JP6508658B2 - Game control device, game system and program - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game devices have been widely used which allow various game programs to be executed and a user can enjoy the game by operating an operation unit such as a controller. For example, in a baseball game, a user can operate a batter character to hit a game. In a conventional baseball game, it is known to perform a batting operation by placing a circular or substantially elliptical meet cursor on a ball and pressing a button.

Professional baseball spirits 6, Konami Digital Entertainment, PS3 version, July 16, 2009

  In the conventional baseball game, in order to hit the ball, it is necessary for the ball and the meet cursor to overlap at the timing of the hit. When the thrown ball is a straight ball, it is easy to place the meet cursor on the ball because the trajectory of the ball released from the pitcher approaching the batter side does not change much. On the other hand, if the thrown ball is a changing ball, the user follows the change in the trajectory of the ball in a short time until the ball arrives at the batter side to quickly position the meet cursor. Since adjustment is required, the degree of difficulty of the striking operation is high. And in the game, since it is not known in advance whether the ball thrown from the pitcher is a straight ball or a changing ball, the user always predicts the trajectory of the ball at the time of striking and matches the actual trajectory of the ball. It is required to operate in a flexible manner. However, while such an operation enhances the playability of the game, it is difficult for a beginner, and there is a possibility that the game itself may be stopped before getting used to the operation.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel operation method that can be easily operated to apply an effect to a moving object even if the trajectory of the moving object changes.

  A game control apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is a game control apparatus for controlling a game that exerts an action on a moving object moving in a display unit, comprising: reference point setting means for setting a reference point on the display unit; An operation applying unit generating means for generating an operation applying unit based on information on the instructed position after movement and information on the reference point after the instructed position in the display unit instructed by the command is moved; At the timing when the indication by the indicator is released after the generation of the indicator, the state of the overlap between the movable body and the action imparting unit is determined, and the content of the action to be given to the movable body is determined based on the determination result. And an operation applying unit.

  A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for operating a computer as the game control device, and is a program for causing the computer to function as each means included in the game control device.

  A game system according to another aspect of the present invention is a game system that includes a server and a terminal device capable of communicating with the server, and controls a game that acts on a moving object moving in a display unit, The reference point setting means for setting a reference point on the display unit, and after the designated position in the display unit designated by the indicator moves, the operation is performed based on the information on the designated position after the movement and the information on the reference point At the timing at which the instruction given by the indicator is canceled after the effect applying unit generating means for generating the applying unit and the effect applying unit, the overlapping state of the movable body and the effect applying unit is determined, Each of the server and the terminal device includes the respective means for determining the content of the action to be given to the mobile object based on the determination result.

It is a top view which shows the external appearance of the game device which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the said game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game screen for performing operation regarding a hit. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen for explaining operation about strike. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen for explaining operation about strike. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen for explaining operation about strike. FIG. 16 is an explanatory view, illustrating one example of the game screen immediately after the pitcher character has thrown a pitch. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which an arrival point area | region moves with the movement of a ball | bowl. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen for explaining operation about strike. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a game screen for explaining operation about strike. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game screen of multiple screen structure. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of operation in a game screen of a plurality of screens composition. It is a functional block diagram showing an example of a basic functional composition of a game device. It is a functional block diagram showing an example of the main composition of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an effect provision part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of an effect provision part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of an effect provision part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of an effect provision part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the positional relationship of a ball | bowl and an effect provision part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the positional relationship of a ball | bowl and an effect provision part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example which presets a reference | standard point to the predetermined | prescribed position of a display part. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example which presets a reference | standard point to the predetermined | prescribed position of a display part. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main structures of a game device. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation of a game device which controls a baseball game. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation of a game device which controls a baseball game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a production | generation process of an effect provision part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination processing of the content of an impact. It is a block diagram which shows the other structural example (game system) of a game management apparatus.

Hereinafter, a game device (an example of a game control device), a game system (an example of a game control device) and a program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Configuration of Game Device]

  A game device as a game control device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a personal handy-phone system (PHS) terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a game It can be configured by a dedicated device (stationary or portable), a personal computer, a multifunctional television receiver (so-called smart television), or the like. In the present embodiment, an example in which the game device is a smartphone will be described below.

  A smartphone is a portable terminal in which a portable telephone terminal and a portable information terminal are fused, and if a game program downloaded from a game server is installed in the storage device, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the smartphone will execute the game program. The execution allows the user to play various games.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of the appearance of a game apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 10 includes a main body unit 12, a touch panel unit 13 (an example of a display unit), a button operation unit 14 (home button 14 a, volume button 14 b, sleep button 14 c), and an audio input unit And audio output units 16a and 16b.

  The touch panel unit 13 is a touch input type image display unit provided on one surface of the housing of the main body unit 12. The touch panel unit 13 is configured by combining a display unit including a liquid crystal display or the like and a position input unit including a touch interface, and a touch position is obtained by bringing a finger or a pen of an operator (user) into contact with the screen as an indicator. Since it is detected, intuitive input operation is possible. The touch panel unit 13 according to the present embodiment is configured as a projection-type electrostatic capacitive multi-touch screen, and can simultaneously detect multiple points. In addition, as touch panel part 13, other methods, such as a resistance film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, or a surface-type electrostatic capacitance method, can also be adopted.

  The button operation unit 14 includes a home button 14a, a volume button 14b, a sleep button 14c, and the like, and enables basic operations other than the operation on the touch panel unit 13 by the button operation. The home button 14a is provided, for example, below the touch panel unit 13 in the main body unit 12, and when the button is pressed, the home screen is displayed on the touch panel unit 13. The volume button 14 b is provided, for example, on the side surface of the main body 12, and the volume is increased when the upper part of the button is pressed, and the volume is decreased when the lower part is pressed. The sleep button 14 c is provided, for example, on the upper portion of the main body 12, and when the button is pressed, the game apparatus 10 transitions to the sleep state, and when the button is pressed while in the sleep state, wakes up from the sleep state. It can be done.

  The voice input unit 15 is a microphone built in the main unit 12 and can collect sound from a microphone opening provided on the lower surface of the main unit 12, for example. The voice input unit 15 is used when performing telephone communication or performing recording.

  The voice output unit 16a is provided, for example, above the touch panel unit 13 in the main unit 12, and serves as a reception speaker during telephone communication. Further, the sound output unit 16 b is built in the main unit 12, and outputs, for example, sound effects at the time of game execution from an output port provided on the lower surface of the main unit 12.

  A headset jack, a connector for feeding or connecting to a personal computer, a lens for a built-in camera, and the like are also provided in the main body 12 of the game apparatus 10, but the description thereof will be omitted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus 10 mainly includes a control unit 17, an auxiliary storage device 18, and a communication control unit 19.

  The control unit 17 includes a CPU 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23 as a main storage device, an image processing unit 24, a touch input detection unit 25, and a sound processing unit 26. These are mutually connected via a bus line 27 including an address bus, a data bus, a control bus and the like. Although an interface circuit intervenes between the bus line 27 and each component as necessary, illustration of the interface circuit is omitted here.

  The CPU 21 interprets and executes commands of the game program, and controls the entire game apparatus 10. The ROM 22 stores programs, data, and the like necessary for basic operation control of the game apparatus 10. The RAM 23 stores various programs and data, and secures a work area for the CPU 21.

  The image processing unit 24 drives the touch panel unit 13 based on an image display command from the CPU 21 and causes the screen of the touch panel unit 13 to display an image. Further, the image processing unit 24 includes a touch input detection unit 25. When an indicator such as a finger or a pen touches the screen of the touch panel 13, the touch input detection unit 25 detects touch position coordinates on the screen and supplies a coordinate signal to the CPU 21. By this, the touch position on the screen of the touch panel unit 13 is recognized by the CPU 21. In addition, when a finger or the like touches a predetermined detection target area displayed on the screen of the touch panel unit 13, the image processing unit 24 supplies the CPU 21 with a selection signal indicating that the detection target area is selected. . As a result, the CPU 21 recognizes that the detection target area on the screen of the touch panel unit 13 has been selected.

  The sound processing unit 26 converts an analog sound signal into a digital sound signal when sound is input from the sound input unit 15, and generates an analog sound signal based on a sound generation instruction from the CPU 21 to generate the sound output unit 16a or Output to 16b.

  The auxiliary storage device 18 is a storage device for storing a game program, various data, and the like. For example, a hard disk drive or a flash memory drive can be used as the auxiliary storage device 18.

  The communication control unit 19 includes a communication interface 19a, and has a communication control function for performing data communication when playing a game, and a communication control function for transmitting and receiving voice data as a mobile phone. Here, the communication control function for data communication includes, for example, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection function, an Internet connection function via a wireless LAN or a cellular phone network, a predetermined frequency band (for example, a frequency of 2.4 GHz) Short distance wireless communication function using the The communication control unit 19 transmits a connection signal for connecting the game apparatus 10 to a wireless LAN, the Internet, etc. based on an instruction from the CPU 21, and receives information transmitted from the other party of communication and supplies it to the CPU 21. Do.

  The game apparatus 10 may further include an imaging device (camera) such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal reception circuit, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and the like.

In the game apparatus 10 configured as described above, the game program stored in the auxiliary storage device 18 is loaded into the RAM 23, and the loaded game program is executed by the CPU 21 to execute various games. In addition, the game apparatus 10 is connected to another game apparatus 10 by wireless LAN communication, Internet communication, distance wireless communication, wired communication, etc., and a battle type game is performed by exchanging data while synchronizing between the two. It is also possible to
[Example of game]

  The games controlled by the game device 10 according to the present embodiment can include various games such as sports simulation games such as baseball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball, and battle games based on battle. As an example, a baseball game in which a batter character strikes a ball thrown by a pitcher character will be described here.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a game screen G10 for the user to perform an operation related to batting. On the game screen G10, a batter character C10 which is an operation target of the user, a pitcher character C20 of the opponent, and the like are displayed. The opponent's pitcher character C20 is automatically controlled by the CPU 21 in the computer battle mode, and is operated by the opponent user in the communication battle mode.

  Further, on the game screen G10, a home base HB, a strike zone SZ, and the like are displayed. Further, on the game screen G10, game progress information (current inning, score, ball count, runner information, etc.), information of the batter character C10 currently standing at bat (player name, batting order, ability parameter, batting rate, home run Number, etc.), information (player name, ability parameter, defense rate, number of wins, etc.) of the pitcher character C20 currently raised on the mound may be displayed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the user who performs a striking operation predicts a pitching course, and touches a finger F (or a pen or the like) at any position in the strike zone SZ on the touch panel unit 13 to reference the position. A point RP is set. This reference point RP is visualized on the screen.

  Thereafter, as illustrated in FIG. 5, while touching the reference point RP with the finger F, the finger F is pulled in an arbitrary direction (a so-called drag operation), and the designated position CP of the finger F (contact position Is moved from the reference point RP, an elongated effect imparting portion G11 extending in the direction of a straight line passing through the reference point RP and the instructed position CP after movement is generated. This action imparting unit G11 may be called a meet cursor, a bat cursor or the like. If the action imparting portion G11 is piled on the thrown ball and a striking operation (an operation for separating a finger F described later from the screen) is performed, the ball can be struck.

  The action imparting unit G11 is preferably visualized on the screen when it is generated, but the timing of the visualization may be when the finger F described later is released from the screen. The effect imparting unit G11 visualized on the screen is displayed semi-transparent so that the thrown ball can be seen.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the action imparting portion G11 extends in both the direction in which the finger F is pulled and the opposite direction centering around the reference point RP, and the ends (both ends in the length direction) of the two directions are strikes. It extends outside the zone SZ. Both ends in the longitudinal direction of the action application unit G11 may extend to the end of the screen (may extend infinitely in the game space). However, since there is a limit to the reach of the bat, the range that can be hit can be limited to only within the strike zone SZ (or part of the strike zone SZ and the ball zone around it). For example, if the ball is in the strike zone SZ, it is possible to strike (it is possible to hit the bat), but in the ball zone outside the strike zone SZ it is not possible to strike (even though the bat is swung) .

  Alternatively, as described later, the action application unit G11 may be fixed to a predetermined length, or the length is determined by the distance from which the finger F is pulled (the movement distance of the designated position CP from the reference point RP). It may be varied.

  Further, the width (the length in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction) of the operation applying unit G11 varies depending on the distance from which the finger F is pulled (the movement distance of the designated position CP from the reference point RP). Specifically, as the distance from which the finger F is pulled is larger, the width of the action application unit G11 is set narrower. For example, in the example of FIG. 6, since the finger F is drawn longer than in the case of FIG. 5, the width of the action imparting portion G11 is set narrower in the case of FIG. 6 than in the case of FIG. The narrower the width of the action imparting portion G11, the larger the impact force on the ball overlapping the action imparting portion G11. That is, since the width of the action imparting portion G11 is set narrower as the distance for pulling the finger F (the movement distance of the designated position CP) is larger, the disadvantage that the action imparting portion G11 is more difficult to grasp is generated. As the width of G11 is narrower, there is a merit that the striking force is increased. The user is required to weigh the merits and demerits described above, adjust the distance for pulling the finger F, and set the width of the function imparting unit G11.

