JP2017136125A - Game control device, game system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve setting of a skill or an item unique to a user used in a game while securing that a game balance is not impaired.SOLUTION: A setting image display control unit (111) executes control to display a setting image for receiving setting of parameters related to the performance of a skill or an item used in a game in display means. A condition determination unit (130) determines a condition on which use of the skill or item becomes possible, based on the parameters. A determination unit (140) determines whether or not the condition has been satisfied. A use control unit (150) executes control to allow the skill or item to be used, based on the result of the determination by the determination unit (140).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a game control device, a game system, and a program.

  A game is known in which a skill or item selected from skills or items prepared in advance is used. For example, in a pitching scene of a baseball game, when any one of previously prepared ball types (an example of “skill”) is selected, the pitcher character throws the ball type.

JP 2014-144360 A

  In the baseball game as described above, the ball types that can be thrown by the pitcher character are limited to the ball types prepared in advance. For this reason, if the user can set a unique ball type, the degree of freedom in selecting the ball type increases, and the gameability regarding the pitching scene can be further improved. However, if it is possible to freely set and use a unique ball type, for example, a high-performance ball type (such as a ball type with a large change) can be set and used independently. There is a risk that the game balance will be lost and the gameability will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to ensure that the user's own skills or items used in the game can be set so that the game balance is not impaired. An object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a program that can be realized.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a game control device according to one aspect of the present invention provides a control for displaying a setting image for receiving a parameter setting related to the performance of a skill used in a game on a display unit. A setting image display control means for performing, a condition determination means for determining a condition for enabling the use of the skill based on the parameter, a determination means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied, and the determination Use control means for performing control for enabling the use of the skill based on the determination result of the means.

  A game control apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a setting image display control unit that performs control for displaying on a display unit a setting image that receives a setting of a parameter related to the performance of an item used in a game, Condition determining means for determining a condition for enabling use of an item based on the parameter, determination means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied, and the item based on a determination result of the determination means Use control means for performing control for enabling use of the device.

  A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a setting image display control unit that performs control for displaying a setting image for receiving a setting of a parameter related to the skill or item performance used in the game on the display unit; Based on the condition determination means for determining the condition for enabling the use of the skill or item based on the parameter, the determination means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied, and the determination result of the determination means Use control means for performing control for enabling the use of the skill or item.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game device which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a base ball type selection image. It is a figure which shows an example of a new ball type production image. It is a figure which shows an example of a trial projection image. It is a figure which shows an example of a new sphere type table. It is a figure which shows an example of acquisition conditions. It is a figure which shows an example of a capability improvement image. It is a functional block diagram of the game device concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a base ball type table. It is a figure which shows an example of the acquisition condition determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a player character table. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game device. It is a figure which shows an example of the other process performed with a game device. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  [1. Configuration of Game Device] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game device 10 (an example of a game control device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game apparatus 10 is a computer used by a user to play a game. The game apparatus 10 includes, for example, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a portable information terminal (including a tablet computer), and a desktop computer. Or a laptop computer or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an optical disc drive unit 13, a communication unit 14, an operation unit 15, a display unit 16, and an audio output unit 17. The optical disc drive unit 13, the communication unit 14, the operation unit 15, the display unit 16, and the audio output unit 17 may not be built in the game apparatus 10, but may be external devices connected to the game apparatus 10. .

  The control unit 11 includes, for example, one or a plurality of microprocessors, and executes processing according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a hard disk drive or a solid state drive). The optical disk drive unit 13 reads programs and data stored on the optical disk. The communication unit 14 is for data communication via a communication network.

  For example, the program and data are supplied to the game apparatus 10 via an optical disc. Note that the game apparatus 10 may not include the optical disc drive unit 13. For example, the game apparatus 10 may include a component for reading a program or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, a memory card) other than the optical disk. Then, a program or data may be supplied to the game apparatus 10 via an information storage medium other than the optical disk. Further, for example, the program and data may be supplied to the game apparatus 10 from a remote place via a communication network.

  The operation unit 15 is for a user to perform a game operation. The operation unit 15 includes, for example, a button (key), a lever (stick), a touch panel, or a mouse. The operation unit 15 may be for the user to perform an operation by voice or gesture. The display unit 16 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays various images. The audio output unit 17 is, for example, a speaker or headphones, and outputs audio data.

  [2. Outline of Game] The game device 10 executes a game by executing a program. The game device 10 can execute various games.

  In the game apparatus 10, for example, a game in which a user can set a skill used in the game independently is executed. Hereinafter, as a specific example of such a game, a game based on baseball will be described. Specifically, a baseball game that allows a user to create a ball type independently will be described. In the following, a spherical type that the user creates independently is referred to as a “new spherical type” for convenience.

  2 and 3 are images displayed on the display unit 16 and show an example of a screen image for creating a new sphere type. FIG. 2 shows an example of the base ball type selection image. The base ball type selection image G100 is a screen image for selecting any of a plurality of ball type types prepared in advance as a base ball type (a base when creating a new ball type).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the base ball type selection image G100 includes a plurality of elements P101 to P109. An “element” is an element constituting a screen image, and is, for example, an image such as a button, icon, or mark, or text.

  Elements P101 to P106 respectively correspond to a plurality of ball type types “slider system, straight system, chute system, curve system, fork system, and sinker system”. In addition, the image attached | subjected to each of the elements P101-P106 has shown the change direction of the ball | bowl when a pitcher pitches with the right hand.

  An element P107 indicates a spherical type in a selected state among a plurality of spherical types. The element P107 moves between the elements P101 to P106 in accordance with a user operation. For example, when the user indicates the left direction or the right direction, the element P107 moves between the elements P101 to P106. Further, for example, when the user touches any one of the elements P101 to P106, the element P107 moves to the selected element. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the element P107 indicates the element P101 corresponding to the “slider system”, indicating that the “slider system” is in a selected state.

  The element P108 is associated with processing for canceling selection of the base sphere type and returning to the previous image. For this reason, when the user selects the element P108, the image displayed immediately before is displayed on the display unit 16.

  The element P109 is associated with a process for determining the selected ball type as the base ball type. Therefore, when the user selects the element P109, the sphere type indicated by the element P107 is determined as the base sphere type, and a new sphere type creation image is displayed on the display unit 16.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a new ball type creation image. The new ball type creation image G110 is a screen image for creating a new ball type based on the base ball type. FIG. 3 shows a new sphere type creation image G110 displayed when “slider system” is selected as the base sphere type.

  The edit area A113 of the new ball type creation image G110 is an area for editing information related to the new ball type. The editing area A113 includes a plurality of partial areas A1131-1 to A1131-9 respectively corresponding to a plurality of pieces of information regarding the new sphere type.

  The partial area A1131-1 is an area for accepting editing of the name of the ball type. The user can input an arbitrary ball type name in the partial area A1131-1.

  The partial areas A1131-2 to 1131-8 are areas for accepting editing of performance parameters of the ball type. The performance parameter is a parameter related to the performance of the ball type.

  The partial area A1131-2 is an area for receiving angle parameter editing. The angle parameter indicates the direction (angle) of change of the sphere.

  For example, the angle parameter takes a value of “1 to 15”, and the direction of change can be set in 15 steps. For example, the value “1” corresponds to a change in the left horizontal direction when viewed from the pitcher, and the value “15” corresponds to a change in the horizontal right direction as viewed from the pitcher. Fifteen rectangular elements R are displayed in the partial area A1131-2, and these fifteen rectangular elements R correspond to values “1 to 15”, respectively. For example, the first rectangular element R from the left end corresponds to the value “1”, and the fifteenth rectangular element R from the left end (that is, the rightmost rectangular element R) corresponds to the value “15”.

  A black rectangular element R indicates the current value of the angle parameter. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first rectangular element R from the left end, that is, the rectangular element R corresponding to the value “1” is black, and the current value of the angle parameter is “1”.

  A white rectangular element R (rectangular element R without a cross mark) indicates a value that can be set as an angle parameter value, and a rectangular element R with a cross mark cannot be set as a value of an angle parameter. The value is shown. In the example illustrated in FIG. 3, the second rectangular element R from the left end, that is, the rectangular element R corresponding to the value “2” is white, and the angle parameter value can be changed to “2”. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the 3rd to 15th rectangular elements R from the left end, that is, the rectangular elements R corresponding to the values “3 to 15” are marked with a cross mark, and the angle parameter values are set to “3 to 3”. 15 "indicates that the change cannot be made.

