JP2023101487A - Information processing program, information processing method, game device, and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve convenience for a player.SOLUTION: An information processing program causes a computer to carry out processing for allowing a player to select a game medium capable of generating utility in a breeding game; processing for setting the game medium selected by the player to a deck; processing for allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game; processing for updating parameters associated with a breeding object character on the basis of the selection items selected by the player; and processing for generating the utility on the basis of the game medium set to the deck in the breeding game. A determination result is derived on the basis of determination object information associated with the game medium set to the deck and determination object information associated with a breeding object character, and if the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game medium is more advantageous than if the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

Applied for application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act January 16, 2021 Website ((A) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZTR9esWBmk (B) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r88vtWWmmA (C) ht tps://twitter.com/uma_musu (D) https://twitter.com/uma_musu/status/1350417312491294726 (E) https://umamusume.jp/)

Application for application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act February 24, 2021 The outline of the invention can be read from the website ((A) https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1325457827 (B) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co .cygames.umamusume (C) https://umamusume.jp/news/detail.php?id=108)

Applied for the application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law March 10, 2021 The outline of the invention is published on the website ((A) https://dmg.umamusume.jp/ (B) https://umamusume.jp/news/detail.php?id=159)

The present invention relates to an information processing program, an information processing method, a game device, and an information processing system.

Conventionally, a game of a genre called a training game is known. In the breeding game, a plurality of types of breeding items are provided, and the player can select one of the breeding items to train a character to be trained.

For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game in which the parameters of a character to be trained change based on the characters organized in a deck by the player. A character trained in the breeding game can be used in a battle game in which the character competes against other players or computers.

Japanese Patent No. 6685049

In a breeding game, how a deck is organized has a great influence on the breeding of a character to be trained. However, if it is difficult for the player to comprehend the information linked to the characters organized in the deck, it takes a long time to organize the deck, which reduces convenience for the player.

An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing program, an information processing method, a game device, and an information processing system that are capable of improving the convenience of the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the information processing program
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
is executed by a computer,
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.

A plurality of the determination target information are provided,
Derivation of the determination result may include a process of determining whether or not the determination target information linked to the game medium set in the deck matches the determination target information linked to the trained character.

The process of allowing the player to select the game medium includes:
a process of setting a sorting condition, which is a condition for sorting the game media, based on a player's operation;
a process of displaying a plurality of game media on a selection screen according to the set sorting condition;
including
The sorting condition may include the determination target information associated with the game media.

In order to solve the above problems, the information processing method is an information processing method performed by a computer,
the computer
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.

In order to solve the above problems, the game device
comprising one or more computers;
The computer is
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.

In order to solve the above problems, the information processing system
comprising one or more computers;
The computer is
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.

According to the present invention, convenience for the player can be improved.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 2A is a diagram for explaining the hardware configuration of the player terminal. FIG. 2B is a diagram for explaining the hardware configuration of the server. FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an example of a home screen. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating an example of an option setting screen. FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating an example of a profile setting screen. FIG. 3D is a diagram illustrating an example of a home setting screen. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the general progress of the breeding game. FIG. 5A is a diagram explaining the main character selection screen. FIG. 5B is a first diagram for explaining the character detail screen. FIG. 5C is a second diagram for explaining the character detail screen. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an ability parameter (initial value) table. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an aptitude parameter (initial value) table. FIG. 6C is a diagram explaining a skill table. FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating a dedicated event table. FIG. 7 is a first diagram for explaining an example of the breeding information display screen. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a special clear target. FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a clear target set for a character. FIG. 9 is a second diagram for explaining an example of the breeding information display screen. FIG. 10A is the first diagram for explaining the succession character selection screen. FIG. 10B is a first diagram for explaining the breeding character list screen. FIG. 10C is a second diagram for explaining the succession character selection screen. FIG. 10D is a third diagram for explaining the succession character selection screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the inheritance system. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining factor information. FIG. 13A is a diagram explaining compatibility determination targets, and FIG. 13B is a diagram explaining compatibility determination items. FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining sort conditions. FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining narrowing-down conditions. FIG. 15 is the first diagram for explaining the character details dialog. FIG. 16 is a second diagram for explaining the character details dialog. FIG. 17 is a third diagram for explaining the character details dialog. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a skill display dialog. FIG. 19A is the first diagram for explaining the support card organization screen. FIG. 19B is a diagram explaining a support card selection screen. FIG. 19C is a second diagram for explaining the support card organization screen. FIG. 20A is a diagram explaining a support card table. FIG. 20B is a diagram explaining a support effect table. FIG. 20C is a diagram explaining a possessed skill table. FIG. 20D is a diagram explaining a support event table. FIG. 21A is a diagram explaining the final confirmation screen. FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating a preset selection screen. FIG. 22 is the first diagram for explaining the character identification information table. FIG. 23 is a second diagram for explaining the character identification information table. FIG. 24 is a diagram explaining a selection item table. FIG. 25A is the first diagram for explaining the game screen. FIG. 25B is a second diagram for explaining the game screen. FIG. 26A is the first diagram for explaining the training screen. FIG. 26B is a second diagram illustrating the training screen. FIG. 26C is a diagram illustrating a training result notification screen. FIG. 26D is a diagram illustrating an event screen. FIG. 27A is the first diagram for explaining inherited events. FIG. 27B is a second diagram illustrating inherited events. FIG. 27C is a third diagram illustrating inherited events. FIG. 27D is a fourth diagram illustrating inherited events. FIG. 28A is the first diagram for explaining the skill screen. FIG. 28B is a second diagram illustrating the skill screen. FIG. 29A is the first diagram for explaining the individual race selection screen. FIG. 29B is a diagram illustrating an individual race start screen. FIG. 29C is the first diagram for explaining the individual race result screen. FIG. 29D is a second diagram illustrating the individual race result screen. FIG. 30A is a diagram explaining a team race selection screen. FIG. 30B is a diagram explaining the team race formation screen. FIG. 30C is a diagram illustrating a team race start screen. FIG. 30D is a diagram illustrating a team race interim result screen. FIG. 31A is the first diagram for explaining the team race detailed result screen. FIG. 31B is the first diagram for explaining the team race overall result screen. FIG. 31C is a second diagram illustrating the team race detailed result screen. FIG. 31D is a second diagram for explaining the team race overall result screen. FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the general flow of processing at the start of a turn. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an arrangement presence/absence table. FIG. 34A is a diagram explaining a training level table. FIG. 34B is a diagram illustrating an upward fixed value (speed) table. Also, FIG. 34C is a diagram illustrating an upward fixed value table (power). FIG. 34D is a diagram explaining a bonus addition rate table. FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining event types and event classifications. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the event type and the number of turns. FIG. 37A is the third diagram for explaining the game screen. FIG. 37B is a third diagram illustrating the training screen. FIG. 38A is a diagram illustrating a special training event execution presence/absence determination table. FIG. 38B is a diagram explaining a special icon determination table. FIG. 38C is a diagram explaining a bonus icon determination table. FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating a fixed bonus value (main character) table. FIG. 39B is a diagram illustrating a bonus additional value (main character) table. FIG. 40A is a diagram explaining a fixed increase value (for special training) table. FIG. 40B is a diagram illustrating a bonus increase value (special training target) table. FIG. 41A is a diagram explaining a training completion screen. FIG. 41B is a second diagram for explaining the training completion screen. FIG. 41C is a third diagram for explaining the training completion screen. FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of a memory in a player terminal and functions as a computer. FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of a memory in a server and functions as a computer. FIG. 44 is a sequence diagram illustrating processing of the player terminal and the server relating to the breeding game. FIG. 45 is a first flowchart for explaining preparatory stage processing in the player terminal. FIG. 46 is a second flowchart for explaining preparatory stage processing in the player terminal. FIG. 47 is a second flowchart for explaining preparatory stage processing in the player terminal. FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining preparatory stage processing in the server. FIG. 49 is a flow chart for explaining training stage processing in the player terminal. FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining turn start processing in the player terminal. FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining placement processing in the player terminal. FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining numerical value determination processing in the player terminal. FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining event determination processing in the player terminal. FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining in-turn processing in the player terminal. FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining training execution processing in the player terminal. FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining inheritance event execution processing in the player terminal. FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining the breeding game end processing in the server.

One aspect of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Numerical values and the like shown in these embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements that are not directly related to the present invention are omitted from the drawings.

(Overall Configuration of Information Processing System S)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system S. As shown in FIG. The information processing system S is a so-called client-server system including a player terminal 1 functioning as a client, that is, a game terminal, a server 1000, and a communication network N having communication base stations Na.

In the information processing system S of this embodiment, the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 function as a game device G. FIG. The player terminal 1 and the server 1000 are each assigned a role to control the progress of the game, and cooperation between the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 enables the game to progress.

The player terminal 1 can establish communication with the server 1000 via the communication network N. FIG. The player terminal 1 includes a wide range of electronic devices that can be connected to the server 1000 for wireless or wired communication. Examples of the player terminal 1 include smart phones, mobile phones, tablet devices, personal computers, game machines, and the like. In this embodiment, a case where a smart phone is used as the player terminal 1 will be described.

A server 1000 is connected for communication with a plurality of player terminals 1 . The server 1000 accumulates various types of information for each player who plays the game. In addition, the server 1000 mainly performs processing such as updating accumulated information and downloading images and various information to the player terminal 1 based on operations input from the player terminal 1 .

The communication base station Na is connected to the communication network N, and transmits/receives information to/from the player terminal 1 by radio. The communication network N is composed of a mobile phone network, an Internet network, a LAN (Local Area Network), a dedicated line, etc., and realizes wireless or wired communication connection between the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 .

(Hardware configuration of player terminal 1 and server 1000)
FIG. 2A is a diagram for explaining the hardware configuration of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2B is a diagram for explaining the hardware configuration of the server 1000. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2A, the player terminal 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a memory 12, a bus 14, an input/output interface 16, a storage section 18, a communication section 20, an input section 22, and an output section .

2B, the server 1000 includes a CPU 1010, a memory 1012, a bus 1014, an input/output interface 1016, a storage unit 1018, a communication unit 1020, an input unit 1022, and an output unit 1024.

The configurations and functions of the CPU 1010, memory 1012, bus 1014, input/output interface 1016, storage unit 1018, communication unit 1020, input unit 1022, and output unit 1024 of the server 1000 are substantially the same as those of the CPU 10, memory 12, bus 14, input/output interface 16, storage unit 18, communication unit 20, input unit 22, and output unit 24 of the player terminal 1, respectively. Therefore, the hardware configuration of the player terminal 1 will be described below, and the description of the server 1000 will be omitted.

The CPU 10 operates programs stored in the memory 12 to control the progress of the game. The memory 12 is composed of ROM (Read Only Memory) or RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores programs and various data necessary for controlling the progress of the game. Memory 12 is connected to CPU 10 via bus 14 .

An input/output interface 16 is connected to the bus 14 . A storage unit 18 , a communication unit 20 , an input unit 22 and an output unit 24 are connected to the input/output interface 16 .

The storage unit 18 is composed of a semiconductor memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and stores various programs and data. In the player terminal 1, the programs and data stored in the storage unit 18 are loaded by the CPU 10 into the memory 12 (RAM).

The communication unit 20 is wirelessly connected to the communication base station Na, and transmits/receives information such as various data and programs to/from the server 1000 via the communication network N. In the player terminal 1 , the program or the like received from the server 1000 is stored in the memory 12 or the storage section 18 .

The input unit 22 includes, for example, a touch panel through which player's operations are input (accepts operations), buttons, a keyboard, a mouse, a cross key, an analog controller, and the like. Also, the input unit 22 may be a dedicated controller provided in the player terminal 1 or connected (externally attached) to the player terminal 1 . Furthermore, the input unit 22 may be configured with an acceleration sensor that detects the tilt or movement of the player terminal 1, or a microphone that detects the voice of the player. That is, the input unit 22 broadly includes a device capable of inputting the player's intention in an identifiable manner.

The output unit 24 includes a display device and a speaker. Note that the output unit 24 may be a device connected (externally attached) to the player terminal 1 . In this embodiment, the player terminal 1 includes a display 26 as the output unit 24 and a touch panel provided as an input unit 22 so as to overlap the display 26 .

(game content)
Next, a game provided by the information processing system S and the game device G of this embodiment will be described. A player can own a character obtained by a lottery called gacha, or a character distributed by the management side. Also, the player can possess a support card obtained by lottery or a support card distributed by the management side.

Although the details will be described later, a training game is provided in the game according to the present embodiment. A player can train a character possessed by the player in the training game. Further, the breeding game in the present embodiment has a game property in which a character is trained while participating in a race simulating a horse race.

FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen 100. FIG. When the game application is started on the player terminal 1, the home screen 100 is displayed on the display 26. FIG. A menu bar 102 is displayed at the bottom of the home screen 100 . The menu bar 102 is provided with a plurality of operation units that can be operated (tapped) by the player.

Here, the menu bar 102 is provided with a home screen selection operation section 102a, an enhanced screen selection operation section 102b, a story screen selection operation section 102c, a team stadium screen selection operation section 102d, and a gacha screen selection operation section 102e. In the menu bar 102, the operation unit corresponding to the screen being displayed is highlighted so that the screen being displayed on the display 26 can be identified.

When the home screen selection operation unit 102a is tapped, the home screen 100 shown in FIG. 3A is displayed on the display 26. FIG.

When the enhanced screen selection operation unit 102b is tapped, an enhanced screen (not shown) is displayed. On the enhancement screen, characters and support cards possessed by the player can be enhanced. By strengthening characters and support cards, the player can increase the level set for the characters and support cards. Various parameters are set for characters and support cards, and the parameters increase as the level increases. By increasing the parameters of characters and support cards, the player can train characters with stronger statuses in the training game.

When the story screen selection operation portion 102c is tapped, a story screen (not shown) is displayed. Here, a story image is provided for each character appearing in the game. The player can select and view characters and story images on the story screen.

When the team stadium screen selection operation unit 102d is tapped, a team stadium screen (not shown) is displayed. On the team stadium screen, the player can play a team competition game in which the team organized by the player is matched against the teams of other players selected by the computer. The team competition game has a game feature of competing with other players for ranking.

When the gacha screen selection operation unit 102e is tapped, a gacha screen (not shown) is displayed. On the gacha screen, the player can perform a so-called gacha lottery, in which the player can spend in-game currency to obtain characters and support cards by lottery.

Also, on the home screen 100, a breeding game operating section 104 is provided above the menu bar 102. As shown in FIG. When the breeding game operation unit 104 is tapped, a breeding game screen is displayed, and a breeding game, which will be described later, is started. A training game is roughly divided into a preparation stage and a training stage. First, in the preparation stage, a player selects one character from his/her own characters and sets it as a main character, which is a character to be trained.

Also, in the preparation stage, the player sets the deck to be used when training the main character. The deck is composed of a plurality of succession characters and a plurality of support cards, which will be described later in detail. Therefore, in the breeding game, inherited characters organized in a deck and support cards are used.

When the setting of the main character and deck (inherited character and support cards) is completed, the preparation stage shifts to the training stage, and the game for training the main character is started. A player can have a character trained in the training game as a trained character. As described above, the player can organize his/her breeding characters into a team and use them in the team competition game.

As described above, the main purpose of the game of the present embodiment is to train a breeding character in the breeding game and to use the breeding character to raise the ranking of the team competition game.

In addition, in this embodiment, a function for sharing breeding characters or support cards among players and a function for sharing information among a plurality of players are provided. The player can set breeding characters and support cards that other players can use in the breeding game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A , a setting operation section 106 is provided in the upper right portion of the home screen 100 . When the setting operation section 106 is tapped, an option setting screen 110 is displayed.

FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating an example of the option setting screen 110. As shown in FIG. The option setting screen 110 is a screen for confirming and setting various kinds of information. The option setting screen 110 is provided with a plurality of operation units, and when an operation unit is tapped, it is possible to confirm and set information corresponding to the operation unit.

The operation section of the option setting screen 110 includes a profile setting operation section 110a and a close operation section 110b. When the close operation portion 110b is tapped, the option setting screen 110 is closed and the home screen 100 is displayed. When the profile setting operation section 110a is tapped, a profile setting screen 120 is displayed.

FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating an example of the profile setting screen 120. As shown in FIG. On the profile setting screen 120, the player can confirm and set his/her own profile information. The profile information includes a profile character, player name, player ID, belonging circle, representative character, and rental card.

A profile character functions as a character that is displayed when a player's information is viewed by other players. For example, the profile character is displayed when using the circle function, which is a place for sharing information with other players. A profile character image 122 that is currently being set is displayed on the profile setting screen 120 . A change button 124 is provided near the profile character image 122 . When the change button 124 is tapped, a profile character change screen (not shown) is displayed. The player can change the profile character on the profile character change screen.

The profile setting screen 120 also displays the player name set by the player, the player ID assigned to the player, and the name of the circle to which the player belongs. The profile setting screen 120 is also provided with a representative character setting operation section 126a and a rental card setting operation section 126b.

When the representative character setting operation section 126a is tapped, a representative character setting screen (not shown) is displayed. On the representative character setting screen, the player can set one of the breeding characters trained by the player as the representative character. An icon image representing the currently set representative character is displayed in the representative character setting operation section 126a. Although the details will be described later, the representative character can be organized in a deck as a successor character in a breeding game played by another player.

When the rental card setting operation section 126b is tapped, a rental card setting screen (not shown) is displayed. The player can set one of the support cards owned by the player as a rental card on the rental card setting screen. An icon image indicating the rental card currently being set is displayed in the rental card setting operation section 126b. As described above, the support cards set as rental cards can be organized into decks by other players, and are used in breeding games played by other players.

Although detailed description is omitted, when the setting of the profile information is changed on the profile setting screen 120 , the setting change information is transmitted to the server 1000 . The server 1000 stores profile information for each player.

A setting icon 128 is also displayed on the home screen 100, as shown in FIG. 3A. When setting icon 128 is tapped, home setting screen 130 is displayed.

FIG. 3D is a diagram illustrating an example of the home setting screen 130. As shown in FIG. The player can set a home screen setting character 132 displayed on the home screen 100 on the home setting screen 130 . The player can set four home screen setting characters 132 displayed on the home screen 100 .

Although illustration is omitted, when a left-right flick operation is input on the home screen 100, the screen displayed on the display 26, that is, the display of the home screen 100 is switched. The home screen 100 displays four home screen setting characters 132 currently set. The home screen setting character 132 is assigned a function as each operation unit displayed on the menu bar 102 . Therefore, when the home screen setting character 132 displayed on the home screen 100 is tapped, the screen is switched in the same manner as when the operation section of the menu bar 102 is tapped.

On the home setting screen 130, character images corresponding to the currently set four home screen setting characters 132 and corresponding operating units are displayed in a identifiable manner. When the character image displayed on the home setting screen 130 is tapped, a character selection screen (not shown) is displayed. The player can select the home screen setting character 132 on the character selection screen. Also, the player can set the costume of the home screen setting character 132 on the home setting screen 130 .

A circle icon 134 is also displayed on the home screen 100, as shown in FIG. 3A. When the circle icon 134 is tapped, a circle screen is displayed. The player can exchange information with other players belonging to the same circle on the circle screen.

Also, in this embodiment, various limited-time events are irregularly held. A specific event icon 108 is displayed on the home screen 100 during the holding period of the specific event, which is a time-limited event. When the specific event icon 108 is tapped, a specific event screen is displayed. On the specific event screen, the player can, for example, exchange specific event points provided only for specific events for various rewards.

