JP7299581B2 - Game system, game control device, program, and game control method - Google Patents

Description

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

A game is known in which a game object moves in a virtual space. For example, as an example of such a game, a sports game is known in which characters (an example of game objects) belonging to each of a user team and an opponent team play a sports match such as soccer in a virtual space.

Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-283249

In a sports game such as the one described above, variations in the way the user interacts with the game objects may be, for example, the user manipulating the game objects, the user selecting an action option (such as a command) to cause the game objects to perform, or , the user is limited to setting action guidelines (roles, strategies, etc.) for game objects in advance.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game control device, a program, and a game control method capable of providing a new way for users to interact with game objects. to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to one aspect of the present invention controls the action of a game object that moves in a virtual space in accordance with instructions from a computer, based on performance information regarding the performance of the game object. and an operation control means for changing the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space, based on performance change information relating to change of the performance information associated with the target area. performance changing means; receiving means for receiving a change operation for changing the performance change information associated with the target area; and information for changing the performance change information associated with the target area based on the change operation. and a means for modifying.

A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention comprises: motion control means for controlling motion of a game object that moves in a virtual space in accordance with an instruction from a computer, based on performance information relating to the performance of the game object; performance change means for changing the performance information when the object is located in the target area of the virtual space based on performance change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area; an accepting means for accepting a change operation for changing the performance change information associated with the area; and an information change means for changing the performance change information associated with the target area based on the change operation.

In a game control method according to one aspect of the present invention, the motion control means controls the motion of a game object that moves in a virtual space in accordance with an instruction from a computer, based on performance information related to the performance of the game object. a step, wherein the performance change means changes the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space based on performance change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area; a receiving means receiving a change operation for changing the performance change information associated with the target area; and an information changing means receiving a change operation for changing the performance change information associated with the target area. and an information modification step of modifying modification information based on the modification operation.

It is a figure showing an example of the whole composition of a game system concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a card information image. It is a figure which shows an example of virtual space. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a plurality of areas set on the pitch; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a deck setting image; It is a figure which shows an example of a game image. It is a figure which shows an example of a game image when a player card is used by the user. It is a figure which shows an example of a game image when a player card is used by an opponent. It is a figure which shows an example of the change of the momentum value by use of a player card, and time progress. 1 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of card list data. It is a figure which shows an example of possession card list data. It is a figure which shows an example of member data. It is a figure which shows an example of progress data. It is a figure which shows an example of card point data. It is a figure which shows an example of momentum value data. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of character state data; It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st card|curd usage data. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd card|curd usage data. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed by a game system. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of another process executed by the game system; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of another process executed by the game system; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of another process executed by the game system; FIG.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[1. Configuration of Game System] FIG. 1 shows an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game terminal 10 and a server 30.

A game terminal 10 is a computer used by a user to play a game. For example, the game terminal 10 may be a mobile phone (including a smart phone), a personal digital assistant (including a tablet computer), a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine. , or arcade game machines installed in amusement facilities and the like. Although only one game terminal 10 is shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 may include multiple game terminals 10 each used by multiple users.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, a communication section 13, an operation section 14, a display section 15, and an audio output section 16. FIG. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor (CPU) and executes information processing according to programs stored in the storage unit 12 . The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (eg, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (eg, nonvolatile semiconductor memory, hard disk drive, or solid state drive), and stores programs and data. The communication unit 13 is for data communication with other devices via the network N. FIG. The game terminal 10 can perform data communication with the server 30 or another game terminal 10 (not shown) via the network N. FIG.

The operation unit 14 is used by the user to perform various operations. The display unit 15 is for displaying various 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 or headphones.

Although the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 are shown separately in FIG. 1, the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 may be configured integrally as a touch panel. However, it is not essential to integrally configure the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 as a touch panel. , may be provided separately from the display unit 15 . Further, the operation unit 14 may be used by the user to perform operations using voice or gestures.

The operation unit 14 , the display unit 15 , and the audio output unit 16 may be provided in the game terminal 10 itself, or may be provided as an external device connected to the game terminal 10 . For example, the display unit 15 may be a monitor, a television receiver, a head-mounted display (HMD), a projector, or the like connected to the game terminal 10 as an external device.

Server 30 is, for example, a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1 , the server 30 includes a control section 31 , a storage section 32 and a communication section 33 . The control unit 31 , storage unit 32 and communication unit 33 are the same as the control unit 11 , storage unit 12 and communication unit 13 of the game terminal 10 . Server 30 has access to database 34 . The database 34 may be constructed within the server 30 or may be constructed within a server computer separate from the server 30 .

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

In addition, below, the case where the game terminal 10 is a smart phone or a tablet computer provided with a touch panel is demonstrated.

[2. Overview of Game] Various games can be executed in the game system 1 (game terminal 10). For example, sports games (games based on baseball, soccer, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.), racing games, fighting games, fighting games, card games, role-playing games, simulation games, etc. Various games can be executed regardless of format and genre. The game may be executed by the game terminal 10 alone, or may be executed by performing data communication between the game terminal 10 and the server 30 or another game terminal 10 .

As an example of the game executed by the game system 1, a soccer game based on soccer will be described below. In this soccer game, a soccer match is played between a user team, which is a soccer team organized by a user, and an opposing team, which is an opponent's soccer team. The opponent may be a computer or another user, but the description below assumes that the opponent is a computer.

[2-1] In this soccer game, a user is provided with a player card, which is a card object associated with a game character representing a soccer player (hereinafter referred to as "player character"). In other words, a user is given a player card in which a player character is converted into a card object. The player character may be a game character imitating a real soccer player, or a game character imitating a fictitious soccer player.

For example, one or more player cards are given to the user when playing a soccer game for the first time. Also, for example, the user can draw a player card by consuming game points. When a player card is drawn by lottery, a player card selected from a group of player cards prepared by the game system 1 based on the lottery process is given to the user. Also, for example, the user can exchange player cards with other users or receive player cards from other users. The user forms his/her own soccer team (user team) using the player cards obtained as described above, and uses the soccer team to play a soccer match against the opposing team.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a card information image G100 showing information on a player card. The card information image G100 is an image displayed on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10. FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the card information image G100 includes a part P110 corresponding to the image of the player card. Part P110 includes parts P111 to P117.

Parts P111, P112, and P113 respectively indicate the name, image, and favored position of the player character associated with the player card. In this embodiment, the player character's favorite positions are GK (goalkeeper), CB (center back), LSB (left side back), RSB (right side back), DMF (defensive midfielder), CMF (central midfielder). ), LMF (Left Midfielder), RMF (Right Midfielder), OMF (Offensive Midfielder), LWG (Left Wing), RWG (Right Wing), ST (Second Top), CF (Center Forward) set.

The part P114 indicates comprehensive ability information of the player character associated with the player card. Comprehensive ability information indicates the comprehensive ability of the player character. For example, the comprehensive ability information takes a numerical value from "0" to "100", and the higher the numerical value, the higher the comprehensive ability of the player character. Although not shown in the card information image G100, each player character is associated with a plurality of ability information indicating the level of various abilities. For example, as the plurality of ability information, a plurality of numerical values indicating the level of each of the plurality of abilities (eg, running ability, passing ability, shooting ability, dribbling ability, defensive ability, etc.) in the range of "0" to "100" is associated with each player character, and the higher the number, the higher the ability. Further, for example, information indicating whether or not a special skill has been acquired may be associated with each player character as ability information. Comprehensive ability information of a player character is calculated based on a plurality of pieces of ability information of the player character.

Parts P115, P116, and P117 indicate influence information, cost information, and skill information of the player card, respectively.

As will be described later, in this soccer game, player cards are used during a game between a user team and an opponent team to designate a specific area on the pitch as a dominant area where the user team has an advantage over the opponent team. (see FIGS. 6 to 9), and the ability of player characters belonging to the user team increases in the dominant area of the user team. Influence information, cost information, and skill information are information related to this function.

[2-2] Influence information indicates whether or not a player card has influence on each of a plurality of areas set on the pitch and the magnitude thereof. As will be described later, the greater the influence that a player card has on an area, the more likely that area will become the dominant area for the user team when the player card is used (see FIGS. 6 to 9).

In a soccer game, a virtual space (game space) indicating a soccer match venue is set when a soccer match is played between a user team and an opposing team. FIG. 3 shows an example of virtual space. The virtual space VW shown in FIG. 3 is a virtual three-dimensional space in which three mutually orthogonal coordinate axes, the Xw-axis, the Yw-axis, and the Zw-axis, are set. A position in the virtual space VW is identified by three-dimensional coordinates in the XwYwZw coordinate system.

As shown in FIG. 3, an object representing a soccer field FD is arranged in the virtual space VW. Two touch lines TL, two goal lines GL, and one halfway line HL are displayed on the field FD. A soccer match is played within a pitch PT surrounded by a touch line TL and a goal line GL.

Also, an object representing the soccer goal GO is arranged on the field FD. Furthermore, on the field FD, an object representing a soccer ball BO, an object representing a user character UC which is a player character belonging to the user team, and an opponent character OC which is a player character belonging to the opponent team are shown. Objects are placed. Although omitted in FIG. 2, 11 objects representing 11 user characters UC belonging to the user team, and 11 objects representing 11 opponent characters OC belonging to the opponent team. is placed on the field FD. Note that hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the user character UC and the opponent character OC, they are collectively referred to as "player character PC".

The player character PC performs various motions such as a moving motion, a passing motion, a shooting motion, a pressing motion, and a tackling motion. Under predetermined conditions, the player character PC and the ball BO are associated. In this case, the moving motion of the player character PC is a dribbling motion.

Motion data is used to cause the player character PC to perform an action. “Motion data” is data for specifying a change in posture of the player character PC for each frame when the player character PC is caused to perform an action. By reproducing motion data for the player character PC (that is, changing the posture of the player character PC according to the motion data), the player character PC is made to perform an action. That is, in this soccer game, motion data corresponding to various motions such as a moving motion, a passing motion, a shooting motion, a pressing motion, and a tackling motion are prepared. The motion data of the pass motion is reproduced with respect to the player character PC (that is, the posture of the player character PC is changed according to the motion data of the pass motion).

A virtual viewpoint VP is set in the virtual space VW. As will be described later, the display unit 15 displays a virtual space image representing the virtual space VW when viewed in the line-of-sight direction VD from the viewpoint VP (see FIGS. 6 to 8). For example, the viewpoint VP and line-of-sight direction VD are set based on the position of the ball BO so that the ball BO is included in the virtual space image.

In this soccer game, a plurality of areas are set on the pitch PT. FIG. 4 shows an example of a plurality of areas set on the pitch PT. In the example shown in FIG. 4, seven areas A1 to A7 are set on the pitch PT. Areas A1 and A2 are areas obtained by dividing area AA on one touch line TL side into two equal parts in the touch line TL direction. Areas A6 and A7 are areas obtained by dividing area AC on the other touch line TL side into two equal parts in the touch line TL direction. Areas A3 to A5 are areas obtained by dividing area AB (central area) between area AA and area AC into three equal parts in the touch line TL direction. In the following description, areas A1 to A7 may be collectively referred to as "area A" when there is no need to distinguish between areas A1 to A7.

The influence information indicates whether or not the player card has influence on each of the plurality of areas A1 to A7 set on the pitch PT and the magnitude thereof. The greater the influence exerted on Area A, the more likely Area A will become the superior area of the user team when the player card is used.

For example, the influence information is information that associates the seven areas A1 to A7 set on the pitch PT with numerical information indicating the existence and magnitude of influence exerted on each area A. FIG. In the part P115 shown in FIG. 2, the numerical value "2" is associated with the area A1. This indicates that the player card affects area A1. It also indicates that the player card has an influence of "2" on area A1. In part P115 shown in FIG. 2, a numerical value is not associated with each of areas A2-A7, indicating that a numerical value of "0" is associated with each of areas A2-A7. That is, it indicates that the player card does not affect each of areas A2 to A7. In the following, the numerical values associated with each of the areas A1 to A7 are referred to as "influence values".

In the influence information described above, the areas associated with the influence values indicating the presence or absence and magnitude of influence correspond to the areas A1 to A7 within the pitch PT as shown in FIG. It is easier for users to grasp influence information. The method of setting the areas is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 4, and areas different from the areas A1 to A7 shown in FIG. 4 may be set. Further, the method of displaying the influence information is not limited to the part P115 shown in FIG. 2, and the influence information may be displayed in another display method.

[2-3] The cost information indicates the cost required when using the player card during the game between the user team and the opponent team. Details will be described later (see FIGS. 6 to 8).

[2-4] The skill information indicates the skill set in the player card. For example, skills have effects that increase or decrease influence values. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the skill "adversity" is set to the player card. This skill has the effect of increasing the influence value when the player card is used while one's soccer team is leading (losing). For example, when the player card shown in FIG. 2 is used by the user while the user team is being led by the opponent team, the influence value of area A1 is increased by 1 from the normal value "2". It becomes the numerical value "3".

[2-5] In this soccer game, when playing a soccer match against an opponent team, the user uses his own soccer team (user team) to be used in the soccer match using his own player card. and organize. Specifically, a deck corresponding to a soccer team (user team) to be used in a soccer match is set by combining any player cards owned by the user according to a predetermined rule.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a deck setting image G200 for setting a deck corresponding to a soccer team. The deck setting image G200 is an image displayed on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10. FIG.

In the deck setting image G200, 11 player cards corresponding to the starting members and 7 player cards corresponding to the reserve members are designated from among the player cards owned by the user.

As shown in FIG. 5, the deck setting image G200 includes 11 parts P210-1 to P210-11. These 11 parts P210-1 to P210-11 indicate 11 player cards designated as player cards corresponding to the starting members. These 11 parts P210-1 to P210-11 are displayed on the part P230 indicating the pitch PT, and are displayed at positions according to the formation designated by the user. In the example shown in FIG. 5, parts P210-1 to P210-11 are displayed at positions corresponding to the "4-3-3" formation.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the deck setting image G200 includes seven parts P220-1 to P220-7. These seven parts P220-1 to P220-7 indicate seven player cards designated as player cards corresponding to backup members.

For example, the part P210-1 is associated with processing for displaying on the display unit 15 an owned card list image showing a list of player cards owned by the user. Therefore, when the part P210-1 is designated (for example, when a tap operation is performed on the part P210-1), the possessed card list image is displayed on the display unit 15. FIG. Then, when one of the player cards displayed in the possessed card list image is designated, the player card is displayed as the part P210-1. The same applies to parts P210-2 to P210-11 and parts P220-1 to P220-7.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the deck setting image G200 includes a part P240. The part P240 displays "registration" and is associated with processing for registering (saving) the deck set by the user. Therefore, when the part P240 is designated, the processing is executed and the deck set by the user is registered (see FIG. 13).

[2-6] FIG. 6 shows an example of a match image G300 displayed on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10 during the match between the user team and the opponent team.

As shown in FIG. 6, game image G300 includes virtual space image G310. The virtual space image G310 is an image representing the virtual space VW when viewed in the line-of-sight direction VD from the viewpoint VP.

Virtual space image G310 includes part P311. Part P311 shows the elapsed time since the game started and the current scores of both teams. The elapsed time from the start of the match is represented by the time within the virtual space VW. For example, the time in the virtual space VW is set such that 1 minute in the real world corresponds to 10 minutes in the virtual space VW. One minute in the virtual space VW may correspond to one minute in the real world.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, user characters UC-1, UC-2, UC-3, and UC-4, opponent characters OC-1, OC-2, and OC-3, a ball BO, and a goal GO. It is displayed in the virtual space image G310.

At the start of the game, 11 player characters PC respectively associated with 11 player cards set as starting members in the user's deck are placed in the virtual space VW as 11 user characters UC.

As for the opponent, a deck corresponding to the opponent's soccer team (opponent team) is set as in the case of the user. At the start of the game, 11 player characters PC respectively associated with 11 player cards set as starting members in the opponent's deck are arranged in the virtual space VW as 11 opponent characters OC. When the opponent is a computer, the computer uses a deck preset by a game developer or the like. Alternatively, a deck registered by another user may be used by the computer.

For example, when a player character PC associated with a player card is placed in the virtual space VW, the player character PC has abilities corresponding to the ability information associated with the player card, and various actions of the player character PC are It is controlled based on ability information associated with the player card. For example, the moving speed and dribbling speed of the player character PC are controlled based on ability information (running ability information, dribbling ability information, etc.) associated with the player card. Also, for example, the accuracy of the pass or shoot of the player character PC is controlled based on the ability information (pass ability information, shoot ability information, etc.) associated with the player card. Further, for example, whether or not the pass, shoot, dribble, tackle, or the like of the player character PC succeeds is determined by the ability information (pass ability information, shoot ability information, dribbling ability information, defense ability information, etc.) associated with the player card. ). Specifically, the success probability of the player character PC's pass, shoot, dribble, tackle, or the like is controlled based on the ability information associated with the player card.

In this soccer game, both a user character UC and an opponent character OC are operated by a computer. That is, for each user character UC, the computer determines the type and content of the action to be performed by the user character UC, and the user character UC performs the action of the type and content determined by the computer. The same applies to the opponent character OC.

Therefore, in the virtual space image G310, a user character UC and an opponent character OC that act according to instructions from the computer are displayed. As a manager or team owner, you will watch over how a soccer match is played.

As will be described below, in this soccer game, the user participates in the game by using player cards displayed in the game image G300.

As shown in FIG. 6, game image G300 includes parts P320. "Substitution" is displayed in the part P320, and is associated with processing for displaying on the display unit 15 a player substitution image for accepting a player substitution instruction. Therefore, when the part P320 is designated, a player substitution image is displayed on the display unit 15, and the user character UC participating in the match can be substituted with the user character UC of the reserve member.

Game image G300 also includes parts P330. In the part P330, numerical values are displayed in association with each of the areas A1 to A7. Hereinafter, numerical values associated with each of the areas A1 to A7 in the part P330 will be referred to as "momentum values".

As will be described later, in this soccer game, by using player cards during a game between the user team and the opponent team, the area A on the pitch PT is defined so that the user team has an advantage over the opponent team. It can be an area, and the ability of the user character UC increases in the area where the user team has an advantage. A momentum value associated with area A indicates whether or not area A is the dominant area of the user team. In other words, the momentum value associated with the area A indicates whether or not the ability of the user character UC increases within the area A.

For example, if the momentum value associated with area A is greater than zero, then area A is a dominant area where the user team is superior to the opposing team (in other words, an inferior area where the opposing team is inferior to the user team). ). In the superior area of the user team, the ability information of the user character UC is set higher than the original ability information (normal ability information) of the user character UC.

On the other hand, if the momentum value associated with area A is less than zero, then area A is a superior area where the opposing team is superior to the user team (in other words, an inferior area where the user team is inferior to the opposing team). is set as In the superior area of the opponent team, the ability information of the opponent character OC is set higher than the original ability information (normal ability information) of the opponent character OC.

Also, if the momentum value associated with area A is zero, that area A is not set as the dominant area of either the user team or the opponent team. In addition, below, the area A which is not set as the superior area of neither the user team nor the opponent team is referred to as the "equilibrium area". In the equilibrium area, the ability information of the user character UC and the opponent character OC is not changed and remains the original ability information.

Also, the game image G300 includes five parts P340-1, P340-2, P340-3, P340-4, P340-5. In this soccer game, the momentum value of at least one of the areas A1 to A7 can be changed by using player cards. Parts P340-1 to P340-5 indicate five player cards that are candidates for player cards that can be used by the user. In addition, below, the candidate of the player card which a user can use is described as "user's use candidate card."

In this soccer game, 5 player cards are randomly selected based on a predetermined probability as user candidate cards from among 11 player cards corresponding to 11 user characters UC participating in the match. 5 parts P340-1 to P340-5 respectively indicating the 5 use candidate cards are displayed in the match image G300.

As shown in FIG. 6, part P340-1 includes parts P341, P342, and P343. The part P341 is an image of a player character associated with the user's use candidate card. Parts P342 and P343 indicate the cost information and influence information of the user's use candidate card. The same applies to parts P340-2 to P340-5. In the following description, the parts P340-1 to P340-5 may be collectively referred to as "the parts P340" when there is no need to distinguish between the parts P340-1 to P340-5.

Furthermore, the game image G300 includes parts P350, parts P360-1, P360-2, P360-3, P360-4, P360-5, P360-6, P360-7, P360-8, P360-9, P360- 10. Part P350 indicates the current user's card points. Parts P360-1 to P360-10 also indicate the current user's card points. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user's card point is "6", the parts P360-1 to P360-6 are displayed separately from the remaining parts P360-7 to P360-10. , that the user's card point is "6".

When a user uses a player card with a cost of "n", the user's card points are consumed by n points. Therefore, when the user's card points are less than n points, use of player cards with a cost of "n" or more among the user's candidate cards is restricted. Card points are increased over time. For example, every time a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute in the virtual space VW) elapses, the card point is increased by 1 point.

[2-7] The part P340-1 is associated with a process using the player card associated with the part P340-1. The same applies to parts P340-2 to P340-5. Therefore, the user can use an arbitrary player card out of the five use candidate cards by specifying an arbitrary part P340 from among the parts P340-1 to P340-5. When the player card is used by the user, the momentum value of at least one of the areas A1 to A7 changes based on the influence information of the used player card.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the match image G300 when the part P340-1 is designated by the user, that is, when the player card associated with the part P340-1 is used by the user.

As shown in FIG. 7, game image G300 in this case includes parts P370. Part P370 shows the player card used by the user. In addition, below, the thing of the player card used by the user is described as "user's use card."

Part P370 includes parts P371, P372, P373, and P374. Parts P371 and P372 indicate the name and image of the player character associated with the card used by the user. Parts P373 and P374 indicate cost information and influence information of cards used by the user.

When the player card associated with the part P340-1 is used by the user, as shown in FIG. 7, the display mode of the part P340-1 indicates that the player card associated with the part P340-1 is used. The state is updated as shown, and the part P340-1 becomes unspecifiable. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the part P340-1 is hatched to the right.