  The pitcher character C20 automatically starts pitching. That is, the CPU 21 of the game device 10 controls the pitching operation of the pitcher character C20 by automatic control based on an AI program (Artificial Intelligence Program) or the like. In the case of a battle between users, the pitcher character C20 starts pitching based on an operation relating to pitching by the opponent user.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the game screen G10 immediately after the pitcher character C20 throws a ball object BL (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball BL). Immediately after the pitcher character C20 releases the ball BL, or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds) has elapsed from the release, the upper area (strike zone SZ) of the home base HB is present as illustrated in FIG. On a plane), an arrival point area G13 indicating a planned position reached by the ball BL is displayed. For example, the size of the outer periphery of the arrival point area G13 is the same as the size of the outer periphery of the ball BL, and the ball BL overlaps the arrival point area G13 at the timing when the ball BL reaches the strike zone SZ. The sizes of the ball BL and the arrival point area G13 may be made different. The arrival point area G13 is also referred to as a landing point or the like. The arrival point area G13 is a semi-transparent display so as not to block the display of the moving ball BL.

  As described above, the arrival point area G13 is displayed immediately after the pitcher character C20 releases the ball BL or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the release, but at this timing, the arrival point area G13 is not necessarily the home. It does not indicate the final reaching position of the ball BL above the base HB. That is, when the change ball is thrown, the arrival point area G13 gradually moves along with the trajectory change of the ball BL, and reaches the final arrival position at the timing when the ball BL passes above the home base HB. At this time, the ball BL and the arrival point area G13 overlap. As described above, since the reaching point area G13 is translucent, when the thrown ball BL overlaps the reaching point area G13, the ball BL itself does not disappear.

  FIG. 8 shows, as an example, a state in which the reaching point area G13 moves with the movement of the ball BL when the pitching character C20 throwing the right throws a curve (or the pitching character C20 throwing the left throws a sinker). It shows. In addition, in FIG. 8, in order to explain the display and behavior of the ball BL and the reaching point area G13, images other than the ball BL, the reaching point area G13, the strike zone SZ, and the operation applying unit G11 are omitted.

  For example, the position of the ball BL, which is a three-dimensional object moving in the game space, is projected on the plane on which the strike zone SZ above the home base HB is present, and is displayed as the reaching point area G13. In particular, in the case of the change ball, the ball BL in the horizontal direction (x-axis direction) and / or the vertical direction (y-axis direction) on a plane (xy plane) perpendicular to the traveling direction (z-axis direction) of the ball BL. The position change of the ball BL is reflected (projected) as the position change of the arrival point area G13. In the case of a straight ball, there is no change in the position of the arrival point area G13 due to the movement of the ball BL, or only a change in position due to a slight drop in the vertical direction by gravity.

  Therefore, after the ball BL is released from the pitcher character C20, the user reaches the strike zone SZ by paying attention to the moving direction and moving speed of the reaching point area G13 displayed on the game screen G10 ( The position to pass can be predicted.

  In addition, the structure which displays the reaching point area | region G13 on a screen is not essential, and the structure which does not display the reaching point area | region G13 on a screen is also possible. When the reaching point area G13 is not displayed on the screen, the degree of difficulty of the striking operation is higher than that of displaying.

  In the example of FIG. 8, the action imparting portion G11 extends in the direction in which the trajectory of the ball BL changes, and the ball BL can be caught without changing the position of the action imparting portion G11. As described above, the operation applying unit G11 is extended in the direction passing through the designated position CP after moving the finger F from the reference point RP and the reference point RP. Therefore, the user pulls the finger F in a predetermined direction from the reference point RP (moves the designated position CP) so as to predict the ball type (the trajectory change of the ball BL) and match the predicted change of the trajectory of the ball BL. ) Drag operation may be performed.

  The user touches an arbitrary position within the strike zone SZ with the finger F in anticipation of the pitching course (thereby a reference point RP is provided), and predicts the ball type (the trajectory change of the ball BL). The finger F is pulled in a predetermined direction from the RP. If the prediction of the pitching course and the ball type is correct, the action imparting unit G11 can catch the ball BL even if the trajectory of the ball BL changes. That is, the operation method of hitting according to the present embodiment has a pitching course and a prediction function of a ball type. In the case of a game using a conventional meet cursor, for example, it is necessary to set a meet cursor having a constant shape, such as a circle, to the reaching point area G13. . On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 8, the action imparting portion G11 is positioned so as to overlap with the change direction (change direction on the xy plane) of the trajectory of the ball BL. The difficulty level is lowered. However, if the shape of the action imparting portion G11 is a band rising upward to the right, extending in a direction shifted by about 90 degrees on the screen, the change direction of the trajectory of the ball BL and the extension of the action imparting portion G11 Since the setting direction is substantially orthogonal to the setting direction, the degree of difficulty in capturing the ball BL in this case is almost the same as that of the conventional game. Therefore, in the case of the above configuration, it can be said that the degree of difficulty in capturing the ball BL is reduced particularly when the user's expectation for the direction of the trajectory change of the ball BL is met. Can be realized for the In this configuration, not only the course prediction for predicting where the ball BL will reach the strike zone SZ but also the course for changing the trajectory of the ball BL as a region extending in a band shape by the action applying portion G11 I can say that. As described above, the game according to the present embodiment can also be made fun to the course prediction that also takes into consideration the change direction of the trajectory of the ball BL, so that it is highly entertaining not only for the beginners of the game but also for the skilled person. Become. Although this configuration shows an example in which it is not possible to change the course predicted by the user (it is not possible to move the generated operation imparting unit G11), the movement of the operation imparting unit G11 will be described below with reference to FIG. Can be configured to be able to change the course, in which case the range of playability is further expanded.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9, the action application unit G11 can be rotated like a compass around the reference point RP. Specifically, after the action imparting unit G11 is generated, the user moves the designated position CP of the finger F in a direction other than the extending direction of the action imparting unit G11 (that is, if it is dragged), the reference point The action application unit G11 rotates around RP. Then, the action application unit G11 is extended in the direction of a straight line passing through the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP.

  As a result, even if the user throws out the pitching course or the ball type prediction, the user performs an operation to rotate the action imparting unit G11, so that the ball BL or the ball BL flies to the action imparting unit G11. It is possible to overlap the trajectories expected to be there. By rotating the action application unit G11, it is possible to cover substantially the entire strike zone SZ.

  In the case of the game according to the present embodiment, even if the thrown ball BL is a change ball, the elongated action imparting portion G11 is directed to match the trajectory of the change, so that the ball is moved with the ball like a conventional meet cursor. Since the overlap is not pinpoint, it is relatively easy to hit. That is, the striking operation of the present embodiment realizes a novel striking operation method which easily strikes the ball BL, even if it is a changing ball in which the trajectory of the ball BL changes. For example, when the user predicts the next pitch to be a curve (in the case of a right pitcher), the pitching character C20 is initially waiting for the pitch at the action application unit G11 shown by a dashed dotted line in FIG. After throwing a ball BL, if it is judged that it is a chute from the trajectory of the ball BL, the action imparting portion G11 is suddenly rotated (as shown in FIG. 9, the finger F brought into contact with the screen is moved to the left) ), The action imparting portion G11 can be aligned with the trajectory of the ball BL of the chute.

  As described above, although the action imparting unit G11 is rotatable, its rotation is centered on the reference point RP, so the position at which the reference point RP is set is important. As described above, in anticipation of the pitching course, the user sets the reference point RP by touching the finger F near the position where the thrown ball BL is expected to reach the strike zone. If the prediction of the pitching course is right, the rotation operation or the like of the action application unit G11 is not necessary, and the hitting becomes easier.

  The user can hit the ball by releasing (touching off) the finger F from the touch panel unit 13 at a timing when the thrown ball BL and the operation applying unit G11 overlap. As illustrated in FIG. 10, when the finger F is released from the touch panel unit 13, the batter character C10 shakes a bat object BT (hereinafter, simply referred to as a bat BT).

  The action imparting portion G11 is in the same plane as the plane (xy plane) in which the strike zone SZ is present, and a predetermined period including the timing when the central portion (centroid portion) of the ball BL reaches the strike zone SZ It is an example of the operation possible period). In this strikeable period, when the finger F is released from the touch panel portion 13, the ball BL and the action applying portion G11 can overlap in the traveling direction (z-axis direction) of the ball BL. Here, as an example of a possible striking period, a frame in which the center of the ball BL reaches the strike zone SZ (that is, the ball BL and the arrival point area G13 overlap) and three frames before and three frames behind it The period of a total of 7 frames can be made an impactable period. Here, the period of one frame is, for example, 1/60 seconds. Therefore, the strikeable period is a period of 7/60 seconds in which the timing when the ball BL and the arrival point area G13 just overlap (the timing when the center of the ball BL reaches the strike zone SZ) is in the middle of the period. Can. This is an example, and the hitable period is, for example, a total of three frames (3/60 seconds) of a frame in which the ball BL and the arrival point area G13 overlap and one frame before and after that, or a total of two frames before and after it. A period of 5 frames (5/60 seconds) may be used. Alternatively, only the frame in which the ball BL and the arrival point area G13 overlap (1/60 seconds) may be set as the possible striking period.

  At the timing when the finger F separates from the touch panel unit 13, the overlapping state of the ball BL and the action application unit G11 is determined, and the content of the impact of the ball BL is determined based on the determination result. For example, when at least a part of the ball BL and the action imparting portion G11 overlap, the smaller the distance between the central portion of the ball BL and the central portion of the action imparting portion G11, the larger the striking force becomes. The impact results are determined so as to increase the speed or flight distance, or to increase the probability of an opponent's defensive mistake.

  When at least a part of the ball BL and the action imparting portion G11 overlap, instead of or in addition to the determination of the impact result described above, the smaller the distance between the center of the ball BL and the reference point RP The batting result may be determined such that the batting power is increased, the speed or flight distance of the batting ball is increased, or the probability of occurrence of a defensive mistake of the opponent is increased. Since the user designates the reference point RP in the strike zone SZ in anticipation of the pitching course, it can be said that the closer the ball BL reaching the strike zone SZ to the reference point RP, the higher the user's expected accuracy. As described above, the smaller the distance between the center of the ball BL and the reference point RP is, the larger the striking force is, and the stronger the striking ball can be hit, in order to reflect the user's expected accuracy in the striking result. It is

  In addition, as described above, the hitting force increases as the width of the action applying unit G11 decreases, and the hitting speed or flight distance increases, or the hitting probability of the opponent is increased, so that the hitting probability increases. Determine the result.

  On the other hand, when the ball BL and the action imparting portion G11 do not overlap with each other, the ball is swung.

  As described above, in the game according to the present embodiment, the user can easily perform an operation related to hitting with one finger, and in particular, a portable game device such as a smart phone which requires simple operability. It is optimal.

  In the above example of the game, the user keeps the finger F in contact with the screen in a series of operations up to hitting, but it is not necessary to keep the finger F in contact with the screen until the end, as described below A variation is also possible in which the operation is divided into two steps (the step of setting the reference point RP and the step of generating the operation imparting unit G11).

  That is, as illustrated in FIG. 3, in a state where the reference point is not set on the screen, the user brings the finger F into contact with an arbitrary place in the strike zone SZ. When a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses after the finger F is touched, the reference point RP is set at the touch position (or the setting of the reference point RP provided when the finger F is touched). Determine). After the reference point RP is set in this way, even if the finger F is released from the screen, the reference point RP on the screen is maintained as it is. On the other hand, if the finger F is released from the screen before the predetermined time elapses, the reference point RP is not set (or the setting of the reference point RP provided when the finger F is touched is canceled) .

  Thereafter, when the user touches any part of the screen with the finger F again and pulls the finger F in any direction (moves the designated position CP), the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP The action imparting unit G11 is generated in the direction passing through. Others are the same as the above-mentioned example of a game.

  Further, in the above example of the game, the user can set the reference point RP at an arbitrary position in the strike zone SZ, but the reference point may be fixed at a predetermined position of the display unit. For example, the reference point RP can be set in advance at the center of the strike zone SZ (see FIG. 21). The details will be described later.

  Further, in the above game example, as shown in FIG. 3 etc., the game screen G10 has one screen configuration, but as illustrated in FIG. 11, the game screen G10 is divided into a main game screen area G10a (first screen area). A plurality of screens may be included including the operation screen area G10b (second screen area). The display content of the main game screen area G10a in which the game execution screen is displayed is the same as the screen shown in FIG. The operation screen area G10b is an area for performing an operation related to batting, and the operation state in the operation screen area G10b is reflected in a form interlocked with the main game screen area G10a.

  In the operation screen area G10b, a strike zone SZ 'corresponding to the strike zone SZ of the main game screen area G10a is displayed. The strike zone SZ and the strike zone SZ ′ may have the same size or may have different sizes. For example, the strike zone SZ ′ may be larger than the strike zone SZ in order to facilitate touch operation or the like in the operation screen area G10 b. Conversely, in order to secure the display area of the main game screen area G10a, the strike zone SZ 'may be smaller than the strike zone SZ.

