JP6964884B2 - Game controls, game systems, and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

The game pad of the stationary game machine and the portable game machine are provided with operating members (buttons, levers, etc.). On the other hand, devices such as smartphones and tablet computers are provided with a touch panel, and often do not have the above-mentioned operating members. In such a device, the game can be operated via the touch panel by displaying a virtual operation member. For example, by displaying a virtual operation member (a virtual pad such as a virtual direction instruction button or a direction instruction lever) for instructing a direction, the direction can be instructed via a touch panel. Specifically, for example, the direction from the reference point (for example, the center point) of the virtual operating member to the touch position is determined as the direction (instructed direction) instructed by the user. In this case, the user can make the operation target character perform an operation in an arbitrary direction by adjusting the touch position.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-167758

In the case of an actual operating member provided in a game pad or the like of a stationary game machine, the user can obtain the feeling of operating the operating member, whereas in the case of the virtual operating member as described above, the user can obtain the feeling of operating the operating member. I cannot get the feeling of operating the operating member. Therefore, the user may not be able to accurately grasp the positional relationship between the reference point and the touch position of the virtual operating member while playing the game.

For example, in a game in which the operation target character performs an operation in the direction from the reference point of the virtual operation member to the touch position, the operation target character is required to perform an operation in the upward direction by the user. Even though it is intended to indicate the upward direction, it is determined that the direction deviated from the direct upward direction is indicated because the direction from the reference point to the touch position deviates from the direct upward direction. The operation target character may perform an operation in a direction deviated from the direction directly above. Further, for example, in a game in which the operation target character performs a specific action by continuously touching the reference point of the virtual operation member, the user sets the reference point in order to cause the operation target character to perform a specific action. Since the touch position deviates from the reference point even though the character intends to touch it, it is determined that the reference point is not touched, and the operation target character may not perform a specific operation. As a result, the user may feel that the operability is not good.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a program capable of improving the operability of a game in which a game is operated via a touch panel. To do.

In order to solve the above problems, the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display control means for displaying an operation target object on a display means and a reference position setting means for setting a specific position of the touch panel as a reference position. The first operation of causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship between the operation position acquisition means for acquiring the operation position according to the touch position of the touch panel and the reference position and the operation position. It includes a control means and a second operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation based on a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel.

Further, the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display control means for displaying an operation target object on a display means, a reference position setting means for setting a specific position of the touch panel as a reference position, and a touch position of the touch panel. An operation position acquisition means for acquiring an operation position according to the above, a first operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, and the touch panel. A second operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation based on a plurality of touch operations on a part of the touch panel or an operation of continuously touching a part of the touch panel for a predetermined time. And, including.

Further, in the game system according to one aspect of the present invention, the display control means for displaying the operation target object on the display means, the reference position setting means for setting a specific position of the touch panel as the reference position, and the touch position of the touch panel are used. The operation position acquisition means for acquiring the corresponding operation position, the first operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, and the touch panel. A second operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation based on the touch operation to the predetermined area.

Further, in the game system according to one aspect of the present invention, the display control means for displaying the operation target object on the display means, the reference position setting means for setting a specific position of the touch panel as the reference position, and the touch position of the touch panel are used. The operation position acquisition means for acquiring the corresponding operation position, the first operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, and the touch panel. A second operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation based on a plurality of touch operations on a partial area or an operation of continuously touching a partial area of the touch panel for a predetermined time. ,including.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of how to hold a game terminal when a user plays a game. It is a figure which shows an example of a virtual world. It is a figure which shows an example of a virtual world image. It is a figure for demonstrating the directional pad. It is a figure for demonstrating the directional pad when a user moves a touch position. It is a figure which shows another example of a virtual world. It is a figure which shows another example of the virtual world image. It is a functional block diagram of a game system. It is a flow chart which shows an example of OnTouch event processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of DOWN processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of DOWN processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of MOVE processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of UP processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of UP processing. It is a flow diagram which shows an example of the whole processing executed in the game terminal during a game. It is a flow figure which shows an example of the update process of the state data of a game character.

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

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

The game terminal 10 is a computer used by a user to play a game. For example, the game terminal 10 is a mobile phone (including a smartphone) or a mobile information terminal (including a tablet computer).

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation unit 14, a display unit 15, and a sound output unit 16. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor and executes information processing according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a non-volatile semiconductor memory, a hard disk drive, or a solid state drive), and stores programs and data. The communication unit 13 is for data communication with another device via the network N.

The operation unit 14 is for the user to perform various operations. The display unit 15 is for displaying various images, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The sound output unit 16 is for outputting sound data, and is, for example, a speaker or headphones. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 are integrally formed as a touch panel TP. The touch panel TP can detect the position touched by the user's part (finger or the like) or an object (touch pen or the like). Various types of touch panels can be adopted as the touch panel TP. “Touch” means that a user's part or object touches the touch panel TP. However, even if the user's part or object does not touch the touch panel TP, it may be determined that the touch panel TP has been touched. For example, in the capacitance method or the like, the distance between the user's part or the like and the touch panel TP may be detected, and if the distance is less than the threshold value, it may be determined that the touch panel has been touched. Further, the touch panel TP may accept an input by a three-dimensional position of a user's part or an object. Hereinafter, the position detected by the touch panel TP as the position touched by the user's part or object is referred to as a “touch position”.

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

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

[2. Game Overview] The game terminal 10 can play various games such as action games, sports games, and role-playing games.

In the game executed on the game terminal 10, the user operates by touching the touch panel TP. FIG. 2 shows an example of how to hold the game terminal 10 when the user plays a game.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the user holds the left end portion and the right end portion of the game terminal 10 with the left hand LH and the right hand RH, respectively, as viewed from the user. The touch panel TP has a rectangular shape, and is the midpoint of the first line SL-1 connecting the midpoint MP-1 of the upper side US of the touch panel TP and the midpoint MP-2 of the lower side BS and the midpoint LS of the left side LS of the touch panel TP. The touch panel TP was divided into four regions, the upper right region UR, the upper left region UL, the lower right region BR, and the lower left region BL, by the second line SL-2 connecting the MP-3 and the midpoint MP-4 of the right side RS. In this case, the thumb LT of the user's left hand LH is in a state where it is easy to touch the lower left region BL, and the thumb RT of the user's right hand RH is in a state where it is easy to touch the lower right region BR. In this case, the user performs the operation by touching the touch panel TP with the thumbs LT and RT.

In FIG. 2, the game is held in a state where the game terminal 10 is held horizontally, that is, the width of the game terminal 10 (the length of the upper side US or the lower side BS) is longer than the vertical width (the length of the left side LS or the right side RS). Although an example of playing the game is shown, the game may be played in a state where the game terminal 10 is held vertically, that is, a state in which the vertical width of the game terminal 10 is longer than the horizontal width.

In the display area of the display unit 15, a predetermined position (for example, the upper left of the display area) is set as the origin Os, and the Xs axis and the Ys axis (coordinate axes of the screen coordinate system) orthogonal to each other are set. The display area is, for example, the entire screen of the display unit 15. The position on the display area is specified by the coordinate values of the screen coordinate system. In the present embodiment, the touch position detected by the touch panel TP is also indicated by the coordinate values of the screen coordinate system, but the touch position may be indicated by the coordinate values of another coordinate axis.

In the game executed by the game terminal 10, the operation target object of the user operates according to the operation performed by touching the touch panel TP. Here, the "operation target object" is an object to be operated by the user. That is, the "operation target object" is an object that operates or changes its state according to the user's operation. The "object" is displayed on the display unit 15 and can be an operation target by the user. For example, a game character or a vehicle that operates according to a user's operation, a cursor that moves according to the user's operation, or the like corresponds to an example of an "object".

In the following, as an example of a game executed on the game terminal 10, a game in which a game character operated by a user and a game character operated by an opponent fight in a virtual world will be described.

Here, the "virtual world" is the world in the game. The "virtual world" may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional plane. The "virtual world" can be rephrased as a game space or a virtual space. Further, the "opponent" may be a computer (CPU) or another user. Further, the game may be a game of a method (standalone method) executed by the game terminal 10 alone, or executed by data communication between the game terminal 10 and another game terminal 10 or the server 30. The game may be of a method (peer-to-peer method or client / server method). In the following, for the sake of simplicity, a case where the opponent is basically a computer (CPU) and the game is executed in a stand-alone manner will be described as an example.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world. As shown in FIG. 3, in the virtual world VW, an Xw axis, a Yw axis, and a Zw axis (coordinate axes of the world coordinate system) orthogonal to each other are set with a predetermined position as the origin Ow. The Yw axis is set so that the forward direction of the Yw axis coincides with the direction opposite to the direction of gravity in the virtual world VW. The position in the virtual world VW is specified by the coordinate values of the world coordinate system.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the virtual world VW, the field FD, which is a 3D model of the field in which the game character fights, is arranged so as to be parallel to the Xw-Zw plane. Further, four game characters GC-1, GC-2, GC-3, and GC-4, which are 3D models of the game characters, are arranged on the field FD, respectively. The game character GC-1 is a game character operated by the user, and the game characters GC-2, GC-3, and GC-4 are game characters operated by the opponent.

A virtual viewpoint VC is set in the virtual world VW. The virtual viewpoint VC is a viewpoint set in the virtual world VW, and is, for example, a virtual camera. The position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint VC are controlled so that the game character GC-1, which is the operation target of the user, is included in the field of view (for example, the center of the field of view). The position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint VC may be fixed. When the game starts, a virtual world image showing how the virtual world VW is viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world image. The virtual world image G1 is displayed by transforming the coordinates of the state in the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC in the virtual world VW. Since FIG. 4 shows a case where the game characters GC-1 to GC-4 are included in the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC, the virtual world image G1 includes the game characters GC-1 to GC-4. ..

As shown in FIG. 4, gauges P10-1, P10-2, P10-3, and P10-4 are displayed at predetermined positions on the virtual world image G1. In this game, at the start of the game, the physical strength parameters of the game characters GC-1 to GC-4 are set to predetermined initial values (for example, 100). Further, when the game character GC-1 is damaged by an attack from another game character GC-2, GC-3, or GC-4, the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1 decreases. Then, when the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1 decreases to zero, the game character GC-1 is defeated. Similarly for the game characters GC-2, GC-3, and GC-4, if the game character is damaged by an attack from another game character, the physical strength parameter decreases, and if the physical strength parameter decreases to zero, the game character is defeated. That's what I did. In this game, a game item having the effect of increasing the value of the physical strength parameter may be placed in the virtual world VW (see FIG. 6 described later), and the user causes the game character GC-1 to pick up the game item. Then, the value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1 is increased (recovered) by a predetermined amount.

Gauge P10-1 indicates the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1. Specifically, the gauge P10-1 includes an expansion / contraction portion (hatched portion), and the length of the expansion / contraction portion indicates the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1. That is, the length of the expansion / contraction portion changes according to the change in the value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1, and the length of the expansion / contraction portion is set to the length corresponding to the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1. Will be done. For example, the longer the telescopic portion, the larger the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1. The expansion / contraction portion becomes shorter as the value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1 decreases, and the expansion / contraction portion becomes longer as the value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-1 increases.

Similarly, the gauge P10-2 indicates the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-2. Further, the gauge P10-3 indicates the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-3. Further, the gauge P10-4 indicates the current value of the physical strength parameter of the game character GC-4. Gauges P10-2 to P10-4 are the same as gauges P10-1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the part P11 is displayed at a predetermined position on the virtual world image G1. In this game, a time limit is set, and if there are multiple game characters whose physical fitness parameters are not zero when the time limit elapses, the game character with the highest physical fitness parameter value among those game characters. Will be the winner. If the physical strength parameters of the three game characters become zero before the time limit elapses, the remaining one game character becomes the winner. Part P11 indicates the remaining time until the time limit elapses.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, as virtual operation members for the user to operate the game character GC-1, the direction pad P12, the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13- The image of 3 is displayed on the virtual world image G1. Further, the gauge P14 is displayed in association with the second button P13-2.

The direction pad P12 is a virtual operation member for receiving a direction instruction operation, and is used for a user to instruct a direction. In the present embodiment, the directional pad P12 is not displayed at the start of the game, and the directional pad P12 is displayed when the user touches on the touch panel TP with the thumb LT or the like. “Touch-on” is to start touching the touch panel TP.

However, if the touch position at the time of touch-on is included in the button area A15, the direction pad P12 is not displayed. The button area A15 is an area including the display area of the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3 and the peripheral area thereof. When the user touches on the button area A15, the user taps one of the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3, not for performing the direction instruction operation. It is probable that the touch-on was performed for this purpose. Therefore, when the touch position at the time of touch-on is included in the button area A15 so as not to interfere with the user's operation by displaying the direction pad P12 against the user's intention. The directional pad P12 is not enabled.

Whether or not the directional pad P12 should be enabled each time based on the positional relationship (distance, etc.) between the touch position and the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, or the third button P13-3. May be determined. For example, the distance between the touch position and the first button P13-1, the distance between the touch position and the second button P13-2, and the distance between the touch position and the third button P13-3. The directional pad P12 may not be enabled when at least one of them is below the threshold. In this case, the area where the distance from the first button P13-1 is less than or equal to the threshold value, the area where the distance from the second button P13-2 is less than or equal to the threshold value, and the distance from the third button P13-3 are less than or equal to the threshold value. It can also be said that a certain area is set as an area instead of the button area A15. The distance between the touch position and the first button P13-1 may be the distance between the touch position and the reference point (center point, etc.) of the first button P13-1, or the touch position. It may be the distance between and the outer edge of the first button P13-1. The same applies to the distance between the touch position and the second button P13-2 or the third button P13-3.

