JP2024010231A - Game control device, game system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game that does not become monotonous and has high strategic characteristics.

SOLUTION: Change means (110) of game control devices (10, 30) changes parameters, based on an option selected in each of a plurality of selection chances from among a plurality of options including an option to which a first object is related. Second object association means (107) relates a second object to at least one of the plurality of options in a second selection chance after a first selection chance when the first object is related to an option selected in the first selection chance. The change means (110) changes the parameters, based on the option and the second object when the second object is related to an option selected in the second selection chance.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

In recent years, games have become known in which parameters are changed based on options selected by the user. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a game in which there are repeated turns in which a choice indicating the training content of the character to be trained can be selected, when the user selects an option associated with a character for generating an event, the character to be trained is A game control device is described in which the degree of relationship with a character for occurrence of an event increases, and an event that makes training advantageous is more likely to occur.

JP2014-233323A

However, in the game of Patent Document 1, when an option associated with a character for event generation is selected, an effect advantageous for training occurs immediately, so the user tends to select only options that have an immediate effect. This caused the game to become monotonous.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a highly strategic game that does not become monotonous.

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to one aspect of the present invention provides a game control device based on a choice selected in each of a plurality of selection opportunities among a plurality of choices including a choice with which a first object is associated. , a changing means for changing a parameter, and when the first object is associated with the option selected at the first selection opportunity, the plurality of options at a second selection opportunity subsequent to the first selection opportunity. at least one second object associating means for associating a second object, and the changing means includes, when the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the option The parameter is changed based on the second object and the second object.

A game system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a changing means for changing a parameter based on a choice selected in each of a plurality of selection opportunities among a plurality of choices including a choice associated with a first object; If the first object is associated with the option selected at the first selection opportunity, the second object is associated with at least one of the plurality of options at a second selection opportunity subsequent to the first selection opportunity. a second object associating means for associating, and when the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the changing means is configured to , the parameter is changed.

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of a success part. It is a figure which shows an example of the main image in a main part. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a practice image. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing how hearts are released in a practice image. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how hearts are associated with practice items. It is a figure showing an example of an angel image. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which a tab is selected. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by the game control device. It is a figure showing an example of angel character data. It is a figure showing an example of angel deck data. It is a figure which shows an example of event character data. It is a figure which shows an example of event deck data. It is a figure which shows an example of game situation data. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device.

[1. Hardware configuration of game system and game control device]
Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that in the drawings, the same or corresponding configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations may be omitted. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S according to this embodiment includes a game control device 10 and a server 30. The game control device 10 and the server 30 are connected to a network N such as the Internet. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

Game control device 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the game control device 10 may be a mobile terminal (e.g., a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a tablet computer), a personal computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional device equipped with an information processing function. type television receivers (smart TVs), etc.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control device 10 includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, a communication section 13, an operation section 14, and a display section 15. Control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor. The control unit 11 executes processing according to the operating system and other programs. The storage section 12 includes a main storage section (eg, RAM) and an auxiliary storage section (eg, nonvolatile semiconductor memory). The storage unit 12 stores programs and data. Note that, for example, when the game control device 10 is a personal computer or the like, the storage section 12 may include an auxiliary storage section such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. The communication unit 13 includes a communication interface such as a network card. The communication unit 13 performs data communication via the network N.

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

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

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

[2. Game Overview]
In the game system S, a game in which the user aims to change the parameter is executed, for example, a training game in which the user aims to increase the parameter may be executed, or a competitive game in which the winner is determined when the parameter reaches a predetermined value is executed. may be done. In the game of this embodiment, when a user selects an option associated with an object in each of a plurality of selection opportunities, parameters change. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the game, the meanings of terms such as option, selection opportunity, and object will be explained.

The options are, for example, commands displayed on the display unit 15 during the game, and are selected in order to proceed with the game. For example, in a game with a character, such as a protagonist, the choices indicate actions the character takes in the game world. In this embodiment, since a game in which parameters change is played, for example, the types and amounts of changes in parameters may differ depending on the choices. Further, in the case of a training game, the options indicate a training method, such as a practice method, a training method, or an education method. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of options will be explained as an example in which each option indicates a method for growing a training target object, which will be described later.

The selection opportunity is, for example, a state where the user can select an option, or a state where the options are presented and the user is waiting for selection. In this embodiment, a turn-based game will be described as an example as will be described later, so each turn corresponds to a selection opportunity. For this reason, the portion described as a turn in this embodiment can be read as a selection opportunity.

The object may be, for example, an object that can be used in a game or an object that is displayed on the display unit 15. Examples of objects include a character, a card, an item, a moving object that moves in a virtual world, or an image displayed on a screen. In this embodiment, a training target object, a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object will be described as examples of objects.

The object to be trained is, for example, an object to be trained in a training game, and may be, for example, a character of the main character or a character of a character different from the main character. In this embodiment, the main character, which will be described later, corresponds to the object to be developed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the description of the main character can be read as the object to be developed.

The first object is, for example, an object associated with a choice. For example, the first object may be an object for supporting the progress of the game, or may be an object for making the game advantageous. Further, for example, the first object may be selected from objects owned by the user, may be a predetermined object, or may be an object acquired by the user during the progress of the game. . For example, when a training game is executed, the first object may be an object that supports, cooperates with, or supports training in the game. Further, for example, the first object may be an object designated as an object that affects changes in parameters in the game, or may be an object that appears in the world in the game. In this embodiment, the first object is an object for supporting the object to be trained, and the angel character described later corresponds to the first object. Therefore, in this embodiment, the portion described as an angel character can be read as the first object.

The second object may be any object that is different from the first object, and may be, for example, an object generated by the first object. For example, the second object may be displayed on the display unit 15, and the type and amount of parameters to be changed may change depending on the type and number of second objects. Further, for example, the second object may be an object that indicates an effect that occurs on the game. The effect is something that makes the game advantageous or disadvantageous, such as making the amount of change in a parameter larger or smaller than usual. In this embodiment, the second object is an object for improving parameters, and a heart described later corresponds to the second object. Therefore, the portion described as a heart in this embodiment can be read as a second object.

The third object and the fourth object may be different objects from the first object and the second object, respectively, and the third object and the fourth object may be the same or different from each other. For example, the third object and the fourth object may be objects that support, cooperate, or support the development in the game. For example, the third object and the fourth object may be displayed on the display unit 15, and the type and amount of parameters to be changed may be changed depending on the type and number of the third object and the fourth object. Further, for example, the third object and the fourth object may be objects that represent effects that occur on the game. The effect is something that makes the game advantageous or disadvantageous, such as making the amount of change in a parameter larger or smaller than usual. In this embodiment, an event character described later corresponds to the third object. Therefore, the portion described as an event character in this embodiment can be read as a third object. Further, in this embodiment, an event character or a scenario-specific character, which will be described later, corresponds to the fourth object. Therefore, in this embodiment, the portion described as an event character or a scenario-specific character can be read as a fourth object.

The parameter is, for example, a parameter that is intended to be changed in a game, and is a parameter that changes depending on the option selected by the user. The parameter may be a parameter related to an object, for example, in the case of a training game, it may be a parameter for training an object to be trained, an ability or skill of the object to be trained, or a parameter such as a character's evaluation or condition. It can also be a parameter. In this embodiment, the parameter is used to train the object to be trained, and the experience point described later corresponds to the parameter. Therefore, in this embodiment, the points described as experience points can be read as parameters.

Hereinafter, the specific contents of the game will be explained based on the meanings of each of the terms explained above. In this embodiment, a case where a game for training a character who is a baseball player is executed will be described as an example. The game of this embodiment includes multiple parts, for example, a success part in which the user develops a character, a stadium part in which the user team and the opponent team compete, and a reward when the user clears the mission. Including a challenge part to get the. For example, a character whose development has been completed in the success part can be allowed to participate in a match in the stadium part. Hereinafter, the character being trained in the success part will be referred to as the main character, and the character whose training has been completed and can now participate in the match in the stadium part will be referred to as the original character.

