JP7344585B2 - Game control device, game system, and program - Google Patents

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Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act August 25, 2016, https://www. konami. com, https://www. konami. com/pawa/soccer/, https://www. youtube. com, https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=RKfe2drY_Lg&feature=youtu. be October 25, 2016, https://play. google. com, https://play. google. com/apps/testing/jp. konami. pawasaka, https://itunes. apple. com, https://itunes. apple. com/jp/app/testflight/id899247664? mt=8

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

In recent years, games that are operated by a user using a touch panel have become known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses that in a baseball game, when a display unit displays the predicted arrival position of a ball thrown by a pitcher character operated by a computer, and when the user touches a touch panel to change the touch position, the batter operated by the user A game control device is described in which the display position of an aiming cursor indicating the character's swing position is changed, and when the user releases his or her finger from the touch panel, a batter character swings at the position indicated by the aiming cursor. In this baseball game, the user is required to slide his or her finger so that the predicted arrival position of the ball and the aiming cursor of the bat are aligned, and then release the finger at the timing of the arrival of the ball.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-176053

Games using a touch panel include, unlike a game such as Patent Document 1, in which instructions are given to hit a ball, there are also games, such as a soccer game, in which instructions are given to move an object such as a ball. In such a game, the user can freely decide the target position of the object and instruct the movement of the object at any timing, so for example, difficult operations as in Patent Document 1 are not required, and the user's It tends to be too easy to operate. Therefore, for a user who has become accustomed to the operations, it becomes easy to move the object to the desired position, which is one reason why the game becomes less interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to improve the interest of a game in which a user uses a touch panel to instruct the movement of an object.

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to one aspect of the present invention provides a game control device in which the movement of an object can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel, when the touch panel is touched. a display control means for displaying a guide image while changing it for guiding the timing to release the object; and when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is being touched, the object a changing means for changing the display position of a target position image indicating a target position to be moved; and a moving method corresponding to how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. The object is characterized by including a movement control means for moving the object.

A game system according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system in which movement of an object can be instructed by releasing a touch on a touch panel, and when the touch panel is touched, a game system for guiding the timing at which the touch should be released. a display control means for displaying a guide image while changing; and a target position indicating a target position to which the object is to be moved based on the change in the touch position when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is being touched; a changing means for changing a display position of an image; and a movement control means for moving the object in a movement method corresponding to how the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. It is characterized by including the following.

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world image. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when the screen becomes operable by the user. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when transitioning to shoot mode. It is a figure which shows an example of shoot operation. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by the game control device. It is a figure which shows an example of game situation data. It is a figure which shows an example of character data. It is a diagram showing an example of a shoot activation area. It is a diagram showing the relationship between abilities and shoot activation areas. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method for determining an initial display position of a target position image. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game situation and just timing. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method of controlling a guide image. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between ability and the size of a target position image. It is a figure showing an example of an evaluation image. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a touch is released at just the right timing. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a movement restricted area. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of moving a ball. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow diagram showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when the screen becomes operable by the user. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen transition when shifting to a saving mode. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a saving operation. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram in Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability of an opponent character and the destination of a ball. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the position of an opponent character or a ball and the destination of the ball. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a relationship between a game situation and an initial display position of a designated position image. It is a diagram showing an example of a saving target area. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the display position of a destination image. It is a figure which shows the change of a movement destination image. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method of controlling a guide image. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between abilities and the display mode of a designated position image. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how the display mode of a destination image changes. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing how the display mode of a designated position image changes. It is a figure showing an example of an evaluation image. It is a figure showing an example of processing performed by a game control device. It is a figure showing an example of processing performed by a game control device. It is a figure showing an example of processing performed by a game control device. It is a figure showing an example of processing performed by a game control device. It is a figure showing an example of processing performed by a game control device. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a method of setting a second viewpoint. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a method of setting a second viewpoint. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a method of setting a second viewpoint. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a method of setting a second viewpoint. It is a figure showing the details of processing of S18. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram in saving mode. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a method of moving an operation target character when transitioning to a saving mode. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a method of moving an operation target character when transitioning to a saving mode. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a method of moving an operation target character when transitioning to a saving mode. It is a figure showing the details of processing of S61.

[1. Embodiment 1]
Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that in the drawings, the same or corresponding configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations may be omitted.

[1-1. Hardware configuration of game system and game control device]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S according to this embodiment includes a game control device 10 and a server 30. The game control device 10 and the server 30 are connected to a network N such as the Internet. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

Game control device 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the game control device 10 may be a mobile terminal (e.g., a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a tablet computer), a personal computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional device equipped with an information processing function. type television receivers (smart TVs), etc. In addition, below, the case where the game control device 10 is a mobile phone provided with a touch panel, and the program supplied from the server 30 is executed on the mobile phone will be described. Note that the program may be supplied via a server different from the server 30, a recording medium, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game control device 10 includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, a communication section 13, an operation section 14, and a display section 15. Control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor. The control unit 11 executes processing according to the operating system and other programs. The storage section 12 includes a main storage section (eg, RAM) and an auxiliary storage section (eg, nonvolatile semiconductor memory). The storage unit 12 stores programs and data. Note that, for example, when the game control device 10 is a personal computer or the like, the storage section 12 may include an auxiliary storage section such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. The communication unit 13 includes a communication interface such as a network card. The communication unit 13 performs data communication via the network N.

The operation unit 14 is an input device and includes a touch panel 14A. The touch panel 14A can be a touch panel of various types, such as a capacitive type or a resistive type. The touch panel 14A detects a touch position. The control unit 11 acquires coordinate information indicating the touch position based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A. For example, the touch panel 14A is provided so as to overlap the display section 15. That is, the touch panel 14A is arranged above the display section. Note that the touch panel 14A and the display unit 15 may be integrated or may be separate bodies.

Note that the operation unit 14 may include input devices other than the touch panel 14A. For example, the operation unit 14 may include a button, a key, a lever, a game controller (game pad), a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, or the like. Further, for example, the operation unit 14 may include a microphone and a camera for the user to perform input operations using voice or gestures.

The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display, and displays a screen according to instructions from the control unit 11. Note that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 may not be built into the game control device 10, and may be external devices connected to the game control device 10.

Server 30 is 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 hardware configurations of the control section 31, the storage section 32, and the communication section 33 may be the same as those of the control section 11, the storage section 12, and the communication section 13, respectively. For example, the server 30 stores a game program, and distributes the game program in response to a request from the game control device 10.

Note that the programs and data described as being stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32 may be supplied to the game control device 10 or the server 30 via the network N, for example. Furthermore, the game control device 10 or the server 30 may include a reading section (for example, an optical disk drive or a memory card slot) for reading programs or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). good. Then, the program and data may be supplied to the game control device 10 or the server 30 via an information storage medium.

[1-2. Game Overview]
In the game control device 10, a game using the touch panel 14A is executed. In a game using the touch panel 14A, for example, the user performs an operation by touching the touch panel 14A. Touch means, for example, that an object touches the touch panel 14A. The object may be a part of the user, such as a finger, or may be an object other than the user, such as a touch pen.

The user may move the touch position while touching the touch panel 14A. The touch position is, for example, a position on the touch panel 14A that is touched by an object, and is a coordinate detected by the touch panel 14A. The touch position is acquired, for example, at intervals determined based on the frame rate. The touch position may be acquired every frame, or every predetermined frame. Note that a frame is a unit of processing in a computer, and if the frame rate is 30 fps, the length of one frame is 1/30 second. For example, in this embodiment, when an object that has touched the touch panel 14A leaves the touch panel 14A, it is referred to as releasing the touch.

The game control device 10 can execute various types of games such as sports games, action games, or role-playing games, but in this embodiment, the user object and the opponent object are moving objects in the virtual world. Move and play a competitive game.

An object is a target that can be used, for example, in a game. For example, the object is a virtual moving body placed in a virtual world. For example, if the virtual world is three-dimensional, the object is a three-dimensional model (3D object), and if the virtual world is two-dimensional, it is an object shown in an image. For example, a moving object (a ball or a puck), a character, a vehicle (for example, an airplane or a tank), or the like corresponds to an example of an "object." Further, in the case of a sports game, an example of the character is a player character. Further, for example, the object may be something that is moved by a character, or may be something that moves in a virtual world. Also, for example, the object may be something that a character moves in the virtual world. Furthermore, the object may move in a virtual world in which other objects are placed.

A user object is, for example, an object that a user uses in a game, and is a so-called player character (an object to be operated by a user). For example, a user object is an object that operates based on a user's instructions. For example, a user object performs the type of behavior associated with a user's instructions. For example, the user object moves in a direction specified by the user or performs an action specified by the user. Further, for example, the user object may be an object that fights together with the user's operation target. In this case, the user object operates based on a predetermined algorithm.

The opponent object is, for example, a game object used by the opponent in the game, and is a so-called non-player character. The opponent may be, for example, a computer (CPU) or another user. For example, the opponent object may operate based on a predetermined algorithm or may operate based on another user's operation. Note that the algorithm indicates a calculation procedure for determining the motion of an object (a collection of mathematical expressions, conditional expressions, etc. for determining the moving direction, moving speed, etc.).

The moving object is, for example, an object that is moved by the user object and the opponent object. The moving object is, for example, a ball or a puck. The virtual world is a world within a game, such as a stadium within a game. The virtual world may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional plane. Further, the virtual world may be called a virtual space or a game space. Note that in this embodiment, words having similar meanings such as movement, change, and change are used, but these three words are used in the following meanings.

Movement means, for example, that the three-dimensional coordinates (coordinate values in the world coordinate system) indicating the position in the virtual world change. For example, movement is a change in the location of an object in the virtual world. For example, movement is a continuous change in the position of an object in a virtual world. In this respect, "movement" in this embodiment is distinguished from "change" in which the display mode of the image changes, and "change" in which the coordinate values on the screen change.

A change is, for example, a change in the display mode of an image. The display mode is the appearance of the image, such as size and shape. In this embodiment, changing the size of the image, that is, making the image smaller or larger, corresponds to a change. Stated another way, for example, the change is to change the number of pixels that the image occupies. In this respect, "change" in this embodiment is distinguished from "movement" and "change" in which coordinate values change.

A change is, for example, a change in position on the screen. For example, the change is a change in the two-dimensional coordinates (coordinate values in the screen coordinate system) indicating the touch position or the display position of the image. Stated another way, a change is a change in the position of a pixel on the screen. In this respect, "change" in this embodiment is distinguished from "movement", which changes the position in the virtual world, and "change", which changes the display mode of the image.

In this embodiment, a case where a character or a ball corresponds to an object will be described. Therefore, hereinafter, the user object will be referred to as a user character, the opponent object will be referred to as an opponent character, and the moving object will be referred to as a ball. In the following description, the words "character" or "ball" can be read as "object." Further, as an example of the game, a case will be described in which a sports game is executed in which a user character and an opponent character play a sports match using a ball. Furthermore, a soccer game will be explained as an example of a sports game.

For example, a game is executed in which a plurality of user characters belonging to a user team and a plurality of opponent characters belonging to an opponent team play a soccer match in a virtual world. Note that the user character may be a character raised by the user in the game. The opponent character may be a character developed by another user, or may be a character prepared by the game administrator. When the game starts, a virtual world is constructed in which to play the match.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world. As shown in FIG. 2, the virtual world VW indicates, for example, a virtual soccer field in three-dimensional space. In the virtual world VW, a predetermined position is set as the origin Ow, and mutually orthogonal Xw, Yw, and Zw axes (coordinate axes of the world coordinate system) are set. A position in the virtual world VW is specified by coordinate values in the world coordinate system.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the virtual world VW, a pitch PT, which is a 3D model of the pitch, is arranged parallel to the Xw-Yw plane. For example, a touch line TL, a goal line EL, a halfway line HL, and a penalty area PA are drawn on the pitch PT. For example, on the pitch PT, a user character UC, an opponent character OC, a ball B that is a 3D model of a ball, and a goal GL that is a 3D model of a goal are arranged.

A virtual viewpoint VC is set in the virtual world VW. The virtual viewpoint VC is a viewpoint set in the virtual world VW, and is, for example, a virtual camera. Although the position and line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint VC may be fixed, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the ball BL is controlled so as to be included in the field of view. When the game starts, a virtual world image showing how the virtual world VW is viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world image. As shown in FIG. 3, the virtual world image G1 displays a state within the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC in the virtual world VW. Note that, in the display area of the display unit 15, an Xs axis and a Ys axis (coordinate axes of the screen coordinate system) that are orthogonal to each other are set with a predetermined position (for example, the upper left of the display area) as the origin Os. The display area refers to, for example, the entire screen of the display unit 15. The position on the display area is specified by coordinate values in the screen coordinate system.

In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the game is played in a state where the vertical width is longer than the horizontal width (the game control device 10 is held vertically); however, conversely, the horizontal width is longer than the vertical width. The game may be played in this state (the game control device 10 is held horizontally). In this embodiment, the touch position detected by the touch panel 14A is also indicated by the coordinate values of the screen coordinate system, but the touch position may be indicated by the coordinate values of another coordinate axis.

During the match, the user may be able to perform operations at all times, but in this embodiment, the match basically progresses automatically, and the user is allowed to perform operations only in important scenes. An important scene is a scene that influences the outcome of the match, and is, for example, a scene where there is a possibility that a score may be scored. For example, when the ball B approaches the goal GL of the opponent team or the user team, the user can operate the ball B. In other words, the user can operate the game only when the user team has a chance or a pinch, and the game proceeds automatically in other situations. Note that an upper limit may be set for the number of times the user can perform the operation in one game, or there may be no limit to the number of times the user can perform the operation. Furthermore, this number of times may be fixed for all matches, or may vary from match to match.

As shown in FIG. 3, if the match is progressing automatically and the user cannot operate it, a message M1 indicating this may be displayed. In this case, the user character UC and the opponent character OC may act based on a given action algorithm and may not accept user operations. When the match reaches an important scene, the virtual world image G1 is notified that the user can now operate the virtual world image G1.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when the screen becomes operable by the user. As shown in FIG. 4, when the match is automatically progressing (state G1A in FIG. 4), when the user becomes able to operate, it is superimposed on the virtual world image G1 and the user can operate it. A message M2 indicating that the current state has been reached is displayed (state G1B in FIG. 4). For example, message M2 may indicate the current match status or what the user should do next. For example, the progress of the match may be temporarily stopped while message M2 is displayed.

The message M2 is then erased at a predetermined timing, and a cursor C is displayed at the feet of the user character UC set as the user's operation target (G1C in FIG. 4). situation). Hereinafter, the user character UC set as the operation target will be referred to as the operation target character UC. In this state, the user can operate the operation target character UC.

The user operates the operation target character UC using the touch panel 14A. Various operations may be possible from the touch panel 14A, and the operation system during attack and the operation system during defense may be the same or different. At the time of attack, for example, the user team is in possession of ball B. The time of defense is, for example, a state in which the opposing team is in possession of ball B. Note that the state in which no one possesses the ball B may be classified as an attack or a defense. Further, even if the user team owns the ball B, if the ball B is on its own side, it may be classified as being on defense. Own territory is the pitch PT that is closer to the user team's goal GL than the halfway line HL.

In this embodiment, operations during attack will be explained, and operations during defense will be explained in Embodiment 2. At the time of attack, any user character UC may be set as the operation target character UC, but here, a case will be described in which the user character UC holding the ball B is set as the operation target character UC. The user can make the operation target character UC perform various actions such as dribbling, passing, or shooting by performing predetermined operations on the touch panel 14A.

For example, when the user performs a sliding operation, the operation target character UC dribbles in the sliding direction. The slide operation is, for example, an operation in which the user touches the touch panel 14A, moves the touch position while maintaining the touch, and maintains the touch even after the movement. For example, starting from the touch position where the touch was started, the slide direction is a direction from the start point to the current touch position. Note that if the current touch position is away from the starting touch position, the starting point may be updated so that it approaches the current touch position.

For example, when the user performs a flick operation, the operation target character UC passes in the direction of the flick. The flick operation is, for example, an operation in which the user touches the touch panel 14A and then quickly moves the touch position while maintaining the touch to release the touch. When the operation target character UC passes, the operation target character UC switches from the user character UC that passed the pass to the user character UC that received the pass.

Note that the state in which the user can operate may end when a certain period of time has elapsed, or may end when ball B is stolen by the opponent team. Furthermore, the state in which the user can operate the ball B may continue as long as the user team is in possession of the ball B even after a certain period of time has elapsed. In this case, when a certain period of time has elapsed and the ball is stolen by the opposing team, the state in which the user can operate ends.

As described above, by performing a slide operation or a flick operation, the user can make the operation target character UC dribble or pass and assemble an attack. When the user operates the operation target character UC and the ball B approaches the opponent team's goal GL, a shoot possibility notification N1 indicating that shooting is now possible is displayed (state G1D in FIG. 4). For example, if the user performs a tap operation after the shoot possibility notification N1 is displayed, the mode shifts to a shoot mode for shooting. The tap operation is, for example, an operation in which the touch panel 14A is touched and then the touch is immediately released.

Note that when transitioning to shoot mode, the progress of the match may be temporarily stopped or does not need to be stopped. For example, when the progress of the match is temporarily stopped, the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC temporarily stop moving. For example, if the progress of the match does not particularly stop, the progress of the match may be slower than usual, and the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC may move in slow motion. Further, when the shoot possible notification N1 is displayed, the user does not need to immediately switch to the shoot mode, but may dribble or pass to shift to the shoot mode from a position where it is easier to aim.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition when transitioning to shoot mode. As shown in FIG. 5, when the user performs a tap operation when the shoot possibility notification N1 is displayed (state G1D in FIG. 5), the operation target character UC is displayed close-up and at the feet of the operation target character UC. A predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as displaying an effect image or effect image, applying a special effect, etc.) occurs (state G1E in FIG. 5). Note that if the operation target character UC has a special ability, a special ability notification N2 indicating the special ability may be displayed at this timing.

Thereafter, the angle changes to such that the player looks at the opponent team's goal GL from behind the operated character UC (G1F in FIG. 5), and the transition to the shoot mode is completed. This angle is one in which the operation target character UC and the goal GL do not overlap, and the goal mouse can be easily seen. Additionally, a message M3 indicating that the mode has shifted to the shoot mode, a target position image G10 indicating the target position, and a trajectory image G11 indicating the expected trajectory of the shoot are displayed.

The target position is, for example, a position through which the ball B passes or a landing point of the ball B, and is a position in the virtual world VW designated by the user. In this embodiment, the target position is indicated by three-dimensional coordinates on the goal mouse. The goal mouth is the frame of the goal GL. Note that in this embodiment, the target position is indicated by three-dimensional coordinates in the virtual world VW, and the display position of the target position image G10 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the display area. Therefore, the display position of the target position image G10 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the screen corresponding to the three-dimensional coordinates indicated by the target position. Note that the display position may be any information that can specify the location on the screen where the image is displayed, and may be, for example, the center point or the end point of the image. In this embodiment, the display position is the center point of the image.

The target position image G10 is, for example, an image whose display position changes based on the target position, and serves as a cursor that indicates the target position. As shown in FIG. 5, the target position image G10 includes a landing point cursor G10A and a just timing image G10B. The impact point cursor G10A indicates, for example, how far the actual impact point of the shot is from the target position, and indicates the degree of shake of the shot. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the degree of shake of the shot changes depending on the ability of the character UC to be operated, and the degree of shake of the shoot can be determined from the interval between the impact point cursors G10A. Details of the just timing image G10B will be described later. Note that the impact point cursor G10A and the just timing image G10B do not need to be integrated as an image, and may be separate images.

When the transition to shoot mode is completed, the user performs a shoot operation to cause the operation target character UC to shoot. In this embodiment, the shoot operation includes two steps: a step of touching the touch panel 14A to perform a slide operation, and a step of releasing the touch at a predetermined timing. This timing is referred to as just timing in this embodiment, and is the timing at which the touch should be released. For example, the just timing may be just one frame, or may be between predetermined frames. In this embodiment, each frame from the start frame defined in FIG. 13, which will be described later, to the frame immediately before the end frame is the just timing. For example, just timing can be defined as the timing determined to move the ball as instructed by the user, or it can be defined as the timing determined to take a shot with a high probability of scoring (a just-timing shot described below). You can also do that. Note that among the shoot operations, the slide operation is performed to specify the target position of the shoot, and the release of the touch is performed to instruct the start of the shoot operation.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a shoot operation. As shown in FIG. 6, when the user touches the touch panel 14A when transitioning to the shoot mode (state G1F in FIG. 6), a guide image G12 for guiding the just timing is displayed and contraction starts ( state of G1G in FIG. 6). The guide image G12 has the same shape (eg, circular) as the just timing image G10B, and is displayed in a larger size than the just timing image G10B, for example. Note that the thickness of the guide image G12 and the thickness of the just timing image G10B may be the same or different. Further, the guide image G12 may be displayed at the time when the shooting mode has just been entered (that is, in the state of G1F before the user starts touching).

After that, when the user performs a slide operation while maintaining the touch, the display position of the target position image G10 is changed based on the slide direction (state G1H in FIG. 6). For example, the user changes the display position of the target position image G10 to a place where it is difficult for the goalkeeper's opponent character OC to prevent a shot (for example, the corner of the goal mouse). When the user releases the touch after determining the target position (state G1I in FIG. 6), the user can cause the operated character UC to shoot.

In this embodiment, the speed and trajectory of the shot change depending on whether the user was able to release the touch at just the right time. For example, when the user releases the touch at just the right time, the operated character UC shoots a strong shot at the target position. Hereinafter, the shot in this case will be referred to as a just-timing shot. Just-timing shots are highly accurate and fast, so they can be said to have a high chance of scoring points. On the other hand, for example, if the user is unable to release the touch at just the right time, the operated character UC shoots a slightly weaker shot at a position slightly deviated from the target position. Hereinafter, the shoot in this case will be referred to as a normal shoot. A normal shot is a slow shot with low accuracy, so it can be said to be a shot with a low possibility of scoring.

For example, the just timing is the timing after a predetermined frame starting from the frame in which the user touched. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the guide image G12, which is displayed larger than the target position image G10 at the time the user touches it, contracts as the just timing approaches, and at the just timing, the guide image G12 is displayed larger than the target position image G10. It is designed to overlap with the timing image G10B. Therefore, the just timing image G10B can be said to indicate the size of the guide image G12 at just the timing. Since a just-timing shot is more likely to result in a goal than a normal shot, the user aims to release the touch at the timing when the guide image G12 overlaps the just-timing image G10B.

Note that if the just timing elapses without the user releasing the touch, the shot operation may be considered to have failed and a normal shot may be fired, but in this embodiment, the just timing is set again, The user can aim to release the touch at the next just timing. Therefore, when the guide image G12 shrinks to the minimum size, it returns to the maximum size again in order to guide the next just timing. Thereafter, the guide image G12 repeats contraction and expansion until the user releases the touch.