  In this baseball game, editing of performance parameters that are contrary to the characteristics of the base ball type is restricted. In other words, the editing of performance parameters is restricted so as not to be different from the base ball type. For example, when the base sphere type is “slider system”, editing of the angle parameter is restricted so that a change direction greatly different from the change direction of the slider system cannot be set. As a result, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the value of the angle parameter can be changed only within the editable range “1-2”, and cannot be changed to “3-15” outside the editable range. It has become. Note that the editable range is set in accordance with the ball type selected as the base ball type.

  Similarly, the partial area A 1131-3 is an area for accepting change parameter editing. The change parameter indicates the degree (size) of change of the sphere.

  The partial area A1131-4 is an area for receiving editing of the ball speed parameter. The ball speed parameter indicates the speed of the ball.

  Also, the partial area A1131-5 is an area for accepting editing of novi parameters. The novi parameter indicates the nobi of the sphere. “Spherical Nobi” means a small difference between a ball speed (initial speed) immediately after being thrown and a ball speed (final speed) at the time of passing over the home base. The larger the Nobi parameter value (ie, the larger the Nobi of the sphere), the smaller this difference.

  The partial area A1131-6 is an area for accepting editing of brake parameters. The brake parameter indicates the degree of braking of the ball. The greater the value of the brake parameter (ie, the greater the brake of the ball), the faster the speed of the thrown ball changes (slowers) along the way.

  The partial area A1131-7 is an area for accepting editing of the sharpness parameter. The sharpness parameter indicates the sharpness of the sphere. The larger the value of the sharpness parameter (that is, the better the sharpness of the ball (sharpness)), the more the thrown ball changes greatly immediately before the home base.

  The partial area A1131-8 is an area for accepting editing of the weight parameter. The weight parameter indicates the degree of weight of the sphere. The “weight of the ball” means the difficulty of the ball when it is hit. The greater the value of the weight parameter (that is, the heavier the ball), the longer the flying distance of the ball when it is hit.

  Each of the change, ball speed, nobi, brake, sharpness, and weight parameters takes a value of "1-15", and the degree of ball change, speed, nobi, brake degree, sharpness, and weight can be set in 15 levels. It is. Similarly to the partial area A1131-2, 15 rectangular elements R respectively corresponding to the values “1 to 15” are displayed in each of the partial areas A1131-3 to A1131-8. In each of the partial areas A1131-3 to A1131-8, the editing of the ball speed parameter is restricted so as not to be different from the base ball type.

  In the partial area A1131-5 shown in FIG. 3, all the rectangular elements R are marked with a cross mark, and the value of the novi parameter cannot be set. This is also to prevent the ball from being separated from the base ball.

  Further, in the partial area A1131-6 shown in FIG. 3, none of the rectangular elements R are marked with a cross mark, and the brake parameter value can be set to any of “1-15”. . When the base ball type is “slider type”, no matter what the brake parameter value is set, it is difficult to be different from the base ball type. It is supposed not to.

  The partial area A1131-9 is an area for receiving the presence / absence of effect and editing of the type. Here, the “effect” is generated on the screen when the ball is thrown, for example, an effect that emphasizes that the ball speed is very fast, the ball is very heavy (the power of the ball is great) For example, an effect that emphasizes the fact that the change of the sphere is very large, or the like. The user can select a desired effect from a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance.

  In addition, elements P1132 and P1133 are displayed in the editing area A113. Elements P1132 and P1133 indicate which information displayed in the editing area A113 is to be edited. In the example shown in FIG. 3, elements P1132 and P1133 are displayed in the partial area A1131-3 corresponding to the change parameter, and the change parameter is the editing target. For example, the user can designate an editing target by designating an upward direction or a downward direction, or by touching any one of the partial areas A1131-1 to A1131-9. In addition, when any of performance parameters (angle, change, ball speed, Nobi, brake, sharpness, weight parameter) is an editing target, the user can specify the left direction or the right direction, or change the element P1132 or P1133. The value of the performance parameter can be changed by touching. When the current value of the performance parameter is the lower limit value of the editable range, the lower limit value is set by disabling the touch on the element P1132 (making the element P1132 grayed out) or not displaying the element P1132. It may not be possible to change to a smaller value. Similarly, when the current value of the performance parameter is the upper limit value of the editable range, the touch to the element P1133 is invalidated (the element P1133 is grayed out) or the element P1133 is not displayed. Further, the value may not be changed to a value larger than the upper limit value.

  The outline area A114 of the new ball type creation image G110 is an area showing outline information regarding the new ball type created by the user. As shown in FIG. 3, the outline area A114 includes elements P1141, P1142, and P1143.

  Element P1141 is an arrow image indicating the direction and degree of change of the new sphere type. That is, the direction indicated by the element P1141 indicates the change direction of the new sphere type (change direction corresponding to the value of the angle parameter). As the value of the angle parameter is changed, the direction indicated by the element P1141 changes. The length of the element P1141 indicates the magnitude of change of the new sphere type (the degree of change corresponding to the value of the change parameter). As the value of the change parameter is changed, the length of the element P1141 changes.

  Element P1142 shows the rank of the new ball type. “Rank” indicates the level of performance of the new ball type. For example, the rank is represented by the alphabet “S, A, B, C, D”, where “S” indicates that the performance is very high and “D” indicates that the performance is very low. The rank is determined based on the performance parameters set in the partial areas A1131-2 to A1131-8.

  Element P1143 indicates the cost of the new ball type. “Cost” indicates an estimate of the cost required for the player character to acquire the new ball type. As will be described later, in this baseball game, the player character can acquire a new ball type by consuming experience points of the player character (see FIG. 7). Will be able to throw. For this reason, “cost” indicates the magnitude of the amount of experience points necessary for the player character to acquire a new ball type.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, “500 → 550” is displayed as the element P1143. Among these, “500” indicates the original cost (the cost of the base sphere type) before the performance parameter is edited, and “550” indicates the cost after the performance parameter is edited. In this case, the cost of the new sphere type is increased from “500” to “550” by editing the performance parameter.

  The area A115 of the new ball type creation image G110 is a menu area and includes an element P1151. The element P1151 is associated with a process for displaying a trial image that is a screen image for trial throwing the new ball type being created. For this reason, when the user selects the element P1151, the trial image is displayed on the display unit 16.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a trial image. As shown in FIG. 4, the pitcher character PC and the batter character BC are displayed in the test projection image G120. Further, a frame F is displayed on the trial image G120. A frame F indicates a strike zone.

  In the trial image G120, the pitcher character PC throws a new ball type. For this reason, the user looks at the behavior (speed and trajectory) of the ball B thrown by the pitcher character PC, so that the new ball type change direction, the degree of change, the speed, nobi, brake before the new ball type creation is completed. , Sharpness, weight, etc. can be confirmed. In the trial pitch image G120, the pitcher character PC may automatically and repeatedly throw a new ball type, or may be thrown in response to a user operation.

  In the trial pitch image G120, the pitcher character PC may alternately throw a new ball type and a base ball type. In this way, the user may be able to compare the behavior of the new sphere type with the behavior of the base sphere type to understand how they are different.

  Or you may make it produce as if pitcher character PC threw the new ball type and the base ball type simultaneously. That is, the behavior of the new ball type and the behavior of the base ball type may be displayed on the test projection image G120 at the same time. In this case, the behavior of the new sphere and the behavior of the base sphere are differentiated by changing the display mode (color, line type, thickness, etc.) of the orbit of the new sphere and the orbit of the base sphere. You may make it easy to do. In this way, the user may be assisted to make it easier to understand how the behavior of the new ball type differs from the behavior of the base ball type.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the trial image G120 includes an element P121. The element P121 is associated with a process for returning to the new ball type creation image G110. For this reason, when the user selects the element P121, a new spherical type creation image G110 is displayed on the display unit 16.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the new ball type creation image G110 also includes elements P111 and P112. The element P112 is associated with a process for returning to the base ball type selection image G100. For this reason, when the user selects the element P112, the base ball type selection image G100 is displayed on the display unit 16.

  The element P111 is associated with a process for determining information related to the new sphere type. The user selects the element P111 when completing the creation of the new ball type. When the element P111 is selected, the new sphere type information is confirmed to be the content edited in the editing area A113, and the new sphere type information is stored in the storage unit 12.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the new ball type table. In the new ball type table TBL101 shown in FIG. 5, the following information (1) to (4) of the new ball type created by the user is registered.
(1) Base ball type (2) Name, performance parameters (angle, change, ball speed, novi, brake, sharpness, weight parameter), and effects (3) rank and cost (4) acquisition conditions

  Since (1) to (3) have already been described, description thereof will be omitted here, and the acquisition condition of (4) will be mainly described. FIG. 6 shows an example of acquisition conditions.

