JP7325844B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

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

A game is known that progresses by receiving a selection from a plurality of options and executing game processing corresponding to the selected option. For example, as an example of such a game, a game process is executed in which a selection is received from among a plurality of options regarding actions to be performed by a game character, and parameters of the game character are updated according to the selected option (action). Games like this are known.

JP 2017-006279 A

Conventionally, in games such as those described above, if the game is continued, the user will have to repeat the monotonous selection of options, and there is a risk that the user will feel unsatisfactory in terms of interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to improve the interest of a game that accepts a selection from a plurality of options and executes game processing corresponding to the selected option. To provide a game control device, a game system, and a program capable of

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: first setting means for setting game data associated with at least one of a plurality of options; receiving means for receiving a selection from options; first executing means for executing a first game process when game data associated with an option selected from the plurality of options does not satisfy a predetermined condition; second execution means for executing a second game process that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process when the game data associated with the selected option satisfies the predetermined condition; and a second game process that is disadvantageous to the user. a third execution means for executing a third game process; an acquisition means for acquiring execution history information relating to the execution history of the third game process; and based on the execution history information, instead of the first setting means, the and second setting means for setting game data associated with at least one of the plurality of options so that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes first setting means for setting game data associated with at least one of a plurality of options, and reception means for accepting a selection from among the plurality of options. a first executing means for executing a first game process when game data associated with an option selected from the plurality of options does not satisfy a predetermined condition; and a game associated with the selected option. second executing means for executing a second game process more advantageous to the user than the first game process when the data satisfies the predetermined condition; and third executing means for executing a third game process disadvantageous to the user. execution means; acquisition means for acquiring execution history information relating to the execution history of the third game process; and at least one option out of the plurality of options instead of the first setting means based on the execution history information. and second setting means for setting game data associated with the option so that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a detailed image. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a main command image; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a practice command image; It is a figure which shows an example of practice effect data. It is a figure which shows an example of a practice result image. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a practice command image in a state where practice can be executed in a special practice mode; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a practice command image in a state where practice can be executed in a special practice mode; It is a figure which shows another example of a practice result image. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of disadvantageous processing data; It is a figure which shows an example of the practice command image during special event occurrence. It is a figure which shows an example of a performance improvement image. It is a figure which shows an example of a performance improvement image. 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 game character data. It is a figure which shows an example of training condition 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. 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 the configuration of a game system 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. The game terminal 10 can perform data communication with the server 30 via the network N with each other.

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.

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 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 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. 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. 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 . The operation unit 14 may be used by the user to perform operations using voice or gestures. The audio output unit 16 is for outputting audio data, and is, for example, a speaker or headphones. 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 .

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 the following description, it is assumed that the game terminal 10 is a smart phone or tablet computer with a touch panel.

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

In the following, as an example of a game executed by the game system 1, a baseball game having a game part that progresses by accepting selection from a plurality of options and executing game processing corresponding to the selected option will be described. .

The baseball game explained here has a training part and a battle part. The training part is a game part in which the user trains the game character to create his own original game character. On the other hand, the battle part is a game part in which a team formed by using the original character created by the user in the training part is used to battle against an opponent team.

The training part will be described in detail below. In the training part, the user trains the game character (hereafter referred to as the "main character") by having the game character (hereafter referred to as the "main character") practice while progressing the scenario, and creates his own original character.

[2-1] Before explaining the flow of the training part, an example of an original character created by the training part will be described.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a detailed image showing detailed information of an original character (main character). As shown in FIG. 2, detailed image G100 includes parts P110 and P120. A "part" is an element that constitutes an image, such as a text, an image, or an area. A part P110 shows an image of the original character, and a part P120 shows the original character's name, position, batting form, and dominant arm.

Further, detailed image G100 includes part P130. Part P130 indicates the basic ability parameters of the original character. In the example shown in FIG. 2, trajectory, hitting, power, running power, shoulder power, defensive power, and ball catching parameters are shown, and numerical values and alphabets are shown for each basic ability parameter. Numerical values indicate the values of basic ability parameters, and alphabetical characters (eg, S, A, B, C, D, E, F, G) indicate levels of basic ability. An "S" indicates very high basic ability and a "G" indicates very low basic ability.

The trajectory parameter indicates how high the original character hits the ball. A higher trajectory parameter value indicates a higher hit ball. The hit parameter indicates the hit power of the original character (the ability to hit the ball thrown by the pitcher with the bat). A higher meet parameter value indicates a higher meet force. The power parameter indicates the power of the original character (the ability to hit a ball thrown by a pitcher with a bat to make it fly far). A higher value of the power parameter indicates that the ball hit by the original character with a bat tends to fly farther.

The running parameter indicates the running speed of the original character. A higher running parameter value indicates faster walking. The shoulder force parameter indicates the throwing speed of the original character. A higher value of the shoulder force parameter indicates a faster throw. The defense parameter indicates the skill of defense of the original character. The higher the value of the defense parameter, the better the defense. The ball catching parameter indicates the ball catching skill of the original character. The higher the value of the ball catching parameter, the better the ball is caught (less likely to make an error).

Further, detailed image G100 includes part P140. Part P140 indicates a special ability that the original character has acquired. In the example shown in FIG. 2, "chance ⊚", "against left pitcher ∘", and "stealing base x" are shown as special abilities. Note that the special abilities include not only abilities that are preferable to the user, but also negative abilities that are not preferable to the user.

"Chance ◎" is a special ability that is very strong against chance. If the original character has acquired "chance ◎", the basic ability of the original character will greatly increase at the time of the chance. "Anti-left pitcher ○" is a special ability that is strong against left-handed pitchers. If the original character has mastered the "anti-left-handed pitcher ○", the basic ability of the original character will be enhanced when the opponent's pitcher is a left-handed pitcher. These special abilities are examples of special abilities preferred by users. Note that "◎" and "○" indicate the level of the special ability, and "◎" indicates that the level of the special ability is higher than that of "○".

On the other hand, "stealing x" is a special ability that makes it difficult to succeed in stealing (more likely to fail in stealing). If the original character has learned "stealing base ×", it becomes difficult for the original character to succeed in stealing a base. This special ability is an example of a negative special ability that is undesirable for the user.

Note that the example shown in FIG. 2 shows the case where the original character is a fielder, so the basic abilities and special abilities of the fielder are displayed. If the original character is a pitcher, the pitcher's basic abilities and special abilities are displayed.

[2-2] In the breeding part, the user develops the main character while proceeding with the scenario, thereby creating an original character as described above. For example, in the training part, the main character belongs to a high school baseball club, practices with teammates, participates in baseball tournaments, and aims to be scouted as a professional baseball player in the fall of the third year of high school. Scenario is executed.

When starting the training part (scenario), the user sets an event deck (see Patent Document 1). In the scenario, various events such as events that are advantageous or disadvantageous for improving the abilities of the main character occur. In this regard, in this embodiment, the events that occur in the scenario are not fixed, but change according to one or more game characters incorporated in the event deck. That is, in the scenario, the game character incorporated in the event deck appears as a character, and an event related to the game character occurs. Therefore, the user can select events that can occur in the scenario by selecting game characters to be incorporated into the event deck. A game character incorporated in the event deck (in other words, a game character for generating an event) is called an "event character".

After setting the event deck, the scenario begins. In the scenario, event characters incorporated in the event deck appear as teammate characters of the main character (game characters who can participate in practices or games as players) and manager characters of the baseball club to which the main character belongs.

Also, in the scenario, predetermined game characters (for example, director, scout, manager, teammate characters) are set in advance as characters. These game characters appear in the game even if they are not included in the event deck. In addition, 12 or more teammate characters appear in the game, including teammate characters that are event characters and teammate characters that are set in advance in the scenario.

The scenario progresses as the user repeatedly selects actions (exercise, rest, play, etc.) to be performed by the main character. For example, a scenario consists of multiple turns. In each turn, the user selects one of a plurality of options regarding actions of the main character as the action to be performed by the main character. For example, one turn corresponds to one week in the game. The scenario progresses as the virtual time in the game progresses by one week each time one turn ends. Note that one turn may correspond to one day in the game.

[2-3] FIG. 3 shows an example of a main command image for selecting actions to be performed by the main character. As shown in FIG. 3, main command image G200 includes parts P210, P220, and P230. Part P210 indicates a point in time in the game.

Part P220 indicates the motivation parameter of the main character. The motivation parameter is a parameter that indicates the motivation (tone) of the main character. For example, the higher the value of the motivation parameter, the higher the motivation of the main character. In this embodiment, the motivation of the main character is represented by five levels of "great", "good", "normal", "bad", and "bad". 5". "5", "4", "3", "2" and "1" respectively correspond to "excellent", "good", "average", "bad" and "extremely bad".

The motivation parameter changes, for example, when the main character performs a specific action in the scenario, or when a specific event occurs in the scenario. For example, if an event favorable to the main character occurs in the scenario, the motivation parameter of the main character increases. Conversely, if an event unfavorable to the main character occurs in the scenario, the motivation parameter of the main character will decrease.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, a text such as "good condition" is displayed as the part P220, but an image (such as a face image) indicating the level of motivation may be displayed as the part P220. Specifically, when the motivation is high, an image showing a smiling face may be displayed as the part P220, and when the motivation is low, an image showing a depressed face may be displayed as the part P220.

The part P230 is a gauge image showing the physical strength parameter of the main character. For example, when the main character practices, the value of the physical strength parameter decreases, and when the main character takes a break from practicing, the value of the physical strength parameter increases (recovers). It should be noted that the lower the value of the physical strength parameter, the higher the probability that the main character will get injured during practice.

Main command image G200 also includes part P240. The part P240 indicates the main character's name (Tanaka), position (first baseman), dominant arm (left hand), and basic ability parameters (ballistics, ballistics, power, running power, shoulder power, and defensive power parameters).

Further, main command image G200 includes command area A250. Command area A250 includes parts P251, P252, P253, P254, P255 and P256.

The part P251 is associated with processing for making the main character practice, and the user can make the main character practice by selecting the part P251. Details will be described later (see FIG. 4, etc.).

The part P252 is associated with a process for making the main character rest, and the user can make the main character rest by selecting the part P252. When the main character is rested, the physical strength parameter of the main character increases (recovers).

The part P253 is associated with the process of causing the main character to go to the hospital, and the user can make the main character go to the hospital by selecting the part P253. For example, when the main character is sick or injured, the illness or injury can be cured by having the main character go to the hospital. It should be noted that there are cases in which the disease or injury of the main character cannot be cured in one hospital visit. In such a case, it is necessary for the main character to visit the hospital multiple times in order to cure the main character's illness or injury.

The part P254 is associated with the process of making the main character play, and the user can make the main character play by selecting the part P254. When the main character is played, the motivation parameter of the main character increases.

The part P255 is associated with a process of making the main character go on a date, and the user can make the main character go on a date by selecting the part P254. Depending on the result of the date, the main character's motivation parameter may increase or decrease.

The part P255 is associated with processing for improving the ability of the main character, and the user can improve the ability of the main character by selecting the part P255. Details will be described later (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

Further, main command image G200 includes part P260. Details of the part P260 will be described later.

[2-4] FIG. 4 shows an example of a practice command image for making the main character practice. The practice command image G300 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display section 15 when the part P251 of the main command image G200 is selected. As shown in FIG. 4, the practice command image G300 includes parts P210, P220, P230, P260 similar to the main command image G200.

Practice command image G300 includes command area A310. The command area A310 includes parts P311, P312, P313, P314, P315, and P316 respectively corresponding to a plurality of practice items. In this embodiment, a level is set for each practice item, and the name and level of the associated practice item are displayed on each of the parts P311 to P316. The level of a practice item increases when the number of times the practice has been performed reaches a predetermined number.

The part P311 is associated with processing for causing the main character to practice batting. The part P312 is associated with processing for causing the main character to exercise strength. The part P313 is associated with a process of causing the main character to practice base running. The part P314 is associated with processing for causing the main character to practice shoulder strength. The part P315 is associated with processing for causing the main character to practice defense. The part P316 is associated with a process of having the main character perform mental exercises.

For example, when the user wishes to have the main character perform base running practice, first, the user selects the part P313 corresponding to the base running practice. In this case, the part P313 is provisionally selected. In this state, the part P313 is displayed separately from the other parts P311, P312, P314 to P316, indicating that the part P313 is provisionally selected. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the position of the part P313 in the screen vertical direction is different from the other parts P311, P312, P314 to P316, and the part P317 corresponding to the cursor is associated with the part P313. Also, in this state, a part P318 indicating the probability of injury during practice is displayed in association with the part P313. This probability is determined based on the value of the physical strength parameter of the main character. The smaller the value of the physical strength parameter of the main character, the higher the probability of injury during practice.

Also, practice command image G300 includes part P320. The part P320 indicates the experience points of the main character (that is, the experience points currently possessed by the main character). In this embodiment, five types of experience points are set: muscle strength, agility, technique, breaking ball, and mental points. FIG. 4 shows the case where the main character's strength, agility, technique, curveball, and mental points are 17 points, 0 points, 40 points, 0 points, and 8 points, respectively.

Also, in the example shown in FIG. 4, "+4" and "+12" are displayed in association with strength and agility points, respectively. This indicates that when the provisionally selected practice item (running practice) is executed, the main character's strength points increase by 4 points and his agility points increase by 12 points.

In this embodiment, for each practice item, the type of experience points to be increased by performing the practice and the amount of increase are determined. FIG. 5 shows an example of practice effect data D101. Practice effect data D101 indicates effect information for each practice item. In other words, the practice effect data D101 indicates, for each practice item, the type and amount of experience points increased by performing each practice.

As shown in FIG. 5, practice effect data D101 includes "practice ID", "name", and "effect" fields. The "exercise ID" field indicates identification information for uniquely identifying each exercise item. The "name" field indicates the name of the exercise item.

