movement is displayed on the fielder character after the movement. Using the position coordinate data and the display image data, the image is re-displayed on the monitor 3a.

  The fielder character selecting means 59 has a function of determining whether any one fielder character among the plurality of fielder characters has been selected by a finger via an indicator showing the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters. I have.

  In this means, the process of determining whether any one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space has been selected by a finger via an indicator indicating the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters. , Executed by the CPU 11. Here, the CPU 7 determines whether one finger has touched the monitor 3a at any one of the plurality of display elements. When one finger touches the monitor 3a at any one position among the plurality of indicators, the fielder character corresponding to the indicator touched by this finger is recognized by the CPU 11. In this way, any one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space is selected via the indicator.

  When any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected by a finger, the fielder character individual moving unit 60 is configured to determine the amount of movement of the contact position and the amount of movement of the contact position when the finger is moved in contact with the monitor 3a. A function of individually moving any one fielder character in the game space according to the moving direction is provided.

  In this means, when any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected by the finger, the finger moves according to the moving amount and moving direction of the contact position when the finger moves in a state of touching the monitor 3a. Then, the CPU 11 executes a process of individually moving the selected fielder character in the game space. Here, when one finger touches the monitor 3a at any one position among the plurality of indicators and the finger moves in contact with the monitor 3a, the amount and direction of movement of the finger are changed. The calculation process is executed by the CPU 11 for each frame. Then, the selected fielder character moves individually in the game space according to the amount and direction of movement of the finger. Note that the position coordinate data indicating the position of the fielder character after movement is stored in the RAM 13 for each frame.

  The individual position display means 61 has a function of displaying an indicator indicating the position of the fielder character individually moved in the game space on the monitor 3a.

  In this means, the indicator for notifying the position of the fielder character individually moved in the game space is redisplayed on the monitor 3a using the position coordinate data of the fielder character after the movement and the image data for the indicator.

  The contact position determination means 62 has a function of determining whether or not the contact position is within a predetermined area of the monitor 3a when the number of contact positions is one on the battle screen.

  In this means, when the number of contact positions is one on the battle screen, the CPU 11 executes a process of determining whether the contact position is within a predetermined area of the monitor 3a. Here, the CPU 11 determines whether one finger has touched a predetermined area set on the monitor 3a on the battle screen. For example, the CPU 11 determines whether one finger is located in a predetermined area of the monitor 3a, for example, any one of the left end area, the lower end area, and the right end area of the monitor 3a. . Note that the values of the position coordinate data for defining the predetermined area, for example, the values of the position coordinate data of the four corners of the predetermined area are defined in advance in the game program and stored in the RAM 13.

  The checking means 63 has a function of causing the pitcher character to throw a ball toward the basket associated with the predetermined area when the contact position is within the predetermined area of the monitor on the battle screen. Specifically, the checker 63 changes the posture of the pitcher character by changing the posture of the pitcher character when the contact position when one finger contacts the monitor is within a predetermined area of the monitor on the battle screen. If the contact position when the finger re-contacts the monitor is within the predetermined area of the monitor, the pitcher character has a function of sending the ball toward the basket associated with the predetermined area.

  In this means, the CPU 11 executes a process for changing the posture of the pitcher character when the contact position when one finger touches the monitor is within a predetermined area of the monitor on the battle screen. . When the contact position when one finger re-contacts the monitor is also within the predetermined area of the monitor, the ball is sent to the pitcher character toward the basket associated with the predetermined area. The CPU 11 executes the process to be performed.

  Here, on the battle screen, first, when one finger is positioned in a predetermined area on the monitor, a process of changing the pitcher character's posture is executed by the CPU 11. When one finger is again positioned in a predetermined area on the monitor, a command for causing the pitcher character to throw a check ball is issued from the CPU 11. Then, the action of the pitcher character throwing the check ball is displayed on the monitor 3a using the pitcher image data, and the check ball sent by the pitcher character is displayed on the monitor 3a using the ball image data.

[Explanation of defensive command system for baseball games]
Next, specific contents of the defensive command instruction system in the baseball game will be described. The flow shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 will also be described at the same time. FIG. 8 is a flow for explaining the overall outline of the baseball game, and FIG. 9 is a flow for explaining the system.

  First, when the portable game machine 1 is turned on and the portable game machine 1 is activated, a baseball game program is loaded and stored in the RAM 13 from the storage device 17, for example, a hard disk. At this time, various basic game data necessary for executing the baseball game are simultaneously loaded from the storage device 17 into the RAM 13 and stored (S1).

  Here, an example in which various programs and data are loaded from the storage device 17 to the RAM 13 and stored is shown, but various programs and data are not loaded from the storage device 17 to the RAM 13. Alternatively, it may be held in the RAM 13 from the beginning.

  For example, the basic game data includes data related to various images for the game space. The data related to various images for the game space includes, for example, stadium model data, player character model data, and various object model data. The basic game data includes position coordinate data for arranging the model data in the game space. In addition, the basic game data includes image data for displaying the model arranged in the game space on the monitor 3a. Further, the basic game data includes other various data used in this system.

  When the model defined by the model data is placed in the game space at the position indicated by the position coordinate data for the model, the model is shot for each frame by the virtual camera placed in the game space, The image data for the model photographed here is stored in the RAM 13. Then, the model image is displayed on the monitor 3a using the image data for the model. Instructions for executing these series of processes are instructed from the CPU 11.