When the raising game operation unit 104 is tapped on the home screen 100, the raising game screen is displayed and the raising game is started. Note that the player can play the training game by consuming game points. Game points are given to the player by a predetermined value (eg, +1) at predetermined time intervals (eg, 10 minutes). An upper limit (for example, 100) is set for the game points that a player can possess, and the player can possess game points within the range of the upper limit. A game point display bar 136 is provided in the upper part of the home screen 100, and the ratio of the currently possessed game points to the upper limit value is visually displayed.

The game points are subtracted by a predetermined value (eg, -30) at the start of the breeding game. Therefore, if the player does not have the required game points, the player cannot start the breeding game. However, the player can possess items that restore game points, and can use the items to restore game points. This item can be given as a reward for a training game or a team competition game, or can be acquired by consuming in-game currency, for example. The breeding game will be described in detail below.

(training game)
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the rough flow of the breeding game. The breeding game is roughly divided into a setting game and a breeding main game. As will be described later in detail, the breeding main game is a game in which one main character selected from the characters possessed by the player is trained as a character to be trained.

Also, the setting game is for the player to register the main character and deck (inherited characters and support cards), and corresponds to the preparatory stage of the breeding game. Hereinafter, the processing performed in the setting game will be referred to as preparatory stage processing, and the processing performed in the training main game will be referred to as training stage processing. For ease of understanding, the general flow of the preparatory stage processing and the growing stage processing will be described first.

<Preparation stage processing>
In the preparatory stage processing, main character registration, deck (inherited character and support card) registration, specific character registration, and setting of initial character identification information are mainly performed. Note that the support card is for assisting the development of the main character. Each support card is always associated with one character, and the character associated with the support card registered in the preparatory stage assists the development of the main character. Below, the character tied to the support card is called a support character.

<Register main character>
When the player taps the breeding game operation unit 104 on the home screen 100, a scenario selection screen (not shown) is displayed. In this embodiment, a plurality of training main game scenarios are provided. Each scenario of the breeding main game is set with a final goal, a goal during the game, etc., and the player needs to clear the set goals in order. Each target and the period until the target is achieved are different for each scenario. The player can select one of a plurality of scenarios on the scenario selection screen. Here, a case where a predetermined scenario is selected will be described.

FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating the main character selection screen 150. FIG. A plurality of character icons 151 are displayed in the central portion of the main character selection screen 150, and a list of characters possessed by the player is displayed. In addition, an ability parameter display section 152a and an aptitude parameter display section 152b are displayed in the upper part of the main character selection screen 150. FIG. Also, at the bottom of the main character selection screen 150, a return operation section 153 marked with "Return" and a next operation section 154 marked with "NEXT" are displayed.

In this embodiment, an initial value of the ability parameter is set for each character, and the initial value of the ability parameter of the character corresponding to the character icon 151 selected by the player is displayed in the ability parameter display section 152a. In this embodiment, the higher the numerical value of the ability parameter, the higher the ability.

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an ability parameter (initial value) table. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the ability parameter (initial value) table stores initial values of ability parameters for each character. Then, the initial values of the ability parameters are displayed in the ability parameter display section 152a based on the initial values of the ability parameters stored in the ability parameter (initial value) table.

In this embodiment, initial values of ability parameters are set for each of a plurality of types of abilities for each character. Specifically, the ability parameters include a speed ability parameter marked "Speed" in the ability parameter display section 152a, a stamina ability parameter marked "Stamina" in the ability parameter display section 152a, a power ability parameter marked "Power" in the ability parameter display section 152a, a spirit ability parameter marked "Spirit" in the ability parameter display section 152a, and a "Wisdom" ability parameter marked in the ability parameter display section 152a. There is an ability parameter of cleverness, denoted as "m".

Note that the initial value of the ability parameter for each character may be increased by the player's operation or the like. For example, a character may have five levels, and the player can increase the level of the character by consuming in-game currency or predetermined items. In this case, it is preferable that the initial value of the ability parameter increases as the character's level increases. Note that the player can increase the value of the ability parameter in the training main game. In other words, the purpose of the training main game is to train characters with higher ability parameter values.

Further, in the present embodiment, an aptitude parameter (initial value) is set for each character, and as shown in FIG. 5A, the initial value of the aptitude parameter of the character corresponding to the character icon 151 selected by the player is displayed in alphabetical characters in the aptitude parameter display section 152b.

FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an aptitude parameter (initial value) table. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, the initial value of the aptitude parameter for each character is stored in the aptitude parameter (initial value) table. The initial value of the aptitude parameter is set to one of seven levels from A to G in the alphabet. The initial values of the aptitude parameters indicate that A has the highest aptitude and G has the lowest aptitude. The initial values of the aptitude parameters are displayed in the aptitude parameter display section 152b based on the initial values of the aptitude parameters stored in the aptitude parameter (initial value) table.

In this embodiment, initial values of aptitude parameters are set for each of a plurality of types of aptitudes for each character. Specifically, as aptitude parameters, there are provided aptitude parameters relating to field aptitudes for grass and dirt, aptitude parameters relating to distance aptitudes for short, mile, medium and long distances, and aptitude parameters relating to leg quality aptitudes for running away, leading, trailing, and trailing.

In the breeding game, the player can run the main character in various races. At this time, the higher the aptitude of the main character that matches the content of the race, the more advantageous the development of the race.

It should be noted that the initial value of the aptitude parameter for each character may be raised by consuming in-game currency. Also, the value of the aptitude parameter may change in the training main game. Also, in the training main game, the aptitude parameter may be set to S, which is higher in aptitude than A.

FIG. 5B is a first diagram for explaining the character detail screen 160. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5C is a second diagram for explaining the character detail screen 160. As shown in FIG. When the character icon 151 on the main character selection screen 150 is long pressed, a character detail screen 160 is displayed on the display 26 . The character detail screen 160 displays details of the ability of the character corresponding to the character icon 151 long-pressed on the main character selection screen 150 .

A skill operation section 161 and an event operation section 162 are displayed in the center of the character detail screen 160 . As shown in FIG. 5B, when the character detail screen 160 is first displayed, the skill operation section 161 is highlighted and the skills provided for each character are displayed. A skill is an ability that may be activated when a predetermined condition is met during individual races and team races, which will be described later. Each character's race development becomes advantageous by activating skills.

FIG. 6C is a diagram explaining a skill table. As shown in FIG. 6C, the skill table stores skills for each character possessed by the player. Based on the skills stored in the skill table, the skills are displayed on the character detail screen 160 as shown in FIG. 5B. Skills cannot be activated just by possessing them, and can only be activated by acquiring them. A skill that can be activated by a character is hereinafter referred to as an acquired skill.

One acquired skill is set for the character from the beginning of the breeding main game. In addition to the acquired skills, the character has a plurality of possessed skills. Possessed skills are skills that can be acquired by consuming skill points, which will be described later, after starting the training main game. In other words, possessed skills can become acquired skills in exchange for skill points.

In this embodiment, the skills corresponding to "⊚" in the skill table shown in FIG. 6C are displayed as acquired skills on the character detail screen 160 in FIG. 5B. Also, the skills corresponding to "O" in the skill table shown in FIG. 6C are displayed as possessed skills on the character detail screen 160 in FIG. 5B. In this embodiment, as shown in the character detail screen 160 of FIG. 5B, the acquired skills are highlighted so that the acquired skills can be easily distinguished from the possessed skills.

Although FIG. 5B shows a case where one acquired skill is displayed in the acquired skill display column 161a and seven possessed skills are displayed in the possessed skill display column 161b as the skills provided for each character, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of acquired skills and possessed skills may differ for each character. Also, for example, the number of acquired skills or possessed skills of each character may increase due to an increase in character level, consumption of in-game currency or items, or the like.

Also, when the player taps the event operation section 162 of the character detail screen 160, the contents of the character detail screen 160 are switched as shown in FIG. In this case, the event operation section 162 is highlighted as shown in FIG. 5C. A dedicated event occurs when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the breeding main game, and displays a story related to a character appearing in the breeding game, or changes the value of an ability parameter.

FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating a dedicated event table. As shown in FIG. 6D, the dedicated event table stores a dedicated event for each character possessed by the player. Based on the dedicated event stored in the dedicated event table, the dedicated event is displayed on the character detail screen 160 as shown in FIG. 5C. Note that the exclusive event may include a hint event that allows the player to possess or acquire a skill, an ability event that increases or decreases the numerical value of the character's ability parameter, and the like.

The dedicated events displayed on the character detail screen 160 shown in FIG. 5C may all be executed during execution of the main training game, at least some of them may be executed during execution of the main training game, or none may be executed during execution of the main training game if a predetermined condition is not met. Also, for example, the number of dedicated events provided for each character may increase as the character's level increases, in-game currency or items are consumed, or the like. Also, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a dedicated event that is not displayed as a dedicated event may be executed during the breeding main game.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, a close operation section 163 marked with “close” is displayed at the bottom of the character detail screen 160 . When the close operation portion 163 of the character detail screen 160 is tapped, the display of the character detail screen 160 ends and the main character selection screen 150 is displayed on the display 26 .

Further, when the return operation unit 153 is tapped on the main character selection screen 150 shown in FIG. 5A, the home screen 100 shown in FIG. 3A is displayed on the display 26. FIG. A training information display button 155 is also provided on the main character selection screen 150 . When the training information display button 155 is tapped, a training information display screen 165 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. The player can confirm information about the character selected on the main character selection screen 150 on the breeding information display screen 165 .

FIG. 7 is a first diagram illustrating an example of the breeding information display screen 165. As shown in FIG. The training information display screen 165 is provided with a clear target tab 165a, a past evaluation point tab 165b, a scenario evaluation point tab 165c, and a close operation section 165d. Here, the purpose of the breeding game is to generate a stronger breeding character by breeding a character selected as a main character to be trained from among the characters possessed by the player. As will be described later in detail, the breeding main game consists of a plurality of turns, and the player needs to have the main character train or participate in a race for each turn.

A plurality of clear goals are set for each character. When the clear goal tab 165a is tapped, the training information display screen 165 displays a list of clear goals set for the selected character. Each turn has a predetermined race in which the main character can run. Also, the clear goal includes having the main character enter a predetermined race in a predetermined turn and obtain a predetermined rank.

Also, when a main character to be trained is run in a race, the main character can gain fans. In each race, the number of fans acquired as a base is determined according to the order of finish, and the higher the order of finish, the more fans acquired. In addition, the difficulty level is set for the race, and the higher the difficulty level, the more fans can be acquired.

Here, the number of fans that can be acquired by entering the race is calculated by adding the bonus acquisition number to the base acquisition number determined for each finish order. Specifically, a correction value is determined based on the race results, and the base win count is multiplied by the correction value to calculate the bonus win count. The total number of bonus acquisitions and base acquisitions is the number of fans acquired by the main character. For example, when the race result is 1st place, the correction value increases as the difference between the main character and the 2nd place character increases. Also, when the race result is 2nd to 5th, the correction value increases as the difference between the main character and the first-placed character decreases.

Also, the main character activates a skill with a predetermined probability during the race. At this time, the more skills activated, the larger the correction value. In this way, conditions for adding the number of fans are determined in each race, and the number of fans acquired increases depending on various race results other than the order of finish and progress during the race. However, the number of fans acquired by the main character is at least equal to or greater than the base acquired number corresponding to the order of arrival.

In some races, the number of fans is specified as a starting condition. If the number of fans acquired by the main character is less than the number of fans specified as the entry condition, the player cannot cause the main character to enter the race. The higher the difficulty of the race, the greater the number of fans required to run. Therefore, when a race in which the number of fans is specified as a condition to start is set as a target race (hereinafter referred to as a target race) to be cleared, the main character must have acquired the number of fans specified in the target race by the turn in which the target race takes place.

Also, the clear goal includes obtaining a predetermined number or more of fans by a predetermined turn. Also, the clear goal includes, for example, finishing first in a race with a high degree of difficulty (for example, GI) a predetermined number of times or more within a predetermined turn range. In this way, each character has a plurality of clear goals. By achieving the clear target, the player can continue the training main game until the final turn. On the other hand, if the clear target is not achieved, the training main game ends on that turn.

Therefore, if the number of fans specified for the target race is not obtained by the turn in which the target race is held, the main character cannot participate in the target race. In this case, the clear target is not achieved, and the breeding game ends.

In the breeding main game, since various parameters of the main character increase at each turn, the more turns, the stronger the breeding character can be generated. Therefore, when playing the breeding main game, it is necessary to raise the parameters of the main character so that all clear targets can be cleared.

Here, basically, the clear target set for each character is fixed, and the same clear target is set as a task each time the breeding game is played. On the other hand, the characters include characters for which clear goals that change according to the progress of the breeding main game are set, and characters for which the player can select clear goals.

FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a special clear target. For example, a character whose character type is "E" is set to obtain a predetermined rank in the race selected by the player, out of Race A and Race B, as a clear target for the 34th turn.

Also, for characters with a character type of "G", the default clear goal is to obtain a predetermined rank in Race C on the 33rd turn. However, if the predetermined parameter of the main character falls below or exceeds the threshold at a predetermined turn before the 33rd turn, the race targeted for the clear goal is changed to the 34th turn, Race D.

For a character whose character type is "H", an event occurs at a predetermined turn before the 29th turn. In this event, the target race for the clear target is randomly determined by lottery from the 29th turn of race E, race F, and the 30th turn of race G. Furthermore, for a character whose character type is "H", an event occurs in a predetermined turn before the 62nd turn. In this event, the target race to be cleared is randomly determined by lottery from among Race H at Turn 62, Race J at Turn 63, and Race K at Turn 64.

As described above, a plurality of fixed or variable clear goals are set for each character. Depending on the clear target set for each character, the degree of difficulty for clearing all the clear targets differs for each character.

Until the variable clear target is determined, the training information display screen 165 displays that the clear target is undecided. Then, when the clear target is determined, the display of the breeding information display screen 165 is updated, and the determined clear target is notified to the player.

FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a clear target set for a character. In the breeding main game, a plurality of races are provided that can be selected by the player. A difficulty level is set for each race, and a plurality of races includes races with different difficulty levels. The target races are different for each character, and the number of high-difficulty races set as the target races is different for each character.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, for character A, four races with a high difficulty level such as GI are set as target races. Similarly, for character A, three medium-difficulty races such as GII, two low-difficulty races such as GIII, and two other low-difficulty races are set as target races. On the other hand, for character B, one high-difficulty race such as GI, two medium-difficulty races such as GII, three low-difficulty races such as GIII, and three other low-difficulty races are set as target races.

Also, here, it is assumed that the completion goal is to finish first in all the target races. In this case, it can be said that character A is a character that is more difficult than character B to achieve all clear goals. It should be noted that the number of fans that can be acquired is set to increase as the difficulty of the race increases. Therefore, character A has more fans than character B by achieving the clear goal.

On the other hand, the player can make the main character run in races other than the target race set for the main character if the conditions for the race are satisfied. Character B has fewer target races than character A. In the turn in which the target race is set, the player must make the main character run in the target race.

Therefore, character B has a wider range of options for the player in each turn than character A does. However, in order to obtain the same number of fans when character B is used as the main character as when character A is used as the main character, the player must voluntarily make the main character run in a highly difficult race. In this way, by making the difficulty level of the target race and the number of target races different for each character, the player is required to have different strategies, and the interest in the game is improved.

It should be noted that although the number of target races for the clear target may vary depending on the character as shown in FIG. 8B, the number of clear targets is the same for all characters. Therefore, for example, a character with a small number of clear targets, such as obtaining a predetermined order of finish in the target race, is set with a large number of clear targets, such as obtaining a predetermined number of fans by a predetermined turn. However, the number of clear targets may differ depending on the character.

Then, on the breeding information display screen 165 shown in FIG. 7, the clear target set for the selected character can be confirmed. Further, when a past evaluation point tab 165b is tapped on the breeding information display screen 165, the breeding information display screen 165 displays information on breeding characters with the top three evaluation points generated based on the character being selected.

FIG. 9 is a second diagram illustrating an example of the breeding information display screen 165. As shown in FIG. When the breeding game is completed, a breeding character is generated. When the breeding game is completed, an evaluation point is calculated for the breeding character, and a breeding rank is derived based on the evaluation points. The evaluation points are calculated based on a preset calculation formula, such as points calculated from various parameters of the main character when training is completed, points calculated from acquired skills, and the like. A breeding information display screen 165 displays information indicating ranks, evaluation points, names, and registration dates of the top three breeding characters with the highest evaluation points among the breeding characters trained based on the selected character.

Although detailed explanation is omitted, a plurality of scenarios are provided in the breeding game. The basic game specifications are the same for each scenario, but some functions are different for each scenario. As shown in FIG. 9, the breeding information display screen 165 displays the scenario selected when each breeding character was trained. Although illustration is omitted, when the scenario evaluation score tab 165c is tapped, the top three breeding characters with the highest evaluation scores are displayed separately for each scenario.

As described above, the player can select a main character while confirming various information about each character on the main character selection screen 150 shown in FIG. 5A. Then, when the next operation section 154 is tapped on the main character selection screen 150 , the character being selected is set as the main character, and a succession character selection screen 170 is displayed on the display 26 .

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FIG. 10A is a first diagram for explaining the succession character selection screen 170. FIG. FIG. 10B is a first diagram for explaining the breeding character list screen 180. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10C is a second diagram for explaining the succession character selection screen 170. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10D is a third diagram for explaining the succession character selection screen 170. As shown in FIG. The succession character selection screen 170 is a screen for the player to register a succession character.

The succession character is a character that inherits ability values, skills, etc. from the main character. A player can select two inherited characters from the representative characters of other players extracted according to predetermined extraction conditions, such as a breeding character owned by the player and a representative character of a friend such as a follower, and organize and register them in a deck. Note that only one representative character of another player can be organized in the deck as a successor character in one breeding game.

The succession character selection screen 170 is provided with an ability parameter display portion 152a, an aptitude parameter display portion 152b, a first succession character selection area 171a, and a second succession character selection area 171b. When the screen transitions from the main character selection screen 150 to the succession character selection screen 170, as shown in FIG. 10A, the first succession character selection area 171a and the second succession character selection area 171b are displayed blank.

When the first inherited character selection area 171a or the second inherited character selection area 171b is tapped, a breeding character list screen 180 shown in FIG. 10B is displayed. The breeding character list screen 180 is provided with a My Character tab 181a and a Rental tab 181b. A breeding character list display area is provided below the My Character tab 181a and the Rental tab 181b. A breeding character icon 182 is displayed in the breeding character list display area.

When the My Character tab 181a is selected, as shown in FIG. 10B, a breeding character icon 182 corresponding to a breeding character possessed by the player is displayed. Although not shown, when the rental tab 181b is selected, a breeding character icon 182 corresponding to the friend's representative character, that is, the breeding character trained by the friend is displayed.

Further, when the breeding character icon 182 is tapped, the breeding character corresponding to the breeding character icon 182 is provisionally selected. Also, when the breeding character icon 182 is tapped, a succession character selection screen 170 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C. At this time, for example, when the first inherited character selection area 171a is tapped to display the breeding character list screen 180, and the breeding character icon 182 is tapped on the breeding character list screen 180, an image showing the breeding character in the provisionally selected state is displayed in the first inherited character selection area 171a.

In this state, for example, when the second succession character selection area 171b is tapped to display the breeding character list screen 180, and the breeding character icon 182 is tapped on the breeding character list screen 180, an image showing the breeding character in the provisionally selected state is displayed in the second inheritance character selection area 171b as shown in FIG. 10D.

In addition, the breeding character is stored in association with information related to inherited characters used during breeding. In the first inheritance character selection area 171a, information related to the inheritance character used when training the breeding character is displayed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the inheritance system. In the breeding game, based on the factor information possessed by the successor character, various effects are brought about, such as increasing the values of the main character's ability parameters and aptitude parameters. Here, two succession characters are set for one main character, and these succession characters are previously generated breeding characters. Therefore, even when a breeding character set as a succession character is generated, two succession characters are set for the breeding character.