Also, since the cost of the player card associated with the part P340-1 is set to "3", the user's card points are consumed by 3 points as indicated by the part P350 and the parts P360-1 to P360-10. and the balance of the user's card points is reduced from "6" to "3". In this case, among the candidate cards used by the user, player cards with a cost higher than "3" cannot be used. -5 is updated to indicate that the parts P340-2 and P340-5 cannot be designated. In the example shown in FIG. 7, parts P340-2 and P340-5 are indicated by dotted lines.

In addition, in the influence information of the player card associated with the part P340-1, since the influence value of the area A1 is set to "2", the momentum value of the area A1 is increased by 2 and indicated by the part P330. Thus, the momentum value of area A1 is updated from "0" to "+2". As a result, area A1 is set as the superior area of the user team.

When area A1 is the dominant area of the user team, as shown in FIG. 7, area A1 is not the dominant area of the user team in virtual space image G310 to show that area A1 is the dominant area of the user team. This area is displayed to be distinguished from other areas A. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the area A1 is distinguished by displaying the area A1 with a dotted line slanted upward to the right.

When the user character UC is located within the dominant area of the user team, the ability information of the user character UC is set higher than the original ability information of the user character UC. That is, the values of various abilities (running ability, passing ability, shooting ability, dribbling ability, defense ability, etc.) of the user character UC are set to values higher than the original values. Here, it is assumed that all of the plurality of ability information associated with the user character UC are set to values higher than the original values. may be set to a value higher than the original value for only part of the capability information of .

In the example shown in FIG. 7, since the user character UC-1 is located in the area A1, which is the dominant area of the user team, the values of the various abilities of the user character UC-1 are set to values higher than the original values. be done. In this case, since the area A other than the area A1 is not the superior area of the user team, when the user character UC-1 moves out of the area A1, the values of the various abilities of the user character UC-1 are returned to their original values. be Note that when the user character UC-1 that has moved out of the area A1 moves into the area A1, the values of the various abilities of the user character UC-1 are again set to higher values than the original values.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, user characters UC-2, UC-3, and UC-4 are not positioned within area A1, but if user character UC-2 moves within area A1, for example, , the values of various abilities of the user character UC-2 are set to values higher than the original values.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the opponent character OC-1 is located within the area A1, but the ability information of the opponent character OC-1 is not changed. In the present embodiment, even if the opponent character OC is located in the superior area of the user team, the ability information of the opponent character OC is not changed. , the values of various abilities of the opponent character OC may be set to values lower than the original values.

[2-8] Similar to the user, the opponent has card points set, and can be selected from among 11 player cards corresponding to the 11 opponent characters OC currently participating in the match. As cards, five player cards are randomly selected based on a predetermined probability, and within the range of the opponent's card points, the opponent can choose any player from among the five use candidate cards. card can be used.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a game image G300 when a player card is used by an opponent. As shown in FIG. 8, game image G300 in this case includes parts P380. Part P380 indicates the card used by the opponent. Part P380 includes parts P381, P382, P383, and P384. Since the parts P381 to P384 are the same as the parts P371 to P374 in FIG. 7, their description is omitted here.

In this case, the card points of the opponent are not displayed in the game image G300, but the cost of the card used by the opponent is set to "4", so the card points of the opponent are reduced by 4 points.

Also, in this case, in the influence information of the card used by the opponent, the influence value of the area A6 is set to "2", so the momentum value of the area A6 is decreased by 2, and as indicated by the part P330, , the momentum value of area A6 is updated from "0" to "-2". Also, since the influence value of area A7 is set to "1", the momentum value of area A7 is decreased by 1, and as indicated by part P330, the momentum value of area A7 changes from "0" to "-1". ” is updated. As a result, areas A6 and A7 are set as superior areas for the opponent team.

When the areas A6 and A7 are the dominant areas of the opponent team, as shown in FIG. is displayed to be distinguished from the other area A which is not the dominant area of the opponent team. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the areas A6 and A7 are distinguished by being marked with both an upward slanting line and a downward slanting line.

When the opponent character OC is located in the superior area of the opponent team, the ability information of the opponent character OC is set higher than the original ability information of the opponent character OC. That is, the values of various abilities (running ability, passing ability, shooting ability, dribbling ability, defense ability, etc.) of the opponent character OC are set to values higher than the original values. Here, it is assumed that all of the plurality of ability information associated with the opponent character OC are set to values higher than the original values, but the plurality of ability information associated with the opponent character OC Only some of the capability information may be set to values higher than the original values.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, since the opponent character OC-3 is located in area A6, which is the superior area of the opponent team, the values of various abilities of the opponent character OC-3 are higher than the original values. set to the value

In this case, since the areas A3 to A5 adjacent to the areas A6 and A7 are not the superior areas of the opponent team, when the opponent character OC-3 moves outside the areas A6 and A7, the abilities of the opponent character OC-3 are reduced. The value is reverted to its original value. Note that when the opponent character OC-3 that has moved out of the areas A6 and A7 moves into the areas A6 and A7, the values of the various abilities of the opponent character OC-3 are again set to values higher than the original values. be.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, opponent characters OC-1 and OC-2 are not positioned within areas A6 and A7. , the values of various abilities of the opponent character OC-2 are set to values higher than the original values.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the user character UC-4 is located within the area A6, but the ability information of the user character UC-4 is not changed. In this embodiment, even if the user character UC is located in the superior area of the opponent team, the ability information of the user character UC is not changed. If the user character UC is located within the superior area, the values of various abilities of the user character UC may be set to values lower than the original values.

[2-9] The effect of increasing or decreasing the momentum value by the cards used by the user or opponent disappears (disappears) over time. For example, after the player card is used, every time a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes in the virtual space VW) elapses, the increase effect or decrease effect for each area A is weakened by 1 point. .

In the example shown in FIG. 7, since the player card associated with the part P340-1 is used, the momentum value of the area A1 is increased by 2 to "+2". That is, the effect of increasing the momentum value of the area A1 by "2" is generated, and the area A1 is the superior area of the user team. In this case, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the player card is used, the "1" increase effect disappears among the "2" increase effects. That is, the momentum value of area A1 is decreased by 1 and updated from "+2" to "+1". Further, when a predetermined period of time elapses, the effect of increasing the remaining "1" disappears. That is, the momentum value of the area A1 is reduced by 1 and updated from "+1" to "0", the increasing effect of the cards used is all gone, and the area A1 becomes a balanced area. In the present embodiment, at this point, one new player card is selected as a candidate card for use by the user, and the player card is displayed as part P340-1.

Similarly, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 8, since the player card is used by the opponent, the momentum value of area A6 is decreased by 2 to "-2", and the momentum value of area A7 is decreased by 1. It is set to "-1". That is, the momentum value of the area A6 is reduced by "2", the momentum value of the area A7 is reduced by "1", and the areas A6 and A7 become the superior areas of the opponent team. It's becoming In this case, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the player card is used, the effect of decreasing the momentum value of area A6 by "1" out of the effect of decreasing by "2" disappears. That is, the momentum value of area A6 is increased by 1 and updated from "-2" to "-1". Also, the effect of decreasing the momentum value of area A7 by "1" disappears. That is, the momentum value of area A7 is increased by 1 and updated from "-1" to "0", and area A7 becomes a balanced area. Further, when a predetermined period of time elapses, the remaining "1" reduction effect of the "2" reduction effect on the momentum value of the area A6 disappears. That is, the momentum value of the area A6 is increased by 1 and updated from "-1" to "0", the area A6 also becomes a balanced area, and the effect of reducing the used cards is eliminated. In the present embodiment, at this point, one new player card is selected as a use candidate card for the opponent.

[2-10] FIG. 9 shows an example of changes in momentum values due to the use of player cards and the passage of time. The t-axis shown in FIG. 9 is the time axis, and "5 minutes" indicates time within the virtual space VW.

Time T0 shown in FIG. 9 indicates the start of the match. In the example shown in FIG. 9, at time T0, the momentum value of each of areas A1 to A7 is set to "0", and each of areas A1 to A7 is set to be a balanced area.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, the player card CA is used by the user at time T1 after time T0. In this case, since the influence value of the area A1 of the player card CA is set to "2", "2" is added to the momentum value "0" of the area A1, and the momentum value of the area A1 becomes "+2". Updated. As a result, area A1 is set as the superior area of the user team.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, the player card CB is used by the opponent at time T2 after time T1. In this case, since the influence value of the area A6 of the player card CB is set to "2", "2" is subtracted from the momentum value "0" of the area A6, and the momentum value of the area A6 is "-2". is updated to Furthermore, since the influence value of the area A7 of the player card CB is set to "1", "1" is subtracted from the momentum value "0" of the area A7, and the momentum value of the area A7 becomes "-1". Updated. As a result, areas A6 and A7 are set as superior areas for the opposing team.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, the player card CC is used by the opponent at time T3 after time T2. In this case, since the influence value of the area A4 of the player card CC is set to "1", "1" is subtracted from the momentum value "0" of the area A4, and the momentum value of the area A4 is "-1". is updated to As a result, the area A4 is also set as the superior area of the opponent team. Furthermore, since the influence value of the area A7 of the player card CC is set to "1", "1" is further subtracted from the momentum value "-1" of the area A7, and the momentum value of the area A7 becomes "-2". ” is updated.

Also, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the player card CD is used by the user at time T4 after time T3. In this case, since the influence value of the area A4 of the player card CD is set to "2", "2" is added to the momentum value "-1" of the area A4, and the momentum value of the area A4 is "+1". is updated to As a result, area A4 is set as the superior area of the user team. Furthermore, since the influence value of the area A7 of the player card CC is set to "2", "2" is added to the momentum value "-2" of the area A7, and the momentum value of the area A7 becomes "0". Updated. As a result, area A7 is set as a balanced area.

At time T3, area A4 was set to be the superior area of the opponent team, but at time T4, area A4 was changed to the superior area of the user team because the player card CD was used by the user. In this case, the user has recaptured area A4 from the opponent by using the player card CD. Also, at time T3, area A7 was set as the dominant area of the opponent team, but at time T4, the player card CD was used by the user, and area A7 was changed to a balanced area. In this case, by using the player card CD, the user has prevented area A7 from remaining the superior area of the opposing team.

At time T4, the momentum values of the areas A1 and A4 are "+2" and "+1", respectively, and the areas A1 and A4 are set as the superior areas of the user team. In this case, the values of various abilities of the user character UC positioned within the areas A1 and A4 are set higher than the original values. In this case, the momentum value of area A1 is greater than the momentum value of area A4, but in this soccer game, the degree (degree) of increase in the values of various abilities in area A1 is set to be the same as in area A4. ing. That is, when the momentum value of area A is greater than zero, the user character UC located in area A is set to have the same degree of improvement in ability regardless of the magnitude of the momentum value. there is

However, in the state of time T4, area A1 is less likely to become a balanced area or an area superior to the opposing team than area A4. For example, regarding area A4, when a player card with the influence value of area A4 set to "1" is used by an opponent, area A4 becomes a balanced area and the influence value of area A4 becomes "2". is used by the opponent, the area A4 becomes the dominant area of the opponent team. Even if the player card with the area A1 is used by the opponent, the area A1 does not become a balanced area, and even if the player card with the influence value of the area A1 set to "2" is used by the opponent, the area A1 does not become an area of advantage for the opposing team.

Note that if the momentum value of the area A is greater than zero, the degree of increase in the values of various abilities in the area A may be changed according to the magnitude of the momentum value. That is, in the state of time T4, the degree of increase in the values of various abilities in area A1 may be made different from the degree of increase in the values of various abilities in area A4. For example, the degree of increase in the values of various abilities within area A1 may be greater than the degree of increase in the values of various abilities within area A4.

Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the player card CE is used by the user at time T5 after time T4. In this case, since the influence value of the area A7 of the player card CE is set to "1", "1" is added to the momentum value "0" of the area A7, and the momentum value of the area A7 becomes "+1". Updated. As a result, area A7 is set as the superior area of the user team.

At time T5, the total influence value of the area A7 of the cards used by the user (player cards CA, CD, CE) is "3", and the area of the cards used by the opponent (player cards CB, CC) is "3". The total influence value of A7 is "2". In this case, the momentum value of the area A7 is obtained by subtracting the total value of influence values of the area A7 of the cards used by the opponent from the total value of influence values of the area A7 of the cards used by the user, which is "3". It is a numerical value that can be used. In short, in this soccer game, the momentum value of the area An (n: an integer of 1 to 7) is obtained by subtracting the influence value of the area An of the card used by the opponent from the total influence value of the area An of the card used by the user. It is a numerical value obtained by subtracting the total value of

Time T6 shown in FIG. 9 is a time after time T5, and indicates a time five minutes after time T1. That is, at time T6, five minutes have passed since time T1 when the player card CA was used. For example, after the player card is used, every time 5 minutes pass in the virtual space VW, the effect of increasing or decreasing the momentum value of the area A by the player card is weakened by 1 point, At time T6, among the effect of increasing the momentum value of area A1 by “2” by the player card CA, the effect of increasing “1” disappears, so “1” is subtracted from the momentum value “+2” of area A1, and the area A1's momentum value is updated to "+1".

Time T7 shown in FIG. 9 indicates a time five minutes after time T6. At time T7, 5 minutes have passed since time T6, and of the effect of increasing the momentum value of area A1 by player card CA by "2", the remaining effect of increasing by "1" also disappears. "1" is subtracted from the momentum value "+1" of area A1, and the momentum value of area A1 is updated to "0". As a result, area A1 returns to the equilibrium area. At time T7, all or part of the effect of increasing or decreasing the momentum value of areas A3, A6, and A7 by each of the player cards CB, CC, CD, and CE disappears.

[2-11] In the soccer game described above, the ability of the user character UC is higher than the original ability in the superior area of the user team, and the ability of the opponent character OC is higher than the original ability in the superior area of the opponent team. higher than the ability of A user character UC whose ability is higher than the original ability can easily win a game such as a competition with an opponent character OC. For example, a user character UC that has a higher ability than its original ability can dribble to easily dribble an opponent character OC or steal the ball BO from an opponent character OC holding the ball BO. Conversely, it becomes difficult for the user character UC to win a game such as a competition with an opponent character OC whose ability is higher than the original ability. Then, the user changes the momentum value of the area A using the player card, making the area A the superior area of the user team, or obstructing the area A from becoming the superior area of the opponent team. , participate in the user team (user character UC) and the game, and aim to win the game. Similarly, the opponent also uses the player card to change the momentum value of area A to make area A the superior area of the opponent team, or to prevent area A from becoming the superior area of the user team. By doing so, the player aims to participate in the opponent team (opponent character OC) and the game and win the game.

In the soccer game described above, as a method of involvement of the user in the user team (user character UC), the user team (user character UC) is changed by changing the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7 using player cards. It can provide a new way of involvement that is involved in

In other words, by operating the user character UC, the user team (user character UC) is not directly involved, but by changing the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7, the user team (user character UC ) can provide a new interest of being indirectly involved.

In a game in which a user team (user character UC) or an opponent team (opponent character OC) operated by a computer watches over a soccer match, the user himself/herself operates the user character UC. In comparison, the degree of user involvement in the user team (user character UC) is low, but according to the soccer game described above, the degree of user involvement in the computer-operated user team (user character UC) is can be enhanced.

Further, in the soccer game described above, the presence or absence or magnitude of influence exerted on each of the areas A1 to A7 is different for each player card, and the presence or absence or magnitude of influence exerted on each of the areas A1 to A7 is different. By designating an arbitrary player card from among a plurality of player cards with different values as a card to be used, the area A whose momentum value is to be changed or the degree of change of the momentum value of the area A can be specified ( In other words, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of specifying which area A's momentum value is to be changed and how.

In addition, in the soccer game described above, the user's use candidate cards are limited to five player cards (parts P340-1 to P340-5), and the area A whose momentum value is to be changed and the momentum of the area A are changed. Since the options that the user can specify as the degree of change of the value are limited, the user may be interested in specifying the area A to change the momentum value and the extent of the change of the momentum value of the area A from among the limited options. can be provided to

In addition, in the soccer game described above, five player cards randomly selected based on a predetermined probability are presented to the user as candidate cards to be used by the user (parts P340-1 to P340-5). , the user's use candidate card can be prevented from always being the same, and the user's use candidate card can be varied.

In addition, in the soccer game described above, since the period in which the cards used by the user or the opponent exert influence on area A is limited, the period in which the cards used by the user or the opponent exert influence on area A is limited. The interest of using a player card can be provided to a user, taking into account that it is done.

Further, in the soccer game described above, the player card plays a role as a player character PC (user character UC) acting in the virtual space VW and as an item for changing the momentum value of the area A. fulfills both roles. Therefore, when constructing a deck, both the performance (general ability information and ability information) as a player character PC and the performance (influence information) as an item for changing the momentum value of area A are considered. You need to set up your deck with that in mind. As a result, the deck is set while considering both the performance (general ability information and ability information) as the player character PC and the performance (influence information) as an item for changing the momentum value of the area A. It is possible to provide the interest to the user.

In addition, in the soccer game described above, since the player card serves both of the above roles, an item for changing the momentum value of the area A can be prepared or obtained separately from the player character PC. can eliminate the need to

Also, in the soccer game described above, a cost is set for each player card, and if the user's card points fall below the cost of the player card, the player card cannot be used. It is possible to provide the user with the interest of using the player card in consideration of the cost of the player.

[2-12] In the above description, user's use candidate cards are selected from 11 player cards corresponding to 11 user characters UC participating in the match. The user's use candidate card may be selected from 18 player cards that are members (that is, 18 player cards corresponding to 18 user characters UC belonging to the user team). Alternatively, the user's use candidate card may be selected from among the seven player cards corresponding to the seven user characters UC who have not participated in the match.

In the above description, five player cards are selected as candidate cards for use by the user. You may choose a player card. Note that, for example, by setting 11 player cards corresponding to 11 user characters UC who are participating in a match as use candidate cards for the user, a card to be used can be selected from among the 11 player cards. can be Also, for example, by setting 18 player cards that are members of the user's deck (that is, 18 player cards corresponding to 18 user characters UC belonging to the user team) as user candidate cards, A card to be used may be selected from among the 18 player cards.

In the above description, the user's deck is set by selecting members of the deck from the player cards owned by the user. A user's deck may be set up by selecting members of the deck from among the cards.

Further, in the above description, one momentum value common to the user team and the opponent team is set for each of the areas A1 to A7, but the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7 is set for each team. can be set to That is, two momentum values, the momentum value of the user team and the momentum value of the opponent team, may be set for each of the areas A1 to A7. For example, the total value of the influence value of the area A1 of the cards used by the user is set as the momentum value of the user team in the area A1, and based on the momentum value of the user team in the area A1, the player is located in the area A1. Ability information of the user character UC may be changed. For example, if the momentum value of the user team in area A1 (the sum of the influence values of area A1 of the cards used by the user) is greater than zero, the ability information of user character UC located in area A1 is returned to the original value. It may be set higher than the ability information. Similarly, the total value of the influence values of the area A1 of the cards used by the opponent is set as the momentum value of the opponent team in the area A1, and based on the momentum value of the opponent team in the area A1, The ability information of the positioned opponent character OC may be changed. For example, if the momentum value of the opponent team in area A1 (the total value of the influence values of area A1 of the cards used by the opponent) is greater than zero, the ability information of the opponent character OC located in area A1 is displayed. may be set higher than the original capability information. The same applies to areas A2 to A7.

Also, in the above description, the user's card points are provided and the cost is provided for each player card, but such a configuration is not essential. For example, each player card is associated with a gauge that expands (or contracts) based on the passage of time, and the use of the player card is restricted until the length of the gauge associated with the player card reaches a predetermined length. When the length of the player card reaches a predetermined length, the player card can be used. It is good also as a structure which eliminates the concept of cost, for example, and a user can use an individual player card only once at arbitrary timings.

Also, in the above description, the user character UC is operated by the computer, but the user may operate the user character UC. For example, a user character UC to be operated among user characters UC belonging to a user team may be operated by a user, and other user characters UC may be operated by a computer. Also, in this case, one user may operate both the user character UC and the player card, or the user may operate the user character UC and another The user may use the player card.

Further, in the above explanation, by using the player card, it is explained that the momentum value of at least one of the areas A1 to A7 is changed. It is good also as a structure which changes the force value of at least 1 of. Alternatively, the user may directly specify at least one of the areas A1 to A7 to change the momentum value of the specified area A. FIG. For example, instead of parts P340-1 to P340-5, seven parts representing areas A1 to A7 are displayed in game image G300, and at least one of the seven parts is designated. good too.

Also, in the above description, a plurality of areas A are set on the pitch PT, but only one area A may be set on the pitch PT. The entire pitch PT may be set as one area A.

Further, in the above description, the fixed areas A1 to A7 are set within the pitch PT, but the position, size, or shape of the area A may be arbitrarily set by the user. The position, size, or shape of the area A may be set by the user before the start of the game or during halftime or the like.

Also, in the above description, the player card serves both as a player character PC (user character UC) acting in the virtual space VW and as an item for changing the momentum value of the area A. However, it is not necessary for the player card to serve both roles. That is, a card may be provided as an item for changing the momentum value of the area A separately from the player character PC acting in the virtual space VW. In this case, the card may be a card indicating a tactic or strategy instead of a card indicating a player character. Also, items other than cards may be used to change the momentum value of area A.

In the above description, the soccer game was described as an example of the game executed by the game system 1. However, by changing the parameters associated with the areas in the virtual space, the game object moving in the virtual space can be changed. The new way of participating in a game object can be applied to sports games other than soccer games, games other than sports games, and games other than competitive games. It is applicable in various games.

[3. Functional Blocks] FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing functional blocks related to the above-described functions among the functional blocks realized by the game system 1 .

As shown in FIG. 10, the game system 1 includes a data storage unit 1000, an operation control unit 1100, a performance change unit 1200, a first change cancellation unit 1210, a reception unit 1300, a display control unit 1310, a change It includes a section 1320 , a reception restriction section 1330 , a restriction cancellation section 1340 , an information modification section 1400 and a second modification cancellation section 1410 .