As described above, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the shoot mode, the user can change the display position of the target position image G10 by a slide operation and release the touch at just the right timing to shoot at just the right time. . Since a relatively difficult shooting operation is required to release the touch at just the right time, it is possible to improve the interest when shooting. The details of this process will be explained below. Note that, hereinafter, when there is no need to particularly refer to the drawings, the symbols for the user character, the operation target character, the ball, etc. will be omitted.

[1-3. Functions realized in game control device]
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game control device 10. In the present embodiment, the game control device 10 includes a data storage unit 100, a permission unit 101, a range setting unit 102, an initial display position determination unit 103, a timing determination unit 104, a display control unit 105, a change unit 106, and a movement control unit 107. , and a hit determination execution unit 108 are realized.

[1-3-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 is mainly realized by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. Here, game situation data DT1 and character data DT2 will be explained as examples of data stored in the data storage section 100.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of game situation data DT1. As shown in FIG. 8, the game situation data DT1 is data indicating the situation of the game being executed. As shown in FIG. 8, the game situation data DT1 stores, for example, the situation of the virtual space, the progress of the match, and the like. For example, as the current virtual space situation, the state of each character, the state of the ball, and the state of the virtual viewpoint are stored. The game situation data DT1 may be updated as appropriate during the execution of the game, and its history may be stored in the data storage unit 100.

For example, as the state of the character, the position, orientation, posture, movement direction, etc. are stored in association with a character ID that uniquely identifies each of the user character and the opponent character. Note that an operation target flag for identifying an operation target character may be stored in the game situation data DT1. Further, for example, as the state of the ball, the position of the ball, the direction of movement, the speed of movement, the character holding the ball, etc. are stored. Further, for example, information such as the position of the virtual viewpoint, the viewing direction, and the angle of view may be stored as the state of the virtual viewpoint. As the game progress, the user team's score, the opponent team's score, the elapsed time of the game, etc. are stored.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of character data DT2. As shown in FIG. 9, the character data DT2 is data indicating information on the user character and the opponent character. As shown in FIG. 9, the character data DT2 stores, for example, basic information, position, and ability parameters in association with the character ID. The basic information includes the character's name, a total value indicating the level of overall ability, and a dominant foot. Examples of the ability parameters include offense parameters, defense parameters, kick parameters, speed parameters, technique parameters, stamina parameters, and special ability parameters.

The offensive parameter indicates the level of attacking ability; for example, the higher the value, the faster the ball can be carried to the front line. The defense parameter indicates a high level of defensive ability; for example, the higher the value, the better the player can steal the ball from the opposing team. The kick parameter indicates the level of passing ability or shooting ability; for example, the higher the value, the higher the accuracy of the kick or the stronger the kick. The speed parameter indicates the level of running ability; for example, the higher the value, the faster the moving speed. The technique parameter indicates the level of skill; for example, the higher the value, the better the dribble or feint. The stamina parameter indicates the level of physical strength; for example, the higher the value, the greater the amount of exercise. A special ability is a special ability possessed by a user character. For example, if a user character possesses a specific special ability, he or she can shoot a special shot.

Note that the data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 only needs to store data necessary to run the game, for example, it may store motion data that defines the actions of the character, or it may store the relationship between the operation details and the actions of the character. You may. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store data of each image, message, or notification displayed on the display unit 15.

[1-3-2. Permission Department]
The permission unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The permission unit 101 allows movement by the movement control unit 107 when the ball is within a predetermined range of the virtual world. The predetermined range is, for example, a certain range in the virtual world, and is an area where the ball should be moved in order to perform a predetermined action such as shooting. For example, when a soccer game is played as in the embodiment, the area is the entrance of the goal (goal mouse) to which the ball is to be moved and the area around it. That is, the predetermined range is, for example, an area where the ball can be directly moved to the goal. Note that the goal can be said to be an area where points are scored when the ball moves, or an area where the game is won when the ball moves. Hereinafter, the predetermined range will be referred to as a shoot activation area A1. The permission unit 101 determines whether the current position of the ball stored in the game situation data DT1 is within the shot activation area A1.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the shoot activation area A1. In FIG. 10, of the two goals GL, the one on the right side (the one with the larger Xw axis coordinate) is the goal GL of the opposing team. For example, the shot activation area A1 is an area that is centered on an arbitrary position P1 in the opponent team's goal GL and has a radius l1, and is an area obtained by excluding a circular area with a radius l2 centered on position P1 from a fan-shaped area with a center angle θ1. . The reason why the circular area is excluded from the shot activation area A1 is because, for example, if the ball is at close range to the goal GL and the ball is pushed in from a shot, the tempo of the game will deteriorate if the player switches to shoot mode. be.

Note that the shoot activation area A1 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 10, and may have any shape and size. For example, the shoot activation area A1 may be a fan-shaped area that does not specifically exclude a circular area, may be a polygon such as a square or a rectangle other than a fan, or may be a circular or elliptical area that is not a polygon. It may be any shape. Further, the shoot activation area A1 may be fixed regardless of the operation target character UC, but in this embodiment, it is variable according to the ability of the operation target character UC by the range setting section 102 described later. .

[1-3-3. Range setting section]
The range setting section 102 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The range setting unit 102 sets a shoot activation area A1 based on the ability of the operation target character. The relationship between the ability of the character to be operated and the shot activation area A1 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The range setting unit 102 sets a shoot activation area A1 associated with the ability of the operation target character. Note that, as in this embodiment, when a plurality of types of abilities are defined for the operation target character, a specific type of ability (for example, an offense parameter or a kick parameter) may be referred to.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between abilities and shoot activation area A1. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the range setting unit 102 sets the shoot activation area A1 so that the higher the ability of the operation target character is, the wider the shoot activation area A1 is, and the lower the ability of the operation target character is, the wider the shoot activation area A1 is. The shoot activation area A1 may be set so that the activation area A1 is narrow. For example, the range setting unit 102 may change the shoot activation area A1 by changing the radius l1 or the central angle θ1 of the fan-shaped area corresponding to the shot activation area A1. Note that the shape of the shoot activation area A1 may change depending on the ability of the character to be operated.

[1-3-4. Initial display position determination section]
The initial display position determination section 103 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The initial display position determining unit 103 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the current situation of the game. Since the display position of the target position image G10 is determined based on the target position of the ball, the initial display position determining unit 103 can also be said to determine the initial target position of the ball based on the current situation of the game.

The situation here is, for example, the current state of the virtual world. Further, for example, the situation may be the ability of the operated character to move the ball, or the state or ability of an opponent character that obstructs the movement of the ball. The state here refers to the position, posture, etc. of the character. The initial display position is, for example, the display position at the time when the user touches the touch panel.

The relationship between the game situation and the initial display position of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The initial display position determining unit 103 obtains an initial display position associated with the current situation. Here, a case will be described in which the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the position and state of the opponent character OC and the ability of the operation target character UC.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a method for determining the initial display position of the target position image G10. FIG. 12 shows the situation around the opponent team's goal GL in the virtual world VW. The initial display position determination unit 103 sets an initial target position in any of the predetermined candidate areas AC1 to AC7, and converts the three-dimensional coordinates indicating the initial target position into two-dimensional coordinates on the screen. is determined as the initial display position.

For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 may determine the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the position of the goalkeeper's opponent character OC with respect to the goal GL. As shown in FIG. 12, when the goalkeeper's opponent character OC is on the left with respect to the center point P2 of the goal mouse, the initial display position determination unit 103 sets the candidate area AC1 to the right side of the goal mouse. - Set the initial target position in any of AC7. On the other hand, when the goalkeeper's opponent character OC is on the right of the center point P2 of the goal mouse, the initial display position determination unit 103 selects one of the candidate areas AC1 to AC7 set on the left side of the goal mouse. Set the initial target position in .

Which of the candidate areas AC1 to AC7 is selected may be determined by any method such as random determination. , kick parameter), select any of the candidate areas AC1 to AC7 and set the initial target position therein. That is, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the ability of the operation target character UC. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 may set the initial target position and initial display position closer to the end of the goal as the ability of the operation target character is higher.

For example, if the ability of the character to be operated is high, the initial display position determining unit 103 sets an initial target position in the candidate area AC1 or AC2 so that it is easy to aim at the corner of the goal mouse, and sets the initial target position at the initial target position. Based on this, the initial display position is determined. For example, if the ability of the character to be operated is medium, the initial display position determination unit 103 may set the initial target position in any of the candidate areas AC3 to AC5 so that the shot course is somewhat loose. , an initial display position is determined based on the initial target position. For example, if the ability of the operation target character is low, the initial display position determining unit 103 sets an initial target position in the candidate area AC6 or AC7 so that the character to be operated is likely to miss the goal mouse, and sets the initial target position to the target character. The initial display position is determined based on.

Note that when the operation target character UC can shoot using multiple types of movement methods, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines whether the target character UC can shoot based on the ball movement method that is set when the touch panel 14A is touched. The initial display position of the target position image G10 may be determined. Here, the ball movement method refers to the type of shot, and in this embodiment, there are two types: a deadly shot and other shots. A special shot can be fired if you have a specific special ability. For example, a deadly shot is a shot that has a higher probability of scoring than a normal shot, and is a shot that has a different speed and trajectory than a normal shot. Note that there may be two or more types of shoots.

The relationship between the type of shot and the initial display position of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The initial display position determining unit 103 obtains an initial display position associated with the type of shoot. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 refers to the special ability of the operation target character and determines whether to shoot a deadly shot. If it is not determined that a deadly shot will be fired, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position using the method described in FIG. 12, for example.

On the other hand, when it is determined that a killer shot is to be fired, the initial display position determining unit 103 sets the initial display position of the target position image G10 to a position on the screen corresponding to or near the center point P2 of the goal mouse, for example. Note that the initial display position of the target position image G10 in the deadly shot is not limited to this, and the initial display position determination unit 103 may change the initial display position depending on the type of shot. For example, the initial display position determining unit 103 may set a position on the screen corresponding to the vicinity of the end of the goal mouse as the initial display position of the target position image G10.

[1-3-5. Timing determination section]
The timing determining section 104 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The timing determining unit 104 determines just timing based on the situation of the game being executed. As described above, the just timing is the timing at which the touch should be released, and can also be referred to as the timing determined for moving the ball as instructed by the user, for example. For example, just timing can also be referred to as timing determined for moving the ball to a target position. For example, just timing can also be said to be timing determined to move the ball quickly and accurately. Just timing may be visited only once or multiple times. Note that in this embodiment, the just timing is variable, but it may be fixed regardless of the game situation.

The relationship between the game situation and just timing may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. This relationship may be in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or may be written as part of a program code. The timing determining unit 104 sets just timing associated with the current situation.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game situation and just timing. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the timing determining unit 104 changes the just timing using a parameter called just timing level. The just timing level is a parameter calculated by a mathematical formula using information included in the game situation data DT1 and character data DT2 as arguments. The timing determining unit 104 calculates the just timing level based on parameters related to the user character and the situation of the match. For example, the higher the ability of the user character, the higher the just timing level, or the longer the remaining time of the match, the higher the just timing level.

In the example of FIG. 13, the start frame, end frame, and length of just timing are defined. The end frame here means the first frame visited after the timing is no longer just. Therefore, the just timing is from the start frame to the frame immediately before the end frame. Note that the start frame and end frame are defined by numerical values indicating the number of frames from the first frame, which is the frame in which the touch for the shooting operation is started. As shown in FIG. 13, for example, the timing determining unit 104 changes the length of the just timing based on the just timing level. The timing determining unit 104 may set the just timing to be longer as the just timing level is higher, and set the just timing to be shorter as the just timing level is lower.

Note that as the just timing becomes longer, the period during which the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 overlap also becomes longer, so in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the target position image G10 The just timing images G10B included in the images have different thicknesses. For example, the longer the just timing, the thicker the just timing image G10B, and the shorter the just timing, the thinner the just timing image G10B.

[1-3-6. Display control section]
The display control section 105 is realized mainly by the control section 11. In a game where movement of the ball can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel 14A, the display control unit 105 changes and displays a guide image G12 for guiding the just timing when the touch panel 14A is touched. let That is, the display control unit 105 starts changing the guide image G12 using the touch on the touch panel 14A as a trigger.

The guide image G12 may be an image whose display mode changes as the just timing approaches, for example. The display mode refers to the appearance of the image (how it is displayed), and includes, for example, the display position, color, brightness, transparency, etc. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the just timing is guided by the size of the guide image G12, but the just timing may be guided by changes in the position, color, transparency, or brightness of the guide image. Note that the size of the guide image G12 may be changed by changing at least one of the vertical width and the horizontal width of the image, or by changing a parameter indicating the size of the entire image (for example, a percentage indicating the enlargement rate).

For example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 causes the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 to be displayed at a display position included within a predetermined range. For example, the display control unit 105 changes the display position of the guide image G12 when the change unit 106 changes the display position of the target position image G10. Being within a predetermined range means, for example, that the center coordinates of the images are the same, or that the distance between the center coordinates is less than a threshold. Thereby, when the display position of the target position image G10 is changed by the changing unit 106, the display position of the guide image G12 is also changed accordingly. Note that instead of the center coordinates, arbitrary coordinates associated with the images may be the same, or the distance between the coordinates may be less than a threshold. Furthermore, for example, the predetermined range may mean displaying two images within a certain area. For example, the display control unit 105 may determine the display positions of the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 so that one of them is included in the other.

For example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 causes the guide image G12 and the target position image G10, which are different in size from each other, to be displayed at a display position that is included within a predetermined range. The display control unit 105 changes the guide image G12 so that the size of the guide image G12 approaches the size of the target position image G10. When the sizes become closer, for example, the difference in image size becomes smaller. For example, there is a correlation between the time it takes for the perfect timing to arrive and the size difference between the images. For example, the longer the time, the larger the size difference, and the shorter the time, the smaller the size difference.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a method of controlling the guide image G12. Note that the t-axis shown in FIG. 14 is a time axis. Here, a method for controlling the guide image G12 will be explained while comparing the size with the just timing image G10B. In this embodiment, the number of frames from when the guide image G12 is displayed at the maximum size until it becomes the minimum size is determined, and this number of frames is assumed to be N. As mentioned earlier, when the guide image G12 is reduced to the minimum size, it returns to the maximum size and starts reducing. Therefore, the period from the frame where the guide image G12 is the maximum size to the frame where the guide image G12 is the minimum size is referred to as a cycle here. It is written as

For example, the size of the guide image G12 of each frame included in one cycle may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. That is, it is sufficient to define in advance in the data storage unit 100 the size (for example, the percentage of enlargement) of the guide image G12 at which frame in a certain cycle. The display control unit 105 displays a guide image G12 of a size associated with the current frame.

As shown in FIG. 14, the frame in which the user starts touching (the frame that is the starting point of the cycle) is written as F1. The display control unit 105 displays the maximum size guide image G12 in this frame F1. Then, the display control unit 105 gradually reduces the size of the guide image G12 so that it approaches the size of the just timing image G10B as the just timing approaches. Then, in the just-timing start frame FS, the display control unit 105 matches the outer circumference of the guide image G12 and the outer circumference of the just-timing image G10B.

In the example of FIG. 14, the just timing is three frames from the start frame FS to one frame before the end frame FF. As shown in FIG. 14, the guide image G12 is thinner than the just timing image G10B, and during the just timing, the display control unit 105 controls the guide image G12 so that the inner circumference of the guide image G12 approaches the inner circumference of the just timing image G10B. , gradually shrinks the guide image G12. Since the guide image G12 is thinner than the just timing image G10B, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 overlap in the three frames during the just timing. Then, in frame FS+2, which is one frame before the end frame FF, the display control unit 105 matches the inner circumference of the guide image G12 with the inner circumference of the just timing image G10B.

When the end frame FF of the just timing arrives, the display control unit 105 reduces the guide image G12 so that the outer circumference of the guide image G12 becomes equal to or smaller than the inner circumference of the just timing image G10B. Therefore, when the end frame FF is reached, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 no longer overlap. Thereafter, the display control unit 105 gradually reduces the size of the guide image G12 so that it approaches the minimum size as the final frame FN of the cycle approaches. Then, in the final frame FN, the display control unit 105 displays the guide image G12 in the minimum size.

As described above, in this embodiment, if the touch on the touch panel 14A is not released even when the just timing arrives, the shoot operation does not fail at that point, and a new just timing is set. Therefore, when a new just timing is set, the display control unit 105 returns the guide image G12 to its initial state and changes the guide image G12 so as to guide the new just timing. The initial state is, for example, the display mode at the time when the guide image G12 is just displayed, and the size and shape at this time. Here, the initial state is the size in frame F1.

For example, if the touch is not released and the cycle moves to the next cycle, the display control unit 105 changes the size of the guide image G12 to the size of the frame F1, which is the first frame of the cycle. Therefore, the display control unit 105 displays the maximum size guide image G12 again in the frame next to the final frame FN of the first cycle (that is, the first frame of the next cycle), and controls the display of the second cycle. Start. The subsequent display control is the same as the first cycle.

Note that the display control unit 105 can execute display control of various images to be displayed on the display unit 15 in addition to the display control of the guide image G12 described above. For example, the display control unit 105 may cause the display unit to display a virtual world image G1 showing the state of the virtual world. The display control unit 105 may generate the virtual world image G1 by converting the three-dimensional coordinates of each object in the virtual world into two-dimensional coordinates using known geometry processing. The display control unit 105 causes the display unit 15 to display a virtual world image G1 showing how the virtual world is viewed from a virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when the ball moves within the shot activation area A1, the display control unit 105 may notify that the movement is permitted by the permission unit 101 in the virtual world image G1. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 105 provides notification by displaying a shoot possibility notification N1 (FIGS. 4 and 5) in the virtual world image G1. Note that in the present embodiment, the term "notification" refers to image processing performed while the virtual world image G1 is displayed. For example, the notification is to change the display mode of the image being displayed. Further, for example, notifications include changing color, brightness, size, shape, resolution, and applying effects such as blinking and rotation. For example, the notification is to display a new image. The same applies when the term "notice" is used hereinafter.

For example, the display control unit 105 may cause the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1 showing the state of the virtual world in the first display mode. In this embodiment, the display control unit 105 displays the virtual world image G1 in the first display mode when there is no ball within the shot activation area A1. The first display mode may be any predetermined display mode; for example, the distance between the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is a predetermined distance or more, and the angle between the line of sight direction of the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is a predetermined angle or more. This is a display mode that provides a viewpoint. In this embodiment, displaying the virtual world image G1 based on a so-called bird's-eye view (for example, G1 in FIG. 3, G1A to G1D in FIG. 4, and G1D in FIG. 5) corresponds to the first display mode.

For example, the display control unit 105 may switch the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 14A. Further, for example, when the ball moves within the shot activation area A1 and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel 14A, the display control unit 105 switches the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode. The predetermined operation may be any operation on the touch panel, and as described above, in this embodiment, it will be described as a tap operation, but it may also be a flick operation, a swipe operation, a double tap operation, etc. .

The second display mode may be a display mode that is different from the first display mode, and in this embodiment, the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line of sight direction are different. For example, the second display mode is a display mode in which the distance between the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is less than a predetermined distance, and the angle between the line of sight direction of the virtual viewpoint and the pitch is less than a predetermined angle. In the present embodiment, the second step is to display the virtual world image G1 (for example, G1F in FIG. 5 and G1F to G1I in FIG. 6) based on a rear viewpoint that looks at the opponent team's goal from behind the operation target character. This corresponds to the display mode.

Note that the display control unit 105 may notify the ability of the operation target character when switching the virtual world image to the second display mode. The ability notified in this case may be an ability parameter of the character to be operated, but in this embodiment, the display control unit 105 is assumed to notify the special ability of the character to be operated. The display control unit 105 makes a notification by displaying a special ability notification N2 (G1E in FIG. 5) in the virtual world image G1.

For example, the display control unit 105 may set the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the character to a predetermined positional relationship when the touch panel 14A is touched. The predetermined positional relationship is, for example, a positional relationship in which the character does not get in the way of moving the ball. In the case of a game in which a ball is moved within a predetermined area as in this embodiment, the positional relationship is such that, for example, no character is placed between the virtual viewpoint and the predetermined area. Note that the predetermined area is, for example, an area where the user scores or wins when the ball moves, and is a goal. For example, the display control unit 105 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the virtual world image G1 at a position where the operation target character and the goal of the opponent team do not overlap. Details of this processing will be explained in Embodiment 3, which will be described later.

For example, the display control unit 105 may determine the size of the target position image G10 based on the ability (eg, kick parameter) of the operation target character. That is, since the shot may be shaken depending on the ability of the character to be operated, the size of the target position image G10 may be changed to indicate the range of shake of the shot. The relationship between the ability and the size of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The initial display position determining unit 103 obtains an initial display position associated with the current situation.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability and the size of the target position image G10. As shown in FIG. 15, for example, the display control unit 105 determines the size of the target position image G10 such that the higher the ability of the character to be operated is, the smaller the size of the target position image G10 is. The size of the target position image G10 is determined so that the size of the target position image G10 becomes larger as the size of the target position image G10 increases.

In this embodiment, since the target position image G10 includes the impact point cursor G10A, the display control unit 105 determines the interval between the impact point cursors G10A based on the ability of the operation target character. For example, the higher the ability of the operation target character UC is, the smaller the shake of the shot becomes, so the display control unit 105 shortens the interval between the impact point cursors G10A as the ability of the operation target character is higher. For example, since the lower the ability of the operation target character UC is, the greater the shake of the shot becomes, the display control unit 105 controls the target position image G10 so that the interval between the impact point cursors G10A becomes longer as the ability of the operation target character UC is lower. Determine the size of.

Further, for example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 may display a trajectory image G11 showing the expected trajectory of the ball from the current position to the target position. A predicted trajectory is a future trajectory determined based on an algorithm that calculates the trajectory of an object. This algorithm includes mathematical formulas defined based on the laws of physics in nature, and is used to calculate the trajectory of the ball using, for example, the strength and angle of the kick determined based on kick parameters. be. The display control unit 105 displays the trajectory image G11 on the predicted trajectory calculated based on the algorithm.

For example, when the touch on the touch panel is released, the display control unit 105 may display an evaluation image indicating the evaluation of the timing at which the touch was released. The evaluation image may be an image that shows the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing, and is, for example, an image whose display mode changes depending on the difference. That is, the evaluation image is an image indicating whether the timing at which the touch was released was earlier or later than the just timing, and can be said to be an image for reference in the next shooting operation. The data storage unit 100 may store which evaluation image is to be displayed for each difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an evaluation image. As shown in FIG. 16, for example, if the timing at which the user releases the touch is earlier than the just timing, an evaluation image G13A showing the message "Fast!" is displayed. For example, if the user releases the touch at just the right time, an evaluation image G13B showing a message "Just!" is displayed. For example, if the timing at which the user releases the touch is later than the just timing, an evaluation image G13C indicating a message "Late!" is displayed. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between evaluation images G13A to G13C, they will be referred to as evaluation image G13. Although the display position of the evaluation image G13 may be arbitrary, here, it is set near the just timing image G10B and the guide image G13 so that the user can easily confirm it.