The "effect" field indicates effect information. As shown in FIG. 5, the "Effect" field includes "Lv.1", "Lv.2", "Lv.3", "Lv.4", and "Lv.5" fields as subfields. . The "Lv. 1" field indicates the content of the effect that occurs when level 1 practice is performed. That is, the "Lv. 1" field indicates which of the muscle strength, agility, technique, curve ball, and mental points increases by how much when level 1 practice is performed. For example, "strength +2" indicates that strength points are increased by 2 points. The "Lv.2", "Lv.3", "Lv.4", and "Lv.5" fields are the same as the "Lv.1" field.

As shown in FIG. 5, strength and agility points increase when base running practice is performed. Also, for example, when batting practice is performed, muscle strength, skill, and mental points increase. Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the higher the level of the practice item, the greater the increase in experience points when the practice is performed.

The practice command image G300 also includes a game character area A330. In this embodiment, a game character (teammate, manager, manager, scout character, etc.) other than the main character is assigned to each practice item, and the game characters other than the main character are practicing or watching over. It is directed as if In this regard, the game character assigned to the temporarily selected practice item is displayed in the game character area A330. Note that the game character assigned to each practice item changes for each turn.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, since the base running practice is provisionally selected, the game character assigned to the base running practice is displayed in the game character area A330. In the example shown in FIG. 4, parts P331-1 and P331-2 corresponding to two teammate characters assigned to base running practice are displayed in the game character area A330.

The part P331-1 is a part corresponding to the teammate character (Yamada), and the part P331-1 shows the image and name of the teammate character. The part P331-1 also includes a part P333-1 corresponding to a gauge image showing the teammate character's evaluation of the main character. The longer the extended portion (hatched portion) in the part P333-1, the higher the teammate character's evaluation of the main character. In addition, part P331-1 includes part P332-1 that indicates teammate character motivation parameters. The teammate character's motivation parameter is similar to the hero character's motivation parameter. Part P331-2 is a part corresponding to the teammate character (Takahashi). Part P331-2 is similar to part P331-1. Parts P332-2 and P333-2 included in part P331-2 are similar to parts P332-1 and P333-1. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the motivation parameters of the teammate characters assigned to the base running practice are indicated as "good (4)" and "normal (3)", respectively.

When a manager, supervisor, or scout character is assigned to a practice item, parts corresponding to the manager, supervisor, or scout character are displayed in the game character area A330. However, since motivation parameters are not set for manager, supervisor, or scout characters, the parts in this case do not include parts corresponding to parts P332-1 and P332-2.

When the user further selects a practice item in a state in which one of the practice items is provisionally selected, the practice item is determined as an object to be executed (a practice item to be performed by the main character), and the main character performs the practice. For example, when the user further selects the part P313 after the part P313 (base running practice) has been provisionally selected, base running practice is confirmed as an object to be executed, and the main character performs the base running practice.

When any of the practice items is confirmed as an object to be executed, a practice result image showing the main character's practice result is displayed on the display unit 15 . FIG. 6 shows an example of a practice result image. As shown in FIG. 6, practice result image G400 includes parts P210, P220, and P230 similar to main command image G200. However, as a result of the decrease in the physical strength parameter of the main character due to the practice, the length of the extended portion (shaded portion) of the part P230 is shorter than in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, the practice result image G400 includes a part P410 indicating the main character's practice result. The part P410 includes text indicating changes in various parameters due to the main character's practice. In the example shown in FIG. 6, parts P411, P412, P413, and P414 are included in part P410 as the text.

FIG. 6 shows a case where the main character performs level 3 base running practice in the state shown in FIG. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, a part P411 indicating that the main character's base-running practice increased muscle strength points by 4 points, increased agility points by 12 points, and decreased physical strength parameters by 25 points. is displayed.

Also, in this embodiment, when the main character practices, the motivation parameters of the main character and teammate characters assigned to the practice item are increased by one point. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, a part P412 is displayed indicating that the motivation parameter of the main character and the motivation parameters of the teammate characters (Yamada and Takahashi) assigned to the base running practice have each increased by one point. It is Part P220 indicates that the main character's motivation parameter is "excellent (5)" because the main character's motivation parameter has increased by one point.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the main character has practiced, the motivation parameter of the teammate character selected (randomly) based on the probability information from among the teammate characters assigned to the practice item other than the practice item in question. is reduced by 1 point. In this regard, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the teammate characters (Yoshida and Nakamura) selected (randomly) based on the probability information from among the teammate characters assigned to practice items other than the baserunning practice have motivation parameters A part P413 indicating that the number of points has decreased by one point is displayed. Note that the number of teammate characters selected as targets for lowering the motivation parameter may be different or the same for each turn.

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 6, a part P414 is also displayed to indicate that the evaluation of the main character by the manager, scouts, and teammate characters has improved as a result of the main character's base running practice.

After the practice result image G400 is displayed, the main command image G200 is displayed on the display section 15 again. Also, in this case, when the part P251 (practice) is selected, the practice command image G300 is displayed on the display unit 15 again.

[2-5] In the present embodiment, when a specific condition is satisfied, the player can practice in a special practice mode in which more experience points than usual are given to the main character. Specifically, when the main character satisfies the following condition A and the teammate character assigned to the practice item satisfies the following conditions B and C, the practice item is made executable in the special practice mode. Become.
(A) The motivation parameter of the main character is "excellent (5)".
(B) All teammate characters assigned to the practice item have motivation parameters of "excellent (5)".
(C) Two or more teammate characters are assigned to the practice item.

In the following description, the three conditions A to C that should be satisfied in order to practice in the special practice mode will be referred to as "special practice mode conditions". Also, a practice mode that is executed when the special practice mode conditions are not satisfied is referred to as a "normal practice mode" in order to distinguish it from the special practice mode.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a practice command image G300 in a state where practice can be executed in the special practice mode. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the part P312 (strength exercise) is provisionally selected. Therefore, parts P331-1, P331-3, and P331-4 corresponding to three teammate characters (Yamada, Yoshida, and Nakamura) associated with strength training are displayed in the game character area A330. Parts P331-3 and P331-4 are the same as part P331-1. Parts P332-3, P332-4, P333-3 and P333-4 included in parts P331-3 and P331-4 are similar to parts P332-1 and P333-1. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the motivation parameters of the teammate characters assigned to strength training are indicated as "5 (excellent)", "3 (normal)", and "bad (2)", respectively. .

In the example shown in FIG. 7, a part P319 showing a flame-like effect is associated with a part P313 (running practice). This indicates that the conditions for the special practice mode are satisfied for the base running practice, and that the base running practice can be executed in the special practice mode.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a practice command image G300 when the part P313 (base running practice) is provisionally selected in the state shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8, three teammate characters are assigned to base running practice, and three parts P331-5, P331-6, and P331-7 corresponding to these three teammate characters are game characters. It is displayed within the area A330. Parts P331-5 to P331-7 are the same as part P331-1. Parts P332-5, P332-6, P332-7, P333-5, P333-6 and P333-7 included in parts P331-5 to P331-7 are the same as parts P332-1 and P333-1.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the main character's motivation parameter is "excellent (5)", and the motivation parameters of the three teammate characters associated with the base running practice are all "excellent (5)". ing. Therefore, the special practice mode condition is satisfied.

As described above, when practicing in the special practice mode, more experience points are given to the main character than in the normal case. For example, the main character is given 1.5 times the normal experience points. When the level 3 base running practice is executed in the normal practice mode, the strength points of the main character increase by 4 points and the agility points increase by 12 points (see FIGS. 4 to 6), but the level 3 base running practice increases. In addition, when the practice is executed in the special practice mode, as bonus points, the strength points of the hero character are further increased by 2 points, and the agility points are further increased by 6 points. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 8, "+4+2" and "+12+6" are displayed in association with the strength and agility points in the part P320, respectively.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a practice result image G400 when the main character performs level 3 base running practice in the special practice mode. As shown in FIG. 9, in the part P410 in this case, the main character has increased his muscle strength points by 6 points and his agility points by 18 points as a result of executing level 3 base running practice in the special practice mode. , a part P415 indicating that the physical strength parameter has decreased by 25 points is displayed.

Also, in this case, the motivation parameters of the main character and the teammate characters assigned to the practice item are lowered by 2 points, respectively. That is, the motivation parameter returns from "excellent (5)" to "normal (3)". Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 9, parts indicating that the motivation parameter of the main character and the motivation parameters of the teammate characters (Watanabe, Yamamoto, and Yamaguchi) assigned to the base running practice have each decreased by 2 points. P416 is displayed. Part P220 indicates that the main character's motivation parameter is "Normal (3)" because the main character's motivation parameter has decreased by 2 points.

In the same way as when the practice is executed in the normal practice mode, when the practice is executed in the special practice mode, the teammate characters assigned to the practice items other than the executed practice item are included in the probability information. The morale parameter of the (randomly) selected teammate character is reduced by 1 point. In this regard, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the part P417 indicating that the motivation parameter of the game characters (Yoshida and Takahashi) selected from among the teammate characters assigned to practice items other than base running practice has decreased by one point. is displayed.

Also, in the example shown in FIG. 9, parts P418 are also displayed to show that the evaluations of the manager, scouts, and teammate characters for the main character have improved, as in the case of practice in the normal practice mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the motivation parameter of the main character and the motivation parameter of the teammate characters assigned to the practice item are all "excellent (5)", more experience is obtained than in the normal practice mode. A hero character can be practiced in a special practice mode in which points are awarded. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of obtaining more experience points by selecting a practice item for which the special practice mode condition is satisfied as an execution target.

In this embodiment, the experience points in the special practice mode are 1.5 times the experience points in the normal practice mode. , can be determined in any way. Also, in the special practice mode, more types of experience points may be awarded than the types of experience points increased in the normal practice mode. For example, when base running practice is performed in the normal practice mode, muscle strength and agility points are increased, and when base running practice is performed in the special practice mode, in addition to muscle strength and agility points, other points are added. experience points (for example, mental points, etc.) may also be increased.

Also, in this embodiment, the motivation parameters of all teammate characters assigned to the executed practice item are increased, and the motivation parameter of at least one teammate character assigned to a practice item other than the executed practice item is decreased. Therefore, by selecting a practice item, the user can not only make the main character practice, but also adjust the motivation parameters of the teammate characters. That is, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of adjusting the motivation parameters of the teammate characters so that the special practice mode conditions are satisfied while selecting the practice items to be performed by the main character. In other words, the user is provided with the interest of selecting a practice item in consideration of the type and amount of experience points given to the main character by execution of the practice and the teammate character's motivation parameter assigned to the practice item. can.

Instead of raising the motivation parameters of all the teammate characters assigned to the executed practice item, the motivation parameter of only the teammate characters selected from among the teammate characters assigned to the executed practice item. may be raised. Also, instead of lowering the motivation parameter of only at least one teammate character assigned to a practice item other than the executed practice item, the motivation parameter of all teammate characters assigned to other practice items is lowered. You can lower it.

Further, in this embodiment, since the part P319 (effect) is displayed in association with the practice item for which the special practice mode condition is satisfied, the user can see the existence of the practice item for which the special practice mode condition is satisfied. easier to comprehend. For example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the user does not execute the practice item satisfying the special practice mode condition without noticing the existence of the practice item satisfying the special practice mode condition.

If there is a practice item that satisfies the special practice mode conditions, the teammate characters assigned to the practice item (for example, parts P331-5, P331-6, and P331-7 in FIG. 8) are also affected. may be applied.

Further, the special practice mode conditions are not limited to the above conditions A to C. For example, instead of condition B, a condition may be provided that the motivation parameter of a predetermined number or more of the teammate characters assigned to the practice item is "excellent (5)". Further, for example, in the above conditions A and B, instead of the condition that the motivation parameter is "excellent (5)", a condition that the motivation parameter is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard may be provided. Here, the "predetermined criteria" may be "good condition (4)" or "normal condition (3)". Further, for example, in the above condition B, instead of the condition regarding the motivation parameter of the teammate character, a condition regarding another parameter of the teammate character may be provided. Specifically, for example, in condition B, a condition may be provided that the teammate character's evaluation of the main character is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard. Further, for example, at least one of the conditions A and C may be omitted.

[2-6] Here, the parts P260 of the main command image G200 and the practice command image G300 will be described. Part P260 is a gauge image showing special event points as described below.

In the training part, processing that is disadvantageous (unfavorable) for the user to train the main character may be executed. In this embodiment, the special event points increase when such processing is executed, and a special event occurs when the special event points reach the threshold. Hereinafter, processing that is disadvantageous (unfavorable) for the user to train the main character will be referred to as "unfavorable processing" for the sake of convenience.

FIG. 10 shows an example of disadvantageous processing data D102 relating to disadvantageous processing that may be executed in the training part. The disadvantageous processing data D102 indicates a list of types of disadvantageous processing that can be executed in the training part, and also indicates the correspondence relationship between the disadvantageous processing and the amount of increase in special event points. As shown in FIG. 10, the unfavorable process data D102 includes "unfavorable process ID", "unfavorable process", and "increase amount" fields. The “unfavorable processing ID” field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies the type of disadvantageous processing. The "unfavorable processing" field indicates the content of the unfavorable processing. The "increase amount" field indicates the amount of increase in special event points when a disadvantageous process is executed. In FIG. 10, "XA" to "XH" described in the "Increase amount" field each indicate a value of 1 or more. Note that the increments XA to XH may be different from each other, or may be the same value. Also, the increments XA to XH may be fixed values or variable values.

