JP6841985B2 - Game systems, game consoles, and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a game system for executing a game in which a plurality of users participate has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game system in which each of a plurality of users operates a character and executes a soccer game in which a player plays a soccer game against an opponent team while cooperating with each other. Further, in the soccer game of Patent Document 1, it is also described that the state of the vicinity of the character to be operated by oneself is displayed on the screen of each user, and a message indicating the game play that one user wants another user to send is sent. ing.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-55915

However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, since the user can only grasp the surroundings of the character operated by himself / herself, he / she cannot grasp the entire situation of the game space, and other users can give accurate instructions. May not be able to give to.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is a game system, a game device, a game control method, in which a user can easily give an instruction to another user in a game in which a plurality of users participate. And to provide the program.

In order to solve the above problems, the game system (S) and the game device (10) according to the present invention are games in which a plurality of users participate, and at least one of the plurality of users operates a virtual world. A game executing means (62) for executing a game to be operated, an instruction user determining means (64) for determining an instruction user who gives an instruction to an operation user who operates an operation target from the plurality of users, and the above. Corresponds to the first display control means (66) that causes the display means (14) corresponding to the operation user to display the first view image associated with the operation target corresponding to the operation user in the virtual world, and the instruction user. A second display control means (68) that causes the display means (14) to display a second view image including an operation target corresponding to the operation user in the virtual world, and an instruction to the operation user by the instruction user. It is characterized by including an instruction receiving means (70) for receiving an instruction, and an instruction information notifying means (72) for notifying the operating user of information based on an instruction by the instructing user.

The game system (S) according to the present invention is a game system (S) in which a plurality of operation users who can operate an operation target in a virtual world and an instruction user who gives an instruction to each of the plurality of operation users participate. ), The display means (14) corresponding to each of the plurality of operating users is made to display the first view image associated with the operating target corresponding to each of the plurality of operating users in the virtual world. 1 Display control means (66) and display means (14) corresponding to the instruction user display a second view image including an operation target corresponding to all or a part of the plurality of operation users in the virtual world. The second display control stage, an instruction receiving means (70) for receiving instructions by the instruction user for all or a part of the operation users corresponding to one or a plurality of operation targets included in the second view image, and the instruction user. Includes an instruction output means (72) for causing the display means (14) or the voice output means (17) corresponding to all or part of the operating users to be instructed to output the information based on the instruction according to the above. Features.

The game control method according to the present invention is a game in which a plurality of users participate, and includes a game execution step (62) in which at least one of the plurality of users executes a game in which an operation target in a virtual world is operated, and the plurality of games. In the virtual world, the instruction user determination step (64) for determining the instruction user who gives an instruction to the operation user who operates the operation target, and the display means (14) corresponding to the operation user are used. The first display control step (66) for displaying the first view image associated with the operation target corresponding to the operation user and the display means (14) corresponding to the instruction user are used to the operation user in the virtual world. The second display control step (68) for displaying the second view image including the corresponding operation target, the instruction reception step (70) for receiving the instruction to the operation user by the instruction user, and the instruction by the instruction user. It is characterized by including an instruction information notification step (72) for notifying the operating user of the information based on the information.

The program according to the present invention is a game in which a plurality of users participate, and is a game execution means (62) for executing a game in which at least one of the plurality of users operates an operation target in a virtual world. Among them, the instruction user determining means (64) for determining the instruction user who gives an instruction to the operation user who operates the operation target, the display means (14) corresponding to the operation user, and the operation user in the virtual world. The first display control means (66) for displaying the first view image associated with the corresponding operation target and the display means (14) corresponding to the instruction user are provided with the operation target corresponding to the operation user in the virtual world. The second display control means (68) for displaying the included second view image, the instruction receiving means (70) for receiving the instruction to the operation user by the instruction user, and the information based on the instruction by the instruction user, the operation user. The computer functions as an instruction information notification means (72) for notifying the user.

The information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the above program is recorded.

According to the present invention, in a game in which a plurality of users participate, an instruction by the instructing user is given after appropriately displaying the operation user who operates the operation target and the instructing user who gives an instruction to the operation user. Can be notified to the operating user.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) receives an instruction of a position or a direction regarding an operation to be performed by an operation target corresponding to the operating user in the virtual world, and the instruction information notifying means (72). ) Is characterized in that the operating user is notified of the position or direction instructed by the instructing user. According to this aspect, the instruction user can instruct the position or direction regarding the operation to be performed by the operation target while confirming the operation target by the second visual field image including the operation target, and the operation user can instruct the instruction. Can be notified to.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) receives an instruction to an operation target corresponding to the operating user with reference to the second field-of-view image, and the instruction information notifying means (72) receives an instruction. It is characterized in that it includes means for converting an instruction received based on the second visual field image into an instruction based on the first visual field image, and notifies the operating user of information based on the converted instruction. And. According to this aspect, the instruction user can give an instruction based on the second visual field image while confirming the operation target by the second visual field image including the operation target, and the first visual field image is used as a reference. Since the instruction can be converted into the instruction and notified, for example, the instructing user can give the instruction relatively easily, and the operating user can be notified of an appropriate instruction on the display.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) gives an instruction of a position or a direction regarding an operation to be performed by an operation target corresponding to the operation user in the virtual world with reference to the second field-of-view image. The receiving and indicating information notification means (72) includes means for converting a position or direction instructed with reference to the second field of view image to a position or direction with reference to the first field of view image, and the conversion is performed. The operation user is notified of the position or direction of the image. According to this aspect, the instruction user confirms the operation target by the second field-of-view image including the operation target, and gives an instruction of the position or direction regarding the operation to be performed by the operation target with the second field-of-view image as a reference. And, since it is possible to convert the instruction of the position or direction based on the first visual field image and notify the notification, for example, the instructing user can give an instruction relatively easily and display it to the operating user. Above Appropriate instructions can be notified.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) receives an instruction of an operation to be performed by an operation target corresponding to the operation user in the virtual world from among a plurality of types of operations, and the instruction information. The notification means (72) is characterized in that the operation user is notified of the type of operation instructed by the operation user. According to this aspect, the instructing user can instruct the type of operation to be operated by the operation target, and can accurately notify the operation user of the type of the operation.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the second display control means (68) represents the entire state of the second visual field image and the virtual world in the display means (14) corresponding to the instructing user. The first display control means (66) displays the first visual field image and does not display the entire image in the display means (14) corresponding to the operation user. And. According to this aspect, the display means corresponding to the instructing user can display the entire state of the virtual world, and the display means corresponding to the operating user cannot display the entire state of the virtual world. Therefore, for example, an instruction is given. The information obtained by the user can be greater than the information obtained by the operating user. As a result, for example, cooperative play between the instructing user and the operating user can be promoted.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) receives an instruction regarding a combination of a plurality of operations to be operated by the operation target corresponding to the operating user in the virtual world, and the instruction information notifying means (72). ) Is characterized in that the operating user is notified of the combination of the plurality of operations instructed by the instructing user. According to this aspect, the instructing user can give an instruction regarding a combination of a plurality of operations, and can accurately notify the operating user of the instruction.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) further includes a means (74) for acquiring the stored contents of the means (60) for storing the operation information indicating the combination of the plurality of operations, and the instruction. The receiving means (70) receives an instruction by the instructing user of one operation position related to the plurality of operations, and the instruction information notification means (72) has the one operating position instructed by the instructing user and the said one. It is characterized in that the operation user is notified of a position where the combination of the plurality of operations should be performed based on the operation information. According to this aspect, when the instructing user instructs one operation position regarding a plurality of operations, the operating user can be notified of the position where the combination of the plurality of operations should be combined. Therefore, for example, the instructing user can use the instruction user. Instructions can be given with a relatively simple operation, and the burden on the instructing user can be reduced.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) accepts a selection by the instructing user from a plurality of reference positions set in the virtual world, and the instruction information notifying means (72). Is characterized in that, based on the reference position selected by the instructing user, the operating user is notified of the position or direction related to the operation to be performed by the operation target corresponding to the operating user. According to this aspect, when the instructing user selects a plurality of reference positions, the instructing user can be notified of the position or direction related to the operation to be operated. Therefore, for example, the instructing user can perform a relatively simple operation. It is possible to give an instruction with, and the burden on the instructing user can be reduced.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) provides an instruction of the instructing user and an operation performed by an operation target corresponding to the operation user after the notification by the instruction information notification means (72). It is characterized by further including a comparison means (76) for comparison and a means (78) for evaluating at least one of the operation user and the instruction user based on the comparison result of the comparison means (76). .. According to this aspect, at least one of the operating user and the instructing user can be evaluated by comparing the instruction of the instructing user with the operation performed by the operation target corresponding to the operating user. Therefore, for example, the instruction User's instructions and operations It is possible to evaluate the suitability of user's operations.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction receiving means (70) receives an instruction of a position related to an operation to be performed by the operation target corresponding to the operating user in the virtual world, and the instruction information notifying means (72) When the position instructed by the instructing user is not displayed on the display means (14) corresponding to the operating user, the operating user is notified of the direction corresponding to the position instructed by the instructing user. It is a feature. According to this aspect, when the position instructed by the instructing user is not displayed on the display means corresponding to the operating user, the operating user can be notified of the direction corresponding to this position. Therefore, for example, the instructing user It is possible to easily convey the instruction of to the operation user.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the instruction information notification means (72) causes the instruction user to display an instruction image representing an instruction by the instruction user on the display means (14) corresponding to the operation user. The game system (S) notifies the information based on the instruction by the operating user, and the game system (S) displays the information on the display means (14) corresponding to the operating user based on at least one of the status of the running game and the operation by the operating user. It is characterized by further including means (80) for erasing the indicated image. According to this aspect, the instruction image can be deleted based on at least one of the running game situation and the operation by the operating user. Therefore, for example, unnecessary instruction images other than the latest instruction image can be deleted. it can.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game is a game in which the plurality of users and a plurality of opponent users play against each other, and the game system (S) is at least one of the plurality of opponent users. A means for receiving an instruction to another opponent user by one person (82), and a means for notifying the other opponent user and at least one of the plurality of users of information based on the received instruction. (84), and the instruction information notification means (72) notifies the operation user and at least one of the plurality of opponent users of information based on the instruction by the instruction user. It is a feature. According to this aspect, the operating user and the instructing user can know the instruction of the opponent user, and the opponent user can know the instruction of the instructing user. Therefore, for example, while knowing each other's instructions. It is possible to play a game and provide a game with higher strategy.