For example, the display control unit 105 may notify that the evaluation is equal to or higher than the reference when the evaluation at the timing when the touch is released is equal to or higher than the reference. The evaluation being equal to or higher than the standard means, for example, that the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing is less than a threshold value. In this embodiment, when the touch is released at just the right time, the evaluation is higher than the standard.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where the touch is released at just the right timing. As shown in FIG. 17, for example, the display control unit 105 executes an effect such that the guide image G12 overlapping the just timing image G10B is expanded. For example, the display control unit 105 executes an effect such that the interval between the impact point cursors G10A is reduced. Since these effects are not executed when the touch is released at a time other than just the timing, the display control unit 105 can use the effects to notify that the evaluation is higher than the standard. Note that the notification method is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 17, and may be other effects. For example, the target position image G10 or the guide image G12 may rotate or blink.

[1-3-7. Change section]
The changing unit 106 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. When the touch position is changed while the touch panel 14A is being touched, the changing unit 106 changes the display position of the target position image G10 indicating the target position to which the ball is to be moved, based on the change in the touch position. In this embodiment, the display position of the target position image G10 is determined based on the target position of the ball. The display position of G10 will be changed.

For example, the changing unit 106 changes the vector so that the vector connecting the touch position at the start of the touch and the current touch position corresponds to the vector connecting the initial display position and the current display position of the target position image G10. The display position of the target position image G10 is changed. Vectors corresponding to each other means that the vectors match, or that the direction and distance deviations of the vectors are less than a threshold value.

In this embodiment, a movement restriction area in which movement of the ball is restricted is set in the virtual world. The movement restricted area is, for example, an area defined to prevent the ball from moving, and may be a position on the pitch, or in the case of a soccer game, may be an area outside the goal mouse.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a movement restricted area. In FIG. 18, images other than the goal line EL and the target position image G10 are omitted. As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, the movement restricted area is an area on the pitch in front of the goal line EL. Therefore, on the screen, the area below the goal line EL becomes the movement restricted area. The changing unit 106 limits the display position of the target position image G10 so that the target position is not included in the movement restriction area. Therefore, in the display area, the target position image G10 is restricted from moving to an area below the goal line EL.

As shown in FIG. 18, after the target position image G10 is displayed at the initial display position above the goal line EL (state 10A in FIG. 18), when the user performs a downward sliding operation, the target position image G10 reaches the goal line EL (state 10B in FIG. 18). Since the target position image G10 does not move below the goal line EL, even if the user continues the downward slide operation, the target position image G10 remains in place and the display position is not changed (10C in FIG. 18). condition). Thereafter, when the user performs an upward sliding operation and the touch position exceeds the goal line EL, the target position image G10 may be moved upward (state 10D in FIG. 18).

[1-3-8. Movement control unit]
The movement control section 107 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The movement control unit 107 moves the object using a movement method that corresponds to how the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released. The timing at which the touch is released is, for example, the timing at which the touch on the touch panel is released, or the timing within a predetermined time from the timing. For example, the frame in which the touch-off event detected by the operating system is acquired may correspond to the timing at which the touch is released.

The way of overlapping is, for example, the ratio, width, or position of the overlapping portion of the two images. The movement method is, for example, how the ball is moved. For example, there are two types of movement: a highly accurate movement that moves to a targeted location, and a less accurate movement that does not move to a targeted location. For example, there are ways to move quickly and ways to move slowly. Further, for example, there are a normal way of moving and a different way of moving. As mentioned above, in a soccer game, there may be normal shots and special shots fired by the character. In this embodiment, when the way the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 overlap changes, the method of moving the ball changes. For example, if the first overlapping method is used, the first moving method is used, and if the second overlapping method is used, the second moving method is used. In other words, there is a relationship between how they overlap and how they move. Further, the movement method may be set in advance, such as a normal shoot or a just-timing shoot. Furthermore, the movement method may be set on a case-by-case basis, such as depending on ability or probability. Furthermore, the movement method may be set in advance or may be set each time.

In the present embodiment, the virtual world image G1 switches to the second display mode when the shot is enabled, so the movement control unit 107 controls the touch panel 14A when the touch panel 14A is touched after the virtual world image G1 switches to the second display mode. The ball will be moved when the touch is released.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the method of moving the ball. As shown in FIG. 19, in the case of a just-timing shot, the movement control unit 107 moves the ball so that it passes through the target position Q1. On the other hand, in the case of a normal shot, the movement control unit 107 moves the ball so that it passes through a position Q2 shifted from the target position Q1. The degree of deviation between the target position Q1 and the position Q2, which is the actual passing point, may be determined at random or may be determined based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the character to be operated.

Furthermore, when the touch panel 14A is touched and the touch is released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode, the movement control unit 107 moves the ball further based on the ability of the operation target character. It turns out. For example, the movement control unit 107 determines the deviation between the position where the ball actually moves and the target position based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the operated character. The deviation here is a distance, which is the distance between the target position Q1 shown in FIG. 19 and the position Q2 which is the actual passing point. For example, in the movement control unit 107, the higher the ability of the character to be operated is, the smaller the deviation is, and the lower the ability of the character to be operated is, the larger the deviation is.

[1-3-9. Hit judgment execution part]
The hit determination execution unit 108 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The hit determination execution unit 108 executes hit determination between the ball and the character. Collision determination is also referred to as contact determination, and is used to determine collisions between objects in the virtual world. For example, collision determination is a process of determining whether a vertex of a certain object invades the inside of another object. Collision determination is performed based on the vertex coordinates of the object.

If the ball is moved by the movement control unit 107, the hit determination execution unit 108 omits the determination of a hit between the ball and the character. The object for which hit determination is omitted is a character here, but it may be any object other than a ball, and for example, if the game includes obstacles, it may be an obstacle. For example, the hit determination execution unit 108 omits the hit determination between the ball and the user character or opponent character. However, the hit determination unit does not have to omit the collision determination between the goalkeeper's opponent character and the ball. Note that the omission of the hit determination may be executed using a predetermined command (for example, a tcl command) in the game program.

[1-4. Processing executed in game control device]
20 to 23 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game control device 10. The processes shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to a program stored in the storage unit 12 when a match starts. The following processing is an example of processing by each functional block shown in FIG. The process in FIG. 20 is executed when the match starts.

As shown in FIG. 20, first, the control unit 11 displays a virtual world image G1 based on the game situation data DT1 (S1). In S1, the control unit 11 constructs a virtual world at the start of the match based on the character data DT2 and the like. Then, the control unit 11 generates game situation data DT1 and records it in the storage unit 12 so that the user character, the opponent character, and the ball are arranged at the initial positions.

The control unit 11 automatically advances the match based on a predetermined behavioral algorithm (S2). In S2, the control unit 11 determines the actions of the user character and the opponent character, and updates the game situation data DT1.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user can operate the game based on the game situation data DT1 (S3). In S3, the control unit 11 determines that an attack operation is possible when the user team approaches the opponent team's goal while possessing the ball. Furthermore, when the opposing team approaches the user team's goal while possessing the ball, the control unit 11 determines that a situation has become possible where operations can be performed during defense. In other situations, the control unit 11 does not determine that the user can perform the operation.

If it is not determined that the situation is such that the user can operate the game (S3; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the match has ended based on the game situation data DT1 (S4). In S4, the control unit 11 determines whether the elapsed time of the match stored in the game situation data DT1 has reached a predetermined time. If it is determined that the match has ended (S4; Y), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the match has ended (S4; N), the process returns to S2 and the automatic match continues. Note that the process performed when it is determined in S3 that the situation is such that a defense operation is possible (S3; defense) will be described in the second embodiment.

In S3, if it is determined that the attack operation is possible (S3; attack), the process moves to FIG. 21, and the control unit 11 sets the user character holding the ball as the operation target character (S5 ). The control unit 11 displays a message M2 indicating that the character is ready for operation (S6), and then displays a cursor C at the feet of the character to be operated (S7). When the process of S6 is executed, the virtual world image G1 becomes the state of G1B in FIG. 4, and when the process of S7 is executed, the virtual world image G1 becomes the state of G1C of FIG. 4.

The control unit 11 sets a shoot activation area A1 based on the ability of the operation target character UC (S8). In S8, the control unit 11 refers to the character data DT2 and acquires the ability of the operation target character. The control unit 11 sets the shoot activation area A1 so that the higher the ability of the operation target character is, the wider the shoot activation area A1 is, and the lower the ability of the operation target character is, the narrower the shoot activation area A1 is. The control unit 11 records the shoot activation area A1 set in S8 in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 causes the operation target character UC to operate based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S9). In S9, the control unit 11 dribbles the operation target character UC based on the slide direction when the user performs a slide operation, and dribbles the operation target character UC based on the flick direction when the user performs a flick operation. make them do

The control unit 11 determines whether to switch the operation target character (S10). In S10, the control unit 11 determines whether the operation target character holding the ball has changed. If it is determined that the operation target character is to be switched (S10; Y), the process returns to S8, and a shoot activation area A1 corresponding to the new operation target character is set.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the operation target character has been switched (S10; N), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the operation target character UC is within the shoot activation area A1 based on the game situation data DT (S11). . In S11, the control unit 11 determines whether the current position of the operation target character is included in the shoot activation area A1.

If it is not determined that the operation target character is within the shot activation area A1 (S11; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the ball has been stolen by the opponent team (S12). In S12, the control unit 11 determines whether the state in which the user team possesses the ball has changed to the state in which the opponent team possesses the ball, based on the game situation data. Note that if the user team is in possession of the ball and an opponent character approaches less than a predetermined distance, the ball will be taken away with a given probability.

When it is determined that the ball has been stolen by the opponent team (S12; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the period in which the user can perform operations has ended (S13). The user-operable period may be a fixed value or may be a variable value depending on the situation of the match. The control unit 11 may start measuring time when it is determined in S3 that the state is operable, and determine whether the period has elapsed. If it is determined that the period in which the user can perform operations has ended (S13; Y), the process returns to S1 in FIG. 20, and the match automatically proceeds again. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the period in which the user can perform operations has ended (S13; N), the process returns to S9. In this case, the state in which the user can operate may continue until, for example, the opponent team steals the ball or the user team scores a point.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S11 that the target character is in the shoot activation area A1 (S11; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the operated character is in a shootable state based on the game situation data DT1 ( S14). The shooting possible state may be a predetermined state, such as a state in which the shot course is not blocked by the opponent team's goalkeeper, a state in which the opponent character is not making any movement to steal the ball, or , a state in which the operated character is in a predetermined posture in which it can shoot.

If it is not determined that shooting is possible (S14; N), it is not possible to shift to the shoot mode, so the process shifts to S9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the shooting is possible (S14; Y), the control unit 11 displays a shooting possible notification N1 (S15). In S15, the control unit 11 displays a shoot possibility notification N1 near the operation target character (state G1D in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5).

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a tap operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S16). In S16, the control unit 11 may determine whether a tap operation has been performed in a part of the display area, or may determine whether a tap operation has been performed regardless of the area.

If it is not determined that the user has performed a tap operation (S16; N), the process moves to S9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user has performed a tap operation (S16; Y), the control unit 11 displays a predetermined effect (state G1E in FIG. 5) and displays a special ability notification N2 of the character to be operated. (S17). Note that the control unit 11 may determine whether the operation target character has a special ability based on the character data DT2. If the character to be operated does not have a special ability, the special ability notification N2 is not displayed.

Moving on to FIG. 22, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction based on the game situation data DT1 (S18). In S18, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction so that the operation target character and the goal mouse of the opponent team do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. For example, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction so that the opponent team's goal mouse is not on the line from the virtual viewpoint to the operation target character.

The control unit 11 determines whether to perform a deadly shot based on the special ability of the operated character (S19). In S19, the control unit 11 refers to the character data DT2 to identify the special ability of the operation target character, determines that the operation target character will perform a special ability when the operation target character has a specific type of special ability, and performs the operation. If the target character does not possess a specific type of special ability, it is determined not to perform a special shot.

The control unit 11 determines the initial display position of the target position image G10 based on the determination result of S19, the position of the goalkeeper's opponent character, and the ability of the operation target character (S20). In S20, the process described with reference to FIG. 12 is executed. For example, if it is determined to make a deadly shot, the control unit 11 determines the center point of the goal mouse or its vicinity as the initial target position. On the other hand, if it is not determined that a special shot will be taken, the control unit 11 determines an initial target position in one of the candidate areas AC1 to AC7 corresponding to the ability of the operation target character. The control unit 11 determines the position on the display area corresponding to the determined initial target position as the initial display position.

The control unit 11 determines the size of the target position image G10 based on the ability (eg, kick parameter) of the operation target character (S21). In S21, the process described with reference to FIG. 15 is executed. For example, the control unit 11 controls the target position image G10 so that the higher the ability of the character to be operated is, the smaller the size of the target position image G10 is, and the lower the ability of the character to be operated is, the larger the size of the target position image G10 is. Decide on size.

The control unit 11 displays the virtual world image G1 based on the virtual viewpoint determined in S19 (S22). In S22, the control unit 11 performs geometry processing to generate the virtual world image G1, and displays it on the display unit 15. The control unit 11 displays the target position image G10 based on the initial display position determined in S20 and the size determined in S21 (S23). The control unit 11 calculates a predicted trajectory based on the current position and target position of the ball, and displays a trajectory image G11 (S24). When the processes of S22 to S24 are executed, the virtual world image G1 becomes in the state of G1F in FIGS. 5 and 6.

The control unit 11 sets a ball movement restriction area based on the position of the goal line (S25). In S25, the control unit 11 identifies the position of the goal line in the virtual world based on the game situation data DT1, and moves the area below the goal line (for example, the area on the pitch) from the virtual viewpoint. Set as a restricted area. The movement restricted area set in S25 is recorded in the storage unit 12. Note that the control unit 11 may specify a position on the screen corresponding to the position of the goal line in the virtual world, and specify an area on the screen below the position as the movement restriction area.

The control unit 11 determines the just timing based on the game situation data DT1 and the character data DT2 (S26). In S26, the control unit 11 calculates the just timing level based on each item such as the ability of the character and the remaining time of the match, and obtains the just timing (FIG. 13) according to the just timing level. The control unit 11 records the acquired just timing in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has touched the touch panel 14A based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S27). If it is not determined that a touch has been made (S27; N), the process returns to S27 again, and the user's touch is awaited. Note that if the user does not touch the screen for a certain period of time or more, the control unit 11 may assume that the user has touched the screen and proceed to the processing from S28 onward.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the touch has been made (S27; Y), the process moves to FIG. 23, and the control unit 11 displays the guide image G12 (S28) and starts shrinking the guide image G12 (S29). In S28, the control unit 11 displays the maximum size guide image G12 at the same position as the display position of the target position image G10 (state of G1G in FIG. 6 and state of frame F1 in FIG. 14). The contraction in S29 can be achieved by changing the enlargement rate and width set for the image.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a slide operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S30). A known method can be applied to the slide operation detection method itself. For example, the control unit 11 may determine whether the operating system has detected an event indicating a slide operation, or the control unit 11 may determine whether the operating system has detected an event indicating a slide operation, or if the touch position is at a predetermined speed or higher. It may also be determined whether the object has moved.

If it is determined that the user has performed a slide operation (S30; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display position of the target position image G10 based on the slide operation (S31). In S31, the control unit 11 changes the display position of the target position image G10 in the sliding direction by the sliding operation. The control unit 11 increases the amount of change in the display position of the target position image G10 as the amount of slide by the slide operation increases. Note that since the guide image G12 is at the same display position as the target position image G10, in S31, the control unit 11 also changes the display position of the guide image G12 based on the slide operation.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has released the touch based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S32). In S32, the control unit 11 may determine whether the operating system has detected an event indicating touch release, or may determine whether the touch position is no longer acquired.

If it is determined that the user has released the touch (S32; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the current frame is at the just timing (S33). In S33, the control unit 11 starts from the frame at the time when it is determined that the touch was made in S27, and counts the frames that have elapsed since then. Then, the control unit 11 specifies the current number of frames and determines whether it is included in the just timing determined in S26.

If it is determined that the current frame is the just timing (S33; Y), the control unit 11 determines the trajectory of the just timing shot based on the game situation data DT1 (S34). In S34, the control unit 11 calculates a trajectory starting from the current position of the ball and passing through the target position indicated by the target position image G10, based on an algorithm for calculating the trajectory. Then, the control unit 11 makes the kick stronger than usual. The stronger the kick, the faster the ball moves.

The control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G13B for just timing (S35), and the control unit 11 executes an effect for just timing shoot (S36). As described with reference to FIG. 17, in S35 and S36, the control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G13B "Just!" near the target position image G10 and the guide image G12, and the impact point cursor G10A An effect is performed in which the guide images G12 gather at the center and spread out.

The control unit 11 causes the operation target character to shoot by reproducing the motion data for shooting (S37). Note that the motion data for just-timing shooting and the motion data for normal shooting may be the same or different. When the operated character shoots, the control unit 11 updates the current position, moving direction, and moving speed of the ball based on the trajectory of the shot.

The control unit 11 turns off the ball hit determination (S38). In S38, the control unit 11 turns off the ball hit determination by executing a predetermined command for turning off the hit determination. This allows the ball to enter the user character or the opponent character and pass through without bouncing back.

The control unit 11 executes processing according to the shot result (S39), and returns to the processing of S1. The process according to the shot result is the process of determining whether a point is generated by the shot, and may be, for example, the process of determining whether or not the opponent character has blocked the shot. When the control unit 11 obtains a result that a shot is decided, it generates a point, and when it does not obtain a result that a shot is decided, it does not generate a point. Note that after the operation target character shoots, the process may return to S9 instead of S1, and the state in which the user can operate may continue.

On the other hand, in S33, if it is determined that the current frame is not at the just timing (S33; N), the control unit 11 determines the trajectory of the normal shot based on the ability (for example, kick parameter) of the operated character. (S40). In S40, the control unit 11 determines a position where the target position indicated by the target position image G10 is moved by a distance corresponding to the ability of the operation target character as the impact point of the ball. Then, the control unit 11 calculates a trajectory starting from the current position of the ball and passing through the impact point, based on an algorithm for calculating the trajectory. Note that, unlike the just-timing shot, the control unit 11 does not make the kick particularly strong.

The control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G13A or G13C indicating that the timing is not just right (S41), and proceeds to the process of S37. As described with reference to FIG. 16, in S41, the control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G13A of "Hurry!" or "Slow!" based on the difference between the timing when the touch is actually released and the just timing. ” is displayed near the target position image G10 and the guide image G12.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S32 that the user has not released the touch (S32; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the last frame FN in the cycle has been reached (S42). In S42, the control unit 11 determines whether the current frame is the final frame FN. If it is not determined that the final frame FN has been reached (S42; N), the contraction of the guide image G12 is continued and the process returns to S30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the final frame FN has been reached (S42; Y), the control unit 11 returns the timing ring to the maximum size (S43). Then, the control unit 11 sets the next just timing (S44), returns to the process of S29, and proceeds to the next cycle. The processes in S43 and S44 are similar to S28 and S26, respectively.

According to the game control device 10 described above, in order to move the ball, not only the target position specified by the user but also the timing when the touch is released is taken into consideration, thereby increasing the difficulty of the operation required of the user. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game in which the user uses the touch panel 14A to instruct the movement of the ball. Further, by matching the method of moving the ball with the way the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 overlap, it is possible to instruct the user to move the ball in a more intuitive manner. Furthermore, by a series of operations such as touching the touch panel 14A, changing the touch position, and releasing the touch, it is possible to instruct the target position and to move the ball. can reduce the number and redundancy of operations.

Furthermore, when the user performs a slide operation, the display position of the guide image G12 is changed together with the target position image G10, and the user can also view the guide image G12 while viewing the target position image G10. It becomes easier to understand.

Further, as the just timing approaches, the size of the guide image G12 changes so as to approach the size of the target position image G10, so that the user can intuitively grasp the just timing.

Furthermore, if the touch is not released even when the just timing arrives, a new just timing is set, so the user can instruct the movement of the ball at any timing he or she likes. Therefore, the user can carefully specify the target position.

Moreover, the shoot permission notification N1 allows the user to easily understand whether movement by the movement control unit 107 (that is, transition to shoot mode) is permitted while playing the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary operations from being performed on the touch panel 14A in a situation where the movement is not permitted.

Furthermore, in a situation where movement is permitted by the movement control unit 107 (a situation where the shoot possibility notification N1 is displayed), if the user intentionally performs a tap operation, it is possible to shift to the shoot mode. In particular, it is possible to prevent the user from shifting to the shoot mode when he or she thinks it is unnecessary. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the virtual world image G1 when transitioning to the shoot mode, the user can be made aware that the mode is transitioning to the shoot mode.

Further, since the landing point of the shot ball changes depending on the ability of the character to be operated, it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

Furthermore, when the ball moves based on the ability of the character to be operated, the special ability notification N2 allows the user to understand the ability. Further, when the user intentionally performs a tap operation, it is possible to shift to the shoot mode, so it is possible to prevent the user from shifting to the shoot mode when he or she thinks it is not necessary. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the virtual world image G1 when transitioning to the shoot mode, the user can be made aware that the mode is transitioning to the shoot mode. Furthermore, by notifying the ability of the character to be operated at that time, the ability can be more effectively understood.

Furthermore, in a situation where the user instructs the movement of the ball, the virtual viewpoint and the character to be operated have a predetermined positional relationship, so that, for example, it is possible to prevent the character to be operated from being displayed in an obstructive position. .

Further, the size of the target position image G10 allows the player to grasp how far the ball is likely to deviate from the target position. Furthermore, the size of the target position image G10 allows the user to understand the ability of the character to be operated.

Further, by providing a movement restriction area that restricts movement of the ball, it is possible to prevent a position where movement of the ball is restricted from being erroneously designated as a target position.

Moreover, the user can understand what kind of trajectory the ball will move on using the trajectory image G11.

Furthermore, the evaluation image G13 allows the user to understand whether the release timing is good or bad. Therefore, the user can consider when to release the touch in subsequent operations.

Further, since a predetermined effect is displayed when the touch is released at just the right timing, the user can understand that the timing at which the touch was released was close to the just timing. Furthermore, by viewing this notification, the user can understand that his or her operation was successful, and the user's satisfaction level can also be increased.

Further, since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the game situation, the difficulty level of subsequent adjustment of the target position can be adjusted, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

Further, since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the method of moving the ball, the difficulty level of subsequent adjustment of the target position can be adjusted, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

Furthermore, since the exact timing changes depending on the game situation, the criterion for determining whether an operation is successful can be changed depending on the game situation, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

Furthermore, the amount by which the ball deviates from the target position can be changed depending on the ability of the character to be operated, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

Furthermore, by omitting the hit determination, it is possible to move the ball in a special manner so that the ball does not hit the user character or the opponent character. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the ball from hitting the user character or the opponent character and not moving as the user intended, even though the user has successfully performed a highly difficult operation.

