JP6791520B2 - Game controls, game systems, and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game control devices, game systems, and programs.

The first object and the second object that move according to the user's operation are displayed on the game screen, and when it is determined that the first object overlaps with the second object, the processing related to the second object is performed. The game to play is known. As an example of such a game, a baseball game that imitates baseball is known. For example, in a scene where a batter character operated by the user strikes, a cursor (first object) that moves according to the user's operation and a ball (second object) thrown by the pitcher character are displayed, and the user can display the ball. A baseball game is known in which a batter character is made to hit a ball by moving the cursor and superimposing it on the ball.

In such a baseball game, a button for changing the display size of the cursor may be displayed, and the user may select (press) the button to select the display size of the cursor. For example, "normal hit" where the cursor is displayed in the normal display size, and "strong vibration" where the cursor is displayed in a size smaller than the normal display size but a strong hit ball flies when the bat hits the ball. A button for selecting one of the above may be displayed, and the user may be able to select the display size of the cursor and the strength of the swing (striking) by the batter character by selecting the button.

JP-A-2015-213771

In a baseball game as described above, the operation of selecting (pressing) a button to change the display size of the cursor must be performed separately from the operation of moving the cursor, which is troublesome for the user. I sometimes felt that.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a program capable of reducing the trouble of changing the display size of an object. is there.

In order to solve the above problems, the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention relates to a display control means for controlling the display of the first object and the second object on the display means, and a contact position by a contact operation. The first object is based on the contact position information, the acquisition means for acquiring the pressing force information related to the pressing force generated by the contact operation, the setting means for setting the display size of the first object, and the contact position information. Based on the moving means for moving the object, the determining means for determining whether the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, and the determination result of the determining means, the second The setting means includes a process executing means for executing a process related to an object, and the setting means includes a means for setting a display size of the first object based on the pressing force information.

In the game system according to one aspect of the present invention, the display control means for controlling the display of the first object and the second object on the display means, the contact position information regarding the contact position by the contact operation, and the contact operation are used. An acquisition means for acquiring pressing force information regarding the generated pressing force, a setting means for setting the display size of the first object, a moving means for moving the first object based on the contact position information, and the first object. A determination means for determining whether or not the position of one object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, and a process for executing processing related to the second object based on the determination result of the determination means. The setting means includes means for setting the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the appearance of a game terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of a game image. It is a figure which shows another example of a game image. It is a figure which shows another example of a game image. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence relationship between a pressing force, a cursor size, and a swing power. It is a figure which shows another example of a game image. It is a functional block diagram of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the process executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the process executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the process executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the process executed in a game system.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1. Configuration of Game System] FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game terminal 10 and a server 30. The game terminal 10 can perform data communication with each other via the server 30 and the network N.

The game terminal 10 is a computer used by the user to play a game. For example, the game terminal 10 includes a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a personal digital assistant (including a tablet computer), a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a home-use game machine (stationary game machine), and a portable game machine. Or, it is a commercial game machine installed in a game facility or the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation unit 14, a display unit 17, and a voice output unit 18. The operation unit 14, the display unit 17, and the audio output unit 18 may be provided on the game terminal 10 itself, or may be provided as an external device connected to the game terminal 10.

The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor and executes information processing according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a non-volatile semiconductor memory, a hard disk drive, or a solid state drive), and stores programs and data. The communication unit 13 is for data communication with another device via the network N.

The operation unit 14 is for the user to perform various operations. The operation unit 14 accepts a contact operation by the user. The operation unit 14 includes a surface to be contacted by the user, and accepts a contact operation with respect to the surface. That is, the user performs the contact operation by bringing a finger (or a stylus or the like) into contact with the surface. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 14 includes a contact position detection unit 15 and a pressing force detection unit 16. The contact position detection unit 15 detects a position on the surface being contacted by the user, and provides the control unit 11 with contact position information indicating the position. The pressing force detecting unit 16 detects the pressing force applied to the surface by the contact of the user, and provides the pressing force information indicating the pressing force to the control unit 11.

The display unit 17 is for displaying various images, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The audio output unit 18 is for outputting audio data, and is, for example, a speaker or headphones.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the appearance of the game terminal 10. Although the operation unit 14 and the display unit 17 are shown separately in FIG. 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, the operation unit 14 and the display unit 17 may be integrally configured as a touch panel T. For example, in the touch panel T, a backlight, a display panel, and a glass in which a second sensor for detecting a contact position is incorporated are formed on a substrate on which a first sensor for detecting a pressing force is arranged. It is constructed by stacking them in order.

Here, the first sensor is a capacitance type sensor, and is for detecting the distance between the user's finger in contact with the glass. Also, the glass is configured to be slightly curved when touched by the user and pushed hard. The greater the pressing force applied to the glass, the greater the curvature of the glass, resulting in a shorter distance between the user's finger in contact with the glass and the capacitance sensor. Since the distance and the pressing force have a correlation in this way, the detection result of the first sensor indicates the pressing force. That is, when the distance detected by the first sensor is short, it indicates that the pressing force is large, and when the distance is long, it indicates that the pressing force is small. Therefore, in this case, the first sensor corresponds to the pressing force detecting unit 16. Further, since the position touched by the user is detected by the second sensor incorporated in the glass, the second sensor corresponds to the contact position detecting unit 15.

The configuration of the touch panel T is not limited to the above configuration, and may be another configuration. Further, it is not essential that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 17 are integrally configured as the touch panel T, and the operation unit 14 is provided separately from the display unit 17, such as a touch pad (track pad) or the like. You may. Further, the operation unit 14 may include a button (key), a lever (stick), or the like.

The server 30 is, for example, a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 are the same as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13 of the game terminal 10. The server 30 can access the database DB. The database DB may be built in the server 30, or may be built in a server computer different from the server 30.

The program or data is supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 from a remote location via the network N, and is stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32. The game terminal 10 or the server 30 may be provided with components (for example, an optical disk drive or a memory card slot) for reading programs and data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). .. Then, the program or data may be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via the information storage medium.

[2. Outline of the game] Various games can be executed in the game system 1. The game may be a stand-alone game executed by the game terminal 10 alone, or a client / server game executed by data communication between the game terminal 10 and the server 30. You may.

In the following, a baseball game based on baseball will be described as an example of a game executed by the game system 1. In this baseball game, a match is played between a user team, which is a team operated by the user, and an opponent team. For example, when the user team attacks, the user performs a hitting operation or a running base operation to make a player character (game character representing a player) belonging to the user team hit or run, and when the user team is defending, the user performs a hitting operation or a running base operation. Performs a pitching operation or a defensive operation for causing a player character belonging to the user team to pitch or defend.

3 to 5 show an example of a game image (game screen image) of a baseball game displayed on the display unit 17. It should be noted that FIGS. 3 to 5 show game images at the time of an attack by the user team, and show a scene in which the user performs a batting operation.

As shown in FIG. 3, the batter character P11, which is the batter of the user team, and the pitcher character P12, which is the pitcher of the opponent team, are displayed on the game image G10. In this scene, the user performs an operation on the batter character P11. FIG. 3 shows a game image G10 before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started.

Includes game status display P13 and name display P14 of the game image G10. The match status display P13 indicates the current match status, and the name display P14 indicates the name of the batter character P11.

Further, the game image G10 includes a frame P15 and a cursor P16 as operation images for causing the batter character P11 to hit. The frame P15 is set on the home base and indicates a strike zone. The cursor P16 indicates a position or area where the batter character P11 hits with a bat. That is, the cursor P16 is a position or region through which the bat passes when the batter character P11 swings the bat. Further, the cursor P16 includes a true core portion P17. The true core portion P17 indicates the striking position or region by the core of the bat. That is, the true core portion P17 indicates a position or region through which a specific portion (true core portion) of the bat passes when the batter character P11 swings the bat.

The cursor P16 moves according to the user's movement instruction operation. The “movement instruction operation” is, for example, an operation of moving a finger in contact with the touch panel T. That is, when the user is in contact with the touch panel T, the cursor P16 moves according to the movement of the position touched by the user. That is, the user can move the cursor P16 by moving the finger in contact with the touch panel T. The position where the user touches the finger may be anywhere in the touch panel T. Further, the cursor P16 moves within a range that the bat of the batter character P11 can reach.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the game image G10 after the ball is thrown by the pitcher character P12. In the game image G10 shown in FIG. 4, the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 is displayed.

