JP2023025287A - Game system, game control device, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cause a user to feel a sense of urgency.

SOLUTION: A game system (S) causes a user object to perform a second operation when an opponent object performs a first operation. Reference time setting means (102) establishes a reference time within a reception period for receiving a starting operation to cause the user object to start the second operation based on a timing at which the opponent object starts to perform the first operation. First determination means (105) determines success or failure of the second operation based on probability information when the starting operation is performed before the reference time elapses. Second determination means (106) determines success or failure of the second operation based on performance results of a plurality of items of processing including the processing in which operation control means (104) causes the user object to start the second operation, and the processing in which the operation control means causes the opponent object to perform the first operation when the starting operation is performed after the reference time elapses.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

Patent Law Article 30, Paragraph 2 application filed June 8, 2017, https://itunes. apple. com, https://itunes.com. apple. com/jp/app/puro-ye-qiusupirittsua/id940320341? ls=1&mt=8, https://play. google. com, https://play. google. com/store/apps/details? id=jp. konami. prospia, https://www. konami. com

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game is known in which, when an opponent object performs a first action, the user object is made to perform a second action that is more likely to succeed the earlier it is started. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a baseball game in which an operating character is allowed to steal a base, which is more likely to succeed the earlier the start is made, when the pitcher character pitches. , a game system that determines the success or failure of stealing a base based on the timing at which the runner character touches the base and the timing at which the fielder character who received the thrown ball touches the operating character. In this game system, if the stealing start operation is performed earlier than the predetermined timing, the stealing will surely fail.

JP 2007-181565 A

In the technique described above, the real pleasure of the game is to perform the start operation in a timely manner while watching the movement of the opponent's object. In some cases, stealing a base will definitely fail, so the user cannot feel the urgency of stealing a base to make a start by stealing the pitcher's motion, and the user may feel unsatisfactory.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game system, a game control device, and a program that make a user feel a sense of urgency.

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system that causes a user object to perform a second action when the opponent object performs a first action. and a reference time within a reception period for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing at which the other object starts the first action. reference time setting means for setting; start operation reception means for receiving the start operation during the reception period; action control means for causing the user object to start the second action based on the start operation; and the reference time a first determining means for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the start operation is performed before the elapse of; and when the start operation is performed after the reference time elapses second, based on execution results of a plurality of processes including a process in which the action control means causes the user object to start the second action and a process in which the opponent object performs the first action, and a second determining means for determining the success or failure of the second operation.

A game system according to an aspect of the present invention is a game system that causes a user object to perform a second action when an opponent object performs a first action, wherein the game system includes display control means for displaying the opponent object on a display means; reference time setting means for setting a reference time within a reception period for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing at which the other object starts the first action; start operation receiving means for receiving the start operation during the reception period; action control means for causing the user object to start the second action based on the start operation; and the start operation before the reference time elapses. a first determination means for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the start operation is performed; and when the start operation is performed after the reference time elapses, and second determining means for determining success or failure of the second action based on the execution result of the process that affects the success or failure of the second action based on the timing obtained.

A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention is a game control device that causes a user object to perform a second action when an opponent object performs a first action, wherein the opponent object starts the first action. reference time setting means for setting a reference time within a reception period for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on timing; and the start operation is performed before the reference time elapses. a first determining means for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the second action is performed; determining the success or failure of the second action based on execution results of a plurality of processes including a process of causing the object to start the second action and a process of causing the opponent object to perform the first action; 2 determining means.

A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention is a game control device that causes a user object to perform a second action when an opponent object performs a first action, wherein the opponent object starts the first action. reference time setting means for setting a reference time within a reception period for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on timing; and the start operation is performed before the reference time elapses. a first determining means for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the starting operation is performed; and when the starting operation is performed after the reference time has elapsed, the starting operation is performed and second determining means for determining success or failure of the second action based on an execution result of a process that affects timing on success or failure of the second action.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of a game system. It is a figure which shows a mode that a challenge is determined by lottery. It is a figure which shows a screen transition when a challenge starts. It is a figure which shows a mode that a stolen base success/failure bar changes. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts immediately after the start of the pitching motion; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts late; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts just before the start of the pitching motion; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts too early; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a case where the pitcher character makes a restraining action; 1 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by a game system; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data storage example of character data; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a data storage example of game situation data; FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system; FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system; FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system;

[1. Hardware configuration of game system and game control device]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description may be omitted. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system. As shown in FIG. 1, a game system S according to this embodiment includes a game terminal 10 and a server 30. As shown in FIG. The game terminal 10 and server 30 are connected to a network N such as the Internet. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the game terminal 10 and the server 30 .

The game terminal 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the game terminal 10 may be a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone such as a smart phone or a tablet computer), a personal computer, a mobile game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional type having an information processing function. Examples include television receivers (smart TVs).

As shown in FIG. 1 , game terminal 10 includes control unit 11 , storage unit 12 , communication unit 13 , operation unit 14 and display unit 15 . Control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor. For example, the controller 11 may include multiple microprocessors. The control unit 11 executes processing according to an operating system and other programs. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (eg, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (eg, non-volatile semiconductor memory). The storage unit 12 stores programs and data. For example, if the game terminal 10 is a personal computer or the like, the storage unit 12 may include an auxiliary storage unit such as a hard disk drive or solid state drive. The communication unit 13 includes a communication interface such as a communication module. The communication unit 13 performs data communication via the network N. FIG.

The operation unit 14 is an input device, and may include, for example, options, keys, levers, a game controller (game pad), a pointing device such as a mouse or touch panel, or a keyboard. Further, for example, the operation unit 14 may include a microphone or a camera for the user to perform an input operation by voice or gesture. The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display, and displays a screen according to instructions from the control unit 11 . Note that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 may not be built in the game terminal 10 and may be external devices connected to the game terminal 10 .

Server 30 is a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1 , the server 30 includes a control section 31 , a storage section 32 and a communication section 33 . The hardware configurations of the control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 may be the same as those of the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13, respectively. For example, the server 30 stores game programs and distributes the game programs in response to requests from the game terminals 10 .

Note that the programs and data described as being stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32 may be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via the network N, for example. Also, the game terminal 10 or the server 30 may include a reading unit (for example, optical disk drive or memory card slot) for reading programs or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, optical disk or memory card). . Programs and data may be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via the information storage medium.

[2. Game overview]
In the game system S, a game is executed in which the user object is caused to perform the second action when the opponent object performs the first action. Here, before explaining the specific content of the game, the meaning of each term such as object and first action will be explained.

An object is, for example, an object that can be used in a game. For example, the object is a game character or the like.

The counterpart object is, for example, an object different from the user object, and may be an object controlled by a computer (CPU) or an object operated by another user. For example, the counterpart object is the object that the user object sees to perform the second action. For example, the opponent object is an object that is the opponent of the user object. For example, the other object is an object that obstructs (prevents) the second action of the user object. For example, a partner object is an object that cooperates with a user object. For example, the partner object is an object that supports the second action of the user object.

A user object is, for example, an object different from a counterpart object and an object that operates based on a user's operation. For example, a user object is a user's operation target.

The first operation is, for example, an operation that serves as a reference for the timing of starting the second operation. For example, when a baseball game is executed, if the second action is stealing a base, the first action is pitching. Further, for example, when a fighting game is executed, if the second action is a counter attack, the first action is an attack to be countered (an attack that is the starting point of the counter). Also, for example, when a soccer game is played, if the second action is an action of dribbling an opponent, the first action is an action (sliding, charging, etc.) taken by the opponent to steal the ball. Also, for example, if the second motion is a motion of capturing the ball from an opponent, the first motion is the opponent's dribbling motion.

The second action is, for example, an action that is more likely to succeed (be less likely to fail) as the action starts earlier. In other words, the second action is, for example, an action that is less likely to succeed (more likely to fail) the later the action starts. However, the second action does not necessarily succeed even if the action is started too early. Or, it is an action that increases the possibility of performing the fifth action. For example, the second action is performed before a predetermined event (for example, throwing a ball to a stolen base) due to the performance of the first action (for example, pitching) occurs. ) to move toward a target point (for example, stealing a base). Further, for example, the second action is an action of moving to a predetermined point. Further, for example, the second action is an action of touching a predetermined object. Further, for example, the second action is an action of completing a combination of a plurality of actions.

The third action is, for example, an action to prevent the second action. For example, when a baseball game is executed, if the second action is to steal a base, the third action is to throw a check ball. Further, for example, when a fighting game is executed, if the second action is a counterattack, the third action is a feint action for inviting a counterattack. Further, for example, when a soccer game is executed, if the second action is an action of dribbling an opponent, the third action is an action of moving the body to invite a dribble.

The fourth action is, for example, an action to prevent the third action from succeeding. For example, when a baseball game is executed, if the third action is the action of throwing a check ball, the fourth action is the action of returning to base. Further, for example, when a fighting game is executed, if the third action is a feint action to invite a counterattack, the fourth action is an action to stop the attack without being invited to the feint. Also, for example, when a soccer game is played, if the third action is to move the body to invite dribbling, the fourth action is to stop dribbling without being invited by the action.

