JP6402337B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

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

  In recent years, games that are operated by a user using a touch panel are known. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a baseball game, a predicted arrival position of a ball thrown by a pitcher character operated by a computer is displayed on a display unit, and the user touches the touch panel to change the touch position. There is described a game control device in which the batter character swings the position indicated by the aiming cursor when the display position of the aiming cursor indicating the character's swing position is changed and the user lifts his finger from the touch panel. In this baseball game, the user is required to perform an operation of sliding the finger so that the predicted arrival position of the ball matches the aiming cursor of the bat and releasing the finger at the timing when the ball comes.

JP 2012-176053 A

  A game using a touch panel is different from a game instructing a ball hit as in Patent Document 1, for example, there is a game instructing a movement of an object such as a ball such as a soccer game. In such a game, the user can freely determine the target position of the object, and the movement of the object can be instructed at an arbitrary timing. The operation tends to be easy. For this reason, it becomes easy for the user who has become accustomed to the operation to move the object to the target position, and this is one of the causes of a decrease in the fun of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of a game in which a user instructs to move an object using a touch panel.

  In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to one embodiment of the present invention provides a touch when a touch on the touch panel is touched in a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel. Display control means for displaying a guide image for guiding the timing to be released, and when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched, based on the change of the touch position, the object A change unit that changes a display position of a target position image that indicates a target position to move, and a movement method that corresponds to how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. Movement control means for moving the object.

  A game system according to an aspect of the present invention is a game system that can guide movement of an object when the touch panel is touched in a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing touch on the touch panel. Display control means for displaying the guide image while changing it, and a target position indicating a target position for moving the object based on the change of the touch position when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched Change means for changing the display position of the image, and movement control means for moving the object by a movement method corresponding to the way in which the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. , Including.

It is a figure which shows the whole game system structure. It is a figure which shows an example of a virtual world. It is a figure which shows an example of a virtual world image. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when it will be in the state in which a user can operate. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition in the case of shifting to the shoot mode. It is a figure which shows an example of chute | shoot operation. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function relevant to this invention among the functions implement | achieved with a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of game situation data. It is a figure which shows an example of character data. It is a figure which shows an example of a chute | shoot activation area. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an ability and a shot activation area. It is a figure which shows the determination method of the initial display position of a target position image. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the condition of a game, and just timing. It is a figure which shows the control method of a guidance image. It is a figure which shows the relationship between capability and the size of a target position image. It is a figure which shows an example of an evaluation image. It is a figure which shows an example when a touch is cancelled | released at just timing. It is a figure which shows an example of a movement restriction | limiting area | region. It is a figure for demonstrating the moving method of a ball | bowl. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when it will be in the state in which a user can operate. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition in the case of shifting to saving mode. It is a figure which shows an example of a saving operation. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram in a second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the capability of an opponent character, and the moving place of a ball | bowl. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position of an opponent character or a ball | bowl, and the movement destination of a ball | bowl. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the condition of a game, and the initial display position of an instruction | indication position image. It is a figure which shows an example of a saving object area. It is a figure for demonstrating the display position of a movement destination image. It is a figure which shows the change of a movement destination image. It is a figure which shows the control method of a guidance image. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a capability and the display mode of an indication position image. It is a figure which shows a mode that the display mode of a movement destination image changes. It is a figure which shows a mode that the display mode of an instruction | indication position image changes. It is a figure which shows an example of an evaluation image. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the setting method of a 2nd viewpoint. It is a figure which shows the setting method of a 2nd viewpoint. It is a figure which shows the setting method of a 2nd viewpoint. It is a figure which shows the setting method of a 2nd viewpoint. It is a figure which shows the detail of the process of S18. It is a functional block diagram in a saving mode. It is a figure which shows the movement method of the operation target character at the time of saving mode transfer. It is a figure which shows the movement method of the operation target character at the time of saving mode transfer. It is a figure which shows the movement method of the operation target character at the time of saving mode transfer. It is a figure which shows the detail of the process of S61.

[1. Embodiment 1]
Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description may be omitted.

[1-1. Hardware configuration of game system and game control apparatus]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S according to the present 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. For this reason, data communication is possible between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

  The game control device 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the game control apparatus 10 is a multi-function equipped with a portable terminal (for example, 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 an information processing function. Type television receiver (smart TV). In the following, a case where a mobile phone provided with a touch panel is the game control device 10 and a program supplied from the server 30 is executed on the mobile phone will be described. The program may be supplied via a server, a recording medium, or the like different from the server 30.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game control device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation unit 14, and a display unit 15. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor. The control unit 11 executes processing according to an operating system and other programs. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory). The storage unit 12 stores programs and data. For example, when the game control apparatus 10 is a personal computer or the like, the storage unit 12 may include an auxiliary storage unit such as a hard disk drive or 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 includes a touch panel 14A. As the touch panel 14A, various types of touch panels such as a capacitance method and a resistance film method can be applied. Touch panel 14A detects a touch position. The control unit 11 acquires coordinate information indicating the touch position based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A. For example, the touch panel 14 </ b> A is provided so as to be superimposed on the display unit 15. That is, the touch panel 14A is disposed on the display unit. Note that the touch panel 14A and the display unit 15 may be integrated or separate.

  Note that the operation unit 14 may include an input device other than the touch panel 14A. For example, the operation unit 14 may include a button, a key, a lever, a game controller (game pad), a pointing device such as a mouse, or a keyboard. Further, for example, the operation unit 14 may include a microphone and a camera for the user to perform an input operation by voice or gesture.

  The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display, and displays a screen according to instructions from the control unit 11. Note that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 do not have to be built in the game control device 10, and may be external devices connected to the game control device 10.

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

  The program 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. Further, the game control device 10 or the server 30 may include a reading unit (for example, an optical disk drive or a memory card slot) for reading a program or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). Good. And a program and data may be supplied to the game control apparatus 10 or the server 30 via an information storage medium.

[1-2. Game Overview]
In the game control device 10, a game using the touch panel 14A is executed. In a game using the touch panel 14A, for example, the user performs an operation by touching the touch panel 14A. The touch is, for example, that an object touches the touch panel 14A. The object may be a part such as a user's finger, or may be an object other than the user such as a touch pen.

  The user may move the touch position while touching the touch panel 14A. The touch position is, for example, a position on the touch panel 14A touched by an object, and is a coordinate detected by the touch panel 14A. The touch position is acquired at every time determined based on the frame rate, for example. The touch position may be acquired every frame, or may be acquired every time a predetermined frame elapses. A frame is a processing unit in a computer. If the frame rate is 30 fps, the length of one frame is 1/30 second. For example, in this embodiment, the touch is released when an object that touches the touch panel 14A leaves the touch panel 14A.

  In the game control apparatus 10, for example, various types of games such as a sports game, an action game, or a role playing game can be executed. In this embodiment, a user object and an opponent object are moving objects in a virtual world. The game which fights by moving is executed.

  An object is a target that can be used in a game, for example. For example, the object is a virtual moving body arranged in the virtual world. For example, the object is a three-dimensional model (3D object) if the virtual world is three-dimensional, and the object shown in the image if the virtual world is two-dimensional. For example, a moving object (ball or puck), a character, or a vehicle (for example, an airplane or a tank) corresponds to an example of “object”. Furthermore, in the case of a sports game, an example of a character is a player character. Further, for example, the object may be moved by the character or moved in the virtual world. Further, for example, the object may be one that the character moves in the virtual world. Furthermore, the object may move in a virtual world where other objects are arranged.

  The user object is, for example, an object used by the user in the game, and is a so-called player character (user operation target). For example, the user object is an object that operates based on a user instruction. For example, the user object performs a type of operation associated with a user instruction. For example, the user object moves in the direction instructed by the user or performs an action instructed by the user. Further, for example, the user object may be an object that fights with the user's operation target. In this case, the user object operates based on a predetermined algorithm.

  The opponent object is, for example, a game object that the opponent uses in the game, and is a so-called non-player character. The opponent may be, for example, a computer (CPU) or another user. For example, the opponent object may operate based on a predetermined algorithm, or may operate based on another user's operation. The algorithm indicates a calculation procedure for determining the motion of the object (a set of mathematical expressions and conditional expressions for determining the moving direction, moving speed, etc.).

  A moving object is an object which a user object and an opponent object move, for example. The moving object is, for example, a ball or a pack. The virtual world is a world in the game, for example, a stadium in the game. The virtual world may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional plane. The virtual world may be called a virtual space or a game space. In this embodiment, words having similar meanings such as movement, change, and change are used, but these three words are used in the following meaning.

  The movement is, for example, that a three-dimensional coordinate (a coordinate value in the world coordinate system) indicating a position in the virtual world changes. For example, movement is the change of the location of an object in the virtual world. For example, movement is that the position of an object changes continuously in a virtual world. In this regard, “movement” in the present embodiment is distinguished from “change” in which the image display mode changes and “change” in which the coordinate value on the screen changes.

  A change is, for example, a change in the display mode of an image. The display mode is the appearance of the image, such as size and shape. In the present embodiment, changing the image size, that is, reducing or increasing the size of the image corresponds to the change. In other words, for example, changing is changing the number of pixels that an image occupies. In this regard, “change” in the present embodiment is distinguished from “movement” and “change” in which the coordinate value changes.

  The change is, for example, that the position on the screen changes. For example, the change is a change in two-dimensional coordinates (coordinate values in the screen coordinate system) indicating the touch position or the image display position. In other words, the change is that the position of the pixel on the screen changes. In this regard, “change” in the present embodiment is distinguished from “movement” in which the position in the virtual world changes and “change” in which the display mode of the image changes.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a character or a ball corresponds to an object will be described. For this reason, hereinafter, a user object is described as a user character, an opponent object is described as an opponent character, and a moving object is described as a ball. In the following description, “character” or “ball” can be read as “object”. In addition, as an example of the game, a case where a sports game in which a user character and an opponent character play a sports game using a ball is executed will be described. Furthermore, a soccer game will be described as an example of a sports game.

  For example, a game in which a plurality of user characters belonging to a user team and a plurality of opponent characters belonging to an opponent team play a soccer game in a virtual world is executed. Note that the user character may be a character trained by the user in the game. The opponent character may be a character nurtured by another user or a character prepared by a game administrator. When the game is started, a virtual world for playing the game is constructed.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a virtual world. As shown in FIG. 2, the virtual world VW represents a virtual soccer field in a three-dimensional space, for example. A predetermined position is set as the origin Ow in the virtual world VW, and an Xw axis, a Yw axis, and a Zw axis (coordinate axes of the world coordinate system) orthogonal to each other are set. The position in the virtual world VW is specified by the coordinate value of the world coordinate system.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the virtual world VW, a pitch PT that is a 3D model of the pitch is arranged so as to be parallel to the Xw-Yw plane. On the pitch PT, for example, a touch line TL, a goal line EL, a halfway line HL, and a penalty area PA are drawn. Further, for example, on the pitch PT, a user character UC, an opponent character OC, a ball B that is a 3D model of a ball, and a goal GL that is a 3D model of a goal are arranged.

  A virtual viewpoint VC is set in the virtual world VW. The virtual viewpoint VC is a viewpoint set in the virtual world VW, for example, a virtual camera. The position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint VC may be fixed, but in this embodiment, it is assumed that the ball BL is controlled to be included in the field of view. When the game is started, a virtual world image showing the virtual world VW viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a virtual world image. As shown in FIG. 3, the virtual world image G1 displays a state in the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC in the virtual world VW. In the display area of the display unit 15, a predetermined position (for example, upper left of the display area) is set as the origin Os, and an Xs axis and a Ys axis (coordinate axes of the screen coordinate system) orthogonal to each other are set. The display area is, for example, the entire screen of the display unit 15. The position on the display area is specified by the coordinate value of the screen coordinate system.

  In the present embodiment, a case is described in which a game is played in a state where the vertical width is longer than the horizontal width (in a state where the game control device 10 is held vertically), but on the contrary, the horizontal width is longer than the vertical width. The game may be played in a state (a state in which the game control device 10 is held sideways). In the present embodiment, the touch position detected by the touch panel 14A is also indicated by the coordinate value of the screen coordinate system, but the touch position may be indicated by the coordinate value of another coordinate axis.

  Although the user may always be able to operate during the game, in the present embodiment, the game basically proceeds automatically, and the user can operate only important scenes. An important scene is a scene that influences the outcome of a game, for example, a scene where a score may occur. For example, when the ball B approaches the opponent team or the goal GL of the user team, the user can operate. In other words, the user team can operate only during a chance or pinch scene, and the game proceeds automatically in other scenes. It should be noted that the number of times that the user can operate may be set to an upper limit number in one game, or may be unlimited in particular. Furthermore, this number of times may be fixed in all the games, or may vary from game to game.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the game is progressing automatically and the user cannot operate, a message M1 indicating that may be displayed. In this case, the user character UC and the opponent character OC may act based on a given behavior algorithm, and may not accept user operations. When the game becomes an important scene, the virtual world image G1 is notified that the user can operate.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in a case where the user can operate. As shown in FIG. 4, when the game is automatically progressing (the state of G1A in FIG. 4), when the user becomes operable, the user can operate by superimposing it on the virtual world image G1. A message M2 indicating that the current state has been reached is displayed (state G1B in FIG. 4). For example, the message M2 may indicate the current game situation or what the user should do after this. For example, the progress of the match may be temporarily stopped while the message M2 is displayed.

  The message M2 is erased at a predetermined timing thereafter, and a cursor C for identifying the operation object is displayed at the foot of the user character UC set as the operation object of the user (G1C in FIG. 4). State). Hereinafter, the user character UC set as the operation target is referred to as the operation target character UC. In this state, the user can operate the operation target character UC.

  The user operates the operation target character UC using the touch panel 14A. Various operations may be possible from the touch panel 14A, and the operation system during attack and the operation system during defense may be the same or different. The time of attack is a state where the user team holds the ball B, for example. The time of defensive is a state where the opponent team holds the ball B, for example. Note that the state where no one holds the ball B may be classified at the time of attack or may be classified at the time of defense. Further, even when the user team holds the ball B, if the ball B is in its own team, it may be classified at the time of defense. The own team is closer to the goal GL side of the user team than the halfway line HL in the pitch PT.

  In this embodiment, an operation at the time of attack will be described, and an operation at the time of defense will be described in the second embodiment. Although any user character UC may be set as the operation target character UC at the time of an attack, a case where the user character UC holding the ball B is set as the operation target character UC will be described here. The user can perform various operations such as dribbling, passing, or shooting on the operation target character UC by performing a predetermined operation from the touch panel 14A.

  For example, when the user performs a slide operation, the operation target character UC dribbles in the slide direction. The slide operation is, for example, an operation of moving the touch position while maintaining the touch after the user touches the touch panel 14A and maintaining the touch even after the movement. For example, the starting point is the touch position where the touch is started, and the direction from the starting point to the current touch position is the slide direction. When the current touch position is away from the starting touch position, the starting point may be updated so as to approach the current touch position.

  For example, when the user performs a flick operation, the operation target character UC passes in the flick direction. The flick operation is an operation of releasing the touch by quickly moving the touch position while maintaining the touch after the user touches the touch panel 14A, for example. When the operation target character UC passes, the operation target character UC switches from the passed user character UC to the user character UC that has received the pass.

  It should be noted that the state in which the user can operate may be ended when a certain time has elapsed, or may be ended when the ball B is taken away by the opponent team. Furthermore, the state in which the user can operate may be continued while the user team holds the ball B even after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the state in which the user can operate ends when a certain period of time has elapsed and the opponent team has lost the ball.

  As described above, the user can assemble the attack by causing the operation target character UC to dribble or pass by performing a slide operation or a flick operation. When the user operates the operation target character UC and the ball B approaches the goal GL of the opponent team, a shootable notification N1 indicating that shooting is possible is displayed (state G1D in FIG. 4). For example, when the user performs a tap operation after the shoot possibility notification N1 is displayed, the shoot mode for shooting is entered. The tap operation is an operation for releasing the touch immediately after touching the touch panel 14A, for example.

  When shifting to the shoot mode, the progress of the game may be temporarily stopped or not particularly stopped. For example, when the progress of the game is temporarily stopped, the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC temporarily stop the movement. Further, for example, when the progress of the game is not particularly stopped, the progress of the game may be slower than usual, and the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC may operate in slow motion. In addition, when the shootable notification N1 is displayed, the user does not need to immediately shift to the shoot mode, but may dribble or pass and shift to the shoot mode from a position where it is easier to aim.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition in the case of shifting to the shoot mode. As shown in FIG. 5, when the shootable notification N1 is displayed (G1D state in FIG. 5), when the user performs a tap operation, the operation target character UC is displayed up and displayed at the foot of the operation target character UC. A predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as displaying an effect image or an effect image, or applying a special effect, etc.) occurs (state G1E in FIG. 5). When the operation target character UC has a special ability, a special ability notification N2 indicating the special ability may be displayed at this timing.

  After that, the angle is changed so as to look into the goal GL of the opponent team from behind the operation target character UC (G1F in FIG. 5), and the transition to the shoot mode is completed. This angle is an angle at which the operation target character UC and the goal GL do not overlap with each other, and it is easy to see the goal mouse. In addition, a message M3 indicating the transition to the shoot mode, a target position image G10 indicating the target position, and a trajectory image G11 indicating the expected trajectory of the shoot are displayed.

The target position is, for example, a position where the ball B passes or a landing point of the ball B, and is a position in the virtual world VW designated by the user. In the present embodiment, the target position is indicated by three-dimensional coordinates on the goal mouse. The goal mouse is a frame of the goal GL. In the present embodiment, the target position is indicated by three-dimensional coordinates in the virtual world VW, and the display position of the target position image G10 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the display area. Therefore, the display position of the target position image G10 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the screen corresponding to the three-dimensional coordinates indicated by the target position. The display position may be information that can specify the location on the screen where the image is displayed. For example, the display position may be a center point or an end point of the image. In the present embodiment, the display position is the center point of the image.

  The target position image G10 is an image whose display position changes based on the target position, for example, and serves as a cursor indicating the target position. As shown in FIG. 5, the target position image G10 includes a landing point cursor G10A and a just timing image G10B. The landing point cursor G10A indicates, for example, how far the actual shooting landing point is away from the target position, and indicates the degree of shooting blur. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the degree of shoot blur varies depending on the ability of the operation target character UC, and the degree of shoot blur is known from the interval of the landing point cursor G10A. Details of the just timing image G10B will be described later. The landing point cursor G10A and the just timing image G10B do not have to be integrated as an image, and may be separate.

  When the transition to the shoot mode is completed, the user performs a shoot operation for causing the operation target character UC to shoot. In the present embodiment, the shooting operation includes two steps: a step of performing a sliding operation by touching the touch panel 14A, and a step of releasing the touch at a predetermined timing. This timing is a timing described as a just timing in the present embodiment, and is a timing at which a touch should be released. For example, the just timing may be only one certain frame, or may be between predetermined frames. In this embodiment, each frame between the start frame and the frame immediately before the end frame defined in FIG. The just timing may be a timing determined to move the ball as instructed by the user, for example, or a timing determined to release a shot with a high score probability (just timing shot described later). You can also. Of the shoot operations, the slide operation is performed to specify the target position of the shoot, and the touch release is performed to instruct the start of the shoot operation.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a chute operation. As shown in FIG. 6, when the user touches the touch panel 14 </ b> A in the transition to the shoot mode (the state of G <b> 1 </ b> F in FIG. 6), a guidance image G <b> 12 for guiding just timing is displayed and contraction starts ( (G1G state in FIG. 6). The guide image G12 has the same shape (for example, a circle) as the just timing image G10B, and is displayed in a larger size than the just timing image G10B, for example. The thickness of the guide image G12 and the thickness of the just timing image G10B may be the same or different. In addition, the guide image G12 may be displayed at the time when the mode has just shifted to the shoot mode (that is, the state of G1F before the user starts touching).

  Thereafter, when the user performs a slide operation while maintaining the touch, the display position of the target position image G10 is changed based on the slide direction (state G1H in FIG. 6). For example, the user changes the display position of the target position image G10 to a place (for example, a corner of the goal mouse) where it is difficult for the opponent character OC of the goalkeeper to prevent a shot. When the user releases the touch after determining the target position (G1I state in FIG. 6), the user can cause the operation target character UC to shoot.

  In the present embodiment, the shooting speed and trajectory change depending on whether or not the user can release the touch at the just timing. For example, when the user releases the touch at the just timing, the operation target character UC shoots a strong shot at the target position. Hereinafter, the chute in this case is referred to as a just timing chute. The just timing shoot is a highly accurate and fast shoot, and can be said to be a shot with a high possibility of scoring. On the other hand, for example, when the user cannot release the touch at the just timing, the operation target character UC shoots a slightly weak shot at a position slightly deviated from the target position. Hereinafter, the shot in this case is referred to as a normal shot. Since normal shots are slow shots with low accuracy, they can be said to be shots with low possibility of scoring.

  For example, the just timing is a timing after a predetermined frame from the frame touched by the user. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6, the guide image G12 displayed larger than the target position image G10 when the user touches contracts as the just timing approaches, and at the just timing, the target position image G10 is justified. It overlaps the timing image G10B. Therefore, it can be said that the just timing image G10B shows the size of the guide image G12 at the just timing. Since the just timing shoot has a higher possibility of a goal than the normal shoot, the user aims to release the touch at the timing when the guide image G12 overlaps the just timing image G10B.

  In addition, when the just timing has passed without the user releasing the touch, the shooting operation may be released as normal shooting, but in this embodiment, the just timing is set again. The user can aim to release the touch at the next just timing. For this reason, when the guide image G12 contracts to the minimum size, it returns to the maximum size again in order to guide the next just timing. Thereafter, the guide image G12 is repeatedly contracted and expanded until the user releases the touch.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when shifting to the shoot mode, the user can release the just timing shoot by changing the display position of the target position image G10 by the slide operation and releasing the touch at the just timing. . Since a relatively difficult shooting operation of releasing the touch at just timing is required, it is possible to improve the interest at the time of shooting. Hereinafter, details of this processing will be described. In the following, reference numerals of the user character, the operation target character, the ball, and the like are omitted when it is not particularly necessary to refer to the drawings.

[1-3. Functions realized in game control device]
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game control apparatus 10. In the present embodiment, in the game control apparatus 10, the data storage unit 100, the permission unit 101, the range setting unit 102, the initial display position determination unit 103, the timing determination unit 104, the display control unit 105, the change unit 106, and the movement control unit 107. And the hit determination execution unit 108 is realized.

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

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game situation data DT1. As shown in FIG. 8, the game situation data DT1 is data indicating the situation of the game being executed. As shown in FIG. 8, the game situation data DT1 stores, for example, the situation of the virtual space and the game situation of the game. For example, as the current state of the virtual space, the state of each character, the state of the ball, and the state of the virtual viewpoint are stored. The game situation data DT1 may be appropriately updated during the execution of the game, and the history may be accumulated in the data storage unit 100.