When the user performs a swing instruction operation, the batter character P11 swings the bat toward the batting position indicated by the cursor P16. The “swing instruction operation” is, for example, an operation of releasing a finger from the touch panel T. That is, when the user releases the finger from the touch panel T at the time when the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 passes through the plane including the frame P15 or near it, the batter character depends on the positional relationship between the cursor P16 and the ball P18. P11 hits the ball P18.

For example, if the cursor P16 overlaps the sphere P18 when the swing instruction operation is performed, the sphere P18 is hit. As described above, in this baseball game, the batter character P11 is made to hit by superimposing the cursor P16 on the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12. If the cursor P16 does not overlap the sphere P18 at the time when the swing instruction operation is performed, the ball will be missed. Further, when the swing instruction operation is performed at the timing when the sphere P18 passes through the plane including the frame P15 and the timing when the sphere P18 is separated from the plane, the swing is missed.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the game image G10 after the ball P18 is hit by the batter character P11. The moving direction and strength of the hit ball (ball P18 hit by the batter character P11) are determined according to the positional relationship (overlap condition, etc.) between the cursor P16 and the ball P18 at the time when the swing instruction operation is performed. For example, if the true core portion P17 overlaps the ball P18, a strong hit ball flies.

The game image G10 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is generated by using a three-dimensional computer graphics technique. For example, an image of a virtual three-dimensional space in which a batter character P11, a pitcher character P12, a frame P15, a cursor P16, a ball P18, etc. are arranged is generated from a viewpoint set on the catcher character side, and a game is generated on the image. The game image G10 is generated by synthesizing the status display P13 and the name display P14. Alternatively, an image of a virtual three-dimensional space in which the batter character P11, the pitcher character P12, the ball P18, etc. are arranged is generated from a viewpoint set on the catcher character side, and the game status display P13 and the name are displayed on the image. The game image G10 is generated by synthesizing P14, the frame P15, and the cursor P16. The game image G10 may be generated without using the three-dimensional computer graphics technology.

In the above baseball game, the user can change the display size of the cursor P16. Specifically, the user can change the display size of the cursor P16 by changing the pressing force on the touch panel T. The swing power of the batter character P11 also changes as the display size of the cursor P16 changes.

Here, the "swing power" is a parameter related to the strength of the bat swing of the batter character P11. In other words, the "swing power" is a parameter relating to the strength with which the batter character P11 hits the ball P18. Generally, the larger the value of the swing power, the greater the strength with which the batter character P11 hits the ball P18. The swing power affects the momentum (strength or flight distance) of the ball P18 struck by the batter character P11. The greater the swing power, the stronger the momentum of the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11, and the longer the flight distance.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the relationship between the pressing force, the cursor size (display size of the cursor P16), and the swing power. In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the pressing force is weak (that is, when the pressing force is less than the threshold value), the display size of the cursor P16 is set to the standard size, and the swing power is set to the standard value. Hereinafter, for convenience, this state is referred to as a "standard state". On the other hand, when the pressing force is strong (that is, when the pressing force is equal to or larger than the threshold value), the display size of the cursor P16 is set to a size smaller than the standard size, and the swing power is set to a value larger than the standard value. Hereinafter, for convenience, this state is referred to as a “strong vibration state”.

According to the example shown in FIG. 6, when the user only touches the touch panel T with a finger, the pressing force applied to the touch panel T is weak, so that the display size of the cursor P16 is set to the standard size and the swing power is increased. Set to standard value. In the above baseball game, a basic value of swing power is set for each player character, and in this case, the swing power is set to the basic value set for the batter character P11.

On the other hand, when the user pushes the finger in contact with the touch panel T, the pressing force applied to the touch panel T becomes stronger (that is, the pressing pressure becomes equal to or higher than the threshold value), so that the display size of the cursor P16 is larger than the standard size. It is changed to a smaller size and the swing power is changed to a value larger than the standard value. FIG. 7 shows an example of the game image G10 in this case. As shown in FIG. 7, in this case, the cursor P16 obtained by reducing the cursor P16 (FIG. 3) in the standard state is displayed. In this case, since the display size of the cursor P16 is smaller than the standard size (FIG. 3), it is difficult to hit the ball P18, but on the other hand, the swing power is large, so if the ball P18 can be hit, the hit ball will be hit. It becomes easier to become stronger and it becomes easier to fly far.

When the display size of the cursor P16 becomes a strong vibration state, the display size of the cursor P16 vibrates strongly even if the pressing force applied to the touch panel T is weakened by the user (that is, even if the pressing pressure becomes less than the threshold value). It is maintained in a state. As described above, since the user does not have to move the finger while pressing the touch panel T strongly, the cursor P16 can be smoothly moved. If the user releases the finger from the touch panel T before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started, the display size of the cursor P16 returns to the standard state. As described above, when the user releases the finger from the touch panel T after the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started, the swing instruction operation is performed, and the batter character P11 is placed at the batting position indicated by the cursor P16. Shake the bat towards you.

As described above, the user can change the display size of the cursor P16 only before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started. That is, the display size of the cursor P16 is fixed when the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started, and the display size of the cursor P16 cannot be changed in the game image G10 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The display size of the cursor P16 may be determined not when the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started but when the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12. That is, even after the pitching operation is started, the display size of the cursor P16 may be changed until the ball P18 is separated from the hand of the pitcher character P12. Then, after the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12, when the user releases the finger from the touch panel T, the batter character P11 may swing the bat toward the batting position indicated by the cursor P16.

In the game system 1 described above, the user can move the cursor P16 by moving the finger in contact with the touch panel T. Further, the user can change the display size of the cursor P16 by pressing the touch panel T relatively strongly with the finger.

For example, as a user interface for changing the display size of the cursor P16, it is conceivable to adopt a method of displaying a button for changing the display size of the cursor P16 on the game image G10. However, in this case, in order to change the display size of the cursor P16, it is necessary to perform the operation of selecting (pressing) the above button separately from the operation of moving the cursor P16, which is troublesome for the user. You may feel that. According to the game system 1, both operations can be performed by one contact with the touch panel T, so that it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

Further, when the size of the display unit 17 (touch panel T) is small and the display area is limited, for example, a smartphone or the like, the button may be displayed due to insufficient space for displaying the button. If it cannot be done or if the button is forcibly displayed, the game image G10 may become complicated. According to the game system 1, since it is not necessary to display the above button, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of such inconvenience.

In the game image G10 shown in FIG. 7, the true core portion P17 is also reduced as the entire cursor P16 is reduced, but the true core portion P17 may not be reduced. Further, in the game image G10 shown in FIG. 7, only the true core portion P17 may be displayed as the cursor P16. That is, in the game image G10 shown in FIG. 7, a portion other than the true core portion P17 may be removed from the cursor P16 (FIG. 3) in the standard state.

Further, in the above, the display size of the cursor P16 is changed in two steps according to the pressing pressure on the touch panel T, but the display size of the cursor P16 may be changed in three or more steps. .. Similarly, the swing power may be changed in three or more stages.

Further, in the above, the baseball game in which the user causes the batter character P11 to hit the batter character P11 by superimposing the cursor P16 on the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 of the opponent team has been described, but it is executed by the game system 1. The game is not limited to such a baseball game.

For example, in the game system 1, a soccer game in which the user operates a goalkeeper character may be executed. Specifically, a soccer game may be executed in which the user places the cursor on a soccer ball shot by a player character of an opponent team to cause the goalkeeper character to catch or punch.

Further, for example, the game system 1 may execute an FPS (first person shooter) game. Specifically, an FPS game may be executed in which the user makes an attack (shooting, etc.) on the attack target object by hovering the cursor (aiming cursor, etc.) on the attack target object (enemy character, etc.). ..

[3. Functional block] Next, the functional block realized by the game system 1 will be described. FIG. 8 shows an example of a functional block realized by the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the game system 1 includes a display control unit 100, an acquisition unit 110, a setting unit 120, a moving unit 130, a determination unit 140, and a processing execution unit 150. For example, these functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of a game control device). Alternatively, these functional blocks may be realized by the control unit 31 of the server 30 (an example of the game control device). Alternatively, some functional blocks may be realized by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10, and the remaining functional blocks may be realized by the control unit 31 of the server 30.

