JP7037033B2 - Game controls, game systems, and programs - Google Patents

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Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law September 17-20, 2015, Tokyo Game Show 2015 Makuhari Messe September 17, 2015, http: // www. konami. jp / September 17, 2015, http: // www. 4gamer. net /, http: // app. Famitsu. com /, http: // gamebiz. jp /, http: // news. mynavi. jp /, http: // www. gamer. ne. jp /

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

A game is known in which a battle between one or more first game objects of a user and one or more second game objects of an opponent automatically progresses. For example, there is known a baseball game in which a baseball game between a user's team and an opponent's team automatically progresses.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-14241

However, in a baseball game as described above, the match automatically progresses based on the parameters (ability parameters, etc.) of the user's team and the opponent's team, so the difference in ability between the two teams is directly reflected in the match result. There were many things. For this reason, it is difficult for the user's team to win when the ability of the opponent's team is higher than the ability of the user's team. As a result, the user's interest in the match may be reduced.

In this regard, in a baseball game as described above, the user may be provided with an operation opportunity in which the player character can be operated, but the operation opportunity is in some situations (for example, a turn at bat or a chance of a specific player). Since it is limited to pinch scenes, etc.), users can be involved in the game only in some scenes. For this reason, it is difficult to reverse the ability difference between the user's team and the opponent's team, and again, if the ability of the opponent's team is higher than the ability of the user's team, the user's team wins. It was difficult. As a result, the user's interest in the match may be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is basically automatic competition between one or more first game objects of a user and one or more second game objects of an opponent. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game control device, a game system, and a program capable of raising the user's interest in the match in the game progressing to the above.

In order to solve the above problems, the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention is a game in which one or a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent are played against each other. In the control device, with the user's operation restricted to the one or more first game objects, the battle is performed with the first parameter associated with the one or more first game objects and the one or more. A progress control means for advancing based on the second parameter associated with the second game object of the above, and an operation of setting an operation opportunity capable of the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects during the battle. The opportunity setting means, the task setting means for setting the task to be achieved by the user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity, and the control for outputting the task to the output means are performed. The task output control means, the determination means for determining the achievement result of the task based on the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects, the first parameter and the first parameter based on the achievement result of the task. The progress control means includes, after the end of the operation opportunity, the user's operation with respect to the one or a plurality of first game objects, including a changing means for changing at least one of the second parameters. The battle is advanced based on the first parameter and the second parameter after being changed by the changing means.

The game system according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system in which one or a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent are played against each other. With the user's operations on one game object restricted, the match is associated with the first parameter associated with the one or more first game objects and the first parameter associated with the one or more second game objects. A progress control means for advancing based on two parameters, an operation opportunity setting means for setting an operation opportunity for the user to operate the one or a plurality of first game objects during the battle, and the operation opportunity setting means for the operation opportunity. A task setting means for setting a task to be achieved by a user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects, a task output control means for controlling the output of the task to an output means, and the one or a plurality. At least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is changed based on the determination means for determining the achievement result of the task and the achievement result of the task based on the user's operation on the first game object. After the operation opportunity is completed, the progress control means includes the changing means, and the match is changed by the changing means in a state where the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted. It proceeds based on the first parameter and the second parameter of the above.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the flow of a game in a baseball game. It is a figure which shows an example of the game start screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of the automatic progress part screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of the action part start screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of the action part screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of the achievement result screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence relation with the achievement result of a task, and the change content of a capacity parameter. It is a figure which shows an example of the action part end screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of the action part end screen image. It is a figure which shows another example of the automatic progress part screen image. It is a functional block diagram of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game situation table. It is a figure which shows an example of a team table. It is a figure which shows an example of the task table. It is a figure which shows an example of the achievement result table. It is a figure which shows an example of the process executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of other processing executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows another example of the game start screen image. It is a functional block diagram in a modification. It is a functional block diagram in another modification. It is a functional block diagram in still another modification.

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

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

The 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 includes at least one microprocessor (CPU) and executes information processing according to the operating system and other programs stored in the storage unit 32. The storage unit 32 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). The storage unit 32 is for storing programs and data. The communication unit 33 is for data communication with another device via the network N.

The server 30 can access the database 34. The database 34 may be built in the server 30, or may be built in a server computer different from the server 30.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation unit 14, a display unit 15, and a voice output unit 16. The control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13 are the same as the control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 of the server 30.

The operation unit 14 is for the user to perform various operations. The operation unit 14 includes, for example, a touch panel, a button (key), a lever (stick), a mouse, or the like. The operation unit 14 may be for the user to operate by voice or gesture. The display unit 15 is for displaying various screen images, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The audio output unit 16 is for outputting audio data, and is, for example, a speaker, headphones, or the like. The operation unit 14, the display unit 15, and the audio output unit 16 may be provided on the game terminal 10 itself, or may be provided as an external device connected to the game terminal 10.

The program or data is supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 from a remote location via the network N, and is stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32. Even if the game terminal 10 or the server 30 is 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). good. Then, the program or data may be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via the information storage medium.

[2. Outline of the game] Various games can be executed on the game terminal 10. For example, in the game terminal 10, a game is executed based on a program or data transmitted from the server 30.

In a game executed on the game terminal 10, one or a plurality of user game objects (game characters, etc.) are played against one or a plurality of opponents' game objects. Hereinafter, as an example of a game executed on the game terminal 10, a game based on baseball will be described. Specifically, a user organizes his / her own baseball team using a game character representing a baseball player (hereinafter referred to as “player character”), and plays a baseball game with an opponent (computer, etc.). Describe the game.

For example, in the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the user can draw a player character by using a game item or a game point. When the player character is drawn, the player character selected based on the lottery process is given to the user. The user collects the player characters given in this way and uses the collected player characters to form his / her own baseball team. The user then uses his baseball team to play against his opponent.

It should be noted that a baseball team selected by the user from a plurality of baseball teams prepared in advance may be used for the match instead of the baseball team organized by using the player characters collected by the user himself / herself.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of a game between a user's baseball team and an opponent's baseball team. In the following, for convenience, the user's baseball team will be referred to as a "user team", and the opponent's team will be referred to as an "opponent team". Further, the t-axis shown in FIG. 2 is the time axis, and Ts and Te are at the start of the match and at the end of the match, respectively.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a match start screen image displayed on the display unit 15 at the start of the match Ts. As shown in FIG. 3, the match start screen image G100 includes screen elements P101, P102, and P103.

The screen element P101 indicates the team name (Team A) of the user team, and the screen element P102 indicates the team name (team B) of the opponent team. Further, the screen element P103 shows a comparison (large / small, high / low) between the total strength value of the user team and the total strength value of the opponent team.

The numerical value (250,000) displayed in association with the left end of the screen element P103 indicates the total strength value of the user team. The total strength value of the user team indicates the strength (high ability) of the user team. For example, each player character belonging to the user team is associated with ability parameters related to various abilities of the fielder or pitcher (power, meet, running ability, shoulder strength, defensive ability, ball speed, ball control, changing ball, etc.). The total strength value of the user team is calculated by executing a predetermined calculation process based on the ability parameter of each player character of the user team. For example, the higher the total strength value of the user team, the stronger the user team.

On the other hand, the numerical value (300,000) displayed in association with the right end of the screen element P103 indicates the total strength value of the opponent team. The total strength value of the opponent team is a numerical value indicating the strength (high ability) of the opponent team. The total strength value of the opponent team is calculated in the same manner as the total strength value of the user team.

The length of the first part P1031 (shaded part) of the screen element P103 corresponds to the total strength value of the user team, and the length of the second part P1032 (non-shaded part) corresponds to the total strength value of the opponent team. It corresponds to. FIG. 3 shows that the second portion P1032 is longer than the first portion P1031 and the opponent team is more capable than the user team.

In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the game is started after the game start screen image G100 is displayed. The baseball game according to the present embodiment includes two parts, an "automatic progress part" and an "action part" as described below.

The auto-progress part is the part where the match progresses automatically. That is, in the automatic progress part, the game situation is updated without the user performing a batter operation / base running operation at the time of an attack or a pitching operation / defensive operation at the time of defense. In other words, in the automatic progress part, the match progress is based on the parameters related to the user team (for example, the ability parameters of the player character of the user team) and the parameters related to the opponent team (for example, the ability parameters of the player character of the opponent team). Is automatically generated (determined) by the computer. In the auto-progress part, the user will see the game progress automatically generated by the computer.

On the other hand, the action part is a part in which the user performs a hitting operation / running base operation at the time of an attack and a pitching operation / defensive operation at the time of defense. That is, in the action part, the player character operates according to the user's operation. For example, during an attack, the player character strikes or runs according to the user's operation (battering operation or base running operation), and during defensive operation, according to the user's operation (pitching operation or defensive operation). The player character throws or defends. In this way, in the action part, the match situation is updated based on the user's operation on the player character.

As described above, in the automatic progress part, the game automatically progresses without the user performing a striking operation, a pitching operation, or the like. Further, as will be described later (see FIG. 4), in the automatic progress part, only the outline of the game progress is displayed on the display unit 15. Therefore, when the match progresses in the automatic progress part, when the match progresses in the action part (for example, when the user performs a striking operation, a pitching operation, etc., all or most of the match progresses). ), The time it takes to complete one match is shortened.

For example, when the user is busy, there are cases where only a small amount of time can be secured for the user to play the game. Therefore, even if the user can secure only a small amount of time to play the game, the baseball game according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 2 so that one game can be completed within the time. As described above, the game basically progresses in the automatic progress part, and only the outline of the game progress (points of the game) is presented to the user. Then, only when the match situation becomes a predetermined situation in the automatic progress part, the automatic progress part is switched to the action part, and the user is provided with an operation opportunity capable of performing an operation on the player character. There is.

The "predetermined situation" is, for example, a situation in which the user team has a scoring chance (for example, a situation in which a runner is on the third or second base when the user team attacks), and a situation in which the user team can easily create a scoring chance (for example, in the user team). There is no out / no runner at the time of attack), or a runner is in a pinch for the user team (for example, there is a runner on third or second base at the time of the opponent team's attack).

In one match, the user is provided with a predetermined number of operation opportunities. In FIG. 2, switching from the automatic progress part to the action part is performed at time points T1, T2, and T3, and an operation opportunity is given to the user. That is, in FIG. 2, the user is provided with three operation opportunities during one game. In this case, for example, one operation opportunity is provided between the front and back of the 1st to the bottom of the 3rd, one operation opportunity is provided between the front of the 4th to the bottom of the 6th, and the front to the bottom of the 7th to the bottom of the 9th. One operation opportunity is provided between. The operation opportunity in one game is not limited to the above example, and may be two or less times or four or more times. Further, the number of operation opportunities in one game does not have to be fixed, and may be changed for each game. The timing of occurrence of operation opportunities is not limited to the above example.

FIG. 4 shows an example of an automatic progress part screen image displayed on the display unit 15 during the automatic progress part. As shown in FIG. 4, the automatic progress part screen image G110 includes screen elements P111, P112, P113, P114, P115, P116, and P117.