The fifth action is, for example, an action for blocking the second action of the user object. For example, when a baseball game is executed, if the second action is a stolen base, the fifth action may be an action of throwing the ball at the base to which the stolen base is stolen, or a pick-up action. , chasing the runner while holding the ball. Also, for example, when a fighting game is executed, if the second action is a counterattack, the first action is an action to prevent the counterattack. Further, for example, when a soccer game is executed, if the second action is an action of dribbling an opponent, the fifth action is an action of extending one's legs or putting one's body into the dribble destination. Alternatively, if the second motion is a motion to steal the ball from the opponent, the fifth motion is a feint motion.

In the present embodiment, a baseball game is taken as an example in which the runner character makes a stealing motion when the pitcher character performs a pitching motion. The pitcher character not only throws the ball to the home base, but also makes a restraining action against the runner character or throws the ball to the base to which the base is stolen. The pitching action is to throw the ball to home plate and to the catcher character. The check action is to throw the ball to the fielder character on the base where the runner character is. The throwing action is to throw the ball to the fielder character on the base where the runner character stole a base. The base to be stolen is the base that is one base ahead of the base on which the runner character is located (advance base). For example, if the runner character is on first base, it means second base, and the runner character is on second base. If the runner character is on third base, it means home base. Also, the runner character may perform not only the base stealing motion but also the base returning motion. The base-returning motion is the runner character returning to his/her base.

A pitcher character is an example of an opponent object. A runner character is an example of a user object. A pitching motion is an example of a first motion. The stealing motion is an example of the second motion. The checking action is an example of the third action. A base-returning motion is an example of a fourth motion. Throwing motion is an example of the fifth motion. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the pitcher character, the runner character, the pitching motion, the stealing motion, the restraining motion, the returning motion, and the throwing motion correspond to the opponent object, the user object, the first motion, and the second motion, respectively. It can be read as an operation, a third operation, a fourth operation, and a fifth operation.

For example, a user collects and trains characters that are baseball players to form his/her own team, and plays games with other users or computer teams. For example, at an arbitrary timing such as after the end of a match, one of the multiple challenges is determined by lottery, and the user plays the challenge determined by lottery.

A challenge is, for example, a mini-game aimed at completing a given mission. A mission is a task set in a game, and is to obtain a predetermined result in the game. For example, missions include successfully stealing a base, hitting a hit or home run, bunting successfully, and hitting a batter character. When the user clears the mission, rewards such as game items and in-game currency are given.

For example, the user is not required to play the challenge immediately, but can play the challenge at any time within a predetermined playable period. The playable period is a period set for each challenge, for example, a certain period from when the challenge is determined by lottery. It should be noted that challenges may be stored as many as desired, or may be stored up to a predetermined maximum number (for example, 5). Further, when the maximum number of challenges is accumulated, the challenge lottery may not be performed.

For example, the user has challenge points for playing challenges, and can play challenges by consuming challenge points. Challenge points may be recovered over time, or may be recovered through the use of game items or billing. For example, when the challenge points are recovered to the maximum value, all of the challenges accumulated up to the maximum number may be played by consuming all the challenge points. Also, for example, when all the challenge points that recover over time are used up, even if a new challenge is acquired, it is not possible to challenge depending on the recovery of time, so that the use of game items etc. is encouraged (utilized). Additionally, the time to recover the challenge points required for a single challenge may be as long as the playable period of the challenge.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing how a challenge is determined by lottery. As shown in FIG. 2, after the user has played the match, a lottery result image G1 showing the lottery result of the challenge is displayed on the display unit 15 . The content of the challenge decided by lottery is displayed in the lottery result image G1. The example of FIG. 2 shows a case where the challenge for stealing a base is determined by lottery.

In addition, a rank indicating the difficulty level of the challenge may be set for the challenge, and the rank of the challenge may also be displayed in the lottery result image G1. The challenge rank may be determined by the combination of the pitcher character and the catcher character. For example, the higher the ability of the pitcher character and the catcher character, the higher the difficulty rank may be. Furthermore, the higher the difficulty rank, the better the reward given to the user.

The lottery result image G1 displays a hold button B10 for accumulating the challenge without playing it immediately, and a challenge button B11 for playing the challenge immediately. When the user selects the hold button B10, challenges can be accumulated. In this case, a playable period is set for the accumulated challenge, and the challenge can be played within the playable period. On the other hand, when the user selects the challenge button B11, a challenge detail image G2 showing details of the challenge is displayed on the display unit 15 as shown in FIG. When the user selects the hold button B10 and accumulates challenges, the challenge details image G2 may be called from any screen.

For example, the challenge details image G2 includes a display area A20 for displaying the current value of challenge points. When the user selects the recovery button B21, challenge points can be recovered by using game items or charging. Further, for example, the challenge detail image G2 includes a display area A22 for displaying the remaining time of the playable period, rewards obtainable in the challenge, conditions for clearing the challenge, and the like.

In the challenge of this embodiment, a runner character to be used in the challenge is automatically determined from among the user's team. The runner character may be determined by a predetermined method. For example, it may be randomly determined, or a character with high running ability may be determined. The challenge details image G2 also includes a display area A23 for displaying the runner character used by the user in the challenge. For example, in the challenge, multiple runner characters may be made available, and these multiple runner characters may attempt to steal a base in turn. In this case, a runner character that has been used once may not be used in the challenge. A runner character that has been used once may be used again after a certain period of time has elapsed, or another runner character other than the runner character may be used again by using it one or more times. You may make it possible.

If the user selects the cancel button B24, the challenge can be given up without playing. On the other hand, when the user selects the challenge button B25, the challenge starts.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing screen transition when a challenge starts. As shown in FIG. 3, when the challenge starts, the display unit 15 displays a challenge image G3 showing the status of the challenge being played. In the present embodiment, the change in the display of the challenge image G3 will be described by adding an alphabetic character to the end of the code "G3", such as "G3A". ” will be used for explanation.

For example, the challenge image G3 displays the state of the game space. The game space is a virtual space in which characters are arranged, and may be three-dimensional or two-dimensional. For example, in the game space, a fictitious field (for example, a baseball field) is arranged, and a runner character, a pitcher character, a catcher character, a batter character, a fielder character, and the like are arranged thereon. Also, for example, a virtual camera is set in the game space. For example, the virtual camera may be positioned behind the runner character so as to include the runner character within its field of view.

In the challenge of the present embodiment, stealing can be challenged a plurality of times (for example, 5 times), and the challenge image G3 includes a display area A30 for displaying the remaining number of challenges. In the example of FIG. 3, the remaining number of times is indicated by the number of shoes. Also, for example, the challenge image G3 includes a display area A31 for displaying the clear condition of the challenge and a display area A32 for displaying the achievement status of the clear condition.

For example, a clearing condition is set such that the user acquires a score depending on whether or not a base stealing motion or a base returning motion is successful, and the total value of the acquired scores is equal to or greater than a threshold. For example, if a user scores above a threshold, a reward is given. The challenge may be forcibly ended when the clear condition is achieved, but in this embodiment, the user plays the challenge to the end even if the clear condition is met in the middle. If the user obtains a score equal to or higher than the threshold, a reward corresponding to the obtained score may be given.

Further, for example, the challenge image G3 also displays icons I33 to I35 respectively representing a pitcher character, a catcher character, and a runner character. For example, the icons I33 to I35 may display the character's face, name, rank, ability information, and the like.

Further, for example, the challenge image G3 displays a base-returning button B36 for instructing a base-returning motion and a base-stealing button B37 for instructing a stealing-base motion. When the user selects the base return button B36, the runner character makes a base return motion. When the user selects the stealing base button B37, the runner character makes a stealing motion. In addition to the home-base button B36 and the base-stealing button B37, buttons for practicing the base-returning motion and the base-stealing motion may be displayed. Stolen base practice shall not count towards the number of stolen base attempts in a challenge.

For example, as shown in the challenge image G3A, the details of the challenge are displayed in the display area A38 immediately after the start of the challenge. For example, the display area A38 displays the number of stolen bases that can be challenged and clear conditions. Also, for example, as shown in the challenge image G3B, when the runner character has a special ability, the special ability of the runner character is displayed in the display area A39. Further, for example, as shown in the challenge image G3C, the icons I33 to I35 may be erased after a certain period of time to make the pitcher character easier to see. In this case, the current count (ball count, strike count and out count) may be displayed in the display area A40.

After that, as shown in the challenge image G3D, the pitcher character takes a set position to make a pitching motion. The set position is a preparatory motion for the pitching motion, and is a posture to be taken before the pitching motion. In the set position, the pitcher character touches the pitcher's plate with the pivot foot, places the other foot forward, holds the ball with both hands in front of the body, and stops moving completely. At an arbitrary timing before or after the pitcher character takes the set position, a stealing base success/failure bar B41 is displayed to guide the timing at which the stealing base button B37 should be selected. When the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed, the user aims to select the stolen base button B37 with good timing so that the runner character can succeed in stealing a base.