[3-1] The display control unit 100 controls the display of the first object and the second object on the display means.

Here, the "display means" is, for example, a display device (liquid crystal display, organic EL display, etc.) provided in the terminal used by the user. For example, it is a display device provided in a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a portable game machine, or the like. Further, for example, it is a display device connected to a terminal used by the user. For example, it is a display device connected to a stationary game machine or a desktop computer.

“Controlling the display of an object on the display means” means, for example, generating an image (screen image) on which the object is displayed and displaying the image on the display means. Further, for example, data necessary for displaying an image on which an object is displayed is generated, and the data is transmitted to the display means to display the image on the display means. Further, if the display control unit 100 is realized by the server, "controlling the display of the object on the display means" means generating the data necessary for displaying the image on which the object is displayed. Then, the image may be displayed on the display means by transmitting the data to the terminal connected to the display means. The "data required to display the image" may be data indicating the image itself or may be data necessary to generate the image.

The "first object" is an object that can be displayed on the display means and can be operated by the user. It is an object to move in the image (screen image) displayed on the display means according to the operation of the user. For example, it is an object that moves in response to an operation on an operating means having a surface contacted by the user. Here, the "operating means provided with a surface contacted by the user" is, for example, a touch panel provided on top of or integrally with a display means (liquid crystal display, organic EL display, or the like). The "operating means having a surface contacted by the user" may be a touch pad provided separately from the display means. For example, a cursor, a game character, or the like corresponds to an example of a "first object".

The "second object" is an object that can be displayed on the display means. For example, it is an object to move in an image (screen image) displayed on the display means in response to a computer instruction or an operation of another user. Further, for example, the object may be displayed at a fixed position without moving in the image displayed on the display means.

For example, in the case of the above-mentioned baseball game, that is, in the case of a baseball game in which the user causes the batter character P11 to hit the batter character P11 by superimposing the cursor P16 on the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 of the opponent team. P16 corresponds to an example of the "first object". The true core portion P17 in the cursor P16 may correspond to an example of the “first object”. Further, the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 corresponds to an example of the "second object".

In short, the display control unit 100 in the above-mentioned baseball game controls to display the game image G10 on the display unit 17. That is, the display control unit 100 controls the display unit 17 to display the cursor P16 that moves in response to the operation on the touch panel T and the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12.

For example, in the case of the above-mentioned soccer game, that is, a soccer game in which the user places the cursor on a soccer ball shot by a player character of an opponent team to cause the goalkeeper character to catch or punch. The cursor corresponds to an example of the "first object". Further, the soccer ball shot by the player character corresponds to an example of the "second object".

Further, for example, in the case of the above-mentioned FPS game, that is, in the case of an FPS game in which an attack target object (shooting, etc.) is attacked by placing a cursor (aiming cursor, etc.) on the attack target object (enemy character, etc.). The cursor corresponds to an example of the "first object". Further, the attack target object corresponds to an example of the "second object".

[3-2] The acquisition unit 110 acquires contact position information regarding the contact position by the contact operation and pressing pressure information regarding the pressing force generated by the contact operation.

Here, the "contact position information" is information indicating the contact position by the contact operation. The "contact position by contact operation" is, for example, a position on the surface of the operating means in contact with the user. Further, the "pressing pressure information" is information indicating the pressing force generated by the contact operation. The "pressing pressure generated by the contact operation" is the pressing force applied to the surface of the operating means by the contact by the user. For example, "pressing pressure information" is information indicating the pressing force applied to a position on a surface that is in contact with the user. Specifically, for example, it is information indicating the pressing force in two stages. That is, it is information indicating whether the pressing force is less than a predetermined threshold value or more than a predetermined threshold value. Further, for example, the information may indicate the pressing force in three or more stages. For example, the information may indicate the pressing force in four stages (0 to 3), or may be information indicating the pressing force in 256 stages (0 to 255).

Specifically, the acquisition unit 110 acquires the contact position information supplied by the contact position detection unit 15 and the pressing pressure information supplied by the pressing pressure detecting unit 16.

[3-3] The setting unit 120 sets the display size of the first object. The setting unit 120 sets the display size of the first object based on the pressing pressure information acquired by the acquisition unit 110.

Here, the "display size of the first object" is the size of the area portion occupied by the first object in the image (screen image) displayed on the display means. For example, it is the number of pixels in which the first object is drawn in the image displayed on the display means.

"Setting the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information" means, for example, that the display size of the first object is set to the pressing force based on a predetermined correspondence between the pressing force and the display size. It is to set the display size corresponding to. For example, when the pressing force is large, the display size of the first object is smaller than when the pressing force is small. In other words, the larger the pressing force, the smaller the display size of the first object. Further, for example, when the pressing force is large, the display size of the first object may be made larger than when the pressing force is small. In other words, the larger the pressing force, the larger the display size of the first object may be. When an image (screen image) showing a state of viewing the virtual three-dimensional space from a viewpoint is displayed on the display means, "setting the display size of the first object" is arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space. The display size of the first object may be set by setting the size of the first object to be displayed.

For example, the setting unit 120 sets the display size and parameters of the first object based on the pressing pressure information.

Here, the "parameter" is a parameter used for a process (process related to the second object) executed by the process execution unit 150 described later. In other words, it is a parameter that affects the result of the process (process related to the second object) executed by the process execution unit 150 described later.

"Setting the display size and parameters of the first object based on the pressing force information" means, for example, setting the display size of the first object based on a predetermined correspondence between the pressing force and the display size. , The display size corresponding to the pressing force is set, and the value of the parameter is set to the value corresponding to the pressing force based on the predetermined correspondence relationship between the pressing force and the parameter.

Or, "setting the display size and parameters of the first object based on the pressing force information" means, for example, setting the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information, and then setting. The parameters may be set based on the display size. That is, the display size of the first object is set to the display size corresponding to the pressing force based on the predetermined correspondence relationship between the pressing force and the display size, and the predetermined correspondence relationship between the display size and the parameter. The value of the parameter may be set to a value corresponding to the set display size based on the above.

Alternatively, "setting the display size and parameters of the first object based on the pressing force information" means, for example, setting the parameters based on the pressing force information and then setting the parameters based on the set parameters. It may be to set the display size of the first object. That is, the value of the parameter is set to the value corresponding to the pressing force based on the predetermined correspondence relationship between the pressing force and the parameter, and the display size and the parameter are set based on the predetermined correspondence relationship. The display size of one object may be set to a value corresponding to the set parameter.

For example, when the display size of the first object is small, the setting unit 120 performs a process (related to the second object) executed by the process execution unit 150, which will be described later, as compared with the case where the display size of the first object is large. The parameters are set so that the result of (processing) is advantageous for a specific result.

Here, "setting the parameters so as to be advantageous for the result of the processing to be a specific result" means setting the parameters so that the result of the processing is likely to be a specific result. Further, the "specific result" is a result that is generally preferable to the user (in other words, a result that the user should generally aim for).

In the case of the above-mentioned baseball game, for example, the process of controlling the hit ball of the batter character P11 corresponds to an example of "process", and the hit ball of the batter character P11 becomes a long hit (home run, etc.) as an example of "specific result". Corresponds to. Further, in this case, for example, it is advantageous to set a parameter (swing power) indicating the strength of hitting the ball P18 so that the strength of hitting the ball P18 becomes stronger, "because the processing result becomes a specific result." It corresponds to an example of "setting the parameter so as to be."

Further, in the case of the soccer game described above, for example, the process of determining whether or not the soccer ball shot by the player character of the opponent team is caught or punched by the goalkeeper character is the "process related to the second object". Corresponding to one example, it corresponds to an example of "specific result" that the goalkeeper character determines that the soccer ball is caught. Further, in this case, for example, it is advantageous to set a parameter indicating the probability that the soccer ball is caught by the goalkeeper character so that the probability becomes high, "because the processing result becomes a specific result." Corresponds to an example of "setting parameters to".