As shown in FIG. 11, the current generation is the main character to be trained in the training main game to be started. Also, two breeding characters set as successor characters for this main character are assumed to be succession first generation. Furthermore, two breeding characters are set as successor characters at the start of breeding of the breeding characters of the first generation of succession. Two breeding characters set as succession characters when the breeding characters of the first generation of succession are generated are set as the second generation of succession.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, it is the breeding characters of the first generation and the second generation of succession that exert utility on the current main character. As described above, two successor characters (first generation succession) are set for one main character, so a total of six breeding characters will bring utility to one main character.

For example, one of two succession first generation breeding characters and two succession second generation breeding characters that are inheritance characters of this breeding character form the first inheritance group. Similarly, the other of the two succession first generation breeding characters and the two succession second generation breeding characters that are the succession characters of this breeding character form a second inheritance group.

As shown in FIG. 10D, in the first succession character selection area 171a, icons corresponding to one succession first generation breeding character and two succession second generation breeding characters constituting the first succession group are respectively written. Similarly, in the second succession character selection area 171b, icons corresponding to one succession first generation breeding character and two succession second generation breeding characters constituting the second succession group are described.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining factor information. Although details will be described later, when the breeding game is completed, the main character to be trained is registered as a breeding character. At this time, factor information is associated with the breeding character and stored. Specifically, when the breeding character is completed, the factor to be acquired by the breeding character is determined by lottery. Then, the factor information indicating the factor won in the lottery is associated with the breeding character. In other words, when the breeding game is completed, the breeding character can acquire the factor won by lottery.

However, the factor acquired by the breeding character does not affect the abilities of the breeding character itself. For example, a breeding character can be run in a race in a team competition game. At this time, in the race, a simulation for determining the order of arrival and the development of the race, that is, computational processing, is performed based on the ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, etc., of all training characters to run. Since the factors possessed by the breeding character are not used for arithmetic processing, the race will not be favorably advanced even if the character has a large number of factors.

Factors possessed by a breeding character affect only the main character to be trained when the breeding character is set as a successor character. Factors that can be acquired by a breeding character are classified into a plurality of types. FIG. 12 shows basic ability factors, aptitude factors, race factors, character factors, and skill factors as factor types. Each factor is set to one of a plurality of stages. Here, three factor levels of level 1, level 2, and level 3 are provided as factor levels.

The factor level is determined by lottery. At this time, after the factors to be acquired by the breeding character are determined, the factor level may be determined by lottery for each of the acquired factors. Alternatively, a winning ratio may be set for each combination pattern of factors and factor levels, and one of the combination patterns may be determined based on the set winning ratio. In this case, the factor to be acquired and the factor level are determined at the same time.

As for factor levels, level 3 is the most effective and level 1 is the least effective. In the lottery for determining factor levels, level 3 has the lowest winning probability and level 1 has the highest winning probability. However, the winning probability of the factor to be acquired and the winning probability of the factor level may change depending on the result of the breeding game. In this case, for example, a higher factor level may be determined for a breeding character with a higher ability parameter or evaluation score.

The basic ability factor increases the ability parameters of the main character. There are five basic ability factors: speed factor, stamina factor, power factor, guts factor, and wisdom factor. A trained character always acquires one basic ability factor out of five basic ability factors. The five basic ability factors correspond to the five ability parameters of speed, stamina, power, guts, and wisdom, respectively. For example, if a trained character of the first generation or second generation of succession has a speed factor, the speed ability parameter of the main character increases.

At this time, the increase value of the speed ability parameter differs depending on the factor level of the speed factor. For example, when the factor level of the speed factor is level 1, the main character's speed ability parameter increases by "7", when it is level 2, the ability parameter increases by "13", and when it is level 3, the ability parameter increases by "21". Therefore, if a total of 6 breeding characters, 2 of the first generation of succession and 4 of the second generation of succession, all have a speed factor of level 3, the speed ability parameter of the main character will increase by a maximum of 126 (increase value 21 x 6 characters).

However, activation timing and activation conditions are set for each factor. Therefore, even if the succeeding character has the factor, if the activation condition is not met at the timing of activation, the effect is not brought to the main character.

As described above, the breeding main game consists of a plurality of turns, of which predetermined turns are set as factor activation turns. For example, it is assumed that the first, 30th, and 54th turns of the breeding main game are set as factor activation turns. In these factor activation turns, it is determined whether or not to activate each factor, and when it is determined to activate the factor, the activation condition of the factor is satisfied and the effect corresponding to the factor is brought about.

Whether or not to activate the basic ability factor is determined by lottery. At this time, the probability of winning the lottery to determine whether or not to activate the basic ability factor, that is, the probability of activating the basic ability factor (hereinafter referred to as activation probability) may differ in three factor activation turns. Here, in the first turn, the activation probability of the basic ability factor is set to 100% regardless of the factor level. Also, on the 30th and 54th turns, the activation probability of the basic ability factor differs depending on the factor level. For example, on the 30th and 54th turns, the activation probability of the level 3 basic ability factor is set to 100%, the activation probability of the level 2 basic ability factor is set to 90%, and the activation probability of the level 1 basic ability factor is set to 80%.

On the succession character selection screen 170, an increase value that increases in the first turn is displayed for the ability parameter. For example, in FIG. 10C, one succession character that constitutes the first succession group is provisionally selected. In this case, the types of ability parameters to be increased in the first turn and their increased values are displayed for one inherited character that is provisionally selected. Here, "+63" is displayed under the power ability parameter, indicating that the power ability parameter increases by 63 points in the first turn. Also, in the ability parameter display section 152a, a value obtained by adding an increase value that increases in the first turn is displayed.

Also, in FIG. 10D, two succession characters forming the first succession group and the second succession group are provisionally selected. In this case, the types of ability parameters to be increased in the first turn and their increased values are displayed for the two provisionally selected succession characters. Here, "+21", "+63", and "+42" are displayed below the ability parameters of speed, power, and cleverness, respectively, indicating that the ability parameters of speed, power, and cleverness increase by 21 points, 63 points, and 42 points, respectively, in the first turn.

In addition, on the succession character selection screen 170, the increased value of the ability parameter increased by the inherited character constituting the first succession group and the increased value of the ability parameter increased by the inherited character constituting the second inheritance group are displayed in a identifiable manner. For example, in FIG. 10D, the “+63” notation displayed under the Power ability parameter and the “+21” and “+42” notation displayed under the Speed and Cleverness ability parameters are color coded.

The aptitude factor shown in FIG. 12 increases the aptitude parameter of the main character. Six aptitude factors are provided: turf factor, dirt factor, short distance factor, mile factor, medium distance factor, and long distance factor. The breeding character always acquires one aptitude factor out of the six aptitude factors. The six aptitude factors correspond to turf aptitude, dirt aptitude, short-distance aptitude, mile aptitude, medium-distance aptitude, and long-distance aptitude, respectively. For example, if the breeding characters of the first generation or the second generation of succession include a breeding character having a turf factor, the aptitude parameter of the turf aptitude of the main character increases.

Activation timing and activation conditions are also set for aptitude factors, and whether or not to activate is determined for each aptitude factor in the same factor activation turn as for basic ability factors. If the activation of an aptitude factor is determined, the corresponding aptitude parameter is increased by one step. As an example, in the first turn, the activation probability of the aptitude factor is set to 100% regardless of the factor level.

For example, it is assumed that the aptitude factors of the three trained characters belonging to the first inheritance group are grass factor, short distance factor, and mile factor, respectively, and the aptitude factors of the three trained characters belonging to the second succession group are grass factor, short distance factor, and medium distance factor, respectively. In this case, the main character's turf aptitude and short-distance aptitude are each raised by two stages, and mile aptitude and middle-distance aptitude are each raised by one stage.

Also, for example, assume that the aptitude factors of the three trained characters belonging to the first inheritance group are all grass factors, and the aptitude factors of the three trained characters belonging to the second succession group are all short distance factors. In this case, the main character's turf aptitude and short-distance aptitude are each raised by three levels. As another example, it is assumed that the aptitude factors of the three trained characters belonging to the first inheritance group are all turf factors, and the aptitude factors of the three trained characters belonging to the second succession group are the grass factor, the short-distance factor, and the mile factor, respectively. In this case, the main character's turf aptitude is raised by four stages, and short-distance aptitude and mileage aptitude are each raised by one stage.

However, in the first turn, there is a limit to the increased value of the aptitude parameter. Specifically, the upper limit of all aptitude parameters is set to A in the first turn. Therefore, if the initial value of the turf aptitude of the main character is A, even if the successor character has the turf factor, the turf aptitude will not increase in the first turn.

On the other hand, on the 30th and 54th turns, a lottery is held for each aptitude factor to determine whether or not to activate it based on the factor level. For example, on the 30th and 54th turns, the activation probability of level 3 aptitude factors is set to 5%, the activation probability of level 2 aptitude factors is set to 3%, and the activation probability of level 1 aptitude factors is set to 1%. At the 30th turn or the 54th turn, when the activation of the aptitude factor is determined by lottery, the aptitude parameter corresponding to the aptitude factor increases. In the 30th and 54th turns, the upper limit of each aptitude is raised from A to S. Therefore, in the 30th and 54th turns, the value of the aptitude parameter can be raised to S by activating the aptitude factor.

Note that the aptitude parameter display portion 152b of the succession character selection screen 170 displays the value of the aptitude parameter after the increase in the first turn.

A race factor increases the main character's ability parameters. A race factor is provided for each race having a high degree of difficulty such as GI (hereinafter referred to as a factor target race) among the races that can be entered in the training main game. When the breeding game is completed, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to obtain a race factor for each factor target race in which the main character has finished first. By winning the lottery, the breeding character can acquire a race factor.

The race factors are also provided with factor levels, and the factor levels are determined by lottery for each race factor determined to be acquired. Also, here, there is no upper limit to the number of race factors that a single breeding character can acquire, and the breeding character can acquire a plurality of race factors.

Each race factor is preset with an ability parameter to be raised by activation and an increase value thereof. For example, race factors include those that increase speed ability parameters and those that increase power ability parameters. At this time, the increased value of the ability parameter increases as the factor level increases.

In addition, activation timing and activation conditions are also set for the race factors, and whether or not to activate each race factor is determined in the factor activation turn. If the activation of the race factor is determined, the ability parameter corresponding to the race factor is increased. Note that the turn for activating the race factor is limited to the 30th turn and the 54th turn. Also, the activation probability of the race factor in the factor activation turn differs depending on the factor level, and the higher the factor level, the higher the activation probability.

A character factor is a factor peculiar to a character, and, for example, only when a character strengthened to a predetermined level is trained as a main character, the character factor set for the character is surely given to the breeding character when the breeding game is completed. Since only one character factor is set for one character, one breeding character can acquire one character factor at most. Also, if a breeding character is generated based on a character that has not been strengthened to a predetermined level, the character factor cannot be obtained.

Also, the character factor can be activated in a preset factor activation turn, and is activated by winning a lottery executed in the factor activation turn. When a character factor is activated, a hint event set for each character factor occurs, and a skill hint can be obtained as described above.

A skill factor is given based on the acquired skill acquired by the breeding character. Specifically, when the breeding game is completed, a lottery is made to determine whether or not to acquire a skill factor for each acquired skill acquired by the breeding character. By winning the lottery, a skill factor is given to the breeding character. That is, the breeding character can acquire some or all of the skill factors corresponding to acquired skills. When acquisition of a skill factor is determined, the factor level of the skill factor is determined by lottery.

Also, the skill factor can be activated in a preset factor activation turn, and is activated by winning a lottery executed in the factor activation turn. At this time, the higher the factor level, the higher the winning probability. When a skill factor is activated, a hint event set for each skill factor will occur, and you can get a hint for the skill. As a result, the main character can acquire the same skill as the acquired skill acquired by the succeeding character or the like.

In this way, whether or not a skill factor is acquired is determined within the range of acquired skills acquired by the breeding character. Therefore, the higher the number of acquired skills, the higher the possibility of acquiring a skill factor. However, since skill factors are determined by lottery, even if there are many acquired skills, it may not be possible to acquire the skill factors.

Here, the training character acquires skill factors separately from acquired skills, but skills that can be acquired by the main character may be determined based on the acquired skills of the training character as a successor character without providing skill factors.

As described above, the main character's ability parameters vary greatly depending on the succeeding characters organized in the deck. Also, even if the ability of the breeding character itself is high, since whether or not the factor is acquired is determined by lottery, the breeding character with high ability is not necessarily suitable as the succeeding character. On the other hand, even if the ability of the breeding character itself is not high, it may function effectively as a successor character by acquiring many factors with high factor levels. In this way, by making it possible to organize succession characters in a deck, not only is it possible to simply train a powerful breeding character, but it is also interesting to train a breeding character that is effective as a succession character.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, compatibility is determined among the main character, the first-generation breeding character, and the second-generation breeding character. In the case of a combination of characters with good compatibility, the conditions for activating the factors are advantageous.

FIG. 13A is a diagram explaining compatibility determination targets, and FIG. 13B is a diagram explaining compatibility determination items. As shown in FIG. 13A, in this embodiment, No. 1 to No. Seven determination targets up to 7 are provided. The first determination target (No. 1) is the current main character and the breeding character of the first succession generation in the first succession group. The second determination target (No. 2) is the current main character and the breeding character of the first succession generation in the second succession group.

The third determination target (No. 3) is the breeding character of the first generation of succession in the first succession group and the breeding character of the first generation of succession in the second succession group. The fourth determination target (No. 4) is the current main character, the breeding character of the first generation of succession in the first succession group, and the breeding character of one of the second generation of succession (the breeding character A) of the first succession group. The fifth determination target (No. 5) is the current main character, the breeding character of the first generation of succession in the first succession group, and the other (breeding character B) of the second generation of succession in the first succession group.

The sixth determination target (No. 6) is the current main character, the breeding character of the first generation of succession in the second succession group, and the breeding character of one of the second generation of succession (the breeding character A) of the second succession group. The seventh determination target (No. 7) is the current main character, the breeding character of the first generation of succession in the second succession group, and the other of the second generation of succession (training character B) of the second succession group.

It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied for each of the plurality of determination items for each determination target. FIG. 13B shows an example of determination items. In this embodiment, as a view of the world of the game, characters that can be selected as main characters are students, and each character is set to train at school.

As shown in FIG. 13B, each character is set in advance such as school year, colleague, and close friends. The determination item includes, for example, whether the two or three characters to be determined are in the same grade, are colleagues, or are friends. Also, the determination items include whether or not the character to be determined is good at leg strength, distance aptitude, and place aptitude.

Each determination item is associated with an expected compatibility value, and the expected compatibility values of the determination items established between the characters to be determined are accumulated. Here, the expected compatibility value differs depending on the determination item, but the expected compatibility value may be common to all determination items.

For example, when judging compatibility, it is first judged whether or not all judgment items are established between the current main character, which is the first judgment target, and the breeding character of the first succession generation of the first inheritance group. At this time, the expected compatibility value associated with the established determination item is accumulated and counted. In this way, the expected compatibility values are counted in order from the first determination target to the seventh determination target, and the activation probability of the factor is corrected based on the finally calculated expected compatibility value. That is, the higher the expected compatibility value, the higher the activation probability of all factors, and the lower the expected compatibility value, the lower the activation probability of all factors.

Note that the activation probability may be calculated using the calculated expected compatibility value as a correction value. Further, for example, a correction value for correcting the activation probability of a factor may be set for each compatibility level, and the compatibility level may be determined based on the calculated expected compatibility value.

In this way, since the activation probability of the factor differs depending on the compatibility between the main character and the successor character or the compatibility between the succession characters, the combination of the two succession characters has a great effect on the development of the main character. In other words, compatibility between characters is an important criterion for selecting a successor character.

As shown in FIGS. 10B, 10C, and 10D, when an inherited character is selected, a compatibility mark indicating good compatibility is displayed in the upper right of inherited character selection screen 170 and breeding character list screen 180 . Here, the compatibility level of the selected character is indicated by three compatibility marks ⊚, ∘, and Δ. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 10A, the compatibility mark is hidden when no successor character is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the breeding character list screen 180 is provided with a display switching button 183 . When the display switching button 183 is operated, a display condition setting screen (not shown) is displayed. On the display condition setting screen, the player can rearrange or narrow down the breeding character icons 182 displayed on the breeding character list screen 180, that is, breeding characters that can be selected as successor characters.

FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining sort conditions. FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining narrowing-down conditions. The player can select and set the sorting conditions shown in FIG. 14A on the display condition setting screen. Here, as the sorting conditions, any one of evaluation score, factor, number of skills, name, place aptitude, registration date, leg quality aptitude, compatibility level, distance aptitude, and memo can be selected and set. After the sorting conditions are set, a breeding character list screen 180 is displayed. At this time, on the breeding character list screen 180, the display order of the breeding character icons 182 is changed according to the sorting conditions.

Also, the player can select and set the narrowing-down condition shown in FIG. 14B on the display condition setting screen. Here, basic ability factors, aptitude factors, and compatibility levels are provided as narrowing down conditions. Note that when the basic ability factor or the aptitude factor is set as the narrowing-down condition, only the trained characters having the factor selected by the player are displayed on the trained character list screen 180 .

At this time, the player can set the factor level. For example, when the factor level is set to level 3 and narrowing down is performed, only the breeding characters having the factor whose factor level is level 3 among the factors selected by the player are displayed on the breeding character list screen 180.例文帳に追加The player can narrow down the breeding characters by selecting whether the breeding character itself has the factor or whether the successor character of the breeding character has the factor.

Also, the player can narrow down by compatibility level. Here, it is possible to narrow down the breeding characters with compatibility ⊙, the breeding characters with compatibility 〇, and the breeding characters with compatibility △. In this way, sorting and narrowing down are possible under various conditions, which improves convenience for the player.

Further, when the breeding character icon 182 is long-pressed on the breeding character list screen 180 shown in FIG. 10B, the detailed information of the breeding character corresponding to the breeding character icon 182 is displayed.

FIG. 15 is the first diagram for explaining the character details dialog 185A. FIG. 16 is a second diagram for explaining the character details dialog 185A. FIG. 17 is a third diagram for explaining the character details dialog 185A. Detailed information of the breeding character is displayed in the character detail dialog 185A. At the top of the character detail dialog 185A, an ability parameter display field 186 showing ability parameters of the breeding character is displayed.

In the upper left part of the ability parameter display field 186, an icon indicating a character on which a trained character is based, an evaluation score of the trained character, and a trained rank are displayed. At the upper right of the ability parameter display field 186, a second name change button 186a and a memo input button 186b are provided. When the nickname change button 186a is tapped, a nickname list screen (not shown) is displayed. The nickname list screen displays a list of nicknames acquired by the breeding character. In the breeding main game, a large number of nicknames are provided, and acquisition conditions are set for all nicknames.

In the breeding main game, nicknames for which acquisition conditions have been met are given to the breeding character. The player can select one of the nicknames acquired by the breeding character and set it as the breeding character. The player can change the nickname set for the breeding character on the nickname list screen. The currently set nickname (here, Legend) is displayed on the left side of the nickname change button 186a.

Examples of conditions for obtaining nicknames include: the main character gaining a predetermined number of fans; having an ability parameter or aptitude parameter equal to or greater than a predetermined value; acquiring a predetermined skill; winning a race equal to or greater than a predetermined number;

Further, when the memo input button 186b is tapped, a character input screen (not shown) is displayed. On the character input screen, for example, hiragana, katakana, numerals, romaji, etc. can be input within nine characters. Characters input on the character input screen are stored as a memo in association with the breeding character. When a memo is stored in the breeding character, a memo (here, abcdefg) is displayed on the left side of the memo input button 186b.