In the training part, as a result of the occurrence of an event, processing for decreasing the physical strength parameter of the main character may be executed. For example, in the training part scenario, an event occurs in which the main character participates in a school event, and as a result of the main character's participation in the school event, the physical strength parameter of the main character may decrease. Also, for example, in a scenario, an event occurs in which the main character tries to solve a problem that has occurred between teammate characters, and the main character is unable to solve the trouble, which ends in vain, and the physical strength parameter of the main character decreases. be. Also, for example, in a scenario, an event occurs in which the main character goes shopping with a teammate character after school or on a holiday, and as a result of the main character's shopping, the physical strength parameter of the main character may decrease. The process of decreasing the physical strength parameter of the main character as a result of the occurrence of an event corresponds to an example of disadvantageous process (disadvantageous process ID "1"), and in the example shown in FIG. associated with the unfavorable treatment. This indicates that the special event points are increased by XA points when the disadvantageous process as described above is executed. Note that the amount of increase XA may be determined based on the amount of decrease in the physical fitness parameter. For example, the increase amount XA may be increased as the decrease amount of the physical strength parameter is increased. Specifically, a predetermined ratio of the decrease amount of the physical fitness parameter may be determined as the increase amount XA.

In the training part, as described above, as a result of the practice of the main character, the physical strength parameter of the main character is reduced. Such processing also corresponds to an example of disadvantageous processing (unfavorable processing ID “2”), and in the example shown in FIG. 10, “XB” is associated with the disadvantageous processing as the amount of increase in special event points. Note that the amount of increase XB may be determined based on the amount of decrease in the physical strength parameter. For example, the greater the amount of decrease in the physical fitness parameter, the greater the amount of increase XB may be. Specifically, a predetermined ratio of the amount of decrease in the physical fitness parameter may be determined as the amount of increase XB.

Also, in the training part, a process of lowering the evaluation of teammates, managers, supervisors, or scout characters with respect to the main character may be executed. For example, in the scenario of the training part, an event occurs in which the main character behaves unfavorably from the viewpoint of the teammate character (such as skipping practice), and as a result, the teammate character's evaluation of the main character decreases. There is The process of lowering the evaluation of the main character also corresponds to an example of the disadvantageous process (unfavorable process ID "3"), and in the example shown in FIG. . Note that the amount of increase XC may be determined based on the degree of decrease in evaluation. For example, the increment XC may be increased as the degree of decrease in evaluation is greater.

Also, in the training part, a process of reducing the experience points of the main character may be executed. For example, in a scenario, at least one of a main character's strength, agility, skill, curveball, and mental points may decrease as a result of an event occurring. Specifically, for example, in a scenario, an event occurs in which an unannounced academic ability test is conducted, and as a result of the failure of the main character to achieve good grades, the main character's mental points may decrease. The process of decreasing the experience points of the main character is also an example of the disadvantageous process (unfavorable process ID "4"), and in the example shown in FIG. ing. Note that the amount of increase XD may be determined based on the degree of decrease in experience points. For example, the greater the reduction in experience points, the greater the increment XD.

In addition, in the training part, there are cases where processing is executed for the main character to acquire a negative special ability that is undesirable for the user. For example, in a scenario, as a result of the occurrence of a specific event, the main character may acquire a negative special ability (e.g., easily fail to steal a base, easily make an error in defense, easily get injured, etc.). . The process of allowing the main character to acquire a negative special ability also corresponds to an example of the disadvantageous process (unfavorable process ID "5"), and in the example shown in FIG. Associated. Note that the increase amount XE may be determined based on the special ability acquired by the main character.

Also, in the breeding part, there is a case where the main character is put into an injured state or a sick state. For example, if the main character practices while the physical strength parameter of the main character is low, the main character may get injured. Also, for example, the main character may become ill (such as a cold) as a result of execution of a specific event. A process that causes the main character to be injured or sick is also an example of disadvantageous process (disadvantageous process IDs "6" and "7"), and in the example shown in FIG. "XG" is associated with the disadvantageous process. Note that the increments XF and XG may be determined based on the type of injury or illness of the main character.

Also, in the training part, when the main character goes to the hospital for treatment of injury or illness, a process may be executed (randomly) to decide not to completely cure the injury or illness based on probability information. Such processing also corresponds to an example of disadvantageous processing (unfavorable processing ID “8”), and in the example shown in FIG. 10, “XH” is associated with the disadvantageous processing as the amount of increase in special event points.

The example of the disadvantageous processing is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 10, and disadvantageous processing other than the disadvantageous processing shown in FIG. 10 may be executed in the training part. Note that the special event points may be increased only when a predetermined disadvantageous process among all the disadvantageous processes that can be executed in the training part is executed. Or, if a disadvantageous process is executed, based on probability information (randomly), determine whether to increase the special event points, and only if it is decided to increase the special event points, the special event You can increase your points.

As shown in FIG. 3, the part P260 has a circular shape, and the part P260 includes an extension (shaded portion) P261. The extending portion P261 extends in a predetermined direction (for example, counterclockwise) in an arc shape from a predetermined initial position P262 (for example, the 12 o'clock position in the clock position). When the stretched portion P261 makes one turn and reaches the initial position P262, the stretched portion P261 is stretched to the maximum. In this case, a circle is drawn by the extension part P261.

The extension part P261 extends according to the increase in special event points. For example, if the current value of the special event point is V and the predetermined threshold is VTH, then the length of the expansion portion P261 is set to a length corresponding to V/VTH. In other words, when the special event point reaches the threshold value, the length of the extension portion P261 is set so that the extension portion P261 reaches the initial position (that is, extends to the maximum) after making a full circle. set. Therefore, the decompression part P261 indicates how close the special event points are to the threshold.

Part P260 also includes part P263, which indicates the value of the ratio of the current value of special event points to the threshold (V/VTH). In the example shown in FIG. 3, "60/100" is displayed as part P263. This indicates that the ratio of the current value of special event points to the threshold is 60%. In this case, the length of the extended portion P261 is set to a length corresponding to 60% of the length of the circumference.

When the special event points reach the threshold (that is, when the decompression part P261 is extended to the maximum), a special event occurs. A special event is an event set in a state in which special practice mode conditions are satisfied over a predetermined number of turns (five turns in this embodiment).

FIG. 11 shows an example of a practice command image G300 when a special event occurs. As shown in FIG. 11, in the practice command image G300 in this case, the expansion part P261 is expanded to the maximum, and the expansion part P261 and part P263 indicate that the special event points have reached the threshold. Also, in this case, a part P264 indicating that a special event is occurring and the number of remaining turns until the special event ends is displayed in association with the part P260.

In the special event, the motivation parameter of the main character and the motivation parameters of all teammate characters are set to "excellent (5)". As a result, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the special practice mode conditions are satisfied for all practice items. That is, the parts P319-1, P319-2, P319-3, P319-4, P319-5 and P319-6 indicating that the special practice mode conditions are satisfied are the parts P311 and P312 corresponding to the respective practice items. , P313, P314, P315, and P316, respectively. In this case, any practice can be performed in a special practice mode.

In the special event, control may be performed so that two or more teammate characters are always assigned to all practice items. If such control is performed, the conditions for the special practice mode will always be satisfied for all practice items in the turn in which the special event occurs. On the other hand, even if the above-described control is not performed, in the training part, more teammate characters than the number of practice items will appear. For the item, the special practice mode condition is satisfied.

In the present embodiment, when the special event points that increase according to the execution of disadvantageous processing disadvantageous to the user reaches a threshold value, a special event occurs, the conditions for the special practice mode are satisfied, and the user practices in the special practice mode. becomes executable. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of enjoying the process of becoming ready to practice in the special practice mode by accumulating the execution of the disadvantageous process.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the special event continues for a plurality of turns (for example, 5 turns), it is possible to provide the user with the interest that the special event continues for a plurality of turns by accumulating the execution of the disadvantageous process.

Note that instead of continuing the special event over a plurality of turns, the special event may be continued for a predetermined period of time (for example, several minutes). Alternatively, the special event may continue until a predetermined time limit (for example, 24:00 every day) regardless of when the special event occurs.

In addition, in this embodiment, the display unit 15 displays the parts P260 that change as the special event points increase toward the threshold value. It can be understood that the timing (the timing at which the special event points reach the threshold) is approaching.

A gauge image having a shape other than an arc shape may be displayed instead of the part P260. For example, a linear gauge image may be displayed. Also, for example, a triangular, quadrangular, or circular image that gradually expands as the number of special event points increases may be displayed. Alternatively, instead of the part P260, an image that gradually shrinks as the special event points increase may be displayed. Alternatively, instead of the part P260, an image that gradually moves from the first position to the second position as the special event points increase may be displayed.

Also, in specific cases, specific event points may be reduced. For example, special event points may be reduced in accordance with execution of game processing that is advantageous to the user. Specifically, when a predetermined event occurs among events that produce advantageous effects for the user, the special event points are always reduced or based on probability information (randomly), and the special event points are reduced accordingly. , the extended portion P261 of the part P260 may be contracted. Alternatively, special event points may be reduced when the main character performs a specific action. Specifically, when the main character plays (when the part P254 is selected) or when the main character dates (when the part P255 is selected), always or based on probability information (random 2), the special event points may be decreased, and the extended portion P261 of the part P260 may be shrunk accordingly.

Also, the part P260 may include a shrinking portion that shrinks according to the execution of the disadvantageous process instead of the expanding portion P261. That is, first, the length of the contracted portion is set to the maximum length, and the length of the contracted portion is shortened each time disadvantageous processing is executed. , may generate a special event. Also, the special event points may be points that decrease according to the execution of the disadvantageous process. For example, a special event may occur when special event points decrease from a predetermined initial value to a threshold value (eg, zero).

[2-7] The user can improve the abilities of the main character by using (consuming) the experience points given by practicing as described above.

12 and 13 show an example of an ability improvement image for improving the ability of the main character. A performance improvement image G500 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is displayed on the display unit 15 when the part P256 of the main command image G200 is selected.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the ability improvement image G500 includes a first area A510, and the first area A510 includes a pitcher ability tab P511 and a fielder ability tab P512. The pitcher ability tab P511 displays changes to basic ability parameters related to pitcher ability, and the fielder ability tab P512 displays changes to basic ability parameters related to fielder ability. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, on the fielder ability tab P512, each of basic ability parameters related to the fielder ability such as trajectory, meat, power, running power, shoulder strength, defensive power, and ball catching parameter can be changed. The previous value and the changed value are displayed.

Also, the ability improvement image G500 includes a second area A520, and the second area A520 includes a basic ability tab P521 and a special ability tab P522. As shown in FIG. 12, the basic ability tab P521 displays the experience points (strength, agility, technique, breaking ball, and mental points) currently possessed by the main character. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the strength, agility, skill, breaking ball, and mental points currently possessed by the main character are 27 points, 20 points, 24 points, 0 points, and 0 points, respectively.

In the basic ability tab P521, in exchange for some or all of the experience points currently possessed by the main character, sphere parameter) can be increased.

The basic ability tab P521 displays, in association with each basic ability parameter, the experience points required to increase the value of the basic ability parameter by 1 point from the current value. The basic ability tab P521 shown in FIG. 12 indicates, for example, that 30 physical strength, technique, and mental points are required to increase the value of the trajectory parameter by 1 point from the current value.

Furthermore, in the basic ability tab P521, parts P523-1, P523-2, P523-3, P523-4, P523-5, P523-6, and P523-7 are displayed in association with each basic ability parameter.

For example, the part P523-1 is associated with a trajectory parameter, and the part P523-1 is associated with processing for increasing the trajectory parameter by one point in exchange for predetermined experience points. By selecting part P523-1, the user can increase the trajectory parameter by 1 point from the current value in exchange for 30 strength points, 30 technical points, and 30 mental points. In this case, the trajectory parameter is increased by 1 point, the effect is displayed in the first area A510, and the required experience points are subtracted from the "current experience points" in the second area A520.

Similar to part P523-1, other parts P523-2 to P523-7 are associated with meat, power, running power, shoulder strength, defensive power, and ball catching parameters, respectively, and parts P523-2 to P523 Associated with -7 is an action to increase these parameters by one point in exchange for a given experience point.

When the user selects the special ability tab P522 in the state shown in FIG. 12, the state is switched to that shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the special ability tab P522 also displays the experience points (strength, agility, skill, breaking ball, and mental points) currently possessed by the main character.

In the special ability tab P522, the main character can acquire a special ability in exchange for some or all of the experience points currently possessed by the main character. In the example shown in FIG. 13, special abilities that can be acquired by the main character include "chance ○", "vs. ◎” and “Average hitter” are displayed. "Chance ○" is a special ability that is strong against chance. "Anti-left pitcher ○" is a special ability that is strong against left-handed pitchers. “Stealing ○” is a special ability that makes stealing a good base. "Throwing ○" is a special ability that makes throwing difficult. "Hard to get injured ◎" is a special ability that rarely causes injuries. "Average hitter" is a special ability that makes it easier to hit hit balls.

In the special ability tab P522, experience points required for the main character to acquire the special ability are displayed in association with each special ability. The special ability tab P522 shown in FIG. 13 indicates, for example, that 15 points, 30 points, and 105 points of agility, skill, and spirit are required for the main character to acquire "Chance ◯". there is Also, for example, in order for the main character to learn "throwing a ball", 48 physical strength points, agility points, and technical points are required respectively. As for the special abilities that the main character has already acquired, a message indicating that they have already been acquired is displayed.

Furthermore, in the special ability tab P522, parts P524-1, P524-2, P524-3, P524-4, P524-5 and P524-6 are displayed in association with each special ability.

For example, the part P524-1 is associated with "chance ◯", and the part P524-1 is associated with processing for having the main character acquire "chance ◯" in exchange for predetermined experience points. By selecting the part P524-1, the user can exchange 15 agility points, 30 technical points, and 105 mental points to have the main character acquire "Chance ◯".