Further, in the case of the FPS game described above, for example, the process of attacking the attack target object by the attack means corresponds to an example of "process related to the second object", and it is "specific" that the attack target object is greatly damaged. The result corresponds to an example. Further, in this case, for example, a parameter indicating the attack power of the attack means (in other words, the damage given to the attack target object by the attack means) is set so that the attack power becomes high (or the damage becomes large). Corresponds to an example of "setting parameters so that the result of processing is advantageous for a specific result". Further, in the case of the FPS game described above, for example, attacking a distant attack target object by an attack means corresponds to an example of "specific result". In this case, for example, setting a parameter indicating the flight distance of the attacking means so that the flight distance is long is "setting the parameter so that it is advantageous for the result of processing to be a specific result". Corresponds to one example.

For example, the setting unit 120 changes the display size of the first object from the initial size based on the pressing pressure information when the contact operation is performed (in other words, when the surface of the operating means is touched by the user). To do. Further, it is set when the contact operation is not performed (in other words, the surface of the operation means is not touched by the user) after the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size. The unit 120 returns the display size of the first object to the initial size. Further, when the contact operation is performed after the display size of the first object is returned to the initial size (in other words, when the surface of the operation means is touched by the user), the setting unit 120 sets the pressing force information. The display size of the first object is changed from the initial size based on.

The "initial size" is the initial display size at which the first object is displayed. The "initial size" can be rephrased as the standard size.

For example, the setting unit 120 in the above-mentioned baseball game is pressed when the touch panel T is touched by the user before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the pitcher character P12 throws the ball P18). The display size of the cursor P16 is changed from the standard size based on the pressure information.

Here, "before the pitching motion of the pitcher character P12 is started" means, for example, when the pitcher character P12 performs the pitching motion by reproducing the animation data or the motion data of the pitching motion. , Before the reproduction of the animation data or motion data is started. Further, "before the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12" is before the ball P18 is separated (released) from the hand of the pitcher character P12.

Further, after the display size of the cursor P16 is changed from the standard size and before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the pitcher character P12 throws the ball P18), the touch panel is touched by the user. When the T is not in contact, the setting unit 120 returns the display size of the cursor P16 to the standard size. Further, after the display size of the cursor P16 is returned to the standard size and before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the pitcher character P12 throws the ball P18), the touch panel is touched by the user. When the T is touched, the setting unit 120 changes the display size of the cursor P16 from the standard size based on the pressing pressure information.

Further, after the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or after the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12), the setting unit 120 limits the change of the display size of the cursor P16. Here, "restricting the change of the display size of the cursor P16" means not changing the display size of the cursor P16.

[3-4] The moving unit 130 moves the first object based on the contact position information acquired by the acquiring unit 110.

Here, "moving the first object based on the contact position information" means, for example, moving the first object in response to a change (movement) in the contact position. Specifically, the first object is moved in a direction corresponding to the change direction (movement direction) of the contact position. Also, for example, moving the first object toward the contact position.

For example, the moving unit 130 moves the first object according to the change in the contact position regardless of whether or not the contact position is included in the display area of the first object (the area where the first object is displayed). You may let it. That is, the moving unit 130 may move the first object according to the change in the contact position regardless of whether or not the user is in contact with (pointing to) the first object. That is, even if the contact position is not included in the display area of the first object (when the user is not in contact with the first object), the moving unit 130 first responds to the change in the contact position. You may want to move the object.

Alternatively, the moving unit 130 may move the first object based on the change in the contact position only when the contact position is included in the display area of the first object. That is, the moving unit 130 may move the first object in response to a change in the contact position only when the user is in contact with (pointing to) the first object.

The moving unit 130 in the above-mentioned baseball game moves the cursor P16 according to a change in the contact position of the user. Further, the moving unit 130 in the above-mentioned soccer game or FPS game moves the cursor according to a change in the contact position of the user.

[3-5] The determination unit 140 determines whether or not the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition.

Here, the "predetermined condition" is a condition relating to the position of the first object and the position of the second object. The "predetermined condition" is the display position of the first object in the display means (in other words, the position of the first object on the image (screen image) displayed on the display means) and the display position of the second object in the display means. It is a condition about and. When an image (screen image) showing a state of viewing the virtual three-dimensional space from a viewpoint is displayed on the display means, the "predetermined condition" is the position of the first object in the virtual three-dimensional space and the virtual. It may be a condition related to the position of the second object in the three-dimensional space.

For example, the "predetermined condition" is a condition as to whether or not the first object and the second object have a predetermined positional relationship. The "predetermined positional relationship" is, for example, a positional relationship in which the first object overlaps with the second object. "The first object overlaps the second object" is, for example, a case where one of at least a part of the first object and at least a part of the second object is displayed so as to overlap the other. When a part of the first object overlaps with the second object, it may be determined that the first object overlaps with the second object, or all of the first object overlaps with the second object. It may be determined that the first object overlaps with the second object only when the object is.

The determination unit 140 in the above-mentioned baseball game determines whether or not the cursor P16 (or the true core portion P17) overlaps with the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12. Further, the determination unit 140 in the above-mentioned soccer game determines whether or not the cursor overlaps with the soccer ball shot by the player character of the opponent team. Further, the determination unit 140 in the above-mentioned FPS game determines whether or not the cursor overlaps with the attack target object.

[3-6] The process execution unit 150 executes the process related to the second object based on the determination result of the determination unit 140.

Here, "execution of processing based on the determination result of the determination unit 140" means, for example, when it is determined that the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy the predetermined conditions at a predetermined time point. , Is to execute the process related to the second object.

Note that "execution of processing based on the determination result of the determination means" means, for example, unconditionally (immediately) when it is determined that the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition. ), It may be to execute the process related to the second object, or when it is determined that the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy the predetermined conditions, under the predetermined conditions (). For example, when a predetermined time elapses in that state, or when a predetermined operation is performed in that state), the process related to the second object may be executed.

For example, when it is determined that the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, the process execution unit 150 executes the process related to the second object based on the parameters.

As described above, the "parameter" is a parameter used when executing the process related to the second object. In other words, it is a parameter that affects the result of the processing related to the second object.

Further, the "process related to the second object" is, for example, a process for changing the state of the second object. Specifically, the process of determining whether or not to change the state of the second object and the process of changing the state of the second object correspond to an example of "process related to the second object". Further, for example, the process of moving the second object corresponds to an example of "process of changing the state of the second object". That is, the process of changing the position, moving direction, moving speed, or the like of the second object corresponds to an example of "processing of changing the state of the second object".

[3-6-1] In the case of the baseball game described above, the process of determining whether or not the batter character P11 has hit the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 is the "process related to the second object". Corresponds to one example. Further, when it is determined that the batter character P11 has hit the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12, the process of controlling the behavior (moving speed, moving direction, trajectory, etc.) of the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11. Also corresponds to an example of "processing related to the second object".

Further, the swing power corresponds to an example of "parameter". That is, the "parameter" is a parameter indicating the strength of the bat swing or the strength of hitting the ball P18. That is, the "parameter" is a parameter indicating whether the swing is a normal swing or a strong swing that swings the bat stronger than the normal swing. When the strength of hitting the ball P18 is strong, the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11 flies farther than when the strength of hitting the ball P18 is weak. In other words, the stronger the strength when hitting the ball P18, the longer the flight distance of the batter character P11.

Further, for example, the time point at which the swing instruction operation (the operation of causing the batter character P11 to perform the swing operation) corresponds to an example of the “predetermined time point”. Further, for example, the time point at which the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 reaches the home base corresponds to an example of a “predetermined time point”.

An example of the operation of the processing execution unit 150 in this baseball game is as follows. That is, when the processing execution unit 150 performs a swing instruction operation by the user after the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or after the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12) (that is, the user). When the touch panel T is not in contact with the touch panel T), the batter character P11 is made to perform a swing operation (striking operation) based on the position of the cursor P16.

Here, "to make the batter character perform the swing motion" means, for example, when the batter character is designed to perform the swing motion by reproducing the animation data or the motion data of the swing motion, the batter character is referred to. By starting the reproduction of the animation data or the motion data, the batter character swings the bat.