In general, the earlier the start is, the sooner the stolen base is reached, which makes it easier to succeed in stealing. Throw the ball to the base of the stolen base and it will be out. Under the rules of baseball, once the pitching motion is started, it cannot be interrupted. Therefore, if the runner character starts the pitching motion immediately after the pitcher character starts the pitching motion, the stealing of bases is likely to succeed.

If the runner character starts before the pitcher character starts the pitching motion, the pitcher character can start earlier if he or she does not notice the stolen base, so that the stolen base is very likely to succeed. For example, just before the pitching motion, the pitcher character may concentrate on the batter character and not notice the stolen base. Sometimes we have an early start.

As described above, stealing a base tends to be successful if the runner character starts immediately after or just before the start of the pitching motion. Therefore, the user aims to select the stolen base button B37 at the timing of starting the pitching motion. In this embodiment, the start timing of the pitching motion is guided by changes in the stolen base success/failure bar B41.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing how the stolen base success/failure bar B41 changes. In FIG. 4, the change of the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is distinguished by adding an alphabetic character to the end of the symbol "B41", such as "B41A". will be described with reference numerals. In FIG. 4, the state in which the stolen base success/failure bar B41 has just been displayed is indicated by the symbol "B41A".

As shown in FIG. 4, the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is elongated in the lateral direction (horizontal direction), and is marked with a scale at regular intervals. Also, for example, a timing cursor C410 is displayed to indicate the start timing of the pitching motion. In the stolen base success/failure bar B41, the area A411 on the left side (first half) of the timing cursor C410 and the areas A412 to A415 on the right side (second half) have different colors.

For example, the area A411 on the left side of the timing cursor C410 is monochromatic, and the areas A412 to A415 on the right side of the timing cursor C410 are color-coded. In FIG. 3, the change in color of the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is schematically represented by the density of halftone dots, and is divided into four colors as shown in areas A412 to A415 on the right side of the timing cursor C410. ing. In this embodiment, the timing cursor C410 is divided into four colors, but the number of colors of the timing cursor C410 is not limited to four, and may be any number.

For example, as shown in the stolen base success/failure bar B41A, the gauge G416 is not particularly displayed at first, but if the pitcher character maintains the set position, the gauge G416 starts extending from the left side of the stolen base success/failure bar B41. For example, as shown in the stolen base success/failure bars B41B to B41E, the gauge G416 gradually extends toward the right side of the stolen base success/failure bar B41. Although the speed at which the gauge G416 extends is constant here, the speed at which the gauge G416 extends may vary. Furthermore, although the case where the gauge G416 continues to expand will be described, the gauge G416 may shrink in the middle to confuse the user.

A gauge cursor C417 is displayed at the right end of the gauge G416. The gauge cursor C417 moves along with the extension of the gauge G416. In this embodiment, the gauge G416 reaches the position of the timing cursor C410 at the start timing of the pitching motion. That is, the distance between the position of the right end of the gauge G416 (the position of the gauge cursor C417) and the position of the timing cursor C410 indicates the time until the start timing arrives. Therefore, the user selects the stolen base button B37 at the timing when the gauge G416 reaches the timing cursor C410. When the user selects the stolen base button B37, the extension of the gauge G416 is stopped.

For example, the stolen base success/failure bar B41B indicates a state before the start timing of the pitching motion. If the user selects the stolen base button B37 in this state (that is, stops the gauge G416 in the area A411), as described above, if the pitcher character does not notice the stolen base, the stolen base is very likely to succeed. If is selected too early, the pitcher character will notice the stolen base and fail.

Further, for example, the stolen base success/failure bar B41C indicates a case where the start timing of the pitching motion has come. The position of the right end of the gauge G416 (the position of the gauge cursor C417) is the position of the timing cursor C410. When the state of the stolen base success/failure bar B41C is reached, the pitcher character starts a pitching motion. If the user selects the stolen base button B37 in this state (that is, stops the gauge G416 at the timing cursor C410), as described above, the game can be started early, making it easier to successfully steal a base.

Also, the more the runner character's start delays, the more likely it is that stealing will fail. Therefore, the further the position of the right end of the gauge G416 (the position of the gauge cursor C417) is from the timing cursor C410 (the longer the gauge G416 is), the more likely it is that stealing will fail. easier to do. In this embodiment, the colors of areas A412 to A415 on the right side of the timing cursor C410 indicate the likelihood of a successful steal.

For example, the color of area A412 indicates that the probability of successful stealing is the highest among areas A412 to A415, and the color of area A413 indicates the second highest probability of successful stealing. Further, for example, the color of area A414 indicates that the probability of successful stealing is the third highest, and the color of area A415 indicates that the probability of successful stealing is lowest. Therefore, on the right side of the timing cursor C410, if the ratio of the area A412 is high, it becomes easy to succeed in stealing a base, and if the ratio of the area A415 is high, it becomes difficult to succeed in stealing a base.

Note that the ratio of each of the regions A412 to A415 may be a fixed value or a variable value. In the case of variable values, the proportions of the areas A412 to A415 may be changed based on the abilities of the pitcher character, the catcher character, and the runner character. For example, the higher the ability of the pitcher character and the catcher character, the higher the probability of a failed base stealing by decreasing the ratio of the area A412 and increasing the ratio of the area A415. Further, for example, the higher the ability of the runner character, the higher the probability of successfully stealing a base by increasing the proportion of the area A412 and decreasing the proportion of the area A415.

For example, the stolen base success/failure bar B41D indicates the state immediately after the start timing of the pitching motion. In this state, if the user selects the stolen base button B37 (that is, stops the gauge G416 in the area A412), the start is relatively early, and there is a high probability that the player will succeed in stealing a base. Also, for example, the stolen base success/failure bar B41E indicates a state in which a little time has passed since the start timing of the pitching motion. If the user selects the stolen base button B37 in this state (that is, stops the gauge G416 in the area A413), the start is not so early, so the probability of successfully stealing a base is not so high. Likewise, as time elapses from the start timing of the pitching motion, the start of the runner character when the user selects the stealing base button B37 is delayed, and stealing gradually becomes more difficult.

If the user does not select the run button B37, the gauge G416 will continue to expand. do not. In this case, the ball count, strike count, and out count are updated based on the contents of pitching by the pitcher character and the contents of batting by the batter character. If the batter character does not get out due to a strikeout or the like, he can attempt to steal a base again in the next pitch. On the other hand, if the batter character is out, it is considered that the stealing has failed. Note that when the gauge 416 is fully extended (when it reaches its maximum length), the runner character may steal a base at that timing. In this case, the start is significantly delayed, and as a result, the stolen base fails. It should be noted that there may be a case where stealing succeeds with a low probability.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to attempt to steal a base a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) in one challenge. The stolen base success/failure bar B41 may be displayed only a few times (for example, two times), and thereafter the stolen base success/failure bar B41 may not be displayed. While the stealing success/failure bar B41 is displayed, the user selects the stealing base button B37 by stealing the pitching action of the pitcher character, relying on the change in the gauge G416 extending as shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts immediately after the start of the pitching motion. As shown in the challenge image G3E, when the pitcher character maintains the set position, the gauge G416 in the stolen base success/failure bar B41 begins to expand. As shown in the challenge image G3F, when the user selects the steal base button B37 immediately after the pitching motion, the evaluation of the user's operation is displayed in the display area A42, and the runner character starts. Here, since the stolen base button B37 could be selected immediately after the start of the pitching motion, a high evaluation of "GREAT!" is given as shown in the display area A42. After the user selects the stealing base button B37, the return to base button B36 may be grayed out so that it cannot be selected, or the stealing base button B37 may be selected but the selected content may not be reflected in the game. .

In the case of FIG. 5, when the user selects the steal base button B37, the pitcher character has started the pitching motion, so the pitcher character pitches toward home base. When the catcher character catches the ball, it throws the ball toward the base where the runner character stole the base. As shown in the challenge image G3G, the fielder character on the base where the stolen base is to be stolen receives the ball thrown by the catcher character and touches the runner character.

If the timing at which the runner character reaches the base to be stolen is earlier than the timing at which the fielder character touches the runner character, as shown in the challenge image G3H, the game is safe and the stealing is successful. On the other hand, if the fielder character touches the runner character before the runner character reaches the base to be stolen, the runner character is out and the stolen base fails. The success or failure of stealing a base may be strictly determined by executing hit determination between a fielder character and a runner character in the game space, or may be determined by the timing when the runner character reaches the base to be stolen and the timing when the fielder character receives a throw. You may judge simply by comparing with.

As shown in the challenge image G3H, the display area A43 displays the results of stolen bases and the obtained score. For example, the acquired score is determined based on the success or failure of the stolen base and the timing of selecting the stolen base button B37 (that is, the evaluation of the user's operation). For example, when the stealing is successful, the obtained score is higher than when the stealing is unsuccessful. Also, for example, the smaller the difference between the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected and the timing at which the pitching action is started (the higher the evaluation of the user's operation), the higher the acquired score. For example, the difference between the timing at which the stolen base button B37 is selected and the start timing of the pitching motion determines the basic points of the acquired score. You may do so.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts late. As shown in the challenge image G3I, when the pitcher character maintains the set position, the gauge G416 within the stolen base success/failure bar B41 begins to expand. As shown in the challenge image G3J, when the user selects the steal base button B37 after a considerable amount of time has passed since the start of the pitching motion, the evaluation of the user's operation is displayed in the display area A42, and the runner character starts. Here, since the stealing base button B37 is selected after a considerable amount of time has passed since the start of the pitching motion, the evaluation is as low as "NORMAL!" as shown in the display area A42.