Similar to the part P524-1, the other parts P524-2 to P524-6 are associated with "against left pitcher ○", "stealing base ○", "running ○", "throwing ○", and "average hitter" respectively. Parts P524-2 to P524-6 are associated with processing for having the main character acquire these special abilities in exchange for predetermined experience points. Since the main character has already acquired the special ability of "injury resistance ◎", no parts are associated with "injury resistance ◎".

In the example shown in FIG. 13, "Lv. 1" is displayed in association with "Baserunning ○". Here, "Lv. 1" indicates the skill level of "running ○".

The knack level indicates whether or not the main character has a knack for acquiring special abilities, and the degree of knack the main character has grasped. The case where the trick level is 1 or higher means that the main character has a knack for acquiring special abilities, and the higher the knack level, the greater the degree of the knack that the main character has grasped. The higher the knack level, the less the experience points required for the main character to acquire special abilities. In the state shown in FIG. 13, the number of experience points required for the main character to acquire "running ○" is less than usual.

At the beginning of the training part, the trick level of each special ability is set to zero. For example, in the training part, an event may occur in which a teammate character (event character) teaches the main character the tricks of a special ability, and even if such an event occurs, the trick level of the special ability will rise.

As described above, in the training part, experience points are given to the main character based on options (practice items, etc.) selected by the user, and the user can use the experience points to improve the abilities of the main character (for example, It is possible to raise the character's basic abilities, or allow the main character to acquire special abilities). When the scenario progresses to the end, training of the main character is completed, and for example, the main character shown in FIG. 2 is completed. A main character whose training is completed is registered as an original character. After the training part ends, another original character can be trained by starting the training part again from the beginning.

[3. Functional Blocks] FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing functional blocks related to the breeding part among the functional blocks implemented in the game system 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the game system 1 includes a data storage unit 100, a first setting unit 110, a second setting unit 120, a display control unit 130, a reception unit 140, a first execution unit 150, It includes a second execution unit 160 , a change unit 170 , a third execution unit 180 and an acquisition unit 190 . Data storage unit 100 is implemented by at least one of storage unit 12 , storage unit 32 , and database 34 . Functional blocks other than the data storage unit 100 are implemented by at least one of the control unit 11 and the control unit 31 . That is, all functional blocks other than the data storage unit 100 may be implemented by the control unit 11, all of these may be implemented by the control unit 31, or some of these may be implemented by the control unit 11. , and the rest may be realized by the control unit 31 .

[3-1. Data Storage Unit 100] The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. Here, as an example of data stored in the data storage unit 100, data necessary for executing the training part of the aforementioned baseball game will be described. For example, the data storage unit 100 stores data indicating a list of users who play the game in the game system 1, data indicating a list of event characters owned by each user, original characters owned by each user (each Stores data indicating a list of original characters created by the user. In addition to these data, as shown in FIG. 14, the data storage unit 100 stores practice effect data D101, disadvantageous processing data D102, game character data D103, and training situation data D104. Since the practice effect data D101 and the disadvantageous processing data D102 have already been explained (see FIGS. 5 and 10), the game character data D103 and the breeding situation data D104 will be explained here.

[3-1-1] FIG. 15 shows an example of the game character data D103. The game character data D103 indicates information about game characters appearing in the scenario. In the game character data D103, information on game characters incorporated in the event deck and game characters preset in the scenario is registered. The data of the game character incorporated in the event deck (that is, the event deck data) and the data of the game character preset in the scenario may be separate data.

As shown in FIG. 15, the game character data D103 includes "game character ID", "name", "attribute", "evaluation", "position", "ability parameter", and "motivation parameter" fields.

The "game character ID" field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies each game character appearing in the scenario. A "name" field shows the name of a game character. The "attribute" field indicates whether the game character is a teammate, manager, coach, or scout character. The "evaluation" field indicates an evaluation that indicates the game character's current evaluation of the main character.

The "position" field indicates the position of the game character (teammate character). The "ability parameter" field indicates the ability parameter of the game character (teammate character). For example, when a game event occurs in the training part, teammate characters participate in the game together with the main character. The teammate character's ability parameters are referenced when such a game event is executed. The "motivation parameter" field indicates the current motivation parameter value of the game character (teammate character). It should be noted that information about the manager, supervisor, and scout characters does not need to be registered in the "position", "ability parameter", and "motivation parameter" fields.

The game character data D103 includes, in addition to the above fields, an "event" field indicating event information related to the event associated with the event character. The "event" field indicates event information regarding an event that can occur in the game when the event character is incorporated into the event deck. The event information is information indicating the name and content (effect) of the event. For example, the event information includes information about the types and amounts of experience points or ability parameters given to the main character by the occurrence of the event. The event occurrence probability and information indicating conditions are also stored in the "event" field.

[3-1-2] FIG. 16 shows an example of the training status data D104. The training status data D104 indicates the training status of the main character being trained. As shown in FIG. 16, the training status data D104 includes the following fields.

The "name" field indicates the name of the main character. The "Position" field indicates the baseball position that the main character is good at. The "form" and "dominant arm" fields indicate the form (batting form or pitching form) and dominant arm of the main character. The "motivation parameter" and "physical strength parameter" fields indicate the motivation parameter and physical strength parameter of the main character at the present time. The “injury/illness” field indicates the current injury or sickness of the main character. The "knack" field indicates the knacks that the main character has acquired so far.

The "experience points" field indicates the experience points (strength, agility, technique, curveball, and mental points) that the main character currently has. The "experience points" field stores the experience points that the main character has at the present time (that is, the experience points remaining at the present time), as well as the accumulated experience points that the main character has acquired up to the present time. may be

The "basic ability parameter" field indicates the current basic ability parameters (ballistics, ballistics, power, running ability, shoulder strength, defensive ability, and ball catching parameters) of the main character.

The "special ability parameter" field indicates the current special ability parameter of the main character. The special ability parameter is a parameter indicating whether or not a special ability has been acquired and the level of the acquired special ability. For example, if the main character has already acquired the special ability "chance ◎", "2" is registered in the "chance" field within the "special ability parameter" field. Also, for example, when the main character has acquired the special ability "against left pitcher ◯", "1" is registered in the "against left pitcher" field within the "special ability parameter" field. Further, for example, when the main character has not acquired the special ability "Nagashi Hatsu", "0" is registered in the "Nagashi Hatsu" field within the "Special Ability Parameter" field.

The "exercise execution status" field indicates the execution status of practice up to the present time. In the "Practice Execution Status" field, for each practice item (batting, muscle strength, base running, shoulder strength, defense, mental practice), the current level, the cumulative number of practice executions, and the current turn are displayed. , a list of game characters (teammates, managers, coaches, or scout characters) assigned to practice items and a special practice mode flag are registered. The special practice mode flag indicates whether it is possible to practice in the special practice mode. For example, if it is not possible to practice in the special practice mode (that is, if the practice is to be practiced in the normal practice mode), the special practice mode flag is set to "0", and the special practice mode flag is set to "0". If it is ready to run, "1" is set to the special practice mode flag.

The "Special Event" field shows information about special events. In the "special event" field, the current special event points, the occurrence flag indicating whether the special event is currently occurring, and the remaining number of turns until the currently occurring special event ends are registered. For example, when the special event is not occurring, the occurrence flag is set to "0", and when the special event is occurring, the occurrence flag is set to "1".

The "progress" field indicates the current progress. For example, the current in-game time is registered in the "progress" field.

[3-2. First setting unit 110] The first setting unit 110 sets game data associated with at least one option among a plurality of options.

An “option” is an object selected by the user playing the game. In other words, "options" are objects to be selected by the user during the game.

“Multiple options” are candidates for options that can be selected by the user. For example, "multiple options" include both options associated with game data and options not associated with game data. "Multiple options" may include only options associated with game data. In the example of the baseball game described above, the option for the practice item corresponds to an example of "multiple options". That is, the parts P311 to P316 of the practice command image G300 correspond to an example of "plural options".

"Game data" is data related to a game. In other words, "game data" is data that forms the basis for executing game processing. In other words, "game data" is data that affects the outcome of game processing.

For example, "game data" includes one or more game parameters. A "game parameter" is a parameter related to a game. The "game parameter" may or may not be numerical information.

For example, one or more game objects are associated with an "option". In this case, one or more game objects associated with the option correspond to an example of "game data associated with the option".

A "game object" is something that can be displayed on a game screen. For example, game characters, game cards, game items, or the like correspond to examples of "game objects." Each "game object" has one or more parameters set to it. A parameter set in a game object corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned "game parameter".

For example, the following parameters correspond to examples of "parameters set to game objects".
(1) State parameter indicating the state of the game object (2) Performance parameter indicating the performance of the game object (3) Relationship parameter indicating the relationship (familiarity, etc.) between the game object and the user (or user object) (4) Game Relationship parameters that indicate the object's relationship with other game objects (e.g. intimacy)

Also, for example, the following parameters correspond to examples of "state parameters".
(1A) Mental state parameter indicating mental state (motivation, etc.) of game object (1B) Physical state parameter indicating physical state (stamina, fatigue, etc.) of game object

A “user object” is a game object to be pointed or operated by the user. In other words, a "user object" is a game object that represents the user. In other words, a "user object" is a game object that is the protagonist of a game. For example, in the case of a breeding game in which a game character is trained, the game character to be trained corresponds to an example of a "user object."

A parameter of a game object associated with an "option" may change based on the selection of that option.

For example, a first change (increase or decrease) may be applied to a parameter of the game object associated with the option selected by the user. Note that when a plurality of game objects are associated with the option selected by the user, the first change may be applied to the parameters of all game objects associated with the option selected by the user. and the first change may be applied to the parameters of only some of the game objects associated with the option selected by the user.

Also, for example, a second change (falling or rising) that is the opposite change to the first change may be applied to the parameter of the game object associated with the option not selected by the user. Note that if multiple game objects are associated with options not selected by the user, a second change may be applied to parameters of all game objects associated with options not selected by the user. and the second change may be applied to the parameters of only some of the game objects associated with the option selected by the user.

"Setting game data associated with an option" means, for example, setting the content of game data associated with an option.

For example, game data associated with options may be set based on probability information. In other words, setting of game data associated with options may be performed randomly based on random numbers.

Setting of game data associated with the option (eg, selection of a game object associated with the option) is performed for each selection opportunity in which a selection is made from among a plurality of options. That is, for each selection opportunity, the game data (eg, game object) associated with the selection changes. Prior to making a selection from a plurality of options, game data associated with the option is set (for example, selection of a game object associated with the option).

For example, when the game data includes one or more game parameters, "setting game data associated with an option" means setting one or more game parameters included in the game data associated with the option.

Also, for example, when one or more game objects are associated with an option, "setting game data associated with the option" means setting one or more game objects associated with the option. Alternatively, "setting game data associated with an option" may be determining data (parameters, etc.) of one or more game objects associated with the option.

"Setting one or more game objects associated with an option" means, for example, randomly selecting one or more game objects associated with an option from among a plurality of game objects based on random numbers. . Here, the “plurality of game objects” are game objects that are candidates for the game object associated with the option. In other words, "a plurality of game objects" are game objects that can be associated with options.

In other words, "to set one or more game objects to be associated with an option" means, for each of a plurality of game objects, determining whether or not to associate the game object with an option based on probability information, and The game object determined to be associated is selected as the game object associated with the option.

Note that an upper limit or lower limit may be set for the number of game objects associated with one option. Also, a game object associated with one option may be prohibited from being associated with another option. That is, one game object may be prohibited from being associated with multiple options.

In the example of the baseball game mentioned above, the teammate characters correspond to examples of the above-mentioned "game data" and "game objects". Also, the motivation parameter of the teammate character corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned "game parameter".

The first setting unit 110 sets motivation parameters of teammate characters. Also, the first setting unit 110 determines teammate characters to be assigned to each practice item (parts P311 to P316) for each turn.

Depending on the setting by the first setting unit 110, teammate characters that do not satisfy the special practice mode conditions may be assigned to practice items, and teammate characters that satisfy the special practice mode conditions may be assigned to practice items. sometimes assigned. However, the possibility (probability) that a teammate character that satisfies the special practice mode condition is assigned to the practice item is the possibility (probability) that a teammate character that does not satisfy the special practice mode condition is assigned to the practice item. lower than

[3-3. Display Control Unit 130] The display control unit 130 performs control for displaying various images on the display unit 15. FIG.

For example, the display control unit 130 performs control for displaying multiple options on the display unit 15 . The display control unit 130 controls the display unit 15 to distinguish between options associated with game data that satisfy predetermined conditions and options associated with game data that do not satisfy the predetermined conditions, and to display them on the display unit 15 .

“Control for displaying a plurality of options on the display unit 15” means generating an image showing a plurality of options and causing the display unit 15 to display the image. Alternatively, the "control" is to transmit data for displaying an image showing a plurality of options to another device and display the image showing a plurality of options on the display unit 15 of the other device. good too. The “data for displaying an image” may be data representing the image itself, or may be data for generating the image.

A “predetermined condition” is a condition (game data condition) related to game data associated with an option. In other words, the 'predetermined condition' is a condition that must be satisfied by game data associated with an option in order to execute a second game process, which will be described later, as a game process corresponding to the option. Details of the “predetermined condition” will be described later.

For example, the display control unit 130 makes the display mode of options associated with game data satisfying a predetermined condition different from the display mode of options associated with game data not satisfying the predetermined condition. Here, the “option display mode” is, for example, the display color, display size, display position, shape, typeface, presence/absence of effect, or presence/absence of association with a display object of the option.

Further, for example, the display control unit 130 applies a predetermined effect (e.g., illuminating) to options associated with game data that satisfies a predetermined condition, and displays options associated with game data that does not satisfy the predetermined condition. The effect may not be applied.