  Subsequently, the baseball game program stored in the RAM 13 is executed by the CPU 11 based on the basic game data (S2). Then, the start screen of the baseball game is displayed on the monitor 3a. Then, various setting screens for executing the baseball game are displayed on the monitor 3a. Here, for example, a mode selection screen for selecting a play mode of the baseball game is displayed on the monitor 3a (not shown). A play mode is determined by selecting any one play mode from a plurality of play modes displayed on the mode selection screen (S3). The play mode includes, for example, a battle mode in which a team is selected from 12 teams to enjoy a match of one game, and a pennant mode in which a team is selected from 12 teams to play a pennant race. . The play mode is selected by bringing the finger into contact with the monitor 3a at the position of the battle mode button or pennant mode button.

  Subsequently, in the play mode selected on the mode selection screen, various events are executed by the CPU 11 (S4). The various events executed here are, for example, events that are automatically controlled by the CPU 11 based on an automatic control program (AI program, Artificial Intelligence Program), or input by the player touching the monitor 3a with a finger. There are events that are manually controlled by the player based on input information and input signals. The player character is controlled by automatically instructing the player character based on an automatic control program (automatic control) or by controlling the player character based on an input signal from the monitor 3a (control). Manual control). Thus, in this baseball game, an event is controlled or an instruction is instructed to the player character in accordance with an instruction from the monitor 3a or an instruction from the automatic control program.

  Note that the automatic control program shown here is included in the baseball game program. Moreover, this automatic control program is a program for automatically controlling the command regarding an event and the command with respect to a player character on behalf of a player. This automatic control program instructs the CPU 11 for various commands according to the play situation. In addition, the command instruct | indicated from CPU11 according to each play condition is prescribed | regulated previously in the automatic control program.

  Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the selected play mode has ended (S5). Specifically, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a command indicating that the play mode has ended is issued. When the CPU 11 determines that an instruction indicating that the play mode has ended is issued (Yes in S5), the CPU 11 executes a process of storing game continuation data in the RAM 13. When the game continuation data is stored in the RAM 13, a selection screen for selecting whether or not to end the baseball game is displayed on the monitor 3a (S6). Then, on this selection screen, when an item indicating the end of the baseball game is selected by the player touching his / her finger with the monitor 3a (Yes in S6), the CPU 11 performs processing for ending the baseball game. It is executed (S7). On the other hand, when an item indicating the continuation of the baseball game is selected by bringing the player's finger into contact with the monitor 3a on this selection screen (No in S6), the mode selection screen in step 3 (S3) is displayed. And displayed again on the monitor 3a.

  Unless the CPU 11 determines that an instruction for ending the play mode has been issued (No in S5), various events are repeatedly executed by the CPU 11 in the play mode selected on the mode selection screen (S4).

  Next, the details of the instruction instruction system for the pitcher will be described by taking as an example the case where the battle mode is selected as the play mode. In the following, an example is shown in which the automatic control program instructs the player character of the A team who is the first attack and the player instructs the player character of the B team who is the second attack. .

  When the battle mode is selected on the mode selection screen (S11) and a battle team is selected, a member setting screen for setting a starting member of each team is displayed on the monitor 3a. On this member setting screen, the player character of Team A is selected by the automatic control program, and the player character of Team B is selected by the player (S12). For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a player character at each position desired by the player is selected with a finger from the player list displayed on the monitor 3a. In this state, the selected player character is added to the starting member list by sliding the finger to the starting member list. By repeating this operation, the starting member of Team B is set. In this way, the order of B teams is determined by arranging them from top to bottom in the order desired by the player.

  In addition, the position and striking order of the player characters of team A are automatically determined by an automatic control program. Here, an example in which the position and batting order of the player character of team A is automatically determined by the automatic control program is shown, but the player may also determine the position and batting order of the team A player character. good.

  After the starting members of both teams are determined, various abilities of each character are set (S13). For example, the initial value of the ability data indicating the ability of each player character is defined in advance in the game program and stored in the RAM 13. And the ability of each player character is set by making the CPU 11 recognize the initial value of the ability data of each player character stored in the RAM 13.

  Subsequently, when the game event is started (S14), the batter character of Team A and the fielder character of Team B are arranged in the game space (S15). Here, the model data of each character and the position coordinate data of each character are read from the RAM 13 and recognized by the CPU 11. Then, a model defined by the model data of each character is placed at the position indicated by the position coordinate data of each character. In this way, each of the plurality of characters is arranged at a predetermined position in the game space. Specifically, the batter character is placed in the game space at a predetermined position of the batter box. Each of the plurality of fielder characters is arranged in the game space at a predetermined defensive position of each fielder character.

  Then, the battle screen 70 where the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other is displayed on the monitor 3a as shown in FIG. 5 (S16). Here, the model of the pitcher character arranged in the game space is shot by shooting the model of the pitcher character, the model of the batter character, and the model of the catcher character arranged in the game space with a virtual camera arranged in the game space. The CPU 11 executes a process of projecting (data), a batter character model (data), and a catcher character model (data) onto a two-dimensional space. Here, when a command for displaying the model projected on the two-dimensional space on the monitor 3a is issued from the CPU 11, image data corresponding to each model is supplied to the monitor 3a. Then, an image including a pitcher character, a batter character, and a catcher character is displayed on the monitor 3 a as a battle screen 70.

  Here, since the model of the pitcher character and the background of the model of the batter character are also simultaneously photographed by the virtual camera, not only the pitcher character and the batter character but also the stadium image are simultaneously displayed on the monitor 3a. Thus, the battle screen 70 includes all the images displayed on the monitor 3a. In addition, the wording of the battle screen 70 used in the present embodiment may be used to mean a battle image including a plurality of images displayed on the monitor 3a during the battle.