As described above, if the runner character starts late, the runner character will be delayed in arriving at the base to be stolen, so stealing is more likely to fail. Therefore, as shown in the challenge images G3K and G3L, the fielder character often touches the runner character before the runner character reaches the base to be stolen, resulting in a failed base steal. For example, when stealing a base fails, the acquired score is 0 as shown in the display area A43 of the challenge image G3L. It should be noted that even if the stolen base is unsuccessful, the acquired score may not be set to 0 points. For example, it may be possible to obtain a value that is 50% less than the score that has been obtained up to that point.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts just before the start of the pitching motion. As described above, if the pitcher character starts the pitching motion without noticing the stolen base, the runner character reaches the base to be stolen base faster, so that the stolen base is very likely to succeed. For example, as shown in the challenge images G3M to G3P in FIG. 7, the runner character reaches the base to be stolen before the fielder character, who has received the thrown ball from the catcher character, touches the runner character, and the base is successfully stolen. In this case, stealing a base is very likely to succeed, but as shown in the display area A42 of the challenge image G3N, the evaluation of the user's operation may be a low evaluation of "NORMAL!".

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a case where the runner character starts too early. As described above, if the runner character starts too early, the pitcher character will notice the stolen base, so the pitcher character will throw the ball to the stolen base and be out. For example, as shown in challenge images G3Q to G3T in FIG. 8, before the runner character reaches the base to be stolen, the fielder character who received the thrown ball from the pitcher character touches the runner character, and the stealing fails. . As shown in the display area A42 of the challenge image G3R, the evaluation of the user's operation is a low evaluation of "NORMAL!". If the runner character starts too early, the pitcher character throws the ball to the stolen base base with a predetermined probability, and if the pitcher character does not throw the ball to the stolen base base (that is, the pitcher character throws the ball to the home plate). ), the evaluation remains "NORMAL!" and the runner character starts early, so the stealing success rate may be increased. In this case, even if the player succeeds in stealing a base, the resulting score is lower than the evaluation of "GRAET!" (FIG. 5) because the evaluation is "NORMAL!".

As described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, depending on the relationship between the start timing of the runner character (the timing when the stealing base button B37 is selected) and the start timing of the pitching motion (the timing indicated by the timing cursor C410), Changes how easy it is to successfully steal a base. In this embodiment, it is determined whether the timing at which the stolen base button B37 is selected is before or after the start timing of the pitching motion (that is, whether the gauge G416 is stopped before or after the timing cursor C410). ), the method of determining the success or failure of a stolen base is different.

For example, when the stealing base button B37 is selected after the start timing of the pitching motion (that is, when the gauge G416 is stopped after the timing cursor C410), the timing of the runner character reaching the stolen base and the fielder character The success or failure of stealing a base is determined based on the timing at which the runner character is touched (for simple determination, the timing at which the fielder character receives the ball). In this case, the speed until the catcher character throws the ball and the ease of throwing the ball also change depending on the type of ball thrown by the pitcher character and the speed of the ball. For example, a fastball with a fast ball speed makes it difficult to steal a base, and a breaking ball with a slow ball speed makes it easier to steal a base. Also, for example, the faster the running speed of the runner character is, the easier it is to steal a base.

On the other hand, if the stolen base button B37 is selected before the start timing of the pitching motion (that is, if the gauge G416 is stopped before the timing cursor C410), the success or failure of the stolen base is determined based on the probability. For example, the sooner the stealing button B37 is selected, the easier it is for the pitcher character to notice the stolen base, the lower the probability of successful stealing, and the closer the timing at which the stealing button B37 is selected is to the start timing of the pitching motion. The more the pitcher character has stolen, the more difficult it is for the pitcher character to notice the stolen base, and the higher the probability that the stolen base will succeed. For example, it is determined based on the probability whether the pitcher character will make a pitching motion to the home base or a throwing motion to the stolen base. When it is determined that a pitching motion is to be made, the timing at which the runner character reaches the stolen base and the timing at which the fielder character touches the runner character Timing) and the success or failure of stealing a base is determined. If it is decided to throw the ball, it may be ensured (with a probability of 100%) that the player is out.

It should be noted that the pitcher character may, with a certain probability, make a restraining action against the runner character. When the pitcher character makes a restraining action, the user selects the return-to-base button B36 to make the runner character make the return-to-base action.

For example, if the timing at which the runner character returns to base is earlier than the timing at which the fielder character who catches the ball thrown by the pitcher character touches the runner character, the return to base is successful and safe. On the other hand, if the fielder character touches the runner character before the runner character returns to the base, the return to base fails and the player is out. Similar to the success or failure of stealing a base, the success or failure of returning a base may be strictly determined by executing a collision determination between a fielder character and a runner character in the game space, or may be determined based on the timing when the runner character returns to the base and when the fielder character throws the ball. A simple determination may be made by comparing with the received timing. It should be noted that the success or failure of the base-returning motion may be determined in consideration of the ability information of the runner character in the same manner as the base-stealing motion. do.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a case where the pitcher character makes a check-and-braking motion. As shown in the challenge images G3U and G3V in FIG. 9, for example, the pitcher character makes a restraining action before the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed. For example, as shown in the challenge image G3V, after the user selects the home base button B36, the stolen base button B37 may be grayed out so that it cannot be selected. It may be set so that it is not reflected.

For example, as shown in the challenge image G3W, when the runner character returns to the base before the fielder character makes a touch, the base return motion is successful. In the present embodiment, a score is given even when the base return motion is successful, and as shown in the challenge image G3X, the display area A43 displays the result of the base return and the obtained score. . On the other hand, if the player fails to return to base, the challenge is failed and no score is awarded.

As described above, in the game system S of the present embodiment, mainly when the stealing base button B37 is selected before the pitcher character starts the pitching motion, the success or failure of the stealing is determined based on the probability information. It is a configuration that allows you to feel the urgency of stealing bases, such as stealing the motion of the start and making a start. Hereinafter, details of the configuration will be described.

[3. Functions realized in the game system]
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by the game system S. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a case where the game terminal 10 implements the main functions of the game will be described. Therefore, in game terminal 10, data storage unit 100, display control unit 101, reference time setting unit 102, start operation reception unit 103, operation control unit 104, first determination unit 105, second determination unit 106, effect generation operation A reception unit 107, an effect generation unit 108, an action instruction operation reception unit 109, and a determination unit 110 are realized.

[3-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12 . The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. Character data DT1 and game situation data DT2 will be described here as an example of data stored in the data storage unit 100. FIG.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a data storage example of character data DT1. As shown in FIG. 11, character data DT1 is data relating to a character, and stores, for example, name, position, rank, and ability information. Note that the character data DT1 may store other information related to the character, such as a rarity level in the game, or an image of the character. good too.

The rank is information indicating the level of comprehensive ability. The ability information is information indicating whether the character's ability is good or bad, and for example, the ability is set according to the position. For example, in the case of a pitcher character, ability information relating to the type of pitch, pitch speed, skill of pick-off action, etc. is stored. Further, for example, in the case of a runner character, ability information relating to running ability is stored. Also, for example, in the case of a catcher character, ability information related to catching and throwing a ball is stored. If the character has a special ability, information identifying the special ability may be stored as ability information.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a data storage example of the game situation data DT2. As shown in FIG. 12, the game situation data DT2 is data relating to the game situation, and stores, for example, the situation of the game space and the situation of the challenge.

As the situation of the game space, the position, direction, attitude, moving speed, etc. of the character in the game space are stored. A position in the game space is indicated by coordinate values of coordinate axes set in the game space. The game space situation may store the position and movement speed of the ball, or may store the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera. As the status of the challenge, the ball count, strike count, out count, remaining number of challenges, obtained score, and clearing conditions set for the challenge (here, score norm) are stored.

Note that the data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above examples. The data storage unit 100 may store data necessary for the game. For example, the data storage unit 100 may store data relating to challenges accumulated by the user. This data shall store the content of the pending challenge and the playable period. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store motion data of motions such as a pitching motion, a stealing motion, a checking motion, a returning motion, and a throwing motion. The motion data is data that defines the movement of the character (changes in the vertex coordinates of the 3D model), and the character moves in the game space by reproducing the motion data. Alternatively, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store image data of each image to be displayed on the display unit 15 .

[3-2. Display control section]
The display control unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11 . The display control unit 101 causes the display unit 15 to display the pitcher character. For example, since the pitcher character is placed in the game space, the display control unit 101 causes the challenge image G3 to display the game space viewed from the virtual camera. The processing itself for generating an image showing how the game space is viewed from the virtual camera may be executed by known coordinate transformation processing.