Further, even when the touch position at the time of touch-on is included in the information areas A16-1 and A16-2, the directional pad P12 is not displayed. The information area A16-1 is an area including the display area of the gauges P10-1 to P10-4 and its peripheral area, and the information area A16-2 is an area including the display area of the part P11 and its peripheral area. .. The information indicated by the gauges P10-1 to P10-4 and the parts P11 is important information for the user. However, if the directional pad P12 is displayed in the above case, the directional pad P12 makes it difficult to see the information. Therefore, the directional pad P12 is not displayed even in the above case. However, in this case, although the directional pad P12 is not displayed, the directional pad P12 is internally enabled (in an invisible state), so that the user can perform a directional instruction operation.

It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the direction pad P12 should be displayed each time based on the positional relationship (distance or the like) between the touch position and the gauges P10-1 to P10-4 or the part P11. For example, the distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-1, the distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-2, the distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-3, the touch position and the part P11. The directional pad P12 may not be displayed when at least one of the distances between them is less than or equal to the threshold value. In this case, the area where the distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-1 is below the threshold value, the area where the distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-2 is below the threshold value, and the touch position and the gauge P10-3. The area where the distance between the two is equal to or less than the threshold value and the area where the distance between the touch position and the part P11 is equal to or less than the threshold value are set as alternative areas for the information areas A16-1 and A16-2. It can also be said that there is. The "distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-1" may be the distance between the touch position and the reference point (center point, etc.) of the gauge P10-1, or the touch position and the gauge. It may be the distance from the outer edge of P10-1. The same applies to the distance between the touch position and the gauge P10-2, the gauge P10-3, or the part P11.

5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining the directional pad P12. FIG. 5A shows the directional pad P12 at the time of touch-on. As shown in FIG. 5A, the directional pad P12 includes a base portion P120 and a pointer portion P122. The base portion P120 corresponds to the main body of the directional pad P12, and in the example shown in FIG. 5A, it has a circular shape centered on the center point P121. Further, in the direction pad P12, the position corresponding to the touch position of the user is acquired as the operation position OP for the direction instruction, and as described later, the instruction direction is determined based on the center point P121 and the operation position OP. NS. The pointer unit P122 indicates the operation position OP, and in the example shown in FIG. 5A, it has a circular shape centered on the center point P123. The pointer unit P122 is arranged so that the center point P123 coincides with the operation position OP. In the example shown here, both the base portion P120 and the pointer portion P122 have a circular shape, but the base portion P120 and the pointer portion P122 do not have to have a circular shape and have different shapes. May be good. Further, in the present embodiment, the touch position itself is acquired as the operation position OP, but a position other than the touch position having a predetermined relationship with the touch position may be acquired as the operation position OP. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the directional pad P12 is not displayed at the start of the game, and the directional pad P12 is displayed when the user touches on the touch panel TP with the thumb LT or the like. The display position of the directional pad P12 is set based on the touch position at the time of touch-on. Specifically, the directional pad P12 is arranged so as to coincide with the touch position at the time when the center point P121 of the base portion P120 is touched on. Further, in the present embodiment, since the touch position itself is acquired as the operation position OP, the operation position OP coincides with the center point P121 of the base portion P120 immediately after the direction pad P12 is displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5A, the pointer unit P122 is arranged so that the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 coincides with the center point P121. Since the center point P121 of the base portion P120 corresponds to the center point of the entire directional pad P12, the center point P121 may be described below as the center point of the directional pad P12.

When the user moves the touch position by performing a slide operation, the touch position after the movement is acquired as the operation position OP, and the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 coincides with the newly acquired operation position OP. The position of the pointer unit P122 is updated. In this way, the pointer unit P122 moves according to the movement of the touch position. The "slide operation" is an operation in which the user moves the thumb LT or the like while the thumb LT or the like is touched on the touch panel TP, and the touch is maintained even after the movement.

FIG. 5B shows a case where the user moves the touch position. Specifically, FIG. 5B shows a case where the user moves the touch position upward with respect to the center point P121 of the base portion P120. In this case, the touch position moved upward with respect to the center point P121 of the base unit P120 is acquired as the operation position OP, and the pointer unit P122 moves so that the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 coincides with the operation position OP. Therefore, in FIG. 5B, the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 is also moved upward with respect to the center point P121.

In the direction pad P12, the direction D from the center point P121 to the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122) is determined as the instruction direction. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the user moves the touch position so that the operation position OP is on the upper side with respect to the center point P121 (that is, the touch position is on the upper side with respect to the center point P121). By moving it to a position), you can indicate the upward direction. Further, for example, the user moves the touch position so that the operation position OP is on the right side with respect to the center point P121 (that is, moves the touch position to the position on the right side with respect to the center point P121). You can point to the right.

The directions that the user can instruct are not limited to the four directions of up, down, left, and right. For example, the user can instruct any direction 360 degrees around the center point P121. However, the directions that can be instructed by the user may be limited to a finite number of directions such as eight directions (up, down, left, right, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right). For example, when the directions that can be instructed by the user are limited to eight directions, a configuration in which the direction closest to the direction D among the eight directions is determined as the instruction direction, or eight with reference to the center point P121. Eight regions corresponding to each direction may be set, and a configuration or the like may be adopted in which the direction corresponding to the region including the operation position OP is determined as the instruction direction.

The game character GC-1, which is the operation target of the user, operates in the instructed direction. Each direction in the direction pad P12 is associated with each direction of the virtual world VW. For example, the upward direction, the downward direction, the right direction, and the left direction in the direction pad P12 are associated with the Yw axis positive direction, the Yw negative direction, the Xw positive direction, and the Xw negative direction of the virtual world VW, respectively.

Therefore, for example, when the user instructs the right direction with the direction pad P12, the game character GC-1 moves in the right direction (Xw axis positive direction). On the other hand, when the user instructs the left direction with the direction pad P12, the game character GC-1 moves in the left direction (Xw axis negative direction).

The moving speed of the game character GC-1 is set based on the distance L between the center point P121 of the direction pad P12 and the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122). For example, correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the distance L and the movement speed is set, and the movement speed of the game character GC-1 is set based on the correspondence information and the distance L. This correspondence information is set so that the longer the distance L, the faster the moving speed. For example, when the distance L is less than the threshold value, the movement speed of the game character GC-1 is set to the first movement speed (normal movement), and when the distance L is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the game character GC-1 is set. The movement speed of is set to the second movement speed (dash movement) which is faster than the first movement speed. Therefore, the user can instruct the movement speed as well as the movement direction of the game character GC-1 by adjusting the distance between the center point P121 and the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122). ..

Further, for example, when the user instructs the direction pad P12 in the straight upward direction or the diagonally upward direction, the game character GC-1 performs a jump operation in the straight upward direction (Yw axis positive direction) or the diagonally upward direction. As described above, since the user can instruct any direction 360 degrees around the center point P121, when the user instructs the direction slightly deviated from the upward direction with the direction pad P12, the game character GC-1 jumps in that direction. Do the action. Therefore, the user can finely instruct the jump direction of the game character GC-1 by adjusting the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122).

The jumping operation of the game character GC-1 is performed when the distance L is equal to or greater than the threshold value. That is, even when the direction directly upward or diagonally upward is instructed, if the distance L is less than the threshold value, the game character GC-1 is not allowed to perform the jump operation. In the case of a virtual operating member such as the directional pad P12, the user cannot obtain the feeling of operating the operating member. Therefore, the center point P121 of the directional pad P12 and the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122). ) May not be accurately grasped. Therefore, even though the user does not intend to cause the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation, the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122) may be located above the center point P121. be. In this regard, by performing the above, the game character GC-1 is made to perform the jump operation only when there is a high possibility that the user has the intention of causing the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation. It has become like.

Returning to FIG. 4, the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3 will be described. Each of these buttons is associated with a particular type of action performed by the game character GC-1, which is the user's operation target. Further, since these buttons are displayed in the lower right region BR of the touch panel TP, they are mainly touched by the thumb RT of the user's right hand RH.

The first button P13-1 is associated with a jumping motion in the upward direction. Therefore, when the user taps the first button P13-1, the game character GC-1 jumps in the upward direction. The "tap operation" may be an operation of touching on the touch panel TP, or an operation of touching on and touching off the touch panel TP. That is, it may be determined that the first button P13-1 has been tapped when the first button P13-1 is touched on, or the first button P13 may be determined when the first button P13-1 is touched on and touched off. It may be determined that -1 has been tapped. The "touch-off" is an operation of releasing the finger or the like touching the touch panel TP from the touch panel TP. Further, the "directly upward direction" is a direction directly upward when viewed from the game character GC-1. In the example shown in FIGS. do.

As described above, the user can cause the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in an arbitrary direction by the direction pad P12, and can finely instruct the jump direction of the game character GC-1. Therefore, the user can also cause the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in the upward direction by the direction pad P12. However, in the case of a virtual operating member such as the directional pad P12, since the user cannot obtain the feeling of operating the operating member, the center point P121 of the directional pad P12 and the operating position OP (the center of the pointer portion P122). It may not be possible to accurately grasp the positional relationship with the point P123), and it may be difficult to accurately indicate the upward direction with the direction pad P12. In this respect, the user can easily cause the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in the upward direction by performing a tap operation on the first button P13-1. That is, the user can properly use the direction pad P12 and the first button P13-1 depending on whether he / she wants to specify the jump direction in detail and arbitrarily, or when he / she wants to easily specify the direction directly above as the jump direction.

In addition, since a plurality of types of operations are prepared as operations for causing the game character GC-1 to perform the same type of operation called a jump operation, those operations can be used properly according to the scene (game situation). Will also be possible. For example, in a scene where you want the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation and then immediately perform an attack operation, tap the second button P13-2 described later with the thumb RT while operating the direction pad P12 with the thumb LT. In a situation where you want the game character GC-1 to perform the avoidance action and then immediately perform the jump action, the thumb LT is used to perform an operation (for example, a flick operation) for the game character GC-1 to perform the avoidance action. It is also possible to tap the first button P13-1 with the thumb RT while doing with. The "avoidance action" is an action of avoiding an attack from other game characters GC-2 to GC-4, and in the present embodiment, the game character GC-1 moves in the flick direction in response to the flick operation. As an avoidance action to, the action of stepping in the flick direction is performed. The "flick operation" is an operation of moving a finger or the like touching the touch panel TP so as to move it in an arbitrary direction. Instead of the flick operation, the game character GC-1 may perform an avoidance operation in the direction indicated by the direction pad P12 in response to the operation of the direction pad P12.

The tap operation to the first button P13-1 is performed while the game character GC-1 is moving to the right or left (a state in which the right or left direction is indicated by the direction pad P12). In this case, the game character GC-1 jumps diagonally upward to the right or diagonally upward to the left by reflecting the direction indicated by the direction pad P12 with respect to the jumping motion in the upward direction. It is supposed to do.

Also, while the game character GC-1 is not in contact with the field FD (for example, while the game character GC-1 is jumping, or while the game character GC-1 is attacked and blown away, etc.). Moves the game character GC-1 so that the movement by the movement instruction to the left or the right or the inertia of the momentum of the attack works. For example, when the user instructs the right direction with the direction pad P12 during the jump of the game character GC-1, the jumping game character GC-1 moves to the right in the air, and then the user. Even if the player stops the instruction in the right direction, the game character GC-1 continues to move in the right direction due to the inertial action. When the user taps the first button P13-1 in this state (or when the user indicates the direction directly upward with the direction pad P12), the game character GC-1 is made to perform the jump operation in the direction directly upward. It has become. That is, when the first button P13-1 is tapped (or true with the direction pad P12) while the game character GC-1 continues to move to the right after the user stops the instruction in the right direction. When the upward direction is instructed), the game character GC-1 is stopped from continuing to move to the right so that the above inertia disappears, and the game character GC-1 is moved to another direction (directly upward). It is designed to be moved. Therefore, the user taps the first button P13-1 (or indicates the direction directly upward with the direction pad P12) while the inertia as described above is working, so that the game character jumps in the direction directly upward. By letting the GC-1 perform the operation, the landing position of the game character GC-1 can be adjusted.

When the user starts the jump operation on the game character GC-1 by the directional pad P12, the jump instruction operation by the directional pad P12 and the first one until a predetermined period (first predetermined period) elapses (for example, the jump instruction operation by the directional pad P12). Even if the user taps the first button P13-1 during a very short time such that it is determined that the jump instruction operation by the button P13-1 is performed substantially at the same time), the jump operation to the game character GC-1 is performed. Do not let. On the contrary, when the user starts the jump operation on the game character GC-1 by the first button P13-1, the user is in the upward direction or until the predetermined period (first predetermined period) elapses. Even if the direction pad P12 indicates the diagonally upward direction, the game character GC-1 is not allowed to perform the jump operation. By doing so, the operation of the game character GC-1 does not become unnatural because both the jump instruction operation by the directional pad P12 and the jump instruction operation by the first button P13-1 are performed substantially at the same time. I am trying to do it. Further, if both the jump instruction operation by the directional pad P12 and the jump instruction operation by the first button P13-1 are performed substantially at the same time, there is a high possibility that the operation is erroneous. Can be ignored without being reflected in the game, and as a result, the operability of the user can be improved. When the user starts the jump operation on the game character GC-1 by the direction pad P12, the user presses the first button P13-1 until the jump operation is completed (another example of a predetermined period). Even if it is tapped, the jump operation is completed when the game character GC-1 is prevented from performing the jump operation or when the user starts the jump operation on the game character GC-1 by the first button P13-1. Even if the user instructs the direction pad P12 to directly upward or diagonally upward until the game character GC-1 is used (another example of a predetermined period), the game character GC-1 may be prevented from performing the jump operation. good.