  For example, as the character state, the position, orientation, posture, moving direction, and the like are stored in association with the character ID that uniquely identifies each of the user character and the opponent character. An operation target flag for identifying the operation target character may be stored in the game situation data DT1. Further, for example, as the state of the ball, the position of the ball, the moving direction, the moving speed, and the possessed character holding the ball are stored. For example, as the state of the virtual viewpoint, information such as the position of the virtual viewpoint, the line-of-sight direction, and the angle of view may be stored. As the game situation of the game, the score of the user team, the score of the opponent team, the elapsed time of the game, and the like are stored.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the character data DT2. As shown in FIG. 9, the character data DT2 is data indicating information on the user character and the opponent character. As shown in FIG. 9, in the character data DT2, for example, basic information, a position, and an ability parameter are stored in association with the character ID. As basic information, the name of the character, the total value indicating the height of the total ability, the dominant foot, and the like are stored. The ability parameters include, for example, an offense parameter, a defense parameter, a kick parameter, a speed parameter, a technique parameter, a stamina parameter, and a special ability parameter.

  The offense parameter indicates the high attack capability. For example, the higher the numerical value, the faster the ball can be moved to the front. The defense parameter indicates the level of defense capability. For example, the higher the value, the more the ball can be taken from the opponent team. The kick parameter indicates the level of pass ability or shooting ability. For example, the higher the numerical value, the higher the accuracy of the kick or the stronger the kick. The speed parameter indicates the level of ability to run. For example, the higher the value, the faster the moving speed. The technique parameter indicates the level of technology. For example, the higher the value, the better dribbling and feinting. The stamina parameter indicates the level of physical strength. For example, the higher the numerical value, the greater the amount of exercise. The special ability is a special ability possessed by the user character. For example, if the special ability is possessed, a special shot can be shot.

  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. For example, the data storage unit 100 may store motion data that defines the action of the character, or stores the relationship between the operation content and the action of the character. May be. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store each image, message, or notification data displayed on the display unit 15.

[1-3-2. Permission section]
The permission unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The permission unit 101 permits movement by the movement control unit 107 when the ball is within a predetermined range of the virtual world. The predetermined range is, for example, a certain range in the virtual world, and is a region where the ball should be moved in order to perform a predetermined action such as a shot. For example, when a soccer game is executed as in the embodiment, it is an area of a goal entrance (goal mouse) to which the ball is to be moved and a surrounding area. That is, the predetermined range is, for example, an area where the ball can be moved directly to the goal. The goal can be said to be an area where a score is generated when the ball moves or an area where a game is won when the ball moves. Hereinafter, the predetermined range is referred to as a shoot activation area A1. The permission unit 101 determines whether or not the current position of the ball stored in the game situation data DT1 is within the shoot activation area A1.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the shoot activation area A1. In FIG. 10, the one on the right side (the one with the larger Xw axis coordinate) of the two goals GL is the goal GL of the opponent team. For example, the chute activation area A1 from the radius l ₁ around arbitrary position P ₁ central angle theta ₁ sector area in the goal GL opponent team, a circular area of radius l ₂ around the position P ₁ This is the excluded area. The reason why the circular area is excluded from the shoot activation area A1 is that, for example, if the ball is in the close range of the goal GL and the mode is changed to the shoot mode in a scene where the spilled ball of the shoot is pushed, the tempo of the game becomes worse. is there.

  Note that the chute activation area A1 is not limited to the example of FIG. 10, and the shape and size thereof may be arbitrary. For example, the chute activation area A1 may be a sector area as long as it does not exclude a circular area, or may be a polygon such as a square or a rectangle other than a sector, or a circle or ellipse that is not a polygon. Any shape such as a shape may be used. Further, the shoot activation area A1 may be fixed regardless of the operation target character UC, but in the present embodiment, it is variable according to the ability of the operation target character UC by the range setting unit 102 described later. .

[1-3-3. Range setting section]
The range setting unit 102 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The range setting unit 102 sets the shoot activation area A1 based on the ability of the operation target character. The relationship between the ability of the operation target character and the shot activation area A1 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. The range setting unit 102 sets a shoot activation area A1 associated with the ability of the operation target character. Note that, when a plurality of types of abilities are defined for the operation target character as in this embodiment, a specific type of abilities (for example, offense parameters or kick parameters) may be referred to.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability and the shot activation area A1. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the range setting unit 102 sets the shoot activation area A1 such that the higher the ability of the operation target character is, the wider the shoot activation area A1 is. The shoot activation area A1 may be set so that the activation area A1 becomes narrow. For example, the range setting unit 102, by changing the center angle theta ₁ changing the radius l ₁ of the sector area corresponding to the chute activation area A1, may be to vary the shoot trigger area A1. The shape of the shoot activation area A1 may be changed according to the ability of the operation target character.

[1-3-4. Initial display position determination unit]
The initial display position determination unit 103 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the current situation of the game. Since the display position of the target position image G10 is determined based on the target position of the ball, the initial display position determination unit 103 can also determine the initial target position of the ball based on the current situation of the game.

  The situation here is, for example, the current state of the virtual world. Further, for example, the situation may be the ability of the operation target character that moves the ball, or the state or ability of the opponent character that obstructs the movement of the ball. The state here is the position and posture of the character. The initial display position is, for example, the display position when the user touches the touch panel.

  The relationship between the game situation and the initial display position of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. The initial display position determination unit 103 acquires an initial display position associated with the current situation. Here, a case where the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the position and state of the opponent character OC and the ability of the operation target character UC will be described.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method of determining the initial display position of the target position image G10. FIG. 12 shows a situation near the goal GL of the opponent team in the virtual world VW. The initial display position determination unit 103 sets an initial target position in any of the predetermined candidate areas A _{C1 to} A _C7 and converts the three-dimensional coordinates indicating the initial target position into two-dimensional coordinates on the screen. The determined position is determined as the initial display position.

For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 may determine the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the position of the goalkeeper opponent character OC relative to the goal GL. As shown in FIG. 12, the initial display position determination unit 103, if the opponent character OC goalkeeper on the left hand with respect to the center point P ₂ goal mice candidate area set in the right side of the goal mice An initial target position is set in any one of A _{C1 to} A _C7 . On the other hand, the initial display position determination unit 103, if the opponent character OC goalkeeper on his right relative to the center point P ₂ goal mice, the candidate region is set on the left side of the goal mice A _C1 to A _C7 The initial target position is set in any of the above.

_Which of the candidate areas A _{C1 to} A _C7 is selected may be determined by an arbitrary method such as determining at random. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 may determine the ability of the operation target character UC. Based on (for example, a kick parameter), any of the candidate areas A _{C1 to} A _C7 is selected, and an initial target position is set therein. That is, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the ability of the operation target character UC. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 may set the initial target position and the initial display position that are closer to the end of the goal as the ability of the operation target character is higher.

For example, when the ability of the operation target character is high, the initial display position determination unit 103 sets an initial target position in the candidate area A _C1 or A _C2 so that the corner of the goal mouse can be easily aimed, and the initial target position Based on the position, an initial display position is determined. Further, for example, when the ability of the operation target character is medium, the initial display position determination unit 103 sets the initial target position in any of the candidate areas A _{C3 to} A _C5 so that the shoot course is somewhat sweet. The initial display position is determined based on the initial target position. Further, for example, the initial display position determination unit 103 sets an initial target position in the candidate area A _C6 or A _C7 so that the goal mouse is easily removed when the ability of the operation target character is low, and the initial display position determination unit 103 An initial display position is determined based on the target position.

  When the operation target character UC can shoot with a plurality of types of movement methods, the initial display position determination unit 103 is based on the ball movement method set when the touch panel 14A is touched. The initial display position of the target position image G10 may be determined. Here, the ball moving method is a type of shoot, and in this embodiment, there are two types of shots: a deadly shoot and other shoots. A Special Shot can be fired if you have a certain special ability. For example, a deadly shot is a shot that has a higher score probability than a normal shot, and is a shot that differs in speed and trajectory from a normal shot. There may be two or more types of shoots.

  The relationship between the type of chute and the initial display position of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as part of a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a program code. The initial display position determination unit 103 acquires an initial display position associated with the type of shoot. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 refers to the special ability of the operation target character and determines whether or not to release the deadly shot. When it is not determined that the deadly shot is released, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position by the method described in FIG. 12, for example.

On the other hand, if it is determined that gives off mortal chute, the initial display position determination unit 103, for example, a position on the screen corresponding to the initial display position of the target position image G10 to the center point P ₂ or near the goal mice . Note that the initial display position of the target position image G10 in the deadly shot is not limited to this, and the initial display position determination unit 103 may change the initial display position depending on the type of the shot. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 may set the position on the screen corresponding to the vicinity of the end of the goal mouse as the initial display position of the target position image G10.

[1-3-5. Timing determination unit]
The timing determination unit 104 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The timing determination unit 104 determines the just timing based on the state of the game being executed. As described above, the just timing is a timing at which the touch is to be released, and can be, for example, a timing determined for moving the ball as instructed by the user. Further, for example, the just timing may be a timing determined for moving the ball to the target position. Further, for example, the just timing may be a timing determined in order to move the ball quickly and accurately. Just timing may be visited once or may be visited a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the just timing is variable, but it may be fixed regardless of the game situation.

  The relationship between the game situation and the just timing may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. This relationship may be in the form of a mathematical expression, in the form of a table, or may be described as part of the program code. The timing determination unit 104 sets the just timing associated with the current situation.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the game situation and the just timing. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the timing determination unit 104 changes the just timing using a parameter called a just timing level. The just timing level is a parameter calculated by a mathematical expression using information included in the game situation data DT1 and the character data DT2 as arguments. The timing determination unit 104 calculates the just timing level based on the parameters relating to the user character and the game situation. For example, the just timing level may increase as the user character's ability increases, or the just timing level may increase as the remaining game time increases.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the start frame, end frame, and length of just timing are defined. The end frame here means the first frame that comes after the timing is not reached. Therefore, the just timing is from the start frame to the frame immediately before the end frame. Note that the start frame and the end frame are defined by numerical values indicating the number of frames from the first frame when the touch is started for the shooting operation. As illustrated in FIG. 13, for example, the timing determination unit 104 changes the length of the just timing based on the just timing level. The timing determination unit 104 may set the just timing longer as the just timing level is higher, and set the just timing shorter as the just timing level is lower.

  Note that, as the just timing becomes longer, the period in which the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 overlap also becomes longer. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the target position image G10 according to the length of the just timing. The just timing images G10B included in are different in thickness. For example, the just timing image G10B may become thicker as the just timing becomes longer, and the just timing image G10B may become thinner as the just timing becomes shorter.

[1-3-6. Display control unit]
The display control unit 105 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. When the touch panel 14A is touched in a game in which the movement of the ball can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel 14A, the display control unit 105 displays while changing the guide image G12 for guiding the just timing. Let That is, the display control unit 105 starts changing the guide image G12 with the touch of the touch panel 14A as a trigger.

  The guide image G12 may be an image whose display mode changes as the just timing approaches, for example. The display mode is the appearance of the image (how to display it), for example, the display position, color, brightness, transparency, and the like. In this embodiment, the case where the just timing is guided by the size of the guide image G12 will be described. However, the just timing may be guided by a change in the position, color, transparency, or luminance of the guide image. Note that the size of the guide image G12 may be changed by changing at least one of the vertical and horizontal widths of the image or by changing a parameter indicating the size of the entire image (for example, a percentage indicating the enlargement ratio).

  For example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 causes the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 to be displayed at display positions included in a predetermined range. Further, for example, the display control unit 105 changes the display position of the guide image G12 when the change unit 106 changes the display position of the target position image G10. “Within a predetermined range” means, for example, that the center coordinates of the image are the same, or that the distance between the center coordinates is less than a threshold. Thereby, when the display position of the target position image G10 is changed by the changing unit 106, the display position of the guide image G12 is also changed following the change. Note that not the center coordinates but the arbitrary coordinates associated with the image may be the same, or the distance of the coordinates may be less than a threshold value. Further, for example, the predetermined range may be displayed so that two images are included in a certain area. For example, the display control unit 105 may determine the display positions so that one of the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 is included in the other.

  Further, for example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 causes the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 having different sizes to be displayed at display positions included in a predetermined range. The display control unit 105 changes the guide image G12 so that the size of the guide image G12 approaches the size of the target position image G10. When the size approaches, for example, the difference in image size becomes smaller. For example, there is a correlation between the time until the just timing comes and the size difference of the images. For example, the longer the time, the larger the size difference, and the shorter the time, the smaller the size difference.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a method for controlling the guide image G12. The t axis shown in FIG. 14 is a time axis. Here, the control method of the guide image G12 will be described while comparing the size with the just timing image G10B. In the present embodiment, the number of frames from when the guide image G12 is displayed at the maximum size until it reaches the minimum size is determined, and this number of frames is N. As described above, when the guide image G12 is reduced to the minimum size, the guide image G12 returns to the maximum size again and starts to be reduced. Therefore, the period from the frame having the maximum size to the frame having the minimum size is used here. It describes.

  For example, the size of the guide image G12 of each frame included in one cycle may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of a program code. In other words, what number frame in a certain cycle the size of the guide image G12 (for example, the percentage of the enlargement ratio) may be defined in advance in the data storage unit 100. The display control unit 105 displays a guide image G12 having a size associated with the current frame.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, a frame where the user starts touching (a frame serving as a starting point of the cycle) is denoted as F ₁ . The display control unit 105, in this frame _{F 1,} and displays the guidance image G12 of maximum size. Then, the display control unit 105 gradually reduces the guide image G12 so as to approach the size of the just timing image G10B as the just timing approaches. Then, the start frame _{F S} Just timing, the display control unit 105 is matched with the outer periphery of the guide image G12, the outer periphery of the exact timing and image G10b, a.

In the example of FIG. 14, just the timing is 3 frames from the start frame F _S up to one before the end frame F _F. As shown in FIG. 14, the guide image G12 is narrower than the just timing image G10B, and during the just timing, the display control unit 105 makes the inner periphery of the guide image G12 approach the inner periphery of the just timing image G10B. The guide image G12 is gradually contracted. Since the guide image G12 is thinner than the just timing image G10B, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 are overlapped in three frames during the just timing. Then, in the frame _{F S + 2} is a front one of the end frame _{F F,} the display control unit 105 is matched with the inner circumference of the guide image G12, the inner periphery of the exact timing and image G10b, a.

When the end frame F _F Just timing visits, the display control unit 105, the outer periphery of the guide image G12 is such that less than the inner circumference of the exact timing and image G10b, reduces the guidance image G12. For this reason, at the end frame _{F F,} it does not overlap is just timing image G10B and a guide image G12. Thereafter, the display control unit 105, so as to approach the minimum size as it approaches the final frame F _N cycles, gradually reduce the guidance image G12. Then, in the final frame _FN , the display control unit 105 displays the guide image G12 with the minimum size.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the touch on the touch panel 14A is not released even when the just timing arrives, the shooting operation does not fail at that time, and a new just timing is set. Therefore, when a new just timing is set, the display control unit 105 returns the guide image G12 to the initial state and changes the guide image G12 so as to guide the new just timing. The initial state is, for example, a display mode at the time when the guide image G12 is just displayed, and is the size and shape at this time. Here, the initial state is the size of the frame F _1.

For example, the display control unit 105, touch When the process proceeds to the next cycle without being released, to change the size of the guide image G12 to the size of the frames F ₁ is the first cycle. Therefore, the display control unit 105, the next frame in the first cycle of the last frame F _N (i.e., the first frame of the next cycle) in, to display the guide image G12 of the maximum size again, the display of the second cycle Start control. Subsequent display control is the same as in the first cycle.

  The display control unit 105 can execute display control of various images displayed on the display unit 15 in addition to the above-described display control of the guide image G12. For example, the display control unit 105 may display a virtual world image G1 indicating the state of the virtual world on the display unit. The display control unit 105 may generate a virtual world image G1 by converting the three-dimensional coordinates of each object in the virtual world into two-dimensional coordinates using a known geometry process. The display control unit 105 causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1 that shows the virtual world viewed from the virtual viewpoint.

  Further, for example, when the ball moves into the shoot activation area A1, the display control unit 105 may notify that the movement is permitted by the permission unit 101 in the virtual world image G1. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 105 performs notification by displaying a shootable notification N1 (FIGS. 4 and 5) in the virtual world image G1. Note that when “notification” is described in the present embodiment, it means image processing performed in a state where the virtual world image G1 is displayed. For example, the notification is to change a display mode of a displayed image. Also, for example, the notification is to change the color, brightness, size, shape, resolution, and to apply effects such as blinking and rotation. In addition, for example, the notification is to newly display an image. The same applies to the case where “notification” is described hereinafter.

  For example, the display control unit 105 may display the virtual world image G1 indicating the state of the virtual world on the display unit 15 in the first display mode. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 105 displays the virtual world image G1 in the first display mode when there is no ball in the shoot activation area A1. The first display mode only needs to be a predetermined display mode. For example, the distance between the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is equal to or greater than a predetermined distance, and the angle formed between the visual line direction of the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is equal to or greater than the predetermined angle. It is the display mode used as a viewpoint. In the present embodiment, displaying the virtual world image G1 (for example, G1, FIG. 3, G1A to G1D, and G1D in FIG. 5) based on a so-called overhead view corresponds to the first display mode.

  For example, the display control unit 105 may switch the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 14A. Further, for example, the display control unit 105 switches the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode when a ball moves into the shoot activation area A1 and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 14A. The predetermined operation may be any operation on the touch panel, and as described above, the present embodiment will be described as a tap operation, but may be a flick operation, a swipe operation, or a double tap operation, for example. .

  The second display mode may be any display mode different from the first display mode, and in this embodiment, the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction are different. For example, the second display mode is a display mode in which the distance between the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is less than a predetermined distance, and the angle formed by the visual line direction of the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is less than the predetermined angle. In the present embodiment, it is second to display a virtual world image G1 (for example, G1F in FIG. 5 and G1F to G1I in FIG. 6) based on the back viewpoint that looks at the goal of the opponent team from behind the operation target character. Corresponds to the display mode.

  Note that the display control unit 105 may notify the ability of the operation target character when switching the virtual world image to the second display mode. The ability notified in this case may be the ability parameter of the operation target character, but in this embodiment, the display control unit 105 notifies the special ability of the operation target character. The display control unit 105 performs notification by displaying the special ability notification N2 (G1E in FIG. 5) in the virtual world image G1.

  Further, for example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 may set the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the character to a predetermined positional relationship. The predetermined positional relationship is, for example, a positional relationship such that the character does not get in the way to move the ball. In the case of a game in which a ball is moved into a predetermined area as in this embodiment, for example, the positional relationship is such that no character is placed between the virtual viewpoint and the predetermined area. The predetermined area is, for example, an area where the user can score or win when the ball moves, and is a goal. For example, the display control unit 105 arranges the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character and the goal of the opponent team do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. Details of this processing will be described in a third embodiment described later.

  Further, for example, the display control unit 105 may determine the size of the target position image G10 based on the ability (eg, kick parameter) of the operation target character. That is, since the shot is shaken by the ability of the operation target character, the size of the target position image G10 may be changed so as to indicate the range of the shot to be shaken. The relationship between the capability and the size of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as part of a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a program code. The initial display position determination unit 103 acquires an initial display position associated with the current situation.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the ability and the size of the target position image G10. As shown in FIG. 15, for example, the display control unit 105 determines the size of the target position image G10 so that the size of the target position image G10 becomes smaller as the ability of the operation target character is higher, and the ability of the character is lower. The size of the target position image G10 is determined so that the size of the target position image G10 increases.

  In the present embodiment, since the target position image G10 includes the landing point cursor G10A, the display control unit 105 determines the interval of the landing point cursor G10A based on the ability of the operation target character. For example, the higher the ability of the operation target character UC, the smaller the shake of the shot. Therefore, the display control unit 105 shortens the interval between the landing point cursors G10A as the operation target character has higher ability. Further, for example, since the shot blur increases as the ability of the operation target character UC decreases, the display control unit 105 causes the target position image G10 to increase the interval between the landing point cursors G10A as the operation target character decreases. Determine the size of the.

  Further, for example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 may display a trajectory image G11 indicating an expected trajectory from the current position of the ball to the target position. The predicted trajectory is a future trajectory determined based on an algorithm for calculating the trajectory of the object. This algorithm includes mathematical formulas defined based on the physical laws in nature, for example, for calculating the trajectory of a ball using as arguments the kick strength and angle determined based on kick parameters. is there. The display control unit 105 displays the trajectory image G11 on the predicted trajectory calculated based on the algorithm.

  Further, for example, when the touch on the touch panel is released, the display control unit 105 may display an evaluation image indicating an evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released. The evaluation image may be an image indicating the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing, and is, for example, an image whose display mode changes depending on the difference. In other words, the evaluation image is an image indicating whether the timing at which the touch is released was earlier or later than the just timing, and can be said to be an image for reference for the next shooting operation. The data storage unit 100 may store which evaluation image is displayed for each difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an evaluation image. As shown in FIG. 16, for example, when the timing at which the user releases the touch is earlier than the just timing, an evaluation image G13A indicating the message “Haya!” Is displayed. For example, when the user releases the touch at the just timing, the evaluation image G13B indicating the message “Just!” Is displayed. For example, when the timing at which the user releases the touch is later than the just timing, the evaluation image G13C indicating the message “Slow!” Is displayed. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the evaluation images G13A to G13C, they are referred to as evaluation images G13. The display position of the evaluation image G13 may be arbitrary, but here it is set near the just timing image G10B and the guide image G13 so that the user can easily confirm.

  For example, the display control unit 105 may notify that the evaluation is above the reference when the evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released is above the reference. The evaluation above the reference is, for example, that the difference between the timing when the touch is released and the just timing is less than the threshold value. In the present embodiment, when the touch is released at the just timing, the evaluation is equal to or higher than the reference.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example when the touch is released at the just timing. As illustrated in FIG. 17, for example, the display control unit 105 executes an effect such that the guide image G12 that overlaps the just timing image G10B spreads. Further, for example, the display control unit 105 executes an effect that shortens the interval between the landing point cursors G10A. Since these effects are not executed when the touch is released at a timing other than just timing, the display control unit 105 can notify that the evaluation is equal to or higher than the reference by the effect. Note that the notification method is not limited to the example of FIG. 17 and may be other effects. For example, the target position image G10 or the guide image G12 may rotate or blink.

[1-3-7. Change part]
The changing unit 106 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. When the touch position is changed while the touch panel 14A is touched, the changing unit 106 changes the display position of the target position image G10 indicating the target position to move the ball based on the change of the touch position. In the present embodiment, since the display position of the target position image G10 is determined based on the target position of the ball, the changing unit 106 moves the target position of the ball based on the change of the touch position, so that the target position image The display position of G10 will be changed.