In the above, the reference numerals described in the drawings are shown in parentheses in order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, but the game system and the like according to the present invention are not limited to the illustrated modes.

It is a figure which shows the hardware configuration of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a game space. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the virtual camera corresponding to the operation user. It is a figure for demonstrating the control method of the virtual camera corresponding to an instruction user. It is a figure which shows a mode that an instruction user inputs an instruction to an operation user. It is a figure which shows the mode that the instruction content is notified on the operation user screen. It is a functional block diagram of a game system. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the conversion method of a position or direction. It is a figure which shows the matching process which a game server executes. It is a figure which shows the game processing which a game apparatus executes. It is a functional block diagram of a modification. It is a figure which shows the data storage example of the operation information. It is a figure which shows the mode that the combination of a plurality of operations is notified on the operation user screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the division area set in the pitch. It is a figure which shows the mode that the position instructed by an instruction user is notified on the operation user screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation user screen of the modification (6).

[1. Overall configuration of the game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S includes a game server 1 and a plurality of game devices 10. Each device constituting the game system S is capable of data communication with each other via the network N. Although FIG. 1 describes a case where the game server 1 included in the game system S is one, the number of game servers 1 may be plural.

The game server 1 is a known server computer. The game server 1 includes a control unit 2, a storage unit 3, and a communication unit 4. The control unit 2 includes, for example, a CPU and the like, and executes information processing according to an operating system and other programs. The storage unit 3 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a hard disk). The communication unit 4 is for exchanging data with another device (for example, a game device 10) via the network N.

The game device 10 is realized by, for example, a home / business game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, a mobile phone (smartphone), a personal digital assistant, a personal computer, or the like. The game device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, a display unit 14, an operation unit 15, a voice input unit 16, and a voice output unit 17. Since the hardware configurations of the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13 are the same as those of the control unit 2, the storage unit 3, and the communication unit 4, respectively, the description thereof will be omitted.

The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like. The display unit 14 displays the screen according to the instruction from the control unit 11.

The operation unit 15 is used for the user to perform an operation. The operation unit 15 includes one or a plurality of operation members for accepting a user's operation. For example, the operation unit 15 includes a button (key), a stick (lever), or a pointing device (for example, a touch panel, a mouse, etc.).

The voice input unit 16 is, for example, a microphone or the like that detects voice. In the present embodiment, the various operations described as being performed using the operation unit 15 may be performed by the voice detected by the voice input unit 16. That is, voice may be used for various operations.

The audio output unit 17 is, for example, a speaker, a headphone terminal, or the like. The voice output unit 17 outputs voice (for example, music or sound effect) according to an instruction from the control unit 11.

The hardware configuration of the game server 1 and the game device 10 is not limited to the above example. For example, the game server 1 and the game device 10 may include a drive for reading programs and data stored in an information storage medium such as an optical disk or a memory card.

Further, in the present embodiment, the program described as being stored in the storage unit 3 or the storage unit 12 may be stored in an information storage medium such as an optical disk or a memory card, or the program or data may be stored. May be supplied from a remote location via the network N. Alternatively, the game program or game data may be supplied using various data communications such as infrared communication.

In the present embodiment, the game server 1 matches a plurality of users participating in one game. The game is executed in each game device 10 of the plurality of matched users. For example, any one of the plurality of game devices 10 plays a role as a server that controls the game in an integrated manner, and the other game device 10 plays a role as a client.

For example, the game device 10 that acts as a server receives data indicating the user's operation contents from the game device 10 that acts as a client, and based on each user's operation, a game that indicates the current game status. Update status data. Further, the game device 10 acting as a server transmits the latest game status data to the game device 10 acting as a client.

On the other hand, the game device 10 that plays a role as a client receives and stores the latest game status data. In each game device 10, a screen is displayed based on the game status data stored in the game device 10. In this way, in the game system S, the game status data is shared between the game devices 10.

[2. Games run on the game system]
In this embodiment, a game in which a plurality of users participate is executed. Here, a case where a soccer game in which a plurality of users cooperate to play against an opponent is executed will be described as an example. In a soccer game, a team operated by each user (hereinafter referred to as "user team") and a team operated by an opponent (other user or computer) (hereinafter referred to as "opponent team") A soccer match is played between them. That is, by the user operating the operation of the operation target, the moving body (for example, a ball, a pack, etc., which may be one or a plurality) is moved to the moving target position (for example, the goal). A game is played that aims to move to.

In the present embodiment, at least one of a plurality of users participating in the soccer game is set as a user (hereinafter referred to as an instruction user) who gives an instruction to another user (hereinafter referred to as an operation user) who operates the soccer player. .. Here, a plurality of operation users who can operate the operation target in the virtual world and an instruction user who gives an instruction to each of the plurality of operation users participate in the soccer game. When the soccer game is started, for example, a game space is constructed in the storage unit 12.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game space. The game space 20 shown in FIG. 2 is a virtual three-dimensional space in which three coordinate axes (Xw axis, Yw axis, and Zw axis) orthogonal to each other are set. As shown in FIG. 2, a field 22 which is an object representing a soccer field is arranged in the game space 20.

A goal 24, which is an object representing a soccer goal, is arranged on the field 22, and two goal lines 26 and two touch lines 28 are represented. The match is played on the pitch 30 surrounded by the goal line 26 and the touch line 28 and around the pitch 30 (a predetermined area outside the pitch 30 in contact with the goal line 26 or the touch line 28).

Further, on the field 22, a ball 32 which is an object representing a soccer ball (moving object), a character 34 which is an object representing a soccer player belonging to a user team, and an object representing a soccer player belonging to an opponent team The character 36, which is, is arranged. The position of each object is specified by, for example, the three-dimensional coordinates of the world coordinate system (Xw-Yw-Zw coordinate system).

Although omitted in FIG. 2, 11 characters 34 belonging to the user team and 11 characters 36 belonging to the opponent team are arranged on the field 22.

In the present embodiment, each operating user operates any of the characters 34 belonging to the user team. The operation target corresponding to the operation user operates based on the operation of the operation user. The character 34 set as the operation target corresponding to the operation user may be switched during the match or may not change until the end of the match.

Among the characters 34 (36) arranged in the game space 20, those that are not the operation target corresponding to the operation user act autonomously according to a predetermined action algorithm (that is, an action pattern determined by the game creator). .. The action algorithm is described in the game program.

Further, a virtual camera 38 (viewpoint) is set in the game space 20. An image showing the appearance of the game space 20 as viewed from the virtual camera 38 is displayed on the display unit 14. The image is generated by converting the vertex coordinates of each object arranged in the game space 20 from the world coordinate system to the screen coordinate system using a predetermined coordinate conversion operation.

In the present embodiment, the area in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 of the game device 10 operated by the operating user (hereinafter, simply referred to as the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user) and the game device operated by the instructing user. It is different from the area in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 of 10 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user).

For example, the display unit 14 corresponding to each operation user is displayed in a representative direction (for example, from above or behind the operation target corresponding to the operation user so as to display the display associated with the operation target corresponding to the operation user. , The front direction, the moving direction, or the predetermined direction in the game space 20 of the operation target), the virtual camera 38 is set. Hereinafter, the virtual camera 38 for displaying an image on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user is simply referred to as the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a control method of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the position of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user is set to a position above the operating target corresponding to the operating user. In this case, the virtual camera 38 moves so as to maintain a predetermined positional relationship with the operation target corresponding to the operation user.

Further, for example, the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user is set in the direction from the goal 24 of the user team to the goal 24 of the opponent team (for example, the Xw axis direction). On the operation user screen 40, the area in the vicinity of the operation target corresponding to the operation user in the game space 20 is displayed in detail. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the operation user screen 40 is displayed so that the operation target corresponding to the operation user is zoomed up. When the operation target of the operation user is switched, the virtual camera 38 is set based on the state (position, moving direction, etc.) of the operation target after the switching.

On the other hand, the virtual camera 38 is set on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user so as to look down on the field 22 from diagonally above. Hereinafter, the virtual camera 38 for displaying an image on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user is simply referred to as the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a control method of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user. As shown in FIG. 4, the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user is set to have a viewpoint including an operation target, for example, a so-called bird's-eye view (bird's-eye view). Therefore, the instruction user screen 50 does not zoom in on the specific character 34, but displays the entire state of the field 22.

Further, in the present embodiment, the entire image 52 showing the positional relationship of each character 34 (36) is displayed on the instruction user screen 50. The whole image 52 includes an image showing the whole pitch 30 and an image showing the positions of the ball 32 and each character 34 (36). The positions of the images representing the positions of the ball 32 and each character 34 (36) in the overall image 52 correspond to the positions of the ball 32 and each character 34 (36) in the game space 20. The instructing user can also grasp the overall state of the pitch 30 by looking at the overall image 52.