Further, when the user starts the jump operation on the game character GC-1 by the direction pad P12, until a predetermined period (second predetermined period) elapses (for example, substantially at the same time as the jump instruction operation by the direction pad P12). Even if the user again instructs the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in the direction pad P12 in the straight upward direction or diagonally upward direction (for a very short time such that it is determined that the game has been performed), the game character GC-1 is prevented from performing the jump operation. May be good. Similarly, when the user starts the jump operation on the game character GC-1 by the first button P13-1, the user uses the first button P13- until a predetermined period (second predetermined period) elapses. Even if 1 is tapped again, the game character GC-1 may not be allowed to perform the jump operation. By doing so, the jump instruction operation by the directional pad P12 is continuously performed in a short time, or the jump instruction operation by the first button P13-1 is continuously performed in a short time, so that the game character It is possible to prevent the operation of the GC-1 from becoming unnatural. The length of the first predetermined period may be different from the length of the second predetermined period. For example, if two different types of operations, the jump instruction operation by the direction pad P12 and the jump instruction operation by the first button P13-1, are performed substantially at the same time, there is a high possibility that the operation is erroneous. It may be set longer than the second predetermined period. Further, when the game character GC-1 is started to jump by the direction pad P12, the user is oriented in the upward direction or diagonally upward direction until the jump operation is completed (another example of a predetermined period). Even if the pad P12 is instructed again, the game character GC-1 is prevented from performing the jump operation, or the user causes the game character GC-1 to start the jump operation by the first button P13-1. Even if the user taps the first button P13-1 again until the jump operation is completed (another example of a predetermined period), even if the game character GC-1 is prevented from performing the jump operation. good.

The second button P13-2 is associated with the attack action. Therefore, when the user taps the second button P13-2 while the game character GC-1 is facing another game character (for example, the game character GC-2), the game character GC-1 Performs an attack action on the other game character.

By touching the second button P13-2 for a long time, the user can increase the power of the attack operation and increase the damage given to other game characters. As shown in FIG. 4, the gauge P14 is displayed in association with the second button P13-2. When the user touches on the second button P13-2, the extension portion (hatched portion) in the gauge P14 starts to expand. While the user is touching the second button P13-2, the extension portion in the gauge P14 is gradually extended until it reaches the maximum length. When the user touches off with the extension part at the maximum length, another attack action with greater power than usual is performed. In this way, the user can increase the power of the attack operation by touching the second button P13-2 for a long time.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the gauge P14 has an arcuate shape and is arranged along a part of the circumference of the circular second button P13-2. With such a shape and arrangement, a long gauge can be arranged in a smaller space than when a linear gauge is arranged. Further, the gauge P14 is displayed at a position facing the lower right side portion (the portion gripped by the right hand RH) of the touch panel TP with the second button P13-2 interposed therebetween. With such an arrangement, the gauge P14 is not hidden by the thumb RT (right hand RH) touching the second button P13-2.

The third button P13-3 is associated with a special attack action. The special attack action is a special attack action (for example, a special move) capable of inflicting greater damage on another game character than the normal attack action associated with the second button P13-2.

Opportunities to perform special attack actions are limited. For example, at the start of the game, the game character GC-1 cannot be made to perform the special attack operation, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special attack operation can be executed. For example, when a predetermined time elapses, a special attack operation can be executed. When the user taps the third button P13-3 in this state, the game character GC-1 performs a special attack operation. When the game character GC-1 is made to perform the special attack operation, it returns to the state in which the special attack operation cannot be executed. After that, when a predetermined time elapses, the special attack operation can be executed again. In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned predetermined condition is a condition for whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed, but other conditions (for example, the damage given by the game character GC-1 to another game character is a predetermined amount. The condition of whether or not the game character GC-1 has reached a predetermined amount, or the condition of whether or not the damage received by the game character GC-1 from another game character has reached a predetermined amount, etc.) may be used.

At the start of the game, the third button P13-3 is displayed in the first state, and the third button P13-3 gradually changes from the first state to the second state with the passage of time. Then, the third button P13-3 is in the second state at the timing when the special attack operation can be executed. Further, if the game character GC-1 is made to perform a special attack operation in this state, the third button P13-3 returns to the first state.

In the present embodiment, the state in which the entire third button P13-3 is shaded corresponds to the "first state", and the state in which the third button P13-3 is not shaded corresponds to the "second state". Corresponds to. Therefore, at the start of the game, the third button P13-3 is displayed with the diagonal line attached to the whole, and the diagonal line of the third button P13-3 is attached as time elapses. The area of the missing part gradually increases. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the area of the non-shaded portion of the circular third button P13-3 expands in a fan shape. Then, at the timing when the special attack operation becomes feasible, the third button P13-3 becomes a state without diagonal lines, and the user refers to the state of the third button P13-3 to make a special attack. It is possible to grasp whether or not the attack action can be executed.

As described above, the display unit 15 displays the virtual world image G1 showing the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC. Therefore, when the other game character is located outside the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC, the other game character is not displayed on the display unit 15. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the game item may be arranged in the virtual world VW, but when the game item is located outside the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC, the game item is displayed on the display unit 15. Do not show.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the above state. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the game character GC-3 and the game item GI are located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC. FIG. 7 shows an example of the virtual world image G1 displayed on the display unit 15 in the state shown in FIG.

In the state shown in FIG. 6, since the game character GC-3 is located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC, the game character GC-3 is not displayed on the display unit 15 as shown in FIG. In such a case, the part P17-1 indicating the position of the game character GC-3 located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed on the virtual world image G1. The part P17-1 is displayed in a mode corresponding to the position of the game character GC-3 (the game character corresponding to the part P17-1). For example, the position of the part P17-1 may be set to a position in the virtual world image G1 corresponding to the position of the game character GC-3. Further, for example, the part P17-1 may be arranged at a fixed position, and the aspect (aspect other than the position) of the part P17-1 may be set so as to indicate the direction to the game character GC-3.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, near the intersection of the straight line extending in the direction from the position of the game character GC-1 which is the operation target of the user to the position of the game character GC-3 and the end portion of the virtual world image G1. , Parts P17-1 are displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 7, "3" in the parts P17-1 corresponds to information for identifying that the game character GC-3 is located outside the visual field VF of the virtual viewpoint VC. It should be noted that the shape, color, pattern, or the like of the part P17-1 may be used to identify which game character is located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC. Further, ">>" in the parts P17-1 indicates the direction in which the game character GC-3 is located. For example, the direction from the position of the game character GC-1 which is the operation target of the user to the position of the game character GC-3 is shown. The position of the game character GC-1 and the position of the game character GC-3 may be the positions of the world coordinate system (XwYwZw coordinate system) or the screen coordinate system (XsYs coordinate system).

The display mode of the part P17-1 is set to the display mode according to the state of the game character GC-3. For example, when the game character GC-3 performs an attack action (or a special attack action), the display mode of the part P17-1 is that the game character GC-3 performs an attack action (or a special attack action). It changes to the mode showing. For example, the part P17-1 blinks, the color of the part P17-1 changes, or the size of the part P17-1 increases. By doing so, the user can grasp the state of the game character GC-3 (such as performing an attack operation) that is not displayed on the display unit 15, depending on the display mode of the part P17-1.

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 6, since the game item GI is located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC, the game item GI is not displayed on the display unit 15 as shown in FIG. In this case, the part P17-2 indicating the position of the game item GI located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed on the virtual world image G1. Like the part P17-1, the part P17-2 is displayed in a mode corresponding to the position of the game item GI. In the example shown in FIG. 7, a part is located near the intersection of a straight line extending in the direction from the position of the game character GC-1 to be operated by the user to the position of the game item GI and the end of the virtual world image G1. P17-2 is displayed.

In the case of the example shown in FIG. 7, "I" in the parts P17-2 corresponds to the information for identifying that the game item GI is located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC. It should be noted that the game item GI may be identified as being located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC by the shape, color, pattern, or the like of the part P17-2. Further, the parts P17-2 may indicate the type, name, or effect of the game item GI. Further, "<<" in the parts P17-2 indicates the direction in which the game item GI is located. For example, it indicates the direction from the position of the game character GC-1, which is the operation target of the user, to the position of the game item GI.

The display mode of the parts P17-2 is set to the display mode according to the state of the game item GI. For example, since the game item GI arranged in the virtual world VW disappears when the time limit elapses, the display mode of the part P17-2 changes based on the remaining time until the time limit elapses. For example, when the remaining time until the time limit elapses becomes less than or equal to the threshold value, the display mode of the part P17-2 changes to the mode indicating that the remaining time is equal to or less than the threshold value. For example, the part P17-2 blinks, the color of the part P17-2 changes, or the size of the part P17-2 increases. By doing so, the user can grasp the state of the game item GI that is not displayed on the display unit 15 (the remaining time until it disappears, etc.), depending on the display mode of the parts P17-2.

The parts P17-1 and P17-2 may be displayed at positions where they overlap with the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3. Further, the part P17-1 may be displayed at a position where it does not overlap with the gauges P10-1 to P10-4 and the part P11.

[3. Functional block] The configuration for realizing the game as described above will be described. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the main functional blocks realized by the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the game system 1 includes a game data storage unit 100, a display control unit 110, a reference position setting unit 120, an operation position acquisition unit 130, an instruction direction determination unit 140, a first operation control unit 150, and a second. The operation control unit 160, the first limiting unit 170, the second limiting unit 180, and the third limiting unit 190 are included.

For example, these functional blocks are realized in a game terminal 10 (an example of a game control device). That is, the game data storage unit 100 is realized by the storage unit 12, and the other functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11. The game data storage unit 100 may be realized by a storage unit of another device accessible from the game terminal 10. Further, the above functional block may be realized by the server 30 (another example of the game control device). Alternatively, a part of the above functional blocks may be realized by the game terminal 10 and the rest may be realized by the server 30.

[3-1] The game data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. Here, as an example of the data stored in the game data storage unit 100, the game status data D101 and the operation status data D102 will be described.

[3-1-1] Game status data D101 is data indicating the status of a running game. The game status data D101 is repeatedly updated during the execution of the game.

For example, the game status data D101 includes status data indicating the current status of the virtual world VW. The status data of the virtual world VW includes state data indicating each state of the game characters GC-1 to GC-4, state data indicating the state of the game item GI, and state data indicating the state of the virtual viewpoint VC.

The state data of the game characters GC-1 to GC-4 includes the position, orientation, posture, and type of motion being executed (type of motion data being played and current frame) of each of the game characters GC-1 to GC-4. , And data showing the current value of the physical fitness parameter and the like are included. Further, the state data of the game item GI includes data indicating the position and type of the game item GI, the remaining time until the time limit elapses (until it disappears), and the like. Further, the state data of the virtual viewpoint VC includes data indicating the position, line-of-sight direction, angle of view, etc. of the virtual viewpoint VC.

Further, for example, the game status data D101 includes battle status data indicating the battle status of the battle. The battle situation data includes data indicating the remaining time until the time limit elapses.

[3-1-2] Operation status data D102 is data indicating the operation status of the user. For example, the operation status data D102 includes data indicating a touch status on the touch panel TP. This data also includes data showing the history of the touch position from the start of touching the touch panel TP to the present.

Further, the operation status data D102 includes data indicating the state of the directional pad P12. This data includes data indicating whether or not the direction pad P12 should be displayed, the current position of the center point P121 of the direction pad P12, the current position of the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122, and the like.

Further, the operation status data D102 includes data indicating the states of the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, the third button P13-3, and the gauge P14. This data includes whether or not the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3 are touched, the current length of the gauge P14, and the third button P13-3 being the first. It contains data indicating which state is between the state and the second state.

The data stored in the game data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. For example, model data, motion data, ability parameter data, and the like of each of the game characters GC-1 to GC-4 are stored. Further, for example, effect data of the game item GI and the like are also stored.

[3-2] The display control unit 110 causes the display unit 15 to display the operation target object.

The "operation target object" is an object to be operated by the user. That is, the "operation target object" is an object that operates or changes its state according to the user's operation. The "object" is displayed on the display unit 15 and can be an operation target by the user. For example, a character or a vehicle that operates according to a user's operation, a cursor that moves according to the user's operation, or the like corresponds to an example of an "object". In the above-mentioned game example, the game character GC-1 corresponds to an example of the “operation target object”.

“Displaying the operation target object on the display unit 15” means generating a game image including the operation target object and displaying it on the display unit 15. Note that "displaying the operation target object on the display unit 15" means that the game image including the operation target object is included in the other device by transmitting the data of the game image including the operation target object to the other device. It may be displayed on the display unit. Further, the "game image data" may be data indicating the game image itself, or may be data for generating the game image. In the game example described above, the virtual world image G1 corresponds to an example of a "game image".

The display control unit 110 causes the display unit 15 to display a display target area in the game space in which the operation target object and other objects are arranged. Further, when another object is located outside the display target area, the display control unit 110 causes the display unit 15 to display a position image indicating the position of the other object. Further, the display control unit 110 sets the display mode of the position image based on the state of another object.

The "other object" is, for example, an enemy object that opposes the operation target object. Further, for example, the "other object" may be an ally object of the operation target object. Further, for example, the "other object" may be a game item.

The "position image" is an image displayed so that the user can grasp the position of another object located outside the display target area. For example, the "position image" includes a straight line extending from a predetermined position of the game space or the display unit 15 (for example, the position of the operation target object) toward the position of another object, and the display target area or the display unit 15 of the game space. It is displayed at the position based on the intersection with the boundary of the display area.

The "position image display mode" is the type, color, shape, size, brightness, blinking presence / absence, etc. of the position image.