Further, for example, the display control unit 130 displays a predetermined display object (for example, a star mark) in association with an option associated with game data that satisfies a predetermined condition, and displays a predetermined display object (such as a star mark) associated with game data that does not satisfy the predetermined condition. The display object may not be displayed in association with the selected option.

In the example of the baseball game described above, the special practice mode condition corresponds to an example of the "predetermined condition". The display control unit 130 distinguishes and displays practice items for which the special practice mode conditions are satisfied and practice items for which the special practice mode conditions are not satisfied in the practice command image G300. Specifically, the display control unit 130 displays the part P319 in association with only the practice item for which the special practice mode condition is satisfied among the plurality of practice items.

[3-4. Receiving Unit 140] The receiving unit 140 receives a selection from a plurality of options.

"Accepting a selection from a plurality of options" means accepting a selection operation for selecting one of a plurality of options. Alternatively, "receiving selection from a plurality of options" may mean receiving selection data indicating that one of the plurality of options has been selected. Only one of a plurality of options may be selected, or a plurality of options may be selected.

In the example of the baseball game described above, the receiving unit 140 receives selection from among the parts P311 to P316 of the practice command image G300. That is, the receiving unit 140 receives selection of a practice item to be performed by the main character from among a plurality of practice items.

[3-5. First Execution Unit 150 and Second Execution Unit 160] The first execution unit 150 executes the first game process when game data associated with an option selected from a plurality of options does not satisfy a predetermined condition. do. The second execution unit 160 executes a second game process that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process when game data associated with an option selected from a plurality of options satisfies a predetermined condition.

For example, the first execution unit 150 executes the first game process when the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option do not satisfy a predetermined condition, and the second execution unit 160 executes the A second game process is executed when the parameters of the associated game object satisfy a predetermined condition.

[3-5-1] “Game processing” is processing executed in a game. For example, an effect generating process for generating a game effect corresponds to an example of "game processing". A “game effect” is an effect that occurs in a game. As the "game effect", various effects can be set according to the contents of the game.

For example, the following corresponds to an example of "game effect".
(1) changing a game parameter; (2) giving a game object to a user (associating a game object with a user identity) or confiscating a game object from a user (associating a game object with a user identity); )
(3) Setting the game state to a specific state

“Set the game state to a specific state” means, for example, making the game state advantageous to the user, making the game state disadvantageous to the user, or the like.

The “game processing” may be game processing that is advantageous to the user or may be game processing that is disadvantageous to the user.

“Game processing that is advantageous to the user” is game processing that is advantageous to the user in aiming to achieve a goal in the game by executing the game processing.

For example, as the "goal", goals such as increasing (or decreasing) a specific game parameter, obtaining a specific game item, obtaining a high score, or defeating an enemy may be set according to the content of the game. is set. For example, in the case of a game in which a user trains a game character or a game in which a user strengthens a game card or game item, increasing a performance parameter indicating the performance of the game character, game card, or game item corresponds to the "goal". do. Further, for example, in the case of a game in which the user aims to increase the degree of intimacy with the game character, increasing the degree of intimacy parameter indicating the degree of intimacy with the game character corresponds to the "goal".

For example, an effect generation process that produces an effect that is advantageous to the user corresponds to an example of "a game process that is advantageous to the user." “Effects that are advantageous to the user” are effects that are advantageous to the user in aiming to achieve a goal in the game. That is, it is an effect that makes it easier to achieve the target.

For example, if the “goal” is to increase a specific game parameter X, increasing the game parameter X, providing a game object for increasing the game parameter X, increasing the game parameter X easily (or (for example, setting the rate of increase of the game parameter X higher than usual, relaxing the conditions to be satisfied for increasing the game parameter X, or increasing the game parameter X (e.g., increasing the probability of occurrence of a game event that is useful for increasing the probability of occurrence) corresponds to an example of an "advantageous effect for the user."

For example, in the case of a game in which the user competes against an opponent, the "goal" corresponds to winning the battle, and the user's game character or game character group (team etc.) parameters (ability etc.) Lowering the parameters (such as abilities) of the opponent's game character or game character group (team) corresponds to an example of "advantageous effect by the user". In addition, lowering the difficulty level of the game corresponds to an example of "advantageous effect by the user".

“Game processing that is disadvantageous to the user” is game processing that is disadvantageous to the user in aiming to achieve a goal in the game by executing the game processing.

For example, an effect generation process that produces an effect disadvantageous to the user corresponds to an example of "game process disadvantageous to the user". The “effect disadvantageous to the user” is an effect disadvantageous to the user in aiming to achieve the goal in the game. That is, it is an effect that makes it difficult to achieve the target.

For example, if the “goal” is to increase a specific game parameter X, it is necessary to decrease the game parameter X, or to make the game parameter X difficult to increase (or easy to decrease) (for example, setting the rate of increase lower than usual, tightening the conditions to be satisfied in order to increase the game parameter X, or increasing the probability of occurrence of a game event that interferes with the increase of the game parameter X). , corresponds to an example of "adverse effect for the user".

For example, in the case of a game in which the user competes against an opponent, the "goal" is to win the competition, and the user's game character or game character group (team, etc.) parameters (such as ability) are reduced, Increasing the parameters (such as abilities) of the opponent's game character or game character group (team) corresponds to an example of "a disadvantageous effect by the user". In addition, increasing the difficulty level of the game corresponds to an example of "a user's disadvantageous effect."

[3-5-2] "First game process" is, for example, a game process that is normally executed as a game process corresponding to the selected option when an option is selected from a plurality of options. be. “Game processing corresponding to the selected option” is game processing having contents corresponding to the selected option. In other words, "game processing corresponding to the selected option" is game processing to be executed according to the selection of the option. The "first game process" is, for example, a game process that is advantageous for the user. It should be noted that since the "process advantageous to the user" has already been explained, the explanation is omitted here.

“Second game processing” is, for example, game processing that is executed as game processing corresponding to the selected option when an option is selected from a plurality of options. The "second game process" is game processing more advantageous to the user than the "first game process".

For example, the "second game process" is a game process that produces an effect that is more advantageous to the user than the "first game process". That is, for example, the degree of the user-advantageous effect generated by executing the "second game process" is higher than the degree of the user-favorable effect generated by the execution of the "first game process". big.

Also, for example, the "second game process" is a game process that produces a type of effect that is more advantageous to the user than the "first game process". That is, the effect produced by executing the "second game process" is of a type that is more advantageous to the user than the kind of effect produced by executing the "first game process".

Also, for example, the "second game process" is a game process that produces more advantageous effects for more types of users than the "first game process". That is, the number of types of effects generated by executing the "second game process" is greater than the number of types of effects generated by executing the "first game process".

In the example of the baseball game described above, the practice process in the normal practice mode corresponds to an example of the "first game process." That is, the process of increasing the experience points of the main character in the normal practice mode corresponds to an example of the "first game process".

Also, the practice process in the special practice mode corresponds to an example of the "second game process". That is, the process of increasing the experience points of the main character in the special practice mode corresponds to an example of the "second game process". In other words, the process of increasing the main character's experience points more than in the normal practice mode corresponds to an example of the "second game process".

[3-5-3] "Predetermined condition" is a condition (game data condition) related to game data associated with an option. In other words, the "predetermined condition" is a condition that must be satisfied by the game data associated with the option in order for the second game process to be executed as the game process corresponding to the option. As the "predetermined condition", various conditions can be set in consideration of the content (type) of the game data associated with the option, the content of the game, and the like.

For example, if the game data associated with the option includes one or more game parameters, the conditions regarding the one or more game parameters are set as "predetermined conditions." Specifically, for example, a condition of whether or not all of the game parameters associated with the options are in a predetermined state, or a predetermined number or more of the game parameters associated with the options are in a predetermined state. A condition as to whether or not is set as a “predetermined condition”.

For example, when one or more game objects are associated with an option, the conditions regarding the one or more game objects are set as "predetermined conditions." Specifically, for example, the condition is whether or not all game objects associated with the option are in the predetermined state, or a predetermined number or more of the game objects associated with the option are in the predetermined state. A condition as to whether or not is set as a “predetermined condition”.

In this case, the "predetermined state" is, for example, the following state.
(1) A state in which the mental state parameter is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard (highest motivation state, etc.)
(2) A state in which the physical condition parameter is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard (state of maximum physical fitness, etc.)
(3) A state in which the performance parameter is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard (state of high performance, etc.)
(4) A state in which the degree of familiarity parameter is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard (such as a state in which the degree of familiarity is the highest)

The "predetermined state" may be, for example, the following state.
(1) A state in which the mental state parameter is equal to or less than a predetermined standard (2) A state in which the physical state parameter is equal to or less than a predetermined standard (3) A state in which the performance parameter is equal to or less than a predetermined standard (4) A state in which the intimacy parameter is equal to or less than a predetermined standard substandard condition

In the example of the baseball game described above, the special practice mode condition corresponds to an example of the "predetermined condition". A state in which the motivation parameter is “excellent (5)” corresponds to an example of the above-described “predetermined state”.

[3-5-4] In the example of the baseball game described above, if the teammate character assigned to the practice item selected as the execution target does not satisfy the special practice mode conditions (conditions B and C above), the first execution The unit 150 executes practice processing in the normal practice mode. Note that even when the main character does not satisfy the special practice mode condition (condition A above), the first execution unit 150 executes the practice process of the normal practice mode.

On the other hand, when the main character and the teammate characters assigned to the practice item selected as execution targets satisfy the special practice mode conditions, the second execution unit 160 executes the practice process of the special practice mode.

[3-6. Changing unit 170] When one or more game objects are associated with an option, the changing unit 170 is associated with an option selected from a plurality of options in accordance with the execution of the first game process or the second game process. and/or parameters of game objects associated with options other than the selected option.

"Change a parameter according to execution of the first game process or the second game process" means to change the parameter when the first game process or the second game process is executed. "Change the parameter in accordance with the execution of the first game process or the second game process" means that even if the parameter change process is executed immediately after the first game process or the second game process is executed, Alternatively, after the first game process or the second game process is executed, the parameter change process may be executed after a predetermined execution condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, "change the parameter in accordance with the execution of the first game process or the second game process" means that the execution of the first game process or the second game process is confirmed (for example, a is selected from among), the parameter change processing may be executed. That is, after it is decided to execute the first game process or the second game process (for example, after an option is selected from a plurality of options), the first game process or the second game process is actually executed. parameter change processing may be performed before Alternatively, after it is determined that the first game process or the second game process is to be executed, the parameter change process is executed in parallel while the first game process or the second game process is being executed. good too.

"Change at least one of the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option and the parameters of the game objects associated with options other than the selected option" means, for example, A first change is applied to the parameter of the selected game object, and a second change of a different type (e.g., second change) is applied to the parameter of the game object associated with the option other than the selected option. 1 change is the opposite kind of change). For example, the "first change" is to change the parameter so that the predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied, and the "second change" is to change the parameter so that the predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied. be. The “predetermined condition” here is the same as the “predetermined condition” described in the descriptions of the first execution unit 150 and the second execution unit 160 .

Note that "change at least one of the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option and the parameters of the game objects associated with options other than the selected option" means It also includes an aspect in which only the parameters of the selected game object are changed, and the parameters of the game objects associated with options other than the selected option are not changed.

Also, "change at least one of the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option and the parameters of the game objects associated with options other than the selected option" means It also includes a mode in which only the parameters of game objects associated with options other than the selected option are changed without changing the parameters of the game object selected.

If there are multiple game objects associated with the selected option, the parameters of all game objects may be changed, or the parameters of only the game object selected from among those game objects may be changed. You can let it run. In the latter case, game objects may be selected based on probability information (randomly based on random numbers) or based on a predetermined selection rule. .

Also, if there are multiple game objects associated with options other than the selected option, the parameters of all those game objects may be changed, or a game object selected from among those game objects may be changed. You may make it change the parameter of only. In the latter case, game objects may be selected based on probability information (randomly based on random numbers) or based on a predetermined selection rule. .

For example, for game objects associated with the selected option, change the parameters of all those game objects, and for game objects associated with options other than the selected option, change the parameters of those game objects. It is also possible to change the parameters of only the game object selected from among them.

Alternatively, with respect to the game objects associated with the selected options, only the game objects selected from those game objects are changed in parameters, and with respect to the game objects associated with options other than the selected option, You may change the parameters of all those game objects.

The changing portion 170 includes at least one of a first changing portion 171 and a second changing portion 172 . The first changing unit 171 changes the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option so that the predetermined condition is easily satisfied. The second changing unit 172 changes parameters of game objects associated with options other than the selected option so that a predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied. The “predetermined condition” here is the same as the “predetermined condition” described in the descriptions of the first execution unit 150 and the second execution unit 160 .

To "change the parameters of the game object so that the predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied" means to increase or decrease the parameter of the game object so that the predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied. For example, in a mode in which the case where the parameters of the game object are in a predetermined state corresponds to "the case where a predetermined condition is satisfied", updating the parameters of the game object so as to approach the predetermined state is "when the predetermined condition is satisfied". It corresponds to "changing the parameters of the game object so that it is easier to Specifically, for example, in a mode in which the case where the mental state parameter of the game object is equal to or greater than a predetermined standard corresponds to "the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied", increasing the mental state parameter of the game object is " It corresponds to "changing the parameters of the game object so that a predetermined condition is easily satisfied". In the example of the baseball game described above, increasing the teammate character's motivation parameter corresponds to an example of "changing the parameter of the game object so that the predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied".

