JP6472008B2 - 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.

  Conventionally, a game that progresses in a state where a user's operation on a game object such as a game character is restricted is known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game in which a baseball game between a user team and an opponent team automatically proceeds.

JP 2010-142441 A

  In the game of Patent Document 1, since one game is automatically advanced without user intervention, there is no opportunity to demonstrate the user's operation skills, and the ability difference between both teams is reflected in the game result as it is. There are many cases. Therefore, the user's interest in the progress of the game may be reduced. In this regard, there are cases where the user's interest in the progress of the game is increased by operating the player character in units of batting or inning in one game and giving the user an opportunity to demonstrate his / her operation skills. However, for example, in a soccer game, there are roughly divided units such as the first half and the second half of the game, but they are not finely divided like at-bats and innings. Therefore, if the user operates all of the first half or the second half of the game to increase interest by the same method as the above game, the play time until the end of one game will be greatly increased, and the game can be progressed with good tempo. It will disappear. In addition, it may take time for the user to handle a large number of matches, and it may become difficult to interrupt the play during the operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a program capable of giving a user an appropriate play time to increase interest in the game. is there.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a game control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progression unit configured to advance a game based on a game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is limited; Switching from the first state to a second state that can be operated by the user, second progress means for proceeding with the game in the second state, and a length of time for proceeding with the game in the second state Time determination means for determining the time, and a progress determination means for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timekeeping when the game progresses in the second state, The first advancing means switches from the second state to the first state when the progress determining means determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing. Te, wherein advancing the game in a first state, characterized in that.

  A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a first progress unit that advances a game based on a game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is limited; Switching to the second state in which the operation can be performed, the second progression means for proceeding with the game in the second state, and the game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state Time determining means for determining a length of time for the game to proceed in the second state; and when the game proceeds in the second state, the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time counting by time counting And a progress determination means for determining whether or not it has been performed.

  A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a first progress unit that progresses a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted; Switching to a second state in which an operation is possible, a second progress means for proceeding with the game in the second state, a time determination means for determining a length of time for proceeding with the game in the second state, Progress determining means for determining whether or not the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by counting when the game progresses in the second state, wherein the first progress means When the determination unit determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement by timekeeping, the determination unit switches from the second state to the first state, and Advancing the arm, characterized in that.

  A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a first progress unit that progresses a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted; Based on the game state of the game when switching from the first state to the second state, the second progression means for switching to the second state in which the operation can be performed and proceeding the game in the second state. Time determination means for determining the length of time for the game to proceed in two states; and when the game proceeds in the second state, the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timekeeping by timing. And a progress determination means for determining whether or not.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a home image. It is a figure which shows a home image at the time of selecting an execution object. It is a figure which shows an example of a member selection image. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game of a stadium part. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st state image. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd state image. It is a figure which shows a mode that the display mode of an hourglass image changes. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd state image in case a 2nd state continues after progress of operation possible time. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs drag operation during an attack. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs double tap operation during an attack. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a double tap operation, a movement range, and a process object. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the capability of operation object, a movement range, and a process object. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function relevant to this invention among the functions implement | achieved by a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of user team data. It is a figure which shows an example of opponent team data. It is a figure which shows an example of game situation data. It is a figure which shows an example of operation possible time data. It is a figure which shows an example of a virtual world. It is explanatory drawing of the process which expands / contracts a touch operation object. It is explanatory drawing of the determination method of a moving direction. It is explanatory drawing of the determination method of the position which sets a movement range. It is a figure which shows the determination method of the size of a movement range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a functional block diagram of the modification regarding a 1st structure. It is a functional block diagram of the modification regarding a 2nd structure. It is a figure which shows a mode that an effect object is displayed on a 2nd state image. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs double tap operation. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs double tap operation during an attack in this modification. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs double tap operation during an attack.

[1. Overall configuration of game system]
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. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of user terminals 10-1, 10-2,..., 10 -N, and a server 30. Hereinafter, the contents common to the user terminals 10-1, 10-2, and 10-N may be described as “user terminal 10”. The user terminal 10 and the server 30 are connected to the network N. For this reason, data communication is possible between the user terminal 10 and the server 30.

  The user terminal 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the user terminal 10 is a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet computer, a personal computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multi-function television receiver having an information processing function. (Smart TV). In the following, a case where the mobile phone provided with the touch panel is the user terminal 10 and the 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 user terminal 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 user terminal 10 is a personal computer or the like, the storage unit 12 may include an auxiliary storage unit such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. The communication unit 13 includes a network card. The communication unit 13 performs data communication via the network N.

  The operation unit 14 includes a touch panel 14A and other operation members. The operation unit 14 is for a user to perform a game input operation or the like. The touch panel 14 </ b> A is a pointing device that detects a touch position of an object, and various touch panels such as a capacitance method can be applied. Note that the operation unit 14 may include a microphone and a camera for the user to perform an input operation by voice or gesture. When the user terminal 10 is a personal computer or the like, the operation unit 14 may include a button, a key, a lever, a game controller (game pad), a mouse, a keyboard, or the like. 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 user terminal 10, and may be external devices connected to the user terminal 10.

  The server 30 is realized by a server computer, for example. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The control unit 31 and the communication unit 33 have the same functions as the control unit 11 and the communication unit 13 of the user terminal 10. The storage unit 32 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a hard disk drive or a solid state drive), and stores programs and data.

  Note that the program and data described as being stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32 may be supplied to the user terminal 10 or the server 30 via the network N, for example. Further, the user terminal 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). . Then, a program or data may be supplied to the user terminal 10 or the server 30 via the information storage medium.

[2. Game Overview]
In the game system 1, a game is executed by executing a program on the user terminal 10. In the game system 1, various games can be executed. For example, various games and genres such as sports games (games based on soccer, baseball, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.), adventure games, simulation games, role-playing games, or training games It is possible to execute a simple game.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of a game, a sports game in which a game object and an opponent object battle each other by moving a moving object in a virtual world will be described as an example. In this game, when the user performs a touch operation on the touch panel 14 </ b> A to operate the operation target, a touch operation object is displayed on the display unit 15. Here, before describing the outline of the game, terms such as game objects will be described.

  A “game object” is a target that can be used in a game. For example, a game character or the like corresponds to an example of a game object. For example, what the user has selected from the game objects held by the user is used in the game. Further, for example, a game object selected by a user as a game object to be used in a game from game objects provided in the game is used in the game. Further, for example, a game object set by the user terminal 10 or the server 30 as a game object used by the user in the game is used in the game.

  “An opponent object” is a game object that becomes an opponent in the game. For example, the opponent object is a game object set by the user terminal 10 or the server 30 as the opponent. Also, for example, the opponent object is a game object selected by the user or another user as the opponent.

  The “virtual world” is a world in the game, such as an imaginary stadium or a battlefield. The virtual world may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional plane. Each of the plurality of game objects moves on the field in the virtual world. The “field” is a plane on which the game object moves. For example, in the case of a soccer game, the “field” is a pitch in the virtual world.

  The “moving object” is an object that moves in a virtual world or a screen, and is a target that moves according to a user operation, for example. Further, for example, the moving object is a game object such as a character that moves in accordance with a user operation. Further, for example, the moving object is a moving body that is moved by the operation of the operation target operated by the user. Further, for example, in the case of a sports game such as a soccer game, the moving object is a ball or a pack that is moved by the action of the game character. Further, for example, in the case of a game in which an attack target is attacked by an attack means such as a bullet, the moving object is an attack means such as a bullet.

  “Competition” means deciding whether to win or lose against an opponent. It is not always necessary to decide whether to win or lose, and there may be a case where it is a draw. Here, a battle between one game object of the user and one opponent object, a battle between a plurality of game objects of the user and a plurality of opponent objects, a battle between one game object of the user and a plurality of opponent objects Or a match between a plurality of game objects of the user and one opponent object.

  The “operation target” is a target operated by the user. In other words, the operation target is a target that operates according to a user operation. For example, the operation target is a game object such as a character operated by the user. For example, it may be a game object selected from game objects according to the state of the game being executed, or may be a game object selected by the user from the game objects. For example, in the case of a game using a moving object such as a soccer game, the game object associated with the moving object is the game object closest to the moving object. For example, the game object associated with the moving object may be set as an operation target during an attack, and the object closest to the moving object or the game object associated with the moving object may be set as an operation target during defense.

  The “touch operation” is an operation of touching (contacting) an object such as a finger or a touch pen on the touch panel 14A.

  The “touch operation object” is an object indicating that a touch operation has been performed. For example, the touch operation object is an object for guiding the touch position or a change thereof to the user. That is, an object that serves to notify the user that a touch operation has been performed, for example, an object that can serve as a user interface. The “object” here is a target displayed on the display unit 15. For example, an image (marker, cursor, icon, etc.), text, or a combination thereof corresponds to an example of “object” here. In other words, the touch operation object is an object displayed in response to a touch on the touch panel 14A. For example, the touch operation object is an image displayed at a position determined based on the touch position. For example, the touch operation object is an image displayed so as to include a first position and a second position described later on the screen. For example, the touch operation object is a deformable image. For example, the touch operation object is an image imitating an elastic body. Further, for example, the touch operation object includes an image (for example, a ball) displayed at the first position, an image (for example, a ball) displayed at the second position, and an image (for example, a stick) connecting them. It may be included.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a soccer game is executed will be described as an example of the sports game as described above. Therefore, the game character of the user team will be described as an example of “game object”, and the game character of the opponent team will be described as an example of “opposition opponent object”. Further, a soccer field in the game will be described as an example of “virtual world”, and a ball will be described as an example of “moving object”. A soccer game will be described as an example of a “match”. When the game program is activated on the user terminal 10, the home image is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a home image. As shown in FIG. 2, various parameters such as the user's point and rank are displayed in the display area A110 of the home image G100. In the display area A120 of the home image G100, a plurality of execution objects for executing the process of returning to the home image G100 and the process of organizing the user team are displayed. An execution object is, for example, an image, a symbol, or text associated with a process. Specifically, for example, a button, an icon, a link, or the like corresponds to an example of an execution object. When an execution object is selected, processing associated with the execution object is executed.

  The home image G100 includes execution objects P130 to P160. The game of the present embodiment includes four parts, a success part, a stadium part, a challenge part, and a my deck part, and the execution objects P130 to P160 allow the user to select one of these parts. Is for.

  The execution object P130 is associated with the success part. The success part is a game part for nurturing a game character that is a soccer player (hereinafter referred to as a hero character). In the success part, the user trains the main character while proceeding with the scenario. A scenario is a game story developed along with the progress of the game. For example, a scenario is prepared for a hero character belonging to a high school soccer club to become a professional soccer player. The ability of the hero character is improved by executing the action selected by the user.

  In the success part, there will be an event that will be advantageous for training. The user has a game character for event generation (hereinafter referred to as an event character) separately from the main character in order to generate an event in the success part. The event character can be acquired by consuming a virtual currency and executing a lottery (gacha) or scolding from another user. The user plays the success part by incorporating his own event character into the event deck. Event characters registered in the event deck appear in the scenario and practice with the main character or participate in the game. In the success part, an event corresponding to the event character incorporated in the event deck occurs.

  When the scenario progresses and the hero character graduates from high school, the success part ends and the development of the hero character is completed. The hero character that has been trained is registered as a user-only game character (hereinafter referred to as an original character), and can be used in a stadium part game to be described later. The user repeatedly plays the success part, increases the number of original characters, forms a team, and plays the stadium part.

  The execution object P140 is associated with the stadium part. The stadium part is a game part for playing a game with the opponent team. When the user plays the stadium part, the user can obtain points according to the game content and the game result. For example, the user belongs to one of a plurality of leagues, ranking in the league is determined according to the earned points, and the user's league is changed according to the ranking. The user plays the stadium part aiming for a higher ranking or league.

  The execution object P150 is associated with the challenge part. The challenge part can confirm the achievement status of a plurality of preset game tasks and can receive rewards for the achieved game tasks. The execution object P160 is associated with the my deck part. In My Deck Part, you can edit the event deck used in the success part.

  FIG. 2 shows a state where the execution object P140 is selected. In this state, the execution object P141 is displayed on the home image G100. The execution object P141 displays the user's league, the ranking in the league, and the possibility of remaining in the current league. The execution object P141 is associated with a process for playing a game at the stadium part. When the user selects the execution object P141, the opponent of the game can be selected.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the home image G100 when the execution object P141 is selected. As shown in FIG. 3, execution objects P170 to P172 are displayed on the home image G100. In each of the execution objects P170 to P172, names and abilities of other user teams selected as candidates for the opponent team are displayed. The game character belonging to the opponent team displayed as a candidate is an original character developed by a success part by another user holding the candidate. Hereinafter, in order to distinguish from the original character of the user team, the original character of the opponent team is referred to as “opponent character”.

  The opponent team candidates may be selected at random from the user teams of other users, or may be selected from the user teams of other users at the same rank as the user. Each of the execution objects P170 to P172 is associated with a process for selecting an opponent team. When the user selects an opponent team of the game by selecting one of these three execution objects, a member selection image for selecting a participating member of the game is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the member selection image. As shown in FIG. 4, the rank and total power of the user team are displayed in the display area A210 of the member selection image G200. The user selects, from among the original characters owned by the user, a starting member who participates from the start of the game and a refusal member that can participate from the middle of the game as participating members. The overall strength of the team is determined based on the ability of the participating members selected by the user, and the rank of the team is determined based on the overall strength.

  A process for selecting a team formation is associated with the execution object P220. Here, a plurality of types of formations are prepared, and the user can select one of them. The execution object P230 is associated with processing for detailed team setting. In the detailed settings, you can edit the original character's spine number or change the team captain. Also, in the detailed settings, you may be able to make settings related to the team's tactics, such as selecting the original character that kicks the free kick, corner kick, and penalty kick, or selecting the original character that participates in the attack it can.

  In the display area A240, an icon image G241 of the original character set as a starting member is displayed. In the icon image G241, the face of the original character, the good position, the rank indicating the high ability, the current tone, and the like are displayed. When the user selects any icon image G241 in the display area A240, details of the ability of the original character are displayed in the display area A250. Further, the user can change the position of the starting member by dragging and dropping the icon image G241 in the display area A240.

  The execution object P260 is associated with a process for switching the starting member and the reservation member. When the user selects the execution object P260, a list of copy members is displayed, and when the user selects a copy member from the list and drags and drops it on the display area A240, an icon image G241 is displayed at the dropped location. Can be replaced with a starting member.

  The execution object P270 is associated with a process for automatically selecting a starting member. The execution object P280 is associated with processing for returning the starting member and the refusal member to the state at the time of displaying the member selection image G200. The execution object P290 is associated with a process for starting a game. When the user selects the execution object P290, the game starts after the user selects a game item to be used in the stadium part.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a flow of a game of a stadium part. The t axis in FIG. 5 is a time axis. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the game of the stadium part proceeds while switching between a first state in which the user's operation is restricted and a second state in which the user's operation is possible.

  The first state is, for example, a state in which the user cannot perform any operation on the original character. Further, for example, in the first state, the instruction to the original character is limited to a rough instruction (operation instruction or the like), and the type of action to be performed on the original character, the timing to perform the action, the position related to the action or This is a state in which detailed instructions such as directions cannot be given. The first state can be rephrased as a state in which the computer does not accept an operation on the original character. The first state can be rephrased as a state that the computer ignores even if the user performs an operation on the original character. In other words, the first state is a state in which the game automatically proceeds under the control of the computer while the intervention by the user's operation is limited.

  The second state is a state in which the user can perform an operation on the original character. In other words, the second state is a state in which the computer accepts an operation on the original character. For example, the second state may be set at the start of the game or may be set during the game. The middle of the game is the time after the start of the game and before the end. For example, the second state may be set when the game is in a predetermined situation (a condition that satisfies the predetermined condition), or the second state may be randomly set during the game. That is, for each time point during the game, whether or not to enter the second state is determined based on a predetermined probability, and when it is determined to set, the second state may be set. The second state may be set a plurality of times during the game, or may be set only once. Moreover, you may make it adjust the timing which makes a 2nd state based on the condition of a game. That is, the second state may be provided earlier or later based on the game situation (game score difference or the like).

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the game starts in the first state. When the game progresses in the first state, a simple simulation using the original character and the opponent character is executed by the computer, and the game automatically proceeds without requiring any user operation. Simple simulation can be realized by using a known technique. For example, in the first state, when the user team acquires a corner kick or a free kick, the first state is switched to the second state, and the user can operate. In the second state, when the ball is taken by the opponent or the user team determines a score, the second state is switched to the first state, and the game proceeds again in the first state. When the game progresses in the first state, a first state image G300 indicating the situation of the game progressing in the first state is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first state image. In FIG. 6, the time-sequential change of the 1st state image G300 from the game start is shown. In the display area A310 of the first state image G300, the score of the user team (Team A in FIG. 6) and the score of the opponent team (Team X in FIG. 6) are displayed. In the lower display area A320, the elapsed time from the start of the game is displayed. The elapsed time here is the elapsed time in the game. The time in the game elapses at a speed that is a predetermined multiple of the actual elapsed time. For example, the time in the game elapses as fast as one soccer game ends in 10 minutes.

  In the display area A330, a ball image G332 showing a ball is displayed on a pitch image G331 showing the entire pitch. The ball image G332 moves on the pitch image G331 so as to indicate the current position. In the display area A340, a message indicating the status of the game in progress in the first state is displayed. For example, a situation in which a message is displayed is determined in advance, and a predetermined message is displayed in the display area A340 when a game becomes the situation. As shown in FIG. 6, when the message is displayed in the display area A340, the icon image G333 of the original character holding the ball may be displayed in the display area A330.

  When the game progresses in the first state, if a corner kick or a free kick occurs, an execution object P350 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, the execution object P350 displays the current situation and the elapsed time. Here, the execution object P350 indicates that the user team has entered a corner kick. The execution object P350 is associated with a process for switching the game from the first state to the second state. When the user selects the execution object P350, the progress of the game is switched to the second state, and a second state image indicating the situation of the game progressing in the second state is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second state image. As shown in FIG. 7, the second state image G400 displays a state where the pitch PT is viewed from a virtual viewpoint. The display areas A410 and A420 are the same as the display areas A310 and A320, respectively. The execution object P430 is associated with a process for temporarily stopping the progress of the game. When the user selects the execution object P430, the ongoing game is paused, and when the execution object P430 is selected again, the paused game is resumed.