"Setting the display mode of the position image based on the state of the other object" means setting the display mode of the position image to the display mode corresponding to the state of the other object. In other words, "setting the display mode of the position image based on the state of another object" means changing the display mode of the position image according to the change of the state of the other object. For example, the display control unit 110 changes the display mode of the position image from the normal display mode when another object (enemy object) attacks the operation target object. Further, for example, the display control unit 110 changes the display mode of the position image from the normal display mode when another object (friend object) is in a pinch state. Further, for example, the display control unit 110 changes the display mode of the position image according to the remaining time until another object (game item) disappears.

In the above-mentioned game example, the game characters GC-2 to GC-4 operated by the opponent correspond to an example of "another object (enemy object)". The game item GI also corresponds to an example of "another object". Further, the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC corresponds to an example of the "display target area", and the parts P17-1 and P17-1 correspond to an example of the "position image".

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, when the game character GC-3 is located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 110 is the game character GC-3. The part P17-1 indicating the position is displayed on the display unit 15. Then, when the game character GC-3 performs an attack operation, the display control unit 110 sets the display mode of the parts P17-1 to an aspect indicating that the game character GC-3 has performed an attack operation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the game item GI is located outside the field of view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 110 is the part P17- indicating the position of the game item GI. 2 is displayed on the display unit 15. Then, the display control unit 110 changes the display mode of the parts P17-2 based on the remaining time until the game item GI disappears.

[3-3] The reference position setting unit 120 sets a specific position of the touch panel TP as a reference position.

The "specific position of the touch panel TP" is a specific coordinate in the coordinate system as the input detection position of the touch panel TP.

The "reference position" is a position used as a reference when determining the indicated direction. For example, when displaying a virtual operation member (virtual pad: virtual direction instruction button, direction instruction lever, etc.) for receiving a direction instruction operation on the display unit 15, typical points of the virtual operation member. Corresponds to the "reference position". Specifically, for example, the center point of the virtual operating member corresponds to the "reference position". A position other than the center point of the virtual operating member may correspond to the "reference position". In the game example described above, the directional pad P12 corresponds to an example of a "virtual operating member", and the center point P121 of the directional pad P12 corresponds to an example of a "reference position".

“Setting a specific position of the touch panel TP as a reference position” means, for example, setting a position specified based on a touch position on the touch panel TP as a reference position. Specifically, when touch-on is performed, a position specified based on the touch position may be set as a reference position. For example, the touch position (touch start position) at the time of touch-on may be set as a reference position.

A predetermined specific position may be set as a reference position, and when touch-on is performed, the reference position may be changed to a position specified based on the touch position at the time of touch-on. For example, when the distance between the predetermined reference position and the touch position at the time of touch-on is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the reference position may be changed to the touch position. Further, even when the distance between the reference position and the touch position becomes equal to or more than the threshold value as a result of the touch position being moved by the slide operation, the reference position may be changed to the touch position.

Further, regardless of the touch position, a predetermined position of the touch panel TP may be fixedly set as a reference position.

In the above-mentioned game example, the reference position setting unit 120 sets the touch position at the time of touch-on as the reference position. Then, the directional pad P12 is displayed so that the touch position at the time of touch-on coincides with the center point P121 of the directional pad P12. The reference position setting unit 120 may be fixedly set with a predetermined position of the touch panel TP as a reference position, or the direction pad P12 may be fixedly displayed at a predetermined position of the touch panel TP. good.

[3-4] The operation position acquisition unit 130 acquires an operation position according to the touch position of the touch panel TP.

The "operation position" is a position for indicating a direction. In other words, the "operation position" is a position indicating a pointing direction.

“Acquiring the operation position according to the touch position” means, for example, acquiring the touch position itself as the operation position. Alternatively, "acquiring the operation position according to the touch position" may mean acquiring a position other than the touch position and a position obtained based on the touch position as the operation position. For example, a position having a predetermined relationship with the touch position may be acquired as an operation position.

In the above-mentioned game example, the operation position acquisition unit 130 acquires the touch position itself of the touch panel TP as the operation position OP, and sets the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 at the operation position OP.

[3-5] The instruction direction determination unit 140 determines the instruction direction according to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position.

The "positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position" is, for example, the direction from the reference position to the operation position. Further, the "positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position" may be, for example, the distance between the reference position and the operation position. The "instruction direction" is a direction determined based on a position (touch position) instructed by the user. "Determining the instruction direction according to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position" means determining the direction corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position as the instruction direction. For example, the direction corresponding to the direction from the reference position to the operation position is determined as the instruction direction. The "direction corresponding to the direction X" is the same direction as the direction X or substantially the same direction. The "substantially the same direction" is, for example, a direction slightly deviated from the direction X so that the user cannot recognize it.

In the game example described above, as shown in FIG. 5B, the instruction direction determination unit 140 moves from the center point P121 of the direction pad P12 (an example of the reference position) to the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122). The direction D is determined as the indicated direction.

When the touch position is within the button area A15, the operation position acquisition unit 130 does not acquire the position corresponding to the touch position as the operation position OP, and the instruction direction determination unit 140 is the center of the direction pad P12. The direction D from the point P121 to the operation position OP is not determined as the instruction direction.

[3-6] The first motion control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position.

The "predetermined type of operation" is a predetermined type of operation. For example, "jumping action", "avoidance action", "moving action", "attack action", etc. correspond to an example of "predetermined type of action". Further, for example, a "passing motion" or a "shooting motion" in a sports game also corresponds to an example of a "predetermined type of motion".

The "predetermined type of operation" may change depending on the situation of the game. Here, the "game situation" is, for example, the state of the operation target object (position or parameter value, etc.), the positional relationship between the operation target object and another object, or the remaining time until the time limit elapses. And so on. For example, in a sports game, in a normal case, a pass operation is performed by a game character to be operated based on a positional relationship (for example, a direction) between a reference position and an operation position, and the operation target object is defended by an enemy team. If the game character is located in an area less than or equal to the reference distance from the goal, the game character to be operated may perform a shooting operation based on the positional relationship (for example, direction) between the reference position and the operation position. ..

On the other hand, the second operation control unit 160 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the touch operation on the predetermined area of the touch panel TP.

The "predetermined area" is a predetermined fixed area. That is, the "predetermined area" is an area fixed at a predetermined position. In other words, the "predetermined position" is a predetermined area regardless of the user's touch position (without being affected by the user's touch position), and the coordinates of the user's touch position are predetermined. It is an area (coordinate range) that is set to determine whether or not a specific game operation has been performed only by whether or not it is included in the area (coordinate range). Specifically, the area in which the operation member such as a virtual button is displayed corresponds to an example of the “predetermined area”.

For example, the "predetermined area" is the first line SL-1 connecting the midpoints MP-1 and MP-2 of the upper side US and the lower side BS of the touch panel TP, and the midpoint MP of the left side LS and the right side RS of the touch panel TP. Lower right when the touch panel TP is divided into four areas, the upper right area UR, the upper left area UL, the lower right area BR, and the lower left area BL, by the second line SL-2 connecting -3 and MP-4. It is set in the area BR or the lower left area BL. In the above-mentioned game example, the area of the first button P13-1 corresponds to an example of the “predetermined area”. Therefore, the "predetermined area" is set in the lower right area BR of the touch panel TP. For left-handed users, the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3 may be displayed in the lower left region BL of the touch panel TP. That is, the "predetermined area" may be set in the lower left area BL of the touch panel TP.

"Touch operation to a predetermined area" is to touch a predetermined area. For example, the "touch operation to a predetermined area" is an operation of tapping a predetermined area. The "operation of tapping a predetermined area" may be an operation of touching on a predetermined area or an operation of touching on and touching off a predetermined area. That is, it may be determined that the "touch operation to the predetermined area" has been performed when the predetermined area is touched on, or the "touch to the predetermined area" may be determined when the predetermined area is touched on and then touched off. It may be determined that the "operation" has been performed. The "touch operation to the predetermined area" may be an operation of tapping the predetermined area a plurality of times, or an operation of pressing and holding the predetermined area (that is, touching on the predetermined area and touching the predetermined area for a predetermined time or longer). It may be an operation to be continued).

"Making the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation based on a touch operation on a predetermined area" means that the operation target object 150 performs the same type of operation as the operation target object. It is to make the operation target object perform it based on the touch operation to the area. For example, when a touch operation to a predetermined area is performed (that is, triggered by a touch operation to a predetermined area), the operation target object is made to perform a predetermined type of operation. Specifically, when the predetermined area is touched on, the operation target object is made to perform a predetermined type of operation. Further, for example, when the predetermined area is touched on and then touched off, the operation target object may be made to perform a predetermined type of operation.

[3-7] For example, the first operation control unit 150 operates a predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction (direction corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position) determined by the instruction direction determination unit 140. Let the object do it.

For example, when the "predetermined type of operation" is the "jump operation", the operation of jumping in the instruction direction corresponds to an example of the "predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction". Further, for example, when the "predetermined type of operation" is the "movement operation", the operation of moving in the instruction direction corresponds to an example of the "predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction". Further, for example, when the "predetermined type of operation" is an "attack operation", the operation of performing an attack in the instruction direction corresponds to an example of the "predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction". Further, for example, when the "predetermined type of operation" is a "pass operation", the operation of performing a pass in the instructed direction corresponds to an example of the "predetermined type of operation in the instructed direction". Further, for example, when the "predetermined type of operation" is the "shooting operation", the operation of shooting in the instructed direction corresponds to an example of the "predetermined type of operation in the instructed direction".

On the other hand, the second operation control unit 160 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction based on a touch operation on the predetermined area of the touch panel TP.

The "predetermined direction" is, for example, a predetermined specific direction. Specifically, the "predetermined direction" is a direction directly above or directly beside the object to be operated. Here, the "directly upward direction" can also be said to be the direction opposite to the direction of gravity in the game space (virtual world VW) in which the operation target object is arranged. Further, the "directly upward direction" can also be said to be the normal direction of the plane when the operation target object is arranged on the plane (field or ground). On the other hand, the "right lateral direction" can also be said to be a direction orthogonal to the direction of gravity in the game space (virtual world VW) in which the operation target object is arranged. Further, the "right lateral direction" can also be said to be a direction parallel to the plane when the operation target object is arranged on the plane (field or ground).

Alternatively, the "predetermined direction" may be the vertical direction or the horizontal direction of the display unit 15. Here, the "vertical direction" can also be said to be a direction that coincides with the vertical direction of the display unit 15 as seen by the user. Further, the "vertical direction" can also be said to be a direction that coincides with the Ys axis direction of the screen coordinate system. On the other hand, the "horizontal direction" can also be said to be a direction that coincides with the horizontal axis direction of the display unit 15 as seen by the user. Further, the "horizontal direction" can also be said to be a direction that coincides with the Xs axis direction of the screen coordinate system.

The "predetermined direction" may be, for example, a direction corresponding to the direction or the moving direction of the operation target object. Alternatively, the "predetermined direction" may be, for example, a direction according to the positional relationship with another object (for example, an enemy).

The "predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction" is an operation of the same type as the type of operation performed by the first operation control unit 150 on the operation target object, and is an operation performed in a predetermined direction. Further, the "operation performed in a predetermined direction" is a direction determined regardless of the mode of the user's touch operation (that is, regardless of the positional relationship between the operation position and the reference position according to the user's touch position in advance. It is an operation performed in a predetermined direction).

"Making an operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction based on a touch operation on a predetermined area" means, for example, when a tap operation on a predetermined area is performed, a predetermined direction in a predetermined direction is performed. It is to make the operation target object perform some kind of operation. Specifically, when the predetermined area is touched on, the operation target object is made to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction. Further, for example, when the predetermined area is touched on and then touched off, the operation target object may be made to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction.

In the above-mentioned game example, the jumping motion corresponds to an example of "a predetermined kind of motion". In the first motion control unit 150, the instruction direction (direction D from the center point P121 of the direction pad P12 to the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122)) determined by the instruction direction determination unit 140 is directly upward or. In the case of the diagonally upward direction, the game character GC-1 is made to perform a jump operation in the straight upward direction or the diagonally upward direction. On the other hand, the second operation control unit 160 causes the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in the upward direction when the tap operation on the first button P13-1 is performed.

Further, when the tap operation to the first button P13-1 is performed while the game character GC-1 is moving to the right (the state in which the right direction is instructed by the direction pad P12), the first button P13-1 is tapped. The two-motion control unit 160 reflects the direction indicated by the directional pad P12 with respect to the jumping motion in the upward direction (predetermined direction). That is, the second operation control unit 160 combines the vector in the straight upward direction (predetermined direction) and the vector in the right direction (instructed direction by the direction pad P12) in the direction indicated by the composite vector (that is, diagonally upward to the right). ) Is performed by the game character GC-1. It may be difficult for some users to perform both the adjustment of the jump direction and the execution instruction of the jump operation with one hand, but if the above is performed, the user can use one hand (left hand LH) to perform the jump direction. Since it is possible to instruct the execution of the jump operation with the other hand (right hand RH) while adjusting the above, the operation for causing the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation can be simplified and the operability is improved. be able to.

The avoidance operation may correspond to an example of "a predetermined type of operation". That is, the instruction direction determination unit 140 determines the instruction direction according to the direction of the flick operation (for example, the direction from the start point of the flick operation (an example of the reference position) to the end point of the flick operation (an example of the operation position)). The first motion control unit 150 causes the game character GC-1 to perform an avoidance motion (step motion) in the instruction direction determined by the instruction direction determination unit 140, and the second motion control unit 160 is in the button area A15. When a tap operation is performed on the displayed button, in advance based on the positional relationship between the game character GC-1 and another game character that attacks the game character GC-1 (for example, the game character GC-1). The game character GC-1 may be made to perform an avoidance operation in a direction (direction determined by a defined rule).