In this embodiment, processing in the success part will mainly be explained. In the success part, the user develops the main character while progressing through the scenario. A scenario is, for example, a game story that unfolds as the game progresses, and is a fictional event that occurs in the world within the game. In this embodiment, as an example of a scenario, a game story will be described in which the main character, who belongs to a high school baseball club, starts in the summer of his second year of high school until he becomes a professional baseball player. There may be only one scenario, but multiple types may be prepared, and the abilities that are easy to develop may differ for each scenario. The user may be able to select a favorite scenario from the game's home screen or the like.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of the success part. As shown in Figure 2, in the success part, the main part is executed after the pre-part is executed, and when the scenario progresses to the end, the development of the main character is completed, and it is registered as an original character and can be used in the stadium part. Become. In the pre-part, information necessary for the main part is registered and set. For example, in the pre-part, the name, defensive position, dominant arm, etc. are registered as basic information of the main character. For example, in the pre-part, event deck settings and game item selection are performed.

The event deck is a character deck for causing an event to occur during the main part. A deck is, for example, a group of characters owned by a user that are used in a game. Hereinafter, the characters set in the event deck will be referred to as event characters. An event is something that occurs in a game, such as a conversation between characters. The event may be unrelated to the development of the main character, or may be something that affects the development of the main character. When an event affects training, for example, it may be not only an event that is advantageous to training, but also an event that is disadvantageous to training. In this embodiment, the events that occur during the main part are not fixed, and various events occur depending on one or more event characters that the user has incorporated into the event deck.

The event character may be provided when the game is first started or during a tutorial, may be provided by lottery or as a reward, or may be provided as a present from another user. Note that the state in which the given event character is associated with identification information such as a user ID that identifies the user in the game is said to be owned by the user. For example, a user can arbitrarily incorporate up to a predetermined number (for example, five) of event characters owned by the user into an event deck. Note that only one vent character owned by another user may be allowed to be incorporated into the event deck as a helper. When the setting of the event deck is completed, the user selects a game item to make the development of the main character advantageous. When the selection of game items is completed, the pre-part is completed and the main part is started.

In the scenario of the main part, event characters incorporated in the event deck appear. The event character may appear as a teammate or manager of the main character. Therefore, the event character owned by the user becomes a character by being incorporated into the event deck. Note that the character incorporated in the event deck may appear, for example, as a player of a rival team. Further, unique characters (for example, a director, a scout, a manager, a teammate, etc.) may be set in advance as characters in the scenario. Hereinafter, this character will be referred to as a scenario-specific character.

As shown in Figure 2, the main part includes multiple sections. A section is a rough period within the game, for example, corresponds to a quarter or a season. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the main part is divided into four sections in chronological order. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, each section includes a plurality of turns, for example, 12 turns. A turn is a detailed period in the game, and corresponds to, for example, one day, one week, or one month.

For example, the user can instruct the main character's actions on a turn-by-turn basis. Therefore, a turn can be said to be a unit of selection for the actions of the main character. For example, if one turn corresponds to one week in the game, the virtual time in the game advances one week each time one turn ends. Note that the number of turns included in a section may differ from section to section. In the main part, when each turn comes, a main image for selecting an option indicating the action of the main character is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the main image in the main part. As shown in FIG. 3, the progress of the scenario is displayed in the upper area A10 of the main image G1. For example, the upper area A10 displays information regarding the current section, the number of turns remaining until the current section ends, and the date and time in the game. The upper area A10 includes a gauge area A11 that indicates the main character's physical strength parameters. For example, the physical strength parameter is a parameter necessary for the main character to practice, and decreases (consumes) when the main character practices, and increases (recovers) when the main character rests. In the lower area A12 of the main image G1, buttons for displaying the log of the main part or automatically sending, skipping, or omitting messages may be displayed.

The main image G1 also includes a main character ability area A13. The main character ability area A13 displays various ability parameters of the main character. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the main character's ability parameters as a batter are shown, such as a trajectory parameter, a meat parameter, a power parameter, a running power parameter, a shoulder strength parameter, and a fielding power parameter. The trajectory parameter indicates how high the ball shot by the main character will fly. The meet parameter indicates the meet ability of the main character. The power parameter indicates the power of the main character. The running power parameter indicates the speed of the main character's legs. The shoulder strength parameter indicates the speed of the main character's throwing ball. The defense power parameter indicates the defense skill of the main character.

Furthermore, the main image G1 includes a command area A14. Options P141 to P147 indicating the actions of the main character are displayed in the command area A14. When the user selects option P141, the main character takes a break from practice and the physical strength parameter increases. When the user selects option P142, the screen transitions to a practice image to be described later, in which the main character practices. When the user selects option P143, an angel character, which will be described later, can be acquired or discovered. When the user selects option P144, the main character's ability parameters can be improved by consuming experience points, which will be described later. When the user selects option P145, the main character goes to the hospital and is cured of his injury or illness. When the user selects option P146, the main character plays and the motivation parameter that affects the amount of experience points acquired increases. When the user selects option P147, the main character goes on a date and the motivation parameter increases.

As described above, each time a turn comes, the user selects one of the options P141 to P147 from the main image G1. The main character may earn experience points in events such as playing or going on a date when option P146 or P147 is selected, but basically, experience points are obtained when option P142 is selected and practiced. do. For example, when the user selects option P142, the screen switches to a practice image for selecting a practice item.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a practice image. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper area A20 of the practice image G2 may be similar to the upper area A10 of the main image G1. The practice image G2 also includes an experience point area A22. The current experience points of the main character are displayed in the experience point area A22. Experience points are parameters for developing the main character, and in this embodiment, five types of experience points are set: muscle strength points, agility points, skill points, breaking ball points, and mental points. Experience points increase when the main character practices or when an event occurs.

The practice image G2 also includes a command area A23. A plurality of options P231 to P236 corresponding to a plurality of practice items are displayed in the command area A23. The practice items can also be called practice contents or training methods. In this embodiment, the type of experience points to be increased and the amount of increase thereof are determined for each practice item. In addition, a level is set for each practice item, and the level increases when the number of times the practice is performed reaches a predetermined number of times. The higher the level of the practice item, the greater the increase in experience points.

For example, when the user selects option P231, the main character performs batting practice, and muscle strength points, skill points, and mental points increase. For example, when the user selects the option P232, the main character exercises muscle strength and increases muscle strength points and mental points. For example, when the user selects option P233, base running practice is performed for the main character, and muscle strength points and agility points are increased. For example, when the user selects option P234, the main character exercises shoulder strength, and muscle strength points, agility points, and skill points increase. For example, when the user selects option P235, the main character performs defense practice, and the agility points, skill points, and spirit points increase. For example, when the user selects option P236, the main character performs mental practice, and the technical points and mental points increase.

In this embodiment, the user selects any one of the options P231 to P236 twice in a row in order to have the main character practice. For example, if the user wants to have the main character practice base running, first, the user selects option P233. In this case, option P233 is temporarily selected, a cursor C237 is displayed pointing to option P233, and the probability of getting injured during base running practice is displayed. This probability is determined, for example, based on the physical strength parameter of the main character, and the smaller the physical strength parameter, the higher the probability of injury. Note that experience points that increase when the temporarily selected practice item (base running practice in FIG. 4) is executed may be displayed near the experience point area A22.

The practice image G2 also includes a character area A24. In this embodiment, the event character incorporated in the event deck and the scenario-specific character are associated with each practice item, and characters other than the main character can also practice one of them or watch the practice. be done. For example, a character associated with the temporarily selected practice item is displayed in the character area A24. Note that the character associated with each practice item may be fixed, but in this embodiment, it changes every turn.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, since base running practice is temporarily selected, the character associated with base running practice is displayed in the character area A24. The character area A24 includes a gauge area A241. Gauge area A241 shows the character's evaluation of the main character. For example, when the main character practices being associated with an event character or a scenario-specific character, the evaluation increases. For example, as the evaluation of an event character becomes higher, events may occur more easily, or special training may be performed that increases the number of experience points.