  For example, the changing unit 106 matches a vector connecting the touch position at the start of touch and the current touch position with a vector connecting the initial display position of the target position image G10 and the current display position. The display position of the target position image G10 is changed. The correspondence between vectors means that the vectors match or that the directional and distance shifts of the vectors are less than a threshold.

  In the present embodiment, a movement restriction area in which the movement of the ball is restricted is set in the virtual world. The movement restriction area is, for example, an area determined so that the ball does not move, may be a position on the pitch, or may be an area outside the goal mouse in the case of a soccer game.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the movement restriction area. In FIG. 18, images other than the goal line EL and the target position image G10 are omitted. As shown in FIG. 18, in the present embodiment, the movement restriction region is a region on the pitch on the near side of the goal line EL. For this reason, on the screen, the area below the goal line EL is the movement restriction area. The changing unit 106 limits the display position of the target position image G10 so that the target position is not included in the movement restriction region. For this reason, in the display area, the target position image G10 is restricted so as not to move to an area below the goal line EL.

  As shown in FIG. 18, after the target position image G10 is displayed at the initial display position above the goal line EL (state 10A in FIG. 18), when the user performs a slide operation downward, the target position image G10 is displayed. Reaches the goal line EL (state 10B in FIG. 18). Since the target position image G10 does not move below the goal line EL, even if the user continues the downward sliding operation, the target position image G10 remains on the spot and the display position is not changed (10C in FIG. 18). State). Thereafter, when the user performs a sliding operation, when the touch position exceeds the goal line EL, the target position image G10 may move upward (state 10D in FIG. 18).

[1-3-8. Movement control unit]
The movement control unit 107 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The movement control unit 107 moves the object by a movement method corresponding to how the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released. The timing at which the touch is released is, for example, the timing at which the touch on the touch panel is released or the timing within a predetermined time from the timing. For example, the frame from which the touch-off event detected by the operating system is acquired may correspond to the timing when the touch is released.

  The overlapping method is, for example, the ratio, width, or position of a portion where two images overlap. The moving method is, for example, how to move the ball. For example, there are a method of moving with high accuracy that moves to the target location and a method of moving with low accuracy that does not move to the target location. Further, for example, there are a method of moving fast and a method of moving slowly. In addition, for example, there are a normal way of moving and a different way of moving. As described above, in the case of a soccer game, there may be a normal shoot and a special shoot that a character shoots. In this embodiment, the ball moving method changes when the way in which the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 overlap is changed. For example, when the first overlapping method is used, the first moving method is used. When the second overlapping method is used, the second moving method is used. In other words, there is a relationship between how to overlap and how to move. Further, the movement method may be set in advance, such as a normal chute or a just timing chute. Also, the movement method may be set each time, such as a shake due to ability or probability. Further, the movement method may be both preset and set each time.

  In this embodiment, since the virtual world image G1 is switched to the second display mode when the shooting is possible, the movement control unit 107 touches the touch panel 14A after the virtual world image G1 is switched to the second display mode. When the touch is released, the ball is moved.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a ball moving method. As shown in FIG. 19, the movement control unit 107, if it is just timing chute, move the ball so as to pass through the target position Q _1. On the other hand, the movement control unit 107, if it is usually chute, move the ball so as to pass through the position Q ₂ to which deviates from the target position Q _1. Deviation degree between the position Q ₂ is the actual waypoint between the target position Q ₁ is may be determined at random, the ability of the operation subject character (e.g., kick parameters) may be determined based on.

The movement control unit 107 moves the ball further based on the ability of the operation target character when the touch panel 14A is touched and released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode. It will be. For example, the movement control unit 107 determines the deviation between the position where the ball actually moves and the target position based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the operation target character. The deviation here is the distance, a distance between the position Q ₂ is the actual waypoint between the target position Q ₁ shown in FIG. 19. For example, the movement control unit 107 has a smaller shift as the ability of the operation target character is higher, and the shift is larger as the ability of the operation target character is lower.

[1-3-9. Hit determination execution unit]
The hit determination execution unit 108 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The hit determination execution unit 108 performs a hit determination between the ball and the character. The hit determination is also called a contact determination, and determines a collision between objects in the virtual world. For example, the hit determination is processing for determining whether a vertex of a certain object enters inside another object. The hit determination is executed based on the vertex coordinates of the object.

  When the movement control unit 107 moves the ball, the hit determination execution unit 108 omits the hit determination between the ball and the character. The object for which the hit determination is omitted is a character here, but may be an object other than the ball, for example, an obstacle if the game has an obstacle. For example, the hit determination execution unit 108 omits the hit determination between the ball and the user character or the opponent character. However, the hit determination unit may not omit the hit determination between the goalkeeper's opponent character and the ball. The omission determination may be executed using a predetermined command (for example, tcl command) in the game program.

[1-4. Processing executed in game control device]
20 to 23 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game control apparatus 10. The process shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 is executed by the control unit 11 operating according to a program stored in the storage unit 12 when a match is started. The following processing is an example of processing by each functional block shown in FIG. The process of FIG. 20 is executed when the game starts.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the control unit 11 first displays a virtual world image G1 based on the game situation data DT1 (S1). In S1, the control unit 11 constructs a virtual world at the start of the game based on the character data DT2 and the like. And the control part 11 produces | generates the game condition data DT1 so that a user character, an opponent character, and a ball | bowl are arrange | positioned in an initial position, and records it on the memory | storage part 12. FIG.

  The control unit 11 automatically advances the game based on a predetermined behavior algorithm (S2). In S2, the control unit 11 determines the actions of the user character and the opponent character, and updates the game situation data DT1.

  Based on the game situation data DT1, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user can operate (S3). In S3, the control unit 11 determines that an operation at the time of an attack is possible when the user team approaches the goal of the opponent team while holding the ball. Moreover, the control part 11 determines with the situation where operation at the time of defensive became possible, when an opponent team approaches the goal of a user team in the state which hold | maintained the ball. In other situations, the control unit 11 does not determine that the user can operate.

  When it is not determined that the user can operate (S3; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the game is over based on the game situation data DT1 (S4). In S4, the control unit 11 determines whether the elapsed time of the game stored in the game situation data DT1 has reached a predetermined time. When it is determined that the game is over (S4; Y), the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game has ended (S4; N), the process returns to S2, and the automatic progress of the game is continued. Note that the processing in the case where it is determined in S3 that the defensive operation is possible (S3; defensive) will be described in the second embodiment.

  In S3, when it is determined that an operation at the time of an attack is possible (S3; attack), the process proceeds to FIG. 21, and the control unit 11 sets the user character holding the ball as the operation target character (S5). ). The control unit 11 displays a message M2 indicating that the operation is enabled (S6), and then displays the cursor C at the foot of the operation target character (S7). When the process of S6 is executed, the virtual world image G1 is in the state of G1B in FIG. 4, and when the process of S7 is executed, the virtual world image G1 is in the state of G1C in FIG.

  The control unit 11 sets the shoot activation area A1 based on the ability of the operation target character UC (S8). In S8, the control unit 11 refers to the character data DT2 and acquires the ability of the operation target character. The control unit 11 sets the shoot activation area A1 such that the higher the ability of the operation target character is, the wider the shoot activation area A1 is, and the lower the ability of the operation target character is, the smaller the shoot activation area A1 is. The control unit 11 records the shoot activation area A1 set in S8 in the storage unit 12.

  The control unit 11 moves the operation target character UC based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S9). In S9, when the user performs a slide operation, the control unit 11 dribbles the operation target character UC based on the slide direction, and when the user performs a flick operation, the control unit 11 passes the operation target character based on the flick direction. Let

  The control unit 11 determines whether to switch the operation target character (S10). In S10, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the operation target character holding the ball has changed. When it is determined that the operation target character is switched (S10; Y), the process returns to S8, and the shoot activation area A1 corresponding to the new operation target character is set.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the operation target character has been switched (S10; N), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the operation target character UC is in the shoot activation area A1 based on the game situation data DT (S11). . In S11, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current position of the operation target character is included in the shoot activation area A1.

  When it is not determined that the operation target character is in the shoot activation area A1 (S11; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the opponent team has been deprived of the ball (S12). In S <b> 12, the control unit 11 determines, based on the game situation data, whether the user team has changed from a state where the ball is held to a state where the opponent team is holding the ball. It is assumed that, when the user team holds the ball and the opponent character approaches less than a predetermined distance, the ball is taken away with a given probability.

  When it is determined that the ball has been taken away by the opponent team (S12; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the period during which the user can operate is completed (S13). The period during which the user can operate may be a fixed value or a variable value according to the game situation. The control part 11 should just start time measurement, when it determines with it being in the condition which can be operated in S3, and should just determine whether the said period passed. When it is determined that the period during which the user can operate is completed (S13; Y), the process returns to S1 in FIG. 20 and the game automatically proceeds again. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the period during which the user can operate is ended (S13; N), the process returns to S9. In this case, for example, the user-operable state may be continued until the opponent team loses the ball or the user team scores.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S11 that the user is in the shoot activation area A1 (S11; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the operation target character is in a shootable state based on the game situation data DT1 ( S14). The shootable state may be a predetermined state, for example, a state in which the shoot course is not blocked by the opponent team's goalkeeper, a state in which the opponent character is not taking the ball, or This is a state where the operation target character is in a predetermined posture capable of shooting.

  If it is not determined that the shoot is possible (S14; N), the process cannot proceed to the shoot mode, and the process proceeds to S9. On the other hand, when it determines with it being in the state which can shoot (S14; Y), the control part 11 displays the shoot possibility notification N1 (S15). In S15, the control unit 11 displays a shootable notification N1 in the vicinity of the operation target character (state G1D in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5).

  The control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a tap operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S16). In S16, the control unit 11 may determine whether a tap operation has been performed in a part of the display area, or may determine whether the tap operation has been performed regardless of the area.

  If it is not determined that the user has performed a tap operation (S16; N), the process proceeds to S9. On the other hand, when it is determined that the user has performed the tap operation (S16; Y), the control unit 11 performs a predetermined effect display (state G1E in FIG. 5) and displays the special ability notification N2 of the operation target character. (S17). Note that the control unit 11 may determine whether the operation target character has special ability based on the character data DT2. When the operation target character does not have a special ability, the special ability notification N2 is not displayed.

  Moving to FIG. 22, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction based on the game situation data DT1 (S18). In S18, the control unit 11 determines the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that the operation target character and the goal mouse of the opponent team do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. For example, the control unit 11 determines the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that there is no goal mouse of the opponent team on the line from the virtual viewpoint to the operation target character.

  Based on the special ability of the operation target character, the control unit 11 determines whether to make a special shoot (S19). In S19, the control unit 11 specifies the special ability of the operation target character with reference to the character data DT2, and determines that the special shooting is performed when the operation target character has a specific type of special ability, When the target character does not possess a specific type of special ability, it is determined not to make a special shoot.

The control unit 11 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the determination result of S19, the position of the opponent character of the goalkeeper, and the ability of the operation target character (S20). In S20, the process described with reference to FIG. 12 is executed. For example, when it is determined to make a special shot, the control unit 11 determines the center point of the goal mouse or the vicinity thereof as the initial target position. On the other hand, when it is not determined to make a special shoot, the control unit 11 determines an initial target position in one of the candidate areas A _{C1 to} A _C7 corresponding to the ability of the operation target character. The control unit 11 determines the position on the display area corresponding to the determined initial target position as the initial display position.

  The control unit 11 determines the size of the target position image G10 based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the operation target character (S21). In S21, the process described with reference to FIG. 15 is executed. For example, the control unit 11 sets the target position image G10 so that the size of the target position image G10 decreases as the performance of the operation target character increases, and the size of the target position image G10 increases as the performance of the operation target character decreases. Determine the size.

  The control unit 11 displays the virtual world image G1 based on the virtual viewpoint determined in S19 (S22). In S <b> 22, the control unit 11 executes geometry processing to generate a virtual world image G <b> 1 and displays it on the display unit 15. The control unit 11 displays the target position image G10 based on the initial display position determined in S20 and the size determined in S21 (S23). The control unit 11 calculates an expected trajectory based on the current position and the target position of the ball, and displays a trajectory image G11 (S24). When the processes of S22 to S24 are executed, the virtual world image G1 is in the state of G1F in FIGS.

  Based on the position of the goal line, the control unit 11 sets a ball movement restriction region (S25). In S25, the control unit 11 specifies the position of the goal line in the virtual world based on the game situation data DT1, and moves the area below the goal line (for example, the area on the pitch) from the virtual viewpoint. Set as restricted area. The movement restriction area set in S25 is recorded in the storage unit 12. Note that the control unit 11 may specify a position on the screen corresponding to the position of the goal line in the virtual world, and may specify an area on the screen below the position as the movement restriction area.

  The control unit 11 determines the just timing based on the game situation data DT1 and the character data DT2 (S26). In S26, the control unit 11 calculates the just timing level based on the items such as the character's ability and the remaining time of the game, and obtains the just timing (FIG. 13) according to the just timing level. The control unit 11 records the acquired just timing in the storage unit 12.

  Based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has touched the touch panel 14A (S27). If it is not determined that the touch has been made (S27; N), the process returns to S27 again and a user's touch is awaited. If the user has not touched for a certain period of time, the control unit 11 may regard the touch as being touched and may proceed to the processing after S28.

On the other hand, when it determines with having touched (S27; Y), it transfers to FIG. 23, and the control part 11 displays the guidance image G12 (S28), and starts shrinkage | contraction of the guidance image G12 (S29). In S28, the control unit 11, in the same position as the display position of the target position image G10, and displays the guidance image G12 of the maximum size (state of the frames _{F 1} in G1G state and 14 in FIG. 6). The contraction in S29 may be performed by changing the enlargement ratio or width set for the image.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a slide operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S30). A known method can be applied to the slide operation detection method itself. For example, the control unit 11 may determine whether the operating system has detected an event indicating a slide operation, or the touch position is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. It may be determined whether or not it has moved.

  When it is determined that the user has performed the slide operation (S30; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display position of the target position image G10 based on the slide operation (S31). In S31, the control unit 11 changes the display position of the target position image G10 in the sliding direction by the sliding operation. The controller 11 increases the change amount of the display position of the target position image G10 as the slide amount by the slide operation increases. Since the guidance image G12 is the same display position as the target position image G10, in S31, the control unit 11 also changes the display position of the guidance image G12 based on the slide operation.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the user has released the touch based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S32). In S <b> 32, the control unit 11 may determine whether the operating system has detected an event indicating a touch release, or may determine whether the touch position is no longer acquired.

  When it is determined that the user has released the touch (S32; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the current frame is just timing (S33). In S33, the control unit 11 starts from the frame at the time when it is determined to be touched in S27, and counts the frames that have passed from that point. Then, the control unit 11 specifies the current number of frames and determines whether it is included in the just timing determined in S26.

  When it is determined that the current frame is just timing (S33; Y), the control unit 11 determines the path of the just timing shoot based on the game situation data DT1 (S34). In S34, the control unit 11 calculates a trajectory starting from the current position of the ball and passing through the target position indicated by the target position image G10 based on an algorithm for calculating the trajectory. And the control part 11 makes the strength of a kick stronger than usual. The stronger the kick, the faster the ball moves.

  The control unit 11 displays an evaluation image G13B for just timing (S35), and the control unit 11 executes an effect for just timing shooting (S36). As described with reference to FIG. 17, in S35 and S36, the control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G13B “Just!” In the vicinity of the target position image G10 and the guide image G12, and the landing point cursor G10A is displayed. The effect is gathered in the center and the guide image G12 spreads.

  The control unit 11 causes the operation target character to shoot by reproducing the motion data for shooting (S37). Note that the motion data for the just timing shoot and the motion data for the normal shoot may be the same or different. When the operation target character shoots, the control unit 11 updates the current position, moving direction, and moving speed of the ball based on the trajectory of the shoot.

  The control unit 11 turns off the ball hit determination (S38). In S38, the control unit 11 turns off the ball hit determination by executing a predetermined command for turning off the hit determination. Thereby, it becomes possible for the ball to enter the user character or the opponent character and pierce without being bounced.

  The control part 11 performs the process according to a shoot result (S39), and returns to the process of S1. The process according to the shooting result is a process for determining whether or not a score is generated by the shooting, and may be a process for determining whether or not the opponent character has prevented the shooting. The control unit 11 generates a score when the result that the shoot is determined is obtained, and does not generate a score when the result that the shoot is determined is not obtained. In addition, after the operation target character shoots, the process may return to the process of S9 instead of the process of S1, and the user operable state may be continued.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S33 that the current frame is just timing (S33; N), the control unit 11 determines the trajectory of the normal shot based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the operation target character. (S40). In S40, the control unit 11 determines a position where the target position indicated by the target position image G10 is moved by a distance corresponding to the ability of the operation target character as the ball landing point. Then, the control unit 11 calculates a trajectory that starts from the current position of the ball and passes through the landing point based on an algorithm for calculating the trajectory. Note that, unlike the just timing shoot, the control unit 11 does not make the kick particularly strong.

  The control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G13A or G13C indicating that it is not just timing (S41), and proceeds to the process of S37. As described with reference to FIG. 16, in S <b> 41, the control unit 11 determines that the evaluation image G <b> 13 </ b> A is “Haya!” Or “Slow! Is displayed in the vicinity of the target position image G10 and the guide image G12.

On the other hand, in S32, if the user is not determined to have canceled the touch (S32; Y), the controller 11 judges whether becomes the last frame _{F N} in the cycle (S42). In S42, the controller 11 judges whether the current frame becomes the last frame F _N. When it is not determined that the final frame _FN has been reached (S42; N), the contraction of the guide image G12 is continued, and the process returns to S30. On the other hand, when it is determined that the final frame _FN has been reached (S42; Y), the control unit 11 returns the timing ring to the maximum size (S43). And the control part 11 sets the next just timing (S44), returns to the process of S29, and transfers to the next cycle. The processes of S43 and S44 are the same as S28 and S26, respectively.

  According to the game control device 10 described above, in order to move the ball, not only the target position instructed by the user but also the timing at which the touch is released is considered, so that the difficulty level of the operation requested to the user is increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game in which the user instructs the movement of the ball using the touch panel 14A. Further, the movement method of the ball corresponds to the way in which the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 overlap with each other, whereby the user can be instructed to move the ball in a more intuitive manner. Further, since the target position and the ball movement can be instructed by a series of operations of touching the touch panel 14A to change the touch position and releasing the touch, an operation step for moving the ball is possible. The number can be reduced and operation redundancy can be reduced.

  When the user performs a slide operation, the display position of the guide image G12 is changed together with the target position image G10, and the user can also view the guide image G12 while viewing the target position image G10. It becomes easy to grasp.

  Further, as the just timing approaches, the size of the guide image G12 changes so as to approach the size of the target position image G10, so that the user can intuitively grasp the just timing.

  In addition, since the new just timing is set when the touch is not released even when the just timing comes, the user can instruct the movement of the ball at any timing. For this reason, the user can specify the target position carefully.

  Further, the shoot enable notification N1 allows the user to easily grasp whether or not movement by the movement control unit 107 (that is, shift to the shoot mode) is permitted during the game play. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a useless operation from being performed on the touch panel 14A in a situation where the movement is not permitted.

  In addition, in a situation where movement by the movement control unit 107 is permitted (a situation where the shootable notification N1 is displayed), when the user performs a tap operation with a will, it is possible to shift to the shoot mode. It is possible to prevent the shift to the shoot mode when the user thinks that it is not particularly necessary. Furthermore, when the display mode of the virtual world image G1 changes when shifting to the shoot mode, the user can be made aware of the shift to the shoot mode.

  In addition, since the landing point of the ball by the shot changes depending on the ability of the operation target character, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, when the ball moves based on the ability of the operation target character, the ability can be recognized by the user by the special ability notification N2. In addition, when the user performs a tap operation with a will, the mode can be shifted to the shoot mode, so that it is possible to prevent the mode from being shifted to the shoot mode particularly when the user thinks that it is not necessary. Furthermore, when the display mode of the virtual world image G1 changes when shifting to the shoot mode, the user can be made aware of the shift to the shoot mode. Furthermore, by notifying the ability of the operation target character at that time, the ability can be grasped more effectively.

  Further, in a situation where the user instructs the movement of the ball, the virtual viewpoint and the operation target character have a predetermined positional relationship, so that, for example, the operation target character can be prevented from being displayed at an obstructive position. .

  Further, it is possible to grasp how much the ball may move from the target position depending on the size of the target position image G10. Further, it is possible to make the user grasp the ability of the operation target character based on the size of the target position image G10.

  Further, by providing a movement restriction area for restricting the movement of the ball, it is possible to prevent the position where the movement of the ball is restricted from being erroneously designated as the target position.

  In addition, the user can be made aware of the trajectory of the ball moving from the trajectory image G11.

  Further, the evaluation image G13 can allow the user to grasp whether the release timing is good or bad. Therefore, the user can consider at what timing the touch should be released in subsequent operations.

  Further, when the touch is released at the just timing, a predetermined effect is displayed, so that the user can grasp that the timing at which the touch is released is close to the just timing. Furthermore, the user can grasp that the user's operation was good by seeing this notification, and can improve the user's satisfaction.

  Moreover, since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the game situation, the difficulty level can be adjusted for the subsequent adjustment of the target position, and the fun of the game can be improved effectively.

  Moreover, since the initial position of the target position varies depending on the ball movement method, the difficulty level can be adjusted for the subsequent adjustment of the target position, and the fun of the game can be effectively improved.

  In addition, since the just timing changes depending on the game situation, the criterion for determining whether or not the operation is successful can be changed according to the game situation, and the fun of the game can be improved effectively.

  Further, it is possible to change how much the ball deviates from the target position depending on the ability of the operation target character, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

  Further, by omitting the hit determination, it is possible to perform a special movement such that the ball does not hit the user character or the opponent character. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the ball from hitting the user character or the opponent character and not moving as intended by the user even though the user has succeeded in a highly difficult operation.

[1-5. Modification of Embodiment 1]
The invention according to the first embodiment is not limited to the embodiment described above. Modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the case of a chute with a curve or a non-rotating chute that changes irregularly, the target position may be dynamically changed. Further, for example, when the user performs a flick operation toward the goal of the opponent team before shifting to the shoot mode, the operation target character may shoot without shifting to the shoot mode. Further, for example, the transition to the shoot mode is not limited to the situation in which the operation target character holds the ball, and the shoot mode may be entered when a heading shoot or a volley shoot is performed in the set play. In addition, for example, when the target position image G10 and the guide image G12 overlap (that is, during the just timing), the color of the target position image G10 may change. For example, when a part of the landing point cursor G10A of the target position image G10 is off the goal mouse, the display mode of the part may be changed. The guide image G13 may be made semi-transparent while the guide image G12 is displayed in the maximum size, and the transparency of the guide image G12 may be reduced as time passes.