The screen elements P111 to P114 show an outline of the game situation. For example, the screen element P111 indicates a scoreboard showing the progress of the game. The screen element P112 is displayed in association with the scoreboard (screen element P111) and indicates an event in the inning immediately before the current inning. Since FIG. 4 shows the case where the current inning is “2nd inning”, the screen element P112 shows the event in “1st inning”. The screen element P113 indicates the current scores of both teams, and the screen element P114 indicates the current innings, base status, ball count, and out count.

The screen element P115 is the same as the screen element P103 of the game start screen image G100, and shows a comparison of the total strength values between the user team and the opponent team. The screen element P116 shows each player character who stood at bat in the current inning (top of the second inning) and the result. The screen element P117 indicates a player character who is currently pitching.

In the auto-progress part, the game progress is automatically generated by the computer based on the parameters related to the user team and the parameters related to the opponent team. For example, in the auto-progress part, the computer virtually operates both the player characters belonging to the user team and the player characters belonging to the opponent team in the virtual space based on the ability parameters of those player characters. By letting them do, the progress of the game will be determined automatically. Even if the computer automatically determines the game progress by simply comparing the parameters related to the user team (for example, the total strength value or the ability parameter of the player character) with the parameters related to the opponent team. good.

In the automatic progress part, the display contents of the automatic progress part screen image G110 are updated according to the progress of the game automatically generated as described above. That is, in the automatic progress part screen image G110, the outline of the game situation is shown by the screen elements P111 to P114, and the screen elements P111 to P114 are updated according to the game progress automatically generated as described above. .. The user will see the outline of the automatically progressing game while looking at the screen elements P111 to P114 of the automatically progressing part screen image G110 that is automatically updated.

As described above, when the match situation becomes a predetermined situation during the automatic progress part, the automatic progress part is switched to the action part, and the user is provided with an operation opportunity capable of performing an operation on the player character.

For example, the action part is set in the turn at bat unit or the inning unit. In the case of a turn at bat unit, the user operates a player character (batter or pitcher) from the start to the end of one turn at bat. In the case of an inning unit, the user operates a player character (batter or pitcher) from the start to the end of the front or back of one inning. The action part may be set in units of outs. In the out unit, the user operates the player character (batter or pitcher) until the out count is increased by one.

FIG. 5 shows an example of an action part start screen image displayed on the display unit 15 at the start of the action part. Note that FIG. 5 shows the case where the user team is attacking.

In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, when the action part is started, a task to be achieved by the user in the action part is set according to the game situation at that time. As shown in FIG. 5, the task is presented to the user in the action part start screen image G120. As shown in FIG. 5, the action part start screen image G120 includes screen elements P121, P122, P123, and P124.

The screen element P121 shows the current scores of both teams, and the screen element P122 shows the current innings, base status, and out count. Further, the screen element P123 indicates a player character of an opponent team currently standing on the mound as a pitcher.

Further, the screen element P124 indicates a task to be achieved by the user in the action part as a request from the supervisor of the user team. In FIG. 5, the task (request) of "get out to the base anyway" is displayed in the situation of "no out / no runner".

After the action part start screen image G120 is displayed, the action part screen image in which the user operates the player character is displayed on the display unit 15. FIG. 6 shows an example of an action part screen image. FIG. 6 shows an image of the action part screen at the time of an attack by the user team. That is, FIG. 6 shows a scene in which the user performs an operation on the player character PC1 which is a batter.

As shown in FIG. 6, the action part screen image G130 includes screen elements P131 and P132. The screen element P131 indicates the current game situation, and the screen element P132 indicates the name of the player character PC1 operated by the user.

The player character PC1 operated by the user and the player character PC2 which is the pitcher of the opponent team are displayed on the action part screen image G130. Further, in the action part screen image G130, the frame F and the meet cursor M are displayed as operation images for causing the player character PC1 to hit. The frame F is displayed on the home base and indicates a strike zone. The meat cursor M moves according to the user's movement instruction operation and indicates the striking position. When the user performs the swing instruction operation, the player character PC1 swings the bat toward the striking position indicated by the meet cursor M.

When the user performs a swing instruction operation at the timing when the ball B thrown by the player character PC2 passes through the plane including the frame F or at a timing close to the ball B, the player character PC1 moves according to the positional relationship between the meet cursor M and the ball B. Hit the ball B. For example, if the meet cursor M overlaps the ball B, the ball B is hit. In this case, if the core MC of the meet cursor M overlaps the ball B, a strong hit ball flies. On the other hand, if the meet cursor M does not overlap the ball B, the ball is missed. It should be noted that even when the swing instruction operation is performed at the timing when the ball B passes through the plane including the frame F and at the timing when the ball B is separated from the plane, the ball is missed.

The user aims to achieve the task displayed on the action part start screen image G120 by operating the player character PC1. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the task is "go to base anyway", when the player character PC1 goes to base due to a hit, walk, hit by pitch, or misstep, the task is achieved.

Although FIG. 6 shows the action part screen image G130 at the time of the attack of the user team, the action part screen image G130 for the user to perform an operation on the player character who is a pitcher is displayed when the user team is defending. become.

The action part ends when the end condition is satisfied. For example, the action part ends when one turn at bat ends. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 6, the action part ends when the turn at bat of the player character "Yoshida" ends. The action part may be terminated when the attack (or defense) of the user team is completed. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 6, the action part may be terminated when the attack of the user team is completed (when the table is completed three times).

At the end of the action part, an achievement result screen image showing the achievement result of the task in the action part is displayed on the display unit 15. FIG. 7 shows an example of the achievement result screen image. As shown in FIG. 7, the achievement result screen image G140 includes screen elements P141 and P142.

The screen element P141 is similar to the screen element P124 of the action part start screen image G120, and indicates a task that the user should have achieved in the action part.

The screen element P142 shows the achievement result of the task. In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, for example, "GREAT!", "GOOD", and "MISS" are displayed as the achievement result of the task. In FIG. 7, "GREAT!" Is displayed as an achievement result. "MISS" indicates that the user was unable to accomplish the task. "GOOD" and "GREAT!" Indicates that the user has achieved the task. Of these, "GREAT!" Indicates that the user not only achieved the task but also achieved a great result beyond that.

For example, when the task is "get to the base anyway", if the player character PC1 (see FIG. 6) operated by the user cannot get to the base, it means that the task has not been completed and the task has been achieved. The result is "MISS". On the other hand, if the player character PC1 hits first base due to a hit (single hit), walk, hit by pitch, or misstep, it means that the task has been completed and the achievement result is "GOOD". In addition, when the player character PC1 hits a double or a triple to reach the second or third base, or hits a home run, the result exceeds the task, and the achievement result is "GREAT!".

The achievement result screen image G140 may be displayed only when the task is achieved, and the achievement result screen image G140 may not be displayed when the task is not achieved.

In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the parameters of the user team are changed based on the achievement result of the task. Specifically, the ability parameter of the player character of the user team is changed based on the achievement result of the task, and the ability of the player character of the user team is increased.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the correspondence between the achievement result of the task and the changed content of the ability parameter. In FIG. 8, the "first time", "second time", and "third time" indicate the number of times that the achievement result becomes "MISS", "GOOD", or "GREAT!". Further, Na, Nb, Nc, Nd, Ne, and Nf indicate predetermined percentage values. “+ Na%” indicates that the ability parameter of all the player characters of the user team is increased by Na%.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, when the achievement result of the task is "GOOD" or "GREAT!" (When the task is achieved), the ability parameter of each player character of the user team is increased. .. On the other hand, when the achievement result of the task is "MISS", the ability parameter of each player character of the user team does not increase.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8, when the achievement result of the task is “GREAT!”, The degree of increase in the ability parameter is larger than that in the case of “GOOD”.

For example, it is assumed that the achievement results of the tasks in the first to third action parts are all "GOOD". In this case, according to the example shown in FIG. 8, at the end of the first action part, the ability parameter of all the player characters of the user team increases by Na%, and at the end of the second action part, all the player characters of the user team The ability parameter is increased by Nb%, and at the end of the third action part, the ability parameter of all player characters of the user team is increased by Nc%.

Further, for example, the achievement result of the task in the first action part is "GOOD", the achievement result of the task in the second action part is "GREAT!", And the achievement result of the task in the third action part is "GOOD". It is assumed that it is "GOOD". In this case, according to the example shown in FIG. 8, at the end of the first action part, the ability parameter of all the player characters of the user team increases by Na%, and at the end of the second action part, all the player characters of the user team The ability parameter is increased by Nd%, and at the end of the third action part, the ability parameter of all player characters of the user team is increased by Nb%.

After the achievement result screen image G140 is displayed, the action part end screen image is displayed on the display unit 15. 9 and 10 show an example of an action part end screen image.

FIG. 9 shows the initial action part end screen image G150 displayed on the display unit 15. As shown in FIG. 9, the action part end screen image G150 includes screen elements P151, P152, and P153.

The screen element P151 is the same as the screen element P103 of the game start screen image G100, and shows a comparison of the total strength values between the user team and the opponent team. Initially, when the action part end screen image G150 is displayed, the screen element P151 shows a comparison before the parameter change is made. When the task in the action part is achieved and the parameter is changed, the screen element P151 is updated, and the screen element P151 shows the comparison after the parameter change is made.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the action part end screen image G150 when the screen element P151 is updated. As described above, when the task in the action part is achieved, the ability parameters of all the player characters of the user team are changed in order to increase the ability of all the player characters of the user team. As a result, the total strength value of the user team increases. Therefore, in FIG. 10, the total strength value of the user team (Team A) has increased from “250,000” to “270000”, and compared with FIG. 9, the user team (Team A) and the opponent team (B). The difference in the total strength value with the team) is small. Since the action part end screen image G150 displays how the total strength value of the user team changes, the user can grasp how much the total strength value of the user team has increased.

In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, active points are given to the user according to the achievement result of the task. Then, a reward (game item, etc.) is given to the user according to the cumulative total of the user's activity points. For example, if the task is achieved, the user's activity points are added, and if the task is not achieved, the user's activity points are not added. In addition, even if the task is not achieved, the user's activity points may be added. However, in this case, it is advisable to reduce the amount of addition as compared with the case where the task is achieved.

The screen elements P152 and P153 relate to the user's activity points. Specifically, the screen element P152 indicates the cumulative total of active points of the user. The screen element P153 indicates the cumulative total of active points of the user, the reward acquired by the user, and the active points required for the user to acquire the reward.

For example, the screen element P153 includes a frame P1531 and a gauge P1532 (hatched portion shown in FIG. 10) extending from the left end to the right end of the frame P1531 according to the cumulative total of active points of the user. The length of the gauge P1532 is set to a length corresponding to the cumulative total of active points of the user.

Further, with respect to the frame P1531, the reward images P1533-1, P1533-2, and P1533-3 are displayed in association with the position corresponding to the amount of active points required to obtain the reward. In FIG. 9, the reward images P1533-1, P1533-2, and P1533-3 are displayed at positions corresponding to 200, 500, and 700 points, respectively, and the cumulative total of user's active points is 200,500,700 points. It has been shown that the user will be rewarded if this happens.

