JP7370108B2 - Game system, game control device, and program - Google Patents

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Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies December 18, 2014 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, http://www.konami .jp/) releases the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball”

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies December 23, 2014 Website (https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http The game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released on ://www.konami.jp/)

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies December 26, 2014 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies January 14, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies February 10, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies February 19, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies March 2, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies April 30, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies May 14, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies June 11, 2015 Website (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.pawapuroapp, https://itunes.apple .com/jp/app/shi-kuangpawafurupuro-ye-qiu/id938506958?ls=1&mt=8, http://www.konami.jp/), the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 18, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://wiki.famitsu.com/pawapuro/)

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies December 18, 2014 Website (http://www.konami-digital-entertainment.co.jp/ja/news/release/2014/1218/?cm_sp=01- ＿-release-＿-20141218), information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” is released.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 18, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://app.famitsu.com/20141218_477168/)

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Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law Ideal December 18, 2014 (http://www. Excite.co.jp/news / Android / 20141218 /apget_news_82314.http://gamenavi.Excite. CO Information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released at .jp/news/Appget_News_82314.html?ref=news)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 18, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://9-bit.jp/archives/97166)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 24, 2014 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. releases information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” to media companies that provide information

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 24, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://app.famitsu.com/20141224_478816/)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 24, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” available on the website (http://www.4gamer.net/games/278/G027881/20141224013/) publish

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 24, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://gamebiz.jp/?p=138319)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 24, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201412240015/)

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Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 24, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://www.dopr.net/_ureview/5698345255305216)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 26, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” will be posted on the website (http://www.famitsu.com/news/201412/26068754.html). Release

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 26, 2014 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. releases information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” to media companies that provide information

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 26, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://app.famitsu.com/20141226_480199/)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law December 26, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” available on the website (http://www.4gamer.net/games/278/G027881/20141226020/) publish

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law December 26, 2014 On the website (http://gamebiz.jp/?p=138465, http://garoll.net/entry/382710), the game "Jikkyo" Information on “Powerful Professional Baseball” released

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 26, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/201412260020/)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law December 26, 2014 The game “Jikkyou Powerful Publication of information on “Professional Baseball”

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 26, 2014 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” released on the website (http://9-bit.jp/archives/98914)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act January 7, 2015 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. releases information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” to media companies that provide information

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law January 7, 2015 Information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" available on the website (http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/986/986331/) publish

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies January 31, 2015 Website (http://game.dmenu.smt.docomo.ne.jp/article/f6d1/, http://game.dmenu.smt. Information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is released on docomo.ne.jp/article/6940/, http://game.dmenu.smt.docomo.ne.jp/article/e961/)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law February 1, 2015 The game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” will be available on the website (http://game.dmenu.smt.docomo.ne.jp/article/b6b8/) Disclose information on

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law February 6, 2015 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” will be posted on the website (http://tappli.org/review-detail.php?id=98). Release

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act December 18, 2014 Famitsu AppiPhone No. 020, page 14, etc., information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is published at KADOKAWA Co., Ltd.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act January 21, 2015 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” published by Shueisha Co., Ltd. in V Jump March 2015 issue, page 278, etc.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act January 21, 2015 Dengeki BAZOOKA! ! KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. published information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” in the March 2015 issue, page 89, etc.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act February 20, 2015 Famitsu App Android No. 021, page 39, etc., information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is published at KADOKAWA Co., Ltd.

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies February 25, 2015 Let's play smartphone games! By Game Gift, vol 0, page 2, etc., AppBroadCast Co., Ltd., FamilyMart.com Co., Ltd. will release information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball"

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act March 14, 2015 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” published by Shogakukan Co., Ltd., including Coro Coro Aniki No. 2, April 2015 issue, page 190.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act March 20, 2015 Dengeki BAZOOKA! ! KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. published information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” in the May 2015 issue, page 115, etc.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act March 26, 2015 Famitsu AppiPhone NO. 022, pages 58 and 59, etc., information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" is published at KADOKAWA Co., Ltd.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act March 28, 2015 Information on the game “Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball” published by Appli Style Co., Ltd. in Monthly App Style May 2015 issue, page 79, etc.

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act April 28, 2015 Information on the game "Jikkyou Powerful Professional Baseball" published by Appli Style Co., Ltd. in Monthly App Style June 2015 issue, page 89, etc.

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

2. Description of the Related Art Games are known in which game control is performed based on at least one game object selected by a user from among a plurality of game objects. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a user trains a game character. In this training game, the user selects an arbitrary game character as an event generation character from among multiple game characters different from the game character to be trained and sets it in the event deck, thereby creating a character corresponding to the event generation character. Events are now occurring in the training game.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-233323

However, in the above-mentioned games, the user may be confused as to which game object to select in order to perform desired game control. For example, in the case of the training game described in Patent Document 1, novice users do not fully understand the correspondence between event generation characters and events, so in order to generate a desired event, which game character should be used to generate the event? In some cases, it was difficult to decide which character to select as a character. Furthermore, in the above games, the user may find the effort of selecting a game object itself to be troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and a game control system that allow a user to easily select a game object for performing desired game control. Our goal is to provide equipment and programs.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game system according to the present invention provides a game system that executes game control based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects. display control means for performing control for displaying on a display means, and a selection by the user from among the plurality of game objects based on at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of options. a setting means for setting a selection condition for selecting at least one game object corresponding to the at least one option selected; The game apparatus includes a selection means for selecting one game object, and a game control means for executing game control based on at least one game object selected by the selection means.