Further, the processing execution unit 150 determines whether or not the batter character P11 has hit the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 based on the determination result of the determination unit 140 when the batter character P11 performs the swing operation. To do. For example, it is determined that the cursor P16 overlaps with the ball P18 when the swing instruction operation is performed (that is, when the user releases the finger from the touch panel T), and the ball is when the swing instruction operation is performed. When P18 is located in the hittable area, the processing execution unit 150 determines that the batter character P11 has hit the ball P18. Here, the "striking area" is an area where the bat of the batter character P11 can reach, and is an area including the strike zone on the home base and its vicinity. For example, it is a region where the normal distance of the frame P15 from the plane is within a predetermined distance.

Further, when it is determined that the batter character P11 has hit the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12, the processing execution unit 150 executes a process for moving the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11.

In this case, based on the degree of overlap between the cursor P16 (true core portion P17) and the ball P18 and the swing power of the batter character P11, the processing execution unit 150 moves (behaves) the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11. To control. For example, when the true core portion P17 overlaps with the ball P18, the processing execution unit 150 makes the hit ball stronger (or makes the hit ball fly far away), and the initial velocity, acceleration, and acceleration of the ball P18. Set the movement angle (angle with respect to the ground), etc. Further, for example, the processing execution unit 150 makes the hitting ball stronger (or makes the hitting ball fly farther) as the swing power of the batter character P11 is larger, and makes the initial velocity, acceleration, moving angle, etc. of the ball P18 To set.

[3-6-2] In the case of the soccer game described above, the process of determining whether or not the soccer ball has been caught or punched by the goalkeeper character corresponds to an example of "process related to the second object". Further, when it is determined that the soccer ball has been punched by the goalkeeper character, the process of moving the soccer ball punched by the goalkeeper character also corresponds to an example of "process related to the second object".

Further, a parameter indicating the probability that the soccer ball is caught by the goalkeeper character corresponds to an example of "parameter".

Further, for example, the time when the shot soccer ball reaches the vicinity of the goalkeeper character corresponds to an example of the “predetermined time”.

An example of the operation of the processing execution unit 150 in this soccer game is as follows. That is, if the cursor overlaps with the soccer ball when the shot soccer ball reaches the vicinity of the goalkeeper character, the processing execution unit 150 can catch or punch the soccer ball by the goalkeeper character. To determine that. Further, when it is determined that the goalkeeper character can catch or punch the soccer ball, the processing execution unit 150 may catch the soccer ball by the goalkeeper character based on the above parameters. Decide if it is possible. Then, when it is determined that the goalkeeper character can catch the soccer ball, the processing execution unit 150 causes the goalkeeper character to catch the soccer ball. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the goalkeeper character can catch the soccer ball, the processing execution unit 150 causes the goalkeeper character to punch the soccer ball and moves (behaves) the punched soccer ball. ) Start control.

[3-6-3] In the case of the FPS game described above, the process of determining whether or not an attack means such as a bullet or a laser beam hits an attack target object is an example of "process related to the second object". Equivalent to. Further, when it is determined that the attacking means hits the attack target object, the process of changing the state of the attack target object corresponds to "process related to the second object" as an example. For example, a process of damaging an attack target object, a process of changing an attack target object (enemy character, etc.) into an incapacitated state, or a process of destroying an attack target object (vehicle, etc.) is a process of changing the state of the attack target object. Corresponds to an example of.

Further, a parameter indicating the attack power of the attack means (in other words, the damage given to the attack target object by the attack means) corresponds to an example of the above "parameter". In addition, the parameter indicating the flight distance of the attack means also corresponds to an example of the above "parameter". If the flight distance indicated by this parameter is less than the distance to the attack target object, the attack means does not hit the attack target object, and if the flight distance indicated by the parameter is greater than or equal to the distance to the attack target object. Has a predetermined probability (or unconditionally) that the attacking means hits the attacked object.

Further, for example, a time point at which an operation for executing an attack on an attack target object (a firing operation of a bullet or a laser beam) is performed corresponds to an example of the above "predetermined time point".

An example of the operation of the processing execution unit 150 in this FPS game is as follows. That is, for example, the cursor overlaps with the attack target object at the time when the operation to execute the attack on the attack target object is performed, and the flight distance of the attack means is based on the above parameter indicating the flight distance of the attack means. If it is determined that the distance to the attack target object is greater than or equal to the attack target object, the processing execution unit 150 determines that the attack means hits the attack target object. Further, when it is determined that the attack means hits the attack target object, the processing execution unit 150 attacks based on the above parameter indicating the attack power of the attack means (in other words, the damage given to the attack target object by the attack means). Determines the damage the means do to the target object. Then, the process execution unit 150 executes a process of giving the damage to the attack target object.

[4. Processing] Next, the processing executed by the game system 1 will be described. 9A to 9D show an example of the processing executed when the user team attacks in the above-mentioned baseball game. For example, when the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 executes the processes shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D according to the program, the control unit 11 functions as the functional block shown in FIG. Note that FIGS. 9A to 9D mainly show the processes related to the present invention, and for convenience, the processes having a low relevance to the present invention are omitted. For example, when the opponent team is operated by a computer (CPU), the process for operating the player character (pitcher character P12, etc.) belonging to the opponent team is also executed. In FIG. 9D, such a process is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9A, first, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 displays the game image G10 (FIG. 3) on the display unit 17 (S100). Further, the control unit 11 sets the cursor size and the swing power to the standard state (S102). That is, the control unit 11 sets the display size of the cursor P16 to the standard size, and sets the swing power of the batter character P11 to the standard value. After that, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 has been started (S104).

When it is determined that the pitching operation has started, the control unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. 9D. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pitching operation has not been started, the control unit 11 changes the state of the touch panel T to a non-contact state (contact by the user) based on the detection result of the contact position detection unit 15 or the pressing force detection unit 16. It is determined whether or not the state has changed from the non-contacted state to the contacted state (contacted by the user) (S106).

When it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has not changed to the contact state, the control unit 11 re-executes step S104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has changed to the contact state, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the cursor size and the swing power are in the standard state (S108).

When it is determined that the cursor size and the swing power are not in the standard state, the control unit 11 executes step S114 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the cursor size and the swing power are in the standard state, the control unit 11 determines whether the pressing force applied to the touch panel T is equal to or more than the threshold value based on the detection result of the pressing force detecting unit 16. It is determined whether or not (S110).

When it is determined that the pressing force is not equal to or higher than the threshold value, the control unit 11 executes step S114 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pressing force is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the control unit 11 changes the cursor size and the swing power to the strong vibration state (S112). That is, the control unit 11 sets the display size of the cursor P16 to a size smaller than the standard size, and sets the swing power of the batter character P11 to a value larger than the standard value.

After executing step S112, the control unit 11 updates the position of the cursor P16 (S114). That is, the control unit 11 updates the position of the cursor P16 according to the change in the contact position of the user. That is, the control unit 11 moves the cursor P16 from the current position by a predetermined distance in the direction corresponding to the changing direction of the contact position of the user.

Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 has been started (S116). When it is determined that the pitching operation has not been started, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the state of the touch panel T has changed from the contact state to the non-contact state (S118). When it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has changed to the non-contact state, the control unit 11 sets the cursor size and the swing power to the standard state (S120). If the cursor size and swing power are in a strong vibration state, the cursor size and swing power are returned to the standard state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has not changed to the non-contact state, that is, when the contact state is continued, the control unit 11 re-executes step S108.

The case where it is determined in step S116 that the pitching operation is started is the case where the pitching operation is started while the touch panel T is in contact with the touch panel T. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. 9B.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9B, the control unit 11 starts the movement control of the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 (S130). Further, the control unit 11 updates the position of the cursor P16 (S132). Step S132 is the same as step S114. Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the state of the touch panel T has changed from the contact state to the non-contact state (S134). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the swing instruction operation has been performed.

When it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has not changed to the non-contact state, that is, when the swing instruction operation is not performed, the control unit 11 reaches the catcher character with the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S136).

If it is determined that the ball P18 has not reached the catcher character, the control unit 11 re-executes step S132. On the other hand, the case where it is determined that the ball P18 has reached the catcher character is the case where the batter character P11 misses the ball P18 without hitting it. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the oversight process (S138). For example, the control unit 11 makes a strike / ball determination.