  Further, for example, when the guide image G12 contracts to the minimum size, the guide image G12 may be gradually enlarged from the minimum size to the maximum size instead of returning to the maximum size at once. In this case, the just timing may come when the guide image G12 overlaps the just timing image G10B in the middle of the enlargement. Further, when the guide image G12 is enlarged to the maximum size, the reduction may be started again toward the minimum size. In addition, a time limit from when the user starts touching to when it is released may be provided, and when the time limit elapses, a normal shoot may be released assuming that the shooting operation has failed. Further, for example, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 may have the same thickness, and the contraction of the guide image G12 may be stopped during the just timing period. That is, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 may be overlapped during the just timing.

  Further, for example, the display positions of the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 may not be included in a predetermined range. Further, for example, it may be possible to shift from any position to the shoot mode without providing the shoot activation area A1. Further, for example, the display mode of the virtual world image G1 does not have to be switched particularly when shifting to the shoot mode. For example, the virtual viewpoint may be left as it is when the mode is shifted to the shoot mode. For example, the size of the target position image G10 may be fixed regardless of the ability. For example, the movement restriction area may not be provided. Further, for example, the trajectory image G11 and the evaluation image G13 need not be displayed. For example, even if the touch is released at the just timing, there is no particular effect.

  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 realized by the server 30. In this case, the data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. The game control apparatus 10 updates each data stored in the server 30 by transmitting the game execution result to the server 30.

  Further, for example, the main process 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, in the first embodiment, the permission unit 101, the range setting unit 102, the initial display position determination unit 103, the timing determination unit 104, the display control unit 105, the change unit 106, the movement control unit 107, and the hit determination execution unit 108 are servers. When realized by 30, these are realized mainly by the control unit 31. In this case, the game control device 10 receives the image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1. In addition, the game control device 10 transmits data indicating an instruction received by the operation unit 14 and the touch panel 14 </ b> A to the server 30. The server 30 may identify the user instruction by receiving the data and execute the game. For example, each function may be shared by the game control apparatus 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing result of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

[2. Second Embodiment]
Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the same game as in the first embodiment may be executed, and the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[2-1. Overview of Processing in Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the process at the time of the attack of the user team has been described. In the second embodiment, the process at the time of the defense of the user team will be described. The game progress method itself may be the same as that of the first embodiment. For example, the game basically proceeds automatically. While the game is automatically progressing, a virtual world image G1 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, and the operation target character and the opponent character act without any user operation. For example, when the opponent team brings the ball to the vicinity of the goal of the user team and it becomes an important scene that the user team may lose, it is notified in the virtual world image G1 that the user can be operated. The

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition when the user can operate the screen. As shown in FIG. 24, when the game is automatically progressing (the state of G1A in FIG. 24), when the user becomes operable, the user can operate by superimposing it on the virtual world image G1. A message M4 indicating that the current state has been reached is displayed (state G1J in FIG. 24). The message M4 plays the same role as the message M2 (FIG. 4) described in the first embodiment except that the contents regarding the defense are displayed. The message M4 is deleted at a predetermined timing, and the cursor C is displayed at the foot of the operation target character UC (state G1K in FIG. 24).

  Here, since the operation is a defensive operation, unlike the first embodiment, the operation target character UC is not the user character UC that holds the ball B, but is a user character UC that does not have the ball B, for example. The operation target character UC may be the user character UC closest to the opponent character OC holding the ball B, or the user may freely switch the operation target character UC.

  The user performs a predetermined operation from the touch panel 14 </ b> A and causes the operation target character UC to defend so as not to lose points. For example, when the user performs a flick operation, the operation target character UC slides in the slide direction. For example, when the user performs a long press operation, the operation target character UC presses the opponent character OC holding the ball B. The long press operation is, for example, maintaining the touch without moving the touch position after the user touches the touch panel 14A. Further, for example, when the user performs a tap operation after the operation target character UC has taken the ball B, the operation target character UC clears the ball B.

  As described above, the user can defend the operation target character UC by performing, for example, a flick operation, a long press operation, and a tap operation. As in the first embodiment, the state in which the user can operate may be ended when a certain time has elapsed, or may be ended at any other timing. The arbitrary timing is, for example, the timing at which the ball B is cleared and the pinch is removed, or the timing at which the opponent team has lost points without being able to prevent the attack.

  In the second embodiment, when the ball B is brought near the goal GL of the user team and the opponent character OC enters the shooting posture, the goalkeeper of the user team becomes the operation target character UC. Then, under a given condition (details will be described later), the operation target character UC shifts to a saving mode for saving a shot. Note that the saving is an operation for preventing the shot from entering the goal, and an operation for protecting the goal. For example, saving is catching a ball or playing it with hands or feet.

  When the saving mode is entered, the progress of the game may be temporarily stopped or may not be stopped in particular. For example, when the progress of the game is temporarily stopped, the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC temporarily stop the movement. Further, for example, when the progress of the game is not particularly stopped, the progress of the game may be slower than usual, and the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC may operate in slow motion.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when the mode is shifted to the saving mode. As shown in FIG. 25, when the opponent character OC enters the shooting position or kicks the ball B (G1L state in FIG. 25), the opponent character OC that shoots is displayed up, and the opponent A predetermined effect is executed at the foot of the character OC (state G1M in FIG. 25). When the opponent character OC has a special ability, a special ability notification N3 indicating the special ability may be displayed at this timing.

  Thereafter, the virtual viewpoint VC approaches the operation target character UC, and switches from the back of the operation target character UC to an angle that allows the player character OC and the ball B to shoot a shot (the state of G1N in FIG. 25) to enter the saving mode. The migration is complete. This angle is an angle at which the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC do not overlap with each other, and the ball B is easy to see. When the operation target character UC that is the goal keeper has a special ability, a special ability notification N4 indicating the special ability may be displayed at this timing. In addition, a message M5 indicating the transition to the saving mode, a movement destination image G14 indicating the movement destination, and an instruction position image G15 indicating the instruction position are also displayed.

  The destination is, for example, a position where the ball B passes or a landing point of the ball B, and a position where the ball B moves in the future. The destination is similar to the target position described in the first embodiment, but here the target position is used for the ball shot by the operation target character UC and the destination is shot by the opponent character OC. Used for balls. In the present embodiment, the movement destination is indicated by three-dimensional coordinates in the virtual world VW, and the display position of the movement destination image G14 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the display area. For this reason, the display position of the movement destination image G14 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the screen corresponding to the three-dimensional coordinates indicated by the movement destination. The destination image G14 is an image whose display position changes based on the destination, for example, and is an image that serves as a cursor (target) indicating the destination.

  The designated position is, for example, a position on the screen designated by the user, and is a position that instructs the operation target character UC to save. The designated position image G15 is an image whose display position changes based on the designated position, for example, and serves as a cursor indicating the designated position. The indication position image G15 shows, for example, a range that can be caught by the operation target character UC, and includes a keeper's gloves and a cross-shaped “+” mark. In the present embodiment, the catchable range changes depending on the ability of the operation target character UC, and the probability of successful saving also changes. For this reason, the gap between the gloves in the indicated position image G15 is changed so as to indicate that the catchable range changes depending on the ability of the operation target character. Details of this point will be described later.

  When the transition to the saving mode is completed, the user performs a saving operation for causing the operation target character UC to save. The saving operation has the same basic flow as the shooting operation of the first embodiment, and includes two steps: a step of touching the touch panel 14A to perform a slide operation, and a step of releasing the touch at a predetermined timing. . Similar to the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, this timing is referred to as just timing. For example, the slide operation is performed to change the designated position, and the touch release is performed to instruct the determination of the designated position.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the saving operation. As shown in FIG. 26, when the user touches the touch panel 14 </ b> A in the transition to the saving mode (the state of G <b> 1 </ b> N in FIG. 26), a guidance image G <b> 16 for guiding just timing is displayed and contraction is started. The opponent character OC shoots (state of G1O in FIG. 26). For example, the guide image G16 is displayed in a larger size than the destination image G14. Note that the guide image G16 may be displayed at the time of just shifting to the saving mode (that is, the state of G1N before the user starts touching).

  Thereafter, when the user performs a slide operation while maintaining the touch, the display position of the designated position image G15 is changed based on the slide direction (state G1P in FIG. 26). Since the ball B flies toward the movement destination image G14, for example, the user changes the display position of the designated position image G15 so as to overlap the movement destination image G14. For example, the timing at which the ball B passes the destination image G14 may be substantially matched with the just timing, and the user can display the designated position image G15 on the destination image G14 before the ball B passes the destination image G14. Aim to repeat.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the display image of the movement destination image G14 changes as the just timing approaches (that is, as the ball B approaches). For example, when the destination image G14 has just been displayed (the state of G1N or G1O in FIG. 26), the destination image G14 is a target image, but as the just timing approaches, the target becomes translucent, Image appears (G1P state in FIG. 26). In FIG. 26, the movement destination image G14 is shown in a semi-transparent state by a dotted line. Details of how the target image of the destination image G14 becomes translucent and the ball image emerges will be described later with reference to FIG. The guide image G16 contracts to approach the size of the ball in the destination image G14 that has emerged. The point that the just timing is guided by the size difference between the guide image G16 and the destination image G14 is the same as the relationship between the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 in the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the saving result changes depending on whether or not the user can release the touch at the just timing in a state where the designated position image G15 is superimposed on the destination image G14. For example, the operation target character UC catches the ball B when the user releases the touch at the just timing while the designated position image G15 is exactly overlapped with the destination image G14. In this case, since the operation target character UC can completely control the ball B and can finish the attack of the opponent team, the result of the most successful saving is obtained.

  Further, for example, the designated position image G15 is slightly shifted from the destination image G14, but the operation target character UC can punch the ball B when the user can release the touch at the just timing. In addition, for example, even when the user can exactly overlay the designated position image G15 on the destination image G14, but the touch is released at a timing slightly deviated from the just timing, the operation target character UC B can be punched. In this case, the goal could be defended, but the opponent team's attack could not be completed, resulting in a successful saving.

  On the other hand, if the user cannot overlay the designated position image G15 on the destination image G14 and cannot release the touch at the just timing, the operation target character UC cannot touch the ball B. In this case, since the shot is decided, the saving fails.

  As in the first embodiment, the next just timing may be set when the just timing has passed without the user releasing the touch. However, in the second embodiment, the next just timing is It is not set and the saving operation is assumed to have failed. For this reason, in the second embodiment, there are not many chances of releasing the touch as in the first embodiment, and the chance is only once. This is because the kicker can shoot when he / she likes in the shooting scene as in the first embodiment, but when the keeper likes in the saving scene as in the second embodiment. It is not possible to save, because there is only one chance to save the incoming ball.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the saving mode, the user changes the display position of the designated position image G15 by the slide operation and superimposes it on the movement destination image G14, and releases the touch at the just timing. You can succeed in saving. As shown in FIG. 26, the designated position image G15 is not so long as the movement distance to the destination image G14, and it is easy to grasp the just timing by the guidance image G16 regardless of the place to shoot. Can be played with a moderate level of difficulty. Hereinafter, details of this processing will be described. In the following, reference numerals of the user character, the operation target character, the ball, and the like are omitted when it is not particularly necessary to refer to the drawings.

[2-2. Functions Realized in Embodiment 2]
FIG. 27 is a functional block diagram according to the second embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 27, in the second embodiment, in addition to the data storage unit 100, the initial display position determination unit 103, the display control unit 105, the change unit 106, and the movement control unit 107 described in the first embodiment, The determination unit 109, the movement availability determination unit 110, and the action determination unit 111 are realized. The data storage unit 100, the initial display position determination unit 103, the display control unit 105, the change unit 106, and the movement control unit 107 have both the functions described in the first embodiment and the functions described in the second embodiment. It may be possible to have only one of the functions.

[2-2-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 may be the same as that of the first embodiment, and stores, for example, game situation data DT1 and character data DT2.

[2-2-2. Move destination determination unit]
The destination determination unit 109 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The movement destination determination unit 109 determines the movement destination of the ball based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the opponent character. The relationship between the ability of the opponent character and the movement destination of the ball may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as part of a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a program code. The movement destination determination unit 109 acquires a movement destination associated with the ability of the opponent character to shoot.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability of the opponent character and the destination of the ball. FIG. 28 shows a state near the goal GL of the user team in the virtual world VW. The initial display position determination unit 103 sets a movement destination in any one of predetermined candidate areas A _{C8 to} A _C11 . For example, the movement destination determination unit 109 selects any of the candidate areas A _{C8 to} A _C11 based on the ability of the opponent character, and sets the movement destination therein. That is, the movement destination determination unit 109 determines a movement destination based on the ability of the opponent character OC. For example, the destination determination unit 109 may set a destination closer to the end of the goal as the ability of the opponent character increases.

For example, if the ability of the opponent character is high, the destination is set in the candidate area _AC11 so that the corner of the goal mouse can be easily aimed. Further, for example, when the ability of the opponent character is medium, the movement destination determination unit 109 sets the movement destination in one of the candidate areas A _{C9 and} A _C10 so that the shot course is somewhat sweet. . Further, for example, the movement destination determination unit 109 sets a movement destination in the candidate area _AC8 when the ability of the opponent character is low.

  The destination determination unit 109 may determine the destination based not only on the ability of the opponent character but also on the position of the opponent character or the ball. The relationship between the position of the opponent character or the ball and the movement destination of the ball may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. The movement destination determination unit 109 acquires a movement destination associated with the opponent character or the position of the ball.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the opponent character or the position of the ball and the movement destination of the ball. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a virtual world VW as viewed from above. As illustrated in FIG. 29, for example, the movement destination determination unit 109 determines the side (near side) of the goal mouse where the opponent character OC or the ball B is present as the movement destination. Note that the movement destination determination unit 109 may determine, as the movement destination, the opposite side (far side) of the goal mouse with the opponent character or the ball.

[2-2-3. Initial display position determination unit]
The initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the indicated position image G15 based on the current situation of the game. The situation here is, for example, the current state of the virtual world. Further, for example, the situation may be the state or ability of the operation target character that saves the ball, or the state or ability of the opponent character that moves the ball. The state here is a position, a posture, and the like. The initial display position is, for example, the display position when the user touches the touch panel 14A.

  The relationship between the game situation and the initial display position of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. The initial display position determination unit 103 acquires an initial display position associated with the current situation. Here, a case where the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the indicated position image G15 based on the position of the operation target character and the movement destination determined by the movement destination determination unit 109 will be described. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the instruction position image G15 based on the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the movement destination image G14.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game situation and the initial display position of the designated position image G15. As shown in FIG. 30, for example, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the position between the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the movement destination image G14 (on or near the dotted line in FIG. 30). The initial display position of the designated position image G15 is determined. In this case, the initial display position determination unit 103 may set the midpoint of the display position of the operation target character, the display position of the movement destination image G14, and the position away from the midpoint as the initial display position. It is good. In the case where the position is away from the midpoint, the initial display position determination unit 103 sets the distance from the position according to the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the operation target character as the initial display position of the designated position image G15. You may decide. In this case, for example, the initial display position determination unit 103 causes the initial display position of the designated position image G15 to approach the movement destination image G14 as the ability of the operation target character increases, and decreases the indication position image G15 as the ability of the operation target character decreases. The initial display position may be close to the operation target character.

[2-2-4. Moveability determination unit]
The moveability determination unit 110 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. Based on the current position of the ball, the moveability determination unit 110 determines whether the movement toward the target area is possible. The target area is, for example, an area where a score is entered when the ball moves, and an area where the game is won when the object moves. When a sports game is executed as in this embodiment, the target area is a goal in sports. For example, the movement availability determination unit 110 determines whether or not there is a ball within a range determined based on the target area. Hereinafter, this range is referred to as a saving target area.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a saving target area. In FIG. 31, the goal GL of the user team is the one on the left side of the two goals GL (the one with the smaller Xw-axis coordinates). For example, saving target area A2 among the own half, and the first region A21 as viewed from an arbitrary position P ₃ in the goals of the user team GL becomes constant angle or more, a circle of radius l ₃ around the position P ₃ This is a region excluding a certain second region A22. The reason why the first region A21 is excluded is that there is a possibility that the first region A21 may not enter the field of view of the virtual viewpoint. The reason why the second area A22 is excluded is that, for example, the game tempo deteriorates when the mode is shifted to the saving mode in a scene where the ball is close to the goal GL and the spilled ball of the shot is pushed.

  The saving target area A2 is not limited to the example of FIG. 30, and the shape and size may be arbitrary. For example, the saving target area A2 may be an area in which only the first area A21 or the second area A22 is excluded from the own team, or may be the entire own team. Further, the saving target area A2 may be a fan, a polygon such as a square or a rectangle, or an arbitrary shape such as a circle or an ellipse that is not a polygon. . Further, the saving target area A2 may be fixed regardless of the operation target character and the opponent character, or may be variable according to these abilities.

  In the present embodiment, the display control unit 105, the change unit 106, and the action determination unit 111 execute a process when the movement possibility determination unit 110 determines that the movement toward the target area is possible. That is, when it is determined by the movement availability determination unit 110 that the movement toward the target area is possible, the mode shifts to the saving mode, and the movement availability determination unit 110 does not determine that the movement toward the target area is possible. Does not enter the saving mode.

[2-2-5. Movement control unit]
The movement control unit 107 starts moving the ball toward the movement destination after the touch panel 14A is touched. The movement control unit 107 determines the ball trajectory based on the current position of the ball and the destination determined by the destination determination unit 109. The algorithm for determining the ball trajectory may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. This algorithm may be created based on real world natural laws. For example, the movement control unit 107 moves the ball along a trajectory determined by an algorithm.

  For example, the movement control unit 107 may move the ball based on the ability of the opponent character. For example, the movement control unit 107 may move the ball to a position shifted from the movement destination by a distance according to the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the opponent character. Further, for example, the movement control unit 107 may determine the moving speed and the rotation amount of the ball based on the ability of the opponent character.

[2-2-6. Display control unit]
In the game in which the ball moves, the display control unit 105 displays a movement destination image G14 indicating the movement destination of the ball, and when the touch panel 14A is touched, a guidance image for guiding the just timing to release the touch. Display while changing G16.

  First, display control of the movement destination image G14 will be described. For example, the display control unit 105 determines the display position of the destination image G14 based on the destination determined by the destination determination unit 109. The display control unit 105 may use the position obtained by converting the three-dimensional coordinates in the virtual world indicated by the movement destination into the two-dimensional coordinates on the screen as the display position of the movement destination image G14, but in this embodiment, the current position of the ball The position obtained by converting the three-dimensional coordinates on the trajectory from the position to the movement destination into the two-dimensional coordinates is acquired as the display position of the movement destination image G14.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the display position of the destination image G14. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a virtual world VW as viewed from above. In the present embodiment, on the trajectory from the current position of the ball B to the destination Q _3, and an operation point Q ₄ and just the timing point Q ₅ is set. Operating point Q ₄ are, for example, a position to determine the operation of the user for the ball B passes, the virtual world just timing point Q _5, for example, corresponding to the two-dimensional coordinates of the display position of the destination image G14 It is a three-dimensional coordinate in VW. Operating point Q ₄ and the just timing point Q ₅ may be any orbit ball B, but here, just timing point Q ₅ is as close to the destination Q ₃ than the operating point Q ₄ .

For example, the display control unit 105, based on the distance between the destination Q ₃ and the operation subject character UC, may be set to determine the operating point Q _4. Further, for example, the display control unit 105 may position which is expected to be a ball B before several frames of frames expected ball B arrive at the destination Q3 as the operating point Q _4. In this case, the display control unit 105, the farther the distance between the destination Q ₃ and the operation subject character UC, the operating point Q ₄ may be as close to the ball B. Thus, the operating point Q ₄ easily fits within the field of view of the virtual viewpoint. Then, the display control unit 105, a moved toward the operating point Q ₄ with a predetermined distance destination Q ₃ positions, it acquires the exact timing and point Q _5. The display control unit 105, a position obtained by converting the 3-dimensional coordinates of the exact timing and point Q ₅ in two-dimensional coordinates are determined as the display position of the destination image G14.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the movement destination image G14 is changed before the just timing comes. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing changes in the destination image G14. As shown in FIG. 33, at the time of just shifting to the saving mode, the destination image G14 has a shape showing the target (the state of G14A in FIG. 33), but when the opponent character OC shoots, Transparency increases, and instead a circular ball emerges (state G14B in FIG. 33). Thereafter, when the ball B approaches the movement destination image G14, the movement destination image G14 is completely transparent at the target portion and only the ball portion (state of G14C in FIG. 33). The display control unit 105 may realize the above processing by alpha blending. The outline portion of the ball in the destination image G14 indicates the size of the guide image G16 at the just timing. For this reason, the contour portion plays the same role as the just timing image G10B described in the first embodiment.

  Next, display control of the guidance image G16 will be described. For example, the display control unit 105 starts changing the guide image G16 with the touch of the touch panel 14A as a trigger. The guide image G16 plays the same role as the guide image G12 of the first embodiment, and the change in the display mode may be the same. For example, the display control unit 105 displays the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 having different sizes at display positions included in a predetermined range. Further, the display control unit 105 changes the guide image G16 so that the size of the guide image G16 approaches the size of the destination image G14. The meaning of the predetermined range is as described in the first embodiment.

  For example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 causes the guide image G16 and the destination image G14 having different sizes to be displayed at display positions included in a predetermined range. The display control unit 105 changes the guide image G16 so that the size of the guide image G16 approaches the size of the destination image G14. The display control unit 105 increases the size difference between the guide image G16 and the destination image G14 as the time until the just timing arrives, and decreases the size difference as the time is shorter. To change.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a method for controlling the guide image G16. Note that the t-axis shown in FIG. 34 is a time axis. Here, a method for controlling the guide image G16 will be described while comparing the size with the destination image G14. As in the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the number of frames from when the guide image G16 is displayed at the maximum size until it reaches the minimum size is determined, and the number of frames is N. Further, for example, the size of the guide image G16 of each frame may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. That is, what number frame the size of the guide image G16 may be defined in the data storage unit 100 in advance. The display control unit 105 displays a guide image G16 having a size associated with the current frame.

As shown in FIG. 34, the display control unit 105 causes the frames F ₁ the user starts a touch to display the guidance image G16 of maximum size. Then, as the just timing approaches, the display control unit 105 gradually reduces the guide image G16 while gradually changing the display mode of the destination image G14. Incidentally, the destination image G14, in a frame F _t before a predetermined number of the start frame F _S Just timing may be changed to the ball.

In the example of FIG. 34, just the timing is only one frame of the start frame F _S. That is, the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap each other for this one frame. Therefore, the start frame F _S Just timing, the display control unit 105, the outer periphery and the inner periphery of the guide image G16, the outer periphery and the inner periphery of the outline of the ball indicated by the destination image G14, match. In the example of FIG. 14 described in the first embodiment, there are just timings for three frames, so the thickness of the guide image G12 is different from the thickness of the just timing image G10B. However, as shown in FIG. When there is only one frame, it is not necessary to make the thickness particularly different, so that the thickness of the guide image G16 and the thickness of the outline portion of the destination image G14 are the same so that they completely overlap at the just timing. You can do it.