A game control device according to the present invention is a game control device for a game in which game control is performed based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects. Settings for setting selection conditions for selecting at least one game object corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of game objects based on at least one option selected by the user. and a selection means for selecting at least one game object from the plurality of game objects based on selection conditions set by the setting means.

A program according to the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the above game system or the above game control device.

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a main menu screen image. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the training part. It is a figure which shows an example of an event deck screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of an event character selection screen image. It is a figure which shows an example of an automatic setting menu screen image. It is a figure which shows another example of an event deck screen image. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of an event character table. It is a figure showing an example of an event deck table. It is a figure showing an example of a training character table. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing executed by a user terminal. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to another embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the process performed by a game system.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below 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. Overall configuration of game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of user terminals 10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-N and a server 30. Note that hereinafter, content common to the user terminals 10-1, 10-2, and 10-N may be described as "user terminal 10".

User terminal 10 and server 30 are connected to network N. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the user terminal 10 and the server 30.

The user terminal 10 is a terminal device (computer) used by a user. In this embodiment, the user terminal 10 is a computer used by a user to play a game. For example, the user terminal 10 may be a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional device with information processing functions. type television receivers (smart TVs), etc. In addition, below, the case where the user terminal 10 is a mobile phone (smartphone) provided with a touch panel, and the program supplied from the server 30 is executed on the mobile phone (smartphone) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the user terminal 10 includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, a communication section 13, an input section 14, and a display section 15.

The control unit 11 includes, for example, at least one microprocessor, and executes processing according to an 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), and is used to store programs and data. For example, when the user terminal 10 is a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, etc., the storage unit 12 may include an auxiliary storage unit such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. Good too.

The communication unit 13 is for performing data communication via the network N. The input unit 14 includes, for example, a touch panel, buttons, etc., and is used by the user to perform input operations such as game operations. The input unit 14 may be for the user to perform input operations using voice or gestures. When the user terminal 10 is a stationary game machine, a portable game machine, an arcade game machine, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, etc., the input unit 14 includes keys, levers, game controllers (game pads), mouse, touch, etc. It may also include a pad, keyboard, or the like. 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 input unit 14 and the display unit 15 do not need to be built into the user terminal 10, and may be external devices connected to the user terminal 10.

The server 30 is realized, for example, by a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control section 31, a storage section 32, and a communication section 33.

The control unit 31 and the communication unit 33 have the same functions as the control unit 11 and the communication unit 13 of the user terminal 10. The storage unit 32 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a hard disk drive or solid state drive), and is used to store programs and data.

Programs and data are supplied to the user terminal 10 or the server 30 via the network N, for example. Note that the user terminal 10 or the server 30 may include a component for reading programs or data stored on an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). Then, the program and data may be supplied to the user terminal 10 or the server 30 via the information storage medium.

[2. Game Overview]
In the game system 1, a game is executed by executing a program on the user terminal 10. The game system 1 allows various games to be executed. For example, there are various game formats and genres such as sports games (games based on baseball, soccer, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.), adventure games, simulation games, role-playing games, and training games. It is possible to run various games.

For example, in the game system 1, a game is executed in which game control is executed based on at least one game object selected by a user from among a plurality of game objects. Hereinafter, a technique for enabling a user to easily select a game object to execute desired game control in such a game will be described.

Here, before explaining the above technology, terms such as "game object" and "game control" will be explained.

A "game object" is an object that can be manipulated, directed, used, or nurtured, for example, in a game. Moreover, a "game object" is something given to a user in a game, for example. Specifically, for example, a game character, a game item, a game card, etc. are examples of a "game object."

"Game control" is control related to the game. For example, generating an event in a game corresponds to an example of "game control." Note that "events" are various phenomena that occur in the game. Furthermore, for example, generating an effect advantageous to the user in a game also corresponds to an example of "game control." For example, providing a game object to a user also corresponds to an example of "game control." Further, for example, advancing the game story also corresponds to an example of "game control."

"Executing game control based on the selected game object" means, for example, changing the content of game control based on the selected game object.

For example, if "game control" is "to cause an event to occur in the game", then "to determine whether or not to cause an event to occur in the game based on the selected game object" or "to select ``Determining the type or content of an event to occur in the game based on the selected game object'' corresponds to an example of ``executing game control based on the selected game object.''

For example, if "game control" is to "generate an effect advantageous to the user in the game," then "determine whether or not to generate an effect in the game based on the selected game object." , or "determining the type or content of the effect to be generated in the game based on the selected game object" corresponds to the above example.

For example, if "game control" is to "give a game object to the user", then "determine whether to give the game object to the user based on the selected game object", or , "Determining the type of game object to be given to the user based on the selected game object" corresponds to the above example.

For example, if "game control" means "progressing the game story," then "changing the progress or content of the game story based on the selected game object" corresponds to the above example.

Hereinafter, as an example of the above game, "a game in which the user aims to vary the parameters of a first game object, and in which at least one second game object selected from a plurality of second game objects A game in which an advantageous effect occurs in varying the parameters of a first game object based on the second game object will be described. Specifically, a baseball game having such characteristics will be explained.

Here again, before explaining the baseball game, terms such as "first game object", "second game object", and "parameter" will be explained.