In addition, icons 54A to 54E are displayed on the instruction user screen 50. Hereinafter, these are collectively referred to simply as an icon 54. The icon 54 is for the instructing user to input an instruction to the operating user. Each icon 54 corresponds to the type of operation to be performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user.

For example, the icon 54A is for the instructing user to instruct the position or direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operating user should walk and move. The icon 54B is for the instructing user to instruct the position or direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operating user should run and move. The icon 54C is for the instructing user to instruct the position or direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operating user should make a short pass or shoot. The icon 54D is for the instructing user to instruct the position or direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operating user should make a long pass. The icon 54E is for the instructing user to instruct an empty space.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing how the instructing user inputs an instruction to the operating user. As shown in FIG. 5, after selecting the icon 54A, the instructing user specifies a position on the instructing user screen 50 to indicate a position or direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operating user should walk and move. can do. For example, when the instructing user draws a predetermined locus with the touch pen P on the touch panel provided on the display unit 14, the arrow image 56 indicating the direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operating user should move is displayed on the instructing user screen 50. Is displayed.

The same applies to the other icons 54. For example, after selecting the icon 54B, the instructing user specifies a position on the instructing user screen 50, so that the operation target corresponding to the operating user should run and move. Or the direction can be indicated. Further, for example, the instructing user can instruct the position or direction in which the short pass or the shoot should be taken by designating the position on the instructing user screen 50 after selecting the icon 54C. Further, for example, the instructing user can instruct the position or direction in which the long pass should be made by designating the position on the instructing user screen 50 after selecting the icon 54D. Further, for example, the instructing user can instruct an empty space by designating a position on the instructing user screen 50 after selecting the icon 54E.

When the instructing user gives an instruction on the instructing user screen 50 as described above, the instruction is notified on the operating user screen 40.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how the instruction content is notified on the operation user screen 40. As shown in FIG. 6, on the operation user screen 40, an instruction image 42 showing a position and a direction instructed by the instructing user is displayed. For example, the instruction image 42 is displayed at a position on the pitch 30 instructed by the instructing user, or the instruction image 42 is displayed so as to indicate the direction instructed by the instructing user. The display mode (for example, shape, pattern, color) of the instruction image 42 may be different depending on the type of operation instructed by the instruction user.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation user can easily operate the operation target by displaying the state of the vicinity of the operation target corresponding to each operation user in detail on the operation user screen 40. Further, by displaying the state of the entire pitch 30 on the instruction user screen 50, the instruction user can grasp the state of the entire pitch 30 and can easily give an instruction. Hereinafter, the present technology will be described in detail.

[3. Functions realized by the game system]
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the game system S. As shown in FIG. 7, in the game system S, when the game server 1 and each game device 10 execute the game program, the game data storage unit 60, the game execution unit 62, the instruction user determination unit 64, and the first display The control unit 66, the second display control unit 68, the instruction reception unit 70, and the instruction information notification unit 72 are realized.

[3-1. Game data storage]
In the present embodiment, the game data storage unit 60 is mainly realized by the storage unit 12 of each game device 10. The game data storage unit 60 stores various data necessary for realizing the game. For example, the game data storage unit 60 stores game status data indicating the status of a running game.

For example, the game status data includes the following information. (1) The current situation of the game space 20 (for example, the position and moving direction of the moving body (ball 32) and the operation target (character 34 (36)), the position of the virtual camera 38, the line-of-sight direction, etc.) (2) In the game Information about participating users (eg, user ID, user name, etc.) (3) Information that identifies the instructing user and operating user (4) Information that identifies the operating target corresponding to the operating user (for example, with each operating user) , Information indicating the relationship with the character 34 set as the operation target) (5) Current game status (for example, the elapsed time of the game, the scores of both teams, etc.)

The game status data is updated based on the game execution result by the game execution unit 62. For example, when the operation target corresponding to each operation user is switched during the execution of the game, the information for identifying the operation target corresponding to the operation user is updated. The latest game status data is shared by the game data storage unit 60 of each game device 10.

Of the information included in the game status data, the information indicating the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 and the information for identifying the operation target may be different for each game device 10. Of the game status data stored in the game data storage unit 60 of each game device 10, the information for identifying the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 and the operation target of the operating user is different for each game device 10. Only information about the user (operating user or instructing user) corresponding to the game device 10 may be stored.

The data stored in the game data storage unit 60 is not limited to the above example. The data necessary for executing the game may be stored in the game data storage unit 60. For example, various image data displayed on the screen, audio data output from the audio output unit 17, and various data related to each user (for example, user level, intimacy between users, evaluation value from other users, etc.). It may be remembered. The intimacy and the evaluation value shall be updated as appropriate based on the execution result of the game and the operation of the user. In addition, for example, data showing the behavior pattern of the character 34 (36) (behavior algorithm) and various data related to each character 34 (36) (for example, a name, an ability value, etc.) may be stored.

[3-2. Game Execution Department]
In the present embodiment, the game execution unit 62 is mainly realized by the control unit 11 of each game device 10. The game execution unit 62 executes a game in which a plurality of users participate. A game in which a plurality of users participate is a game in which a plurality of users participating in the game aim to achieve a common goal (for example, to win an opponent).

In the present embodiment, the game execution unit 62 executes a game in which at least one of a plurality of users operates an operation target in the virtual world (for example, a character 34 in the game space 20). The virtual world may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. The game execution unit 62 operates the operation target corresponding to the operation user in the game space 20 based on the operation of the operation user. For example, the association between the operation content and the type of operation is stored, and the game execution unit 62 causes the operation target corresponding to the operation user to perform the type of operation associated with the operation content of the operation user. In the present embodiment, the game execution unit 62 executes a game in which the operating user moves the moving body (for example, the ball 32) by operating the operation target.

[3-3. Instructed user determination unit]
In the present embodiment, the instruction user determination unit 64 is mainly realized by the control unit 2 of the game server 1. The instruction user determination unit 64 determines an instruction user who gives an instruction to the operation user who operates the operation target (for example, the character 34) from among a plurality of users. The instruction user may be one person or a plurality of instruction users. In this embodiment, the case where the instructing user cannot operate the operation target will be described. That is, the case where the instructing user cannot operate the operation target to move the moving body will be described. In other words, in principle, the instructing user cannot directly operate the operation target, and indirectly gives an instruction to the operation target only by giving an instruction to the operation user.

The instruction user determination unit 64 determines an instruction user from a plurality of users based on a predetermined method (for example, an operation by a user or a predetermined condition). For example, the instruction user determination unit 64 may use a user who has run for the candidate among a plurality of users as the instruction user, or may use a user selected by at least one vote of the plurality of users as the instruction user. Alternatively, for example, the instruction user determination unit 64 may randomly determine an instruction user among a plurality of users, or determine an instruction user based on a parameter (for example, user level) related to each user. You may try to do it. Further, for example, the instruction user determination unit 64 has a parameter indicating intimacy between users (for example, intimacy between users that changes according to the number of times they have played together) and an evaluation value of the user (for example, a past game). The instruction user may be determined based on the parameter indicating the evaluation value as the instruction user or the evaluation value as the operation user in. In this case, for example, the instruction user determination unit 64 may determine the instruction user from among the users whose total intimacy with other users who participate in the game is equal to or greater than the reference value. The instructing user may be determined from the users whose evaluation value as a user is equal to or higher than the standard, or the instructing user may be determined from the users whose evaluation value as an operating user is equal to or lower than the standard. Good. By doing so, a user who is relatively close to other users is designated as an instruction user, and a user who has a relatively high evaluation value as an instruction user or a user who has a relatively low evaluation value as an operation user is designated as an instruction user. Can be done.

[3-4. 1st display control unit]
The first display control unit 66 is mainly realized by the control unit 11 of the game device 10 of the operating user. The first display control unit 66 has an operation corresponding to an operation user (each of the plurality of operation users) in the virtual world (for example, the game space 20) on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operation user (each of the plurality of operation users). Display the first field of view image associated with the object.

In the present embodiment, the first field-of-view image is an image showing a state in which the game space 20 is viewed from the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. For example, the virtual camera 38 is set as follows.

For example, the first display control unit 66 sets the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operation user to the position and reference direction of the operation target corresponding to the operation user (for example, the line-of-sight direction and face direction of the operation target). , Body orientation, or movement direction). For example, the first display control unit 66 sets the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user so as to correspond to the viewpoint of the operation target of the operating user. By setting the virtual camera 38 in this way, the operating user can grasp the situation of the game space 20 from the viewpoint of his / her operation target, so that the feeling of immersion in the game can be enhanced.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 sets the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user in a predetermined direction (for example, diagonally upward) from the operating target corresponding to the operating user by a predetermined distance. And set based on the reference direction. For example, the first display control unit 66 sets the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user so that the operation target is included in the field of view of the virtual camera 38. By setting the virtual camera 38 in this way, the operating user can more easily grasp the surrounding situation of his / her operation target and can prevent the feeling of immersion in the game from being impaired.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 moves the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the operation of the operation target corresponding to the operating user. In this case, the first display control unit 66 moves the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the moving distance and the moving direction of the operation target corresponding to the operating user. That is, the first display control unit 66 moves the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the operation (for example, the direction instruction operation) for moving the operation target by the operating user. .. By changing the viewpoint according to the operation instruction as the operation target or the viewpoint based on the operation target in this way, the operation user is provided with a display having a high immersive feeling in the operation target and high operability. be able to.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 sets the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the positional relationship between the operating target and the moving body (for example, the ball 32) corresponding to the operating user. You may try to do it. In this case, for example, the first display control unit 66 performs an operation by the operation user to move the moving body (for example, the ball 32) by the operation user with respect to the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operation user. Move based on (for example, direction instruction operation). That is, when the operation target performs an operation for shooting or passing a moving body (for example, the ball 32), the first display control unit 66 determines the position of the virtual camera 38 and the position of the virtual camera 38 based on the moving direction of the moving body. Change the line-of-sight direction. By setting the virtual camera 38 in this way, the user can easily check the ball 32. Therefore, in a game using the ball 32 as in the present embodiment, a useful screen for the operating user can be provided.