“Change the parameters of the game object so that the predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied” means increasing or decreasing the parameters of the game object so that the predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied. For example, in a mode where the case where the parameter of the game object is in a predetermined state corresponds to "when the predetermined condition is satisfied", updating the parameter of the game object away from the predetermined state is "when the predetermined condition is satisfied". It corresponds to "changing the parameters of the game object so that it is less likely to be Specifically, for example, in a mode in which the case where the game object's mental state parameter is equal to or greater than a predetermined standard corresponds to "the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied", reducing the game object's mental state parameter is " It corresponds to changing the parameter of the game object so that the predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied. In the example of the baseball game described above, lowering the teammate character's motivation parameter corresponds to an example of "changing the parameter of the game object so that the predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied."

In the example of the baseball game described above, the first change unit 171 raises the motivation parameters of all teammate characters assigned to the practice item selected as an execution target by one point. The second changing unit 172 changes the motivation parameter of the teammate character selected (randomly) based on the probability information from all the teammate characters assigned to the practice item other than the practice item selected as the execution target. Decrease by 1 point.

[3-7. Third execution unit 180] The third execution unit 180 executes third game processing that is disadvantageous to the user. It should be noted that since the "processing disadvantageous to the user" has already been explained, the explanation is omitted here.

For example, the third execution unit 180 executes third game processing based on probability information. That is, the third execution unit 180 executes the third game process with a probability based on the probability information. For example, the third execution unit 180 determines whether or not to execute the third game process based on the probability information, and executes the third game process when it is determined to execute the third game process.

Further, for example, the third execution unit 180 may execute the third game process according to the user's game operation. The "game operation" here may include an operation of selecting from a plurality of options. That is, the third execution unit 180 may execute the third game process as the game process corresponding to the selected option. That is, when the game data associated with the selected option does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the third executing section 180 may execute the third game process as the game process corresponding to the selected option. In this case, both the first game process and the third game process may be executed as the game process corresponding to the selected option.

In the example of the baseball game described above, the disadvantageous process shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to an example of the "third game process". That is, the third execution unit 180 executes disadvantageous processing such as the example shown in FIG.

[3-8. Acquisition Unit 190 and Display Control Unit 130] The acquisition unit 190 acquires execution history information relating to the execution history of the third game process. For example, when the execution history information includes numerical information that changes according to the execution of the third game process, the display control unit 130 controls the display unit 15 to display a display object that changes according to the change of the numerical information. I do. The display control unit 130 performs control to change the state of the display object toward a predetermined state in response to the numerical information changing toward a predetermined value.

[3-8-1] "Execution history information" is information relating to the execution history of the third game process within a period from a given time point to the current time point. The “given point in time” is, for example, the point in time when the game is started or the point in time when the user starts playing the game. In the case of a game in which a scenario progresses, the point in time when the scenario starts corresponds to an example of the "given point in time." Also, in the case of a game composed of a plurality of parts, the starting point of the current part corresponds to an example of the "given point of time." It should be noted that the time point a predetermined time before the current time point can also correspond to an example of the "given time point."

Note that the “execution history information” may be information relating to the execution history of specific game processes among game processes that may be executed in the game and are disadvantageous to the user. Also, the “execution history information” may be information relating to all execution histories of game processes disadvantageous to the user that can be executed in the game.

For example, "execution history information" is numerical information that changes according to the execution of the third game process. The “execution history information” may be information indicating the number of times or frequency of execution of the third game process.

“Numerical information that changes according to execution of the third game process” is, for example, numerical information that increases each time the third game process is executed. Specifically, the "numerical information" is, for example, numerical information that is increased by a predetermined amount each time the third game process is executed. Alternatively, the "numerical information" may be numerical information that is increased by an amount corresponding to the degree of disadvantage for the user caused by the third game process each time the third game process is executed. . In this case, the "numerical information" may be decreased when the first game process advantageous to the user is executed. Specifically, the "numerical information" may be decreased by a predetermined amount each time the first game process is executed. Alternatively, the "numerical information" may be reduced by an amount corresponding to the degree of advantage for the user caused by the first game process each time the first game process is executed.

Alternatively, "numerical information that changes according to execution of the third game process" may be, for example, numerical information that decreases each time the third game process is executed. Specifically, the "numerical information" is, for example, numerical information that is decreased by a predetermined amount each time the third game process is executed. Alternatively, the "numerical information" may be numerical information that is reduced by an amount corresponding to the degree of disadvantage for the user caused by the third game process each time the third game process is executed. . In this case, the "numerical information" may be increased when the first game process advantageous to the user is executed. Specifically, the "numerical information" may be increased by a predetermined amount each time the first game process is executed. Alternatively, the "numerical information" may be increased by an amount corresponding to the degree of advantage for the user caused by the first game process each time the first game process is executed.

Further, for example, the “execution history information” may be information indicating whether or not the execution history of the third game process satisfies a predetermined condition. Specifically, the “execution history information” may be, for example, information indicating whether or not the number of executions or the execution frequency of the third game process has reached or exceeded a predetermined threshold. The "predetermined condition" here is a condition (execution history condition) regarding the execution history of the third game process.

"Obtaining execution history information" may mean, for example, acquiring execution history information by updating the execution history information when the third game process is executed. Alternatively, "acquiring execution history information" means determining (monitoring) whether or not the third game process has been executed, and acquiring (generating) execution history information based on the determination result. Alternatively, execution history information acquired (generated) by another device may be acquired (received) via the communication unit.

In the example of the baseball game described above, the special event points correspond to examples of the above-described "execution history information" and "numerical information". When a disadvantageous process such as the example shown in FIG. 10 is executed, the acquisition unit 190 increases the special event points by the amount of increase corresponding to the executed disadvantageous process.

[3-8-2] A “display object” is an object to be displayed on the display unit 15 . A “display object” can also be said to be an element included in an image displayed on the display unit 15 . For example, an image, text, or the like corresponds to an example of a "display object."

A “display object that changes according to changes in numerical information” is a display object whose state changes according to changes in numerical information. The “state of the display object” is, for example, the display content, display position, length, size (area), shape, color, or degree of blurring of the display object.

For example, a “display object that changes in accordance with changes in numerical information” is a display object that changes in position, size, or the like as numerical information increases. Alternatively, the “display object that changes in accordance with changes in numerical information” may be, for example, a display object that changes in position or size as numerical information decreases.

For example, a display object whose display content is the current numerical value itself corresponds to an example of "a display object that changes according to changes in numerical information." Also, for example, a gauge that expands as numerical information increases (or a gauge that shrinks as numerical information decreases) is an example of a "display object that changes in accordance with a change in numerical information." Further, for example, an image that enlarges according to an increase in numerical information (or an image that shrinks according to a decrease in numerical information) corresponds to an example of "a display object that changes according to a change in numerical information". Specifically, for example, a circular image that expands as numerical information increases (or a circular image that shrinks as numerical information decreases) corresponds to an example of "a display object that changes as numerical information changes." do.

It should be noted that the “display object whose state changes according to the change of the numerical information” may be a display object whose state changes step by step according to the change of the numerical information. For example, in a gauge image that includes a plurality of compartments that can be visually recognized by the user, if the numerical information is included in the numerical range corresponding to the first compartment, the gauge extends to the first compartment, and the numerical information is included in the numerical range corresponding to the second division, the gauge extends to the first division and the second division, and the numerical information is included in the numerical range corresponding to the nth division A gauge image in which the gauge extends to the 1st to n-th divisions when the display is on is also an example of "a display object whose state changes according to changes in numerical information."

“Control for displaying the display object on the display means” means generating an image including the display object and causing the display unit 15 to display the image. Alternatively, the above "control" may be to transmit data for displaying an image including the display object to another device and display the image including the display object on the display section of the other device. Note that "data for displaying an image including a display object" may be data indicating the image itself including the display object, or data for generating an image including the display object. .

"Control for changing the state of the display object toward a predetermined state in response to the numerical information changing toward a predetermined value" means, for example, that the numerical information gradually changes from the initial value toward the predetermined value. This is control for gradually changing the state of the display object from the initial state to the predetermined state as the number increases, and bringing the state of the display object to the predetermined state when the numerical information reaches the predetermined value. .

Specifically, for example, the display control unit 130 gradually increases the length of the display object from the initial value (zero) to the predetermined value as the numerical information gradually increases from the initial value toward the predetermined value. , and control is performed so that the length of the display object reaches a predetermined value when the numerical information is increased to a predetermined value. Alternatively, display control unit 130 gradually moves the position of the display object from the initial position to the predetermined position as the numerical information gradually increases from the initial value toward the predetermined value, and the numerical information reaches the predetermined value. This is a control for setting the position of the display object to a predetermined position when the position of the display object becomes .

Further, "control for changing the state of the display object toward a predetermined state in response to the numerical information changing toward a predetermined value" means that the numerical information gradually changes from the initial value toward the predetermined value. This is a control for gradually changing the state of the display object from the initial state to the predetermined state as the numerical value decreases, so that the state of the display object changes to the predetermined state when the numerical information decreases to the predetermined value. There may be.

In the example of the baseball game described above, the parts P260 of the main command image G200 and the practice command image G300 correspond to examples of the "display objects" described above. The display control section 130 performs control for displaying on the display section 15 the main command image G200 or the practice command image G300 including the part P260. In addition, as the special event points gradually increase from the initial value (zero) toward the threshold value, the display control unit 130 changes the length of the extended portion P261 of the part P260 from the initial value (zero) to the maximum length. , and control is performed so that the length of the extended portion P261 reaches the maximum length when the special event points increase to the threshold value.

[3-9. Second setting unit 120] Based on the execution history information acquired by the acquiring unit 190, the second setting unit 120, instead of the first setting unit 110, selects at least one of the multiple options. The game data to be associated is set so that a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, based on the execution history information, the second setting unit 120 sets the game data associated with the option over a predetermined period so that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[3-9-1] "Setting game data associated with at least one option out of a plurality of options instead of the first setting means" means The second setting section 120 is used to set the game data to be used instead of the first setting section 110 .

"Set game data associated with at least one option out of a plurality of options instead of the first setting unit 110 based on the execution history information" means, for example, when the execution history information does not satisfy a predetermined condition. setting of game data associated with at least one option out of the plurality of options is performed by the first setting means, and when the execution history information satisfies a predetermined condition, the setting is performed by the first setting unit It is to be performed by the second setting unit 120 instead of 110 .

Here, for example, in a mode in which the information indicating the number of times or frequency of execution of the third game process is "execution history information", when the number of times or frequency of execution of the third game process exceeds a predetermined value, etc., " This corresponds to an example of "when the execution history information satisfies a predetermined condition".

Further, for example, in a mode in which the numerical information that changes according to the execution of the third game process is the "execution history information", the case where the numerical information reaches a predetermined value is the case where the "execution history information satisfies the predetermined condition". It corresponds to an example. That is, in this aspect, the second setting unit 120 sets the game data associated with the option so that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the numerical information reaches the predetermined value. In the case of numerical information that increases as the third game process is executed, "when the numerical information reaches a predetermined value" means not only when the numerical information increases to the predetermined value and reaches the predetermined value. , including the case where the numerical information exceeds a predetermined value. On the other hand, in the case of numerical information that decreases as the third game process is executed, "when the numerical information reaches the predetermined value" means not only when the numerical information decreases to the predetermined value and reaches the predetermined value. , including the case where the numerical information is less than a predetermined value.

Further, for example, in a mode in which the information indicating whether or not the execution history of the third game process satisfies a predetermined condition is "execution history information", the execution history information indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied may be "execution history information". If the history information satisfies a predetermined condition".

"Set game data associated with at least one option out of a plurality of options so that a predetermined condition is satisfied" means that for all options associated with game data, game data associated with options It is to set so that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Alternatively, "set the game data associated with at least one option out of a plurality of options so that a predetermined condition is satisfied" means that some options selected from the options associated with the game data , the game data associated with the option may be set such that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, options other than some options may be set by the first setting unit 110 . Also, in this case, some of the options to be set may be selected at random, or may be selected based on a predetermined rule.

"Set the game data associated with the option so that the predetermined condition is satisfied" means that the game data associated with the option is set so that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game data associated with the option is set. is to set.

For example, when the game data associated with the option includes one or more game parameters, and the condition regarding the one or more game parameters is set as a "predetermined condition", the second setting unit 120 sets the Game data (game parameters) associated with options are set such that one or more game parameters satisfy a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, when a condition as to whether or not all game parameters associated with the option are in a predetermined state is set as a "predetermined condition", the second setting unit 120 sets the Game data (game parameters) associated with options are set so that all game parameters are in a predetermined state.

Further, for example, when a condition as to whether or not a predetermined number or more of game parameters associated with an option are in a predetermined state is set as a “predetermined condition,” the second setting unit 120 sets the Game data (game parameters) associated with the options are set such that a predetermined number or more of the associated game parameters are in a predetermined state.

Also, for example, when one or more game objects are associated with an option, and a condition regarding the one or more game objects is set as a "predetermined condition", the second setting unit 120 selects a game object associated with the option. , is set so that a predetermined condition is satisfied by the game object associated with the option.

Specifically, when the condition regarding the parameter of the game object is set as a "predetermined condition", the second setting unit 120 selects the game object to be associated with the option if the parameter of the game object to be associated with the option satisfies the predetermined condition. be set. For example, the second setting unit 120 sets the parameters of the game object associated with the option so that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, for example, the second setting unit 120 selects a game object whose parameter satisfies a predetermined condition as the game object to be associated with the option.

Alternatively, if the condition as to whether or not all of the game objects associated with the option are in a predetermined state is set as a "predetermined condition", the second setting unit 120 determines whether all of the game objects associated with the option are Set the game object associated with the option so that it is in a predetermined state.

Alternatively, if a condition indicating whether or not a predetermined number or more of game objects associated with an option are in a predetermined state is set as a “predetermined condition,” the second setting unit 120 associates the game object with the option. The game objects associated with the options are set such that a predetermined number or more of the game objects obtained are in a predetermined state.