The "first game object" is a game object whose parameters are to be varied by the user. For example, the "first game object" is a game character to be trained by the user.

A "second game object" is a game object different from the first game object. For example, the "second game object" is an effect generating game object for generating an effect in the game that is advantageous for changing the parameters of the first game object. Note that the "second game object" may be the same type of game object as the first game object, or may be a different type of game object. For example, when the "first game object" is a game character, the "second game object" may be a game item.

A "parameter" is, for example, a performance parameter regarding the performance (ability) of a game object. Note that the "performance parameter" may be, for example, information indicating the magnitude or high/low of the performance, or may be information indicating the presence or absence of a specific performance. Alternatively, the "parameter" may be a state parameter regarding the state of the game object. Note that the "condition parameter" is, for example, information indicating the quality of the condition. Alternatively, when the game object is a game character, the "parameter" may be information indicating the character of the game object. Note that the "parameter" may be information indicating performance etc. using numerical values, or may be information indicating other than numerical values.

"A game in which the user aims to vary the parameters of the first game object" is, for example, a game whose main purpose is to vary the parameters of the first game object. However, the game is not limited to a game in which the only purpose is to vary the parameters of the first game object, and may be a game in which one of the purposes is to vary the parameters of the first game object.

"Generating in the game an effect advantageous for varying the parameters of the first game object" means, for example, producing an effect in the game that varies the parameters of the first game object. For example, it is possible to generate an event that changes the parameters of the first game object, or to provide the user with a game item that changes the parameters of the first game object.

Furthermore, "generating an effect in the game that is advantageous for changing the parameters of the first game object" means, for example, generating an effect in the game that makes it easier to change the parameters of the first game object. You can. For example, it may be possible to generate a game event that makes it easier to improve the parameters of the first game object, or to provide the user with a game object that makes it easier to improve the performance of the first game object. Alternatively, "generating an effect in the game that is advantageous for changing the parameters of the first game object" may mean branching into a game story that makes it easier to change the parameters of the first game object. .

FIG. 2 shows an example of a main menu screen image of a baseball game. As shown in FIG. 2, main menu screen image G100 includes processing objects P110 and P120. Here, the "processing object" is, for example, an image, symbol, or text associated with processing. Specifically, for example, a button, an icon, a link, or the like corresponds to an example of a "processing object." When a processing object is selected, the process associated with the processing object is executed.

This baseball game includes a training part and a competition part, and the main menu screen image G100 is a screen image for selecting either part. The training part is a game part in which the user trains a game character (an example of a first game object) to create his or her own original character. Processing for executing the training part is associated with the processing object P110, and the user can play the training part by selecting the processing object P110. On the other hand, the competition part is a game part in which the user forms his or her own baseball team using the original characters created in the training part, and plays against baseball teams formed by other users. Processing for executing the battle part is associated with the processing object P120, and the user can play the battle part by selecting the process object P120.

The training part will be explained in detail below. In the training part, the user trains the main character (an example of the first game object) by having the main character (an example of the first game object) practice, etc. while proceeding with a predetermined scenario, and creates his or her own original character. The "predetermined scenario" is a game story that is developed as the game progresses.

An example of the above-mentioned scenario may be a game story in which the main character starts from the summer of his second year of high school until he becomes a professional baseball player. For example, the main character belongs to a high school baseball club, practices with his teammates, wins a regular spot, and participates in baseball games (local qualifying tournaments, national tournaments, etc.). If the evaluation by the scout of the professional baseball team who observes the main character's practices and games is above the standard, he is scouted as a professional baseball player.

In the training part, the training of the main character is completed by the end of one scenario. The main character whose development has been completed can be used as an original character in another game part (for example, a battle part). After the scenario ends, another original character can be generated by starting the scenario again from the beginning.

Note that the user may be able to select any scenario from among a plurality of scenarios prepared in advance. Further, in order to increase the variation of scenarios, the user terminal 10 may be able to download additional scenarios from the server 30. For example, new scenarios may be provided periodically.

In the training part, multiple commands are provided for selecting the main character's in-game actions. Examples of commands include "practice," "rest," and "go out." For example, one week of virtual time in the game passes each time the user selects one of the commands. For example, the in-game period from the start to the end of the scenario is set to 50 weeks (virtual in-game period). That is, there are a total of 50 turns from the start to the end of the scenario, and the scenario progresses as one week of virtual time in the game passes for each turn.

The practice command is a command for improving the abilities of the main character. For example, multiple types of ability parameters are set for the main character. For example, multiple types of parameters related to pitcher ability or fielder ability are set for the main character.

The pitcher ability parameters include parameters such as "ball speed", "control", "stamina", "breaking ball", etc. that numerically indicate the level of basic ability related to the pitcher. For example, for these parameters, the higher the parameter value, the higher the ability. Further, for example, the pitcher ability parameters may include a parameter indicating the presence or absence of a special ability related to the pitcher. For example, it may include a parameter indicating whether or not the player has a special ability such as "strong in a pinch" or "strong against left-handed batters."

On the other hand, fielder ability parameters include parameters that numerically indicate the level of basic abilities related to fielders, such as "meet", "power", "running power", "shoulder strength", "defense power", etc. . For example, for these parameters, the higher the parameter value, the higher the ability. Further, for example, the fielder ability parameters may include a parameter indicating the presence or absence of a special ability related to the fielder. For example, it may include a parameter indicating whether the player has a special ability such as "strong against chances" or "strong against left-handed pitchers."