Note that the sorting conditions for the breeding character icons 182 on the breeding character list screen 180 include the above memo. Therefore, by linking a memo to a breeding character and registering it, the player can more easily search for a breeding character to be used as a successor character.

Below the ability parameter display field 186, an aptitude information display field 187 is displayed. The aptitude information display column 187 displays an aptitude parameter related to field aptitudes for grass and dirt, an aptitude parameter related to distance aptitudes for short, mile, medium and long distances, and an aptitude parameter related to leg quality aptitudes for running away, leading, trailing, and trailing.

Below the aptitude information display column 187, various information display columns 188 are displayed. The various information display column 188 is provided with a skill display tab 188a, an inheritance information display tab 188b, a training information display tab 188c, and a close operation section 188d. When the skill display tab 188a is tapped, acquired skills of the breeding character are displayed in the various information display fields 188, as shown in FIG. Further, when the inheritance information display tab 188b is tapped, as shown in FIG. 16, the inheritance information of the breeding character is displayed.

In the various information display column 188, inheritance information is displayed based on the breeding character that can be set as the inheriting character and the inheriting character used for breeding the breeding character. The inheritance information includes information on the succession character used for training the breeding character, factor information possessed by the breeding character, and factor information possessed by the succession character. Here, a list of inheritance information is displayed for each breeding character.

Specifically, the factor information linked to the breeding character and the factor information linked to the succeeding character of the breeding character are displayed for each character. Therefore, by vertically scrolling the various information display fields 188, the player can check the factor information possessed by each of the three characters.

In the various information display column 188, basic ability factors, aptitude factors, and character factors are displayed in different colors. For example, basic ability factors are displayed in blue, aptitude factors are displayed in red, and character factors are displayed in green. Note that the race factor and the skill factor are each displayed in white in the various information display column 188 . A star indicating the factor level is superimposed on each factor information.

Further, when the breeding information display tab 188c is tapped, the breeding information of the breeding character is displayed as shown in FIG. The breeding information includes the type of support card used to train the breeding character, characters of the first and second generations of succession, individual race results in the breeding game, and evaluation points.

In this way, the player can confirm various information regarding the breeding character in the character detail dialogue 185A. Therefore, it is easy for the player to grasp the information linked to the succeeding characters organized in the deck, and the player's convenience can be improved.

Note that in the character details dialog 185A. When the close operation portion 188d is tapped, the character detail dialog 185A is closed and the breeding character list screen 180 is displayed on the display 26. FIG. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D, a skill display button 172 is provided at the upper right of the succession character selection screen 170 and the breeding character list screen 180. FIG. When the skill display button 172 is tapped, a list of skills that may be acquired by the training character provisionally selected as the succession character is displayed.

FIG. 18 is a diagram explaining the skill display dialog 185B. The skill display dialog 185B displays an icon corresponding to the skill and a skill explanation display field 189 in which the content of the skill is described. As for the skills displayed in the skill description display field 189, a list of all skills that the main character may acquire when the currently selected breeding character is used as a successor character is displayed.

That is, in the skill display dialog 185B, a list of information related to skills linked to character factors or skill factors possessed by the trained character is displayed. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the skill display button 172 is tapped while one breeding character is selected as the successor character, the skill associated with the character factor and race factor possessed by this one breeding character (inheritance character) is displayed in a skill display dialog 185B.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the skill display button 172 is tapped while two breeding characters are selected as successor characters, the skills associated with the character factors and race factors of the two breeding characters (inherited characters) are displayed in a skill display dialog 185B.

As described above, in the present embodiment, inheritance information (factor information) is listed for each breeding character that can be set as an inheritance character in the character detail dialog 185A. In addition, in the skill display dialog 185B, a list of information (skills) linked to the inheritance information (factor information) is displayed. At this time, the character detail dialog 185A and the skill display dialog 185B are displayed based on the breeding character that can be set as the inheriting character and the inheriting character used to generate the breeding character. The player's convenience is improved by displaying the character detail dialog 185A and the skill display dialog 185B.

Here, the skills that can be acquired by activating factors are displayed in the skill display dialog 185B. However, in the skill display dialog 185B, factor information from which hints of skills can be obtained may be displayed instead of information on skills. In any case, the inheritance information (factor information) is classified into a plurality of types (factor types), and the skill display dialog 185B preferably displays inheritance information (character factors and race factors) classified into predetermined types or information linked to the inheritance information (information about skills). In this way, it can be said that the skill display dialog 185B extracts a part of inheritance information and then displays the extracted inheritance information.

Then, when the two breeding characters are provisionally selected, the next operation section 154 provided on the succession character selection screen 170 is activated. When the activated next operation section 154 is tapped, the breeding character in the provisionally selected state is provisionally registered in the deck as a successor character, and a support card organization screen 190, which will be described later, is displayed.

Note that the player must always select two breeding characters as inherited characters on the inherited character selection screen 170 . When the two succeeding characters are not in the provisionally selected state, the next operation section 154 is grayed out as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10C, and the player's operation cannot be accepted. Further, the succession character selection screen 170 is provided with a return operation section 153, and when the return operation section 153 is tapped, the main character selection screen 150 is displayed.

<Register Support Card>
FIG. 19A is the first diagram for explaining the support card organization screen 190. FIG. When two inherited characters are registered on the inherited character selection screen 170, a support card formation screen 190 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed. A support card display area 191 is provided in the center of the support card organization screen 190 . Support card display area 191 includes a plurality of support card display frames 192 . Also, at the bottom of the support card formation screen 190, a return operation section 153 marked with "Return" and a start operation section 193 marked with "START" are displayed.

A plurality of (here, six) support card display frames 192 are displayed in the support card display area 191 . The support card display frames 192 are displayed in the same number as the support cards that can be set by the player. Incidentally, when the support card formation screen 190 is initially displayed, the support card display frame 192 is displayed as a blank column.

In this embodiment, the player can set six types of support cards in the deck. Of the six types that the player can set, some (for example, five types) can be selected from the support cards possessed by the player. Also, of the six types that can be set by the player, another part (for example, one type) can be selected from support cards set as rental cards by other players, such as friends.

FIG. 19B is a diagram explaining the support card selection screen 200. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the support card display frame 192 (excluding the support card display frame 192 displayed at the lower right) is tapped, the support card selection screen 200 shown in FIG. 19B is displayed on the display 26. The support card selection screen 200 displays a list of card icons 201 corresponding to the support cards possessed by the player. By tapping a card icon 201 displayed on the support card selection screen 200, the player can select a support card.

Although illustration is omitted, when a support card display frame 192 displayed in the lower right of the support card organization screen 190 is tapped, a support card set as a rental card by a friend or a player extracted based on a predetermined condition such as a lottery is displayed on the support card selection screen 200. By tapping a support card displayed on the support card selection screen 200 at this time, the player can select one support card of a friend. Thus, the player can use the support cards possessed by other players in the breeding game.

FIG. 20A is a diagram explaining a support card table. As shown in FIG. 20A, the support card table stores the support character type (that is, character ID), rarity, level, and specialty training for each support card type (that is, support card ID) possessed by the player. Support characters correspond one-to-one with support card types. That is, the support card ID is always associated with one character ID. In other words, one support card is always associated with one support character.

In this embodiment, a rarity is set for each support card. There are three levels of rarity: R (rare), SR (super rare), and SSR (super special rare). Note that R has the lowest rarity and SSR has the highest rarity. In the present embodiment, support cards with higher rarity tend to have higher support effects, which will be described later. Further, in the present embodiment, the higher the rarity of the support card, the greater the number of possessed skills and the number of support events, which will be described later.

There are 50 levels from level 1 to level 50 for support card levels. The level of the support card can be raised by the player, and the level raised by the player is stored for each support card. The level of support cards can be raised by using in-game currency or items. Support card levels are capped by rarity.

For example, R rarity support cards have an upper limit of level 20, SR rarity support cards have an upper limit of level 25, and SSR rarity support cards have an upper limit of level 30.

Note that the upper limit of the level can be increased step by step when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, a support card with a rarity of R can increase the upper limit to level 40 at maximum, a support card with a rarity of SR can increase the upper limit to level 45 at maximum, and a support card with a rarity of SSR can increase the upper limit to level 50 at maximum.

FIG. 20B is a diagram explaining a support effect table. As shown in FIG. 20B, the support effect table stores support effects for each type of support card possessed by the player.

The support effect increases various statuses in the training main game. A support card has multiple targets for support effects. Examples of targets for the support effect include physical strength, speed, stamina, power, guts, wisdom, and the like.

FIG. 20C is a diagram explaining a possessed skill table. As shown in FIG. 20C, in the possessed skill table, the possessed skill is set for each support card possessed by the player. In this embodiment, possessed skills are set for each support card so that the character set as the main character by the player possesses possessed skills. Possessed skills set for each support card can be acquired by a main character selected by the player or another character promoted to a team member, which will be described later, when a hint event occurs during the training main game.

FIG. 20D is a diagram explaining a support event table. As shown in FIG. 20D, the support event table stores support events that can occur for each support card possessed by the player. A support event is an event that may occur during execution of the training main game. When a support event occurs, the values of various statuses in the training main game may increase or decrease.

For example, the support event to occur may be determined according to the number of turns, or the support event to occur may be determined by a predetermined lottery. Also, multiple support events may be selected in one turn. In any case, the support event to occur may be determined according to a predetermined determination method that has been set in advance.

FIG. 19C is a second diagram for explaining the support card organization screen 190. FIG. In this embodiment, when all six support cards are selected, the start operation section 193 becomes operable as shown in FIG. 19C. On the other hand, when all the six support cards are not selected, the start operation section 193 cannot be operated as shown in FIG. 19A.

Note that when the return operation unit 153 is operated on the support card formation screen 190, the succession character selection screen 170 shown in FIG. 10D is displayed on the display 26. FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the start operation section 193 is tapped on the support card formation screen 190, the selected support card is provisionally registered, and the final confirmation screen 205 (FIG. 21A) is displayed.

FIG. 21A is a diagram illustrating the final confirmation screen 205. FIG. FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating the preset selection screen 205A. The final confirmation screen 205 displays the main character selected by the player, the breeding characters that make up the first succession group, the breeding characters that make up the second succession group, and support cards. Further, the final confirmation screen 205 displays a preset display section 205a. The preset display section 205a shows the number of the currently selected preset.

Here, the preset is reservation information for a race in which the main character is to run in the breeding main game. Players can select any race from all races to create a preset. A plurality of presets can be saved, and one of the saved presets can be selected on the final confirmation screen 205 . Specifically, when preset display portion 205a is tapped, preset selection screen 205A shown in FIG. 21B is displayed.

A preset read button 206a corresponding to a saved preset is displayed on the preset selection screen 205A. The player can set a preset by tapping one of the preset read buttons 206a and then tapping the select operation section 206c. Note that when the select operation portion 206c is tapped, the preset selection screen 205A is closed and the final confirmation screen 205 is displayed. Further, when the cancel operation portion 206b of the preset selection screen 205A is tapped, the preset selection screen 205A is displayed without changing the preset.

Note that when the cancel operation portion 205c is tapped on the final confirmation screen 205, a support card formation screen 190 is displayed. On the other hand, when the start operation portion 205b is tapped, the game screen 210 (FIG. 25A) is displayed on the display 26. FIG.

<Registration of specific characters>
As described above, when the main character, successor character and support card are registered, next, the specific character is registered. In this embodiment, four types of characters are preset as specific characters.

FIG. 22 is the first diagram for explaining the character identification information table. FIG. 23 is a second diagram for explaining the character identification information table. FIG. 22 shows a case where "character C" is registered as a main character, and "character E", "character I", "character L", "character M", "character Q", and "character T" are registered as support characters. FIG. 23 shows a case where "character F" is registered as a main character, and "character E", "character J", "character L", "character M", "character Q", and "character T" are registered as support characters.

In this embodiment, when registering a support card, the character type set as the main character and the character type set as the support character are restricted so as not to overlap.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, "Character F", "Character J", "Character N", and "Character R" are set as specific characters. Then, when the player selects a main character from a plurality of characters, the selected character is registered as the main character in the character identification information table.

Also, when a support card is selected by the player's operation, the character identification information table is updated, and the character corresponding to the selected support card is registered as the support character.

Further, in the character identification information table, when the information regarding the main character and the support card is registered, the information regarding the specific character is registered. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, "character F", "character J", "character N", and "character R" are registered as specific characters regardless of the types of registered main characters and support characters.

<Setting initial character identification information>
As described above, when the main character, successor character, support character, and specific character are registered, team members and sub-members are registered. Although the details will be described later, in the breeding game, it is necessary to play a battle game using characters registered as team members. Also, when a character registered as a sub-member satisfies a certain condition, the character is registered as a team member.

In this embodiment, characters registered as main characters, support characters, and specific characters are registered as team members in the character identification information table. 22, "Character C", "Character E", "Character F", "Character I", "Character J", "Character L", "Character M", "Character N", "Character Q", "Character R", and "Character T" are registered as team members. In the case of FIG. 23, "Character E", "Character F", "Character J", "Character L", "Character M", "Character N", "Character Q", "Character R", and "Character T" are registered as team members.

In the character identification information table, characters or support cards (support characters) possessed by the player that are not registered as team members are registered as sub-members. Of the predetermined characters, all of the remaining characters not registered as team members, or some characters selected by lottery may be registered as sub-members.

Here, the support character and the specific character are registered as team members from the beginning of the training main game, but the support character and the specific character may be registered as sub-members at the start of the training main game, and then registered as team members at a predetermined timing.

In this way, when the information (initial character identification information) relating to the team members and sub-members is stored in the character identification information table, the preparatory stage processing is completed.

<Upbringing stage processing>
After the preparatory stage process is finished, the growing stage process is started. In the training stage process, it is possible to train characters registered as main characters and team members. To facilitate understanding, the basic flow of the breeding main game will be described below.

FIG. 24 is a diagram explaining a selection item table. Here, a selection item table is provided for each type of main character. However, a common selection item table may be provided regardless of the type of main character. As shown in FIG. 24, the breeding game is composed of the 1st to 60th turns, and has a game feature in which various parameters are updated according to the selection results of the player in each turn. Also, according to the selection item table, items that can be selected by the player are set in advance for each turn.

FIG. 25A is a first diagram for explaining the game screen 210. FIG. FIG. 25B is a second diagram illustrating the game screen 210. FIG. When shifting to the training stage process, the game screen 210 shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B is displayed on the display 26 . A physical strength display portion 211 and a condition display portion 212 are displayed in the upper portion of the game screen 210 . The main character is provided with a "physical strength" parameter. The "physical strength" parameter is mainly used to calculate a failure rate, which is the probability of failure in training, which will be described later. The physical strength display section 211 is displayed so that the remaining amount of the current "physical strength" of the main character can be visually grasped with respect to the upper limit value of the "physical strength".

In addition, the main character is provided with a "tone" parameter. The condition display section 212 displays the current "condition" of the main character so that it can be visually grasped in a plurality of stages (five levels of bad condition, bad condition, normal, good condition, and excellent condition). The higher the "condition" parameter, the more advantageous the main character's race progresses, and the greater the increase in the ability parameter due to training.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, in the central portion of the game screen 210, an image of the main character, a status display portion 213 and a skill point display portion 214 are displayed. The status display section 213 shows the current status of the main character as a numerical value and a plurality of ranks (G ⁺ , F, F ⁺ , E, E ⁺ , D, D ⁺ , C, C ⁺ , B, B ^{+ , A, A +} , S ^, SS, SS ⁺ 16 levels). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the numerical values and ranks of the ability parameters "Speed", "Stamina", "Power", "Spirit", and "Wisdom" are displayed. Also, in the skill point display section 214, the remaining amount of skill points possessed by the main character in the breeding game is displayed numerically.

25A and 25B , at the bottom of the game screen 210, a rest operation unit 215 labeled “Rest”, a training operation unit 216 labeled “Training”, a skill operation unit 217 labeled “Skill”, an outing operation unit 218 labeled “Going Out”, and an individual race operation unit 219 labeled “Race” are displayed. Also, the current number of turns is displayed at the top of the game screen 210 .

In each turn, the player can select one of "Rest" (rest operation unit 215), "Training" (training operation unit 216), "Going Out" (outing operation unit 218), and "Race" (individual race operation unit 219). At this time, as shown in FIG. 24, selectable items are preset for each turn.

When the item "Rest" is selected, physical strength is recovered, and when the item "Going Out" is selected, the condition increases. Further, when the item "Training" is selected, training, which will be described later, can be executed, and when the item "Race" is selected, the main character can run in an individual race. When the items "Rest", "Training", "Going Out", and "Race" are selected and the game results are derived, the current turn ends and the next turn begins.

In the present embodiment, turns such as turns 20, 30, 35, 57 and 59 shown in FIG. In such a turn, as shown in FIG. 25B, the rest operation section 215, the training operation section 216, and the outing operation section 218 are grayed out, and the player's operations cannot be accepted. Therefore, the player must select the individual race control 219 for this turn.

On the other hand, the skill operation unit 217 is set to be always selectable in all turns. In addition, although the details will be described later, even if the skill is acquired, the turn will not end. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the team race is forcibly executed after the end of the predetermined turn.

FIG. 26A is the first diagram for explaining the training screen 220. FIG. FIG. 26B is a second diagram illustrating the training screen 220. FIG. When the training operation section 216 of the game screen 210 is operated, a training screen 220 is displayed on the display 26 .

As shown in FIG. 26A , training items are displayed at the bottom of the training screen 220 . Here, a speed operation unit 221 labeled "Speed", a stamina operation unit 222 labeled "Stamina", a power operation unit 223 labeled "Power", a guts operation unit 224 labeled "Spirit", and a wisdom operation unit 225 labeled "Wisdom" are displayed.

When the player taps one of the operation parts 221 to 225 once, the training item corresponding to the tapped operation part 221 to 225 is provisionally selected, and the operation parts 221 to 225 corresponding to the provisionally selected training item are highlighted. FIG. 26A shows a state in which the power operation section 223 is provisionally selected. Also, FIG. 26B shows a state in which the stamina operation section 222 is provisionally selected.

In addition, the training level for each training item is also displayed on each of the operation sections 221-225. The training level is a parameter that increases based on the team ranking, and the higher the training level, the greater the increase in the ability parameter when training is performed. The training level is initially set at level 1 and increases up to level 5.

In addition, a failure rate display section 226 labeled with "Failure" is displayed in the operation sections 221 to 225 during provisional selection. The failure rate numerically displayed in the failure rate display section 226 is set to increase in inverse proportion to the remaining physical strength displayed in the physical strength display section 211 .

Further, the status display section 213 displays the value by which the ability parameter increases when the training corresponding to the temporarily selected operating sections 221 to 225 is executed and the training is successful. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 26A , the power operation unit 223 is provisionally selected, and “+8” is displayed in “Stamina” and “+10” is displayed in “Power” of the status display unit 213 . In the example shown in FIG. 26B, the stamina operation section 222 is provisionally selected, and the status display section 213 displays "+15" for "Stamina" and "+5" for "Spirit".

In addition, when the training is executed successfully, an event notification display 227 is displayed on the operation units 221 to 225 corresponding to the training item in which a predetermined event occurs. It should be noted that the event notification display 227 can have different display modes depending on the type of event.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, in the upper right portion of the training screen 220, placed character icons 228 of characters placed in training are displayed for each of the items of the operation units 221 to 225 that are temporarily selected. Then, if the training is successful and a predetermined event occurs corresponding to the character displayed on the arranged character icon 228 , an event notification display 227 is displayed on the corresponding arranged character icon 228 . In addition, hereinafter, training in which characters are arranged is referred to as joint training.