Further, the first display control unit 66 sets the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the moving object (for example, the ball 32) or the moving target position of the moving object (for example, the goal 24 of the opponent team). May be set. In this case, for example, the first display control unit 66 sets the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the direction connecting the operation target and the moving body (for example, the ball 32), or the game space 20. It is set based on the direction connecting the reference position (for example, the operation target, the ball 32, or the goal 24 of the user team) and the movement target position of the moving body (for example, the goal 24 of the opponent team). In this way, based on the moving body and the target position of the moving body, the operation user who aims to move the moving body to the moving target position by operating the operation target is provided with a display whose purpose is easy to understand. can do.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 sets the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user so as to have a field of view associated with the operating target corresponding to the operating user. In this case, the association between the character 34 and the setting of the virtual camera 38 is stored in the game data storage unit 60, and the first display control unit 66 is based on the setting associated with the operation target corresponding to the operation user. The position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 are set. In this case, the first display control unit 66 may set the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the parameters (for example, ability) related to the operating target corresponding to the operating user. For example, the first display control unit 66 may be set so that the higher the ability of the operation target corresponding to the operation user, the wider the field of view of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operation user. By setting the virtual camera 38 in this way, it is possible to provide a first field of view image according to the operation target of the operating user.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 sets the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user in a range determined based on the position of the operating target corresponding to the operating user (for example, a peripheral area of the operating target in the game space 20). May be set to be enlarged on the display unit 14. By setting the virtual camera 38 in this way, it is possible to provide a screen that makes it easy for the operating user to check the surrounding situation of his / her operation target.

Further, in the first display control unit 66, the information in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user is larger than the information in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user. The position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 may be set so as to reduce the number. For example, the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user so that the area in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user is smaller than the area displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user. The position and the line-of-sight direction may be set. That is, in the first display control unit 66, the area in the game space 20 included in the field of view of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user is narrower than the area included in the field of view of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user. As described above, the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user is set.

More specifically, the first display control unit 66 may display the first field of view image as follows.

For example, the first display control unit 66 displays a first field of view image different from the second field of view image. That is, the first display control unit 66 displays the first field of view image so that the area in the game space 20 appearing in the first field of view image and the area in the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image are different. .. By making the area appearing on the screen different between the operating user and the instructing user, the screen provided to the operating user and the screen provided to the instructing user can be used properly.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 displays the first field of view image so that the area in the game space 20 appearing in the first field of view image is narrower than the area in the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image. Let me. In this case, the first display control unit 66 displays the first field of view image so that the field 22 appearing in the first field of view image is narrower than the field 22 (or pitch 30) appearing in the second field of view image. As a result, the operating user can operate the operation target while paying attention to a relatively narrow area.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 has a first field of view image so that the amount of information in the game space 20 appearing in the first field of view image is smaller than the amount of information in the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image. Is displayed. The amount of information is, for example, the size of the game space 20 and the number of objects such as the character 34 (36). In this case, the first display control unit 66 so that the amount of information on the field 22 appearing in the first field of view image is smaller than the amount of information on the field 22 (or pitch 30) appearing in the second field of view image. 1 Display the field of view image. As a result, the amount of information that appears on the screen corresponding to the operating user is limited, so that the operation target can be operated while grasping only the necessary information.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 makes the distance (depth) with respect to the field 22 (or pitch 30) in the second field of view image shorter than the distance (depth) with respect to the field 22 in the first field of view image. Is displayed. The distance to the field 22 is, for example, the distance between the field 22 and the viewpoint (virtual camera 38). In this case, since the first field of view image is closer to the field 22 than the second field of view image, the field 22 is enlarged and displayed in the first field of view image as compared to the second field of view image. As a result, the state of the field 22 is displayed in more detail on the screen corresponding to the operating user, and the operating user can operate the operation target while grasping the situation in detail.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 displays the first field of view image so that the angle with respect to the field 22 in the first field of view image is smaller than the angle with respect to the field 22 (or pitch 30) in the second field of view image. .. The angle with respect to the field 22 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the viewpoint (virtual camera 38) and the field 22. The closer this angle is to 90 degrees, the more the field 22 can be viewed from directly above to grasp the overall state of the field 22, and the closer this angle is to 0 degrees, the more the field can be viewed from the side.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66 displays the first visual field image so as not to limit the movement of the visual field in the first visual field image rather than the movement of the visual field in the second visual field image. In this case, for example, the first display control unit 66 makes the moving range of the viewpoint in the first visual field image larger than the moving range of the viewpoint in the second visual field image (for example, the moving speed and the moving amount). By increasing the moving range of the viewpoint, the operating user can quickly grasp the change in the situation around the operation target, and by reducing the moving range of the viewpoint, the change appearing on the display unit 14 becomes smaller, so that the instructing user gives an instruction. Is easier to give.

The first display control unit 66 may limit the first field of view image so that the information obtained in the first field of view image is smaller than the information obtained in the second field of view image. For example, in the present embodiment, the first display control unit 66 may limit the first field of view image. 1 The display control unit 66 displays the first field of view image on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user, and does not display the entire image 52. That is, the first display control unit 66 prohibits the display of the entire image 52 on the operation user screen 40. As a result, the possibility of being conscious of unnecessary information can be reduced, so that the operating user can concentrate on the operation of the operation target.

[3-5. 2nd display control unit]
The second display control unit 68 includes an operation target corresponding to an operation user (all or a part of a plurality of operation users) in a virtual world (for example, a game space 20) in a display unit 14 corresponding to an instruction user. 2 Display the field of view image. First, here, the case where the second field of view image is an image showing a state in which the game space 20 is viewed from the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user will be described.

For example, the second display control unit 68 may display the second field of view image as follows.

For example, the second display control unit 68 displays a second field of view image different from the first field of view image. That is, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the area in the game space 20 appearing in the first field of view image and the area in the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image are different. .. In this case, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the area in the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image is wider than the area in the game space 20 appearing in the first field of view image. Let me. That is, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the field 22 appearing in the second field of view image is wider than the field 22 (or pitch 30) appearing in the first field of view image. As a result, the instructing user can give an instruction after grasping the game space 20 more widely.

For example, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image based on a viewpoint different from the viewpoint of the first field of view image. That is, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the viewpoint of the first field of view image and the viewpoint of the second field of view image are different. Different viewpoints mean different viewpoint positions and line-of-sight directions. By making the contents of the first field of view image and the second field of view image different in this way, the instructing user can obtain information that cannot be obtained by the operating user, so that the instruction content of the instructing user can be operated. It is possible to promote the user to carry out.

For example, the second display control unit 68 displays a second field of view image including the movement range of the operation target corresponding to the operation user. The movement range of the operation target is a range in which the operation target can move in the game space 20, for example, a pitch 30 in the field 22. In this case, for example, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the movable range of the operation target appears. As a result, the instructing user can give an instruction after confirming a wider range in which the operation target moves.

Further, for example, the second display control unit 68 may display a second field of view image including the movement range of the operation target and the moving body (for example, the ball 32) corresponding to the operation user. The moving range of the moving body is a range in which the moving body can move in the game space 20, for example, a pitch 30 in the field 22 and a peripheral area thereof. In this case, for example, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the range in which the operation target and the moving body can move appears. The operation target appearing in the second visual field image may be only the operation target of the user team (that is, only the operation target corresponding to the operation user who cooperates with the instructing user). By presenting the moving range of the moving body or the operation target as the second visual field image in this way, it is possible to move the moving body by the movable range of the operation target which is the referent or the operation target which is the referent. It becomes possible to give an operation instruction within a range, and the instructing user can give a more appropriate operation instruction to the operation user who operates the operation target.

Further, for example, when there are a plurality of operation targets in the game space 20, the second display control unit 68 has the second display control unit 68 so that the instructing user selects the operation target so that the field of view is based on the selected operation target. 2 The field of view image may be displayed. In this case, for example, the second display control unit 68 limits the range appearing in the second visual field image to a range determined based on the operation target selected by the instructing user. That is, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the operation target selected by the instructing user is included in the second field of view image among the plurality of operation targets arranged in the game space 20. By doing so, it becomes possible to display the second visual field image based on the operation target specified by the instructing user, so that a more appropriate operation instruction is given to the operation target to be instructed. be able to.

Further, for example, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the angle with respect to the field 22 (or pitch 30) in the second field of view image is equal to or greater than the reference angle. In this case, the second display control unit 66 displays the second field of view image so that the angle with respect to the field 22 in the second field of view image is larger than the angle with respect to the field 22 (or pitch 30) in the first field of view image. You may do so. As a result, the instructing user can confirm how the field 22 is viewed from above, and can confirm the overall state of the field 22.

Further, for example, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image so that the area in the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image is equal to or larger than the reference area. That is, the second display control unit 68 displays the second field of view image without enlarging the game space 20 appearing in the second field of view image beyond the reference. In this case, the second display control unit 68 makes the distance (depth) with respect to the field 22 (or pitch 30) in the first field of view image longer than the distance (depth) with respect to the field 22 in the second field of view image. Is displayed. In this case, since the second field of view image has a longer distance from the field 22 than the first field of view image, the state of the entire field 22 is displayed in the second field of view image.