In the following, a parameter that numerically indicates the level of a basic ability is referred to as a "basic ability parameter," and a parameter that indicates the presence or absence of a special ability is referred to as a "special ability parameter."

The practice command is a command for varying the ability parameters as described above. As practice commands, there are practice commands for pitchers and practice commands for fielders. As practice commands for pitchers, a plurality of types of commands are prepared, such as "ball speed", "control", "stamina", "breaking ball", "defense", and "mental". On the other hand, as practice commands for fielders, a plurality of types of commands are prepared, such as "batting", "strength", "base running", "shoulder strength", "defense", and "mental". When the user selects (executes) one of the practice commands, practice points (experience points) are given to the main character. As practice points, a plurality of types of points are prepared, such as "strength", "agility", "technique", "curving ball", and "spirit".

The type and amount of practice points to be given to the main character are determined for each practice command. That is, one or more types of practice points are associated with each practice command, and when any practice command is selected, the practice points associated with the practice command are given to the main character. For example, a practice command for "batting" is associated with three types of practice points: "strength", "technique", and "spirit", and when the practice command for "batting" is executed, "strength", " Three types of practice points, ``technique'' and ``spirit,'' are given to the main character.

Using the practice points given to the main character as described above, the user can improve the main character's abilities.

For example, in this baseball game, the type and amount of practice points required to increase the value of each basic ability parameter are determined for each basic ability parameter. For example, in order to improve the basic ability parameters of "Meat", practice points for "strength", "technique", and "mental" are required, and the user can By using practice points, you can increase the values of "Meat"'s basic ability parameters.

For example, in this baseball game, the type and amount of practice points required to acquire the special ability are determined for each special ability parameter. For example, in order to acquire the special ability ``Strong to Chance'', practice points for ``Agility'', ``Technique'', and ``Spirit'' are required, and by using these practice points, the user can can be made to acquire the special ability of ``strong against chance''.

As described above, when the practice command is selected, practice points are given to the main character, and the user can improve the main character's abilities by using the practice points given to the main character. Note that when the practice command is selected, the basic ability parameters and special ability parameters of the main character may be directly updated without giving practice points to the main character.

When the practice command is selected, the main character's physical strength parameter decreases. For example, if the main character's physical strength parameter becomes low, he or she will be more likely to get injured when a practice command is executed. In this regard, when the rest command is selected, the main character's physical strength parameter is restored. Furthermore, when the going out command is selected, the main character's physical strength parameter and motivation parameter increase. Note that when the main character's motivation parameter becomes low, the main character will not be able to demonstrate his or her original abilities.

In the training part, as shown in FIG. 3, various events occur from the start to the end of the scenario. For example, in each turn from the start to the end of the scenario, an event occurs based on predetermined probability information. Note that in addition to events that occur based on probability information, an event that always occurs at the timing when the progress of the game reaches a standard may be provided. For example, a predetermined event (for example, a match event, etc.) may always occur when the scenario progresses to 10 turns, 20 turns, or 30 turns.

For example, in the training part, events occur that are advantageous for improving the abilities of the main character. For example, in this event, practice points are given to the main character. For example, in this event, the user is presented with options for actions that the main character should take, and practice points are given to the main character depending on the option selected by the user. In this case, when the most appropriate option is selected, the amount of practice points given to the main character is greater than when other options are selected.

In this baseball game, the events that occur during the training part are not fixed, and various events additionally occur depending on one or more game characters that the user has incorporated into the event deck. This event deck will be explained below.

FIG. 4 shows an example of an event deck screen image. The event deck screen image G200 shown in FIG. 4 is a screen image for setting the event deck. As shown in FIG. 4, the event deck screen image G200 includes an event deck setting area A210. The event deck setting area A210 is an area for setting an event deck.

The event deck setting area A210 is provided with five setting frames A211, A212, A213, A214, and A215 for setting event characters (game characters for event generation) to be members of the event deck. In the example shown in FIG. 4, player character A and player character B are set in two setting frames A211 and A212, respectively. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 4, player characters A and B are included in the event deck.

The event characters that can be set in the event deck setting area A210 are basically event characters owned by the user. The user can arbitrarily select an event character to be set in the event deck setting area A210 from among the plurality of event characters that the user owns. For example, in this baseball game, a predetermined number of event characters are given to the user at the start of the game. Further, the user can obtain an event character by lottery, obtain an event character as a reward in a game, or obtain an event character from another user. Note that the event character is given to the user in the form of a game card (digital card), and the user can own the event character in the form of a game card.

For example, in the state shown in FIG. 4, no event character is set in the setting frame A213. By selecting the setting frame A213, the user can set an event character in the setting frame A213. For example, when the user selects the setting frame A213 by touching the setting frame A213, an event character selection screen image for selecting one of the plurality of event characters owned by the user is displayed. FIG. 5 shows an example of an event character selection screen image. When the user selects any of the event characters displayed on the event character selection screen image G300, the selected event character is set in the setting frame A213.

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 4, player character A is set in setting frame A211. By selecting the setting frame A211, the user can change the event character set in the setting frame A211 from player character A to another game character. For example, when the user selects the setting frame A211 by touching it, the event character selection screen image G300 is displayed. Then, when the user selects one of the event characters displayed on the event character selection screen image G300, the newly selected event character is set in the setting frame A211 instead of the player character A. Note that the user can also remove the player character A from the setting frame A211 by selecting the setting frame A211 and performing a predetermined setting cancellation operation.