In addition, the event character is associated with a special practice, and if the main character practices together when the event character practices the special practice, the increase in experience points will be greater than in the normal case. Good too. For example, in the example shown in Figure 4, the specialty of the event character (Yabe) associated with base running practice is base running practice, and if the main character practices base running in this state, the experience points will increase more than usual. The amount increases. However, the event character is not necessarily associated with the same practice item as his/her own specialty practice, and may be associated with a different practice item from his/her specialty practice.

The practice image G2 also includes an angel character area A25. In this embodiment, not only event characters and scenario-specific characters that practice together with the main character, but also angel characters that support the main character are associated with each practice item. The angel character may be, for example, a manager who supports the main character or a student from another school, and may be a different character from the event character, or some of the event characters may be set as the angel character. For example, a predetermined number of angel characters may exist at the start of the main part, or as described later, angel characters may be acquired while the main part is in progress.

In this embodiment, in addition to the event deck, an angel deck in which angel characters are incorporated is also prepared. A user can incorporate some or all of the available angel characters into an angel deck. For example, the user can arbitrarily incorporate up to a predetermined number (for example, 12) of available angel characters into the angel deck. The angel character incorporated in the angel deck is associated with any practice item. For example, an angel character associated with the provisionally selected practice item is displayed in the angel character area A25. Note that although the angel character associated with each practice item may be fixed, it changes every turn in this embodiment.

Similar to the event character, if the main character practices the practice items associated with the angel character, it will be advantageous for the main character to develop. However, in the turn in which the practice is associated with an angel character, the effect will not occur immediately, but will occur in the next or subsequent turn. Therefore, it can be said that the effect of an event character has an immediate effect, whereas the effect of an angel character does not have an immediate effect. For example, when the main character performs a practice associated with an angel character, hearts are released to give an advantage in training.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing how hearts are released in the practice image G2. As shown in FIG. 5, when the user selects option P233, at least one heart H is released from each angel character in angel character area A25. Heart H is associated with an effect that makes cultivation advantageous, and when collected, this effect occurs. Heart H cannot be collected in the turn in which it is released, but can be collected in the next turn or subsequent turns.

As shown in FIG. 5, there are hearts H of various sizes and colors, and these are emitted in a mixed manner. For example, the size of the heart H indicates the strength of the effect, and the color of the heart H indicates the content of the effect. For example, the larger the size of the heart H, the stronger the effect of increasing experience points. Further, for example, if the color of the heart H differs, the content of the effect that occurs will change. For example, the hearts H are color-coded for various effects such as an effect of increasing muscle strength points, an effect of increasing agility points, an effect of recovering physical strength parameters, and an effect of reducing probability of injury.

The size and color of the heart H to be emitted may be determined randomly regardless of the angel character, but in this embodiment, the size and color of the emitted heart H are determined by the angel character. It has become. Note that in the case of an angel character that can release a large heart H, it is not always necessary to release the heart H, and the heart H may just swell a little. In this case, in the subsequent turn, when the heart H further expands to a predetermined size, it may be released. When the heart H is released, the practice results showing the experience points acquired through practice are displayed, and the turn ends. The released hearts H are, for example, randomly associated with each practice item in the next turn or subsequent turns, and become collectible.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how hearts H are associated with practice items. The practice image G2 in FIG. 6 shows the next turn of the practice image G2 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 6, the released hearts H are associated with each practice item, and which heart H is associated with which practice item is displayed when the user tentatively selects options P231 to P236. It has become so. In the example shown in FIG. 6, since base running practice is provisionally selected, the heart H associated with base running practice is displayed so as to float on the practice image G2. For example, a portion of the heart H generated in the previous turn's practice is associated with base running practice. A heart H associated with a practice other than base running practice is displayed on the practice image G2 when the practice is provisionally selected.

The user can collect the hearts H associated with the practice items of the practice performed by the main character. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 6, when the user selects option P233 and the main character practices base running, four hearts H associated with base running practice are collected, and the effect of each of the collected hearts H is Occur. For example, if it is a heart H that has the effect of increasing muscle strength points, the muscle strength points will increase when collected. For example, if the heart H has the effect of increasing agility points, the agility points will increase when collected. For example, if the heart H has the effect of restoring the physical strength parameter, the physical strength parameter will be recovered when collected.

Note that the effect of Heart H may occur after or before options P231 to P236 are selected. For example, if the heart H has the effect of reducing the probability of injury, that effect may occur at the time the practice image G2 is displayed. Further, as an effect when collecting the heart H, the heart H may contract and move as if being sucked into the corresponding experience point. For example, if it is a heart H whose muscle strength points increase, it moves toward the muscle strength points in the experience point area A22 and disappears. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 6, as shown in the angel character area A25, an angel character is associated with option P233, so when the user selects option P233, a new heart H is released as explained in FIG. will be done. This heart H can be collected on the next turn or later.

In the example of FIG. 6, hearts H are also associated with options other than option P233, but these hearts H are not collected and have no effect. For example, the hearts H that are not collected may be collected in the next turn. That is, if the heart H is not collected, it may be carried over to the next turn instead of disappearing immediately. The uncollected hearts H may be carried over to the end of the main part, but in this embodiment, they disappear after a predetermined turn has passed since they were generated.

In this embodiment, when the user selects option P143 in the main image G1 (FIG. 3) during the main part, the user can raise the level of the angel character or acquire a new angel character. For example, in the main image G1, when the user selects option P143, the screen changes to an angel image for making settings regarding the angel character.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an angel image. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper area A30 of the angel image G3 may be similar to the upper area A10 of the main image G1. The angel image G3 includes an angel setting area A32. The angel setting area A32 includes a tab T321 for raising the level of an angel character and a tab T322 for acquiring a new angel character. FIG. 7 shows a state in which tab T321 is selected.

When the tab T321 is selected, the angel setting area A32 includes basic information areas A323 and A324 showing basic information of angel characters that can be used at the moment, and buttons P325 and P326 for raising the level of the angel character. include. As basic information of the angel character, name, level, attributes, etc. are displayed. The level affects the number and size of hearts H released. For example, the higher the level, the more hearts H will be released. The attribute indicates the type of heart H released, for example, a continuous type that releases many small hearts H, an expansion type that releases fewer large hearts H, or a balanced type that releases medium hearts H in a well-balanced manner. Become. Note that the basic information of the angel character is not limited to the above example, and may also be, for example, the color of the emitted heart H (that is, the content of the effect).

When the user selects buttons P325 and P326, the angel character's level can be increased in exchange for the main character's experience points. In the example of FIG. 7, the type and amount of experience points required to raise the level are displayed on buttons P325 and P326. When the user selects the button P325 or P326 to raise the level of the angel character, a turn may be consumed and the next turn comes, but in this embodiment, the explanation will be made assuming that no turn is consumed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which tab T322 is selected. As shown in FIG. 8, when the tab T322 is selected, the angel setting area A32 includes a basic information area A327 indicating basic information of an angel character that is a candidate for acquisition, and a button P328 for acquiring the angel character. and a button P329 for discovering a new angel character are displayed. As shown in the basic information area A327, the angel character before acquisition has a preference rating for the main character. Likeability varies depending on the main character's experience points and ability parameters, or depending on events that occur during the main part, for example. The higher the likeability of the angel character, the higher the probability of acquiring the angel character, or the angel character may be reliably acquired when the likeability is equal to or higher than a threshold.

Further, when the user selects button P329, an event for searching for a new angel character occurs, and an angel character can be discovered. For example, this event may be one in which the main character visits another school and finds an angel character. The discovered angel character may be made available for immediate acquisition, but here, the angel character becomes a candidate for acquisition and can be acquired after increasing its favorability. The angel character acquired by the user is displayed in the angel character area A25 of the practice image G2 by incorporating it into the angel deck. Note that the angel character may be discovered or acquired at an event that occurs after practice or at other times.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the user selects the option associated with the angel character from among the options P231 to P236, the angel character emits hearts H that are effective in developing the main character. The released hearts H can be collected in the next turn or subsequent turns, so it is possible to choose not only immediate-effect options associated with event characters, but also non-immediate-effect options associated with angel characters. By preparing the game, it is possible to provide a highly strategic game that does not become monotonous. The details of this process will be explained below.