Further, for example, the second display control unit 68 may limit the movement of the viewpoint of the second visual field image. In this case, for example, the second display control unit 68 limits the movement of the visual field in the second visual field image rather than the movement of the visual field in the first visual field image. For example, the second display control unit 68 makes the moving range of the viewpoint in the second visual field image smaller than the moving range (moving speed or moving amount) of the viewpoint in the first visual field image. By reducing the movement range of the viewpoint, it becomes easier for the instructing user to carefully grasp the state of the game space 20 and send an instruction.

Further, the whole image 52 may correspond to the second field of view image instead of the image showing the appearance of the game space 20 viewed from the virtual camera 38. That is, the second display control unit 68 may display the entire image 52 showing the positional relationship of the operation target in the game space 20 as the second field of view image.

That is, the second display control unit 68 is virtual so that the information in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user is larger than the information displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user. The position and line-of-sight direction of the camera 38 may be set. For example, the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user so that the area in the game space 20 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user is wider than the area displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user. Set the position and line-of-sight direction of. That is, in the second display control unit 68, the area in the game space 20 included in the field of view of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user becomes wider than the area included in the field of view of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. As described above, the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user is set. As a result, the instructing user can give an instruction while obtaining more information.

In the present embodiment, the second display control unit 68 causes the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user to display the second field-of-view image and the overall image 52 showing the overall state of the virtual world.

The second display control unit 68 generates the entire image 52 based on the game status data and displays it on the instruction user screen 50. For example, the second display control unit 68 generates an overall image 52 including an image representing the ball 32 and each character 34 (36) based on the positional relationship between the ball 32 and the character 34 (36) indicated by the game status data. ..

[3-6. Instruction reception department]
The instruction receiving unit 70 is mainly realized as a control unit 11 of the game device 10 of the instructing user. The instruction receiving unit 70 receives an instruction from the instructing user to the operating user. For example, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives instructions by the instructing user for all or a part of the operating users corresponding to one or more operation targets included in the second field of view image. The instruction receiving unit 70 receives an instruction by the instructing user by acquiring the detection signal of the operation unit 15. For example, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives the position on the screen instructed by the user or the direction indicated by the direction instruction operation by the user.

In the present embodiment, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives an instruction of a position or a direction regarding an operation to be performed by an operation target (for example, a character 34) corresponding to an operation user in a virtual world (for example, a game space 20). The "position or direction related to the movement" is a position or direction in which the character 34 should move, or a position or direction in which the character 34 should move a moving object (for example, the ball 32).

In the present embodiment, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives an instruction (for example, an instruction of a position or a direction related to the operation) to the operation target corresponding to the operation user with reference to the second visual field image. The “reference to the second field of view image” is, for example, to use the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user as a reference (origin). That is, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives the position or direction instruction on the instruction user screen 50 showing how the game space 20 is viewed from the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user.

In the present embodiment, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives an instruction of an operation to be performed by an operation target (for example, a character 34) corresponding to an operation user in a virtual world (for example, a game space 20) from among a plurality of types of operations. .. The type of movement is a type of movement that the character 34 can perform in the game.

Further, the instruction receiving unit 70 may accept the designation of the operation user of the other party to which the instruction is sent. That is, the instructing user may be able to input an instruction to a part of the operating users specified by himself / herself instead of an instruction to all the operating users.

[3-7. Instruction information notification unit]
The instruction information notification unit 72 is mainly realized as a control unit 11 of the game device 10 of the operating user. The instruction information notification unit 72 transmits information based on the instruction by the instructing user (for example, the instruction content such as the position or direction instructed by the instructing user, the type of operation, etc.) to the operating user (all or one of the above-mentioned objects to be instructed). Notify the operation user of the department). The instruction information notification unit 72 displays an image indicating the instruction content by the instruction user on the operation user screen 40, and outputs a voice indicating the instruction content by the instruction user from the voice output unit 17. It should be noted that the notification may be made by vibration of the operation unit 15 or the like.

In the present embodiment, the instruction information notification unit 72 receives an instruction (for example, an instruction of a position or a direction related to an operation) based on a second field-of-view image (for example, a virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instruction user) in the first field of view. Convert to image-based instructions. The “reference to the first field of view image” is, for example, to use the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user as a reference (origin). The instruction information notification unit 72 notifies the operating user of information based on the converted instruction.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a method of converting a position or a direction. In FIG. 8, a case where the instructing user instructs the direction by using the touch pen P on the touch panel provided on the instructing user screen 50 will be described as an example.

For example, when the instruction user slides the touch pen P from the touch start position Q1 to the touch end position Q2 on the instruction user screen 50, the instruction information notification unit 72 acquires the screen coordinates of the touch start position Q1 and the touch end position Q2. .. Then, the instruction information notification unit 72 converts the screen coordinates of the touch start position Q1 and the touch end position Q2 into world coordinates based on the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instruction user, and touches each of them. Let the start position R1 and the touch start position R2.

Further, the instruction information notification unit 72 converts the world coordinates of the touch start position R1 and the touch start position R2 into screen coordinates based on the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user, and touches each of them. The start position S1 and the touch start position S2. The instruction information notification unit 72 guides the operation user in the direction from the touch start position S1 to the touch start position S2 on the operation user screen 40.

As described above, the instruction information notification unit 72 converts the position or direction instructed by the instructing user based on the positional relationship between the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user and the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. That is, the instruction information notification unit 72 converts the position or direction seen on the instruction user screen 50 into the position or direction on the operation user screen 40.

In the present embodiment, since the instructing user gives an instruction regarding the operation target to move in the game space 20, there is a difference between the timing instructed by the instructing user and the timing of notifying the instruction. In addition, there is a difference between the timing when the instructing user starts the instruction and the timing when the instruction is finished. The instruction information notification unit 72 may notify the instruction of the instructing user based on these differences. For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 may change the starting point of the instruction based on the above timing difference. Specifically, it is assumed that the instructing user has instructed the movement from the coordinate P1 to the coordinate P2 when instructing the operation target at the coordinate P1 at the timing when the instructing user starts the instruction. Then, it is assumed that the operation target has moved to the coordinates P3 at the timing when the instruction of the instructing user is completed or the timing when the instruction is notified. In this case, it is preferable to notify the direction determined based on the coordinates P3 and P2 by shifting the movement target in consideration of the movement, rather than notifying the direction determined based on the coordinates P1 and the coordinates P2. Therefore, the instruction information notification unit 72 may change the position or direction to be notified based on the movement of the operation target from the start to the completion of the instruction by the instruction user.

Further, the instruction information notification unit 72 may notify all the operation users of the instruction content, or may notify only some operation users of the instruction content. For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 may notify only the operation user designated by the instruction user of the instruction content. Further, for example, the instruction information notification unit 72 may limit the recipients to whom the instruction is notified. In this case, the instruction information notification unit 72 compares the instruction given by the instructing user with the state of each operation target, identifies an operation target capable of executing the instruction, and instructs only the operation user corresponding to the specified operation target. May be notified. For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 identifies an operation target within an area determined based on the position or direction instructed by the instruction user, and notifies only the operation user corresponding to the specified operation target of the instruction content. In other words, the instruction information notification unit 72 instructs only the operation user corresponding to the operation target whose deviation between the position or direction instructed by the instruction user and the position or movement direction of the operation target is less than or equal to the reference. The content may be notified. Further, the notification condition when notifying the instruction content only to some operation users is not limited to this. For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 provides the operation user whose intimacy with the instruction user is equal to or higher than the standard. The instruction content may be notified only to the user, or the input information for designating the operation user may be received from the instruction user and the instruction content may be notified only to the operation user designated by the instruction user.

[4. Processing executed in the game system]
Next, the process executed in the game system S will be described. Here, a matching process for the game server 1 to match users participating in the game and a game process for each game device 10 to execute the game will be described. By executing these processes, the functional block shown in FIG. 7 is realized.

[4-1. Matching process]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a matching process executed by the game server 1. The process shown in FIG. 9 is executed by the control unit 2 operating according to the program read from the storage unit 3.

First, as shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 2 accepts the registration of participation in the game by the user (S1). Participation registration is performed when a given operation for participating in the game is performed. For example, when the user performs the given operation, information identifying the user (for example, user ID, user name, IP address, etc.) is transmitted to the game server 1. In S1, the control unit 2 accepts participation registration by acquiring the information. The information that identifies the user who has registered for participation shall be stored in the storage unit 3.

The control unit 2 determines whether or not the start timing of the game has arrived (S2). In S2, the control unit 2 determines whether or not the predetermined condition for starting the game is satisfied. For example, the control unit 2 determines whether or not the user has performed an operation for starting the game, whether or not a given time has arrived, and whether or not the number of users participating in the game has reached the reference number. It will be.

When it is determined that the start timing has not arrived (S2; N), the process proceeds to S6. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start timing has arrived (S2; Y), the control unit 2 determines the instructing user and the operating user among the users participating in the game (S3). In S3, for example, the control unit 2 determines, among the users participating in the game, a user who has run for the instructing user (for example, a user who has performed a given operation to become the instructing user) as the instructing user. Determine another user as the operating user. Further, here, a case where there is only one instructing user will be described.