  The multi-screen configuration is the same as the above-described example of the game except that the result of the operation is reflected in the main game screen area G10a in conjunction with the operation in the operation screen area G10b. An example of the operation on the multi-screen game screen is shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is an example of a screen in which the same operation as the operation shown in FIG. 5 is performed in a multiple screen configuration. As shown in FIG. 12, the finger F is touched at an arbitrary position in the strike zone SZ ′ of the operation screen area G10 b and dragged in an arbitrary direction. As a result, the reference point RP is set at the position of the main game screen area G10a corresponding to the first touched position in the operation screen area G10b. Further, the action application unit G11 is generated in a direction passing through the position of the main game screen area G10a corresponding to the moved designated position CP in the operation screen area G10b and the reference point RP.

  When the strike zone SZ of the main game screen area G10a and the strike zone SZ 'of the operation screen area G10b have different sizes, the operation in the operation screen area G10b is the main game based on the ratio of the sizes of the two. The screen area G10a is reflected. For example, in the case where the strike zone SZ 'of the operation screen area G10b is set to double the length in the horizontal (x-axis) direction and the vertical (y-axis) direction of the strike zone SZ of the main game screen area G10a. The movement distance (distance dragged) of the finger F in the operation screen area G10b is 1⁄2 times both in the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction in the main game screen area G10a.

  In addition, the operation in the operation screen area G10b is reflected in the main game screen area G10a also in the operation of rotating the action applying unit G11, the operation of striking the finger F away from the touch panel unit 13 and the like.

  Note that, in FIG. 12, the reference point RP displayed in the main game screen area G10a and the reference point RP 'and the action application part G11' respectively corresponding to the action application part G11 are also displayed in the operation screen area G10b. This is because, at the stage before the ball BL is thrown, the user performs an operation of setting the action imparting unit G11 while looking at the operation screen area G10b, so the reference point RP ′ and the action imparting unit G11 are displayed on the operation screen area G10b. By displaying ', it is easy for the user to operate. However, the display of the reference point RP ′ and the function imparting unit G11 ′ in the operation screen area G10b may be omitted.

  In this multi-screen configuration, an operation such as touching the finger F is performed in the operation screen area G10b provided separately from the main game screen area G10a, so the main game screen area G10a in which the game execution screen is displayed is viewed. The user's gaze is not blocked by the finger F. Therefore, the thrown ball BL is not obscured by the finger F and difficult to see, and a game with excellent visibility and operability can be realized.

By the way, although the example of the game in the game apparatus 10 equipped with the touch panel unit 13 which is an example of the display unit capable of touch operation has been described above, the game apparatus displays the game screen on the display unit that is not The following game specifications may be applied to the game dedicated machine, personal computer, etc. That is, on the screen of the display unit, a cursor or the like (an index indicating a position on the screen which can be operated by the user with a controller, a mouse or the like) as an example of an indicator is displayed. Then, instead of the user directly touching the screen with a finger to indicate the position, the user operates the operation unit (pointing device) such as a controller or mouse to place the cursor at an arbitrary position and clicks the operation. The position is designated by performing (a button operation or the like corresponding to clicking). Further, the operation of moving the designated position CP by dragging the screen described above is a drag operation using a mouse or the like. Thus, the game similar to the above can be realized even if the operation is not touch operation but operation using a controller, mouse, button or the like.
[Basic Functional Configuration of Game Device]

  FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a basic configuration of the game apparatus 10. As shown in FIG. The game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes an input management unit 110, an execution unit 120, an output management unit 130, a character management unit 140, a user information management unit 150, a communication management unit 160, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 executing a program according to the present embodiment.

  The input management unit 110 outputs, to the execution unit 120, information on an operation via the touch input detection unit 25 or the like. The execution means 120 executes various operations and data processing based on the information about the operation and the like. In the present baseball game, for example, the execution unit 120 executes the generation processing of the action application unit G11 and the like based on the touch operation on the screen by the user. Information on the processing result executed by the execution unit 120 is stored in a predetermined area of a storage device (such as the RAM 23 or the auxiliary storage device 18). The output management unit 130 controls various outputs via the image processing unit 24 and the sound processing unit 26. For example, the output management unit 130 controls the image processing unit 24 to display the game screen G10 illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 12 on the display unit.

  The character management means 140 has a function of managing all player characters in the game based on a character database (hereinafter referred to as a character DB). The character DB is stored in the RAM 23 or the auxiliary storage device 18. Alternatively, the character DB may be present on the game server, and the game apparatus 10 may access the game server to download necessary player character information via the game server.

  A character DB in a baseball game stores information such as a player name, a position (defensive position), a parameter related to ability, an image of a character, etc. in association with identification information (player ID) uniquely identifying each player character. . Parameters relating to the ability of the fielder character include, for example, skillful hitting force, long hitting force, running ability, defensive ability and the like. Parameters relating to the ability of the pitcher character include, for example, ball speed, pitch, ball control ability, and ball types that can be thrown. The ball speed is the maximum ball speed when the pitcher character throws a straight. The ball game is a parameter indicating the power of the thrown ball. Ball control is a parameter serving as an indicator of the controllability of a pitcher character. The types of pitch that can be thrown are so-called pitcher character holding balls ("straight", "slider", "curve", "fork", etc.). Parameters related to the ability are set to different values depending on each player character.

  The ability value (parameter value) or ability level is set for the ability such as the skillful hitting force, the long hitting force, the running ability, the defensive ability, the speed, and the ball control ability. For example, any one of 0 to 100 is set as the ability value of the player character, and the larger the value, the higher the ability.

  The user information management unit 150 stores and manages information on the game of the user in a storage device (such as the RAM 23 or the auxiliary storage device 18). Items managed by the user information management means 150 differ depending on the type and content of the game. For example, in the case of a game that can be played in the online mode by accessing the game server, the user information management unit 150 associates information such as a login ID, a password, and a user name in association with a user ID uniquely identifying each user. Store in storage device. The user information management means 150 also stores various information such as the user's game level, acquired points, information on the user's friends (friends), information during the game, save data after the game, etc. in the storage device and manages them. Do.

The communication management unit 160 has a function of managing information communication with the game server, the game device 10 of another user, and the like through the communication control unit 19.
[Major Functional Configuration of Game Device (First Embodiment)]

  The game control apparatus according to the present embodiment controls a game that acts on a moving object moving in the display unit.

  Here, the "mobile" is, for example, a character, an item or an object moving in the game screen or in the game space. An example of the "mobile" is a ball in a sports simulation game. Other examples of mobiles include characters or items such as fighters and missiles in action games. In addition, moving objects such as moving insects, birds, fish, animals, and other characters (which may be fictional characters such as monsters) in a game for capturing insects and the like can be mentioned as moving objects.

  Further, the “action” is to exert an influence on the moving body, for example, by exerting a force on the moving body or having a relationship with the moving body. Examples of "action" include striking (backing), applying rotation, capturing, destroying, deforming, etc. the moving body. Alternatively, the parameters or attributes of the mobile unit may be changed. For example, changing the color, size, and ability of the moving body also corresponds to an example of the operation.

  The games controlled by the game control apparatus according to the present embodiment may include various games such as baseball, soccer, tennis, sports simulation games such as tennis, volleyball, etc., battle games based on battle, etc. The baseball game will be described as an example, and the application to other than the baseball game will be supplemented as necessary.

  The main functional configuration of the game apparatus 10 as an example of the game control apparatus of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG.

  The game apparatus 10 mainly includes a reference point setting unit 121, an operation application unit generation unit 122, an operation application unit 123, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 executing a program according to the present embodiment. The reference point setting unit 121, the operation applying unit generation unit 122, and the operation applying unit 123 are part of the functions of the execution unit 120 shown in FIG.

  The reference point setting unit 121 shown in FIG. 14 has a function of setting a reference point RP on the display unit. The reference point RP is visualized for the user in order to clarify which part on the screen is the reference point RP. Here, the “user” is, for example, a person who operates a game control device (for example, a game device, a terminal device), and can be said to be a game player.

  The reference point RP can be set at an arbitrary position in the display unit. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the position in the display unit designated by the user may be set as the reference point RP. When the position in the display unit is first instructed by the user in a state where the reference point RP is not set, the reference point setting unit 121 sets the indicated position as the reference point RP. Then, the reference point setting unit 121 stores the position information (information of global coordinates) of the reference point RP in the game space in a storage device (such as the RAM 23 or the auxiliary storage device 18).

  The area in which the reference point RP can be set may be limited to a predetermined area in the display unit. For example, in a baseball game, the area where the reference point RP can be set is limited to within the strike zone SZ. This is because, in a baseball game, the ball BL thrown toward the strike zone SZ is hit at or near the strike zone SZ, so that the action imparting unit G11 is generated in the strike zone SZ. The settable area of the reference point RP is limited to the strike zone SZ.

  Alternatively, as described later, the reference point may be fixedly set at a predetermined position of the display unit.

  The action imparting unit generation means 122 shown in FIG. 14 is based on the information on the instructed position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP after the instructed position CP in the display unit instructed by the indicator moves. It has a function of generating the action imparting unit G11.

  Here, the “indicator” is, for example, used for an operation of specifying the position in the screen of the display unit. When the display unit is configured to be touchable by the touch panel unit 13 or the like, a physical object such as a user's finger or a pen corresponds to an example of a pointer. Also, in the case of a display unit that is not a touch operation type, an example of an indicator indicating a position on the screen which is a cursor or the like displayed on the screen and which the user can operate using an operation unit such as a controller or mouse It corresponds to In this case, as an example where the indicator points an arbitrary position in the display unit, an operation (such as a button operation corresponding to clicking) in which the cursor is arranged at an arbitrary position in the display unit corresponds.

  Further, the “action applying unit” is, for example, an area provided in a game screen or a game space capable of giving an action to the moving body when overlapping with the moving body. For example, in a baseball game, a meet cursor for hitting the ball by being superimposed on a thrown ball as an example of a moving body corresponds to an example of the action applying unit. Further, for example, in a PK game of a soccer game, a goal keeper cursor for catching the ball by being superimposed on a kicked ball as an example of a moving object corresponds to an example of the action applying unit. Further, for example, in a tennis game, a racquet cursor for hitting back the ball over a served ball as an example of a moving object corresponds to an example of the action applying unit. Also, for example, in a game for capturing insects and virtual characters, a net, a bag, a box, a stick, and the like for capturing insects and characters correspond to an example of the action application unit. . These are merely examples, and various action imparting units can be applied according to the type and content of the game.

  After the user designates the position in the display unit with the indicator and moves the designated position CP, the action imparting unit generation unit 122 generates information on the designated position CP after movement and information on the reference point RP. Based on the operation, the operation application unit G11 is generated in the display unit. Here, in the “information on the instructed position after movement” and the “information on the reference point”, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the instructed position CP after movement and the reference point RP existing in one game screen G10 The information (coordinate information) is of course included, as illustrated in FIG. 12, information in the operation screen area G10b having a plurality of screens (coordinate information in the operation screen area G10b). As described above, in the case of the multiple screen configuration, it is the main game screen area G10a that the action application unit G11 is actually generated, but in the main game screen area G10a in conjunction with the operation in the operation screen area G10b. Since the result of the operation is reflected, the action imparting unit G11 can be generated in the main game screen area G10a based on the position information in the operation screen area G10b.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, when the user points in the strike zone SZ with the finger F and pulls the finger F to move the designated position CP, the operation applying unit generation unit 122 generates the designated position after the movement. Create an elongated effector that extends in a direction through CP and the reference point RP. Here, in the example of FIG. 5, the action application unit G11 extends in both the direction in which the finger F is pulled and the opposite direction around the reference point RP. Then, both ends (both ends in the length direction) of the action application unit G11 may extend to the end of the screen or may be fixed to a predetermined length (see FIG. 22).

  In addition, the function imparting unit G11 may change the length depending on the distance from which the finger F is pulled (the movement distance of the designated position CP). For example, when the reference point RP is set to the first designated position CP indicated by the user with the finger F and the action imparting unit G11 is generated by moving the designated position CP, the movement of the designated position CP from the reference point RP Depending on the distance, the length of the action application unit G11 changes. One example is shown in FIG. 15 and FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, when the designated position CP is moved from the reference point RP by pulling the finger F at the reference point RP, the effect applying unit G11 sets the finger F centered on the reference point RP. It is set in both the direction of pulling and the opposite direction. Since one end of the action imparting portion G11 coincides with the designated position CP after movement, the length L in the extension direction of the action imparting portion G11 is twice the movement distance of the designated position CP from the reference point RP. Become. In the case of FIG. 16, the moving distance from the reference point RP of the designated position CP to the case of FIG. 15 is longer, so the length L of the action imparting portion G11 is longer in the case of FIG. 16 than in the case of FIG. It is set.