When the end frame F _F Just timing visits, the display control unit 105, as the outer periphery of the guide image G16 is smaller than the inner circumference of the destination image G14, reduces the guidance image G16. Thus, at the end frame _{F F,} not overlap with the destination image G14 and guidance image G16 is. Thereafter, the display control unit 105, so as to approach the minimum size as the last frame F _N approaches gradually to reduce the guide image G16. Then, in the final frame _FN , the display control unit 105 displays the guide image G16 with the minimum size.

  Note that the display control unit 105 can execute display control of various images displayed on the display unit 15 in addition to the above-described display control of the guide image G16. For example, as in the first embodiment, the display control unit 105 may cause the display unit to display a virtual world image G1 that shows a virtual world viewed from a virtual viewpoint. Further, for example, the display control unit 105 may display the virtual world image G1 indicating the state of the virtual world on the display unit in the first display mode. The display control unit 105 may switch the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode when the ball moves to the destination. The meanings of the first display mode and the second display mode are as described in the first embodiment.

  For example, the display control unit 105 may notify the ability of the opponent character when switching the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode. In this case, the ability to be notified may be an ability parameter of the opponent character, but in this embodiment, the display control unit 105 notifies the special ability of the opponent character. The display control unit 105 performs notification by displaying the special ability notification N3 (the state of G1M in FIG. 25).

  For example, the display control unit 105 may notify the ability of the operation target character. The ability notified in this case may be the ability parameter of the operation target character, but in this embodiment, the display control unit 105 notifies the special ability of the operation target character. The display control unit 105 performs notification by displaying the special ability notification N4 (the state of G1N in FIG. 25).

  Further, for example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 controls the virtual viewpoint so that the operation target character, the opponent character, and the designated position image G15 do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. The predetermined positional relationship is, for example, a positional relationship in which a character or the like does not get in the way for saving. In the case of a game in which the ball is moved into a predetermined area as in the present embodiment, for example, the positional relationship is such that no character is placed between the virtual viewpoint and the ball. For example, the display control unit 105 arranges the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. Details of this processing will be described in a third embodiment described later.

  Further, for example, the display control unit 105 may determine the display mode of the designated position image G15 based on the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the operation target character. The relationship between the capability and the display mode of the indicated position image G15 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a part of a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a program code. The display control unit 105 displays the designated position image G15 in a display manner associated with the ability of the operation target character.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability and the display mode of the designated position image G15. As shown in FIG. 35, for example, the display control unit 105 increases the glove size of the designated position image G15 and increases the gap between the gloves as the operation target character has higher ability. The display mode of G15 is determined. Further, for example, the display control unit 105 determines the display mode of the designated position image G15 such that the lower the ability of the operation target character, the smaller the glove size of the designated position image G15 and the smaller the gap between the gloves. To do. That is, the display control unit 105 makes it easier for the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 to overlap as the ability of the operation target character is higher, and the lower the ability of the operation target character is, And make it difficult to overlap.

  For example, the display control unit 105 may change at least one of the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 based on how the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 are displaced. The display control unit 105 displays at least one of the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 when the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 overlap each other and when the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 are shifted. One display mode is changed. Here, a case where both of these display modes change will be described. The display control unit 105 determines whether the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15 is greater than or equal to a threshold value, so that they are shifted or overlapped. You may do it. For example, the display control unit 105 determines whether the distance between the center point of the ball in the destination image G14 and the center point of the “+” mark in the designated position image G15 is equal to or greater than a threshold value, thereby causing a shift. Determine if they are overlapping or overlapping.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a change in the display mode of the movement destination image G14. In FIG. 36, the luminance of the destination image G14 is schematically indicated by a dotted line and a solid line, where the dotted line indicates that the luminance is low and the solid line indicates that the luminance is high. As shown in FIG. 36, the display control unit 105 reduces the brightness of the destination image G14 before the overlap between the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 is large, and the deviation is small and overlapped. After that, the brightness of the destination image G14 is increased. That is, the display control unit 105 may cause the destination image G14 to shine when the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 overlap.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing how the display mode of the designated position image G15 changes. In FIG. 37, the luminance of the designated position image G15 is schematically shown as a line thickness. A thin line indicates that the luminance is low, and a thick line indicates that the luminance is high. As shown in FIG. 37, the display control unit 105 reduces the luminance of the designated position image G15 to reduce the difference between the designated position image G15 and the destination image G14 before the large deviation between them. After that, the brightness of the designated position image G15 is increased. That is, the display control unit 105 may cause the designated position image G15 to shine when the designated position image G15 and the destination image G14 overlap.

  For example, when the touch on the touch panel 14 </ b> A is released, the display control unit 105 displays an evaluation image indicating the evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released. This guide image plays the same role as the guide image G12 of the first embodiment, and the change in the display mode may be the same. In other words, the evaluation image is an image indicating whether the timing at which the touch is released is earlier or later than the just timing, and can be said to be an image for reference in the next saving operation.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of an evaluation image. As shown in FIG. 38, for example, when the timing at which the user releases the touch is earlier than the just timing, the evaluation image G17A indicating the message “Haya!” Is displayed. For example, when the user releases the touch at the just timing, the evaluation image G17B indicating the message “Just!” Is displayed. For example, when the timing at which the user releases the touch is later than the just timing, the evaluation image G17C indicating the message “Slow!” Is displayed. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the evaluation images G17A to G17C, they are referred to as an evaluation image G17. The display position of the evaluation image G17 may be arbitrary, but here it is set near the movement destination image G14 so that the user can easily confirm it.

  Note that if the touch can be released at the just timing, the display control unit 105 may be notified of this by a change in the display mode of the destination image G14 and the guide image G16, as in the first embodiment. .

  Further, for example, when the ball moves toward the moving destination, the display control unit 105 may display the ball so that the ball is arranged at a position closer to the moving destination than the current position. That is, the display control unit 105 may display the ball at a position closer to the moving destination than the actual position of the ball. For example, the display control unit 105 places a virtual ball at a position closer to the moving destination than the actual ball position in the virtual world VW, and displays the virtual ball at that position in the virtual world image G1. You may do it.

[2-2-7. Change part]
When the touch position is changed in a state where the touch panel is touched, the changing unit 106 displays the indication position image G15 indicating the indication position for acting on the ball based on the change of the touch position. To change. For example, the changing unit 106 changes the display position of the designated position image G15 based on the direction and amount of change of the touch position. For example, the changing unit 106 corresponds to a vector that connects the touch position at the past time point and the current touch position, and a vector that connects the display position of the indicated position image G15 at the past time point and the current display position. As described above, the display position of the designated position image G15 is changed. The meaning that a vector corresponds is as described in the first embodiment.

  The action is, for example, an action on the ball, and is a force applied to the ball. For example, touching the ball, changing the speed of the ball, stopping the ball, or changing the trajectory of the ball. If the character is a game that moves the ball, the character receives (catch) the ball and the character plays the ball. To catch is to prevent the ball from moving. For example, it may be catching or holding. To play is to change the moving direction of the ball. For example, hitting a character's body against a ball. The character may be played by hand or by foot. The just timing is, for example, a timing for acting on the ball, and can be said to be a timing determined for receiving or playing the ball.

  Note that the ball may be one in which the character acts. In the present embodiment, the ball is moved by a first character (for example, a kicker's opponent character) and a second character (for example, an operation target character of the goalkeeper) acts in the virtual world. It is. It can also be said that the game prevents the ball from moving into the target area.

[2-2-8. Action determining unit]
The action determining unit 111 determines whether or not the ball at the timing when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released, depending on how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 shift. Determine the content of the effect on. If at least one of the overlapping method of the movement destination image G14 and the guidance image G16 and the shift method of the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 change, the content of the action on the ball changes. That is, the content of the action on the ball has a correlation with both how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 shift.

  The overlapping method is, for example, the proximity of the display positions of two images. Also, for example, the width and ratio of an area (pixel) where two images overlap. For example, it is the closeness between the representative position of image A and the representative position of image B. The representative position may be a position in the image, for example, the center point. For example, the difference is the display position of two images. In addition, for example, it is the size and ratio of an area (pixel) where only one of the two images is displayed. For example, the distance between the representative position of the image A and the representative position of the image B. Note that, since the images overlap when the displacement becomes smaller, the displacement and the overlap may be used as a synonym. For this reason, a large deviation means that the overlap is small, and a small deviation means that the overlap is large. In the present embodiment, the portion described as “deviation” can be read as an “overlap” of the synonym, and the portion described as “overlap” can be read as the “deviation” of the antonym.

  The content of the action is, for example, whether the action has succeeded or failed. In addition, for example, when it is possible to exert a plurality of types of actions, the types actually affect the object. For example, when at least one of the overlapping method and the shifting method changes, the content of the action changes. In other words, there is a relationship between the way of overlapping and the content of the action. For example, if the degree of overlap is small, the action fails, and if the degree of overlap is large, the action is successful. For example, if the deviation is large, the action fails, and if the deviation is small, the action is successful.

  In the present embodiment, the action determination unit 111 includes a timing determination value corresponding to how the movement destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap, a deviation determination value corresponding to how the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 are displaced, A case will be described in which the content of the action on the ball is determined based on the timing determination value and the shift determination value.

  The timing determination value indicates, for example, how much the timing at which the touch is released is shifted from the just timing, and is calculated based on the difference between these frames. For example, the timing determination value becomes higher as the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing is smaller. For example, the action determining unit 111 calculates a timing determination value by substituting a time difference (here, a frame difference) between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing into a predetermined formula.

  The deviation determination value indicates, for example, how much the display position of the movement destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15 are deviated at the timing when the touch is released, and is, for example, the distance between the center points of these images. is there. Further, for example, the deviation determination value may be calculated based on what percentage of the radius of the designated position image G15 the center point of the movement destination image G14 is. For example, the deviation determination value becomes higher as the deviation of the display position of these images is smaller. For example, the action determination unit 111 calculates a deviation determination value by substituting the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the guide image G16 at a timing when the touch is released into a predetermined mathematical expression.

  For example, the action determining unit 111 calculates a comprehensive determination value based on the timing determination value and the deviation determination value, and based on the comprehensive determination value, whether catching is successful, punching is successful, or saving is unsuccessful. , Determine. The comprehensive judgment value may be calculated by substituting the timing judgment value and the deviation judgment value into a predetermined mathematical expression. Further, for example, the relationship between the comprehensive determination value and the success rate of catching or punching may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of a program code. The action determining unit 111 determines whether to perform catching, punching, or saving based on the success rate associated with the comprehensive determination value.

  For example, the action determination unit 111 may determine whether or not the action on the ball is successful based further on the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the operation target character. For example, the action determination unit 111 makes the action on the ball more successful as the ability of the operation target character is higher, and fails to act on the ball as the ability of the operation target character is lower. The action determining unit 111 may change the success rate of catching or punching based on the ability of the operation target character.

  Further, for example, the action determination unit 111 may determine the content of the action on the ball based further on the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the operation target character. For example, the relationship between the ability and the content of the action may be stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. The content related to the ability of the operation target character is determined. In the present embodiment, since the action on the ball is to receive or play the ball, the action determining unit 111 determines whether to receive or play the ball. For example, the action determination unit 111 may select catch when the ability of the operation target character is equal to or greater than a threshold, and may select punching when the ability of the operation target character is less than the threshold.

[2-3. Processing executed in game control device]
In the second embodiment, the same processing as that described in the first embodiment (FIGS. 20 to 23) may be executed. In the second embodiment, since the process at the time of defensive will be described, the process in the case where it is determined that the operation at the time of defensive is possible in the determination of S3, which is omitted in the first embodiment, will be described.

  39 to 42 are diagrams illustrating an example of processing executed by the game control device 10. If it is determined in S3 of FIG. 20 that the operation at the time of defensive is possible (S3; defensive), the process proceeds to FIG. 39, and the control unit 11 sets any user character as the operation target character. (S50). In S50, the control unit 11 may set the user character closest to the ball as the operation target character.

  The control unit 11 displays a message M4 indicating that the operation is enabled (S51), and then displays the cursor C at the foot of the operation target character (S52). When the process of S51 is executed, the virtual world image G1 is in the state of G1J in FIG. 24, and when the process of S52 is executed, the virtual world image G1 is in the state of G1K in FIG.

  The control unit 11 sets the saving target area A2 on the pitch (S53). The position and shape of the saving target area A2 may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. In S, the control unit 11 sets a predetermined saving target area A2. Note that the saving target area A2 may change depending on the ability of the operation target character or the opponent character.

  The control unit 11 moves the operation target character based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S54). In S54, the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to slide based on the flick direction when the user performs a flick operation, and presses the opponent character when the user performs a long press operation. In addition, the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to clear when the user performs a tap operation after the operation target character has taken the ball.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the opponent character shoots (S55). Since the user character other than the operation target character and the opponent character act based on a predetermined algorithm, in S55, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a shooting action is selected for the opponent character by the algorithm. Will do.

  When it is not determined that the opponent character shoots (S55; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the user team has taken the ball (S56). In S56, based on the game situation data DT1, the control unit 11 determines whether the state where the user team has the ball has changed to the state in which the opponent team has the ball. It is assumed that, when the user team holds the ball and the opponent character approaches less than a predetermined distance, the ball is taken away with a given probability.

  When it is determined that the user team has taken the ball (S56; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the period during which the user can operate has ended (S57). The process of S57 is the same as the process of S13. If it is determined that the period during which the user can operate is completed (S57; Y), the process returns to S1 in FIG. 20 and the game automatically proceeds again. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the period during which the user can operate is ended (S57; N), the process returns to S54. In this case, for example, the user-operable state may be continued until the user team takes away the ball or the user team loses points.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the opponent character shoots (S55; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the shot is in the saving target area A2 based on the game situation data DT1 (S58). In S58, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current position of the ball is within the saving target area A2. If it is not determined that the shot is in the saving target area A2 (S58; N), the process returns to S54. In this case, the opponent character shoots without shifting to the saving mode, and the user operates the operation target character to defend.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the shot is in the saving target area A2 (S58; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the shot satisfies a predetermined condition (S59). The predetermined condition is a condition determined for shifting to the saving mode, for example, a condition indicating that the probability that the shoot moves toward the goal mouse is high. For example, the movement destination of the shoot is inside the goal mouse, the user character is not within a predetermined distance of the kicker, and the like.

  When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the control unit 11 raises the opponent character to display a predetermined effect (the state of G1M in FIG. 25), and displays the special ability notification N3 of the opponent character ( S60). Note that the control unit 11 may determine whether the opponent character has a special ability based on the character data DT2. When the opponent character does not have special ability, the opponent character is only up and the special ability notification N3 is not displayed.

  Moving to FIG. 40, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction so that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap (S61). In S61, the control unit 11 determines the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. For example, the control unit 11 determines the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that there is no opponent character on the line from the virtual viewpoint to the operation target character.

The control unit 11 determines the movement destination of the ball based on the current position of the ball and the ability of the opponent character (S62). In S62, the control unit 11 selects one of the candidate areas A _{C8 to} A _C11 in the goal mouse corresponding to the ability of the opponent character, and selects an arbitrary one on the side where the opponent character is among them. Determine the location as the destination.

  The control unit 11 determines the display position of the movement destination image G14 based on the movement destination determined in S62 (S63). In S63, the control unit 11 calculates the trajectory of the ball based on the current position of the ball and the movement destination determined in S62, and acquires a position that is a predetermined distance from the movement destination as an operation point and a just timing point. . The control unit 11 determines the position obtained by converting the three-dimensional coordinates of the just timing point into the two-dimensional coordinates as the display position of the movement destination image G14. The three-dimensional coordinates of the operation point and the just timing point are recorded in the storage unit 12.

  The control unit 11 determines the initial display position of the designated position image G15 based on the display position of the operation target character, the display position of the movement destination image G14, and the ability of the operation target character (S64). In S64, the control unit 11 specifies a line connecting the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the movement destination image G14. Then, the control unit 11 determines a position closer to the display position of the movement destination image G14 as the operation target character's ability as the initial display position of the instruction position image G15. A position close to the display position is determined as the initial display position of the designated position image G15.

  The control unit 11 determines the display mode of the designated position image G15 based on the ability of the operation target character (S65). In S65, the control unit 11 increases the size of the designated position image G15 as the ability of the operation target character is higher, and decreases the size of the designated position image G15 as the ability of the operation target character is lower. The display mode of G15 is determined.

  The control unit 11 displays the virtual world image G1 based on the virtual viewpoint determined in S61 (S66). In S <b> 66, the control unit 11 executes geometry processing to generate a virtual world image G <b> 1 (the state of G <b> 1 </ b> N in FIGS. 25 and 26) and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G <b> 1. The control unit 11 displays the special ability notification N4 of the operation target character based on the character data DT2 (S67). When the operation target character does not have special ability, the special ability notification N4 is not displayed.

  The control unit 11 determines the just timing (S68). The just timing may be fixed in advance, but here, the control unit 11 determines the just timing based on the operation point determined in S65. For example, the control unit 11 calculates the time for passing the operation point from the trajectory of the ball and determines the time as the just timing. The control unit 11 may calculate the time for passing the operation point based on the distance between the current position of the ball and the operation point and the predicted speed of the ball, and determine the just timing.

  The control part 11 determines whether the user touched based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S69). If it is not determined that the touch has been made (S69; N), the process returns to S69 again, and the user's touch is awaited. In addition, when the user has not touched for a certain period of time, the control unit 11 may regard the touch as being touched and may proceed to the processing after S70.

When it determines with having touched (S69; Y), it moves to FIG. 41, and the control part 11 displays the guidance image G16 (S70), and starts shrinkage | contraction of the guidance image G16 (S71). In S70, the control unit 11, in the same position as the display position of the destination image G14, and displays the guidance image G16 of the maximum size (state of the frames _{F 1} in G1O state and 34 in FIG. 26). The contraction in S29 may be performed by changing the enlargement ratio or width set for the image.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a slide operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S72). The process of S72 may be the same as S30. When it is determined that the user has performed the slide operation (S72; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display position of the designated position image G15 based on the slide operation (S73). In S73, the control unit 11 changes the display position of the designated position image G15 in the sliding direction by the sliding operation. The controller 11 increases the change amount of the display position of the indicated position image G15 as the slide amount by the slide operation increases.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 overlap (S74). In S74, the control unit 11 determines whether the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15 is less than a threshold value. For example, the control unit 11 determines whether the distance between the center point of the ball in the destination image G14 and the center point of the “+” mark in the designated position image G15 is less than a threshold value. When it is determined that the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 overlap (S74; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the destination image G14 (S75) and changes the display mode of the designated position image G15. (S76). In S75, the control unit 11 shines the outline of the destination image G14. In S76, the control unit 11 lights up the cross cursor of the designated position image G15.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the user has released the touch based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S77). The process of S77 is the same as the process of S32. When it is determined that the touch is released (S77; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current frame is just timing (S78). In S78, the control unit 11 starts from the frame at the time when it is determined to be touched in S69, and counts the frames that have passed from that point. Then, the control unit 11 specifies the current number of frames and determines whether it is included in the just timing determined in S68.

  When it is determined that the current frame is just timing (S78; Y), the evaluation image G17B for just timing is displayed (S79). In S35 and S36, the control unit 11 displays an evaluation image G17B “Just!” In the vicinity of the destination image G14. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the current frame is just timing (S; N), the control unit 11 displays evaluation images G17A and G17C other than just timing (S80). In S80, based on the difference between the timing at which the touch is actually released and the just timing, the control unit 11 changes the evaluation image G17A of “Haya!” Or the evaluation image G17C of “Okay!” To the destination image G14. Is displayed near.

  The control unit 11 calculates a comprehensive determination value indicating the success level of the saving operation (S81). In S81, the control unit 11 calculates a timing determination value based on the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing. Further, the control unit 11 calculates a deviation determination value based on the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15. And the control part 11 calculates a comprehensive determination value using a timing determination value and a shift | offset | difference determination value. For example, the total judgment value may be calculated by adding or multiplying the timing judgment value and the deviation judgment value. Moreover, you may calculate a comprehensive determination value based on another calculation formula.

  Moving to FIG. 42, the control unit 11 determines the action of the operation target character based on the comprehensive determination value (S82). In S <b> 82, the control unit 11 determines the action of the operation target character based on the catch and punching success rate associated with the comprehensive determination value.

  When the catch of the operation target character is successful (S82; catch), the control unit 11 reproduces the motion data for catch to catch the operation target character (S83), and returns to the process of S1. In S83, the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to catch the ball and succeed in defending the goal. Note that after the operation target character catches, the process may return to the process of S54 instead of the process of S1, and the user operable state may be continued. This is the same for the processing of S84 and S85.

  When punching of the operation target character is successful (S82; punching), the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to punch by reproducing motion data for punching (S84), and returns to the processing of S1. In S84, in S83, the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to catch the ball and succeed in defending the goal.

  When saving of the operation target character fails (S82; failure), the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to perform a predetermined action (S85), and returns to the process of S1. The predetermined action is an action when the goal is lost, for example, an action in which the operation target character jumps.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S77 that the user has released the touch (S77; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the last frame has been visited (S86). In S86, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current frame is an end frame. When it is determined that the last frame has been visited (S86), the process proceeds to S85.

  According to the game control device 10 described above, the content of the action on the ball is determined depending on how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 shift. For example, even if there is no special situation such as a baseball game, the difficulty level does not become too difficult, and it becomes possible to play with an appropriate difficulty level. Also, the timing at which the operation should be performed is easily understood by the intuitive understanding of how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the instruction position image G15 are displaced. Furthermore, by a series of operations of touching the touch panel 14A to change the touch position and releasing the touch, the number of operation steps for acting on the ball can be reduced, and the redundancy of the operation can be reduced.

  Further, since the size of the guide image G16 changes so as to approach the size of the destination image G14, the user can intuitively grasp the timing when the touch should be released.

  In addition, since the ball starts moving after touching the touch panel 14A, it is possible to prevent the ball from moving before touching the touch panel 14A and being determined to be a failure immediately before the user operates. For example, in a soccer game, the destination of the shot ball, the position of the goal keeper, and the distance between them differ for each shot, so it is necessary for the user to grasp the positional relationship between the ball and the goal keeper. For this reason, when it is automatically advanced by a computer as in a baseball game (for example, the CPU pitcher starts pitching at a predetermined timing), the time for grasping the positional relationship is shortened (especially for users with a short playing experience). Since it is not so difficult, the user's touch is used as a trigger.

  In addition, the special ability notification N3 allows the user to grasp the ability when the object moves based on the ability of the opponent character. Furthermore, when the display mode of the virtual world image G1 is changed when the mode is shifted to the saving mode, the user can be made aware of the shift to an operation for exerting an action on the ball. Furthermore, by notifying the ability of the opponent character at that time, the ability can be grasped more effectively.