  Second state image G400 includes a cursor image G440 indicating the operation target OT of the user, and a radar image G450 indicating the position of each character on the pitch PT. The method of setting the operation target may be different between during attack and during defense. “Attacking” means a state where the user team holds the ball B, and “Defending” means a state other than the attacking state. In other words, the defense is in a state where the opponent team holds the ball B or no one holds the ball B. FIG. 7 shows an example during an attack, and as indicated by the cursor image G440, an original character that kicks the ball B by a corner kick is set as the operation target OT. In FIG. 7, reference numerals of objects other than the operation target OT and the ball B arranged on the pitch PT are omitted.

  The execution object P460 is associated with a process for switching the operation target OT. In the present embodiment, the operation target OT cannot be switched during an attack, and the operation target OT can be switched only during defense. In FIG. 7, since the user team has the ball B and is attacking, even if the user touches the execution object P460, the operation target OT is not switched. Note that the execution object P460 may be displayed in different display modes such as changing the color between during attack and during defense so that the user can recognize whether or not the operation target OT can be switched.

  When the above-described second state image G400 is displayed on the display unit 15, the game progresses in the second state. In this embodiment, the length of time that the game progresses in the second state is determined. It has been. Hereinafter, this time is referred to as an operable time. As shown in FIG. 7, the second state image G400 includes an hourglass image G470 indicating the length of the operable time. The hourglass image G470 has a display mode that changes with the passage of time after the second state starts.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing how the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes. In FIG. 8, t is a time axis. As shown in FIG. 8, at the start time t0 of the operable time, the hourglass image G470 shows that all the sand is clogged on the upper side of the pipe in which the sand is enclosed (the area above the constricted part of the pipe). Display. Thereafter, the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes so that the upper sand moves to the lower side (the region below the narrowed portion of the pipe) as time passes. The hourglass image G470 is displayed in the first color (for example, green) when the remaining operation time is relatively long, and the sand is displayed in the second color (for example, when the remaining time is short) It may be displayed in red. Then, the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes so that the sand falls down at the end point t1 of the operable time.

  The second state may be forcibly ended when the end time t1 is reached, but in the present embodiment, even if the end time t1 is reached, as long as the user team holds the ball, the second state Is going to continue. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the hourglass image G470 changes its display mode so as to swing left and right, and the user is notified that the operable time has elapsed.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second state image G400 when the second state continues after the lapse of the operable time. As shown in FIG. 9, when the operable time elapses, the display mode changes so that the hourglass image G470 swings left and right in the second state image G400. Furthermore, when the operable time has elapsed, an effect process may be performed in which a region near the end of the second state image G400 is blurred. In the state shown in FIG. 9, when the opponent team loses the ball or the user team determines a score, the second state ends and returns to the first state.

  Next, an operation when the game progresses in the second state will be described. As described above, the user performs an operation using the touch panel 14A. Various operations that can be detected by the touch panel 14A may be used. Here, a case where three types of drag operation, double tap operation, and flick operation are used will be described.

  The drag operation is an operation of moving the touch position after touching the touch panel 14A. For example, the drag operation may be an operation of moving the touch position immediately after touching the touch panel 14A, or an operation of moving the touch position after touching and holding the touch panel 14A. The drag operation is also called a slide operation.

  The double tap operation is an operation in which the tap operation on the touch panel 14A is continuously performed twice. The tap operation is an operation for releasing the touch immediately after touching the touch panel 14A. For example, the second tap operation is performed within a predetermined time after the first tap operation is performed, and the touch position in the first tap operation and the touch position in the second tap operation are less than a predetermined distance. In some cases, the double tap operation is successful. Although details will be described later, the double tap operation is an example of the “continuous touch operation” according to the present invention.

  The flick operation is an operation for quickly releasing the touch by moving the touch position after touching the touch panel 14A. In the drag operation, the touch on the touch panel 14A is maintained even after the touch position is moved, whereas in the flick operation, the touch on the touch panel 14A is released after the touch position is moved. In order to detect a flick operation, a threshold value of the moving speed of the touch position may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the operation of the operation target OT corresponding to these three operations is different during the attack and during the defense. For example, when the user performs a drag operation during an attack, the operation target OT performs a dribbling operation, and when the user performs a drag operation during defense, the operation target OT performs a press operation. The dribbling action is to move the operation target OT while holding the ball, and the press action is to move toward the opponent character holding the ball. The direction in which the dribbling operation or the pressing operation is performed is determined by the direction instructed by the drag operation.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second state image G400 when the user performs a drag operation during an attack. As shown in FIG. 10, when the user touches the touch panel 14A, the touch operation object G480 is displayed at the touch position. Thereafter, when the user moves the touch position and performs a drag operation, the display mode of the touch operation object G480 changes so as to extend in the direction in which the user performs the drag operation. As described above, during the attack, the operation target OT performs the dribbling operation based on the direction in which the user performs the drag operation. A motion direction object G441 indicating the dribble direction is displayed near (near) the cursor image G440.

  Note that even when the user performs a drag operation during the defense, the touch operation object G480 changes in the same manner as in FIG. That is, when the user touches the touch panel 14A, the touch operation object G480 is displayed at the touch position, and the touch operation object G480 extends in the direction in which the user performs the drag operation. As described above, when the user performs a drag operation during the defensive operation, the operation target OT performs a press operation, so that the operation direction object G441 is displayed to indicate the press direction as in FIG.

  Further, when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack, the operation target OT performs a shoot operation, and when the user performs a double tap operation during defense, the operation target performs a tackle operation. The shoot operation is an operation in which the operation target OT shoots a ball toward the goal of the opponent team. The tackle action is an action in which the operation target OT tackles the opponent character. In the present embodiment, when the user performs a double tap operation, the color of the touch operation object G480 is changed in order to make the user know whether the double tap operation has been successful.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack. Here, a case where the operation target OT kicks the ball with a free kick is taken as an example. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the touch operation object G480 displayed by the first touch operation is the first color (for example, white), and the touch operation object G480 displayed by the double tap operation is A second color different from the first color (for example, orange) is obtained. For example, if the user fails the double tap operation and only taps twice after a while, the touch operation object G480 remains in the first color, so the user fails the double tap operation. I can understand what happened.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation target OT performs a shoot operation, the ball B moves toward any position within the movement range set according to the double tap operation. The movement range is an area where the ball B may move, and it may be determined at random where the ball B actually moves in the movement range. As shown in FIG. 11, when the user performs a double-tap operation, a processing object G490 indicating the movement range is displayed in the goal GL, and a rough guidance is given as to where the ball B moves.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the location of the movement range (that is, the rough shooting direction) can be designated by the location where the user performs the double tap operation. For this reason, the display position of the processing object G490 also changes depending on where the user performs a double tap operation.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the double tap operation, the movement range, and the processing object G490. Here, as shown by a broken line on the touch panel 14A in FIG. 12, it is assumed here that the touch panel 14A is vertically divided into three. For example, when the user performs a double tap operation on the left region 14AL, a movement range is set at the left corner of the goal GL, and a shooting operation is performed so that the operation target OT aims at the left corner of the goal GL. In this case, the processing object G490 is displayed at the left corner of the goal GL so as to indicate this movement range.

  Similarly, when the user performs a double tap operation in the center area 14AC, a movement range is set near the center of the goal GL, and a shooting operation is performed so that the operation target OT targets the vicinity of the center of the goal GL. In this case, the processing object G490 is displayed near the center of the goal GL so as to indicate this movement range. Further, for example, when the user performs a double tap operation on the right area 14AR, the movement range is set at the right corner of the goal GL, and the shooting target OT performs a shooting operation so that the right corner of the goal GL is aimed at the right corner of the goal GL. . In this case, the processing object G490 is displayed at the right corner of the goal GL so as to indicate this movement range.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the size of the movement range changes according to the capability of the operation target OT. For this reason, the processing object G490 becomes larger or smaller depending on the ability of the operation target OT by the user.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the capability of the operation target OT, the movement range, and the processing object G490. As shown in FIG. 13, the higher the capability of the operation target OT, the smaller the movement range and the smaller the processing object G490. That is, if the capability of the operation target OT is high, the user can grasp that the operation target OT can shoot a pinpoint at the target location, and therefore it is highly possible that the user who viewed the processing object G490 can score. Can be foreseen. On the other hand, the lower the ability of the operation target OT, the larger the movement range and the larger the processing object G490. That is, if the capability of the operation target OT is low, the user cannot grasp where the operation target OT hits the processing object G490, so that the user who viewed the processing object G490 is in the frame of the goal GL. It is possible to foresee the possibility that the player will not fly, or the opponent keeper will fly to a place where it is easy to catch.

  Similarly, when the user performs a double tap operation during the defense, if the double tap operation is successful, the touch operation object G480 becomes the second color. Note that during the defense, not the shooting action for moving the ball B but the tackle action for not moving the ball B, the processing object G490 need not be displayed.

  Further, when the user performs a flick operation during an attack, the operation target OT performs a pass operation, and when the user performs a flick operation during defense, the operation target OT performs a sliding operation. The pass operation is an operation in which the operation target OT passes the ball B to another original character of the user team. The operation target OT passes the original character of the friend who is in the direction in which the user performs the flick operation. When the pass is successful, the original character that has received the ball B is switched to the operation target OT. The sliding operation is an operation in which the operation target OT slides on the opponent character holding the ball B.

  As described above, in the game system 1 of the present embodiment, the first configuration in which the progress of the game is switched between the first state and the second state, and the touch operation object G480 is extended according to the slide operation. 2 and a third configuration in which the display mode of the touch operation object G480 changes according to the double tap operation. Hereinafter, details of the first to third configurations will be described.

[3. Functions realized in the game system]
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game system 1. In the present embodiment, a case where main processing relating to a game is executed by the user terminal 10 will be described. However, as will be described in a later-described modification, main processing relating to a game is executed by the server 30. Also good. Here, functions relating to each of the first to third configurations will be described in order. In the following description, symbols such as the pitch PT, the operation target OT, the ball B, and the goal GL are omitted when it is not particularly necessary to refer to the drawings.

[3-1. Function regarding first configuration]
First, functions related to the first configuration will be described. In the first configuration, mainly the data storage unit 100, the first progression unit 101, the association data acquisition unit 102, the situation determination unit 103, the time determination unit 104, the second progression unit 105, the time notification unit 106, and the remaining time notification The unit 107, the ball control unit 108, the progress determination unit 109, the association determination unit 110, and the continuation unit 111 are realized.

[3-1-1. 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, user team data DT100, opponent team data DT101, game situation data DT102, and operable time data DT103 will be described as data relating to the first configuration.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the user team data DT100. The user team data DT100 is data relating to the user team, and is updated according to the selection content in the member selection image G200. As shown in FIG. 15, the user team data DT100 stores formation, detailed settings, team rank / total strength, and participating member information regarding participating members. In the participation member information, the character ID that uniquely identifies the original character selected as the participation member, the name of the original character, the type information indicating whether it is a starting member or a refusal member, and the selection as a starting member The position of the original character and the parameters of each original character are stored.

  The parameters of the original character include ability parameters. Ability parameters include, for example, stamina parameters related to physical strength, speed parameters related to moving speed, shoot parameters related to shoot accuracy, defense parameters related to defense technology, physical parameters related to trunk strength, path parameters related to path accuracy, dribbling related to dribbling technology Parameters, and saving parameters related to techniques as a keeper. The ability parameter is indicated by a numerical value or symbol indicating the height of each ability. As described above, the ability parameter is determined by the training result in the success part, and does not change in principle after the success part is completed and registered as the original character.

  The parameters of the original character may include rank, good position, special ability, and the like. The rank is determined by the total value of ability parameters. The special position is a position set at the start of the success part. The special ability is to improve ability parameters during the game or to enable a special action during the game, and can be acquired according to the training result in the success part.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the opponent team data DT101. The opponent team data DT101 is data relating to the opponent team. As shown in FIG. 16, each data stored in the opponent team data DT101 is the same as the user team data DT100, and is different from the user team data DT100 in that the stored content is that of the opponent team. . In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user team data DT100 of each user who uses the game system 1 is registered in the server 30. Among the user team data DT100 registered in the server 30, the opponent team data is transmitted to the user terminal 10 and recorded in the data storage unit 100 as the opponent team data DT101.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the game situation data DT102. The game situation data DT102 is data indicating the situation of the game being executed. As shown in FIG. 17, the game status data DT102 stores information indicating the current pitch, information indicating the current battle status, and the like. For example, as the information indicating the current pitch state, the current state of each team and the current state of the ball are stored.

  As the state of the user team, for example, an operation target flag, a position, a direction, a posture, a moving direction, a moving speed, a current parameter, and the like are stored in association with the character ID of the original character who is participating. The operation target flag is information for identifying the operation target. For example, “1” indicates that it is an operation target, and “0” indicates that it is not an operation target. Since the user cannot operate the original character when the game progresses in the first state, the operation target flags of the user team are all “0”, and when the game progresses in the second state, any of the original characters The operation target flag may be “1”. The original character parameters may or may not change during the match. When it changes during a game, for example, the stamina parameter, the speed parameter, etc. may decrease according to the action of the original character during the game.

  The state of the opponent team is different from the state of the user team in that the operation target flag is not stored, and other items are the same as the state of the user team. That is, the state of the opponent team stores the position, orientation, posture, movement direction, movement speed, current parameters, and the like in association with the character ID of the opponent character currently participating. As the current state of the ball, for example, a position, a moving direction, a moving speed, and a character ID of a character holding the ball are stored. As the current game situation, for example, the score of each team, the elapsed time of the game, and the like are stored.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operable time data DT103. As shown in FIG. 18, the operable time data DT103 is data defining the length of the operable time. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of game situations and the length of the operable time are associated with the operable time data DT103.

  The “plurality of game situations” may be a predetermined game situation, and is, for example, a plurality of conditions relating to values stored in the game situation data DT102. The value stored in the game situation data DT102 is, for example, a coordinate value indicating the position of the original character and the opponent character, a vector indicating the direction or moving direction, or a vector indicating the coordinate value or moving direction indicating the position of the ball Etc. The condition regarding the value stored in the game situation data DT102 is, for example, that these coordinate values or vector values are within a predetermined range, and that the original character or the opponent character is in the penalty area, or that the ball touches For example, going out of the line or goal line. For example, the fact that a plurality of such conditions are defined corresponds to the definition of “a plurality of game situations”. In the case of a sports game such as the present embodiment, each of the plurality of game situations is, for example, a situation in which the progress of the game temporarily stops (for example, the ball goes out of the goal line or touch line). Such as a corner kick, a penalty kick, a free kick, a throwing, or a goal kick in the case of a soccer game. Is the situation. In the case of a basketball game, the game may be temporarily stopped (for example, throwing or free throwing) due to the ball going out of the side line or the end line or causing a foul. Also, for example, in a plurality of game situations, the areas where the ball is located when the progress of the game is resumed (for example, the corner area, the inside of the pitch, the penalty area on the enemy side, the outside of the pitch, the penalty area on the own side) are different from each other. This is the situation. Further, for example, the plurality of game situations may be the positions of the original character or the opponent character, and indicate where the original character or the opponent character is in a plurality of areas in the virtual world (for example, in the penalty area). It may be. In addition, for example, in the case of a battle-type game like this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of battle situations, and the user is winning or losing, for example, the score difference is greater than or less than a threshold value. That is. Further, for example, the predetermined game situation is a scene where the user has a chance or pinch in the game. The chance or pinch may be determined based on, for example, the position of the game object in the game space or the game situation. Further, for example, in the case of a soccer game like this embodiment, it may be a chance or a pinch scene for the user team, such as a free kick, a corner kick, a penalty kick or the like that may be scored. Further, for example, the predetermined game situation is the position of the original character or the ball. For example, in the case of a soccer game or a basketball game, the original character may be in the vicinity of the goal while holding the ball.

  The game situation stored in the operable time data DT103 may be a situation that can be discriminated based on the game situation data DT102. However, as shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, the corner kick and penalty kick of the user team are used. , Free kick, throwing, and goal kick.

  The length of the operable time may be common in each game situation, but in the present embodiment, it differs depending on the game situation. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the length of time during which corner kicks and penalty kicks can be operated is approximately 0 seconds. Substantially 0 seconds means that the operable time ends immediately after the start of the second state, and may be, for example, 0 seconds or about 0.1 seconds to 0.5 seconds Good. The length of time that the free kick can be operated differs depending on the position of the ball. For example, if it is near the goal of the opponent team, it is approximately 0 seconds. The time is 10 minutes. Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the time in the game advances faster than the actual time, so the 10 minutes in the game may be about 30 seconds in the real world, for example. The length of time during which the throwing and the goal kick can be operated is 10 minutes in the game time.

  In this embodiment, the case where the length of the operable time is defined by the time in the game will be described. However, information that can specify the length of the time is stored in the operable time data DT103. For example, the length of the operable time may be defined in real world time. When defined in the real world time, the length of the operable time may be indicated by an absolute time unit such as 30 seconds, or indicated by the number of frames as a processing unit of the game program. Also good.

  The data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 may store data necessary for executing the game. For example, the data storage unit 100 may store data related to original characters other than the participating members. In addition, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store image data of each object displayed on the display unit 15.

[3-1-2. First progression part]
The first progression unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The first progression unit 101 advances the game based on the original character in the first state in which the user's operation on the original character is restricted. In other words, the first progression unit 101 updates the game situation data DT102 by automatically advancing the game without requiring a user operation. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the progress result of the game does not change regardless of whether the user performs an operation or not during the progress in the first state.

  The “user operation on the original character” is an operation performed by the user to operate the original character. This operation is an operation for instructing the type of motion to be performed by the original character, the timing to perform the motion, the position or direction related to the motion, and the like, and is performed using the operation unit 14.