[3. Functions realized in game control device]
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game control device 10. In the present embodiment, the game control device 10 includes a data storage section 100, an event character setting section 101, an event generation section 102, an acquisition section 103, an angel setting section 104, a heart changing section 105, an angel association section 106, and a heart association section 107. , a canceling unit 108, a display control unit 109, an experience point changing unit 110, a heart cumulative parameter changing unit 111, and an effect generating unit 112 are realized.

[3-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 is mainly realized by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. Here, angel character data DT1, angel deck data DT2, event character data DT3, event deck data DT4, and game situation data DT5 will be described as examples of data stored in the data storage unit 100.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of angel character data DT1. As shown in FIG. 10, angel character data DT1 indicates basic information of an angel character. Here, it is assumed that basic information of all angel characters prepared in the scenario is stored, and basic information of angel characters before acquisition or excavation is also stored. For example, the angel character data DT1 includes the angel character's name, current level, current favorability, attributes, types of hearts that can be released, and current state in association with the angel character ID that uniquely identifies the angel character. etc. are stored. The current status is information indicating whether the item has been acquired, has been excavated, or has not been excavated. The angel character data DT1 is updated when the user raises the level of the angel character or acquires or discovers a new angel character.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of angel deck data DT2. As shown in FIG. 11, the angel deck data DT2 indicates an angel character incorporated in the angel deck. For example, the angel deck data DT2 stores the angel character ID of the angel character incorporated in the angel deck. In this embodiment, an upper limit number of angel characters that can be incorporated into an angel deck is determined, so angel character IDs up to the upper limit number among usable angel characters are stored in the angel deck data DT2. Become. The angel deck data DT2 is updated when the user performs an editing operation on the angel deck.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of event character data DT3. As shown in FIG. 12, event character data DT3 indicates basic information of an event character owned by the user. For example, the event character data DT3 stores the event character's name, rarity, attribute, position, specialty practice, event details, bonus, ability parameters, etc. in association with the event character ID that uniquely identifies the event character. Ru.

The attribute is, for example, the role or type of the event character, and here, it is indicated whether the character is a player or a manager. The contents of the event may include the lines of the main character and the event character when the event occurs, and the type and amount of change in experience points that change depending on the event. The bonus may include an experience point bonus when practicing with the event character. The event character data DT3 is updated when the user obtains a new event character.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of event deck data DT4. As shown in FIG. 13, event deck data DT4 indicates event characters incorporated in the event deck. For example, the event deck data DT4 stores the event character ID of the event character incorporated in the event deck in association with the event deck ID that uniquely identifies the event deck. For example, a user can register a plurality of event decks, and the event character ID of the incorporated event character is stored for each event deck. The event deck data DT4 is updated when the user performs an event deck editing operation.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of game situation data DT5. As shown in FIG. 14, the game situation data DT5 is data indicating the situation of the success part being executed. For example, the game situation data DT5 includes the scenario ID that uniquely identifies the scenario, the current section, the current turn, the main character's basic information, the current experience points, the current ability parameters, special abilities, and the event deck in use. The event deck ID, the current evaluation of the event character and the scenario-specific character, the heart ID that uniquely identifies the heart H being released, the type of heart H, the size of the heart H, the turn of occurrence, the turn of disappearance, and the heart cumulative parameters. Stored.

The occurrence turn indicates the turn in which the heart H was produced. The extinction turn indicates a turn in which the heart H disappears, and is, for example, a turn after a predetermined turn from the occurrence turn. The cumulative heart parameter corresponds to an effect generation parameter according to the present invention, and indicates the cumulative total of hearts H that have been generated from the start of the success part to the present, and for example, indicates the cumulative size of the hearts H. For example, if a small heart H is generated, a small value corresponding to the size is added, and if a large heart H is generated, a large value corresponding to the size is added. The game situation data DT5 is updated as needed according to the progress of the success part.

Note that the data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 only needs to store data necessary for executing the game, and for example, the data storage unit 100 may store master data of angel characters and event characters. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store image data of each image such as a heart H.

[3-2. Event character setting section]
The event character setting section 101 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The event character setting unit 101 sets at least one of the plurality of event characters owned by the user as one for generating an event for changing experience points. In the present embodiment, the event character setting unit 101 specifies the event character owned by the user based on the event character data DT3, and sets the event character for occurrence of an event by incorporating the event character owned by the user into the event deck. . For example, the event character setting unit 101 may incorporate an event character selected by the user into the event deck, or may incorporate an event character selected using an auto deck function into the event deck. In the auto deck function, an event character may be selected according to a predetermined method, and for example, the conditions may be based on special practice, event content, or rarity.

[3-3. Event occurrence section]
The event generation section 102 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The event generating unit 102 generates an event based on an event character set for generating an event. The event generation unit 102 specifies the event character incorporated in the event deck based on the event deck data DT4, specifies the content of the event associated with the event character based on the event character data DT3, and to occur.

The event generation unit 102 determines whether to generate an event based on a given event generation condition. This condition may be predetermined and is stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. For example, doing the same practice as the event character, having the event character's rating exceed a threshold, reaching a predetermined section or turn, winning a lottery to trigger the event, or a combination of these can be the event. It may be a condition of occurrence. For example, in each turn, the event generation unit 102 determines whether an event generation condition is satisfied based on the game situation data DT5, and generates an event when it is determined that the event generation condition is satisfied. Note that within the main part, the same event may occur repeatedly, or an event that has occurred once may not occur repeatedly.

[3-4. Acquisition Department]
The acquisition unit 103 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The acquisition unit 103 allows the user to acquire an angel character during execution of the game. Acquisition means, for example, to make an angel character usable, and to make it possible to incorporate it into an angel deck. In this embodiment, when the user acquires an angel character, the angel character becomes capable of generating hearts H.

The acquisition unit 103 determines whether to allow the user to acquire an angel character based on given acquisition conditions. This acquisition condition may be predetermined, for example, discovering an angel character, having a favorable rating equal to or higher than a threshold, winning a lottery to acquire an angel character, or completing a predetermined event. occurrence, or a combination thereof may be the acquisition condition. For example, in each turn, the acquisition unit 103 determines whether the acquisition condition event occurrence condition is satisfied based on the game situation data DT5, and when it is determined that the acquisition condition event occurrence condition is satisfied, causes the acquisition unit 103 to acquire an angel character. The acquisition unit 103 refers to the angel character data DT1 and changes the status of the angel character acquired by the user to acquired.

[3-5. Angel setting section]
The angel setting section 104 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The angel setting unit 104 sets at least one of the event characters set for occurrence of an event as an angel character. The angel setting unit 104 may set all the event characters incorporated in the event deck as angel characters as they are, or may set only some of the event characters as angel characters.

When setting only some event characters as angel characters, the angel setting unit 104 may set some randomly selected event characters as angel characters, but in this embodiment, the angel setting unit 104 When a specific type of character is included in the event characters set for use, the specific type of character is set as an angel character.

The specific type of character is, for example, a type of character that can become an angel character. The specific type may be any type specified in advance, and for example, the attribute of the event character indicates a predetermined attribute. In this embodiment, the event character being a manager corresponds to being a specific type of character. If the attribute of the event character incorporated into the event deck indicates a manager, the angel setting unit 104 may incorporate the event character into the angel deck.

[3-6. Heart change part]
The heart change unit 105 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The heart change unit 105 changes the type or number of hearts H corresponding to the angel character by satisfying a predetermined condition during execution of the game. The predetermined condition may be, for example, that the user performs a predetermined operation, that the user consumes experience points, or that the user consumes virtual currency, points, etc. . For example, the predetermined condition may be to cause a predetermined game event to occur or to clear a predetermined mission.

In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the user selects buttons P325 and P326 and exchanges experience points for leveling up the angel character, which corresponds to a predetermined condition. Therefore, the heart change unit 105 refers to the game situation data DT5 and determines whether there are enough experience points to level up. If there are sufficient experience points, the heart change unit 105 levels up the angel character and changes the type or number of hearts H.