  In addition, in the situation where the user moves to the shoot mode and the user performs an operation to act on the ball, the virtual viewpoint is controlled so that each character and the designated position image G15 do not overlap each other, so that the character is displayed at an obstructive position. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the special ability notification N4 allows the user to grasp the ability when the ability of the operation target character is related to the success or failure of the operation. For example, if the ability is notified in the vicinity of the designated position image G15, the ability can be grasped more effectively.

  Further, for example, by determining the ball destination based on the ability of the opponent character, it is possible to change the degree of difficulty in alignment between the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15, thereby improving the fun of the game.

  Further, since the designated position image G15 is determined based on the display position of the movement destination image G14 and the position of the operation target character, the initial display position of the designated position image G15 becomes an unnatural position away from the character, It is possible to prevent a position that is difficult to operate away from the image G14.

  Further, since the initial display position of the designated position image G15 varies depending on the game situation, the difficulty level can be adjusted for the subsequent adjustment of the designated position, and the fun of the game can be effectively improved.

  Moreover, since the display mode of the designated position image G15 changes depending on the ability of the operation target character, the ability of the operation target character can be grasped based on the display mode of the designated position image G15.

  Further, since the display mode of at least one of the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 changes depending on the deviation between the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15, the deviation between the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 is changed. It can be easy to understand.

  Further, the evaluation image G17 allows the user to grasp whether the timing is good or bad. Therefore, the user can consider at what timing the touch should be released in subsequent operations.

  In addition, since the ball shifts to the saving mode in a state where the ball can move toward the goal, an operation for acting on the ball is required even though the ball cannot move toward the goal. This can be prevented.

  In addition, since the ability of the operation target character affects the success or failure of the saving, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Also, in a game that operates at the same time, the user's operation tends to be delayed, but the ball is displayed so that it is in a position ahead of the actual position, so the user's operation support is effectively performed Can do.

  Further, since the operation target character receives and plays the object, the difficulty level of the game when receiving or playing the object can be made moderate.

[2-4. Modification of Embodiment 2]
The invention according to the second embodiment is not limited to the embodiment described above. Modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the first and second embodiments may be included, and the user can designate the designated position by a slide operation, and a predetermined game process may be executed depending on whether the user releases the touch at the just timing. In this case, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 that displays while changing the guide image G12 or G16 for guiding the timing to release the touch, and the touch position while the touch panel 14A is touched. Is changed, and the game control device 10 changes the display position of the indicated position image indicating the user's indicated position based on the change of the touch position. What is necessary is just to perform the game process corresponding to how to overlap the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 at the timing when the touch is released. The game process may be a movement of a ball as described in the embodiment, a process of generating a game event such as scoring a score, or display control such as changing an image display mode. It may be a process or various game processes. For example, the game process may be a process whose contents change depending on two results, that is, the alignment of the user's designated position and the timing adjustment of the timing for releasing the touch.

  In addition, for example, when the opponent character can shoot with a plurality of types of movement methods, the movement destination determination unit 109 determines the movement destination based on the movement method of the shoot that the opponent character shoots. May be. In addition, for example, in the case of a curved chute or a non-rotating chute that changes irregularly, the destination may be changed dynamically. Further, for example, the saving mode described in the second embodiment may be activated not only during the in-play shot but also during a free kick or a penalty kick.

  Further, for example, the opponent character may shoot without touching the touch panel 14 </ b> A as a trigger. Further, for example, the display mode of the virtual world image G1 does not have to be switched particularly when shifting to the saving mode. Further, for example, the action determined by the action determining unit 111 may be executed without question and answer, not the action that determines success or failure. Further, for example, the initial display position of the designated position image may be fixed. Further, for example, the display mode of the designated position image G15 may not be changed according to the ability. Similarly, for example, the evaluation image G17 may not be displayed. For example, even if the touch is released at the just timing, there is no particular effect. Further, for example, the position of the ball in the virtual world may be displayed as it is without being changed.

  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 realized by the server 30. In this case, the data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. The game control apparatus 10 updates each data stored in the server 30 by transmitting the game execution result to the server 30. Further, for example, if the destination image G14 fits within the screen, the operation target character may not enter the screen.

  Further, for example, the main process 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, in the second embodiment, the initial display position determination unit 103, the display control unit 105, the change unit 106, the movement control unit 107, the movement destination determination unit 109, the movement availability determination unit 110, and the action determination unit 111 are realized by the server 30. In this case, these are realized mainly by the control unit 31. In this case, the game control device 10 receives the image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1. In addition, the game control device 10 transmits data indicating an instruction received by the operation unit 14 and the touch panel 14 </ b> A to the server 30. The server 30 may identify the user instruction by receiving the data and execute the game. For example, each function may be shared by the game control apparatus 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing result of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

[3. Embodiment 3]
Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the same game as in the first and second embodiments may be executed, and the description of the same parts as in the first and second embodiments is omitted. As described above, in the third embodiment, the virtual viewpoint is controlled so that the operation target character and the goal do not overlap in the shooting mode, and the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap in the saving mode. Virtual viewpoint control for this purpose will be described. In the third embodiment as well, symbols such as the user character, the opponent character, and the ball are omitted when it is not particularly necessary to refer to the drawings.

[3-1. Virtual viewpoint control in shoot mode]
First, the virtual viewpoint control in the shoot mode will be described. FIG. 43 is a functional block diagram of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 43, in addition to the data storage unit 100 and the display control unit 105 described in the first and second embodiments, a switching determination unit 112, a viewpoint control unit 113, and an operation control unit 114 are realized. The data storage unit 100 and the display control unit 105 may have at least one of the functions described in the first and second embodiments and the function described in the third embodiment. Further, the function of the viewpoint control unit 113 may be incorporated as one function of the display control unit 105.

[3-1-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 may be the same as in the first and second embodiments, and stores, for example, game situation data DT1 and character data DT2.

[3-1-2. Display control unit]
The display control unit 105 causes the display unit 15 to display a virtual world image G1 indicating the state of the virtual world based on the first viewpoint in a sports game in which a ball moves in the virtual world. In this embodiment, the ball is an example of a moving object that indicates a moving object used in sports. For this reason, the place described as the ball in the following description can be read as a moving object. The moving object only needs to correspond to a sports game, and besides a ball, for example, it is a pack for hockey, a bullet for shooting, and a flying disk for disc sports.

  The sport game may be, for example, a game imitating a real world sport or a fictitious sport game that does not exist in reality. The sport may be any competition, such as soccer, baseball, American football, hockey, shooting, or disc sports. For example, a sports game may be one in which one or more user characters and one or more opponent characters battle each other. For example, a sports game may be played by teams, but it may be a one-on-one match regardless of the team, or it will compete for the scores given by each individual instead of a match form. There may be.

  The first viewpoint may be a viewpoint that is different from the second viewpoint. For example, the first viewpoint may be a viewpoint in which the state of the virtual world (for example, the operation target character) is displayed smaller than the second viewpoint. For example, the first viewpoint is a viewpoint in which the distance from the plane (for example, pitch) of the virtual world is equal to or larger than the reference distance, and the angle formed between the line-of-sight direction and the plane is equal to or larger than the reference angle. It may be a so-called bird's-eye view looking down from above.

[3-1-3. Switching judgment part]
The switching determination unit 112 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The switching determination unit 112 determines whether to switch from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint when a predetermined action for moving the ball toward the predetermined area is performed during in-play of the sports game. In the present embodiment, since the viewpoint is switched when shifting to the shoot mode or the saving mode, for example, the switching determination unit 112 may determine whether to shift to the shoot mode or the saving mode.

  In-play is, for example, a state in which the game is not interrupted, and is during the game (during competition). For example, in the case of soccer, inplay is a state in which no foul has occurred, the game is not temporarily stopped, and the game progresses and the game time elapses. For example, in the case of a sports game for competing for the ball, in-play is a state in which the user character and the opponent character may freely take the ball. The opposite word of in play is out of play, and out of play is a state in which the game is interrupted due to, for example, a foul, and the game is not progressing and the game time is stopped. For example, in the case of a sports game for competing for a ball, the “Apto of Play” is a state where the user character or the opponent character should not take the ball.

  The predetermined area is, for example, a partial area of the virtual world, and may be an area where a score is generated when the ball moves, or an area (for example, a pitch) where the game can be advanced preferentially when the ball moves. It may be a space above, or an area where the player can win when the ball moves. It should be noted that to advance the game preferentially means that it becomes easy to score or easy to win. In the present embodiment, a goal will be described as an example of a predetermined area. For this reason, the part described as the goal in the following description can be read as “predetermined area”.

  The predetermined action is, for example, an action of touching and moving the ball, such as kicking with a foot, throwing with a hand, hitting with a hand, or hitting the head. For example, in the case of a soccer game, the predetermined action is a shot, a pass, or centering. In this embodiment, a chute will be described as an example of the predetermined operation. For this reason, a portion described as a chute in the following description can be read as a predetermined operation.

  The second viewpoint may be, for example, a viewpoint where there is no area where the operation target character and the goal or other character overlap on the image, or only a part of the area where these overlap. It may be a point of view. “Slightly part” means, for example, that the area or ratio of the overlapping region is less than a threshold value (for example, less than several tens of pixels or less than several percent) and does not interfere with the operation. For example, the second viewpoint may be a viewpoint in which a state of the virtual world (for example, an operation target object) is displayed larger than the first viewpoint. That is, the second viewpoint may be a viewpoint closer to the operation target object than the first viewpoint.

  In the shoot mode, since the shoot is performed by the operation target character, for example, in the second viewpoint, the operation target character, the goal, and the opponent character performing an action for preventing the movement of the ball overlap. It can be said that this is not a point of view. The opponent character is an example of a non-operation target character in the invention according to the third embodiment. The non-operation target character is, for example, a character that is not the user's operation target, and may be a fellow character or an enemy character. For example, it may be a character (so-called non-player character) operated by a CPU (computer) or a character operated by another user. When another user operates the non-operation target character, an online battle is performed by the game control devices 10 of the plurality of users. In the following description, the place described as the opponent character can be read as a non-operation target character.

  The action for preventing the movement of the ball is, for example, preventing the movement of the ball, catching, holding, or changing the moving direction of the ball. May be. For example, the action for preventing the movement of the ball is to hit the character's body against the ball. The character may play the ball with his hand, his leg, or his body.

  For example, the switching determination unit 112 determines to switch from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint by determining whether the game being executed satisfies a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition may be a predetermined condition, and here is a shooting mode transition condition or a saving mode transition condition. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the user performs a predetermined operation, and the value of a predetermined item (for example, the position or moving direction of the user character or the opponent character) of the game situation data DT1 is within a predetermined range. It may be that the user character or the opponent character performs a predetermined action. Here, a case will be described in which the predetermined condition is that the user performs a predetermined operation while shooting is possible. As described in the first embodiment, a case where the tap operation corresponds to a predetermined operation will be described, but other operations such as a flick operation and a slide operation may be performed. In addition, as described in the first embodiment, the state where the shot is possible may be that the ball is in the shoot activation area A1, the ball is in the shoot activation area A1, and the user character. May be in a state where shooting is possible.

  For example, the switching determination unit 112 determines to switch to the second viewpoint when it is determined that the user has performed a tap operation in a shootable state. On the other hand, for example, when the user character is in a state where shooting is not possible, or when it is possible to shoot but it is not determined that the user has performed a tap operation, it is not determined to switch to the second viewpoint. Note that the switching determination unit 112 may execute the determination process before it is determined that the user character shoots, or may execute the determination process after it is determined that the user character shoots. A case will be described in which the determination process is executed before the determination.

[3-1-4. Viewpoint control unit]
The viewpoint control unit 113 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. When it is determined by the switching determination unit 112 that the viewpoint determination unit 112 switches to the second viewpoint, the viewpoint control unit 113 includes the ball in the field of view and the second operation target character and the goal do not overlap with each other. Switch to the point of view. The field of view is, for example, a range that can be seen from a viewpoint and is a range that appears as an image. For example, the field of view is a range that fits within the angle of view of the virtual viewpoint, and is a so-called view frustum that is clipped within the angle of view with a near clip and a far clip. The operation target character is an example of an object set as a user's operation target, and is an example of an object that moves in response to a user's operation, as in the first and second embodiments.

For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint based on the current position of the operation target character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal. The front direction of the goal is, for example, the perpendicular direction of the goal mouse. The viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint based on the relative position of the operation target character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal. The relative position, for example, a goal in the front direction (e.g., the center point P ₁ goal mice perpendicular to foot) it means that you are in how distant position relative to a front direction of the goal operation This is the distance from the target character or the ball.

  For example, the relationship between the current position of the operation target character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal and the setting method of the second viewpoint is stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. You may make it. The setting method is, for example, how to set the second viewpoint (for example, position, line-of-sight direction, and angle of view), and is a calculation method for each setting. The viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint by a setting method associated with the operation target character or the current position of the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal.

44 to 47 are diagrams illustrating a second viewpoint setting method. 44 to 47 show a state where the pitch PT on the enemy side (side with the goal GL of the opponent team) is viewed from above. For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the pitch PT is divided into a left area LA, a right area RA, and a central area CA based on the front direction V of the goal GL. For example, the left area LA consists elongation line of the front direction V from a center point P ₁ goal mice and more than a predetermined distance, and an area of the left side as viewed goal mice from the line. Further, for example, the right area RA is made extended line in the front direction V from a center point P ₁ goal mice and more than a predetermined distance, and a right area as viewed in a goal mice from the line. Further, for example, the central region CA is a region from the extended line of the front direction V from a center point P ₁ goal mice less than the predetermined distance. The predetermined distance may be the width of the goal GL or may be different from the width of the goal GL.

  For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines which of the left area LA, the right area RA, and the central area CA includes the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B based on the game situation data DT1. judge. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines whether the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is on the left side, the right side, or near the front direction of the goal GL. The viewpoint control unit 113 changes the virtual viewpoint setting method based on the determination result. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 changes the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the operation target character UC or the ball B based on the determination result.

For example, when it is determined that the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is included in the left area LA, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves backward from the operation target character UC (front direction of the goal GL) as illustrated in FIG. V) sets a virtual viewpoint at a position R ₁ that is separated by a predetermined distance l ₄ and is separated from the goal GL by a predetermined distance l _{5 in the} right direction. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint so that it is behind the operation target character UC and inside the pitch PT. For example, viewpoint control unit 113, the line connecting the virtual viewpoint and a left end portion GL ₁ goal GL, at a position as not to be arranged operation subject character UC, may set a virtual viewpoint. In other words, the viewpoint control unit 113, on the right side than the line connecting the left end portion GL ₁ goal GL and operation subject character UC, may set a virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the current position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the right area RA, as illustrated in FIG. 46, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves backward (from the front direction V of the goal GL to the operation target character UC). ) At a position R ₂ that is a predetermined distance l ₆ away from the goal GL and is a predetermined distance l ₇ leftward with respect to the goal GL. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint so that it is behind the operation target character UC and inside the pitch PT. For example, viewpoint control unit 113, the line connecting the virtual viewpoint and the right end portion GL ₂ goal, in a position as not to be arranged operation subject character UC, may set a virtual viewpoint. In other words, the viewpoint control unit 113, on the left side of the line connecting the right end portion GL ₂ goal GL and operation subject character UC, may set a virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the current position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the central area CA, as illustrated in FIG. 47, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves backward from the operation target character UC (front direction V of the goal GL ) At a position R ₃ or R ₄ that is a predetermined distance l ₈ away from the goal GL by a predetermined distance l ₉ leftward or rightward with respect to the goal GL. Although it may be determined at random whether to move in the left direction or the right direction, in the present embodiment, the operation target character UC is a character that moves the ball with a foot. A second viewpoint is set based on the foot of the operation target character UC that moves the ball. Note that the foot that moves the ball is the foot that touches the ball out of both feet.

For example, whether the operation target character UC shoots with the right foot or the left foot may be determined at random, may be determined by the dominant foot of the operation target character UC, or may be determined by the positional relationship between the operation target character UC and the ball B It may be decided. When determined by the positional relationship, for example, when the ball B is on the right side with respect to the operation target character UC, it may be a right foot, and when it is on the left side, it may be a left foot. The viewpoint control unit 113 may be a position moved in the right direction with respect to the goal GL when shooting with the right foot, and the viewpoint control unit 113 may be a position moved in the left direction with respect to the goal GL when shooting with the left foot. . Incidentally, viewpoint control unit 113, the line connecting the virtual viewpoint and the right end portion GL ₂ on the line and the goal GL connecting the virtual viewpoint and a left end portion GL ₁ goal GL, at a position as not to be arranged operation subject character UC A virtual viewpoint may be set.

Note that, regardless of the region in which the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is, the direction of the line of sight of the virtual viewpoint may be directed toward the goal GL. as the position of the predetermined distance is gazing point from the center point P ₁ with respect to the front direction V, it may be adapted to control the viewing direction of the virtual viewpoint. Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may control the viewing direction of the virtual viewpoint so that at least one of the operation target character and the ball and the goal GL are within the visual field. Further, the angle of view of the virtual viewpoint may be a fixed value, or may be a value corresponding to at least one of the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction, and the entire goal mouse fits in the virtual world image G1. It may be adjusted as follows.

  Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 displays the operation target character UC on one end side of the left and right ends of the virtual world image G1, and displays the goal on the other end side. The second viewpoint may be set. For example, in the case of the virtual viewpoint shown in FIG. 45, the viewpoint control unit 113 displays the operation target character UC on the left end side (pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is 0) of the virtual world image G1, and the right end part. The second viewpoint may be set so that the goal GL is displayed on the side (the pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is the maximum value). Note that the end side is on which side the boundary of the display area is located, for example, the left end side is the left side of the center, and the right end side is the right side of the center. For example, in the case of the virtual viewpoint shown in FIG. 46, the viewpoint control unit 113 displays the goal GL on the left end side (pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is 0) of the virtual world image G1 and the right end side The second viewpoint may be set so that the operation target character UC is displayed on the pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is the maximum value. Note that the end side is on which side the boundary of the display area is located, for example, the left end side is the left side of the center, and the right end side is the right side of the center.

Further, for example, the display control unit sets the second viewpoint so that the end portion of the goal GL that is far from the operation target character UC is displayed in the virtual world image G1. The far side is, for example, the one that is far away. For example, when the operation target character UC is on the left side with respect to the goal GL (state in FIG. 45), the display control unit performs the _{second operation so} that the right end portion GL2 of the goal is displayed in the virtual world image G1. Set the viewpoint. Further, for example, in the case where the operation subject character UC is present on the right side of the goal GL (the state of FIG. 46), the display control unit, the second as the left end GL ₁ goal is displayed in the virtual world image G1 Set the viewpoint.

[3-1-5. Operation control unit]
The operation control unit 114 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. When the viewpoint control unit 113 switches to the second viewpoint, the motion control unit 114 moves the operation target character based on the user's operation. In the shoot mode, the motion control unit 114 causes the operation target character to shoot based on the user's operation. For example, the motion control unit 114 may cause the operation target character to perform a shooting motion using the user's operation as a trigger, or may cause the target character to shoot in the direction or target position indicated by the user's operation.

  In the third embodiment, the operation from the touch panel 14 </ b> A is not essential, and the operation of the third embodiment may be an operation that can be input from the operation unit 14. For example, the operation may be an operation of instructing a position on the screen from the touch panel 14A, or an operation of pressing a button of a game controller that is an operation unit 14 other than the touch panel 14A or tilting a lever. Further, the operation may be an operation of tilting the remote control type operation unit 14. For example, the motion control unit 114 may cause the operation target character to shoot by the operation described in the first embodiment, but in the third embodiment, the operation control unit 114 is not limited to the operation described in the first embodiment, and may be performed by various operations. The operation target character may be shot. In addition, the action here is an action that can be taken in the virtual world, for example, an action that moves the ball in the shoot mode (for example, a shot or a pass), and an action that prevents the ball in the saving mode. (For example, catch or punching).

[3-2. Virtual viewpoint control processing in shoot mode]
In the third embodiment, the same processing (FIGS. 20 to 23) as in the first embodiment may be executed, and here, the details of the processing of S18 shown in FIG. 22 will be described. As described in the first embodiment, the process of S18 is performed in S11, S14, and S16, where the ball is in the shoot activation area A1, the operation target character is in a shootable state, and the user taps. It is executed when it is determined that an operation has been performed. That is, when these determination results are affirmative and it is determined that the first viewpoint is switched to the second viewpoint, the process of S18 is executed.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram showing details of the processing in S18. As shown in FIG. 48, the control unit 11 determines whether the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the left area LA, the right area RA, or the central area CA based on the game situation data DT1 ( S181). It is assumed that coordinate values defining the left area LA, the right area RA, or the center area CA are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

When it is determined that the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the left area LA (S181; left area), the control unit 11 determines the right leg of the operation target character as a kick leg (S182). In S182, the control unit 11 may adjust the position of at least one of the operation target character and the ball so that the ball comes near the right foot of the operation target character. The control unit 11 sets a virtual viewpoint (FIG. 45) for the left area LA (S183), and proceeds to the process of S19. In S182, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position R _1, sets the gazing point of the virtual viewpoint from the center point P ₁ goal GL at a position separated by a predetermined distance in the front direction V, and gazing point The line-of-sight direction is determined so as to face.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the right region RA (S181; right region), the control unit 11 determines the left foot of the operation target character as a kick foot (S184). In S184, the control unit 11 may adjust the position of at least one of the operation target character and the ball so that the ball comes near the left foot of the operation target character. The control unit 11 sets a virtual viewpoint for the right area RA (S185). In S185, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position R _2, sets the gazing point of the virtual viewpoint from the center point P ₁ goal GL at a position separated by a predetermined distance in the front direction V, and gazing point The line-of-sight direction is determined so as to face.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the central area CA (S181; central area), the control unit 11 determines the kick leg of the operation target character (S186). In S186, the control unit 11 may determine the dominant leg as a kick leg based on the character data DT2, or may randomly determine the kick leg, or the operation target character based on the game situation data DT1. The kicking foot may be determined based on the positional relationship between the ball and the ball.

When the right foot is determined as the kick foot (S186; right foot), the process proceeds to S183, and the virtual viewpoint for the left area LA is set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position R _3, the fixation point of the virtual viewpoint from the center point P ₁ goal GL at a position separated by a predetermined distance in the front direction V Set and determine the line-of-sight direction to face the gazing point. On the other hand, when the left foot is determined as the kick foot (S186; left foot), the process proceeds to S185, and the virtual viewpoint for the right region RA is set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position R _4, the fixation point of the virtual viewpoint from the center point P ₁ goal GL at a position separated by a predetermined distance in the front direction V Set and determine the line-of-sight direction to face the gazing point.