[3-8] In the first restriction unit 170, after one of the first operation control unit 150 and the second operation control unit 160 starts a predetermined type of operation on the operation target object, until a predetermined period elapses. It is restricted that the other of the first motion control unit 150 and the second motion control unit 160 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation.

The "predetermined period" is, for example, a predetermined short period (that is, an operation for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation by the first operation control unit 150, and a predetermined type by the second operation control unit 160. It is a very short period in which it is determined that the operation for causing the operation target object to perform the operation is performed substantially at the same time), or the period until the operation target object completes a predetermined type of operation. Further, the "predetermined period" may be, for example, a period from when the operation target object completes a predetermined type of operation until a predetermined time elapses.

For example, the first limiting unit 170 touches the predetermined area of the touch panel TP until a predetermined period elapses after the first operation control unit 150 starts a predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction on the operation target object. Even if this is done, the second operation control unit 160 prevents the operation target object from performing a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction.

Further, for example, in the first limiting unit 170, even if the instruction direction is determined until a predetermined period elapses after the second operation control unit 160 starts a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction on the operation target object. , The first motion control unit 150 prevents the operation target object from performing a predetermined type of motion in the instruction direction.

In the above-mentioned game example, after the user causes the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation by instructing the game character GC-1 in the direction directly upward or diagonally upward with the direction pad P12, the user waits until a predetermined period elapses. Does not cause the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation even if the player taps the first button P13-1. On the contrary, after the user causes the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation by tapping the first button P13-1, the user directly upwards or diagonally until a predetermined period elapses. Even if the upward direction is instructed by the directional pad P12, the first limiting unit 170 prevents the game character GC-1 from performing the jump operation.

[3-9] The reference position setting unit 120 may set the reference position based on the touch operation on the touch panel TP. The "touch operation to the touch panel TP" here is an operation to touch the touch panel TP. Specifically, for example, an operation to touch on the touch panel TP or a slide movement of a finger or the like touching the touch panel TP. Operation (slide operation), etc. For example, the reference position setting unit 120 may set the reference position based on the touch position when the touch panel TP is touch-on (triggered by the touch-on of the touch panel TP). good. Further, for example, the reference position setting unit 120 may change the reference position based on the slide operation after the touch panel TP is touched on. Specifically, when the touch position and the reference position are separated by a predetermined distance or more as a result of the touch position being moved by the slide operation, the reference position setting unit 120 changes the reference position based on the touch position. You may.

When the touch position satisfies a predetermined condition, the second limiting unit 180 limits the setting of the reference position based on the touch position. Since the setting of the reference position is restricted, the determination of the instruction direction by the instruction direction determination unit 140 and the operation control by the first operation control unit 150 are also restricted. Therefore, the second restriction unit 180 is used. When the touch position satisfies a predetermined condition, it can be said that the determination of the instruction direction by the instruction direction determination unit 140 and the operation control by the first operation control unit 150 are restricted.

The "predetermined condition" here is a condition relating to the touch position, and is a condition indicating a touch position such that the setting of the reference position should be restricted. For example, as a "predetermined condition", a condition relating to a positional relationship (for example, a distance or the like) between a touch position and a predetermined area (a "predetermined area" in the second operation control unit 160) is set. Specifically, for example, a condition that the touch position is included in the setting restriction area including the predetermined area is set as the "predetermined condition". That is, when the touch position is included in the setting limiting area, the second limiting unit 180 limits the setting of the reference position based on the touch position. In other words, the second limiting unit 180 limits the setting of the reference position based on the touch operation on the setting limiting area including the predetermined area.

The "setting restriction area" is an area set to include a predetermined area. For example, the "setting restriction area" is an area including a predetermined area and a peripheral area of the predetermined area. Further, the "touch operation to the setting restriction area" is an operation of touching the setting restriction area, and specifically, for example, an operation of touching on the setting restriction area. The "touch operation to the setting restriction area" may be an operation of sliding and moving a finger or the like touching the touch panel TP into the setting restriction area (slide operation into the setting restriction area). Further, "restricting the setting of the reference position based on the touch operation to the setting restriction area" means that the reference position is not set even if the touch operation to the setting restriction area is performed.

In the case of the above-mentioned game, the condition that the touch position at the time of touch-on is included in the button area A15 corresponds to an example of the "predetermined condition", and the button area A15 corresponds to an example of the "setting restriction area". Therefore, the second limiting unit 180 does not enable the directional pad P12 when the button area A15 is touched on. The condition that the distance between the touch position and the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, or the third button P13-3 is equal to or less than the threshold value may be set as a "predetermined condition". That is, the second limiting unit 180 has the directional pad P12 when the distance between the touch position and the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, or the third button P13-3 is equal to or less than the threshold value. May not be enabled.

[3-10] The display control unit 110 displays a predetermined image at a reference position set by the reference position setting unit 120. Further, the third limiting unit 190 limits the display of a predetermined image when the reference position satisfies the predetermined condition. Even when the display of the predetermined image is restricted, the first motion control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position.

The "predetermined image" is an image displayed at a reference position. For example, a virtual operating member (virtual pad such as a virtual direction indicating button or a direction indicating lever) for instructing a direction corresponds to an example of a "predetermined image". In the above-mentioned game example, the directional pad P12 corresponds to an example of a “predetermined image”.

The "predetermined condition" is a condition relating to a reference position, and is a condition indicating a reference position such that the display of a predetermined image should be restricted. For example, as a "predetermined condition", a condition relating to the positional relationship (for example, distance, etc.) between the reference position and the area of the display unit 15 on which the predetermined information is displayed is set. Specifically, for example, a condition that the reference position is included in the display restriction area including the area in which the predetermined information is displayed in the display unit 15 is set as the “predetermined condition”. That is, the third limiting unit 190 limits the display of a predetermined image when the reference position is included in the display limiting area.

The "predetermined information" is information that is important to the user, and if this information becomes difficult to see, it is disadvantageous to the user. For example, information on the state of the operation target object, information on the remaining time until the time limit elapses, and the like correspond to an example of "predetermined information". In the above-mentioned game example, the information indicated by the gauges P10-1 to P10-4 (physical strength parameters of the game characters GC-1 to GC-4) and the information indicated by the parts P11 (remaining time until the time limit elapses). Corresponds to an example of "predetermined information".

The "display restriction area" is an area set to include an area in which predetermined information is displayed. For example, the "display restriction area" is an area including an area in which predetermined information is displayed and a peripheral area of the area. In the case of the above-mentioned game, the information areas A16-1 and A16-2 correspond to an example of the "display restriction area".

"Restricting the display of a predetermined image" means not displaying the predetermined image. In addition, "restricting the display of the predetermined image" may mean increasing the transparency of the predetermined image to the extent that the predetermined information is not difficult to see.

In the above-described game example, the display control unit 110 normally causes the display unit 15 to display the direction pad P12 so that the touch position at the time of touch-on coincides with the center point P121 of the direction pad P12. However, when the touch position at the time of touch-on is included in the information areas A16-1 and A16-2, the third limiting unit 190 does not cause the display control unit 110 to display the directional pad P12 on the display unit 15. However, even in this case as well, since the directional pad P12 is internally enabled (in an invisible state), the first motion control unit 150 is in the touch position (internally set direction) at the time of touch-on. When the direction D from the center point P121 of the pad P12) to the operation position OP (the center point P123 of the pointer portion P122 of the internally set direction pad P12) is directly upward or diagonally upward, the direction D is directly upward. Alternatively, the game character GC-1 is made to perform a jump operation in the diagonally upward direction.

[4. Processing] Next, the processing executed by the game system 1 will be described.

[4-1] In the game terminal 10, touch-on the touch panel TP (DOWN action), slide and move the finger or the like touching the touch panel TP (MOVE action), or the finger touching the touch panel TP. An OnTouch event (interrupt) is generated each time each action such as touch-off (UP action) is performed by moving the touch panel TP away from the touch panel TP. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing a process executed when an OnTouch event occurs during the game.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the OnTouch event occurs, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the action in the OnTouch event is a DOWN action (S100). The case where the action in the OnTouch event is a DOWN action is a case where the user touches on the touch panel TP. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the DOWN process (S102). The DOWN process is a process to be executed in the case of a DOWN action. Details will be described later (see FIGS. 10A and 10B).

Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the action in the OnTouch event is a MOVE action (S104). The case where the action in the OnTouch event is a MOVE action is a case where the user slides and moves a finger or the like touching the touch panel TP. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the MOVE process (S106). The MOVE process is a process to be executed in the case of a MOVE action. Details will be described later (see FIG. 11).

Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the action in the OnTouch event is an UP action (S108). The case where the action in the OnTouch event is an UP action is a case where the user touches off the touch panel TP by releasing the finger or the like touching the touch panel TP from the touch panel TP. In this case, the control unit 11 executes the UP process (S110). The UP process is a process to be executed in the case of an UP action. Details will be described later (see FIGS. 12A and 12B).

[4-2] FIGS. 10A and 10B are flow charts showing an example of the DOWN process executed in step S102. As shown in FIG. 10A, the control unit 11 acquires the XsYs coordinates of the user's touch position (S10200). Then, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is within the button area A15 (S10202). When the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is not within the button area A15 (S10202: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the first ID is NULL (S10204).

In the game terminal 10, every time the touch panel TP is touched, an ID is assigned to the touch, and the position of the touch is managed in association with the ID. Even if the position of the touch moves, the association between the touch and the ID is maintained, and the ID is associated with the OnTouch event generated for the touch. In FIG. 10A, the "current ID" is an ID associated with the generated OnTouch event. Further, the "first ID" is for holding the ID of the touch (in other words, the touch when the area other than the button area A15 is touched on) whose touch start position is in the area other than the button area A15. .. That is, the "first ID" does not perform a tap operation on the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3, but performs a direction instruction operation (operates the direction pad P12). It is for holding the ID of the touch made for). The state in which the first ID is not NULL and the ID is set in the first ID is a state in which the touch with the touch start position in the area other than the button area A15 is maintained. On the other hand, the state in which the first ID is NULL is a state in which the touch with the touch start position in the area other than the button area A15 is not maintained.

When it is determined in step S10204 that the first ID is not NULL (S10204: No), a touch having a touch start position in an area other than the button area A15 exists, and further, other than the button area A15. This is the case where the area is newly touched on, and the ID of the new touch is the current ID. In the present embodiment, the present process is terminated by ignoring such a new touch.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S10204 that the first ID is NULL (S10204: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the current ID in the first ID (S10206). Further, the control unit 11 turns on the directional pad enable flag (S10208), and sets the coordinates acquired in step S10200 as the coordinates of the center point P121 of the directional pad P12 and the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 (S10210). The directional pad enable flag indicates whether or not to enable the reception of the directional instruction operation by the directional pad P12. At the start of the game, the directional pad valid flag is OFF, and when the directional pad valid flag is OFF, the directional pad P12 does not accept the directional instruction operation. On the other hand, when the directional pad valid flag is ON, the directional pad P12 accepts the directional instruction operation.

Further, the control unit 11 determines in step S10200 whether or not the XsYs coordinates of the touch position are within the information areas A16-1 and A16-2 (S10212). When the XsYs coordinates of the touch position are not within the information areas A16-1 and A16-2 (S10212: No), the control unit 11 turns on the direction pad display flag (S10214). The directional pad display flag indicates whether or not to display the directional pad P12. The direction pad display flag is OFF at the start of the game, and when the direction pad display flag is OFF, the direction pad P12 is not displayed. On the other hand, when the directional pad display flag is ON, the directional pad P12 is displayed. At this time, the direction pad P12 displays the coordinates set in step S10210 as the center point P121. If the directional pad display flag is OFF, the directional pad P12 is not displayed, but if the directional pad valid flag is ON, the directional pad P12 is internally enabled (in an invisible state). The direction instruction operation by the direction pad P12 is accepted.

When it is determined in step S10202 that the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is within the button area A15 (S10202: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the second ID is NULL, as shown in FIG. 10B (S10202: Yes). S10216). Here, the "second ID" is for holding the ID of the touch (in other words, the touch when the button area A15 is touched on) whose touch start position is in the button area A15. That is, the "second ID" is for holding the ID of the touch performed for tapping the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3. be. The state in which the second ID is not NULL and the ID is set in the second ID is a state in which the touch with the touch start position in the button area A15 is maintained. On the other hand, the state in which the second ID is NULL is a state in which the touch with the touch start position in the button area A15 is not maintained.

When it is determined in step S10216 that the second ID is not NULL (S10216: No), the touch is maintained in the button area A15 as the touch start position, and the button area A15 is newly touched on. This is the case where the ID of the new touch is currently the ID. In the present embodiment, the DOWN process is terminated by ignoring such a new touch.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S10216 that the second ID is NULL (S10216: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the current ID in the second ID (S10218). Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the XsYs coordinates of the touch position acquired in step S10200 are within the region of the first button P13-1 (S10220). Here, the "area of the first button P13-1" may be an area in which the first button P13-1 is displayed, or may be a separate invisible area set for the first button P13-1. It may be an area of (hidden).

When the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is within the region of the first button P13-1 (S10220: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the flag of the first button P13-1 (S10222). For example, the control unit 11 turns on the ON state flag of the first button P13-1, turns on the touch-on flag, and turns off the touch-off flag. After the step S10222 is executed, this process ends.

The "on state flag" of the first button P13-1 is a flag indicating whether or not the first button P13-1 is touched. This ON state flag is set to OFF when the first button P13-1 is not touched, and is set to ON when the first button P13-1 is touched. At the start of the game, the ON state flag of the first button P13-1 is initially set to OFF.