The control unit 2 determines the game device 10 that plays the role of a server among the game devices 10 of the users who participate in the game (S4). Here, the case where the game device 10 of the instructing user plays the role of a server will be described. That is, in S4, the control unit 2 determines the game device 10 of the instructing user as the game device 10 that plays the role of the server, and the game device 10 of the operating user as the game device 10 that plays the role of the client. ..

The control unit 2 transmits a game start instruction to the game device 10 of each user participating in the game (S5). In S5, the control unit 2 has information for identifying the instructing user, information for identifying the operating user, information for identifying the game device 10 acting as a server, information for identifying the game device 10 acting as a client, and information. Information indicating a game start instruction is transmitted to the game device 10 of each user participating in the game.

The control unit 2 determines whether or not the termination condition is satisfied (S6). The end condition may be a predetermined condition for ending the matching process. For example, the termination condition is whether or not a given time has arrived, or whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed by the server administrator.

When it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (S6; N), the process returns to the process of S1 and the participation registration by the user is accepted again. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (S6; Y), the matching process ends.

[4-2. Game processing]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a game process executed by the game device 10. The process shown in FIG. 10 is executed by the control unit 11 operating according to the program read from the storage unit 12.

First, in the game device 10 of the instructing user (here, the game device 10 that plays the role of a server), the control unit 11 starts the game (S10). In S10, the control unit 11 determines, for example, an operation target corresponding to each operation user among the characters 34 belonging to the user team, and generates game status data. In addition, in S10, various processes for starting the game are executed, the operation target corresponding to each operation user is determined, and various setting information related to the game is determined.

The control unit 11 delivers the latest game status data to the game device 10 of the operating user (here, the game device 10 that plays the role of a client) (S11).

On the other hand, when the game device 10 of the operating user (here, the game device 10 playing the role of a client) receives the latest game status data, the control unit 11 displays the operating user screen 40 (S12). In S12, the control unit 11 stores the latest game status data in the storage unit 12. The control unit 11 determines the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user based on the position of the operating target corresponding to the operating user. The control unit 11 will display an operation user screen 40 showing a state in which the game space 20 is viewed from the determined virtual camera 38.

Based on the detection signal of the operation unit 15, the control unit 11 transmits the operation content of the operation user to the game device 10 of the instructing user (S13).

On the other hand, in the game device 10 of the instructing user, when the operation content of the operating user is received, the control unit 11 updates the game status data (S14). In S14, the control unit 11 operates the character 34 based on the operation of the operating user.

The control unit 11 displays the instruction user screen 50 based on the latest game status data (S15). In S15, the control unit 11 determines the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user so as to have a bird's-eye view of the field 22 from diagonally above. The control unit 11 includes an image showing the appearance of the game space 20 viewed from the determined virtual camera 38, an overall image 52 showing the positional relationship between the ball 32 and the character 34 (36) on the pitch 30, and a plurality of icons 54. The operation user screen 40 including the above is displayed.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the icon 54 displayed on the instruction user screen 50 is selected based on the detection signal of the operation unit 15 (S16).

When the icon 54 is selected (S16; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the instructing user has instructed the position or direction (S17).

When it is determined that the instructing user has instructed the position or direction (S17; Y), the control unit 11 transmits information for notifying the instruction by the instructing user to the game device 10 of the operating user (S18). In S18, the control unit 11 acquires the screen coordinates instructed by the user using the pointing device. Then, the control unit 11 operates the type of operation indicated by the icon 54 selected by the instructing user, the position or direction on the screen instructed by the user, and the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user. It is transmitted to the user's game device 10.

When the operating user's game device 10 receives the information for notifying the instruction by the instructing user, the control unit 11 gives an instruction by the instructing user based on the position and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. The position or direction is changed (S19). In S19, the control unit 11 sets the position or direction on the instruction user screen 50 on the operation user screen 40 based on the positional relationship between the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instruction user and the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operation user. Convert to the position or direction of.

The control unit 11 notifies the instruction content by the instructing user based on the conversion result in S19 (S20). In S20, the control unit 11 displays an instruction image 42 indicating the position or direction on the operation user screen 40 converted in S19, or outputs a voice indicating the position or direction from the voice output unit 17.

It is assumed that the image data of the instruction image 42 and the voice data of the voice are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. For example, image data and voice data are prepared for each type of operation instructed by the instructing user, and in S20, the type of operation instructed by the instructing user (that is, the type of the icon 54 selected by the instructing user) is set. Based on the associated image data or voice data, the type of operation instructed by the instructing user is notified.

On the other hand, in the game device 10 of the instructing user, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied (S21). The end condition is a predetermined condition for ending the game, for example, whether or not the user has performed a given operation, whether or not the end time of the game has arrived, and the like.

If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (S21; N), the process returns to S11, the latest game status data is distributed, and the game is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (S21; Y), the control unit 11 transmits an end instruction of the game to the game device 10 of the operating user (S22), and ends the game.

On the other hand, in the game device 10 of the operating user, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the end instruction has been received (S23). If it is determined that the end instruction is not received (S23; N), the process returns to S12, the operation user screen 40 is updated based on the latest game status data, and the game is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end instruction has been received (S23; Y), the control unit 11 ends the game.

According to the game system S described above, the overall state of the pitch 30 is displayed on the instruction user screen 50, and the instruction user can check the entire state of the pitch 30. Therefore, the instruction user issues an instruction to the operating user. It will be easier. Further, by displaying the entire image 52 on the instruction user screen 50, the instruction user can grasp the state of the entire pitch 30 in more detail.

Further, when the instruction user instructs the position or direction on the instruction user screen 50, the position or direction in which the operation target corresponding to the operation user should move or the operation target corresponding to the operation user should move the ball 32. The position or direction can be specified. Further, by converting the position or direction based on the positional relationship between the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user and the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user, an accurate instruction can be notified.

Further, by displaying the game screen 40 different from the game screen 40 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the instructing user on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user, the instructing user cannot know the information. Since instructions can be given based on, cooperative play can be promoted.

Further, the instructing user can specify the type of operation to be performed by the operation target corresponding to the operating user by selecting the icons 54A to 54E.

[5. Modification example]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. It can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of a modified example. As shown in FIG. 11, in the modified example described below, in addition to the functions of the embodiment, the operation information acquisition unit 74, the operation comparison unit 76, the evaluation unit 78, the image erasing unit 80, the opponent instruction receiving unit 82, and the opponent instruction receiving unit 82, and The opponent instruction notification unit 84 is realized. In the game system S, the functions described below may be omitted.

(1) For example, the instructing user may be able to instruct a combination of a plurality of actions to be performed by the character 34. For example, the linked play to be performed by the plurality of characters 34 in cooperation may be registered in advance, and the instructing user may instruct the reference position when performing the linked play.

The game system of the modified example (1) includes an operation information acquisition unit 74. For example, the operation information acquisition unit 74 mainly realizes the control unit 11 of the game device 10 (game device 10 that plays the role of a server) of the instructing user. The operation information acquisition unit 74 acquires the storage contents of a means for storing operation information (for example, a game data storage unit 60) indicating a combination of a plurality of operations.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of data storage of operation information. As shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of actions are defined in order in the action information, and for example, there is an association between the action to be performed by a certain character 34 and the action to be performed by another character 34 next. It is shown. The operation information may include a position or direction in which each operation should be performed.

Here, a plurality of patterns of linked play are defined in the operation information. The instructing user may select a pattern to be instructed to the operating user from these plurality of patterns. The content of the linked play defined in the operation information may be prepared in advance by the game creator or may be editable by the user.

The instruction receiving unit 70 of this modification receives an instruction regarding a combination of a plurality of operations to be performed by an operation target (for example, the character 34 of the game space 20) corresponding to the operation user in the virtual world. For example, the instruction receiving unit 70 accepts selection of at least one of a plurality of patterns defined in the operation information.

Further, for example, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives an instruction by an instructing user of one operation position regarding a plurality of operations. The operating position is a position that serves as a reference for linked play. For example, the motion information defines a position or direction in which each motion should be performed with the motion position as the origin. The instruction receiving unit 70 receives the designation of the operation position by acquiring the position on the instruction user screen 50 designated by the instruction user.

The instruction information notification unit 72 of this modification notifies the operation user of a combination of a plurality of operations instructed by the instruction user. For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 notifies the pattern selected by the instructing user and the operation position thereof among the plurality of patterns defined in the operation information.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing how a combination of a plurality of operations is notified on the operation user screen 40. As shown in FIG. 13, for example, the instruction information notification unit 72 notifies the operation target corresponding to the operation user in the direction in which the operation target should move, based on the operation position instructed by the instruction user. Then, the instruction information notification unit 72 notifies the operation target of the direction in which the operation target should pass, and then instructs the direction in which the operation target should run.

As described above, the instruction information notification unit 72 notifies the operation user of the position where a plurality of operations should be combined based on the one operation position instructed by the instruction user and the operation information. Here, the instruction information notification unit 72 specifies a position to perform each operation defined in the operation information based on the operation position instructed by the instruction user. Then, the instruction information notification unit 72 sequentially notifies the position where each operation should be performed based on the specified position. The instruction information notification unit 72 may not notify these positions in order, but may notify them all at once.

According to the modification (1), the instructing user can easily instruct a combination of a plurality of actions to be performed by the character 34.

In the above, the case where the instructing user specifies the operation position has been described, but each operation of the pre-registered linked play may be notified even if the instructing user does not specify the operation position. .. Further, although the case where the pre-registered linked play is notified has been described, the instructing user may specify each operation of the linked play on the spot.