[3-3. Virtual viewpoint control in saving mode]
Next, the control of the virtual viewpoint in the saving mode will be described. FIG. 49 is a functional block diagram in the saving mode. As shown in FIG. 49, the position moving unit 115 is realized in addition to the function block of the shoot mode of FIG. Note that the switching determination unit 112 may realize a function similar to the function described in the shoot mode, but here determines whether to shift to the saving mode. This determination may be executed when the opponent character is determined to shoot, or may be executed at the timing when the opponent character's foot hits the ball. Further, the display control unit 105, the viewpoint control unit 113, and the operation control unit 114 may realize both functions of the shooting mode and the saving mode described below, or only one of the functions may be realized. It may be.

  As described in the second embodiment, in the saving mode, the shooting is performed by the opponent character, and the operation target character saves the shooting. For this reason, the operation target character is arranged between the opponent character that shoots and the goal in a positional relationship in the virtual world. The positional relationship in the virtual world is, for example, a relative position in the virtual world, and is a difference in absolute coordinates in the virtual world. For example, if the virtual world is three-dimensional, it is a difference in three-dimensional coordinates, and if the virtual world is two-dimensional, it is a difference in two-dimensional coordinates. In the saving mode, the operation target character is arranged at a position closer to the goal than the opponent character. Note that, as described below, the second viewpoint in the saving mode is a viewpoint that does not overlap the operation target character and the opponent character that shoots.

[3-3-1. Position mover]
The position moving unit 115 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The position moving unit 115 moves the position of the operation target character based on the goal position when it is determined by the determination unit to switch to the second viewpoint. For example, the position moving unit 115 moves the position of the operation target character so that the operation target character approaches the goal and moves away from the opponent character or the ball. Further, for example, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character in a direction from the opponent character or the ball to the operation target character, or in a direction that is less than a predetermined angle with the direction. Note that the movement amount of the operation target character may be a fixed value or a variable value. In the case of a variable value, the amount of movement may be determined so as to move to a position at a predetermined distance from the goal.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the operation target character moves differently depending on the position of the opponent character or the ball. Here, the moving method means at least one of the moving direction and the moving amount of the operation target character. For example, the relationship between the current position of the opponent character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal and the movement method of the operation target character is stored in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression format, a table format, or a part of the program code. You may do it. The position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character by a movement method associated with the operation target character or the current position of the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal.

  50 to 52 are diagrams illustrating a method of moving the operation target character when shifting to the saving mode. 50 to 52 show a state where the pitch PT on the own team side (the side with the goal GL of the user team) is viewed from above. For example, the position moving unit 115 changes the moving method of the operation target character UC based on the relative position of the opponent character OC or the ball B with respect to the goal GL. That is, based on the game situation data DT1, the position moving unit 115 determines whether the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is on the left side, the right side, or near the front direction when viewed from the center of the goal GL. judge. The position moving unit 115 changes the operation method of the operation target character based on the determination result. In the shoot mode, the relative position of the opponent character OC or the ball B with respect to the goal GL is specified by a method similar to the method described using the left region LA, the right region RA, and the center region CA. do it.

For example, if the match watching from the goal GL opponent character OC or the ball B is in the right, as shown in FIG. 50, the position moving unit 115, the operation subject character UC rearwardly so predetermined distance l ₁₀ is moved to the left direction moving a predetermined distance _{l 11} position _{R 5} is moved. That is, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character UC away from the opponent character OC or the ball B.

Further, for example, when the match watching from the goal GL opponent character OC or the ball B is in the left side, as shown in FIG. 51, the position moving unit 115 moves a predetermined distance l ₁₄ behind the operation subject character UC, rightward moving a predetermined distance _{l 15} position _{R 8} is moved to. That is, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character UC away from the opponent character OC or the ball B.

Further, for example, when the match watching from the goal GL opponent character OC or the ball B is in the front direction, as shown in FIG. 52, the position moving unit 115 moves a predetermined distance l ₁₈ behind the operation subject character UC, left It is moved to a position _{R 10} or _{R 13} is moved by a predetermined distance _{l 19} in the direction or the right direction. That is, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character UC away from the opponent character OC or the ball B.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the opponent character OC is a character that moves the ball B with his / her foot, so the position moving unit 115 is The operation target character UC may be moved based on the foot of the opponent character OC that moves the ball B. The method for determining the foot by which the opponent character OC kicks the ball B may be the same as the method for determining the foot by which the operation target character UC kicks the ball B in the shooting mode.

  For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the right foot, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character in the same manner as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, and the operation target character UC May be moved leftward. In addition, for example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the left foot, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character in the same manner as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side when viewed from the goal GL. The UC may be moved in the right direction.

[3-3-2. Viewpoint control unit]
When the switching determination unit 112 determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the viewpoint control unit 113 displays the opponent character in the virtual world image G1 and prevents the operation target character from being displayed in the virtual world image G1. After switching to the third viewpoint, switching to the second viewpoint is performed.

The third viewpoint is a viewpoint different from the first viewpoint or the second viewpoint. For example, the third viewpoint is a viewpoint in which the opponent character is displayed larger than the first viewpoint and the second viewpoint. Further, for example, the third viewpoint is a viewpoint where the operation target character does not enter the view like the position R ₇ in FIG. 50, the position R _{10 in} FIG. 51, or the position R ₁₂ in FIG. The position moving unit 115 described above may move the position of the operation target character while the third viewpoint described later is set by the viewpoint control unit 113. That is, the position moving unit 115 may move the position of the operation target character while the operation target character is not displayed in the virtual world image G1.

  For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 changes the virtual viewpoint setting method based on the relative position of the opponent character or the ball with respect to the goal GL. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines whether the current position of the opponent character or the ball is on the left side, the right side, or near the front direction of the goal based on the game situation data DT1. . The viewpoint control unit 113 changes the virtual viewpoint control method based on the determination result. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 changes the positional relationship between the operation target character and the opponent character or the ball based on the determination result.

For example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. 50, the viewpoint control unit 113 is behind the operation target character UC (the reverse direction of the front direction V of the goal GL). It is separated by a predetermined distance l ₁₂ to, and sets the virtual viewpoint in the position R ₆ apart in the left direction by a predetermined distance l _13. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets a virtual viewpoint at a position where the opponent character OC or the ball B is viewed from the left rear of the operation target character UC. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character UC is not arranged on the line connecting the opponent character OC or the ball B and the virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side as viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. 51, the viewpoint control unit 113 is separated from the operation target character UC by a predetermined distance l ₁₆ , In addition, a virtual viewpoint is set at a position R ₈ that is a predetermined distance l ₁₇ in the right direction. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets a virtual viewpoint at a position where the opponent character OC or the ball B is viewed from the right rear of the operation target character UC. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character UC is not arranged on the line connecting the opponent character OC or the ball B and the virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when the match watching from the goal GL opponent character OC or the ball B is in the front direction, as shown in FIG. 52, viewpoint control unit 113 a predetermined distance l ₂₀ spaced rearwardly from the operation subject character UC, and sets the virtual viewpoint in the position _{R 11} or _{R 14} to leave the operation subject character UC in the right direction or left direction by a predetermined distance _{l 21.} In addition, in the present embodiment, the opponent character OC is a character that moves the ball with a foot, and therefore the viewpoint control unit 113 is configured to move the ball in the right direction or the left direction. The second viewpoint may be set based on the foot of the opponent character OC that moves the ball, of both feet.

For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the right foot, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves the virtual viewpoint in the same manner as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side when viewed from the goal GL, and sets the virtual viewpoint to the position R. ₁₁ may be moved. For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the left foot, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves the virtual viewpoint in the same manner as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, and positions the virtual viewpoint. it may be moved to R _14.

  Note that the visual line direction of the virtual viewpoint may be directed toward the operation target character UC, the opponent character OC, and the ball B. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set any point on the trajectory of the shot as the gaze point. As such, the viewing direction of the virtual viewpoint may be controlled. Further, the angle of view of the virtual viewpoint may be a fixed value, or may be a value corresponding to at least one of the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction, and the entire goal mouse fits in the virtual world image G1. It may be adjusted as follows.

  Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the second viewpoint based on the initial display position of the designated position image G15. In this case, the game control apparatus 10 may include the initial display position determination unit 103 described in the first or second embodiment. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets the virtual viewpoint so that the designated position image G15 and the operation target character UC do not overlap. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 calculates a display position where the operation target character UC does not overlap on the screen based on the initial display position of the designated position image G15, and converts the display position into the coordinates of the virtual world. Thus, the position of the virtual viewpoint may be determined.

  Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the second viewpoint based further on a predetermined point. The predetermined point is, for example, an arbitrary position between the position where the ball starts to move and the goal. In the present embodiment, a case where the predetermined point is an operation point will be described. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines the visual line direction of the virtual viewpoint so that the operation point becomes the gaze point. The operating point is as described in the second embodiment. Note that the operation point does not have to be the gaze point as it is, and a point less than a predetermined distance from the operation point may be the gaze point.

[3-3-3. Display control unit]
When the viewpoint control unit 113 switches to the second viewpoint, the display control unit 105 displays the operation target character whose position has been moved by the position moving unit 115. In other words, the display control unit 105 displays the operation target character whose position has been moved by the position moving unit 115 from the second viewpoint. For example, when the viewpoint control unit 113 switches to the second viewpoint, the display control unit may display the indicated position image G15 indicating the indicated position indicated by the operation. As described in the second embodiment, the designated position is a position on the screen designated by the user.

[3-3-4. Operation control unit]
The action control unit 114 causes the operation target character to perform an action for preventing the ball from moving toward the goal based on the user's operation. For example, the motion control unit 114 causes the operation character to catch the ball or to play the ball with hands or feet. This operation control may be the same as that described in the second embodiment.

  In addition, for example, the operation control unit 114 is configured to succeed in an operation for preventing the ball from moving to the goal when the operation is performed at a timing when the ball passes the operation point on the way to the goal. Good. For example, as described in the second embodiment, when the just timing is set based on the operation point, the motion control unit 114 determines whether or not the user has operated at the just timing when the ball passes the operation point. The operation target character may be moved based on the determination result. This operation control may be the same as that described in the second embodiment.

[3-4. Virtual viewpoint control processing in saving mode]
Next, details of the processing of S61 shown in FIG. 40 described in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing details of the processing in S61. As described in the second embodiment, in S18, in S55, S58, and S59, it is determined that the opponent character shoots, the opponent character or the ball is in the saving target area A2, and This is executed when it is determined that the shoot satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, when these determination results are affirmative and it is determined to switch from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint, the process of S61 is executed. In S60, since the third point of view where the opponent character is up is set, the subsequent processing may be executed in a state where the operation target character is not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the control unit 11 determines whether the opponent character or the ball is on the right side, the left side, or the front side as viewed from the goal based on the game situation data DT1 (S611). The determination method of S611 may be the same as the determination method of S181.

When it is determined that the opponent character or the ball is on the right side as viewed from the goal (S611; right side), the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to the right side position (S612), and the virtual viewpoint for the right side ( 50) is set (S613). In S612, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character in position R _5, in S613, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position R _6, line-of-sight direction as the virtual viewpoint is oriented operating point To decide. Note that the control unit 11 may calculate the operation point in advance, or may execute the process of S612 after the process of S63.

When it is determined that the opponent character or the ball is on the left side when viewed from the goal (S611; left side), the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to the position for the left side (S614), and the virtual viewpoint for the left side ( 51) is set (S615). In S614, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character in the position R _8, in S615, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position R _9, line-of-sight direction as the virtual viewpoint is oriented operating point To decide. Note that, similarly to S613, the control unit 11 may calculate the operation point in advance, or may execute the process of S615 after the process of S63.

  When it is determined that the opponent character or the ball is in front as viewed from the goal (S611; front), the control unit 11 determines the kicking foot of the opponent character (S616). In S616, the control unit 11 may determine the dominant leg as the kick leg based on the character data DT2, may randomly determine the kick leg, or the opponent character based on the game situation data DT1. The kicking foot may be determined based on the positional relationship between the ball and the ball.

When the left foot is determined as the kick foot (S616; left foot), the operation target character is moved to the right position (S617), and the left virtual viewpoint (FIG. 52) is set (S618). In S617, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character in the position _{R 10,} in S618, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position _{R 11,} line-of-sight direction as the virtual viewpoint is oriented operating point To decide.

On the other hand, when the right foot is determined as the kick foot (S616; right foot), the operation target character is moved to the position for the left side (S619), and the virtual viewpoint for the right side (FIG. 52) is set (S620). In S619, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character in the position _{R 13,} in S620, the control unit 11 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the position _{R 14,} gaze direction as the virtual viewpoint is oriented operating point To decide.

  According to the game control device 10 described above, when switching to the second viewpoint, the ball is included in the field of view, and the operation target character and the goal or opponent character do not overlap, and the ball is displayed. Since the virtual world image G1 to be displayed becomes easy to see, it is possible to perform viewpoint control that has a sense of reality and that does not hinder the user's operation.

  In the shoot mode, since the viewpoint is such that the operation target character, the goal, and the opponent character do not overlap each other, the viewpoint can be controlled so that the goal is easy to see and the user can easily operate.

  Further, in the saving mode, the viewpoint is such that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap each other, so that the viewpoint can be controlled so that the ball is easy to see and the user can easily operate.

  In addition, when the operation target character moves the ball toward the goal in the shoot mode, the viewpoint corresponding to the operation target character or the current position of the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal is set. A viewpoint that is easy to move can be set, and more effective viewpoint control can be performed for easy operation.

  In addition, in the shoot mode, since the viewpoint corresponding to the hand or foot of the operation target character that moves the ball is set, it is possible to prevent the angle of the operation target character from becoming an obscure angle that obstructs the body. More effective viewpoint control for easy operation.

  Further, in the shoot mode, the second viewpoint is set so that the operation target character and the goal are at a relatively distant display position. Therefore, by effectively utilizing the space in the display area, for example, the user can Since it is possible to specify the position in the inside, it is possible to perform more effective viewpoint control for easy operation.

  In addition, since the entire goal mouse is included in the field of view in the shoot mode, it is possible to prevent a part of the goal as the movement destination of the ball from being cut off from the screen.

  Further, in the saving mode, by arranging the operation target character at a position corresponding to the goal to which the ball is headed, the virtual world image G1 can be made easier to see, and the virtual world image G1 that is easier to operate is provided. Can do.

  Further, in the saving mode, since the position of the operation target character changes while the operation target character is not displayed, it is possible to prevent unnatural appearance such that the position of the operation target character suddenly changes.

  Further, in the saving mode, a space is available between the operation target character and the opponent character that moves the ball, so that the space in the display area can be used effectively. Since it is possible to specify, it becomes easier to operate.

  In addition, in the saving mode, the viewpoint is set according to the leg of the opponent character that moves the ball, so that it is possible to prevent the opponent character's body from becoming a difficult angle to see and operate. To make it easier, more effective viewpoint control can be performed.

  Further, in the saving mode, by performing viewpoint control in consideration of the initial display position of the designated position image, for example, the designated position image can be displayed at a position that does not interfere with the operation.

  Further, in the saving mode, by affecting the viewpoint control at a predetermined point that is a mark of timing when the user performs an operation, the predetermined point can be displayed in an easy-to-see state.

[3-5. Modification of Embodiment 3]
The invention according to Embodiment 3 is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the game control apparatus 10 does not have to execute both the viewpoint control in the shooting mode and the viewpoint control in the saving mode, and may execute only one of them. For this reason, when the switching determination unit 112 determines that the viewpoint determination unit 112 switches to the second viewpoint, the viewpoint control unit 113 includes the ball in the field of view, and the opponent who performs the goal and the shot with the user's operation target character It is only necessary to switch to the second viewpoint so that at least one of the characters does not overlap.

  Further, for example, when a game for moving a ball with a hand such as a handball or a volleyball is executed, the operation target character moves the ball using the hand in the shooting mode. Therefore, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the second viewpoint based on the hand that moves the ball among the two hands of the operation target character. The hand that moves the ball is, for example, the hand that touches the ball out of both hands, and the hand that throws or strikes the ball. On the other hand, in the saving mode, the opponent character uses the hand to move the ball. Therefore, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint based on the hand that moves the ball, out of both hands of the opponent character.

  Further, for example, in the shoot mode, a virtual viewpoint that does not overlap the operation target character and the goal may be set. In particular, the virtual viewpoint is not based on the current position of the operation target character with respect to the front direction of the goal. It may be set. Also, for example, when the ball is in the central area CA, either the left area viewpoint control or the right area viewpoint control may be selected at random regardless of the kicking foot of the operation target character. . Further, for example, the end of the goal does not necessarily have to be included in the virtual world image G1, and the end of the goal may slightly deviate from the virtual world image G1.

  Further, for example, in the saving mode, a virtual viewpoint that does not overlap the operation target character and the opponent character may be set, and the position of the operation target character does not have to be changed in particular. Further, for example, when the ball is in the center direction, either the left-side viewpoint control or the right-side viewpoint control may be selected at random regardless of the kicking foot of the opponent character. Further, for example, the virtual viewpoint may be controlled without being particularly based on the initial display position of the designated position image G15. For example, the gaze point of the virtual viewpoint may not be an operation point.

  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 realized by the server 30. In this case, the data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. The game control apparatus 10 updates each data stored in the server 30 by transmitting the game execution result to the server 30.

  Further, for example, the main process 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, in the third embodiment, when the display control unit 105, the switching determination unit 112, the viewpoint control unit 113, the operation control unit 114, and the position moving unit 115 are realized by the server 30, these are realized mainly by the control unit 31. The In this case, the game control device 10 receives the image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1. In addition, the game control device 10 transmits data indicating an instruction received by the operation unit 14 and the touch panel 14 </ b> A to the server 30. The server 30 may identify the user instruction by receiving the data and execute the game. For example, each function may be shared by the game control apparatus 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing result of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

[4. Other variations]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. Modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, you may combine 2 or more of the modification demonstrated in Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2, Embodiment 3, and each embodiment.

  For example, although the case where a soccer game is performed was demonstrated, you may apply the process which concerns on this invention to another game. For example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to sports games other than soccer games (for example, games based on baseball, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.). Further, for example, besides the sports game, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to various games such as action games and role playing games regardless of the game format and genre.

[5. Addendum]
From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example.

[5-1. Invention According to Embodiment 1]
1-1) A game control device (10) according to an aspect of the present invention releases a touch when the touch panel is touched in a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel. When the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched with the display control means (105) for displaying the guide image for guiding the timing to be changed, and based on the change of the touch position, The change means (106) for changing the display position of the target position image indicating the target position to which the object is to be moved, and how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. Movement control means (107) for moving the object by a corresponding movement method, That.

  1-20) A game system (S) according to an aspect of the present invention releases a touch when the touch panel is touched in a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel. When the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched, the display control means (105) for displaying the guide image for guiding the timing to be changed, and the touch position is changed based on the change of the touch position. Corresponding to the change means (106) for changing the display position of the target position image indicating the target position to move the object, and the way the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released And a movement control means (107) for moving the object by a moving method. That.

  1-21) A program according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer as the game system (S) according to any one of 1-1) to 1-19) as the game system (S) according to 1-20) To work.

  1-22) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium in which the program of 1-21) is recorded.

  According to the invention according to 1-1) or 1-20) to 1-22), not only the target position instructed by the user but also the timing at which the touch is released is considered in order to move the object. It is possible to increase the difficulty level of the operation requested from the user, and to improve the interest of the game in which the user instructs to move the object using the touch panel. Further, the object movement method corresponds to the way in which the guide image and the target position image overlap with each other, so that the user can be instructed to move the object by a more intuitive method. Furthermore, the target position and the object movement can be instructed by a series of operations of touching the touch panel to change the touch position and releasing the touch, so the number of operation steps for moving the object And the redundancy of operation can be reduced.

  1-2) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch panel is touched, the display control means (105) displays the guide image and the target position image at a display position included in a predetermined range. The display control means (105) changes the display position of the guide image when the display position of the target position image is changed by the changing means (106). According to the aspect 1-2), the display position of the guide image is changed together with the target position image, and the user can view the guide image while viewing the target position image. It becomes easy to grasp.

  1-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) includes the guide image and the target position image having different sizes within a predetermined range when the touch panel is touched. A display position is displayed, and the display control means (105) changes the guide image so that the size of the guide image approaches the size of the target position image. According to the aspect of 1-3), since the size of the guide image changes so as to approach the size of the target position image, the user can intuitively grasp the timing when the touch should be released.

  1-4) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch to the touch panel is not released even when the timing to release the touch comes, a new timing to release the touch is set, and the display control means (105) is characterized in that, when the new timing is set, the guide image is returned to the initial state, and the guide image is changed so as to guide the new timing. According to the aspect of 1-4), since the new timing is set when the touch is not released even when the timing at which the touch should be released comes, the user can instruct the movement of the object at the desired timing. Can do. For this reason, the user can specify the target position carefully.

  1-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the object moves in a virtual world, and the game control device (10) has the movement control means (10) when the object is within a predetermined range of the virtual world. 107) further including permission means (101) for permitting movement, wherein the display control means (105) causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing the state of the virtual world, and the display control means (105). When the object moves within the predetermined range, the virtual world image is notified that the movement is permitted by the permission means (101). According to the aspect 1-5), the user can easily grasp whether or not movement by the movement control means is permitted during the game play. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a useless operation from being performed on the touch panel in a situation where the movement is not permitted.

  1-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) displays the virtual world image in a first display form when the object is not within the predetermined range, and the display control means (105) switching the virtual world image to the second display mode when the object moves within the predetermined range and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel, and the movement control means (107) is characterized in that the object is moved when the touch panel is touched and released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode. According to the aspect of 1-6), in a situation where movement by the movement control unit is permitted, when the user performs a predetermined operation with will, the operation can be shifted to the operation for movement by the movement control unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movement by the movement control means when the user thinks that it is unnecessary. Furthermore, it is possible to allow the user to grasp that the operation of moving by the movement control means is shifted by changing the display mode of the virtual world image.

  1-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character, and the game control device (10) includes range setting means (102) for setting the predetermined range based on the ability of the character. It is further characterized by including. According to the aspect 1-7), the range in which the movement can be moved by the movement control means (107) varies depending on the ability of the character.

  1-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character in a virtual world, and the display control means (105) displays the virtual world image showing the state of the virtual world in the first display mode. The display control means (105) switches the virtual world image to the second display mode when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel, and the movement control means (107 ), When the touch panel is touched and the touch is released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode, the object is moved based on the ability of the character, and the display The control means (105) notifies the ability of the character when the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode. According to the aspect 1-8), when the object moves based on the ability of the character, the ability can be recognized by the user. In addition, when the user performs a predetermined operation with the will, it is possible to shift to an operation for movement by the movement control means, so that the movement by the movement control means is performed especially when the user thinks that it is not necessary. Can be prevented. Furthermore, it is possible to allow the user to grasp that the operation of moving by the movement control means is shifted by changing the display mode of the virtual world image. Further, by notifying the ability of the character at that time, the ability can be grasped more effectively.