  The “game based on the original character” is a game in which the original character is used, for example, a game executed based on the parameters of the original character. Although one or more original characters may be used in the game, a soccer game is taken as an example in the present embodiment, so a game based on a plurality of original characters is executed. When a battle-type game is executed as in the present embodiment, the first progression unit 101 is based not only on the user's original character but also on other game objects (for example, opponent characters). Will proceed.

  For example, the first progression unit 101 advances the game in the first state based on the game situation data DT102. An algorithm for advancing the game in the first state is described in the game program, and the first progression unit 101 advances the game in the first state based on the parameters of the original character and the algorithm. In this embodiment, this algorithm is a soccer game simulator. A known simulator may be used as the simulator. Although the simulator is also used in the second state, the first state simulator and the second state simulator may be the same or different. For example, the simulator in the first state may be simpler with fewer equations and arguments than the simulator in the second state.

  Based on the game situation data DT102 and the simulator, the first progression unit 101 executes a simulation of the operations of the user team and the opponent team to advance the game in the first state, and updates the game situation data DT102. . For example, the first progression unit 101 operates each original character and each opponent character based on the current original character, opponent character, and ball state, and updates the game situation data DT102 based on the operation result. Will do. For example, in the simulation, the first progression unit 101 updates these positions when the original character or the opponent character moves, and updates the position of the ball when the ball moves. In addition, when the user team or the opponent team determines a score in the simulation, the first progression unit 101 updates the game situation of the game situation data DT102 and updates the elapsed time according to the progress of the game. Further, the first progression unit 101 pauses the game when a foul is generated by the user team or the opponent team in the simulation, and makes a free kick or a penalty kick.

[3-1-3. Association data acquisition unit]
The association data acquisition unit 102 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The association data acquisition unit 102 acquires the association data stored in the data storage unit 100 that stores association data that associates the lengths of operable time corresponding to each of the plurality of game situations. In this embodiment, since the association data is defined in the operable time data DT103, the association data acquisition unit 102 acquires the operable time data DT103. Note that by using the association data, it is possible to specify the operable time corresponding to each of the plurality of game situations. The format of the association data may be a table format, a mathematical expression format, or may be described as a program code.

[3-1-4. Situation determination unit]
The situation determination unit 103 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The situation determination unit 103 determines whether the game in progress in the first state has reached a predetermined game situation. The situation determination unit 103 determines whether a predetermined game situation has been reached by determining whether the value stored in the game situation data DT102 has reached a predetermined value in the first state. The “predetermined game situation” is, for example, a situation determined in advance for switching from the first state to the second state, and as described above, is a game situation defined in the operable time data DT103.

  In the present embodiment, since a plurality of game situations are defined in the operable time data DT103, the situation determination unit 103 determines which of the plurality of game situations the game in progress in the first state has become. Will do. The situation determination unit 103 determines whether the game situation data DT102 has a value corresponding to one of the plurality of game situations stored in the operable time data DT103. The value here may be, for example, a coordinate value indicating the position of the original character and the opponent character stored in the game situation data DT102, or a numerical value of vector information indicating the direction or moving direction, or the position of the ball Or a numerical value of vector information indicating a moving direction. The situation determination unit 103 determines whether the coordinate values and the numerical values of the vector information are within a range defined in the operable time data DT103. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, corner kicks, penalty kicks, free kicks near the opponent goal, free kicks at other positions, throwing, and goal kicks are defined in the operable time data. Therefore, the situation determination unit 103 executes the following determination process with reference to, for example, a change in the game situation data.

  For example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that the corner kick of the user team has occurred when the ball goes out of the goal line of the opponent team while the opponent team has the ball. Further, for example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that the user team has a penalty kick when the opponent team fouls within the opponent team's penalty area. In addition, for example, the situation determination unit 103 is a free kick near the opponent's goal when the opponent's team fouls outside the penalty area of the opponent's team and less than a predetermined distance from the goal of the opponent's team. It is determined that

  Further, for example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that a free kick has occurred at another position when the opponent team has fouled at a place more than a predetermined distance from the goal of the opponent team. For example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that the throwing of the user team has occurred when the opponent team has the ball and the ball goes out of the touch line. Further, for example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that the goal kick of the user team has occurred when the ball goes out of the goal line of the user team while the opponent team has the ball.

[3-1-5. Time determination part]
The time determination unit 104 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The time determination unit 104 determines the length of the operable time for allowing the game to proceed in the second state. As described above, the operable time is a period during which the game progresses in the second state. For example, from the first time point after the start of the game to the second time point after the first time point (the second time point is the game end time point) Until before). In the second state, the original character performs an action corresponding to the user's operation.

  The length of the operable time may be any of a certain number of seconds, minutes, hours, or frames, and substantially zero time may be set as shown in FIG. The length of the operable time may be a fixed value or a variable value. In the case of the variable value, the time determination unit 104 randomly determines the length of the operable time. Alternatively, the length of the operable time may be determined according to the game situation when entering the second state. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the time determining unit 104 determines the length of the operable time based on the game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state.

  The “game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state” is, for example, a game situation when the first state ends, and may be a situation at the end of the first state, It may be the situation at a time point that is around a predetermined time from the end point of the first state. In other words, this game situation is the situation of the game when the game starts in the second state, and may be, for example, the situation at the start of the second state or a predetermined time from the start of the second state. It may be the situation at the time of just before and after.

  In the present embodiment, since a plurality of game situations are defined in the operable time data DT103, the time determination unit 104 operates when the game in progress in the first state becomes one of a plurality of game situations. The length of the possible time is determined based on the length of time associated with the game situation. That is, when the situation determination unit 103 determines that one of a plurality of game situations defined in the operable time data DT103 has been reached, the time determination unit 104 associates the length of the operable time with the game situation. Determine based on length of time.

[3-1-6. Second progression part]
The second progression unit 105 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The second progression unit 105 switches from the first state to a second state that can be operated by the user, and advances the game in the second state. In the present embodiment, since the game situation for switching to the second state is predetermined, the second progression unit 105 switches from the first state to the second state when the game enters a predetermined game situation. Thus, the game is advanced in the second state.

  In the second state, since any one of the original characters becomes the operation target, the second progression unit 105 moves the operation target based on the user's operation. In other words, the first state does not change the progress result of the game, although the user tries to operate, but the progress result of the game does not change, but the second state does not operate the progress result when the user operates It will be different from the progress result of the case. In the present embodiment, only the simple simulation is executed in the first state as described above. However, in the second state, the second progression unit 105 performs the data storage unit 100 based on the game situation data DT102. A virtual world is built on top and a detailed simulation is performed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a virtual world. Here, since the case where the virtual world is a three-dimensional space will be described, as shown in FIG. 19, the second progression unit 105 constructs a virtual soccer field in the three-dimensional space based on the game situation data DT102. . An Xw axis, a Yw axis, and a Zw axis (coordinate axes of the world coordinate system) that are orthogonal to each other are set in the three-dimensional space, and the position in the three-dimensional space is specified by the coordinate values of these coordinate axes.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, for example, the second progression unit 105 arranges a pitch PT that is a 3D model of the pitch so as to be parallel to the Xw-Yw plane. The second progression unit 105 places a goal GL, which is a 3D model of each goal of the user team and the opponent team, on the pitch PT. Further, the second progression unit 105 draws the touch line TL, the goal line EL, and the halfway line HL on the pitch, and draws a line that defines the penalty area PA near the goal GL. Note that these lines may be drawn as a 3D model or may be pasted on the pitch PT as a texture. The positions where the touch line TL, the goal line EL, the halfway line HL, and the goal GL are arranged may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance.

  Also, the second progression unit 105, based on the game situation data DT102, the original character OC that is the 3D model of the original character, the opponent character EC that is the 3D model of the opponent character, and the ball B that is the 3D model of the ball Is arranged on the pitch PT. Actually, 11 original characters OC and 11 opponent characters EC are arranged on the pitch, but in FIG. 19, these are shown one by one for simplification. Further, hereinafter, reference numerals such as the goal GL are omitted when it is not particularly necessary to refer to the drawings.

  Further, the second progression unit 105 sets a virtual viewpoint VC in the virtual world. In this embodiment, the case where the virtual world is a three-dimensional space will be described. Therefore, the case where a virtual camera arranged in the three-dimensional space is a virtual viewpoint will be described. However, if the virtual world is a two-dimensional image, The visual field range that defines the display target range in the two-dimensional image corresponds to the virtual viewpoint. As described above, in the present embodiment, the state of viewing the pitch from the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed as the second state image G400. In other words, the state in the visual field of the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed as the second state image G400. The virtual viewpoint VC may be moved so as to maintain a certain positional relationship with the operation target.

  The second progression unit 105 builds the virtual world as described above, and advances the game in the second state based on the user's operation and the game situation data DT102, and updates the game situation data. An algorithm for advancing the game in the second state is described in the game program, and the second progression unit 105 performs the second state based on the user operation, the game situation data DT102, and the algorithm. Progress the game. This algorithm is a game simulator as in the first state, and a known simulator may be used. As described above, the simulator in the second state can perform more detailed simulation than the simulator in the first state. For example, the second progression unit 105 updates the game situation data DT102 so that the operation target operates based on the user's operation, and the other original character OC and the opponent character EC perform the operation simulated by the simulator. It will be.

[3-1-7. Time notification section]
The time notification unit 106 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The time notification unit 106 notifies the user of information for identifying the length of the operable time when the game progresses in the second state.

  “Information for identifying the length of the operable time” means, for example, outputting an image or sound indicating the length of the operable time, or vibrating the terminal with a vibration pattern corresponding to the length of the operable time. It is to let you. For example, when an image is used, the length of the operable time is directly or indirectly displayed by a clock image indicating a clock such as an hourglass, an analog clock, or a digital clock. For example, a specific time may be directly displayed, such as an analog clock or a digital clock, or a specific time may be indirectly displayed according to the proportion of sand enclosed in the hourglass tube. Good. Alternatively, without using a clock image, it may be displayed directly using a numerical value indicating the length of the operable time itself, or an image having a length corresponding to the length of the operable time is used. It may be displayed indirectly. Further, for example, when using sound, it is only necessary to output a sound indicating the length of the operable time. For example, when using a vibration pattern, a vibration pattern may be prepared for each length of operable time, and the user terminal 10 may be vibrated with a vibration pattern corresponding to the length of operable time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the time notification unit 106 notifies the user of the length of the operable time using the hourglass image G470. The time notification unit 106 determines the display mode of the hourglass image G470 based on the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104. It is assumed that data defining the relationship between the operable time and the display mode of the hourglass image G470 is stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. In the data defining this relationship, the longer the remaining operation time is, the higher the proportion of sand stored in the upper region of the hourglass image G470 is. The shorter the remaining operation time is, the shorter the hourglass image G470 is. The percentage of sand stored in the lower area is set high.

  For example, the time notification unit 106 changes the display mode of the hourglass image G470 so that the display mode corresponds to the remaining operation time. The change of the hourglass image G470 in this case is as described in FIG. For example, if the percentage of sand stored on the upper side of the hourglass image G470 is X%, the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 is T1, and the remaining time of the operable time is T2. The time notification unit 106 changes the display mode of the hourglass image G470 so that the upper sand ratio X is T2 / T1. Alternatively, if the hourly amount of sand falling in the hourglass image G470 is Y and the total amount of sand is Z, the time notification unit 106 sets the ratio of the upper sand to T2 * Y / Z. The display mode of the hourglass image G470 may be changed.

[3-1-8. Remaining time notification section]
The remaining time notification unit 107 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. When the game progresses in the second state, the remaining time notification unit 107 identifies that the remaining time from the start of the time measurement by the time until the length of the determined operable time elapses is less than the threshold value The user is notified of the information to be used.

  “Information for identifying that the remaining time is less than the threshold” means, for example, outputting an image or sound indicating that the remaining time of the operable time has decreased, or a user terminal with a predetermined vibration pattern 10 is vibrated. For example, it may be displayed directly using a message indicating that the remaining time of the operable time is less than the threshold, or the display mode of the image displayed until the remaining time is less than the threshold may be changed. Alternatively, the image may be displayed indirectly by displaying an image that has not been displayed until the remaining time is less than the threshold. Note that changing the display mode here means performing predetermined effect processing, for example, changing the size, display position, color, pattern, and brightness of an image. For example, displaying the image so as to be shaken or changing the end of the screen to a predetermined color corresponds to an example of changing the display mode. For example, in the case of using sound, outputting sound that informs that the remaining operable time is less than a threshold value. For example, when a vibration pattern is used, the terminal is vibrated with a vibration pattern that informs that the remaining operation time is less than a threshold.

  The remaining time notification unit 107 determines whether or not the remaining time until the end time t1 of the operable time has become less than the threshold, based on the time measurement result from the start time t0 (FIG. 8) of the operable time. The threshold value may be a predetermined numerical value and may be stored in the data storage unit 100. Here, the threshold value is 0. For this reason, the remaining time notification unit 107 determines whether or not the remaining time of the operable time has expired. As described with reference to FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the remaining time notification unit 107 changes the display mode so that the hourglass image G <b> 470 shakes to the left and right when the remaining time becomes less than the threshold value. Become.

[3-1-9. Ball control unit]
The ball control unit 108 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The ball control unit 108 moves the ball based on the action of the original character or the opponent character associated with the ball (= the original character or the opponent character). In the present embodiment, holding the ball corresponds to associating with the ball.

  For example, when no one has the ball, the ball control unit 108 determines which one of the original character and the opponent character is closer to the ball (= the original character or the opponent character). Associate with the ball. To approach the ball means that the distance from the ball is less than a predetermined distance. The ball control unit 108 updates the character ID that holds the ball stored in the game situation data DT102, so that the original character or the opponent character is associated with the ball.

  Further, for example, when the opponent character takes away the ball held by the original character, the ball control unit 108 stores the character ID of the opponent character as the character ID that holds the ball. Similarly, when the original character takes away the ball possessed by the opponent character, the ball control unit 108 stores the character ID of the original character as the character ID possessing the ball. Whether or not the ball can be taken may be determined based on parameters of the original character or the opponent character.

  The ball control unit 108 moves the ball based on the action of the original character or the opponent character holding the ball. For example, when the original character or the opponent character holding the ball performs a dribbling action, the ball control unit 108 moves the ball in the direction in which the dribbling action is performed. Further, for example, when the original character or the opponent character holding the ball performs a shooting action or a passing action, the ball control unit 108 determines the direction in which the shooting action or the passing action is performed (that is, the original character or the opponent character is Move the ball in the kicked direction). Although the details of the ball movement method in the shooting operation will be described in the third configuration, the ball movement algorithm is defined in the simulator described in the processing of the first progression unit 101 and the second progression unit 105. You can make it.

[3-1-10. Progress determination unit]
The progress determination unit 109 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The progress determination unit 109 determines whether or not the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the time measurement started when the game progresses in the second state.

  “Time measurement” means to measure time, for example, to measure an elapsed time from the start time of the second state. For example, a real time clock may be used for timing. The “time measurement start” is a time point when the time determination unit 104 determines the time of the operable time, and the time when the second state starts is the time measurement start. The progress determination unit 109 acquires the elapsed time from the start time t0 of the second state by measuring time, and determines whether or not the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the operable time.

  When the progress determination unit 109 determines that the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the time determination unit 109 started measuring time, the first progression unit 101 changes from the second state to the first state. The game is advanced in the first state. In this case, the first progression unit 101 displays the first state image G300 on the display unit 15 and resumes the progression in the first state. The progress method in the first state is as described above.

[3-1-11. Association determination unit]
The association determination unit 110 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The association determination unit 110 determines which of the original character and the opponent character the ball is associated with when the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the time measurement started. judge. The association determination unit 110 may execute the determination process by referring to the character ID that owns the ball stored in the game situation data, or may perform the determination process as described below.

  For example, the association determination unit 110 may determine that the user team owns the ball when the original character has the ball or the user team passes the ball. Further, for example, the association determination unit 110 may determine that the opponent character has the ball, the opponent team passes the ball, the opponent team clears the ball, or the ball is lined out. In this case, it may be determined that the user team does not have the ball.

[3-1-12. Continuation part]
The continuation unit 111 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The continuation unit 111 limits the switching to the first state based on the game situation of the game when the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the time measurement was started. Continue 2 states.

  “Restrict switching to the first state” means, for example, that the first state is not set even when the time of the second state has elapsed. In other words, prohibiting switching to the first state corresponds to restricting switching to the first state. “Continuing the second state” means, for example, maintaining the second state even when the time of the second state has elapsed.

  For example, the continuation unit 111 restricts switching to the first state and continues the second state when the game situation when the operable time elapses is a predetermined situation, and the operable time elapses. When the game situation is not a predetermined situation, switching to the first state is permitted. For example, the continuation unit 111 may continue the second state based on the determination result of the association determination unit 110, as long as it is preferable for the user to continue the operation. In this case, when the association determination unit 110 determines that the original character has the ball, the continuation unit 111 continues the second state, and the association determination unit 110 holds the ball with the opponent character. Is determined, the continuation unit 111 does not continue the second state.

[3-2. Function related to second configuration]
Next, functions related to the second configuration will be described. In the second configuration, the data storage unit 100, the touch position acquisition unit 112, the operation target determination unit 113, the display control unit 114, and the operation control unit 115 are mainly realized. The description of functions similar to those of the first configuration is omitted, and functions different from those of the first configuration are described.

[3-2-1. Data storage unit]
The data stored in the data storage unit 100 may be the same as that described in the first configuration.

[3-2-2. Touch position acquisition unit]
The touch position acquisition unit 112 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The touch position acquisition unit 112 acquires a touch position detected according to a touch operation on the touch panel 14A. The “touch position” is coordinates detected by the touch panel 14A, and is indicated by, for example, two-dimensional coordinates in the screen coordinate system. The screen coordinates are indicated by, for example, a combination of an Xs coordinate value and a Ys coordinate value in an Xs axis and Ys axis coordinate system (see FIG. 20 described later) with the origin Os at the upper left of the screen of the display unit 15. The touch position acquisition unit 112 acquires the touch position based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A.