Further, the "touch-on flag" of the first button P13-1 is whether or not the first button P13-1 is touched on (from the state where the first button P13-1 is not touched, the first button P13-1 is not touched. Is a flag indicating whether or not has changed to the touched state). This touch-on flag is set to ON when the first button P13-1 is touch-on. At the start of the match, the touch-on flag of the first button P13-1 is initially set to OFF.

The "touch-off flag" of the first button P13-1 is whether or not the first button P13-1 is touched off (whether or not the finger or the like touching the first button P13-1 is separated from the touch panel TP. Is a flag indicating). This touch-off flag is set to ON when the first button P13-1 is touched off. At the start of the match, the touch-off flag of the first button P13-1 is initially set to OFF.

When it is determined in step S10220 that the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is not within the area of the first button P13-1 (S10220: No), the control unit 11 determines that the XsYs coordinate of the touch position acquired in step S10200 is the second button. It is determined whether or not it is within the region of P13-2 (S10224). Here, the "region of the second button P13-2" is the same as the region of the first button P13-1.

When the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is within the region of the second button P13-2 (S10224: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the flag of the second button P13-2 (S10226). For example, the control unit 11 turns on the ON state flag of the second button P13-2, turns on the touch-on flag, and turns off the touch-off flag. Since the on-state flag, touch-on flag, and touch-off flag of the second button P13-2 are the same as the on-state flag, touch-on flag, and touch-off flag of the first button P13-1, they will be described here. Is omitted. After step S10226 is executed, this process ends.

When it is determined in step S10224 that the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is not within the area of the second button P13-2 (S10224: No), the control unit 11 determines that the XsYs coordinate of the touch position acquired in step S10200 is the third button. It is determined whether or not it is within the region of P13-3 (S10228). Here, the "region of the third button P13-3" is the same as the region of the first button P13-1.

When the XsYs coordinate of the touch position is within the region of the third button P13-3 (S10228: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the third button P13-3 is valid (S10230). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the game character GC-1 can perform a special attack operation. The case where the third button P13-3 is valid (S10230: Yes) is a case where the special attack operation can be executed. In this case, the control unit 11 sets the flag of the third button P13-3. Set (S10232). For example, the control unit 11 turns on the ON state flag of the third button P13-3, turns on the touch-on flag, and turns off the touch-off flag. Since the on-state flag, touch-on flag, and touch-off flag of the third button P13-3 are the same as the on-state flag, touch-on flag, and touch-off flag of the first button P13-1, they will be described here. Is omitted.

After step S10232 is executed, this process ends. If the XsYs coordinates of the touch position are not within the area of the third button P13-3 (S10228: No), or if the third button P13-3 is not valid (S10230: No), step S10232 is not executed. This process ends.

[4-3] FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the MOVE process executed in step S106. As shown in FIG. 11, first, the control unit 11 acquires the XsYs coordinates of the target touch position of the generated OnTouch event (MOVE action) (S10600). Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current ID is the first ID (S10602). Here, the "current ID" is an ID associated with the generated OnTouch event, and is the ID of the touch that is the target of the MOVE action.

The case where the current ID is the first ID (S10602: Yes) is a case where the generated OnTouch event (MOVE action) is related to the movement of a finger or the like (thumb LT) touching the directional pad P12. In this case, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the directional pad valid flag is ON (S10604). Then, when the direction pad valid flag is ON (S10604: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the coordinates acquired in step S10600 as the coordinates of the center point P123 of the pointer unit P122 (S10606), and performs this process. finish. If the directional pad enable flag is not ON (S10604: No), this process ends without executing step S10606.

[4-4] FIGS. 12A and 12B are flow charts showing an example of the UP process executed in step S110. As shown in FIG. 12A, first, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current ID is the first ID (S11000). Here, the "current ID" is an ID associated with the generated OnTouch event, and is the ID of the touch that is the target of the UP action. Since the UP action is touch-off (that is, the finger touching the touch panel TP is separated from the touch panel TP), the "current ID" is the ID of the touch-off touch.

The case where the current ID is determined to be the first ID in step S11000 (S11000: Yes) is the case where the finger or the like (thumb LT) touching the direction pad P12 is separated from the touch panel TP. In this case, the control unit 11 sets the first ID to NULL (S11002), turns off the directional pad valid flag and the directional pad display flag (S11004), and ends this process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S11000 that the current ID is not the first ID (S11000: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current ID is the second ID (S11006). When it is determined in step S11008 that the current ID is the second ID (S11006: Yes), the finger touching the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, or the third button P13-3. Etc. (thumb RT) is away from the touch panel TP. In this case, the control unit 11 sets the second ID to NULL (S11008).

Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the ON state flag of the first button P13-1 is ON (S11010). Here, when it is determined that the ON state flag of the first button P13-1 is ON (S11010: Yes), the finger or the like (thumb RT) touching the first button P13-1 is the touch panel TP. If you are away from. In this case, the control unit 11 turns off the ON state flag of the first button P13-1, turns on the touch-off flag of the first button P13-1 (S11012), and ends this process.

When it is determined in step S11010 that the ON state flag of the first button P13-1 is not ON (S11010: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the ON state flag of the second button P13-2 is ON. Judgment (S11014). Here, when it is determined that the ON state flag of the second button P13-2 is ON (S11014: Yes), the finger or the like (thumb RT) touching the second button P13-2 is the touch panel TP. If you are away from. In this case, the control unit 11 turns off the ON state flag of the second button P13-2, turns on the touch-off flag of the second button P13-2 (S11016), and ends this process.

When it is determined in step S11014 that the ON state flag of the second button P13-2 is not ON (S11014: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the ON state flag of the third button P13-3 is ON. Judgment (S11018). Here, when it is determined that the ON state flag of the third button P13-3 is ON (S11018: Yes), the finger or the like (thumb RT) touching the third button P13-3 is the touch panel TP. If you are away from. In this case, the control unit 11 turns off the ON state flag of the third button P13-3, turns on the touch-off flag of the third button P13-3 (S11020), and ends this process. If it is determined in step S11018 that the ON state flag of the third button P13-3 is not ON (S11018: No), this process ends without executing step S11020.

[4-5] FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a process repeatedly executed by the game terminal 10 during the game. As shown in FIG. 13, first, the control unit 11 executes the game process (S120). In the game processing, the game status data D101 is updated.

For example, in the game processing, the state data of the game character GC-1, which is the operation target of the user, is updated. FIG. 14 shows an example of a process for updating the state data of the game character GC-1.

As shown in FIG. 14, first, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the directional pad valid flag is ON (S12000). When the directional pad valid flag is ON (S12000: Yes), the control unit 11 determines the indicated direction (S12002). That is, the control unit 11 determines the direction D from the center point P121 of the direction pad P12 to the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122) as the instruction direction. In this case, the touch position itself associated with the first ID is acquired as the operation position OP. Further, the control unit 11 calculates the distance L between the center point P121 of the direction pad P12 and the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122) (S12004).

Then, the control unit 11 updates the state data of the game character GC-1 based on the instruction direction determined in step S12002 and the distance calculated in step S12004 (S12006).

For example, the control unit 11 updates the direction of the game character GC-1 based on the instruction direction determined in step S12002.

Further, for example, when the instruction direction determined in step S12002 is the right direction or the left direction, the control unit 11 moves in the instruction direction (that is, the movement operation in the direction of the virtual world VW corresponding to the instruction direction). Is updated to the state data of the game character GC-1 in order to cause the game character GC-1 to perform the above.

Further, for example, when the instruction direction determined in step S12002 is a straight upward direction or an oblique upward direction, and the distance calculated in step S12004 is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the control unit 11 jumps in the instruction direction ( That is, the state data of the game character GC-1 is updated in order for the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation in the direction of the virtual world VW corresponding to the instructed direction).

After the execution of step S12006, or when it is determined in step S12000 that the directional pad enable flag is not ON (S12000: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the touch-on flag of the first button P13-1 is ON. (S12008). When the touch-on flag of the first button P13-1 is ON (S12008: Yes), the control unit 11 causes the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in the upward direction, so that the game character GC-1 Update the status data of (S12010). For example, when the instruction direction determined in step S12002 is the right direction or the left direction, the control unit 11 combines the direction directly above and the right direction or the left direction (diagonally right upward direction or left). The state data of the game character GC-1 is updated in order to cause the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation in the diagonally upward direction. Further, here, step S12010 is executed when the first button P13-1 is touched on, but step S12010 is executed when the first button P13-1 is touched on and touched off. You may. In this case, in step S12008, it is determined whether or not the touch-off flag of the first button P13-1 is ON.

When it is determined that the touch-on flag of the first button P13-1 is not ON (S12008: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the touch-off flag of the second button P13-2 is ON (S12008: No). S12012). When the touch-off flag of the second button P13-2 is ON (S12012: Yes), the control unit 11 updates the state data of the game character GC-1 in order to cause the game character GC-1 to perform an attack operation. (S12014). In this case, the control unit 11 sets the direction corresponding to the instruction direction determined in step S1002 as the direction of the attack operation. Further, in this case, the control unit 11 determines the power of the attack operation based on the time elapsed while the second button P13-2 is touched.

When it is determined that the touch-off flag of the second button P13-2 is not ON (S12012: No), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the touch-on flag of the third button P13-3 is ON (S12012: No). S12016). When the touch-on flag of the third button P13-3 is ON (S12016: Yes), the control unit 11 inputs the state data of the game character GC-1 in order to cause the game character GC-1 to perform a special attack operation. Update (S12018). In this case, the control unit 11 sets the direction corresponding to the instruction direction determined in step S12002 as the direction of the special attack operation. On the other hand, when it is determined that the touch-on flag of the third button P13-3 is not ON (S12016: No), this process ends. Here, step S12018 is executed when the third button P13-3 is touched on, but step S12018 is executed when the third button P13-3 is touched on and touched off. You may. In this case, in step S12016, it is determined whether or not the touch-off flag of the third button P13-3 is ON.

In the game process (S120), in addition to the process described above (FIG. 14), a process of updating the state data of the game characters GC-2 to GC-4, and one of the game characters being the other game character It is determined whether or not the game character has been damaged by the attack operation, and based on the determination result, a process of reducing the physical strength parameter of the game character is also executed.

As shown in FIG. 13, after the execution of step S120, the control unit 11 executes the input clearing process (S122). For example, the touch-on flag and touch-off flag of the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3 are reset to OFF.

Further, the control unit 11 executes the drawing process (S124). For example, a virtual viewpoint VC is set, and a virtual world image G1 representing a virtual world VW viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC is drawn in the back buffer. In addition, a virtual world in which images of gauges P10-1 to P10-4, parts P11, first button P13-1, second button P13-2, third button P13-3, and gauge P14 are drawn in a back buffer. It is drawn on the image G1. Further, when the direction pad display flag is ON, the image of the direction pad P12 is also drawn on the virtual world image G1 drawn in the back buffer. Further, if a game character or a game item located outside the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC exists, the images of parts P17-1 and P17-2 are also drawn on the virtual world image G1 drawn in the back buffer. Will be done. Gauges P10-1 to P10-4, parts P11, direction pads P12, first button P13-1, second button P13-2, third button P13-3, gauge P14, parts P17-1, P17- The image of 2 may be semi-transparently combined with the virtual world image G1.

Then, the control unit 11 waits for the V blank interrupt to occur (S126), and when the V blank interrupt occurs, switches from the back buffer to the front buffer (S128). By this switching, the image drawn in the back buffer in step S124 is displayed on the display unit 15. After executing step S128, the process returns to step S120. In this way, during the game, the processes of steps S120 to S128 described above are repeatedly executed.

[5. Summary] In the game system 1 described above, the directional pad P12 can cause the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation, and the first button P13-1 also causes the game character GC-1 to perform the jump operation. Can be made. As a result, the user can make the game character GC-1 perform the jump operation by the operation that is easier for the user, and the operability of the user can be improved.

Further, in the game system 1, the direction pad P12 can cause the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation in an arbitrary direction, and the first button P13-1 can perform a jump operation in the upward direction. It can be done by the game character GC-1. That is, when it is desired that the game character GC-1 perform a jump operation in an arbitrary direction, the direction of the jump operation can be finely instructed by the direction pad P12, while the jump operation in the straight upward direction is performed. If the game character GC-1 wants to perform the jump operation, the game character GC-1 can easily perform the jump operation in the upward direction by the first button P13-1.

According to the directional pad P12, while the jump direction can be adjusted arbitrarily, it may be difficult for a beginner user because a delicate operation is required. In this regard, as described above, both finely adjustable operations and simple operations are prepared as operations for performing the jump operation, so that the user can select the one that is easy to perform.

Further, when the game character GC-1 is made to continuously perform the jump operation by the direction pad P12, it may be difficult for some users because it becomes difficult to input a desired direction due to the movement of the finger. In this regard, according to the game system 1, the game character GC is performed by alternately performing the operation of the direction pad P12 and the tap operation of the first button P13-1 or repeatedly tapping the first button P13-1. It becomes easy to make -1 continuously perform the jump operation.

Further, the user can properly use the directional pad P12 and the first button P13-1 as an operation for performing the jump operation in consideration of the situation of the game. For example, when the user wants the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation and then immediately perform an attack operation, the user operates the direction pad P12 with the thumb LT of the left hand LH and the thumb RT of the right hand RH. If you want to tap the 2 button P13-2 and have the game character GC-1 perform the avoidance operation and then immediately perform the jump operation, flick operation (or operation with respect to the direction pad P12) with the thumb LT of the left hand LH. ), While tapping the first button P13-1 with the thumb RT of the right hand RH.