(2) Further, for example, the pitch 30 is divided into a plurality of regions, and the instructing user is made to select at least one of the plurality of divided regions so that the character 34 specifies the position and direction to be moved. You may.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a divided region set at the pitch 30. In the example of FIG. 14, the pitch 30 is divided into a total of 24 (6 horizontal × 4 vertical) division regions 30-1 to 30-24. Each of the divided areas 30-1 to 30-24 corresponds to a plurality of reference positions set in the game space 20.

The instruction receiving unit 70 of this modification accepts a selection by the instructing user from a plurality of reference positions set in the game space 20. For example, the instruction receiving unit 70 accepts the selection of at least one of the plurality of divided areas 30-1 to 30-24 on the instruction user screen 50. That is, the instruction receiving unit 70 receives the divided areas 30-1 to 30-24 selected by the user as the reference position.

The instruction information notification unit 72 of this modification notifies the operation user of the position or direction related to the operation to be performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user, based on the reference position selected by the instruction user. The instruction information notification unit 72 determines the position or direction to be notified based on the reference position corresponding to the division area 30-1 to the division area 30-24 selected by the instruction user.

For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 notifies the operation user of the position related to the operation of the operation target corresponding to the operation user, based on any of the division areas 30-1 to 30-24 selected by the instruction user. For example, when the instruction information notification unit 72 selects at least two of the division areas 30-1 to 30-24 selected by the instruction user, the directional operation user connecting the reference position associated with the division area. Notifies the direction related to the operation of the operation target corresponding to.

According to the modification (2), the instructing user can instruct the position, direction, and the like to be moved by selecting the division area. For example, even in a game device 10 that does not use a pointing device, instructions can be given relatively easily using a controller or the like.

(3) Further, for example, the instructing user or the operating user may be evaluated based on whether or not the operating user operates the operation target according to the instruction of the instructing user.

The game system S of the modified example (3) includes an operation comparison unit 76 and an evaluation unit 78. The operation comparison unit 76 and the evaluation unit 78 are mainly realized, for example, as a control unit 11 of a game device 10 (a game device 10 acting as a server) of an instructing user.

The operation comparison unit 76 compares the instruction content of the instructing user with the operation performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user after the notification by the instruction notification unit. The operation comparison unit 76 compares whether or not the operation content instructed by the instructing user and the operation content performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user match or are similar to each other. For example, the operation comparison unit 76 determines whether or not the deviation between the position or direction instructed by the instructing user and the position or direction related to the operation performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user is within the reference range.

The evaluation unit 78 evaluates at least one of the operating user and the instructing user based on the comparison result of the operation comparison unit 76. For example, the evaluation unit 78 changes parameters related to the operating user or the instructing user (for example, an experience value in a game), or displays a given image on the operating user screen 40 or the instructing user screen 50. Make an evaluation. Further, for example, the evaluation unit 78 may perform the evaluation by outputting a given voice from the game device 10 of the operating user or the instructing user.

The evaluation unit 78 evaluates at least one of the operating user and the instructing user when the operation content instructed by the instructing user and the operation content performed by the operation target corresponding to the operating user match or are similar. Here, it is assumed that the association between a certain operation and an operation similar to the operation is stored in the game data storage unit 60. The evaluation unit 78 identifies whether or not the operations are similar by referring to the association.

For example, when the deviation between the position or direction instructed by the instructing user and the position or direction in relation to the operation performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user is within the reference, the evaluation unit 78 causes the operation user and the instructing user to perform. Evaluate at least one. Further, for example, when the type of the operation instructed by the instructing user and the type of the operation performed by the operation target corresponding to the operating user match or are similar, the evaluation unit 78 determines at least one of the operating user and the instructing user. evaluate.

According to the modification (3), for example, at least one of the instructing user and the operating user can be evaluated based on whether or not the operation target corresponding to the operating user operates as instructed by the instructing user.

(4) Further, for example, when the position instructed by the instructing user is not included in the operation user screen 40, the direction in which the position instructed by the instructing user is located may be notified on the operation user screen 40.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing how the position instructed by the instructing user is notified on the operation user screen 40. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the direction image 44 is displayed so as to point to the position designated by the instructing user. The direction indicated by the direction image 44 is determined based on the positional relationship between the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user and the position in the game space 20 instructed by the instructing user.

When the position instructed by the instructing user is not displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operating user, the instruction information notification unit 72 of this modification notifies the operating user of the direction corresponding to the position instructed by the instructing user. To do. For example, the instruction information notification unit 72 determines whether or not the position in the game space 20 instructed by the instructing user is included in the field of view of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. Then, when it is determined that the position is not included in the field of view, the instruction information notification unit 72 has a position in the game space 20 instructed by the instruction user as viewed from the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user. Notify the direction.

According to the modification (4), even if the instructing user instructs a position that is not displayed on the operation user screen 40, it is possible to notify where the instructing user has instructed the position. The instruction information notification unit 72 may notify the direction in which the position instructed by the instructing user is located by voice.

Further, as described above, when the area of the game space 20 displayed on the screen of the instructing user and the area of the game space 20 displayed on the screen of the operating user are different, the position instructed by the instructing user is not necessarily the position. It is more useful because it may not be included in the operating user's screen.

(5) Further, for example, if the instruction image 42 is left displayed, it may interfere with the game play of the operating user. Therefore, the instruction image 42 is displayed on the operation user screen under a given condition. It may be erased from 40.

The game system S of this modification includes the image erasing unit 80. The image erasing unit 80 is mainly realized as a control unit 11 of the operating user's game device 10 (game device 10 acting as a client). The image erasing unit 80 erases (removes) the instruction image 42 displayed on the display unit 14 corresponding to the operation user based on at least one of the status of the game being executed, the operation by the instruction user, and the operation by the operation user. To do.

For example, the image erasing unit 80 erases the instruction image 42 when the situation of the game being executed becomes a given situation. The given situation is a predetermined situation for erasing the instruction image 42. For example, there is a discrepancy between the operation content instructed by the instruction user and the operation actually performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user. A predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined time has elapsed since the instruction image 42 is displayed, and the like. The deviation indicates the degree of similarity of the movements, and the method of determining the similarity of the movements is the same as that of the modified example (3). For example, the image erasing unit 80 performs the instruction image 42 when the same or similar operation as the operation content instructed by the instructing user is performed, or when the same or similar operation is not performed. Erase.

Further, for example, the image erasing unit 80 erases the instruction image 42 when the operating user performs a given operation. The given operation is a predetermined operation for erasing the instruction image 42, for example, operating a predetermined member (for example, a button) of the operation unit 15, and operating the predetermined member (for example, a button). The number of times the button is pressed) is equal to or greater than the reference value, and a given index displayed on the operation user screen 40 is selected. Further, the image erasing unit 80 determines the instruction image when the deviation (distance or angle) between the position or direction instructed by the instructing user and the position or movement direction of the operation target corresponding to the operation user satisfies a predetermined condition. 42 may be erased. For example, the image erasing unit 80 is either when the deviation between the position or direction instructed by the instructing user and the position or moving direction of the operation target corresponding to the operating user is greater than or equal to the reference, or when this deviation is less than the reference. In that case, the instruction image 42 is deleted.

According to the modification (5), it is possible to make it easier for the operating user to play the game by erasing the instruction image 42 when it is no longer needed.

(6) Further, for example, when a game in which a plurality of users and a plurality of opponent users play against each other is executed, an instruction by the opponent user may also be notified. For example, on the operation user screen 40, both the instructions of the ally and the instructions of the opponent may be notified.

The game system S of the modified example (6) includes an opponent instruction receiving unit 82 and an opponent instruction notification unit 84. The opponent instruction receiving unit 82 and the opponent instruction notification unit 84 are mainly realized by the control unit 11 of the game device 10 of the opponent user.

The opponent instruction reception unit 82 receives instructions to other opponent users by at least one of the plurality of opponent users. The method of receiving the instruction by the opponent instruction receiving unit 82 is the same as that of the instruction receiving unit 70. That is, the opponent instruction receiving unit 82 receives a position or direction instruction regarding the operation of the character 36 of the opponent team based on the detection signal of the operation unit 15 of the game device 10 of the opponent user.

The opponent instruction notification unit 84 notifies other opponent users and at least one of a plurality of users of the information based on the received instruction.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the operation user screen 40 in the modified example (6). As shown in FIG. 16, on the operation user screen 40, in addition to the instruction image 42 showing the instruction by the instructing user of the ally, the opponent instruction image 46 showing the instruction by the opponent user is displayed. The display method of the opponent instruction image 46 is the same as that of the instruction image 42, and is displayed based on the position or direction instructed by the opponent user.

The instruction information notification unit 72 of the present modification (6) notifies the operation user and at least one of a plurality of opponent users of the information based on the instruction by the instruction user. The instruction information notification unit 72 notifies not only the operation user of the ally but also the opponent user of the instruction content. The method of notifying the opponent user of the instruction content is the same as the method of notifying the operating user of the ally the instruction content.

According to the modification (6), both the instruction of the user team and the instruction of the opponent team are notified, so that it is possible to express the exchange of instructions between the teams.

In FIG. 16, the case where the instruction of the opponent team is notified on the operation user screen 40 has been described, but the instruction of the opponent team may be notified in the same manner on the instruction user screen 50. In this case, the instructing user can give an instruction to the operating user after analyzing the instruction of the opponent team. In addition, since one's own instruction is transmitted to the opponent user, it is possible to send an instruction that intentionally deceives the opponent user.

(7) Further, for example, two or more of the embodiment and the above-described modification may be combined.