[3-2-3. Operation target determination unit]
The operation target determination unit 113 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The operation target determining unit 113 determines an original character to be operated by the user from a plurality of original characters based on the game situation. The operation target determination unit 113 may determine the operation target based on the game situation data DT102, and for example, determines the operation target as follows.

  For example, the operation target determination unit 113 determines the operation target based on the current state of the virtual world indicated by the game situation data DT102. Here, the state may be the position and orientation of the original character, or the position and moving direction of the ball. In the present embodiment, the operation target determining unit 113 determines the original character holding the ball as the operation target during the attack, and operates the original character closest to the opponent character holding the ball during the defense. Determine as.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the operation object can be switched by the execution object P460 during the defense, the operation object determining unit 113 satisfies the predetermined condition and touches the touch position without moving. When the operation is released, the operation target may be changed to another original character.

  The “predetermined condition” means that the game situation becomes a predetermined situation, and is, for example, that the game is being defended in a soccer game like this embodiment. Note that the predetermined condition is not limited to during defensive conditions, and may be any situation that allows switching of the operation target. For example, no one may hold the ball or the rest of the game It may be a case where time has decreased. “The touch operation is released without moving the touch position” means that an object that has touched the touch panel 14A moves away from the touch panel 14A without moving. For example, a tap operation or a long press operation is performed. This is the case.

  For example, the operation target determining unit 113 changes the operation target to another original character when the user team is defending and the execution object P460 is selected by a tap operation. The operation target switching itself may be performed by an arbitrary method. For example, the operation target determination unit 113 may select a random selection from the original characters of the user team as a new operation target. The original character closest to the current operation target may be set as a new operation target.

[3-2-4. Display control unit]
The display control unit 114 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. Here, the process for expanding the touch operation object G480 and the process for displaying the state of the virtual world will be mainly described.

[Process to extend touch operation object]
First, a process for extending the touch operation object G480 will be described. The display control unit 114 performs control for causing the display unit 15 to display the touch operation object G480 when the first position is acquired based on the touch position acquired by the touch position acquisition unit 112.

  The “first position” is, for example, a touch position when the touch panel 14 </ b> A is changed from a non-contact state to a contact state. In other words, the first position is, for example, a touch position when the acquisition of the touch position is started, and may be a touch position acquired for the first time after the touch panel 14A is touched. It may be a touch position acquired within. For example, the first position is a starting point (starting point) of movement when the touch position is moved (the object touching the touch panel is moved while maintaining contact, so-called slide operation or drag operation).

  “Control for displaying an object” means, for example, generating an image (screen image) on which the object is displayed and displaying the image on the display unit. In addition, for example, data necessary for displaying an image (screen image) on which an object is displayed is generated, and the data is transmitted to a display unit or a terminal connected to the display unit. Is to be displayed. “Data necessary for displaying an image” may be data indicating the image itself, or may be data necessary for generating an image. That is, when the display control unit 114 is realized by the user terminal 10 as in the present embodiment, an image is displayed on the display unit 15, and the display control unit 114 is displayed by the server 30 as in a modified example described later. When realized, the image data is transmitted to the user terminal 10.

  As described with reference to FIG. 10, the display control unit 114 performs control for causing the display unit 15 to display the basic shape touch operation object G480 when the first position is acquired. The basic shape is an initial state of the touch operation object G480 and is the touch operation object G480 in a state before being extended. In other words, the display control unit 114 performs control for displaying the touch operation object G480 at the first position in response to a touch operation on the touch panel 14A.

  In this embodiment, the case where the touch operation object G480 is displayed at the first position will be described. However, the touch operation object G480 may be displayed at a position different from the first position. When displayed at a position different from the first position, the touch operation object G480 may be displayed at a predetermined fixed position, or may be displayed at an arbitrary position within a predetermined distance from the first position. .

  In addition, when the second position is acquired by moving the touch position, the display control unit 114, the direction from the first position to the second position, the distance between the first position and the second position, Based on the above, control is performed to expand the touch operation object G480 and display it on the display unit 15. For example, when the touch position is moved to the second position, the display control unit 114 performs control for extending the touch operation object G480 from the basic shape and causing the display unit 15 to display the touch operation object G480.

  The “second position” is a position different from the first position, for example, the current touch position. For example, the second position is a position when an object (such as a finger or a pen) that contacts the touch panel 14A moves from the first position while maintaining the contact. The “direction from the first position to the second position” is a direction on the screen of the display unit 15 that connects the first position and the second position, for example, a direction that connects these coordinates in the screen coordinate system. The “distance between the first position and the second position” is an interval between the first position and the second position, for example, a distance between these coordinates in the screen coordinate system.

  “Extend touch operation object” means to make the touch operation object G480 longer, for example, to deform the touch operation object G480 so that it becomes longer. When the touch operation object G480 is expanded, the width may or may not change. In the present embodiment, the case where the touch operation object G480 can be contracted as well as expanded will be described. However, the touch operation object G480 may be contracted and cannot be contracted.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of processing for expanding and contracting the touch operation object G480. In FIG. 20, a state where the slide operation is performed is shown on the lower side, and the touch operation object G480 is shown on the upper side. As illustrated in FIG. 20, the display control unit 114 determines a direction V2 for expanding and contracting the touch operation object G480 based on the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. The direction V1 and the direction V2 may be the same or different. When these are different, the relationship between the direction V1 and the direction V2 may be determined by a mathematical formula or a table. For example, a direction shifted by a predetermined angle from the direction V1 may be set as the direction V2, or the angle may be designated by the user.

  For example, when the second position P2 moves and the direction V1 changes, the display control unit 114 changes the direction V2 according to the change. In the present embodiment, the direction in which the touch operation object G480 extends is determined based on the first position P1 and the second position P2, and the route to the second position P2 is not relevant. For this reason, for example, when the second position P2 is moved to the upper right after moving from the first position P1, and moved to the upper left, and the second position P2 after the movement is located immediately above the first position P1, The touch operation object G480 is deformed so as not to extend toward the upper left but to extend directly above.

  Further, the display control unit 114 determines the length L2 of the touch operation object G480 based on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. This “L2” is the length in the direction V2. The distance L1 and the length L2 may be the same or different. When these are different, the relationship between the distance L1 and the length L2 may be determined by a mathematical formula or a table. For example, the distance L1 multiplied by a predetermined distance may be set as the length L2, or the distance L1 increased or decreased by a predetermined distance may be set as the length L2.

  For example, when the second position P2 moves and the distance L1 changes, the display control unit 114 changes the length L2 according to the change. For example, the display control unit 114 expands and contracts the touch operation object G480 so that the length L2 increases as the distance L1 increases, and the length L2 decreases as the distance L1 decreases. In other words, the display control unit 114 expands the touch operation object G480 when the distance L1 increases, and contracts the touch operation object G480 when the distance L1 decreases.

  The touch operation object G480 may extend to the limit of the display area of the display unit 15, or an upper limit value may be provided for the length L2 so as not to extend to the limit of the display area. Further, when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released, the display control unit 114 may perform control for erasing the touch operation object G480 immediately thereafter, or the touch operation object G480 may be returned to the basic shape. Control for contraction may be performed. The touch operation object G480 is erased when returning to the basic shape.

[Process for displaying the virtual world]
Next, a process for displaying the state of the virtual world will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 114 performs control for causing the display unit 15 to display the second state image G400 that shows the virtual world viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC. In other words, the display control unit 114 performs control for causing the display unit 15 to display the state of the virtual world in which a plurality of original characters are arranged. For example, the display control unit 114 generates the second state image G400 by converting three-dimensional coordinates in the field of view of the virtual viewpoint into two-dimensional coordinates.

  The “state of the virtual world” here is an image showing the current state of the virtual world, for example, an image including an original character arranged in the virtual world. If the virtual world is 3D, the virtual world is an image showing the virtual world viewed from the virtual camera, and if the virtual world is 2D, the virtual world is an image showing the virtual world in the field of view. is there. The visual field range defines a range to be displayed on the display unit 15 in the two-dimensional virtual world, and is, for example, a rectangular frame corresponding to the aspect ratio of the screen.

  In principle, the display control unit 114 controls the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so as to maintain a predetermined positional relationship with the operation target. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 114 displays a state in which the virtual world is viewed in a line-of-sight direction in which the angle between the longitudinal direction of the pitch displayed on the display unit 15 and the longitudinal direction of the display unit 15 is less than the reference. Control for displaying on the unit 15 is performed.

  The longitudinal direction of the pitch is the longer direction of the planes on the pitch. For example, the longitudinal direction of the pitch is a direction from one goal GL to the other goal GL on the pitch PT shown in FIG. 19, in other words, the direction of the touch line TL. The longitudinal direction of the display unit 15 is a direction in which the aspect ratio of the screen is large, and is the Ys axis direction in the example of FIG.

  When displayed on a vertically long screen as in the present embodiment, the display control unit 114 changes the line-of-sight direction so that the angle formed by the longitudinal direction of the pitch and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint is less than the threshold. Control. On the other hand, in the case of a horizontally long screen, contrary to the above, the display control unit 114 controls the line-of-sight direction so that the angle formed by the longitudinal direction of the pitch and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint is equal to or greater than the threshold value. What should I do? That is, the display control unit 114 controls the line-of-sight direction so that the longitudinal direction of the pitch appears in the longitudinal direction of the display unit 15 in the second state image G400.

  Note that the display control unit 114 may set the virtual viewpoint so that the relative position of the virtual viewpoint with respect to the original character changes based on the game situation regarding the original character determined as the operation target. The game situation related to the original character relates to the original character in the game situation data, and is, for example, the position, orientation, posture, movement direction, movement speed, parameter, and the like of the original character. The relative position of the virtual viewpoint is the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the operation target.

  Data defining the relationship between the game situation relating to the original character and the relative positional relationship of the virtual viewpoint may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. The format of data defining this relationship may be a mathematical expression format or a table format. For example, when the original character moves near the touch line, the display control unit 114 controls the visual line direction of the virtual viewpoint so that the angle formed with the touch line is increased. Further, for example, when the distance between the original character and the goal of the opponent team is less than a predetermined distance, the display control unit 114 controls the viewing direction of the virtual viewpoint so as to face the goal direction.

[3-2-5. Operation control unit]
The operation control unit 115 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The motion control unit 115 moves the original character determined as the operation target by the operation target determination unit 113 based on at least the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. The original character may move based on the direction V2 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 regardless of the distance L1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, or based on both of these. May be.

  Here, “motion” is movement or action of the original character. For example, the original character is moved in the motion direction corresponding to the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, or in the motion direction. It is to change the direction of the body of the original character or to move an object such as a ball in the movement direction. The “operation direction” is a direction obtained by converting the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, which is a direction on the screen, into a direction in the virtual world. In other words, the movement direction is a direction serving as a reference for the movement of the original character, for example, the movement direction and direction of the original character, and the movement direction of a moving body such as a ball.

  In the present embodiment, the operation control unit 115 determines the operation direction based on the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, and operates based on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. Determine the speed. The movement speed is the movement speed of the original character or the ball.

  First, a method for determining an operation direction will be described. The data defining the relationship between the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and the movement direction may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 using a mathematical formula or a table. The motion control unit 115 acquires a motion direction corresponding to the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. For example, since the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is a two-dimensional vector and the motion direction is a three-dimensional vector, the data defining the relationship includes a matrix for converting the two-dimensional vector into a three-dimensional vector. An expression may be defined.

  In the present embodiment, the motion control unit 115 selects the operation target based on the motion direction in the virtual world determined based on the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and the position of the virtual viewpoint VC. A case where the determined original character is operated will be described.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining an operation direction. As shown in FIG. 21, first, the motion control unit 115 converts the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 into a direction V3 in the virtual world by a predetermined matrix transformation. Then, the motion control unit 115 determines the motion direction VOT by changing the direction V3 based on the position of the virtual viewpoint VC. For example, the motion control unit 115 may determine, as the motion direction VOT, a direction in which the direction V3 is changed from the virtual viewpoint VC toward the direction in which the operation target is present or the front direction of the operation target. The direction in which V3 is changed from the virtual viewpoint VC to the direction in which the goal or the ball is present may be determined as the motion direction VOT.

  Note that, in order to guide the movement direction determined as described above to the user, the display control unit 114 displays the movement direction VOT in the virtual world corresponding to the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. Control for displaying the motion direction object G441 shown in association with the original character determined as the operation target is performed. The motion direction object G441 may be an image showing the motion direction VOT, and may have an arrow shape or a long bar shape on the motion direction VOT side in addition to the shape shown in FIG. . For example, the display control unit 114 performs control for displaying the motion direction object G441 in association with the operation target by displaying the motion direction object G441 near (near) the operation target. The vicinity of the operation target is within a certain distance from the operation target, for example, on the foot or head of the operation target. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the motion direction object G441 is displayed at the foot of the operation target.

  Next, a method for determining the operation speed will be described. Data defining the relationship between the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 and the operation speed may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 using a mathematical formula or a table. The operation controller 115 may acquire an operation speed corresponding to the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2.

  Here, the original character moves at three stages of moving speeds according to the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. For example, when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is less than the threshold value, the motion control unit 115 moves from the first position P1 at the same speed regardless of which original character is determined as the operation target. The original character determined as the operation target is moved in the motion direction corresponding to the direction toward the second position P2. For example, the operation control unit 115 moves the operation target at the first speed when the distance L1 is less than the first threshold, and moves the operation target at the second speed when the distance L1 is less than the second threshold. The first speed is a walking speed, and the second speed is a speed of a short run. For example, the first speed and the second speed are common to all original characters and are speeds that do not depend on parameters.

  On the other hand, when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the motion control unit 115 starts from the first position P1 at a speed corresponding to the parameter of the original character determined as the operation target. The original character is moved in the motion direction VOT corresponding to the direction toward the second position P2. The “parameter” here is the ability of the original character, for example, a parameter indicating speed and strength. In this embodiment, it is a speed parameter.

  Data defining the relationship between the speed parameter and the speed may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. The format of data defining this relationship may be a mathematical expression format or a table format. The motion control unit 115 moves the original character at a speed corresponding to the speed parameter. For example, the motion control unit 115 moves the original character so that the higher the ability indicated by the speed parameter, the faster the speed and the slower the ability.

  In the present embodiment, when the game progresses in the second state, the motion control unit 115 moves the original character determined as the operation target based on the predetermined motion control information when the touch position is not acquired. Let The “motion control information” is, for example, information that defines a motion (for example, a position to be moved or a moving direction) that the original character should perform, and here is a simulator in the second state. When the touch position is not acquired, the operation control unit 115 automatically operates the operation target based on the operation control information.

[3-3. Function regarding third configuration]
Next, functions related to the third configuration will be described. In the third configuration, the data storage unit 100, the display control unit 114, and the process execution unit 116 are mainly realized. Hereinafter, descriptions of functions similar to those of the first configuration and the second configuration are omitted, and functions different from those of the first configuration and the second configuration are described.

[3-3-1. Data storage unit]
The data stored in the data storage unit 100 may be the same as that described in the first configuration.

[3-3-2. Processing execution unit]
The process execution unit 116 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The process execution unit 116 executes a predetermined game process when a continuous touch operation is performed in which the touch operation is performed a plurality of times. For example, the process execution unit 116 executes a predetermined game process in response to a continuous touch operation being performed.

  The “continuous touch operation” is an operation in which the touch operation is continuously performed a plurality of times without taking time. In other words, it is an operation in which the touch operation is repeated a plurality of times without taking time. For example, in the continuous touch operation, an operation in which the user touches the touch panel 14A with a finger, a touch pen, etc. and releases the finger from the touch panel (that is, a tap operation) at a relatively short time interval (or within a relatively short time). 2), it is performed a plurality of times continuously (repeated a plurality of times). For example, a tap operation to substantially the same position is continuously performed a plurality of times at intervals of a relatively short predetermined time (or within a relatively short predetermined time). "Perform multiple times" means that all the touch positions in the tap operation performed continuously several times are not more than a predetermined distance from the reference position (for example, the touch position by the first tap operation). It may be included in the area. In addition, the fact that the distance between touch positions by a tap operation performed continuously a plurality of times is equal to or less than a predetermined distance may be referred to as “performing a plurality of tap operations to substantially the same position”. A double tap operation in which the tap operation is performed twice in succession and a triple tap operation in which the tap operation is performed in succession three times correspond to an example of the continuous touch operation. In this embodiment, a double tap operation is performed as an example of the continuous touch operation. Since the tap operation is described, the portion described as the double tap operation can be read as a continuous touch operation.

  The “game process” is a process executed in response to a double tap operation, and is a process associated with the double tap operation. For example, the game process includes a process for causing a user's operation target to perform an action. In a sports game (soccer game) such as this embodiment, causing the operation target to perform a specific action (such as a shooting action) corresponds to an example of a predetermined game process. For example, if the operation target is a game that attacks an enemy, causing the operation target to perform a specific action (such as an attack action) corresponds to an example of a predetermined game process.

  For example, the process execution unit 116 may execute a predetermined game process when a double tap operation is performed and a predetermined game process execution condition is satisfied. The process execution unit 116 executes the game process when it is determined that the game process execution condition is satisfied, and determines that the game process execution condition is not satisfied (in other words, the game process execution condition is not satisfied). The game process is not executed.

  The “predetermined game process execution condition” is a condition defined for executing the game process. The predetermined game process execution condition is, for example, that the game being executed is in a predetermined state, and the state of the operation target of the user may be in a predetermined state. In addition, for example, the predetermined game processing execution condition is that the operation target is a predetermined posture (posture), is directed in a predetermined direction, is in a predetermined position, or is moved in a predetermined direction. It is good to be. In this embodiment, an operation target (or an operation target located in the vicinity of the ball) holding the ball is capable of shooting without being deprived of the ball by the opponent character (for example, the balance is lost or falls down). The case where the predetermined game process execution condition is that the operation target is directed to the opponent's goal direction.