[3-9-2] "Predetermined period" means, for example, in the case of a mode in which the user is repeatedly provided with a selection opportunity to select from among a plurality of options, until a predetermined number of selection opportunities have ended. is the period of Alternatively, the "predetermined period" may be a period until a predetermined period of time elapses. Alternatively, the "predetermined period" is a period from when the setting by the second setting unit 120 is started (or after the setting by the second setting unit 120 becomes possible) until a predetermined time elapses. There may be. Alternatively, the "predetermined period" may be a period until a predetermined event occurs. In the case of the aforementioned baseball game, 5 turns corresponds to an example of the "predetermined period".

[3-9-3] In the baseball game example described above, the second setting unit 120 generates a special event for five turns when the special event points reach a predetermined threshold value.

In the special event, the second setting unit 120, instead of the first setting unit 110, sets at least one practice item so that the special practice mode conditions (the above conditions B and C) are satisfied, so that the practice item Set teammate characters to assign. Specifically, the second setting unit 120 sets the motivation parameters of all the teammate characters to "excellent (5)". In addition, the second setting unit 120 associates two or more teammate characters with at least one practice item. The second setting unit 120 also sets the main character's motivation parameter to "excellent (5)". In this manner, the second setting unit 120 sets at least one practice item so that the special practice mode condition is satisfied. In addition, the second setting unit 120 may set all the practice items so that the special practice mode conditions are satisfied.

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

[4-1] FIG. 17 shows an example of processing executed at the start of each turn. For example, when the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of the game control device) executes the processing shown in FIG. 130. The processing of each step shown in FIG. 17 is executed based on the data stored in the data storage unit 100. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 17, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a special event is occurring (S100). That is, the control unit 11 refers to the training status data D104 (occurrence flag field) and determines whether or not the special event occurrence flag is "1".

When it is determined that a special event is occurring (S100: Yes), the control unit 11 sets the motivation parameters of the main character and all teammate characters to "excellent" (S102). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (motivation parameter field) and sets the motivation parameter of the main character to "5". Also, the control unit 11 accesses the game character data D103 (motivation parameter field) and sets the motivation parameter of all teammate characters to "5". On the other hand, if it is determined that the special event is not occurring (S100: No), the control unit 11 does not execute step S102, but executes step S104, which will be described later.

When step S102 is executed, or when it is determined that a special event is not occurring in step S100 (S100: No), the control section 11 determines a game character to be assigned to each practice item (S104). For example, for each game character registered in the game character data D103, the control unit 11 selects one of six practice items (hitting, muscle strength, base running, shoulder strength, defense, and mental practice) based on the probability information. (randomly), and the selected practice item is determined as the practice item to which the game character is assigned. Also, the control unit 11 accesses the breeding situation data D104 (game character field) and registers the decision result. When it is determined that a special event is occurring, the control unit 11 assigns two or more teammate characters to each practice item, and determines the game characters to be assigned to each practice item. You may

After step S104 is executed, the control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a practice item satisfying the special practice mode condition among the six practice items (S106). In this determination, the breeding situation data D104 (motivation parameter field and game character field) and the game character data D103 (motivation parameter field) are referred to.

If it is determined that there is a practice item that satisfies the special practice mode condition (S106: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (special practice mode flag field) and selects the special practice mode. The special practice mode flag of the practice item whose condition is satisfied is set to "1", and the special practice mode flag of the practice item whose special practice mode condition is not satisfied is set to "0" (S108). .

On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no practice item that satisfies the special practice mode conditions (S106: No), the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (special practice mode flag field). The special practice mode flag of the item is set to "0" (S110).

After executing step S108 or S110, the control section 11 displays the main command image G200 on the display section 15 (S112). In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the training status data D104 and displays the parts P260 based on the information registered in the "special event" field.

[4-2] FIG. 18 shows an example of processing executed when the main command image G200 is displayed on the display section 15. FIG. For example, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of the game control device) executes the processing shown in FIG. The processing of each step shown in FIG. 18 is executed based on the data stored in the data storage unit 100. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 18, the control unit 11 monitors whether any command is selected (S120). Note that each of the parts P251 to P256 of the main command image G200 corresponds to a "command".

When it is determined that any command has been selected (S120: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether the selected command is a capability-up command (S122). Note that the part P256 corresponds to the "ability up command".

If the selected command is a power-up command (S122: Yes), the control unit 11 displays a power-up image G500 on the display unit 15 (S140). On the other hand, if the selected command is not an ability-up command (S122: No), the control section 11 determines whether or not the selected command is a practice command (S124). Note that the part P251 corresponds to the "practice command".

If the selected command is a practice command (S124: Yes), the control section 11 displays a practice command image G300 on the display section 15 (S142). On the other hand, if the selected command is not a practice command (S124: No), the control section 11 executes game processing corresponding to the selected command (S126).

For example, if the selected command is a rest command (parts P252), the control unit 11 executes processing for increasing the physical strength parameter of the main character. Further, for example, if the selected command is a play command (part P254), the control unit 11 executes processing for increasing the motivation parameter of the main character.

Further, for example, when the selected command is a date command (part P255), the control unit 11 executes date processing. The date process includes, for example, a process of displaying an image showing how the main character performs data on the display unit 15, and a process of increasing (or decreasing) the motivation parameter of the main character based on the result of the date.

Further, for example, when the selected command is a hospital visit command (part P253), the control unit 11 executes hospital visit processing. The outpatient processing includes, for example, processing of (randomly) determining whether or not to completely cure the disease or injury of the main character based on probability information, or processing to check the training status when it is determined to completely cure the disease or injury of the main character. Includes processing to update the "injury/illness" field of data D104.

In step S126, in addition to the above processing, the control unit 11 executes processing for generating an event related to the event character or an event set in the scenario. For example, the control unit 11 (randomly) determines whether or not to generate an event based on probability information. Further, for example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to generate an event based on whether or not the generation condition set for the event is satisfied. Then, when it is determined to generate an event, the control unit 11 generates the event, and executes processing for updating the physical strength parameter, motivation parameter, or experience points of the main character based on the result of the event. In this case, the physical strength parameter or the like of the main character may be updated advantageously by the user or may be updated disadvantageously by the user.

After executing step S126, the control unit 11 displays an execution result image showing the execution result of step S126 on the display unit 15 (S128). For example, when the parameters of the main character or the like are changed by the execution of step S126, an execution result image showing the content of the change is displayed on the display section 15. FIG.

After executing step S128, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a special event is occurring (S130). Step S130 is similar to step S100.

If it is determined that a special event is occurring (S130: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (remaining turn number field) and decrements the special event remaining turn number by 1 (S132). Then, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of remaining turns has become zero (S134). If it is determined that the number of remaining turns has become zero (S134: Yes), the control section 11 terminates the special event (S136). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (occurrence flag field) and sets the occurrence flag of the special event to "0".

When step S136 is executed, when it is determined in step S130 that a special event is not occurring (S130: No), or when it is determined in step S134 that the number of remaining turns is not zero (S134: No), the control unit 11 executes the next turn start process (S138). That is, the control unit 11 executes the processing shown in FIG. 17 .

[4-3] In step S126 of FIG. 18, a disadvantageous process such as the example shown in FIG. 10 may be executed. FIG. 19 shows an example of processing executed in response to execution of disadvantageous processing. The processing shown in FIG. 19 may be executed after the disadvantageous processing is executed, or may be executed in parallel with the disadvantageous processing. Alternatively, the process shown in FIG. 19 may be executed after the execution of the unfavorable process is confirmed and before the unfavorable process is executed. For example, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of the game control device) functions as the acquisition unit 190 by executing the process shown in FIG. 19 according to the program. The processing of each step shown in FIG. 19 is executed based on the data stored in the data storage unit 100. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, the control unit 11 determines the amount of increase in special event points (S150). That is, the control unit 11 refers to the unfavorable processing data D102 and acquires the increase amount corresponding to the executed unfavorable processing. Then, the control unit 11 increases the special event points (S152). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (special event point field) and adds the increase obtained in step S150 to the current value of the special event points.

After executing step S152, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the special event points have reached a predetermined threshold (S154). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the ratio of the current value of special event points to the threshold has reached 100%.

When it is determined that the special event points have reached the threshold (S154: Yes), the control unit 11 generates a special event (S156). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the breeding status data D104 (occurrence flag and remaining turn number field), sets the special event occurrence flag to "1", and sets the remaining turn number to "5". Also, the control unit 11 displays an image indicating that a special event has occurred on the display unit 15 .

Note that if the disadvantageous process is executed while the special event is occurring, the process shown in FIG. 19 is not executed.

[4-4] FIGS. 20A and 20B show an example of processing executed when a practice item to be executed is determined while the practice command image G300 is displayed on the display section 15. FIG. For example, the control unit 11 of the game terminal 10 (an example of the game control device) executes the processing shown in FIGS. 160 , a changing unit 170 and a third execution unit 180 . The processing of each step shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is executed based on the data stored in the data storage unit 100. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20A, when the practice command image G300 is displayed on the display unit 15, the control unit 11 monitors whether or not any practice item has been confirmed as an execution target (S160). For example, when one of the parts P311 to P316 of the practice command image G300 is provisionally selected and that part is further selected, the control unit 11 determines that the practice item to be executed has been determined.

If any of the practice items has been confirmed as an execution target (S160: Yes), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the execution target practice item can be executed in the special practice mode (S162). . That is, the control unit 11 refers to the training status data D104 (exercise execution status field) and determines whether or not the special practice mode flag of the practice item to be executed is "1".

If it is determined that the practice item to be executed cannot be executed in the special practice mode (S162: No), the control unit 11 selects the practice item to be executed based on the training status data D104 (practice execution status field). level is acquired (S164). Also, based on the practice effect data D101, the control unit 11 acquires effect information corresponding to the practice item to be executed and the level acquired in step S164 (S166). That is, the control unit 11 identifies the type and increase amount of experience points registered in association with the combination of the practice item to be executed and the level acquired in step S186.

Also, the control unit 11 executes practice processing in the normal practice mode based on the effect information acquired in step S166 (S168). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (experience point field), and selects the type of experience point specified in step S166 out of the five types of experience points (strength, agility, technique, breaking ball, and mental point). Experience points are increased by the increment specified in step S166.

In addition to the above, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (exercise execution status field), increments the number of executions of the practice item to be executed by 1, and when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number of times, the practice item is executed. Raises the level by one. In addition, the control unit 11 accesses the development status data D104 (physical strength parameter field) and decreases the value of the physical strength parameter in order to decrease the physical strength parameter of the main character according to the practice. Further, the control section 11 accesses the game character data D103 (evaluation field) and updates the game character's evaluation of the main character.

Note that in step S168, a disadvantageous process such as the example shown in FIG. 10 may be executed. In this case, the processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed according to the execution of the disadvantageous processing.

After executing step S168, the control unit 11 executes a motivation parameter update process (S170).

For example, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (motivation parameter field) and increases the motivation parameter value of the main character by one point. Note that if the value of the motivation parameter of the main character is already "5", the motivation parameter of the main character is not updated.

Also, for example, the control unit 11 identifies the teammate character assigned to the practice item to be executed based on the training status data D104 (practice execution status field). Then, the control unit 11 accesses the game character data D103 (motivation parameter field) and increases the value of the motivation parameter of the identified teammate character by one point. For teammate characters whose motivation parameter value is already "5", the motivation parameter is not updated.

In addition, for example, the control unit 11 identifies a teammate character to be assigned to a practice item other than the practice item to be executed, based on the training situation data D104 (practice execution situation field). Further, the control unit 11 determines (randomly) whether or not to lower the motivation parameter of each identified teammate character based on the probability information. Then, the control unit 11 accesses the game character data D103 (motivation parameter field), and decreases the value of the motivation parameter of the teammate character determined to lower the motivation parameter by 1 point.

Also, the control unit 11 executes another game process (S172). For example, the control unit 11 executes processing for generating an event related to an event character or an event set in a scenario. For example, the control unit 11 (randomly) determines whether or not to generate an event based on probability information. Further, for example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to generate an event based on whether or not the generation condition set for the event is satisfied. Then, when it is determined to generate an event, the control unit 11 generates the event, and executes processing for updating the physical strength parameter, motivation parameter, or experience points of the main character based on the result of the event. In this case, the physical strength parameter or the like of the main character may be updated advantageously by the user or may be updated disadvantageously by the user.

Note that in step S172, a disadvantageous process such as the example shown in FIG. 10 may be executed. In this case, the processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed according to the execution of the disadvantageous processing.

After executing steps S168 to S172, the control unit 11 displays a practice result image G400 on the display unit 15 based on the execution results of steps S168 to S172 (S174).

After executing step S174, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a special event is occurring (S176). If it is determined that a special event is occurring (S176: Yes), the control unit 11 accesses the breeding situation data D104 (special event field) and reduces the number of remaining turns of the special event by 1 (S178). Then, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the number of remaining turns has become zero (S180). If it is determined that the number of remaining turns has become zero (S180: Yes), the control section 11 terminates the special event (S182). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the breeding status data D104 (special event field) and sets the occurrence flag of the special event to "0". Note that steps S176 to S182 are the same as steps S130 to S136 in FIG.

When step S182 is executed, when it is determined in step S176 that a special event is not occurring (S176: No), or when it is determined in step S180 that the number of remaining turns is not zero (S180: No), The control unit 11 executes the start processing of the next turn (S184). That is, the control unit 11 executes the processing shown in FIG. 17 .

On the other hand, in step S162, when it is determined that the practice item to be executed can be executed in the special practice mode (S162: Yes), as shown in FIG. practice execution status field), the level of the practice item to be executed is obtained (S186). Also, based on the practice effect data D101, the control unit 11 acquires effect information corresponding to the combination of the practice item to be executed and the level acquired in step S186 (S188). That is, the control unit 11 identifies the type and increase amount of experience points registered in association with the combination of the practice item to be executed and the level acquired in step S186.