At the beginning when the action part end screen image G150 is displayed, the screen elements P152 and P153 indicate the activity points and the like before the addition of the activity points (that is, when the action part is started) (see FIG. 9). After that, the screen elements P152 and P153 are updated, and the screen elements P152 and P153 indicate the active points and the like after the active points are added (see FIG. 10). FIG. 9 shows that the cumulative total of active points of the user was 0 points when the action part was started, and FIG. 10 shows the active points of the user according to the achievement result of the task in the action part. It shows that 300 points have been added. Further, in FIG. 10, the reward image P1533-1 displayed in association with the position corresponding to 200 points is changed to the acquired image P1534 indicating that the reward has been acquired by the user. This indicates that the reward was given to the user when the cumulative total of the user's active points reached 200 points.

When the action part is over, the action part is switched to the automatic progress part, and the match automatically progresses again. However, in this case, the match automatically progresses based on the parameters of the user team after being changed based on the achievement result of the task in the action part and the parameters of the opponent.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the automatic progress part screen image G110 in this case. In FIG. 11, the total strength value of the user team (Team A) is higher than that in FIG. 4 (see screen element P115). Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 11, the match is automatically performed in a state where the user team is stronger (in other words, the ability difference between the user team and the opponent team is smaller) than in the state shown in FIG. Progress.

As mentioned above, one match has multiple action parts. Each time the task in the action part is completed, the ability parameter of the player character of the user team is changed. That is, each time the task in the action part is achieved, the user team becomes stronger. Therefore, even if the user team is inferior to the opponent team at the start of the match, the user can reduce the ability difference between the user team and the opponent team by completing the task in the action part. You will be able to reverse it. After the match is over, the ability parameters of the player characters belonging to the user team are restored.

As described above, in the baseball game according to the present embodiment, in order to shorten the time required to complete one game, the game basically progresses in the automatic progress part, but the game situation is a predetermined situation. Since the automatic progress part is switched to the action part when becomes, the user can be directly involved in the game by performing an operation on the player character. For example, a situation where the user team has a scoring chance (for example, a situation where there is a runner on the third or second base when the user team attacks), and a situation where the user team can easily create a scoring chance (for example, no out / no runner when the user team attacks). (Situation of), or a situation of a goal pinch for the user team (for example, a situation where there is a runner on the third or second base when the opponent team attacks), etc. Since the switching is performed, the user can perform an operation on the player character in a situation that is likely to affect the result of the match.

Further, in the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the ability parameter of the player character of the user team is changed based on the achievement result of the task in the action part, and in the automatic progress part after the action part is completed, the changed ability parameter is changed. Since the match progresses based on the above, the user can be indirectly involved in the action part and thereafter through the operation on the player character in the action part. In this way, the user can participate in the match not only for the action part itself but also for the action part and subsequent parts by operating the player character in the action part. As a result, users are becoming more interested in the game.

In the example described above, when the task in the action part is achieved, the ability parameters of all the player characters of the user team are changed in order to improve the ability of the user team. The method of changing the parameters based on the achievement result of is not limited to this.

For example, instead of or in conjunction with the above, the ability parameters of all the player characters of the opponent team may be changed in order to reduce the ability of the opponent team.

Further, for example, when the task in the action part is not achieved, the ability parameters of all the player characters of the user team may be changed in order to reduce the ability of the user team. Alternatively, or in conjunction with this, the ability parameters of all player characters of the opponent team may be changed in order to increase the ability of the opponent team.

Also, for example, instead of changing the ability parameters of all the player characters of the user team (or the opponent team), the ability parameters of only some of the player characters of the user team (or the opponent team) may be changed. good.

Further, for example, instead of changing the ability parameter, or at the same time as changing the ability parameter, the state parameter (for example, a parameter indicating the goodness of the condition) may be changed.

[3. Functional block] Next, the functional block realized by the game system 1 will be described. FIG. 12 shows an example of a functional block realized by the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 12, the game system 1 includes a data storage unit 100, a progress control unit 110, an operation opportunity setting unit 120, a task setting unit 130, a task output control unit 140, a determination unit 150, a change unit 160, and a change result. The output control unit 170 is included. For example, the data storage unit 100 is realized by the storage unit 12, and the other functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of the game control device).

[3-1] The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. For example, the match status table TBL101, the team table TBL102, the task table TBL103, and the achievement result table TBL104 are stored in the data storage unit 100.

FIG. 13 shows an example of the match status table TBL101. The match status table TBL101 is data showing the current match status.

As shown in FIG. 13, the match status table TBL101 has "current innings", "attacking teams", "current batters", "ball counts", "out counts", "first base runners", "second base runners", and " Includes "Third Base Runner" field. These fields show the current innings, the team currently attacking, the player character currently at bat, the current ball count, the current out count, and the current base status (player characters on first, second, and third base). show.

In addition, the match status table TBL101 includes the "first attack" and "second attack" fields. The "first strike" field indicates the first team, the current total strength of the first team, the score, the number of hits, and the number of missteps, and the player character who will be the next at bat in the first team. Similarly, the "second attack" field is the current total strength, score, number of hits, and number of missteps of the second team, the second team, and the player who will be the next at bat in the second team. Indicates a character.

In addition, the match status table TBL101 includes a "scorebook" and an "activity point" field. The "scorebook" field shows the scorebook of the match. The "Active Points" field shows the cumulative total of active points of the user.

FIG. 14 shows an example of the team table TBL102. The team table TBL102 is data showing information about the player characters belonging to the team. As shown in FIG. 14, the team table TBL102 is stored for each of the user team and the opponent team. As shown in FIG. 14, the team table TBL102 has "player ID", "player name", "appropriate position", "rank", "original parameter", "current parameter", "participation status", "batting order", and Includes the Position field.

The "player ID" field indicates information that uniquely identifies the player character. The "player name" field indicates the name of the player character. The "appropriate position" field indicates the position that the player character is good at. The "Rank" field indicates the rank of the player character. The higher the rank of the player character, the higher the ability of the player character. For example, the rank of a player character is represented by the alphabet "S, A, B, C, D, E, F, G". "S" indicates the highest rank and "G" indicates the lowest rank.

The "Original Parameter" field shows the original value of the player character's ability parameter. As mentioned above, the ability parameter of the player character may be changed during the match based on the achievement result of the task in the action part, but the "original value" is the value of the ability parameter at the start of the match (in other words, The value of the capacity parameter in the unchanged state) is shown.

For example, the original values of the basic ability parameter and the special ability parameter are registered in the "original parameter" field. The basic ability parameter is a parameter indicating the basic ability of the player character (for example, power, meet, running power, shoulder power, defensive power, ball speed, ball control power, changing ball, etc.). The special ability parameter is a parameter indicating whether or not the player character has a special ability (for example, strong against chance).

The "Current Parameter" field shows the current value of the player character's ability parameter. For example, the current values of the basic ability parameter and the special ability parameter are registered in the "current parameter" field. At the beginning of the match, the content of the "Current Parameter" field is the same as the content of the "Original Parameter" field. If the player character's ability parameters are changed during the match based on the achievement of the task in the action part, the contents of the "Current Parameter" field are changed.

In the "original parameter" field and the "current parameter" field, a state parameter (for example, a parameter indicating the goodness of the condition) of the player character may be registered.

The "participation status" field indicates the participation status of the player character in the game. For example, one of the values "0, 1, 2" is registered in the "participation status" field. A value of "0" indicates that the player character has not participated in the match and can participate in the match by taking turns. A value of "1" indicates that the player character is participating in the match. A value of "2" indicates that the player character has participated in the match but is not currently participating in the match due to a change. The "Batting Order" and "Position" fields indicate the batting order and position for the player character participating in the match.

FIG. 15 shows an example of the task table TBL103. The task table TBL103 is data showing a list of tasks that can be set in the action part. As shown in FIG. 15, the task table TBL103 includes "task ID", "task name", "match status condition", and "achievement condition" fields. The "Issue ID" field indicates information that uniquely identifies the issue. The "Issue Name" field indicates the name of the issue.

The "match status condition" field indicates a condition regarding the match status in which an assignment can be set. For example, the match status condition of the task "Go to base anyway" with the task ID "1" is "attack, no out, no runner". This indicates that it is possible to set the task "go to base anyway" when the match situation is at the time of the attack of the user team and "no out / no runner".

The "Achievement condition" field indicates the condition to be satisfied in order to be judged that the task has been achieved. For example, the "achievement condition" field indicates a condition for the achievement result to be "GOOD" and a condition for the achievement result to be "GREAT!". For example, for the task "Go to base anyway" with task ID "1", the achievement condition of "GOOD" is "base (first base)", and the achievement condition of "GREAT!" Is "base (second base, third base)". ) / Home run ”. This is a task when the achievement result of the task is determined to be "GOOD" when the player character operated by the user goes to the first base, and when the player character operated by the user goes to the second or third base or hits a home run. It is shown that the achievement result of is determined as "GREAT!".

FIG. 16 shows the achievement result table TBL104. As shown in FIG. 16, the achievement result table TBL104 is data showing the achievement results of the tasks in the first to third action parts.

[3-2] The progress control unit 110 advances the battle between the user's one or more first game objects and the opponent's one or more second game objects. Specifically, the progress control unit 110 restricts the user's operation on one or more first game objects, and the battle is performed with the first parameter associated with one or more first game objects and one. Or proceed based on the second parameter associated with the plurality of second game objects.

Here, the "competition" is performed between the user and one or a plurality of opponents, and the result such as victory or defeat or ranking is determined. It is not always necessary to decide whether to win or lose, and it may be a draw. "Competition" also includes competition (eg, race, etc.) in which a user and one or more opponents compete for ranking. "Competition" is not limited to sports matches and races, but also includes battles.

The "opponent" may be a computer (CPU) or another user. The number of opponents may be one or may be plural.

A "game object" is an object that can be used in a match. For example, a game character or the like corresponds to an example of a “game object”. For example, a game object is set with multiple parameters. That is, a plurality of parameters are stored in association with the identification information of the game object.

The "one or more first game objects of the user" is a game object used by the user in a battle. For example, the following game object corresponds to an example of "one or more first game objects of the user".
(A) A game object selected by the user as a game object to be used in a battle from among the game objects owned by the user (b) A game object provided by the user as a game object to be used in a battle. Selected game object (c) A game object set by the game system 1 (game terminal 10 or server 30) as a game object used by the user in a battle.

The "one or more second game objects of the opponent" is a game object used by the opponent in the battle. For example, the following game object corresponds to an example of "one or more second game objects of the opponent".
(A) A game object set by the game system 1 (game terminal 10 or server 30) as a game object used by the opponent in the battle (b) A game selected by the opponent as the game object used by the opponent in the battle. Object (c) A game object selected by the user as the game object used by the opponent in the battle.

The "match between one or more first game objects of the user and one or more second game objects of the opponent" includes the following.
(A) Battle between one user's first game object and one opponent's second game object (b) Battle between a user's plurality of first game objects and an opponent's plurality of second game objects (c) ) A match between one user's first game object and a plurality of opponent's second game objects (d) A match between a user's plurality of first game objects and an opponent's one second game object.

The "user's operation on the first game object" is an operation performed by the user to operate the first game object. For example, the "user's operation on the first game object" is an operation for instructing the type of operation to be performed by the first game object, the timing at which the operation should be performed, the position or direction related to the operation, and the like. The "user's operation on the first game object" is performed using the operation unit 14 (touch panel, button, key, stick (lever), etc.). In a situation where the user can operate the first game object, the first game object performs an operation corresponding to the operation performed by the user.