  In the baseball game, experience points are given to the player character by the player character practicing or playing a game. For example, at least one of five types of experience points, a strength point, an agility point, a technical point, a changing ball point, and a mental point, depending on the practice content, practice result, game result, game result, etc. is a player character. To be granted. In this baseball game, the player character can acquire a new ball type by consuming experience points of the player character.

  For this reason, in this baseball game, experience points necessary for the player character to acquire a new ball type are set as acquisition conditions. In the example shown in FIG. 6, 0, 0, 16, 50, and 10 points are provided as the strength points, agility points, technical points, change ball points, and mental points necessary for the player character to acquire the new ball type. Is set. That is, 16, 50, and 10 technical points, changing ball points, and mental points are required to acquire the new ball type for the player character.

  The acquisition conditions are determined based on the performance parameters (angle, change, ball speed, nobi, brake, sharpness, and weight parameters) of the new ball type. The acquisition conditions are set such that the higher the performance of the new ball type, the less the acquisition conditions are satisfied. For this reason, when the performance of the new ball type is high, more experience points are required to acquire the new ball type than when the performance of the new ball type is low.

  In the above description, the player character has learned the new ball type in exchange for the experience point of the player character, but the new ball is exchanged for other game points (for example, virtual currency in the game). You may make it let a player character master a seed.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the ability improvement image that is a screen image for improving the ability of the player character. The ability improvement image G130 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, for example, when any of the player characters held by the user is selected as an ability improvement target.

  In the ability improvement image G130, it is possible to make a player character learn a new ball type. The performance enhancement image G130 includes a first area A133 and a second area A134.

  In the first area A133, the change contents of the ability parameter of the player character are displayed. The first area A133 includes a pitcher ability tab T1331 and a fielder ability tab T1332. In the pitcher ability tab T1331, change contents of ability parameters related to the pitcher ability are displayed. The fielder ability tab T1332 displays the content of the ability parameter change related to the fielder ability.

  In the first area A133, either the pitcher ability tab T1331 or the fielder ability tab T1332 is displayed on the front according to the user's selection. In the example shown in FIG. 7, a pitcher ability tab T1331 is displayed on the front surface. The pitcher ability tab T1331 displays a value before change and a value after change for each of the ball speed, control, stamina, and ball type parameters.

  Here, the ball speed parameter indicates how fast the player character can throw a ball. The control parameter indicates how accurately the player character can throw the ball toward the target. The stamina parameter indicates the stamina of the player character.

  The ball type parameter is set for each ball type, and indicates whether or not the player character has acquired each ball type and its skill level. In the example shown in FIG. 7, “up arrow” indicates a straight ball type (two seam, etc.), “left arrow” indicates a slider ball type, “lower left arrow” indicates a curve ball type, The “down arrow” indicates a folk ball type, the “lower right arrow” indicates a sinker ball type, and the “right arrow” indicates a shoot ball type. For example, the value “0” indicates that the player character has not acquired the ball type, and a value of 1 or more indicates that the player character has acquired the ball type. Shows a high level of skill.

  The second area A134 includes a basic ability tab T1341, a ball type tab T1342, and a special ability tab T1343. The basic ability tab T1341 is a tab for improving a player character's basic ability (for example, ball speed, control, or stamina). The ball type tab T1342 is a tab for allowing the player character to acquire the ball type or improve the skill level of the ball type. Further, the special ability tab T 1343 is a tab for allowing the player character to acquire a special ability (for example, “strong against pinch”).

  In the second area A134, one of the basic ability tab T1341, the ball type tab T1342, and the special ability tab T1343 is displayed on the front according to the user's selection. In the example shown in FIG. 7, a ball type tab T1342 is displayed on the front surface.

  In the ball type tab T1342, experience points (muscle strength, agility, technology, change ball, mental point) currently possessed by the player character are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the player character has 27, 20, 24, 50, and 10 points of muscular strength, agility, technology, a changing ball, and mental points, respectively.

  In the ball type tab T1342, in exchange for a part or all of the experience points currently possessed by the player character, the player character acquires the ball type or improves the skill level of the player character's ball type. Can do.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, “Slider”, “H Slider”, and “Special Slider” are displayed as sphere types that can be learned. “Slider” and “H slider” are ball types prepared in advance by a game provider or the like, and “special slider” is a new ball type created by the user.

  In the ball type tab T1342, experience points necessary for the player character to acquire the ball type are displayed in association with each ball type. In the example shown in FIG. 7, it is shown that 16, 50, and 10 points of skill, change ball, and mental point are required to acquire the “special slider” for the player character. In addition, since the “special slider”, which is a new ball type created by the user, has higher performance than the “slider” and “H slider” which are prepared in advance, it is necessary to acquire the “special slider”. Experience points are higher than “Slider” and “H Slider”.

  Further, in the ball type tab T1342, elements P1344-1, P1344-2, and P1344-3 are displayed in association with each ball type.

  For example, the element P1344-3 is associated with the “special slider”, and the element P1344-3 is associated with a process for causing the player character to acquire the “special slider” in exchange for a predetermined experience point. By selecting the element P1344-3, the user can acquire the “special slider” for the player character in exchange for the technical point: 16 points, the changing ball point: 50 points, and the mental point: 10 points. However, as a matter of course, when the player character does not have these experience points, the player character cannot acquire the “special slider”. As previously mentioned, player characters have 27, 20, 24, 50, and 10 points of strength, agility, technology, changing ball, and spirit points as experience points, respectively, so they can acquire a “special slider”. It is in a state.

  When the player character acquires the “special slider”, the ball type parameter of the slider system is increased by one. In this case, the pitcher ability tab T1331 indicates that the value of the ball type parameter of the slider system (ball type parameter associated with the right arrow) has been changed from “0” to “1”. That is, the value displayed in area A 1333 shown in FIG. 7 is changed to “1”.

  Like the element P1344-3, the other elements P1344-1 and P1344-2 are associated with the “slider” and “H slider”, respectively, and the player character acquires the ball type in exchange for a predetermined experience point. Is associated with the process.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the performance improvement image G130 includes elements P131 and P132. The element P132 is associated with a process for canceling the change in the ability of the player character, returning to the state before the change, and returning to the previous image (screen image). For this reason, when the user selects the element P132, the ability of the player character returns to the state before the change, and the image (screen image) displayed one time before is displayed on the display unit 16.

  Further, the element P131 is associated with a process for confirming a change in the ability of the player character. For this reason, when the user selects the element P131, the ability of the player character is fixed in the changed state.

  As described above, in the baseball game, a user's own ball type (new ball type) can be created. In the baseball game, conditions (acquisition conditions) for enabling the use of the new ball type are set according to the performance of the new ball type. Specifically, the condition is set such that the higher the performance of the new ball type, the less the condition is satisfied. Accordingly, it is possible to create a user-specific ball type (new ball type) while ensuring that the game balance is not impaired.

  [3. Functional Block] A configuration for realizing the functions described above will be described. FIG. 8 shows functional blocks implemented by the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the game apparatus 10 includes a data storage unit 100, a display control unit 110, a restriction unit 120, a condition determination unit 130, a determination unit 140, and a use control unit 150. The display control unit 110 includes a setting image display control unit 111 and a use image display control unit 112. The setting image display control unit 111 and the use image display control unit 112 may be realized separately.

  For example, the data storage unit 100 is realized by the storage unit 12. Note that the data storage unit 100 may be realized by a storage unit included in another device accessible from the game apparatus 10. In addition, the display control unit 110, the restriction unit 120, the condition determination unit 130, the determination unit 140, and the use control unit 150 are realized by the control unit 11. The use image display control unit 112 and the restriction unit 120 are not essential and can be omitted.

  [3-1] The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. For example, data necessary for executing the baseball game is stored. Specifically, a new ball type table TBL101, a base ball type table TBL102, an acquisition condition determination table TBL103, and a player character table TBL104 are stored in the data storage unit 100. Since the new ball type table TBL101 has already been described (see FIGS. 6 and 7), tables other than the new ball type table TBL101 will be described here.