[1-5. Modification of Embodiment 1]
Note that the invention according to the first embodiment is not limited to the embodiments described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

For example, in the case of a curved shot or a non-rotating shot that changes irregularly, the target position may be changed dynamically. For example, if the user performs a flick operation toward the opponent team's goal before transitioning to the shoot mode, the operation target character may be made to shoot without transitioning to the shoot mode. Further, for example, the transition to the shoot mode is not limited to a situation where the operation target character is in possession of a ball, but may be transitioned to the shoot mode when making a head shot or a volley shot in a set play. For example, when the target position image G10 and the guide image G12 overlap (that is, during just timing), the color of the target position image G10 may change. For example, if a part of the impact point cursor G10A of the target position image G10 is out of the goal mouse, the display mode of that part may be changed. Note that the guide image G13 may be made semi-transparent while the guide image G12 is displayed at its maximum size, and its transparency may be reduced over time.

Furthermore, for example, when the guide image G12 is shrunk to the minimum size, it may be gradually expanded from the minimum size to the maximum size instead of returning to the maximum size all at once. In this case, the just timing may be reached when the guide image G12 overlaps with the just timing image G10B during expansion. Furthermore, when the guide image G12 is enlarged to the maximum size, reduction may be started again toward the minimum size. Further, a time limit may be set from when the user starts touching to when the user releases the touch, and when the time limit has elapsed, the shot operation may be considered to have failed and a normal shot may be fired. For example, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 may have the same thickness, and the contraction of the guide image G12 may be stopped during the just timing period. That is, the just timing image G10B and the guide image G12 may be made to overlap during just timing.

Furthermore, for example, the display positions of the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 may not be included within a predetermined range. Furthermore, for example, the shoot mode may be entered from any position without particularly providing the shoot activation area A1. Further, for example, when transitioning to shoot mode, the display mode of the virtual world image G1 does not need to be changed. Further, for example, when transitioning to shoot mode, the virtual viewpoint may remain as it is. Further, for example, the size of the target position image G10 may be fixed regardless of the ability. Further, for example, a movement restriction area may not be particularly provided. Furthermore, for example, the trajectory image G11 and the evaluation image G13 may not be displayed. Furthermore, for example, even if the touch is released at just the right timing, there may be no particular effect.

Further, for example, each function realized in the game control device 10 may be realized in the server 30. For example, the data storage unit 100 may be implemented by the server 30. In this case, the data storage section 100 is realized mainly by the storage section 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. By transmitting the game execution results to the server 30, the game control device 10 updates each data stored in the server 30.

Further, for example, the main processing of the game may be executed in the server 30. In this case, the server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention. For example, in the first embodiment, the permission unit 101, range setting unit 102, initial display position determining unit 103, timing determining unit 104, display control unit 105, change unit 106, movement control unit 107, and hit determination execution unit 108 are 30, these are mainly realized by the control unit 31. In this case, the game control device 10 receives image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1. The game control device 10 also transmits data indicating instructions received by the operation unit 14 and the touch panel 14A to the server 30. The server 30 receives the data, specifies the user's instruction, and executes the game. Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game control device 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing results of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

[2. Embodiment 2]
Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, a game similar to that in the first embodiment may be executed, and a description of the same parts as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[2-1. Outline of processing in embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the processing when the user team is attacking is explained, but in the second embodiment, the processing when the user team is defending is explained. The method of proceeding with the match itself may be the same as in the first embodiment, and for example, the match basically proceeds automatically. While the match is automatically progressing, a virtual world image G1 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed, and the operation target character and the opponent character act without any particular operation by the user. For example, in an important situation where the opposing team brings the ball close to the user team's goal and the user team may lose a goal, the virtual world image G1 will notify the user that the user can now operate the ball. Ru.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when the screen becomes operable by the user. As shown in FIG. 24, when the match is progressing automatically (state G1A in FIG. 24), when the user can operate the game, it is superimposed on the virtual world image G1 so that the user can operate the game. A message M4 indicating that the current state has been reached is displayed (state of G1J in FIG. 24). Message M4 plays the same role as message M2 (FIG. 4) described in the first embodiment, except that content related to defense is displayed. The message M4 is deleted at a predetermined timing, and a cursor C is displayed at the feet of the operation target character UC (state G1K in FIG. 24).

Note that here, since the operation is performed during defense, unlike the first embodiment, the operation target character UC is not the user character UC that owns the ball B, but, for example, the user character UC that does not own the ball B. The operation target character UC may be the user character UC closest to the opponent character OC holding the ball B, or the user may be able to freely switch the operation target character UC.

The user performs a predetermined operation on the touch panel 14A to cause the operated character UC to defend so as not to concede a point. For example, when the user performs a flick operation, the operation target character UC slides in the sliding direction. For example, when the user performs a long press operation, the operation target character UC presses the opponent character OC who holds the ball B. Note that the long press operation is, for example, when the user touches the touch panel 14A and then maintains the touch without moving the touch position. Further, for example, if the user performs a tap operation after the operation target character UC captures the ball B, the operation target character UC clears the ball B.

As described above, the user can cause the operation target character UC to defend by, for example, performing a flick operation, a long press operation, and a tap operation. Note that, as in the first embodiment, the state in which the user can perform operations may end when a certain period of time has elapsed, or may end at any other arbitrary timing. The arbitrary timing is, for example, the timing when the ball B is cleared and the team escapes from a pinch, or the timing when the opponent team's attack cannot be completely prevented and a point is conceded.

In the second embodiment, when the ball B is brought near the user team's goal GL and the opponent character OC takes a shooting stance, the user team's goalkeeper becomes the operation target character UC. Then, under given conditions (details will be described later), the operation target character UC shifts to a saving mode for saving shots. Note that saving is an action to prevent a shot from entering the goal, and is an action to protect the goal. For example, catching a ball or hitting it with your hands or feet is a saving.

Note that when the game enters the saving mode, the progress of the match may or may not be stopped temporarily. For example, when the progress of the match is temporarily stopped, the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC temporarily stop moving. For example, if the progress of the match does not particularly stop, the progress of the match may be slower than usual, and the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC may move in slow motion.

FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition when transitioning to saving mode. As shown in FIG. 25, when the opponent character OC gets into a shooting position or kicks the ball B (state G1L in FIG. 25), the opponent character OC who shoots is displayed close-up, and the opponent character OC A predetermined effect is performed on the feet of the character OC (state G1M in FIG. 25). Note that if the opponent character OC has a special ability, a special ability notification N3 indicating the special ability may be displayed at this timing.

After that, the virtual viewpoint VC approaches the operated character UC, changes to an angle such that it looks at the opponent character OC who shoots and the ball B from behind the operated character UC (state G1N in Fig. 25), and enters the saving mode. migration is complete. This angle is an angle where the operation target character UC and the opponent character OC do not overlap, and the ball B is easily seen. Note that if the operation target character UC, which is a goalkeeper, has a special ability, a special ability notification N4 indicating the special ability may be displayed at this timing. Also displayed are a message M5 indicating that the mode has shifted to the saving mode, a destination image G14 indicating the destination, and a specified position image G15 indicating the specified position.

The movement destination is, for example, a position through which the ball B passes or a landing point of the ball B, and a position to which the ball B will move in the future. The movement destination is similar to the target position described in Embodiment 1, but here, the target position is used for the ball shot by the operation target character UC, and the movement destination is used for the ball shot by the opponent character OC. Used against the ball. In this embodiment, the destination is indicated by three-dimensional coordinates in the virtual world VW, and the display position of the destination image G14 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the display area. Therefore, the display position of the destination image G14 is indicated by two-dimensional coordinates on the screen corresponding to the three-dimensional coordinates indicated by the destination. The destination image G14 is, for example, an image whose display position changes based on the destination, and serves as a cursor (target) indicating the destination.

The designated position is, for example, a position on the screen designated by the user, and is a position at which the operation target character UC is commanded to save. The indicated position image G15 is, for example, an image whose display position changes based on the indicated position, and serves as a cursor that indicates the indicated position. Note that the designated position image G15 indicates, for example, a range in which the operation target character UC can catch, and here includes the keeper's gloves and a cross-shaped "+" mark. In this embodiment, the catchable range changes depending on the ability of the operation target character UC, and the probability of a successful save also changes. For this reason, the distance between the gloves in the designated position image G15 is changed to indicate that the catchable range changes depending on the ability of the operation target character. Details of this point will be described later.

When the transition to the saving mode is completed, the user performs a saving operation to cause the operation target character UC to save. The basic flow of the saving operation is the same as the shoot operation of the first embodiment, and includes two steps: touching the touch panel 14A to perform a sliding operation, and releasing the touch at a predetermined timing. . As in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment as well, this timing is described as just timing. For example, a slide operation is performed to change the designated position, and a touch release is performed to instruct determination of the designated position.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a saving operation. As shown in FIG. 26, when the user touches the touch panel 14A in the case of transitioning to the saving mode (state G1N in FIG. 26), a guide image G16 for guiding the just timing is displayed and contraction starts, The opponent character OC shoots (state G1O in FIG. 26). The guide image G16 is displayed in a larger size than the destination image G14, for example. Note that the guide image G16 may be displayed at the time when the saving mode has just been entered (that is, in the state of G1N before the user starts touching).

Thereafter, when the user performs a slide operation while maintaining the touch, the display position of the designated position image G15 is changed based on the slide direction (state G1P in FIG. 26). Since the ball B flies toward the destination image G14, for example, the user changes the display position of the designated position image G15 so that it overlaps the destination image G14. For example, the timing at which the ball B passes through the destination image G14 may be set to approximately coincide with the just timing, and the user may set the designated position image G15 to the destination image G14 before the ball B passes through the destination image G14. We aim to accumulate the following.

As shown in FIG. 26, the display mode of the destination image G14 changes as the just timing approaches (that is, as the ball B approaches). For example, when the destination image G14 has just been displayed (state G1N or G1O in FIG. 26), the destination image G14 is an image showing a target, but as the just timing approaches, the target becomes translucent and the ball is An image appears (state of G1P in FIG. 26). Note that in FIG. 26, a dotted line indicates that the destination image G14 is semi-transparent. The details of how the target image in the destination image G14 becomes translucent and the ball image emerges will be explained later with reference to FIG. 33. The guide image G16 will shrink so as to approach the size of the ball in the emerging movement destination image G14. Note that the just timing is guided by the size difference between the guide image G16 and the destination image G14, similar to the relationship between the guide image G12 and the target position image G10 in the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, the saving result changes depending on whether the user is able to release the touch at just the right time with the designated position image G15 superimposed on the destination image G14. For example, when the user releases the touch at just the right time with the designated position image G15 exactly superimposed on the movement destination image G14, the operation target character UC catches the ball B. In this case, the operation target character UC can completely control the ball B and can end the attack of the opponent team, resulting in the most successful save.

For example, if the designated position image G15 is slightly shifted from the destination image G14, but the user is able to release the touch at just the right time, the operation target character UC can punch the ball B. Furthermore, for example, if the user is able to perfectly overlap the designated position image G15 with the movement destination image G14, but releases the touch at a timing that is slightly off from the exact timing, the operation target character UC may B can be punched. In this case, although the goal could be defended, the save was somewhat successful as it was not possible to completely end the opposing team's attack.

On the other hand, if the user cannot overlay the designated position image G15 on the destination image G14 and cannot release the touch at just the right time, the operation target character UC cannot touch the ball B. In this case, the shot will be decided and the save will fail.

Note that, similarly to the first embodiment, when the just timing elapses without the user releasing the touch, the next just timing may be set; however, in the second embodiment, the next just timing may be set. This is not set, and the saving operation is assumed to have failed. Therefore, in the second embodiment, there are not many chances to release the touch as in the first embodiment, but there is only one chance. The reason for doing this is that in shooting situations as in Embodiment 1, the kicker can shoot whenever he wants, but in saving situations as in Embodiment 2, the keeper can shoot whenever he wants. This is not because you can't make a save, but because you only have one chance to save an incoming ball.

As described above, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the saving mode, the user changes the display position of the designated position image G15 by a slide operation, superimposes it on the destination image G14, and releases the touch at just the right time. You can save successfully. As shown in FIG. 26, the indicated position image G15 is used because the movement distance to the destination image G14 is not very large, and the guide image G16 makes it easy to grasp the exact timing for shooting, regardless of where the shooting location is. This prevents the game from becoming too difficult, allowing you to play at a moderate level of difficulty. The details of this process will be explained below. Note that, hereinafter, when there is no need to particularly refer to the drawings, the symbols for the user character, the operation target character, the ball, etc. will be omitted.

[2-2. Functions realized in Embodiment 2]
FIG. 27 is a functional block diagram in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, in the second embodiment, in addition to the data storage unit 100, initial display position determination unit 103, display control unit 105, change unit 106, and movement control unit 107 described in the first embodiment, the movement destination A determining unit 109, a movement possibility determining unit 110, and an action determining unit 111 are realized. Note that the data storage unit 100, initial display position determination unit 103, display control unit 105, change unit 106, and movement control unit 107 have both the functions described in the first embodiment and the functions described in the second embodiment. It is also possible to have only one of the functions.

[2-2-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 may be the same as in the first embodiment, and stores, for example, game situation data DT1 and character data DT2.

[2-2-2. Move destination determination section]
The destination determining unit 109 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The destination determining unit 109 determines the destination of the ball based on the ability of the opponent character (eg, kick parameter). The relationship between the ability of the opponent character and the destination of the ball may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The destination determining unit 109 acquires the destination associated with the ability of the opponent character who will shoot.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability of the opponent character and the destination of the ball. FIG. 28 shows the situation near the goal GL of the user team in the virtual world VW. The initial display position determination unit 103 sets the movement destination in any of the predetermined candidate areas AC8 to AC11. For example, the destination determining unit 109 selects any of the candidate areas AC8 to AC11 based on the ability of the opponent character, and sets the destination therein. That is, the destination determining unit 109 determines the destination based on the ability of the opponent character OC. For example, the destination determining unit 109 may set a destination closer to the edge of the goal as the ability of the opponent character is higher.

For example, if the opponent character has a high ability, the destination is set in the candidate area AC11 so that the player can easily aim at the corner of the goal mouse. For example, if the opponent character's ability is medium, the destination determining unit 109 sets the destination in either candidate area AC9 or AC10 so that the shot course is somewhat loose. For example, if the opponent character's ability is low, the destination determining unit 109 sets the destination in the candidate area AC8.

Note that the destination determining unit 109 may determine the destination based not only on the ability of the opponent character but also on the position of the opponent character or the ball. The relationship between the position of the opponent character or the ball and the destination of the ball may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The destination determining unit 109 obtains the destination associated with the position of the opponent character or the ball.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the relationship between the position of the opponent character or the ball and the destination of the ball. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the virtual world VW viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 29, for example, the destination determining unit 109 determines the side (near side) of the goal mouse where the opponent character OC or the ball B is located as the destination. Note that the destination determining unit 109 may determine the opposite side (far side) of the goal mouse from the side where the opponent character or the ball is located as the destination.

[2-2-3. Initial display position determination section]
The initial display position determining unit 103 determines the initial display position of the designated position image G15 based on the current situation of the game. The situation here is, for example, the current state of the virtual world. Further, for example, the situation may be the state or ability of the operated character who saves the ball, or the state or ability of the opponent character who moves the ball. The state here refers to position, posture, and the like. The initial display position is, for example, the display position at the time when the user touches the touch panel 14A.

The relationship between the game situation and the initial display position of the target position image G10 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The initial display position determining unit 103 obtains an initial display position associated with the current situation. Here, a case will be described in which the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the indicated position image G15 based on the position of the operation target character and the movement destination determined by the movement destination determination unit 109. For example, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the initial display position of the designated position image G15 based on the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the destination image G14.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game situation and the initial display position of the designated position image G15. As shown in FIG. 30, for example, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines the position between the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the movement destination image G14 (on or near the dotted line in FIG. 30). This is determined as the initial display position of the designated position image G15. In this case, the initial display position determination unit 103 may set the midpoint between the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the movement destination image G14 as the initial display position, or set the initial display position as a position away from the midpoint. You can also use it as In the case of setting the position away from the midpoint, the initial display position determination unit 103 sets the initial display position of the indicated position image G15 to a certain distance according to the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the character to be operated. You may decide whether In this case, for example, the initial display position determination unit 103 determines that the higher the ability of the character to be operated is, the closer the initial display position of the designated position image G15 is to the destination image G14, and the lower the ability of the character to be operated is, the closer the initial display position of the designated position image G15 is to the destination image G14. The initial display position may be set close to the operation target character.

[2-2-4. Movement possibility determination section]
The movability determination unit 110 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The movement possibility determination unit 110 determines whether movement toward the target area is possible based on the current position of the ball. The target area is, for example, an area where points are scored when the ball moves, and where the game is won when the object moves. When a sports game is executed as in this embodiment, the target area is a goal in the sport. For example, the movability determining unit 110 determines whether the ball is within a range determined based on the target area. Hereinafter, this range will be referred to as the saving target area.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a saving target area. In FIG. 31, of the two goals GL, the one on the left side (the one with the smaller Xw axis coordinate) is the goal GL of the user team. For example, the saving target area A2 includes a first area A21 which is a certain angle or more when viewed from an arbitrary position P3 within the user team's goal GL, and a second area A21 which is a circle with a radius l3 centered on the position P3. This is the area excluding area A22. Note that the first area A21 is excluded because it may not be within the field of view of the virtual viewpoint. The reason why the second area A22 is excluded is because, for example, if the ball is at close range to the goal GL and the game shifts to the saving mode in a scene where the ball is pushed in from a shot, the tempo of the game will deteriorate.

Note that the saving target area A2 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30, and may have any shape and size. For example, the saving target area A2 may be an area obtained by excluding either the first area A21 or the second area A22 from the player's own area, or may be the entire area of the player's own area. Further, the saving target area A2 may be fan-shaped, may be a polygon such as a square or a rectangle, or may be any shape other than a polygon such as a circle or an oval. . Further, the saving target area A2 may be fixed regardless of the operation target character or the opponent character, or may be variable depending on their abilities.

In the present embodiment, the display control unit 105, the changing unit 106, and the action determining unit 111 execute the process when the movement permission determining unit 110 determines that movement toward the target area is possible. That is, if the movement possibility determination unit 110 determines that movement toward the target area is possible, the mode is shifted to the saving mode, and if the movement possibility determination unit 110 does not determine that movement toward the target area is possible. does not enter saving mode.

[2-2-5. Movement control unit]
The movement control unit 107 starts moving the ball toward the destination after the touch panel 14A is touched. The movement control unit 107 determines the trajectory of the ball based on the current position of the ball and the destination determined by the destination determination unit 109. The algorithm for determining the trajectory of the ball may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. This algorithm may be created based on the natural laws of the real world. For example, the movement control unit 107 moves the ball along a trajectory determined by an algorithm.

Further, for example, the movement control unit 107 may move the ball based on the ability of the opponent character. For example, the movement control unit 107 may move the ball to a position shifted from the destination by a distance according to the ability (eg, kick parameter) of the opponent character. For example, the movement control unit 107 may determine the movement speed and rotation amount of the ball based on the ability of the opponent character.

[2-2-6. Display control section]
In a game in which the ball moves, the display control unit 105 displays a destination image G14 indicating the destination of the ball, and when the touch panel 14A is touched, a guide image for guiding the user to the exact timing at which the touch should be released. Display while changing G16.

First, display control of the destination image G14 will be explained. For example, the display control unit 105 determines the display position of the destination image G14 based on the destination determined by the destination determining unit 109. Although the display control unit 105 may directly convert the three-dimensional coordinates in the virtual world indicated by the movement destination into two-dimensional coordinates on the screen as the display position of the movement destination image G14, in this embodiment, the current position of the ball The position where the three-dimensional coordinates on the trajectory from the position to the destination are converted into two-dimensional coordinates is acquired as the display position of the destination image G14.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the display position of the destination image G14. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the virtual world VW viewed from above. In this embodiment, an operating point Q4 and a just timing point Q5 are set on the trajectory from the current position of the ball B to the destination Q3. The operation point Q4 is, for example, a position at which the user's operation is determined before the ball B passes, and the just timing point Q5 is, for example, a position within the virtual world VW corresponding to the two-dimensional coordinates of the display position of the destination image G14. These are the three-dimensional coordinates of Although the operating point Q4 and the just timing point Q5 may be arbitrary on the trajectory of the ball B, it is assumed here that the just timing point Q5 is closer to the destination Q3 than the operating point Q4.

For example, the display control unit 105 may determine the operation point Q4 based on the distance between the operation target character UC and the movement destination Q3. For example, the display control unit 105 may set the operation point Q4 to a position where the ball B is expected to be located several frames before the ball B is expected to arrive at the destination Q3. In this case, the display control unit 105 may set the operation point Q4 to be closer to the ball B as the distance between the operation target character UC and the movement destination Q3 is greater. In this way, the operating point Q4 can easily fit within the field of view of the virtual viewpoint. Then, the display control unit 105 acquires a position moved from the operating point Q4 by a predetermined distance toward the destination Q3 as the just timing point Q5. The display control unit 105 determines the position obtained by converting the three-dimensional coordinates of the just timing point Q5 into two-dimensional coordinates as the display position of the destination image G14.

Furthermore, as described above, in this embodiment, the display mode of the destination image G14 changes until the just timing arrives. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing changes in the destination image G14. As shown in FIG. 33, the destination image G14 is in the shape of a target just after transitioning to the saving mode (state G14A in FIG. 33), but when the opponent character OC shoots, the target part The transparency increases, and a circular ball appears instead (state G14B in FIG. 33). Thereafter, when the ball B approaches the destination image G14, the target portion of the destination image G14 becomes completely transparent, leaving only the ball portion (state G14C in FIG. 33). The display control unit 105 may implement the above processing by alpha blending. The outline of the ball in the destination image G14 indicates the size of the guide image G16 at just the right timing. Therefore, the contour portion plays the same role as the just timing image G10B described in the first embodiment.

Next, display control of the guide image G16 will be explained. For example, the display control unit 105 starts changing the guide image G16 using a touch on the touch panel 14A as a trigger. The guide image G16 plays the same role as the guide image G12 of the first embodiment, and its display mode may change in the same way. For example, the display control unit 105 displays the destination image G14 and the guide image G16, which have different sizes, at display positions included within a predetermined range. Furthermore, the display control unit 105 changes the guide image G16 so that the size of the guide image G16 approaches the size of the destination image G14. The meaning of the predetermined range is as explained in the first embodiment.