  In the state where the battle screen 70 is displayed on the monitor 3a, the player instructs the player character of the B team, and the automatic control program instructs the command to the player character of the A team. Thereby, a battle | competition is performed in a baseball game (S17).

  When a battle is being executed in the baseball game, the out count is monitored by the CPU 11 (S18). For example, during the defensive inning, the CPU 11 executes a process of counting the out count. More specifically, when the out count is 1, the CPU 11 executes a process of setting the count data value to 1. Similarly, when the outcount is 2 or 3, the CPU 11 executes a process of setting the count data value to 2 or 3.

  Further, when the battle is being executed, the output situation is monitored by the CPU 11 (S19). For example, in the game space, the CPU 11 executes a process for determining whether or not a runner character exists in at least one of the first to third base. For example, when the player is the defensive side, the CPU 11 monitors whether or not each batter character of the opponent who is attacking has come out. When the batter character is present on the first base, the CPU 11 executes a process for setting a first base output flag indicating the output state. Similarly, when the batter character exists on the 2nd and / or the 3rd base, the CPU 11 executes a process for setting the 2nd base output flag and / or the 3rd base output flag. The CPU 11 determines whether or not the runner character exists in at least one of the first to third bases by turning on / off the flag.

  In this state, when the finger contacts the monitor 3a, the contact position where the finger contacts the monitor 3a is recognized. Here, when the finger touches the monitor 3 a on the battle screen 70, the position coordinate data of the contact position where the finger touches the monitor 3 a is recognized by the CPU 11 and stored in the RAM 13. For example, when one finger touches the monitor 3a, one position coordinate data is recognized by the CPU 11 and stored in the RAM 13. When a plurality of fingers touch the monitor 3a, a plurality of position coordinate data is recognized by the CPU 11 and stored in the RAM 13. The presence or absence of an input signal from the monitor 3a is monitored by the CPU 11 for each frame, and when the input signal is detected by the CPU 11, the processing here is executed.

  Further, when a battle is being executed and the pitcher character is waiting for an instruction, a process for determining whether or not three fingers have touched the monitor 3a is executed by the CPU 11 (S20). Here, the process of determining whether or not the fingertips of three fingers have touched the monitor 3a at three locations during a predetermined time with reference to the point in time when input by the finger to the monitor 3a is started, It is executed by the CPU 11. More specifically, a predetermined number of all the contact positions (at 30 seconds (0.5 sec)) with respect to the point in time when at least one of the three fingers touches the monitor 3a. It is determined whether or not the coordinate data (three contact positions) is detected by the monitor 3a and recognized by the CPU 11. When the coordinate data of the contact positions of the three fingers is detected by the monitor 3 a and recognized by the CPU 11, the coordinate data of these three contact positions is stored in the RAM 13.

  Here, generally, even if the player intends to touch his / her three fingers simultaneously with the monitor 3a, the three contact positions are rarely detected by the monitor 3a at exactly the same timing. For this reason, here, with reference to the point in time when at least one of the three fingers comes into contact with the monitor 3a, the remaining fingers are kept within a predetermined time, for example, 30 frames (0.5 sec). Control is performed to determine whether or not the monitor 3a has been touched. Thus, the CPU 11 recognizes this input if the player touches the monitor 3a at almost the same timing without touching each of his three fingers at the same time strictly at the same time. In the following, the processing shown here is also performed when detecting the contact of a plurality of fingers on the monitor 3a, for example, the contact of three fingers on the monitor 3a.

  Subsequently, in a state where the battle screen 70 is displayed on the monitor 3a, when three fingers touch the monitor and the three contact positions are recognized by the CPU 11 (Yes in S20), as shown in FIG. A range image 71 notifying a range in which a plurality of fielder characters can move is displayed on the monitor 3a (S21). For example, in this case, the image data for the range image is read from the RAM 13, and the image data for the range image is supplied to the monitor 3a. Then, position coordinate data for the range image is read from the RAM 13, and the range image 71 is displayed on the monitor 3a at a predetermined position indicated by the position coordinate data. Here, in a state where the battle screen 70 is displayed on the monitor 3a, a fan-shaped range image 71 is displayed on the monitor 3a. That is, the fan-shaped range image 71 is displayed so as to overlap the battle screen 70 at a predetermined position.

  Note that the main part of the sector shape of the range image 71 indicates the vicinity of the home base (the position of the catcher), and the fielders are respectively arranged toward the circular arc of the fan shape. The key (capturer) is on the top and the arc (fielder) is on the bottom. Here, the background game screen of the range image 71 is a scene in which the batter (catcher) direction is viewed from the pitcher, and the catcher is up and the fielder is down (not displayed on the screen) on the game screen. For this, the positional relationship between the characters in the range image 71 can be grasped in substantially the same manner as the game screen, and the intuitive operability is excellent.

  Then, the indicator 72 for notifying the defensive position of each fielder character on the range image 71 is displayed on the monitor 3a (S22). For example, display element image data for notifying the fielder character's defensive position on the range image 71 and the position coordinate data of each fielder character are read from the RAM 13. For example, image data for the indicator and two-dimensional coordinate data for defining the position of the fielder character on the ground are read from the RAM 13. Then, the two-dimensional coordinate data is recognized by the CPU 11 and the image data for the indicator is supplied to the monitor 3a. Then, based on the two-dimensional coordinate data, a display element 72 for notifying the defensive position of each fielder character is displayed on the monitor 3a on the range image 71. In FIG. 6, the indicator 72 is indicated by a hatched circle symbol.