FIG. 26C is a diagram illustrating the training result notification screen 220a. When one of the temporarily selected operation units 221 to 225 is tapped again, training corresponding to the tapped operation unit 221 to 225 is performed. When the training is executed, a training result notification screen 220a is displayed on the display 26 to notify success or failure of the training. Here, the characters "success" are displayed to inform the player of the success of the training.

Also, at this time, the ability parameter of the status display section 213 is updated and displayed based on the success of the training. That is, the ability parameter (ability information) of the main character corresponding to the training item (training item) selected by the player is updated.

Here, the value of the ability parameter that increases when the training displayed in the status display section 213 in FIG. 26A or 26B is successful is added. Also, the display of the physical fitness display section 211 is updated according to the training item that has been executed. Train speed, stamina, power, or guts, and if you succeed, your health will decrease. On the other hand, if you train your wisdom and succeed, your strength will be restored.

Also, if the training fails, a predetermined penalty is given. Specifically, the content of the penalty includes a decrease in physical strength, a decrease in numerical values of ability parameters, a decrease in condition, and the like. It should be noted that, for example, penalties applied when the failure rate is high are more disadvantageous than penalties applied when the failure rate is low (e.g., physical strength decreases more, ability parameters decrease more, and the level of the decrease is greater).

Also, the content of the penalty may be determined according to the training item. For example, if speed training fails, the value of the speed ability parameter may decrease, and if power training fails, the value of the power ability parameter may decrease. Also, for some training items (for example, wisdom), even if the training fails, no penalty may be given.

FIG. 26D is a diagram illustrating the event screen 220b. When the display of the training result notification screen 220a ends, the display 26 may display an event screen 220b. Various events are executed on the event screen 220b. Multiple events may occur during one turn.

For example, when a hint event occurs, a skill hint is obtained. Once the skill hint is obtained, the player can acquire the skill by consuming skill points. There are multiple types of skills, and each skill may trigger a specific ability. Activation conditions and effects are defined for each skill, and the predetermined effects are activated when each activation condition is met. Skills may be activated during individual races and team races, which will be described later.

The events include an event to acquire skills, an event to recover physical strength, an event to decrease physical strength, an event to increase ability parameters, an event to decrease ability parameters, an event to increase health, an event to decrease health, and the like. Although the details will be described later, the event includes an event that is predetermined for each turn and an event that occurs when a player wins a predetermined lottery. Also, when all the events that have occurred are finished, the game screen 210 for the next turn is displayed.

FIG. 27A is the first diagram for explaining inherited events. FIG. 27B is a second diagram illustrating inherited events. FIG. 27C is a third diagram illustrating inherited events. FIG. 27D is a fourth diagram illustrating inherited events. In the factor activation turn described above, a succession event occurs with the start of the turn. Note that this succession event is a scenario-common event, which will be described later, and always occurs in the same turn regardless of the scenario selected by the player. In this embodiment, the first turn, the 30th turn, and the 54th turn are set as the factor activation turns, but here, the case where the succession event occurs in the 30th turn will be described.

When the thirtieth turn starts, first, as shown in FIG. 27A, the main character and the operation unit labeled "Touch" are displayed on the event screen 220b. When the operation unit displayed on the event screen 220b is tapped, an animation image including the main character and two successor characters is displayed as shown in FIG. 27B. Further, when the operation unit is tapped, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to activate all the factors possessed by a total of six training characters of the first generation and the second generation of succession.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27C, the factors that are selected by lottery as to whether or not to be activated and are determined to be activated are displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. When the succession event ends, a game screen 210 shown in FIG. 25A is displayed, allowing the player to select any item. At this time, the status display section 213 is in a state in which the increased values of the ability parameter and the aptitude parameter displayed in the succession event are added.

FIG. 28A is a first diagram illustrating the skill screen 230. FIG. FIG. 28B is a second diagram illustrating the skill screen 230. FIG. When the skill operation section 217 of the game screen 210 is operated, the skill screen 230 shown in FIG. 28A is displayed on the display 26. FIG.

A skill display field 231 is displayed on the skill screen 230 . In the skill display column 231, acquired skills, possessed skills preset to the main character, possessed skills due to the occurrence of various events, and the like are displayed. Also, when a hint event occurs for a possessed skill, the skill points consumed to acquire this possessed skill are discounted. Here, for the possessed skills for which hints have been acquired, the skill points required to acquire them are discounted and displayed. At this time, a discount rate display icon 232 indicating the discount rate is also displayed in the skill display field 231 .

In addition, the skills displayed on the skill screen 230 display activation conditions of each skill and effects when activated.

Also, in the upper part of the skill screen 230, a physical strength display section 211, a condition display section 212, and a skill point display section 214 are displayed. Also, the current number of turns is displayed at the top of the skill screen 230 .

When a possessed skill is acquired by consuming skill points based on the operation of the player, as shown in FIG. 28B, the acquired skill is displayed as "GET" to notify that the possessed skill has been acquired, and the consumed skill points are subtracted from the skill points displayed on the skill point display section 214 to update the display.

FIG. 29A is the first diagram for explaining the individual race selection screen 240. FIG. When the individual race operation section 219 of the game screen 210 is operated, an individual race selection screen 240 shown in FIG. 29A is displayed. The individual race has a game feature in which the main character races with a so-called non-player character (hereinafter referred to as NPC).

At the top of the individual race selection screen 240, a physical strength display section 211 and a condition display section 212 are displayed. In addition, in the center of the individual race selection screen 240, an individual race selection operation section 241 is displayed for selecting the race item in which the main character will run. Also, at the bottom of the individual race selection screen 240, a start operation section 242 labeled "Start" is displayed. Note that the races that can be selected by the individual race selection operating section 241 of the individual race selection screen 240 are set in advance for each turn.

In addition, race conditions are set in advance for each race, and the player can make the main character race only in races that satisfy the race conditions. As described above, in some races, the number of fans is specified as a starting condition. As for races where the number of fans is less than the prescribed number, as shown in FIG. 29A, the individual race selection operation section 241 displays the race conditions, and notifies that the race cannot be selected. Also, in a turn where the target race for the clear goal is set, only the target race is displayed in the individual race selection screen 240 so that it can be selected.

FIG. 29B is a diagram illustrating an individual race start screen 250. FIG. When the start operation unit 242 is operated while the race type of the individual race to participate in is selected by the individual race selection operation unit 241, the individual race start screen 250 shown in FIG. 29B is displayed. A strategy display section 251 is displayed in the center of the individual race start screen 250 . In addition, in the strategy display section 251, the currently selected strategy (run-in, push, advance, escape) is highlighted, and a change operation section 252 labeled "Change" is displayed. When the change operation unit 252 is operated, a strategy change screen (not shown) is displayed on the display 26 . The player can change the strategy in the individual race to any strategy by operating the strategy change screen.

At the bottom of the individual race start screen 250, a result operation section 253 marked with "Result" and a race operation section 254 marked with "Race" are displayed.

When the race operation unit 254 is operated, a race screen (not shown) is displayed on the display 26 . The display 26 displays a moving image of the development of the race (hereinafter also referred to as a racing moving image).

FIG. 29C is the first diagram for explaining the individual race result screen 260. FIG. FIG. 29D is a second diagram illustrating the individual race result screen 260. FIG. When the reproduction of the race moving image ends and when the result operation unit 253 is operated, an individual race result screen 260 is displayed on the display 26 . On the individual race result screen 260, as shown in FIG. 29C, the order of finish of the main characters in the individual race is displayed. Also, on the individual race result screen 260, as shown in FIG. 29D, the current class of the main character is displayed.

In this embodiment, the main characters are classified according to the number of fans they have acquired. A fan number range is set for each class, and here, the main character is classified into one of eight classes according to the fan number. The individual race result screen 260 displays the number of fans acquired in the current individual race, and the cumulative number of fans obtained by adding the newly acquired number of fans to the number of previously acquired fans. Also, the current class corresponding to the accumulated number of fans is identified.

FIG. 30A is a diagram illustrating the team race selection screen 270. FIG. As described above, in this embodiment, the team race is forcibly started when a predetermined turn ends. When the team race starts, a team race selection screen 270 shown in FIG. 30A is displayed. At the center of the team race selection screen 270, an opponent team selection operation section 271 is displayed for selecting an opponent for the team race to participate in. Note that the opponent can be an NPC. Also, opponents are not limited to NPCs, and may be teams of other players. In this case, a communication competition is held against a team of other players.

It should be noted that the character to be entered in the team race may be selected by the team members, and does not necessarily include the main character. Also, one team member may be allowed to participate in multiple races in the team race.

FIG. 30B is a diagram explaining the team formation screen 280. As shown in FIG. When the opponent team selection operation section 271 is operated, a team formation screen 280 is displayed on the display 26 . A team formation operation section 281 is displayed on the team formation screen 280 . By operating the team formation operation unit 281, the player can use characters registered as team members to form characters for the team race. In this embodiment, the team race includes five races: "short distance", "mile", "middle distance", "long distance", and "dirt race". The overall victory or defeat of the team race is decided based on the victory or defeat of each race.

Specifically, when the number of races won by the player's team out of the five races is greater than the number of races won by the opponent's team, the player wins the team race overall. On the other hand, if the number of races won by the player's team out of the five races is less than the number of races won by the opponent's team, the overall team race is defeated. Also, if the number of races won by the player's team and the number of races won by the opponent's team are the same, the game is tied.

In addition, the player can organize up to three types of characters from the team members for each race. Also, here, characters of the same type cannot be organized into multiple races. Also, at the bottom of the team formation screen 280, a start operation section 282 labeled "Start" is displayed.

FIG. 30C is a diagram illustrating the team race start screen 290. FIG. When the start operation section 282 of the team formation screen 280 is operated, a team race start screen 290 shown in FIG. 30C is displayed. In this embodiment, five races are run in the team race, and the order in which they are run may be a predetermined order or may be randomly determined.

As shown in FIG. 30C, in the central part of the team race start screen 290, the characters of the team organized by the player and the characters of the opponent's team for the race to be executed are displayed. Here, a case is shown in which the player organizes two characters for the "middle distance" race, and two opponent characters are organized.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30C , a result operation section 291 labeled “Result” and a race operation section 292 labeled “Race” are displayed at the bottom of the team race start screen 290 . When the race operation unit 292 is operated, a race moving image (not shown) is displayed.

FIG. 30D is a diagram illustrating the team race interim result screen 300. FIG. When the reproduction of the race moving image ends and when the result operation section 291 of the team race start screen 290 is operated, the team race interim result screen 300 is displayed on the display 26 . The team race interim result screen 300 displays wins and losses in the race (here, the “middle distance” race). In addition, the method of determining the win/loss of each of the five races in the team race is not particularly limited. For example, the team to which the first-place character belongs may win. Alternatively, points may be given for each order of arrival, and the team with the highest number of points may win.

Then, when the display of the team race interim result screen 300 of FIG. 30D ends, the team race start screen 290 for the next race (for example, the “short distance” race) is displayed, and thereafter, in the same manner as described above, the team race start screen 290 and the team race interim result screen 300 are sequentially displayed until the races of all five types are finished.

FIG. 31A is a first diagram illustrating the team race detailed result screen 310. FIG. When the team race start screen 290 and the team race interim result screen 300 for all five types of races are displayed as described above, the team race detailed result screen 310 is displayed on the display 26 . A win/loss result display portion 311 is displayed in the center of the team race detailed result screen 310 . The win/loss result display section 311 notifies the player of the win/loss result of each race. Here, as shown in FIG. 31A, the case is shown in which there are 3 wins and 2 losses in each race.

FIG. 31B is a first diagram for explaining the team race overall result screen 320. FIG. When the display of the winning/losing result display section 311 ends, the team race overall result screen 320 is displayed on the display 26 . On the team race overall result screen 320, the player is notified of the overall win/loss result of the team race. As shown in FIG. 31A, when there are 3 wins and 2 losses in each race, the team race overall result screen 320 reports that the team race has been won.

Team rankings are also displayed on the team race overall result screen 320 . In this embodiment, the team ranking fluctuates based on the results of team race wins and losses. For example, when a team race is won, the team ranking goes up.

In addition, on the team race overall result screen 320 informing that the team race has been won, a next operation section 321 marked with "NEXT" is displayed. When the next operation section 321 of the team race comprehensive result screen 320 is operated, the game screen 210 for the next turn is displayed.

FIG. 31C is a second diagram illustrating the team race detailed result screen 310. FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 31C, the case is shown in which there are 2 wins and 3 losses in each race. FIG. 31D is a second diagram illustrating the team race overall result screen 320. FIG. As shown in FIG. 31C, if there are 2 wins and 3 losses in each race, the team race overall result screen 320 informs that the team has lost the race.

If the team loses the team race, the team ranking will drop. However, since the training main game continues regardless of whether the team race wins or loses, the next turn is started by tapping the next operation section 321 .

As described above, in the breeding main game, team races are executed at predetermined turn intervals. If you win the team race, you will be granted benefits such as an increase in the main character's ability parameters. Also, in the breeding main game, sub-members are promoted to team members in a predetermined turn. Here, a predetermined number of sub-members are promoted to team members in the turn following the team race. In this way, while gradually increasing the number of team members, the player wins the team competition, which is the nature of the breeding game.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the general flow of processing at the start of a turn. The breeding stage processing includes turn start processing that is executed at the start of each turn of the breeding game. The details of the turn start processing will be described later, but here, the general flow of the turn start processing will be described.

The processing at the start of a turn includes “processing for determining presence/absence of placement of team members”, “processing for determining training items to be deployed”, “processing for determining increase values of ability parameters”, and “processing for determining appearance events” shown in FIG. Various other processes are executed in the turn start process, but the processes shown in FIG. 32 will be sequentially described here.

<Processing to determine whether or not to place team members>
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining an arrangement presence/absence table. As shown in FIG. 33, in the placement presence/absence table, a selection ratio of placement presence/absence (“place” or “not place”) is set for each character identification information of a character. In this embodiment, based on the arrangement presence/absence table shown in FIG. 33, the character identification information table shown in FIG. 22 or 23 is referenced to determine the arrangement presence/absence for all team members.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, in the present embodiment, "arrange" is selected with a probability of 80% for team members registered as "support character" and "specific character" as character identification information. For a team member registered as a "specific character" as character identification information and not registered as a "support character", "arrange" is selected with a probability of 60%.

Also, for a team member registered as a "support character" as character identification information and not registered as a "specific character", "arrange" is selected with a probability of 40%. Also, for a team member for which neither "support character" nor "specific character" is registered as character identification information, "arrange" is selected with a probability of 10%.

Thus, team members registered as support characters are more likely to be placed in training than team members not registered as support characters. A team member registered as a specific character is more likely to be placed in training than a team member not registered as a specific character.

<Processing to determine training items to be placed>
Next, for the team members determined to be placed as described above, it is determined which of the training items "Speed" (speed), "Stamina" (stamina), "Power" (power), "Spirit" (guts), and "Wisdom" (cleverness).

The method of determining the training items to be arranged is not particularly limited, but for example, a lottery may be performed so that each training item is won with an equal probability. Alternatively, the character may be arranged in a preset training item for each character without performing a lottery. Also, for example, a lottery may be conducted so that characters are likely to be placed in the character's specialty training (see FIG. 20A). When performing a lottery, a lottery table in which selection ratios in the lottery are determined may be stored in advance, or a lottery table may be created each time a lottery is held.

<Processing to determine the increase value of the ability parameter>
FIG. 34A is a diagram explaining a training level table. As shown in FIG. 34A, the training level is set to increase as the team ranking increases. Specifically, if the team ranking is 100th or lower, each training level for "Speed", "Stamina", "Power", "Spirit", and "Wisdom" is set to "Level 1", and if the team ranking is 99th or higher and 60th or lower, each training level is set to "Level 2", and the team ranking is 59th. Each training level is set to ``level 3'' when the ranking is higher than 30th and lower than 30th, each training level is set to ``level 4'' when the team ranking is higher than 29th and lower than 10th, and each training level is set to ``level 5'' when the team ranking is 9th or higher.

In this embodiment, the training level is set to increase as the team ranking increases, but the training level is not limited to this. For example, a team member's favorite training may be counted for each training item, and the training level may be increased according to the counted value (count value). Here, it is assumed that all training items have the same training level for the team ranking, but the same team ranking may have different training levels for each training item.

In this embodiment, when the training selected by the player is executed successfully, the executed training item raises the value of the predetermined ability parameter.

Specifically, in this embodiment, "Speed" training is performed, and if successful, the values of the "Speed" and "Power" ability parameters increase.

In addition, "Stamina" (stamina) training is executed, and when successful, the values of the "Stamina" (stamina) and "Spirit" (guts) ability parameters increase.

Also, "Power" training is performed, and if successful, the values of the "Stamina" and "Power" ability parameters increase.

In addition, "Spirit" (guts) training is performed, and if successful, the values of ability parameters "Speed" (speed), "Power" (power), and "Spirit" (guts) increase.

Also, "Wisdom" training is performed, and if successful, the values of the "Speed" and "Wisdom" ability parameters increase.

In this embodiment, the value of the ability parameter that increases when training is successful is calculated by multiplying a fixed increase value determined corresponding to the training item and training level performed by a bonus addition rate described later and adding the value to the fixed increase value.

FIG. 34B is a diagram illustrating an upward fixed value (speed) table. Also, FIG. 34C is a diagram illustrating an upward fixed value table (power). That is, FIG. 34B shows the rising fixed value when the training item is "Speed". FIG. 34C also shows the rising fixed value when the training item is "Power".

As shown in FIGS. 34B and 34C, the fixed increase value table stores the fixed increase value determined corresponding to the exercise item and training level performed. Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 34B and 34C, the higher the training level, the greater the increase in the ability parameter.

Although not described here, there are also provided rising fixed value tables when "Stamina", "Spirit" and "Wisdom" are selected as training items.

Also, in addition to the fixed increase value described above, the bonus addition rate is determined based on the character arranged for each training item and the character identification information table shown in FIG. 22 or 23 described above.

FIG. 34D is a diagram explaining a bonus addition rate table. In this embodiment, the bonus addition rate is determined based on the character identification information of the character whose placement is determined for each training.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34D, in the bonus addition rate table, presence/absence of a bonus addition rate and a selection ratio of the addition rate (10% increase or 20% increase) are set for each character identification information of a character.

When "support character" and "specific character" are registered as character identification information, "none" is selected with a probability of 50%, and "up by 20%" is selected with a probability of 50%.

Further, when only "support character" is registered as the character identification information, "none" is selected with a probability of 50%, and "up by 10%" is selected with a probability of 50%.

Further, when only "specific character" is registered as the character identification information, "none" is selected with a probability of 50%, and "up by 10%" is selected with a probability of 50%.

When neither the "support character" nor the "specific character" is registered as the character identification information, "none" is selected with a probability of 80%, and "up by 10%" is selected with a probability of 20%.

Then, a value obtained by multiplying the fixed increase value determined by the fixed increase value table by the bonus addition rate is derived as the added bonus value. The value obtained by adding the bonus additional value to the fixed increase value is determined as the amount of increase in the value of the ability parameter when the training is successful. For training in which a plurality of characters are arranged, the additional bonus value of each of the arranged characters is added to the fixed increase value. In this way, the amount of increase in the ability parameter of the main character when the training is successful is determined for all training types.

<Processing to determine occurrence event>
FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining event types and event classifications. During the breeding main game, a process of determining whether or not to cause an event to appear is performed in each turn. Events are broadly classified into four categories: scenario events, dedicated events for each main character, support events, and team member events. In each scenario, scenario events, special events, support events, and team member events that may appear during the training main game are predetermined.

A scenario event is an event set for each scenario of the training main game. In this embodiment, multiple scenarios are provided, and the player can select a scenario. A scenario event appears for each scenario selected by the player. In other words, the scenario event that appears in the training main game is determined based on the scenario selected by the player.