  As described above, even if the width W (the length in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction) of the operation applying unit G11 is varied depending on the distance from which the finger F is pulled (the movement distance of the designated position CP from the reference point RP). Good. In the case of FIG. 16, since the movement distance of the designated position CP is longer than in the case of FIG. 15, the width W of the action imparting portion G11 is set narrower in the case of FIG. On the other hand, as the width W of the action imparting portion G11 is narrower, it is preferable to increase the acting force (the striking force in the case of baseball) in the action imparting portion G11, and provide the merits and demerits as described above.

  In addition, there are following variations as a variation for generating the action imparting unit G11 in the display unit based on the information on the designated position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP. The action imparting unit generation unit 122 may generate the action imparting unit G11 including the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the action imparting part generation means 122 generates an elliptical action imparting part G11 that includes both the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP.

  In addition, the shape of an effect provision part can be made into arbitrary shapes, such as not only a rectangle and an ellipse but a triangle, a rhombus, etc., for example.

  Alternatively, the operation imparting unit generation unit 122 may generate the operation imparting unit G11 between the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the action imparting part generation means 122 generates an action imparting part G11 which does not contact either the designated position CP after movement or the reference point RP between the two. Alternatively, as a variation of the action imparting part G11 shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the action imparting part generation means 122 has an action including one of the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP (without contacting the other). The giving unit G11 may be generated.

  The action imparting means 123 shown in FIG. 14 determines the overlapping state of the movable body and the action imparting part G11 at the timing at which the instruction by the indicator is canceled after the production of the action imparting part G11. It has a function of determining the content of the action to be given to the mobile body based on the determination result.

  Here, in the case of an operation on a display unit such as the touch panel unit 13 or the like capable of touch operation, the “release of instruction” means that an indicator such as a finger is separated (touched off) from the display unit. Further, in the case of operating using an indicator such as a cursor displayed on the screen instead of the touch operation, canceling the operation state such as clicking or dragging of the controller or mouse corresponds to an example of canceling the instruction.

  The “content of action” is, for example, the type of action (strike, rotation, capture, destruction, deformation, change of parameter or attribute, etc.), size and direction thereof. In addition, the fact that it does not affect the moving body (does not affect the moving body at all) is also included in the contents of the action.

  As described above, the action imparting unit G11 is generated by moving the designated position in the display unit designated by the indicator. Then, the user cancels the instruction by the indicator in anticipation of the timing at which the moving object (for example, the thrown ball BL) and the action application unit G11 overlap. For example, the finger F as an example of the indicator is released from the touch panel unit 13. At the timing at which the instruction by the indicator is released, the action applying unit 123 determines the overlapping state of the moving body and the action applying unit. The determination that the indicator has come into contact (touch off) with the display unit can be performed as in the following example. As described above, the game apparatus 10 acquires, via the touch input detection unit 25, information on the position where the indicator is in contact with the touch panel unit 13 every predetermined sampling time (for example, 1/60 seconds). ing. Therefore, after detecting a state in which the indicator is in contact with the touch panel unit 13, the game device 10 displays an indicator such as a finger F when detecting a state in which the touch panel unit 13 is not in contact for a predetermined period or more. It can be determined that a part has come and gone.

  FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the positional relationship between the ball BL and the operation applying portion G11 in the xy plane in which the strike zone SZ exists. The action imparting unit G11 is present, for example, in the xy plane in which the strike zone SZ is present. When the timing at which the instruction by the indicator is released is too early or too late than the timing when the ball BL reaches the strike zone SZ, the ball in the z-axis direction (direction connecting the pitcher character C20 and the strike zone SZ) BL and the action imparting unit G11 do not overlap. Therefore, when the user does not cancel the instruction by the indicator within the strikeable period in which the ball BL and the operation applying unit G11 can overlap in the z-axis direction, and the instruction is released outside the strikeable period, the operation applying means 123 It is determined that the ball BL and the action imparting portion G11 do not overlap. As described above, the strikeable period may be, for example, a period of 7/60 seconds in which the center of the ball BL reaches the strike zone SZ at the middle of the period. Even when the user cancels the instruction by the indicator within the strikeable period, in order to strike the ball BL, in the positional relationship between the ball BL and the action applying portion G11 in the xy plane, the action is imparted with the ball BL Part G11 needs to overlap.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the action imparting means 123 determines that at least a part of the ball BL and the action imparting portion G11 overlap at the timing when the instruction by the indicator is released, Make a decision. In this case, in accordance with the state of overlap between the ball BL and the action imparting unit G11, the content of hitting (such as parameters of hitting) is determined. For example, the smaller the distance between the central portion BLa of the ball BL and the central portion G11a of the operation imparting portion G11 is, the larger the impact force becomes and the larger the speed and the flight distance of the hitting ball. Alternatively, the batting result is determined so that the probability of occurrence of the opponent's defensive mistake is increased. Here, the central portion G11a of the action imparting portion G11 can be a central line extending in the extending direction, passing through the center of the width W of the action imparting portion G11, as shown in FIG.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 19, the action application unit G11 includes a first region G11 b including the central portion G11 a and a second region G11 c (a region outside the first region G11 b) separated from the central portion G11 a. It can be configured. The first area G11b is an area where the acting force (impact force) is larger than that of the second area G11c, and when at least a part of the ball BL overlaps the first area G11b, the speed or flight of the hitting ball is higher than that of the second area G11c. It will be a big hit in the distance. Further, the smaller the distance between the central portion BLa of the ball BL and the central portion G11a of the function imparting portion G11, the stronger the hit and the higher the probability of a hit or a home run.

  The second area G11c of the action imparting unit G11 can be a roughly hit area. When the ball BL does not overlap with the first area G11 b and overlaps only with the second area G11 c, the ball hits a ball weaker than the first area G11 b and is less likely to hit.

  Alternatively, the second area G11c of the function imparting unit G11 may be an area where a hitting ball becomes a foul ball. In this case, when the ball BL does not overlap with the first area G11 b but overlaps only with the second area G11 c, the ball is forced to fall into a foul. In this case, by making the ball BL overlap only in the second region G11c, the user can perform a striking operation of cutting the ball BL (allowing the hitting ball to be a fall ball and escape).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined that the ball BL and the action imparting portion G11 do not overlap at the timing when the instruction by the indicator is released, the action imparting means 123 determines a hitting failure. In this case, the action imparting means 123 determines the contents of the action to be empty (does not act on the moving object).

  Alternatively, at the timing at which the instruction given by the indicator is released, the action applying unit 123 acts on the moving body overlapping the action applying unit G11 as the distance between the moving body and the reference point RP decreases. The configuration may be such that the power is increased. It is preferable to apply this configuration particularly when the designated position of the indicator is set as the reference point RP when the position in the display unit is designated by the user's operation by the indicator. The reason is as follows. The user predicts the moving course of the mobile body and designates the position in the display unit to be the reference point RP by the pointer. Therefore, the closer the mobile body is to the reference point RP at the timing when the indication by the pointer is released, It can be said that the user's expectation is high. Thus, the distance between the mobile unit and the reference point RP is a measure of the user's forecast accuracy. In order to reflect this as the content of the action given to the mobile body, the timing at which the instruction by the indicator is canceled, the smaller the distance between the mobile body and the reference point RP is, the more overlapping the action application unit G11 The action force on the moving body is increased.

  In a baseball game, when the ball BL and the reference point RP overlap at a timing when an instruction by a pointer is released, a distance between the ball BL and the reference point RP (for example, the center of the ball BL and the reference point The smaller the distance to the RP, the greater the striking power, and the greater the ball's speed and flight distance, or the greater the probability of an opponent's defensive mistake being made. be able to.

  Accordingly, when the ball BL and the reference point RP overlap at the timing when the instruction by the indicator is released, the smaller the distance between the central portion BLa of the ball BL and the central portion G11a of the operation applying portion G11, and And / or the smaller the distance between the central portion BLa of the ball BL and the reference point RP, the greater the striking force, and the greater the speed or flight distance of the hitting ball, or the probability of occurrence of a miss of the opponent's defense Can be made larger.

  According to the configuration of the present embodiment, when the user moves the pointing position CP, the operation applying unit G11 is generated in the display unit based on the information on the pointing position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP. Ru. For example, the operation providing unit G11 is generated in the direction passing through the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP. Therefore, the user can move the designated position so that the action imparting unit is generated in the direction in which the trajectory of the moving body changes, in anticipation of the change in the trajectory of the moving body. For example, in a baseball game, when a user predicts a vertically changing changing ball such as a fork ball, a pointing position CP is specified below the reference point RP so as to match the change in the trajectory of the ball, and further below. You can move it to Thus, at least the action imparting portion G11 extending in the vertical direction is generated, so that the moving body that changes in the vertical direction can be easily grasped by the action imparting portion. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a novel operation method that can be easily operated to apply an action to the moving body even if the trajectory of the moving body changes. In the case of a baseball game, it is possible to provide a novel striking operation method that is easy to strike the ball BL, even with a changing ball in which the trajectory of the ball BL changes.

  Further, the reference point setting unit 121 has a function of setting a designated position CP of the indicator as the reference point RP when the position in the display unit is designated by the indicator.

  For example, in a baseball game, as illustrated in FIG. 3, in a state in which the reference point RP is not set, an arbitrary position in the strike zone SZ is indicated by an indicator such as a finger F as illustrated in FIG. When instructed, information on the indicated position CP of the indicator is input to the game apparatus 10 through the touch input detection unit 25. The reference point setting unit 121 acquires information (coordinate information) of the designated position CP, and sets it as a reference point RP. Then, the reference point setting unit 121 causes the game screen G10 to display the reference point RP, and stores the information of the reference point RP in the RAM 23.

  In this configuration, when the user first designates the position in the display unit with the indicator, the designated position CP becomes the reference point RP. Then, as described above, by moving the designated position CP, the action imparting unit G11 is generated based on the information on the designated position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP. As described above, since the reference point RP can be set at an arbitrary position in the display unit according to the user's operation (an operation of specifying the position in the display unit with the indicator) by the user's intention, the user In addition to the prediction of trajectory change, it is also possible to predict travel courses.

  That is, since the user can determine not only the designated position CP after movement but also the position of the reference point RP by the user's own operation, the user sets the action imparting unit G11 to an arbitrary position and direction in the display unit. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to realize the prediction function of the moving course in which the user predicts the moving course of the moving object (for example, a pitching course in a baseball game) and generates the action imparting unit at the predicted position. The game nature can be enhanced by allowing the user to predict the travel course.

  Further, after the reference point RP is set at the indication position CP, the action giving unit generation means 122 performs the action giving unit when the indication position CP moves without canceling the indication by the indicator. Generate G11.

  For example, in the case of the touch panel unit 13 which is an example of a display unit capable of touch operation, as illustrated in FIG. 4, after the finger F contacts the touch panel unit 13 and the reference point RP is set in the strike zone SZ, As illustrated in FIG. 5, the user moves the finger F in a state of being in contact with the touch panel unit 13. That is, the finger F is moved (slided) while keeping the contact state between the finger F and the touch panel unit 13. Thereby, information in which the designated position CP (contact position) of the finger F moves is input to the game apparatus 10 through the touch input detection unit 25. For example, the coordinates of the designated position CP at which the finger F is in contact with the touch panel unit 13 are input to the game apparatus 10 via the touch input detection unit 25 every predetermined sampling time (for example, 1/60 seconds). The information on the designated position may be stored while overwriting only the latest information in the RAM 23 sequentially, or all the information on the designated position acquired for each sampling time may be stored in the RAM 23 in chronological order. When the movement of the designated position CP stops, the designated position CP after movement is determined, and the action imparting unit generation unit 122 performs the action imparting unit based on the information on the instructed position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP. Generate G11.

  In this configuration, when the user first designates the position in the display unit with the indicator, the reference point RP is set to the designated position CP, and then the user does not cancel the designation by the indicator, and the designated position CP is The action imparting unit G11 is generated by a series of operations of moving. Therefore, in the display unit, the moving course of the moving body predicted by the user is indicated by the indicator, and then the pointing position CP is moved in the direction of the trajectory change predicted by the user. Moving courses and orbital changes can be predicted.

  For example, in a baseball game in which a touch operation on the display unit is possible, a simple series of touching the finger F on the pitching course predicted by the user and moving the finger F in the direction of trajectory change predicted by the user The pitching course and the ball type (ball trajectory change) can be predicted by the operation of.

  Then, if the instruction by the indicator is released, the action can be given to the moving body (in the case of a baseball game, hitting is possible), so the operation from generation of the action imparting unit to giving action to the moving body is instructed It can be realized by a simple series of operations such as instruction by the body, movement of the indicated position, and cancellation of the instruction.

  The reference point setting unit 121 may set the reference point RP at a predetermined position of the display unit in advance.