For example, the data storage unit 1000 is realized by at least one of the storage unit 12, the storage unit 32, and the database 34. Also, for example, functional blocks other than the data storage unit 1000 are implemented by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 . Note that some of the functional blocks other than the data storage unit 1000 may be implemented by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 and the rest by the control unit 31 of the server 30 . Alternatively, all functional blocks other than the data storage unit 1000 may be implemented by the control unit 31 of the server 30 .

[3-1] In the game system 1, a game is executed in which a game object moves in a virtual space. For example, the game system 1 executes a game in which a plurality of game objects move in a virtual space. Specifically, in the game system 1, a game is executed in which a plurality of game objects, which are members of a game object group, are arranged in a virtual space, and the plurality of game objects move in the virtual space.

A “virtual space” is a virtual space displayed on the display unit. In other words, "virtual space" is a virtual space constructed in the main memory (or VRAM). A "virtual space" may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional space.

A "game object" is an object that moves in virtual space. In other words, a "game object" is an object that is placed in a virtual space and changes its position in the virtual space. A “game object” can also be rephrased as a moving body object that represents a moving body that moves within a virtual space. For example, the “game object” is displayed on the display unit 15 by displaying an image of the virtual space on the display unit 15 .

For example, a "game object" is an object that represents a person. A "person" may be a real person or a fictitious person. Also, for example, a "game object" may be an object representing a creature other than a person. A "creature" may be a real creature or a fictitious creature. Also, for example, a "game object" may be an object representing something other than a living thing. For example, it may be an object representing a robot, car, motorcycle, or the like. For example, performance information regarding performance is set for each “game object”. For example, a game character or the like corresponds to an example of a "game object".

A "game object" is, for example, a game object that moves in a virtual space according to instructions from a computer. In other words, "a game in which a plurality of game objects each move within a virtual space" is, for example, a game in which a plurality of game objects each move within a virtual space according to instructions from a computer.

A "game object that moves according to instructions from the computer" is a game object that moves in a direction determined by the computer. In other words, "a game object that moves in a virtual space in accordance with instructions from a computer" is a game object for which the presence or absence of movement, the direction of movement, the manner of movement, etc. are determined by the computer. A “game object that moves in a virtual space according to instructions from a computer” is, for example, a game object that is operated by a computer, and is sometimes called a CPU character or the like.

For example, in the case of a game in which a user's game object operated by a computer acts in a virtual space, the user's game object is an example of "a game object that moves according to instructions from the computer." Also, for example, in the case of a game in which an enemy object operated by a computer (a user or a game object opposing the user's game object) acts in a virtual space, the enemy object is a "game object that moves according to instructions from the computer". It corresponds to an example. Also, for example, in the case of a game in which a first game object operated by a user and a second game object operated by a computer act in a virtual space, the second game object is a "game in which the second game object moves based on instructions from the computer." It corresponds to an example of "object".

Also, "a plurality of game objects move in a virtual space according to instructions from the computer" means that instructions from the computer are given to each of the plurality of game objects, and each of the plurality of game objects It is to move in the virtual space according to the instructions of the computer for each.

Note that the “game object” may be a game object that moves within the virtual space according to the user's instruction (operation).

The above-mentioned soccer game is a game in which game objects move in a virtual space, or a plurality of game objects that are members of a game object group are placed in a virtual space, and each of the game objects moves in the virtual space. It corresponds to an example of "game". In addition, in the aforementioned soccer game, the virtual space VW corresponds to an example of the "virtual space".

Further, in the soccer game described above, the player character PC (user character UC or opponent character OC) corresponds to an example of a "game object." In the case of a soccer game, such as the soccer game described above, in which the user watches a soccer game between a user team operated by a computer and an opponent team operated by a computer from the standpoint of a manager or a team owner, the user Each player character PC (user character UC) belonging to a team corresponds to an example of "a game object that moves according to an instruction from a computer". In this case, each player character PC (opponent character OC) belonging to the opponent team also corresponds to an example of "a game object that moves according to an instruction from the computer". Further, for example, in the case of a soccer game in which a soccer match is played between a user team operated by a user and an opponent team operated by a computer, a player character PC (opponent character OC) belonging to the opponent team is It corresponds to an example of "a game object that moves according to instructions from the computer". In this case, of the player characters PC (user characters UC) belonging to the user team, the player characters PC other than the player character PC to be operated by the user (player character PCs operated by the computer) are also “according to the instructions of the computer. This corresponds to an example of "a game object that moves in response".

[3-2] The data storage unit 1000 stores data necessary for executing the game. Here, as a specific example of the data stored in the data storage unit 1000, an example of data necessary for executing the aforementioned soccer game will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the data storage unit 1000 stores card list data D1010, possessed card list data D1020, user deck data D1030, opponent deck data D1040, and game situation data D1050.

[3-2-1] The card list data D1010 is data indicating a list of player cards provided by the game system 1. FIG. FIG. 11 shows an example of card list data D1010. As shown in FIG. 11, the card list data D1010 includes "card ID", "player name", "position", "image", "total ability", "ability", "influence value", "cost", and Contains the "skill" field.

A "card ID" field shows card ID which is the identification information which identifies each player card uniquely. The "player name", "position", "image", "overall ability", and "ability" fields store the name, favorite position, image, overall ability information, and ability information of the player character associated with the player card. show. In the "ability" field, numerical values indicating the level of various abilities (running ability, pass ability, shooting ability, dribbling ability, defense ability, etc.) of the player character associated with the player card are registered.

The "influence value", "cost" and "skill" fields indicate the influence information, cost information and skill information of the player card. In the "influence value" field, the influence value of the player card for each of the areas A1 to A7 is registered.

[3-2-2] Possessed card list data D1020 is data indicating a list of player cards owned by the user. FIG. 12 shows an example of possessed card list data D1020. When owned card list data D1020 is stored in storage unit 32 or database 34 of server 30, owned card list data D1020 is stored for each user (associated with a user ID). A user ID is identification information that uniquely identifies each user.

As shown in FIG. 12, possessed card list data D1020 includes "serial number" and "card ID" fields. A "serial number" field shows the serial number for uniquely identifying the player card which the user owns. A "card ID" field shows card ID of the player card which the user owns. When a user owns a plurality of identical player cards, these player cards have the same card ID but different serial numbers.

[3-2-3] The user deck data D1030 is data indicating the deck used by the user (that is, the deck set by the user). When the user deck data D1030 is stored in the storage unit 32 or the database 34 of the server 30, the user deck data D1030 is stored for each user (associated with the user ID).

As described above, the deck corresponds to a soccer team (see FIG. 5), and user deck data D1030 includes formation data. The formation data is data indicating a soccer formation set by the user (for example, "4-3-3"). User deck data D1030 also includes member data D1031.

FIG. 13 shows an example of member data D1031. The member data D1031 is data indicating a list of player cards set as members of the deck among the player cards registered in the possessed card list data D1020. As shown in FIG. 13, member data D1031 includes "member number", "card ID", "starting member flag", and "position number" fields.

A "member number" field indicates a member number for uniquely identifying a member of the deck. A "card ID" field shows card ID of the player card selected as a member of a deck. A starting member flag indicating whether or not the player card is set as a starting member is registered in the "starting member flag" field. The starting member flag is set to ON (1) when the player card is set as a starting member, and the starting member flag is set to OFF (0) when the player card is not set as a starting member. be done. The "Position Number" field indicates which position of the formation is set.

For example, with respect to player cards associated with parts P210-1 to P210-11 of the deck setting image G200, the starting member flag is set to ON, and with respect to player cards associated with parts P220-1 to P220-7, , the starting member flag is set to off. Also, for example, regarding the player card associated with the part P210-n, the numerical value "n" is set in the "position number" field. Note that the "position number" field is set to blank (null) for the player cards associated with the parts P220-1 to P220-7.

[3-2-4] The opponent's deck data D1040 is data indicating the deck used by the opponent. Similar to user deck data D1030, opponent deck data D1040 includes formation data and member data.

[3-2-5] The game situation data D1050 is data indicating the current situation of the game between the user team and the opponent team. As shown in FIG. 10, the match situation data D1050 includes progress data D1051, card point data D1052, momentum value data D1053, virtual space state data D1054, character state data D1055, and first card usage data D1055. D1056 and second card usage data D1057.

[3-2-6] The progress data D1051 is data indicating the progress of the game. FIG. 14 shows an example of progress data D1051. As shown in FIG. 14, the progress data D1051 includes "elapsed time" and "score" fields. The "elapsed time" field indicates the elapsed time since the game started. This elapsed time is indicated by the time in the virtual space VW. For example, a numerical value indicating the elapsed time in units of 1/60 seconds is registered in the "elapsed time" field. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the numerical value "25200" is registered in the "elapsed time" field, which indicates that 7 minutes have passed since the start of the game. The "score" field indicates the score of each of the user team and the opponent team.

[3-2-7] The card point data D1052 is data relating to the card points of the user and the opponent. FIG. 15 shows an example of the card point data D1052. As shown in FIG. 15, the card point data D1052 includes "card point" and "elapsed time" fields. The "card points" field indicates the current card points of the user and opponent.

The "elapsed time" field indicates the elapsed time. This elapsed time is indicated by the time in the virtual space VW. For example, a numerical value indicating the elapsed time in units of 1/60 seconds is registered in the "elapsed time" field. As described above, each time a predetermined period of time (for example, 1 minute in the virtual space VW) elapses, the card points of the user and the opponent are increased by 1 point. The "elapsed time" field is a field for determining whether or not a predetermined time has passed.

For example, in a mode in which the card points of each of the user and the opponent are increased by one point each time one minute elapses in the virtual space VW, the value of the "elapsed time" field is increased as time elapses. , when the value of the "elapsed time" field reaches 3600 or more, the card points of each of the user and the opponent are increased by one point, and the value of the "elapsed time" field is initialized to zero. Then, the value of the "elapsed time" field is increased as time passes, and when the value of the "elapsed time" field reaches 3600 or more again, the card points of the user and the opponent are increased by 1 point.

[3-2-8] The momentum value data D1053 is data relating to the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7. FIG. 16 shows an example of momentum value data D1053. Momentum value data D1053 includes “area” and “momentum value” fields, and indicates the current momentum value of each of areas A1 to A7.

[3-2-9] The virtual space state data D1054 is data indicating the current state of the virtual space VW. For example, the virtual space state data D1054 includes state information indicating the current state of the viewpoint VP (position and line-of-sight direction VD, etc.) and state information indicating the current state of the ball BO (position, moving direction, moving speed, etc.). including.

[3-2-10] Character state data D1055 is data indicating the current state of each player character PC (user character UC and opponent character OC). FIG. 17 shows an example of the character state data D1055. As shown in FIG. 17, the character state data D1055 includes "character number", "affiliated team", "card ID", "ability", "participation flag", "substitution flag", "position number", "position", Includes 'orientation', 'speed of movement', 'playback motion', and 'playback frame' fields.

The "character number" field indicates a character number for uniquely identifying each player character PC (user character UC or opponent character OC). The "affiliated team" field indicates the team to which the player character PC belongs. The "card ID" field indicates the card ID of the player card associated with the player character PC.

The "ability" field includes "original ability" and "current ability" fields as subfields. The "original ability" field indicates the original values (normal values) of various abilities (running ability, pass ability, shooting ability, dribbling ability, defense ability, etc.) of the player character PC. On the other hand, the "current ability" field indicates the current values of various abilities of the player character PC.

At the start of the match, the values of various abilities registered in the "ability" field of the card list data D1010 are registered in the "original ability" and "current ability" fields. When the player character PC is caused to perform an action during the match, the value of the "current ability" field is referred to.

For example, when the player character PC belongs to the user team and is located in the superior area of the user team, the "current ability" field is set so that the ability of the player character PC is higher than the original ability. value is incremented. Also, when this player character PC moves out of the dominant area of the user team, the value of the "original ability" field is registered in the "current ability" field so that the ability of the player character PC returns to the original ability. be done.

In the "participation flag" field, an entry flag indicating whether or not the player character PC is participating in (or has already participated in) the game is registered. When the player character PC has not participated in the game yet, the participation flag is set to OFF (0), and when the player character PC participates in the game, the participation flag is set to ON (1).

In the "substitution flag" field, a substitution flag indicating whether or not the player character PC participating in the match has been substituted with another player character PC is registered. The substitution flag is initialized to OFF (0), and the substitution flag is set to ON (1) when the player character PC that has participated in the match is substituted with another player character PC.

Therefore, the player character PC whose participation flag is set to ON and whose substitution flag is set to OFF is the player character PC currently participating in the match. A player character PC for which both the participation flag and the substitution flag are set to ON is a player character PC that has already participated in the game but has already been substituted with another player character PC. A player character PC whose entry flag and substitution flag are both set to OFF is a player character PC who has not yet participated in the match.

Information about the player character PC participating in the game is registered in the "position number", "position", "orientation", "moving speed", "playback motion", and "playback frame" fields. These fields are set to blank (null) for player characters PC that are not participating in the game.

The "position number" field indicates to which position of the formation the player character is assigned. The "Position" field indicates the current position of the player character in the virtual space VW. The "orientation" field indicates the direction in which the player character is currently facing. Positions and orientations are indicated using the world coordinate system. "Moving speed" indicates the current moving speed of the player character. The "playback motion" field indicates motion data currently being played back for the player character. That is, the "playback motion" field indicates the type of motion currently being performed by the player character. The "playback frame" field indicates the current playback position of the motion data. For example, what frame of motion data is currently being reproduced is registered in the "reproduction frame".

[3-2-11] The first card usage data D1056 is data indicating the usage of player cards by the user. FIG. 18 shows an example of the first card usage data D1056. Information on the five player cards selected as candidate cards for use by the user is registered in the first card usage data D1056. The match image G300 displays five parts P340-1 to P340-5 representing the five player cards registered in the first card usage data D1056.

As shown in FIG. 18, the first card usage data D1056 includes "card ID", "cost", "influence value (increase effect)", "use flag", and "elapsed time" fields. The "card ID" and "cost" fields indicate the card ID and cost information of the player card selected as the candidate card for use by the user.

The “influence value (increase effect)” field indicates the current influence value of the player card for each of the areas A1 to A7. That is, the "influence value (increase effect)" field indicates the increase effect of the player card on the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7. A use flag indicating whether or not the player card has been used by the user is registered in the "use flag" field. When the player card is not used by the user, the use flag is set to off (0), and when the player card is used by the user, the use flag is set to on (1).

The "elapsed time" field indicates the elapsed time. This elapsed time is indicated by the time in the virtual space VW. For example, a numerical value indicating the elapsed time in units of 1/60 seconds is registered in the "elapsed time" field. As described above, in the soccer game, when a player card is used, the effect of the player card on the momentum value of area A increases every time a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 minutes in the virtual space VW) elapses. is weakening. The "elapsed time" field is a field for determining whether or not a predetermined time has passed.

For example, in a mode in which the effect of increasing the momentum value of area A by the player card weakens every five minutes in the virtual space VW after the player card is used, the value of the "elapsed time" field increases as time passes, and when the value of the "elapsed time" field reaches 18000 or more, it is determined that 5 minutes have passed, and the value of the "elapsed time" field is initialized to zero. Then, the value of the "elapsed time" field is again increased as time passes, and when the value of the "elapsed time" field reaches 18000 or more, it is determined that 5 minutes have passed.

[3-2-12] The second card usage data D1057 is data indicating the usage of the player card by the opponent. FIG. 19 shows an example of the second card usage data D1057. As shown in FIG. 19, the second card usage data D1057 includes "card ID", "cost", "influence value (reduction effect)", "use flag", and "elapsed time" fields. Among them, the "influence value (reduction effect)" field indicates the current influence value of the player card for each of the areas A1 to A7. That is, the "influence value (increase effect)" field indicates the decrease effect of the player card on the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7. The other fields are the same as the first card usage data D1056, so the description is omitted here.

[3-2-13] The data stored in the data storage unit 1000 is not limited to the data described above. For example, the data storage unit 1000 also stores data specifying a plurality of areas A1 to A7 set on the pitch PT.

[3-3] Next, basic configurations of the operation control unit 1100, the performance change unit 1200, the first change cancellation unit 1210, the reception unit 1300, the information change unit 1400, and the second change cancellation unit 1410 will be described.

[3-3-1] The motion control section 1100 controls the motion of the game object based on the performance information of the game object. For example, the motion control unit 1100 controls the motion of each of the multiple game objects placed in the virtual space based on the performance information of each of the multiple game objects. For example, the motion control section 1100 moves the game object within the virtual space. Further, for example, the motion control unit 1100 causes the game object to perform motions other than the movement motion in the virtual space.

“Performance information” is information related to the performance of a game object, and is information associated with the game object. For example, "performance information" is information indicating the level (or level) of the performance of a game object. Further, for example, "performance information" may be information indicating the presence or absence of specific performance. For example, information indicating whether or not a game object has acquired a specific skill is also an example of "performance information." The “performance information” may be information indicating performance numerically, or may be information indicating performance non-numerically.

“Controlling the action of a game object based on performance information” means controlling the speed, accuracy (precision), result (success or failure), etc. of the action of a game object based on performance information. For example, "controlling the movement speed of the game object based on the performance information" means controlling the moving speed of the game object based on the performance information. Note that "controlling the action of a game object based on performance information" means whether or not to make the game object perform a special action. or not).

In the soccer game described above, the ability information of the player character PC corresponds to an example of "performance information". That is, a numerical value indicating the level of various abilities of the player character PC (for example, running ability, passing ability, shooting ability, dribbling ability, defensive ability, etc.) corresponds to an example of "performance information".

The motion control section 1100 controls the motion of the player character PC based on the ability information of the player character PC. For example, the action control unit 1100 controls the moving speed and dribbling speed of the player character PC based on the ability information (running ability information, dribbling ability information, etc.) of the player character PC. Also, the action control unit 1100 controls the accuracy of the kick action (pass or shoot, etc.) of the player character PC based on the ability information (pass ability information, shoot ability information, etc.) of the player character PC. In addition, the action control unit 1100 determines whether or not the player character PC succeeds in a pass, shoot, dribble, tackle, or the like. ability information, etc.). Specifically, the action control unit 1100 controls the success probability of the player character PC's pass, shoot, dribble, tackle, or the like, based on the ability information.

In the above-mentioned soccer game, the general ability information of the player character PC can also correspond to an example of "performance information". may be controlled based on

Further, when information indicating whether or not a special skill has been acquired is associated with each player character as ability information, the information can also correspond to an example of "performance information." In this case, the action control section 1100 determines whether or not the player character PC is to perform a special action (for example, a special feint action, etc.). ), may be determined based on information on whether or not the

[3-3-2] The performance change unit 1200 converts the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space to the first change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area. (performance change information). The performance changer 1200 converts the performance information of any of a plurality of game objects placed in the virtual space, when the game object is positioned within the target area, to a first change target associated with the target area. Make informed changes.

A "target area" is an area within the virtual space. A "target area" is an area associated with the first change information. Also, the "target area" is an area to be determined as to whether or not the game object is positioned. Also, the “target area” is an area for which the performance information of the game object is to be changed. In other words, the “target area” is the target area in which the performance information of the game object is set to the performance information changed based on the first change information.

For example, the target area is a partial area within the virtual space. For example, the virtual space includes multiple target areas, and each of the multiple target areas is associated with the first change information. In this case, for each of the plurality of target areas in the virtual space, the performance change unit 1200 converts the performance information when the game object is positioned in the target area to the first change information associated with the target area. change based on Note that the virtual space may include only one target area. Alternatively, the entire virtual space may be set as one target area.

Also, the target area may be a fixed area set by a game developer or the like, or may be an area arbitrarily set by the user. That is, the position, size, shape, or the like of the target area in the virtual space may be set in advance by the game developer or the like, or may be arbitrarily set by the user before the start of the game, halftime, or the like.

"Performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space" refers to the performance information of the motion control unit 1100 for controlling the motion of the game object when the game object is positioned within the target area. Performance information used (referenced) by

The 'first change information' is information that serves as a basis for changing the performance information, and may be rephrased as 'performance change information' or the like.

For example, "first change information" is information that serves as a basis for determining whether or not to change the performance information of a game object.

Also, for example, "first change information" is information that serves as a basis for determining how to change the performance information of the game object. Specifically, the "first change information" is whether or not the performance information is changed so as to increase the performance of the game object (or whether or not the performance information is changed so as to decrease the performance of the game object). It is the information that serves as the basis for the judgment of

Alternatively, the "first change information" refers to whether or not the performance information of the game object is changed in a way that is advantageous to the user (or whether the performance information of the game object is changed in a way that is disadvantageous to the user). or not) may be information that serves as a basis for determination.

In the case of a game in which the user's game object acts in a virtual space, changing the performance information of the user's game object so as to improve the performance of the game object is "making the performance information of the game object advantageous to the user." It corresponds to an example of "change so as to become". Also, changing the performance information of a user's game object so as to reduce the performance of the game object corresponds to an example of "changing the performance information of a game object so as to be disadvantageous to the user."

In addition, in the case of a game in which a user or an enemy object that is a game object that opposes the user's game object acts in a virtual space, changing the performance information of the enemy object so as to reduce the performance of the enemy object is a "game This corresponds to an example of "changing the performance information of an object so as to be advantageous to the user". Also, changing the performance information of the enemy object so as to improve the performance of the enemy object corresponds to an example of "changing the performance information of the game object so as to be disadvantageous to the user".

Also, in the case of a game in which the game object used by the user and the game object used by the opponent act in a virtual space, the performance information of the game object used by the user is set so that the performance of the game object increases. or changing the performance information of the game object used by the opponent in such a way that the performance of the game object is lowered is "changing the performance information of the game object so as to be advantageous to the user". This corresponds to an example. Also, changing the performance information of the game object used by the user so as to decrease the performance of the game object, or changing the performance information of the game object used by the opponent so as to increase the performance of the game object. is an example of "changing the performance information of the game object in a way that is disadvantageous to the user". In the case of a game in which the game object group used by the user and the game object group used by the opponent act in a virtual space, the game objects that are members of the game object group used by the user are "user's A game object that is a member of the game object group used by the opponent corresponds to the "game object used by the opponent".