For example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 causes the guide image G16 and the destination image G14, which are different in size from each other, to be displayed at a display position within a predetermined range. The display control unit 105 changes the guide image G16 so that the size of the guide image G16 approaches the size of the destination image G14. The display control unit 105 displays the guide image G16 so that the longer the time until the just timing arrives, the larger the size difference between the guide image G16 and the destination image G14, and the shorter the time, the smaller the size difference between the guide image G16 and the destination image G14. change.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a method of controlling the guide image G16. Note that the t-axis shown in FIG. 34 is a time axis. Here, a method of controlling the guide image G16 will be explained while comparing the size with the destination image G14. As in Embodiment 1, in this embodiment as well, the number of frames from when the guide image G16 is displayed at its maximum size until it reaches its minimum size is determined, and this number of frames is assumed to be N. Further, for example, the size of the guide image G16 of each frame may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. That is, it is sufficient to define in advance in the data storage unit 100 what frame the size of the guide image G16 is. The display control unit 105 displays a guide image G16 of a size associated with the current frame.

As shown in FIG. 34, the display control unit 105 displays the maximum size guide image G16 in the frame F1 where the user starts touching. Then, as the just timing approaches, the display control unit 105 gradually changes the display mode of the destination image G14 and gradually makes the guide image G16 smaller. Note that the destination image G14 may be changed to a ball in a frame Ft that is a predetermined number of times before the start frame FS at just the timing.

In the example of FIG. 34, the just timing is only one frame, the start frame FS. That is, the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap for just this one frame. Therefore, in the just-timing start frame FS, the display control unit 105 matches the outer circumference and inner circumference of the guide image G16 with the outer circumference and inner circumference of the outline of the ball shown in the destination image G14. In the example of FIG. 14 described in the first embodiment, there were three frames of just timing, so the thickness of the guide image G12 and the thickness of the just timing image G10B were made different, but as shown in FIG. If there is only one frame, there is no need to make the thickness different, so make the thickness of the guide image G16 and the thickness of the outline of the destination image G14 the same, and make sure that they overlap completely at just the right timing. You can do it.

When the end frame FF of the just timing arrives, the display control unit 105 reduces the guide image G16 so that the outer circumference of the guide image G16 is smaller than the inner circumference of the destination image G14. Therefore, when the end frame FF is reached, the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 no longer overlap. Thereafter, the display control unit 105 gradually reduces the size of the guide image G16 so that it approaches the minimum size as the final frame FN approaches. Then, in the final frame FN, the display control unit 105 displays the guide image G16 in the minimum size.

Note that the display control unit 105 can execute display control of various images to be displayed on the display unit 15 in addition to the display control of the guide image G16 described above. For example, as in the first embodiment, the display control unit 105 may cause the display unit to display a virtual world image G1 showing how the virtual world is viewed from a virtual viewpoint. For example, the display control unit 105 may cause the display unit to display the virtual world image G1 showing the state of the virtual world in the first display mode. The display control unit 105 may switch the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode when the ball moves to the destination. The meanings of the first display mode and the second display mode are as explained in the first embodiment.

For example, the display control unit 105 may notify the ability of the opponent character when switching the virtual world image G1 to the second display mode. The ability notified in this case may be the ability parameter of the opponent character, but in this embodiment, the display control unit 105 notifies the opponent character's special ability. The display control unit 105 provides notification by displaying special ability notification N3 (state G1M in FIG. 25).

For example, the display control unit 105 may notify the ability of the character to be operated. The ability notified in this case may be an ability parameter of the character to be operated, but in this embodiment, the display control unit 105 is assumed to notify the special ability of the character to be operated. The display control unit 105 provides notification by displaying special ability notification N4 (state G1N in FIG. 25).

For example, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 controls the virtual viewpoint so that the operation target character, the opponent character, and the designated position image G15 do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. The predetermined positional relationship is, for example, a positional relationship where a character or the like does not get in the way when saving. In the case of a game in which a ball is moved within a predetermined area as in this embodiment, the positional relationship is such that, for example, no character is placed between the virtual viewpoint and the ball. For example, the display control unit 105 arranges the virtual viewpoint in the virtual world image G1 at a position where the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap. Details of this processing will be explained in Embodiment 3, which will be described later.

For example, the display control unit 105 may determine the display mode of the designated position image G15 based on the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the operation target character. The relationship between the ability and the display mode of the indicated position image G15 may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The display control unit 105 displays the designated position image G15 in a display mode associated with the ability of the operation target character.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability and the display mode of the indicated position image G15. As shown in FIG. 35, for example, the display control unit 105 controls the instruction position image G15 so that the higher the ability of the operation target character, the larger the size of the gloves in the instruction position image G15, and the wider the interval between the gloves. Determine the display mode of G15. For example, the display control unit 105 determines the display mode of the designated position image G15 such that the lower the ability of the operation target character, the smaller the size of the gloves in the designated position image G15 and the narrower the interval between the gloves. do. That is, the display control unit 105 makes it easier for the movement destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 to overlap as the ability of the operation target character is higher, and for the lower ability of the operation target character to overlap the movement destination image G14 and the specified position image G15. Make it difficult for them to overlap.

For example, the display control unit 105 may change at least one of the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 based on the shift between the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15. The display control unit 105 displays at least one of the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 in the case where the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 overlap, and in the case where the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 are misaligned. Make one display mode different. Here, a case where both of these display modes change will be described. Note that the display control unit 105 determines whether the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15 are shifted or overlapped by determining whether the distance between them is equal to or greater than a threshold value. You can do as you like. For example, the display control unit 105 determines whether the distance between the center point of the ball in the destination image G14 and the center point of the "+" mark in the designated position image G15 is equal to or greater than a threshold value, and thereby determines whether the distance between them is Determine whether they overlap or overlap.

FIG. 36 is a diagram showing how the display mode of the destination image G14 changes. In addition, in FIG. 36, the brightness of the destination image G14 is schematically shown by a dotted line and a solid line, where the dotted line shows that the brightness is low, and the solid line shows that the brightness is high. As shown in FIG. 36, the display control unit 105 lowers the brightness of the destination image G14 before the shift between the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 is large and overlaps, and when the shift is small and overlaps. After that, the brightness of the destination image G14 is increased. That is, the display control unit 105 may cause the destination image G14 to shine when the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 overlap.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing how the display mode of the designated position image G15 changes. In addition, in FIG. 37, the brightness of the designated position image G15 is schematically shown by the thickness of the line, where a thin line shows that the brightness is low, and a thick line shows that the brightness is high. As shown in FIG. 37, the display control unit 105 lowers the brightness of the indicated position image G15 before the deviation between the indicated position image G15 and the movement destination image G14 is large and they overlap, After that, the brightness of the indicated position image G15 is increased. That is, the display control unit 105 may cause the indicated position image G15 to shine when the indicated position image G15 and the movement destination image G14 overlap.

For example, when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released, the display control unit 105 displays an evaluation image indicating the evaluation of the timing at which the touch was released. This guide image plays the same role as the guide image G12 of Embodiment 1, and its display mode may change in the same way. That is, the evaluation image is an image indicating whether the timing at which the touch was released was earlier or later than the just timing, and can be said to be an image for reference in the next saving operation.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of an evaluation image. As shown in FIG. 38, for example, if the timing at which the user releases the touch is earlier than the just timing, an evaluation image G17A showing the message "Fast!" is displayed. For example, if the user releases the touch at just the right time, an evaluation image G17B showing a message "Just!" is displayed. For example, if the timing at which the user releases the touch is later than the just timing, an evaluation image G17C indicating a message "Late!" is displayed. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between evaluation images G17A to G17C, they will be referred to as evaluation image G17. The display position of the evaluation image G17 may be arbitrary, but here it is set near the destination image G14 so that the user can easily check it.

Note that if the touch can be released at just the right timing, the display control unit 105 may be configured to notify that fact by changing the display mode of the destination image G14 and the guide image G16, as in the first embodiment. .

Further, for example, when the ball moves toward the destination, the display control unit 105 may display the ball so that the ball is placed at a position closer to the destination than the current position. That is, the display control unit 105 may display the ball at a position closer to the destination than the actual position of the ball. For example, the display control unit 105 places the virtual ball at a position closer to the destination than the actual ball position in the virtual world VW, and displays the virtual ball at that position in the virtual world image G1. You can do it like this.

[2-2-7. Change section]
When the touch position is changed while the touch panel is being touched, the changing unit 106 changes the display position of the designated position image G15 indicating the designated position for exerting an action on the ball based on the change in the touch position. change. For example, the changing unit 106 changes the display position of the indicated position image G15 based on the direction and amount of change in the touch position. For example, the changing unit 106 causes the vector connecting the touch position at a past point in time and the current touch position to correspond to the vector connecting the display position of the designated position image G15 at the past point in time and the current display position. The display position of the designated position image G15 is changed as follows. The meaning that the vectors correspond is as explained in the first embodiment.

The action is, for example, an action on the ball, and a force is applied to the ball. For example, touching the ball, changing the speed of the ball, stopping the ball, and changing the trajectory of the ball. In a game where a character moves a ball, the character can catch the ball, and the character can bounce the ball. To catch means to prevent the ball from moving. For example, it may be catching or holding. To flip is to change the direction of movement of the ball. For example, hitting a ball with the character's body. The character may play with his hands or his feet. The just timing is, for example, the timing for acting on the ball, and can be said to be the timing determined for catching or flipping the ball.

Note that the ball may be something that the character acts on. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ball is something that is moved by a first character (e.g., a kicker's opponent character) and acted upon by a second character (e.g., a target character for a goalkeeper) in the virtual world. It is. It can also be said that the game prevents the ball from moving into the target area.

[2-2-8. Action determining part]
The action determining unit 111 determines whether the ball is adjusted according to how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 shift at the timing when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released. determine the content of the effect on the If at least one of the way the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap or the way the destination image G14 and the designated position image G15 are shifted, the content of the action on the ball changes. That is, the content of the action exerted on the ball has a correlation with both the way the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and the way the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 shift.

The overlapping manner is, for example, the closeness of the display positions of the two images. Also, for example, it refers to the width and ratio of an area (pixel) where two images overlap. For example, it is the proximity between the representative position of image A and the representative position of image B. The representative position may be any position within the image, for example, the center point. For example, there is a difference in the display positions of two images. Also, for example, it refers to the size and ratio of an area (pixel) in which only one of two images is displayed. For example, it is the distance between the representative position of image A and the representative position of image B. Note that the smaller the deviation, the more the images overlap, so the terms deviation and overlap may be used as antonyms. Therefore, a large deviation means that the overlap is small, and a small deviation means that the overlap is large. In the present embodiment, the part described as "misalignment" can be read as the antonym "overlap", and the part described as "overlap" can be read as the antonym "displacement".

The content of the action is, for example, whether the action was successful or failed. For example, if it is possible to exert multiple types of effects, it refers to the type of effect actually exerted on the object. For example, if at least one of the overlapping method and the shifting method changes, the content of the action changes. In other words, there is a relationship between the way they overlap and the content of their actions. For example, if the degree of overlap is small, the action will fail, and if the degree of overlap is large, the action will be successful. For example, if the deviation is large, the action will fail, and if the deviation is small, the action will be successful.

In the present embodiment, the action determining unit 111 includes a timing determination value corresponding to the way in which the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap, a deviation determination value corresponding to the manner in which the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 deviate, A case will be described in which the content of the action on the ball is determined based on the timing determination value and the deviation determination value.

The timing determination value indicates, for example, how much the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing deviate, and is calculated based on the difference between these frames. For example, the timing determination value becomes a higher value as the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing is smaller. For example, the action determining unit 111 calculates the timing determination value by substituting the time difference (frame difference in this case) between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing into a predetermined formula.

The deviation determination value indicates, for example, how much the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15 are deviated from each other at the timing when the touch is released. be. For example, the shift determination value may be calculated based on what percentage of the radius of the designated position image G15 the center point of the destination image G14 is located. For example, the smaller the deviation between the display positions of these images, the higher the deviation determination value becomes. For example, the action determining unit 111 calculates the deviation determination value by substituting the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the guide image G16 at the timing when the touch is released into a predetermined formula.

For example, the action determining unit 111 calculates a comprehensive judgment value based on the timing judgment value and the deviation judgment value, and determines whether the catch is successful, the punching is successful, or the saving is unsuccessful based on the general judgment value. , determine. The comprehensive judgment value may be calculated by substituting the timing judgment value and the deviation judgment value into a predetermined formula. Further, for example, the relationship between the overall judgment value and the success rate of catching or punching may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The effect determining unit 111 determines whether to cause the player to catch, punch, or fail to save based on the success rate associated with the overall judgment value.

For example, the effect determining unit 111 may determine whether or not the effect on the ball will be successful based further on the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the operation target character. For example, the effect determination unit 111 allows the operation target character to succeed in exerting an effect on the ball as the ability is higher, and causes the operation target character to fail in exerting an effect on the ball as the ability is lower. The action determining unit 111 may change the success rate of catching or punching based on the ability of the character to be operated.

Further, for example, the effect determining unit 111 may determine the content of the effect on the ball further based on the ability (for example, defense parameter) of the character to be operated. For example, the relationship between the ability and the content of the action may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. The contents associated with the abilities of the character to be operated are determined. In this embodiment, the action on the ball is to catch or flip the ball, so the action determining unit 111 determines whether to catch or flip the ball. For example, the action determining unit 111 may select catching when the ability of the operation target character is equal to or greater than a threshold, and may select punching when the ability of the operation target character is less than the threshold.

[2-3. Processing executed in game control device]
In the second embodiment, processing similar to the processing described in the first embodiment (FIGS. 20 to 23) may be executed. In the second embodiment, the processing during defense will be explained, so the processing when it is determined in S3, the explanation of which was omitted in the first embodiment, that the situation is such that the operation during defense is possible will be explained.

39 to 42 are diagrams showing an example of processing executed by the game control device 10. If it is determined in S3 of FIG. 20 that the situation is such that a defense operation is possible (S3; defense), the process moves to FIG. 39, and the control unit 11 sets one of the user characters as the operation target character. (S50). In S50, the control unit 11 may set the user character closest to the ball as the operation target character.

The control unit 11 displays a message M4 indicating that the character is ready for operation (S51), and then displays a cursor C at the feet of the character to be operated (S52). When the process of S51 is executed, the virtual world image G1 becomes the state G1J of FIG. 24, and when the process of S52 is executed, the virtual world image G1 becomes the state G1K of FIG. 24.

The control unit 11 sets a saving target area A2 on the pitch (S53). The position and shape of the saving target area A2 may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. In step S, the control unit 11 sets a predetermined saving target area A2. Note that the saving target area A2 may change depending on the abilities of the operation target character and the opponent character.

The control unit 11 causes the operation target character to operate based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S54). In S54, the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to slide based on the flick direction when the user performs a flick operation, and presses the opponent character when the user performs a long press operation. Further, the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to clear when the user performs a tap operation after the operation target character captures the ball.

The control unit 11 determines whether the opponent character will shoot (S55). Since the user characters other than the operation target character and the opponent character act based on a predetermined algorithm, in S55, the control unit 11 determines whether a shooting action has been selected for the opponent character according to the algorithm. I will do it.

If it is not determined that the opponent character will shoot (S55; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the user team has stolen the ball (S56). In S56, the control unit 11 determines whether the state in which the user team is in possession of the ball has changed to the state in which the opponent team is in possession of the ball, based on the game situation data DT1. Note that if the user team is in possession of the ball and an opponent character approaches less than a predetermined distance, the ball will be taken away with a given probability.

When it is determined that the user team has stolen the ball (S56; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the period in which the user can operate has ended (S57). The process in S57 is similar to the process in S13. If it is determined that the period in which the user can operate has ended (S57; Y), the process returns to S1 in FIG. 20, and the match automatically proceeds again. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the period in which the user can operate has ended (S57; N), the process returns to S54. In this case, the state in which the user can operate may continue until, for example, the user team steals the ball or the user team concedes a point.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the opponent character will shoot (S55; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the shot is within the saving target area A2 based on the game situation data DT1 (S58). In S58, the control unit 11 determines whether the current position of the ball is within the saving target area A2. If it is not determined that the shot is within the saving target area A2 (S58; N), the process returns to S54. In this case, the opponent character shoots and the user operates the operation target character to defend without particularly transitioning to the saving mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the chute is within the saving target area A2 (S58; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the chute satisfies a predetermined condition (S59). The predetermined condition is a condition determined for transitioning to the saving mode, and is, for example, a condition indicating that there is a high probability that the shot will move toward the goal mouse. For example, the destination of the shot is inside the goal mouse, the user character is not within a predetermined distance from the kicker, etc.

If it is determined that the predetermined condition is met, the control unit 11 displays a predetermined effect with the opponent character up (state of G1M in FIG. 25), and displays the opponent character's special ability notification N3 ( S60). Note that the control unit 11 may determine whether the opponent character has a special ability based on the character data DT2. If the opponent character does not have a special ability, the opponent character is simply turned up and the special ability notification N3 is not displayed.

40, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction so that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap (S61). In S61, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction so that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap in the virtual world image G1. For example, the control unit 11 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction so that the opponent character is not on a line from the virtual viewpoint to the operation target character.

The control unit 11 determines the destination of the ball based on the current position of the ball and the ability of the opponent character (S62). In S62, the control unit 11 selects one of the candidate areas AC8 to AC11 in the goal mouse that corresponds to the ability of the opponent character, and selects an arbitrary position on the side where the opponent character is located. Decide as the destination.

The control unit 11 determines the display position of the destination image G14 based on the destination determined in S62 (S63). In S63, the control unit 11 calculates the trajectory of the ball based on the current position of the ball and the destination determined in S62, and obtains a position a predetermined distance before the destination as the operating point and the just timing point. . The control unit 11 determines the position obtained by converting the three-dimensional coordinates of the just timing point into two-dimensional coordinates as the display position of the destination image G14. The three-dimensional coordinates of the operating point and the just timing point are recorded in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 determines the initial display position of the designated position image G15 based on the display position of the operation target character, the display position of the destination image G14, and the ability of the operation target character (S64). In S64, the control unit 11 specifies a line connecting the display position of the operation target character and the display position of the destination image G14. Then, the control unit 11 determines a position closer to the display position of the destination image G14 as the initial display position of the designated position image G15 as the ability of the character to be operated is higher; A position close to the display position is determined as the initial display position of the designated position image G15.

The control unit 11 determines the display mode of the designated position image G15 based on the ability of the operation target character (S65). In S65, the control unit 11 adjusts the instruction position image G15 so that the higher the ability of the operation target character is, the larger the size of the instruction position image G15 is, and the lower the ability of the operation target character is, the smaller the size of the instruction position image G15 is. Determine the display mode of G15.

The control unit 11 displays the virtual world image G1 based on the virtual viewpoint determined in S61 (S66). In S66, the control unit 11 executes geometry processing to generate the virtual world image G1 (state G1N in FIGS. 25 and 26), and displays it on the display unit 15. The control unit 11 displays the special ability notification N4 of the operation target character based on the character data DT2 (S67). Note that if the operation target character does not have a special ability, the special ability notification N4 is not displayed.

The control unit 11 determines just timing (S68). Note that the just timing may be fixed in advance, but here, the control unit 11 determines the just timing based on the operating point determined in S65. For example, the control unit 11 calculates the time required for the ball to pass through the operation point from the trajectory of the ball, and determines this time as the just timing. The control unit 11 may calculate the time for passing the operating point based on the distance between the current position of the ball and the operating point and the expected speed of the ball, and may determine the time as just timing.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has touched based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S69). If it is not determined that a touch has been made (S69; N), the process returns to S69 and a user's touch is awaited. Note that if the user does not touch for a certain period of time or more, the control unit 11 may assume that the touch has been made and proceed to the processing from S70 onwards.

If it is determined that the touch has been made (S69; Y), the process moves to FIG. 41, and the control unit 11 displays the guide image G16 (S70) and starts shrinking the guide image G16 (S71). In S70, the control unit 11 displays the maximum size guide image G16 at the same position as the display position of the destination image G14 (state of G1O in FIG. 26 and state of frame F1 in FIG. 34). The contraction in S29 can be achieved by changing the enlargement rate and width set for the image.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has performed a slide operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S72). The process of S72 may be the same as S30. If it is determined that the user has performed a slide operation (S72; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display position of the designated position image G15 based on the slide operation (S73). In S73, the control unit 11 changes the display position of the designated position image G15 in the sliding direction by the sliding operation. The control unit 11 increases the amount of change in the display position of the designated position image G15 as the amount of slide by the slide operation increases.

The control unit 11 determines whether the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 overlap (S74). In S74, the control unit 11 determines whether the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15 has become less than a threshold value. For example, the control unit 11 determines whether the distance between the center point of the ball in the destination image G14 and the center point of the "+" mark in the designated position image G15 has become less than a threshold value. If it is determined that the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 overlap (S74; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the destination image G14 (S75), and changes the display mode of the indicated position image G15. (S76). In S75, the control unit 11 illuminates the outline of the destination image G14. In S76, the control unit 11 lights up the cross cursor of the designated position image G15.

The control unit 11 determines whether the user has released the touch based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S77). The process in S77 is similar to the process in S32. If it is determined that the touch has been released (S77; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the current frame is at just timing (S78). In S78, the control unit 11 starts from the frame at the time when it is determined that the touch was made in S69, and counts the frames that have elapsed since then. Then, the control unit 11 specifies the current number of frames and determines whether it is included in the just timing determined in S68.

If it is determined that the current frame is the just timing (S78; Y), the just timing evaluation image G17B is displayed (S79). In S35 and S36, the control unit 11 displays the evaluation image G17B "Just!" near the destination image G14. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the current frame is at just timing (S; N), the control unit 11 displays evaluation images G17A and G17C other than at just timing (S80). In S80, the control unit 11 replaces the evaluation image G17A of "Hurry!" or the evaluation image G17C of "Slow!" with the destination image G14 based on the difference between the timing when the touch is actually released and the just timing. Display it near.

The control unit 11 calculates a comprehensive judgment value indicating the degree of success of the saving operation (S81). In S81, the control unit 11 calculates a timing determination value based on the difference between the timing at which the touch is released and the just timing. Furthermore, the control unit 11 calculates a shift determination value based on the distance between the display position of the destination image G14 and the display position of the designated position image G15. Then, the control unit 11 calculates a comprehensive judgment value using the timing judgment value and the deviation judgment value. For example, the overall judgment value may be calculated by adding or multiplying the timing judgment value and the deviation judgment value. Alternatively, the comprehensive judgment value may be calculated based on another calculation formula.

42, the control unit 11 determines the motion of the operation target character based on the comprehensive determination value (S82). In S82, the control unit 11 determines the motion of the operation target character based on the success rate of catching and punching associated with the comprehensive judgment value.

If the operation target character successfully catches (S82; catch), the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to catch by reproducing the motion data for catching (S83), and returns to the process of S1. In S83, the control unit 11 causes the operated character to catch the ball and successfully defend the goal. Note that after the operation target character catches the target character, the process may return to S54 instead of S1, and the state in which the user can operate may continue. This point also applies to the processing in S84 and S85.