Note that the relationship between the level of the angel character and the type or number of hearts H may be defined in a mathematical formula format or a table format, or may be defined as a part of the program code. The heart change unit 105 acquires the type or number of hearts H associated with the level of the angel character. In this relationship, the higher the level, the greater the number of hearts H, or the type that is more advantageous for training. Here, "advantageous for training" means that the increase in experience points is large. Therefore, for example, the higher the level, the larger the size of the heart H becomes.

[3-7. Angel association section]
The angel association unit 106 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The angel association unit 106 determines an option to associate with an angel character from among the plurality of options P231 to P236 each time a plurality of turns come. In this embodiment, since the user can acquire an angel character during the main part, the angel association unit 106 associates the angel character with at least one of the plurality of options when the user acquires an angel character. become.

For example, the angel association unit 106 may randomly determine the option to associate the angel character from among the plurality of options P231 to P236, or may select the option to associate with the angel character from among the options excluding the option associated in the previous turn. It may be determined randomly. For example, the angel association unit 106 may move the options associated with the angel character in a predetermined order each time a turn passes, or may move the options associated with the angel character based on the options associated with the event character. You may decide which options to associate with. Note that if there are multiple angel characters, the angel association unit 106 may associate all the angel characters with the same option, or determine the option to be associated with each angel character, and select the option with which each angel character is associated. It may be different.

[3-8. Heart association section]
The heart association unit 107 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. If the angel character is associated with the option selected in the x-th turn (x is a natural number), the heart association unit 107 determines whether the angel character Heart H is associated with at least one of the plurality of choices.

The x-th turn is an example of the first selection opportunity according to the present invention, and is, for example, an arbitrary turn among a plurality of turns visited in the game. However, this is not the last turn. Therefore, if X turns occur in the game, x is greater than or equal to 1 and less than X. In this embodiment, one section is composed of 12 turns, so x may be set to any one of 1 to 11. However, when activating Heart H across sections, x need not be the final turn of the fourth section (final section). The y-th turn is an example of the second selection opportunity according to the present invention, and may be any turn that comes after the first selection opportunity. For example, y is greater than or equal to x+1 and less than or equal to X.

The heart association unit 107 may generate a predetermined number of hearts H of a predetermined type regardless of the angel character, but in this embodiment, the heart association unit 107 generates a type or number of hearts H corresponding to the angel character. , associated with at least one of the plurality of choices in the y-th turn. In this embodiment, a case will be explained in which the relationship between the angel character and the type or number of hearts H is determined in the angel character data DT1, but this relationship may be determined in the form of a mathematical formula or in the program code. It may be defined as part of the The heart association unit 107 generates the type or number of hearts H corresponding to the angel character based on the angel character data DT1, and stores them in the game situation data DT5.

In this embodiment, hearts H of the type associated with the angel character are generated in a size corresponding to the attribute associated with the angel character and in a number corresponding to the attribute. That is, the heart association unit 107 changes at least one of the type, size, and number of hearts H depending on the angel character. The heart association unit 107 assigns a heart ID to the generated heart H, stores the current turn as the generated turn in the game situation data DT5, and deletes the turn after a predetermined turn (for example, 3 turns or 5 turns). Store as a turn.

For example, the heart association unit 107 may randomly determine the option to associate the heart H from among the plurality of options P231 to P236, or may select the option to associate with the heart H from among the options excluding the option associated in the previous turn. It may be determined randomly. For example, the heart association unit 107 may move the options associated with the heart H in a predetermined order each time a turn passes, or may move the options associated with the angel character or event character based on the options associated with the angel character or event character. An option for associating the heart H may be determined. Note that when there are multiple hearts H, the heart association unit 107 may associate all the hearts H with the same option, or determine the option to be associated with each heart H, and select the option with which each heart H is associated. It may be different.

In this embodiment, if the heart H generated in the Heart H is associated with at least one of the plurality of choices. The z-th turn is an example of the third selection opportunity according to the present invention, and may be any turn that comes after the y-th turn, for example. For example, z is greater than or equal to y+1 and less than or equal to X.

In the present embodiment, if the angel character is associated with the option selected in the y-th turn, the heart association unit 107 associates a new heart H with at least one of the multiple options in the z-th turn. become. The new heart H (i.e., the heart H generated in the y-th turn) is a heart H that is different from the heart H that has already been generated (i.e., the heart H that was generated in the x-th turn), and is additionally generated. It can be said that the heart is H. The method itself for associating a new heart H with a choice is the same as the method described above.

The choice with which each heart H is associated may be fixed rather than variable; however, for example, if the choice with which the heart H is associated is not selected in the y-th turn, the heart association unit 107 Each time the turn comes, the option to associate the heart H may be determined. In other words, the heart association unit 107 may be able to change the options for associating the heart H with each turn.

For example, if a specific type of angel character is associated with the option selected in the x-th turn, the heart association unit 107 associates the heart H with the option, even if the y-th turn and subsequent turns come. , the options associated with heart H may not be changed. The specific type of angel character may be any predetermined angel character, and for example, only one angel character or a plurality of angel characters may exist. Note that the effect of the heart H that occurs in this case may be randomly determined. For example, if an option associated with another type of angel character is selected in the You may do as follows. Other types mean types other than the specific type.

[3-9. Release part]
The release unit 108 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The canceling unit 108 cancels the association by the heart associating unit 107 if the option with which the heart H is associated is not selected by the z-th turn. Canceling may mean, for example, changing the state in which the heart H and the options are associated to a state in which they are not associated, or it may mean causing the heart H to disappear. If the association between Heart H and an option is canceled or Heart H disappears, the effect of Heart H will no longer occur. For example, the release unit 108 determines whether the extinction turn of each heart H has passed based on the game situation data DT5. The cancellation unit 108 causes the heart H to disappear by deleting the heart H after the disappearance turn from the game situation data DT5. Therefore, the canceling unit 108 prohibits the heart H effect from occurring.

[3-10. Display control section]
The display control section 109 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The display control unit 109 displays each of a plurality of characters including an angel character and an event character in a display manner that allows identification of whether the character is associated with an option as an angel character or an event character with an option.

The distinguishable display mode is, for example, displaying an angel character in an area for angel characters (for example, angel character area A25) and displaying an event character in an area for event characters (for example, character area A24). It is to display it. In other words, the angel character is displayed at the angel character display position, and the event character is displayed at the event character display position. For example, an angel character may be displayed in a color, brightness, shape, orientation, and effect intended for an angel character, and an event character may be displayed in a color, brightness, shape, direction, and effect intended for an event character.

[3-11. Experience point change section]
The experience point change unit 110 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience points based on the option selected in each of the plurality of turns from among the plurality of options including the option associated with the angel character. The relationship between the options and the method of changing experience points may be defined in a mathematical formula format or a table format, or may be written as part of the program code. The change method here refers to the type and amount of change (increase or decrease) of the experience points to be changed. The experience point change unit 110 changes the experience points using a change method associated with the option selected by the user.

Further, if the heart H is associated with the option selected in the y-th turn, the experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point based on the option and the heart H. The relationship between the heart H and the method of changing experience points may be defined in a mathematical formula format or a table format, or may be written as part of a program code. The experience point change unit 110 changes the experience points using a change method associated with the option and a change method associated with the heart H. For example, the experience point change unit 110 increases the amount of change in experience points when the heart H is associated with the choice than when the heart H is not associated with the choice.

In this embodiment, the plurality of options includes options associated with an event character or a scenario-specific character, so the experience point changing unit 110 selects an option associated with an event character or a scenario-specific character. If so, the experience points are changed based on the option and the event character or scenario-specific character. The relationship between an event character or a scenario-specific character and a method of changing experience points may be defined in a mathematical formula format or a table format, or may be written as part of a program code. The experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience points using a changing method associated with a choice and a changing method associated with an event character or a scenario-specific character. For example, if an event character or a scenario-specific character is associated with the option, the experience point change unit 110 increases the amount of change in experience points than if the option is not associated with an event character or scenario-specific character. .