Alternatively, the "first change information" may be, for example, information serving as a basis for determining the degree of change in the performance information of the game object.

For example, index information indicating the superiority (advantage/disadvantage) of the game object in the target area is set as the "first change information". For example, when the index information (first change information) indicates that the game object is dominant (advantageous) in the target area, the performance information is changed so that the performance of the game object is improved. Further, for example, when the index information (first change information) indicates that the game object is inferior (disadvantageous) in the target area, the performance information is changed so that the performance of the game object is lowered.

"Change the performance information when the game object is located in the target area" means that the performance information when the game object is located in the target area is changed from the original performance information. is to be set to Here, the “original performance information” is performance information before being changed, and is performance information indicating the original performance of the game object. That is, the “original performance information” is performance information when the game object is located in an area outside the target area (area not associated with the first change information). In other words, the “original performance information” is the action information for controlling the action of the game object when the game object is located in an area outside the target area (area not associated with the first change information). This is performance information used (referenced) by the control unit 1100 .

For example, the performance changing unit 1200 determines whether to change the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area. Specifically, the performance changing unit 1200 determines whether the first change information associated with the target area satisfies a predetermined condition, thereby increasing the performance when the game object is positioned within the target area. Decide whether to change the information. Then, when determining to change the performance information, the performance changing unit 1200 changes the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area.

Further, for example, the performance changing unit 1200 determines the degree of change when changing the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area, based on the first change information associated with the target area. may In other words, the performance changing unit 1200 may change the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area to the extent determined based on the first change information associated with the target area.

Note that the performance change unit 1200 sets the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area to the performance information changed based on the first change information associated with the target area. You can also paraphrase it. Here, "performance information changed based on the first change information" is performance information obtained by changing the original performance information of the game object based on the first change information.

When the performance information for the case where the game object is positioned within the target area is changed by the performance changing unit 1200, the performance information changed by the performance changing unit 1200 is used by the motion control unit 1100 to control the motion of the game object. used to control.

The performance changing unit 1200 changes the performance information of the game object according to the movement of the game object into the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area. Note that "changing the performance information of the game object according to the movement of the game object into the target area" means that when the game object moves into the target area, the performance information of the game object is changed immediately. Alternatively, the performance information of the game object may be changed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the game object moves into the target area. Alternatively, "change the performance information of the game object according to the movement of the game object into the target area" means that the game object moves into the target area before the game object moves into the target area. is determined, the performance information of the game object may be changed.

Note that the performance change unit 1200 changes the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area and the type information regarding the type of the game object. You can change it.

"Type information" is information related to the type of game object, and is information associated with the game object.

For example, information indicating whether a game object fits into a specific type or a game object does not fit into a specific type corresponds to an example of "type information".

Further, for example, information indicating whether a game object has a specific performance or a game object without a specific performance corresponds to an example of “type information”.

Also, for example, in the case of a game in which the game object (or game object group) used by the user and the game object (or game object group) used by the opponent act in a virtual space, the game object used by the user (or a game object that is a member of the game object group used by the user) or a game object used by the opponent (or a game object that is a member of the game object group used by the opponent) corresponds to an example of "type information".

For example, when the type of the game object is a specific type, the performance changing unit 1200 does not change the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information, and does not change the performance information of the game object. The performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area may be changed based on the first change information only when the type of is not a specific type.

Alternatively, if the type of the game object is not the specific type, the performance changing unit 1200 does not change the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information, and does not change the performance information of the game object. Only when the type is the specific type, the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area may be changed based on the first change information.

Further, for example, the performance changing unit 1200 determines the degree of change when changing the performance information based on the first change information when the game object is positioned within the target area. In some cases, it may be smaller (or larger) than when the type of game object is not of a specific type.

Further, for example, only when the first change information associated with the target area satisfies a predetermined condition and the type of the game object located within the target area is a specific type, the performance change unit 1200 may The performance information may be changed when the object is located within the target area. For example, when the first change information associated with the target area satisfies the first condition and the type of the game object located in the target area is the first type, or when the first change information associated with the target area When the change information satisfies the second condition and the type of the game object located within the target area is the second type, the performance modification unit 1200 determines whether the game object is located within the target area. performance information may be changed.

Further, for example, when the first change information satisfies the first condition, the performance changing unit 1200 determines that if the type of the game object located within the target area is the first type, the game object is positioned within the target area. Change the performance information when the game object is positioned so that the performance is improved, and if the type of the game object positioned within the target area is the second type, the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area is changed. The performance information may be changed so that the performance is lowered.

On the other hand, if the first change information satisfies the second condition and the type of the game object positioned within the target area is the second type, the performance modification unit 1200 determines whether the game object is positioned within the target area. If the game object located in the target area is of the first type, the performance information when the game object is located in the target area Information may be changed in such a way as to reduce performance.

Also, for example, the target area may be associated with first change information corresponding to each type of game object. Then, the performance change unit 1200 sets the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area to the first change information corresponding to the type of the game object, out of the first change information associated with the target area. You may change based on change information.

In the soccer game described above, each of the areas A1 to A7 corresponds to an example of the "target area", and each momentum value of the areas A1 to A7 corresponds to an example of the "first change information". In addition, it can be said that the total value of the influence value of the area An of the card used by the user (increase effect on the momentum value of the area An) also corresponds to an example of the "first change information" of the area An (n: 1 to integer of 7). That is, among the player cards registered in the first card usage data D1056, the total value of the area An influence value (increase effect on the momentum value of the area An) of the player card whose use flag is ON is also It can also be said that it corresponds to an example of "first change information". In addition, it can be said that the total value of the influence value of the area An of the cards used by the opponent (the effect of reducing the momentum value of the area An) also corresponds to an example of the "first change information" of the area An (n: 1 Integer from ~7). That is, among the player cards registered in the second card usage data D1057, the total value of the area An influence value (decrease effect on the momentum value of the area An) of the player card whose use flag is ON is also It can also be said that it corresponds to an example of "first change information". Also, the team to which the player character PC belongs corresponds to an example of "type information".

In the above-mentioned soccer game, the performance change unit 1200 changes the ability information when the player character PC is located in the area A1 based on the momentum value of the area A1 and the team to which the player character PC belongs. . The same applies to areas A2 to A7.

For example, when the user character UC is located in the dominant area of the user team, the performance change unit 1200 sets the ability information of the user character UC higher than the original ability information. That is, when the momentum value of the area A1 is greater than zero and the player character PC positioned within the area A1 is the user character UC, the performance change unit 1200 determines whether the player character PC positioned within the area A1 is the user character UC. The ability information of the player character PC is set higher than the original ability information. In other words, the total value of the area A1 influence value (increase effect on the momentum value of the area A1) of the user's card is equal to the area A1 influence value (decrease effect on the area A1 momentum value) of the opponent's card. and the team to which the player character PC located within the area A1 belongs is the user team, the performance change unit 1200 determines the total value of the player character PC located within the area A1. Set the ability information higher than the original ability information.

Further, when the opponent character OC is located in the superior area of the opponent team, the performance change section 1200 sets the ability information of the opponent character OC higher than the original ability information. That is, when the momentum value of the area A1 is smaller than zero and the player character PC positioned within the area A1 is the opponent character OC, the performance change unit 1200 is positioned within the area A1. The ability information of the player character PC is set higher than the original ability information. In other words, the total value of the influence value of the area A1 of the cards used by the user (increase effect on the momentum value of the area An) is the influence value of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent (decrease effect on the momentum value of the area An). and the team to which the player character PC located within the area A1 belongs is the opponent team, the performance change unit 1200 determines whether the player character PC located within the area A1 belongs to set the ability information of a higher than the original ability information.

Note that the performance change unit 1200 may set the ability information of the user character UC to be lower than the original ability information when the user character UC is located in the superior area of the opponent team. Further, the performance change section 1200 may set the ability information of the opponent character OC to be lower than the original ability information when the opponent character OC is located in the dominant area of the user team.

Also, the type of player character PC whose ability information is to be changed by the performance changing unit 1200 may be limited to the user character UC. That is, the performance change section 1200 may not change the ability information of the opponent character OC even if the opponent character OC is located in the superior area of the opponent team. Alternatively, the type of player character PC whose ability information is to be changed by the performance changing unit 1200 may be limited to the opponent character OC.

Information as to whether or not the user character UC has acquired a special skill can also correspond to an example of "type information." For example, when the user character UC has acquired a special skill, the performance change unit 1200 determines that the user character UC is within the superior area of the user team compared to when the user character UC has not acquired a special skill. You may make it so that the degree of an increase of ability information will become large when it is located in. Alternatively, the performance change unit 1200 determines that when the user character UC has acquired a special skill, the user character UC is in the superior area of the opponent team compared to when the user character UC has not acquired a special skill. The degree of deterioration of the ability information may be made smaller when the player is located inside. Alternatively, when the user character UC has acquired a special skill, the performance change unit 1200 may not reduce the ability information when the user character UC is located in the superior area of the opponent team. good. The same applies to the opponent character OC. In this way, the ability information change by the performance change unit 1200 may also take into consideration whether or not the user character UC (or the opponent character OC) has acquired a special skill.

Information as to whether or not the user character UC is a skilled player (in other words, the number of years of experience of the user character UC as a soccer player) can also correspond to an example of "type information." For example, if the user character UC is a skilled player (that is, if the number of years of experience of the user character UC is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of years), the performance changing unit 1200 changes the user character UC if it is not a skilled player (that is, the user character UC is less than a predetermined number of years), the degree of increase in ability information may be greater when the user character UC is located in the dominant area of the user team. Alternatively, when the user character UC is a skilled player, the performance changing unit 1200 changes the ability when the user character UC is located in the superior area of the opponent team compared to when the user character UC is not a skilled player. The degree of deterioration of information may be made smaller. Alternatively, when the user character UC is a skilled player, the performance change unit 1200 may prevent the ability information from being lowered when the user character UC is located in the superior area of the opponent team. The same applies to the opponent character OC. In this manner, the ability information change by the performance change unit 1200 may be performed in consideration of whether or not the user character UC (or the opponent character OC) is a skilled player.

Also, two momentum values, the momentum value of the user team and the momentum value of the opponent team, may be set for each of the areas A1 to A7. That is, for example, the total value of the influence values of the area A1 of the cards used by the user is set as the momentum value of the user team in the area A1, and the total value of the influence values of the area A1 of the cards used by the opponent is set as the momentum value of the area A1. It may be set as the momentum value of the opposing team. In this case, for example, the performance change unit 1200 is located in the area A1 if the momentum value of the user team in the area A1 (the sum of the influence values of the cards used by the user in the area A1) is greater than zero. The ability information of the user character UC may be set higher than the original ability information. Similarly, the performance change unit 1200 is located in the area A1 if the momentum value of the opponent team in the area A1 (the total value of the influence values of the cards used by the opponent in the area A1) is greater than zero. The ability information of the opponent character OC may be set higher than the original ability information. The same applies to areas A2 to A7.

[3-3-3] The first change canceling unit 1210, in response to the movement of the game object positioned within the target area to outside the target area, first change information (performance Cancels the change of the performance information of the game object based on the change information).

"Release the change of the performance information based on the first change information associated with the target area" means that the performance information of the game object is changed based on the first change information associated with the target area. It is to change to a state in which the change is canceled.

For example, the first change canceling unit 1210 immediately cancels the change when the game object located within the target area moves out of the target area. Alternatively, the first change canceling unit 1210 may cancel the change after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the game object that was positioned within the target area moves out of the target area. Alternatively, the first change canceling unit 1210 cancels the change when it is determined that the game object moves out of the target area before the game object moves out of the target area. may be performed.

For example, when a game object located within the target area moves into an area outside the target area and not associated with the first change information, the first change canceling unit 1210 changes the game object The change based on the first change information associated with the target area is released by restoring the performance information of the target area to the original performance information.

Alternatively, when the game object located within the first target area moves from the first target area to the second target area, the first change cancellation unit 1210 changes the performance information of the game object to the first target area. Associate with the first region of interest by changing from a modified state based on the first modification state associated with the region to a modified state based on the first modification state associated with the second region of interest. Release the change based on the first change state received.

In the above-mentioned soccer game, for example, when area A1 is the superior area of the user team (that is, the momentum value of area A1 is greater than zero), the performance change unit 1200 changes the user's position within area A1. The ability information of the character UC is set higher than the original ability information. Then, after the change (change of ability information of the user character UC based on the momentum value of the area A1) is made by the performance change unit 1200, the user character UC located inside the area A1 moves out of the area A1. If so, the first change cancellation unit 1210 cancels the change made by the performance change unit 1200 . The same applies to areas A2 to A7.

Also, for example, when area A1 is the superior area of the opponent team (that is, the momentum value of area A1 is smaller than zero), the performance change unit 1200 changes the character of the opponent character OC located in area A1. Set the ability information higher than the original ability information. After the change (change of the ability information of the opponent character OC based on the momentum value of the area A1) by the performance change unit 1200, the opponent character OC located inside the area A1 is changed to outside the area A1. , the first change cancellation unit 1210 cancels the change made by the performance change unit 1200 . The same applies to areas A2 to A7.

[3-3-4] The receiving unit 1300 receives a change instruction for changing the first change information (performance change information) associated with the target area. The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information (performance change information) associated with the target area based on the change instruction.

A “change instruction” is an instruction to change the first change information associated with the target area. For example, if the virtual space includes multiple target areas, the "change instruction" may include designating at least one of the multiple target areas as the area in which the first change information should be changed. Also, for example, the "change instruction" may include an instruction on how to change the first change information. Specifically, the "change instruction" may include an instruction on how much the first change information is to be changed.

“Change the first change information” means to change the first change information so as to influence the determination of whether or not to change the performance information of the game object. Alternatively, "to change the first change information" means to change the first change information so as to influence the determination of how to change the performance information of the game object.

For example, when information indicating a numerical value is included in the first change information, "changing the first change information" means increasing or decreasing the numerical value indicated by the first change information. Further, for example, when information indicating one of a plurality of hierarchies is included in the first change information, "to change the first change information" means that the hierarchy indicated by the first change information is set to one of the plurality of hierarchies. It is to change to another hierarchy.

For example, the receiving unit 1300 receives from the user a change operation for changing the first change information (performance change information) associated with the target area. The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information (performance change information) associated with the target area based on the user's change operation. The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target area when a change operation is performed by the user.

A “change operation” is an operation that instructs to change the first change information associated with the target area. The “change operation” is performed by the user using the operation unit 14 . Also, “accepting a change operation” means determining whether or not a change operation has been performed based on an operation signal supplied from the operation unit 14 . Note that "receiving a change operation" may mean receiving information from another device indicating that a change operation has been performed.

For example, when the virtual space includes a plurality of target regions and each of the plurality of target regions is associated with the first change information, the reception unit 1300 selects at least one of the plurality of target regions as A change operation including a designation operation of designating (selecting) the first change information as an area to be changed is accepted. Then, when the specifying operation is accepted, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target area specified by the specifying operation, among the plurality of target areas.

Also, for example, the receiving unit 1300 receives a change operation including a designation operation that designates how the first change information is to be changed. Specifically, the receiving unit 1300 receives a change operation including a designation operation that designates how much the first change information is to be changed. Then, when the specifying operation is accepted, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information of the target area in the manner (degree) specified by the specifying operation.

In the above-mentioned soccer game, the operation of designating any one of the parts P340-1 to P340-5 of the game image G300 corresponds to an example of "change instruction", "change operation", and "designation operation". That is, accepting unit 1300 accepts an operation to designate any one of parts P340-1 to P340-5. Information changing unit 1400 changes the momentum value of at least one of areas A1 to A7 based on designated part P340. For example, when the part P340-1 shown in FIG. 6 is specified, the player card associated with the part P340-1 has the influence value of the area A1 set to "2". Increase the momentum value of A1 by 2 (see FIG. 7).

Note that instead of the parts P340-1 to P340-5, seven parts representing the areas A1 to A7 may be displayed in the match image G300. In this case, the operation of designating at least one of the seven parts indicating each of the areas A1 to A7 corresponds to an example of "change instruction", "change operation", and "designation operation". That is, the receiving unit 1300 may receive an operation to specify at least one of the seven parts, and the information changing unit 1400 may change the momentum value of the area A corresponding to the specified part.

Also, two momentum values, the momentum value of the user team and the momentum value of the opponent team, may be set for each of the areas A1 to A7. That is, for example, the total value of the influence values of the area A1 of the cards used by the user is set as the momentum value of the user team in the area A1, and the total value of the influence values of the area A1 of the cards used by the opponent is set as the momentum value of the area A1. It may be set as the momentum value of the opposing team. The same applies to areas A2 to A7. In this case, the information changing unit 1400 may change the momentum value of the user team in at least one of the areas A1 to A7 based on the user's change instruction. Further, the information changing section 1400 may change the momentum value of the opponent team in at least one of the areas A1 to A7 based on the opponent's change instruction.

[3-3-5] When a given period has passed while the first change information (performance change information) associated with the target area has been changed by the information change unit 1400, the second change release unit 1410 , the change by the information change unit 1400 is canceled.

A “given period” is a period during which the state in which the first change information associated with the target area is changed continues. In other words, the “given period” is the period during which the change by the information changer 1400 remains valid.

The length of the "given period" may or may not be constant. For example, the length of the "given period" may be set randomly. Also, for example, the length of the "given period" may vary depending on the target region.

For example, the “given period” starts when the first change information associated with the target area is changed by the information changer 1400 .

Further, for example, the “given period” may start from the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the first change information associated with the target area is changed by the information changing unit 1400 .

Specifically, for example, the "given period" is the point in time when any game object moves into the target area after the first change information associated with the target area is changed by the information changing unit 1400. You can start from Further, for example, in a game in which a user and an opponent compete against each other, if the first change information associated with the target area is changed in accordance with the user's change instruction, the "given period" is After the game object (user object) used by the user is moved into the target area, the process may be started. On the other hand, when the first change information associated with the target area is changed in response to the opponent's change instruction, the "given period" is the game object used by the opponent after the change is made. You may start from the time when (opponent object) moves in the said target area.

"Releasing the change by the information changing unit 1400" means changing the first change information associated with the target area from the state in which the change was made by the information changing unit 1400 to the state in which the change was cancelled. be.

For example, the second change cancellation unit 1410 unconditionally (immediately) cancels the change made by the information change unit 1400 when a given period has passed. Alternatively, second change cancellation unit 1410 may cancel the change made by information change unit 1400 under a predetermined condition when a given period of time has elapsed. For example, when a given period of time has passed, the second change cancellation unit 1410 randomly determines whether or not to cancel the change made by the information change unit 1400 based on a predetermined probability, and decides to cancel the change. In this case, the change by the information changing unit 1400 may be canceled. When it is determined not to cancel the change, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the second change canceling unit 1410 randomly determines whether or not to cancel the change made by the information changing unit 1400 based on a predetermined probability. You may

In the above-mentioned soccer game, for example, in the player card associated with the part P340-1 shown in FIG. 6, the influence value of the area A1 is set to "2". When (that is, the player card associated with part P340-1 is used by the user), information changing unit 1400 increases the momentum value of area A1 by two. In this case, the second change canceling unit 1410 changes the momentum of the area A1 when a predetermined time elapses after the part P340-1 is specified (that is, the player card associated with the part P340-1 is used). The value is decreased by 1, and after that, the momentum value of area A1 is decreased by 1 when a predetermined time has passed. In this way, the change (increase by 2) of the momentum value of area A1 by the information change unit 1400 is canceled.

As described above, the momentum value of the area A1 is increased by 2 when the user designates the part P340-1 shown in FIG. 6 (that is, the player card associated with the part P340-1 is used). If none of the user characters UC are positioned within the area A1, the second change canceling unit 1410 waits for any user character UC to be positioned within the area A1, and After the user character UC is positioned in the area A1, the force value of the area A1 is decreased by 1 when a predetermined time elapses, and then the force value of the area A1 is decreased by 1 when a predetermined time elapses. You may make it decrease.

[3-4] Next, the display control unit 1310, which is a functional block related to the reception unit 1300, will be described.

[3-4-1] The display control unit 1310 selects at least one of the plurality of target regions as an instruction object for instructing change of the first change information associated with at least one of the plurality of target regions. Then, the display unit 15 is caused to display the instruction object associated with the second change information regarding the change of the first change information.

"Second change information" is information that serves as a basis for determining how to change the first change information. For example, "second change information" is information indicating the degree of change when changing the first change information.

Specifically, the "second change information" indicates whether or not the first change information is changed so that the performance of the game object is likely to increase (or whether the first change information is changed so that the performance of the game object is likely to decrease). 1 change information). In other words, the “second change information” means whether or not the first change information is changed in a way that is advantageous to the user (or whether or not the first change information is changed in a way that is disadvantageous to the user). or). Whether or not it is advantageous to the user (whether or not it is disadvantageous to the user) is determined by the rules of the game.

The “instruction object” is an object displayed on the display unit 15 so that the user can instruct to change the first change information associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas. In other words, the “instruction object” is an object displayed on the display unit 15 for receiving an instruction for combining at least one target area and the second change information.

“Displaying the pointing object on the display unit 15” means to display an image including the pointing object on the display unit 15. FIG. “Displaying an image on the display unit 15” may mean displaying the image on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10 by transmitting data for displaying the image to the game terminal 10 . Note that "data for displaying an image" may be, for example, data representing an image itself, data for generating an image, or data instructing display of an image.

For example, the display control unit 1310 causes the display unit 15 to display a plurality of pointing objects each associated with at least one of the plurality of target regions and the second change information. In this case, a plurality of instruction objects associated with at least one target area and the second change information are displayed on the display unit 15 . Also, in this case, the plurality of pointing objects are displayed on the display unit 15 as a plurality of options for selecting a combination of at least one target area and the second change information. Note that the display control section 1310 may cause the display section 15 to display a plurality of instruction objects at once, or may cause the display section 15 to sequentially display a plurality of instruction objects. For example, the display control section 1310 may cause the display section 15 to sequentially display a predetermined number of pointing objects.