When the operation target character punches successfully (S82; punching), the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to punch by reproducing the motion data for punching (S84), and returns to the process of S1. In S84, in S83, the control unit 11 causes the operated character to catch the ball and successfully defend the goal.

If the operation target character's saving fails (S82; failure), the control unit 11 causes the operation target character to perform a predetermined action (S85), and returns to the process of S1. The predetermined motion is a motion when a point is conceded, and is, for example, a motion in which the operation target character jumps.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in S77 that the user has released the touch (S77; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the final frame has arrived (S86). In S86, the control unit 11 determines whether the current frame is the end frame. If it is determined that the final frame has arrived (S86), the process moves to S85.

According to the game control device 10 described above, the content of the action on the ball is determined depending on how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 are shifted. For example, even if there are no unique circumstances such as a baseball game, the difficulty level will not become too difficult and the game can be played at a moderate difficulty level. Further, the timing at which the operation should be performed becomes easier to understand by intuitively understanding how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap and how the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 shift. Further, by performing a series of operations such as touching the touch panel 14A, changing the touch position, and releasing the touch, it is possible to reduce the number of operation steps for exerting an effect on the ball and reduce the redundancy of the operation.

Further, since the size of the guide image G16 changes so as to approach the size of the destination image G14, the user can intuitively grasp the timing at which the touch should be released.

Furthermore, since the ball starts moving after touching the touch panel 14A, it is possible to prevent the ball from moving before touching the touch panel 14A and being determined to have failed immediately after the user's operation. For example, in a soccer game, the destination of the shot ball, the location of the goalkeeper, and the distance between them differ for each shot, so it is necessary for the user to understand the positional relationship between the ball, the goalkeeper, and the like. For this reason, if the game is automatically progressed by a computer like a baseball game (for example, a CPU pitcher starts pitching at a predetermined timing), the time required to grasp the positional relationship will be shorter (especially for users with little playing experience). (This would make the difficulty too high), so the user's touch is used as a trigger to shoot.

Furthermore, when an object moves based on the ability of the opponent character, the special ability notification N3 allows the user to understand the ability. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the virtual world image G1 when transitioning to the saving mode, the user can be made aware that the transition is to an operation for exerting an effect on the ball. Furthermore, by notifying the ability of the opponent character at that time, the ability can be more effectively understood.

In addition, when the user enters the shoot mode and performs an operation to affect the ball, the virtual viewpoint is controlled so that each character and the designated position image G15 do not overlap, so the characters are displayed in an obstructive position. It is possible to prevent this from happening.

Further, the special ability notification N4 allows the user to understand the ability of the operation target character when the ability is related to the success or failure of the operation. For example, if the ability is notified near the indicated position image G15, the ability can be more effectively understood.

Furthermore, for example, by determining the destination of the ball based on the ability of the opponent character, the difficulty level of positioning the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 can be changed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

In addition, since the designated position image G15 is determined based on the display position of the destination image G14 and the position of the character to be operated, the initial display position of the designated position image G15 may be in an unnatural position away from the character, or It is possible to prevent the position from being located away from the image G14 and difficult to operate.

Further, since the initial display position of the designated position image G15 changes depending on the game situation, the difficulty level of subsequent adjustment of the designated position can be adjusted, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

Further, since the display mode of the designated position image G15 changes depending on the ability of the operation target character, it is possible to grasp the ability of the operation target character based on the display mode of the designated position image G15.

Furthermore, since the display mode of at least one of the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 changes depending on the deviation between the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15, the deviation between the destination image G14 and the indicated position image G15 is It can be made easier to understand.

Furthermore, the evaluation image G17 allows the user to understand whether the timing is good or bad. Therefore, the user can consider when to release the touch in subsequent operations.

In addition, since the ball enters the saving mode while it can move toward the goal, operations are required to affect the ball even though the ball cannot move toward the goal. This can be prevented.

Furthermore, since the ability of the character to be operated affects the success or failure of saving, it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, in games where operations are performed at the same time, the user's operations tend to be delayed, but since the ball is displayed so that it appears to be in a position ahead of its actual position, it is possible to effectively support the user's operations. I can do it.

In addition, since the operation target character receives or repels objects, the difficulty level of the game can be made moderate when receiving or repelling objects.

[2-4. Modification of Embodiment 2]
Note that the invention according to the second embodiment is not limited to the embodiment described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

For example, it may be possible to include Embodiments 1 and 2, in which the user can specify a specified position by a slide operation, and a predetermined game process may be executed depending on whether the user releases the touch at just the right timing. In this case, when the touch panel 14A is touched, the display control unit 105 changes and displays a guide image G12 or G16 for guiding the timing to release the touch, and when the touch panel 14A is touched, the touch position is The game control device 10 includes a changing unit 106 that changes the display position of the indicated position image indicating the user's indicated position based on the change in the touch position when the touched position is changed. The game process may be executed in accordance with how the destination image G14 and the guide image G16 overlap at the timing when the touch is released. The game processing may be movement of the ball as described in the embodiment, processing to generate a game event such as scoring a point, or display control such as changing the display mode of an image. It may be a process or various game processes. For example, the game process may be a process whose contents change depending on two results: alignment of the position indicated by the user and alignment of the timing of releasing the touch.

Further, for example, if the opponent character can shoot a shot using multiple types of movement methods, the movement destination determining unit 109 determines the movement destination based on the movement method of the shot shot released by the opponent character. It's okay. Further, for example, in the case of a curved chute or a non-rotating chute that changes irregularly, the destination may be dynamically changed. Further, for example, the saving mode described in the second embodiment may be activated not only when shooting in-play, but also during free kicks and penalty kicks.

For example, the opponent character may shoot without using the touch on the touch panel 14A as a trigger. Further, for example, when transitioning to the saving mode, the display mode of the virtual world image G1 does not need to be changed. For example, instead of an action whose success or failure is determined, the action determined by the action determining unit 111 may be executed without any questions or answers. Further, for example, the initial display position of the designated position image may be fixed. Further, for example, the display mode of the designated position image G15 may not change depending on the ability. Similarly, for example, the evaluation image G17 may not be displayed. Furthermore, for example, even if the touch is released at just the right timing, there may be no particular effect. Furthermore, for example, the position of the ball in the virtual world may be displayed as is without any particular changes.

Further, for example, each function realized in the game control device 10 may be realized in the server 30. For example, the data storage unit 100 may be implemented by the server 30. In this case, the data storage section 100 is realized mainly by the storage section 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. By transmitting the game execution results to the server 30, the game control device 10 updates each data stored in the server 30. For example, if the destination image G14 fits within the screen, the operation target character does not need to fit within the screen.

Further, for example, the main processing of the game may be executed in the server 30. In this case, the server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention. For example, in the second embodiment, the initial display position determination unit 103, display control unit 105, change unit 106, movement control unit 107, movement destination determination unit 109, movement permission determination unit 110, and action determination unit 111 are realized by the server 30. If so, these are mainly realized by the control section 31. In this case, the game control device 10 receives image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1. The game control device 10 also transmits data indicating instructions received by the operation unit 14 and the touch panel 14A to the server 30. The server 30 receives the data, specifies the user's instruction, and executes the game. Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game control device 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing results of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

[3. Embodiment 3]
Next, another embodiment according to the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, games similar to those in the first and second embodiments may be executable, and descriptions of the same parts as in the first and second embodiments will be omitted. As mentioned earlier, in the third embodiment, the virtual viewpoint is controlled to prevent the operated character from overlapping with the goal in the shoot mode, and the controlled character and the opponent character are prevented from overlapped in the saving mode. Control of virtual viewpoint for Note that in the third embodiment as well, the symbols for the user character, opponent character, ball, etc. are omitted unless there is a need to refer to the drawings.

[3-1. Virtual viewpoint control in shoot mode]
First, virtual viewpoint control in shoot mode will be explained. FIG. 43 is a functional block diagram of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 43, in addition to the data storage unit 100 and display control unit 105 described in the first and second embodiments, a switching determination unit 112, a viewpoint control unit 113, and an operation control unit 114 are implemented. Note that the data storage unit 100 and the display control unit 105 only need to have at least one of the functions described in the first and second embodiments and the function described in the third embodiment. Further, the function of the viewpoint control unit 113 may be incorporated as one function of the display control unit 105.

[3-1-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 may be the same as in the first and second embodiments, and stores, for example, game situation data DT1 and character data DT2.

[3-1-2. Display control section]
In a sports game in which a ball moves in a virtual world, the display control unit 105 causes the display unit 15 to display a virtual world image G1 showing the state of the virtual world based on the first viewpoint. Note that in this embodiment as well, the ball is an example of a moving object that is a moving object used in sports. Therefore, in the following description, the term "ball" can be read as a moving object. Note that the moving object may be any object suitable for a sports game, and in addition to a ball, for example, in hockey, it is a puck, in shooting, it is a bullet, and in disc sports, it is a flying disc.

The sports game may be, for example, a game that imitates sports in the real world, or a game about a fictitious sport that does not exist in reality. The sport may be any competition, such as soccer, baseball, American football, hockey, shooting, or disc sports. For example, a sports game may be a game in which one or more user characters compete against one or more opponent characters. For example, a sports game may be a game in which teams compete against each other, but it may also be a one-on-one game regardless of the team, or a game in which each individual competes for the points they have scored rather than in a competitive format. There may be.

The first viewpoint may be any viewpoint that is different from the second viewpoint, and may be a viewpoint in which the state of the virtual world (for example, the character to be operated) is displayed smaller than the second viewpoint, for example. For example, the first viewpoint is a viewpoint where the distance from the plane of the virtual world (e.g., pitch) is equal to or greater than the reference distance, and the angle between the viewing direction and the plane is equal to or greater than the reference angle, and the first viewpoint It may be a so-called bird's-eye view looking down from diagonally above.

[3-1-3. Switching judgment section]
The switching determination unit 112 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The switching determination unit 112 determines whether to switch from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint when a predetermined action for moving the ball toward a predetermined area is performed during in-play of a sports game. In this embodiment, since the viewpoint is switched when transitioning to shoot mode or saving mode, for example, the switching determination unit 112 may determine whether to transition to shoot mode or saving mode.

In-play refers to, for example, a state in which a match is not interrupted and is in progress (during a competition). For example, in the case of soccer, in-play is a state in which no foul has occurred, the game is not temporarily stopped, and the game is in progress and the game time has elapsed. For example, in the case of a sports game in which players compete for a ball, in-play is a state in which the user character and the opponent character can freely steal the ball. The opposite of in-play is out-of-play, and out-of-play is a state in which a game is interrupted due to, for example, a foul, or a state in which the game is not in progress and the game time is stopped. For example, in the case of a sports game where players compete for a ball, up-of-play is a state in which the user character or the opponent character must not steal the ball.

The predetermined area is, for example, a part of the virtual world, and may be an area where points are scored when the ball moves, or an area where the game can be dominated by moving the ball (for example, a pitch area). (such as the space above), or it may be an area where you can win if the ball moves. Note that to advance the game advantageously means to be in a state where it is easy to score points or to be in a state where it is easy to win. In this embodiment, a goal will be described as an example of a predetermined area. Therefore, in the following explanation, the portion described as a goal can be read as a "predetermined area."

The predetermined action is, for example, an action of touching the ball and moving it, such as kicking it with your foot, throwing it with your hand, hitting it with your hand, or hitting it on your head. For example, in the case of a soccer game, the predetermined action may be shooting, passing, or centering. In this embodiment, shooting will be described as an example of the predetermined operation. Therefore, in the following description, the portion described as "shoot" can be read as a predetermined operation.

The second viewpoint may be, for example, a viewpoint on the image where there is no area where the target character and the goal or other characters overlap, or where there is only a small area where these overlap. It may be a perspective that makes sense. A small portion means, for example, that the area or proportion of the overlapping region is less than a threshold value (for example, less than several tens of pixels or less than several percent), and that it does not interfere with the operation. For example, the second viewpoint may be a viewpoint in which the state of the virtual world (for example, an object to be operated) is displayed larger than that of the first viewpoint. That is, the second viewpoint may be a viewpoint closer to the operation target object than the first viewpoint.

Note that in shoot mode, the shot is made by the controlled character, so for example, the second viewpoint shows that the controlled character, the goal, and the opponent character who performs an action to prevent the ball from moving overlap. It can be said that this is a perspective that should not be taken into consideration. The opponent character is an example of a non-operation target character in the invention according to the third embodiment. The non-operation target character is, for example, a character that is not the user's operation target, and may be a fellow character or an enemy character. For example, the character may be a character operated by a CPU (computer) (a so-called non-player character), or it may be a character operated by another user. When another user operates the non-operation target character, an online battle will be held by each of the game control devices 10 of the plurality of users. In the following description, the portion described as an opponent character can be read as a non-operation target character.

Actions to prevent the movement of the ball include, for example, blocking the movement of the ball, catching it, holding it, or changing the direction of movement of the ball. It's okay. For example, an action to prevent the ball from moving is to hit the character's body against the ball. The character may play the ball with their hands, feet, or body.

For example, the switching determination unit 112 determines to switch from the first viewpoint to the second viewpoint by determining whether the game being executed satisfies a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition may be any predetermined condition, and here, it is a shoot mode transition condition or a saving mode transition condition. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the user performs a predetermined operation, or the value of a predetermined item (for example, the position or movement direction of the user character or opponent character) of the game situation data DT1 is within a predetermined range. It may be that the user character or the opponent character performs a predetermined action. Here, a case will be described in which the predetermined condition is that the user performs a predetermined operation in a state where shooting is possible. As described in the first embodiment, a case will be described where the tap operation corresponds to the predetermined operation, but other operations such as a flick operation or a slide operation may be used. Note that the state in which a shot is possible may mean that the ball is within the shot activation area A1 as described in Embodiment 1, or that the ball is within the shot activation area A1 and the user character It may also mean that the player is ready to shoot.

For example, if the switching determination unit 112 determines that the user has performed a tap operation while shooting is possible, it determines to switch to the second viewpoint. On the other hand, for example, if the user character is in a state in which shooting is not possible, or in a state in which shooting is possible but it is not determined that the user has performed a tap operation, it is not determined to switch to the second viewpoint. Note that the switching determination unit 112 may execute the determination process before it is determined that the user character will shoot, or may execute the determination process after it is determined that the user character will shoot; A case will be explained in which the determination process is executed before the process.

[3-1-4. Viewpoint control section]
The viewpoint control section 113 is mainly realized by the control section 11. When the switching determination unit 112 determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the viewpoint control unit 113 selects a second viewpoint that includes the ball within the field of view and that does not overlap the goal and the character to be operated by the user. Switch to the point of view. The field of view is, for example, a range visible from a viewpoint, and a range that appears as an image. For example, the field of view is a range that falls within the angle of view of the virtual viewpoint, and is a so-called frustum of view that is cut out by a near clip and a far clip within the angle of view. Note that the operation target character is an example of an object that is set as a user's operation target, and is similar to the first and second embodiments in that it is an example of an object that moves in response to the user's operation.

For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint based on the current position of the operation target character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal. The front direction of the goal is, for example, the direction perpendicular to the goal mouse. The viewpoint control unit 113 sets a second viewpoint based on the relative position of the operation target character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal. The relative position is, for example, how far away you are from the front direction of the goal (e.g., a perpendicular line whose foot is the center point P1 of the goal mouse), and the distance between the front direction of the goal and the operation target. This is the distance from the character or the ball.

For example, the relationship between the current position of the operated character or ball with respect to the front direction of the goal and the method of setting the second viewpoint may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. You may do so. The setting method is, for example, how to set the second viewpoint (for example, the position, line of sight direction, and angle of view), and is the calculation method for each of these settings. The viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint using a setting method associated with the current position of the operation target character or ball with respect to the front direction of the goal.

44 to 47 are diagrams showing a method of setting the second viewpoint. 44 to 47 are views of the pitch PT on the enemy side (the side where the opponent team's goal GL is located) from above. For example, as shown in FIG. 44, the pitch PT is divided into a left area LA, a right area RA, and a center area CA based on the front direction V of the goal GL. For example, the left area LA is an area that is a predetermined distance or more from a line extending in the front direction V from the center point P1 of the goal mouse, and is on the left side when looking at the goal mouse from the line. For example, the right area RA is an area that is a predetermined distance or more from a line extending in the front direction V from the center point P1 of the goal mouse, and is an area on the right side when looking at the goal mouse from the line. For example, the central area CA is an area that is less than a predetermined distance from a line extending in the front direction V from the center point P1 of the goal mouse. The predetermined distance may be the width of the goal GL, or may be different from the width of the goal GL.

For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines in which region of the left region LA, right region RA, and center region CA the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is included, based on the game situation data DT1. judge. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines whether the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is on the left, right, or near the front of the goal GL. The viewpoint control unit 113 changes the virtual viewpoint setting method based on the determination result. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 changes the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the operation target character UC or the ball B based on the determination result.

For example, when it is determined that the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is included in the left side area LA, as shown in FIG. A virtual viewpoint is set at a position R1 that is a predetermined distance l4 away from V) and a predetermined distance l5 to the right of the goal GL. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint so that it is behind the operation target character UC and inside the pitch PT. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character UC is not placed on a line connecting the left end GL1 of the goal GL and the virtual viewpoint. In other words, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint to the right of the line connecting the left end GL1 of the goal GL and the operation target character UC.

For example, if it is determined that the current position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the right side area RA, as shown in FIG. ) and a predetermined distance l7 to the left of the goal GL. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines the position of the virtual viewpoint so that it is behind the operation target character UC and inside the pitch PT. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character UC is not placed on the line connecting the right end GL2 of the goal and the virtual viewpoint. In other words, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint to the left of the line connecting the right end GL2 of the goal GL and the operation target character UC.

For example, when it is determined that the current position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the central area CA, the viewpoint control unit 113 controls the operation target character UC to the rear (front direction V of the goal GL), as shown in FIG. ), and a viewpoint is set at a position R3 or R4 that is a predetermined distance l8 away from the goal GL and a predetermined distance l9 leftward or rightward from the goal GL. Although it may be determined randomly whether to move to the left or right, in this embodiment, since the operation target character UC is a character that moves the ball with its feet, the viewpoint control unit 113 A second viewpoint is set based on the foot that moves the ball among both feet of the operation target character UC. Note that the foot that moves the ball is the foot that touches the ball out of both feet.

For example, whether the controlled character UC shoots with the right or left foot may be determined randomly, depending on the dominant foot of the controlled character UC, or depending on the positional relationship between the controlled character UC and the ball B. It may be decided. If it is determined by the positional relationship, for example, if the ball B is on the right side of the operation target character UC, the ball B may be the right foot, and if it is on the left side, the ball B may be the left foot. When shooting with the right foot, the viewpoint control unit 113 may be set to a position moved to the right with respect to the goal GL, and when shooting with the left foot, the viewpoint control unit 113 may be set to a position moved to the left with respect to the goal GL. . Note that the viewpoint control unit 113 controls the virtual viewpoint so that the operation target character UC is not placed on the line connecting the left end GL1 of the goal GL and the virtual viewpoint and on the line connecting the right end GL2 of the goal GL and the virtual viewpoint. You may also set a viewpoint.

Note that no matter which area the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is in, the line of sight direction of the virtual viewpoint may be directed toward the goal GL, but for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may The line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint may be controlled so that the point of gaze is a position a predetermined distance from the center point P1 in the front direction V. Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may control the line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that at least one of the operation target character and the ball, and the goal GL are within the field of view. Further, the angle of view of the virtual viewpoint may be a fixed value, or may be a value depending on at least one of the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction, or the entire goal mouse may be within the virtual world image G1. It may be adjusted as follows.

For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 controls the operation target character UC to be displayed at one end of the left and right ends of the virtual world image G1, and the goal to be displayed at the other end. , a second viewpoint may be set. For example, in the case of the virtual viewpoint shown in FIG. 45, the viewpoint control unit 113 controls the operation target character UC to be displayed on the left end side (pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is 0) of the virtual world image G1, and on the right end side. The second viewpoint may be set so that the goal GL is displayed on the side (the pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is the maximum value). Note that the end side refers to which side the display area is on with respect to the center of the display area. For example, the left end side is to the left of the center, and the right end side is to the right of the center. For example, in the case of the virtual viewpoint shown in FIG. 46, the viewpoint control unit 113 displays the goal GL on the left end side (the pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is 0) of the virtual world image G1, and the goal GL on the right end side. The second viewpoint may be set so that the operation target character UC is displayed (on the pixel side where the Xs coordinate value is the maximum value). Note that the end side refers to which side the display area is on with respect to the center of the display area. For example, the left end side is to the left of the center, and the right end side is to the right of the center.

Further, for example, the display control unit sets the second viewpoint so that, among the ends of the goal GL, the end farthest from the operation target character UC is displayed in the virtual world image G1. The far side is, for example, a side that is far away. For example, when the operation target character UC is on the left side with respect to the goal GL (the state shown in FIG. 45), the display control unit changes the second viewpoint so that the right end part GL2 of the goal is displayed on the virtual world image G1. Set. Further, for example, when the operation target character UC is on the right side of the goal GL (the state shown in FIG. 46), the display control unit controls the second Set your perspective.

[3-1-5. Operation control section]
The operation control section 114 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The motion control section 114 causes the operation target character to move based on the user's operation when the viewpoint control section 113 switches to the second viewpoint. In the shoot mode, the motion control unit 114 causes the operated character to shoot based on the user's operation. For example, the motion control unit 114 may cause the operation target character to perform a shooting motion using the user's operation as a trigger, or may cause the operation target character to shoot in the direction or target position instructed by the user's operation.

Note that in the third embodiment, the operation from the touch panel 14A is not essential, and the operation in the third embodiment may be any operation that can be input from the operation unit 14. For example, it may be an operation of instructing a position on the screen from the touch panel 14A, or it may be an operation of pressing a button or tilting a lever of a game controller that is an operation section 14 other than the touch panel 14A. Furthermore, the operation may be an operation of tilting the remote control type operation unit 14. For example, the motion control unit 114 may cause the operation target character to shoot by the operation described in the first embodiment, but in the third embodiment, the operation control unit 114 is not limited to the operation described in the first embodiment, and by various operations, You can make the controlled character shoot. Also, the actions here are actions that can be taken in the virtual world, for example, actions to move the ball (such as shooting or passing) when in shoot mode, and actions to prevent the ball when in saving mode. (e.g. catching, punching, etc.)

[3-2. Virtual viewpoint control processing in shoot mode]
In the third embodiment, processes similar to those in the first embodiment (FIGS. 20 to 23) may be executed, and the details of the process in S18 shown in FIG. 22 will be described here. As described in Embodiment 1, the process in S18 is performed when the ball is within the shot activation area A1, the operated character is in a shootable state, and the user taps Executed when it is determined that an operation has been performed. That is, if these determination results are positive and it is determined that the first viewpoint should be switched to the second viewpoint, the process of S18 is executed.