  [3-2] FIG. 9 shows an example of the base ball type table TBL102. In the base ball type table TBL102, initial values of performance parameters (angle, change, ball speed, Nobi, brake, sharpness, and weight parameters), an edit prohibition flag, and an editable range are registered for each base ball type. The Here, the “initial value” is an initial value of the performance parameter. “Editing prohibition flag” indicates whether or not editing of performance parameters is prohibited. For example, the edit prohibition flag takes a value “0” or “1”. A value “0” indicates that editing of the performance parameter is not prohibited, and a value “1” indicates that editing of the performance parameter is prohibited. The “editable range” is a range that can be edited as a performance parameter value.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the initial value of the angle parameter, the edit prohibition flag, and the editable range when the base sphere type is “slider system” are “1”, “0”, and “1-2”, respectively. Is set to Therefore, when the “slider system” is selected as the base ball type, the value “1” is set as the initial value in the partial area A1131-1 of the editing area A113 of the new ball type creation image G110 in FIG. That is, the rectangular element R (first rectangular element R from the left end) corresponding to the value “1” is set to black. Further, the rectangular element R (second rectangular element R from the left end) corresponding to the value “2” is set to white. As a result, the value of the angle parameter can be changed within “1-2”. The remaining rectangular elements R (third to fifteenth rectangular elements R from the left end) are marked with a cross mark, and changing the angle parameter value to any one of “3-15” is restricted.

  Although omitted in FIG. 9, the initial value, the edit prohibition flag, and the editable range are registered for the change, ball speed, Nobi, brake, sharpness, and weight parameters as well as the angle parameter.

  [3-3] FIG. 10 shows an example of the acquisition condition determination table TBL103. The acquisition condition determination table TBL103 is a new ball type rank according to the combination of the new ball type base ball type, angle parameter, change parameter, ball speed parameter, novi parameter, brake parameter, sharpness parameter, weight parameter, and effect, It is a table for determining cost and acquisition conditions.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the base ball type of the new ball type is “slider system”, and the angle, change, ball speed, noise, brake, sharpness, and weight parameter values of the new ball type are “1”, respectively. , “7”, “6”, “5”, “13”, “5”, “5”, and the effect of the new ball type is “none”, the rank and cost of the new ball type Are determined to be “D” and “450”, respectively. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the muscular strength, agility, technology, change ball, and mental point (acquisition conditions) necessary to acquire the new ball type in this case are “0”, “0”, “10”, respectively. , “30”, “5”.

  [3-4] FIG. 11 shows an example of the player character table TBL104. The player character table TBL104 shows a list of player characters owned by the user (in other words, player characters that can be used by the user). The “player character possessed by the user” is a player character that can be arbitrarily used by the user. That is, it is a player character that allows the user to arbitrarily practice or participate in a game.

  In the player character table TBL104, the player name, experience points (muscle strength, agility, technology, change ball, mental point), basic ability parameters (ball speed, control, stamina parameter), ball type parameter, Special ability parameters are registered. The “player ID” is information for identifying each player character owned by the user. The “special ability parameter” indicates a special ability acquired by the player character. The “ball type parameter” indicates information (ball type, ball type name, skill level) regarding the ball type acquired by the player character. The example shown in FIG. 11 indicates that the player character has acquired a “special slider” as a slider-type ball type, and the skill level is “1”. In this case, the player character can throw a special slider in a game or the like. Although omitted in FIG. 11, other information related to the player character (such as a good position) is also registered in the player character table TBL104.

  [3-5] The display control unit 110 performs control for displaying an image (screen image) on the display unit 16. Here, “performing control for displaying an image on the display unit” means, for example, generating an image and displaying the image on the display unit. Data necessary for displaying an image may be generated, and the data may be transmitted to the display unit so that the image is displayed on the display unit. The “data necessary for displaying an image” may be data indicating the image itself or data necessary for generating an image.

  [3-6] The setting image display control unit 111 is an image for setting a skill used in the game, and a setting image for receiving a setting of a parameter related to the performance of the skill is displayed on the display unit 16. Control to display on the screen.

  “Skill” is a skill that is demonstrated in the game. For example, “skill” is used by a game object (game character or the like) in a game. Further, for example, “skill” is used in accordance with a user operation in the game. Specifically, for example, technique, technique, magic, and the like correspond to an example of “skill”. That is, the ball type, throwing method and batting method in the baseball game correspond to an example of “skill”. In addition, techniques such as feinting, dribbling, and shooting in a soccer game are also examples of “skills”. In addition, special skills such as special moves and magic in role-playing games, action games, and card games are also examples of “skills”.

  “Skill setting” means, for example, that a user arbitrarily sets a skill. For example, the user may create a new unique skill. For example, the user may change an existing skill independently.

  “Use of skill” means, for example, that a skill is exhibited by a game object (game character) in a game. For example, the skill is exhibited in the game according to the user's operation. For example, when “skill” is a ball type (slider or the like) in a baseball game, throwing the ball type (slider) by the pitcher character corresponds to an example of “use of skill”. Further, for example, when “skill” is a shot (curve shot or the like) in a soccer game, the player character performing the shot corresponds to an example of “use of skill”. In addition, for example, when “skill” is a special technique or magic in a role-playing game, action game, or card game, an example of “use of skill” is that a game character performs a special technique or casts magic. Equivalent to.

  The skill is used by the user who sets the skill. In other words, the skill is used in a game played by the user who has set the skill.

  “Parameter” is information indicating the performance of a skill, for example. For example, it is information indicating the level of skill performance. Further, for example, it may be information indicating the ease of use (ease of activation) of skills. The “parameter” is not limited to numerical information, and may be information other than numerical information.

  For example, when “skill” is a ball type in a baseball game, the direction of change of the ball type, the magnitude of the change, the speed, the nobi (the difference between the initial speed and the final speed is small), the brake (the ball speed decreases rapidly) ), Sharpness (changes just before the home base), weight (whether the ball is difficult to fly when hit), etc., correspond to examples of “parameters”.

  For example, when “skill” is a shot (curve shot or the like) in a soccer game, the rotation direction, speed, magnitude of change, and the like of the ball correspond to an example of “parameter”. Further, for example, when the “skill” is a special technique or magic in a role playing game, an action game, or a card game, the attack power, the range (range), the time taken to activate, the command to activate, etc. It corresponds to an example of “parameter”.

  The “setting image” is an image (screen image) for the user to arbitrarily set a skill. In other words, it is an image for accepting skill settings.

  For example, the setting image display control unit 111 displays, as a setting image, an image for setting a parameter related to the performance of the skill by changing a parameter related to the performance of the basic skill selected from the plurality of basic skills. Control to display on the screen. For example, the setting image is an image for setting a plurality of parameters relating to the performance of the skill by changing at least one of the plurality of parameters relating to the performance of the selected basic skill.

  The “basic skill” is a skill that is a basis when the skill is set by the user. The user's original skill is set by changing the parameter of “basic skill”.

  “Setting parameters related to performance of skills by changing parameters related to performance of basic skills” means that parameters related to performance of basic skills are changed, and the changed parameters are used as parameters related to performance of skills. It is.

  “Setting a plurality of parameters related to the performance of the skill by changing at least one of the parameters related to the performance of the basic skill” means, for example, that some of the parameters related to the performance of the basic skill By changing parameters and using the remaining parameters as they are, a plurality of parameters relating to the skill performance is set. Also, for example, setting a plurality of parameters relating to the performance of the skill by changing all of the parameters relating to the performance of the basic skill.

  In the case of the above baseball game, the new ball type corresponds to an example of “skill”, and the base ball type corresponds to an example of “basic skill”. Further, the performance parameters (angle, change, ball speed, Nobi, brake, sharpness, and weight parameters) of the ball type correspond to an example of “parameter”. The new ball type creation image G110 corresponds to an example of a “setting image”, and the setting image display control unit 111 performs control for displaying the new ball type creation image G110 on the display unit 16.

  [3-7] The restriction unit 120 restricts changes to at least one of the plurality of parameters according to the selected basic skill.

  “Restricting changes to at least one of the plurality of parameters” means, for example, inhibiting changes to at least one of the plurality of parameters. For example, the change to at least one of the plurality of parameters is limited to a limited range.

  “Restricting the change according to the selected basic skill” means, for example, determining whether to restrict the change according to the selected basic skill. For example, the method of restricting the change is determined according to the selected basic skill.

  For example, the restriction unit 120 may suppress changes to some of the plurality of parameters. Further, the restriction unit 120 may change some of the parameters according to the selected basic skill.

  “Suppress changes to some of a plurality of parameters” means m (m: an integer greater than or equal to 2 and less than n) of n (n: an integer greater than or equal to 2) parameters. Is prohibited, and changes to the remaining (nm) parameters are allowed.

  “Changing some parameters according to the selected basic skill” means changing parameters (partial parameters) whose change is suppressed according to the selected basic skill. For example, all or some of the parameters that are subject to change suppression are made different when the first basic skill is selected and when the second basic skill is selected. For example, for each basic skill, refer to the information that defines the parameters for which changes should be suppressed, identify the parameters for which changes should be suppressed for the selected basic skills, and suppress the changes to those parameters. is there.