  The process execution unit 116 determines whether or not a predetermined game process execution condition is satisfied based on the game situation data. For example, the process execution unit 116 determines whether the user's operation target state is a predetermined state. Here, since the game process includes a shooting operation, for example, the process execution unit 116 determines whether or not the user's operation target can perform the shooting operation. The process execution unit 116 has a predetermined game process execution condition when the operation target of the user has a ball, the operation target is in a posture capable of shooting, and the direction of the operation target faces the goal direction of the opponent. It will be determined that

  The game process executed by the process execution unit 116 may include a process of setting a movement target position or movement direction of the ball and moving the ball based on the movement target position or movement direction. The movement target position is a position where the ball should move in the virtual world, and the movement direction is the direction in which the ball should move, for example, the direction of the ball jumping out by a chute. In this case, the process execution unit 116 sets the movement target position or movement direction of the ball according to the double tap operation and moves the ball.

  Although the movement target position or movement direction may be set regardless of the touch position of the double tap operation, in this embodiment, the process execution unit 116 determines the movement target position or movement direction of the ball by touching the double tap operation. Set based on position. As described above, here, a case will be described in which the process execution unit 116 sets a movement range based on a touch position by a double tap operation and sets a movement target position or a movement direction so as to be within the movement range. For example, the process execution unit 116 determines a position for setting the movement range based on the touch position by the double tap operation.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a position for setting a movement range. As shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of reference positions Q1 to Q3 (hereinafter, collectively referred to as a reference position Q) are set in the opponent goal GL. The reference position Q is a reference position for setting the movement range, and is set on a plane surrounded by the cross bar CB of the goal GL, the goal post GP, and the goal line EL (in the so-called goal GL frame). Has been.

  Each reference position Q is associated with a position or a region on the touch panel 14A in advance. Data defining this association may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 using a mathematical formula or a table. For example, the reference position Q1 on the left side of the goal GL is associated with the coordinates in the left region 14AL. The reference position Q2 near the center of the goal GL is associated with the coordinates in the central area 14AC. The reference position Q3 on the right side of the goal GL is associated with the coordinates in the right area 14AR.

  The process execution unit 116 sets the movement range based on the reference position Q associated with the touch position by the double tap operation. For example, the process execution unit 116 identifies an area including the touch position among the left area 14AL, the center area 14AC, and the right area 14AR, and sets the movement range based on the reference position Q associated with the area.

  For example, the process execution unit 116 sets the movement range so as to include the reference position Q. The process execution unit 116 may set a moving range of a predetermined size including the reference position Q, or may set a moving range of the size based on the parameters of the original character that moves the ball. In the present embodiment, for example, the process execution unit 116 sets the movement target position or movement direction of the ball so as to go to any position within the movement range determined based on the parameter of the original character that moves the ball. explain. Although the case where the process execution unit 116 determines the size of the movement range based on the parameter will be described here, the position where the movement range is set may be determined based on the parameter.

  Here, the parameter is a parameter that affects the determination of the movement range, for example, a parameter indicating the level of capability (performance) related to the movement of the operation target to move the ball. For example, in the case of a soccer game, a parameter indicating the ability of a shot or pass to be operated corresponds. Here, the case where the parameter indicates the ability of the original character will be described, and the shoot parameter will be described as an example. However, for example, the parameter may indicate the level of the performance of the ball itself.

  It is assumed that data defining the relationship between the chute parameter and the moving range size is stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 as a mathematical expression or a table. The process execution unit 116 sets a movement range corresponding to the shoot parameter. For example, the process execution unit 116 sets the movement range of the ball such that the higher the ability of the original character, the smaller the movement range, and the lower the ability, the larger the movement range.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a method of determining the size of the movement range. Here, a process when the user performs a double tap operation on the right area 14AR and the reference position Q3 is selected will be described. For example, if the moving range R is described as a circle, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the process execution unit 116 determines the radius r of the moving range R based on the chute parameter to be operated. For example, the process execution unit 116 determines the radius r so that the radius r is shorter as the shoot parameter is higher and the radius r is longer as the shoot parameter is lower. Then, the process execution unit 116 determines a circle having a radius r centered on the reference position Q3 as the movement range R on the plane surrounded by the cross bar CB of the goal GL, the goal post GP, and the goal line EL.

  The process execution unit 116 sets the movement target position or movement direction so that the ball moves toward an arbitrary point S within the movement range R determined as described above. The point S may be selected at random. For example, the process execution unit 116 sets the point S as the movement target position. Further, for example, the process execution unit 116 sets a direction connecting the current position of the ball and the point S as the ball movement direction VB. Here, although the case where the process execution unit 116 executes the movement control of the ball in the chute operation is described, this control may be performed by the ball control unit 108 described in the first configuration.

[3-3-3. Display control unit]
In the third configuration, the display control unit 114 performs display control of the touch operation object G480 and the processing object G490 when a double tap operation is performed.

[Display control of touch operation object]
First, display control of the touch operation object G480 will be described. The display control unit 114 performs control for causing the display unit 15 to display a touch operation object G480 indicating that the touch operation has been performed in response to the touch operation on the touch panel 14A. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 when a touch operation is performed. In other words, when a touch operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 from a state where the touch operation object G480 is not displayed at a position on the display unit 15 corresponding to the touch position. Change to the state.

  In addition, the display control unit 114 sets the display mode of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed as the touch operation displayed when the single touch operation is performed once. A display mode different from the display mode of the object G480 is set. The display mode here includes, for example, color, shading, display size, display position, shape, presence / absence of blinking, presence / absence or degree of blurring, and the like. For example, the display control unit 114 changes the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed to a color different from the color of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Set.

  Note that the single touch operation is, for example, a touch operation after a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous touch operation, and a single tap operation in which the tap operation is performed once corresponds to an example of the single touch operation. Note that a touch operation performed within a predetermined time from the previous touch operation may correspond to a single touch operation if the touch position is a predetermined distance or more from the previous touch position.

  For example, when the first touch operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 in the first display mode, and after the first touch operation is performed, a predetermined time has elapsed. When the nth touch operation (n: a predetermined integer equal to or greater than 2) is performed, the display mode of the touch operation object G480 is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode. The second display mode may be any display mode different from the first display mode.

  In the present embodiment, when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 having a different display mode without waiting for a determination result whether or not the game process execution condition is satisfied. Display. For example, when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 of the second color before determining whether or not the game process execution condition is satisfied. In other words, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 of the second color when a double tap operation is performed regardless of whether or not the game process execution condition is satisfied. That is, when a double-tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 also determines that the game process execution condition is satisfied, even if it is determined that the game process execution condition is satisfied (in other words, When it is determined that the game process execution condition is not satisfied, the second color touch operation object G480 is displayed.

[Processing object display control]
Next, display control of the processing object G490 will be described. Note that the “processing object” may be an object indicating information related to the content of the game process. For example, an object indicating information regarding the movement of the ball (movement target position, moving direction, etc.) corresponds to an example of the processing object. . In addition, for example, if the game process includes a process for causing the operation target to perform an action, an object indicating information related to the action performed by the operation target (such as the type of action, the target position of the action, or the direction related to the action) This corresponds to an example of a processing object. Note that the shape of the processing object G490 may be set according to the shape of the movement range of the ball, and may be a circular or rectangular shape, or may be another shape. Here, a case where the processing object G490 has the same shape as the movement range will be described.

  The processing object G490 can be said to be an object indicating the movement target position or movement direction by being displayed in association with the position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the ball. The “position corresponding to the movement target position” may be, for example, the movement target position itself or a position in the vicinity of the movement target position. Further, the “position corresponding to the movement direction” may be, for example, a position on a line extending from the current position in the movement direction, or a position near the line.

  For example, the display control unit 114 displays, separately from the touch operation object G480, the processing object G490 indicating information regarding the content of the game processing executed by the processing execution unit 116 when a double tap operation is performed. Take control. The display control unit 114 performs control for displaying the processing object G490 when the game process is executed. For example, the display control unit 114 performs control for displaying the processing object G490 when it is determined that the game process execution condition is satisfied, and does not perform control when it is not determined that the game process execution condition is satisfied. .

  Although the processing object G490 may be displayed at the same position as the touch operation object G480, in this embodiment, the display control unit 114 touches the processing object G490 by a touch operation when a double tap operation is performed. Control for displaying at a position different from the position may be performed. The “position different from the touch position” is a position away from the touch position by the touch operation. For example, the position is far from the touch position so that the entire processing object is not hidden by a finger performing a touch operation.

  In the present embodiment, since the processing object G490 indicates the movement target position or movement direction of the ball determined based on the touch position by the double tap operation, the display control unit 114 determines the ball based on the touch position by the double tap operation. The processing object G490 is displayed in association with the movement target position or the position corresponding to the movement direction. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 at a position on the screen determined based on the movement target position, or displays the processing object G490 at an arbitrary position in the movement direction when viewed from the current position of the ball. To do.

  In the present embodiment, since the processing object G490 indicates the movement range, the display control unit 114 sets the display mode of the processing object G490 based on the movement range. For example, the display control unit 114 changes the display mode of the processing object G490 based on the movement range. Here, the display control unit 114 determines the display position of the processing object G490 based on the position where the movement range is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the movement range is determined based on the parameter, the display control unit 114 changes the display mode of the processing object G490 based on the parameter. For example, the display control unit 114 changes the display mode of the processing object G490 depending on whether the parameter satisfies a predetermined condition or not.

  In the present embodiment, since the parameter is a capability, the display control unit 114 decreases the display size of the processing object G490 as the capability of the original character increases, and increases the display size of the processing object G490 as the capability of the original character decreases. In this way, the display size of the processing object G490 is set. The “display size of the processing object” is the size of the area occupied by the processing object in the image (screen image) displayed on the display unit 15. For example, it is the number of pixels in which the processing object is drawn in the image displayed on the display unit 15.

[4. Processing executed in game system 1]
24 to 27 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game system 1. The processing illustrated in FIGS. 24 to 27 is executed by the control unit 11 operating according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The processing described below is an example of processing by each functional block shown in FIG. Here, a process when the game of the stadium part starts will be described. Note that when this process is executed, the user terminal 10 receives the opponent team data DT101 from the server 30 and stores it in the storage unit 12 in advance. Further, it is assumed that the user team data DT100 and the operable time data DT103 are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 24, first, in the user terminal 10, the control unit 11 generates game situation data DT102 based on the user team data DT100 and the opponent team data DT101 stored in the storage unit 12, and the first The state image G300 is displayed on the display unit 15 (S100). In S100, the control part 11 displays the 1st state image G300 at the time of the game start shown in FIG.

  The controller 11 advances the game in the first state based on the simple simulation (S102). In S102, the control unit 11 updates the game situation data DT102 by operating the original character and the opponent character based on the simulator.

  Based on the game situation data DT102 and the operable time data DT103, the controller 11 determines whether the game in progress in the first state has become a predetermined game situation (S104). In S104, the control unit 11 determines each situation stored in the operable time data DT103 based on the change in the game situation data DT102 (in the case of the data storage example in FIG. 18, the corner kick, penalty kick, free kick of the user team). Kick, throwing, or goal kick). In S104, the control unit 11 may enter the second state whenever any game situation occurs, or when the situation stored in the operable time data DT103 becomes a lottery situation. Two states may be used. Furthermore, an upper limit value is set for the number of times the player enters the second state in one game, and the control unit 11 counts the number of times the player enters the second state, and does not enter the second state when the upper limit value is reached. You may do it.

  When it is not determined that the predetermined game situation has been reached (S104; N), the process proceeds to S174 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined game situation has been reached (S104; Y), the control unit 11 displays the execution object P350 on the display unit 15 (S106). The message included in the execution object P350 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 12 in association with the game situation. In S106, the control unit 11 generates P350 including a message associated with the current game situation and displays the P350 on the display unit 15.

  The control unit 11 determines the length of the operable time based on the operable time data DT103 (S108). In S108, the control unit 11 refers to the operable time data DT103, and acquires data defining the length of the operable time associated with the current game situation.

  Based on the game situation data DT102, the control unit 11 displays the second state image G400 on the display unit 15, switches the progress of the game from the first state to the second state, and starts timing (S110). In S110, the control unit 11 constructs a virtual world that is a three-dimensional space based on the game situation data DT102, and arranges a pitch, a character object, an opponent object, a ball, and a virtual viewpoint VC. In the present embodiment, since the vertically long second state image G400 is displayed on the display unit 15, the control unit 11 is located near the user's operation target so that the longitudinal direction of the pitch appears widely in the second state image G400. The virtual viewpoint VC is arranged, and the line-of-sight direction is determined so as to face the goal of the opponent team.

  The control unit 11 updates the display of the hourglass image G470 based on the elapsed time measured from the start time of the second state (S112). In S112, the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the hourglass image G470 by gradually dropping the sand of the hourglass image G470 or changing the color of the hourglass image G470.

  The control unit 11 determines whether a touch operation on the touch panel 14A has been performed based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S114). In S114, the control unit 11 may determine whether an event (for example, UITouchPhaseBegan event) indicating that a touch operation has been started is detected. The start position of the touch operation may be anywhere.

  When it is not determined that the touch operation has been performed (S114; N), the control unit 11 operates the operation target of the user based on the operation control information stored in the storage unit 12 (S116), and the process of S164 described later Migrate to In S116, when the user does not perform a touch operation in the second state and the execution objects P430 and P460 are not selected, the operation target acts autonomously. Note that the operation control information may be described as a program code in the simulator, or may be data different from the simulator.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the touch operation has been performed (S114; Y), the control unit 11 displays the touch operation object G480 on the basis of the touch position detected by the touch panel 14A based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A. 15 is displayed (S118). The touch position is sent to the control unit 11 together with a touch operation detection event, for example. The control unit 11 displays the touch operation object G480 having a basic shape on the two-dimensional coordinates (screen coordinates) indicated by the touch position (see FIG. 10). The image data of the basic shape touch operation object G480 may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. In the subsequent processing, the touch position is recorded in the storage unit 12 in time series until it is determined that the touch is released.

  Moving to FIG. 25, the control unit 11 specifies the user's touch operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14 </ b> A (S <b> 120). As described above, since the tap operation, the drag operation, the double tap operation, and the flick operation are used in the present embodiment, the control unit 11 performs any of these three operations or these are not performed. It is determined whether the touch has been released. For these operation determination methods, known methods can be applied. For example, an event (for example, a UITouchPhaseMoved event or a UITouchPhaseEnded event) acquired after a touch operation is started, a change in touch position, and the number of taps What is necessary is just to make it determine based on a change.

  In S120, when it is determined that the touch is released (S120; touch release), the control unit 11 erases the touch operation object G480 (S122). In this case, since a drag operation or the like has not been performed, the operation target does not perform an operation according to the user's touch operation. As described above, in this embodiment, if the user does not perform a touch operation, the operation target acts autonomously, but if the touch position does not move while the touch operation is performed, the autonomous behavior is performed. May be stopped. In this case, the process of S122 may not be executed and the process may move to S164 described later.

  When it is determined in S120 that the tap operation has been performed (S120; tap operation), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the execution object P460 has been selected by the tap operation (S124). In S <b> 124, the control unit 11 determines whether the touch position by the tap operation is within the area corresponding to the execution object P <b> 460.

  When it is determined that the execution object P460 is selected (S124; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the current game situation is attacking or defending based on the game situation data DT102 (S126). In S126, the control unit 11 determines that an attack is being made if the character ID having the ball stored in the game situation data DT102 is an original character, and is defending if the character ID is an opponent character. Judge that there is.

  When it is determined that the current game situation is defending (S126; defending), the control unit 11 switches the operation target based on the game situation data DT102 (S128), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S128, the control unit 11 changes the character ID of the operation target stored in the game situation data DT102 so that an original character other than the original character currently set as the operation target becomes the operation target. If it is determined that an attack is in progress (S126; attacking), the process of S128 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S122.

  If it is determined in S120 that the drag operation has been performed (S120; drag operation), the process proceeds to FIG. 26, and the control unit 11 starts from the first position based on the change in the touch position stored in the storage unit 12. The direction V1 to the second position and the distance L1 between the first position and the second position are acquired (S130).

  The control unit 11 expands and contracts the touch operation object G480 based on the direction V1 and the distance L1 acquired in S130 (S132). In S132, as described above, the control unit 11 determines the length L2 of the touch operation object G480 based on the distance L1, and determines the direction V2 in which the touch operation object G480 is expanded or contracted based on the direction V1. The control unit 11 expands and contracts the touch operation object G480 based on the length L2 and the direction V2.

  The control unit 11 determines the operation direction VOT based on the direction V1 acquired in S130 (S134). In S134, the control unit 11 determines the operation direction VOT by the method described with reference to FIG. The control unit 11 displays the motion direction object G441 on the display unit 15 based on the motion direction VOT determined in S134 (S136). In S136, the control unit 11 displays the motion direction object G441 at the foot of the operation target so as to be positioned on the motion direction VOT side when viewed from the operation target.

  The control unit 11 refers to the distance L1 acquired in S138 (S138). If the distance L1 is less than the first threshold (S138; less than the first threshold), the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a dribbling operation or a pressing operation based on the first operation speed (S140). On the other hand, if the distance L1 is greater than or equal to the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value (S138; less than the second threshold value), the control unit 11 sets the operation target based on the second motion speed that is faster than the first motion speed. A dribbling operation or a pressing operation is performed (S142). As described above, the first motion speed and the second motion speed are speeds common to the original character regardless of the speed parameter.

  On the other hand, if the distance L1 is greater than or equal to the second threshold (S138; greater than or equal to the second threshold), the control unit 11 is based on the third motion speed corresponding to the speed parameter of the operation target stored in the game situation data DT102. Then, a dribble operation or a press operation is performed on the operation target (S144), and the process proceeds to S164 in FIG.

  When it is determined in S120 that a double tap operation has been performed (S120; double tap operation), the process proceeds to FIG. 27, and the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the touch operation object G480 (S146). In S146, for example, the control unit 11 changes the touch operation object G480 displayed in S118 from the first color to the second color.

  Based on the game situation data DT102, the control unit 11 determines whether the current game situation is attacking or defending (S148). The process of S148 is the same as that of S126. When it is determined that the current game situation is being defended (S148; defending), the control unit 11 performs a tackle operation on the operation target (S150), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S150, the control unit 11 may tackle toward an opponent character near the operation target, or may tackle in a direction corresponding to a touch position by a double tap operation. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current game situation is under attack (S148; under attack), the control unit 11 determines whether the operation target is ready to shoot based on the game situation data DT102 ( S152). In S152, the control unit 11 determines whether the operation target has a predetermined posture and the body is facing the goal of the opponent team.