Further, for example, in the above, the case where the instruction is notified to the operating user after the content instructed by the instructing user on the screen is converted has been described, but the method of notifying the operating user of the instruction of the instructing user is described. Not limited to this. Alternatively, for example, the operation user may be notified as it is without converting the content instructed by the instructing user on the screen. That is, the locus instructed by the instructing user on the screen may be displayed as it is on the screen of the operating user.

Further, for example, the timing of erasing the instruction image 42 on the screen of the instructing user and the timing of erasing the instruction image 42 on the screen of the operating user may be the same or different.

Further, for example, the case where the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user has a bird's-eye view and the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user has a third-person viewpoint has been described, but the control method of the virtual camera 38 is not limited to the above example. .. The area in the game space 20 displayed on the instruction user screen 50 may be wider than the area in the game space 20 displayed on the operation user screen 40, and the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operation user may also be overlooked. It may be a viewpoint. In this case, the distance between the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the instructing user and the pitch 30 (or the operation target corresponding to each operating user) corresponds to the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user and the pitch 30 (or each operating user). It may be set to be larger than the distance to the operation target).

Further, for example, the means for the instructing user to give an instruction is not limited to the icon 54, and the instruction may be given by performing the same operation as the operation of the operating user. For example, when the instructing user performs the same operation content as the operation content used when the operation user specifies the operation type for the operation target, the type of operation to be performed by the operation target corresponding to the operation user can be determined. It may be possible to specify.

Further, for example, in the above, the case of converting the screen coordinates instructed by the instructing user into the world coordinates has been described, but the position instructed by the instructing user may be notified to the operating user by another method. For example, in a game such as the embodiment, since the character 34 (36) does not move in the air, the screen coordinates instructed by the instructing user are not converted into world coordinates, and the Yw axis is set to a constant value ( For example, the height may be set so as not to obstruct the view of the operating user), and the operating user may be notified by converting the screen coordinates with respect to the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user.

Further, for example, when instructing the moving direction of the moving body, the Yw axis is set to a constant value and determined to draw an arc on the first visual field image in the same manner as described above, and Xw instructed by the instructing user. The instruction content of the instructing user may be notified using only the coordinates and the Zw coordinates. Further, for example, the instructing user may be able to specify the Yw axis. In this case, the notification is performed based on the Yw-axis coordinate value specified by the instructing user. Further, the value of the Yw axis may be associated with the type of operation selected by the instructing user. That is, for example, the coordinate value of the Yw axis in the case of an operation of moving the ball 32 in a state where the distance between the ball 32 and the pitch 30 is equal to or less than the reference (for example, a short pass) is based on the distance between the ball 32 and the pitch 30. The coordinate value of the Yw axis may be lower than the coordinate value of the Yw axis in the case of the operation of moving the ball 32 in the above state (for example, long pass). Further, for example, the Yw axis may be determined based on the arrangement of each object on the second field of view image. For example, when a plurality of operation targets are arranged in the game space 20 and the operation target instructed by the instructing user is specified, the Yw axis may be determined based on the position of the operation target.

The selection timing of the instructing user is not limited to the start of the match. For example, the instructing user may be determined during the match. When a user changes from an instructing user to an operating user, the viewpoint control of the game device 10 operated by this user is switched from the control of the first display control unit 66 to the control of the second display control unit 68. On the other hand, when a certain user changes from an operating user to an instructing user, the viewpoint control of the game device 10 operated by this user is switched from the control of the second display control unit 68 to the control of the first display control unit 66.

Further, for example, in the above, the case where the conversion process of the position or direction on the screen instructed by the instructing user is executed by the game device 10 of the operating user has been described, but the conversion process is performed by the game device 10 of the instructing user. It may be executed by. That is, the position or direction after the coordinate conversion may be transmitted from the game device 10 of the instructing user to the game device 10 of the operating user.

Further, for example, although the case where the instructing user does not operate the character 34 has been described, the instructing user may also be able to operate the character 34. In this case, the instructing user operates the character 34 to check the state of the entire pitch 30 and gives an instruction to another user.

Further, for example, in the above, the case where the game device 10 of the instructing user plays the role of the server has been described, but any game device 10 of the users participating in the game may play the role of the server, and the operation may be performed. The user's game device 10 may act as a server.

Further, for example, the game may be executed on the game server 1. In this case, the game server 1 may execute the main processing of the game, and the game device 10 may perform the screen display and the processing of accepting the operation of each user. In this case, each functional block described above is realized in the game server 1, and the game server 1 corresponds to the game device according to the present invention. That is, if the main processing of the game is executed on the game server 1, the game server 1 corresponds to the game device according to the present invention, and the main processing of the game is executed on the terminal operated by the user. For example, the terminal corresponds to the game device according to the present invention.

Further, each function described above may be realized by any of the devices included in the game system S. For example, each functional block may be shared between the game server 1 and the game device 10.

For example, the game data storage unit 60 may be realized by the game server 1, and the game execution unit 62 may be realized by the game device 10. In this case, the game execution unit 62 executes the game by acquiring the stored contents of the game data storage unit 60 via the network N.

Further, for example, the instruction user determination unit 64 may be realized by the game device 10. In this case, the game device 10 that realizes the instruction user determination unit 64 transmits the information that identifies the instruction user and the information that identifies the operating user to the game server 1 or another game device 10.

Further, for example, the first display control unit 66, the second display control unit 68, the instruction reception unit 70, and the instruction information notification unit 72 may be realized by the game server 1. In this case, the game server 1 determines the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual camera 38 corresponding to the operating user and the instructing user, and transmits the determined content to each game device 10. Further, the game server 1 acquires the instruction content given by the instructing user via the network N, and transmits the acquired instruction content to the game device 10 of the operating user.

Further, in the above description, the online game (for example, including a so-called browser type game and a native application type game) has been described as an example, but it may be a stand-alone type game. In this case, for example, a plurality of display units and a plurality of operation units are connected to one computer, and the operation user screen 40 or the instruction user screen 50 is displayed on each display unit, and the operation user or the operation user or the operation unit is displayed on each operation unit. The operation of the instructing user will be accepted.

Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to a game device that executes a game other than a soccer game. The present invention can be applied to a game in which a plurality of users cooperate. For example, in a game system that executes various sports games (for example, baseball games, basketball games, ice hockey games, or American football games), shooting games (for example, FPS; First Person Shooting), action games, role-playing games, and the like. Also, the present invention can be applied.

S game system, N network, 1 game server, 2 control unit, 3 storage unit, 4 communication unit, 10 game device, 11 control unit, 12 storage unit, 13 communication unit, 14 display unit, 15 operation unit, 16 voice input Department, 17 audio output unit, 20 game space, 22
Field, 24 goals, 26 goal lines, 28 touch lines, 30 pitches, 32 balls, 34, 36 characters, 38 virtual cameras, 40 operation user screens, 42 instruction images, 44 direction images, 46 opponent instruction images, 50 instruction users Screen, 52 whole image, 54, 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D, 54E icon, 56 arrow image, 60 game data storage unit, 62 game execution unit, 64 instruction user determination unit, 66
1st display control unit, 68 2nd display control unit, 70 instruction reception unit, 72 instruction information notification unit, 74 operation information acquisition unit, 76 operation comparison unit, 78 evaluation unit, 80 image erasing unit, 82 opponent instruction reception unit , 84 Opponent instruction notification unit.

Claims (10)

A game system in which a plurality of operation users who operate an operation target in a virtual world and an instruction user who gives an instruction to the operation user participate in a ball game sports game.
A means for accepting the designation of an operation user who gives an instruction from the plurality of operation users by the instruction user.
The position or direction of the operation to be operated by the operation target, which is instructed with reference to the second virtual world image displayed on the display means corresponding to the instruction user, is displayed corresponding to the operation user specified by the instruction user. A conversion means for converting to a position or direction based on the first virtual world image having a coordinate system different from that of the second virtual world image displayed on the means.
A notification means that notifies an operation user designated by the instructing user of an image based on a position or direction converted by the conversion means, and does not notify other operation users.
Game system including. Instruction operation which the user instructs give, the operation target position or direction indication to walk, or comprises a position or direction indication to the operation target runs,
The game system according to claim 1. Instruction operation which the user instructs give, the operation target path should do position or direction indication, or comprises a position or direction of indication the operation target to be shot
The game system according to claim 1 or 2. The operation instruction given by the instruction user includes an instruction of the type of the path to be performed by the operation target and an instruction of the position or direction in which the path of the type should be performed .
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The operation instruction given by the instruction user includes an instruction of a position regarding an empty space in the virtual world.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The operation instruction given by the instruction user includes an instruction of a position regarding the linked play to be performed by the operation target.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. In the virtual world, the operation target operates on the field,
The instruction user gives an instruction by selecting one of a plurality of areas set in the field.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The display means corresponding to the instructed user displays the second virtual world image showing how the virtual world is viewed from a bird's-eye view.
The display means corresponding to the operation user displays the first virtual world image showing how the virtual world is viewed from above or behind the operation target.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A game device in which a plurality of operation users who operate an operation target in a virtual world and an instruction user who gives an instruction to the operation user participate in a ball game sports game.
A means for accepting the designation of an operation user who gives an instruction from the plurality of operation users by the instruction user.
The position or direction of the operation to be operated by the operation target, which is instructed with reference to the second virtual world image displayed on the display means corresponding to the instruction user, is displayed corresponding to the operation user specified by the instruction user. A conversion means for converting to a position or direction based on the first virtual world image having a coordinate system different from that of the second virtual world image displayed on the means.
A notification means that notifies an operation user designated by the instructing user of an image based on a position or direction converted by the conversion means, and does not notify other operation users.
Game equipment including. A program for operating a computer as the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or the game device according to claim 9.

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