Then, the control unit 11 updates the game status (S140). For example, the control unit 11 updates the strike count or the ball count. Further, for example, if the strike count is not "3" and the ball count is not "4", the control unit 11 re-executes this process from step S100 in order to start the next pitch. To do. Further, for example, when the ball count becomes "4", the control unit 11 updates the base status, and then changes the batter character P11 to the next batter in order to start the next turn at bat, and then steps this process. Execute again from S100. Further, for example, when the strike count becomes "3", the control unit 11 updates the out count. If the out count is not "3", the control unit 11 changes the batter character P11 to the next batter in order to start the next turn at bat, and then re-executes this process from step S100. On the other hand, if the out count is "3", the control unit 11 ends the attack of the user team.

When it is determined in step S134 that the state of the touch panel T has changed to the non-contact state, that is, when the swing instruction operation is performed, the control unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. 9C.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9C, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the ball P18 is located in the hittable region (S150). As described above, the “striking area” is an area where the bat of the batter character P11 can reach, for example, an area including the strike zone on the home base and its vicinity.

The case where it is determined that the ball P18 is not located in the hittable area is the case where the timing when the user performs the swing instruction operation is too early or too late. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the missed swing process (S154). For example, the control unit 11 causes the batter character P11 to swing.

Then, the control unit 11 updates the game status (S156). For example, the control unit 11 updates the strike count. If the strike count is not "3", the control unit 11 re-executes this process from step S100 in order to start the next pitch. On the other hand, when the strike count becomes "3", the control unit 11 updates the out count. If the out count is not "3", the control unit 11 changes the batter character P11 to the next batter in order to start the next turn at bat, and then re-executes this process from step S100. On the other hand, if the out count is "3", the control unit 11 ends the attack of the user team.

When it is determined in step S150 that the ball P18 is located within the hittable area, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the cursor P16 overlaps with the ball P18 (S152). For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the cursor P16 and the sphere P18 overlap on the game image G100. Further, for example, the game image G10 is generated by generating an image viewed from a viewpoint in a virtual three-dimensional space in which a batter character P11, a pitcher character P12, a frame P15, a cursor P16, a sphere P18, and the like are arranged. If so, the control unit 11 may determine whether or not the cursor P16 and the sphere P18 overlap in the virtual three-dimensional space.

When it is determined that the cursor P16 does not overlap with the ball P18, the control unit 11 executes the missed swing process (S154) and updates the match status (S156). On the other hand, when it is determined that the cursor P16 overlaps with the sphere P18, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the true core portion P17 of the cursor P16 overlaps with the sphere P18 (S158). This determination is performed in the same manner as the overlap determination (step S152) between the cursor P16 and the sphere P18. For example, when at least a part of the true core portion P17 overlaps with at least a part of the sphere P18, the control unit 11 determines that the true core portion P17 overlaps with the sphere P18.

When it is determined that the true core portion P17 does not overlap with the sphere P18, the control unit 11 executes the first striking process (S160).

For example, the control unit 11 causes the batter character P11 to perform a swing operation, and causes the batter character P11 to hit the ball P18. Further, the control unit 11 starts the movement control of the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11. In this case, the control unit 11 sets the moving direction, the initial velocity, the acceleration, and the like of the sphere P18 based on the degree of overlap between the cursor P16 and the sphere P18. For example, the control unit 11 sets the moving direction of the sphere P18 and the like based on which region of the cursor P16 overlaps with the sphere P18. Further, control is performed based on whether the sphere P18 is located on a plane including the frame P15, is located on the pitcher character P12 side of the plane, or is located on the catcher character side of the plane. The unit 11 sets the moving direction of the ball P18 and the like. Further, the control unit 11 sets the initial velocity of the ball P18 and the like based on the value of the swing power of the batter character P11. For example, the larger the value of the swing power, the stronger the hit ball (so that the hit ball flies farther), and the control unit 11 sets the initial velocity of the ball P18 and the like.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S158 that the true core portion P17 overlaps with the sphere P18, the control unit 11 executes the second striking process (S162).

For example, as in the first batting process (S160), the control unit 11 causes the batter character P11 to perform a swing operation, and causes the batter character P11 to hit the ball P18. Further, the control unit 11 starts the movement control of the ball P18 hit by the batter character P11. However, in the second batting process, the hitting ball is set to be stronger (so that the hitting ball flies far away) than in the first batting process. For example, the control unit 11 increases the value of the swing power of the batter character P11, and sets the initial velocity of the ball P18 or the like based on the increased value. For example, the larger the value, the stronger the hit ball (so that the hit ball flies farther), and the control unit 11 sets the initial velocity of the ball P18 and the like.

After executing step S160 or S162, the control unit 11 updates the game status (S164). For example, the control unit 11 updates the out count, the base status, the scoring status, and the like according to the batting result of the batter character P11. If the out count is not "3", the control unit 11 changes the batter character P11 to the next batter in order to start the next turn at bat, and then re-executes this process from step S100. On the other hand, if the out count is "3", the control unit 11 ends the attack of the user team.

Finally, the process executed when it is determined that the pitching operation has been started in step S104 of FIG. 9A will be described. The case where it is determined in step S104 that the pitching operation is started is the case where the pitching operation is started in a state where the touch panel T is not in contact. As described above, in this case, the control unit 11 executes the process shown in FIG. 9D.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9D, the control unit 11 starts the movement control of the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 (S170). Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the state of the touch panel T has changed from the non-contact state to the contact state (S172).

When it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has changed to the contact state, the control unit 11 executes step S132 of FIG. 9B. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state of the touch panel T has not changed to the contact state, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12 has reached the catcher character (S174).

If it is determined that the ball P18 has not reached the catcher character, the control unit 11 re-executes step S172. On the other hand, the case where it is determined that the ball P18 has reached the catcher character is the case where the batter character P11 misses the ball P18 without hitting it. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the oversight process (S176) and updates the match status (S178). Steps S176 and S178 are the same as steps S138 and S140 of FIG. 9B.

[5. Summary] In the game system 1 described above, the cursor P16 moves according to the change in the position of the touch panel T touched by the user, and the display size of the cursor P16 is set based on the pressing force on the touch panel T by the user. Therefore, the user can both move the cursor P16 and change the display size of the cursor P16 by touching the touch panel T once. As a result, it is not necessary to perform the operation for changing the display size of the cursor P16 separately from the operation for moving the cursor P16, so that the time and effort for changing the display size of the cursor P16 can be reduced.

Further, in the game system 1, since the display size of the cursor P16 and the swing power of the hitter character P11 are set based on the pressing force on the touch panel T by the user, the display size and swing power of the cursor P16 are changed. Since it is not necessary to perform the operation for moving the cursor P16 separately from the operation for moving the cursor P16, it is possible to reduce the time and effort for changing the display size and the swing power of the cursor P16.

In the game system 1, when the display size of the cursor P16 becomes small, it becomes difficult to superimpose the cursor P16 on the ball P18 thrown by the pitcher character P12, and it becomes difficult to hit the ball P18. However, when the display size of the cursor P16 is small, it becomes difficult. , The swing power is set to a value larger than the standard value so that the hit ball becomes stronger (so that the hit ball can easily fly far away) as compared with the case where the display size of the cursor P16 is large. Therefore, according to the game system 1, it is easy to hit the ball P18 without reducing the display size of the cursor P16, or when the display size of the cursor P16 is reduced and the ball P18 is hit, the hit ball is strong. The user can select whether or not to (make it easier for the hit ball to fly far away). As a result, it becomes possible to give the user the interest of making such a selection.

Further, in the game system 1, even when the display size of the cursor P16 is changed from the standard size, the user before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the ball is thrown by the pitcher character P12). Stops touching the touch panel T, the display size of the cursor P16 returns to the standard size. Therefore, according to the game system 1, the user can restore the display size of the cursor P16 before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the pitcher character P12 throws the ball P18). ..

Further, in the game system 1, after the display size of the cursor P16 returns to the standard size and before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12), the user touches the touch panel again. When T is touched and pressed strongly, the display size of the cursor P16 is changed from the standard size. Therefore, according to the game system 1, the user can change the display size of the cursor P16 again before the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or before the pitcher character P12 throws the ball P18). ..