The "user's operation on a plurality of first game objects" may be an operation on any one of a plurality of first game objects, or an operation on a plurality of a plurality of first game objects. It may be present, or it may be an operation on a plurality of first game objects as a whole.

The "state in which the user's operation on the first game object is restricted" is, for example, a state in which the user cannot perform any operation on the first game object. Alternatively, the "state in which the user's operation on the first game object is restricted" means that the instruction to the first game object is limited to a rough instruction (operation instruction, etc.), and the first game object is given to the first game object. Is a state in which it is not possible to give detailed instructions such as the type of operation to be performed, the timing to perform the operation, the position or direction related to the operation, and the "state in which the user's operation on the first game object is restricted". In other words, the computer does not accept operations on the first game object. Alternatively, the "state in which the user's operation on the first game object is restricted" can be rephrased as a state in which the computer ignores even if the user performs an operation on the first game object.

The "parameter associated with the game object" is a parameter stored in association with the game object. The parameters are not limited to numerical information, and may be information other than numerical information.

For example, the "parameter associated with the game object" is information indicating the performance of the game object. For example, it is information indicating the magnitude or the magnitude of the performance of the game object. Further, for example, it is information indicating whether or not the game object has a specific ability.

Further, for example, the "parameter associated with the game object" is information indicating the state of the game object. For example, it is information indicating whether the state of the game object is good or bad.

For example, when the game object is a player character of a baseball game, the information indicating the magnitude or height of the striking ability, the defensive ability, the base running ability, the pitcher ability, etc., and the information indicating the presence or absence of the special ability are "performance of the game object". The information indicating the magnitude of the stamina (or the degree of fatigue) and the information indicating the quality of the condition (condition) correspond to an example of "information indicating the state of the game object".

Further, for example, when the game object is a player character of a soccer game, information indicating the magnitude or level of pass ability, dribble ability, shooting ability, defense ability, running ability, etc., and information indicating the presence or absence of special ability are "games". It corresponds to an example of "information indicating the performance of an object", and information indicating the magnitude of stamina (or the degree of fatigue) and information indicating the quality of the condition (condition) correspond to an example of "information indicating the state of a game object". do.

Further, for example, when the game object is a game character that fights against an opponent, information indicating the magnitude or height of the offensive power or defensive power, and information indicating the presence or absence of special abilities are "information indicating the performance of the game object". It corresponds to an example, and the hit point corresponds to an example of "information indicating the state of the game object".

"Proceeding a match based on the first parameter and the second parameter while restricting the user's operation on one or more first game objects" means that the computer automatically advances the match. be. For example, the computer determines the progress (intermediate result) or the result of the battle by executing a predetermined battle process based on the first parameter and the second parameter. Specifically, for example, a computer operates one or more first game objects and one or more second game objects virtually and automatically in a virtual space based on the first parameter and the second parameter. It is to determine the progress or result of the battle by executing the simulation process to make it. Alternatively, for example, the computer determines the course or result of the match by comparing the numerical value obtained based on the first parameter with the numerical value obtained based on the second parameter. In addition, when the battle is advanced with the user's operation on one or a plurality of first game objects restricted, the battle is performed as compared with the case where the battle is advanced according to the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects. Will take less time to complete.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the player character of the user team corresponds to an example of "one or more first game objects of the user", and the player character of the opponent team is "one or more first of the opponents". It corresponds to an example of "2 game objects". In addition, a baseball game corresponds to an example of "competition". The ability parameter of the player character of the user team corresponds to an example of the "first parameter", and the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team corresponds to an example of the "second parameter". Further, the progress control unit 110 executes the automatic progress part.

[3-3] The operation opportunity setting unit 120 sets an operation opportunity in which the user can operate one or a plurality of first game objects during the battle.

Here, the "operation opportunity" is a scene or period during which the user can perform an operation on one or a plurality of first game objects. In other words, the "operation opportunity" is a scene or period in which the computer accepts an operation on the first game object.

"Setting an operation opportunity during a match" means setting an operation opportunity during a match. That is, "setting an operation opportunity during a match" means that one or more users are present at a time point (scene or period, etc.) after the start of the match and before the completion of the match. 1 It is to make it possible to operate the game object.

For example, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 sets an operation opportunity when a predetermined situation (a situation satisfying a predetermined condition) is reached. Alternatively, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 may set the operation opportunity at random. That is, it is determined that the operation opportunity setting unit 120 determines whether or not to set as an operation opportunity at each time point (scene or period, etc.) during the battle based on a predetermined probability, and sets it as an operation opportunity. In that case, it may be set as an operation opportunity.

For example, in the case of a baseball game, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 sets a scene of a chance or a pinch for the user's team, or a scene of a turn at bat of a specific player as an operation opportunity. The operation opportunity setting unit 120 may set the operation opportunity in the inning unit instead of setting the operation opportunity in the turn at bat unit. For example, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 may set a predetermined inning (an inning that satisfies a predetermined condition: an inning that starts from a specific batter, an inning that turns at bat to a specific batter, or the like) as an operation opportunity.

Further, for example, in the case of a soccer game, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 sets a set play scene as an operation opportunity. Further, for example, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 may set a chance or pinch scene as an operation opportunity for the user team, or may set a part of the period (for example, 5 minutes) during the match as an operation opportunity. good.

The operation opportunity may be set a plurality of times during the battle, or may be set only once.

Further, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 may adjust the timing of providing the operation opportunity based on the situation of the battle. That is, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 may set the operation opportunity early or late based on the situation of the battle (score difference in the case of a baseball game or a soccer game). ..

Further, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 may adjust the timing of providing the operation opportunity based on the comparison result between the first parameter and the second parameter. That is, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 provides an operation opportunity early or late based on the comparison result between the first parameter and the second parameter (for example, the ability difference between the first game object and the second game object). It may be provided for the purpose. Specifically, when the operation opportunity setting unit 120 has a large ability difference between the first game object and the second game object, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 has a smaller ability difference between the first game object and the second game object. , The operation opportunity may be provided early.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 operates the player character of the user team by switching from the automatic progress part to the action part when the match situation becomes a predetermined situation in the automatic progress part. Set the operation opportunity to perform. For example, in the automatic progress part, when the match situation satisfies any of the match situation conditions associated with the task, the operation opportunity setting unit 120 sets the operation opportunity by switching to the action part.

[3-4] The task setting unit 130 sets a task to be achieved by the user operating one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity.

For example, the "task" is set based on the situation at the operation opportunity. For example, in the case of a baseball game, when the user team is attacking, tasks such as "go to base", "advance the runner", "take a score", or "hit a hit" are set, and the user is set. When defending the team, tasks such as "Don't turn to No. 4", "Don't turn to No. 1 batter", "Suppress cleanup", "Strike out", or "Double play" are set. .. Further, for example, in the case of a soccer game, in the case of a free kick scene of the user team, a task such as "decide directly" or "aim at the XX player" is set.

The task may be predetermined. For example, the task may be decided at the start of the match.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the task stored in the task table TBL103 corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned "task". The task setting unit 130 sets a task associated with the match situation condition satisfied by the match situation at the start of the action part as a task to be achieved by the user operating the player character in the action part.

[3-5] The task output control unit 140 controls the output means to output the task set by the task setting unit 130.

Here, the "output means" is, for example, a display unit, an audio output unit, or the like.

"Controlling the output of the task to the output means" means, for example, generating a screen image showing the task and displaying it on the display unit. Alternatively, "controlling the output of the task to the output means" means, for example, transmitting the data for displaying the screen image showing the task to another device to display the screen image showing the task to the other device. The device may be displayed on the display unit.

Note that "controlling the output of the task to the output means" may mean, for example, outputting a voice indicating the task from the voice output unit. Alternatively, "controlling the output of the task to the output means" means, for example, by transmitting data for outputting the voice indicating the task to another device, the voice indicating the problem is transmitted to the other device. It may be output from the audio output unit of.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, displaying the action part start screen image G120 on the display unit 15 corresponds to an example of "controlling to output the task to the output means". Therefore, the task output control unit 140 displays the action part start screen image G120 on the display unit 15.

[3-6] The determination unit 150 determines the achievement result of the task based on the user's operation on one or a plurality of first game objects.

Here, the "achievement result of the task" is, for example, whether or not the task has been achieved. Further, the "achievement result of the task" may be, for example, the degree of achievement of the task (degree of achievement of the task).

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, "MISS", "GOOD", or "GREAT!" Corresponds to an example of "achievement result of task".

The determination unit 150 determines whether or not the achievement condition of "GREAT!" Associated with the task is satisfied. When the achievement condition is satisfied, the determination unit 150 determines that the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!".

Further, the determination unit 150 determines whether or not the achievement condition of "GOOD" associated with the task is satisfied. When the achievement condition is satisfied, the determination unit 150 determines that the achievement result of the task is "GOOD".

When neither of the achievement conditions of "GREAT!" And "GOOD" is satisfied, the determination unit 150 determines that the achievement result of the task is "MISS".

[3-7] The change unit 160 has a first parameter associated with one or more first game objects and a second parameter associated with one or more second game objects based on the achievement result of the task. Change at least one of them.

Here, "changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter" includes the following.
(A) Change only the first parameter.
(B) Change only the second parameter.
(C) Change both the first parameter and the second parameter.

"Changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task" means, for example, whether or not to change at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter. It is to decide based on. Further, "changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task" means, for example, the degree of change when changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter. The decision may be made based on the achievement result of the task.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the player character of the user team corresponds to an example of "one or more first game objects of the user", and the parameter of the player character of the user team corresponds to an example of "first parameter". Equivalent to. Further, the player character of the opponent team corresponds to an example of "one or a plurality of second game objects of the opponent", and the parameter of the player character of the opponent team corresponds to an example of "second parameter".

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, for example, the change unit 160 performs any of the following.
(A) When the task is accomplished, the parameters of the player character are changed so that the ability or state of the player character belonging to the user team is improved.
(B) When the task is accomplished, the parameters of the player character are changed so that the ability or state of the player character belonging to the opponent team is lowered.
(C) When the task is achieved, the parameters of the player character are changed so that the ability or state of the player character belonging to the user team is increased, and the ability or state of the player character belonging to the opponent team is changed. Change the parameters of the player character so that
(D) If the task is not achieved, the parameters of the player character are changed so that the ability or state of the player character belonging to the user team is lowered.
(E) If the task is not achieved, the parameters of the player character are changed so that the ability or state of the player character belonging to the opponent team is improved.
(F) Change the parameters of the player character so that the ability or state of the player character belonging to the user team is lowered when the task is not achieved, and the ability or ability of the player character belonging to the opponent team. Change the parameters of the player character so that the state goes up.

The change unit 160 may set the degree of change of the parameter of the player character of the user team (or the parameter of the player character of the opponent team) based on the degree of achievement of the task. For example, when the task of "get to the base anyway" is set at the time of the attack of the user team, the change unit 160 is when the player character goes to the second or third base (when the achievement result is "GREAT!"). Makes the degree of change in the player character parameters of the user team (or the player character parameters of the opponent team) larger than when the player character appears on the first base (when the achievement result is "GOOD"). You may do it.