As described above, the user sets an event character in each of the setting frames A211 to A215. Note that it is not necessary to set event characters in all of the setting frames A211 to A215, and event characters may be set in only some of the setting frames A211 to A215.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, five setting frames A211 to A215 are included in the event deck setting area A210, and the upper limit of the number of event characters that can be incorporated into the event deck is set to "5". There is. For example, the upper limit may be changed by satisfying a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, the upper limit may be increased when the progress of the game reaches a standard. Alternatively, the upper limit may be increased by charging (for example, by consuming a charging item). Alternatively, the upper limit may be increased by consuming a predetermined amount of in-game points, in-game currency, or the like. In addition, the upper limit may be varied by satisfying various conditions.

Event characters built into the event deck appear in the game. Event characters appearing in the game are depicted using two-dimensional or three-dimensional computer graphics during practices, matches, various events, etc. within the game.

For example, the event character incorporated in the event deck appears in the game as a teammate of the main character or a manager of the baseball club to which the main character belongs. Note that the game character incorporated in the event deck may appear in the game as a player of a rival team, for example. As described above, the event character owned by the user becomes a character in the game by being incorporated into the event deck.

Note that predetermined game characters (for example, one coach, one scout, one manager, and four to eight teammates) are set in advance as characters in the scenario. These game characters appear in the game even if they are not included in the event deck. Therefore, the event character incorporated into the event deck can be said to be a game character added as a character.

Furthermore, each event character that can be incorporated into the event deck is associated with a unique event. An event associated with the event character incorporated in the event deck may occur during the training part.

Here, for example, the "event associated with event character X" is an event related to event character X. For example, an event in which the event character X acts together with the main character (for example, practicing, competing, eating, playing, traveling, etc.) corresponds to an example of the above event. For example, an event in which event character X acts together with a game character other than the main character, or an event in which event character This corresponds to an example.

Note that the "event associated with event character X" is not limited to an event in which event character X appears on the screen. For example, the event may be an event in which a quiz related to event character X is asked. In addition, it may be an event in which other game characters (friends, seniors, juniors, coaches, rivals, etc.) who are related to event character X talk about event character X, or in order to win against event character X. It can also be an event to practice.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, "player character A" and "player character B" are included in the event deck. In such a case, "event A" associated with "player character A" and "event B" associated with "player character B" may occur in the training part. For example, "event A" is an event in which the main character acts together with player character A (such as performing special practice). Similarly, "event B" is an event in which the main character acts together with player character B (such as performing special practice).

For example, event A and event B are events that are advantageous for improving the abilities of the main character. For example, if player character A is a pitcher, event A is an event in which the player character A performs a special exercise that is useful for improving the pitching ability of the main character. For example, in event A in this case, the main character is given practice points that can be used to increase basic ability parameters related to the pitcher or to acquire special abilities related to the pitcher. Alternatively, in event A in this case, the amount of practice points required to increase basic ability parameters related to the pitcher or to acquire special abilities related to the pitcher may be reduced. Alternatively, in event A in this case, a basic ability parameter related to the pitcher may be increased, or a special ability related to the pitcher may be given to the main character.

Further, for example, if the player character A is a fielder, the event A is an event in which the player character A performs a special exercise that is useful for improving the fielder ability of the main character. For example, in event A in this case, the main character is given practice points that can be used to increase basic ability parameters related to fielders or to acquire special abilities related to fielders. Alternatively, in event A in this case, the amount of practice points required to increase a basic ability parameter related to a fielder or to acquire a special ability related to a fielder may be reduced. Alternatively, in event A in this case, a basic ability parameter related to the fielder may be increased, or a special ability related to the fielder may be given to the main character.

Note that a unique event may be associated with a predetermined combination of event characters. When a predetermined combination of event characters is included in the event deck, an event associated with the combination may occur during the training part.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, "player character A" and "player character B" are included in the event deck. In such a case, "event AB" corresponding to the combination of "player character A" and "player character B" may occur during the training part. For example, "event AB" is an event in which player character A and player character B face off. Further, in this confrontation event, the main character may participate in the confrontation event by watching over the confrontation, cheering on the other person, or the like. Note that in this case, not only "event AB" but also the above-mentioned "event A" and "event B" may occur. That is, if "player character A" and "player character B" are included in the event deck, three characters: "player character A", "player character B", "player character A" + "player character B" All street patterns are valid, and any of "event A", "event B", and "event AB" may occur.

The above event is only an example, and various events can be caused to occur depending on the game characters or combinations of game characters included in the event deck.

Note that the above event may be set to occur without fail, may be set to occur with a predetermined probability, or may be set to occur when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the above events occur with a predetermined probability, the user does not know when the event will occur, so the user feels a sense of tension while anticipating the occurrence of the event associated with the game character incorporated in the event deck. and enjoy the game.

Furthermore, the probability of the event occurring may be varied depending on the degree of relationship between the main character and the event character included in the event deck. The degree of relationship between the main character and the event character may be, for example, the degree of intimacy between the two, or may be an evaluation value by which one evaluates the other. This degree of relationship may be predetermined or may vary depending on the actions of the main character. For example, the main character may practice or play with the event character to improve the degree of relationship between the two, and the probability of occurrence of an event may also be increased in accordance with the improvement in the degree of relationship. In this way, the user can improve the probability of occurrence of an event associated with the event character included in the event deck by selecting the action of the main character.