  Here, the two-dimensional coordinate data for defining the position of the fielder character is defined on the ground plane (two-dimensional plane) in the game space. On the ground plane, the center of gravity of the home base is defined as the origin. Then, with the origin as a reference, an axis extending in the center direction is defined as a Y axis, and an axis orthogonal to the Y axis and extending in the horizontal direction is defined as an X axis. Based on this definition, the above-described two-dimensional coordinate data for defining the position of the fielder character on the ground is composed of X coordinate data and Y coordinate data. Here, the game space is a three-dimensional space, and an axis that is orthogonal to the X axis and the Y axis and extends in the height direction is defined as a Z axis.

  Note that a two-dimensional coordinate system is set for the range image 71. In this coordinate system, as in the coordinate system defined on the two-dimensional plane of the game space, the home base position in the range image 71 is defined as the origin, and the x axis and the y axis are defined with reference to this origin. Is done.

  Here, the fan-shaped fair ground included in the ground plane in the game space corresponds to the fan-shaped portion of the range image 71. That is, a fan-shaped range image 71 is obtained by reducing a two-dimensional area of the fan-shaped fair ground in the game space at a predetermined ratio. By setting the scales of the two areas, that is, the predetermined ratios in this way, the two-dimensional area of the fan-shaped fair ground of the game space and the range image 71 are associated with each other. For example, since the home base position of the two-dimensional area of the fair ground and the range image 71 is the origin, the position coordinate data of the fielder character's defensive position in the game space is obtained using the position of the origin as a reference point. By reducing at the above ratio, the coordinate data of the fielder character's defensive position on the range image 71 is determined. Then, the fielder character's defensive position is displayed on the range image 71 using the indicator 72. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the position coordinate data (two-dimensional coordinate data on the two-dimensional plane) of the fielder character in the game space is determined, the indicator 72 on the range image 71 is determined based on the position coordinate data. The position is determined.

  In the state where the battle screen 70 is displayed on the monitor 3a, as long as three fingers do not touch the monitor (No in S20), the processing of Step 18 (S18) and Step 19 (S19) is executed by the CPU 11. Is done. Further, in a state where the battle screen 70 is displayed on the monitor 3a, the match event may progress and the match event may end without the three fingers touching the monitor. In this case, although not shown in the flow, the CPU 11 executes a game event end process which will be described later.

  Subsequently, a process of determining whether or not three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a is executed by the CPU 11 (S23). For example, three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a for a predetermined time, for example, 60 frames (1.0 sec), based on the time point when the CPU 11 recognizes the contact of the three fingers with the monitor 3a. The CPU 11 executes a process for determining whether or not it has been performed. Then, when the three fingers are not separated from the monitor 3a during 60 frames (1.0 sec) (No in S23), the process of determining whether or not the three fingers have moved is performed by the CPU 11. (S24).

  When three fingers have moved (Yes in S24), the CPU 11 executes a process for calculating the moving amount and moving direction of each finger for each frame (S25). Then, the moving amount and moving direction of each finger are stored in the RAM 13 for each frame. Then, the CPU 11 executes a process of searching for the minimum movement amount among the three movement amounts.

  Then, the movement direction of the finger moved by this minimum movement amount is recognized by the CPU 11. Note that the finger movement direction corresponds to the direction of a vector whose starting point is the finger contact position of the previous frame and whose finger contact position is one frame later. For this reason, the movement direction of the finger is set by calculating relative position coordinate data of the finger contact position after one frame with respect to the finger contact position of the previous frame. That is, by causing the CPU 11 to recognize the relative position coordinate data of the contact position of the finger moved with the minimum movement amount for each frame, the movement direction of the finger moved with the minimum movement amount is set.

  Here, when a finger that has moved with the minimum amount of movement among the three amounts of movement is expressed in terms of “target finger”, the amount of movement of the target finger (minimum amount of movement among the three fingers) and the direction of movement Accordingly, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space (S26). Note that the position coordinate data indicating the position of the fielder character after movement is stored in the RAM 13 for each frame.

  Here, when the fielder character moves in the game space, the CPU 11 executes a process of determining the runner character's output status and outcount status. Here, for example, when the runner character has come out and the outcount is 0 or 1, the CPU 11 executes a process of restricting the movement of the fielder character that protects the cage in which the runner character exists.

  More specifically, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the value of at least one of the output flag for 1st base, the output flag for 2nd base, and the output flag for 3rd base is 1. Is done. When the value of at least one of the output flag for 1st base, the output flag for 2nd base, and the output flag for 3rd base is 1, the value of the count data indicating the outcount is The CPU 11 determines whether it is 0 or 1. When the value of the count data is 0 or 1, the CPU 11 executes a process for restricting the movement of the fielder character that protects the cage where the runner character exists.

  By performing such processing, it is possible to reproduce a situation in which a runner is warned when the outcount is 0 or 1, and when the outcount is 2, even in a baseball game.

  The restriction on the movement of the fielder character will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 shows an example in which runner characters are present on the first and second bases, and circular regions R1 and R2 centered on the base where the runner character is present are indicated by broken lines. In FIG. 7, the position of each fielder character is indicated by a black circle symbol. This black circle symbol indicates the position of each fielder character in the game space, and is not the indicator 72.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, circular areas R1 and R2 having a predetermined radius centered on the bag where the runner character exists are set in the game space. The fielder character moves in conjunction with the movement of the three fingers while being located inside the circular regions R1 and R2. When the fielder character reaches the boundary between the circular areas R1 and R2, the movement of the fielder character is restricted and the fielder character cannot move.