The change unit 160 may change the parameters for all the player characters among the plurality of player characters of the user team, or may change the parameters for some of the player characters among the plurality of player characters of the user team. , The parameters may be changed.

Similarly, the change unit 160 may change the parameters for all the player characters of the plurality of player characters of the opponent team, or may change the parameters of some of the plurality of player characters of the opponent team. The parameters may be changed for the player character.

[3-8] The change result output control unit 170 controls the output means to output information regarding the change result by the change unit 160.

Here, the "output means" is, for example, a display unit, an audio output unit, or the like.

The "change result by the change unit 160" is at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter after the change. The "change result by the change unit 160" may be the presence or absence of change of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter, or the degree of change of at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter. good.

"Controlling the output of the information regarding the change result" means, for example, generating a screen image showing the information regarding the change result and displaying it on the display unit. Alternatively, "controlling the output means to output information about the change result" means, for example, by transmitting data for displaying a screen image showing information about the change result to another device, the change result. A screen image showing information about the above may be displayed on the display unit of the other device.

Note that "controlling the output of information regarding the change result" may mean, for example, outputting a voice indicating information regarding the change result from the voice output unit. Alternatively, "controlling the output means to output information about the change result" means, for example, by transmitting data for outputting a voice indicating information about the change result to another device, the change result is related. The voice indicating information may be output from the voice output unit of the other device.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, displaying the action part end screen image G150 on the display unit 15 corresponds to an example of "controlling to output information on the change result to the output means". Therefore, the change result output control unit 170 displays the action part end screen image G150 on the display unit 15.

[3-9] After the operation opportunity ends, the progress control unit 110 performs a battle with the first parameter and the first parameter after the change by the change unit 160 in a state where the user's operation on one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted. 2 Proceed based on parameters.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the progress control unit 110 changes the match (automatic progress part) after the action part ends, the parameters of the player character of the user team after the change by the change unit 160, and the player of the opponent team. Proceed based on the character's parameters.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, in one game, the first action part (an example of the first operation opportunity) and the second action part after the first action part (an example of the second operation opportunity). Multiple action parts including are set.

When the first action part is completed, the changing unit 160 (first changing means) has a parameter of the player character of the user team (an example of the first parameter) and a parameter of the player character of the opponent team (an example of the second parameter). ) And at least one of them are changed based on the achievement result of the task in the first action part.

After the end of the first action part, the progress control unit 110 changes the match (automatic progress part) by the change unit 160 (first change means) to the parameters of the player character of the user team and the player character of the opponent team. Proceed based on parameters.

When the second action part is completed, the changing unit 160 (second changing means) changes the parameters of the player character of the user team after the previous change by the changing unit 160 (first changing means) and the player character of the opponent team. At least one of the parameters of is further changed based on the achievement result of the task in the second action part.

After the end of the second action part, the progress control unit 110 changes the match (automatic progress part) by the change unit 160 (second change means) to the parameters of the player character of the user team and the player character of the opponent team. Proceed based on parameters.

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

17 and 18 show an example of a process executed by the game terminal 10 from the start to the end of a game in a baseball game.

As shown in FIG. 17, first, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 displays the game start screen image G100 on the display unit 15 (S100). After that, the control unit 11 displays the automatic progress part screen image G110 on the display unit 15 (S102). Then, the control unit 11 automatically advances the game (S104). That is, the control unit 11 executes the automatic progress part.

For example, the control unit 11 virtually operates both the player character belonging to the user team and the player character belonging to the opponent team in the virtual space based on the parameters of those player characters. The game status will be updated automatically. The control unit 11 displays the game status automatically updated in this way on the automatic progress part screen image G110.

During the automatic progress of the match, the control unit 11 monitors whether or not the current match status satisfies any of the match status conditions associated with the task (S106). If the current match situation does not satisfy any of the match situation conditions, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the match has ended (S108).

When the match is over, the control unit 11 displays a match end screen image showing the match result on the display unit 15 (S110), and ends this process. On the other hand, if the match has not ended, the control unit 11 returns to step S104 and continues to automatically advance the match. That is, the control unit 11 continues the automatic progress part.

When the current match situation satisfies any of the match situation conditions, as shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to switch to the action part based on the probability information (S112). For example, the probability of being determined to switch to the action part is set lower than the probability of being determined not to switch to the action part. Based on the probability information set in this way, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to switch to the action part.

In step S112, the number of action parts in one match is controlled to be three. Specifically, for example, one action part always occurs between the front and back of the 1st to the bottom of the 3rd, and one action part always occurs between the front of the 4th and the bottom of the 6th, and the top of the 7th. It is controlled so that one action part occurs between the bottom of the 9th inning.

For example, if an action part occurs at any of the timings from the front of the first to the bottom of the third, in step S112, the action is taken regardless of the probability information until the bottom of the third is completed. It is decided not to switch to the part. The same applies to the 4th to 6th innings and the 7th to 9th innings.

Further, when the possibility that the action part is unlikely to occur between the front and back of the first and third times is low, the control may be made so that the action part is likely to occur. For example, if the action part has not occurred until the start of the 3rd inning, it is considered that the action part is unlikely to occur between the 1st and 3rd innings, and the action part is generated. It may be controlled so as to be easy to do. For example, it may be as follows. The same applies to the 4th to 6th innings and the 7th to 9th innings.

For example, if the action part has not occurred until the start of the third table, in step S112, the probability of being determined to switch to the action part may be higher than usual.

Alternatively, in step S112, it may be determined to switch to the action part regardless of the probability information. For example, if the user team is the first player, the match situation condition "at the time of attack / no runner" is satisfied at the start of the third inning. Therefore, if the action part has not occurred until the start of the third table, it may be determined in step S112 to switch to the action part regardless of the probability information at the start of the third table.

Alternatively, the match situation conditions of each task may be changed (relaxed) so that the match situation conditions can be easily satisfied.

Alternatively, the action part may be generated regardless of the match situation (match situation condition). That is, an action part with a general-purpose task that can be applied to any game situation (for example, "hit" when attacking, "take out" when defending, etc.) It may occur.

It is not essential to control so that one action part always occurs between the front and back of the first and third times. That is, there may be a case where the action part does not occur between the front and back of the first and third times. If the action part does not occur between the front and back of the 1st and the bottom of the 3rd, the action part may occur 3 times between the front and the bottom of the 9th. Also, in this case, in order to avoid the fact that the action part of 3 times does not occur between the front of the 4th and the bottom of the 9th, the action part is likely to occur between the front of the 4th and the bottom of the 9th. May be good.

For example, in step S112, the probability of being determined to switch to the action part may be higher than usual. It should be noted that this probability may be gradually increased as the game progresses (the later innings).

Alternatively, in step S112, it may be determined to switch to the action part regardless of the probability information.

Alternatively, the match situation conditions of each task may be changed (relaxed) so that the match situation conditions can be easily satisfied. It should be noted that the match situation conditions may be relaxed in stages as the match progresses (the later innings).

Alternatively, the action part may be generated regardless of the match situation (match situation condition). That is, an action part with a general-purpose task that can be applied to any game situation (for example, "hit" when attacking, "take out" when defending, etc.) It may occur.

If it is determined in step S112 not to switch to the action part, the control unit 11 returns to step S104 and continues the automatic progress part. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S112 to switch to the action part, the control unit 11 sets a task to be achieved by the user in the action part (S114). The control unit 11 sets a task associated with the match situation condition in which the current match situation is satisfied as a task to be achieved by the user in the action part. For example, if it is determined in step S106 that the match situation condition associated with task X is satisfied, the control unit 11 sets task X as a task to be achieved by the user in the action part. ..

After the execution of step S114, the control unit 11 displays the action part start screen image G120 on the display unit 15 (S116). After that, the control unit 11 displays the action part screen image G130 on the display unit 15 (S118). While the action part screen image G130 is being displayed, the control unit 11 executes the action part. For example, when the action part screen image G130 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, the control unit 11 operates (throwing motion, etc.) on the player character PC2, which is the pitcher of the opponent team, according to a predetermined algorithm (AI or the like). Let me do it. Further, the control unit 11 receives the user's operation performed by using the operation unit 14, and causes the player character PC1 who is the batter of the user team to perform an operation (striking operation or the like) in response to the operation.

The control unit 11 monitors whether or not the action part has ended (S120). For example, in the case of an action part for each turn at bat, when one turn at bat ends, the action part also ends. Further, for example, in the case of an action part in an inning unit, when the front or back of the inning ends, the action part also ends.

When the action part is completed, the control unit 11 determines the achievement result of the task (S122). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the task has been achieved. The control unit 11 also determines the degree of achievement of the task.

For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the achievement condition of "GREAT!" Associated with the task is satisfied. Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the achievement condition of "GOOD" associated with the task is satisfied. When the achievement condition of "GREAT!" Associated with the task is satisfied, the control unit 11 determines that the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!". Further, when the achievement condition of "GOOD" associated with the task is satisfied, the control unit 11 determines that the achievement result of the task is "GOOD". On the other hand, when neither of the achievement conditions of "GREAT!" And "GOOD" is satisfied, the control unit 11 determines that the achievement result of the task is "MISS". The control unit 11 registers the achievement result of the task in the achievement result table TBL104.

After the execution of step S122, the control unit 11 displays the achievement result screen image G140 on the display unit 15 (S124). After that, the control unit 11 displays the action part end screen image G150 on the display unit 15 (S126). Further, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" Or "GOOD" (S128). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the task has been achieved.

When the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" Or "GOOD", the control unit 11 raises the ability parameter of the player character of the user team (S130).

For example, the control unit 11 acquires a percentage value (for example, Na to Nf shown in FIG. 8) corresponding to the achievement result of the task. Then, the control unit 11 accesses the team table TBL102 of the user team, and raises the value of the basic ability parameter of all the player characters registered in the "current parameter" field by the acquired percentage value. Further, the control unit 11 recalculates the total strength value of the user team based on the value of the basic ability parameter of each player character after climbing, and registers it in the match status table TBL101.

In addition, the control unit 11 accesses the team table TBL102 of the user team, and has one or a plurality of special ability parameters for at least one of all the player characters registered in the "current parameter" field. The value may be changed from "0" to "1". By doing so, at least one of the player characters belonging to the user team may be made to acquire one or more special abilities.

Further, the control unit 11 adds the active points of the user (S132). For example, the control unit 11 accesses the game status table TBL101 and adds the user's activity points by the amount corresponding to the achievement result of the task.

After the execution of steps S130 and S132, the control unit 11 updates the action part end screen image G150 based on the processing result of those steps (S134). That is, the control unit 11 updates the screen elements P151, P152, and P153.

After the execution of step S134, or when it is not determined in step S128 that the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" Or "GOOD", the control unit 11 executes step S102. That is, the control unit 11 restarts the automatic progress part.

[5. Summary] In the game system 1 explained above, in order to shorten the time required to complete one game, the game basically progresses in the automatic progress part, but when the game situation becomes a predetermined situation Since the automatic progress part is switched to the action part, the user can directly participate in the game by performing an operation on the player character. For example, when the situation of a scoring chance for the user team, the situation where it is easy for the user team to create a scoring chance, or the situation where the user team is in a conceding pinch, etc., the situation is likely to affect the result of the match, the action part is switched to. Therefore, the user can perform an operation on the player character in a situation that is likely to affect the result of the match.