Scenario events may include scenario-specific events and scenario-common events. A scenario-specific event is an event linked to only one scenario. For example, a scenario-specific event linked to a first scenario appears only when the first scenario is selected, and does not appear when another scenario is selected.

A common scenario event is an event that appears in common in a plurality of scenarios. Therefore, the scenario common event appears both when the first scenario is selected and when the second scenario is selected.

Here, scenario-specific events and scenario-common events are provided as scenario events. However, only one of the scenario-specific event and the scenario-common event may be provided.

A dedicated event is an event preset for each character, as described above. In the breeding main game, a special event for a character registered as a main character by the player in the setting game, that is, in the preparatory stage processing, appears.

A support event is an event preset for each support card, as described above. In the training main game, a support event appears that is tied to the support card registered by the player in the setting game. Also, apart from the support event linked to the registered support card, for example, a support event linked to the team member may appear. However, the probability that the support event associated with the support card registered by the player in the setting game is determined is set higher than the probability that other support events are determined.

A team member event is an event that appears mainly when a team member is assigned training, that is, joint training is performed. Team member events may also appear when certain conditions are met, regardless of training.

In this way, whether or not a scenario event appears is determined based on the scenario. Also, whether or not the special event, support event, and team member event will appear is determined based on the main character, support card, and team member, respectively. In other words, the event types are classified according to information referred to when determining whether or not an event appears.

In contrast, in this embodiment, each event is classified into one of five event classifications depending on the content brought about by the occurrence of the event. Here, each event is classified into one of the event classifications of hint event, ability event, aptitude event, story event, and special training event.

As described above, a hint event is an event that makes it possible to possess or acquire a skill. Also, the ability event is an event that increases or decreases the ability parameter of the main character. An aptitude event is an event that increases or decreases the aptitude parameter of the main character. A story event is an event that displays a story related to a character appearing in the breeding game. Note that some story events change ability parameters and aptitude parameters in addition to the display of the story. A special training event is an event that raises a team member's ability parameters.

Scenario events include hint events, ability events, aptitude events, and story events. Dedicated events and support events also include hint events and ability events. Team member events include story events and special training events. Note that the relationship between event types and event classifications shown in FIG. 35 is merely an example. Thus, for example, dedicated events may include story events and special training events.

FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the event type and the number of turns. FIG. 36 shows an example of a case where a predetermined character is registered as a main character when the breeding main game is executed. Whether an event appears or not is determined based on an event determination table provided for each scenario.

Here, the event determination table includes an event appearance determination table and an event content determination table. In the event occurrence determination table, information indicating whether or not an event will appear, information indicating the probability of an event appearing, and the like are associated with each turn. Here, it is assumed that information indicating whether or not an event appears and information indicating the probability of an event appearing are defined for each type of event for all turns.

In the event content determination table, events to appear or events that can appear are set in advance for each turn and for each type of event.

At the start of a turn, the event occurrence determination table is referenced, and first, whether or not to cause an event to appear is determined for each event type. At this time, depending on the number of turns and the type of event, the "appearance" of the event may always be determined. Also, depending on the number of turns and the type of event, for example, it may be specified that the event appears with a probability of 50%. In this case, a lottery is conducted in which the "appearance" of the event is determined with a probability of 50%.

Then, for the type of event for which "appearance" has been determined, the content of the event to appear is determined by referring to the event content determination table. For example, according to the event appearance determination table, it is set that the scenario event must appear in the first turn. An event ID is assigned to each event. In the event content determination table, the scenario event with the event ID=0001 is associated with the first turn as an event that can appear. Therefore, when the breeding main game is played, the scenario event with the event ID=0001 always appears in the first turn.

Similarly, according to the event determination table (event appearance determination table and event content determination table), it is determined that scenario events with event IDs = 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, and 0006 appear in turns 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10, respectively.

Here, each event is roughly classified into a fixed event and a random event. A fixed event is an event whose appearance turn is fixed, in other words, an event that can appear in a predetermined turn and will not appear in any turn other than the predetermined turn. Here, scenario events with event IDs=0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, and 0006 are all fixed events and scenario-specific events.

On the other hand, a random event is an event that appears when it is determined to appear and is determined as an event to appear. In FIG. 36, it is determined by a lottery whether or not an event appears in a turn marked as 'lottery', and when the 'appearance' is determined, an event won by lottery appears from random events.

In the event content determination table, an event ID to be selected by lottery is set for a turn in which an event won by lottery appears. For example, assume that random events with event IDs=0010, 0011, and 0012 are provided as scenario events. It is also assumed that the scenario event with event ID=0010 is associated with the 12th turn in the event content determination table.

In this case, at the start of the 12th turn, a lottery is held to determine whether or not the scenario event will appear. Then, if the lottery is won, the scenario event with the event ID=0010 appears, and if the lottery is not won, the scenario event does not appear.

Also, for example, assume that scenario events with event IDs=0010, 0011, and 0012 are associated with the fifteenth turn in the event content determination table. When the event is won by lottery as to whether or not to make the event appear, the scenario event to appear is determined by lottery from the events of event ID=0010, 0011, 0012, and the scenario event won by lottery appears.

Here, the case where fixed events and random events are exclusively provided has been described. However, when the scenario event to appear is determined by lottery, a fixed event may be set as the object of the lottery in addition to or instead of the random event.

Here, in this embodiment, the fourth to seventh turns are set as branch turns. A branch turn means a turn in which the contents of an event are changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, as a predetermined condition, it is set that a predetermined number of specific characters are included in the team members, in other words, that a predetermined number of specific characters are included in the main characters or support characters.

Specifically, in the fourth turn, it is determined whether four specific characters are included in the team members as the predetermined number. Then, when four specific characters are included in the team members, the scenario event is replaced with the team member event. The team member event includes a specific character event provided for each specific character. Here, if the team member includes a specific character, the scenario event is replaced with the specific character event in the branch turn.

Similarly, in the 5th, 6th and 7th turns, it is determined whether the team members include a predetermined number of 3, 2 and 1 specific characters, respectively. Then, when each team member includes a predetermined number of specific characters, the scenario event is replaced with the specific character event.

Specifically, scenario events with event IDs=0002, 0003, 0004, and 0005 are story events. In these story events, a story is reproduced in which a team member thinks of a team name, but ends without a team name being proposed. Therefore, if the specific character is not included in the team members, the team name will not be proposed for four consecutive turns.

On the other hand, when specific characters are included in the team members, scenario events are replaced with specific character events by the number of specific characters. A specific character event is a story event. In the specific character event, a story in which a specific character proposes a team name is reproduced. Four specific characters are provided, and a different team name is proposed for each specific character. Therefore, when the specific character is included in the team members, the same number of team names as the specific character will be proposed from the 4th turn to the 7th turn.

Also, the scenario event with event ID=0006 that appears in the tenth turn is a story event. In this story event, a story is reproduced that prompts the player to select a team name. Here, a total of five types of team names are provided by adding a preset default team name to the four team names proposed by the four specific characters.

If the team members do not include a specific character and no team name is proposed from the 4th turn to the 7th turn, the team name that the player can select in the 10th turn is only the default team name. In this case the player must choose the default team name. Also, for example, when two team names are proposed from the 4th turn to the 7th turn, the player can select one of three types of team names in total, the two proposed team names and the default team name.

The team name selected by the player in the tenth turn is registered as the official team name, and is used in various situations until the training main game ends. Note that a privilege corresponding to the registered team name may be given to the player at a predetermined timing until the training main game ends. Benefits given to the player include, for example, acquisition of skills corresponding to the registered team name, increases in ability parameters and aptitude parameters, acquisition of in-game currency, and the like.

Thus, the scenario events with event IDs=0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, and 0006 and the specific character events that are replaced from the 4th turn to the 7th turn are all scenario-specific events. A scenario ID is managed in association with an event ID that can appear. Therefore, the scenario events and specific character events appearing in the 4th to 7th turns and the 10th turn are linked only to one scenario ID.

Also, according to the event determination table, dedicated events with event IDs=1001 and 1002 appear in the second turn and the eighth turn, respectively. Further, according to the event determination table, whether or not a dedicated event appears and the dedicated event to appear are determined by lottery from the 3rd turn to the 7th turn, the 9th turn, the 11th turn, and the 12th turn.

Here, the dedicated event differs for each character. Also, the relationship between the number of turns and the special event that appears is set for each character. Therefore, depending on the character registered as the main character, the turn in which the dedicated event appears and the dedicated event that appears in each turn differ.

Further, in the event determination table, as shown in FIG. 36, it is set that whether or not a support event appears and the details of the support event to appear are decided by lottery in a predetermined turn. As for the support event, the event ID that can be won by lottery may be different for each turn, or may be common for all turns.

In the lottery for determining whether or not a support event appears, the probability of "appearing" is not affected by the registered support cards. In other words, in each turn, the probability of determining that a support event will appear is common regardless of which support card is registered. On the other hand, when the "appearance" of the support event is determined, the content of the support event is determined, but at this time, the probability of determining the content of the support event changes depending on the registered support cards.

Specifically, when the "appearance" of a support event is determined, the event IDs of support events that can appear in the turn are extracted based on the event content determination table. Then, a lottery table is generated based on the extracted event IDs, and one event ID is determined based on the generated lottery table.

The extracted event ID may include the event ID of the support event linked to the registered support card and the event ID of the support event not linked to the registered support card. In this case, in the lottery table, the winning probability of the event ID of the support event linked to the registered support card is set higher than the winning probability of the event ID of the support event not linked to the registered support card. As a result, the support event linked to the registered support card has a higher appearance probability than other support events.

Thus, in each turn, the support event appearance probability is not affected by the registered support cards, but the content of the support event that appears is affected by the registered support cards.

However, the probability of a support event appearing itself or the content (type) of a support event appearing itself may vary depending on the registered support card. In other words, the number or occurrence probability of events occurring during the breeding main game may differ depending on the registered support card.

Also, in each turn, whether a team member event will appear or not is determined by a lottery. Lottery-determined team member events are limited to intensive training events. Below is a detailed description of the special training event.

FIG. 37A is a third diagram illustrating the game screen 210. FIG. FIG. 37A shows a case where a special training event appears in the turn. In this case, an event notification display 227 is displayed on the training operation section 216 of the game screen 210 as shown in FIG. 37A.

FIG. 37B is a third diagram illustrating the training screen 220. FIG. When the training operation section 216 of the game screen 210 is operated, a training screen 220 is displayed on the display 26 . When a special training event occurs corresponding to a character displayed on the arranged character icon 228 of the training screen 220, an event notification display 227 is displayed on the arranged character icon 228 of the corresponding character.

Also, as shown in FIG. 37B, a bond gauge 228a and a special icon 228b are displayed for each character icon 228 of the character placed in training. The bond gauge 228a indicates a parameter (hereinafter referred to as a bond parameter) that increases according to the number of joint trainings performed with the character of the corresponding team member. This bond parameter is initially set to 0 and increases up to 100. A bond gauge 228a visually indicates the value of the bond parameter.

Also, the special icon 228b indicates the number of executions of special training events for the character of the corresponding team member. Although details will be described later, the special icon 228b is displayed in a display mode according to the number of completed special training events for the character of the arranged character icon 228 on which the special icon 228b is displayed.

FIG. 38A is a diagram illustrating a special training event execution presence/absence determination table. When it is decided that a team member is assigned to each training item, whether or not to execute a special training event is decided by lottery for each team member assigned to each training item based on the special training event execution/non-execution decision table shown in FIG. 38A. Hereinafter, the team member for whom execution of the special training event has been decided is also referred to as a special training target team member.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38A, the selection probability of execution/non-execution of the special training event is set based on the value of the bond parameter of the team member for special training. Here, the selection probability is set such that the larger the value of the bond parameter, the more likely the execution of the special training event is selected. In addition, the same number of special training events as the number of team members who won the lottery can appear. However, for one training item, a limit may be set for the number of team members who are subject to special training that can appear at the same time.

FIG. 38B is a diagram explaining a special icon determination table. The special training event includes a “successful” execution pattern and a “great success” execution pattern. For each special training target team member, when the special training event is executed for the fifth time, the special training event is always executed with the execution pattern of "great success". On the other hand, when a special training event other than the fifth special training event is executed for each special training target team member, the special training event is always executed with a "successful" execution pattern. That is, a special training event can be executed only once with the execution pattern of "great success" for one special training target team member. The event notification display 227 may be displayed in a different manner depending on the content of the special training event to be executed ("successful" execution pattern or "great success" execution pattern) and the number of team members decided to execute the special training event.

As shown in FIG. 38B, when the number of executions of the special training event related to each team member for special training is 0 to 4, that is, when the special training event has not yet been executed with the execution pattern of "great success", the special icon 228b is displayed in a larger size as the number of times of execution of the special training event increases.

It should be noted that it is also possible to determine by lottery whether the execution pattern of the special training event should be "successful" or "successful". In this case, the lottery probability may be set such that the greater the number of executions of the special training event related to the special training target team member, the more likely the execution pattern of "great success" will be selected. In this case, the larger the size of the special icon 228b, the more likely it is that the "great success" execution pattern will be selected.

Further, after the special training event is executed with the execution pattern of "great success", that is, when the special training event execution frequency of the special training team member is 5 times or more, the special icon 228b is displayed in a larger size than when the special training event execution frequency of the special training team member is 0 to 4 times. In addition, as shown in FIG. 38B, a suggestion display a is displayed that suggests that the special training event has been executed with the execution pattern of "great success".

Also, when a special training event appears and the special training event has a "successful" execution pattern, the ability parameter of the team member subject to special training and the ability parameter of the main character rise within a predetermined range. Further, when the special training event has a "great success" execution pattern, the ability parameter of the team member to be specially trained and the ability parameter of the main character increase significantly beyond the predetermined range.

Also, as shown in FIG. 37B, when execution of the special training event is determined, the status display portion 213 of the training screen 220 displays a bonus icon 228c indicating the value by which the ability parameter of the main character increases due to the special training event.

FIG. 38C is a diagram explaining a bonus icon determination table. The bonus icon 228c is displayed in different sizes according to the value by which the main character's ability parameter increases due to the special training event. Here, the bonus icon 228c is displayed in a larger size when the ability parameter of the main character is increased by the special training event when it is 20-39 than when it is 0-19. Also, the bonus icon 228c is displayed in a larger size when the ability parameter of the main character is raised by a special training event of 40 or more than when it is 20-39.

FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating a fixed bonus value (main character) table. When the above-described special training event is executed, a value (bonus fixed value) by which the ability parameter of the main character is increased by the special training event is determined according to the number of team members for whom execution of the special training event is decided. Here, as shown in FIG. 39A, the setting is such that the larger the number of team members for whom execution of the special training event is decided, the larger the value (fixed bonus value) by which the main character's ability parameter is raised by the special training event.

FIG. 39B is a diagram illustrating a bonus additional value (main character) table. When the special training event is executed with the execution pattern of "great success", in addition to the fixed bonus value described above, the special training event of the execution pattern of "great success" increases the ability parameter of the main character (bonus addition value) is determined. Here, as shown in FIG. 39B, a value (bonus addition value) that increases the ability parameter of the main character is set according to the special training of the team member whose special training event is executed in the "great success" execution pattern. That is, the value by which the ability parameter of the main character increases due to the special training event is the sum of the fixed bonus value and the added bonus value.

FIG. 40A is a diagram explaining a fixed increase value (for special training) table. When the special training event described above is executed, the value (fixed increase value) by which the ability parameter of the team member subject to special training is increased by the special training event is determined. Here, as shown in FIG. 40A, a range of values (fixed increase values) for increasing the ability parameter of the team member subject to special training is set according to the type of training performed. Here, a value (fixed increase value) within the range set in FIG. 40A is determined by lottery.

FIG. 40B is a diagram illustrating a bonus increase value (special training target) table. When a special training event is executed with the execution pattern of "great success", in addition to the above-described fixed increase value, a value (bonus increase value) by which the ability parameter of the team member subject to special training is increased by the special training event is determined. Here, as shown in FIG. 40B, a value (bonus increase value) for increasing the ability parameter of the special training team member is set according to the special training of the special training team member whose special training event is executed in the execution pattern of "great success".

When a special training event is executed in the execution pattern of "great success", an increase event may additionally be executed in which the ability parameter of the team member subject to special training or the ability parameter of the main character increases according to the number (number of times) of the special training event in the execution pattern of "great success" executed at the same time. For example, the larger the number of special training events (number of times) in the execution pattern of "great success" that is executed at the same time, the larger the value that additionally increases the ability parameter of the team member to be specially trained and the ability parameter of the main character.

As described above, when a special training event appears, the ability parameters of the main character and the team member subject to special training increase. If the main character or the team member for special training is a specific character, the fixed increase value or the bonus increase value may be multiplied by a predetermined addition rate. In other words, when the main character or the team member for special training is the specific character, the ability parameter increases more than when the character is not the specific character.

As described above, in the training main game, the player can increase the number of team members as turns progress. Also, the player can increase the ability parameters of the main character and team members as turns progress. Ability parameters increase due to successful training or the appearance of various events. As described above, in training, if a specific character is placed in a training item, a bonus additional value is added.

Further, although detailed explanation is omitted, when the main character or support character is a specific character, a predetermined bonus additional value is added when the ability event appears. Therefore, by registering a specific character as a main character or a support character, the player can advantageously proceed with the training main game.

Also, if the team member includes a specific character, a specific character event will occur in the branch turn. Therefore, by registering a specific character as a main character or a support character, the player can expand the options in the game and improve the interest in the game.

In the breeding main game described above, when all turns are completed, the breeding game ends. Also, in the middle of the breeding main game, if the goal set for each character cannot be achieved, the breeding game ends at that point.

Here, when the breeding game ends, the main character trained in the breeding game is stored as a breeding character. More strictly, information about a breeding character trained in a breeding game (hereinafter referred to as breeding character information) is stored in association with a player ID. Note that the breeding character information is stored in both the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 . The training character information stored in association with the player ID includes ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, inheritance information, and the like.

Also, when the breeding game ends, the evaluation score of the breeding character that has been trained is calculated. Here, evaluation points are calculated based on the ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, individual race results, team race results, and the like at the time the breeding game ends. Note that a method of calculating the evaluation points, in other words, a calculation formula for calculating the evaluation points is prepared in advance, and the evaluation points are calculated based on the predetermined calculation formulas. Note that the evaluation point calculation method and calculation formula are not particularly limited. For example, evaluation points may be calculated based only on parameters that affect the race results when a breeding character enters a race in a team competition game or another game, such as ability parameters, aptitude parameters, and acquired skills at the end of the breeding game.

Also, a breeding rank is set for the breeding character based on the evaluation points. The training rank is an index indicating the strength of the training character, and each training rank is associated with a range of evaluation points. For example, a breeding character with evaluation points of 13000-14499 is given a training rank of "A+", and a breeding character with evaluation points of 14500-15499 is given a training rank of "S". By assigning training ranks based on the evaluation points in this way, it becomes easier to understand the general strength of the training character. Note that the breeding character information also includes an evaluation score and a breeding rank.

FIG. 41A is a first diagram for explaining the training completion screen 330. FIG. FIG. 41B is a second diagram illustrating the training completion screen 330. FIG. FIG. 41C is a third diagram illustrating the training completion screen 330. FIG. When the breeding game ends, a breeding completion screen 330 is displayed on the display 26 as shown in FIG. 41A. The training completion screen 330 first displays the training rank of the trained training character, and then displays the evaluation points as shown in FIG. 41B.

Also, when a predetermined time has passed since the evaluation points were displayed, the ability parameters, aptitude parameters, and acquired skills of the trained character are displayed on the training completion screen 330, as shown in FIG. 41C. At this time, the training completion screen 330 is provided with a close operation section 331 . When the close operation portion 331 is tapped, the training completion screen 330 is hidden and the home screen 100 is displayed on the display 26 .