  When it is determined that the operation target is in a shotable state (S152; Y), the control unit 11 sets a movement range based on the touch position by the double tap operation and the shooting parameter of the operation target ( S154). In S154, as described above, the control unit 11 sets a moving range of a size according to the shoot parameter in the virtual world so as to include the reference position associated with the touch position.

  The control unit 11 displays the processing object G490 on the display unit 15 based on the movement range set in S154 (S156). In S156, the control unit 11 displays the processing object G490 having the same shape at the same position as the movement range. The control unit 11 may display the processing object G490 by arranging the 3D model in the movement range in the virtual world, or converts the world coordinates in the movement range in the virtual world into screen coordinates, and includes the screen coordinates. Such a processing object G490 may be displayed.

  The control unit 11 determines the movement target position or movement direction of the ball based on the movement range set in S154 (S158). In S158, the control unit 11 may determine an arbitrary position within the movement range as the movement target position, or may determine a direction from the ball position to an arbitrary position within the movement range as the movement direction. Good.

  The controller 11 moves the ball based on the movement target position or movement direction determined in S158 (S160), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S160, the control unit 11 calculates the trajectory of the ball by substituting the movement target position or moving direction determined in S into the movement algorithm, and moves the ball on the trajectory. When the ball is away from the goal, the ball moves toward the moving range, but does not reach the moving range. In addition, here, the case where the movement range is set regardless of the game situation at the time when the attack is in progress has been described, but the movement range is set only in the game situation of free kick or penalty kick, In the game situation, the movement range is not particularly set, and the ball may move in a predetermined direction or a direction corresponding to the touch position.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when it is determined in S120 that the flick operation has been performed (S; flick operation), the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a pass operation or a sliding operation (S162), and proceeds to the processing of S122. In S162, the control unit 11 acquires the direction instructed by the flick operation, and causes the operation target to perform a pass operation based on the direction if an attack is being performed. In the pass operation in S162, the pass strength (short pass / long pass) may be changed based on the speed or distance of the flick operation. In S162, the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a sliding operation based on the direction instructed by the flick operation if it is under defense.

  Returning to FIG. 25, after the process of S122 is executed, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the game is over based on the game situation data DT102 (S164). In the soccer game, the first half and the second half exist, but for the sake of simplicity, the second half starts immediately after the first half ends. The process may be executed again from the start of the second half. When it is determined that the game is over (S164; Y), this processing is finished. In this case, since the end time of the game has arrived during the progress in the second state, this processing ends.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game has ended (S164; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the operable time has elapsed by counting time (S166). In S166, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a time point after the start time of the second state has been reached by the length of the operable time.

  When it is not determined that the operable time has elapsed (S166; N), the process returns to S112. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operable time has elapsed (S166; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the user team has the ball based on the game situation data DT102 (S168). When it is determined that the ball is held (S168; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display mode so that the hourglass image G470 swings left and right (S170), and returns to the process of S114. In this case, even if the operable time has elapsed, the second state continues.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball is not held (S168; N), the control unit 11 switches from the second state to the first state, and displays the first state image G300 based on the game situation data DT102. It is displayed on the part 15 (S172). The control unit 11 determines whether the game is over (S174). When it is determined that the game is over (S174; Y), the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the game has ended (S174; N), the process returns to S102, and the game proceeds in the first state.

[Summary of the first configuration]
According to the 1st structure of the game system 1 demonstrated above, since a user should just operate only for a certain length of operation possible time, the moderate play time which raises interest with respect to a game can be given to a user. Even if it is a game with only a rough unit such as the first half or the second half, such as a soccer game, the time for the user to play is made to be a certain length by dividing the scene to be operated by the user in time. Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to increase interest in the game as compared to the case where all one game is automatically progressed, and to give a moderate play time as compared to the case where all the first half or second half are operated. become. Furthermore, since the user aims to obtain high points in the stadium part game in order to improve his league and ranking, the user often plays the game repeatedly. In this regard, when the game time is long, it is difficult to manage the number of games, which causes inconvenience for the user. However, according to the game system 1, since one game is an appropriate play time, such inconvenience does not occur for the user. Further, when the user terminal 10 is a mobile phone, for example, a short idle time such as playing a game in an idle time such as when getting on a train or waiting for a meal to be served at a restaurant is used. However, even if a user plays a game using a short free time by making a game short to some extent (for example, boarding time or waiting time for meals) You can often finish one game. In other words, if the game time becomes longer, the game will not end in a short free time, which may cause inconvenience for the user, but such inconvenience can be caused by keeping the play time within an appropriate range. Can be prevented.

  In addition, by affecting the length of the operable time for the user to operate the game situation, the length of the operable time can be changed according to the game situation. For example, it is possible to set a longer operable time for a scene that is important in the progress of the game (for example, when a chance is expected to be scored in a soccer game), and the user can operate the important scene for a long time. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from being unable to operate halfway despite an important scene, and the user's interest in the game can be effectively increased.

  Further, since the user can operate when the game is in a predetermined game situation, the user can operate from the predetermined situation. As a result, for example, the user can operate only scenes that are important for the progress of the game. In addition, for example, by starting the operation from a predetermined situation with good separation to start the game play in the middle, the user can smoothly play from the middle of the game.

  In addition, the user can perform an operation while grasping the length of the operable time by changing the display mode of the hourglass image G470. As a result, the game can be played while considering the remaining time of the operable time, so that it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation opportunity is interrupted at an unexpected time.

  Further, the change in the display mode of the hourglass image G470 allows the user to operate while grasping that the remaining time that can be operated by the user is less than the threshold. That is, it can be easily understood that the remaining time until the operation opportunity is interrupted is reduced. As a result, the user can play the game while considering what operation should be performed in the remaining remaining time. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation opportunity is suddenly interrupted and the user is not satisfied with what he / she intends to operate.

  Further, the length of the operable time can be determined for each game situation based on the operable time data. As a result, the length of the operable time can be changed according to the game situation, so that the game can be changed and the user's interest can be effectively enhanced.

  Further, by continuing the state in which the user can operate based on the game situation when the operable time elapses, it is possible to prevent the user from being unable to operate in a situation where it is preferable for the user to play. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the user can suddenly become unable to operate during the play even though it is better for the user to play. For example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which play cannot be continued after the operable time has elapsed even though the user team has the ball and the scoring chance continues.

  In addition, by determining which character the ball is associated with, it is estimated whether or not a scene that should be operated by the user continues, and the user can continue to operate. However, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation is suddenly impossible during the play.

[Summary of the second configuration]
According to the second configuration of the game system 1 described above, the distance between the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and the first position P1 and the second position P2 due to the extension of the touch operation object G480. Since L1 can be grasped intuitively, when an original character to be operated by the user is determined from among a plurality of original characters based on the game situation, the user performs an operation on the original character determined as the operation target. It becomes easy to grasp intuitively. For example, in the technique such as Patent Document 1, an operation cannot be grasped unless the position of the mark is relied on. However, in the game system 1, by using something that is easier to grasp visually than the length of the touch operation object G480. Even in a game where there is no room for viewing display objects other than the original character, the user can intuitively grasp the operation.

  Further, since the display of the motion direction object G441 affects the display of the original character determined as the operation target, the user can easily confirm the motion direction object G441 while looking at the original character determined as the operation target. This makes it easier to grasp the operation direction.

  Further, the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 being equal to or greater than the threshold value is a condition for moving at a moving speed according to the speed parameter of the original character, and according to the speed parameter of the original character. Operation for moving at a moving speed can be made intuitive.

  Also, since the user often moves the original character determined as the operation target in the longitudinal direction on the pitch, the finger or the touch pen can be moved by widening the moving range of the contact position in that direction. It becomes easy to let you. Further, since the movement range of the touch position can be widened, it is easy to set a multi-stage threshold for the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. This is because, in the case of a game that often moves in the short direction, even if an attempt is made to set a multi-stage threshold for the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2, the range between the thresholds is limited by the narrow range of movement of the contact position. However, in the case of a game that is often moved in the longitudinal direction, the distance between the thresholds can be relatively long due to the wide movement range of the contact position. This is because user operations can be facilitated.

  Further, when the user is not operating with the touch panel 14A, the original character determined as the operation target performs a predetermined action, and the user does not always have to operate, but if the user operates as necessary. Since it becomes better, the labor of operation can be saved.

  In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the original character determined as the operation target can be changed at the user's will. In addition, for example, if the operation target cannot be changed at the user's will when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the operation target may not be changed due to erroneous input or the like in a situation where it is easier to play the game. Can be prevented from changing.

  In addition, since the user decides the motion direction in consideration of the position and orientation of the original character displayed on the display unit 15, the user can move in the motion direction according to the user's intention by influencing the motion direction by the position of the virtual viewpoint. It becomes easy to let.

[Summary of third configuration]
According to the third configuration described above, the display mode of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed is the same as that of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Since the display mode is set to be different from the display mode, the user can easily grasp that the double tap operation has been successful. As a result, the user can quickly determine whether to perform the double tap operation again, and can prevent the touch operation from being unnecessarily repeated. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent other operations from being hindered by preventing unnecessary touch operations from being repeated.

  In addition, for example, when the game process execution condition for executing the game process is defined, the result of the game process not being executed alone is the cause of the game process not being executed and the continuous touch operation has failed. However, according to the game system 1, the game system 1 waits for a determination result as to whether or not the game process execution condition is satisfied. Since the touch operation object G480 having a different display mode is immediately displayed, if the game process is not executed, the game process is not executed because the double tap operation has failed because the game process was not executed. It can be understood that the condition was not satisfied. In addition, since the success or failure of the double tap operation can be known immediately before the game process is executed, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary double tap operation from being performed after it is determined that the double tap operation is successful.

  Further, for example, since the processing object G490 is displayed when the double tap operation is performed, in addition to the successful double tap operation, information on the content of the game process executed when the double tap operation is successful is displayed. The user can easily grasp it.

  Further, for example, since the processing object G490 is displayed at a position different from the touch position by the touch operation, it is possible to prevent the processing object G490 from being hidden by a finger or the like performing the touch operation. Since the processing object G490 also indirectly (or directly) indicates that the double-tap operation has been successful, the user can obtain information on the success of the double-tap operation and the content of the game process executed thereby. It can be secured so that it can be grasped reliably.

  Further, for example, since the processing object G490 indicating the movement target position or movement direction of the ball is displayed in association with the position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the ball, in addition to the successful double tap operation, The user can easily grasp the movement target position or movement direction of the ball. In a game in which a ball moves, the movement target position or movement direction of the ball plays an important role in the progress of the game. In this respect, the user can grasp not only whether or not the double tap operation has been successful, but also information useful for the progress of the game.

  Further, for example, by setting the movement target position or movement direction of the ball based on the touch position by the double tap operation, the user can instruct the movement target position or movement direction of the ball by the touch position by the double tap operation. it can. In addition, by displaying the processing object G490 in association with the movement target position or the movement direction of the ball based on the touch position by the double tap operation, the user can instruct by viewing the processing object G490. It is possible to grasp how the ball moves according to the touched position.

  Also, for example, by determining the movement range according to the parameters of the original character, whether or not it is easy to move the ball to the target location (for example, in the case of a soccer game, whether the accuracy of the shot or pass is high) Can be changed according to the parameters of the original character. Further, since the display mode of the processing object G490 is set based on the moving range to which the ball is directed, the user can grasp the moving range to which the ball is directed by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object G490. Furthermore, since the moving range to which the ball is directed is determined based on the parameters of the original character, the user can grasp the parameters of the original character by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object G490.

  Also, for example, by setting the moving range so that the moving range becomes smaller as the ability of the original character becomes higher and the moving range becomes larger as the ability becomes lower, the place where the ball is aimed according to the ability of the original character It can be changed whether it is easy to move to. Further, by setting the display size of the processing object G490 so that the display size of the processing object G490 decreases as the original character's ability increases, and the display size of the processing object G490 increases as the ability decreases, the user can The moving range can be predicted by paying attention to the display size of the processing object G490. In addition, the user can grasp from the display size of the processing object G490 whether it is easy to move the ball to the target location. As a result, in the soccer game, it can be made to feel to the user from the display size of the processing object G490 whether or not the target place can be shot. In other words, a goal expectation can be given to the user from the display size of the processing object G490. Further, the user can grasp the ability of the original character by paying attention to the display size of the processing object G490.

  Further, for example, the color of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed is set to a color different from the color of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Therefore, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the double tap operation is successful by paying attention to the color of the touch operation object G480.

  Further, for example, since the first display mode is changed to the second display mode while the touch operation object G480 is displayed, the user has succeeded in the double tap operation from the change in the display mode of the touch operation object G480. Can be grasped. If the display mode changes while the touch operation object G480 is displayed, the user can easily notice the change, and thus the user can more easily understand that the double tap operation has been successful.

[5. Modified example]
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.

[5-1. Modification regarding first configuration]
(1) First, a modified example related to the first configuration will be described. FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of a modified example related to the first configuration. As shown in FIG. 28, a position determination unit 117 is realized in the modification example of the first configuration.

  (1-1) For example, in the embodiment, the case where the second state continues as long as the user team holds the ball even when the operable time has elapsed has been described. However, the ball is a penalty of the opponent team. If it is in an area such as an area, even if the opponent team has the ball, the user team may score, so the second state may be continued.

  The user terminal 10 according to this modification includes a position determination unit 117. The position determination unit 117 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The position determination unit 117 determines whether there is a ball in a predetermined area of the virtual world. The position determination unit 117 executes determination processing with reference to the game situation data DT102.

  The “predetermined area” is, for example, a predetermined area in the virtual world. For example, in the case of a sports game in which a score is obtained by moving a ball into a goal as in the present embodiment, it is an area within a predetermined distance from the goal, for example, within a penalty area. In the penalty area, either one or both of the opponent side and the own side can be set. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the coordinates of a predetermined area are defined in the operable time data DT103. The position determination unit 117 determines whether or not the position of the ball stored in the game situation data DT102 is within a predetermined area defined in the operable time data DT103.

  The continuation unit 111 of the present modification continues the second state based on the determination result of the association determination unit 110 and the determination result of the position determination unit 117. For example, when the association determination unit 110 determines that the user team has a ball, or when the position determination unit 117 determines that there is a ball in a predetermined area, the continuation unit 111 is the second The state is continued, and the second state is continued when the association determination unit 110 does not determine that the user team possesses the ball and the position determination unit 117 does not determine that the ball is within the predetermined area. The progress of the game is switched to the first state.

  According to the modified example (1-1), by determining whether or not the ball is in the penalty area, it is estimated whether or not a scene that should be operated by the user continues, and the state in which the user can operate is continued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation is suddenly disabled during the play although it is better for the user to play.

  (1-2) Also, for example, in the embodiment, if the game end time has not come when the operable time has elapsed in the second state, the progress of the game is changed from the second state to the first state. Although the case of returning has been described, it may be configured not to return to the first state after switching from the first state to the second state.

  In the present modification, the same function as that of the embodiment may be realized. For example, the first progressing unit 101 has a length of an operable period after the progress determination unit 109 starts counting time. Even if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the second state is not switched to the first state. In this case, the second progression unit 105 ends the game when the condition for ending the second state as described in the embodiment is satisfied. In other words, even if the remaining time of the game remains, the game ends in the middle of the second state without returning to the first state.

  In this modified example, as described in the embodiment, the time determination unit 104 allows the operation-enabled time to advance the game in the second state based on the game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state. The length of may be determined. That is, after the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed, the progress of the game ends without returning to the first state.

  According to the modified example (1-2), the game in the second state can be played with the length of the operable time corresponding to the game situation when switching from the first state to the second state. Since the game ends without returning to the state, for example, it is possible to make the user play a game only in an important scene.

  (1-3) Further, for example, in the embodiment, the case has been described where the second state is entered when the situation regarding the user team becomes a predetermined situation. However, when the situation concerning the opponent team becomes a predetermined situation. You may make it be in a 2nd state. For example, if the opponent team wins a corner kick, wins a penalty kick, wins a free kick, wins a throwing, or wins a goal kick Good. In this case, the user will play the defense of the user team in order to assemble the attack by taking the ball without scoring the opponent team. In addition, for example, the second state may be set according to the battle situation. For example, the second state may be set when a chance scene occurs when the user team is losing.

  For example, as described above, the length of the operation target time may be set by the number of frames. In this case, the length of the operation target time is set to 100 frames, 300 frames, or the like. . In addition, when a so-called processing failure occurs where the processing of a certain frame does not end normally, the information of the hour / minute / second counted by the real-time clock may not match the number of frames. The method of defining the length of the target time may be properly used depending on the number of seconds or the number of frames. Further, for example, the operation target may be switched by selecting the original character displayed in the second state image G400 by a tap operation, in addition to performing the tap operation on the execution object P460.

[5-2. Modification regarding second configuration]
(2) Next, a modified example related to the second configuration will be described. FIG. 29 is a functional block diagram of a modified example related to the second configuration. As illustrated in FIG. 29, the modification example related to the second configuration includes a touch determination unit 118 and an effect generation unit 119.

  (2-1) For example, in the embodiment, when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the case where the operation target moves at the operation speed according to the parameter has been described. In this case, a predetermined object may be displayed.

  When the original character determined as the operation target moves at a speed corresponding to the parameter, the display control unit 114 performs control for displaying the effect object on the display unit 15 in association with the original character. For example, when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the display control unit 114 performs control for causing the display unit 15 to display the effect object.

  The “effect object” may be any visually recognizable image, for example, an image for changing the surface shape of the original character. Further, for example, the effect object is a predetermined image displayed near (near) the original character, for example, an image that cuts the wind around the original character, or another operation target uniform is displayed. Or changing to an image of an aspect.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the effect object is displayed on the second state image G400. As shown in FIG. 30, the display control unit 114 displays an effect object G442 that cuts the wind around the operation target. The effect object G442 may be expressed as a 3D model in the virtual world, or may be displayed as an image on a layer above the image indicating the state of the virtual world. It is assumed that model data and image data for displaying the effect object G442 are stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance.