  In the case of the above-mentioned baseball game, the base ball type table TBL102 corresponds to an example of “information for determining parameters for which changes should be suppressed for each basic skill”, and the edit prohibition flag is set to “1”. The performance parameter corresponds to an example of “a parameter whose change should be suppressed”.

  Further, for example, the restriction unit 120 may restrict the change to at least one of the plurality of parameters within the restriction range. Further, the restriction unit 120 may change the restriction range according to the selected basic skill.

  “Restrict changes within a limited range” means to limit the changes so that the changes are within the limited range. That is, a change that falls within the limit range is allowed, and a change that does not fall within the limit range is prohibited. For example, the change of the parameter value is allowed within the limit range (numerical value range). In other words, the parameter value after the change is limited so as not to be outside the limit range.

  “Changing the restriction range according to the selected basic skill” means changing the restriction range according to the selected basic skill. For example, all or part of the restriction range is made different when the first basic skill is selected and when the second basic skill is selected. For example, referring to information defining a limit range for each basic skill, the limit range is specified for the selected basic skill, and changes to the parameters are limited to the limit range.

  In the case of the above-mentioned baseball game, the base ball type table TBL102 corresponds to an example of “information defining a limit range for each basic skill”, and the editable range corresponds to an example of a “limit range”.

  [3-8] The use image display control unit 112 performs control for displaying a use image indicating how the skill is used on the display unit 16 before the skill can be used in the game.

  “Before the skill can be used in the game” is, in other words, before the condition is satisfied. For example, if the consideration necessary for enabling the use of the skill in the game is set as a “condition”, it is before the consideration is provided (paid).

  The “use image showing how the skill is used” is, for example, an image (screen image) showing how the skill is used by the game character. For example, if “skill” is a ball type in a baseball game, an image showing the behavior of a ball thrown by a pitcher character corresponds to an example of a “use image”. For example, if the “skill” is a shot in a soccer game, an image showing the behavior of a ball shot by a player character corresponds to an example of a “use image”. Also, for example, if the “skill” is a special technique or magic in a role-playing game, action game, or card game, an image indicating that the special technique or magic effect is activated is the “use image” It corresponds to an example.

  For example, the use image display control unit 112 performs control for displaying on the display unit 16 an image that can be compared with a case where the skill is used and a case where the selected basic skill is used. You may make it perform.

  “Images that allow comparison between when skills are used and when basic skills are used” are images that allow users to understand the comparison between when skills are used and when basic skills are used is there.

  For example, if the “skill” is a ball type in a baseball game, the speed and trajectory of the ball when the ball type set by the user is thrown by the pitcher character, and the basic ball type is thrown by the pitcher character. In this case, an image showing the ball speed and the trajectory corresponds to an example of a “use image”.

  Also, for example, if the “skill” is a shot in a soccer game, the speed and trajectory of the ball when the shot set by the user is performed by the player character, and the basic shot is performed by the player character An image showing the speed and trajectory of the ball corresponds to an example of a “use image”.

  Also, for example, if the “skill” is a special technique or magic in a role-playing game, an action game, or a card game, a state in which the special technique or magic effect set by the user is activated, An image indicating that the technique or the effect of the basic magic is activated corresponds to an example of “use image”.

  When the skill and the basic skill are skills related to an action of throwing, kicking, or hitting an object, and the parameter is a parameter related to the behavior of the object when the action is performed, the use image display control unit 112 Performs control for displaying on the display unit 16 an image that can compare the behavior of the object when the skill is used with the behavior of the object when the basic skill is used. Also good.

  An “object” is an object that can be thrown, kicked or hit. For example, it moves by being thrown, kicked or hit. For example, a ball in a baseball game, a ball in a soccer game, a tennis game, or the like corresponds to an example of an “object”. In addition, even if it is something other than a ball such as a shuttle, what can be a target of a throwing, kicking or hitting action corresponds to an example of an “object”.

  “The action of throwing, kicking or hitting an object” is, for example, a pitching action or a batting action in a baseball game. Also, for example, a shooting action in a soccer game. Also, for example, a racket swing operation in a tennis game.

  The “object behavior” is the speed or trajectory (change) of the object. “An image that can compare the behavior of an object when a skill is used and the behavior of an object when a basic skill is used” is, for example, when “skill” is a ball type in a baseball game. For example, the image shows the speed and trajectory of the ball when the ball type set by the user is thrown by the pitcher character and the ball speed and trajectory when the basic ball type is thrown by the pitcher character simultaneously or sequentially. . Also, for example, if the “skill” is a shot in a soccer game, the speed and trajectory of the ball when the shot set by the user is performed by the player character, and the basic shot is performed by the player character It is an image which shows the speed | velocity | rate and track | orbit of a ball | bowl simultaneously or sequentially.

  In the case of the baseball game, the trial image G120 corresponds to an example of “use image”, and the use image display control unit 112 performs control for displaying the trial image G120 on the display unit 16.

  [3-9] The condition determining unit 130 determines a condition for enabling the use of the skill based on a parameter related to the performance of the skill.

  The “conditions for enabling the use of skills” are conditions that must be satisfied in order for the skills to be usable in the game. When the "condition" is satisfied, the skill can be used in the game. For example, when the “condition” is satisfied, the game character can use the skill in the game.

  For example, consideration (game points or the like) necessary for enabling the use of skills in the game is set as the “condition”. In this case, the “condition” is satisfied when the consideration is provided (paid).

  The “condition” is a condition for enabling the skill setting user to use the skill. In other words, it is a condition for enabling the use of the skill in the game played by the user who has set the skill.

  “Determine a condition based on a parameter” is to set the difficulty in satisfying the condition in accordance with the skill performance indicated by the parameter. For example, the condition is determined such that the higher the skill performance is, the more difficult the condition is satisfied. In other words, the condition is determined such that the lower the skill performance, the easier the condition is satisfied.

  The condition determining unit 130 may determine the consideration for enabling the use of the skill in the game as the above condition. Here, “consideration” is, for example, points or items that need to be provided in exchange for enabling the use of skills in a game.

  In the case of the baseball game, the acquisition condition of the new ball type corresponds to an example of “condition”, and the experience points necessary for acquiring the new ball type correspond to an example of “consideration”. The condition determination unit 130 determines the acquisition condition of the new ball type (the type and amount of experience points necessary for acquiring the new ball type) based on the performance parameter of the ball type.

  [3-10] The determination unit 140 determines whether the condition determined by the condition determination unit 130 is satisfied. The use control unit 150 performs control for enabling the use of the skill based on the determination result of the determination unit 140.

  “Control for enabling the use of a skill” is a control for enabling a skill to be used in a game.

  For example, executing the process of allowing the game character to use the skill by causing the game character to acquire the skill corresponds to an example of the “control”. Specifically, for example, updating the data indicating whether or not the game character can use the skill so that the game character can use the skill corresponds to an example of the “control”. To do. For example, adding the skill to the list of skills that can be used by the game character by updating data indicating the list of skills that can be used by the game character corresponds to an example of the “control”.

  Note that “control” is control for enabling a user who has set a skill to use the skill. In other words, “control” is control for enabling the use of the skill in a game played by the user who has set the skill.

  “Perform control based on the determination result” means, for example, that control is performed when it is determined that the condition is satisfied. In other words, the control is not performed when it is not determined that the condition is satisfied.

  In the case of the above-mentioned baseball game, letting a player character acquire a new ball type corresponds to an example of “control for enabling the use of skills”. The use control unit 150 causes the player character to learn the new ball type based on the determination result of the determination unit 140.

  [4. Processing] Next, processing executed by the game apparatus 10 to realize the functional blocks described above will be described.

  [4-1] FIGS. 12 to 14 show an example of processing executed when the element P109 of the base ball type selection image G100 is selected. When the control unit 11 executes the processes shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 according to the program, the control unit 11 functions as the setting image display control unit 111, the use image display control unit 112, the restriction unit 120, and the condition determination unit 130. .

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the control unit 11 acquires editing restriction information of the base sphere type selected in the base sphere type selection image G100 (S100). For example, the control unit 11 refers to the base ball type table TBL102, and acquires the initial value of each performance parameter, the edit prohibition flag, and the editable range as edit restriction information of the selected base ball type.

  After execution of step S100, the control unit 11 displays the new ball type creation image G110 on the display unit 16 (S102). At this time, the control unit 11 sets the initial display content of the editing area A113 of the new spherical type creation image G110 based on the editing restriction information acquired in step S100.