The accepting unit 1300 accepts designation of a pointing object to be displayed on the display unit 15 . “Accepting designation of a pointing object” means accepting a designation operation for designating a pointing object displayed on the display unit 15 . For example, an operation of pressing a predetermined button with the cursor pointing to the pointing object, a tapping operation or a double-clicking operation on the pointing object, etc., correspond to examples of the “designating operation”. The “predetermined button” may be a real button or a virtual button displayed on the display unit 15 .

Note that “accepting designation of the pointing object” may mean receiving data indicating that the pointing object displayed on the display unit 15 has been specified. Also, the designation of the designated object may be accepted all the time during the game, or may be accepted at multiple times of designation opportunities set during the game.

When multiple pointing objects are displayed on the display unit 15, the accepting unit 1300 accepts designation of at least one of the multiple pointing objects. “Accepting designation of at least one of a plurality of pointing objects” means accepting a designation operation of designating at least one of a plurality of pointing objects. Alternatively, "receiving designation of at least one of a plurality of pointing objects" may mean receiving data indicating that at least one of a plurality of pointing objects has been designated.

The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target area associated with the instruction object, based on the designation of the instruction object, based on the second change information associated with the instruction object. . When a plurality of instruction objects are displayed on the display unit 15, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target area associated with the designated instruction object from among the plurality of instruction objects to the corresponding target area. Modify based on the second modification information associated with the designated pointing object.

For example, when a pointing object is specified, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target region associated with the specified pointing object to the second changing information associated with the specified pointing object. It is changed according to the method (degree of change, etc.) indicated by the change information.

[3-4-2] For example, in a game, a plurality of game objects each associated with at least one of a plurality of target areas and second change information move in a virtual space. , the pointing object is associated with at least one of the plurality of game objects.

In this case, a plurality of game objects associated with at least one target area and the second change information exist in the virtual space. Also, the game objects associated with the pointing object are included among the plurality of game objects moving in the virtual space. In this case, a game object other than the game object associated with at least one target area and the second change information may be arranged in the virtual space. That is, a game object to which at least one of the target area and/or the second change information is not associated may move within the virtual space. Alternatively, only a plurality of game objects associated with at least one target area and the second change information may move within the virtual space.

In the above case, the information changing unit 1400 changes the target area associated with the game object based on the designation of the pointing object, based on the second change information associated with the game object associated with the pointing object. Modify the first modification information associated with the region.

[3-4-3] In addition, for example, in a game, a plurality of game objects in a predetermined group of game objects move in a virtual space, and each game object in the predetermined game object group is associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas and the second change information, and the display control unit 1310 displays a plurality of instruction objects associated with the plurality of game objects in the predetermined game object group. is displayed on the display unit 15 . Then, the receiving unit 1300 receives the designation of at least one of the plurality of pointing objects, and the information changing unit 1400 causes the game object associated with the designated pointing object from among the plurality of pointing objects. The first change information associated with the target area associated with the game object is changed based on the received second change information.

A "predetermined game object group" is a collection of a plurality of game objects.

For example, a "predetermined game object group" is a game object group set by the user before starting the game. Specifically, the “predetermined game object group” is a game object group set by the user selecting a plurality of game objects to be used in the game from the user's owned game object group. Alternatively, a "predetermined game object group" is a game object group set by a user selecting a plurality of game objects to be used in a game from among a plurality of game object groups preset by a game developer or the like. may be

Further, for example, the "predetermined game object group" may be a group of game objects owned by the user. Alternatively, the "predetermined game object group" may be a game object group preset by a game developer or the like.

In the phrase "a plurality of game objects out of a predetermined group of game objects move in a virtual space", "a plurality of game objects out of a predetermined group of game objects" means or all game objects in a predetermined game object group. In the aforementioned soccer game, the user team corresponds to an example of a "predetermined game object group", and 11 user characters UC participating in the game out of the user characters UC belonging to the user team are is an example of "a plurality of game objects in a predetermined game object group". Note that in the case of a soccer game in which there is no concept of backup members and all user characters UC belonging to the user team participate in the match (in other words, when the user team is composed of 11 user characters), the user All user characters UC belonging to the team (an example of a plurality of game objects in a game object group) correspond to an example of "a plurality of game objects in a predetermined game object group" in the phrase.

In the phrase "Display a plurality of pointing objects associated with a plurality of game objects out of a predetermined group of game objects on the display unit 15", what does "a plurality of game objects out of a predetermined group of game objects" mean? , a part of game objects in a predetermined game object group, or all game objects in a predetermined game object group. The phrase "a plurality of game objects in a predetermined game object group" is equivalent to the phrase "a predetermined game object in which a plurality of game objects in a predetermined game object group move in a virtual space". A plurality of "game objects in the object group" may be different or the same. That is, the plurality of game objects associated with the plurality of pointing objects displayed on the display unit 15 may be different from or the same as the plurality of game objects moving in the virtual space. In the latter case, the “plurality of pointing objects associated with the plurality of game objects in the predetermined group of game objects” are the plurality of pointing objects associated with the plurality of game objects moving in the virtual space. In the above-mentioned soccer game, five user characters UC out of 11 user characters UC who belong to a user team and are participating in a match are "a plurality of user characters out of a predetermined game object group." display on the display unit 15 a plurality of pointing objects associated with the game object”.

A "plurality of pointing objects associated with multiple game objects" is a plurality of pointing objects each associated with at least one of the plurality of game objects. For example, a plurality of pointing objects associated one-to-one with each game object of the plurality of game objects.

Note that, for example, in a game, a plurality of game objects designated by the user from among a predetermined group of game objects move in a virtual space, and the display control unit 1310 controls a plurality of game objects among the plurality of game objects designated by the user. A plurality of pointing objects associated with the game object are displayed on the display unit 15 .

Here, "a plurality of game objects out of a plurality of game objects specified by the user" means a plurality of game objects specified by the user out of a predetermined group of game objects (a plurality of game objects that move in a virtual space). ), or all of a plurality of game objects (a plurality of game objects that move in a virtual space) specified by the user from among a predetermined game object group. It can be an object.

Also, for example, the display control unit 1310 causes the display unit 15 to display a plurality of pointing objects associated with a plurality of game objects selected from a predetermined game object group based on a predetermined probability.

Here, the "predetermined probability" is the probability that each game object is selected. As the probability of selection, the same probability may be set for each game object, or different probability may be set.

"A plurality of game objects selected from a predetermined game object group based on a predetermined probability" means, for example, that the total number of game objects included in the predetermined game object group is N (N: an integer equal to or greater than 3). ), M game objects (M: an integer equal to or greater than 2 and less than N) randomly selected from these N game objects based on a predetermined probability.

[3-4-4] In the soccer game described above, the areas A1 to A7 correspond to an example of "a plurality of target areas", and the influence information corresponds to an example of "second change information". Also, the player card corresponds to an example of the "instruction object". Specifically, each of the parts P340-1 to P340-5 displayed in the game image G300 corresponds to an example of a "pointing object." Also, 18 user characters UC belonging to the user team (that is, 18 player characters PC associated with 18 player cards included in the user's deck) correspond to an example of the "predetermined game object group". do.

In the above-mentioned soccer game, 11 user characters UC participating in the game out of 18 user characters UC belonging to the user team move in the virtual space VW. 1310 is five parts P340-1 to P340 indicating five player cards associated with five user characters UC randomly selected from among the eleven user characters UC based on a predetermined probability. -5 is displayed in the game image G300. Accepting unit 1300 accepts designation of any one of parts P340-1 to P340-5. Information changing unit 1400 changes the momentum value of at least one of areas A1 to A7 based on designated part P340. For example, the influence value of the area A1 of the player card associated with the part P340-1 shown in FIG. 6 is set to "2". Increase the momentum value of area A by 2 (see FIG. 7).

Note that the display control unit 1310 includes 11 parts indicating 11 player cards associated with 11 user characters UC who are 18 user characters UC who belong to the user team and are participating in the game. P340 may be displayed within the game image G300.

Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 is associated with a plurality of user characters UC selected from among the 18 user characters UC who belong to the user team and who have not participated in the game. A plurality of parts P340 representing a plurality of player cards may be displayed within the game image G300. Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 displays 7 parts indicating 7 player cards associated with 7 user characters UC who have not participated in the match among the 18 user characters UC who belong to the user team. P340 may be displayed within the game image G300.

Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 displays a plurality of player cards associated with a plurality of user characters UC selected from among the 18 user characters UC belonging to the user team regardless of whether or not they are participating in the match. may be displayed in the game image G300. Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 may display 18 parts P340 indicating 18 player cards associated with 18 user characters UC belonging to the user team within the match image G300.

Note that the display control section 1310 may cause the display section 15 to display an item object other than a card as a "pointing object". That is, the display control section 1310 may display a part indicating an item object other than a card as a "pointing object" in the match image G300.

Alternatively, display control section 1310 may display seven parts indicating each of areas A1 to A7 as “pointing objects” in game image G300. By doing so, the user may be allowed to directly specify at least one of the areas A1 to A7.

[3-5] Next, the changing unit 1320, the reception restriction unit 1330, and the restriction cancellation unit 1340, which are functional blocks related to the reception unit 1300, will be described.

[3-5-1] First, the basic configurations of the change unit 1320, the reception restriction unit 1330, and the restriction release unit 1340 will be described.

The changing section 1320 changes a predetermined parameter, and includes a first changing section 1321 and a second changing section 1322 . The first changing unit 1321 applies a first change that is one of decreasing and increasing to a predetermined parameter when a change instruction is received by the receiving unit 1300 . The second changer 1322 applies a second change, which is the other of decrease and increase, to the predetermined parameter.

The "predetermined parameter" is given a first change that is one of a decrease and an increase each time a change instruction is received by the receiving unit 1300, and a second change that is the other of the decrease and the increase based on the passage of time. is a given parameter. The “predetermined parameter” is a parameter that is referred to as a basis for determining whether or not to restrict acceptance of change instructions by the accepting unit 1300 .

For example, the first changing unit 1321 decreases the predetermined parameter when the receiving unit 1300 receives a change instruction, and the second changing unit 1322 increases the predetermined parameter over time. That is, the second changing unit 1322 adds an amount corresponding to the elapsed time to the predetermined parameter. For example, the second changing unit 1322 adds a predetermined amount to a predetermined parameter each time a predetermined time elapses.

Alternatively, first changing unit 1321 increases the predetermined parameter when receiving unit 1300 receives a change instruction, and second changing unit 1322 decreases the predetermined parameter based on the passage of time. That is, the second changing unit 1322 subtracts the amount corresponding to the elapsed time from the predetermined parameter. For example, the second changing unit 1322 subtracts a predetermined amount from a predetermined parameter each time a predetermined time elapses.

Acceptance restriction unit 1330 restricts acceptance of designation by acceptance unit 1300 based on the first change of a predetermined parameter. Restriction release section 1340 releases the restriction by reception restriction section 1330 based on the second change in the predetermined parameter.

[3-5-2] Next, the configurations of the change unit 1320, the acceptance restriction unit 1330, and the restriction cancellation unit 1340 will be described on the assumption that a plurality of pointing objects are displayed on the display unit 15. FIG.

A first changing unit 1321 applies a first change (one of decrease and increase) to a predetermined parameter when at least one of a plurality of pointing objects is specified.

For example, the first changing unit 1321 sets the change amount of the first change with respect to a predetermined parameter to a different amount (an amount corresponding to the designated pointing object) depending on the designated pointing object. For example, each of the plurality of pointing objects is associated with change amount information regarding the change amount of the first change of the predetermined parameter. Then, the first change unit 1321 sets the change amount of the first change to be given to the predetermined parameter based on the change amount information associated with the pointing object designated from among the plurality of pointing objects.

Here, the amount of change for a predetermined parameter is described as being set to a different amount depending on the designated pointing object, but it may be set to a constant amount regardless of the designated pointing object.

Acceptance restriction unit 1330 restricts acceptance of designation by acceptance unit 1300 based on the first change of a predetermined parameter. That is, acceptance restriction section 1330 restricts acceptance of designation of at least one of the plurality of instruction objects based on the first change in the predetermined parameter.

For example, the reception restriction unit 1330 restricts reception of designation by the reception unit 1300 for at least one of the plurality of instruction objects based on a predetermined parameter and change amount information for each of the plurality of instruction objects. .

A second change unit 1322 gives a second change (the other of decrease and increase) to a predetermined parameter based on the passage of time. Restriction releasing section 1340 releases restriction on acceptance of designation of at least one of the plurality of pointing objects by acceptance restriction section 1330 based on the second change of the predetermined parameter.

[3-5-2-1] For example, the first changing unit 1321 reduces a predetermined parameter when a pointing object is designated. When the predetermined parameter is reduced by the first change unit 1321 and there is an instruction object that satisfies the predetermined restriction condition, the acceptance restriction unit 1330 accepts the designation of the instruction object. deter Here, the “instruction object that satisfies the restriction condition” is an instruction object whose predetermined parameter falls below the lower limit value (for example, zero) when it is assumed that the instruction object is specified. That is, the instruction object is such that, assuming that the instruction object is specified, the decrease amount of the predetermined parameter is larger than the difference (absolute value) between the current value of the predetermined parameter and the lower limit value of the predetermined parameter.

A second change unit 1322 increases a predetermined parameter over time. When the designated parameter that has been increased by the second changing unit 1322 causes the pointing object that has satisfied the predetermined limiting condition to no longer satisfy the limiting condition, the limiting release unit 1340 allows the designation of the pointing object. allow to accept.

In the aforementioned soccer game, the user's card points correspond to an example of the "predetermined parameter", and the cost information of the player card corresponds to an example of the "change amount information".

When any one of the parts P340-1 to P340-5 of the game image G300 is designated, the first changing section 1321 converts points corresponding to the cost of the player card corresponding to the designated part P340 to the user's card points. decrease from The second changing unit 1322 increases the user's card points by one point each time the predetermined time elapses.

When the user's card points are reduced and the user's card points become less than the cost of the player card corresponding to the part P340, the acceptance restriction unit 1330 restricts the part P340 from being specified (see FIG. 7). See parts P340-2 and P340-5). Then, when the user's card points increase with the passage of time and the user's card points become equal to or greater than the cost of the player card corresponding to the part P340, the restriction release unit 1340 cancels the restriction by the acceptance restriction unit 1330. is released so that the part P340 can be specified.

[3-5-2-2] Alternatively, the first changing unit 1321 increases a predetermined parameter when a pointing object is specified. When the predetermined parameter is increased by the first changing unit 1321 and there is an instruction object that satisfies the predetermined restriction condition, the acceptance restriction unit 1330 accepts the designation of the instruction object. deter Here, the “instruction object that satisfies the restriction condition” is an instruction object whose predetermined parameter exceeds the upper limit value, assuming that the instruction object is specified. That is, the instruction object is such that the amount of increase in the predetermined parameter when the instruction object is designated is greater than the difference (absolute value) between the upper limit value of the predetermined parameter and the current value of the predetermined parameter.

On the other hand, the second changing section 1322 decreases the predetermined parameter over time. When the designated parameter that has been reduced by the second changing unit 1322 causes the pointing object that has satisfied the predetermined limiting condition to no longer satisfy the limiting condition, the limiting release unit 1340 causes the designated object to be designated. allow to accept.

In the soccer game described above, when any one of the parts P340-1 to P340-5 of the game image G300 is specified, the first change unit 1321 calculates the cost (variation amount) of the player card corresponding to the specified part P340. (an example of information) may be added to the user's card points (an example of a predetermined parameter). The second changing unit 1322 may decrease the user's card points by one point each time a predetermined period of time elapses.

In addition, when the difference between the user's card points and a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 10) becomes less than the cost of the player card corresponding to the part P340 due to the increase in the user's card points, the acceptance restriction unit 1330 You may make it restrict|limit so that the said part P340 cannot be designated. When the difference becomes equal to or greater than the cost of the player card corresponding to the part P340 due to the decrease in the user's card points over time, the restriction release unit 1340 releases the restriction by the acceptance restriction unit 1330. and the part P340 may be specified.

[3-6] For example, in the game system 1, a game is executed in which a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects out of a predetermined item object group move within a virtual space. Here, the operation control unit 1100, the performance change unit 1200, the reception unit 1300, the display control unit 1310, and the information change unit 1400 will be described on the assumption that such a game will be executed.

The action control unit 1100 moves a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects in a predetermined item object group within the virtual space. Also, the motion control unit 1100 controls the motion of each of the plurality of game objects based on the performance information of each of the plurality of game objects.

An "item object" is an item object associated with a game object. For example, an "item object" is an object representing a game object in the form of an item. In other words, an "item object" is an object made by itemizing a game object. Also, the “item object” is displayed on the display unit 15 .

For example, a game character is an example of a "game object", and a card object representing a character in the form of a card (that is, a card object representing a character card) is an example of an "item object".

For example, one item object is associated with one game object. Note that a plurality of game objects may be associated with one item object. Also, the same game object may be associated with multiple item objects. Note that even game objects with the same name may be treated as different game objects if their performance information is different.

A "predetermined item object group" is a collection of a plurality of item objects.

For example, a "predetermined item object group" is an item object group set by the user before starting the game. Specifically, the "predetermined item object group" is an item object group set by the user to select a plurality of item objects to be used in the game from among the user's owned item object group. Alternatively, the "predetermined item object group" is an item object group set by the user selecting a plurality of item objects to be used in the game from among a plurality of item object groups preset by a game developer or the like. may be The "predetermined item object group" is sometimes called a deck or the like.

Further, for example, the "predetermined item object group" may be a user's owned item object group. Alternatively, the "predetermined item object group" may be an item object group preset by a game developer or the like.

In the phrase "to move a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects out of a predetermined item object group within a virtual space", what does "a plurality of item objects out of a predetermined item object group" mean? , it may be a part of the item objects in the predetermined item object group, or may be all the item objects in the predetermined item object group. In the above-mentioned soccer game, player cards correspond to an example of "item objects", and a user's deck configured to correspond to a user's team (user's soccer team) corresponds to an example of a "predetermined item object group". However, 11 player cards in the user's deck correspond to an example of "a plurality of item objects in a predetermined item object group" in the phrase. In the case of a soccer game in which there is no concept of backup members and the user character UC associated with all player cards included in the user's deck participates in the match (in other words, the user's deck consists of 11 player cards). is configured), all the player cards included in the user's deck correspond to an example of a plurality of item objects in the phrase "predetermined item object group.

For each of a plurality of target areas in the virtual space, the performance change unit 1200 converts the performance information of the game object when any one of the plurality of game objects is positioned in the target area to the target area. is changed based on the first change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the .

The display control unit 1310 causes the display unit 15 to display a plurality of item objects in the predetermined item object group.

"A plurality of item objects out of the predetermined item object group are displayed on the display unit 15" means "a plurality of item objects out of the predetermined item object group". or all item objects in a predetermined item object group.

The phrase "plurality of item objects in a predetermined item object group" means "moving a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects in a predetermined item object group within a virtual space". may be different from or the same as "a plurality of item objects in a predetermined item object group" in the wording. That is, the plurality of item objects displayed on the display unit 15 may be different from or the same as the plurality of item objects associated with the plurality of objects moving in the virtual space. In the aforementioned soccer game, 11 user characters UC associated with 11 player cards selected from the user's deck participate in the match. The five selected player cards are "a plurality of item objects out of a predetermined item object group" in the phrase "display a plurality of item objects out of a predetermined item object group on the display unit 15". It corresponds to an example.

For example, the display control unit 1310 displays multiple item objects as multiple options for selecting a combination of at least one target area and second change information. The display control unit 1310 may cause the display unit 15 to display a plurality of item objects at once, or may cause the display unit 15 to display a plurality of item objects sequentially. A predetermined number of item objects may be sequentially displayed on the display unit 15 .

The accepting unit 1300 accepts designation of at least one of the plurality of item objects displayed on the display unit 15 . The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with at least one of the plurality of target regions based on the reception by the receiving unit 1300 . For example, each item object in the predetermined item object group is associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas and second change information regarding the change of the first change information, and the information change unit 1400 , based on the second change information associated with the item object specified from among the plurality of item objects displayed on the display unit 15, the first change information associated with the target area associated with the specified item object. Change change information.

In the aforementioned soccer game, the 18 player cards included in the user's deck correspond to an example of the "predetermined item object group", and 11 of the 18 player cards included in the user's deck. 11 user characters UC associated with participate in the game. That is, the motion control unit 1100 moves the 11 user characters UC participating in the game within the virtual space VW. For each of the areas A1 to A7, the performance change unit 1200 changes the performance information of the user character UC when one of the 11 user characters UC participating in the match is located in the area A. , based on the momentum value associated with that area A.

The display control unit 1310 displays parts P340-1 to P340-5 representing five player cards selected from the eleven player cards in the match image G300. Accepting unit 1300 accepts designation of any one of parts P340-1 to P340-5. Information changing unit 1400 changes the momentum value of at least one of areas A1 to A7 based on part P340 designated from parts P340-1 to P340-5.

Note that the display control section 1310 may display 11 parts P340 representing the 11 player cards in the match image G300. Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 displays a plurality of player cards selected from among the 18 player cards included in the user's deck and the 7 player cards other than the 11 player cards. The parts P340 may be displayed within the game image G300. Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 displays, in the match image G300, 7 parts P340 representing 7 player cards other than the 11 card objects among the 18 player cards included in the user's deck. You may let Alternatively, the display control unit 1310 displays, within the game image G300, a plurality of parts P340 indicating a plurality of player cards selected from among the 18 player cards included in the user's deck regardless of participation in the game. You may let Alternatively, 18 parts P340 representing 18 player cards that are members of the user's deck may be displayed within the match image G300.

Note that the display control unit 1310 may display, in the game image G300, parts indicating item objects other than the player cards instead of the parts P340. That is, in a soccer game, item objects other than player cards may be used instead of player cards. For example, cards indicating tactics or strategies may be used, or item objects other than cards may be used.

[3-7] For example, in the game system 1, in a competitive game in which a user and an opponent compete, a user object that is a game object used by the user and an opponent object that is a game object used by the opponent A game is executed in which and moves in a virtual space.