Further, in the game system 1, the parameters of the player characters belonging to the user team are changed based on the achievement result of the task in the action part, and in the automatic progress part after the end of the action part, the match is played based on the changed parameters. Since it progresses, the user can be indirectly involved in the action part and subsequent parts through the operation on the player character in the action part. In this way, the user can participate in the match not only for the action part itself but also for the action part and subsequent parts by operating the player character in the action part. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the user's interest in the match.

Further, in the game system 1, the parameters changed based on the achievement result of the task in the first action part (for example, the first action part) are the tasks in the second action part (for example, the second action part). Since it is further changed based on the achievement result of, the parameters of the player characters belonging to the user team are cumulatively changed. As a result, the user can be greatly involved in the match through the operations on the player characters in the first action part and the second action part. As a result, it becomes possible to further increase the user's interest in the match.

Further, in the game system 1, the change result of the parameter of the player character belonging to the user team is displayed on the action part end screen image G150 (see FIGS. 9 and 10), so that the user can grasp the change result of the above parameter. Become. After the action part ends, the match progresses based on the changed parameters, so by allowing the user to understand the parameter change results, it is possible to raise the user's interest in the action part and beyond. Become. For example, even if the user team is less capable than the opponent team at the start of the match, the user can see the parameter change result to reduce or reverse the ability difference between the user team and the opponent team. By being able to understand what to do, users can expect to beat their opponents. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the user's interest in the match.

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

[6-1] It may be possible to present to the user in advance how much the parameters of the player character of the user team will increase when the task in the action part is achieved.

For example, in the action part start screen image G120, a comparison between the total strength value of the user team and the total strength value of the opponent team when it is assumed that the task indicated by the screen element P124 can be achieved may be displayed. ..

Further, for example, in the game start screen image G100, the total strength value of the user team on the assumption that all the tasks in all the action parts can be achieved may be displayed.

FIG. 19 shows an example of the game start screen image in this case. The match start screen image G100A shown in FIG. 19 is different from the match start screen image G100 shown in FIG. 3 in that the screen element P104A is included.

While the screen element P103 shows a comparison between the total strength value of the user team at the time of displaying the match start screen image G100A (that is, at the start of the match) and the total strength value of the opponent team, the screen element P104A shows the comparison. The comparison between the total strength value of the user team and the total strength value of the opponent team assuming that all the tasks in the first to third action parts have been achieved is shown.

In the case of FIG. 19, in the screen element P103, the total strength value of the user team is lower than the total strength value of the opponent team, but in the screen element P104A, the total strength value of the user team is higher than that of the opponent team. There is. That is, at the start of the match, the ability (strength) of the user team is lower than that of the opponent team, but if all the tasks in the first to third action parts can be achieved, the ability difference between the user team and the opponent team is reversed. It is shown to do.

As described above, according to this modification, even if the ability (strength) of the user team is lower than that of the opponent team at the start of the game, the user can see the screen element P104A to perform the first to third. By completing all the tasks in the action part, it becomes possible to understand that the ability difference between the user team and the opponent team is reversed or narrowed. This allows the user to have the expectation of winning the opponent team. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the user's interest in the match.

FIG. 20 shows a functional block diagram in this modification. FIG. 20 differs from FIG. 12 in that the prediction unit 180 and the prediction result output control unit 190 are included.

The prediction unit 180 has the ability parameter of the player character of the user team (an example of the first parameter) and the ability of the player character of the opponent team after the change by the change unit 160 when it is assumed that the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result. Predict at least one of the parameters (an example of the second parameter).

The prediction result output control unit 190 controls the output means to output information on the prediction result by the prediction unit 180 at a time point before the action part is started or when the action part is started.

Here, "when it is assumed that the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result" is, for example, a case where it is assumed that the task has been achieved.

The "output means" is, for example, a display unit, an audio output unit, or the like.

"Controlling the output of information about the prediction result" means, for example, generating a screen image showing the information about the prediction result and displaying it on the display unit. Alternatively, "controlling the output means to output information on the prediction result" means, for example, by transmitting data for displaying a screen image showing information on the prediction result to another device, the prediction result. A screen image showing information about the above may be displayed on the display unit of the other device.

In addition, "controlling to output the information about the prediction result to the output means" may mean, for example, outputting the voice indicating the information about the prediction result from the voice output unit. Alternatively, "controlling the output means to output information on the prediction result" means, for example, relating to the prediction result by transmitting data for outputting a voice indicating information on the prediction result to another device. The voice indicating information may be output from the voice output unit of the other device.

For example, the prediction unit 180 predicts the ability parameter of the player character of the user team after the change by the change unit 160 when it is assumed that the achievement result of the task is “GREAT!” (Or “GOOD”). Then, based on the prediction result, the prediction result output control unit 190 displays the total strength value of the user team at the time of the above assumption on the action part start screen image G120, or plays against the total strength value of the user team at the time of the assumption. A comparison with the total strength value of the opponent team is displayed on the action part start screen image G120.

Further, for example, in the case where the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD") and the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team is lowered, the prediction unit 180 may use the task. If it is assumed that the achievement result is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD"), the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team after the change by the change unit 160 may be predicted. Then, based on the prediction result, the prediction result output control unit 190 displays the total strength value of the opponent team at the time of the above assumption on the action part start screen image G120, or sets the total strength value of the user team at the time of the assumption. The comparison with the total strength value of the opponent team may be displayed on the action part start screen image G120.

By doing so, the change result of the change unit 160 is predicted when the achievement result of the task is assumed to be "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD"), and the prediction result is before or at the start of the action part. Since it is output, the user knows in advance how the ability parameter of the player character of the user team (or the opponent team) changes when the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD"). You will be able to grasp. As a result, it becomes possible to motivate the user to aim for the achievement result of the task to be "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD").

The prediction unit 180 is a player belonging to the user team after the change by the change unit 160 when it is assumed that the achievement result of each task of the plurality of action parts (an example of a plurality of operation opportunities) is a predetermined result. At least one of the parameters of the character and the parameters of the player character belonging to the opponent team may be predicted. Further, the prediction result output control unit 190 provides information on the prediction result by the prediction unit 180 at a time point before the start of the first action part among the plurality of action parts or when the first action part is started. Control may be performed to output to the output means.

For example, the prediction unit 180 sets the ability parameter of the player character of the user team changed by the change unit 160 when it is assumed that the achievement result of the task of all the action parts is “GREAT!” (Or “GOOD”). You may try to predict. Then, based on the prediction result, the prediction result output control unit 190 displays the total strength value of the user team at the time of the above assumption on the game start screen image G100, or the total strength value of the user team at the time of the assumption and the opponent. The comparison with the total strength value of the team may be displayed on the game start screen image G100.

If the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD") and the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team is lowered, the prediction unit 180 will perform all actions. If it is assumed that the achievement result of the task of the part is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD"), the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team after the change by the change unit 160 may be predicted. Then, based on the prediction result, the prediction result output control unit 190 displays the total strength value of the opponent team at the time of the above assumption on the match start screen image G100, or matches the total strength value of the user team at the time of the assumption. The comparison with the total strength value of the opponent team may be displayed on the match start screen image G100.

In this way, if it is assumed that the achievement result of the task of all the action parts is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD"), the change result by the change unit 160 is predicted, and the prediction result is the first action. Since it is output before or at the start of the part, the user can use the player character of the user team (or opponent team) when the achievement result of the task of all the action parts is "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD"). You will be able to know in advance how the ability parameters of will change. As a result, it becomes possible to motivate the user to aim for the achievement result of the task of all the action parts to be "GREAT!" (Or "GOOD").

[6-2] In the example shown in FIG. 8, for example, the achievement result of the task in the first action part is "GOOD", the achievement result of the task in the second action part is "MISS", and the third When the achievement result of the task in the action part is "GOOD" (hereinafter referred to as "Case A"), "GOOD" in the third action part is the second time, so that at the end of the third action part. , The value of the ability parameter of the player character belonging to the user team increases by Nb%. On the other hand, when the achievement result of the task in the first action part and the second action part is both "GOOD" (hereinafter referred to as "case B"), the "GOOD" in the second action part is the second time. Therefore, at the end of the second action part, the value of the ability parameter of the player character belonging to the user team increases by Nb%. That is, the degree of increase in the parameter at the end of the second action part of case B is equal to the degree of increase in the parameter at the end of the third action part of case A.

In this regard, even if the degree of increase in the ability parameter of the player character belonging to the user team changes depending on whether or not the achievement result of the task is "GOOD" in two or more action parts in a row. good.

For example, in the above case B, since the achievement result of the task is "GOOD" continuously in two or more action parts, the degree of increase in the parameter at the end of the second action part of case B is determined. It may be made larger than the degree of increase of the parameter at the end of the third action part of Case A. That is, the increase percentage value of the parameter at the end of the second action part of Case B may be Ng (Ng> Nb).

FIG. 21 shows a functional block diagram in this modification. FIG. 21 differs from FIG. 12 in that it includes a continuous determination unit 155.

The continuous determination unit 155 determines whether or not the achievement result of the task set by the task setting unit 130 is a predetermined result consecutively with two or more operation opportunities. The degree of change when the change unit 160 changes at least one of the ability parameter of the player character of the user team (an example of the first parameter) and the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team (an example of the second parameter). Is set based on the determination result by the continuous determination unit 155.

Here, "setting the degree of change based on the determination result by the continuous determination unit 155" means, for example, when the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result consecutively with two or more operation opportunities. It is to increase the degree of change as compared with the case where the achievement result is a predetermined result is not continuous in two or more operation opportunities. The change unit 160 may increase the degree of change as the number of consecutive times that the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result increases.

In the case of the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the change unit 160 determines the ability parameter of the player character of the user team based on whether or not the achievement result of the task is "GOOD" in two or more action parts. Set the degree of increase in.

For example, the change unit 160 sets the degree of increase in the ability parameter of the player character of the user team based on whether or not the achievement result of the task is "GREAT!" In two or more action parts in a row. ..

If the achievement result of the task is "GOOD" (or "GREAT!") And the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team is lowered, the change unit 160 determines that the achievement result of the task is "GOOD". The degree of decrease in the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team may be set based on whether or not "GOOD" (or "GREAT!") Is consecutive in two or more action parts.

Or, in the case where the ability parameter of the player character of the user team is lowered when the achievement result of the task is "MISS", the change unit 160 has 2 or more that the achievement result of the task is "MISS". The degree of decrease in the ability parameter of the player character of the user team may be set based on whether or not the action part of the user team is continuous.

Alternatively, in the case where the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team is increased when the achievement result of the task is "MISS", the change unit 160 states that the achievement result of the task is "MISS". The degree of increase in the ability parameter of the player character of the opponent team may be set based on whether or not the above action parts are continuous.

According to this modification, the parameters of the player character of the user team (for example, based on the determination result of whether or not the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result (for example, "GOOD") in two or more action parts are continuous. Alternatively, it is possible to change the degree of change when changing the player character parameter of the opponent team). As a result, it becomes possible to motivate the user to aim for the achievement result of the task to be a predetermined result in succession in two or more action parts.

[6-3] The action part start screen image G120 may present a plurality of types of tasks to the user so that the user can select a task to be achieved in the action part from the plurality of types of tasks.