  1-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character in the virtual world, and the display control means (105) displays the virtual world image showing the virtual world viewed from a virtual viewpoint. The display control means (105) sets the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the character to a predetermined positional relationship when the touch panel is touched. According to the aspect 1-9), in a situation where the user instructs to move the object, the virtual viewpoint and the character have a predetermined positional relationship. For example, the character is prevented from being displayed at an obstructive position. can do.

  1-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the character is moved by the object, and the display control means (105) determines the size of the target position image based on the ability of the character. And According to the aspect 1-10), it is possible to grasp how much the object is likely to move from the target position depending on the size of the target position image. Further, it is possible to make the user understand the ability of the character based on the size of the target position image.

  1-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the object moves in a virtual world, a movement restriction area in which movement of the object is restricted is set in the virtual world, and the changing means (106) The display position of the target position image is limited so that the target position is not included in the movement restriction region. According to the aspect 1-11), it is possible to prevent the position where the movement of the object is restricted from being erroneously designated as the target position.

  1-12) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) displays a trajectory image indicating an expected trajectory from the current position of the object to the target position when the touch panel is touched. It is characterized by that. According to the aspect 1-12), it is possible to allow the user to grasp the trajectory in which the object moves based on the trajectory image.

  1-13) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch on the touch panel is released, the display control means (105) displays an evaluation image indicating an evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released. Features. According to the aspect 1-13), the user can be made aware of whether the release timing is good or bad by the evaluation image. Therefore, the user can consider at what timing the touch should be released in subsequent operations.

  1-14) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) notifies that the evaluation is above the reference when the evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released is above the reference. It is characterized by. According to the aspect 1-14), the user can grasp that the release timing is close to the reference timing. Furthermore, the user can grasp that the user's operation was good by seeing this notification, and can improve the user's satisfaction.

  1-15) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes determination means (103) for determining an initial display position of the target position image based on a current situation of the game. It is characterized by. According to the aspect 1-15), since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the game situation, the difficulty level can be adjusted for the subsequent adjustment of the target position, and the fun of the game is effectively improved. be able to.

  1-16) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) determines an initial display position of the target position image based on a method of moving the object that is set when the touch panel is touched. Determining means (103) for further comprising. According to the aspect 1-16), since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the method of moving the object, it is possible to adjust the degree of difficulty for the subsequent adjustment of the target position, effectively improving the fun of the game. Can be made.

  1-17) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes timing determining means (104) for determining a timing at which a touch should be released based on a situation of a game being executed. It is characterized by. According to the aspect 1-17), since the timing at which the touch should be released varies depending on the game situation, the criteria for determining whether or not the operation is successful can be changed according to the game situation. It can be improved effectively.

  1-18) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by the character, and the movement control means (107) determines the deviation between the position where the object actually moves and the target position. It is determined based on. According to the aspect 1-18), how much the object deviates from the target position can be changed depending on the ability of the character, and the fun of the game can be improved effectively.

  1-19) In one aspect of the present invention, the object moves in a virtual world in which another object is arranged, and the game control device (10) performs a hit determination between the object and the other object. The hit determination execution means (108) further includes a hit determination execution means (108), and when the object is moved by the movement control means (107), the hit determination execution means (108) determines a hit between the object and the other object. Omitted. According to the aspect 1-19), it is possible to perform a special movement such that the object does not hit another object. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the object from hitting another object and not moving as intended by the user even though the user has succeeded in a highly difficult operation.

[5-2. Invention according to Embodiment 2]
2-1) A game control device (10) according to an aspect of the present invention displays a destination image indicating a destination of the object in a game in which the object moves, and touches when the touch panel is touched. Based on the change in the touch position when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched with the display control means (105) for displaying the guide image for guiding the timing to be released. A changing means (106) for changing a display position of an indicated position image indicating an indicated position for acting on the object, and the destination image and the guidance at a timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. Depending on how the images overlap and how the destination image and the indicated position image shift, Characterized in that it comprises a, a determining means (111) for determining the contents of the action.

  2-17) In a game system (S) according to an aspect of the present invention, in a game in which an object moves, a moving destination image indicating a moving destination of the object is displayed, and the touch is released when the touch panel is touched. When the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched with the display control means (105) for displaying the guide image for guiding the timing to be changed, and based on the change of the touch position, Change means (106) for changing a display position of an indicated position image indicating an indicated position for acting on the object, and the destination image and the guide image at a timing when the touch on the touch panel is released Depending on how the images overlap and how the destination image and the indicated position image shift. Characterized in that it comprises a, a determining means (111) for determining the contents of the action.

  2-18) A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a computer as the game system (S) described in any one of 2-1) to 2-16) in the game control device (10) or 2-17). To work.

  2-19) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program of 2-18).

  According to the invention according to 2-1) or 2-17) to 2-19), the action on the object depends on how the destination image overlaps with the guide image and how the destination image and the indicated position image shift. Therefore, for example, even if there is no situation specific to the baseball game, the difficulty level does not become too difficult, and it becomes possible to play with an appropriate level of difficulty. Also, the timing at which the operation should be performed is easily understood by the intuitive understanding of how the destination image and the guide image overlap and how the destination image and the indicated position image are displaced. Furthermore, by a series of operations of touching the touch panel to change the touch position and releasing the touch, the number of operation steps for acting on the object can be reduced, and the redundancy of the operation can be reduced.

  2-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) displays the destination image and the guide image having different sizes at display positions included in a predetermined range, and displays the display The control means (105) changes the guide image so that the size of the guide image approaches the size of the destination image. According to the aspect of 2-2), since the size of the guide image changes so as to approach the size of the destination image, the user can intuitively grasp the timing at which the touch should be released.

  2-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes a movement control means (107) for starting movement of the object toward the destination after the touch panel is touched. It is characterized by including. According to the aspect of 2-3), it is possible to prevent the object from moving before touching the touch panel and being determined as failure soon after the user operates.

  2-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character in a virtual world, and the game control device (10) moves the object based on the ability of the character. The display control means (105) displays a virtual world image showing the state of the virtual world on the display means in a first display mode, and the display control means (105) When moving to the destination, the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode, and the display control means (105) is configured to switch the virtual world image to the second display mode when the character is switched to the second display mode. It is characterized by notifying the ability. According to the aspect 2-4), when the object moves based on the ability of the character, the ability can be grasped by the user. Furthermore, the display mode of the virtual world image is changed, so that the user can grasp that the operation shifts to an operation for acting on the object. Further, by notifying the ability of the character at that time, the ability can be grasped more effectively.

  2-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one in which the first character moves and the second character exerts the action in the virtual world, and the display control means (105) A virtual world image showing a virtual world viewed from a virtual viewpoint is displayed on the display means, and the display control means (105) is configured to display the first world image in the virtual world image when the touch panel is touched. The virtual viewpoint is controlled so that the character, the second character, and the designated position image do not overlap. According to the aspect 2-5), in the situation where the user performs an operation to act on the object, the virtual viewpoint is controlled so that each character and the indicated position image do not overlap. It can be prevented from being displayed.

  2-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one in which a character exerts the action, and the determining means (111) exerts the action on the object based on the ability of the character. The display control means (105) notifies the ability of the character. According to the aspect 2-6), when the ability of the character is related to the success or failure of the operation, the ability can be grasped by the user. For example, if the ability is notified in the vicinity of the indicated position image, the ability can be grasped more effectively.

  2-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character, and the game control device (10) determines the destination based on the ability of the character. (109) is further included. According to the aspect 2-7), by determining the destination of the object based on the character's ability, it is possible to change the degree of difficulty in alignment between the destination image and the designated position image, thereby improving the fun of the game. To do.

  2-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one in which a character exerts the action, and the display control means (105) is based on the display position of the character and the display position of the destination image. Then, an initial display position of the indicated position image is determined. According to the aspect 2-8), it is possible to prevent the initial display position of the designated position image from becoming an unnatural position away from the character or a position difficult to operate away from the destination image. it can.

  2-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes determination means (103) for determining an initial display position of the indicated position image based on a current situation of the game. It is characterized by that. According to the aspect 2-9), since the initial display position of the indicated position image changes depending on the game situation, it is possible to adjust the difficulty level for the subsequent adjustment of the indicated position, thereby effectively enhancing the interest of the game. Can be improved.

  2-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one in which a character exerts the action, and the determining means (111) exerts the action on the object based on the ability of the character. The display control means (105) determines the display mode of the indicated position image based on the ability of the character. According to the mode 2-10), the ability of the character can be grasped by the display mode of the indicated position image.

  2-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) changes at least one of the destination image and the designated position image based on how the destination image and the designated position image are shifted. It is characterized by that. According to the aspect 2-11), it is possible to make it easy to understand how to shift the destination image and the designated position image.

  2-12) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch on the touch panel is released, the display control means (105) displays an evaluation image indicating an evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released. Features. According to the aspect 2-12), the user can be made aware of whether the timing is good or bad by the evaluation image. Therefore, the user can consider at what timing the touch should be released in subsequent operations.

  2-13) In one aspect of the present invention, the game is a game that prevents the object from moving into a target area, and the game control device (10) is configured to execute the game based on a current position of the object. It further includes a determination unit (110) that determines whether or not movement toward the target area is possible, and the display control unit (105), the change unit (106), and the determination unit (111) include the determination unit (110). ), The process is executed when it is determined that the movement toward the target area is possible. According to the aspect 2-13), it is possible to prevent an operation for exerting an effect on an object from being requested despite the state in which the object cannot move toward the target area.

  2-14) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one in which a character exerts the action, and the determination means (111) is a content of the action exerted on the object based on the ability of the character. It is characterized by determining. According to the aspect 2-14), the ability of the character affects success or failure, so that it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  2-15) In one aspect of the present invention, when the object moves toward the movement destination, the display control means (105) arranges the object at a position closer to the movement destination than the current position. As described above, the object is displayed. In a game in which the operation is performed at the same timing, the user's operation tends to be delayed, but according to the mode 2-15), the object is displayed so that it is in a position ahead of the actual position. Operation support can be performed effectively.

  2-16) In one aspect of the present invention, the action is to receive or play the object, and the determining means (111) determines whether to receive or play the object. According to the aspect 2-16), the difficulty level of the game when receiving or playing an object can be made moderate.

  In the game control device (10) or the game system (S) according to the aspect including the invention according to the first embodiment and the invention according to the second embodiment, when the touch panel is touched, the timing to release the touch is set. When the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched with the display control means (105) that displays the guide image for guidance while changing the position indicated by the user based on the change of the touch position. A change means (106) for changing the display position of the indicated position image shown, and a process execution means for executing a game process corresponding to how the indicated position image and the guide image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. 107, 111).

[5-3. Invention According to Embodiment 3]
3-1) A game control apparatus (10) according to an aspect of the present invention, based on a first viewpoint, in a sports game in which a moving object moves in a virtual world, displays a virtual world image indicating the state of the virtual world. Display control means (105) to be displayed on the display means, and when a predetermined action for moving the moving object toward a predetermined area is performed during in-play of the sports game, the second from the first viewpoint Determining means (112) for determining whether to switch to the second viewpoint, and when the determining means (112) determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the moving object is included in the field of view and the user's operation The second viewpoint such that the target object does not overlap at least one of the predetermined area and the non-operation target object performing the predetermined action A viewpoint control means (113) for switching, and a motion control means (114) for causing the operation target object to move based on an operation of the user when the viewpoint control means (113) switches to the second viewpoint. , Including.

  3-14) A game system (S) according to an aspect of the present invention displays a virtual world image indicating a state of the virtual world based on a first viewpoint in a sports game in which a moving object moves in the virtual world. Display control means (105) to be displayed on the means, and when a predetermined action for moving the moving object toward the predetermined area is performed during in-play of the sports game, the second from the first viewpoint A determination unit (112) for determining whether to switch to a viewpoint; and when the determination unit (112) determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the moving object is included in the field of view, and the operation target of the user The second viewpoint such that the object does not overlap at least one of the predetermined area and the non-operation target object performing the predetermined action A viewpoint control means (113) for switching, and a motion control means (114) for causing the operation target object to move based on an operation of the user when the viewpoint control means (113) switches to the second viewpoint. , Including.

  3-15) A program according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer as the game system (S) described in the game control device (10) or 3-14) according to any one of 3-1) to 3-13). To work.

  3-16) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program of 3-15).

  According to the invention according to 3-1) or 3-14) to 3-16), when switched to the second viewpoint, the moving object is included in the field of view, and the operation target object and the predetermined area or non-operation Since the target object is not overlapped and the virtual world image on which the moving object is displayed is easy to see, it is possible to perform viewpoint control that has a sense of reality and does not hinder the user's operation.

  3-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined motion is performed by the operation target object, and the second viewpoint is for preventing the operation target object, the predetermined area, and the moving object from moving. The motion control means (114) causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined motion based on the operation. . According to the aspect 3-2), since the viewpoint is such that the operation target object, the predetermined area, and the non-operation target object do not overlap, viewpoint control is performed so that the predetermined area is easy to see and the user can easily operate. Can do.

  3-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined operation is performed by the non-operation target object, and the operation target object is in the virtual world of the non-operation target object performing the predetermined operation and the predetermined region. The second viewpoint is a viewpoint such that the operation target object and the non-operation target object performing the predetermined motion do not overlap with each other, and the motion control means (114) Based on the operation, the operation target object is caused to perform an operation for preventing the moving object from moving toward the predetermined area. According to the aspect of 3-3), since the viewpoint is such that the operation target object and the non-operation target object do not overlap, the viewpoint control can be performed so that the moving object is easy to see and the user can easily operate.

  3-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the viewpoint control means (113) sets the second viewpoint based on the current position of the operation target object or the moving object with respect to the front direction of the predetermined area. It is characterized by. According to the aspect 3-4), when the operation target object moves the moving object toward the predetermined area, a viewpoint according to the current position of the operation target object or the moving object with respect to the front direction of the predetermined area is set. Therefore, it is possible to set a viewpoint where it is easy to move the moving object toward the predetermined area, and it is possible to perform more effective viewpoint control for easy operation.

  3-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the operation target object is a character that moves the moving object with a hand or a foot, and the viewpoint control means (113) includes both hands or feet of the operation target object. The second viewpoint is set based on a hand or a foot that moves the moving object. According to the aspect of 3-5), since the viewpoint corresponding to the hand or foot of the operation target object that moves the moving object is set, the angle of the operation target object is difficult to see. Can be prevented, and more effective viewpoint control can be performed for easy operation.

  3-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the viewpoint control means (113) displays the operation target object on one end side of the left and right ends of the virtual world image, and the other end The second viewpoint is set so that the predetermined area is displayed on the end side. According to the aspect 3-6), since the second viewpoint is set so that the operation target object and the predetermined area are at a relatively distant display position, by effectively utilizing the space of the display area, for example, Since the user can specify the position in a wide space, more effective viewpoint control can be performed for easy operation.

  3-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the viewpoint control means (113) displays an end portion of the predetermined area farther from the operation target object in the virtual world image. And setting the second viewpoint. According to the aspect 3-7), it is possible to prevent a part of the predetermined area, which is the moving destination of the moving object, from being cut off from the screen.

  3-8) In one aspect of the present invention, when the determination unit (112) determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the position of the operation target object is moved based on the position of the predetermined area. The display control means (105) is further moved by the position movement means (115) when switched to the second viewpoint by the viewpoint control means (113). The operation target object is displayed. According to the aspect of 3-8), it is possible to make the virtual world image easier to see by arranging the operation target object at a position corresponding to the predetermined area toward which the moving object is directed, and the virtual world image that is easier to operate. Can be provided.

  3-9) In one aspect of the present invention, when the viewpoint control unit (113) determines that the determination unit (112) switches to the second viewpoint, the non-operation target object is the virtual world. After switching to the third viewpoint that is displayed in the image and the operation target object is not displayed in the virtual world image, the position moving means (115) is switched to the second viewpoint, and the position moving means (115) The position of the operation target object is moved while the third viewpoint is set by the means (113). According to the aspect 3-9), since the position of the operation target object is changed while the operation target object is not displayed, it is possible to prevent unnatural appearance such that the position of the operation target object suddenly changes.

  3-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the position moving means (115) may be configured such that the operation target object approaches the predetermined area and moves away from the non-operation target object or the moving object. It is characterized by moving the position of the object. According to the aspect of 3-10), since a space is provided between the operation target object and the operation target object that moves the moving object, the space in the display area can be used effectively. Because it is possible to specify the position in the, it becomes easier to operate.

  3-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the non-operation target object is a character that moves the moving object with a hand or a foot, and the viewpoint control means (113) includes both hands or both feet of the non-operation target object. The second viewpoint is set based on the hand or foot of the moving object. According to the aspect of 3-11), since the viewpoint corresponding to the hand or foot of the non-operation target object that moves the moving object is set, the angle of the non-operation target object is difficult to see. Can be prevented, and more effective viewpoint control can be performed for easy operation.

  3-12) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) indicates an indication position indicated by the operation when the viewpoint control means (113) switches to the second viewpoint. A position image is displayed, and the viewpoint control means (113) sets the second viewpoint based further on an initial display position of the indicated position image. According to the aspect 3-12), by performing viewpoint control in consideration of the initial display position of the designated position image, for example, the designated position image can be displayed at a position that does not interfere with the operation. .

  3-13) In one aspect of the present invention, the motion control means (114), when the operation is performed at a timing when the moving object passes through a predetermined point in the middle of moving toward the predetermined area, The operation for preventing the moving object from moving to the predetermined area is made successful, and the viewpoint control means (113) sets the second viewpoint based further on the predetermined point. According to the aspect of 3-13), it is possible to display the predetermined point in an easy-to-see state by influencing the viewpoint control of the predetermined point serving as a mark of timing when the user performs the operation.

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Claims (21)

In a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing touch on the touch panel, when the touch panel is touched, a guide image for guiding the timing to release the touch, and a target position to move the object Display control means for displaying each of the target position images at a display position included in a predetermined range ;
When the touch position is changed in a state where the touch panel is touched, a changing unit based on the change of the touch position changes the display position before Symbol targets position image,
Based on how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released , a shift between the position where the object actually moves and the target position is determined, and the object is Movement control means for moving;
Only including,
The display control means changes the display position of the guide image when the display position of the target position image is changed by the changing means.
A game control device characterized by the above. In a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing touch on the touch panel, when the touch panel is touched, a guide image for guiding the timing to release the touch, and a target position to move the object Display control means for displaying each of the target position images different in size from the guide image at display positions included in a predetermined range;
Changing means for changing the display position of the target position image based on the change of the touch position when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched;
Based on how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released, a shift between the position where the object actually moves and the target position is determined, and the object is Movement control means for moving;
Including
The display control means changes the guide image so that the size of the guide image approaches the size of the target position image.
Features and to Ruge over beam control device that. If the touch on the touch panel is not released even when the timing to release the touch is reached, a new timing to release the touch is set,
When the new timing is set, the display control means returns the guidance image to an initial state, and changes the guidance image so as to guide the new timing.
Game controller according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The object moves in a virtual world;
The game control device further includes permission means for permitting movement by the movement control means when the object is within a predetermined range of the virtual world,
The display control means causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing the state of the virtual world,
The display control means notifies that the movement is permitted by the permission means in the virtual world image when the object moves within the predetermined range.
The game control apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The display control means displays the virtual world image in a first display mode when the object is not within the predetermined range;
The display control means switches the virtual world image to a second display mode when the object moves within the predetermined range and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel.
The movement control means moves the object when the touch panel is touched and released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode.
The game control apparatus according to claim 4 . The object is moved by the character,
The game control device further includes range setting means for setting the predetermined range based on the ability of the character.
Game controller according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that. The object is moved by the character in the virtual world,
The display control means causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing a state of the virtual world in a first display mode,
The display control means switches the virtual world image to the second display mode when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel,
The movement control means moves the object further based on the ability of the character when the touch panel is touched and released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode. ,
The display control means notifies the character's ability when the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode.
Game controller according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that. The object is moved by the character in the virtual world,
The display control means causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing the virtual world viewed from a virtual viewpoint,
The display control means sets the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the character to a predetermined positional relationship when the touch panel is touched.
Game controller according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that. The object is moved by the character,
The display control means determines the size of the target position image based on the ability of the character.
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that. The object moves in a virtual world;
In the virtual world, a movement restriction area in which movement of the object is restricted is set,
The changing unit restricts a display position of the target position image so that the target position is not included in the movement restriction region;
Game controller according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that. The display control means displays a trajectory image indicating an expected trajectory from the current position of the object to the target position when the touch panel is touched;
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 0, characterized in that. The display control means displays an evaluation image indicating an evaluation of the timing at which the touch is released when the touch on the touch panel is released.
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 1, characterized in that. The display control means notifies that the evaluation was above the reference when the evaluation of the timing when the touch is released is above the reference,
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 2, characterized in that. The game control device, based on the current state of the virtual world in which the object moves, the ability of the operation target object to move the object, or the state or ability of the opponent object that obstructs the movement of the object , Determining means for determining an initial display position of the target position image;
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 3, characterized by further comprising a. The game is a sports game in which the object is shot.
The game control device is configured to determine an initial display position of the target position image based on a type of shooting of the object set when the touch panel is touched,
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 4, characterized by further comprising a. The game control device touches based on the current state of the virtual world in which the object moves, the ability of the operation target object to move the object, or the state or ability of the opponent object that obstructs the movement of the object. Timing determining means for determining the timing at which to cancel
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 5, characterized by further comprising a. The object is moved by the character,
The movement control means determines a deviation between a position where the object actually moves and the target position based on the ability of the character.
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 6, characterized in that. The object moves in a virtual world where other objects are placed,
The game control device further includes hit determination execution means for executing a hit determination between the object and the other object,
The hit determination execution means omits the hit determination between the object and the other object when the object is moved by the movement control means.
Game controller according to claim 1 to 1 7, characterized in that. In a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing touch on the touch panel, when the touch panel is touched, a guide image for guiding the timing to release the touch, and a target position to move the object Display control means for displaying each of the target position images at a display position included in a predetermined range ;
When the touch position is changed in a state where the touch panel is touched, a changing unit based on the change of the touch position changes the display position before Symbol targets position image,
Based on how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released , a shift between the position where the object actually moves and the target position is determined, and the object is Movement control means for moving;
Only including,
The display control means changes the display position of the guide image when the display position of the target position image is changed by the changing means.
A game system characterized by that. In a game in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing touch on the touch panel, when the touch panel is touched, a guide image for guiding the timing to release the touch, and a target position to move the object Display control means for displaying each of the target position images different in size from the guide image at display positions included in a predetermined range;
Changing means for changing the display position of the target position image based on the change of the touch position when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched;
Based on how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released, a shift between the position where the object actually moves and the target position is determined, and the object is Movement control means for moving;
Including
The display control means changes the guide image so that the size of the guide image approaches the size of the target position image.
A game system characterized by that. Program for causing a computer to function as a game system according to the game controller or claim 19 or 20 according to claim 1 to 1 8.

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