  Coordinate information of the reference point RP is predetermined in the game program, and is stored in the RAM 23 or the like. The reference point setting unit 121 sets the reference point RP at a predetermined position of the display unit without the user's operation based on coordinate information of the reference point RP determined in advance.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the reference point RP can be set in advance at the center of the strike zone SZ. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the user touches an arbitrary part of the screen (a part different from the reference point RP or may be the reference point RP) with the finger F and pulls the finger F in an arbitrary direction. For example, the action application unit G11 is generated in a direction passing through the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP provided at the center of the strike zone SZ. That is, regardless of the position of the reference point RP fixedly provided in advance, the user indicates an arbitrary position in the display unit by the indicator and moves the indicated position CP, whereby the action application unit G11 is generated. Ru. In this case, as described above, after the designated position CP in the display unit instructed by the indicator moves, the action imparting unit generation unit 122 generates the information based on the information on the instructed position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP. , Generating unit G11. In addition, the other aspects are the same as the above-described game example.

  By previously setting the reference point at a predetermined position of the display unit as in the present configuration, the above-described function of predicting the moving course of the moving object can be omitted, and the game can be simplified.

  Note that there may be a plurality of (for example, three at the inner angle, at the middle, and at the outer angle) positions of the reference point RP, and the user may select the reference point RP from among them. In this case, the user can roughly estimate the moving course of the mobile.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, when setting the reference point RP in the center of the strike zone SZ in advance, for example, after the designated position CP in the display section instructed by the indicator moves, the reference point RP is centered, for example, An action imparting portion G11 having a diagonal length of substantially the strike zone SZ may be generated. That is, the length in the extending direction of the action imparting portion G11 is fixed substantially to the length of the diagonal of the strike zone SZ. In this case, as described above, when the operation applying unit G11 is rotated around the reference point RP, the entire strike zone SZ can be covered by the operation applying unit G11. As described above, by fixing the length in the extending direction of the action imparting portion G11, it is possible to clarify the range (the reachable range of the bat in the case of a baseball game) to which the action can be applied.

  In addition, as described above, the action imparting unit generation unit 122 generates the instructed position CP after movement and the reference point RP based on the information related to the instructed position CP after movement and the information related to the reference point RP. And the function imparting portion G11 extending in the direction of the straight line passing through.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a line-like action application unit G11 penetrating the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP extends in the direction of a straight line passing the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP. This is an example of the action application unit G11. Further, any one of the action imparting portions G11 illustrated in FIGS. 15 to 18 and 22 is included in the action imparting portion G11 extending in the direction of a straight line passing the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP. That is, the action applying unit G11 may not necessarily include the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP, and the extending direction thereof is a direction of a straight line passing the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP. If it is

  In this configuration, since the action imparting portion G11 extending in the direction of a straight line passing the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP is set, it is easy to image the extending direction of the action imparting portion G11 to be generated. It is excellent in sex. That is, when the user wants to extend the action imparting unit G11 in the direction in which the trajectory of the moving body changes in expectation of a change in the trajectory of the moving body, a straight line passing the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP By moving the designated position CP by imagining the image, it is possible to easily set the desired action application unit G11.

  As a variation, the action imparting unit generation unit 122 passes the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP based on the information on the designated position CP after movement and the information on the reference point RP. The action application unit G11 extending in the direction of a predetermined curve may be generated. In this case, if the curvature of the curve is constant, the user can set the desired action application unit G11 by moving the designated position CP in consideration of the curvature. As a variation, the user may specify the curvature of the curve (or select one from a plurality of curvatures).

  In addition, as described above, the action applying unit generation unit 122 can set the width of the action applying unit G11 to be narrower as the movement distance of the designated position CP is larger.

  Here, the “width of the effect applying portion” is a length in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction in the effect applying portion G11. The action imparting unit G11 is generated based on the information on the instructed position CP after movement and the information on the reference point RP, so that the width of the action imparting unit immediately after generation is, for example, the indicated position after movement And the reference point in a direction orthogonal to the direction (extension direction).

  For example, relationship information representing the relationship between the movement distance of the designated position CP and the width of the action imparting unit G11 as a mathematical expression (function) is stored in advance in a storage device (RAM 23 or the like). The action imparting unit G11 having a width corresponding to the moving distance of the designated position CP can be set based on the relation information.

  Alternatively, relationship information in which the relationship between the movement distance of the designated position CP and the width of the operation imparting unit G11 is tabulated is stored in advance in a storage device (RAM 23 or the like), and the operation imparting unit generation unit 122 Based on this, it is possible to set the action imparting unit G11 having a width corresponding to the movement distance of the designated position CP.

  In addition, as described above, the action applying unit 123 can be configured to increase the acting force on the moving body overlapping the action applying unit G11 as the width of the action applying unit G11 is narrower.

  For example, the relationship information representing the relationship between the width of the action application unit G11 (or the movement distance of the designated position CP) and the action force (or a variable affecting the action force) by a mathematical expression (function) is stored in advance And the like, and the action imparting means 123 varies the action force in accordance with the width of the action imparting unit G11 (or the movement distance of the designated position CP) based on the relation information.

  Alternatively, relationship information that tabulates the relationship between the width of the action application unit G11 (or the movement distance of the designated position CP) and the action force (or a variable that affects the action force) is stored in advance in a storage device (RAM 23 or the like) The action imparting means 123 varies the action force according to the width of the action imparting unit G11 (or the movement distance of the designated position CP) based on the relation information.

  For example, in the case of a baseball game, the narrower the width of the action imparting unit G11 is, the larger the striking force (the intensity of striking) can be made. As a result, as the width of the action application unit G11 is narrower, it is possible to strike back with a strong force or strike back further. Also, for example, in a soccer game, as the width of the action imparting unit G11 is narrower, it is possible to increase the capturing power with which the goal keeper catches the ball. As a result, the narrower the width of the action imparting portion G11, the more securely the ball can be captured with a stronger force. Also, for example, in the case of a battle game in which missiles and fighters are destroyed, the destructive power can be increased as the width of the action imparting unit G11 is narrower. As a result, as the width of the action imparting portion G11 is narrower, it is possible to certainly break up a missile or the like with a stronger force.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 6, the finger F is drawn longer than in the case of FIG. 5 (the movement distance of the designated position CP is larger), so the width of the operation application unit G11 is larger than that in FIG. The case is set to be narrower, and the disadvantage that it becomes difficult to catch the ball in the action imparting part G11 occurs, while the narrower the width of the action imparting part G11, the merit that the striking force increases. The relationship between FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 is the same.

  In the configuration of the present embodiment, when the action applying unit G11 is generated, the user adjusts the moving distance of the designated position CP to change the width of the action applying unit G11 and the action force of the action applying unit G11. It can be done. Since the width of the action imparting portion G11 is set narrower as the movement distance of the designated position CP is larger, there is a disadvantage that it becomes difficult to catch the moving object by the action imparting portion G11, while the width of the action imparting portion G11 is narrower There is an advantage that the acting force (for example, striking force of a baseball game) on the moving object overlapping the action imparting unit G11 is increased. Therefore, the user is required to set the width of the function imparting unit G11 by comparing the merits and demerits described above, and the game property is further enhanced.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the game apparatus 10 as an example of the game control apparatus of the present embodiment includes the reference point setting means 121, the action imparting unit generation means 122, and the action imparting means 123 described above. Preferably, it further comprises rotation means 124.

  The rotating means 124 has a function of rotating the effect applying unit G11 about the reference point RP with the movement of the designated position CP after the generation of the effect applying unit G11.

  As described above, after the designated position CP in the display section instructed by the indicator moves, the action imparting unit generation unit 122 operates based on the information on the instructed position CP after the movement and the information on the reference point RP. The giving unit G11 is generated. Thereafter, for example, when the user moves the designated position CP by moving the finger F while holding the contact state between the finger F and the touch panel unit 13, information (designated position indicated by the designated position CP) The information in which the coordinates of () change is input to the game apparatus 10 through the touch input detection unit 25. When the rotation means 124 detects the movement of the designated position CP, a direction connecting the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP is, for example, as shown in FIG. The action imparting portion G11 is rotated about the reference point RP so as to extend in the extending direction of the action imparting portion G11.

  When the user moves the pointing position CP in the extending direction of the action applying unit G11, that is, in the direction connecting the pointing position CP and the reference point RP, the pointing position CP and the reference point RP before and after the movement. Because there is no change in the direction connecting the two, the rotation of the action application unit G11 does not occur. That is, when the designated position CP is moved in a direction different from the direction connecting the designated position CP and the reference point RP, the action applying unit G11 rotates.

  The operation of rotating the function applying unit G11 can be performed any number of times until the instruction by the indicator is released.

  In this configuration, even when the user predicts a change in the trajectory of the moving object or anticipation of the moving course, the user performs an operation to rotate the effect applying unit G11 to overlap the moving object on the action applying unit G11. As a result, the game feature as an action game for operating the action imparting unit G11 is enhanced.

  Here, the preferable structure which applied the game control apparatus of this Embodiment to the baseball game is shown. The game apparatus 10 as an example of the game control apparatus performs a baseball game in which the action imparting unit G11 is overlapped on the ball BL thrown toward the strike zone SZ by a touch operation on the display unit (for example, the touch panel unit 13). Control. As illustrated in FIG. 23, the game apparatus 10 includes a reference point setting unit 121, an operation applying unit generation unit 122, an operation applying unit 123, and a rotation unit 124. As exemplified in FIG. 4, when an indicator (for example, a finger F) contacts an arbitrary position in the strike zone SZ in the display unit, the reference point setting unit 121 contacts the indicator (instruction A reference point RP is set at an example of the position CP. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, after setting of the reference point RP, the action imparting unit generation means 122 moves the contact position by moving in the state where the indicator contacts the display unit. After that, the action imparting portion G11 having a narrower width is generated as the movement distance of the contact position extending in the direction of a straight line passing through the contact position after movement and the reference point RP increases. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9, after the generation of the function imparting unit G11, the rotating unit 124 is moved along with the movement of the contact position caused by the movement of the indicator in the state of being in contact with the display unit. The action application unit G11 is rotated about the reference point RP. In addition, after the generation of the operation application unit G11, the operation application unit 123 determines the overlapping state of the ball BL and the operation application unit G11 at the timing at which the indicator separates from the display unit. Based on the determination result, the content of the hitting of the ball BL is determined. The action applying means 123 increases the striking force of the ball BL as the width of the action applying portion G11 is narrower.

  Here, an example of the operation of the game device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 24 to FIG. FIGS. 24 and 25 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the game device 10 controlling a baseball game. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the generation process of the operation applying unit G11. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a process of determining the hit content. Here, an operation example of the game apparatus 10 having a display unit capable of touch operation will be described.

  In this baseball game, when the user performs a batting operation, first, the user performs an operation of contacting an indicator such as a finger F at an arbitrary position in the strike zone SZ in the display unit. When the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 detects an instruction by the indicator (YES in S100 of FIG. 24), the reference point setting unit 121 sets the indication position CP of the indicator in the strike zone SZ as illustrated in FIG. A reference point RP is set (S102). Thereby, the reference point RP is displayed on the screen. Further, information (coordinate information and the like) on the set reference point RP is stored in the RAM 23.

  After setting the reference point RP, the user moves the designated position CP by moving the indicator in a state in which the indicator is in contact with the display unit. When the CPU 21 of the game device 10 detects the movement of the designated position CP (YES in S104), the action imparting unit generation unit 122 generates information on the designated position CP after movement, as illustrated in FIG. 5 or 6. The action imparting unit G11 is generated based on the information on the reference point RP (S106).

  Here, an example of a generation process of the operation application unit G11 will be described below with reference to FIG. The action imparting unit generation unit 122 acquires information on the reference point RP (S130), and acquires information on the designated position CP after movement (S132). Then, the action imparting unit generation unit 122 acquires the movement distance of the designated position CP (S134). Here, the movement distance of the designated position CP can be obtained by calculating the distance from the coordinates of the reference point RP to the coordinates of the designated position CP after movement.

  Note that, as illustrated in FIG. 22, when the start of movement of the designated position CP is not the reference point RP, the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 at least coordinates of the start of movement of the designated position CP and the time of movement. These coordinates may be stored in the RAM 23, and the movement distance of the designated position CP may be calculated based on both coordinates.

  Referring back to FIG. 26, to continue the description, the operation applying unit generation means 122 determines the width of the operation applying unit G11 based on the movement distance of the designated position CP (S136). Specifically, the action applying unit generation unit 122 narrows the width of the action applying unit G11 as the movement distance of the indication position CP (for example, the distance for pulling the finger F in contact with the display unit) increases (FIG. 5 and FIG. See Figure 6).

  Then, the operation imparting unit generation unit 122 generates an elongated operation imparting unit G11 extending in the direction of a straight line passing through the designated position CP after movement and the reference point RP (S138). In this case, the width is set to the width of the action application unit G11 determined in step S136.

  Referring back to FIG. 24, if the user cancels the instruction without moving the designated position CP (NO in S104, YES in S108), the setting of the reference point RP set in step S102 is canceled ((NO in S104) S110). As a result, the reference point RP is erased from the screen. Thereafter, the process returns to step S100.

  As a variation, as described above, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses after contact with the finger F, the reference point RP is set at the contact position, and even if the finger F is released from the screen, The reference point RP on the screen may be maintained as it is.