Further, in the game system 1, when the touch panel T is not touched by the user after the pitching operation of the pitcher character P12 is started (or after the ball P18 is thrown by the pitcher character P12), the cursor The batter character P11 swings based on the position of P16. According to the game system 1, an operation of setting the display size of the cursor P16 and an operation of moving the cursor P16 (an operation of setting the position where the batter character P11 hits with a bat) by a series of operations of touching and releasing the touch panel T. ) And the operation of causing the batter character P11 to perform a swing operation. As a result, it is possible to reduce the time and effort required for the batting operation in the baseball game.

[6. Modifications] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

In the above, the case where the present invention is applied to a baseball game, a soccer game, or an FPS game has been described, but the present invention can be applied to games other than those described above. For example, "weapons or weapons for attacking or capturing enemies" and "enemy (beasts or fighters to be attacked or captured)" that move according to the user's operation are displayed on the game screen. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a game in which a process of attacking or capturing an enemy is executed when it is determined that a weapon or the like overlaps with the enemy. In this case, the "weapon or weapon for attacking or capturing the enemy" corresponds to the above-mentioned "first object", and the "enemy (the beast or fighter to be attacked or captured)" is the above-mentioned "1st object". Corresponds to the "second object". In short, "when the first object and the second object that move according to the user's operation are displayed on the game screen and it is determined that the first object overlaps with the second object, it is related to the second object. The present invention can be applied regardless of the genre of the game as long as it is a "game that executes the processing to be performed". In other words, the present invention can be applied regardless of the genre of the game as long as it is a "game in which processing related to the second object is executed by the user superimposing the first object on the second object". is there.

[7. Supplementary note] From the above description, the present invention can be grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals described in the drawings are appropriately described in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated mode.

1) The game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention controls to display the first object (P16 or P17) and the second object (P18) on the display means (17). The control means (100), the acquisition means (110) for acquiring the contact position information regarding the contact position by the contact operation, and the pressing force information regarding the pressing force generated by the contact operation, and the display size of the first object are set. Whether the setting means (120), the moving means (130) for moving the first object based on the contact position information, the position of the first object, and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition. A process execution means (for example, a process of moving a second object) that executes a process related to the second object (for example, a process of moving the second object) based on the determination means (140) that determines whether or not the object is present and the determination result of the determination means (140). The setting means (120) includes means for setting the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information.

8) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention controls the display of the first object (P16 or P17) and the second object (P18) on the display means (17). 100), an acquisition means (110) for acquiring contact position information regarding a contact position due to a contact operation, and pressing force information regarding a pressing force generated by the contact operation, and a setting means for setting a display size of the first object (100). 120), the moving means (130) for moving the first object based on the contact position information, and whether or not the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition. A determination means (140) for determining, and a process executing means (150) for executing a process related to the second object (for example, a process for moving the second object) based on the determination result of the determination means (140). The setting means (120) includes means for setting the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information.

9) The game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first object (P16 or P17) that moves in response to an operation on an operating means (T) having a surface contacted by the user. The display control means (100) that controls the display of the second object (P18) on the display means (17), the contact position information regarding the position on the surface that is in contact with the user, and the user. The acquisition means (110) for acquiring the pressing force information regarding the pressing force applied to the surface by contact, the setting means (120) for setting the display size of the first object, and the change of the contact position information. Correspondingly, the moving means (130) for moving the first object, the determining means (140) for determining whether or not the first object overlaps with the second object, and the determining means (140). Based on the result, the setting means (120) includes a process executing means (150) that executes a process related to the second object (for example, a process of moving the second object), and the setting means (120) is added to the pressing force information. Based on this, it includes means for setting the display size of the first object.

10) In the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention, a first object (P16 or P17) and a second object (P16 or P17) that move in response to an operation on the operating means (T) having a surface contacted by the user. The display control means (100) that controls the display of (P18) on the display means (17), the contact position information regarding the position on the surface that is in contact with the user, and the contact by the user. An acquisition means (110) for acquiring the pressing force information regarding the pressing force applied to the surface, a setting means (120) for setting the display size of the first object, and a change in the contact position information. Based on the determination results of the moving means (130) for moving the first object, the determining means (140) for determining whether or not the first object overlaps with the second object, and the determining means (140). The processing execution means (150) for executing the processing related to the second object is included, and the setting means (120) sets the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information. Including means.

11) Further, the program according to one aspect of the present invention is the game control device (10 or 30) according to any one of 1) to 7), 9), or the game system according to 8), 10). It is a program for operating a computer as 1).

12) Further, the information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium in which the program described in 11) is recorded.

13) The control method of the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention is a control for displaying the first object (P16 or P17) and the second object (P18) on the display means (17). The display control step (S100) for acquiring the contact position information regarding the contact position by the contact operation and the pressing force information regarding the pressing force generated by the contact operation (S110 or the like), and the display of the first object. A setting step (S112) for setting the size, a moving step (S114) for moving the first object based on the contact position information, and a predetermined condition for the position of the first object and the position of the second object. Based on the determination step (S152) for determining whether or not the above is satisfied and the determination result in the determination step (S152), a process related to the second object (for example, a process for moving the second object) is executed. A process execution step (S160 or S162) is included, and the setting step (S112) includes a step of setting a display size of the first object based on the pressing force information.

14) The control method of the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is a display for controlling the display of the first object (P16 or P17) and the second object (P18) on the display means (17). The control step (S100), the acquisition step (S110, etc.) for acquiring the contact position information regarding the contact position by the contact operation and the pressing force information regarding the pressing force generated by the contact operation, and the display size of the first object are set. The setting step (S112) to be performed, the moving step (S114) to move the first object based on the contact position information, and the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy predetermined conditions. A process execution means for executing a process related to the second object (for example, a process of moving the second object) based on the determination step (S152) for determining whether or not the object is determined and the determination result in the determination step (S152). (S160 or S162), and the setting step (S112) includes a step of setting the display size of the first object based on the pressing force information.

15) Further, the control method of the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention is a first object (P16) that moves in response to an operation on an operation means (T) having a surface contacted by a user. Alternatively, the display control step (S100) that controls the display of the P17) and the second object (P18) on the display means (17), and the contact position information regarding the position on the surface that is in contact with the user. The acquisition step (S110 and the like) for acquiring the pressing force information regarding the pressing force applied to the surface by the contact by the user, the setting step (S112) for setting the display size of the first object, and the above. The movement step (S114) for moving the first object according to the change in the contact position information, the determination step (S152) for determining whether or not the first object overlaps with the second object, and the determination. The setting step (S112) includes a process execution step (S160 or S162) that executes a process related to the second object based on the determination result in the step (S152), and the setting step (S112) is based on the pressing force information. , Including the step of setting the display size of the first object.

16) Further, the control method of the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is a first object (P16 or P17) that moves in response to an operation on an operating means (T) having a surface contacted by the user. A display control step (S100) that controls the display of the second object (P18) on the display means (17), contact position information regarding the position on the surface that is in contact with the user, and the above. An acquisition step (S110 or the like) for acquiring the pressing force information related to the pressing force applied to the surface by contact by the user, a setting step (S112) for setting the display size of the first object, and the contact position information. A movement step (S114) for moving the first object, a determination step (S152) for determining whether or not the first object overlaps with the second object, and the determination step (S152) according to the change in the above. ), The setting step (S112) includes the process execution step (S160 or S162) for executing the process related to the second object, and the setting step (S112) is based on the pressing force information. 1 Includes a step to set the display size of the object.

According to the inventions 1), 8) to 16) above, the first object moves based on the contact position information, and the display size of the first object is set based on the pressing pressure information, so that the user can use the user. A single contact (eg, a single contact with a surface provided on the operating means) makes it possible to both move the first object and change the display size of the first object. As a result, it is not necessary to perform the operation for changing the display size of the first object separately from the operation for moving the first object, which reduces the time and effort for changing the display size of the first object. become able to.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, when the contact operation is performed, the setting means (120) changes the display size of the first object from the initial size based on the pressing force information, and the above. After the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size, the display size of the first object may be returned to the initial size when the contact operation is not performed. ..

According to the invention described in 2), even if the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size, the display size of the first object returns to the initial size when the user stops the contact operation. Become. Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can restore the display size of the first object.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the setting means (120) uses the pressing force information when the contact operation is performed after the display size of the first object is returned to the initial size. Based on this, the display size of the first object may be changed from the initial size.