In this embodiment, the display control unit 101 causes the display unit 15 to display a stolen base success/failure bar B41 for guiding the start timing of the pitching motion. The start timing of the pitching motion is an example of a reference time, and the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is an example of a guide image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the portions described as the start timing of the pitching motion and the stolen base success/failure bar B41 can be read as the reference time and the guide image, respectively.

The reference time may be, for example, the timing itself at which the pitching motion is started, or may be a timing a predetermined time before or after the timing. For example, the reference time is the time set as the most suitable timing for starting the stealing motion. In other words, the reference time is the timing at which the start operation should be performed.

A start operation is, for example, a predetermined operation for starting a stealing motion. For example, the start operation is an operation of selecting a predetermined image displayed on the screen by tapping or the like. Further, for example, the start operation is an operation of flicking or sliding in a certain direction on the screen. Further, for example, the start operation is an operation on the operation member assigned to the stealing motion among the plurality of operation members (buttons, levers, etc.) included in the operation unit 14 . Selecting the stolen base button B37 is an example of a start operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the part describing that the stolen base button B37 is selected can be read as a start operation.

The guide image is, for example, an image displayed to allow the user to grasp the reference time. The guidance image may guide not only the reference time but also the acceptance period. The acceptance period is, for example, a period for accepting a start operation, and may be started a predetermined time before the timing of starting the pitching motion, or may be started at the timing of starting the pitching motion. In this embodiment, the acceptance period is a period from when the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed until the gauge G416 reaches the right end.

In this embodiment, the stolen base success/failure bar B41 includes a gauge G416 whose state changes with the passage of time, and the display control unit 101 changes the state of the gauge G416 to a predetermined state when it is time to start the pitching motion. The state of gauge G416 is changed so that Gauge G416 is an example of a change image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the portion described as gauge G416 can be read as a change image.

The state is, for example, the display mode or display position of the image, and may be, for example, the length, size, color, brightness, etc. of the image. The display control unit 101 changes the state of the gauge G416 so that the gauge G416 approaches a predetermined state as the start timing of the pitching motion approaches. In other words, the display control unit 101 controls the gauge G416 so that the difference between the start timing of the pitching motion and the current time corresponds to the difference between the predetermined state and the current state of the gauge G416. change the state of Note that the time may be specified by the processing frame, or by the date and time indicated by the real-time clock.

In this embodiment, the length of the gauge G416 guides the start timing of the pitching motion. The length of the gauge G416 is changed so that it becomes the length indicated by the cursor C410. For example, the display control unit 101 changes the length of the gauge G416 so that the length of the gauge G416 approaches a predetermined length as the start timing of the pitching motion approaches. In other words, the display control unit 101 adjusts the gauge G416 so that the difference between the start timing of the pitching motion and the current time corresponds to the difference between the predetermined length and the current length of the gauge G416. change the length of

For example, the display control unit 101 may start displaying the gauge G416 when the acceptance period starts. The case where the acceptance period starts may be, for example, the start of the acceptance period, or may be a time before or after a predetermined time from the start of the acceptance period. The display control unit 101 does not display the gauge G416 until the reception period starts, and displays the gauge G416 when the reception period starts. In the example of FIG. 3, the state of the challenge image G3C is before the acceptance period starts, and the stolen base success/failure bar B41 and gauge G416 are not displayed. In this state, the return-base button B36 and the steal-base button B37 may not react. The state of the challenge image G3D is during the reception period, the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed, and the gauge G416 is displayed extending from left to right as described with reference to FIG. In this state, the home base button B36 and the steal base button B37 will react.

[3-3. Reference time setting section]
Reference time setting unit 102 is realized mainly by control unit 11 . The reference time setting unit 102 sets a reference time within an acceptance period for accepting a start operation for causing the runner character to start the stealing motion, based on the timing at which the pitcher character starts the pitching motion. The reference time setting unit 102 may set the reference time at any time from the start time to the end time of the acceptance period. For example, the reference time setting unit 102 sets, as the reference time, a point in time when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start point of the acceptance period.

This predetermined time may be a fixed value or a variable value. If it is a variable value, it may be determined based on the ability information of at least one of the pitcher character, runner character, and catcher character, or may be determined randomly. For example, the reference time setting unit 102 may allow the user to carefully select the stealing base button B37 by increasing the time from the start of the acceptance period to the reference time as the ability of the runner character increases. Further, for example, the reference time setting unit 102 shortens the time from the start of the reception period to the reference time as the ability of the pitcher character or the catcher character is higher, so that the user must immediately select the steal button B37. You can make it so that it doesn't.

[3-4. Start operation reception unit]
The start operation receiving unit 103 is implemented mainly by the control unit 11 . The start operation receiving unit 103 receives a selection operation of the stolen base button B37 during the reception period. The start operation receiving unit 103 may determine, based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14, whether or not the operation to select the stolen base button B37 has been performed. In this embodiment, since the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed on the display unit 15, the start operation accepting unit 103 accepts the selection operation of the stolen base button B37 while the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed. That is, the start operation receiving unit 103 receives the selection operation of the stolen base button B37 after the display of the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is started.

[3-5. Operation control section]
The operation control unit 104 is realized mainly by the control unit 11 . The action control unit 104 causes the runner character to start stealing a base based on the selection operation of the stealing base button B37. That is, the action control unit 104 causes the runner character to start stealing a base on condition that the stealing base button B37 is selected. The motion control unit 104 reproduces the motion data of the stealing motion to cause the runner character to perform the stealing motion, and updates the position of the runner character stored in the game situation data DT2.

For example, the action control unit 104 may cause the base stealing action based on the ability information of the runner character. The motion control unit 104 moves the runner character faster as the ability information is higher, and moves the runner character slower as the ability information is slower. In addition, for example, when the runner character has a special ability related to stealing a base, the action control unit 104 moves the runner character faster than when the runner character does not have the special ability.

Note that the action control unit 104 may control actions of other characters such as a pitcher character, a catcher character, and a fielder character. In this case, as with the runner character, the action control unit 104 may reproduce the motion data of each action and update the position of the character stored in the game situation data DT2. For example, the motion control unit 104 can indicate the pitching motion to the pitcher character by reproducing the motion data of the pitching motion when the time to start the pitching motion has arrived.

[3-6. First decision part]
First determination unit 105 is implemented mainly by control unit 11 . The first determination unit 105 determines success or failure of the stealing motion based on the probability information when the stealing base button B37 is selected before the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed. Whether or not the operation to select the stolen base button B37 has been performed before the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed may be determined by the first determination unit 105 or may be determined by the second determination unit 106, which will be described later. Alternatively, it may be determined by another functional block.

Before the reference time elapses is, for example, the period from the start of the acceptance period to the start timing of the pitching motion. Before the reference time elapses, it can be called an early reception period because it is a period in which the selection operation of the stolen base button B37 is accepted early.

The probability information is, for example, a probability set such that the probability that the base stealing motion will be unsuccessful is higher than the probability that the stealing motion will be successful. For example, the probability information may differ depending on the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected. The probability information may be a fixed value or a variable value. If it is a variable value, the first determination unit 105 may determine the probability information based on the difference between the timing at which the pitching motion is started and the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected. For example, the closer the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected is closer to the start timing of the pitching motion, the higher the probability that the stealing motion will succeed. Decreases the probability of a successful stealing operation. For example, if it is determined that the start operation has been performed before the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed, and it is determined that the pitcher character should perform the throwing motion, the stealing motion will fail. For example, if it is determined that the start operation has been performed before the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed, and it is determined that the pitcher character should not perform the throwing motion, the success or failure of the stealing motion depends on the ability information of the runner character and the user's operation (continuous hits). etc.). For example, if the start operation is performed after the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed, success or failure of the stealing motion is determined based on the ability information of the runner character and the user's operation.

For example, the first determining unit 105 may determine, based on probability information, whether or not to make the pitcher character perform a throwing motion to make the stealing motion fail, instead of the pitching motion. Instead of the pitching motion, for example, the throwing motion may be performed without starting the pitching motion. Under the rules of baseball, stopping the pitching motion, which is an example of the first motion, is prohibited. Stopping the first action in the middle and performing the fifth action may mean replacing the first action.

[3-7. Second decision unit]
Second determination unit 106 is implemented mainly by control unit 11 . The second determination unit 106 performs processing for causing the runner character to start the stealing motion and causing the pitcher character to perform the pitching motion when the selection operation of the stealing base button B37 is performed after the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed. The success or failure of the stealing motion is determined based on the execution results of a plurality of processes including the process of causing the player to steal a base.

The plurality of processes may include, for example, at least a process of causing the runner character to start stealing a base and a process of causing the pitcher character to perform a pitching motion, and may also include other processes. "After the start timing of the pitching motion has passed" is, for example, a period from when the start timing of the pitching motion has passed to when the acceptance period ends. In other words, the acceptance period excludes the early acceptance period up to the start timing of the pitching motion.

For example, the plurality of processes may include a process of causing the runner character to steal a base based on the runner character's ability information. The ability information, as described above, indicates whether the ability of the runner character is good or bad, and is the ability related to stealing a base.