  According to the modified example (2-1), when the original character moves at a speed corresponding to the parameter, the effect object is displayed in association with the original character determined as the operation target, so that the original determined as the operation target is displayed. It is easier to check the effect object while looking at the character. Therefore, the user can easily understand that the original character is moving at a speed corresponding to the parameter.

  (2-2) For example, the user may be notified that the operation target is operating at an operation speed corresponding to the parameter using the touch operation object G480 instead of the effect object G442.

  In the modified example (2-2), the display control unit 114 displays the display mode of the touch operation object G480 when the original character determined as the operation target moves at the same speed, and the original character at a speed corresponding to the parameter. Control for differentiating the display mode of the touch operation object G480 when moving is performed.

  The “display mode of the touch operation object” includes the color, display position, pattern, brightness, size, shape, and the like of the touch operation object G480. For example, when the original character determined as the operation target moves at the same speed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object in the first display mode, and the original character moves at a speed according to the parameter. In this case, control for displaying the touch operation object G480 in the second display mode is performed.

  According to the modification (2-2), whether the original character determined as the operation target is moving at the same speed regardless of the original character due to the change in the display mode of the touch operation object G480 depends on the parameter. You can see if you are moving at speed.

  (2-3) Further, for example, in the embodiment, the case where the touch operation object G480 returns to the reference shape when the touch is released after the user performs the drag operation has been described. However, when the touch operation object G480 returns to the reference shape, a double tap is performed. When operated, the power of the shot may be increased.

  The user terminal 10 according to this modification includes a touch determination unit 118 and an effect generation unit 119. The touch determination unit 118 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The touch determination unit 118 determines whether the touch operation has been performed again when the touch operation object returns to the basic shape. The touch determination unit 118 acquires a shift time between the timing when the touch operation object G480 returns to the basic shape and the timing when the touch operation is performed again. The touch operation object G480 determines that the touch operation is performed again when the touch operation object G480 returns to the basic shape when the acquired shift time is less than the predetermined time. In other words, the touch determination unit 118 determines whether the timing when the touch operation object G480 returns to the basic shape and the timing when the touch operation is performed again substantially match.

  The timing at which the touch operation object G480 returns to the basic shape may be a predetermined time after the timing at which the touch is released, or may be determined according to the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. Good. For example, when the speed at which the touch operation object G480 returns to the basic shape is determined, the touch determination unit 118 determines the basic shape based on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 and the speed. What is necessary is just to specify the timing which returns to.

  The effect generating unit 119 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The effect generating unit 119 generates an effect in which the original character determined as the operation target is advantageous based on the determination result of the touch determination unit 118. The “advantageous effect” means that the original character to be operated becomes advantageous in the game. For example, the ability of the original character to be operated may be improved. It may be to reduce the ability of the opponent team. In addition, for example, an advantageous effect may be to increase the speed of the ball that the original character to be operated moves, or to activate the skill of the original character to be operated.

  According to the modified example (2-3), it is possible to enhance the fun of the game using the touch operation object G480.

  (2-4) For example, in the embodiment, the case where the cursor image G440 is displayed at the foot of the operation target has been described. However, the cursor image is also displayed on the original characters of the user team other than the operation target. Also good. In this case, the display mode of the cursor image G440 to be operated may be different from the display mode of the cursor image of another original character. Further, for example, the special ability to be operated may be displayed in the second state image G400.

[5-3. Modification regarding third configuration]
(3) Next, a modified example related to the third configuration will be described. The functional blocks of this modification are the same as those described in the embodiment.

  (3-1) In the embodiment, the case where the color of the processing object G490 changes when a double tap operation is performed has been described, but the method of changing the display mode of the processing object G490 is not limited to this. For example, display modes such as shading, display size, display position, shape, presence / absence of blinking, presence / absence or degree of blur may be varied. In this modification, a case where the display size of the processing object G490 is changed when a double tap operation is performed will be described.

  The display control unit 114 according to the present modification displays the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed, and the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Set the display size different from the size.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation. As shown in FIG. 31, for example, when the user performs a double tap operation, the second state image G400 is enlarged. When the double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 acquires an image (screen image) having a size different from that of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed, and the touch operation object G480 may be displayed, or a touch operation object G480 in which only the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed may be displayed. The display control unit 114 may display a touch operation object G480 smaller than the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed when a double tap operation is performed.

  According to the modification (3-1), the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed is the same as that of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Since the display size is set to be different from the display size, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the double tap operation is successful by paying attention to the display size of the touch operation object G480.

  (3-2) Further, for example, the display control unit 114 sets the position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed to a display position determined according to the first display position rule. The display position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed may be set to a display position determined according to a second display position rule different from the first display position rule.

  Here, the “display position rule” is a rule for determining the display position. For example, the “first display position rule” is a rule that determines the display position based on the touch position by the touch operation. More specifically, the rule is such that the touch position itself by the touch operation is determined as the display position. Further, for example, the “second display position rule” is a rule that determines a position related to a game process executed when a double tap operation is performed as a display position. When the game process includes “a process for moving the ball”, the “second display position rule” indicates the position of the ball (more specifically, the current position of the ball, the movement target position, and the position corresponding to the movement direction). Etc.) as the display position.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack in the present modification. As shown in FIG. 32, the display control unit 114 may display the touch operation object G480 at the current position of the ball when the double tap operation is performed.

  According to the modification (3-2), the display position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the double tap operation is performed is the same as the display position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Since the display position is set to be different from the display position, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the double tap operation is successful by paying attention to the display position of the touch operation object G480.

  (3-3) In the embodiment, the case where the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 indicating the movement range of the ball when the double tap operation is performed has been described. However, the processing object G490 is displayed by the original character. It is good also as an object which shows the information regarding the operation | movement performed.

  The “information related to motion” is information such as the type of motion, the target position of motion, or the direction related to motion. For example, in a sports game such as a soccer game, a shoot operation (or pass operation) corresponds to the “operation”. In this case, the shot (or pass) corresponds to the “type of action”, the movement target position of the shot (or passed) ball corresponds to the “target position of action”, and the shot (or passed) The moving direction corresponds to the “direction related to operation”. In this case, for example, a balloon image “Shoot!” Corresponds to an example of “an object indicating information related to an action”.

  The display control unit 114 of this modification displays the processing object G490 in association with the original character. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 so that the user can recognize that it is related to the operation target. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 at a position having a predetermined positional relationship with the position of the operation target. Further, for example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 near (in the vicinity of) the operation target.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a second state image G400 when the user performs a double-tap operation during an attack. As illustrated in FIG. 33, the display control unit 114 displays, as a processing object G490, a balloon image (“shoot!”) Including characters indicating the operation target operation in the vicinity of the operation target. When it is determined that the game process execution condition is not satisfied, the display control unit 114 does not have to display the process object G490.

  According to the modified example (3-3), by displaying the processing object indicating the information related to the operation performed by the operation target in association with the operation target, the user is performed by the operation target when the double tap operation is successful. It is possible to easily grasp information related to the movement while playing the game.

  (3-4) For example, when a continuous touch operation is performed, the display control unit 114 may perform control for displaying a processing object as a touch operation object. In this case, since the processing object also indirectly (or directly) indicates that the continuous touch operation is successful, the user can make a success of the continuous touch operation or the contents of the game process executed thereby. You can grasp information about.

  For example, although the case where the movement range for moving the shot ball is set has been described, the movement range is not particularly provided, and the movement direction of the ball may be automatically determined. Further, for example, the direction and moving speed of the chute when the double tap operation is performed may be automatically determined regardless of the touch position by the double tap operation. When the user's operation target shoots, whether or not the score is determined is determined by the saving parameter of the opponent keeper.

[5-4. Other variations]
(4) Also, for example, two or more of the above modifications may be combined. Furthermore, only one or two of the first configuration to the third configuration described in the embodiment may be realized in the game system 1. In the first configuration, functions other than the first progression unit 101, the second progression unit 105, the time determination unit 104, and the progress determination unit 109 may be omitted. In the second configuration, functions other than the touch position acquisition unit 112, the operation target determination unit 113, the display control unit 114, and the operation control unit 115 may be omitted. In the third configuration, functions other than the display control unit 114 and the process execution unit 116 may be omitted.

  For example, operation methods such as a drag operation, a double tap operation, and a flick operation may be provided by the operating system of the user terminal 10. In this case, the operating system detects an operation performed from the touch panel 14A, and the game program acquires the touch position output by the operating system. That is, the function itself for analyzing the touch position on the touch panel 14A is provided in the operating system to the last, and the game program may acquire the analysis result provided from the operating system. Further, for example, the process of displaying each image on the display unit 15 may be performed not by the game program but by the operating system of the user terminal 10. In this case, the game program sends an image drawing command to the operating system, and the image is displayed on the display unit 15 by the processing of the operating system. In this way, the function realized by the operating system and the function realized by the game program may be separated.

  For example, in the embodiment, the case where the display control unit 114 indicates the motion direction by displaying the motion direction object G441 near (near) the cursor image G440 has been described. However, the display control unit 114 displays the cursor image G440. The operation direction may be indicated by changing the display mode. In this case, for example, the display control unit 114 may deform the cursor image G440 based on the operation direction, or may change the color on the operation direction side of the cursor image G440. When deforming the cursor image G440, for example, the display control unit 114 may deform the cursor image G440 so as to be longer in the operation direction, or the operation direction side may have a shape indicating a direction such as an arrow. Alternatively, the cursor image G440 may be deformed.

  For example, although the case where the touch operation object G480 is an image of a soccer ball has been described, any image may be used. For example, an image of an original character or an image imitating an elastic body may be used. In addition, for example, the points that the user acquires in the game at the stadium part are determined by the game content and the game result, but even in the same event, the user operates in the second state than when it occurs automatically in the first state. If it occurs, you may make it higher the acquisition points.

  For example, although the case where the main functions are realized in the user terminal 10 has been described, the main functions may be realized in the server 30. In this case, the data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 32, and other functions are realized mainly by the control unit 31. The server 30 transmits display data of each image to the user terminal 10, and the user terminal 10 causes the display unit 15 to display each image based on the received display data. Then, the user terminal 10 transmits the operation content received by the operation unit 14 to the server 30, and the server 30 executes each process based on the received operation content.

  For example, each function may be shared by the user terminal 10 and the server 30. For example, when the data storage unit 100 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits data stored in the data storage unit 100 to the user terminal 10 via the network N, and a game is executed on the user terminal 10. You may be made to do. Further, for example, when at least one of the first progression unit 101 and the second progression unit 105 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits data indicating the execution result of the game to the user terminal 10. An image may be displayed. For example, when at least one of the situation determination unit 103, the progress determination unit 109, the association determination unit 110, the position determination unit 117, and the touch determination unit 118 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 stores data indicating the determination result. It may be transmitted to the user terminal 10 so that the game is executed on the user terminal 10. For example, when the display control unit 114, the time notification unit 106, and the remaining time notification unit 107 are realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits display data of each image to the user terminal 10. Each image may be displayed at. For example, when at least one of the ball control unit 108 and the motion control unit 115 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits the control result to the user terminal 10 so that the game is executed on the user terminal 10. It may be. For example, when at least one of the time determination unit 104 and the operation target determination unit 113 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits the determination result to the user terminal 10 and the game is executed on the user terminal 10. You may do it. Further, for example, when at least one of the association data acquisition unit 102 and the touch position acquisition unit 112 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 may acquire the association and the touch position from the user terminal 10. For example, when the continuation unit 111 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits the determination result of the continuation unit 111 to the user terminal 10 so that the second state is continued at the user terminal 10. Good.

  For example, in the embodiment, the case where a soccer game is executed has been described, but the processing according to the present invention may be applied to other games. For example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to other sports games such as a basketball game. Further, for example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to various games such as an action game, a role playing game, and a card battle game in addition to a sports game.

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

[6-1. Invention according to first configuration]
1-1) A game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progression unit (10, 30) for advancing a game based on a game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted. 101), second progress means (105) for switching from the first state to the second state in which the user can operate, and proceeding the game in the second state, and the game in the second state Time determining means (104) for determining the length of time to advance the game, and whether or not the determined length of time has elapsed since the time measurement was started when the game progressed in the second state And a progress determination means (109) for determining, wherein the first progress means (101) is configured such that the determined length of time has elapsed after the progress determination means (109) has started counting time. And if it is determined, by switching from said second state to said first state, said to advance the game in a first state, be characterized.

  1-10) A game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention provides a first progression means (10, 30) for advancing a game based on a game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted. 101), a second progressing means (105) for switching the first state to the second state in which the user can operate and progressing the game in the second state, and from the first state to the first state Time determining means (104) for determining the length of time for the game to progress in the second state based on the game situation of the game when switching to two states, and when the game proceeds in the second state And a progress determination means (109) for determining whether or not the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of the time measurement.

  1-11) A game system (1) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progression unit (101) for proceeding a game based on a game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted. , Switching from the first state to a second state that can be operated by the user, and a second progression means (105) for advancing the game in the second state; and advancing the game in the second state Time determining means (104) for determining the length of time, and a process for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed from the start of timekeeping when the game proceeds in the second state And the first advancing means (101) determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the progress determining means (109) started counting time. When, by switching from said second state to said first state, said advancing the game in a first state, characterized in that.

  1-12) A game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first progression means (101) for advancing a game based on a game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted. Switching from the first state to a second state that can be operated by the user to advance the game in the second state; and from the first state to the second state. Time determining means (104) for determining a length of time for the game to proceed in the second state based on the game situation of the game when switching, and a time count when the game proceeds in the second state And a progress determination means (109) for determining whether or not the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement.

  1-13) A program according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer as the game control device according to any one of 1-1) to 1-10) or the game system according to 1-11) or 1-12). Make it work.

  1-14) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program 1-13).

  According to 1-1) or 1-11) of the present invention, since the user only has to operate for a certain length of time, it is possible to give the user a suitable play time that increases interest in the game. Even if it is a game with only a rough unit such as the first half or the second half, such as a soccer game, the time for the user to play is made to be a certain length by dividing the scene to be operated by the user in time. Can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to increase interest in the game as compared to the case where all one game is automatically progressed, and to give a moderate play time as compared to the case where all the first half or second half are operated. become.

  According to 1-10) or 1-12) of the present invention, the game in the second state can be played for a length of time according to the game situation when switching from the first state to the second state. For example, when the game ends without returning to the first state thereafter, the user can play the game only in an important scene.

  1-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the time determining means (104) determines the length of the time based on a game situation of the game when the first state is switched to the second state. It is characterized by that.

  According to the aspect of 1-2), the length of the said time can be changed according to a game condition by influencing the length of the time when a user operates a game condition. For example, a scene that is important for the progress of the game can be set for a long time, and the user can operate the important scene for a long time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from being unable to operate halfway despite an important scene, and the user's interest in the game can be effectively increased.

  1-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) includes status determination means (103) for determining whether the game in progress in the first state has reached a predetermined game status. Further, the second progression means (105) switches the first state to the second state and advances the game in the second state when the game is in the predetermined game situation. It is characterized by that.

  According to the aspect of 1-3), since the user can operate when the game enters a predetermined game situation, the user can operate from the predetermined situation. As a result, for example, the user can operate only scenes that are important for the progress of the game. In addition, for example, by starting the operation from a predetermined situation with good separation to start the game play in the middle, the user can smoothly play from the middle of the game.

  1-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) provides the user with information for identifying the length of time when the game progresses in the second state. It further includes time notification means (106) for notification.

  According to the aspect of 1-4), it can operate, grasping | ascertaining the length of time which a user can operate. As a result, since the game can be played while considering the remaining time, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation opportunity is interrupted at an unexpected time.

  1-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) is configured such that, when the game progresses in the second state, the determined length of time from the start of time measurement by time measurement is determined. It further includes a remaining time notifying means (107) for notifying the user of information for identifying that the remaining time until the time has elapsed is less than a threshold value.

  According to the aspect 1-5), the user can perform an operation while grasping that the remaining time that can be operated by the user is less than the threshold. That is, it can be easily understood that the remaining time until the operation opportunity is interrupted is reduced. As a result, the user can play the game while considering what operation should be performed in the remaining remaining time. In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation opportunity is suddenly interrupted and the user is not satisfied with what he / she intends to operate.

  1-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) stores storage data (100) that stores association data in which the length of time corresponding to each of a plurality of game situations is associated with each other. Association data acquisition means (102) for acquiring the association data stored in the game, and status determination means (103) for determining whether the game in progress in the first state has become one of the plurality of game situations And when the game in progress in the first state becomes any of the plurality of game situations, the time determination means (104) sets the length of the time to the game situation. It is determined based on the associated length of time.

  According to the aspect 1-6), the length of time can be determined for each game situation. As a result, the length of time can be changed according to the situation, so that the game can be changed and the user's interest can be effectively enhanced.

  1-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) is based on the game situation of the game when the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing. It further includes continuation means (111) for restricting switching to the first state and continuing the second state.

  According to the aspect of 1-7), it is possible to operate in a situation where it is preferable for the user to play by continuing the state in which the user can operate based on the game situation when the user operable time has elapsed. It can be prevented from disappearing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the user can suddenly become unable to operate during the play even though it is better for the user to play.

  1-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the game is a sports game in which the game object and the opponent object battle each other by moving a moving object in a virtual world, and the game control device (10, 30) The movement control means (108) for moving the moving object based on the movement object associated with the moving object out of the game object and the opponent object, Association determining means (110) for determining whether the moving object is associated with the game object or the opponent object when the determined length of time elapses, and the continuation means ( 112) is based on the determination result of the association determination means (110). To continue the state, characterized in that.

  According to the aspect 1-8), by determining which object the movement target object is associated with, it is possible to operate the user by estimating whether a scene that should be operated by the user continues. Since the state is continued, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the user is suddenly unable to operate during the play even though it is better for the user to play.