  Next, an example of processing after the action application unit G11 is generated in step S106 will be described. The operation of the pitcher character C20 is automatically controlled by the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 by an AI program or the like. The CPU 21 of the game device 10 determines a pitching course and a pitch type based on the parameters of the pitcher character C20, and causes the pitcher character C20 to start pitching (S112). For example, after the execution of step S106, if a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the pitcher character C20 is caused to automatically start the pitching operation. Then, the CPU 21 of the game device 10 moves the ball BL thrown by the pitcher character C20 toward the strike zone SZ (S114).

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the CPU 21 of the game device 10 strikes the strike zone SZ immediately after the pitcher character C 20 releases the ball BL or after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed from the release. Alternatively, the reaching point area G13 is displayed in the vicinity thereof (S116). As described above, the reaching point area G13 indicates the planned position at which the ball BL reaches, and when the change ball is thrown, the reaching point area G13 gradually moves along with the change in the trajectory of the ball BL. (See Figure 8).

  As illustrated in FIG. 25, when the user moves the designated position CP (that is, moves the indicator in contact with the display unit) in a state where the operation applying unit G11 is generated (YES in S118) The rotating means 124 rotates the function applying unit G11 about the reference point RP in accordance with the movement of the designated position CP (S120). Although omitted in the flowcharts of FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, the rotation of the action application unit G11 is also possible before pitching.

  In the case of the batting operation of the present embodiment, even if the thrown ball BL is a change ball, the elongated action application portion G11 is directed to match the trajectory of the change, so that the ball and the conventional meat cursor are obtained. It is relatively easy to hit because the overlap between the two is not pinpoint. As a result, it is possible to provide a novel striking operation method that is easy to operate to strike the ball BL, even if it is a changing ball in which the trajectory of the ball BL changes.

  As described above, although the action imparting unit G11 is rotatable, its rotation is centered on the reference point RP, so the position at which the reference point RP is set is important. Therefore, the user may set the reference point RP by contacting the indicator near the position where the thrown ball BL is expected to reach the strike zone SZ in anticipation of the throwing course. If the prediction of the pitching course is right, the rotation operation or the like of the action application unit G11 is not necessary, and the hitting becomes easier.

  In addition, at the time of generation of the action imparting unit G11, the user predicts a change in the trajectory of the ball BL (that is, a ball type), and the action imparting unit G11 is generated in the direction in which the trajectory of the ball BL changes. , The designated position CP can be moved. For example, when the user predicts a vertically-changing varying ball such as a fork ball, the pointing position CP may be moved below the reference point RP so as to match the change in the trajectory of the ball BL. As a result, since the action imparting portion G11 extending in the vertical direction is generated, the ball BL which changes in the vertical direction can be easily grasped by the action imparting portion G11.

  However, even if the pitching course or the type of ball is not predicted, it is possible to hit the ball BL by rotating the function imparting unit G11 about the reference point RP as described above.

  The user can hit the ball by releasing the instruction from the display unit (the operation applying unit G11 in the display unit) (canceling the instruction) at a timing when the thrown ball BL and the operation applying unit G11 overlap with each other. is there. When detecting that the instruction by the indicator has been released (YES in S122), the action applying unit 123 determines the overlapping state of the ball BL and the action applying unit G11 at the timing when the instruction is released, Based on the determination result, the content of the hitting of the ball is determined (S124).

  Here, an example of the process of determining the hit content will be described below with reference to FIG. The action applying unit 123 determines whether at least a part of the ball BL and the action applying unit G11 overlap with each other at the timing when the instruction is released (S140). Here, when it is determined that the ball BL and the action applying unit G11 do not overlap (are separated) (NO in S140), the action applying unit 123 determines that the striking content is empty (S142).

  On the other hand, when the action imparting means 123 determines that at least a part of the ball BL and the action imparting part G11 overlap (YES in S140), the central part BLa of the ball BL and the central part G11a of the action imparting part G11 To obtain (calculate) the distance between (S144). Then, the action applying unit 123 increases the striking force as the distance between the center portion BLa of the ball BL and the center portion G11a of the action applying unit G11 decreases (S146). Further, the action applying unit 123 increases the striking force as the width of the action applying unit G11 is narrower (S148). Then, the action imparting means 123 determines the parameters of the hitting ball so that the speed and the flight distance of the hitting ball become larger as the striking force is larger (S150).

  Referring back to FIG. 25, to continue the description, the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 displays the batting result determined in step S124 on the screen (S128). On the other hand, when the user looks at the ball without performing a bat swing operation (i.e., an operation to cancel an instruction) (YES in S126), the CPU 21 of the game device 10 recognizes the result of the batter character C10 looking at the ball. Display on the screen (S128). In the screen of FIG. 3 etc., displays such as the ball count and the out count are omitted, but for example, when the missed ball BL passes the strike zone SZ, it is “strike” and deviates from the strike zone SZ. "Ball" and update the display of the ball count. The game device 10 performs the above processing for each ball.

  According to this configuration, the indicator such as the user's finger F is brought into contact with the display unit from the generation of the action imparting unit G11 (expected pitching course and ball type prediction) to the display unit, and the contact position is moved to release the contact It can be realized by a simple series of operations on the display unit. Such an operation method is particularly suitable for a portable touch operation game device such as a smartphone or a tablet computer.

  In addition, when the action imparting unit G11 is generated, the width of the action imparting unit G11 and the striking force can be varied by the user adjusting the moving distance of the designated position CP. That is, since the width of the action imparting portion G11 is set narrower as the movement distance of the designated position CP is larger, there is a disadvantage that the action imparting portion G11 has difficulty in catching the ball, while the width of the action imparting portion G11 is narrower. There is an advantage that the striking force is increased. Here, "the impact force is increased" means to increase the flight distance of the ball after hitting, to increase the probability of becoming a long hit, or to increase the probability of catching errors on the defensive side, etc. Includes benefits resulting from the result. Therefore, the user is required to weigh the merits and demerits described above to set the width of the function imparting unit, and a highly entertaining game can be realized.

[Another Example of Configuration of Game Control Device (Second Embodiment)]
In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the example which realizes a game control device with game device 10 which a user operates was shown, it is not limited to this, A game control device is communicated with each user's terminal device It can be configured by a computer such as a server that can be performed. Alternatively, the game control device may be configured by a plurality of computers (server, terminal device, etc.) communicating with each other.

  The example which comprises a game control apparatus as a server is demonstrated. A configuration example of a game system in which a server as a game control apparatus is incorporated is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the game system 1 includes a server 30 installed on a network N such as the Internet, and terminal devices 50 (50-1, 50-1,. 50-2,... 50-n).

  In the example of the game system 1, the server 30 receives access from the terminal device 50 of each user who receives the game service via the network N, accumulates and manages the game information of each user in the storage device, Provide a game service to the user via the network N.

  As a form of provision of the game service by the server 30, a program for game (application software) is implemented in the server 30, and the game operation is not input by the terminal device 50 but by the terminal device 50. In response, the server 30 executes a game, and the execution result is transmitted to the terminal device 50 of each user. For example, the server 30 provides a so-called browser game in which the game can be played by the web browser mounted on the terminal device 50 of each user. Alternatively, the server 30 provides a so-called cloud gaming service in which the game video of the game executed by the server 30 is transmitted to the terminal device 50 in a streaming format, for example.

  Note that a part of the game program may be installed in the terminal device 50, and the game execution process may be partially performed in the terminal device 50.

  The hardware configuration of the server 30 and the terminal device 50 can be a general computer configuration provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an auxiliary storage device, a communication interface, and the like. The terminal device 50 may be a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS terminal, a PDA, a PC, a tablet computer, a game device having a communication function (stationary or portable game device), or a multifunction device having a bidirectional communication function. A variety of terminals that can be connected to the server 30 via the network N to receive the provision of game services, such as a television set (so-called smart television), can be applied.

  In the above-mentioned cloud gaming or the like, the terminal device 50 of the user basically operates as an input / output device having an operation input function and a game screen / sound output function, and the substantial function is on the server 30 side. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 28, the server 30 can be configured to include the reference point setting unit 121, the action application unit generation means 122, the action application means 123, and the like described in the above-described embodiment. . Although FIG. 28 shows an example in which only the reference point setting unit 121, the operation imparting unit generation unit 122, and the operation imparting unit 123 are provided, the rotation unit 124 or the like may be included as a component of the server 30. . Even with this configuration, the same function and effect as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

  The server 30 and the terminal device 50 communicate with each other to be able to transmit and receive various data, and both are an information processing device (computer) including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an auxiliary storage device, a communication control unit, etc. , Have similar hardware configuration. Therefore, in the game system 1 including the server 30 and the terminal device 50, all or part of the units 121 to 124 and the like included in the game device 10 described in each of the above-described embodiments is the server or the terminal device. It is sufficient if either one is provided. This system configuration also achieves the same effects as the above-described embodiments. That is, the game system 1 of the present embodiment can be configured as follows, for example.

  That is, the game system 1 includes a server 30 and a terminal device 50 capable of communicating with the server 30, and controls a game that exerts an action on a mobile moving in the display unit. The game system 1 includes a reference point setting unit 121 for setting a reference point on the display unit, information on the indicated position after movement after the designated position in the display unit instructed by the indicator moves, and the reference The moving body and the action applying unit 122 generate the action applying unit based on the information on the point, and the timing at which the instruction by the indicator is canceled after the action applying unit is generated. The server 30 or the terminal device 50 is provided with each means for determining the state of the overlap and determining the content of the action to be given to the mobile body based on the determination result. .

  The configuration of the game system 1 provides the same effects as those of the game device 10 described above. That is, it is possible to provide a novel operation method that can be easily operated to apply an effect to the moving body even if the trajectory of the moving body changes.

  By the way, regarding the configuration having a storage control function of storing various information in the storage device, the storage device itself is not included in the configuration, so it may be installed anywhere inside or outside the game apparatus 10 or the game system 1 Good. For example, the storage device may be the game device 10, the server 30, the RAM or the auxiliary storage device of the terminal device 50, or a file server (online storage) having a different configuration from the game device 10, the server 30, the terminal device 50, etc. Good.

  In addition, the respective configurations described in the above-described respective embodiments can be combined appropriately and applied.

  The computer readable program according to the present embodiment is recorded in various computer readable recording media such as a hard disk, an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.), a flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, etc. Are read out and executed by the CPU of a computer that constitutes the game control apparatus or the game system. Further, the means for providing the program to the computer is not limited to the recording medium described above, and can be performed via a communication network such as the Internet.

  That is, the program of the present embodiment is a program for operating a computer as the above-mentioned game control device (or game system), and each means provided with the computer is the game control device (or game system). Is a program to function as

  By executing the program of the present embodiment by the computer, as described above, it is possible to provide a novel operation method that can be easily operated to apply an action to the moving body even if the trajectory of the moving body changes. . In addition, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

Third Embodiment
In each of the embodiments described above, the game control device, the game system, and the program according to one aspect of the present invention may be applied to sports games such as soccer games and tennis games, with an example of application to a baseball game. Explained. As described above, the game control apparatus and the like according to one aspect of the present invention can be applied to various sports games as well as various sports games which strike and capture the ball BL and the like as an example of a moving object. Applicable An example is described below.

  First, an application example to a defense game will be described which prevents an enemy character (an example of a moving object) attacking a player's base such as a user's base or a castle from being attacked individually and attacked by the player.

  In such a defense game, an enemy character as an example of a moving object includes a bird flying in the sky, an airplane, a fighter, a missile, a dinosaur, a monster, etc., a tank moving on the ground, a vehicle, a soldier, a dinosaur, a monster Etc., ships moving on the sea or in the sea, submarines, torpedoes, dinosaurs, monsters, etc.

  At the above-mentioned reference point, for example, a cannon, a laser can, a launcher of a capture net, etc. are provided as a weapon in the player's side. The reference point may be provided in advance at a fixed position in the player's side, or may be provided at an arbitrary position in the player's side designated by the user with the indicator. The user uses the weapon provided at the reference point RP to target each enemy character to give an action such as destruction, capture and the like.

  As a variation, a plurality of reference points may be provided in the player's side. In this case, a plurality of reference points may be provided in advance at fixed positions in the player's side. Alternatively, a plurality of reference points may be provided by the user designating a plurality of arbitrary positions in his / her position. In this case, the user can attack the enemy characters one after another by sequentially using weapons such as cannons provided at each of the plurality of reference points.

  Next, to explain an example of how to use the weapon provided at the reference point, if the user moves the designated position as in the above-mentioned baseball game, information on the designated position after movement and information on the reference point will be described. Based on this, the action imparting unit is generated in the display unit. The user can give an action to the enemy character by canceling the instruction by the indicator at the timing when the enemy character and the action imparting unit overlap. Further, as in the above-described baseball game, when the user moves the designated position of the finger or the like, the action imparting unit rotates around the reference point, so that it is possible to attack the enemy character in any direction.

  This action imparting unit can make the merit that the size and strength of the shell, the strength of the energy of the laser beam, the capture power of the capture net, and the like increase as the movement distance of the designated position increases. On the other hand, the larger the moving distance of the designated position, the smaller the width of the action imparting unit may be provided.