For example, the second determining unit 106 determines success or failure of the stealing action based on the timing at which the runner character reaches the base to be stolen and the timing at which the fielder character receives the ball and touches the runner character. Further, for example, the second determining unit 106 determines whether the stealing action is successful or not based on the timing when the runner character reaches the base to be stolen and the timing when the fielder character receives the ball.

[3-8. Effect generation operation reception unit]
Effect generation operation reception unit 107 is realized mainly by control unit 11 . The effect generating operation receiving unit 107 receives an effect generating operation for generating an effect that makes the stealing motion more likely to succeed after the stealing base button B37 is selected. The effect generating operation reception unit 107 may determine whether or not the effect generating operation has been performed based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 .

The effect is, for example, an effect of increasing the probability of a successful stealing motion. Also, for example, the effect is an effect that enhances the ability of the runner character. The effect generating operation is, for example, an operation different from the selection operation of the stealing base button B37, and is a predetermined operation for generating an effect. For example, it is an operation of selecting a predetermined image displayed on the screen. Further, for example, it is an operation on an operation member assigned to generate an effect among a plurality of operation members (buttons, levers, etc.) included in the operation unit. For example, an operation of tapping the screen while stealing a base is an example of an effect generating operation.

[3-9. Effect generating part]
Effect generation unit 108 is realized mainly by control unit 11 . The effect generation unit 108 generates an effect based on the effect generation operation. By generating an effect in the game, the effect generation unit 108, for example, increases the probability of a successful base-stealing action, improves the ability of the runner character, and increases the moving speed and accuracy of the movement of the runner character. For example, when effect generation operations are performed repeatedly, the effect generation unit 108 may increase the effect as the number of effect generation operations increases. The strength of the effect is, for example, the high probability of a successful stealing motion or the high ability of the runner character.

For example, the effect generation unit 108 may generate an effect even if the effect generation operation is not performed when the runner character has a predetermined ability. In this case, the effect generating unit 108 unconditionally generates the effect regardless of whether or not the effect generating operation is performed.

[3-10. Operation instruction operation receiving unit]
The action instruction operation receiving unit 109 is implemented mainly by the control unit 11 . In the present embodiment, since the pitcher character performs a checking motion to check the stolen base motion, the action instruction operation reception unit 109 instructs the runner character to perform a base return motion to counter the checking motion instead of the stealing motion. A selection operation of the return base button B36 for making the base is accepted. Based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14, the action instruction operation reception unit 109 may determine whether or not the selection operation of the home base button B36 has been performed. Selecting the return-to-base button B36 is an example of an action instruction operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the portion described as the selection operation of the home base button B36 can be read as the operation instruction operation.

The operation instructing operation is, for example, an operation different from the selection operation of the stealing base button B37, and is a predetermined operation for starting the base return operation. For example, the action instruction operation is an operation of selecting a predetermined image displayed on the screen. Further, for example, the action instruction operation is an operation on an operation member assigned to a base-returning action among a plurality of operation members (buttons, levers, etc.) included in the operation unit.

[3-11. Judgment part]
The determination unit 110 is realized mainly by the control unit 11 . The determination unit 110 determines whether the base-returning motion is successful or not. When the pitcher character performs a pitching motion or when the game progresses to a predetermined progress state, the determination unit 110 does not determine whether the homecoming motion is successful or not even if the motion instruction operation is performed. The predetermined state of progress is, for example, that the game progresses to a certain state. In a baseball game, it means that the batter is out and that the inning is over (changed). On the other hand, the determination unit 110 determines whether or not the return to base action has been successful when the pitcher character has performed a restraining action and the selection operation of the return to base button B36 has been performed.

For example, the determination unit 110 determines the success or failure of the base-returning motion based on the timing at which the runner character returns to the base (the timing at which he touches the base he is on) and the timing at which the fielder character receives the ball and touches the runner character. judge. Also, for example, the determination unit 110 determines success or failure of the base-returning motion based on the timing at which the runner character returns to the base and the timing at which the fielder character receives the ball.

[4. Processing executed in the game system]
13 to 15 are flow diagrams showing an example of processing executed in the game system S. FIG. The processes shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to the programs stored in the storage unit 12. FIG. The processes shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 are examples of processes executed by the functional blocks. In addition, here, the processing when the challenge image G3 is displayed will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a challenge image G3 based on the character data DT1 and the game situation data DT2 (S1). In S1, the control unit 11 generates an image showing the game space viewed from the virtual camera, and determines the display content of the display area A38 so as to show the content of the challenge decided by lottery. Also, the control unit 11 determines the display contents of the icons I33 to I35 based on the ability information of the pitcher character, the catcher character, and the runner character used in the challenge. When the process of S1 is executed, the state of the challenge image G3A in FIG. 3 is reached.

The control unit 11 displays the special abilities of the runner character in the display area A39 based on the character data DT1 (S3). When the process of S3 is executed, the state of the challenge image G3B in FIG. 3 is reached. Note that the process of S3 is not executed when the runner character does not have the special ability.

The control unit 11 erases the icons I33 to I35 from the challenge image G3 (S5). Note that the control unit 11 may display the ball count, strike count, and out count in the display area A40 at this timing. When the process of S5 is executed, the state of the challenge image G3C in FIG. 3 is reached.

The control unit 11 causes the pitcher character to take a set position (S7). Motion data indicating movement of the set position is stored in the storage unit 12, and in S7, the control unit 11 causes the pitcher character to take the set position by reproducing the motion data. Note that the game situation data DT2 is updated according to the action of the pitcher character.

The control unit 11 determines the action of the pitcher character (S9). In S9, the control unit 11 determines whether to make the pitcher character perform a pitching motion or a restraining motion based on a predetermined probability. This probability may be a fixed value or a variable value. If it is a variable value, the probability may change based on random numbers, or the probability may change based on the ability information of the pitcher character, the catcher character, and the runner character.

When it is determined to make the pitcher character perform a pitching motion (S9; pitching motion), the control section 11 sets the start timing of the pitching motion within the acceptance period (S11). In S11, the control unit 11 sets a reception period of a predetermined length after the current time, and sets the start timing of the pitching motion within the reception period. For example, the control unit 11 sets the start timing of the pitching motion after a predetermined time from the start of the acceptance period. Thereafter, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the start timing of the pitching motion set in S11 has arrived, and causes the pitcher character to start the pitching motion when the start timing of the pitching motion has arrived.

The control unit 11 displays a stolen base success/failure bar B41 (S13). In S13, the control section 11 displays the timing cursor C410 so as to indicate the start timing of the pitching motion set in S11. For example, the control unit 11 places the timing cursor C410 at a predetermined distance from the left end of the stolen base success/failure bar B41 (for example, the distance obtained by multiplying the extension speed of the gauge G416 by the time from the start of the acceptance period to the start timing of the pitching motion). display. When the process of S13 is executed, the state of the challenge image G3D in FIG. 3 is reached. After that, the control unit 11 accepts selection of the home base button B36 and the steal base button B37.

The control unit 11 changes the length of the gauge G416 so as to guide the start timing of the pitching motion (S15). In S15, the control unit 11 adjusts the difference between the start timing of the pitching motion and the current time to correspond to the difference between the distance between the left end of the stolen base success/failure bar B41 and the timing cursor C410 and the length of the gauge G416. Then, the length of gauge G416 is gradually changed.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the stolen base button B37 has been selected based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S17). When it is determined that the stealing base button B37 has been selected (S17; Y), the control section 11 shifts to FIG. 14 and causes the runner character to start stealing a base (S19). Motion data indicating a running motion of the runner character is stored in the storage unit 12, and in S19, the control unit 11 causes the runner character to steal a base based on the motion data. The game situation data DT2 is updated according to the runner character's stealing motion. Also, the control unit 11 determines the movement speed of the runner character based on the ability information of the runner character, and updates the position of the runner character.

The control section 11 determines whether or not the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected is before the start timing of the pitching motion (S21). In S21, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the frame in which the selection operation of the stealing base button B37 is detected is before the frame of the start timing of the pitching motion. In other words, in S21, the control unit 11 determines whether the gauge G416 is stopped within the area A411 on the left side of the timing cursor C410.

If it is determined that it is before the start timing of the pitching motion (S21; Y), the control unit 11 draws a lottery based on predetermined probability information to determine whether or not the pitcher character notices the stolen base (S23). In S23, the control unit 11 sets probability information based on the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected and the start timing of the pitching motion. For example, the control unit 11 sets the probability information such that the smaller the difference between these timings, the higher the probability of successful stealing, and the greater the difference, the lower the probability of successful stealing. Note that the relationship between the timing difference and the probability information may be stored in the storage unit 12 as data in table format or formula format, or may be described as part of the program code. The control unit 11 sets probability information associated with the timing difference. Then, the control unit 11 executes a lottery process based on the probability information, and determines whether the pitcher character has won the prize for noticing the stolen base or whether the pitcher character has won the prize for not noticing the stolen base. The lottery process itself may use a known lottery algorithm.