For example, if the heart H is associated with the option selected in the z-th turn, the experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point based on the option and the heart H. For example, in the z-th turn, it is possible to accumulate the hearts H released in both the x-th turn and the y-th turn, so the experience point change unit 110 adds the heart H and new hearts to the option selected in the z-th turn. If the heart H is associated, the experience points will be changed based on the option, the heart H, and the new heart H.

[3-12. Heart cumulative parameter change section]
The heart cumulative parameter changing section 111 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The heart accumulation parameter changing unit 111 changes a heart accumulation parameter for generating a predetermined effect when an angel character is associated with an option selected in each of a plurality of turns. The heart accumulation parameter changing unit 111 only needs to change the heart accumulation parameter when a heart H is generated. For example, the heart accumulation parameter changing unit 111 changes the heart accumulation parameter by a value corresponding to the size of the generated heart H. The current value of the heart accumulation parameter may be identifiably displayed in the main image G1.

[3-13. Effect generation part]
The effect generation section 112 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The effect generation unit 112 generates a predetermined effect based on the heart accumulation parameter. The predetermined effect is an effect that allows the game to progress advantageously. For example, it may be possible to increase the amount of change in experience points, to acquire special abilities, or to make it easier to acquire special abilities. Making it easier to acquire special abilities may mean, for example, that the main character learns tips for acquiring special abilities and reduces the amount of experience points needed to acquire special abilities. In this embodiment, the effect generation unit 112 generates an effect that makes it easier to acquire special abilities. For example, the effect generating unit 112 may emit a special heart H for generating a predetermined effect when the heart cumulative parameter exceeds a threshold value.

[4. Processing executed in game control device]
15 to 17 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game control device 10. The processes shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to the program stored in the storage unit 12 when each turn in the main part comes. The following processing is an example of processing by each functional block shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, first, the control unit 11 causes the heart H whose extinction turn has passed to disappear based on the game situation data DT5 (S1). In S1, the control unit 11 refers to the game situation data DT5 to specify the current turn, and refers to the game situation data DT5 to specify the turn in which each heart H disappears. Then, the control unit 11 causes the heart H whose disappearance turn is earlier than the current turn to disappear. When Heart H disappears, for example, the record corresponding to Heart H may be deleted from the game status data DT5, or a flag indicating that Heart H has disappeared may be prepared and the value of the flag may be turned on. You can also do this.

The control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the main image G1 based on the game situation data DT5 (S2). In S2, the control unit 11 refers to the game situation data DT5 to specify the current section, current turn, ability parameters of the main character, etc., and determines the display content of the main image G1. The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S3). Here, a case will be described in which an operation is performed to select any one of the options P141 to P147.

When the user selects the option P142 (S3; practice), the process moves to FIG. 16, and the control unit 11 selects each of the event character and the scenario-specific character from the options P141 to P141 based on the event deck data DT4 and the game situation data DT5. P147 (S4). In S4, the control unit 11 may, for example, randomly select and associate a choice from among the choices P141 to P147 for each event character or scenario-specific character, or select the event character and each scenario-specific character for each of the choices P141 to P147. The characters may be randomly selected from scenario-specific characters and associated. Options associated with each of the event character and scenario-specific character are held in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 associates the angel character with any of the options P141 to P147 based on the angel character data DT1 and the angel deck data DT2 (S5). In S5, the control unit 11 may, for example, randomly select and associate a choice for each angel character, or may randomly select and associate a choice from angel characters for each of the choices P141 to P147. . Options associated with each angel character are held in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 associates the heart H with any of the options P141 to P147 based on the game situation data DT5 (S6). In S6, the control unit 11 may, for example, randomly select and associate an option for each heart H, or may randomly select an option from among the hearts H and associate each option P141 to P147. . The choices associated with each heart H are stored in the game situation data DT5. Note that if there is no heart H in the current turn, the process of S6 is not executed.

The control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the practice image G2 based on the game situation data DT5 (S7). In S7, the control unit 11 specifies the experience points of the main character based on the game situation data DT5, and determines the display content of the practice image G2. Thereafter, an operation to select any one of the options P231 to P236 is awaited.

The control unit 11 identifies the option tentatively selected by the user based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S8), and updates the display of the practice image G2 (S9). In S9, the control unit 11 displays the event character and scenario-specific character associated with the option tentatively selected by the user in the character area A24, and displays the angel character associated with the option in the angel character area A25. Further, the control unit 11 displays the heart H associated with the option tentatively selected by the user at an arbitrary position, and displays it so as to float within the practice image G2. Further, the control unit 11 displays a cursor C237 in association with the option tentatively selected by the user. Further, the control unit 11 may predict the experience points to be obtained when the user practices the option temporarily selected, and display the predicted experience points in the vicinity of the experience point area A22. Note that in predicting each special experience point, the addition due to the heart H may be taken into consideration, or the addition due to the heart H may not be taken into consideration.

The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S10). Here, it is assumed that an operation of selecting a temporarily selected option or an operation of temporarily selecting another option is performed. When the user tentatively selects another option (S10; tentative selection), the process returns to S9, and the process is performed based on the event character, scenario-specific character, angel character, and heart H associated with the tentatively selected other option. Then, the display of the practice image G2 is updated.

On the other hand, when the user selects the provisionally selected option (S10; final selection), the control unit 11 executes a predetermined effect based on the option selected by the user (S11). In S11, the control unit 11 executes an effect in which the hearts H associated with the choices are collected and the hearts H are released from the angel nines associated with the choices. The control unit 11 refers to the Angel Nine data and determines the number, size, and type of hearts H to be released based on the level and attributes of the Angel Nine. Note that if the heart cumulative parameter is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the control unit 11 generates and releases hearts H for generating a special effect in S11. Further, the control unit 11 executes an effect in which the main character practices the practice item indicated by the option. Further, if an event character is associated with the option, the control unit 11 executes an effect in which an event corresponding to the event character occurs. Note that the control unit 11 deletes the collected hearts H from the game situation data.

The control unit 11 increases the experience points of the main character (S12). In S12, the control unit 11 increases the basic increase in experience points associated with the option selected by the user by the amount of the event character, scenario-specific character, and heart H associated with the option. Accordingly, the final increase is determined and the game situation data DT5 is updated. Note that if a special heart H based on the heart accumulation parameter has been released, the control unit 11 causes the effect of the heart H to occur.

The control unit 11 adds the released heart H (S13), ends this process, and moves to the next turn. In S13, the control unit 11 assigns a heart ID to the released heart H, adds a new record to the game situation data DT5, and stores the new record. Then, the control unit 11 stores the current turn as a generated turn, and stores the turn after a predetermined turn as an extinguished turn. Furthermore, the control unit 11 updates the heart accumulation parameter based on the size of the released heart H. Further, the control unit 11 increments the current turn stored in the game situation data.

Returning to FIG. 15, in S3, if the user selects option P143 (S3; Angel), the process moves to FIG. 17, and the control unit 11 displays the angel image G3 on the display unit 15 based on the angel character data DT1. (S14). At the time when the angel image G3 has just been displayed, the tab T321 is in a selected state. Therefore, in S14, the control unit 11 refers to the angel character data DT1, specifies the acquired angel character, and determines the display content of the tab T321.

The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S15). Here, it is assumed that an operation of selecting buttons P325 and P326 or an operation of selecting tab T322 is performed. When the user selects buttons P325 and P326 (S15; level), the control unit 11 increases the level of the angel character based on the angel character data DT1 and the game situation data DT5 (S16), and returns to the process of S2. . In S16, the control unit 11 subtracts the experience points necessary for leveling up from the experience points indicated by the game situation data DT5, and increases the level of the angel character indicated by the angel character data DT1. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which a turn is not consumed even if the level of the angel character is raised, but a turn may be consumed.

On the other hand, when the user selects the tab T322 (S15; tab), the control unit 11 updates the display in the tab T322 based on the angel data (S17). In S17, the control unit 11 refers to the angel data, identifies an angel character that has been discovered but not acquired, and determines the display content in the tab T322.