  The action on the enemy character (an example of the moving object) is modification of parameters such as reducing the attack (or defense) ability of the enemy character, reducing the moving speed of the enemy character, and the like in addition to destruction, capture and the like. It is also good. Another example of the action on the enemy character may be a change in attribute. For example, there are A attribute, B attribute, ... in descending order of attack ability of the user to the base, and any one of these attributes is set to the enemy character, and if the attack on the enemy character of A attribute is successful, A change to B attribute or the like corresponds to this.

  Further, an upper limit may be set on the number of cannon shells and the number of laser beams emitted. The upper limit may be varied depending on the game level of the user, points owned by the user, the number of other users who have a predetermined relationship (for example, fellowship relationship) with the user, or the like. In addition, even after the use of artillery shells etc., even if it has an automatic replenishment (recovery) function that shells will be replenished after a predetermined time has passed (for example, one bullet will be replenished every one minute). Good.

  As an example of application to other games, the game which catches the insect and virtual character mentioned above can be mentioned. In such a capture game, as an example of a moving object, insects flying in the sky, birds, virtual characters (such as monsters), insects moving on the ground, animals, monsters, etc. are moving in the water You can mention fish, monsters, etc. In this capture game, a mobile object such as an insect can freely move (in various directions) in the display unit. Hereinafter, the mobile body will be described as an insect.

  As in the above-described baseball game, when the user moves the designated position in the display unit, the action imparting unit is generated in the display unit based on the information on the designated position after the movement and the information on the reference point. This action imparting unit is a cursor imitating a net, a bag, a box, a bar or the like for capturing an insect. Here, the reference point may be set in advance at a predetermined position in the display unit, or may be set at an arbitrary position indicated by the user using an indicator. The user can capture an insect by releasing the instruction from the pointer at timing when the insect to be captured and the action imparting unit (a cursor imitating a net or the like) overlap. Further, as in the above-described baseball game, when the user moves the designated position of the finger or the like, the action applying unit rotates about the reference point, so that it is possible to capture an insect moving in any direction.

  In addition, the action imparting unit can be made to have an advantage that, as the movement distance of the designated position is larger, the capturing power is increased and it is difficult to escape the insects entering the net or the like. On the other hand, as the movement distance of the designated position is larger, the width of the action application unit may be narrower, and a disadvantage that it is difficult to catch an insect may be provided.

  These games are just an example, and the game control device, game system, and program according to one aspect of the present invention can be applied to various other games as long as the game exerts an effect on a moving object moving in the display unit. .

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

  1) A game control device (10, 50, 50) according to an aspect of the present invention controls a game that exerts an action on a moving object (for example, a ball BL) moving in a display unit (13). 30, 50), the reference point setting means (121) for setting the reference point (RP) in the display unit (13) (for example, the process of S102), and the instruction specified by the indicator (for example, finger F) After the designated position (CP) in the display unit (13) moves (for example, the process of YES in S104), the operation is performed based on the information on the designated position (CP) after the movement and the information on the reference point (RP) The timing at which the indication by the indicator (F) is canceled after the action imparting section generation means (122) for generating the imparting section (G11) (for example, the process of S106) and the action imparting section (G11) Determining the overlapping state of the mobile unit (BL) and the function applying unit (G11) (for example, the process of S140), and based on the determination result, determine the content of the operation to be applied to the mobile unit (BL) And (e.g., the process of S146).

  The game control apparatus of this configuration can be configured by, for example, a computer as a game apparatus (smart phone, mobile phone terminal, PHS, tablet computer, game dedicated machine, personal computer, multifunctional television receiver, etc.) . Alternatively, the game control apparatus can be configured by a computer such as a server that can communicate with the terminal device of each user. Alternatively, the game control device may be configured by a plurality of computers (server, terminal device, etc.) communicating with each other.

  The game control apparatus of this configuration controls a game that acts on a moving object moving in the display unit. Here, the "mobile" is, for example, a character, an item or an object moving in the game screen or in the game space. An example of the "mobile" is a ball in a sports simulation game. Other examples of mobiles include characters or items such as fighters and missiles in action games. In addition, moving objects such as moving insects, birds, fish, animals, and other characters (which may be fictional characters such as monsters) in a game for capturing insects and the like can be mentioned as moving objects. Further, the “action” is to exert an influence on the moving body, for example, by exerting a force on the moving body or having a relationship with the moving body. Examples of "action" include striking (backing), applying rotation, capturing, destroying, deforming, etc. the moving body. Alternatively, the parameters or attributes of the mobile unit may be changed. For example, changing the color, size, and ability of the moving body also corresponds to an example of the operation.

  The reference point setting means sets a reference point on the display unit. This reference point can be set at any position in the display unit. For example, as in the configuration 2) described later, the position designated by the user may be used as the reference point. Alternatively, as in the configuration 4) described later, a reference point may be fixedly set at a predetermined position of the display unit.

  The action imparting part generation means generates the action imparting part based on the information on the designated position after movement and the information on the reference point after the designated position in the display part designated by the indicator moves. Here, the “indicator” is, for example, used for an operation of specifying the position in the screen of the display unit. When the display unit is configured to be capable of touch operation such as a touch panel, a physical object such as a user's finger or a pen corresponds to an example of a pointer. Also, in the case of a display unit that is not a touch operation type, an example of an indicator indicating a position on the screen which is a cursor or the like displayed on the screen and which the user can operate using an operation unit such as a controller or mouse It corresponds to In this case, as an example where the indicator points an arbitrary position in the display unit, an operation (such as a button operation corresponding to clicking) in which the cursor is arranged at an arbitrary position in the display unit corresponds.

  Further, the “action applying unit” is, for example, an area provided in a game screen or a game space capable of giving an action to the moving body when overlapping with the moving body. For example, in a baseball game, a meet cursor for hitting the ball by being superimposed on a thrown ball as an example of a moving body corresponds to an example of the action applying unit. Further, for example, in a PK game of a soccer game, a goal keeper cursor for catching the ball by being superimposed on a kicked ball as an example of a moving object corresponds to an example of the action applying unit. Further, for example, in a tennis game, a racquet cursor for hitting back the ball over a served ball as an example of a moving object corresponds to an example of the action applying unit. Also, for example, in a game for capturing insects and virtual characters, a net, a bag, a box, a stick, and the like for capturing insects and characters correspond to an example of the action application unit. . These are merely examples, and various action imparting units can be applied according to the type and content of the game.

  The user moves the designated position after pointing the position in the display unit with the indicator. Then, the effect imparting unit generation unit generates the effect imparting unit in the display unit based on the information on the designated position after movement and the information on the reference point. For example, the effect imparting unit generation unit generates an effect imparting unit extending in a direction passing through the designated position after movement and the reference point. Alternatively, the effect imparting unit generation unit generates an effect imparting unit including the designated position after movement and the reference point. Alternatively, the action providing unit generation means generates an action applying unit between the designated position after movement and the reference point. In addition, the shape of an effect provision part can be made into arbitrary shapes, such as a rectangle, an ellipse, a triangle, a rhombus, for example.

  For example, in a baseball game, when the user instructs the inside of the strike zone with the indicator and moves the designated position by the indicator, the action imparting unit generation unit generates the designated position after the movement and the reference point (for example, the first instruction An elongated meat cursor as an effecting part is generated which extends in the direction passing through the position or the fixed position (in the strike zone).

  The action imparting means determines the overlapping state of the movable body and the action imparting part at the timing when the instruction by the indicator is canceled after the generation of the action imparting part, and based on the result of the determination, Determine the content of the action given to the mobile. Here, the “cancellation of the instruction” means, for example, in the case of an operation on the display unit capable of touch operation, an indicator such as a finger is separated (touched off) from the display unit. Further, in the case of operating using an indicator such as a cursor displayed on the screen instead of the touch operation, canceling the operation state such as clicking or dragging of the controller or mouse corresponds to an example of canceling the instruction. Further, the “content of action” is, for example, the type of action (strike, rotation, capture, destruction, deformation, change of parameter or attribute, etc.), and the magnitude and direction thereof. In addition, the fact that it does not affect the moving body (does not affect the moving body at all) is also included in the contents of the action.

  As described above, the action imparting unit is generated by moving the designated position in the display unit designated by the indicator. Then, the user cancels the instruction by the indicator in anticipation of the timing at which the moving object and the operation applying unit overlap. At the timing at which the instruction by the indicator is released, the action applying unit determines the overlapping state of the moving body and the action applying unit. For example, when it is determined that the moving body and the action applying unit do not overlap at the timing when the instruction is released, the action applying unit determines that no action is given to the moving body. Also, for example, when at least a part of the moving body and the action applying unit overlap at the timing when the instruction is released, the action applying unit gives details of the action to be applied to the moving body according to the overlapping state. Decide. For example, the content of the action is determined such that the action force on the moving body overlapping the action applying unit increases as the distance between the center of the moving body and the center of the action applying unit decreases. Taking a baseball game as an example, the details of the batting are set so that the speed and flight distance of the hitting ball increase as the distance between the center of the ball as an example of the moving object and the center of the action application unit decreases. decide.

  Alternatively, instead of or in addition to the determination of the content of the above-mentioned action, the action giving means gives the action as the distance between the moving body and the reference point is smaller at the timing when the indication by the indicator is released. The content of the action may be determined so that the action force on the moving object overlapping the part becomes large. This configuration may be applied to the configuration of 2) described later in which the designated position of the indicator is set as the reference point RP, particularly when the position in the display unit is designated by the user's operation by the indicator. preferable. The reason is as follows. The user predicts the moving course of the moving object, and designates the position in the display unit to be the reference point by the indicator. Therefore, the closer the moving object is to the reference point to the user at the timing when the indication by the indicator is cancelled. It can be said that the medium of prediction is high. That is, the distance between the moving body and the reference point is an index indicating the degree of expectation of the user. In order to reflect this as the content of the action given to the moving body, the action force on the moving body overlapping the action applying section is smaller as the distance between the moving body and the reference point is smaller at the timing when the indication by the indicator is released. To make

  As described above, according to the configuration of 1), when the user moves the designated position, the operation imparting unit is generated in the display unit based on the information on the designated position after the movement and the information on the reference point . For example, the action imparting unit is generated in a direction passing through the instructed position after movement and the reference point (between the action imparting unit including the instructed position after movement and the reference point, or between the instructed position after movement and the reference point The action imparting unit generated in the above is also an example of the effect imparting unit generated in the direction passing through the designated position after movement and the reference point). Therefore, the user can move the designated position so that the action imparting unit is generated in the direction in which the trajectory of the moving body changes, in anticipation of the change in the trajectory of the moving body. For example, in a baseball game, when a user predicts a vertically changing changing ball such as a fork ball, a pointing position is specified below the reference point so as to conform to the change in the trajectory of the ball, and moved further downward. You should do it. As a result, since at least the action imparting portion extending in the vertical direction is generated, the moving body that changes in the vertical direction can be easily grasped by the action imparting portion. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a novel operation method that can be easily operated to apply an action to the moving body even if the trajectory of the moving body changes.

  2) In the configuration of the above 1), the reference point setting means (121) indicates when the position in the display unit (13) is instructed by the indicator (F) (for example, the processing of YES in S100). Preferably, a designated position (CP) of the indicator (F) is set as the reference point (RP) (for example, the process of S102).

  In this configuration, when the user first designates the position in the display unit with the indicator, this designated position becomes the reference point. Then, as described above, by moving the designated position, the action imparting unit is generated based on the information on the designated position after the movement and the information on the reference point. As described above, since the reference point can be set at an arbitrary position in the display unit according to the user's operation (an operation to indicate the position in the display unit with the indicator) according to the user's intention, the user Not only the trajectory change, but also the movement course can be predicted. That is, not only the designated position after movement but also the position of the reference point can be determined by the user's own operation, it is possible for the user to set the action imparting unit at an arbitrary position in the display unit. Therefore, it is possible to realize the prediction function of the moving course in which the user predicts the moving course of the moving body (for example, a pitching course in a baseball game) and generates the action imparting unit at the predicted position. The game nature can be enhanced by allowing the user to predict the travel course.

  When the position in the display unit is first indicated by the indicator in a state where the reference point is not set, the reference point is set to the indicated position, but then the indicator does not move the indicated position. When the instruction by the is canceled, the setting of the reference point may be canceled. In this case, when the position in the display unit is designated again by the indicator, the reference point is set at the designated position.

  Alternatively, after the reference point is set to the first designated position in the display unit, the reference point that has been set once is not released even if the indication by the pointer is released without moving the designated position. It can also be

  For example, when a reference point is not set, the position in the display unit is first indicated by the indicator, and when a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the reference point is set at the indicated position. Ru. After the reference point is set in this manner, the reference point on the screen is maintained as it is even if the instruction by the indicator is released. On the other hand, when the instruction by the indicator is canceled before the predetermined time elapses, the reference point is not set.

  3) In the configuration of the above 2), after the reference point (RP) is set at the indication position (CP), the action imparting unit generation means (122) cancels the indication by the indicator (F) When the designated position (CP) is moved (for example, the process of YES of S104) without being performed, it is preferable to generate the function applying unit (G11) (for example, the process of S106).