According to the invention described in 3), when the user performs a contact operation again after the display size of the first object returns to the initial size, the display size of the first object becomes the initial size based on the pressing pressure information. Will be changed from. Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can redo the change of the display size of the first object.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10 or 30) executes a baseball game, the second object represents a ball thrown by a pitcher character, and the first object is a batter character. The setting means (120) indicates the position or area to be hit by the bat, and the contact operation is performed before the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started or before the ball is thrown by the pitcher character. In addition, after the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size based on the pressing force information, and the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size, and the pitcher character If the contact operation is not performed before the pitching operation of the pitcher is started or before the pitcher character throws the ball, the display size of the first object is returned to the initial size. You may do so.

According to the invention described in 4), even when the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size in the baseball game, before the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started (or by the pitcher character). When the user stops the contact operation (before is thrown), the display size of the first object returns to the initial size. Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can restore the display size of the first object before the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started (or before the pitcher character throws the ball). Become.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the setting means (120) is after the display size of the first object is returned to the initial size and before the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started. Or, if the contact operation is performed before the ball is thrown by the pitcher character, the display size of the first object may be changed from the initial size based on the pressing force information. Good.

According to the invention described in 5), after the display size of the first object returns to the initial size, and before the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started (or before the ball is thrown by the pitcher character) again. When the user performs a contact operation, the display size of the first object is changed from the initial size based on the pressing pressure information. Therefore, according to the present invention, the user can redo the change of the display size of the first object before the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started (or before the pitcher character throws the ball). Become.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the setting means (120) has the display size of the first object after the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started or after the ball is thrown by the pitcher character. The game control device is in a state where the contact operation is not performed after the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started or after the ball is thrown by the pitcher character. In this case, the processing execution means (150) includes a means (150) for causing the batter character to perform a striking motion based on the position of the first object, and the processing executing means (150) is a case where the batter character performs a striking motion. When it is determined whether or not the batter character has hit the ball thrown by the pitcher character based on the determination result of the determination means, and it is determined that the batter character has hit the ball thrown by the pitcher character. In addition, a process for moving the ball struck by the batter character may be executed.

According to the invention described in 6), when the pitching operation of the pitcher character is started (or after the ball is thrown by the pitcher character), the contact operation is not performed by the user. , The batter character will perform a striking motion based on the position of the first object. According to the present invention, an operation of setting the display size of the first object (an operation of setting the display size of an object to be superimposed on a ball thrown by a pitcher character) by a series of operations of touching and releasing an operating means (touch panel or the like). ), The operation of moving the first object (the operation of setting the position where the batter character hits with the bat), and the operation of causing the batter character to perform the hitting motion. As a result, it becomes possible to reduce the labor related to the batting operation in the baseball game.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the process executing means (150) executes the process based on the parameters, and the setting means (120) displays the first object based on the pressing force information. The size and the parameter are set, and the setting means (120) specifies the result of the process when the display size of the first object is small as compared with the case where the display size of the first object is large. The parameters may be set to be advantageous in order to obtain the result of.

According to the invention described in 7), the display size of the first object and the parameters used in the processing executed when the first object is superimposed on the second object are set based on the pressing force information. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the operation for changing the display size of the first object and the above parameters separately from the operation for moving the first object. Therefore, the display size of the first object and the above parameters It will be possible to reduce the trouble of changing the object.

When the display size of the first object becomes smaller, it becomes difficult for the position of the first object and the position of the second object to satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, it becomes difficult to superimpose the first object on the second object), and the second object However, according to the present invention, when the display size of the first object is small, the result of the above processing is a specific result as compared with the case where the display size of the first object is large. The parameters are set so as to be advantageous, and the above processing is executed in a state advantageous for the result of the above processing to be a specific result. According to the present invention, a state in which the position of the first object and the position of the second object easily satisfy a predetermined condition without reducing the display size of the first object (for example, a state in which the first object is easily superimposed on the second object). ) Or reduce the display size of the first object so that the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy the predetermined conditions (for example, the first object is overlapped with the second object). Even if the difficulty level of the above is increased, the user can select whether to set the state advantageous for the result of the above processing to be a specific result (the state in which the result of the above processing is likely to be a specific result). As a result, it becomes possible to give the user the interest of making such a selection.

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Pressurizing pressure detection unit, 17 display unit, 18 audio output unit, T touch panel, 30 server, 31 control unit, 32 storage unit, 33 communication unit, 100 display control unit, 110 acquisition unit, 120 setting unit, 130 moving unit, 140 Judgment unit, 150 processing execution unit, G10 game image, P11 batter character, P12 pitcher character, P13 game status display, P14 name display, P15 frame, P16 cursor, P17 true core part, P18 ball.

Claims (6)

A display control means that controls the display of the first object and the second object on the display means, and
An acquisition means for acquiring contact position information regarding a contact position by a contact operation and pressing pressure information regarding a pressing force generated by the contact operation.
A moving means for moving the first object based on the contact position information,
A determination means for determining whether or not the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, and
A process execution means that executes a process related to the second object based on the determination result of the determination means, and a process execution means.
A setting means for setting parameters that affect the result of processing related to the second object based on the pressing force information, and
Only including,
A game control device for executing a baseball game,
The second object represents a ball thrown by a pitcher character.
The first object indicates a position or area where the batter character hits with a bat.
The setting means sets the parameter so that when the pressing force is large, the force for hitting the ball is stronger than when the pressing force is small.
Game control device. A display control means that controls the display of the first object and the second object on the display means, and
An acquisition means for acquiring contact position information regarding a contact position by a contact operation and pressing pressure information regarding a pressing force generated by the contact operation.
A moving means for moving the first object based on the contact position information,
A determination means for determining whether or not the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, and
A process execution means that executes a process related to the second object based on the determination result of the determination means, and a process execution means.
A setting means for setting parameters that affect the result of processing related to the second object based on the pressing force information, and
Only including,
A game control device that executes a soccer game in which a user places a cursor on a soccer ball shot by a player character of an opponent team to cause a goalkeeper character to catch .
The second object represents a soccer ball shot by the player character.
The first object points to the cursor and
The setting means is a game control device that sets the parameter indicating the probability that the soccer ball is caught when the pressing force is large, so that the probability is higher than when the pressing force is small. .. In the game control device according to claim 1 or 2 .
The setting means is
When the contact operation is performed, the value of the parameter is set to a value corresponding to the pressing force.
Gate-time control device. A display control means that controls the display of the first object and the second object on the display means, and
An acquisition means for acquiring contact position information regarding a contact position by a contact operation and pressing pressure information regarding a pressing force generated by the contact operation.
A moving means for moving the first object based on the contact position information,
A determination means for determining whether or not the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, and
A process execution means that executes a process related to the second object based on the determination result of the determination means, and a process execution means.
A setting means for setting parameters that affect the result of processing related to the second object based on the pressing force information, and
Only including,
A game system for executing a baseball game,
The second object represents a ball thrown by a pitcher character.
The first object indicates a position or area where the batter character hits with a bat.
The setting means sets the parameter so that when the pressing force is large, the force for hitting the ball is stronger than when the pressing force is small.
Game system . A display control means that controls the display of the first object and the second object on the display means, and
An acquisition means for acquiring contact position information regarding a contact position by a contact operation and pressing pressure information regarding a pressing force generated by the contact operation.
A moving means for moving the first object based on the contact position information,
A determination means for determining whether or not the position of the first object and the position of the second object satisfy a predetermined condition, and
A process execution means that executes a process related to the second object based on the determination result of the determination means, and a process execution means.
A setting means for setting parameters that affect the result of processing related to the second object based on the pressing force information, and
Only including,
A game system in which a user executes a soccer game in which a goalkeeper character is made to catch by placing a cursor on a soccer ball shot by a player character of an opponent team .
The second object represents a soccer ball shot by the player character.
The first object points to the cursor and
When the pressing force is large, the setting means sets the parameter indicating the probability that the soccer ball is caught so that the probability is higher than when the pressing force is small.
Game system . Program for causing a computer to function as a game system according to the game controller or claim 4 or 5 according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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