The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal from the operation unit 14 (S18). Here, it is assumed that an operation of selecting button P328, an operation of selecting button P329, or an operation of selecting tab T321 is performed. If the user selects tab T321 (S18; tab), the process returns to S14.

On the other hand, if the user selects button P328 (S18; Negotiation), the control unit 11 executes an angel character acquisition process based on the angel data (S19), ends this process, and moves on to the next turn. do. In S19, the control unit 11 specifies the angel character's likeability with reference to the angel data, and determines whether the angel character has been successfully acquired based on the likeability. For example, the control unit 11 sets an acquisition probability according to the favorability rating, and if a lottery process based on the acquisition probability is won, the control unit 11 determines that the angel character has been successfully acquired. Update. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the angel character has been successfully acquired, the angel character is not determined to have been acquired.

In S18, when the user selects button P329 (S18; excavation), the control unit 11 executes an angel character excavation process based on the angel character data DT1 (S20), ends this process, and starts the next process. Move to turn. In S20, the control unit 11 may change an unexcavated angel character to an unearthed one through a lottery process based on a given probability, or change the angel character corresponding to the event selected by the user to an unearthed one. You may change it to Note that in addition to the above-described processing, angel deck editing processing may be performed on the angel image G3.

Returning to FIG. 15, in S3, when the user selects option P144 (S3; ability), the control unit 11 executes ability parameter improvement processing based on game situation data DT5 (S21), and performs the processing in S2. Return to In S21, the control unit 11 consumes the main character's experience points and improves the ability parameters in exchange. On the other hand, when the user selects any of the options P141, P145 to P147 (S3; other), the control unit 11 executes processing according to the selection based on the game situation data DT5 (S22), and the main The process ends and you move on to the next turn.

According to the game control device 10 described above, when an angel character is associated with a choice selected in the x-th turn, in the y-th turn after the x-th turn, not only the choice but also the angel character is associated with the choice. By making it possible to change the experience points depending on the heart H, it is possible to provide the user with options that do not have an immediate effect (that is, options that will be effective at the time of subsequent selections). For this reason, in games where experience points change by repeatedly selecting options at multiple selection opportunities, the user is asked to think carefully about which option to select will have an advantageous effect on the final change in experience points. It is possible to provide a highly strategic game that does not become monotonous.

In addition, by setting the event character for event occurrence as an angel character, it is possible to make the user think about which event character should be used to obtain effects other than the occurrence of an event, which improves the strategic nature of the game. can be further increased.

Further, when a manager is included in the event characters set for generating an event, by setting the manager as an angel character, a new method of using the manager's event character can be provided. This increases the utility value of the manager, which can also motivate the user to obtain the manager.

In addition, the event character can influence the change in experience points when a choice is selected, so the user can decide whether to select the choice associated with the angel character or the choice associated with the event character. This makes the game more strategic. In other words, it is possible to make the user think about which option to choose between an option with immediate effect (option associated with an event character) and an option with no immediate effect (option associated with an angel character). It is possible to provide a game with a high level of strategy.

In addition, in the practice image G2, the angel character is displayed in the angel character area A25 and the event character is displayed in the character area A24, so it can be identified whether the character associated with the option is an angel character or an event character. This makes it possible for the user to easily understand whether an option has an immediate effect or an option that does not have an immediate effect.

Furthermore, each time a selection opportunity arises, the options associated with the angel character are determined, so the options that change the experience points can be changed in a special way, making it possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game.

Furthermore, since the user acquires an angel character while the scenario is progressing, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced. For example, the user can be made to think about whether to acquire an angel character by spending a turn or practice without acquiring an angel character, thereby effectively increasing the strategic nature of the game.

Furthermore, by raising the level of the angel character, the type or number of hearts H corresponding to the angel character changes, so the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced. For example, it is possible to make the user think about whether to use the experience points acquired by the main character to raise the level of the angel character, or whether to save the experience points and allocate them to ability parameters, which can effectively improve the strategic nature of the game. can be increased to

Furthermore, since the heart H is carried over not only to the y-th turn but also to the z-th turn, the heart H can be accumulated and used, thereby further enhancing the strategic nature of the game.

Also, if the option with which Heart H is associated is not selected by the zth turn, by canceling the association of Heart H, in order to change the experience points in a special way, Heart H must be By making the user think about when they have to select the associated options, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, each time a selection opportunity arises after the y-th turn, an option for changing the experience points in a special way is determined, so the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced. For example, the options associated with Heart H change randomly every turn, so there are options that allow you to collect a large amount of Heart H, and there are options that are associated with an event character but do not have Heart H associated with them. Therefore, the user can be made to think about which of the various patterns of options is suitable for training, and the strategic nature of the game can be effectively enhanced.

In addition, if an option associated with a specific type of angel character is selected, the option that changes the experience points in a special way remains unchanged, and an option associated with another type of angel character is selected. In this case, the options for changing the experience points in a special way are made variable, making it possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game.

Further, when an option associated with an angel character is selected, the heart accumulation parameter is changed to generate a predetermined effect, thereby making it possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game.

Furthermore, since options that are not immediately effective are provided in the training game, the strategic nature of the training game can be enhanced.

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Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

For example, the display mode of the heart H is not limited to the example of the embodiment. For example, the content of the effect may be shown inside the heart H by an icon, or the effect may be shown not by the color of the heart H but by the brightness or pattern. The contents may be indicated. Further, for example, the hearts H may all have the same size and color even if their effects are different, or the effects generated by the hearts H may all be the same. For example, the heart H may be translucent or may float while rotating. Further, for example, the heart H may not be displayed near the position on the screen that the user points at with the operation unit 14. Further, for example, in the angel image G3, the type of heart H of each angel may be confirmed. Further, for example, the size of the released hearts H may be increased or the number may be increased depending on the number or combination of angel characters associated with a choice. Furthermore, any image other than the heart H may be used as the second object.

For example, in the embodiment, the case where the main character is a fielder has been described, but if the main character is a pitcher, for example, experience points can be used to determine pitcher's ability such as ball speed parameters, control parameters, and stamina parameters. It may also be possible to improve performance parameters related to For example, in the embodiment, a case has been described in which the main character acquires experience points through practice and then consumes the experience points to improve ability parameters. It may also be a game where there is no concept of experience points in the first place and ability parameters improve immediately after practice. In this case, the capability parameter corresponds to the parameter according to the present invention.

Further, for example, the event deck does not necessarily need to be set, and only angel characters may be used. Further, for example, the angel deck does not necessarily need to be set, and all angel characters acquired by the user may appear in the practice image G2. Further, for example, the scenario-specific character does not necessarily need to be associated with a choice, and only an angel character may be associated with a choice. Further, for example, in the practice image G2, the angel character and the event character may be displayed without being particularly distinguished. Further, for example, the angel character is fixed to the scenario, and does not need to be something that can be acquired in the middle. Further, for example, the options associated with the heart H may not change from turn to turn. Further, for example, there is no need for a special effect to occur particularly due to the heart accumulation parameter.

Further, for example, each function realized in the game control device 10 may be realized in the server 30. For example, the data storage unit 100 may be implemented by the server 30. In this case, the data storage section 100 is realized mainly by the storage section 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. By transmitting the game execution results to the server 30, the game control device 10 updates each data stored in the server 30.

Further, for example, the main processing of the game may be executed in the server 30. In this case, the server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention. For example, event character setting section 101, event generation section 102, acquisition section 103, angel setting section 104, heart change section 105, angel association section 106, heart association section 107, cancellation section 108, display control section 109, experience point change section 110, the heart cumulative parameter changing section 111, and the effect generating section 112 are realized by the server 30, these are realized mainly by the control section 31. In this case, the game control device 10 receives image data from the server 30 and displays each image on the display unit 15. Further, the game control device 10 transmits data indicating the instruction received by the operation unit 14 to the server 30. The server 30 receives the data, specifies the user's instruction, and executes the game. Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game control device 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing results of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

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

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From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example.

1) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention, based on the option selected in each of the plurality of selection opportunities, among the plurality of options including the option associated with the first object, a changing means (110) for changing a parameter; and when the first object is associated with the option selected at the first selection opportunity, the plurality of changes at a second selection opportunity subsequent to the first selection opportunity; a second object associating means (107) for associating a second object with at least one of the choices, the changing means (110) associating the second object with the choice selected in the second selection opportunity; If the option is selected, the parameter is changed based on the option and the second object.

15) The game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention changes parameters based on the option selected in each of the plurality of selection opportunities among the plurality of options including the option associated with the first object. and at least one of the plurality of options in a second selection opportunity subsequent to the first selection opportunity, if the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity. one of which includes a second object association means (107) for associating the second object, and the change means (110) is configured such that the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity. In this case, the parameter is changed based on the option and the second object.

16) A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game control device (10, 30) according to any one of 1) to 14) or the game system (S) according to 15).

17) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the program of 16) is recorded.

According to the inventions according to 1) or 15) to 17), when the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity, in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity, By making parameters changeable not only by the choice but also by the second object associated with the choice, it is possible to provide the user with choices that are not immediately effective (that is, choices that will be effective at the time of subsequent selections). Therefore, in a game where parameters are changed by repeatedly selecting options at multiple selection opportunities, it is necessary to make the user think carefully about which option to select will have an advantageous effect on the final parameter change. It is possible to provide a highly strategic game that does not become monotonous.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, a third object setting means (101) that sets at least one of a plurality of third objects owned by a user for generating an event for changing the parameter; Based on the third object set for generating the event, an event generating means (102) for generating the event, and at least one of the third objects set for generating the event, It is characterized in that it further includes first object setting means (104) for setting as an object. According to aspect 2), by setting the third object for event generation as the first object, the user is asked to consider which third object should be used to obtain effects other than event generation. This allows the game to be more strategic.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, when a specific type of object is included in the third objects set for occurrence of the event, the first object setting unit (104) selects the specific type of object. is set as the first object. According to aspect 3), when a specific type of object is included in the third object set for event generation, the third object is set as the first object, thereby providing a new method of using the third object. Therefore, the user can be motivated to obtain the third object.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of options includes an option associated with a fourth object, and the changing means (110), when the option associated with the fourth object is selected, The method is characterized in that the parameter is changed based on the option and the fourth object. According to the aspect 4), since the fourth object can influence the change of the parameter when an option is selected, it is possible to select the option associated with the first object or select the option associated with the fourth object. The user can be made to think about which option to select, and the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced. That is, it is possible to make the user think about which option to select, an option with immediate effect (the option associated with the third object) or an option with no immediate effect (the option associated with the first object). , it is possible to provide a highly strategic game that does not become monotonous.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of objects including the first object and the fourth object is associated with a choice as the first object or associated with a choice as the fourth object. The present invention is characterized in that it further includes a display control means (109) for displaying whether there is a person or not in a distinguishable display manner. According to aspect 5), since it becomes possible to identify whether the object associated with the option is the first object or the fourth object, the user can identify whether the object associated with the option is the first object or the fourth object. You can easily understand which options are available.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the method further comprises a first object association means (106) that determines an option to associate the first object among the plurality of options each time each of the plurality of selection opportunities comes. It is characterized by containing. According to aspect 6), each time a selection opportunity arises, the option associated with the first object is determined, so it is possible to change the option that changes the parameter in a special way, and the strategic nature of the game is improved. It can be increased further.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the acquisition means (108) causes the user to acquire the first object during execution of a game, and when the user acquires the first object, the first object is , a first object association means (106) for associating with at least one of the plurality of options. According to the aspect 7), since the user acquires the first object while playing the game, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

8) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object association means (107) associates the second objects of a type or number corresponding to the first object with at least one of the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity. further comprising second object changing means (110) for changing the type or number of the second objects corresponding to the first object by satisfying a predetermined condition during execution of the game; It is characterized by According to the aspect 8), since the type or number of second objects corresponding to the first object changes, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

9) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object association means (107) associates the second object with at least one of the plurality of options in a third selection opportunity subsequent to the second selection opportunity. , if the first object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, associate the new second object with at least one of the plurality of options in the third selection opportunity, and When the second object and the new second object are associated with the option selected in the third selection opportunity, the changing means (110) The method is characterized in that the parameters are changed based on the object. According to aspect 9), the second object is carried over not only to the second selection opportunity but also to the third selection opportunity, so the second object can be used in a way that it is accumulated and used, which improves the game. You can further enhance your strategy.

10) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object association means (107) associates the second object with at least one of the plurality of options in a third selection opportunity subsequent to the second selection opportunity, When the second object is associated with the option selected in the third selection opportunity, the changing means (110) changes the parameter based on the option and the second object, and changes the parameter based on the option and the second object. The feature further includes a canceling unit (108) for canceling the association by the second object associating unit (107) if the option with which the second object is associated is not selected by the third selection opportunity. do. According to aspect 10), if the option associated with the second object is not selected even at the third selection opportunity, the parameter is changed in a special method by canceling the association of the second object. In order to make the game more strategic, the game can be made more strategic by having the user think about when he or she has to select the option associated with the second object.

11) In one aspect of the present invention, when the option with which the second object is associated is not selected in the second selection opportunity, the second object association means (107) The method is characterized in that each time a selection opportunity arises, an option with which the second object is associated is determined. According to the aspect 11), each time a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity occurs, an option for changing the parameter in a special method is determined, so that the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

12) In one aspect of the present invention, when the first object of a specific type is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity, the second object association means (107) Even if a second object is associated and a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity occurs, the option with which the second object is associated is not changed, and the first object of another type is not associated with the first selection opportunity. If the option is selected, the option with which the second object is associated is made variable every time a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity occurs. According to the aspect of 12), when an option associated with a specific type of first object is selected, the option whose parameters are changed in a special way is fixed without being changed, and other types of first objects are When the associated option is selected, the option that changes the parameter in a special way is made variable, making it possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game.

13) In one aspect of the present invention, when the first object is associated with the option selected in each of the plurality of selection opportunities, an effect of changing an effect generation parameter for generating a predetermined effect. The apparatus is characterized in that it further includes generation parameter changing means (111) and effect generation means (112) for generating the predetermined effect based on the effect generation parameter. According to the aspect 13), the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced by changing the effect generation parameter when the option associated with the first object is selected.

14) In one aspect of the present invention, the parameter is a parameter used to cultivate the object to be cultivated, each of the plurality of options is an option indicating a method for cultivating the object to be cultivated, and the The first object is an object for supporting the object to be trained, and the second object is an object for improving the parameter. According to the aspect 14), the strategic nature of the training game can be improved.

S game system, N network, 10 game control device, 30 server, 11, 31 control unit, 12, 32 storage unit, 13, 33 communication unit, 14 operation unit, 15 display unit, G1 main image, A10 upper area, A11 Gauge area, A12 Lower area, A13 Main character ability area, A14 Command area, P141, P142, P143, P144, P145, P146, P147 Choices, G2 Practice image, A20 Upper area, A22 Experience point area, A23 Command area, P231, P232, P233, P234, P235, P236 Choice, C237 Cursor, A24 Character area, A25 Angel character area, H Heart, G3 Angel image, A30 Upper area, A32 Angel setting area, T321, T322 Tab, A323, A324 Basic information area , P325, P326, P328, P329 button, A327 basic information area, 100 data storage section, 101 event character setting section, 102 event generation section, 103 acquisition section, 104 angel setting section, 105 heart change section, 106 angel association section, 107 heart association section, 108 cancellation section, 109 display control section, 110 experience point change section, 111 heart accumulation parameter change section, 112 effect generation section, DT1 angel character data, DT2 angel deck data, DT3 event character data, DT4 event deck Data, DT5 game situation data.

Claims (1)

A changing means for changing the parameter based on the option selected in each of the plurality of selection opportunities among the plurality of options including the option with which the first object is associated;
If the first object is associated with the option selected at the first selection opportunity, the second object is associated with at least one of the plurality of options at a second selection opportunity subsequent to the first selection opportunity. a second object association means for associating;
including;
If the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the changing means changes the parameter based on the option and the second object.
A game control device characterized by:

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