When the pitcher character notices the stolen base (S23; notices the stolen base), the control unit 11 sets the pitcher character to throw the ball directly to the base to which the stolen base is stolen (S25). Motion data indicating the action of the pitcher character throwing the ball to the base to be stolen is stored in the storage unit 12, and when the process of S25 is executed, the control unit 11 throws the ball to the pitcher character based on the motion data. will make it work. That is, in S25, a route is set in which the pitcher character throws the ball directly instead of throwing the ball via the catcher character.

On the other hand, if the pitcher character does not notice the stolen base (S23; does not notice the stolen base), the control unit 11 sets the catcher character to throw the ball to the base to which the stolen base is stolen (S27). Motion data indicating the action of the pitcher character throwing the ball to the home base and motion data indicating the action of the catcher character throwing the ball to the stolen base are stored in the storage unit 12, and the process of S27 is executed. Based on these motion data, the control unit 11 causes the pitcher character to perform a pitching motion toward the home plate, and when the catcher character catches the ball, causes the catcher character to perform a throwing motion toward the stolen base base. That is, in S27, the route for throwing the ball via the catcher character is set.

On the other hand, in S21, if it is determined that the timing is the start of the pitching motion or is later than the start timing of the pitching motion (S21; N), the process proceeds to S27. Set the character to throw directly. That is, a route for throwing the ball to the base to be stolen is set via the catcher character.

The control unit 11 determines the user's evaluation (S29). In S29, if the stolen base button B37 is selected before the start timing of the pitching motion, the evaluation is low, so the control unit 11 displays the evaluation result "NORMAL!" 7 challenge image G3N or challenge image G3R in FIG. 8). On the other hand, when the stealing base button B37 is selected after the start timing of the pitching motion, the control unit 11 evaluates the user based on the start timing of the pitching motion and the timing at which the stealing base button B37 is selected. decide. The control unit 11 determines the user's evaluation such that the smaller the timing difference, the higher the evaluation. And the control part 11 displays an evaluation result on display area A42 (challenge image G3F of FIG. 5, or challenge image G3J of FIG. 6).

For example, when the timing difference is less than the first threshold (that is, when the gauge G416 is stopped within the area A412), the control unit 11 displays the evaluation result "GREAT!", which is the highest evaluation, in the display area A42. display. Further, for example, when the timing difference is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than the second threshold (second threshold > first threshold) (that is, when the gauge G416 is stopped within the area A413), the control unit 11 determines the second is displayed in the display area A42. Further, for example, when the timing difference is greater than or equal to the second threshold and less than the third threshold (third threshold > second threshold) (that is, when the gauge G416 is stopped within the area A414), the control unit 11 is displayed in the display area A42. Further, for example, when the difference in timing is equal to or greater than the third threshold (that is, when the gauge G416 is stopped in the area A415), the control unit 11 displays the evaluation result "NORMAL!", which is a low evaluation, in the display area A42. to display.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the user has performed an effect generation operation based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S31). Here, it is determined whether or not the user tapped while the runner character was stealing a base. When it is determined that the user has performed the effect generating operation (S31; Y), the control section 11 increases the moving speed of the runner character (S33). In S33, the control unit 11 may increase the moving speed of the runner character based on the number of times the user has performed the effect generating operation (the number of taps). As described above, when the runner character has a special ability related to stealing a base, the process of S33 may be executed without performing the effect generating operation. Further, in S23, when the pitcher character notices the stolen base, the processing of S31 and S33 may be omitted.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the base stealing motion is successful (S35). In S35, the control unit 11 determines that the stolen base has failed when the setting in S25 (setting of the route for the pitcher character to throw the ball directly) is performed. On the other hand, when the setting of S27 (setting of the route for throwing the ball via the catcher character) is performed, the control unit 11 performs the base stealing motion of the runner character, the pitching motion of the pitcher character, and the pitching motion of the catcher character. Based on the throwing motion, the success or failure of the stolen base is determined based on the timing at which the runner character reaches the base to be stolen and the timing at which the fielder character touches the runner character.

The control unit 11 determines the acquired score based on the success or failure of the stolen base determined in S35 (S37). In S37, the control unit 11 displays the success or failure of the stolen base and the obtained score in the display area A43. Note that at the start timing of the pitching motion or after the start timing of the pitching motion, the control unit 11 may increase the acquired score as the user's evaluation is higher. In S37, the control unit 11 displays the obtained score in the display area 43 of the challenge image G3. In this case, the control unit 11 reduces the remaining number of challenges stored in the game situation data DT2.

On the other hand, in S17, if it is not determined that the stolen base button has been selected even though the gauge G416 has reached the end of the stolen base success/failure bar B41 (S17; N), the process proceeds to FIG. Then, it is determined whether the batter character is out (S39). In S39, the control unit 11 refers to the strike count indicated by the game situation data DT2 and determines whether or not three strikes have been achieved. The ball count, strike count, and out count may be updated based on the pitching result of the pitcher character and the batting result of the batter character.

If it is not determined that the batter character is out (S39; N), the process returns to S7. In this case, the stealing challenge can be repeated until the batter character is out. On the other hand, when it is determined that the batter character is out (S39; Y), the control section 11 considers that stealing has failed, and shifts to the process of S37.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S9 that the pitcher character is to perform a restraining action (S9; restraining action), the process proceeds to FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S41). When it is determined that the base return button B36 has been selected (S41; Y), the control unit 11 causes the runner character to perform a base return motion (S43). Motion data indicating the runner character's return-to-base action and motion data indicating the pitcher character's checking action are stored in the storage unit 12. In S43, the control unit 11, based on these motion data, The runner character is made to perform a base return motion, and the pitcher character is made to make a restraining motion. The game situation data DT2 is updated according to the runner character's return to base action and the pitcher character's check-and-hold action.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the base-returning motion is successful (S45). In S45, the control unit 11 determines success or failure of the base-returning motion based on the timing at which the runner character returns to the base and the timing at which the fielder character touches the runner character. The control unit 11 determines the obtained score based on the success or failure of returning to base (S47). In S47, the control unit 11 displays the success or failure of the stolen base and the obtained score in the display area A43. In this case, the control unit 11 reduces the remaining number of challenges stored in the game situation data DT2.

Based on the game situation data DT2, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the remaining number of challenges has run out (S49). If it is not determined that the remaining number of times has run out (S49; N), the process returns to S7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining number of times has run out (S49; Y), this process ends. In this case, if the obtained score is equal to or higher than the clear condition, the user will be rewarded.

According to the game system S described above, when the selection operation of the stealing base button B37 is performed before the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed, the success or failure of the stealing motion is determined based on the probability information, and the timing of the start of the pitching motion is determined. Even if the stealing button B37 is selected before the game has elapsed, the stealing action may be successful. Therefore, it is possible to make the user feel a sense of urgency to steal the pitching action of the pitcher character and start the stealing action. can.

Further, since the selection operation of the stolen base button B37 is accepted while the stolen base success/failure bar B41 is displayed, the user can perform the selection operation of the stolen base button B37 while grasping the start timing of the pitching motion.

In addition, since the timing for starting the pitching motion is guided by the change in the state of the gauge G416, the user can intuitively grasp the timing for starting the pitching motion.

Further, the user can understand that the acceptance period has started by the start of display of the stolen base success/failure bar B41.

Also, not only the timing of the selection operation of the stealing base button B37 but also the ability information of the runner character affects the success or failure of the stealing action, so that the game can be varied and the interest of the game can be effectively enhanced. be able to.

In addition, even if the selection operation of the return to base button B36 for making the return motion against the pick-and-hold motion of the pitcher character is performed, the success or failure of the return-to-base motion is determined when the pitcher character does not make the pick-and-hold motion. By not doing so, execution of unnecessary processing can be prevented.

Further, by generating the effect of making it easier to succeed in stealing based on the selection operation of the home-base button B36, it is possible to vary the ease with which the stealing motion succeeds, thereby effectively enhancing the interest of the game. can be increased to

In addition, when the runner character has a predetermined ability, by generating an effect that makes it easier to steal a base without performing an effect generation operation, the game can be changed, and the game is more interesting. can effectively enhance sexuality.

Further, when the success or failure of the stealing action is determined based on the probability information, the failure of the stealing action can be produced by causing the pitcher character to throw the ball, so that a more natural game can be provided.

[5. Modification]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

For example, when the operation to select the stealing base button B37 is performed after the start timing of the pitching motion has elapsed, the second determining unit 106 performs processing for influencing the success or failure of the stealing motion based on the timing at which the operation to select the stealing base button B37 is performed. The success or failure of the stealing motion may be determined based on the execution result of the above.

The process of influencing the success or failure of the stealing action is, for example, a process for making the stealing action more likely to succeed or fail. For example, it is to change the probability related to the success or failure of stealing motion. Also, for example, the pitcher character changes the accuracy and speed of the action for preventing the base stealing action. For example, it is to change the type of pitch, control, and pitch speed so that the stealing motion becomes more likely to succeed or fail. For example, when the ball bends less (straight, etc.), stealing is more likely to succeed, and when the ball bends more (forkball, etc.), stealing tends to fail. Also, for example, the worse the control, the more likely the stealing motion will succeed, and the better the control, the more likely the stealing motion will succeed. Also, for example, the slower the ball speed, the more likely the stealing motion will succeed, and the faster the ball speed, the more likely the stealing motion will fail.