  While the new ball type creation image G110 is displayed, the control unit 11 executes the processes of steps S104 to S124 described below. That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an editing target change operation has been performed (S104). Here, the “editing object changing operation” is an operation for changing the editing object in the information displayed in the editing area A113. For example, if the user can change the editing target by specifying the upward direction or the downward direction, the operation for specifying the upward direction or the downward direction corresponds to the “editing target changing operation”. Further, for example, if the user can designate an editing target by touching any one of the partial areas A1131-1 to A1131-9 of the editing area A113, the partial areas A1131-1 to A1131-9. The operation of touching any of these corresponds to the “editing object changing operation”.

  When it is not determined that the editing target change operation has been performed, the control unit 11 executes step S108 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the editing target change operation has been performed, the control unit 11 changes the editing target in accordance with the operation (S106). For example, the control unit 11 updates the display positions of the elements P1132 and P1133 to indicate the editing target after the change.

  In addition, the control unit 11 determines whether an editing operation has been performed (S108). Here, the “editing operation” is an operation for editing information to be edited. For example, if the editing target is a name, an operation for inputting / changing the name corresponds to an “editing operation”. Further, for example, when an editing target is an effect, an operation for selecting an effect corresponds to an “editing operation”. Further, for example, when the editing target is a performance parameter (angle, change, ball speed, nobi, brake, sharpness, weight parameter), an operation for changing the value of the performance parameter corresponds to an “editing operation”. . For example, if the user can increase or decrease the value of the performance parameter by specifying the left direction or the right direction, the operation for specifying the left direction or the right direction corresponds to the “editing operation”. . Further, for example, when the user can increase or decrease the value of the performance parameter by touching the element P1132 or P1133, the operation of touching the element P1132 or P1133 corresponds to the “editing operation”.

  If it is not determined that the editing operation has been performed, the control unit 11 executes step S118 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that an editing operation has been performed, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the editing target is a performance parameter of a new sphere type (S110). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether the editing target is any one of an angle, a change, a ball speed, a nobi, a brake, a sharpness, or a weight parameter.

  When the editing target is not a performance parameter, that is, when the editing target is a name or an effect, the control unit 11 changes the name or effect of the new sphere type according to the editing operation (S114). On the other hand, when the editing target is a performance parameter, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the edited value is within the editable range (S112). If the edited value is within the editable range, the control unit 11 allows the value of the performance parameter to be edited to be changed, and changes the value of the performance parameter to be edited according to the editing operation (S114). . On the other hand, when the edited value is outside the editable range, the control unit 11 invalidates the change of the performance parameter value to be edited and outputs a warning sound from the audio output unit 17 (S116). In step S116, no warning sound may be output. Further, editing operations to values outside the editable range may not be performed in the first place. For example, when the current value of the performance parameter is the lower limit value or the upper limit value of the editable range, the element P1132 or P1133 may not be selected. That is, when the current value of the performance parameter is the lower limit value of the editable range, the touch to the element P1132 is disabled (the element P1132 is grayed out) or the element P1132 is not displayed. The element P1132 may not be selected. Similarly, when the current value of the performance parameter is the upper limit value of the editable range, the touch to the element P1133 is invalidated (the element P1133 is grayed out) or the element P1133 is not displayed. The element P1133 may not be selected.

  Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a cancel operation has been performed (S118). Here, the “cancel operation” is an operation for selecting the element P112. When it is determined that the cancel operation has been performed, the control unit 11 displays the base ball type selection image G100 on the display unit 16 (S120).

  Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a test throw request operation has been performed (S122). Here, the “trial throw request operation” is an operation for selecting the element P1151. When it is determined that the test throw request operation has been performed, the control unit 11 executes the process illustrated in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 13 will be described later.

  Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a determination operation has been performed (S124). Here, the “decision operation” is an operation for selecting the element P111. When it is not determined that the determination operation has been performed, the control unit 11 executes Step S104 again. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination operation has been performed, the control unit 11 executes the process illustrated in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 14 will be described later.

  [4-2] The process shown in FIG. 13 will be described. If it is determined in step S122 in FIG. 12 that a test throw request operation has been performed, as shown in FIG. 13, the control unit 11 temporarily stores information on the new ball type being created (S130). Specifically, the control unit 11 temporarily stores the name, performance parameter, and effect being edited in the editing area A 113 in the storage unit 12. After execution of step S130, the control unit 11 displays the trial projection image G120 on the display unit 16 (S132).

  After executing step S132, the control unit 11 causes the pitcher character PC to start a pitching motion (S134). Thereafter, based on the performance parameter temporarily stored in step S140, the control unit 11 controls the behavior of the ball thrown by the pitcher character PC (S136).

  Further, the control unit 11 monitors whether or not the ball thrown by the pitcher character PC is caught by the catcher character (S138), and when the catcher character catches the ball, the control unit 11 performs an end operation. It is determined whether or not (S140). Here, the “end operation” is an operation for selecting the element P121.

  When it is not determined that the ending operation has been performed, the control unit 11 executes Step S134 again. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end operation has been performed, the control unit 11 displays the new ball type creation image G110 on the display unit 16 (S142). In this case, the control unit 11 displays the name, performance parameter, and effect temporarily stored in step S130 in the editing area A113. After execution of step S142, the control unit 11 executes step S104 of FIG.

  [4-3] The process shown in FIG. 14 will be described. When it is determined in step S124 of FIG. 12 that the determination operation has been performed, as illustrated in FIG. 14, the control unit 11 acquires information on the new sphere type created by the user (S150). That is, the control unit 11 acquires information (new sphere type name, performance parameter, and effect) edited in the editing area A113 of the base sphere type selection image G100.

  After executing step S150, the control unit 11 determines the acquisition conditions for the new ball type (S152). For example, the control unit 11 refers to the acquisition condition determination table TBL103, and acquires the acquisition conditions corresponding to the information (such as the performance parameter of the new ball type) acquired in step S150.

  After execution of step S152, the control unit 11 registers a new ball type (S154). For example, the control unit 11 adds a new record to the new ball type table TBL101, and registers the name, performance parameter, effect, acquisition condition, and the like of the new ball type in the record.

  [4-4] FIG. 15 shows an example of processing executed when the element P1344-3 of the performance enhancement image G130 shown in FIG. 7 is selected. That is, an example of processing executed when the user requests the player character “Tanaka” to acquire the new ball type “special slider” is shown. When the control unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. 15 according to the program, the control unit 11 functions as the determination unit 140 and the use control unit 150.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the player character “Tanaka” satisfies the acquisition condition of the new ball type “Special Slider” (S160). That is, the control unit 11 refers to the player character table TBL104 and acquires the amount of experience points held by the player character “Tanaka”. Further, the control unit 11 refers to the new ball type table TBL101 and acquires the amount of experience points necessary for acquiring the new ball type “special slider”. Then, when the amount of each experience point possessed by the player character “Tanaka” is equal to or greater than the amount of each experience point necessary for acquiring the new ball type “special slider”, the control unit 11 determines that the hand character “Tanaka” Is satisfied with the acquisition conditions of the new ball type “Special Slider”.

  When it is determined that the player character “Tanaka” satisfies the acquisition condition of the new ball type “Special Slider”, the control unit 11 causes the player character “Tanaka” to acquire the new ball type “Special Slider” (S162). ). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the player character table TBL104, registers “special slider” as the slider type ball type in the “ball type parameter” field of the record corresponding to the player character “Tanaka”, "1" is registered as the skill level of "."

  Moreover, the control part 11 reduces each experience point which player character "Tanaka" holds (S164). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the player character table TBL104 and decreases the amount of each experience point held by the player character “Tanaka” by the amount of each experience point used to acquire the “special slider”.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the player character “Tanaka” satisfies the acquisition condition of the new ball type “Special Slider”, the control unit 11 cannot acquire the new ball type (experience points are insufficient). Is displayed) (S166).

  Note that if the player character “Tanaka” does not satisfy the acquisition conditions of the new ball type “Special Slider”, the element P1344-3 may not be selected (that is, the player character “Tanaka” has a new ball). You may not be able to require the seed "special slider" to be mastered). For example, whether or not the player character “Tanaka” satisfies the acquisition conditions of the new ball type “Special Slider” when the ability improvement image G130 is displayed or when the experience point of the player character “Tanaka” is updated. May be determined. If the acquisition condition is not satisfied, the element P1344-3 is disabled by touching (the element P1344-3 is grayed out) or the element P1344-3 is not displayed. P1344-3 may not be selected.

  [5. Summary] According to the game device 10 described above, it becomes possible for the user to create a new sphere type in which the performance parameters are uniquely set, and to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the sphere type. Also, according to the game apparatus 10, the condition for acquiring the new ball type (acquisition condition: experience points necessary for enabling the use of the new ball type) It is possible to determine that the condition is less likely to be satisfied when the performance of the new ball type is high. That is, it becomes possible to control the difficulty of enabling the use of the new ball type according to the performance of the new ball type. As a result, it is possible to realize that the user can independently create a new ball type while ensuring that the game balance is not impaired.