  For example, the CPU 11 executes a process of calculating the distances L1, L2, and L3 between two points between the heel where the runner character exists (ex. 1 塁 and 2 塁) and the fielder character that protects the heel. When the distances L1, L2, and L3 between the two points are larger than the radius of the circle area, the position coordinate data of one frame before is read from the RAM 13, and the position coordinate data of the fielder character's defensive position , Set by the CPU 11. For this reason, even when the fielder character reaches the boundary between the circular areas R1 and R2, even if the finger moves in a direction away from the heel, the position coordinate data inside the circular area is the position of the fielder character's defensive position. Since the position coordinate data is set, this fielder character cannot be moved even if the finger moves. When all the output flag values are 0, or when the count data value is 2 or 3, the movement of the fielder character is not limited.

  Three fingers do not move away from the monitor 3a during 60 frames (1.0 sec) (No in S23), and for a predetermined time, for example, 120 frames (2.0 sec) If it has not moved on the monitor 3a (No in S24), a command for deleting the range image 71 is issued from the CPU 11. Then, the supply of the range image data to the monitor 3a is stopped. Then, the range image 71 is deleted from the monitor 3a (S35 described later). That is, if the three fingers do not move for a predetermined time (180 frames, 3.0 seconds) after the three fingers contact the monitor 3a, the range image 71 is erased from the monitor 3a. This process is not shown in the flow, but the process of step 35 (S35) described later is executed.

  As described above, when the range image 71 is displayed on the monitor 3a, when three fingers touch the monitor 3a and all the fingers move, first, a plurality of fielder characters in the game space for each frame. Then, in conjunction with this movement, the indicator 72 indicating the defensive position of each fielder character moves on the monitor 3a. When there is a fielder character subject to movement restrictions, an indicator 72 indicating the fielder character's defensive position is displayed on the monitor 3a under the restrictions on movement described above. Details of the movement mode of the fielder character and the indicator 72 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a during 60 frames (1.0 sec) (Yes in S23), the range image 71 is fixed in a state displayed on the monitor 3a (S27). . That is, even if the finger is separated from the monitor 3a, the range image 71 is maintained in the state displayed on the monitor 3a.

  In this state, when three fingers come into contact with the monitor 3a again and all the fingers move (Yes in S28, No in S29, Yes in S30), as described above, the moving amount and moving direction of each finger are calculated. The processing to be executed is executed by the CPU 11 for each frame (S25). The three movement amounts and movement directions calculated here are stored in the RAM 13 for each frame. Then, the CPU 11 executes a process of searching for the minimum movement amount among the three movement amounts. Then, the movement direction of the finger (target finger) moved by the minimum movement amount is recognized by the CPU 11. Then, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space according to the moving amount and moving direction of the target finger (S26). Here, when the fielder character moves in the game space, the movement of the fielder character is restricted according to the runner character's output situation and outcount situation. The processing for the movement of the fielder character is performed in the same manner as the processing described in FIG.

  Subsequently, when the range image 71 is displayed on the monitor 3a, when three fingers touch the monitor 3a and all the fingers move, a plurality of fielder characters move in the game space for each frame ( In conjunction with this movement (S25, S26), the indicator 72 indicating the defensive position of each fielder character moves on the monitor 3a (S31).

  In step 28 (S28), step 29 (S29), and step 30 (S30), the same processing as that in step 20 (S20), step 23 (S23), and step 24 (S24) described above is performed by the CPU 11. It is executed by. In the case of No in each step from step 28 (S28) to step 30 (S30), the range image 71 is deleted after a predetermined time, for example, 300 frames (5 sec) has elapsed (see S35 described later).

  For example, if the three fingers move in contact with the monitor 3a, the fielder character moves in the game space according to the amount of movement of the target finger. Here, the amount of movement of the fielder character in the game space is calculated from the amount of movement of the target finger based on the predetermined ratio described above. For example, the amount of movement of the fielder character in the game space is calculated by causing the CPU 11 to execute the process of multiplying the amount of movement of the target finger by the reciprocal of the predetermined ratio described above for each frame. Then, based on the position coordinate data of the target finger of the previous frame and the position coordinate data of the target finger after one frame, the movement direction of the target finger, that is, the movement direction of the fielder character in the game space is determined. Then, the fielder character in the game space moves in the moving direction of the target finger by the above movement amount. Then, in conjunction with this movement, the state in which the indicator 72 indicating the defensive position of each fielder character moves on the range image 71 is displayed on the monitor 3a using the image data for the indicator. Further, as described above, when there is a fielder character that is restricted in movement, the indicator 72 indicating the fielder character's defensive position is displayed on the monitor 3a under the restriction on movement.

  Here, an example in which the infield fielder character and the outfield fielder character move in the same manner according to the movement amount of the target finger has been shown, but the movement amount of the outfield fielder character is the infield fielder. You may set so that it may become larger than the moving amount | distance of a character. For example, when calculating the amount of movement of the outfield fielder character, the amount of movement of the outfield fielder character is larger than the amount of movement of the infield fielder character by multiplying the reciprocal of the above ratio by a factor of 1 or more. As such, it may be set.

  Further, the movement amount of the fielder character that moves in the game space may be adjusted according to the movement amount of the target finger. For example, the movement amount of the fielder character may be adjusted by multiplying the reciprocal of the predetermined ratio by an adjustment coefficient.

  Subsequently, when the three fingers are moving, the CPU 11 executes a process of determining whether or not these three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a (S32). When three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a (Yes in S32), that is, when an input signal from the monitor 3a is not recognized by the CPU 11, it is determined that the three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a. . In this case, the movement of the plurality of fielder characters with three fingers ends (S33). That is, the entire movement of the plurality of fielder characters ends, and the overall image of the defensive shift is determined. As long as the three fingers are not separated from the monitor 3a (No in S32), if the three fingers are moved in contact with the monitor 3a (Yes in S24), a plurality of fielder characters and indicators 72 in the game space are used. Move as a whole (S25, S26, S31).