Furthermore, when the degree of relationship between the main character and the event character incorporated in the event deck reaches a predetermined standard, the event associated with the event character may always occur. Here, the timing of the event occurrence may be the timing immediately after the degree of relationship reaches a predetermined standard, or the timing after a predetermined period of time has passed after the degree of relationship reaches a predetermined standard. good. For example, if the degree of relationship between the main character and player character A reaches a predetermined standard during the execution of a command in a certain turn of a scenario, at the end of that turn or at the start of the next turn, the relation to player character A is The event may be caused to occur.

If the degree of relationship does not reach a predetermined standard, the event may occur with a probability according to the degree of relationship (or with a predetermined probability regardless of the degree of relationship). Alternatively, if the degree of relationship does not reach a predetermined standard, the event may not occur.

Note that the number of events associated with an event character may be one or multiple. Further, the number of events may be different for each event character. For example, a degree of rarity may be set for each event character, and an event character with a high degree of rarity may be associated with a greater number of events than an event character with a low degree of rarity. Furthermore, an event character with a high degree of rarity may have a higher probability of occurrence of an event than an event character with a low degree of rarity.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the event deck screen image G200 includes a specialty practice display area A220. In this baseball game, each event character that can be incorporated into an event deck is associated with a practice item that they are good at. The specialty practice display area A220 displays specialty practice items associated with the event characters incorporated in the event deck. For example, if player character A's specialty practice item is "batting" and player character B's specialty practice item is "shoulder strength," as shown in FIG. The practice item "Strength" is displayed in the specialty practice display area A220.

For example, if an event character whose specialty practice item is "battling" is included in the event deck, the event character whose specialty practice item is "battling" is not included in the event deck. , the amount of practice points given to the main character increases when the user selects the "batting" practice command. In other words, it becomes easier to improve the abilities of the main character.

After confirming the practice items displayed in the preferred practice display area A220, the user can attempt to display a desired practice item in the preferred practice display area A220 by replacing the event characters in the event deck. For example, if the main character is a pitcher and practice items for improving pitcher ability are not displayed in the specialty practice display area A220, the user can remove the event character from the event deck and incorporate another event character. This allows adjustments to be made so that practice items for improving pitching ability are displayed in the specialty practice display area A220.

Note that in this baseball game, bonuses are associated with individual event characters that can be incorporated into the event deck. For example, an event character is associated with a bonus that increases the probability of a specific event occurring. When such an event character is incorporated into an event deck, the probability of occurrence of the specific event increases.

As explained above, in this baseball game, an event associated with a game character incorporated in the event deck may occur during the training part. For example, if an event character associated with an event that is advantageous for improving pitcher ability is included in the event deck, the user may not include such an event character in the event deck because the event will occur during the training part. By incorporating it, it becomes easier to improve the pitching ability of the main character. For example, if an event character associated with an event that is advantageous for improving fielder ability is included in the event deck, the event will occur during the game, so the user may include such an event character in the event deck. By incorporating it, it becomes easier to improve the fielding ability of the main character.

In addition, in this baseball game, when a practice command corresponding to a specialty practice item associated with an event character incorporated in the event deck is selected, the amount of practice points given to the main character is increased more than usual. There will be more. Therefore, for example, the user can easily improve the pitching ability of the main character by incorporating into the event deck an event character that is associated with practice items for pitchers as their specialty practice items. For example, the user can easily improve the fielder ability of the main character by incorporating into the event deck an event character that is associated with practice items for fielders as his/her specialty.

By the way, if the user does not fully understand the events associated with each event character or their favorite practice items, the user may be confused as to which event character should be included in the event deck. Further, the user may find the effort of setting up the event deck itself to be troublesome. In order to eliminate such inconveniences, this baseball game has an automatic event deck setting function. This function will be explained below.

As shown in FIG. 4, the event deck screen image G200 includes a processing object P230. The processing object P230 is associated with a process for automatically setting the event deck according to the user's request.

When the processing object P230 is selected, an automatic setting menu screen image for selecting a development policy for the main character is displayed. FIG. 6 shows an example of an automatic setting menu screen image. In the automatic setting menu screen image G400 shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to select either a first development policy of "Developing the main character as a pitcher" or a second development policy of "Developing the main character as a fielder". It has become.

The automatic setting menu screen image G400 includes a processing object P410. Processing object P410 is associated with processing for selecting the first training policy. In other words, the process object P410 is associated with a process for automatically setting an event deck suitable for developing the main character as a pitcher.

That is, when the processing object P410 is selected, for example, an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving pitching ability, or an event character associated with an event character whose specialty is practice items for pitchers, is selected. Set as a member of the event deck with priority over other event characters.

FIG. 7 shows an example of an event deck screen image after the processing object P410 is selected. In the event deck screen image G500 shown in FIG. 7, the event character is set to have practice items for pitchers such as "ball speed", "control", "stamina", "breaking balls", and "mental health" as good practice items. As a result of these practice items being incorporated into the event deck, these practice items are displayed in the specialty practice display area A220. Note that the event deck screen image G500 may allow the user to replace the event characters automatically incorporated into the event deck as described above.