When playing a game by holding the game terminal 10 by hand, the user generally touches the touch panel TP with the thumb of the hand holding the game terminal 10. In this case, since the user's thumb tends to move in an arc, the actual instruction direction tends to deviate from the direction directly above even if the user intends to instruct the direction directly above. In this regard, according to the game system 1, as described above, the game character GC-1 can easily perform the jumping operation in the upward direction by the first button P13-1.

Further, in the game system 1, since the first button P13-1 is displayed in the lower right region BR of the touch panel TP, the first button P13-1 is touched with the thumb RT of the right hand RH holding the game terminal 10. It's getting easier.

Further, in the game system 1, since the direction pad P12 is not set when the button area A15 is touched on, the first button P13-1, the second button P13-2, and the third button P13-3 are to be tapped. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the directional pad P12 is set against the intention of the user.

Further, in the game system 1, since the direction pad P12 is not displayed when the information areas A16-1 and A16-2 are touched on, the information of the gauges P10-1 to P10-4 (game characters GC-1 to GC-). It is possible to prevent the directional pad P12 from obscuring the information (the remaining time until the time limit elapses) and the information (the physical strength parameter of 4) and the part P11. However, even when the directional pad P12 is not displayed, since the directional pad P12 is set internally (invisible), the moving motion and the jumping motion can be played in the same manner as when the directional pad P12 is displayed. It can be done by the character GC-1.

Further, in the game system 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the game character GC-3 and the game item GI are located outside the field view VF of the virtual viewpoint VC, and the game character GC-3 and the game item GI are displayed on the display unit 15. Since parts P17-1 and P17-2 are displayed when they are not displayed in, the positions of the game character GC-3 and the game item GI can be grasped. Further, when the game character GC-3 performs an attack action (or a special attack action), the display mode of the part P17-1 is that the game character GC-3 performs an attack action (or a special attack action). Therefore, the user can grasp that the game character GC-3, which is not displayed on the display unit 15, has performed an attack operation (or a special attack operation), depending on the display mode of the part P17-1. .. Further, when the remaining time until the game item GI disappears becomes less than the threshold value, the display mode of the part P17-2 changes to the mode indicating that the remaining time is equal to or less than the threshold value, so that the user can use the part. Relying on the display mode of P17-2, it can be grasped that the remaining time until the game item GI not displayed on the display unit 15 disappears has decreased.

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

[6-1] Instead of displaying the direction pad P12, a flick operation may be accepted.

For example, when the user performs a flick operation to the right or left with the thumb LT, the game character GC-1 may be made to perform a movement operation to the right or left. Further, for example, when the user performs a flick operation in the straight-up direction or the diagonally upward direction with the thumb LT, the game character GC-1 may be made to perform the jump operation in the straight-up direction or the diagonally upward direction. ..

That is, the first operation control unit 150 may cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the direction of the flick operation (an example of the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position).

In this way, the game character GC-1 can be made to perform the jump operation in an arbitrary direction by the flick operation, and the game character can perform the jump operation in the direct upward direction by the first button P13-1. It can also be done by GC-1. That is, when the game character GC-1 wants to perform a jump operation in an arbitrary direction, the direction of the jump operation can be finely adjusted by a flick operation, while the jump operation in the straight upward direction is performed in the game. If the character GC-1 wants to perform the jump operation, the game character GC-1 can easily perform the jumping operation in the upward direction by the first button P13-1.

According to the flick operation, the jump direction can be adjusted arbitrarily, but a delicate operation is required, which may be difficult for a beginner user. In this regard, as described above, both finely adjustable operations and simple operations are prepared as operations for performing the jump operation, so that the user can select the one that is easy to perform.

Further, when the game character GC-1 is made to continuously perform the jump operation by flicking, it may be difficult for some users because it becomes difficult to input a desired direction due to the movement of the finger. In this regard, as described above, the flick operation and the tap operation of the first button P13-1 are alternately performed, or the first button P13-1 is repeatedly tapped to repeatedly play the jump operation. It becomes easy to let the character GC-1 do it.

Further, the user can properly use the flick operation and the tap operation of the first button P13-1 as the operation for performing the jump operation in consideration of the situation of the game. For example, when the user wants the game character GC-1 to perform a jump operation and then immediately perform an attack operation, the user performs a flick operation with the thumb LT of the left hand LH and a second button with the thumb RT of the right hand RH. If you want to tap P13-2 and have the game character GC-1 perform the avoidance action and then immediately perform the jump action, while performing the flick operation with the thumb LT of the left hand LH, the thumb RT of the right hand RH You can tap the first button P13-1 with.

[6-2] When the first operation control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction, the second operation control unit 160 sets the instruction direction as the "predetermined direction". You may do so. That is, the "predetermined direction" may be, for example, the same direction as the direction when the predetermined type of operation was performed last time. In this way, the game character GC-1 is made to perform a jump operation (a predetermined type of operation) in the instruction direction, and then the first button P13-1 is tapped to easily jump in the instruction direction. The operation can be continuously performed by the game character GC-1.

[6-3] The image of a virtual button such as the first button P13-1 may not be displayed. For example, when the user performs a double tap operation or a long press operation, the game character GC-1 may be made to perform a jump operation in the upward direction. The "double tap operation" is an operation in which the tap operation is performed twice in succession. Further, the "long press operation" is an operation in which the same position or substantially the same position is continuously touched for a predetermined time.

That is, the second operation control unit 160 operates a predetermined type of operation based on a plurality of touch operations on a part of the touch panel TP or an operation of continuously touching a part of the touch panel TP for a predetermined time. You may let the target object do it.

The “multiple touch operations on a part of the touch panel” is, for example, a plurality of touch operations to the same position or substantially the same position. For example, a double tap operation corresponds to an example of the "operation". On the other hand, the "operation of continuously touching a part of the touch panel for a predetermined time" is, for example, a long press operation at the same position or substantially the same position.

In this way, the user properly uses the direction pad P12 and the double tap operation or the long press operation depending on whether the user wants to specify the jump direction in detail and arbitrarily, or if he / she wants to easily specify the direction directly above as the jump direction. be able to.

[6-4] When the user presses and holds the center point P121 of the direction pad P12, the game character GC-1 is made to perform a predetermined type of operation (for example, a defensive operation), and the user performs a predetermined type of operation (for example, a defensive operation), and the user presses and holds the lower right region BR of the touch panel TP. Even when the button displayed in is tapped, the game character GC-1 may be made to perform the same type of action (for example, a defensive action).

Further, for example, when the distance L between the center point P121 of the direction pad P12 and the operation position OP (center point P123 of the pointer unit P122) becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value, the game character GC-1 has a predetermined type of operation (for example). Even when the user taps the button (second button P13-2) displayed in the lower right area BR of the touch panel TP after performing an attack operation (attack operation), the game character GC-1 has the same type of operation (for example, an attack operation). May be done.

That is, when the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position satisfies the predetermined condition (that is, triggered by the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position satisfying the predetermined condition), the first operation control unit 150 satisfies the predetermined condition. , The operation target object may be made to perform a predetermined type of operation, and the second operation control unit 160 may cause the operation target object to perform the same type of operation based on the touch operation to the predetermined area of the touch panel TP. ..

For example, the first operation control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is equal to or less than the threshold value for a predetermined time, and the second operation is performed. The control unit 160 may cause the operation target object to perform the same type of operation based on the touch operation on the predetermined area of the touch panel TP. In this way, a predetermined type of operation is performed by continuing the state in which the distance between the reference position and the operation position is equal to or less than the threshold value for a predetermined time (that is, pressing and holding the reference position or the position near the reference position). Can be made to be performed by the operation target object, and the operation target object can be made to perform a predetermined type of operation by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. In this case, the user can make the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation by the operation that is easier for the user to perform.

Further, for example, when the distance between the reference position and the operation position becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value, the first operation control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation, and the second operation control unit 160 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation. The operation target object may be made to perform the same type of operation based on the touch operation to the predetermined area of the touch panel TP. By doing so, by setting the distance between the reference position and the operation position to be equal to or greater than the threshold value, it is possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation, and to perform a touch operation on the predetermined area of the touch panel. By performing this, it is possible to configure the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation. In this case, the user can make the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation by the operation that is easier for the user to perform.

[6-5] When the distance L between the center point P121 (reference position) of the direction pad P12 and the operation position OP is less than the threshold value, the first speed movement operation (normal movement operation) is performed by the game character GC-. When the distance L is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the game character GC-1 is made to perform the movement operation (dash operation) of the second speed, which is faster than the first speed, and the lower right region BR of the touch panel TP is performed. Even when the button displayed in is tapped, the game character GC-1 may be made to perform the second speed movement operation (dash operation).

Further, when the distance L between the center point P121 (reference position) of the direction pad P12 and the operation position OP is less than the threshold value, the game character GC-1 is made to perform the jump operation of the first height, and the distance L When is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the game character GC-1 is made to perform a jump operation of a second height higher than the first height, and even when the first button P13-1 is tapped, the second height is reached. The game character GC-1 may be made to perform the jumping operation of.

That is, the first motion control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion in a manner corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, and the second motion control unit 160 moves the touch panel to the predetermined area. Based on the touch operation, the operation target object may be made to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined mode. As described above, the first motion control unit 150 causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. "Making the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship" means, for example, causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a manner corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. There may be.

"Making the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation in a manner corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position" means, for example, a predetermined type of speed according to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. It is to make the operation target object perform an operation (movement operation, etc.). For example, when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is less than the threshold value, the operation target object is made to perform the movement operation of the first speed, and when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the operation target object is performed. It is to make the operation target object perform the movement operation of the second speed faster than the first speed.

Alternatively, "to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a manner corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position" means, for example, a predetermined height according to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. It is to make the operation target object perform various kinds of actions (jump action, etc.). For example, when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is less than the threshold value, the operation target object is made to perform the jump operation of the first height, and when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is greater than or equal to the threshold value. , The operation target object is made to perform a jump operation of a second height higher than the first height.

The "predetermined mode" is, for example, a predetermined specific mode.

Specifically, for example, when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is less than the threshold value, the operation target object is made to perform the movement operation of the first speed, and the distance between the reference position and the operation position is equal to or more than the threshold value. In some cases, in the case of a game in which the operation target object is made to perform a movement operation of a second speed faster than the first speed, the "second speed" is set as the "predetermined mode".

Further, for example, when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is less than the threshold value, the operation target object is made to perform the jump operation of the first height, and when the distance between the reference position and the operation position is greater than or equal to the threshold value. Is set as the "predetermined mode" in the case of a game in which the operation target object is made to perform a jump operation of a second height higher than the first height.

Further, for example, the "predetermined mode" may be the same mode as the mode when the predetermined type of operation was performed last time. Further, for example, the "predetermined mode" may be a mode according to the direction or the moving direction of the operation target object. Further, for example, the "predetermined mode" may be a mode according to the positional relationship with another object (for example, an enemy object).

In this way, when it is desired to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in an arbitrary manner, the predetermined type of operation is finely instructed by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. On the other hand, when it is desired to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined mode, a predetermined type of operation can be easily performed in a predetermined mode by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel TP. Can be performed by the operation target object. As a result, the operability of the user can be improved.

[6-6] In the case of a client / server type game, the user's operation information may be acquired by the game terminal 10, the acquired operation information may be transmitted to the server 30, and the game processing may be executed by the server 30. .. Then, the game terminal 10 may generate / update the virtual world image G1 based on the result of the game processing. In the case of a peer-to-peer game, the game terminal 10 acquires user operation information, transmits the acquired operation information to another game terminal 10, and performs game processing based on the operation information received from the other game terminal 10. It may be executed and the generation / update of the virtual world image G1 may be executed.

[6-7] In the above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a game in which a plurality of game characters fight is mainly described, but the present invention can also be applied to various other games. For example, the present invention can be applied to sports games such as soccer games.

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

1) The game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention specifies a display control means (110) for displaying an operation target object (GC-1) on a display means (15) and a touch panel (TP). The reference position setting means (120) for setting the position of the above as the reference position (P121), the operation position acquisition means (130) for acquiring the operation position (OP) according to the touch position of the touch panel, the reference position and the above. A first motion control means (150) for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion) based on the positional relationship with the operation position, and a touch to a predetermined area (P13-1) of the touch panel. It includes a second motion control means (160) that causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion) based on the operation.

13) In the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (110) for displaying the operation target object (GC-1) on the display means (15) and the touch panel (TP) are specified. The reference position setting means (120) for setting the position of the above as the reference position (P121), the operation position acquisition means (130) for acquiring the operation position (OP) according to the touch position of the touch panel, the reference position and the above. A first motion control means (150) for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion) based on the positional relationship with the operation position, and a plurality of touch operations on a part of the touch panel. Or, a second motion control means (160) that causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion) based on the operation of continuously touching a part of the touch panel area for a predetermined time. include.

14) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention has a display control means (110) for displaying an operation target object (GC-1) on a display means (15) and a specific position of a touch panel (TP). The reference position setting means (120) set as the reference position (P121), the operation position acquisition means (130) for acquiring the operation position (OP) corresponding to the touch position of the touch panel, the reference position and the operation position. Based on the first motion control means (150) for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion) based on the positional relationship of the touch panel, and a touch operation on the predetermined area (P13-1) of the touch panel. A second motion control means (160) for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion).

15) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention has a display control means (110) for displaying an operation target object (GC-1) on a display means (15) and a specific position of a touch panel (TP). The reference position setting means (120) set as the reference position (P121), the operation position acquisition means (130) for acquiring the operation position (OP) corresponding to the touch position of the touch panel, the reference position and the operation position. Based on the first motion control means (150) for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion) based on the positional relationship of the touch panel, and a touch operation on the predetermined area (P13-1) of the touch panel. A second motion control means (160) for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of motion (for example, a jump motion).