For example, in the action part start screen image G120, a plurality of types of tasks having different difficulty levels may be presented to the user. Further, the action part start screen image G120 may allow the user to grasp the difficulty level of each task by displaying the information regarding the difficulty level of each task. Then, the user may be able to select a task suitable for his / her skill or the like from a plurality of types of tasks.

That is, the task setting unit 130 may set a task selected by the user from a plurality of types of tasks as a task in the action part (an example of an operation opportunity).

According to this modification, the user can select the task in consideration of his / her skill and the like, so that the user can easily achieve the task.

In this modification, the parameter may be changed by the changing unit 160 in consideration of the type of task selected by the user (for example, the difficulty level). For example, depending on the type of task selected by the user, the degree of parameter change may change, or the criteria for determining whether or not to change the parameter may change.

That is, the change unit 160 belongs to the parameters of the player character belonging to the user team (an example of the first parameter) and the opponent team based on the achievement result of the task and the type of task selected by the user. At least one of the player character's parameters (an example of the second parameter) may be changed.

Here, "changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task and the type of task selected by the user" means, for example, the first parameter and the second parameter. Whether or not to change at least one is decided based on the achievement result of the task, and if it is decided to change at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter, the degree of change is set to the task type selected by the user. It is to set based on. For example, the higher the difficulty level of the task, the larger the degree of change, and the lower the difficulty level of the task, the smaller the degree of change.

Or, "changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task and the type of task selected by the user" means, for example, that the achievement result of the task satisfies the condition. In some cases, such as changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter, this condition is set based on the type of task selected by the user. Specifically, for example, in an embodiment in which it is determined to change at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter when the achievement level of the task is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the higher the difficulty level of the task, the smaller the threshold value. Or, the lower the difficulty level of the task, the larger the threshold value.

Further, in this modification, as described above, the action part start screen image G120 indicates that the degree of parameter change changes (or the criterion for determining whether to change the parameter changes) depending on the type of task selected by the user. You may tell the user with.

According to this modification, the change unit 160 makes a change based on the type (difficulty level) of the task selected by the user. Therefore, when the user selects the task, the user gives the change to the change unit 160. The impact also needs to be considered. That is, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of selecting a task while comparing and considering his / her own skill and the influence on the change by the change unit 160.

[6-4] The user may be able to select an operation target (player character operated in the action part) in the action part.

For example, at the start of a match, the user may be able to select an operation target in the action part. For example, in the case of a baseball game, the turn at bat of the player character selected by the user may be set as the action part. Specifically, for example, as an embodiment in which the turn at bat of the player character selected by the user is set as the action part regardless of whether or not the match situation has become a predetermined situation (a situation that satisfies the match situation condition). Alternatively, the player character selected by the user may be preserved as a substitute hitter candidate, and when the match situation becomes a predetermined situation, the player character selected by the user may stand in the turn at bat as a substitute hitter. May be set as an action part. For example, when a free kick or corner kick scene is set as an action part in a soccer game, in the action part, the player character selected by the user at the start of the match or the start of the action part is set as the operation target of the user. You may do it.

FIG. 22 shows a functional block diagram in this modification. FIG. 22 differs from FIG. 12 in that the operation target setting unit 115 is included.

The operation target setting unit 115 operates a player character selected by the user from a plurality of player characters belonging to the user team (an example of a plurality of first game objects) in an action part (an example of an operation opportunity). Set as the operation target to be performed.

According to this modification, the user can select the player character to be operated in the action part, so that the user can operate the player character selected by himself / herself and aim to achieve the task. For example, since the user can operate a highly capable player character to aim at accomplishing the task, it is possible to make it easier for the user to accomplish the task.

In this modification, the parameter may be changed by the changing unit 160 in consideration of the operation target selected by the user. For example, depending on the operation target selected by the user, the degree of change of the parameter may be changed, or the criterion for determining whether or not to change the parameter may be changed.

That is, the change unit 160 has the parameters of the player character belonging to the user team (an example of the first parameter) and the player character belonging to the opponent team based on the achievement result of the task and the operation target selected by the user. At least one of the parameters (an example of the second parameter) may be changed.

Here, "changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task and the operation target selected by the user" means, for example, at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter. Whether or not to change one is decided based on the achievement result of the task, and if it is decided to change at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter, the degree of change is based on the operation target selected by the user. To set.

For example, the degree of change may be set based on whether or not the operation target selected by the user is a specific player character. Specifically, for example, when the operation target selected by the user is a specific player character (4th batter or ace pitcher in the case of a baseball game), the degree of change is increased (or decreased). Or, in other cases, the degree of change may be reduced (or increased).

Further, for example, the degree of change may be set based on the parameters (ability parameters, etc.) of the player character selected as the operation target by the user. Specifically, for example, when the ability of the player character selected as the operation target by the user is high, the degree of change is larger than when the ability of the player character selected as the operation target by the user is low (). Or smaller).

Further, "changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task and the operation target selected by the user" means, for example, when the achievement result of the task satisfies the condition. In the case of changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter, this condition may be set based on the operation target selected by the user.

For example, the above condition may be set based on whether or not the operation target selected by the user is a specific player character. Specifically, for example, in an embodiment in which it is determined to change at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter when the achievement level of the task is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the operation target selected by the user is a specific player character. If you are a 4th batter or an ace pitcher in the case of a baseball game, you may increase (or decrease) the threshold value, and in other cases, you may decrease (or increase) the threshold value. ..

Further, for example, the above conditions may be set based on the parameters (ability parameters, etc.) of the player character selected as the operation target by the user. Specifically, for example, in an embodiment in which it is determined to change at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter when the achievement level of the task is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the ability of the player character selected as the operation target by the user. When the value is high, the threshold value may be increased (or decreased) as compared with the case where the ability of the player character selected as the operation target by the user is low.

According to this modification, the change unit 160 makes a change based on the player character selected by the user as the operation target in the action part. Therefore, when the user selects the operation target in the action part, the change is made. It is also necessary to consider the effect on the change by the part 160. As a result, for example, it becomes possible to provide the user with the interest of selecting the operation target in the action part while comparing and considering the ease of achieving the task and the influence on the change by the change unit 160. ..

[6-5] Even if the user cannot achieve the task, if the player character operated by the user in the action part makes some contribution, the change unit 160 can make the change, or the user's activity point. May be added.

[6-6] The game may be executed by the game terminal 10 communicating with the server 30. That is, the game may be executed on the server 30 side. In this case, the functional blocks (excluding the data storage unit 100) shown in FIGS. 12, 20, 21 and 22 may be realized by the control unit 31 of the server 30 (game control device). Further, the data storage unit 100 may be realized by the database 34.

[6-7] The game executed by the game system 1 is not limited to the baseball game. The present invention can be applied to games other than baseball games.

The present invention can be applied to sports games other than baseball games. For example, the present invention can also be applied to soccer games. Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to a horse racing game. For example, in the case of a horse racing game, a section from one corner to another may be set as an action part, and a task of running through the section within a predetermined time may be set. Then, it may be determined whether or not the task has been achieved based on how to put the whip into the horse character, the speed, the number of times, and how to take the track. Further, the parameters of the horse character may be changed based on the achievement result of the task, and after the above section, the race (competition) may automatically proceed based on the changed parameters.

The present invention can be applied to games other than sports games. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a game in which one or more game characters of a user and one or more game characters of an opponent fight.

[6-8] In the above, the explanation is based on the premise that the battle basically progresses automatically, but it is also possible not to assume that the battle basically progresses automatically. be. For example, in a game in which a battle progresses according to a user's operation on a game character (for example, a game in which all or most of the battle progresses in a manner such as an action part), a task is presented to the user during the battle. However, depending on the achievement result of the task by the user, the ability of the user's game character may be changed (increased) or the ability of the opponent's game character may be changed (decreased) to continue the battle. good.

Even when the battle progresses based on the user's operation on the game character, the degree is lower than when the battle progresses automatically, but again, the difference in ability between the user's game character and the opponent's game character. Is reflected in the match result. Therefore, if the user's game character is inferior in ability to the opponent's game character, the user may give up if he / she cannot win the opponent, and the user's interest in the opponent may decrease. In this regard, as described above, at least one of the abilities of the user's game character and the opponent's game character is changed based on the achievement result of the task, and after the change, based on the changed ability. As the battle progresses, even if the user's game character is inferior in ability to the opponent's game character, the ability difference will be reduced or reversed based on the achievement result of the task. Become. Therefore, the user can have the expectation that he / she can win the opponent. As a result, it becomes possible to raise the user's interest in the match.

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

1) The game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention comprises one or more first game objects of the user (for example, player characters belonging to the user team) and one or more second opponents. In a game control device (10 or 30) that executes a battle with a game object (for example, a player character belonging to an opponent team), the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted. A match (eg, a baseball game) has a first parameter (eg, ability parameter) associated with the one or more first game objects and a second parameter (eg, for example) associated with the one or more second game objects. An operation opportunity to set an operation opportunity (for example, an action part) in which the user can operate the one or a plurality of first game objects during the battle with the progress control means (110) to be advanced based on the ability parameter). Setting means (120), task setting means (130) for setting a task to be achieved by the user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity, and output means (15 or) for outputting the task. A task output control means (140) that controls the output to 16), and a determination means (150) that determines the achievement result of the task based on the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects. The progress control means (110) includes the change means (160) for changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task, and the progress control means (110) ends the operation opportunity. After that, with the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects restricted, the battle is advanced based on the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the changing means.

11) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system (1) that executes a battle between one or a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent. In a state in which the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted, the battle is performed with the first parameter associated with the one or a plurality of first game objects and the one or a plurality of first games. 2 A progress control means (110) that advances based on a second parameter associated with the game object, and an operation opportunity that the user can operate on the one or a plurality of first game objects during the battle are set. The operation opportunity setting means (120), the task setting means (130) for setting the task to be achieved by the user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects in the operation opportunity, and the task as an output means. A task output control means (140) that controls the output, a determination means (150) that determines the achievement result of the task based on the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects, and the above. The progress control means (110) includes the change means (160) for changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task, and the progress control means (110) is said after the end of the operation opportunity. The battle is advanced based on the first parameter and the second parameter after being changed by the changing means, with the user's operation on one or a plurality of first game objects restricted.

12) Further, the program according to one aspect of the present invention functions as a computer as the game control device (30 or 10) according to any one of 1) to 10) or the game system (1) according to 11). It is a program to make it.

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

14) Further, in the control method of the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention, one or more first game objects of the user and one or more second game objects of the opponent are played against each other. In the control method of the game control device (10 or 30) for executing the above, the battle is transferred to the one or a plurality of first game objects in a state where the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted. A progress control step (S104) that progresses based on the associated first parameter and the second parameter associated with the one or more second game objects, and the one or more first games during the match. The operation opportunity setting step (S106, S112) for setting the operation opportunity that the user can operate on the object, and the task to be achieved by the user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity. Based on the task setting step (S114) to be set, the task output control step (S116) for controlling the task to be output to the output means, and the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects. The present invention includes a determination step (S122) for determining the achievement result of the task, and a change step (S130) for changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task. In the progress control step (S104), after the operation opportunity is completed, the battle is changed by the change step (S130) in a state where the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted. It includes a first parameter and a step to proceed based on the second parameter.