FIG. 48 is a diagram showing details of the process in S18. As shown in FIG. 48, the control unit 11 determines whether the position of the operation target character or ball is included in the left area LA, right area RA, or center area CA based on the game situation data DT1 ( S181). It is assumed that the coordinate values defining the left side area LA, right side area RA, or center area CA are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

When it is determined that the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the left side area LA (S181; left side area), the control unit 11 determines the right foot of the operation target character as the kicking foot (S182). In S182, the control unit 11 may adjust the position of at least one of the operation target character and the ball so that the ball comes near the operation target character's right foot. The control unit 11 sets a virtual viewpoint (FIG. 45) for the left side area LA (S183), and proceeds to the process of S19. In S182, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R1, sets the point of view of the virtual viewpoint at a position a predetermined distance away from the center point P1 of the goal GL in the front direction V, and directs the user to face the point of view. Determine the viewing direction.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the right side area RA (S181; right side area), the control unit 11 determines the left foot of the operation target character as the kicking foot (S184). In S184, the control unit 11 may adjust the position of at least one of the operation target character and the ball so that the ball comes near the left foot of the operation target character. The control unit 11 sets a virtual viewpoint for the right area RA (S185). In S185, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R2, sets the point of view of the virtual viewpoint at a position a predetermined distance away from the center point P1 of the goal GL in the front direction V, and directs the user to face the point of view. Determine the viewing direction.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the position of the operation target character or the ball is included in the central area CA (S181; central area), the control unit 11 determines the kicking foot of the operation target character (S186). In S186, the control unit 11 may determine the dominant leg as the kicking leg based on the character data DT2, may decide the kicking leg at random, or may determine the kicking leg as the kicking leg based on the game situation data DT1. The kicking foot may be determined based on the positional relationship between the ball and the ball.

If the right foot is determined to be the kicking foot (S186; right foot), the process moves to S183, and a virtual viewpoint for the left area LA is set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R3 and sets the point of interest of the virtual viewpoint at a position a predetermined distance away from the center point P1 of the goal GL in the front direction V. , the gaze direction is determined to face the gaze point. On the other hand, if the left foot is determined to be the kicking foot (S186; left foot), the process moves to S185, and a virtual viewpoint for the right side area RA is set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 47, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R4 and sets the point of interest of the virtual viewpoint at a position a predetermined distance away from the center point P1 of the goal GL in the front direction V. , determine the gaze direction to face the gaze point.

[3-3. Virtual viewpoint control in saving mode]
Next, control of the virtual viewpoint in the saving mode will be explained. FIG. 49 is a functional block diagram in saving mode. As shown in FIG. 49, in addition to the functional blocks of the shoot mode shown in FIG. 43, a position moving section 115 is implemented. Note that the switching determination unit 112 may implement a function similar to the function described in the shoot mode, but here it determines whether to shift to the saving mode. This determination may be performed when it is determined that the opponent character will shoot, or may be performed at the timing when the opponent character's foot hits the ball. Further, the display control unit 105, viewpoint control unit 113, and operation control unit 114 may realize the functions of both the shoot mode and the saving mode described below, or may realize only one of the functions. You can also do this.

As described in the second embodiment, in the saving mode, the opponent character takes a shot, and the operated character saves the shot. Therefore, the operation target character is placed between the opponent character who shoots and the goal in a positional relationship in the virtual world. The positional relationship in the virtual world is, for example, a relative position in the virtual world, or a difference in absolute coordinates in the virtual world. For example, if the virtual world is three-dimensional, the difference is in three-dimensional coordinates, and if the virtual world is two-dimensional, the difference is in two-dimensional coordinates. In the saving mode, the operated character is placed closer to the goal than the opponent character. Note that, as described below, the second viewpoint in the saving mode is a viewpoint from which the character to be operated and the opponent character who shoots do not overlap.

[3-3-1. Position moving part]
The position moving unit 115 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The position moving unit 115 moves the position of the operation target character based on the position of the goal when the determining unit determines that the viewpoint should be switched to the second viewpoint. For example, the position moving unit 115 moves the position of the operation target character so that the operation target character approaches the goal and moves away from the opponent character or the ball. For example, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character in a direction from the opponent character or the ball to the operation target character, or in a direction that is less than a predetermined angle from the said direction. Note that the amount of movement of the operation target character may be a fixed value or a variable value. If the value is variable, the amount of movement may be determined so that the object moves to a position a predetermined distance from the goal.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the movement method of the operation target character differs depending on the position of the opponent character or the ball. Note that the movement method here means at least one of the movement direction and movement amount of the operation target character. For example, the relationship between the current position of the opponent character or the ball with respect to the front direction of the goal and the movement method of the operation target character is stored in the data storage unit 100 in a mathematical formula format, a table format, or as part of a program code. You can do it like this. The position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character using a movement method associated with the current position of the operation target character or the ball in the front direction of the goal.

FIGS. 50 to 52 are diagrams showing a method of moving an operation target character when transitioning to a saving mode. 50 to 52 are views of the pitch PT on the own side (the side where the user team's goal GL is located) from above. For example, the position moving unit 115 changes the movement method of the operation target character UC based on the relative position of the opponent character OC or the ball B with respect to the goal GL. That is, the position moving unit 115 determines, based on the game situation data DT1, whether the current position of the operation target character UC or the ball B is on the left, on the right, or near the front when viewed from the center of the goal GL. judge. The position moving unit 115 changes the movement method of the operation target character based on the determination result. Note that in the shoot mode, the relative position of the opponent character OC or the ball B with respect to the goal GL is specified using the same method as described using the left area LA, right area RA, and center area CA. do it.

For example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. It is moved to position R5 by a distance l11. That is, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character UC away from the opponent character OC or the ball B.

For example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. It is moved to position R8 by a predetermined distance l15. That is, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character UC away from the opponent character OC or the ball B.

For example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is in the front direction when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is moved to the position R10 or R13 by a predetermined distance l19 in the right direction. That is, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character UC away from the opponent character OC or the ball B.

Note that whether to move to the left or to the right may be randomly determined, but in this embodiment, the opponent character OC is a character that moves the ball B with his feet, so the position moving unit 115 , the operation target character UC may be moved based on the foot on which the ball B is to be moved out of both feet of the opponent character OC. The method for determining the foot with which the opponent character OC kicks the ball B may be the same as the method for determining the foot with which the operation target character UC kicks the ball B in the shoot mode.

For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the right foot, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character in the same way as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, and moves the operation target character UC. may be moved to the left. For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the left foot, the position moving unit 115 moves the operation target character in the same manner as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side when viewed from the goal GL, and moves the operation target character UC may be moved to the right.

[3-3-2. Viewpoint control section]
The viewpoint control unit 113 controls so that, when the switching determination unit 112 determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the opponent character is displayed in the virtual world image G1 and the operation target character is not displayed in the virtual world image G1. After switching to the third viewpoint, the user switches to the second viewpoint.

The third viewpoint is a viewpoint different from the first viewpoint or the second viewpoint, and is, for example, a viewpoint in which the opponent character is displayed larger than the first viewpoint and the second viewpoint. Further, for example, the third viewpoint is a viewpoint where the operation target character does not come into view, such as position R7 in FIG. 50, position R10 in FIG. 51, or position R12 in FIG. The position moving unit 115 described above may move the position of the operation target character while the third viewpoint, which will be described later, is set by the viewpoint control unit 113. That is, the position moving unit 115 may move the position of the operation target character while the operation target character is not displayed in the virtual world image G1.

For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 changes the method of setting the virtual viewpoint based on the relative position of the opponent character or the ball with respect to the goal GL. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines whether the current position of the opponent character or the ball is on the left, right, or near the front of the goal based on the game situation data DT1. . The viewpoint control unit 113 changes the virtual viewpoint control method based on the determination result. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 changes the positional relationship between the operation target character and the opponent character or the ball based on the determination result.

For example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. A virtual viewpoint is set at a position R6 that is a predetermined distance l12 away from and a predetermined distance l13 to the left. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets a virtual viewpoint at a position where the opponent character OC or the ball B is viewed from the left rear of the operation target character UC. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character UC is not placed on a line connecting the opponent character OC or the ball B and the virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. , a virtual viewpoint is set at a position R8 that is a predetermined distance l17 to the right. That is, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets the virtual viewpoint at a position where the opponent character OC or the ball B is viewed from the right rear of the operation target character UC. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the virtual viewpoint at a position where the operation target character UC is not placed on a line connecting the opponent character OC or the ball B and the virtual viewpoint.

Further, for example, when the opponent character OC or the ball B is in the front direction when viewed from the goal GL, as shown in FIG. A virtual viewpoint is set at a position R11 or R14 that is a predetermined distance l21 away from the operation target character UC in the rightward or leftward direction. Note that whether to move to the right or to the left may be randomly determined, but in this embodiment, the opponent character OC is a character that moves the ball with his feet, so the viewpoint control unit 113 The second viewpoint may be set based on the foot of the opponent character OC that moves the ball.

For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the right foot, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves the virtual viewpoint in the same way as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the left side when viewed from the goal GL, and moves the virtual viewpoint to the position R11. You may move it to For example, when the opponent character OC shoots with the left foot, the viewpoint control unit 113 moves the virtual viewpoint in the same way as when the opponent character OC or the ball B is on the right side when viewed from the goal GL, and moves the virtual viewpoint to the position. It may be moved to R14.

Note that the line of sight direction of the virtual viewpoint may be directed toward the operation target character UC, the opponent character OC, and the ball B, but, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 can set an arbitrary point on the trajectory of the shot as the point of gaze. The line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint may be controlled so that Further, the angle of view of the virtual viewpoint may be a fixed value, or may be a value depending on at least one of the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line-of-sight direction, or the entire goal mouse may be within the virtual world image G1. It may be adjusted as follows.

Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the second viewpoint further based on the initial display position of the designated position image G15. In this case, the game control device 10 may include the initial display position determination unit 103 described in the first or second embodiment. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets a virtual viewpoint so that the indicated position image G15 and the operation target character UC do not overlap. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 calculates a display position where the operation target character UC does not overlap on the screen based on the initial display position of the indicated position image G15, and converts the display position into coordinates in the virtual world. The position of the virtual viewpoint may be determined by

Further, for example, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the second viewpoint further based on a predetermined point. The predetermined point is, for example, an arbitrary position between the position where the ball starts moving and the goal. In this embodiment, a case where the predetermined point is an operation point will be described. For example, the viewpoint control unit 113 determines the line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that the operation point becomes the gaze point. The operating points are as described in the second embodiment. Note that the operating point does not have to be the point of gaze as it is, and a point less than a predetermined distance from the operating point may be the point of gaze.

[3-3-3. Display control section]
When the viewpoint control section 113 switches to the second viewpoint, the display control section 105 causes the operation target character whose position has been moved by the position movement section 115 to be displayed. That is, the display control unit 105 causes the operation target character whose position has been moved by the position moving unit 115 to be displayed from the second viewpoint. For example, when the viewpoint control unit 113 switches to the second viewpoint, the display control unit may display the designated position image G15 indicating the designated position designated by the operation. As described in the second embodiment, the designated position is the position on the screen designated by the user.

[3-3-4. Operation control section]
The motion control unit 114 causes the operation target character to perform a motion to prevent the ball from moving toward the goal, based on the user's operation. For example, the motion control unit 114 causes the operated character to catch a ball or to play a ball with its hands or feet. This operation control may be similar to that described in the second embodiment.

For example, the operation control unit 114 may be configured to successfully perform an operation to prevent the ball from moving toward the goal if the operation is performed at the timing when the ball passes an operation point on the way to the goal. good. For example, as described in the second embodiment, when the just timing is set based on the operating point, the motion control unit 114 determines whether the user was able to operate the ball at just the timing when the ball passes the operating point. , the operation target character may be made to move based on the determination result. This operation control may also be similar to that described in the second embodiment.

[3-4. Virtual viewpoint control processing in saving mode]
Next, details of the process of S61 shown in FIG. 40 described in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing details of the process in S61. Note that, as described in the second embodiment, the process of S18 is performed when it is determined in S55, S58, and S59 that the opponent character will shoot, and the opponent character or the ball is within the saving target area A2, and , is executed when it is determined that the shoot satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, if these determination results are positive and it is determined that the first viewpoint should be switched to the second viewpoint, the process of S61 is executed. Further, in S60, since the third viewpoint from which the opponent character is up is set, the subsequent processing may be executed in a state where the operation target character is not displayed.

As shown in FIG. 53, the control unit 11 determines whether the opponent character or the ball is on the right side, the left side, or the front when viewed from the goal, based on the game situation data DT1 (S611). The determination method in S611 may be the same as the determination method in S181.

If it is determined that the opponent character or the ball is on the right side when viewed from the goal (S611; right side), the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to a position for the right side (S612), and moves the target character to the right side virtual viewpoint (S612; right side). FIG. 50) is set (S613). In S612, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to position R5, and in S613, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R6 and determines the line of sight direction so that the virtual viewpoint faces the operation point. do. Note that the control unit 11 may calculate the operating point in advance, or may execute the process of S612 after the process of S63.

If it is determined that the opponent character or the ball is on the left side when viewed from the goal (S611; left side), the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to a position for the left side (S614), and changes the virtual viewpoint for the left side (S614). FIG. 51) is set (S615). In S614, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to position R8, and in S615, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R9 and determines the line of sight direction so that the virtual viewpoint faces the operation point. do. Note that, similarly to S613, the control unit 11 may calculate the operating point in advance, or may execute the process of S615 after the process of S63.

When it is determined that the opponent character or the ball is in front of the goal (S611; front), the control unit 11 determines the kicking foot of the opponent character (S616). In S616, the control unit 11 may determine the dominant foot as the kicking foot based on the character data DT2, may randomly determine the kicking foot, or may determine the kicking foot as the kicking foot based on the game situation data DT1. The kicking foot may be determined based on the positional relationship between the player and the ball.

If the left foot is determined as the kicking foot (S616; left foot), the operation target character is moved to the position for the right side (S617), and a virtual viewpoint for the left side (FIG. 52) is set (S618). In S617, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to position R10, and in S618, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R11 and determines the line of sight direction so that the virtual viewpoint faces the operation point. do.

On the other hand, if the right foot is determined to be the kicking foot (S616; right foot), the operation target character is moved to a position for the left side (S619), and a virtual viewpoint for the right side (FIG. 52) is set (S620). In S619, the control unit 11 moves the operation target character to position R13, and in S620, the control unit 11 places the virtual viewpoint at position R14 and determines the line of sight direction so that the virtual viewpoint faces the operation point. do.

According to the game control device 10 described above, when switching to the second viewpoint, the ball is included in the field of view and the controlled character does not overlap with the goal or the opponent character, and the ball is displayed. Since the virtual world image G1 that is displayed becomes easier to see, it is possible to perform viewpoint control that provides a sense of realism and does not hinder the user's operations.

Furthermore, in the shoot mode, the viewpoint is such that the operation target character, the goal, and the opponent character do not overlap, so the goal can be easily seen and the viewpoint can be controlled to make it easier for the user to operate.

Further, in the saving mode, since the viewpoint is such that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap, the ball can be easily seen and the viewpoint can be controlled so that the user can easily operate the ball.

In addition, in shoot mode, when the controlled character moves the ball toward the goal, the viewpoint is set according to the current position of the controlled character or the ball relative to the front direction of the goal, so you can move the ball toward the goal. It is possible to set a viewpoint that is easy to move, and it is possible to perform more effective viewpoint control for easier operation.

Additionally, in shoot mode, the viewpoint is set according to the hand or foot of the controlled character moving the ball, which prevents the controlled character's body from getting in the way and resulting in an awkward viewing angle. This allows for more effective viewpoint control for easier operation.

In addition, in shoot mode, the second viewpoint is set so that the target character and the goal are displayed at a relatively distant display position, so by effectively utilizing the display area space, the user can, for example, Since it becomes possible to specify the position inside, it is possible to perform more effective viewpoint control for easier operation.

Furthermore, in the shoot mode, the entire goal mouse is included in the field of view, so it is possible to prevent part of the goal, which is the destination of the ball, from being cut off from the screen.

Furthermore, in the saving mode, by arranging the operation target character at a position corresponding to the goal that the ball is heading towards, the virtual world image G1 can be made easier to see, thereby providing a virtual world image G1 that is easier to operate. I can do it.

Further, in the saving mode, the position of the operation target character changes while the operation target character is not displayed, so it is possible to prevent an unnatural appearance caused by a sudden change in the position of the operation target character.

In addition, in the saving mode, there is a space between the character to be operated and the opponent character who moves the ball, so the space in the display area can be used effectively. Since it becomes possible to specify, it becomes easier to operate.

In addition, in saving mode, the viewpoint is set according to the foot of the opponent character moving the ball, which prevents the opponent character's body from getting in the way and making it difficult to see. To make it easier, more effective viewpoint control can be performed.

Furthermore, in the saving mode, by controlling the viewpoint in consideration of the initial display position of the indicated position image, it is possible to display the indicated position image at a position where it does not get in the way of operation, for example.

Further, in the saving mode, by influencing viewpoint control on a predetermined point that serves as a timing mark when the user performs an operation, the predetermined point can be displayed in an easy-to-see state.

[3-5. Modification of Embodiment 3]
Note that the invention according to the third embodiment is not limited to the embodiment described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

For example, the game control device 10 does not have to perform both the viewpoint control in shoot mode and the viewpoint control in saving mode, and may perform only one of them. Therefore, when the switching determination unit 112 determines that the viewpoint should be switched to the second viewpoint, the viewpoint control unit 113 includes the ball within the field of view, the character to be operated by the user, and the opponent who will score and shoot. What is necessary is to switch to a second viewpoint that does not overlap with at least one of the characters.

Further, for example, when a game such as handball or volleyball in which a ball is moved with the hands is played, the operation target character moves the ball using the hands in the shoot mode. Therefore, the viewpoint control unit 113 may set the second viewpoint based on the hand that moves the ball out of both hands of the operation target character. The hand that moves the ball is, for example, the hand that touches the ball, and the hand that throws or hits the ball. On the other hand, in the saving mode, the opponent character uses his hands to move the ball. Therefore, the viewpoint control unit 113 sets the second viewpoint based on the hand that moves the ball out of both hands of the opponent character.

For example, in shoot mode, a virtual viewpoint may be set such that the character to be operated and the goal do not overlap, and in particular, the virtual viewpoint may be set so that the character to be operated does not overlap with the goal. May be set. Further, for example, when the ball is in the central area CA, either the viewpoint control for the left region or the viewpoint control for the right region may be selected at random, regardless of the kicking foot of the operation target character. . Further, for example, the end of the goal does not necessarily have to be included in the virtual world image G1, and the end of the goal may deviate slightly from the virtual world image G1.

Furthermore, for example, in the saving mode, a virtual viewpoint may be set such that the operation target character and the opponent character do not overlap, and the position of the operation target character does not need to be particularly changed. For example, when the ball is in the center direction, either the left-side viewpoint control or the right-side viewpoint control may be randomly selected, regardless of the kicking foot of the opponent character. Furthermore, for example, the virtual viewpoint may be controlled not particularly based on the initial display position of the designated position image G15. Furthermore, for example, the point of interest of the virtual viewpoint may not be a particular operation point.

Further, for example, each function realized in the game control device 10 may be realized in the server 30. For example, the data storage unit 100 may be implemented by the server 30. In this case, the data storage section 100 is realized mainly by the storage section 32. The game control device 10 executes the game by receiving data from the server 30. By transmitting the game execution results to the server 30, the game control device 10 updates each data stored in the server 30.

Further, for example, the main processing of the game may be executed in the server 30. In this case, the server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention. For example, in the third embodiment, when the display control unit 105, switching determination unit 112, viewpoint control unit 113, motion control unit 114, and position movement unit 115 are realized by the server 30, these are mainly realized by the control unit 31. Ru. In this case, the game control device 10 receives image data from the server 30 and causes the display unit 15 to display the virtual world image G1. The game control device 10 also transmits data indicating instructions received by the operation unit 14 and the touch panel 14A to the server 30. The server 30 receives the data, specifies the user's instruction, and executes the game. Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game control device 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing results of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

[4. Other variations]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, two or more of Embodiment 1, Embodiment 2, Embodiment 3, and the modifications described in each embodiment may be combined.

Further, for example, although the case where a soccer game is played has been described, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to other games. For example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to sports games other than soccer games (eg, games based on baseball, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.). Further, for example, in addition to sports games, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to various games such as action games, role-playing games, etc., regardless of game format or genre.

[5. Additional notes]
From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example.

[5-1. Invention according to Embodiment 1]
1-1) The game control device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention is configured to release the touch when the touch panel is touched in a game where the movement of an object can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel. a display control means (105) for displaying a guide image while changing the timing for guiding the user; and when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is being touched, based on the change in the touch position, a changing means (106) for changing a display position of a target position image indicating a target position to which the object is to be moved, and a way in which the guide image and the target position image overlap at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released; It is characterized in that it includes a movement control means (107) for moving the object using a corresponding movement method.

1-20) The game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention provides a game system in which the movement of an object can be instructed by releasing the touch on the touch panel, when the touch panel is touched, the game system (S) a display control means (105) for displaying a guide image while changing the timing to guide the user; A changing means (106) for changing the display position of a target position image indicating a target position to which an object is to be moved, and a method of overlapping the guide image and the target position image at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. The object is characterized in that it includes a movement control means (107) that moves the object using a movement method that moves the object.

1-21) The program according to one aspect of the present invention can be applied to a computer as the game control device (10) according to any one of 1-1) to 1-19) or the game system (S) according to 1-20). make it work.

1-22) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the program 1-21) is recorded.

According to the inventions according to 1-1) or 1-20) to 1-22), in order to move an object, not only the target position specified by the user but also the timing when the touch is released is taken into consideration. It is possible to increase the difficulty level of operations required of the user, and it is possible to improve the interest of a game in which the user uses a touch panel to instruct the movement of an object. Further, by matching the method of moving the object with the way the guide image and the target position image overlap, it is possible to instruct the user to move the object in a more intuitive manner. Furthermore, by touching the touch panel, changing the touch position, and releasing the touch, you can instruct the target position and move the object, so you can reduce the number of operation steps required to move the object. can reduce operational redundancy.

1-2) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch panel is touched, the display control means (105) displays the guide image and the target position image at a display position that is included within a predetermined range. The display control means (105) is characterized in that the display control means (105) changes the display position of the guide image when the display position of the target position image is changed by the change means (106). According to the aspect 1-2), the display position of the guide image is changed together with the target position image, and the user can view the guide image while viewing the target position image, so the user is informed of the timing to release the touch. It becomes easier to understand.

1-3) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch panel is touched, the display control means (105) causes the guide image and the target position image, which are different in size from each other, to be included within a predetermined range. The guide image is displayed at a display position, and the display control means (105) changes the guide image so that the size of the guide image approaches the size of the target position image. According to the aspect 1-3), since the size of the guide image changes so as to approach the size of the target position image, the user can intuitively grasp the timing at which the touch should be released.