A "user" here is a player who plays a game, and is a player who competes with an opponent in the game. Also, the “opponent” is an opponent against the user. An "opponent" may be a computer or another user.

A "user object" is a game object that a user uses in a match. A "user object" may be a game object that is a member of a game object group (eg, team, party, etc.) that a user uses in a match.

For example, a "user object" may be a game object to be pointed at or operated by a user. Also, for example, the “user object” may be a game object that is the alter ego of the user. Also for example, a "user object" may be a game object that is a member of a group of game objects organized by the user. In some games, the user object moves according to instructions from the computer (that is, the user object is operated by the computer).

An "opponent object" is a game object used by an opponent in a battle. An "opponent object" may be a game object that is a member of a game object group (eg, team, party, etc.) that an opponent uses in a match.

For example, the "opponent object" may be a game object to be pointed or operated by the opponent. Further, for example, the "opponent object" may be a game object that is the alter ego of the opponent. Also for example, an "opponent object" may be a game object that is a member of a game object group organized by an opponent.

Here, the operation control unit 1100, the performance change unit 1200, and the information change unit 1400 will be described on the premise that the above-described battle game will be executed. Note that the first motion control unit 1101 and the second motion control unit 1102 included in the motion control unit 1100, and the first performance change unit 1201 and the second performance change unit 1202 included in the performance change unit 1200 are designed for such a game. It is a functional block on the premise that

The first action control unit 1101 controls the action of the user object based on first performance information regarding the performance of the user object. The first performance changing unit 1201 changes the first performance information when the user object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area. "First performance information" is performance information of the user object.

The second action control unit 1102 controls the action of the opponent object based on the second performance information regarding the performance of the opponent object. A second performance changing unit 1202 changes the second performance information when the opponent object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area. "Second performance information" is performance information of the opponent object.

In this case, the "first change information" associated with the target area is information regarding changes to the first performance information and the second performance information.

For example, the "first change information" in this case is, for example, information serving as a basis for determining whether or not to change the first performance information or the second performance information.

Also, for example, the "first change information" in this case is information that serves as a basis for determining how to change the first performance information or the second performance information.

Specifically, the "first change information" in this case indicates whether or not the first performance information is changed so as to increase the performance of the user object (or whether the first performance information is changed so as to decrease the performance of the user object). It is information that serves as a basis for determining whether or not to change the information. Alternatively, the "first change information" in this case indicates whether or not the second performance information is changed so as to improve the performance of the opponent object (or whether the second performance information is changed so as to lower the performance of the opponent object). (whether to change or not).

Alternatively, the "first change information" in this case is whether or not to change the first performance information or the second performance information so as to be advantageous to the user (or whether the first performance information or the second performance information is changed to the user's (whether or not to be changed in a way that is disadvantageous to the customer). Alternatively, the "first change information" in this case is whether or not to change the first performance information or the second performance information to be advantageous to the opponent (or change the first performance information or the second performance information This is information that serves as a basis for determining whether or not to make a change that is disadvantageous to the opponent.

Alternatively, the "first change information" in this case is information serving as a basis for determining the degree of change of the first performance information or the second performance information.

For example, the "first change information" in this case serves as an index indicating superiority/inferiority (advantage/disadvantage) of the user object or opponent object in the target area. For example, when the first change information indicates that the user object is superior (advantageous) in the target area, in other words, the opponent object is inferior (disadvantageous) in the target area, the performance of the user object is improved. The first performance information is changed, or the second performance information is changed such that the performance of the opponent object is lowered. Further, for example, if the first change information indicates that the user object is inferior (disadvantageous) in the target area, in other words, that the opponent object is superior (advantageous) in the target area, the performance of the user object is reduced. The first performance information is changed immediately, or the second performance information is changed so that the performance of the opponent object is improved.

The “first performance information when the user object is located within the target area” is the first performance information for controlling the motion of the user object when the position of the user object is included in the target area. This is the first performance information used (referenced) by the control unit 1101 .

"Second performance information when the opponent object is located within the target area" is the performance information for controlling the action of the opponent object when the position of the opponent object is included in the target area. This is the second performance information used (referenced) by the second operation control unit 1102 .

Note that "change the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area" and "change the second performance information when the opponent object is located within the target area" , is the same as "change the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area" described above. Also, ``change the first performance information when the user object is positioned within the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area'' and ``when the opponent object is positioned within the target region, "Change the second performance information when the game object is located in the target area based on the first change information associated with the target area" means "Change the performance information when the game object is located in the target area" described above. , change based on the first change information associated with the target region”.

The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target area in the virtual space based on the user's or opponent's change instruction. For example, when a change instruction is given by a user or an opponent, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information associated with the target area.

Here, "to change the first change information" means, for example, to change the first change information so as to affect the determination of whether to change the first performance information or the second performance information. . Alternatively, "to change the first change information" means, for example, to change the first change information so as to influence the determination of how to change the first performance information or the second performance information. .

For example, when a change instruction including a designation instruction to designate (select) a target area is given by a user or an opponent, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change instruction associated with the target area designated by the designation instruction. Change information.

Further, for example, when a change instruction including a specification instruction specifying how to change the first change information is given by the user or an opponent, the information changing unit 1400 The first change information of the target area is changed in a mode (degree).

For example, the first change information includes specific information specifying whether to change the first performance information or the second performance information to be advantageous to either the user or the opponent.

The “specific information” is (a) information specifying whether or not to change the first performance information to be advantageous to the user (in other words, disadvantageous to the opponent), and (b) information advantageous to the user. (in other words, disadvantageous to the opponent), and (c) advantageous to the opponent (in other words, disadvantageous to the user) and (d) specifying whether to change the second performance information to be advantageous to the opponent (in other words, disadvantageous to the user). information.

The information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information (specific information) associated with the target area to be advantageous to the user based on the user's change instruction. In addition, the information changing unit 1400 changes the first change information (specific information) associated with the target area so as to be advantageous to the opponent based on the opponent's change instruction.

"Change the first change information to be advantageous to the user" means that the first change information (specific information ) is to change On the other hand, "to change the first change information to be advantageous to the opponent" means that the first change information or the second performance information is changed to be advantageous to the opponent. It is to change information (specific information). Whether or not it is advantageous to the user (whether or not it is disadvantageous to the user) and whether or not it is advantageous to the opponent (whether or not it is disadvantageous to the opponent) is determined by the rules of the game.

[3-7-1] Specifically, the first change information includes, as specific information, a first numerical value according to the user's change instruction and a second numerical value according to the opponent's change instruction.

The "first numerical value" is a numerical value that changes according to the user's change instruction, and the "second numerical value" is a numerical value that changes according to the opponent's change instruction. Then, the first performance information or the second performance information is set so that the comparison result between the first numerical value and the second numerical value is the first result, which is advantageous for the user (in other words, disadvantageous for the opponent). Indicates to change. On the other hand, the first performance information or the second performance information is set so that the comparison result of the first numerical value and the second numerical value is the second result, which is advantageous to the opponent (in other words, disadvantageous to the user). Indicates to change. Note that, for example, one of the first numerical value and the second numerical value being greater than the other corresponds to an example of the "first result", and the other of the first numerical value and the second numerical value being greater than the one. It corresponds to an example of "second result".

Specifically, the "first numerical value" is a numerical value that increases according to the user's change instruction, and the "second numerical value" is a numerical value that increases according to the opponent's change instruction. In this case, the first performance information or the second performance information is changed such that the fact that the first numerical value is greater than the second numerical value (first result) is advantageous to the user (in other words, disadvantageous to the opponent). indicate that On the other hand, the first performance information or the second performance information is changed so that the fact that the second numerical value is greater than the first numerical value (second result) is advantageous to the opponent (in other words, disadvantageous to the user). indicates that

Alternatively, the "first numerical value" may be a numerical value that decreases according to the user's change instruction, and the "second numerical value" may be a numerical value that decreases according to the opponent's change instruction. In this case, the first performance information or the second performance information is changed so that the fact that the first numerical value is smaller than the second numerical value (first result) is advantageous to the user (in other words, disadvantageous to the opponent). indicate that On the other hand, the first performance information or the second performance information is changed so that the fact that the second numerical value is smaller than the first numerical value (second result) is advantageous to the opponent (in other words, disadvantageous to the user). indicates that

For example, when the comparison result between the first numerical value and the second numerical value is the first result, the first performance changing unit 1201 changes the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area to the relevant Change the performance of the user object to improve it. Alternatively, when the comparison result between the first numerical value and the second numerical value is the second result, the first performance changing unit 1201 changes the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area to the relevant Change the performance of the user object to be lower.

Further, for example, the second performance changing unit 1202 changes the second performance information when the opponent object is positioned within the target area when the comparison result between the first numerical value and the second numerical value is the second result. , change the performance of the opponent object. Alternatively, when the comparison result between the first numerical value and the second numerical value is the first result, the second performance changing unit 1202 changes the second performance information when the opponent object is located within the target area to Change so that the performance of the opponent object is lowered.

The aforementioned soccer game is "a competitive game in which a user and an opponent compete against each other. A user object, which is a game object used by the user, and an opponent object, which is a game object used by the opponent, move in a virtual space. The user character UC corresponds to an example of a "user object", and the opponent character OC corresponds to an example of an "opponent object". Also, the ability information (or total ability information) of the user character UC is an example of "first performance information", and the ability information (or total ability information) of the opponent character OC is an example of "second performance information". Equivalent to.

The first motion control section 1101 controls the motion of the user character UC based on the ability information (or total ability information) of the user character UC. The second action control section 1102 controls the action of the opponent character OC based on the ability information (or general ability information) of the opponent character OC.

In the soccer game described above, the total value of the influence value (increase effect on the momentum value of area A1) of the cards used by the user in area A1 corresponds to an example of the "first numerical value" of area A1. In addition, the total value of the influence value of the area A1 (the effect of reducing the momentum value of the area A1) of the cards used by the opponent corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned "second numerical value" of the area A1. In addition, the total value of the influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the user is greater than the total value of the influence value (decrease effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent. ” corresponds to an example. The above "second result" is that the total influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the user is smaller than the total influence value (decrease effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent. It corresponds to an example. The same applies to areas A2 to A7.

For example, if the total influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the user's card is greater than the total influence value (decrease effect) of the area A1 of the opponent's card (that is, if the area A1 If the user team is dominant in the area), the first performance change unit 1201 sets the performance information of the user character UC located in the area A1 to be higher than the original performance information.

In addition, when the total value of the influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the user is smaller than the total value of the influence value (decrease effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent (that is, when the area A1 If the area is the dominant area of the opponent team), the second performance changing unit 1202 sets the ability information of the opponent character OC located in the area A1 to be higher than the original ability information.

In addition, if the total value of the influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the user is smaller than the total value of the influence value (decrease effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent (that is, if the area A1 If the area is superior to the opponent team), the first performance changing unit 1201 may set the ability information of the user character UC located in the area A1 to be lower than the original ability information.

In addition, when the total value of the influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the user is greater than the total value of the influence value (decrease effect) of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent (that is, when the area A1 If the user team is dominant in the area), the second performance change unit 1202 may set the ability information of the opponent character OC located in the area A1 to be lower than the original ability information.

[3-7-2] Alternatively, the first change information includes, as specific information, a numerical value that changes according to the user's change instruction and also changes according to the opponent's change instruction.

Here, the "numerical value" is given a first change that is one of an increase and a decrease in response to the user's change instruction, and a second change that is the other of increase and decrease is given in response to the opponent's change instruction. is a given number. In addition, the inclusion of the numerical value within the first numerical range indicates that the first performance information or the second performance information is changed so as to be advantageous to the user (in other words, disadvantageous to the opponent). On the other hand, the inclusion of the numerical value within the second numerical range indicates that the first performance information or the second performance information is changed to be advantageous to the opponent (in other words, disadvantageous to the user). In addition, the "first numerical range" is a numerical range in which the possibility that the numerical value is included is increased by applying the first change to the numerical value, and the "second numerical range" is the numerical value It is a numerical range that increases the possibility that the numerical value is included by giving the second change to the numerical value.

For example, the above "numerical value" is a numerical value that is increased according to the user's change instruction and decreased according to the opponent's change instruction. The first numerical range is a numerical range larger than the first threshold, and the second numerical range is a numerical range smaller than the second threshold. Note that the first threshold and the second threshold may be the same value (for example, zero) or may be different. In the latter case, the second threshold is a smaller value than the first threshold.

Alternatively, the above "numerical value" is a numerical value that is decreased according to the user's change instruction and increased according to the opponent's change instruction. The first numerical range is a numerical range smaller than the first threshold, and the second numerical range is a numerical range greater than the second threshold. Note that the first threshold and the second threshold may be the same value (for example, zero) or may be different. In the latter case, the second threshold is a value greater than the first threshold.

When the numerical value associated with the target area is included in the first numerical range, the first performance changing unit 1201 changes the first performance information when the user object is positioned within the target area to the user object. change to improve performance. Alternatively, when the numerical value associated with the target area is included in the second numerical range, the first performance changing unit 1201 changes the first performance information when the user object is positioned within the target area to the target area. Change the performance of the user object to be lower.

A second performance change unit 1202 converts the second performance information when the opponent object is positioned within the target area when the numerical value associated with the target area is within the second numerical range to the target area. Change the performance of the opponent's object to increase. Alternatively, when the numerical value associated with the target area is within the first numerical range, the second performance changing unit 1202 changes the second performance information in the case where the opponent object is located within the target area, Change so that the performance of the opponent object is lowered.

The information changing unit 1400 applies a first change, which is either an increase or a decrease, to the numerical value associated with the target area in response to the user's change instruction. In addition, the information changing unit 1400 gives a second change, which is the other change of increase and decrease, to the numerical value associated with the target area in response to the opponent's change instruction.

In the above-mentioned soccer game, the momentum value of area A1 corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned "numerical value" of area A1. Increasing the momentum value of the area A1 corresponds to an example of the "first change", and decreasing the momentum value of the area A1 corresponds to an example of the "second change". The same applies to areas A2 to A7. A numerical range greater than zero corresponds to an example of a "first numerical range", and a numerical range smaller than zero corresponds to an example of a "second numerical range".

In the soccer game described above, the information changing unit 1400 increases the momentum value of the area A1 based on the influence value of the area A1 of the user's card. Also, the information changing unit 1400 reduces the momentum value of the area A1 based on the influence value of the area A1 of the card used by the opponent.

The first performance change unit 1201 changes the ability information of the user character UC located in area A1 to Set to be higher than the original ability information. Further, the second performance changing unit 1202 changes the momentum value of the area A1 to less than zero (that is, when the area A1 is the superior area of the opponent team), the second performance change unit 1202 changes the opponent character OC located in the area A1. is set to be higher than the original ability information.

Note that the first performance change unit 1201 changes the user character UC located in the area A1 when the momentum value of the area A1 is smaller than zero (that is, when the area A1 is the superior area of the opponent team). The ability information may be set to be lower than the original ability information. In addition, the second performance change unit 1202 changes the momentum value of the opponent character OC located in the area A1 when the force value of the area A1 is greater than zero (that is, when the area A1 is the superior area of the user team). The ability information may be set to be lower than the original ability information.

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

[4-1] FIG. 20 shows an example of processing executed by the control section 11 of the game terminal 10 before the start of the match between the user team and the opponent team.

As shown in FIG. 20, first, the control unit 11 initializes the progress data D1051 (S100). That is, the control unit 11 sets "0" in the "elapsed time" field, and sets "0" in the "score" field as the scores of the user team and the opponent team.

After executing step S100, the control section 11 initializes the card point data D1052 (S102). That is, the control unit 11 sets "5" in the "card point" field and "0" in the "elapsed time" field as the card points of the user and the opponent.

After executing step S102, the control unit 11 initializes the momentum value data D1053 (S104). That is, the control section 11 sets "0" in the "momentum value" field as the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7.

After executing step S104, the control unit 11 initializes the virtual space state data D1054 (S106). That is, the control unit 11 sets the state information of the viewpoint VP and the ball BO to predetermined initial states.

After executing step S106, the control unit 11 initializes the character state data D1055 (S108).

That is, the control unit 11 registers 18 user characters UC corresponding to 18 player cards registered in the user deck data D1030 (member data D1031) in the character state data D1055. At this time, the control unit 11 changes the value registered in the "ability" field of the card list data D1010 to the "original ability" field of the character state data D1055 for the 18 player cards registered in the user deck data D1030 (member data D1031). Register in both the "Ability" and "Current Ability" fields. In addition, the control unit 11 sets ON the “participation flag” field of the user character UC corresponding to the player card whose starting member flag is ON, and sets the “position number”, “position”, “orientation”, “movement speed” field to “ON”. , 'playback motion', and 'playback frame' fields are also initialized. Further, the control unit 11 sets OFF the “participation flag” field of the user character UC corresponding to the player card whose starting member flag is OFF. Also, the control unit 11 sets off the “substitution flag” field of all user characters UC.

Similarly, the control unit 11 also registers 18 opponent characters OC corresponding to the 18 player cards registered in the opponent deck data D1040 (member data) in the character state data D1055.

After executing step S108, the control unit 11 initializes the first card usage data D1056 (S110). That is, the control unit 11 refers to the character state data D1055, and randomly selects five player cards out of the 11 player cards corresponding to the 11 user characters UC whose participation flag is ON based on a predetermined probability. to select. Then, the control unit 11 acquires the cost information and influence information of the five selected player cards from the card list data D1010 and registers them in the first card usage data D1056. In addition, the control unit 11 sets the "use flag" field of these five player cards to OFF, and sets "0" to the "elapsed time" field.

After executing step S110, the control unit 11 initializes the second card usage data D1057 (S112). That is, the control unit 11 refers to the character state data D1055, and selects 5 player cards out of the 11 player cards corresponding to the 11 opponent characters OC whose entry flag is ON based on a predetermined probability. choose randomly. Then, the control unit 11 acquires the cost information and influence information of the five selected player cards from the card list data D1010 and registers them in the second card usage data D1057. In addition, the control unit 11 sets the "use flag" field of these five player cards to OFF, and sets "0" to the "elapsed time" field.

[4-2] FIGS. 21A and 21B show an example of processing executed by the control section 11 of the game terminal 10 during a match between the user team and the opponent team. That is, while the game image G300 is being displayed on the display unit 15, the processes shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B are executed every predetermined time (1/60 second here).

As shown in FIG. 21A, the control unit 11 determines whether or not any of the use candidate cards presented in the game image G300 has been designated as a use card by the user (S120). For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not an operation has been performed to designate any one of the parts P340-1 to P340-5 of the game image G300.

When it is determined that any one of the use candidate cards is specified by the user as the use card (S120: Yes), the control unit 11 registers the player card specified by the user as the use card of the user (S122). . For example, the control unit 11 accesses the first card usage data D1056 and sets the "usage flag" field of the player card specified by the user to ON.

In this case, the control unit 11 changes the influence value of the player card based on the skill information of the player card specified by the user. For example, if the player card specified by the user has the "adversity" skill, and the score of the current opponent team is higher than the score of the user team, the control unit 11 determines the "effect" of the first card usage data D1056. Strength value (increase effect)”, and increases by one the influence value greater than zero among the influence values of the player card.

After step S122 is executed, or if it is not determined in step S120 that any of the use candidate cards has been specified by the user as the use card (S120: No), the control unit 11 selects the card used by the user. It is determined whether or not the timing for weakening the momentum value increasing effect has arrived (S124). For example, in a soccer game, every five minutes of time in the virtual space VW, the momentum value increasing effect of the cards used by the user is weakened. Therefore, in step S124, it is determined whether five minutes have elapsed in the virtual space VW.

Specifically, the control unit 11 accesses the first card usage data D1056, and adds a predetermined value to the value of the "elapsed time" field of the player card whose usage flag is on. For example, when 1 minute in the real world corresponds to 10 minutes in the virtual space VW (that is, 1/60 second in the real world corresponds to 10/60 seconds in the virtual space VW), the predetermined value is "10 ”.

In addition, the control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a player card with a value of 18000 or more in the "elapsed time" field among the player cards whose use flag is ON. Since the "elapsed time" field stores a numerical value indicating the elapsed time in units of 1/60 second, when the value of the "elapsed time" field becomes 18000 or more, it means that 5 minutes or more have passed. corresponds to

Then, when there is a player card with a value of 18000 or more in the "elapsed time" field among the player cards whose use flag is on, the control unit 11 determines whether the player card (used card) It is determined that the timing for weakening the effect of increasing the momentum value has arrived. In this case, the control unit 11 sets "0" in the "elapsed time" field.

When it is determined that the timing for weakening the momentum value increasing effect of the card used by the user has arrived (S124: Yes), the control section 11 weakens the momentum value increasing effect of the used card (S126). For example, the control unit 11 accesses the first card usage data D1056 and updates the "influence value (increase effect)" field of the used card. For example, if the value of area A1 registered in the "influence value (increase effect)" field is greater than zero, the control unit 11 changes the value of area A1 registered in the "influence value (increase effect)" field is decremented by 1. Regarding areas A2 to A7, the control unit 11 performs similar processing.

After executing step S126, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the effect of increasing the momentum value by the used card has disappeared (S128). For example, the control unit 11 refers to the “influence value (increase effect)” field of the first card usage data D1056, and the influence value (increase effect) of each of the areas A1 to A7 of the used card becomes zero. If the influence value (increase effect) of each of the areas A1 to A7 of the used card is zero, it is determined that the momentum value increasing effect of the used card has disappeared.

When it is determined that the momentum value increasing effect of the card used has disappeared (S128: Yes), the control unit 11 newly registers one player card in the first card usage data D1056 as a candidate card for use by the user. (S130).