The automatic setting menu screen image G400 also includes a processing object P420. Processing for selecting the second training policy is associated with the processing object P420. In other words, the process object P420 is associated with a process for automatically setting an event deck suitable for developing the main character as a fielder.

That is, when the processing object P420 is selected, for example, an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving fielder's ability or an event character associated with an event character whose specialty is practice items for fielders is selected. Set as a member of the event deck with priority over other event characters.

As described above, in this baseball game, the user can achieve the desired development by selecting the desired option from the multiple options (i.e., multiple options related to the development policy) displayed on the automatic setting menu screen image G400. An event deck that matches your policy will be automatically set. This allows the user to easily set up an event deck that matches a desired training policy.

Note that in the automatic setting menu screen image G400 shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to select one of the two training policies for "pitcher" and "fielder," but among the multiple training policies for "pitcher" It may be possible to select one of them or to select one of a plurality of training policies regarding "fielders". For example, the user may be able to select an ability that is important from among a plurality of abilities related to "pitcher" or "fielder." For example, as a training policy for a "pitcher," one of "emphasis on ball speed," "emphasis on control," and "emphasis on breaking balls" may be selected. Further, for example, as a training policy for "fielders", it may be possible to select one of "emphasis on meat," "emphasis on power," "emphasis on running ability," and "emphasis on defense."

For example, in the automatic setting menu screen image G400 shown in FIG. 6, when the processing object P410 is selected to select the first development policy of "Developing the main character as a pitcher", the transition screen that is displayed next , a screen image for selecting one of a plurality of pitcher development policies may be displayed. Further, a plurality of processing objects corresponding to the above-mentioned "emphasis on ball speed", "emphasis on control", and "emphasis on breaking balls" may be displayed in a selectable manner on this screen image.

Alternatively, in the automatic setting menu screen image G400 shown in FIG. 6, instead of the processing objects P410 and P420, processing objects corresponding to the pitcher development policies "emphasis on ball speed," "emphasis on control," and "emphasis on breaking balls," respectively. , and processing objects corresponding to the fielder development policies "emphasis on meat," "emphasis on power," "emphasis on running ability," and "emphasis on defense," respectively, may be displayed. By doing so, the user may be able to select the training policy in detail on one screen.

Note that, for example, on a settings screen (for example, an option screen or a customization screen) for making various settings, the user may select one of a plurality of pitcher development policies or one of a plurality of fielder development policies. It may also be possible to keep it. For example, if the user has previously selected "emphasis on ball speed" from among multiple pitcher development policies and "emphasis on meat" from among multiple fielder development policies, the automatic setting menu screen image When processing object P410 (pitcher) of G400 is selected, an event deck suitable for improving the main character's ball speed is automatically set based on the pre-selected "emphasis on ball speed". It's okay. In this way, once you have selected one of the plurality of pitcher development policies or one of the plurality of fielder development policies, you can select "pitcher" or "fielder" in the automatic setting menu screen image G400. It is sufficient to select either one, and there is no need to select one of a plurality of pitcher development policies or a plurality of fielder development policies each time a new main character is developed.

Further, the automatic setting menu screen image G400 may display information about a real baseball player, for example, the baseball player's name (real name, nickname, nickname, etc.), photo, or image, etc., as options. By doing so, the user may be able to select a training policy by selecting a real baseball player. In this case, game characters that are associated with events or practice items (favorite practice items) that are advantageous in bringing the main character's abilities closer to those of a real baseball player selected by the user are preferentially incorporated into the event deck. It may be possible to do so. In this way, the main character can be imbued with the image of a player that the user favors or admires, thereby increasing the gameplay.

Further, the automatic setting menu screen image G400 may present a plurality of questions to the user. Then, event characters that match the answers to the plurality of questions may be preferentially incorporated into the event deck. In this way, the user's desired training policy may be determined from the answers to a plurality of questions, and event characters suitable for the user's desired training policy may be preferentially incorporated into the event deck. Note that, as the plurality of questions mentioned above, a plurality of questions regarding the user's personality diagnosis may be presented. By doing so, an event character suitable for developing a main character to resemble the user's personality may be preferentially incorporated into the event deck.

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Functional blocks realized by the game system 1 will be explained. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a function (event deck automatic setting function) related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game system 1.

As shown in FIG. 8, the server 30 includes a data storage section 300 and a processing section 310. For example, the data storage section 300 is realized by the storage section 32, and the processing section 310 is realized by the control section 31 executing processing according to a program. Note that the data storage unit 300 may be realized by a storage unit included in another device capable of data communication with the server 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the user terminal 10 (an example of a game control device) includes an individual data storage section 100, a request section 110, a display control section 120, a selection condition setting section 130, a game object selection section 140, and a game control section. Contains 150. The individual data storage section 100 is realized by the storage section 12, and the functional blocks other than the individual data storage section 100 are realized by the control section 11 executing processing according to a program.

First, the data storage section 300 will be explained. The data storage unit 300 stores data necessary for the game executed by the game system 1. As an example of the data stored in the data storage unit 300, some of the data necessary for the baseball game described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7 will be described below. Although data other than the data described below is also stored in the data storage unit 300, data related to the event deck automatic setting function will be described here.

For example, an event character table TBL301 is stored in the data storage unit 300. The event character table TBL301 is a data table showing a list of event characters owned by each user. FIG. 9 shows an example of the event character table TBL301. As shown in FIG. 9, event character table TBL301 includes fields described below.