1-4) In one aspect of the present invention, if the touch on the touch panel is not released even when the timing for releasing the touch arrives, a new timing for releasing the touch is set, and the display control means (105) is characterized in that when the new timing is set, the guide image is returned to an initial state and the guide image is changed to guide the new timing. According to the aspect 1-4), if the touch is not released even when the timing to release the touch arrives, a new timing is set, so the user can instruct the movement of the object at a timing of his/her choice. I can do it. Therefore, the user can carefully specify the target position.

1-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the object moves in a virtual world, and the game control device (10) controls the movement control means (10) when the object is within a predetermined range of the virtual world. The display control means (105) causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing a state of the virtual world, and the display control means (105) causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing the state of the virtual world. is characterized in that when the object moves within the predetermined range, it is notified in the virtual world image that the permission means (101) has permitted the movement. According to the aspect 1-5), the user can easily understand whether movement by the movement control means is permitted while playing the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary operations from being performed on the touch panel in a situation where the movement is not permitted.

1-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) displays the virtual world image in a first display mode when the object is not within the predetermined range; (105) The movement control means switches the virtual world image to a second display mode when the object moves within the predetermined range and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel. (107) is characterized in that the object is moved when the touch panel is touched and the touch is released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode. According to the aspect 1-6), when the user intentionally performs a predetermined operation in a situation where movement using the movement control means is permitted, the movement may be shifted to an operation for movement using the movement control means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent movement by the movement control means from being performed especially when the user thinks it is unnecessary. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the virtual world image, the user can be informed that the movement control means will move to an operation for movement.

1-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character, and the game control device (10) includes a range setting unit (102) that sets the predetermined range based on the ability of the character. It is characterized by further comprising: According to the aspect 1-7), the range in which the movement control means (107) can move changes depending on the ability of the character, making it possible to increase the interest of the game.

1-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character in a virtual world, and the display control means (105) displays a virtual world image showing a state of the virtual world in a first display mode. The display control means (105) switches the virtual world image to the second display mode when a predetermined operation is performed on the touch panel, and the movement control means (107) ), when the touch panel is touched and the touch is released after the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode, the object is moved further based on the ability of the character, and the display is The control means (105) is characterized in that, when switching the virtual world image to the second display mode, the control means (105) notifies the ability of the character. According to the aspect 1-8), when an object moves based on a character's ability, the user can be made aware of the ability. Furthermore, when the user intentionally performs a predetermined operation, the movement can be shifted to the operation for movement using the movement control means, so movement using the movement control means is not performed when the user does not think it is necessary. It is possible to prevent this from happening. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the virtual world image, the user can be informed that the movement control means will move to an operation for movement. Furthermore, by notifying the character's abilities at that time, it is possible to make the character understand the abilities more effectively.

1-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character in a virtual world, and the display control means (105) displays a virtual world image showing how the virtual world is viewed from a virtual viewpoint. The display control means (105) sets the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the character to a predetermined positional relationship when the touch panel is touched. According to the aspect 1-9), in a situation where the user instructs the movement of an object, the virtual viewpoint and the character have a predetermined positional relationship, so that, for example, the character is prevented from being displayed in an obstructive position. can do.

1-10) One aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the object is moved by a character, and the display control means (105) determines the size of the target position image based on the ability of the character. shall be. According to the aspect 1-10), the size of the target position image makes it possible to grasp how much the object is likely to shift from the target position. Furthermore, the user can also understand the character's abilities based on the size of the target position image.

1-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the object moves in a virtual world, a movement restriction area is set in the virtual world in which movement of the object is restricted, and the changing means (106) The present invention is characterized in that the display position of the target position image is restricted so that the target position is not included in the movement restricted area. According to the aspect 1-11), it is possible to prevent a position where the movement of an object is restricted from being erroneously designated as a target position.

1-12) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) displays a trajectory image showing a predicted trajectory of the object from its current position to the target position when the touch panel is touched. It is characterized by According to the aspect 1-12), the user can understand what kind of trajectory the object moves by using the trajectory image.

1-13) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch on the touch panel is released, the display control means (105) displays an evaluation image indicating the evaluation of the timing at which the touch was released. Features. According to the aspect 1-13), the evaluation image allows the user to understand whether the release timing is good or bad. Therefore, the user can consider when to release the touch in subsequent operations.

1-14) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) notifies that the evaluation is equal to or higher than the reference when the evaluation at the timing when the touch is released is equal to or higher than the reference. It is characterized by According to the aspect 1-14), the user can understand that the release timing was close to the reference timing. Furthermore, by viewing this notification, the user can understand that his or her operation was successful, and the user's satisfaction level can also be increased.

1-15) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes determining means (103) for determining the initial display position of the target position image based on the current situation of the game. It is characterized by According to the aspect 1-15), since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the game situation, the difficulty level of subsequent adjustment of the target position can be adjusted, which effectively improves the interest of the game. be able to.

1-16) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) determines the initial display position of the target position image based on a method of moving the object that is set when the touch panel is touched. The method is characterized in that it further includes determining means (103). According to the aspect 1-16), since the initial position of the target position changes depending on the method of moving the object, the difficulty level of subsequent adjustment of the target position can be adjusted, effectively improving the interest of the game. can be done.

1-17) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes timing determining means (104) for determining the timing to release the touch based on the situation of the game being executed. It is characterized by According to aspect 1-17), since the timing at which the touch should be released changes depending on the game situation, the criteria for determining whether the operation is successful can be changed depending on the game situation, which increases the interest of the game. can be effectively improved.

1-18) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character, and the movement control means (107) controls the deviation between the actual movement position of the object and the target position based on the character's ability. It is characterized by determining based on. According to the aspect 1-18), the amount by which the object deviates from the target position can be changed depending on the ability of the character, and the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

1-19) In one aspect of the present invention, the object moves in a virtual world in which other objects are arranged, and the game control device (10) executes collision determination between the object and the other object. The collision determination execution means (108) executes a collision determination between the object and the other object when the object is moved by the movement control means (107). It is characterized by being omitted. According to the aspect 1-19), it is possible to move an object in a special way so that it does not hit other objects. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the object from colliding with another object and not moving as the user desires, even though the user has successfully performed a highly difficult operation.

[5-2. Invention according to Embodiment 2]
2-1) A game control device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention displays a destination image indicating a destination of the object in a game in which an object moves, and when a touch panel is touched, a game control device (10) displays a destination image indicating a destination of the object, and when a touch panel is touched, a display control means (105) that changes and displays a guide image for guiding the timing at which the release should be canceled; , a changing means (106) for changing the display position of a designated position image indicating a designated position for exerting an action on the object; and a changing means (106) for changing the display position of a designated position image indicating a designated position for exerting an action on the object; The apparatus is characterized in that it includes a determining means (111) for determining the content of the action to be exerted on the object according to how the images overlap and how the destination image and the indicated position image are shifted.

2-17) In a game in which an object moves, the game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention displays a destination image indicating the destination of the object, and releases the touch when the touch panel is touched. a display control means (105) for displaying a guide image while changing the timing for guiding the user; and when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is being touched, based on the change in the touch position, a changing means (106) for changing the display position of a designated position image indicating a designated position for exerting an action on the object; and the destination image and the guide image at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. and a determining means (111) for determining the content of the action to be exerted on the object according to how the movement destination image and the indicated position image are shifted from each other.

2-18) The program according to one aspect of the present invention can be used as a computer as the game control device (10) according to any one of 2-1) to 2-16) or the game system (S) according to 2-17). make it work.

2-19) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the program of 2-18) is recorded.

According to the inventions according to 2-1) or 2-17) to 2-19), the action on the object is performed depending on how the destination image and the guide image overlap and how the destination image and the indicated position image are shifted. Since the content of the game is determined, for example, even if there are no circumstances specific to a baseball game, the difficulty level will not become too difficult and the game can be played at a moderate difficulty level. In addition, the timing at which an operation should be performed becomes easier to understand by intuitively understanding how the destination image and the guide image overlap and how the destination image and the indicated position image shift. Furthermore, by performing a series of operations such as touching the touch panel, changing the touch position, and releasing the touch, it is possible to reduce the number of operation steps for exerting an effect on an object and reduce the redundancy of the operations.

2-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) displays the destination image and the guide image, which have different sizes, at display positions included within a predetermined range, and controls the display. The control means (105) is characterized in that it changes the guide image so that the size of the guide image approaches the size of the destination image. According to the aspect 2-2), since the size of the guide image changes so as to approach the size of the destination image, the user can intuitively grasp the timing at which the touch should be released.

2-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes movement control means (107) that starts moving the object toward the movement destination after the touch panel is touched. It is characterized by containing. According to the aspect 2-3), it is possible to prevent the object from moving before the touch panel is touched and the object being determined to have failed immediately after the user's operation.

2-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character in the virtual world, and the game control device (10) includes a movement control means (107) that moves the object based on the ability of the character. ), the display control means (105) causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing a state of the virtual world in a first display mode; When moving to the destination, the virtual world image is switched to the second display mode, and when switching the virtual world image to the second display mode, the display control means (105) It is characterized by notifying the ability of. According to the aspect 2-4), when an object moves based on a character's ability, the user can be made aware of the ability. Furthermore, by changing the display mode of the virtual world image, the user can be made aware of the transition to an operation for exerting an effect on an object. Furthermore, by notifying the character's abilities at that time, it is possible to make the character understand the abilities more effectively.

2-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a first character and the second character exerts the action on the object in the virtual world, and the display control means (105) is configured to move the object in the virtual world. The display control means (105) causes the display means to display a virtual world image showing how the virtual world is viewed from a virtual viewpoint, and when the touch panel is touched, the display control means (105) displays the first image in the virtual world image. The present invention is characterized in that the virtual viewpoint is controlled so that the character, the second character, and the indicated position image do not overlap. According to the aspect 2-5), in a situation where the user performs an operation to affect an object, the virtual viewpoint is controlled so that each character and the indicated position image do not overlap, so that the character is not placed in an obstructive position. This can be prevented from being displayed.

2-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one on which a character exerts the action, and the determining means (111) determines whether the character exerts the action on the object based on the ability of the character. The display control means (105) notifies the ability of the character. According to the aspect 2-6), when the character's ability is related to the success or failure of an operation, the user can be made aware of the ability. For example, if the ability is notified near the designated position image, the ability can be more effectively understood.

2-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is moved by a character, and the game control device (10) includes a destination determining unit that determines the destination based on the ability of the character. (109). According to the aspect 2-7), by determining the destination of the object based on the ability of the character, it is possible to change the difficulty level of aligning the destination image and the indicated position image, thereby improving the interest of the game. do.

2-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one on which a character exerts the action, and the display control means (105) controls the object based on the display position of the character and the display position of the destination image. and determining an initial display position of the indicated position image. According to the aspect 2-8), it is possible to prevent the initial display position of the indicated position image from being at an unnatural position away from the character or from being at a position away from the destination image and difficult to operate. can.

2-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) further includes determining means (103) for determining the initial display position of the indicated position image based on the current situation of the game. It is characterized by According to the aspect 2-9), since the initial display position of the indicated position image changes depending on the game situation, the difficulty level can be adjusted for subsequent adjustment of the indicated position, which effectively improves the interest of the game. can be improved.

2-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one on which a character exerts the action, and the determining means (111) determines whether the character exerts the action on the object based on the ability of the character. The display control means (105) determines the display mode of the indicated position image based on the ability of the character. According to the aspect 2-10), it is possible to understand the ability of the character based on the display mode of the indicated position image.

2-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (105) changes at least one of the destination image and the indicated position image based on the shift between the destination image and the indicated position image. It is characterized by causing. According to the aspect 2-11), it is possible to easily understand how the destination image and the indicated position image are shifted.

2-12) In one aspect of the present invention, when the touch on the touch panel is released, the display control means (105) displays an evaluation image indicating the evaluation of the timing at which the touch was released. Features. According to the aspect 2-12), the evaluation image allows the user to understand whether the timing is good or bad. Therefore, the user can consider when to release the touch in subsequent operations.

2-13) In one aspect of the present invention, the game is a game that prevents the object from moving into a target area, and the game control device (10) controls the movement of the object based on the current position of the object. The display control means (105), the changing means (106), and the determining means (111) further include a determining means (110) for determining whether movement toward the target area is possible. ), the process is executed when it is determined that movement toward the target area is possible. According to the aspect 2-13), it is possible to prevent an operation from being required to affect the object even though the object cannot be moved toward the target area.

2-14) In one aspect of the present invention, the object is one on which a character exerts the action, and the determining means (111) determines the content of the action on the object further based on the ability of the character. It is characterized by determining. According to the aspect 2-14), since the ability of the character influences success or failure, it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

2-15) In one aspect of the present invention, when the object moves toward the movement destination, the display control means (105) is arranged such that when the object moves toward the movement destination, the object is placed at a position closer to the movement destination than the current position. The object is displayed as if the object is displayed. In games where the user performs operations at the same time, the user's operations tend to be delayed, but according to aspect 2-15), the object is displayed as if it is ahead of the actual position, so the user's operation is delayed. Operational support can be provided effectively.

2-16) One aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the action is to catch or repel the object, and the determining means (111) determines whether to catch or repel the object. According to the aspect 2-16), the difficulty level of the game when catching or hitting an object can be made moderate.

In addition, in the game control device (10) or game system (S) according to an aspect including the invention according to Embodiment 1 and the invention according to Embodiment 2, when the touch panel is touched, the timing at which the touch should be released is determined. A display control means (105) for displaying a guide image for guidance while changing; and a display control means (105) for changing the position indicated by the user when the touch position is changed while the touch panel is touched, based on the change in the touch position; a changing means (106) for changing the display position of the indicated position image shown; and a processing execution means (106) for executing a game process corresponding to the overlap between the indicated position image and the guide image at the timing when the touch on the touch panel is released. 107, 111).

[5-3. Invention according to Embodiment 3]
3-1) In a sports game in which a moving object moves in a virtual world, the game control device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention generates a virtual world image showing a state of the virtual world based on a first viewpoint. display control means (105) for causing the display means to display a second view from the first viewpoint when a predetermined operation for moving the moving object toward a predetermined area is performed during in-play of the sports game; determination means (112) for determining whether to switch to the second viewpoint; and when the determination means (112) determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the moving object is included in the field of view and the user's operation a viewpoint control means (113) for switching to the second viewpoint such that the target object and at least one of the predetermined area and the non-operation target object performing the predetermined action do not overlap; and the viewpoint control means (113). It is characterized in that it includes an operation control means (114) for operating the operation target object based on the user's operation when switching to the second viewpoint.

3-14) The game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention displays a virtual world image showing a state of the virtual world based on a first viewpoint in a sports game in which a moving object moves in a virtual world. display control means (105) for displaying a second view from the first viewpoint when a predetermined operation for moving the moving object toward a predetermined area is performed during in-play of the sports game; a determining means (112) for determining whether to switch to the viewpoint; and when the determining means (112) determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the moving object is included in the field of view and the user's operation target a viewpoint control means (113) for switching to the second viewpoint such that the object does not overlap with at least one of the predetermined area and the non-operation object that performs the predetermined action; It is characterized by including an operation control means (114) for operating the operation target object based on the user's operation when switching to the second viewpoint.

3-15) The program according to one aspect of the present invention can be used as a computer as the game control device (10) according to any one of 3-1) to 3-13) or the game system (S) according to 3-14). make it work.

3-16) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the program of 3-15) is recorded.

According to the inventions according to 3-1) or 3-14) to 3-16), when switching to the second viewpoint, the moving object is included in the field of view, and the object to be operated and the predetermined area or the non-operated area are Since the target object does not overlap with the virtual world image in which the moving object is displayed, it becomes easier to see, so it is possible to perform viewpoint control that provides a sense of realism and does not hinder the user's operations.

3-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined action is performed by the operation target object, and the second viewpoint is for preventing movement of the operation target object, the predetermined area, and the moving object. The viewpoint is such that the non-operation target object that performs the action does not overlap, and the motion control means (114) causes the operation target object to perform the predetermined action based on the operation. . According to the aspect 3-2), since the viewpoint is such that the operation target object, the predetermined area, and the non-operation target object do not overlap, the predetermined area can be easily seen and the viewpoint can be controlled so that the user can easily operate it. I can do it.

3-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined action is performed by the non-operation object, and the manipulation object is located in the virtual world between the non-operation object that performs the predetermined action and the predetermined area. The second viewpoint is a viewpoint such that the operation target object and the non-operation target object that performs the predetermined motion do not overlap, and the motion control means (114) , based on the operation, the object to be operated is caused to perform an action to prevent the moving object from moving toward the predetermined area. According to the aspect 3-3), since the viewpoint is such that the operation target object and the non-operation target object do not overlap, the moving object can be easily seen and the viewpoint can be controlled so that the user can easily operate it.

3-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the viewpoint control means (113) sets the second viewpoint based on the current position of the operation target object or the moving object with respect to the front direction of the predetermined area. It is characterized by doing. According to the aspect 3-4), when the operation target object moves the moving object toward the predetermined area, a viewpoint is set according to the current position of the operation target object or the moving object with respect to the front direction of the predetermined area. Therefore, it is possible to set a viewpoint that makes it easy to move the moving object toward a predetermined area, and it is possible to perform more effective viewpoint control to facilitate operation.

3-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the object to be operated is a character that moves the moving object with its hands or feet, and the viewpoint control means (113) is configured to move the moving object with its hands or feet. , the second viewpoint is set based on the hand or foot of the one moving the moving object. According to the aspect 3-5), since the viewpoint is set according to the hand or foot of the person who is moving the object to be operated, the body of the object to be operated becomes an obstruction, resulting in an angle that is difficult to see. This allows for more effective viewpoint control for easier operation.

3-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the viewpoint control means (113) is configured such that the object to be operated is displayed at one end of the left and right ends of the virtual world image, and the object to be operated is displayed at the other end. The second viewpoint is set so that the predetermined area is displayed on the edge side. According to the aspect 3-6), the second viewpoint is set so that the operation target object and the predetermined area are at a relatively distant display position, so that by effectively utilizing the space of the display area, for example, Since the user can specify a position within a wide space, more effective viewpoint control can be performed to facilitate operation.

3-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the viewpoint control means (113) controls such that an end of the predetermined area that is far from the operation target object is displayed in the virtual world image. The method is characterized in that the second viewpoint is set. According to the aspect 3-7), it is possible to prevent part of the predetermined area to which the moving object is moving from being cut off from the screen.

3-8) In one aspect of the present invention, when the determining means (112) determines to switch to the second viewpoint, the position of the operation target object is moved based on the position of the predetermined area. The display control means (105) further includes a position movement means (115), and when the viewpoint control means (113) switches to the second viewpoint, the position movement means (115) moves the display control means (105). The object to be manipulated is displayed. According to the aspect 3-8), by arranging the operation target object at a position corresponding to the predetermined area to which the moving object is directed, the virtual world image can be made easier to see, and the virtual world image is easier to operate. can be provided.

3-9) In one aspect of the present invention, when the determining means (112) determines that the viewpoint should be switched to the second viewpoint, the viewpoint control means (113) controls the non-operation target object to be switched to the second viewpoint. After switching to a third viewpoint that is displayed in the image and in which the operation target object is not displayed in the virtual world image, switching to the second viewpoint, and the position moving means (115) controlling the viewpoint control The method is characterized in that the position of the object to be operated is moved while the third viewpoint is being set by the means (113). According to the aspect 3-9), since the position of the operation target object changes while the operation target object is not displayed, it is possible to prevent an unnatural appearance caused by a sudden change in the position of the operation target object.

3-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the position moving means (115) moves the operation target so that the operation target object approaches the predetermined area and moves away from the non-operation target object or the moving object. It is characterized by moving the position of an object. According to the aspect 3-10), since a space is left between the operation target object and the operation target object that moves the moving object, the space in the display area can be effectively utilized. Since it becomes possible to specify the position within the , it becomes easier to operate.

3-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the non-operation target object is a character that moves the moving object with hands or feet, and the viewpoint control means (113) moves the non-operation target object with both hands or legs. The second viewpoint is set based on the hand or foot that moves the moving object. According to the aspect 3-11), since the viewpoint is set according to the hand or foot of the person who moves the non-operation target object, the body of the non-operation target object becomes an obstacle and makes it difficult to see. This allows for more effective viewpoint control for easier operation.

3-12) In one aspect of the present invention, when the viewpoint control means (113) switches to the second viewpoint, the display control means (105) generates an instruction indicating a designated position designated by the operation. A position image is displayed, and the viewpoint control means (113) sets the second viewpoint further based on the initial display position of the indicated position image. According to the aspect 3-12), by performing viewpoint control in consideration of the initial display position of the indicated position image, it is possible to display the indicated position image at a position where it does not get in the way of operation, for example. .

3-13) In one aspect of the present invention, when the operation is performed at a timing when the moving object passes a predetermined point on the way to the predetermined area, the motion control means (114) performs the following operations: The viewpoint control means (113) may set the second viewpoint further based on the predetermined point after successfully performing the operation of preventing the moving object from moving to the predetermined area. According to the aspect 3-13), by influencing viewpoint control on a predetermined point that serves as a timing mark when a user performs an operation, the predetermined point can be displayed in an easy-to-see state.

S game system, N network, 10 game control device, 30 server, 11, 31 control unit, 12, 32 storage unit, 13, 33 communication unit, 14 operation unit, 14A touch panel, 15 display unit, G1 virtual world image, G10 Target position image, G10A impact point cursor, G10B just timing image, G11 trajectory image, G12 guide image, G13, G17 evaluation image, G14 destination image, G15 indicated position image, G16 guide image, 100 data storage section, 101 permission section , 102 range setting unit, 103 initial display position determining unit, 104 timing determining unit, 105 display control unit, 106 changing unit, 107 movement control unit, 108 hit determination execution unit, 109 movement destination determination unit, 110 movement permission determination unit, Reference Signs List 111 action determination unit, 112 switching determination unit, 113 viewpoint control unit, 114 motion control unit, 115 position movement unit, DT1 game situation data, DT2 character data.

Claims (3)

A game control device that executes a game that moves objects within a game space displayed on a touch panel,
determining means for determining a target position to which the object is to be moved based on a touch position on the touch panel;
a display control means for displaying a guide image for guiding the timing when touching the touch panel should be released;
movement control means for controlling the movement of the object based on the target position, the timing at which the touch on the touch panel is released, and the timing at which the touch should be released ;
The game control device includes controlling the movement of the movement control means by determining a degree of shake from the target position . A game system that executes a game in which objects are moved within a game space displayed on a touch panel,
determining means for determining a target position to which the object is to be moved based on a touch position on the touch panel;
a display control means for displaying a guide image for guiding the timing when touching the touch panel should be released;
movement control means for controlling the movement of the object based on the target position, the timing at which the touch on the touch panel is released, and the timing at which the touch should be released ;
The game system includes controlling the movement of the movement control means by determining a degree of shake from the target position . A program for causing a computer to function as the game control device according to claim 1 or the game system according to claim 2.

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