For example, the control unit 11 refers to the character state data D1055, and selects one of 11 player cards corresponding to 11 user characters UC whose entry flag is ON and whose substitution flag is OFF. player cards are randomly selected based on a predetermined probability. Then, the control unit 11 deletes the used card determined to have no momentum value increasing effect from the first card usage data D1056, and replaces the newly selected player card with the first card usage data D1056. to register. At this time, the control unit 11 acquires the cost information and influence information of the newly selected player card from the card list data D1010 and registers them in the first card usage data D1056. In addition, the control unit 11 sets the "use flag" field of the newly selected player card to OFF, and sets the "elapsed time" field to "0".

After execution of step S130, or if it is determined in step S124 that the timing for weakening the momentum value increasing effect of the card used has not arrived (S124: No), or in step S128, the momentum value of the card used (S128: No), the control unit 11 designates one of the player cards registered in the second card usage data D1057 as the card to be used as the opponent. It is determined whether or not to do so (S132). For example, the control unit 11 executes processing as described below according to an algorithm for determining whether or not to use a player card or determining which player card to use.

First, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to use the player card. Then, when it is decided to use the player card, the control unit 11, based on the card point data D1052 and the second card usage data D1057, selects the player cards registered in the second card usage data D1057, As a card to be used, one player card whose use flag is off and whose cost is equal to or less than the opponent's card points is selected.

When the card to be used as the opponent is specified (S132: Yes), the controller 11 registers the specified player card as the card to be used by the opponent (S134). For example, the control unit 11 accesses the second card usage data D1057 and sets the "usage flag" field of the specified player card to ON.

After step S134 is executed, or in step S132, if the card to be used as the opponent is not specified (S132: No), the control unit 11 determines that the timing for weakening the momentum value reduction effect of the card used by the opponent is not reached. It is determined whether or not it has arrived (S136). That is, the control unit 11 performs the same process as in step S124 on the second card usage data D1057.

When it is determined that the timing for weakening the momentum value decreasing effect of the card used by the opponent has arrived (S136: Yes), the control unit 11 weakens the momentum value decreasing effect of the used card (S138). That is, the control unit 11 performs the same process as in step S126 on the second card usage data D1057.

After executing step S138, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the effect of reducing the momentum value of the used card has disappeared (S140). That is, the control unit 11 performs the same process as in step S128 on the second card usage data D1057.

When it is determined that the momentum value reduction effect of the card used has disappeared (S140: Yes), the control unit 11 newly registers one player card in the second card usage data D1057 as a candidate card for use by the opponent. (S142).

For example, the control unit 11 refers to the character state data D1055, and selects one out of 11 player cards corresponding to 11 opponent characters OC whose participation flag is ON and whose substitution flag is OFF. player cards are randomly selected based on a predetermined probability. Then, the control unit 11 deletes from the second card usage data D1057 the used card determined to have no effect of decreasing the momentum value, and replaces the newly selected player card with the second card usage data D1057. to register. This process is similar to step S130.

After execution of step S142, or when it is determined in step S136 that the timing for weakening the momentum value reduction effect of the used card has not arrived (S136: No), or in step S140, the momentum value of the used card If it is determined that the reduction effect of the area has not disappeared (S140: No), as shown in FIG. 21B, the control section 11 updates the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7 (S144).

For example, the control section 11 updates the momentum value of the area A1 as described below. That is, the control unit 11 refers to the first card usage data D1056, and calculates the total value X of the influence value (increase effect) of the area A1 of the player card whose usage flag is ON. Also, the control unit 11 refers to the second card usage data D1057, and calculates the total value Y of the influence value (reduction effect) of the area A1 of the player card whose usage flag is ON. Then, the control section 11 accesses the momentum value data D1053 and registers the value obtained by subtracting the total value Y from the total value X as the momentum value of the area A1. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 18, "2" is calculated as the total value X, and in the case of the example shown in FIG. 19, for example, "0" is calculated as the total value Y. Then, "+2" is registered as the force value of area A1. Similarly, the control section 11 updates the momentum values of the other areas A2 to A7.

After executing step S144, the control unit 11 sets the ability information of the player character PC (the user character UC and the opponent character OC) (S146).

FIG. 22 shows an example of setting processing for setting ability information of the user character UC, among the processing executed in step S146. In step S146, the control unit 11 performs the setting process shown in FIG. 22 for each of the user characters UC participating in the game (that is, the user characters UC whose participation flag is ON and whose substitution flag is OFF). Execute.

As shown in FIG. 22, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user character UC is positioned within the dominant area of the user team (S1460).

For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the current position of the user character UC is included in the area A whose momentum value is greater than zero. Specifically, control unit 11 acquires the current position of user character UC by referring to the "position" field of character state data D1055, and includes the current position of user character UC in areas A1 to A7. Identify the area A where you are. Also, the control unit 11 refers to the momentum value data D1053 and determines whether or not the momentum value of the specified area A is greater than zero. Then, if the momentum value of the identified area A is greater than zero, the control unit 11 determines that the user character UC is positioned within the dominant area of the user team. On the other hand, if the momentum value of the identified area A is not greater than zero, the control unit 11 determines that the user character UC is not positioned within the dominant area of the user team.

If it is determined that the user character UC is not located within the superior area of the user team (S1460: No), the control unit 11 replaces the ability information of the user character UC with original ability information (that is, normal ability information). (S1462). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the character state data D1055 and registers the value registered in the "original ability" field of the user character UC in the "current ability" field.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the user character UC is located within the dominant area of the user team (S1460: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the ability information of the user character UC higher than the original ability information ( S1464). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the character state data D1055, and registers a value obtained by increasing the value registered in the "original ability" field of the user character UC in the "current ability" field. Specifically, the control unit 11 registers a value obtained by adding a predetermined value to the value registered in the "original ability" field in the "current ability" field. The "predetermined value" here may be a fixed value, or may be a value obtained by multiplying the value registered in the "original ability" field by a predetermined ratio.

In step S146, each of the opponent characters OC participating in the match (that is, the opponent characters OC whose participation flag is ON and whose substitution flag is OFF) is subjected to the same processing as that shown in FIG. Processing is performed. In this case, it is determined in step S1460 whether or not the opponent character OC is positioned within the superior area of the opponent team. That is, it is determined whether or not the current position of the opponent character OC is included in the area A whose momentum value is less than zero.

After executing step S146, the control unit 11 updates the state information of the player character PC (the user character UC and the opponent character OC), the ball BO, and the viewpoint VP (S148).

First, the control unit 11 updates the position, orientation, movement speed, playback motion, and playback frame of the player character PC. For example, the control unit 11 determines the motion to be performed by the player character PC according to an algorithm for determining the motion to be performed by the player character PC, and based on the determination result, determines the position, orientation, and moving speed of the player character PC. , play motion, and play frame.

When maintaining the orientation and movement speed of the player character PC, the control unit 11 updates the position of the player character PC based on the orientation and movement speed. On the other hand, when changing at least one of the orientation and movement speed of the player character PC, the control unit 11 updates at least one of the orientation and movement speed of the player character PC, and then changes the position of the player character PC. and update based on movement speed.

When making the player character PC start a new action, the control unit 11 sets the motion data of the action as the playback motion of the player character PC, and sets the first frame as the playback frame. On the other hand, if the player character PC is to continue the action that the player character PC is currently performing, the control unit 11 sets the frame after the current frame as the playback frame.

Also, the control unit 11 updates the position, moving direction, and moving speed of the ball BO. For example, when any player character PC performs a kick motion (pass, shoot, dribble, etc.) on the ball BO, the control unit 11 determines the movement direction of the ball BO based on the kick direction and strength. and moving speed are updated, and the position of the ball BO is updated based on the moving direction and moving speed. On the other hand, when the kick motion is not performed with respect to the ball BO, the control unit 11 updates the position of the ball BO based on the moving direction and moving speed.

When updating the state information of the player character PC and the ball BO, the "current ability" field of the character state data D1055 is referred to.

For example, the control unit 11 sets the moving speed of the player character PC based on the running ability value registered in the "current ability" field of the character state data D1055.

Further, for example, the control unit 11 sets the passing or shooting accuracy of the player character PC based on the value of the passing ability or the shooting ability registered in the "current ability" field of the character state data D1055. That is, the control unit 11 sets the movement direction of the ball BO passed or shot by the player character PC based on the value of the pass ability or the shoot ability registered in the "current ability" field of the character state data D1055. Specifically, when the player character PC has a low passing ability or shooting ability, the control unit 11 controls the moving direction and the target direction of the ball BO passed or shot as compared to when the passing ability or shooting ability is high. The movement direction of the ball BO passed or shot by the player character PC is set so that the deviation between and is large.

Further, for example, when the user character UC attempts to dribble past the opponent character OC, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the user character UC can dribble past the opponent character OC. is determined based on the dribbling ability value of the user character UC and the defense ability value of the opponent character OC registered in the "current ability" field of .

Further, in step S148, the control unit 11 sets the viewpoint VP and the line-of-sight direction VD such that the position of the ball BO is included in the visual field range from the viewpoint VP.

After executing step S148, the control unit 11 updates the game progress information (S150). For example, the control unit 11 accesses the progress data D1051 and adds a predetermined value to the value of the "elapsed time" field. For example, when 1 minute in the real world corresponds to 10 minutes in the virtual space VW (that is, 1/60 second in the real world corresponds to 10/60 seconds in the virtual space VW), the predetermined value is "10 ”. Further, for example, when the user team or the opponent team scores, the control unit 11 updates the "score" field.

After executing step S150, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the timing for increasing the card points of the user and the opponent has arrived (S152). For example, in a soccer game, the card points of the user and the opponent are increased by one point each time one minute elapses in the virtual space VW. Therefore, in step S152, it is determined whether or not one minute has elapsed in the virtual space VW.

Specifically, the control section 11 accesses the card point data D1052 and adds a predetermined value to the value of the "elapsed time" field. For example, when 1 minute in the real world corresponds to 10 minutes in the virtual space VW (that is, 1/60 second in the real world corresponds to 10/60 seconds in the virtual space VW), the predetermined value is "10 ”.

Also, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the value of the "elapsed time" field has reached 3600 or more. Since the "elapsed time" field stores a numerical value indicating the elapsed time in units of 1/60 second, when the value of the "elapsed time" field becomes 3600 or more, it means that one minute or more has passed. corresponds to

Then, when the value of the "elapsed time" field becomes 3600 or more, the control unit 11 determines that the timing for increasing the card points of the user and the opponent has arrived. In this case, the control unit 11 updates the value of the "elapsed time" field to zero.

When it is determined that the timing for increasing the card points of the user and the opponent has arrived (S152: Yes), the control section 11 accesses the card point data D1052 and increases the card points of the user and the opponent by one point. (S154).

After execution of step S154, or when it is determined in step S152 that the timing for increasing the card points of the user and the opponent has not come (S152: No), the control unit 11 updates the game image G300. (S156). The control unit 11 generates a game image G300 on the VRAM based on the game situation data D1050. The game image G300 generated on the VRAM is displayed on the display section 15. FIG.

At this time, based on the virtual space state data D1054 and the character state data D1055, the control unit 11 generates a virtual space image G310 representing the virtual space VW viewed from the viewpoint VP in the line-of-sight direction VD.

Also, the control unit 11 sets the part P330 based on the momentum value data D1053. Further, the control section 11 sets the part P350 and the parts P360-1 to P360-10 based on the user's card points stored in the card point data D1052.

Further, the control unit 11 sets five parts P340-1 to P340-5 respectively indicating the five player cards registered in the first card usage data D1056. Note that the control unit 11 sets the part P340 corresponding to the player card whose use flag is ON to a state indicating that the player card has been used, and sets the part P340 to a state in which the user cannot specify it (Fig. 7 part P340-1). In addition, based on the user's card points stored in the card point data D1052, the control unit 11 selects parts P340 corresponding to player cards whose cost is greater than the user's card points, if the user's card points are insufficient. , and is set to a state in which user designation is disabled (see parts P340-2 and P340-5 in FIG. 7).

Although omitted in FIGS. 21A and 21B, when the part P320 of the game image G300 is designated, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a player substitution image for accepting a player substitution instruction. Then, the control section 11 updates the character state data D1055 based on the player substitution instruction. That is, the control unit 11 updates to ON the substitution flag of the user character UC to be replaced, and updates to ON the entry flag of the user character UC participating in the game in place of the user character UC.

Similarly, although omitted in FIGS. 21A and 21B, during the match, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to perform a player substitution for the opponent team as the opponent of the user. This decision is made based on an algorithm for deciding whether to make substitutions for the opposing team. The control section 11 updates the character state data D1055 when it is determined that the player of the opponent team is to be replaced. That is, the control unit 11 updates to ON the change flag of the opponent character OC to be replaced, and updates to ON the participation flag of the opponent character OC who participates in the match in place of the opponent character OC.

[5. Summary] In the game system 1 described above, the ability of the user character UC is set higher than the original ability in the superior area of the user team, and the ability of the opponent character OC is set higher than the original ability in the superior area of the opponent team. Set higher than ability. Then, the user changes the momentum value of the area A using the player card, making the area A the superior area of the user team, or obstructing the area A from becoming the superior area of the opponent team. , can participate in the user team (user character UC) and participate in the game.

That is, according to the game system 1, as a method of user involvement in the user team (user character UC), the user team (user character UC) can ) can provide a new way of involvement. In other words, according to the game system 1, by operating the user character UC, the user team (user character UC) is not directly involved, but by changing the momentum value of each of the areas A1 to A7. , a new interest of indirectly participating in the user team (user character UC).

A game in which a computer-operated user team (user character UC) and an opponent team (opponent character OC) are watching a soccer game, compared to a game in which the user character UC is operated by the user himself/herself. , the user's degree of involvement in the user team (user character UC) is low, but according to the game system 1, the user's degree of involvement in the user team (user character UC) operated by the computer can be increased.

Further, according to the game system 1, the presence or absence or magnitude of influence exerted on each of the areas A1 to A7 differs for each player card, and the presence or absence or magnitude of influence exerted on each of the areas A1 to A7 is different. By designating an arbitrary player card from a plurality of different player cards as a card to be used, the area A whose momentum value is to be changed is designated, or the degree of change of the momentum value of the area A is designated (in other words, For example, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of specifying which area A's momentum value is to be changed and how.

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

[6-1] Although the processes of FIGS. 20, 21A, and 21B have been described above as being executed by the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10, these processes may also be executed by the control unit 31 of the server 30. good. In this case, the data necessary for executing the process may be stored in advance in the storage unit 32 or the database 34 of the server 30 , or may be transmitted from the game terminal 10 to the server 30 .

[6-2] Although the example in which the present invention is applied to a soccer game has been mainly described above, the present invention can also be applied to sports games other than soccer games. Also, the present invention can be applied to games other than sports games. The present invention can also be applied to games other than battle games. The present invention can be applied to various games in which a game object moves within a virtual space.

[7. Additional Note] From the above description, the present invention can be understood as, for example, the following first to third inventions. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals shown in the drawings are appropriately written in parentheses, but this does not limit the present invention to the illustrated embodiments.

A1) A game system (1) according to one aspect of the first invention is a game object (for example, a user character UC) that moves in a virtual space (for example, a virtual space VW) according to an instruction from a computer. an operation control means (1100) for performing control based on performance information (for example, ability information) relating to the performance of the game object; performance change means (1200) for changing the performance information based on performance change information (e.g. momentum value) relating to change of the performance information associated with the target area; and the performance change associated with the target area. receiving means (1300) for receiving a change operation for changing information (for example, an operation specifying any of parts P340-1 to P340-5); and an information modifying means (1400) for modifying based on.

A7) Further, the game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the first invention controls the motion of the game object that moves in the virtual space according to the instruction from the computer, based on the performance information regarding the performance of the game object. and an operation control means (1100) for controlling the performance information associated with the target area of the virtual space when the game object is positioned in the target area, and the performance change related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area. performance change means (1200) for changing based on information; reception means (1300) for accepting a change operation for changing the performance change information associated with the target area; and the performance associated with the target area. and information changing means (1400) for changing change information based on the change operation.

A8) Further, the program according to one aspect of the first invention is a computer as the game system (1) according to any one of A1) to A6) or the game control device (10 or 30) according to A7). It's a program that makes it work.

A9) Further, in the game control method according to one aspect of the first invention, the motion control means (1100) controls the motion of the game object that moves in the virtual space in accordance with the instruction of the computer to the performance related to the performance of the game object. An operation control step (S148) for performing control based on information, and a performance changing means (1200) for associating the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space with the target area. a performance change step (S146) for changing based on the performance change information relating to the change of the performance information received; and a change operation for changing the performance change information associated with the target area by a receiving means (1300). a receiving step (S120) of receiving; and an information changing step (S144) of changing the performance change information associated with the target area by the information change means (1400) based on the change operation.

A10) Further, an information storage medium according to an aspect of the first invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program according to A8).

According to the inventions described in A1), A7) to A10) above, the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space is obtained based on the performance change information associated with the target area. A user can interact with the game object by changing the performance modification information associated with the target area, since the modified performance modification information associated with the target area is modified based on the modification operation.

That is, according to the inventions described in A1), A7) to A10) above, as a method of user interaction with the game object, the user interacts with the game object by changing the performance change information associated with the target area of the virtual space. It can provide a new way of involvement. In other words, instead of directly participating in the game object, by changing the performance change information associated with the target area in the virtual space, a new interest in indirectly participating in the game object is introduced. can provide.

For example, with respect to a game object operated by a computer, the degree of user involvement in the game object is lower than that of a game object operated by the user himself/herself. According to the method, it is possible to increase the degree of user involvement in the game object operated by the computer.

A2) In one aspect of the first invention, the performance change means (1200) converts the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area into the performance change information associated with the target area. and type information about the type of the game object.

According to the invention described in A2), the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area is obtained by considering not only the performance change information associated with the target area but also the type of the game object. By changing, it is possible to provide the interest that the performance information when the game object is located in the target area is changed in consideration of the type of the game object.

A3) In one aspect of the first invention, the performance information is changed based on the performance change information associated with the target area in response to the movement of the game object positioned within the target area outside the target area. may include means (1210) for releasing the

According to the invention described in A3), the performance information of the game object is changed based on the performance change information associated with the target area only when the game object is positioned within the target area. can be limited to

A4) In one aspect of the first invention, when a given period of time has passed while the performance change information associated with the target area has been changed by the information change means (1400), the information change means means (1410) for canceling the change by

According to the invention described in A4), the period during which the state in which the performance change information associated with the target area is changed continues is limited to a given period, so that the performance change information associated with the target area is Since it is necessary to perform change operations while considering that the period during which the changed state continues is limited, it is necessary to limit the period during which the changed state of the performance change information associated with the target area continues. It is possible to provide the user with the interest of performing the change operation while considering.

A5) In one aspect of the first invention, the virtual space includes a plurality of target areas (eg areas A1 to A7), each of the plurality of target areas is associated with the performance change information, and the performance change means ( 1200) changes, for each of the plurality of target areas, the performance information when the game object is positioned in the target area based on the performance change information associated with the target area; Accepting means (1300) accepts the change operation including a specifying operation specifying at least one of the plurality of target areas, and the information changing means (1400) accepts the The performance change information associated with the target area specified by the specifying operation may be changed.

According to the invention described in A5), by designating at least one of a plurality of target areas for which the performance change information is to be changed, the interest of changing the performance change information of an arbitrary target area is given to the user. can provide.

A6) In one aspect of the first invention, a plurality of game objects (eg, user characters UC) that are members of a game object group (eg, user team) are placed in the virtual space, and the plurality of game objects are each , the motion control means (1100) controls the motion of each of the plurality of game objects based on the performance information of each of the plurality of game objects. The performance changing means (1200) changes the performance information of the game object when one of the plurality of game objects is located in the target area to a The change may be made based on the performance change information.

According to the invention described in A6), the user's interaction with the members of the game object group that move in the virtual space according to instructions from the computer is performed by performing a change operation to change the target area of the virtual space. New ways of engagement can be provided to engage members of a game object group by modifying the associated performance modification information. That is, by changing the performance change information associated with the target area of the virtual space, it is possible to provide a new interest in indirectly affecting the performance information of the members of the game object group.

B1) Further, a game system (1) according to an aspect of the second invention is a game system (1) that executes a game in which a game object (for example, a user character UC) moves in a virtual space (for example, a virtual space VW). , motion control means (1100) for controlling the motion of the game object based on performance information (for example, ability information) relating to the performance of the game object; For each, the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area is changed based on first change information (e.g. momentum value) related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area. and an instruction object (for example, parts P340-1 to P340-5: in other words a player card) in which at least one of the plurality of target areas is associated with second change information (e.g., influence value, etc.) relating to change of the first change information is displayed on a display means (15); display control means (1310) for displaying; reception means (1300) for receiving designation of the pointing object; 1 change information based on the second change information associated with the instruction object (1400).

B10) Further, a game control device (10 or 30) according to an aspect of the second invention is a game control device (10 or 30) for executing a game in which a game object moves in a virtual space, wherein the movement of the game object based on performance information about the performance of the game object; performance change means (1200) for changing the performance information based on first change information relating to change of the performance information associated with the target area; at least one of the plurality of target areas; 1 display control means (1310) for displaying on display means (15) an instruction object associated with second change information relating to change of change information; reception means (1300) for accepting designation of the instruction object; Information changing means ( 1400), and

B12) Further, a program according to an aspect of the second invention includes the game system (1) according to any one of B1) to B9), or the game control device according to B10) or B11) (10 or 30). It is a program for making a computer function as

B13) Further, a game control method according to an aspect of the second invention is a game control method for a game in which a game object moves in a virtual space, wherein the motion control means (1100) controls the motion of the game object. and a performance changing means (1200) for each of a plurality of target areas in the virtual space, if the game object is positioned within the target area. a performance change step (S146) for changing the performance information when the performance information is based on first change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area; a display control step (S156) for displaying, on the display means (15), a pointing object associated with at least one of the target regions of the above and the second change information relating to the change of the first change information; ) is a receiving step (S120) for receiving the designation of the pointing object; and the information changing means (1400) is the and an information changing step (S144) of changing the first change information based on the second change information associated with the instruction object.

B15) Further, an information storage medium according to an aspect of the second invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program according to B12).