15) Further, the control method of the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention executes a battle between one or a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent. In the control method of the game system (1), the battle is the first parameter associated with the one or more first game objects in a state where the user's operation on the one or more first game objects is restricted. And a progress control step to proceed based on the second parameter associated with the one or more second game objects (S104), and the user's operation on the one or more first game objects during the match. Operation opportunity setting step (S106, S112) for setting possible operation opportunities, and task setting step (S106, S112) for setting tasks to be achieved by the user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity. Based on S114), a task output control step (S116) for controlling the task to be output to the output means, and the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects, the achievement result of the task is obtained. The progress control step (S104) includes a determination step (S122) for determining and a change step (S130) for changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task. After the end of the operation opportunity, the first parameter and the first parameter after the change by the change step (S130) are performed in a state where the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects is restricted. 2 Includes steps to proceed based on parameters.

According to the inventions 1), 11) to 15) above, since the user can operate the first game object at the operation opportunity, he / she can be directly involved in the battle at the operation opportunity. In addition, at least one of the parameters of the first game object and the second game object is changed based on the achievement result of the task in the operation opportunity, and after the end of the operation opportunity, the battle proceeds based on the changed parameters. Therefore, the user can be indirectly involved in the operation opportunity and thereafter through the operation on the first game object at the operation opportunity. As described above, according to the present invention, the user can participate in the battle not only for the operation opportunity itself but also after the operation opportunity by operating the first game object at the operation opportunity. It is possible to raise the interest of users.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, in the battle, a first operation opportunity (for example, a first action part) and a second operation opportunity after the first operation opportunity (for example, a second action part) are set. You may. The changing means (160) may include a first changing means that changes at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task in the first operation opportunity. After the end of the first operation opportunity, the progress control means (110) causes the battle to proceed based on the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the first change means (160). You may. The changing means (160) further changes at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter after being changed by the first changing means (160) based on the achievement result of the task in the second operation opportunity. Second change means may be included. After the end of the second operation opportunity, the progress control means (110) causes the battle to proceed based on the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the second change means (160). You may.

According to the invention described in 2), at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter modified based on the achievement result of the task in the first operation opportunity is further based on the achievement result of the task in the second operation opportunity. Since it is changed, at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter will be changed cumulatively. As a result, the user can be greatly involved in the battle through the operation on the first game object in the first operation opportunity and the second operation opportunity. As a result, it becomes possible to further increase the user's interest in the match.

3) One aspect of the present invention may include a change result output control means (170) that controls the output means (15 or 16) to output information regarding the change result by the change means (160). ..

According to the invention described in 3), since the information regarding the change result by the change means is output to the output means, the user can grasp the change result by the change means. After the operation opportunity, the battle progresses based on the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the change means. Therefore, by allowing the user to grasp the change result by the change means, the user's response to the change after the operation opportunity It will be possible to raise interest.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, a prediction that predicts at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter after being changed by the changing means (160) when it is assumed that the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result. The means (180) and the output means (15 or 16) are made to output information regarding the prediction result by the prediction means (180) at a time point before the operation opportunity is started or when the operation opportunity is started. It may include a prediction result output control means (190) for controlling the above.

According to the invention described in 4), at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the changing means is predicted when it is assumed that the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result, and the information about the prediction result is obtained. Since it is output before or at the start of the operation opportunity, the user can grasp in advance how at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter changes when the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result. As a result, it becomes possible to motivate the user to aim for the achievement result of the task to be a predetermined result.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operation opportunities (for example, first to third action parts) may be set in the battle. The predicting means (180) is the first parameter and the second parameter after being changed by the changing means (160) when it is assumed that the achievement result of each task of the plurality of operation opportunities is a predetermined result. At least one of them is predicted, and the prediction result output control means (190) has a time point before the start of the first operation opportunity (for example, the first action part) of the plurality of operation opportunities, or the first operation opportunity. When it is started, it may be controlled to output the information regarding the prediction result by the prediction means (180) to the output means (15 or 16).

According to the invention described in 5), at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the changing means is predicted when it is assumed that the achievement result of each task of the plurality of operation opportunities is a predetermined result. Since the information about the prediction result is output before or at the start of the first operation opportunity, the user can use the first parameter and the second parameter when the achievement result of each task of the plurality of operation opportunities is a predetermined result. You can know in advance how at least one of them will change. As a result, it becomes possible to motivate the user to aim for the achievement result of each task of the plurality of operation opportunities to be a predetermined result.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operation opportunities may be set in the battle. The game control device (10 or 30) may include a continuous determination means (155) for determining whether or not the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result consecutively with two or more operation opportunities. The changing means (160) may set the degree of change when at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is changed based on the determination result by the continuous determination means (155). ..

According to the invention described in 6), at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter is set based on the determination result of whether or not the achievement result of the task is the predetermined result consecutively in two or more operation opportunities. Since the degree of change when changing is changed, it is possible to motivate the user to aim that the achievement result of the task is a predetermined result in succession with two or more operation opportunities.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the task setting means (130) may set a task selected by the user from a plurality of types of tasks as the task at the operation opportunity.

According to the invention described in 7), the user can select a problem in an operation opportunity. As a result, for example, the user can select the task in consideration of his / her skill and the like, so that the user can easily achieve the task.

8) In one aspect of the present invention, the changing means (160) is at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task and the type of task selected by the user. May include means of changing.

According to the invention described in 8), the change is made by the changing means based on the type of the task selected by the user. Therefore, when the user selects the task, the influence on the change by the changing means is also taken into consideration. There is a need to. That is, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of selecting a task while comparing and considering his / her own skill and the influence on the change by the change means.

9) In one aspect of the present invention, the battle may be a battle between a plurality of first game objects of the user and one or a plurality of second game objects of the opponent. The game control device (10 or 30) sets an operation target for setting a first game object selected by the user from the plurality of first game objects as an operation target operated by the user at the operation opportunity. Means (115) may be included.

According to the invention described in 9), the user can select the first game object to be operated by the operation opportunity, so that the user can operate the first game object selected by himself / herself to achieve the task. become able to. For example, the user can select a first game object that is easy to accomplish the task as the first game object to be operated by the operation opportunity, so that the user can easily achieve the task.

10) In one aspect of the present invention, the changing means (160) has the first parameter and the first game object based on the achievement result of the task and the first game object selected by the user as the operation target. Two may include means of changing at least one of the parameters.

According to the invention described in 10), since the change is made by the changing means based on the first game object selected as the operation target by the user, the user selects the first game object to be operated by the operation opportunity. At that time, it is necessary to consider the influence of the change means on the change. As a result, for example, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of selecting the first game object to be operated at the operation opportunity while comparing and considering the ease of achieving the task and the influence on the change by the change means. become.

16) The game control device or game system according to one aspect of the present invention is a game control for executing a battle between one or a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent. In the device or game system, the match is advanced based on a first parameter associated with the one or more first game objects and a second parameter associated with the one or more second game objects. The progress control means, the task setting means for setting the task to be achieved by the user operating the one or a plurality of first game objects during the battle, and the control for outputting the task to the output means are performed. The task output control means, the determination means for determining the achievement result of the task based on the user's operation on the one or a plurality of first game objects during the match (during the match), and the match. (In the middle of the battle), including a changing means for changing at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter based on the achievement result of the task, and during the battle (in the middle of the battle). When the change is made by the change means, the progress control means advances (continues) the battle based on the first parameter and the second parameter after the change by the change means. There may be. Further, the program and information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention may be a program for operating a computer as the above-mentioned game control device or game system, or an information storage medium that can be read by a computer in which the program is recorded. good.

When the battle between one or more first game objects of the user and one or more second game objects of the opponent proceeds in a state where the user's operation on the one or more first game objects is restricted (in short,). , The difference in parameters (abilities, etc.) between the first game object and the second game object is reflected in the battle result even in cases other than (when the battle progresses automatically). Therefore, when the first game object is inferior to the second game object in terms of parameters, the user may give up if he / she cannot win the opponent, and the user's interest in the battle may decrease. In this regard, according to the invention described in 16), at least one of the parameters of the first game object and the second game object is changed based on the achievement result of the task, and after the change, the changed parameter is used. Since the battle will proceed based on the basis, even if the first game object is inferior to the second game object in terms of parameters, the difference will be reduced or reversed based on the achievement result of the task. Become. Therefore, the user can have the expectation that he / she can win the opponent. As a result, it becomes possible to raise the user's interest in the match.

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Claims (4)

In a game control device that executes a game in which a battle between a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent automatically progresses without any operation by the user .
When the battle is automatically progressing and the situation in the battle becomes a predetermined situation, one or a plurality of the first game objects specified from the timing when the situation in the battle is reached. An operation opportunity setting means for setting an operation opportunity that can be operated by the user for the first game object, and an operation opportunity setting means.
At the operation opportunity, a task to be achieved by operating the one or a plurality of first game objects that operate for each operation of the user according to the operation of the user is set based on the situation in the battle. Problem setting means and
A task output control means that controls the output of the task to the output means,
A determination means for determining whether or not the set task has been achieved based on the operation of the user who operates the one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity.
An awarding means for awarding points to the user based on whether or not the set task has been achieved.
Including
When the situation in the battle satisfies any one of a plurality of predetermined situation conditions, the operation opportunity setting means determines that the situation in the battle has reached the predetermined situation, and sets the operation opportunity.
Based on the task data in which each of the plurality of predetermined situation conditions and the task that can be set in the situation where the predetermined situation condition is satisfied, the task setting means is satisfied by the situation in the battle. A task associated with a situational condition is set as the task in the operational opportunity.
Game control device. In the game control device according to claim 1,
The task setting means sets a task selected by the user from a plurality of types of tasks set based on the situation in the battle as the task in the operation opportunity.
Game control device. In a game system that executes a game in which a battle between a plurality of first game objects of a user and one or a plurality of second game objects of an opponent automatically progresses without any operation by the user .
When the battle is automatically progressing and the situation in the battle becomes a predetermined situation, one or a plurality of the first game objects specified from the timing when the situation in the battle is reached. An operation opportunity setting means for setting an operation opportunity that can be operated by the user for the first game object, and an operation opportunity setting means.
At the operation opportunity, a task to be achieved by operating the one or a plurality of first game objects that operate for each operation of the user according to the operation of the user is set based on the situation in the battle. Problem setting means and
A task output control means that controls the output of the task to the output means,
A determination means for determining whether or not the set task has been achieved based on the operation of the user who operates the one or a plurality of first game objects at the operation opportunity.
An awarding means for awarding points to the user based on whether or not the set task has been achieved.
Including
When the situation in the battle satisfies any one of a plurality of predetermined situation conditions, the operation opportunity setting means determines that the situation in the battle has reached the predetermined situation, and sets the operation opportunity.
Based on the task data in which each of the plurality of predetermined situation conditions and the task that can be set in the situation where the predetermined situation condition is satisfied, the task setting means is satisfied by the situation in the battle. A task associated with a situational condition is set as the task in the operational opportunity.
Game system. The program for operating a computer as the game control device according to claim 1 or 2 or the game system according to claim 3.

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