  Subsequently, when the three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a and the fielder character stops moving (Yes in S32, S33), a process of determining whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 300 frames (5 sec) has elapsed, It is executed by the CPU 11 (S34). Then, when 300 frames (5 sec) have elapsed after the three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a (Yes in S34), a command for deleting the range image 71 is issued from the CPU 11. Then, the supply of the range image data to the monitor 3a is stopped. Then, the range image 71 is deleted from the monitor 3a (S35).

  On the other hand, in a state where 300 frames (5 sec) have not elapsed after the three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a (No in S34), one finger is used for the plurality of indicators 72 on the range image 71. The CPU 7 determines whether or not the monitor 3a is touched at any one of the positions (S36).

  Here, a predetermined region is set with the contact position where the finger contacts the monitor 3a as a reference point, for example, a circular region centered on the contact position where the finger contacts the monitor 3a. Then, the CPU 11 executes a process of determining whether or not position coordinate data of a certain display element 72, for example, position coordinate data of the center of the display element 72 is included in the inside of this circular area. When the position coordinate data of a certain indicator 72 is included in this circular area, one finger moves the monitor 3a at any one of the plurality of indicators 72 on the range image 71. Is determined to have touched (Yes in S36).

  When one finger is not in contact with the monitor 3a at any one of the plurality of indicators 72 on the range image 71 (No in S36), the process of step 34 (S34) is performed. The range image 71 is deleted when a predetermined time elapses.

  If it is determined that one finger is in contact with the monitor 3a at any one of the plurality of indicators 72 (Yes in S36), the fielder corresponding to the indicator 72 with which the finger is in contact is determined. The character is recognized by the CPU 11. In this manner, any one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space is selected via the indicator 72 (S37).

  Then, the CPU 11 determines whether any one of the plurality of fielder characters has moved with the finger in contact with the monitor 3a in a state selected by the finger (S38). . Then, when the finger moves in contact with the monitor 3a (Yes in S38), a process of individually moving the selected fielder character in the game space according to the moving amount and moving direction of the finger contact position. Is executed by the CPU 11 (S39). Here, when one finger touches the monitor 3a at any one of the plurality of indicators 72 and moves while the finger is in contact with the monitor 3a, the amount and direction of movement of the finger. The CPU 11 executes a process for calculating the value for each frame. Then, the selected fielder character moves individually in the game space according to the amount and direction of movement of the finger.

  Here, in a state where the finger touching the monitor 3a is not moving, the movement of the finger is monitored by the CPU 11, and this finger is monitored for a predetermined time, for example, 120 frames (2.0 sec). When it does not move on 3a (No in S38), the CPU 11 executes a process of step 43 (S43) described later. When this finger moves on the monitor 3a for a predetermined time, for example, 120 frames (2.0 sec) (Yes in S38), the processing of step 39 (S39) described above is executed by the CPU 11.

  Then, the indicator 72 that notifies the position of the fielder character individually moved in the game space is displayed on the monitor 3a using the position coordinate data of the fielder character in the game space and the image data for the indicator. In addition, when the fielder character to be moved here is a fielder character that is subject to the movement restriction as described above, an indicator 72 that indicates the fielder character's defensive position under the movement restriction described above, It is displayed on the monitor 3a. In this way, the indicator 72 is also moved individually in conjunction with the individual movement of the fielder character (S40).

  In addition, the process regarding the amount and direction of movement of the finger is the same as the process performed on the target finger described above. Further, the position coordinate data indicating the position of the fielder character after the movement is stored in the RAM 13 for each frame.

  Subsequently, after the movement of one finger, the CPU 11 executes a process for determining whether or not these three fingers are separated from the monitor 3a (S41). When one finger is separated from the monitor 3a (Yes in S41), that is, when an input signal from the monitor 3a is not recognized by the CPU 11, it is determined that one finger is separated from the monitor 3a. . In this case, the movement of the fielder character with one finger ends (S42). That is, the individual movement of the fielder character ends, and the partial change of the defensive shift is determined. As long as one finger does not move away from the monitor 3a (No in S41), if one finger is moved in contact with the monitor 3a, the fielder character moves individually.

  Subsequently, the CPU 11 executes a process of determining whether or not a predetermined time, for example, 300 frames (5 sec) has elapsed after one finger is separated from the monitor 3a (S43). Then, when 300 frames (5 sec) have elapsed after one finger is separated from the monitor 3a (Yes in S43), an instruction to delete the range image 71 is issued from the CPU 11. Then, the supply of the range image data to the monitor 3a is stopped. Then, the range image 71 is deleted from the monitor 3a (S44).

  In the state where 300 frames (5 sec) have not elapsed after one finger is separated from the monitor 3a (No in S43), if three fingers are in contact with the monitor 3a, step 24 (S24) The process is re-executed by the CPU 11.

  As described above, when the range image 71 is erased from the monitor 3a (S35, S44) and the defensive shift is determined, the control shifts from the control related to the range image 71 to the control related to the battle screen 70. On the battle screen 70, for example, the CPU 11 executes a process of determining whether or not the finger is positioned inside a predetermined area of the monitor 3a (S45, S47). Here, in the battle screen 70, one finger is located inside a predetermined area 73 of the monitor 3a, for example, any one of the left end area 73a, the lower end area 73b, and the right end area 73c of the monitor. Is determined by the CPU 11. In other words, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the coordinate data of the finger contact position matches the position coordinate data inside any one of the left end area, the lower end area, and the right end area of the monitor.