According to the inventions described in B1), B10), B12), B13), and B15) above, the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area in the virtual space is associated with the target area. The first change information associated with the target area associated with the instruction object, which is changed based on the performance change information and displayed on the display means, is associated with the instruction object based on the designation of the instruction object. Since it is modified based on the second modification information, the user can interact with the game object by modifying the first modification information associated with the target area by specifying the pointing object displayed on the display means.

That is, according to the inventions described in B1), B10), B12), B13), and B15) above, the user can interact with the game object by designating the pointing object displayed on the display means. A new way of engaging with the game object can be provided by modifying the first modification information associated with the region of interest in space. In other words, instead of directly participating in the game object, by changing the first change information associated with the target area, it is possible to provide a new interest of indirectly participating in the game object. .

B2) In one aspect of the second invention, the game includes a plurality of game objects each associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas (eg, areas A1 to A7) and the second change information. The game object moves in the virtual space, the pointing object is associated with at least one of the plurality of game objects, and the information changing means (1400) associates the pointing object with the pointing object based on the specification of the pointing object. The first change information associated with the target area associated with the game object may be changed based on the second change information associated with the associated game object.

According to the invention described in B2), a plurality of game objects each associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas and the second change information move in the virtual space, and the pointing object moves in the virtual space. A region of interest associated with at least one of the game objects and associated with the game object based on a specification of the pointing object and based on second change information associated with the game object associated with the pointing object. Since the first change information associated with is changed, the instruction object for instructing the combination of the target area and the second change information can be set using the game object.

B3) In one aspect of the second invention, the display control means (1310) causes the display of a plurality of pointing objects each associated with at least one of the plurality of target regions and the second change information. means (15) for displaying, said receiving means (1300) receives designation of at least one of said plurality of instruction objects, said information changing means (1400) receives designation of at least one of said plurality of instruction objects; The first change information associated with the target area associated with the specified pointing object may be changed based on the second change information associated with the specified pointing object.

According to the invention described in B3), the first change information associated with the target area associated with the instruction object designated from among the plurality of instruction objects is associated with the designated instruction object. Since the change is made based on the second change information, the user selects at least one of the plurality of instruction objects to select which target area and how to change the first change information associated with the target area. and interact with the game object by modifying the first modification information associated with any target area.

That is, according to the invention described in B3), as a method of user interaction with the game object, the user can participate in the game object by selecting how to change the first change information associated with which target area. We can provide a new way of involvement. In other words, instead of directly participating in the game object, it indirectly participates in the game object by selecting how to change the first change information associated with which target area. You can provide a new interest to do.

B4) In one aspect of the second invention, in the game, a plurality of game objects (e.g., user characters UC participating in a game) in a predetermined game object group (e.g., user team) move in the virtual space. , each game object in the group of game objects is associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas and the second change information, and the display control means (1310) controls the A plurality of instruction objects (for example, parts P340-1 to P340-5: in other words, five player cards) associated with the plurality of game objects are displayed on the display means (15), and the reception means (1300) receives designation of at least one of the plurality of pointing objects, and the information changing means (1400) is associated with the game object associated with the designated pointing object from among the plurality of pointing objects. The first change information associated with the target area associated with the game object may be changed based on the second change information.

According to the invention described in B4), a plurality of game objects of the predetermined game object group move in the virtual space, and a plurality of pointing objects associated with the plurality of game objects of the game object group are displayed. a second change information associated with a target region associated with a game object based on second change information associated with a game object associated with a designated pointing object from among a plurality of pointing objects; 1 Since the change information is changed, by setting the game object group, both the game object that moves in the virtual space and the instruction object for selecting the combination of the target area and the second change information can be created. can be set. In other words, an instruction object for instructing a combination of the target area and the second change information can be set using the game object.

B5) In one aspect of the second invention, in the game, a plurality of game objects (e.g., user characters UC participating in a match) designated by a user from among the game object group (e.g., user team) are displayed in the virtual space. and the display control means (1310) causes the display means (15) to display a plurality of pointing objects associated with a plurality of game objects among the plurality of game objects specified by the user. may

According to the invention described in B5), the instruction object for instructing the combination of the target area and the second change information can be set using the game object selected by the user as the game object to be placed in the virtual space. .

B6) In one aspect of the second invention, the display control means (1310) displays a plurality of pointing objects associated with a plurality of game objects selected from the game object group based on a predetermined probability. You may make it display on a means (15).

According to the invention described in B6), by causing the display means to display a plurality of pointing objects associated with a plurality of game objects selected from a group of game objects based on a predetermined probability, the target area and the first target area are displayed. 2. It is possible to prevent the game object associated with the instruction object for instructing the combination with the change information from always being the same, and to change the association between the instruction object and the game object.

B7) In one aspect of the second invention, when at least one of the plurality of instruction objects is specified, a first parameter that is one of decreasing and increasing with respect to a predetermined parameter (for example, user's card points) a first change means (1321) that provides a change (for example, a decrease); a restriction means (1330) that restricts acceptance of designation by the acceptance means (1300) based on the first change of the parameter; second change means (1322) for applying a second change (for example, an increase) to said parameter, which is the other of a decrease and an increase, based on said parameter; and said limiting means (1330) based on said second change of said parameter. ), and a release means (1340) for releasing the restriction by ).

According to the invention described in B7), when at least one of a plurality of pointing objects is designated, a first change that is one of a decrease and an increase is given to the parameter, and the first change of the parameter based on, restricting acceptance of designation by the accepting means, giving a second change, which is the other of decrease and increase, to the parameter based on the passage of time, and limiting acceptance of designation based on the second change of the parameter By canceling the restriction, the user has to specify the instruction object in consideration of the parameters. That is, according to the invention described in B7), it is possible to provide the interest of designating a pointing object in consideration of parameters.

B8) In one aspect of the second invention, each of the plurality of pointing objects is associated with change amount information (e.g., cost information) regarding a change amount of the first change of the parameter, and the first change means sets the change amount of the first change given to the parameter based on the change amount information associated with the instruction object designated from the plurality of instruction objects, and the limiting means (1330) restricts acceptance of designation of at least one of the plurality of instruction objects by the reception means (1300) based on the parameter and the change amount information of each of the plurality of instruction objects. can be

According to the invention described in B8), on the basis of the parameter and the amount-of-change information of each of the plurality of game objects associated with the plurality of pointing objects, the receiving means determines whether at least one of the plurality of pointing objects Since acceptance of designation by is restricted, the user needs to designate the pointing object in consideration of both the parameter and the change amount information of each of the plurality of game objects associated with the plurality of pointing objects. That is, according to the invention described in B8), it is possible to provide the interest of designating a pointing object in consideration of both the parameter and the change amount information of each of the plurality of game objects associated with the plurality of pointing objects. .

B9) In addition, the game system (1) according to one aspect of the second invention is associated with a plurality of item objects out of a predetermined item object group (for example, player cards registered as members of the user's deck). A plurality of game objects (for example, a user character UC participating in a match) is moved in a virtual space (for example, a virtual space VW), and the motion of each of the plurality of game objects is evaluated as performance related to the performance of each of the plurality of game objects. an action control means (1100) for controlling based on information (for example, ability information); A performance change that changes the performance information of the game object when any of the game objects is positioned based on first change information (e.g., momentum value) related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area. means (1200); and display control means (1310) for displaying a plurality of item objects (for example, parts P340-1 to P340-5: in other words, five player cards) in the item object group on the display means (15). ), reception means (1300) for receiving designation of at least one of the plurality of item objects displayed on the display means (15), and the plurality of objects based on the reception by the reception means (1300) and information changing means (1400) for changing the first change information associated with at least one of the areas, wherein each item object of the item object group has one of the plurality of target areas. At least one item is associated with second change information (e.g., influence value) relating to change of the first change information, and the information change means (1400) displays the plurality of items on the display means (15) Based on the second change information associated with the item object specified from among the objects, the first change information associated with the target area associated with the specified item object is changed.

B11) In addition, the game control device (10 or 30) according to an aspect of the second invention moves a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects in the predetermined item object group within the virtual space, an action control means (1100) for controlling the action of each of the plurality of game objects based on performance information relating to the performance of each of the plurality of game objects; the performance information of the game object when one of the plurality of game objects is positioned within the area, based on first change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area; Performance changing means (1200) for changing; display control means (1310) for displaying a plurality of item objects out of said item object group on display means; and said plurality of item objects displayed on said display means (15). and modifying the first change information associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas based on the reception by the receiving means (1300). and information changing means (1400), wherein each item object of the item object group has at least one of the plurality of target areas and second change information relating to change of the first change information. based on the second change information associated with the item object specified from among the plurality of item objects displayed on the display means (15), the information changing means (1400) performs the specified and modifying the first change information associated with the target area associated with the item object.

B14) Further, the program according to one aspect of the second invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game system (1) described in B9) or the game control device (10 or 30) described in B11). be.

B15) Further, in the game control method according to one aspect of the second invention, the motion control means (1100) controls, in a virtual space, a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects in a predetermined item object group. A motion control step (S148) for moving and controlling the motion of each of the plurality of game objects based on performance information relating to the performance of each of the plurality of game objects; for each of the plurality of target areas, the performance information of the game object when any one of the plurality of game objects is located in the target area, the performance information associated with the target area, a performance change step (S146) for changing based on first change information relating to change of information; a control step (S156); a receiving step (S120) in which a receiving means (1300) receives designation of at least one of the plurality of item objects displayed on the display means (15); an information changing means (1400); ) includes an information changing step (S144) of changing the first change information associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas based on the acceptance in the accepting step (S120), wherein the item Each item object in the object group is associated with at least one of the plurality of target areas and second change information relating to change of the first change information, and in the information change step (S144), the Information changing means (1400) changes the specified item object based on the second change information associated with the item object specified from among the plurality of item objects displayed on the display means (15). changing the first change information associated with the target area associated with .

B16) Further, an information storage medium according to an aspect of the second invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program according to B14).

According to the inventions described in B9), B11), B14) to B16) above, a plurality of game objects associated with a plurality of item objects in the predetermined item object group move in the virtual space, and the game objects is located within the target area of the virtual space, the performance information is changed based on the performance change information associated with the target area, and is associated with an item object selected from among a plurality of item objects. Since the first change information associated with the target area is changed based on the second change information associated with the selected item object, by setting the item object group, the virtual space can be moved. Both a game object and an instruction object for instructing the combination of the target area and the second change information can be set.

C1) Further, a game system (1) according to an aspect of the third invention is a game in which a user and an opponent compete, in which a user object (for example, a user character UC), which is a game object used by the user, and , in a game system that executes a game in which an opponent object (e.g., opponent character OC), which is a game object used by the opponent, moves in a virtual space (e.g., virtual space VW), wherein the action of the user object is: first action control means (1101) for controlling the action of the opponent object based on first performance information (for example, ability information of the user character UC) relating to the performance of the user object; 2, second motion control means (1102) for controlling based on performance information (for example, ability information of opponent character OC); information changing means (1400) for changing performance change information (for example, momentum value) relating to changes of the first performance information and the second performance information based on a change instruction from the user or the opponent; a first performance change means (1201) for changing the first performance information when the opponent object is located in the target area based on the performance change information associated with the target area; a second performance change means (1202) for changing the second performance information when located within the area based on the performance change information associated with the target area.

C5) Further, the game control device (10 or 30) according to an aspect of the third invention is a game in which a user and an opponent compete, and the user object, which is a game object used by the user, and the battle In a game control device (10 or 30) that executes a game in which an opponent object, which is a game object used by an opponent, moves in a virtual space, the motion of the user object is recorded as first performance information related to the performance of the user object. a second action control means (1102) for controlling the action of the opponent object based on second performance information relating to the performance of the opponent object; Information changing means (1400) for changing performance change information relating to change of said first performance information and said second performance information associated with a target area in a virtual space based on a change instruction of said user or said opponent. and a first performance change means (1201) for changing the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area based on the performance change information associated with the target area; a second performance change means (1202) for changing the second performance information when the opponent object is positioned within the target area based on the performance change information associated with the target area; include.

C6) Further, the program according to one aspect of the third invention is a game system (1) according to any one of C1) to C4), or a computer as the game control device (10 or 30) according to C5). It's a program that makes it work.

C7) Further, a game control method according to an aspect of the third invention is a game in which a user and an opponent compete, wherein a user object which is a game object used by the user and a game object used by the opponent In a game control method for a game in which an opponent object, which is an object, moves in a virtual space, a first action control means (1101) controls the action of the user object based on first performance information on the performance of the user object. and a second action control step (S148) for controlling the action of the opponent object based on second performance information on the performance of the opponent object by a second action control means (1102). A control step (S148) and information changing means (1400) send performance change information related to changes of the first performance information and the second performance information associated with the target area in the virtual space to the user or the An information changing step (S144) for changing based on a change instruction from an opponent, and a first performance changing means (1201) change the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area, A first performance change step (S146) for changing based on the performance change information associated with the target area, and a second performance change means (1202), wherein the opponent object is positioned within the target area. and a second performance change step (S146) of changing the second performance information for the case based on the performance change information associated with the target area.

C8) Further, an information storage medium according to an aspect of the third invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program according to C6).

According to the inventions described in C1) and C5) to C8) above, the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area, and the first performance information when the opponent object is located within the target area. The second performance information is changed based on the performance change information associated with the target area, and the performance change information associated with the target area is changed based on the change instruction of the user or the opponent. Opponents can interact with user objects and opponent objects by changing performance-altering information associated with the target area.

That is, according to the inventions described in C1) and C5) to C8) above, the user object and the opponent object are involved by changing the performance change information associated with the target area of the virtual space. It is possible to provide a new way of involvement, such as participating in an object or an opponent object. In other words, instead of directly participating in the user object and the opponent object, the user object and the opponent object are indirectly involved by changing the performance change information associated with the target area in the virtual space. You can provide a new interest to do.

C2) In one aspect of the third invention, the performance change information is specific information specifying whether the first performance information or the second performance information is changed to be advantageous to the user or the opponent. and the information changing means (1400) changes the performance change information associated with the target area to be advantageous to the user based on the user's change instruction, and the opponent's change instruction. , the performance change information associated with the target area may be changed to be advantageous to the opponent.

According to the invention described in C2), when the user issues a change instruction, the performance change information associated with the target area is changed so as to be advantageous to the user, and when the opponent issues a change instruction, the target area changes. It can provide the user with the interest that the performance change information associated with the region is changed to the advantage of the opponent.

C3) In one aspect of the third invention, the performance change information includes, as the specific information, a first numerical value (for example, a total value of influence values of the cards used by the user) corresponding to the user's change instruction, and a second numerical value (for example, the sum of the influence values of cards used by the opponent) according to the opponent's change instruction, and the first performance changing means (1201) changes the first numerical value and the second numerical value. is the first result (for example, if the total influence value of the cards used by the user is greater than the total influence value of the cards used by the opponent), the user object is located in the target area means for changing the first performance information when the user object is positioned within the user object so that the performance of the user object increases; When the total value is smaller than the total value of the influence values of the cards used by the opponent), the first performance information when the user object is positioned within the target area is the performance of the user object. said second performance changing means (1202), when said comparison result is said second result, said opponent object is positioned within said target area; means for changing the second performance information when the opponent object is located in the target area so as to improve the performance of the opponent object; and when the comparison result is the first result, the opponent object is positioned within the target area. and means for changing the second performance information in the case where the opponent object is in such a state that the performance of the opponent object is lowered.

According to the invention described in C3), the user object is selected as the target based on the comparison result between the first numerical value associated with the target area and the second numerical value corresponding to the opponent's change instruction. The first performance information when the user object is located within the area is changed such that the performance of the user object is increased or decreased, and the second performance information when the opponent object is located within the target area is changed to It is possible to provide the interest that the performance of the opponent object is improved or changed so as to be lowered.

C4) In one aspect of the third invention, the performance change information, as the specific information, is a numerical value (for example, momentum value) that changes according to the user's change instruction and also changes according to the opponent's change instruction ), wherein the information changing means (1400) changes the numerical value associated with the target area to a first change (for example, an increase or a decrease) that is one of an increase and a decrease in response to the user's change instruction. ), according to the opponent's change instruction, giving a second change (for example, a decrease), which is the other change of increase and decrease, to the numerical value associated with the target area, and providing the first performance Changing means (1201) determines whether the user object is located within the target area when the numerical value associated with the target area is within a first numerical range (for example, when the momentum value is greater than zero). means for changing the first performance information when the target area is within a second numerical range (for example, when the momentum value is zero means for changing the first performance information when the user object is located within the target area so that the performance of the user object is decreased when the user object is smaller than the A second performance changing means (1202) determines the second performance change when the opponent object is positioned within the target area when the numerical value associated with the target area is included in the second numerical range. 2 means for changing the performance information so that the performance of the opponent object increases; and means for changing the second performance information when the object is positioned such that the performance of the opponent object is lowered.

According to the invention described in C4), the numerical value associated with the target area, which changes according to the user's change instruction and changes according to the opponent's change instruction, is the first numerical range and the second numerical range. , the first performance information when the user object is located in the target area is changed to increase or decrease the performance of the user object, or when the opponent object is in the target area. It is possible to provide the interest that the second performance information in the position is changed so that the performance of the opponent object increases or decreases.

1 game system, N network, 10 game terminal, 11 control unit, 12 storage unit, 13 communication unit, 14 operation unit, 15 display unit, 16 audio output unit, 30 server, 31 control unit, 32 storage unit, 33 communication unit , 34 database, 1000 data storage unit, 1100 operation control unit, 1101 first operation control unit, 1102 second operation control unit, 1200 performance change unit, 1201 first performance change unit, 1202 second performance change unit, 1210 first performance change unit Change cancellation unit 1300 reception unit 1310 display control unit 1320 change unit 1321 first change unit 1322 second change unit 1330 reception restriction unit 1340 restriction release unit 1400 information change unit 1410 second change release unit , D1010 card list data, D1020 owned card list data, D1030 user deck data, D1031 member data, D1040 opponent deck data, D1050 game situation data, D1051 progress data, D1052 card point data, D1053 momentum data, D1054 virtual space Status data, D1055 Character status data, D156 First card usage data, D1057 Second card usage data, G100 Card information image, G200 Deck setting image, G300 Game image, G310 Virtual space image, P110 to P117, P210-1 ~ P210-11, P220-1 ~ P220-7, P230, P240, P311, P320, P330, P340-1 ~ P340-5, P341 ~ P343, P350, P350-1 ~ P350-10, P370 ~ P374, P380 ~ P384 parts, VW virtual space, PT pitch, GL goal line, TL touch line, HL halfway line, GO goal, BO ball, UC, UC-1 ~ UC-4 User character, OC, OC-1 ~ OC- 3 Opponent character, VP point of view, VD line of sight direction, AA, AB, AC, A1 to A7 areas.

Claims (4)

The movement of the user's game object and the opponent's game object, which move in the virtual space according to the computer's instructions,
motion control means for performing control based on performance information relating to the performance of the game object;
performance change means for changing the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space based on performance change information related to the change of the performance information, which is associated with the target area;
Receiving means for receiving designation of a directive object by a user and designation of a directive object by an opponent, using a directive object associated with a corresponding target region and influence information for changing performance change information of the target region. and,
information changing means for changing performance change information of a target area associated with the instruction object specified by each of the user and the opponent by using the influence information associated with the instruction object;
including
A plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group and a plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group are arranged in the virtual space,
A plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group and a plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group are configured so that each game object moves through the virtual space in accordance with instructions from the computer. move and
The motion control means controls the motion of each game object based on the performance information of the game object;
the instruction object specified by the user is selected from among a plurality of user-specified objects;
the pointing object specified by the opponent is selected from among a plurality of specified objects of the opponent;
a plurality of user-specified objects associated with each of a plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group;
the opponent's plurality of specified objects are associated with each of the plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group;
game system. motion control means for controlling motions of the user's game object and the opponent's game object, which move in the virtual space according to instructions from the computer, based on performance information about the performance of the game objects;
performance change means for changing the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space based on performance change information related to the change of the performance information, which is associated with the target area;
Receiving means for receiving designation of a directive object by a user and designation of a directive object by an opponent, using a directive object associated with a corresponding target region and influence information for changing performance change information of the target region. and,
information changing means for changing performance change information of a target area associated with the instruction object specified by each of the user and the opponent by using the influence information associated with the instruction object;
including
A plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group and a plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group are arranged in the virtual space,
A plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group and a plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group are configured so that each game object moves through the virtual space in accordance with instructions from the computer. move and
The motion control means controls the motion of each game object based on the performance information of the game object;
the instruction object specified by the user is selected from among a plurality of user-specified objects;
the pointing object specified by the opponent is selected from among a plurality of specified objects of the opponent;
a plurality of user-specified objects associated with each of a plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group;
the opponent's plurality of specified objects are associated with each of the plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group;
game controller. A program for causing a computer to function as the game system according to claim 1 or the game control device according to claim 2. an action control step in which the action control means controls actions of the user's game object and the opponent's game object, which move in the virtual space according to instructions from the computer, based on performance information regarding the performance of the game objects;
A performance change means changes the performance information when the game object is positioned within the target area of the virtual space based on performance change information related to the change of the performance information associated with the target area. a performance-altering step;
Designation of a directive object by a user and designation of a directive object by an opponent, in which the receiving means uses a directive object associated with a corresponding target region and influence information for changing the performance change information of the target region. a reception step for receiving
The information changing means changes the performance change information of the target area associated with the instruction object specified by each of the user and the opponent by using the influence information associated with the instruction object. a step;
including
A plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group and a plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group are arranged in the virtual space,
A plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group and a plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group are configured so that each game object moves through the virtual space in accordance with instructions from the computer. move and
The motion control means controls the motion of each game object based on the performance information of the game object;
the instruction object specified by the user is selected from among a plurality of user-specified objects;
the pointing object specified by the opponent is selected from among a plurality of specified objects of the opponent;
a plurality of user-specified objects associated with each of a plurality of game objects that are members of the user's game object group;
the opponent's plurality of specified objects are associated with each of the plurality of game objects that are members of the opponent's game object group;
Game control method.

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