  In this configuration, when the user designates the position in the display unit with the indicator first, the reference point is set to the designated position, and then the user moves the designated position without releasing the indication by the indicator. By a series of operations, an action imparting unit is generated. Therefore, in the display unit, the movement course of the moving body predicted by the user is indicated by the pointer, and then the movement of the moving body is performed by a simple series of operations of moving the indicated position in the direction of the trajectory change predicted by the user. Course and orbital changes can be predicted.

  As an example, in a baseball game in which a touch operation on the display unit is possible, the display unit makes the finger touch the pitching course expected by the user and moves the finger in the direction of the trajectory change predicted by the user. In a series of operations, the pitching course and the ball type (ball trajectory change) can be predicted.

  And, if the indication by the indicator is released, the action can be given to the moving body, so the operation from the generation of the action imparting unit to giving the action to the movement is indicated by the indication, the movement of the indication position, the indication It can be realized by a simple series of operations of releasing the

  4) In the configuration of the above 1), preferably, the reference point setting means (121) presets the reference point (RP) at a predetermined position of the display unit (13).

  In this configuration, the reference point is preset at a predetermined position on the display unit. For example, in a baseball game, a reference point is set in advance in the center of the strike zone. Also, for example, in a soccer game, a reference point is set in advance at the center of the opening of the soccer goal. As a result, it is not necessary to consider at which position the user sets the reference point, and the above-mentioned prediction function of the moving course of the moving object can be omitted to simplify the game.

  5) In any one of the constitutions 1) to 4), the action imparting unit generation means (122) is based on information on the designated position (CP) after movement and information on the reference point (RP). It is preferable to generate the action application unit (G11) extending in the direction of a straight line passing through the designated position (CP) after movement and the reference point (RP) (for example, the process of S138).

  In this configuration, since the action imparting portion extending in the direction of the straight line passing the designated position after movement and the reference point is set, it is easy to image the extending direction of the action imparting portion to be generated, and the operability is excellent. There is. That is, the user, in anticipation of a change in the trajectory of the moving object, images the straight line passing through the indicated position after the movement and the reference point when it is desired to extend the action imparting unit in the direction in which the trajectory of the moving object changes. By moving the designated position, it is possible to easily set a desired action application unit.

  6) In any one of the configurations 1) to 5), the function imparting section generation means (122) sets the width of the function imparting section (G11) to the larger the movement distance of the designated position (CP). It is set narrowly (for example, the process of S136), and the action imparting means (123) acts on the movable body (BL) overlapping the action imparting part (G11) as the width of the action imparting part (G11) is narrower. It is preferable to increase the force (for example, the process of S148).

  Here, the "width of the action imparting portion" is a length in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction in the action imparting portion. Since the action imparting unit is generated based on the information on the designated position after movement and the information on the reference point, the width of the action imparting unit immediately after the generation is the instructed position after the movement and the reference point Length in the direction orthogonal to the direction (extension direction) passing through the

  In this configuration, when the action applying unit is generated, the user can adjust the movement distance of the designated position, thereby changing the width of the action applying unit and the action force of the action applying unit. Since the width of the action imparting part is set narrower as the movement distance of the designated position is larger, there is a disadvantage that the moving body can not be easily grasped by the action imparting part, while the width of the action imparting part is narrower, the action imparting part There is a merit that the acting force (for example, the hitting strength of a baseball game, etc.) with respect to the moving object overlapping with is increased. Therefore, the user is required to weigh the merits and demerits described above to set the width of the action imparting unit, and the game property is further enhanced.

  7) In any one of the configurations 1) to 6), after the generation of the function imparting unit (G11), the function based on the reference point (RP) along with the movement of the designated position (CP) It is preferable to further include a rotating means (124) for rotating the applying unit (G11) (for example, the process of S120).

  In this configuration, if the user moves the designated position after the generation of the operation applying unit, the operation applying unit can be rotated around the reference point. For example, by moving the designated position in a direction other than the direction connecting the designated position and the reference point, the direction connecting the designated position after movement and the reference point becomes the extension direction of the action applying unit. The action application unit rotates around the reference point. As a result, even if the user predicts a change in the trajectory of the moving object or anticipation of the moving course, the user can overlap the moving member on the effect applying unit by performing an operation to rotate the effect applying unit. Thus, the game performance as an action game for operating the action imparting unit is enhanced.

  8) A game control apparatus (10, 30, 50) according to another aspect of the present invention acts on a ball object (BL) thrown toward a strike zone (SZ) by a touch operation on the display unit (13). A game control apparatus (10, 30, 50) for controlling a baseball game in which an awarding section (G11) is repeatedly hit and hit, and an indicator at an arbitrary position in the strike zone (SZ) in the display section (13) Reference point setting means (121) for setting a reference point (RP) at the contact position of the indicator (F) (for example, the process of S102) when (F) contacts (for example, the process of YES of S100); After the setting of the reference point (RP), the indicator (F) moves in a state in which the indicator (13) is in contact with the display unit (13) to move the contact position (for example, YES processing of S104). After that, the action imparting unit (G11) having a narrower width is generated as the movement distance of the contact position increases, extending in the direction of the straight line passing through the contact position after movement and the reference point (RP) (for example, the process of S106) ) And the movement of the contact position by moving the indicator (F) in a state of being in contact with the display unit (13) after the generation of the operation applying unit generating means (122) and the operation applying unit (G11) Along with the rotation means (124) for rotating the action imparting unit (G11) (for example, the process of S120) about the reference point (RP), and the pointer after generation of the action imparting unit (G11) At the timing when (F) is separated from the display unit (13), the overlapping state between the ball object (BL) and the action imparting unit (G11) is judged (for example, the process of S140), And a function applying unit (123) for determining the content of the impact of the ball object (BL) based on the result (for example, the process of S150), the function applying unit (123) comprising the function applying unit (G11) As the width of) is narrower, the striking force of the ball object (BL) is increased (for example, the process of S148).

  The game control apparatus of this configuration controls a baseball game in which the action imparting unit is superimposed on a ball object (simply referred to as a “ball”) thrown toward the strike zone by a touch operation on the display unit to hit a baseball game. In this baseball game, when the user performs a striking operation, first, the user touches an indicator such as a finger at an arbitrary position in the strike zone of the display unit. Thus, the reference point setting unit sets the reference point at the contact position of the indicator in the strike zone. After setting the reference point, the user moves the contact position by moving the indicator in a state of being in contact with the display unit. Then, the effect imparting part generation means generates an elongated effect imparting part extending in the direction of a straight line passing through the contact position after movement and the reference point.

  When the user moves the contact position (that is, moves the indicator in contact with the display unit) after the generation of the operation applying unit, the rotating means moves the reference point along with the movement of the contact position. The function applying unit is rotated as a center. Thereby, the user can rotate the effect applying unit around the reference point by the operation of moving the contact position.

  For this reason, even if the thrown ball is a change ball, it is not pinpointed to overlap with the ball as in the conventional meet cursor by orienting the elongated action imparting portion so as to conform to the trajectory of the change ball. , Relatively easy to hit. According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a novel striking operation method in which the operation of striking the ball is easy even if it is a changing ball in which the trajectory of the ball changes.

  As described above, although the action imparting unit is rotatable, its rotation is centered on the reference point, so the position where the reference point is set becomes important. In anticipation of the pitching course, the user contacts the indicator near the position where the pitched ball is expected to reach the strike zone, and sets a reference point. If the pitching course is predicted correctly, the operation of the action application unit is not necessary, and the hitting becomes easier.

  In addition, at the time of generation of the action imparting unit, the user predicts a change in the trajectory of the ball (that is, a ball type) and generates a contact position so that the effect imparting unit is generated in the direction in which the ball trajectory changes. It can be moved. For example, when the user predicts a vertically changing change ball such as a fork ball, the contact position may be moved below the reference point to match the change in the trajectory of the ball. As a result, since the action imparting portion extending in the vertical direction is generated, it is easy for the action imparting portion to catch the ball that changes in the vertical direction.

  However, even if the pitching course or the type of ball is not predicted, it is possible to hit the ball by rotating the function applying unit around the reference point as described above.

  The user can hit the ball by separating (touching off) the indicator from the display unit (the operation applying unit in the display unit) at a timing when the thrown ball and the operation applying unit overlap with each other. At a timing when the indicator separates from the display unit, the action applying unit determines the overlapping state of the ball and the action applying unit, and determines the content of the hitting of the ball based on the determination result. For example, in the case where at least a part of the ball and the action imparting portion overlap, the impact is generated so that the speed or the flight distance of the hitting ball increases as the distance between the center of the ball and the center of the action imparting portion decreases. Determine the result. On the other hand, when the ball and the action imparting portion do not overlap, it is assumed to be idle.

  With this configuration, the indicator such as the user's finger is brought into contact with the display unit until the ball is hit from the generation of the action imparting unit (prediction of pitching course and ball type), the contact position is moved, and the contact is released. It can be realized by a simple series of operations on the display unit.

  In addition, when the action applying unit is generated, the user can adjust the movement distance of the contact position, thereby changing the width of the action applying unit and the striking force by the action applying unit. That is, since the width of the action imparting portion is set narrower as the movement distance of the contact position is larger, there is a disadvantage that the ball is hard to be caught by the action imparting portion, while the narrower the width of the action imparting portion is, the greater the striking force is. The merit of becoming Here, "the impact force is increased" means to increase the flight distance of the ball after hitting, to increase the probability of becoming a long hit, or to increase the probability of catching errors on the defensive side, etc. Includes benefits resulting from the result. Therefore, the user is required to weigh the merits and demerits described above to set the width of the function imparting unit, and a highly entertaining game can be realized.

  9) A game system (1) according to another aspect of the present invention includes a server (30) and a terminal device (50) capable of communicating with the server (30), and moves in the display unit (13). Control system for controlling a game that exerts an action on a moving object (BL), wherein a reference point setting means (121) for setting a reference point (RP) on the display unit (13) and an indicator (F) After the designated position (CP) in the indicated display section (13) is moved, the action imparting section (G11) is based on the information on the designated position (CP) after the movement and the information on the reference point (RP). The moving body (BL) and the function imparting are performed at the timing when the instruction by the indicator (F) is released after the function imparting section generating means (122) generating the function (G) and the function imparting section (G11) Weight with department (G11) Each of the means for determining the content of the action to be given to the mobile unit (BL) based on the judgment result, and the server (30) or the terminal device ( 50) is included.

  10) A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for operating a computer as a game control device (10, 30, 50) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the computer comprising Is a program for causing the game control device (10, 30, 50) to function as each means.

1 Game system (an example of a game control device)
10 game device (an example of a game control device)
13 Touch panel unit (example of display unit)
30 server (an example of a game control device)
50 Terminal device (an example of game control device)
121 reference point setting means 122 action imparting unit generation means 123 action imparting means 124 rotation means BL ball object (an example of a moving object)
C10 Batter character C20 Pitcher character CP designated position F finger (example of indicator)
G11 Effecting part RP Reference point

Claims (7)

A game control apparatus that controls a game that acts on a moving object moving in a display unit, the game control apparatus comprising:
Reference point setting means for setting a reference point on the display unit;
After the designated position in the display unit instructed by the indicator moves, the action imparting unit having an area displayed in the display unit based on the information on the designated position after the movement and the information on the reference point Action giving unit generation means for generating;
After the generation of the operation applying unit, at the timing when the instruction by the indicator is canceled, the overlapping state of the moving body moving in the display unit and the operation applying unit is determined, and based on the determination result Operation means for determining the contents of the action to be given to the moving body,
The game control apparatus, wherein the reference point setting means sets a plurality of the reference points at different positions in the display unit. A game control apparatus that controls a game that acts on a moving object moving in a display unit, the game control apparatus comprising:
Reference point setting means for setting a reference point on the display unit;
An operation applying unit generating means for generating an operation applying unit based on information on the instructed position after movement and information on the reference point after the instructed position in the display unit instructed by the indicator moves;
After the generation of the action imparting unit, at the timing when the instruction by the indicator is canceled, the overlapping state of the movable body and the action imparting unit is determined, and the action given to the movable body based on the determination result An action giving means for determining the content of
The reference point setting means sets a plurality of the reference points at different positions in the display unit ,
The game control apparatus , wherein the effect imparting unit generation unit generates the effect imparting unit having a width corresponding to a movement distance of the designated position . The game control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the reference point setting unit sets a plurality of positions in the display section arbitrarily designated by the indicator as a plurality of reference points. Each of the plurality of the reference point, the game control device according to claim 1 or 2 is present in a plurality of fixed positions previously provided on the display portion. The game control apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the effect imparting unit generation unit generates the effect imparting unit for the reference point selected by the user from among the plurality of reference points. A game system that includes a server and a terminal device capable of communicating with the server, and controls a game that acts on a moving object moving in a display unit.
The game system provided with each means of the game control apparatus in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 5 in any one of the said server or the said terminal device.   It is a program for operating a computer as a game control apparatus in any one of Claims 1-5, Comprising: The program for functioning said computer as each means with which the said game control apparatus is equipped.

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