  In addition, the predetermined area | region shown here, for example, the left end area | region of a monitor, a lower end area | region, and a right end area | region, were shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, these areas are indicated by rectangular broken lines.

  If the contact position when one finger touches the monitor is within the predetermined area of the monitor (Yes in S45), that is, the coordinate data of the finger contact position is the left end area and the lower end area of the monitor. When the position coordinate data inside any one of the right end area and the right end area coincide with each other, a process of changing the pitcher character's posture is executed by the CPU 11 (S46). If the contact position when one finger contacts the monitor again is within the predetermined area (Yes in S47), that is, the coordinate data of the contact position of the finger is again within the predetermined area. When the position coordinate data matches, the CPU 11 executes a process for causing the pitcher character to throw the ball toward the basket associated with the predetermined area (S48).

  More specifically, in the battle screen 70, when one finger is first positioned in a predetermined area on the monitor, an action in which the face of the pitcher character faces the direction of the check target is displayed on the monitor 3a. . For example, when the finger is positioned in the left end area of the monitor, an action in which the pitcher character's face is directed toward the first eye is displayed on the monitor 3a. Further, when the finger is positioned in the lower end area of the monitor, an action in which the pitcher character's face is directed in the direction of 2 mm is displayed on the monitor 3a. Further, when the finger is positioned in the right end area of the monitor, a motion in which the pitcher character's face faces in the direction of 3 mm is displayed on the monitor 3a.

  Next, one finger is again positioned in the predetermined area on the monitor within a predetermined time, for example, 120 frames (2 sec) after the first finger is positioned in the predetermined area on the monitor. In this case, an action in which the pitcher character throws a check ball toward the spear associated with the predetermined area is displayed on the monitor 3a. For example, when the finger is positioned in the left end area of the monitor, the action of the pitcher character throwing a check ball toward the first base is displayed on the monitor 3a. In addition, when the finger is positioned in the lower end area of the monitor, an action in which the pitcher character throws a check ball toward the second base is displayed on the monitor 3a. Further, when the finger is positioned in the right end area of the monitor, the action of the pitcher character throwing the check ball toward the third base is displayed on the monitor 3a.

  Note that one finger is positioned in a predetermined area on the monitor after a predetermined time, for example, 120 frames (2 sec) has elapsed since the first finger was positioned in the predetermined area on the monitor. In this case, the pitcher character does not perform the check operation, but performs an operation of directing the face in the direction of the check target (S45, S46). If the answer is No in step 45 (S45), the CPU 11 executes a process in step 49 (S49) described later.

  In this way, the player can instruct the pitcher character to perform a check-related command by positioning his / her finger in a predetermined area.

  Subsequently, when a pitching instruction is instructed to the pitcher character (Yes in S49), a ball (object) is thrown from the pitcher character toward the catcher character in the game space. Then, the game space is photographed by the virtual camera, and the ball released from the pitcher character is displayed on the monitor 3a (S50). When the ball is not hit back by the batter character, a state in which the ball is caught by the catcher character is displayed on the monitor 3a. Further, when the ball is hit back by the batter character, the state of the ball flying is displayed on the monitor 3a.

  In addition, when the instruction regarding the pitch is not instructed to the pitcher character (No in S49), the determination in step 45 (S45) is also executed by the CPU 11.

  Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the play of the batter character is finished (S51). If the play of the batter character has not ended (No in S51), the process of Step 18 (S18) is re-executed by the CPU 11. On the other hand, when the play of the batter character is completed (Yes in S51), it is determined by the CPU 11 whether or not a change has been made (S52). If it is not changed (No in S52), the next batter character enters the bat and the process of step 18 (S18) is re-executed by the CPU 11.

  If a change has occurred (Yes in S52), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the match event has ended (S53). Then, when the game event is over (Yes in S53), the process of step 7 (S7) of FIG. 8, that is, the process of saving the game result is executed by the CPU 11. Here, when the game event has not ended (No in S53), the offense and defense are changed. Then, an instruction for hitting the batter character is instructed by the player, and an instruction for throwing the pitcher character is instructed based on the automatic control program. When the offense and defense are changed again, the process of step 15 (S15) is executed by the CPU 11.

  In the present embodiment as described above, after the three fingers touch the monitor, the defensive positions of the plurality of fielder characters are simultaneously set by simply moving the three fingers on the monitor (two-dimensional space). be able to. Thereby, compared with the case where each fielder character is moved separately, the defensive position of each fielder character can be set quickly and easily.

  In the present embodiment, the range image 71 cannot be displayed on the monitor simply by touching one finger on the monitor. The fielder on the range image 71 is not displayed until the three fingers touch the monitor. The character's defensive position can be set. Thus, since the input form for setting the fielder character's defensive position is independent of the input form using one finger, it is possible to reliably input the command.

  In the present embodiment, when three fingers move, a plurality of fielder characters move on the range image 71 according to the amount and direction of movement of the three fingers. Can be operated and set intuitively. Then, the defensive positions of the plurality of fielder characters can be set while confirming the defensive positions after the setting on the range image 71.

  In the present embodiment, the fielder character's defensive position is not directly reflected on the range image 71 in conjunction with the movement of the three fingers. First, the fielder character is moved in the three-dimensional game space, Next, the fielder character's defense position is reflected on the range image 71 based on the position of the fielder character in the three-dimensional game space. Thus, if the position of each fielder character in the three-dimensional game space is stored in the storage unit, the fielder character's defensive position can be reflected not only on the range image 71 but also on the battle screen 70. . That is, the fielder character's defensive position can be set using the CPU and memory efficiently.