  In addition, according to the game apparatus 10, the performance parameter of the new ball type can be set by editing the performance parameter of the base ball type. Compared to, it becomes easier to set the performance parameter of the new ball type.

  Further, in the game apparatus 10, the editing of the performance parameter is restricted according to the base ball type, so that it is possible to suppress the creation of a new ball type that is far from the base and that is different from the base ball type. Become.

  In addition, the game apparatus 10 displays a test projection image G120 that allows the user to try a new ball type, so that the user can grasp the behavior of the new ball type (how to change) in advance.

  [6. Modification] The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  [6-1] In the embodiment described above, as a condition for acquiring a new ball type, a condition related to experience points possessed by the player character (in other words, points stored in association with the identification information of the player character). However, for example, a condition related to points held by the user (points that are virtual currency in the game: in other words, points stored in association with the user identification information) is set. It may be. In other words, the player character may be able to acquire a new ball type in exchange for all or part of the points owned by the user.

  Conditions relating to other information stored in association with user identification information may be set as the above conditions. For example, the user parameters (levels, etc.), the user's game progress (levels, etc.), whether the user has cleared a task (mission, etc.) in the game, Number, number of other users who have a user's game play performance (number of times played) or battle record (number of battles, number of wins, win rate, etc.), or a specific relationship (such as friendship or friendship) with the user Etc. may be set as conditions.

  [6-2] In the above, a game has been described in which a user can create a skill (new sphere type) used in the game independently. However, instead of the skill, the user uses an item that is used in the game. You may make it possible to create it. The “item” is a target to be used in the game. For example, when it is used, a predetermined effect (performance effect indicated by a parameter) is exhibited.

  That is, the setting image display control unit 111 is an image for setting an item used in the game, and for displaying on the display unit 16 a setting image for receiving a parameter setting related to the performance of the item. Control may be performed. For example, the setting image display control unit 111 is an image for setting a parameter related to the performance of an item by changing at least one of a plurality of parameters related to the performance of the basic item selected from the plurality of basic items. May be controlled to be displayed on the display unit 16 as a setting image. The restriction unit 120 may restrict a change to at least one of the plurality of parameters related to the performance of the item according to the selected basic item. The condition determination unit 130 may determine a condition for enabling the use of the item based on the parameter. The usage control unit 150 may perform control for enabling use of the item based on the determination result of the determination unit 140.

  [6-3] Although the case where the game is executed by the single game apparatus 10 has been described above, the game may be executed by the game apparatus 10 communicating with the game server. That is, the present invention can also be applied to a game system 1 as shown in FIG.

A game system 1 shown in FIG. 16 includes a game server 30 (an example of a game control device) and a game device 10A. The game server 30 and the game device 10A are connected to the network N. For this reason, mutual data communication is possible between the game server 30 and the game apparatus 10A. The game apparatus 10A may have the same configuration as the game apparatus 10 shown in FIG.

  The game server 30 is realized by a server computer, for example. As shown in FIG. 16, the game server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 are the same as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 14 illustrated in FIG. The game server 30 can access the database DB. The database DB may be built in the game server 30 or may be built in another server computer.

  Also in the game system 1, the same functional blocks as the functional blocks shown in FIG. 8 are realized. In this case, all of the functional blocks may be realized by the game server 30 (control unit 31). Or a part of functional block may be implement | achieved by the game server 30 (control part 31), and the rest may be implement | achieved by 10 A of game devices (control part 11). When the display control unit 110 is realized by the game server 30, the display control unit 110 generates data necessary for displaying an image (screen image) and transmits the data to the game apparatus 10A. Thus, the image may be displayed on the display unit 16 of the game apparatus 10A.

  [6-4] In the above description, the skill (or item) uniquely set by the user A has been described as being used by the user A himself / herself. However, the user A may be used by a user B different from the user A. Also good. In other words, the skill (or item) may be used in a game played by a user B other than the user A who sets the skill (or item). In this case, the “condition” determined by the condition determining unit 130 is a condition for enabling the use of the skill (or item) by the user B different from the user A who has set the skill (or item). In other words, it may be a condition for enabling use of the skill (or item) in a game played by a user B other than the user A who has set the skill. The “control” performed by the use control unit 150 is control for enabling the use of the skill (or item) by the user B different from the user A who has set the skill (or item). In other words, the “control” is control for enabling the use of the skill (or item) in the game played by the user B other than the user A who has set the skill (or item).

  A skill (or item) uniquely set by the user A may be used by a plurality of users including the user A. In this case, the “condition” determined by the condition determining unit 130 is a condition for enabling a plurality of users to use the skill. The “control” performed by the use control unit 150 is control for enabling the use of skills by a plurality of users. The “condition” in this case may be satisfied by one user or may be satisfied by cooperation of a plurality of users. That is, when the “condition” is satisfied by any one of the plurality of users, the skill may be used by the plurality of users, or the “condition” may be achieved by cooperation of the plurality of users. If the above is satisfied, the skill may be used by the plurality of users. Note that “use of skills by a plurality of users” may mean that a plurality of users use skills individually, or a plurality of users cooperate to use skills (for example, a plurality of users use skills). It may be to cast a single magic in cooperation.

  [6-5] Although the case where the present invention is applied to a baseball game has been mainly described above, the present invention can also be applied to a sports game other than a baseball game. The present invention can also be applied to games other than sports games. For example, as long as the game uses skills or game items in the game, the present invention can be applied regardless of the game genre such as a board game, a card game, a role playing game, and an adventure game.

  [7. Supplementary Note] From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the code | symbol described in drawing suitably is described in parenthesis, However, This invention is not limited to the aspect of illustration by it.

  1) A game control device (10 or 30) according to an aspect of the present invention is configured to accept a setting of a parameter (for example, a performance parameter) related to the performance of a skill (for example, a new ball type) used in a game. Based on the parameters, setting image display control means (111) for performing control for displaying the image (G110) on the display means (16), and conditions (for example, acquisition conditions) for enabling the skill to be used. Based on the determination result of the determination means (130) for determining, the determination means (140) for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied, and the determination result of the determination means (140), the skill can be used. Use control means (150) for controlling the above.

  10) The game control apparatus (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention controls the display means (16) to display a setting image for accepting setting of parameters related to the performance of items used in the game. A setting image display control means (111) for performing, a condition determining means (130) for determining a condition for enabling the use of the item based on the parameter, and determining whether or not the condition is satisfied A determination unit (140); and a usage control unit (150) that performs control for enabling the use of the item based on a determination result of the determination unit (140).

  11) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention performs control for displaying on the display means (16) a setting image for accepting setting of parameters related to the skill or item performance used in the game. A setting image display control means (111) to perform, a condition determination means (130) for determining a condition for enabling the use of the skill or item based on the parameters, and a determination as to whether the condition is satisfied And a use control means (150) for performing control for enabling the use of the skill or item based on a determination result of the determination means (140).

  12) A program according to one embodiment of the present invention functions as a game control device (10 or 30) according to any one of 1) to 10) or a game system (1) according to 11). It is a program to make it.

  13) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program described in 12).

  14) Further, according to the control method of the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention, the setting image for receiving the setting of the parameter related to the performance of the skill used in the game is displayed (16 The setting image display control step (S102) for performing control for display on the screen), the condition determining step (S152) for determining a condition for enabling the use of the skill based on the parameters, and the condition is satisfied A determination step (S160) for determining whether or not it has been performed, and a use control step (S162) for performing control for enabling the use of the skill based on the determination result of the determination step (S160). .

  15) Further, according to the control method of the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention, a setting image for receiving setting of a parameter related to the performance of an item used in the game is displayed on the display unit (16). A setting image display control step for performing control for display, a condition determining step for determining a condition for enabling the use of the item based on the parameter, and a determination for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied And a use control step for performing control for enabling use of the item based on the determination result of the determination step.

  16) Further, according to the control method of the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention, a setting image for accepting setting of a parameter related to the skill or item performance used in the game is displayed on the display means (16). A setting image display control step (S102) for performing control for performing, a condition determining step (S152) for determining a condition for enabling the use of the skill or item based on the parameters, and the condition is satisfied A determination step (S160) for determining whether or not the use has occurred, and a use control step (S162) for performing control for enabling the use of the skill or item based on the determination result of the determination step (S160). Including.