16) The program according to one aspect of the present invention uses a computer as the game control device (10 or 30) according to any one of 1) to 13) or the game system (1) according to 14) or 15). It is a program to make it work.

17) The information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium in which the program described in 16) is recorded.

18) In the game control method according to one aspect of the present invention, the display control step (S124) for displaying the operation target object (GC-1) on the display means (15) and the specific position of the touch panel (TP) are set as reference positions. The reference position setting step (S10210) set as (P121), the operation position acquisition step (S10200 or S10600) for acquiring the operation position (OP) corresponding to the touch position of the touch panel, the reference position and the operation position. Based on the first operation control step (S12006) for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation (for example, a jump operation) based on the positional relationship of the touch panel, and a touch operation on the predetermined area (P13-1) of the touch panel. A second operation control step (S12010) for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation (for example, a jump operation) is included.

19) In the game control method according to one aspect of the present invention, the display control step (S124) for displaying the operation target object (GC-1) on the display means (15) and the specific position of the touch panel (TP) are set as reference positions. The reference position setting step (S10210) set as (P121), the operation position acquisition step (S10200 or S10600) for acquiring the operation position (OP) corresponding to the touch position of the touch panel, the reference position and the operation position. The first operation control step (S12006) for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation (for example, a jump operation) based on the positional relationship of the touch panel, and a plurality of touch operations on a part of the touch panel area, or The second operation control step (S12010) is included, which causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation (for example, a jump operation) based on the operation of continuously touching a part of the touch panel area for a predetermined time.

According to the inventions described in 1), 13) to 19), it is possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, and a predetermined area of the touch panel. By performing a touch operation on (or a multiple touch operation on a part of the touch panel, or an operation of continuously touching a part of the touch panel for a predetermined time), a predetermined type of operation can be performed on the operation target object. Can be done. As a result, the user can make the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation by the operation that is easier for the user, and the operability of the user can be improved.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the first motion control means (150) includes an instruction direction determining means (140) for determining an instruction direction (D) according to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. Causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction, and the second operation control means (160) performs the operation in the predetermined direction (for example, based on the touch operation on the predetermined area of the touch panel. The operation target object may be made to perform the predetermined type of operation in the direction directly above.

According to the invention described in 2), by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, it is possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined kind of operation in an arbitrary direction, and a predetermined touch panel. By performing a touch operation on the area, it is also possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction. That is, when it is desired to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in an arbitrary direction, it is possible to finely indicate the direction of the predetermined type of operation by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. On the other hand, when it is desired to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction, a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined direction can be easily operated by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. It can be done by the target object.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined direction may be a direct upward direction or a direct lateral direction when viewed from the operation target object.

According to the invention described in 3), by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, it is possible to finely indicate the direction of a predetermined type of operation, and to perform a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. By doing so, it is possible to easily cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in the upward direction or the lateral direction. For example, when a smartphone or tablet computer is held by hand to play a game, the user generally touches the touch panel with the thumb of the hand holding the smartphone or the like. In this case, since the user's thumb tends to move in an arc, the actual instruction direction tends to deviate from the direct upward direction or the lateral direction even if the user intends to instruct the direct upward direction or the lateral direction. In this regard, according to the present invention, as described above, by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel, it is possible to easily cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in the upward direction or the lateral direction. can. As a result, the operability of the user can be improved.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined direction may be the vertical direction or the horizontal direction of the display means.

According to the invention described in 4), by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, it is possible to finely indicate the direction of a predetermined type of operation, and to perform a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. By doing so, it is possible to easily cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined kind of operation of the display means in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. For example, when a smartphone or tablet computer is held by both hands to play a game, the user generally touches the touch panel with his thumb. In this case, since the user's thumb tends to move in an arc, the actual instruction direction tends to deviate from the vertical or horizontal direction of the display means even if the user intends to indicate the vertical or horizontal direction of the display means. .. In this regard, according to the present invention, as described above, by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel, the operation target object can easily perform a predetermined type of operation of the display means in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. be able to. As a result, the operability of the user can be improved.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, in the second motion control means (160), when the first motion control means (150) causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of motion in the instruction direction. In addition, the instruction direction may be set as the predetermined direction.

According to the invention described in 5), when the first operation control means causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in the instruction direction, the instruction direction is set as the predetermined direction, so that a predetermined area of the touch panel is used. By performing a touch operation on, it is possible to easily cause the operation target object to continuously perform a predetermined type of operation in the instructed direction.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the first motion control means (150) is used when a state in which the distance between the reference position and the operation position is equal to or less than a threshold value has elapsed over a predetermined time, or the reference. When the distance between the position and the operation position becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value, the operation target object may be made to perform the predetermined type of operation.

According to the invention described in 6), by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position so as to satisfy a predetermined condition, it is possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation, and the touch panel. By performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of, the operation target object can be made to perform a predetermined type of operation. For example, by continuing the state in which the distance between the reference position and the operation position is equal to or less than the threshold value for a predetermined time (that is, pressing and holding the reference position or the position near the reference position), a predetermined type of operation is performed on the operation target object. It is possible to make the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. In this case, the user can make the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation by the operation that is easier for the user to perform. Further, for example, by setting the distance between the reference position and the operation position to be equal to or larger than the threshold value, it is possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation, and by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. However, it is also possible to configure the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation. In this case, the user can make the operation target object perform a predetermined type of operation by the operation that is easier for the user to perform.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the first operation control means (150) causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation in an manner corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. The second operation control means (170) may cause the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of operation in a predetermined mode based on the touch operation of the touch panel to the predetermined area.

According to the invention described in 7), by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, it is possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in an arbitrary manner, and a predetermined area of the touch panel. By performing a touch operation on the object, it is also possible to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined mode. That is, when it is desired to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in any mode, it is possible to finely instruct the mode of the predetermined type of operation by adjusting the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. On the other hand, when it is desired to cause the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation in a predetermined mode, the operation target object can easily perform a predetermined type of operation in the predetermined mode by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. Can be done. As a result, the operability of the user can be improved.

8) In one aspect of the present invention, after one of the first motion control means (150) and the second motion control means (160) causes the operation target object to start the predetermined type of operation, a predetermined period of time. (170) that restricts the other of the first motion control means (150) and the second motion control means (160) from causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined type of motion until May be further included.

According to the invention described in 8), after the operation target object is started to perform a predetermined type of operation by one of the first operation control means and the second operation control means, the first operation control is performed until a predetermined period elapses. Since it is restricted that the operation target object is made to perform a predetermined type of operation by the other of the means and the second operation control means, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of the following inconveniences. That is, while one of the first motion control means and the second motion control means causes the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of motion, the other of the first motion control means and the second motion control means determines the predetermined type of motion. If the operation target object is made to perform various types of operations, the operation of the operation target object may become unnatural. However, according to the present invention, the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suppressed.

9) In one aspect of the present invention, the touch panel has a rectangular shape, and the predetermined area is a first line connecting the midpoints of the upper and lower sides of the touch panel and the midpoints of the left and right sides of the touch panel. The touch panel is set in the lower right area or the lower left area when the touch panel is divided into four areas, an upper right area, an upper left area, a lower right area, and a lower left area, by a second line connecting the two. You may.

According to the invention described in 9), when playing a game by holding a smartphone or tablet computer, it is easy to perform a touch operation to a predetermined area with the thumb of the hand holding the smartphone or tablet computer. Become.

10) In one aspect of the present invention, the reference position setting means (120) sets the reference position based on a touch operation on the touch panel, and the game control device (10 or 30) sets the predetermined area. A means (180) for restricting the setting of the reference position based on a touch operation on the setting restriction area (A15) including the above may be included.

According to the invention described in 10), the reference position and the operation position are determined against the intention of the user who intends the operation target object to perform a predetermined type of operation by performing a touch operation on a predetermined area of the touch panel. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the operation target object performs a predetermined type of operation based on the positional relationship.

11) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (110) causes a predetermined image (P12) to be displayed at the reference position, and the game control device (10 or 30) is among the display means (15). When the reference position is included in the display restriction area (A16-1, A16-2) including the area in which the predetermined information (P10-1 to P10-4, P11) is displayed, the display of the predetermined image is displayed. The first motion control means (150) is based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position even when the display of the predetermined image is restricted, including the means for limiting (190). , The operation target object may be made to perform the predetermined type of operation.

According to the invention described in 11), by displaying a predetermined image at the reference position on the display means, the user can easily grasp the reference position. Further, according to the present invention, when the reference position is included in the display restriction area including the area where the predetermined information is displayed, the predetermined image is not displayed, so that the predetermined information becomes difficult to see. Can be suppressed. However, even when the display of the predetermined image is restricted, the predetermined type of operation is performed by the operation target object based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position, so that the predetermined type of operation is the operation target. While ensuring that the object can do it, it is possible to prevent the predetermined information from becoming difficult to see due to the predetermined image.

12) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (110) is in a game space (VW) in which the operation target object and other objects (GC-2 to GC-4, GI) are arranged. A position image (P17-1, P17-2) may be displayed on the display means (15), and the display mode of the position image may be set based on the state of the other object.

According to the invention described in 12), when another object is located outside the display target area, a position image indicating the position of the other object is displayed on the display means, so that the user can use the display target area. You can grasp the position of other objects located outside. Further, according to the present invention, in order to set the display mode of the position image based on the state of another object, the user is located outside the display target area by referring to the display mode of the position image. It is also possible to grasp the state of the object of.

1 game system, N network, 10 game terminals, 11 control unit, 12 storage unit, 13 communication unit, 14 operation unit, 15 display unit, 16 sound output unit, TP touch panel, 30 server, 31 control unit, 32 storage unit, 33 Communication unit, DB database, 100 Game data storage unit, D101 Game status data, D102 Operation status data, 110 Display control unit, 120 Reference position setting unit, 130 Operation position acquisition unit, 140 Instruction direction determination unit, 150 First operation Control unit, 160 2nd motion control unit, 170 1st restriction unit, 180 2nd restriction unit, 190 3rd restriction unit, LH left hand, RH right hand, LT, RT thumb, US upper side, BS lower side, LS left side, RS right side , MP-1, MP-2, MP-3, MP-4 midpoint, SL-1 1st line, SL-2 2nd line, UL upper left area, UR upper right area, BL lower left area, BR lower right area, VW virtual world, VC virtual camera, VF field of view, FD field, GC-1, GC-2, GC-3, GC-4 game character, GI game item, G1 virtual world image, P10-1, P10-2, P10 -3, P10-4 Gauge, P11 parts, P12 direction pad, P120 base part, P121 center point, P122 pointer part, P123 center point, OP operation position, P13-1 1st button, P13-2 2nd button, P13 -3 3rd button, P14 gauge, A15 button area, A16-1, A16-2 information area, P17-1, P17-2 parts.

Claims (8)

Display control means for displaying the operation target object on the display means,
A reference position setting means for setting a specific position in the area on the left side of the center of the touch panel as a reference position, and
An operation position acquisition means for acquiring an operation position according to a touch position in the area on the left side of the touch panel, and an operation position acquisition means.
A first operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position.
A second operation control for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined operation based on a plurality of touch operations to the area on the right side of the center of the touch panel or an operation of continuously touching the area on the right side for a predetermined time. Means and
Including
The operation of the operation target object by the first operation control means and the operation of the operation target object by the second operation control means are selectively performed at one timing according to the touch of the touch panel.
Game control device. In the game control device according to claim 1,
The first action control means, the state distance is equal to or less than a threshold between the operating position and the reference position is the elapsed if for a predetermined time to perform the predetermined operation to the operation target object,
Game control device. In the game control device according to claim 1 or 2.
The first operation control means causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined operation in an manner corresponding to the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position.
The second operation control means performs the predetermined operation in a predetermined mode based on the operation of touching the right area a plurality of times or the operation of continuously touching the right area for a predetermined time. Let me do it
Game control device including. In the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
After one of the first motion control means and the second motion control means causes the operation target object to start the predetermined motion, the first motion control means and the second motion are until a predetermined period elapses. Further including limiting means for restricting the other of the controlling means from causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined operation.
Game control device. In the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The display control means displays a predetermined image at the reference position, and causes the display control means to display a predetermined image.
The game control device includes means for restricting the display of the predetermined image when the reference position is included in the display restriction area including the area where the predetermined information is displayed among the display means.
Even when the display of the predetermined image is restricted, the first motion control means performs the predetermined motion on the operation target object based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position. Let, let
Game control device. In the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The display control means
The display means is displayed on the display target area in the game space in which the operation target object and other objects are arranged.
When the other object is located outside the display target area, a position image showing the position of the other object is displayed on the display means.
The display mode of the position image is changed based on the change of the state other than the position of the other object.
Game control device. Display control means for displaying the operation target object on the display means,
A reference position setting means for setting a specific position in the area on the left side of the center of the touch panel as a reference position, and
An operation position acquisition means for acquiring an operation position according to a touch position in the area on the left side of the touch panel, and an operation position acquisition means.
A first operation control means for causing the operation target object to perform a predetermined operation based on the positional relationship between the reference position and the operation position.
A second operation control for causing the operation target object to perform the predetermined operation based on a plurality of touch operations to the area on the right side of the center of the touch panel or an operation of continuously touching the area on the right side for a predetermined time. Means, including
The operation of the operation target object by the first operation control means and the operation of the operation target object by the second operation control means are selectively performed at one timing according to the touch of the touch panel.
Game system. A program for operating a computer as the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 or the game system according to claim 7.

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