The control unit 11 also executes practice processing in the special practice mode based on the effect information acquired in step S188 (S190). That is, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (experience point field), and selects the type of experience point specified in step S188 out of the five types of experience points (strength, agility, technique, breaking ball, and mental point). Experience points are increased by an increment that is 1.5 times the increment specified in step S188.

In addition to the above, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (exercise execution status field), increments the number of executions of the exercise item that has been executed by 1, and when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number of times, the practice item is executed. Raises the level by one. In addition, the control unit 11 accesses the development status data D104 (physical strength parameter field) and decreases the value of the physical strength parameter in order to decrease the physical strength parameter of the main character according to the practice. Further, the control section 11 accesses the game character data D103 (evaluation field) and updates the game character's evaluation of the main character.

Note that in step S190, a disadvantageous process such as the example shown in FIG. 10 may be executed. In this case, the processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed according to the execution of the disadvantageous processing.

After execution of step S190, the control unit 11 executes a motivation parameter update process (S192).

For example, the control unit 11 accesses the training status data D104 (motivation parameter field), lowers the value of the motivation parameter of the main character by 2 points, and sets it to "Normal (3)". Also, for example, the control unit 11 identifies the teammate character assigned to the practice item to be executed based on the training status data D104 (practice execution status field). Then, the control unit 11 accesses the game character data D103 (motivation parameter field), decreases the value of the motivation parameter of the specified teammate character by 2 points, and sets it to "normal (3)".

Also, for example, the control unit 11 identifies teammate characters assigned to practice items other than the practice item to be executed, based on training status data D104 (practice execution status field). Further, the control unit 11 determines (randomly) whether or not to lower the motivation parameter of each identified teammate character based on the probability information. Then, the control unit 11 accesses the game character data D103 (motivation parameter field), and decreases the value of the motivation parameter of the teammate character determined to lower the motivation parameter by 1 point.

Also, the control unit 11 executes another game process (S194). For example, the control unit 11 executes processing for generating an event related to an event character or an event set in a scenario. For example, the control unit 11 (randomly) determines whether or not to generate an event based on probability information. Further, for example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to generate an event based on whether or not the generation condition set for the event is satisfied. Then, when it is determined to generate an event, the control unit 11 generates the event, and executes processing for updating the physical strength parameter, motivation parameter, or experience points of the main character based on the result of the event. In this case, the physical strength parameter or the like of the main character may be updated advantageously by the user or may be updated disadvantageously by the user.

Note that in step S194, a disadvantageous process such as the example shown in FIG. 10 may be executed. In this case, the processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed according to the execution of the disadvantageous processing.

After executing steps S190 to S194, the control unit 11 executes steps S174 to S184 in FIG. 20A. In this case, in step S174, the control section 11 displays a practice result image G400 on the display section 15 based on the execution results of steps S190 to S194.

[5. Summary] In the game system 1 described above, when the motivation parameter of the main character and the motivation parameters of all teammate characters assigned to the practice items confirmed as practice items are all "excellent (5)". If the special practice mode condition is satisfied and the practice item is confirmed as an execution target, the special practice mode practice process that gives more experience points than the practice process of the normal practice mode is executed. executed. According to the game system 1, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of obtaining more experience points by selecting a practice item for which the special practice mode condition is satisfied as an execution target.

In addition, in the game system 1, the part P319 (effect) is added in association with the practice item in which the special practice mode conditions are satisfied. becomes easier to grasp.

In the game system 1, the motivation parameter of the teammate character assigned to the practice item to be executed is increased, and the motivation parameter of at least one teammate character assigned to the practice item other than the practice item to be executed is decreased. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of selecting a practice item so that the teammate character's motivation parameter becomes "excellent (5)". That is, in the game system 1, by selecting a practice item, the user can not only make the main character practice, but also adjust the motivation parameters of the teammate characters. Therefore, according to the game system 1, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of adjusting the teammate character's motivation parameter so that the special practice mode conditions are satisfied while selecting the practice item to be executed. In other words, the user is provided with the interest of selecting a practice item in consideration of the type and amount of experience points given to the main character by execution of the practice and the teammate character's motivation parameter assigned to the practice item. can.

In addition, in the game system 1, when the special event points, which increase according to the execution of disadvantageous processing that is disadvantageous to the user, reaches a threshold value, a special event occurs, and the motivation parameter of the teammate character and the motivation parameter of the main character are in "excellent condition." (5)”, and a state is set in which practice can be executed in the special practice mode. Therefore, according to the game system 1, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of enjoying the process of becoming ready to practice in the special practice mode by accumulating the execution of the disadvantageous process. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of a game in which a selection is accepted from a plurality of options and game processing corresponding to the selected option is executed.

Further, in the game system 1, since the special event continues for a plurality of turns (for example, 5 turns), according to the game system 1, by accumulating the execution of the disadvantageous process, the user can enjoy the fact that the special event continues for 5 turns. be able to provide.

In addition, in the game system 1, the display unit 15 displays the parts P260 that change as the special event points increase toward the threshold. It can be understood that the timing of reaching the threshold value (the timing of occurrence of the special event) is approaching.

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

[6-1] For example, the amount of increase in experience points when practice is executed in the normal practice mode is defined as the amount of increase or decrease in the basic increase based on the number of game characters assigned to the practice item. good too. In this case, the amount of increase in experience points when practice is executed in the special practice mode may be set to an amount obtained by multiplying the amount of increase in the normal practice mode by 1.5.

[6-2] For example, the event deck is not an essential configuration. Only prepared game characters may appear in the training part scenario, and events related to those game characters may occur.

[6-3] Further, for example, all or part of the processing shown in FIGS. 17 to 20B may be executed by the server 30 (an example of the game control device). In this case, data necessary for the server 30 to execute processing (game operation data related to game operations performed on the game terminal 10 , etc.) may be transmitted from the game terminal 10 to the server 30 . Also, data necessary for displaying various images on the display unit 15 (data representing the images themselves or data for generating the images, etc.) may be transmitted from the server 30 to the game terminal 10 .

[6-4] In the above, the example in which the present invention is applied to a training game for training a game character of a baseball player has been mainly described, but the present invention can also be applied to a training game for training other game characters. . Also, the present invention can be applied to games other than breeding games. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to various games that progress by receiving a selection from a plurality of options and executing game processing corresponding to the selected option.

[7. Addendum] From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example. 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.

1) A game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention, for at least one option out of a plurality of options (eg, P311 to P316), stores game data (eg, teammate characters) associated with the option. A first setting means (110) for setting; a receiving means (140) for receiving a selection from among the plurality of options; special practice mode conditions) are not satisfied; second execution means (160) for executing second game processing (e.g., practice processing in a special practice mode) that is more advantageous to the user than the first game processing when conditions are satisfied; third execution means (180) for executing three game processes (e.g., disadvantageous process); acquisition means (190) for acquiring execution history information (e.g., special event points) relating to the execution history of the third game process; setting game data associated with at least one of the plurality of options so as to satisfy the predetermined condition, instead of the first setting means (110), based on history information; 2 setting means (120).

7) In addition, the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes first setting means (110) for setting game data associated with at least one of a plurality of options; receiving means (140) for receiving a selection from options; and first execution for performing a first game process when game data associated with an option selected from the plurality of options does not satisfy a predetermined condition. means (150); and second executing means for executing a second game process that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process when game data associated with the selected option satisfies the predetermined condition. (160); third execution means (180) for executing a third game process disadvantageous to the user; acquisition means (190) for acquiring execution history information relating to an execution history of the third game process; setting game data associated with at least one of the plurality of options so as to satisfy the predetermined condition, instead of the first setting means (110), based on history information; 2 setting means (120).

8) Further, a program according to an aspect of the present invention functions a computer as the game control device (10 or 30) according to any one of 1) to 6) or the game system (1) according to 7). It is a program for

9) Further, an information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program according to 8).

10) A game control method according to an aspect of the present invention includes setting game data associated with at least one of a plurality of options (S104); receiving means for receiving (S160); executing a first game process (S168) when game data associated with an option selected from among the plurality of options does not satisfy a predetermined condition; executing a second game process that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process when the game data associated with the selected option satisfies the predetermined condition (S190); executing the game process (S126, S168, S172, S190, S194); obtaining execution history information relating to the execution history of the third game process (S152); setting game data associated with at least one of the options so that the predetermined condition is satisfied (S102, S104).

According to the inventions described in 1), 7) to 10) above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the game data associated with the option selected from among the plurality of options, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied A second game process is executed that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process executed immediately. In this regard, in the present invention, the game data associated with the option is set so as to satisfy a predetermined condition based on the execution history of the third game process, which is disadvantageous for the user, and the state of the option is set according to the second game process. becomes executable. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enjoy the process of changing the state of the options to a state in which the user can execute the second game process, which is more advantageous to the user, by accumulating the execution of the third game process, which is disadvantageous to the user. be made available to the user. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of a game in which a selection is accepted from a plurality of options and game processing corresponding to the selected option is executed.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the second setting means (120) sets the game data associated with the option over a predetermined period based on the execution history information so that the predetermined condition is satisfied. can be

According to the invention described in 2), by accumulating the execution of the third game process that is disadvantageous to the user, the state of the options becomes a state in which the second game process that is more advantageous to the user can be executed for a predetermined period of time. Interest can be provided to the user.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the execution history information includes numerical information (for example, special event points) that changes according to execution of the third game process, and the second setting means (120) sets the numerical value When the information reaches a predetermined value, the game data associated with the option is set so that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game control device (10 or 30) changes according to the change of the numerical information. display control means (130) for controlling display of the display object (P260) to be displayed on the display means (15), wherein the display control means (130) changes the numerical information toward the predetermined value Control may be performed to change the state of the display object toward a predetermined state according to the above.

According to the invention described in 3), the game data associated with the option is set such that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the numerical information that changes according to the execution of the third game process reaches the predetermined value. and the state of the option becomes a state in which the second game processing that is more advantageous to the user can be executed. As described above, according to the present invention, the display means displays a display object that changes toward a predetermined state in accordance with the change of numerical information toward a predetermined value. By looking at it, it can be understood that the state of the options is approaching the time when it becomes possible to execute the second game process, which is more advantageous for the user.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, one or more game objects (eg, teammate characters) are associated with the options as the game data, and the first setting means (110) associates one or more game objects with the options. A plurality of game objects are set, and the first execution means (150) controls the first game if a parameter (e.g. motivation parameter) of the game object associated with the selected option does not satisfy the predetermined condition. When the parameter of the game object associated with the selected option satisfies the predetermined condition, the second execution means (160) executes the second game process and executes the second game process. A setting means (120) sets a game object associated with the option instead of the first setting means based on the execution history information so that the predetermined condition is satisfied by a parameter of the game object associated with the option. The game control device (10 or 30) sets parameters of the game object associated with the selected option and the selection A changing means (170) for changing at least one of a parameter of a game object associated with an option other than the selected option may be included.

According to the invention described in 4), when the parameter of the game object associated with the selected option satisfies a predetermined condition, the second game process that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process is executed. Thus, according to the present invention, in response to the execution of the first game process or the second game process, the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option and the Since at least one of the parameters of the game object is changed, it is possible to provide the user with the interest of selecting an option so that the parameter of the game object satisfies a predetermined condition. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of a game in which a selection is accepted from a plurality of options and game processing corresponding to the selected option is executed.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the changing means (170) is a first changing means (171) that changes the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option so that the predetermined condition is easily satisfied. ) and second changing means (172) for changing a parameter of a game object associated with an option other than the selected option such that the predetermined condition is less likely to be satisfied. .

According to the invention described in 5), when the parameter of the game object associated with the selected option satisfies a predetermined condition, the second game process that is more advantageous to the user than the first game process is executed. As described above, according to the present invention, the parameters of the game object associated with the selected option are changed so that the predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied, or the game object associated with the option other than the selected option is changed. parameters are changed so that the predetermined conditions are less likely to be satisfied. It becomes possible to provide the user with the interest of thinking about whether or not to As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of a game in which a selection is accepted from a plurality of options and game processing corresponding to the selected option is executed.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, an option associated with game data that satisfies the predetermined condition (Fig. 7: P313) and an option associated with game data that does not satisfy the predetermined condition (Fig. 7: P311) , P312, P314 to P316) and display on the display means (15).

According to the invention described in 6), options associated with game data that satisfy a predetermined condition and options associated with game data that do not satisfy the predetermined condition are displayed separately. It becomes easier to grasp options associated with game data that satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, it becomes easier to grasp that there is an option associated with game data that satisfies a predetermined condition.

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Claims (3)

A game system for providing a game in which the character is trained by changing or setting parameters of the character,
receiving means for receiving a user's selection from a plurality of options;
first executing means for executing a first game process of changing or setting parameters of the character based on selection by the user;
a second executing means for executing a second game process that is disadvantageous in training the character;
a management means for managing points accumulated based on the execution of the second game process;
When the points reach a threshold value, for at least one option out of the plurality of options, the parameter of the character to be changed or set when the user selects it, than when the points are less than the threshold value a setting means for setting so that the
game system, including A game control device for providing a game in which the character is trained by changing or setting parameters of the character,
receiving means for receiving a user's selection from a plurality of options;
first executing means for executing a first game process of changing or setting parameters of the character based on selection by the user;
a second executing means for executing a second game process that is disadvantageous in training the character;
a management means for managing points accumulated based on the execution of the second game process;
When the points reach a threshold value, for at least one option out of the plurality of options, the parameter of the character to be changed or set when the user selects it, than when the points are less than the threshold value a setting means for setting so that the
Game controller including. 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.

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