[Other Embodiments]
(A) In the above embodiment, an example in which a portable game machine is used as an example of a computer to which a game program can be applied has been described. However, the computer is not limited to the above embodiment, and the monitor is configured separately. The present invention can be similarly applied to a game device, 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 includes a program for executing the game as described above and a computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded. 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.

  The present invention can be used in a game in which an instruction is instructed by bringing an instruction means into contact with a contact input type image display unit.

3a Liquid crystal monitor 10 Control device 11 CPU
13 RAM
Reference Signs List 17 Storage Device 50 Fielder Character Arranging Unit 51 Batter Character Arranging Unit 52 Battle Screen Displaying Unit 53 Count Judgment Unit 54 Runner Character Detection Unit 55 Contact Position Recognition Unit 56 Indicator Display Unit 57 Fielder Character Moving Unit 58 Indicator Redisplay Unit 59 Fielder Character selection means 60 Fielder character individual movement means 61 Position individual display means 62 Contact position determination means 63 Control means 70 Battle screen 71 Range image 72 Indicator 73 Predetermined area

Claims (9)

By bringing the instruction means into contact with the contact input type monitor, the control unit of the computer capable of executing the baseball game
A fielder character placement function for placing a plurality of fielder characters in the game space;
A batter character placement function for placing a batter character in the game space;
A battle screen display function for displaying on a monitor a battle screen in which a pitcher character and a batter character battle,
A contact position recognition function for recognizing a contact position where the instruction means contacts the monitor when the instruction means contacts the monitor on the battle screen;
When a plurality of the contact positions are recognized, an indicator display function for displaying an indicator for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space on the battle screen;
When all the instruction means move while the plurality of instruction means are in contact with the monitor, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space according to the movement amount and movement direction of the plurality of contact positions. A fielder character moving function,
A display re-display function for re-displaying on the monitor a display for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space;
A game program to make it happen. The fielder character moving function is configured such that when all the instruction means move in a state where a plurality of the instruction means are in contact with the monitor, if at least two movement amounts of the plurality of contact positions differ, the minimum movement amount Each of the plurality of fielder characters is moved in the game space,
The game program according to claim 1. In the control part of the computer,
A runner character detection function for determining whether or not a runner character is present in the vicinity of at least one of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space;
Further realized,
When the runner character is present in the vicinity of at least one fielder character of the plurality of fielder characters, the fielder character moving function is configured such that when the plurality of instruction means move in contact with a monitor, Restricting the movement of the fielder character existing in the vicinity of the runner character, and moving the other fielder character in the game space;
The game program according to claim 1 or 2. In the control part of the computer,
A contact position determination function for determining whether or not the contact position is within a predetermined area of the monitor when the number of the contact positions is one;
When the contact position is within a predetermined area of the monitor, a check function that causes the pitcher character to throw the ball toward the basket associated with the predetermined area;
The game program according to claim 1, for further realizing the above. The check function changes the posture of the pitcher character when the contact position when the instruction means contacts the monitor is within a predetermined area of the monitor, and when the instruction means re-contacts the monitor If the contact position is also within the predetermined area of the monitor, the pitcher character throws the ball toward the basket associated with the predetermined area.
The game program according to claim 4. The fielder character moving function is configured such that when a plurality of the instruction means are separated from a monitor and a plurality of the contact positions are re-recognized, the instruction means moves in a state of being in contact with the monitor. Moving each of the plurality of fielder characters in the game space according to the amount of movement of the position and the moving direction;
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. In the control part of the computer,
A fielder character selection function for determining whether or not any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected by the instruction means via an indicator indicating the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters;
When any one of the plurality of fielder characters is selected by the instruction means, when the instruction means moves in contact with the monitor, the movement amount and the movement direction of the contact position are changed. In response, a fielder character individual movement function for individually moving any one of the fielder characters in the game space;
A position individual display function for displaying an indicator indicating the position of the fielder character individually moved in the game space on a monitor;
The game program according to claim 6 for realizing further. A game device capable of executing a game by bringing an instruction means into contact with a contact input type monitor,
The control unit of the game device
Fielder character placement means for placing a plurality of fielder characters in the game space;
Batter character placement means for placing the batter character in the game space;
A battle screen display means for displaying, on a monitor, a battle screen in which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other;
A contact position recognizing unit for recognizing a contact position where the instruction unit contacts the monitor when the instruction unit contacts the monitor on the battle screen;
Indicator display means for displaying an indicator for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space, when the plurality of contact positions are recognized, overlaid on the battle screen;
When all the instruction means move in a state where the plurality of instruction means are in contact with the monitor, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space according to the movement amount and movement direction of the plurality of contact positions. A fielder character moving means,
Indicator redisplay means for redisplaying on the monitor the indicator for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space;
A game device comprising: A game control method capable of controlling a game by a computer by bringing an instruction means into contact with a contact input type monitor,
The control unit of the computer
A fielder character placement step of placing a plurality of fielder characters in the game space;
A batter character placement step for placing the batter character in the game space;
A battle screen display step for displaying a battle screen in which the pitcher character and the batter character battle each other on a monitor;
A contact position recognition step for recognizing a contact position where the instruction means contacts the monitor when the instruction means contacts the monitor on the battle screen;
An indicator display step of displaying an indicator for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters arranged in the game space when the plurality of contact positions are recognized;
When all the instruction means move in a state where the plurality of instruction means are in contact with the monitor, each of the plurality of fielder characters moves in the game space according to the movement amount and movement direction of the plurality of contact positions. A fielder character moving step to perform,
A display re-displaying step for re-displaying on the monitor a display for notifying the position of each of the plurality of fielder characters after moving in the game space;
Game control method to execute.

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