When the breeding game ends, a lottery for factors to be acquired by the main character is performed, and the factor information is stored in association with the breeding character. Although not shown, the player can display the factor information acquired by the breeding character on the breeding completion screen 330 .

Next, the functional configurations of the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 for executing the breeding game will be described.

(Functional Configuration of Player Terminal 1)
FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the memory 12 in the player terminal 1 and its function as a computer. The memory 12 is provided with a program storage area 12a and a data storage area 12b. When the game is started, the CPU 10 stores a terminal-side game control program (module) in the program storage area 12a.

The terminal-side game control program includes an information setting processing program 700, a training game execution program 701, and a training completion processing program 702. FIG. Note that the programs listed in FIG. 42 are only examples, and many other programs are provided in the terminal-side game control program.

The data storage area 12b is provided with a player information storage section 750 and a game information storage section 751 as storage sections for storing data. In addition, the data storage area 12b is provided with a large number of other storage units. Here, information directly related to games such as training games (hereinafter referred to as game information) is stored in the game information storage unit 751 . It should be noted that the game information storage unit 751 also temporarily stores various kinds of information during the progress of each game, such as a breeding game. Therefore, all information related to the breeding character trained in the breeding game is stored in the game information storage section 751 . Also, all information other than the game information, such as information about the player or other players, setting information of the player terminal 1, etc., is player information. Player information is stored in the player information storage unit 750 .

The CPU 10 operates each program stored in the program storage area 12a and updates the data in each storage section of the data storage area 12b. Then, the CPU 10 causes the player terminal 1 (computer) to function as the terminal-side game control section 1A by operating each program stored in the program storage area 12a. The terminal-side game control section 1A includes an information setting processing section 700a, a breeding game execution section 701a, and a breeding completion time processing section 702a.

Specifically, the CPU 10 operates the information setting processing program 700 to cause the computer to function as an information setting processing section 700a. Similarly, the CPU 10 operates a breeding game execution program 701 and a training completion processing program 702 to function as a training game execution unit 701a and a training completion processing unit 702a, respectively.

When various types of information are set in the player terminal 1, the information setting processing unit 700a stores information about the setting in the player information storage unit 750 as player information. Further, when the information in the player information storage unit 750 is updated, the information setting processing unit 700a transmits update information to the server 1000. FIG.

The breeding game execution unit 701a executes all processes related to the breeding game. Specifically, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes a preparation stage process and a breeding stage process.

The training completion time processing unit 702a stores training character information including ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, succession information, factor information, character types used for training, etc. of the training character when the training game is completed.

(Functional Configuration of Server 1000)
FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of memory 1012 in server 1000 and its function as a computer. The memory 1012 is provided with a program storage area 1012a and a data storage area 1012b. When the game is started, CPU 1010 stores a server-side game control program (module) in program storage area 1012a.

The server-side game control program includes an information setting processing program 1100 , a breeding game execution program 1101 , and a breeding game end processing program 1102 . The programs listed in FIG. 43 are only examples, and many other programs are provided in the server-side game control program.

A player information storage unit 1150 and a game information storage unit 1151 are provided in the data storage area 1012b as storage units for storing data. In addition, the data storage area 1012b is provided with a large number of storage units. Here, game information of all players is stored in the game information storage unit 1151 in association with player IDs. Player information of all players is stored in the player information storage unit 1150 in association with the player ID.

CPU 1010 operates each program stored in program storage area 1012a and updates data in each storage unit in data storage area 1012b. The CPU 1010 causes the server 1000 (computer) to function as the server-side game control section 1000A by operating each program stored in the program storage area 1012a. The server-side game control section 1000A includes an information setting processing section 1100a, a breeding game execution section 1101a, and a breeding game end processing section 1102a.

Specifically, CPU 1010 operates information setting processing program 1100 to cause the computer to function as information setting processing section 1100a. Similarly, the CPU 1010 operates a breeding game execution program 1101 and a breeding game end processing program 1102 to function as a breeding game execution unit 1101a and a breeding game end processing unit 1102a, respectively.

The information setting processing unit 1100a updates the player information in the player information storage unit 1150 based on the update information received from the player terminal 1 when various information is set in the player terminal 1. FIG. In addition, the information setting processing section 1100a measures time and updates the game points of each player.

The breeding game execution unit 1101a executes all processes related to the breeding game.

When the breeding game ends, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a derives an evaluation point, a breeding rank, and the like for the breeding character that has been trained. Also, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a determines the factor to be acquired by the breeding character by lottery. Then, the trained character information including ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, inheritance information, factor information, character type used for training, etc. of the trained character is stored in the game information storage unit 1151 in association with the player ID.

The information setting processing unit 700a in the player terminal 1 and the information setting processing unit 1100a in the server 1000 both store player information, but the specific processing content and the range of player information to be stored are different. Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a in the player terminal 1 and the breeding game execution unit 1101a in the server 1000 are common in that they both execute processing related to the breeding game, but their roles, that is, their areas of responsibility are different.

Processing performed by each functional unit in the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 will be described below using flowcharts.

(Processing of player terminal 1 and server 1000)
<Processing related to breeding game>
FIG. 44 is a sequence diagram illustrating processing of the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 relating to the breeding game. In the following description, processing in the player terminal 1 will be indicated as Pn (n is an arbitrary integer). Also, processing in the server 1000 is represented by Sn (n is an arbitrary integer).

When the player performs various setting change operations on the player terminal 1, the information setting processing section 700a of the player terminal 1 performs information setting processing (P1) for updating the player information storage section 750 based on the player's operation input. In this information setting process, update information is transmitted to the server 1000 . In the server 1000, when the update information is received, the information setting processing section 1100a updates the player information in the player information storage section 1150 (S1).

Player information updated in P1 and S1 includes, for example, profile information that can be set by the player. Also, for example, when an operation of adding another player to friends or an operation of canceling friends is input as a setting change operation, friend information, which is information about friends, is updated. In P1 and S1, the information setting processing section 700a and the information setting processing section 1100a respectively manage the game points consumed for executing the breeding game. When the game points are less than the upper limit value, the information setting processing units 700a and 1100a count the time and award the game points to the player by a predetermined amount at predetermined time intervals.

In the player terminal 1, when a breeding game start operation for starting the breeding game is input, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes a preparatory stage process (P6). Further, communication processing is performed between the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 during this preparatory stage processing. In the server 1000, based on the information received from the player terminal 1, the breeding game execution unit 1101a executes the preparatory stage process (S6).

FIG. 45 is a first flow chart for explaining the preparatory stage process (P6) in the player terminal 1. FIG. FIG. 46 is a second flowchart for explaining the preparatory stage process (P6) in the player terminal 1. FIG. FIG. 47 is a third flowchart for explaining the preparatory stage process (P6) in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a of the player terminal 1 determines whether or not the main character selection screen 150 is being displayed on the display 26 (P6-1).

When the main character selection screen 150 is being displayed (YES at P6-1) and a display switching operation for switching the display of the screen is input (YES at P6-2), the breeding game execution unit 701a switches the display screen of the display 26 (P6-13).

Also, when a selection operation (tapping the character icon 151) is input on the main character selection screen 150 (YES in P6-3), the breeding game execution unit 701a temporarily stores the character corresponding to the character icon 151 for which the selection operation has been input (P6-4), and switches the display screen (P6-13).

Further, when a determination operation (tapping of the next operation unit 154) is input on the main character selection screen 150 (YES in P6-5), the breeding game execution unit 701a temporarily registers the character temporarily stored in P6-4 as a main character (P6-6). Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a acquires from the server 1000 information about representative characters extracted according to predetermined extraction conditions, such as friend's representative characters (P6-7), and switches the display screen (P6-13).

Further, when the succession character selection screen 170 or the breeding character list screen 180 is being displayed (YES at P6-8), and a display switching operation for switching the display of the screen is input (YES at P6-9), the breeding game execution unit 701a switches the display screen of the display 26 (P6-13).

Display switching operations on the inherited character selection screen 170 or the trained character list screen 180 include tapping the skill display button 172 shown in FIG.

For example, when the skill display button 172 is tapped on the breeding character list screen 180, the breeding game execution unit 701a displays the skill display dialog 185B at P6-13. Further, when the breeding character icon 182 is long-pressed on the breeding character list screen 180, the breeding game execution unit 701a displays the character details dialogue 185A at P6-13. In the character detail dialog 185A, when the nickname change button 186a, the memo input button 186b, the skill display tab 188a, the inheritance information display tab 188b, the training information display tab 188c, and the close operation section 188d are tapped, the screen corresponding to each operation section is switched.

In addition, when a selection operation (tapping the breeding character icon 182) is input on the breeding character list screen 180 (YES in P6-10), the breeding game execution unit 701a temporarily stores the character corresponding to the breeding character icon 182 for which the selection manipulation has been performed as an inherited character (P6-11), and switches the display screen (P6-13).

Also, when a determination operation (tapping of the next operation unit 154) is input on the succession character selection screen 170 (YES in P6-12), the breeding game execution unit 701a displays the support card formation screen 190 on the display 26 (P6-13).

Also, when the support card selection screen 200 is being displayed (YES in P6-14 of FIG. 46) and a selection operation (tapping the card icon 201 of the support card) is input in the support card selection screen 200 (YES in P6-15), the breeding game execution unit 701a temporarily stores the support card corresponding to the card icon 201 for which the selection operation was performed (P6-16), and switches the display screen (P6-17).

Further, when the support card formation screen 190 is being displayed (YES at P6-18) and a display switching operation for switching the display of the screen is input (YES at P6-19), the breeding game execution unit 701a switches the display screen of the display 26 (P6-20).

Further, when the preset selection screen 205A is being displayed (YES in P6-21 of FIG. 47) and a display switching operation for switching the display of the screen is input (YES in P6-22), the breeding game execution unit 701a switches the display screen of the display 26 (P6-25).

Also, when a selection operation (tapping of the select operation unit 206c) is input on the preset selection screen 205A (YES in P6-23), the breeding game execution unit 701a temporarily stores reservation selection information corresponding to the preset for which the selection operation has been input (P6-24), and switches the display screen (P6-25).

Further, when the final confirmation screen 205 is being displayed (NO in P6-21) and a display switching operation for switching the display of the screen is input (YES in P6-26), the breeding game execution unit 701a switches the display screen of the display 26 (P6-27).

Also, when a decision operation (tapping of the start operation unit 205b) is input on the final confirmation screen 205 (YES in P6-28), the breeding game execution unit 701a determines whether the game points are equal to or greater than a predetermined value (eg, 30) (P6-29). If the game points are equal to or greater than the predetermined value (YES in P6-29), the breeding game execution unit 701a transmits confirmation information to the server 1000 (P6-30).

The confirmation information includes information for identifying the temporarily registered main character, successor character, and support card. When the confirmation information is received, the server 1000 determines in the preparatory stage process (S6) whether or not to permit execution of the training main game using the temporarily registered main character, successor character, and support card.

When the player terminal 1 receives the permission information after sending the confirmation information (P6-30) (YES in P6-31), the breeding game execution section 701a registers the main character provisionally registered in P6-6 (P6-32). In addition, the breeding game execution unit 701a registers the breeding character temporarily stored as the succeeding character at P6-11 and the support card temporarily stored at P6-16 in the deck.

Also, the breeding game execution section 701a registers the character ID of the character set as the specific character based on the specific character information (P6-33). Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a sets initial character identification information (P6-34). Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a registers the preset reservation selection information temporarily stored in P6-24 (P6-35). Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a displays the game screen 210 on the display 26 (P6-36).

FIG. 48 is a flow chart for explaining the preparatory stage process (S6) in the server 1000. FIG. When the breeding game execution unit 1101a receives the confirmation information, it confirms the player's possessed character stored in the player information storage unit 1150 (S6-1). If the main character selected by the player is included in the owned characters, the breeding game execution unit 1101a determines that there is no abnormality (S6-2).

If there is no abnormality in the main character selected by the player (YES in S6-2), the breeding game execution unit 1101a confirms whether the support card selected by the player is normal (S6-3). In S6-3, if a support card not possessed by the player is selected, if the rental card selected by the player is not linked to the player ID of the player, or if the support character overlaps with the main character, it is determined that there is an abnormality.

If there is no abnormality in the support card selected by the player (YES in S6-4), the breeding game execution unit 1101a confirms the breeding character information stored in the game information storage unit 1151 (S6-5). Then, if the breeding character selected by the player as the succeeding character is linked to the player ID of the player, that is, if the breeding character trained by the player himself/herself is selected as the succeeding character, the breeding game execution unit 1101a determines that there is no abnormality in the succeeding character (YES in S6-6).

When it is determined that there is no abnormality in the succession character, the breeding game execution unit 1101a determines whether the breeding character selected by the player as the succession character includes a representative character of another player (S6-7). If a representative character of another player is included (YES in S6-7), the breeding game execution unit 1101a determines whether the number of uses on the day is less than three (S6-8).

If the number of uses on the day is less than 3 (YES in S6-8), the breeding game execution unit 1101a determines whether the predetermined in-game currency possessed by the player is 2000 or more (S6-9). That is, in S6-8 and S6-9, it is determined whether the knitting conditions are satisfied. If the player has 2000 or more in-game currency (YES in S6-9), the breeding game execution unit 1101a adds "1" to the number of uses on the day (S6-10). Also, the breeding game execution unit 1101a subtracts 2000 from the number of possession of predetermined in-game currency stored in the player information storage unit 1150 (S6-11).

Further, the breeding game execution unit 1101a subtracts a predetermined value (for example, 30) from the player's game points (S6-12). Then, if there is no abnormality in the main character, the successor character, and the support card, and the organization condition for using the representative character of another player is satisfied, the breeding game execution unit 1101a sets the permission information (S6-13) and causes the player terminal 1 to receive it. On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in any of the main character, succeeding character, or support card, or if the organization condition for using the representative character of another player is not satisfied, the breeding game execution unit 1101a sets disapproval information (S6-14) and causes the player terminal 1 to receive it.

Returning to FIG. 44, when the preparatory stage process (P6) ends, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes the breeding stage process (P7). Further, communication processing is performed between the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 during the training stage processing. In the server 1000, based on the information received from the player terminal 1, the breeding game execution unit 1101a executes the breeding stage process (S7). In practice, roles are divided between the player terminal 1 and the server 1000, and the training main game progresses in the training stage process (P7) in the player terminal 1 and the training stage process (S7) in the server 1000. However, here, in order to facilitate understanding, it is assumed that all the processes are performed in the training stage process (P7) of the player terminal 1. However, part or all of each process in the raising stage process (P7) described below may be performed in the raising stage process (S7) in the server 1000. FIG.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining the training stage process in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a of the player terminal 1 executes turn start processing (P10) if it is the turn start time (YES in P7-1), and executes turn turn processing (P20) if it is not the turn start time.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining turn start processing in the player terminal 1 . The breeding game execution unit 701a updates the current number of turns stored in the game information storage unit 751 (P10-1). The breeding game execution unit 701a also refers to the selection item table (FIG. 24) stored in the data storage area 12b, and determines whether the current turn is a turn in which only individual races can be selected (individual race limited turn) (P10-2).

If the turn is limited to individual races (YES at P10-2), in other words, if a race that can be entered in the turn is set as the target race, the breeding game execution unit 701a sets the target race as a selectable item for the player (P10-3), and shifts the process to P13. As a result, the player can operate only the individual race operation section 219 and the skill operation section 217 during the turn, and the operation of the other operation sections is restricted.

If it is not an individual race limited turn (NO in P10-2), the breeding game execution unit 701a sets all items as selectable items that can be selected by the player (P10-4). Then, the breeding game execution unit 701a sequentially executes the placement process (P11), the numerical value determination process (P12), and the event determination process (P13).

Here, it is assumed that the placement process (P11), the numerical value determination process (P12), and the event determination process (P13) are executed only on the player terminal 1. FIG. However, a part or all of the arrangement processing (P11), the numerical value determination processing (P12), and the event determination processing (P13) may be executed in the server 1000. In addition, the server 1000 may execute part of the later-described processing of the arrangement processing (P11), the numerical value determination processing (P12), and the event determination processing (P13). When the server 1000 executes the above process, the player terminal 1 executes the process based on the information received from the server 1000 .

FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining placement processing in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a refers to the character identification information table (FIGS. 22 and 23) and extracts all characters registered as team members (P11-1). Then, the breeding game execution unit 701a selects a character for which the processes of P11-3 to P11-7, which will be described later, have not been executed, from among the team members extracted in P11-1, as a target character to execute the process (P11-2).

Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a refers to the character identification information table to confirm the character identification information of the target character selected in P11-2 (P11-3). In addition, the breeding game execution unit 701a sets the arrangement presence/absence table (FIG. 33) based on the character identification information confirmed in P11-3 (P11-4). In addition, the breeding game execution unit 701a determines "arrange" or "not arrange" by lottery based on the arrangement presence/absence table set in P11-4 (P11-5).

Then, if "arrange" is determined (YES in P11-6), the breeding game execution unit 701a determines and stores training items for arranging the target character (P11-7). If the process has not been completed for all of the team members extracted in P11-1 (NO in P11-8), the breeding game execution unit 701a repeats the process from P11-2 until the process is completed for all team members. On the other hand, when the processing for all team members is completed (YES in P11-8), the breeding game execution section 701a ends the placement processing and executes the numerical value determination processing (P12).

FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining numerical value determination processing in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a sets a processing target item for which the processing of P12-2 to P12-9 described later is not executed from the respective training items of 'Speed', 'Stamina', 'Power', 'Spirit' and 'Wisdom' (P12-1).

Based on the current physical strength of the main character, the breeding game execution section 701a also determines and stores the failure rate when training is performed for the processing target items set in P12-1 (P12-2). Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a determines and stores the reduction value of physical strength when training is executed for the processing target item set in P12-1 (P12-3).

Also, the breeding game execution section 701a confirms the current team ranking (P12-4), and determines the training level by referring to the training level table (FIG. 34A) based on the team ranking (P12-5).

Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a refers to the rising fixed value table (FIGS. 34B and 34C) corresponding to the processing target item set in P12-1, and determines and sets the rising fixed value based on the training level determined in P12-5 (P12-6). Further, the breeding game executing section 701a confirms the information (arrangement information) of the character whose arrangement has been determined in P11 for training of the processing target item (P12-7).

Then, the breeding game execution section 701a refers to the bonus addition rate table (FIG. 34D) and calculates the bonus addition rate (P12-8) based on the arrangement information confirmed in P12-7. In addition, the breeding game execution unit 701a updates the increase value for the processing target item training based on the bonus addition rate calculated in P12-8 (P12-9).

Further, if the processing of P12-2 to P12-9 has not been completed for all training items (NO in P12-10), the breeding game execution unit 701a repeats the processing from P12-1. On the other hand, when the processing for all training items is completed (YES in P12-10), the breeding game execution section 701a ends the numerical value determination processing and executes the event determination processing (P13).

FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining event determination processing in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a loads the current number of turns (P13-1). Further, the breeding game execution section 701a refers to the event occurrence determination table stored in the data storage area 12b, and determines whether or not to cause the scenario event to appear (P13-2). If it is determined that the scenario event will appear, that is, if it is the scenario event appearance turn (YES in P13-2), the content of the scenario event (event ID) is determined based on the event content determination table and stored (P13-3).

Specifically, the breeding game execution unit 701a generates a lottery table with event IDs of possible scenario events based on the event content determination table. Then, the breeding game execution unit 701a uses the generated lottery table to determine the content of the scenario event, that is, the event ID by lottery. If the determined scenario event is an event that changes parameters, such as an ability event, the change value is determined.

Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a refers to the event occurrence determination table and determines whether or not to cause the special event to appear (P13-4). Then, when it is decided to make the special event appear, that is, when it is the special event appearance turn (YES in P13-4), the content of the special event (event ID) is determined based on the event content determination table and stored (P13-5).

Specifically, the breeding game execution unit 701a generates a lottery table based on the event IDs of exclusive events that can appear based on the event content determination table. Then, the breeding game execution unit 701a uses the generated lottery table to determine the content of the dedicated event, that is, the event ID by lottery. If the determined dedicated event is an event that changes parameters, such as an ability event, the change value is determined.

Further, when the main character is a specific character, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes parameter change processing (P13-6) for changing the change value of the parameter that changes according to the dedicated event. For example, in the parameter change process, a predetermined fixed value is added or subtracted from the change value determined in P13-5, or a predetermined magnification is multiplied. Here, the change value changes so as to be advantageous to the player. As a result, when the main character is a specific character, the parameters are changed more favorably by the dedicated event.

Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a refers to the event occurrence determination table and determines whether or not to cause the support event to appear (P13-7). If it is determined that the support event will appear, that is, if it is the support event appearance turn (YES in P13-7), the content of the support event (event ID) is determined based on the event content determination table and stored (P13-8).

Specifically, the breeding game execution unit 701a generates a lottery table with event IDs of support events that can appear based on the event content determination table. At this time, the winning probability of the support event associated with the registered support card is set higher than the winning probability of other support events. Then, the breeding game execution unit 701a uses the generated lottery table to determine the content of the support event, that is, the event ID by lottery. If the determined support event is an event that changes parameters, such as an ability event, the change value is determined.

Further, if the main character or the support character linked to the support event is the specific character, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes parameter change processing (P13-9) for changing the change value of the parameter that changes according to the support event.

Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a refers to the event occurrence determination table and determines whether or not to cause the team member event to appear (P13-10). Then, if it is determined that the team member event will appear, that is, if it is the team member event appearance turn (YES in P13-10), the breeding game execution section 701a determines whether the current turn is a branch turn (P13-11).

If it is not a branch turn (NO in P13-11), the breeding game execution unit 701a determines and stores the special training event corresponding to the current number of turns as an event to appear based on the event content determination table (P13-12). Here, various increments associated with training events are determined.

Further, if the main character or the character to be trained is a specific character, the breeding game executing section 701a executes parameter change processing (P13-13) for changing the change value of the parameter that changes according to the special training event.

Also, if the current turn is a branch turn (YES in P13-11), the breeding game execution unit 701a determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied (P13-14). Here, as described above, it is determined whether or not the number of specific characters included in the team members is the predetermined number defined for each number of turns. Then, if the predetermined condition is satisfied (YES in P13-14), the breeding game execution section 701a replaces the scenario event stored in P13-3 with the specific character event (P13-15). Here, the specific character event to be replaced may be decided by lottery, or a specific character event preset for each turn may be decided.

Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a performs hint event determination processing related to the hint event for each character placed in the training (P13-16). Here, it is decided by lottery whether or not to cause a hint event to appear for each character placed in the training. Also, when a hint event is to appear, it is determined which hint event is to appear.

Returning to FIG. 50, the breeding game execution unit 701a updates the screen displayed on the display 26 (P10-5). If a story event is to be generated at the start of the turn, the story event is generated among the events determined in P13 (P10-6).

Returning to FIG. 49, if it is not the time to start the turn (NO in P7-1), the breeding game execution unit 701a executes the in-turn process (P20).

FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining in-turn processing in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a determines whether the result operation unit 253 or the race operation unit 254 of the individual race start screen 250 is operated to start the individual race (P20-1). When the individual race is started (YES in P20-1), the breeding game execution unit 701a derives the result of the individual race, updates the parameters related to the race result, and stores them in the game information storage unit 751 (P20-2).

Specifically, for example, a calculation formula is set in advance that weights the ability parameters and acquired skills of each NPC and main character, and the results of this calculation determine the ranking in the individual race. Note that the above formula may be set differently for each race. Also, for example, a plurality of patterns of NPC ability parameters may be provided for each race, and which ability parameter to use may be determined by lottery. In other words, even if the main character's ability parameters, acquired skills, and races to run are exactly the same, the race results are not always the same. Further, a plurality of patterns of calculation formulas such as weighting may be provided for each race, and the result may differ depending on the selected calculation formula.

Here, it is assumed that the individual race result is derived at the player terminal 1 . However, individual race results may be derived at server 1000 . In this case, the player terminal 1 transmits to the server 1000 information requesting the derivation of the individual race results and information necessary for deriving the individual race results. Then, the player terminal 1 may receive the individual race results derived by the server 1000 .

Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes a race result display process for displaying an individual race result screen 260 or a race video on the display 26 based on the individual race result derived in P20-2 (P20-3).

The breeding game execution unit 701a also derives the number of fans to be newly acquired based on the race result, and adds it to the number of fans acquired so far (P20-4).

Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a determines whether the result operation unit 291 or the race operation unit 292 of the team race start screen 290 is operated to start the team race (P20-5). As a result, if the team race has started, the process moves to P20-6, and if the team race has not started, the process moves to P20-11.

The breeding game execution unit 701a derives the team race result and stores it in the game information storage unit 751 (P20-6). Specifically, for example, a calculation formula that weights the ability parameters and acquired skills of NPCs, main characters, and other team members is set in advance, and the results of this calculation determine the ranking in the team race. Note that the above formula may be set differently for each race. Also, for example, a plurality of patterns of NPC ability parameters may be provided for each race, and which ability parameter to use may be determined by lottery. In other words, even if the ability parameters and acquired skills of the main character and other team members are exactly the same as the race they enter, the race results will not always be the same. Further, a plurality of patterns of calculation formulas such as weighting may be provided for each race, and the result may differ depending on the selected calculation formula.

It should be noted that here, the team race result is derived in the player terminal 1. FIG. However, team race results may be derived at server 1000 . In this case, the player terminal 1 transmits to the server 1000 information requesting derivation of the team race result and information necessary for deriving the team race result. Then, the player terminal 1 may receive the team race result derived by the server 1000 .

The breeding game execution unit 701a executes a race result display process (P20-7) for displaying the team race interim result screen 300, the team race detailed result screen 310, and the team race overall result screen 320 on the display 26 based on the team race results derived in P20-6.

Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes a character identification information update process (P20-8). Here, a predetermined number of characters are extracted according to predetermined conditions from characters currently registered as sub-members. Then, the character identification information of the extracted character is updated to the team member. That is, in this embodiment, the number of team members increases each time the team race ends.

Also, the breeding game execution section 701a executes a parameter update process for updating the information related to the team ranking based on the team race results derived in P20-6 (P20-9).

Also, if any training item is selected (YES in P20-11), the breeding game executing section 701a executes the training execution process (P21). Also, if none of the training items is selected (NO in P20-11), it is determined whether it is time to execute a succession event (P20-13). If it is time to execute the succession event (YES in P20-13), the breeding game execution unit 701a executes the succession event execution process (P22). If it is not time to execute the succession event (NO in P20-13), the breeding game execution unit 701a executes other processes such as acquiring skills by consuming skill points (P20-14).

FIG. 55 is a flowchart for explaining training execution processing in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game executing section 701a updates the physical strength of the main character for the selected training item based on the decreased physical strength determined in P12-3 (P21-1).

Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a executes a success judgment process for judging the success or failure of the training for the selected training item based on the failure rate determined in P12-2 (P21-2). If the training fails (NO in P21-3), the breeding game execution section 701a subtracts the ability parameter such as a decrease in condition based on the training failure (P21-4).

On the other hand, if the training is successful (YES in P21-3), the breeding game execution section 701a adds the increased value derived in P12-9 to the ability parameter of the main character (P21-5). Also, the breeding game execution section 701a adds an increase value to the value of the bond parameter determined in P13-12 and P13-13 (P21-6). Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a confirms the hint event information stored in the hint event determination process (P21-7).

If hint event information is stored for the selected training item (YES in P21-8), the breeding game execution unit 701a causes a hint event to appear based on the hint event information related to the selected training item (P21-9). If a plurality of hint event information are stored for the selected training item, any one hint event appears. Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a updates the skill information related to the main character stored in the game information storage unit 751 based on the hint event information that appeared in P21-9 (P21-10).

Also, if special training event information is stored for the selected training item (YES in P21-11), the breeding game execution unit 701a sets team members to be subjected to the special training event based on the special training event information related to the selected training item (P21-12).

Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a adds "1" to the number of coaching events for the team member to be executed set in P21-12 (P21-13). Also, the breeding game execution unit 701a updates the ability parameters of the special training target (P21-14). When the processing of P21-13 to P21-14 is completed for all team members targeted for execution of the special training event (YES in P21-15), the breeding game execution unit 701a adds the bonus addition value to the ability parameter of the main character based on the selected training item and the special training event information (P21-16).

FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining inheritance event execution processing in the player terminal 1. FIG. The breeding game execution unit 701a determines whether or not the inheritance event execution condition is established (P22-1). Inheritance event execution conditions differ depending on the factor activation turn. For example, the execution condition for the first turn is the start of the breeding main game, and the execution condition for the 30th and 54th turns is that the operation unit (see FIG. 27A) displayed on the event screen 220b has been operated.

When the succession event execution condition is established (YES in P22-1), the breeding game execution unit 701a reads the factor information linked to the breeding characters of the first and second generations of succession (P22-2). Further, the breeding game execution unit 701a sets (numbers) a number indicating the processing order for sequentially determining whether or not to activate each of the read factor information (P22-3). Based on the numbers set in the factor information in P22-3, the breeding game execution unit 701a sets the factor 1 as the processing target (P22-4), and sets the activation probability (P22-5).

Note that the activation probability is set based on the factor level, factor information, and compatibility level. Then, based on the activation probability set in P22-5, the breeding game execution unit 701a determines by lottery whether or not to activate the factor to be processed (P22-6). If it is determined to activate the factor to be processed (YES in P22-7), it is determined whether the factor type is basic ability factor or race factor (P22-8). If the factor type is a basic ability factor or a race factor (YES in P22-8), the increased value of the target ability parameter is determined based on the factor type and factor level (P22-9). In addition, the breeding game execution unit 701a stores inheritance information including ability parameters, increased values of aptitude parameters, and skill hints to be acquired (P22-10).

If the processing from P22-4 to P22-10 has not been completed for all the processing targets (NO in P22-11), the breeding game execution unit 701a sets a new processing target (P22-4), and repeats the same processing as above. When the processing for all processing targets is completed (YES in P22-11), the breeding game execution unit 701a displays the event screen 220b relating to the succession event (P22-12). Then, the breeding game execution unit 701a updates various parameters based on the inheritance information stored in P22-10 (P22-13).

Here, for ease of understanding, it is assumed that the breeding game execution unit 701a in the player terminal 1 executes the process of determining whether or not to activate the factor. However, whether or not the factor is activated may be determined by the breeding game execution unit 1101a in the server 1000. FIG. In this case, the information determined by the server 1000 is received by the player terminal 1, and based on the received information, the breeding game execution unit 701a may display the event screen 220b.

Returning to FIG. 44, when the breeding stage process described above ends, the breeding game execution unit 701a in the player terminal 1 executes a breeding game ending process (P8). The breeding game execution unit 701a stores information about the breeding character trained in the breeding game in the game information storage unit 751 in the breeding game end processing. Also, the breeding game execution unit 701 a transmits end information to the server 1000 . This end information includes information about the breeding character and the like. In the server 1000, when the end information is received, the breeding game end processing section 1102a executes the breeding game end processing (S8).

FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining the breeding game end processing in the server 1000. FIG. The breeding game end processing unit 1102a derives an evaluation point based on the end information received from the player terminal 1 (S8-1). Also, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a derives a breeding rank based on the derived evaluation points (S8-2).

In addition, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a determines factors to be acquired by the breeding character (S8-3). Also, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a determines the class based on the acquired number of fans (S8-4). Also, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a determines a degree of dearness points based on predetermined parameters such as the breeding rank or the number of fans (S8-5). Although detailed explanation is omitted, the dearness point is not given to the breeding character, but to the character from which the breeding character is based.

A plurality of story screens are provided for each character, and release conditions are set for some of the story screens. Some story screens have dearness points set as release conditions, and when the dearness points reach or exceed a threshold, the player can view the story screen.

Also, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a determines a second name (S8-6). Here, the conditions achieved in the breeding main game are confirmed, and nicknames to be acquired by the breeding character are determined. In addition, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a determines the amount of the first in-game currency to be given based on the acquired number of fans (S8-7), and determines the amount of the second in-game currency to be given based on other information (S8-8). For example, the second in-game currency can be used to enhance the level of support cards, and the grant amount is determined based on the support cards used in the breeding game this time.

Then, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a associates the breeding character information including evaluation points, breeding ranks, ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, inheritance information, factor information, classes, nicknames, etc. with the player ID of the player and stores it in the game information storage unit 1151 (S8-9). Also, the breeding game end processing unit 1102a sets breeding result information and causes the player terminal 1 to receive it (S8-10).

Returning to FIG. 44, when the breeding result information is received, the breeding completion time processing unit 702a executes the breeding game end processing (P9). Here, the training completion time processing unit 702 a stores the received training result information in the game information storage unit 751 . Further, the training completion time processing unit 702a displays a training completion screen 330 (see FIGS. 41A, 41B, and 41C) on the display 26 based on the training result information.

By the above processing, the breeding game described above is realized. In addition, the breeding character information related to the breeding character trained (created) by the breeding game is stored in association with the player ID. Note that the processing in the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 described above is merely an example. Further, each of the processes described above may be executed only by the player terminal 1 or may be executed only by the server 1000 .

Although one aspect of the embodiment has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. It is obvious that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or modifications within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also belong to the technical scope.

The game features and the processing in the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 described in the above embodiment are merely examples. In any case, the information processing program may cause the computer (either or both of the player terminal 1 and the server 1000 in the embodiment) to perform the following processes.

(Processing to be executed by a computer)
In a breeding game, a process for allowing a player to select game media (inheritance characters, etc. in the embodiment) used for breeding a character to be trained (P6-8 to P6-12 in the embodiment).
Processing for displaying information associated with game media (character detail dialog 185A, skill display dialog 185B in the embodiment) (P6-13 in the embodiment).
A process of setting the game content (inherited character, etc. in the embodiment) selected by the player (P6-32 in the embodiment).
Processing for training a character to be trained, which is processing for executing a training game (main training game in the embodiment) including at least processing (P21-5, P22-13 in the embodiment) for updating parameters (in the embodiment, ability parameters, aptitude parameters, acquired skills, etc.) linked to the training target character based on the game media selected by the player (training stage processing in the embodiment).
Based on the completion of the breeding game, a process of generating and storing a breeding completed game medium (a breeding character in the embodiment) in which parameters including specific parameters (factor information or acquired skills in the embodiment) are linked to the breeding target character (S8-9 in the embodiment).

The game media used for training the trained character include the training completed game media.
Further, the process of setting the game content includes the process of setting the trained game content selected by the player as the game content (inherited character in the embodiment).
Further, the process of executing the breeding game includes the process of updating the parameters linked to the trained character based on the specific parameters linked to the breeding completed game media set as the game media (P22-13 in the embodiment).
In addition, the process of displaying information tied to the game content includes a process (P6-13 in the embodiment) of displaying a list (character detail dialog 185A, skill display dialog 185B) of specific parameters (factor information or acquired skills in the embodiment) of the trained game content or information linked to the specific parameters (skills that may be acquired by factors).

In the above embodiment, the case where the character detail dialog 185A and the skill display dialog 185B are displayed has been described. However, only one of character detail dialog 185A and skill display dialog 185B may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a specific parameter or information associated with a specific parameter is displayed based on a trained game medium that can be set as a inherited game medium (in the embodiment, an inherited character, that is, a trained character of the first succession generation) and a inherited game medium (a trained character of a second inherited generation) used to generate the trained game contents. However, for example, in the character detail dialog 185A or the skill display dialog 185B, only the factor information of the trained character of the first succession generation or only the skills that can be acquired by the factor may be displayed. Alternatively, in the character detail dialog 185A or the skill display dialog 185B, only the factor information of the trained character of the second succession generation or only the skills that can be acquired by the factors may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, specific parameters (factor information or acquired skills in the embodiment) are classified into a plurality of types (factor types in the embodiment), and information associated with specific parameters classified into a predetermined type (character factors and skills that may be acquired by the skill factors in the embodiment) is displayed. However, for example, in the character detail dialog 185A, only character factors and skill factors may be displayed as inheritance information, or only basic ability factors may be displayed. In any case, only specific parameters (in the embodiment, factor information) classified into predetermined types may be displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of factor types are provided, but the factor may be, for example, only the basic ability factor, and may not necessarily be provided in a plurality of types.

Further, in the above embodiment, an event (inheritance event in the embodiment) for updating the parameter linked to the character to be trained based on a specific parameter is generated at a predetermined timing (factor activation turn in the embodiment) during the breeding game. However, the inherited event in the above embodiment is not essential. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the ability parameters and the like may be updated based on factors before starting the training main game or at the completion of the training game.

The information processing program for executing the processes in the above embodiments and various modifications may be stored in a computer-readable non-temporary storage medium and provided as the storage medium. Furthermore, a game terminal device including this storage medium may be provided. Further, the above-described embodiment and various modifications may be an information processing method that implements each function and the steps shown in the flowchart.

1 player terminal 1000 server G game device S information processing system

In order to solve the above problems, the information processing program
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
is executed by a computer,
A plurality of pieces of determination target information are associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition ,
Derivation of the determination result includes a process of determining whether or not the determination target information linked to the game medium set in the deck matches the determination target information linked to the trained character.

In order to solve the above problems, the information processing method is an information processing method performed by a computer,
the computer
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
A plurality of pieces of determination target information are associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition ,
Derivation of the determination result includes a process of determining whether or not the determination target information linked to the game medium set in the deck matches the determination target information linked to the trained character.

In order to solve the above problems, the game device
comprising one or more computers;
The computer is
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
A plurality of pieces of determination target information are associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition ,
Derivation of the determination result includes a process of determining whether or not the determination target information linked to the game medium set in the deck matches the determination target information linked to the trained character.

In order to solve the above problems, the information processing system
comprising one or more computers;
The computer is
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
A plurality of pieces of determination target information are associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition ,
Derivation of the determination result includes a process of determining whether or not the determination target information linked to the game medium set in the deck matches the determination target information linked to the trained character.

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a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
is executed by a computer,
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.
Information processing program. A plurality of the determination target information are provided,
Derivation of the determination result includes a process of determining whether or not the determination target information linked to the game medium set in the deck matches the determination target information linked to the training target character.
The information processing program according to claim 1. The process of allowing the player to select the game medium includes:
a process of setting a sorting condition, which is a condition for sorting the game media, based on a player's operation;
a process of displaying a plurality of game media on a selection screen according to the set sorting condition;
including
the sorting condition includes the determination target information linked to the game medium;
3. The information processing program according to claim 1 or 2. An information processing method performed by a computer,
the computer
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.
Information processing methods. comprising one or more computers;
The computer is
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.
game device. comprising one or more computers;
The computer is
a process of allowing the player to select a game content that can generate a utility in the breeding game;
a process of setting the game content selected by the player in a deck;
a process of allowing the player to select a plurality of selection items during the breeding game;
a process of updating parameters associated with the character to be trained based on the selection item selected by the player;
a process of generating the utility based on the game content set in the deck in the breeding game;
carry out
Determination target information is associated with each of the game media and the training target character,
A determination result is derived based on the determination target information linked to the game media set in the deck and the determination target information linked to the training target character, and when the determination result satisfies a predetermined condition, the utility based on the game media is more advantageous than when the determination result does not satisfy the predetermined condition.
Information processing system.

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