  1-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) further includes position determination means (117) for determining whether or not the moving object is within a predetermined area of the virtual world, The continuation means (111) is characterized in that the second state is continued based on the determination result of the association determination means (110) and the determination result of the position determination means (117).

  According to the aspect 1-9), by determining whether the moving object is within the predetermined area, it is estimated whether or not a scene that should be operated by the user continues, and the state in which the user can operate is continued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because the operation is suddenly disabled during the play although it is better for the user to play.

[6-2. Invention according to second configuration]
2-1) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a touch position acquisition unit (111) that acquires a touch position detected according to a touch operation on the touch panel, and a game situation. The first position is acquired based on the operation target determining means (112) for determining the game object to be operated by the user from the plurality of game objects, and the touch position acquired by the touch position acquisition means (111). If the second position is acquired by moving the touch position by performing control for displaying the touch operation object on the display means (15), the second position is acquired from the first position. Based on the direction to the position and the distance between the first position and the second position, the display unit (15 Display control means (114) for performing control for display on the game, and a game determined as the operation target by the operation target determination means (112) based on at least the direction from the first position to the second position Motion control means (113) for operating the object.

  2-11) A game system (1) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a touch position acquisition unit (111) that acquires a touch position detected according to a touch operation on a touch panel, and a plurality of game positions based on a game situation. When the first position is acquired based on the operation target determining means (112) for determining the game object to be operated by the user from the game objects and the touch position acquired by the touch position acquisition means (111). In addition, when the second position is acquired by moving the touch position by performing control for displaying the touch operation object on the display means (15), the touch position is changed from the first position to the second position. Based on the direction and the distance between the first position and the second position, the touch operation object is extended and displayed on the display means (15). Display control means (114) for performing control for causing the game object determined as the operation target by the operation target determination means (112) based on at least a direction from the first position to the second position. Operation control means (113) to be operated.

  2-12) A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game control device according to any one of 2-1) to 2-10) or the game system according to 2-11).

  2-13) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing the above program.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to intuitively grasp the direction from the first position to the second position and the distance between the first position and the second position based on how the touch operation object is stretched. When the game object to be operated by the user is determined from among the game objects, it becomes easier for the user to intuitively understand the operation on the game object determined as the operation target.

  2-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) is configured to display the state of the virtual world in which the plurality of game objects are arranged from the first position in the display means (15). Control is performed to display a motion direction object indicating a motion direction in the virtual world corresponding to the direction to the second position in association with the game object determined as the operation target.

  According to the aspect of 2-2), by causing the display of the motion direction object to affect the display of the game object determined as the operation target, the user can view the motion direction object while watching the game object determined as the operation target. Since it becomes easy to confirm, it becomes easy to grasp | ascertain an operation direction.

  2-3) In one aspect of the present invention, when the distance between the first position and the second position is greater than or equal to a threshold value, the motion control means (113) uses the parameter of the game object determined as the operation target. The game object is moved in a motion direction corresponding to a direction from the first position to the second position at a speed corresponding to the speed.

  According to the aspect of 2-3), the condition that the distance between the first position and the second position is equal to or greater than the threshold is a condition for moving at a moving speed according to the parameter of the game object. It is possible to make the operation for moving at a moving speed according to the user intuitive.

  2-4) In one aspect of the present invention, when the game object determined as the operation target moves at a speed corresponding to the parameter, the display control means (114) associates an effect object with the game object. Control for displaying on the display means (15) is performed.

  According to the aspect 2-4), when moving at a speed according to the parameter, the effect object is displayed in association with the game object determined as the operation target, so that while viewing the game object determined as the operation target It becomes easy to confirm the effect object. Therefore, the user can easily understand that the game object is moving at a speed corresponding to the parameter.

  2-5) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of game objects moves on a field in a virtual world, and the display control means (114) displays the field displayed on the display means (15). Control for causing the display means (15) to display a view of the virtual world in a line-of-sight direction in which the angle between the longitudinal direction of the display means and the longitudinal direction of the display means (15) is less than a reference. It is characterized by.

  According to the aspect 2-5), since the user often moves the game object determined as the operation target in the longitudinal direction on the field, the range of movement of the contact position relative to that direction should be widened. This makes it easier to move fingers and touch pens.

  2-6) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch position is not acquired, the motion control means (113) selects a game object determined as the operation target based on predetermined motion control information. It is made to operate.

  According to the aspect 2-6), when the user is not operating with the touch panel, the game object determined as the operation target performs a predetermined action, and the user does not always have to operate, Since it is only necessary to operate as necessary, it is possible to save time and effort.

  2-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the operation target determining means (112) is configured to operate the operation target when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the touch operation is released without moving the touch position. Is changed to another game object.

  According to the aspect of 2-7), when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game object determined as the operation target at the user's will can be changed. In addition, for example, if the operation target cannot be changed at the user's will when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the operation target may not be changed due to erroneous input or the like in a situation where it is easier to play the game. Can be prevented from changing.

  2-8) In one aspect of the present invention, when the distance between the first position and the second position is less than the threshold, the motion control means (113) determines any game object as the operation target. Even if the game object determined as the operation target is moved in the movement direction corresponding to the direction from the first position to the second position at the same speed, the first position and the second position When the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold, the game object is moved in the movement direction at a speed according to the parameter of the game object determined as the operation target, and the display control means (114) The display mode of the touch operation object when the determined game object moves at the same speed, and the game object Performs control for the varying display aspects of the touch manipulation object, a case of moving at a speed corresponding to, characterized in that.

  According to the mode 2-8), whether the game object determined as the operation target is moving at the same speed regardless of the game object due to the change in the display mode of the touch operation object, or at a speed according to the parameter. You can see if you are moving.

  2-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) causes the display means (15) to display the touch operation object having a basic shape when the first position is acquired. When control is performed and the touch operation object is moved to the second position, the touch operation object is extended from the basic shape and displayed on the display means (15), and the touch operation is released. The game control device (10, 30) controls the contraction of the touch operation object so as to return to the basic shape and display it on the display means (15). In the case of returning to step (2), based on the determination result of the touch determination unit (118) that determines whether the touch operation has been performed again, The effect generating means for generating an effect of the game object determined as serial operation target is advantageously (119), and further comprising a.

  According to the aspect 2-9), it is possible to enhance the fun of the game using the touch operation object.

  2-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the display means (15) displays a state in which the virtual world is viewed from a virtual viewpoint, and the display control means (114) is a game determined as the operation target. The virtual viewpoint is set so that the relative position of the virtual viewpoint with respect to the game object changes based on the game situation related to the object, and the motion control means (113) is configured to change the second position from the first position. The game object determined as the operation target is operated based on the movement direction in the virtual world determined based on the direction to the virtual viewpoint and the position of the virtual viewpoint.

  According to the aspect 2-10), the user decides the movement direction in consideration of the position and orientation of the game object displayed on the display means. Therefore, by influencing the movement direction with the position of the virtual viewpoint, the user's intention It becomes easy to operate in the operation direction along

[6-3. Invention according to third configuration]
3-1) The game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention displays a touch operation object indicating that the touch operation has been performed on the display unit (15) in response to the touch operation on the touch panel. Display control means (114) that performs control for causing the touch operation to be performed, and processing execution means (115) that executes predetermined game processing when a continuous touch operation is performed in which the touch operation is performed a plurality of times. The display control means (114) displays the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed when the single touch operation that performs the touch operation once is performed. The display mode is different from the display mode of the touch operation object to be displayed.

  3-14) A game system (1) according to an aspect of the present invention is configured to display a touch operation object indicating that the touch operation has been performed on a display unit (15) in response to a touch operation on the touch panel. Display control means (114) for performing control, and processing execution means (115) for executing a predetermined game process when a continuous touch operation for performing the touch operation a plurality of times is performed. The control means (114) displays the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed, and is displayed when the single touch operation that performs the touch operation once is performed. The display mode is different from the display mode of the touch operation object.

  3-15) A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game control device according to any one of 3-1) to 3-13) or the game system according to 3-14).

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

  According to the inventions described in 3-1) and 3-14) to 3-16), the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed is a single touch operation. Since the display mode is set to be different from the display mode of the touch operation object displayed in this case, the user can easily grasp that the continuous touch operation has been successful. As a result, the user can determine whether or not to perform the continuous touch operation again in a short time, and can prevent the touch operation from being repeated unnecessarily. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent other operations from being hindered by preventing unnecessary touch operations from being repeated.

  3-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the process execution means (115) executes the game process when the continuous touch operation is performed and a predetermined game process execution condition is satisfied, When the continuous touch operation is performed, the display control means (114) displays the touch operation object having the different display mode without waiting for a determination result as to whether or not the game process execution condition is satisfied. It is characterized by that.

  According to the aspect of 3-2), since the touch operation object having a different display mode is immediately displayed without waiting for the determination result whether or not the game process execution condition is satisfied, the game process is not executed. In addition, it can be understood that the reason why the game process is not executed is not because the continuous touch operation has failed, but because the game process execution condition is not satisfied. In addition, since the success or failure of the continuous touch operation can be immediately known before the game process is executed, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary continuous touch operation from being performed after it is determined that the continuous touch operation is successful.

  3-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) provides information on the content of the game process executed by the process execution means (115) when the continuous touch operation is performed. Control to display the processing object to be displayed separately from the touch operation object or as the touch operation object is performed.

  According to the aspect 3-3), since the processing object is displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed, the game executed when the continuous touch operation is successful in addition to the success of the continuous touch operation. The user can easily grasp information related to the contents of processing.

  3-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) displays the processing object at a position different from the touch position by the touch operation when the continuous touch operation is performed. It is characterized by performing control of.

  According to the aspect 3-4), since the processing object is displayed at a position different from the touch position by the touch operation, the processing object is prevented from being hidden by a finger or the like performing the touch operation and becoming difficult to see. Can do. Since the processing object also indirectly (or directly) indicates that the continuous touch operation has been successful, the user can be sure of information regarding the success of the continuous touch operation and the content of the game processing executed thereby. Can be secured so that it can be grasped.

  3-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the game process includes a process of setting a moving target position or moving direction of a moving object and moving the moving object based on the moving target position or moving direction, The processing object is an object indicating the movement target position or movement direction by being displayed in association with a position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the movement object.

  According to the aspect 3-5), since the processing object indicating the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object is displayed in association with the position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the movement object, the continuous touch operation is performed. In addition to the success, the user can easily grasp the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object. In a game in which a moving object moves, the moving target position or moving direction of the moving object plays an important role in the progress of the game. In this respect, the user can grasp not only whether or not the continuous touch operation is successful, but also information useful for the progress of the game.

  3-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the process execution means (115) sets a movement target position or a movement direction of the moving object based on the touch position by the continuous touch operation, and the display control means ( 114) displays the processing object in association with a position corresponding to a movement target position or movement direction of the moving object based on a touch position by the continuous touch operation.

  According to the aspect 3-6), by setting the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object based on the touch position by the continuous touch operation, the user continuously touches the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object. It can be instructed by the touch position by operation. In addition, by displaying the processing object in association with the movement target position or the movement direction of the moving object based on the touch position by the continuous touch operation, the user gives an instruction by viewing the processing object. It is possible to grasp how the moving object moves according to the touch position.

  3-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the process execution means (115) is configured to move the moving object so as to go to any position within a moving range determined based on a parameter of a game object that moves the moving object. The movement target position or movement direction is set, and the display control means (114) sets the display mode of the processing object based on the movement range.

  According to the aspect 3-7), it is determined whether or not it is easy to move the moving object to the target location by determining the moving range according to the parameter of the game object (for example, in the case of a soccer game, a shot or a pass) Whether or not the accuracy is high) can be changed according to the parameters of the game object. Further, since the display mode of the processing object is set based on the moving range to which the moving object is directed, the user can grasp the moving range to which the moving object is directed by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object. Furthermore, since the moving range to which the moving object is directed is determined based on the parameter of the game object, the user can grasp the parameter of the game object by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object.

  3-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the parameter indicates the ability of the game object, and the processing execution means (115) decreases the moving range as the ability of the game object increases, and the game object The movement range is set so that the movement range becomes larger as the ability of the game object becomes lower, and the display control means (114) reduces the display size of the processing object as the ability of the game object becomes higher. Setting the display size of the processing object so that the display size of the processing object increases as the ability of the object decreases.

  According to the aspect of 3-8), by setting the movement range so that the movement range becomes smaller as the ability of the game object is higher, and the movement range becomes larger as the ability is lower, according to the ability of the game object. Thus, it is possible to change whether or not the moving object is easily moved to the target location. Further, by setting the display size of the processing object so that the display size of the processing object becomes smaller as the ability of the game object becomes higher and the display size of the processing object becomes larger as the ability becomes lower, the user can The movement range can be predicted by paying attention to the display size. In addition, the user can grasp from the display size of the processing object whether the moving object is easily moved to the target location. As a result, for example, in a soccer game, it can be made to feel to the user from the display size of the processing object whether or not the target place can be shot. That is, it is possible to give the user a sense of expectation of the goal from the display size of the processing object. Further, the user can grasp the ability of the game object by paying attention to the display size of the processing object.

  3-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the game process includes a process for causing a game object selected as an operation target of a user to perform an action, and the process object includes information on an action performed by the game object. The display control means (114) displays the processing object in association with the game object.

  According to the aspect of 3-9), since the processing object indicating the information related to the operation performed by the operation target is displayed in association with the operation target, the user is performed by the operation target when the continuous touch operation is successful. It is possible to easily grasp information related to the movement while playing the game.

  3-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) sets the color of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed to the color of the touch operation object. The touch operation object displayed in this case is set to a color different from the color of the touch operation object.

  According to the aspect of 3-10), the color of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed is different from the color of the touch operation object displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Since the color is set, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the continuous touch operation is successful by paying attention to the color of the touch operation object.

  3-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) sets the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed to the display size of the touch operation object. The display size is set to be different from the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the touch operation object is displayed.

  According to the aspect of 3-11), the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed is the same as the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Are set to different display sizes, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the continuous touch operation is successful by paying attention to the display size of the touch operation object.

  3-12) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) determines a display position of the touch operation object displayed when the single touch operation is performed according to a first display position rule. The display position of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed is determined according to a second display position rule different from the first display position rule. Set to position,

  According to the aspect of 3-12), the display position of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed is the display position of the touch operation object displayed when the single touch operation is performed. Are set at different display positions, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the continuous touch operation is successful by paying attention to the display position of the touch operation object.

  3-13) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) displays the touch operation object in a first display mode when the first touch operation is performed, and When the touch operation of the nth time (n: a predetermined integer equal to or greater than 2) is performed within a predetermined time after the first touch operation is performed, the display mode of the touch operation object is changed to The display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode.

  According to the mode of 3-13), since the touch operation object is displayed and changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, the user can continuously touch from the change of the display mode of the touch operation object. You can know that the operation was successful. If the display mode changes while the touch operation object is displayed, the user can easily notice the change, so that the user can more easily understand that the continuous touch operation has been successful.

  1 game system, 10 user terminals, 30 servers, 11, 31 control unit, 12, 32 storage unit, 13, 33 communication unit, 14 operation unit, 14A touch panel, 14AL left side region, 14AC central region, 14AR right side region, 15 display Part, G100 home image, A110, A120, A210, A240, A250, A310, A320, A330, A340, A410, A420 Display area, P130, P140, P141, P150, P160, P170, P171, P172, P220, P230, P260, P270, P280, P290, P350, P430, P460 Execution object, G200 member selection image, G241, G333 icon image, G300 first state image, G331 pitch image, G332 ball image , G400 second state image, G440 cursor image, G441 motion direction object, G442 effect object, G450 radar image, G470 hourglass image, G480 touch operation object, G490 processing object, OT operation target, B ball, PT pitch, GL goal, CB crossbar, GP goal post, TL touch line, EL goal line, HL halfway line, PA penalty area, OC original character, EC opponent character, P1 first position, P2 second position, L1 distance, L2 length , V1, V2, V3 direction, VOT motion direction, VC virtual viewpoint, Q reference position, 100 data storage unit, DT100 user team data, DT101 opponent team data, DT10 Game situation data, DT103 operable time data, 101 First progression unit, 102 Association data acquisition unit, 103 Situation determination unit, 104 Time determination unit, 105 Second progression unit, 106 Time notification unit, 107 Remaining time notification unit, 108 Ball control unit, 109 progress determination unit, 110 association determination unit, 111 continuation unit, 112 touch position acquisition unit, 113 operation target determination unit, 114 display control unit, 115 operation control unit, 116 process execution unit, 117 position determination unit, 118 Touch determination unit, 119 Effect generation unit.

Claims (5)

First progress means for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted;
Switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can operate, and a second progression means for proceeding with the game in the second state;
Time determining means for determining a length of time for the game to proceed in the second state;
Progress determining means for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing when the game progresses in the second state;
Including
The first advancing means switches the second state from the second state to the first state when the progress determining means determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing, Proceed with the game in the first state,
Continuation means for restricting switching to the first state and continuing the second state based on the game situation of the game when the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timekeeping,
A game control device further comprising: The game is a sports game in which the game object and the opponent object battle each other by moving a moving object in a virtual world,
The game control device includes:
A movement control means for moving the moving object based on an action associated with the moving object of the game object and the opponent object;
An association determination means for determining which of the game object and the opponent object the moving object is associated with when the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing;
Further including
The continuation means continues the second state based on the determination result of the association determination means.
The game control device according to claim 1. The game control device further includes position determination means for determining whether the moving object is within a predetermined area of the virtual world,
The continuation means continues the second state based on the determination result of the association determination means and the determination result of the position determination means.
The game control device according to claim 2. First progress means for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user operation on the game object is restricted;
Switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can operate, and a second progression means for proceeding with the game in the second state;
Time determining means for determining a length of time for the game to proceed in the second state;
Progress determining means for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing when the game progresses in the second state;
Including
The first advancing means switches the second state from the second state to the first state when the progress determining means determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timing, Proceed with the game in the first state,
Continuation means for restricting switching to the first state and continuing the second state based on the game situation of the game when the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of timing by timekeeping,
A game system further comprising:   A program for causing a computer to function as the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 or the game system according to claim 4.

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