Also, for example, each function implemented in the game terminal 10 may be implemented in the server 30 . For example, the server 30 may execute the main processing of the game. In this case, the server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention. For example, display control unit 101, reference time setting unit 102, start operation reception unit 103, operation control unit 104, first determination unit 105, second determination unit 106, effect generation operation reception unit 107, effect generation unit 108, operation instruction When the operation reception unit 109 and the determination unit 110 are realized by the server 30 , these are mainly realized by the control unit 31 .

In this case, the game terminal 10 receives image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display each image. The game terminal 10 also transmits data indicating the instruction received by the operation unit 14 to the server 30 . By receiving the data, the server 30 may identify the user's instruction and execute the game. Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game terminal 10 and the server 30 . Further, for example, functions other than the reference time setting unit 102, the first determination unit 105, and the second determination unit 106 may be omitted among the functions described in the embodiment and the modification. For example, the server 30 may implement the reference time setting unit 102 , the first determination unit 105 , and the second determination unit 106 , and the game terminal 10 may implement the other functions. In this case, the processing result of each functional block may be transmitted and received between game terminal 10 and server 30 .

For example, when the reference time setting unit 102 is implemented in the server 30 , the reference time set by the server 30 is transmitted to the game terminal 10 . Further, for example, when the operation control unit 104 is implemented in the server 30 , the game situation data DT2 updated by the server 30 is transmitted to the game terminal 10 . Further, for example, when the first determination unit 105 is implemented in the server 30 , the success or failure result of the stealing motion determined by the server 30 is transmitted to the game terminal 10 . Further, for example, when the second determination unit 106 is realized by the server 30 , the result of the success or failure of the stealing motion determined by the server 30 is transmitted to the game terminal 10 .

Also, for example, the case where a baseball game is executed has been described, but the processing according to the present invention may be applied to other games. For example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to sports games other than baseball games (for example, games based on soccer, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.). In addition to sports games, for example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to various games such as action games, role-playing games, fighting games, etc. regardless of game format or genre.

[6. Note]
From the above description, the present invention can be grasped, for example, as follows.

1) A game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system (S) that causes a user object to perform a second action when the opponent object performs a first action, and a display means for displaying the opponent object. a display control means (101) for displaying (15); and a reception for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing at which the opponent object starts the first action. a reference time setting means (102) for setting a reference time within a period; a start operation reception means (103) for receiving the start operation during the reception period; An action control means (104) for starting an action, and a first decision means ( 105), a process in which the action control means (104) causes the user object to start the second action when the start operation is performed after the elapse of the reference time; and a second determination means (106) for determining success or failure of the second operation based on the execution results of a plurality of processes including:

10) A game system (S) according to an aspect of the present invention is a game system (S) that causes a user object to perform a second action when the opponent object performs a first action, wherein the opponent object is displayed by display means. a display control means (101) for displaying (15); and a reception for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing at which the opponent object starts the first action. a reference time setting means (102) for setting a reference time within a period; a start operation reception means (103) for receiving the start operation during the reception period; An action control means (104) for starting an action, and a first decision means ( 105) and, if the start operation is performed after the reference time elapses, the second operation is performed based on the execution result of the process that affects the success or failure of the second action based on the timing at which the start operation is performed. and a second determining means (106) for determining the success or failure of the operation of.

11) A game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention is a game control device that causes a user object to perform a second action when the opponent object performs the first action, wherein the opponent object performs the reference time setting means (102) for setting a reference time within a reception period for accepting a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing of starting the first action; a first determining means (105) for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the start operation is performed before the elapse of time; and when the start operation is performed after the elapse of the reference time. If performed, the action control means (104) executes a plurality of processes including a process for causing the user object to start the second action and a process for causing the opponent object to perform the first action. a second determining means (106) for determining success or failure of said second action based on the result.

12) A game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention is a game control device that causes a user object to perform a second action when an opponent object performs a first action, wherein the opponent object performs the reference time setting means (102) for setting a reference time within a reception period for accepting a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing of starting the first action; a first determining means (105) for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the start operation is performed before the elapse of time; and when the start operation is performed after the elapse of the reference time. Second determining means (106) for determining success or failure of the second action, if performed, based on execution results of processing for affecting success or failure of the second action based on the timing at which the start operation is performed. and including.

13) A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game system (S) according to any one of 1) to 10) or the game control device (10, 30) according to 11) or 12). .

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

According to the inventions according to 1) or 10) to 14), if the start operation is performed before the reference time elapses, the success or failure of the second action is determined based on the probability information, and before the elapse of the reference time Since the second action may succeed even when the start operation is performed, it is possible to make the user feel a sense of urgency, for example, to steal the first action by the other object and start the second action. .

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (101) causes the display means (15) to display a guidance image for guiding the reference time, and the start operation reception means (103) controls the The start operation is accepted while the guide image is displayed. According to the aspect 2), since the start operation is accepted while the guide image is displayed, the user can perform the start operation while grasping the reference time.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the guidance image includes a changing image whose state changes with the passage of time, and the display control means (101) controls the state of the changing image when the reference time has passed. is changed to a predetermined state. According to the aspect 3), since the reference time is guided by the change in the state of the change image, the user can intuitively grasp the reference time.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (101) causes the display of the guidance image to start when the acceptance period starts. According to the aspect of 4), the user can understand that the acceptance period has started by starting the display of the guidance image.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of processes include a process of causing the user object to perform the second action based on capability information of the user object. According to the aspect 5), not only the timing at which the start operation is performed but also the ability information of the user object affects the success or failure of the second action. can be effectively enhanced.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the opponent object performs a third action for restraining the second action, and the game system (S) performs the third action instead of the second action. Action instruction operation receiving means (109) for accepting an action instruction operation for causing the user object to perform a fourth action to counter the action (3); and determination means (110) for determining success or failure of the fourth action. and, the determination means (110) determines whether the action instruction operation is performed when the opponent object performs the first action or when the game progresses to a predetermined progress state. However, the success or failure of the fourth action is not determined, and the success or failure of the fourth action is determined when the opponent object performs the third action and the action instruction operation is performed. According to the aspect of 6), even if an action instruction operation is performed to cause the opponent object to perform the fourth action that counters the third action of the opponent object, if the opponent object does not perform the third action, By not judging the success or failure of the fourth operation, execution of unnecessary processing can be prevented.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) receives an effect generating operation for generating an effect that makes the second action more likely to succeed after the start operation is performed. It further includes reception means (107) and effect generation means (108) for generating the effect based on the effect generation operation. According to the aspect of 7), by generating an effect that makes the second action more likely to succeed based on the effect generating operation, it is possible to change the likelihood of success of the second action. can effectively enhance the interest of

8) In one aspect of the present invention, the effect generating means (108) generates the effect even if the effect generating operation is not performed when the user object has a predetermined ability. . According to the aspect of 8), if the user object has a predetermined ability, the game can be changed by generating an effect that makes the second action more likely to succeed without performing an effect generating operation. can be given, and the interest of the game can be effectively enhanced.

9) In one aspect of the present invention, the first determining means (105) determines whether or not to cause the opponent object to perform a fifth action for failing the second action instead of the first action. is determined based on the probability information. According to the aspect of 9), when the success or failure of the second action is determined based on the probability information, the failure of the second action can be produced by causing the opponent object to perform the fifth action. A more natural game can be provided.

S game system, N network, 10 game terminal, 30 server, 11, 31 control unit, 12, 32 storage unit, 13, 33 communication unit, 14 operation unit, 15 display unit, G1 lottery result image, G2 challenge details image, G3 challenge image, A20, A22, A23, A30, A31, A32, A38, A39, A40, A42, A43 display area, B10 hold button, B11 challenge button, B21 recovery button, B24 cancel button, B25 challenge button, I33, I34, I35 Icon, B36 Returning Base Button, B37 Stealing Base Button, DT1 Character Data, DT2 Game Situation Data, B41 Stealing Base Success/Failure Bar, C410 Timing Cursor, A411, A412, A413, A414, A415 Area, G416 Gauge, C417 Gauge Cursor, 100 data storage unit 101 display control unit 102 reference time setting unit 103 start operation reception unit 104 operation control unit 105 first determination unit 106 second determination unit 107 effect generation operation reception unit 108 effect generation unit , 109 action instruction operation reception unit, 110 determination unit.

Claims (1)

In a game system that causes a user object to perform a second action when an opponent object performs a first action,
display control means for displaying the counterpart object on a display means;
reference time setting means for setting a reference time within a reception period for receiving a start operation for causing the user object to start the second action based on the timing at which the other object starts the first action;
a start operation receiving means for receiving the start operation during the reception period;
action control means for causing the user object to start the second action based on the start operation;
a first determination means for determining success or failure of the second action based on probability information when the start operation is performed before the reference time elapses;
When the start operation is performed after the reference time has elapsed, the action control means causes the user object to start the second action, and causes the other object to perform the first action; a second determining means for determining success or failure of the second operation based on execution results of a plurality of processes including
game system, including

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