  According to the inventions described in 1), 10) to 16) above, it is possible to set parameters related to the performance of the skill or item used in the game, and the skill or item used in the game. Can be set arbitrarily. Further, according to the present invention, since the condition for enabling the use of the skill or item is determined based on the parameter, for example, the condition is easily satisfied when the performance of the skill or item is low, It becomes possible to make it difficult to satisfy the condition when the skill or the performance of the item is high. For this reason, when the performance of the skill or item set by the user is high, it becomes possible to make it difficult to use the skill or item. Thus, according to the present invention, it becomes possible to control the difficulty of enabling the use of the skill or item according to the skill or item performance set by the user. As a result, it is possible to realize that the user can arbitrarily set the skill or item used in the game while ensuring that the game balance is not impaired.

  2) In one aspect of the present invention, the setting image display control means (111) changes a parameter relating to the performance of a basic skill (or basic item) selected from a plurality of basic skills (or a plurality of basic items). By doing so, you may make it perform control for displaying the image for setting the parameter regarding the performance of the skill (or the item) on the display means (16) as the setting image (G110).

  According to the invention described in 2), the parameter of the skill (or item) is set by changing the parameter of the basic skill (or basic item) selected from the plurality of basic skills (or a plurality of basic items). This makes it easier for the user to set skill (or item) parameters than when setting skill (or item) parameters from scratch.

  3) In one aspect of the present invention, the setting image (G110) is obtained by changing at least one of a plurality of parameters related to performance of the selected basic skill (or basic item) by changing the skill (or the It may be an image for setting a plurality of parameters relating to the performance of the item. The game control device (10 or 30) may include a limiting unit (120) that limits a change to at least one of the plurality of parameters according to the selected basic skill (or basic item). .

  According to the invention described in 3), a change to at least one of the plurality of parameters can be limited according to the selected basic skill (or basic item). For example, it is possible to restrict parameter changes so as not to violate the characteristics of the basic skill (or basic item), and as a result, a skill (or item) that is different from the basic skill (or basic item) is set. It becomes possible to limit that.

  For example, in a baseball game in which the user can arbitrarily set the ball type, when “Curve” is selected as the basic ball type (basic skill), the “Nobi” parameter indicating the small difference between the initial speed and the final speed It is possible to restrict changes to In such a case, if “Nobi” can be made very large (if the difference between the initial speed and the final speed can be made very small), the basic sphere type “Curve” will be applied and it will be too far away from reality. Although the ball type can be set, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

  4) In one aspect of the present invention, the limiting means (120) may suppress changes to some of the plurality of parameters. The limiting means (120) may change the part of the parameters according to the selected basic skill (or basic item).

  According to the invention described in 4), it is possible to change some of the plurality of parameters whose change is suppressed according to the selected basic skill (or basic item). For example, it is possible to suppress changes to parameters so as not to violate the characteristics of the basic skill (or basic item), and as a result, a skill (or item) that is different from the basic skill (or basic item) is set. It becomes possible to suppress this.

  For example, in a baseball game in which the user can arbitrarily set the ball type, when “Curve” is selected as the basic ball type (basic skill), the “Nobi” parameter indicating the small difference between the initial speed and the final speed It is possible to suppress changes to By doing so, it is possible to prevent the setting of a ball type that is excessively distant from the actual ball type “curve”.

  5) In one aspect of the present invention, the limiting means (120) may limit a change to at least one of the plurality of parameters within a limited range. The restriction means (120) may change the restriction range according to the selected basic skill (or basic item).

  According to the invention described in 5), when the change to at least one of the plurality of parameters is restricted within the restriction range, the restriction range is changed according to the selected basic skill (or basic item). It becomes possible. For example, it is possible to limit changes to parameters to a limited range so as not to violate the characteristics of basic skills (or basic items). As a result, skills (or items) that are different from basic skills (or basic items) It becomes possible to restrict setting.

  For example, in a baseball game in which the user can arbitrarily set the ball type, when “straight” is selected as the basic ball type (basic skill), the change to the “change” parameter indicating the magnitude of the change is within the limit range. It is possible to set the limit range to be small. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the base ball type “straight” from being set and a ball type that is excessively distant from being set.

  6) In one aspect of the present invention, the use image (G120) showing a state in which the skill (or the item) is used before the skill (the item) can be used in the game. Use image display control means (112) for performing control for display on the display means (16) may be included.

  According to the invention described in 6), since the use image indicating the use of the skill (or item) is displayed before the skill (or item) can be used in the game, the user can It becomes possible to grasp in advance what will happen when a skill (or item) is actually used in the game.

  7) In one aspect of the present invention, the use image display control means (112) is configured such that the skill (the item) is used and the selected basic skill (or the basic item) is used. Control for displaying an image that can be compared with the display unit (16) as the use image (G120) may be performed.

  According to the invention described in 7), an image that can compare the case where the skill (or item) set by the user is used and the case where the selected basic skill (or basic item) is used is used. Since it is displayed as an image, the user can perform the comparison in advance before the skill (or item) can be used in the game. As a result, the user can grasp in advance how the basic skill (or basic item) is different when the skill (or item) is used.

  8) In one aspect of the present invention, the skill and the basic skill may be a skill related to an action of throwing, kicking, or hitting an object (for example, a ball). The parameter may be a parameter related to the behavior of the object when the operation is performed. The use image display control means (112) displays an image that can compare the behavior of the object when the skill is used with the behavior of the object when the basic skill is used. Control for displaying on the display means (16) may be performed as G120).

  According to the invention described in 8), it is possible to compare the behavior of the object (for example, the trajectory of the ball) between when the skill set by the user is used and when the selected basic skill is used. Since the image is displayed as the use image, the user can perform the comparison in advance. As a result, the user can grasp in advance how the behavior of the object when the skill is used is different from that when the basic skill is used.

  9) In one aspect of the present invention, the condition determining means (130) may determine a value for enabling the use of the skill (or the item) in the game as the condition. .

  According to the invention described in 9), it is possible to provide a value for enabling the skill (or item) set by the user to be used in the game. For example, when the performance of the skill (or item) set by the user is high, the consideration can be increased, and the skill (or item) is determined according to the performance of the skill (or item) set by the user. You can control the price of

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Claims (12)

Setting image display control means for performing control for displaying on the display means a setting image for accepting setting of parameters related to the performance of the skill used in the game;
Condition determining means for determining a condition for enabling the use of the skill based on the parameter;
Determining means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, use control means for performing control for enabling the use of the skill;
A game control apparatus comprising: The game control apparatus according to claim 1,
The setting image display control means displays, as the setting image, an image for setting the parameter related to the performance of the skill by changing a parameter related to the performance of the basic skill selected from a plurality of basic skills. Control to display on the means,
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control device according to claim 2,
The setting image is an image for setting a plurality of parameters related to the performance of the skill by changing at least one of a plurality of parameters related to the performance of the selected basic skill.
The game control device includes a limiting unit that limits a change to at least one of the plurality of parameters according to the selected basic skill.
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control device according to claim 3.
The restricting means suppresses changes to some of the plurality of parameters;
The restriction means changes the part of the parameters according to the selected basic skill.
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control device according to claim 3 or 4,
The limiting means limits a change to at least one of the plurality of parameters within a limiting range;
The restriction means changes the restriction range according to the selected basic skill.
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Use image display control means for performing control for displaying on the display means a use image showing how the skill is used before the skill can be used in the game;
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control apparatus according to claim 6, wherein any one of claims 2 to 5 is cited.
The use image display control means performs control for displaying, on the display means, an image capable of comparing the case where the skill is used and the case where the selected basic skill is used as the use image. Do,
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control device according to claim 7,
The skill and the basic skill are skills related to an action of throwing, kicking or hitting an object,
The parameter is a parameter related to the behavior of the object when the operation is performed,
The use image display control unit is configured to display, as the use image, an image capable of comparing the behavior of the object when the skill is used and the behavior of the object when the basic skill is used. Control to display
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The condition determining means determines a consideration for enabling the use of the skill as the condition.
The game control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. Setting image display control means for performing control for displaying on the display means a setting image for accepting setting of parameters related to the performance of the item used in the game;
Condition determining means for determining a condition for enabling use of the item based on the parameter;
Determining means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, use control means for performing control for enabling use of the item;
A game control apparatus comprising: A setting image display control means for performing control for displaying on the display means a setting image for accepting the setting of parameters related to the skill or item performance used in the game;
Condition determining means for determining a condition for enabling the use of the skill or item based on the parameter;
Determining means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, use control means for performing control for enabling the use of the skill or item;
A game system comprising:   The program for functioning a computer as the game control apparatus in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10, or the game system of Claim 11.

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