The "user ID" field indicates identification information for identifying the user. The "event character ID" field indicates identification information for identifying the event character owned by the user. The "name" field indicates the name of the event character.

The "rarity" field indicates the rarity of the event character. For example, one of multiple levels of rarity information such as "super rare (SR)," "rare (R)," and "normal (N)" is associated with each event character. Here, the "rarity" indicates, for example, the difficulty of obtaining the event character. The higher the rarity of an event character, the more difficult it is to obtain that event character. In general, the higher the rarity of an event character, the higher the usefulness (ability, effect, etc.) of that event character. Therefore, the "rarity" can also be said to indicate the usefulness of the event character. Note that, like player character A in the example shown in FIG. 9, even the same event character may have three types of rarity: super rare (SR), rare, and normal. In addition, "rarity" may be expressed in a manner other than the above, for example, "1, 2, ...", "A, B, ...", "gold, silver, ...", etc. is also possible.

The "position" field indicates the baseball position that the event character is good at. The "practical skill" field indicates practice items that the event character is good at.

The "level" field indicates the level of the event character. Note that the level of the event character may be increased by combining the event character with another event character. Furthermore, the contents of the following event, bonus, or ability parameters may be updated in accordance with the rise in the level of the event character.

The "event" field indicates event information regarding the event associated with the event character. In other words, the "event" field indicates event information regarding events that may occur in the game when the event character is incorporated into the event deck. The event information is information indicating the name and contents of the event. For example, the event information includes information regarding the type and amount of practice points given to the main character due to the occurrence of an event.

The "bonus" field indicates bonus information regarding the bonus associated with the event character. In other words, the "bonus" field indicates bonus information regarding the bonus that occurs during the game when the event character is included in the event deck. The bonus information is information indicating the name and contents of the bonus. For example, if the probability of occurrence of a specific event is increased by incorporating an event character into an event deck, the bonus information includes information indicating the event and information indicating the degree of increase in the probability of occurrence.

The "ability parameter" fold indicates the ability parameters of the event character. For example, when a match event occurs in the training part, the event character included in the event deck participates in the match as a teammate of the main character. When such a match event is executed, the ability parameters of the event character are referred to.

Further, for example, an event deck table TBL302 is stored in the data storage unit 300. The event deck table TBL302 is a data table showing the status of each user's event deck. FIG. 10 shows an example of the event deck table TBL302. As shown in FIG. 10, the event deck table TBL302 includes fields described below.

Similar to FIG. 9, the "user ID" field indicates identification information for identifying the user. The "first setting frame" field indicates the event character ID of the event character set in the setting frame A211 of the event deck setting area A210. If the event character is not set in the setting frame A211, the "first setting frame" field will be blank. Similarly, the "second setting frame" field indicates the event character ID of the event character set in the setting frame A212. The "third setting frame" field indicates the event character ID of the event character set in the setting frame A213. The "fourth setting frame" field indicates the event character ID of the event character set in the setting frame A214. The "fifth setting frame" field indicates the event character ID of the event character set in the setting frame A215.

Further, for example, a training character table TBL303 is stored in the data storage unit 300. The trained character table TBL303 is a data table that shows a list of main character characters that each user has trained or is currently training. FIG. 11 shows an example of the training character table TBL303. As shown in FIG. 11, the training character table TBL303 includes fields described below.

Similar to FIG. 9, the "user ID" field indicates identification information for identifying the user. The "nurturing character ID" field indicates identification information for identifying the main character that the user has raised or is currently training. The "name" field indicates the name of the main character that the user has raised or is currently training. The "position" field indicates the baseball position that the main character that the user has trained or is currently training is good at.

The "ability parameter", "physical strength parameter", and "motivation parameter" fields respectively indicate the ability parameter, physical strength parameter, and motivation parameter of the main character that the user has trained or is currently training.

The "practice points" field indicates the amount of practice points given to the main character character that the user is developing. Further, the "nurturing status" field indicates the current breeding status. That is, the "nurturing status" field indicates whether the breeding is completed or in progress. Furthermore, if the player is being trained, the "growth status" field also indicates the current in-game time.

Next, the individual data storage section 100, request section 110, and processing section 310 will be explained. The individual data storage unit 100 is for storing data related to the user of the user terminal 10 out of the data stored in the data storage unit 300. Further, the requesting unit 110 and the processing unit 310 acquire data related to the user of the user terminal 10 from among the data stored in the data storage unit 300, and store the data in the individual data storage unit 100, or When the data stored in the data storage section 100 is updated, the data stored in the data storage section 300 is also updated in the same way.

The request unit 110 transmits the user ID of the user of the user terminal 10 to the server 30 at a predetermined timing, thereby requesting the server 30 to return data stored in association with the user ID. Note that the "predetermined timing" is, for example, the timing when the game program is started, the timing when the main menu screen image G100 is displayed, the timing when the training part is started, etc.

When the above request is received by the server 30, the processing unit 310 acquires data stored in association with the received user ID from the data storage unit 300, and transmits the data to the user terminal 10. For example, the processing unit 310 acquires event character data stored in association with the user ID from the event character table TBL301, and transmits the event character data to the user terminal 10. Similarly, the processing unit 310 acquires event deck data and training character data stored in association with the user ID from the event deck table TBL 302 and training character table TBL 303, and transfers the event deck data and training character data to the user terminal 10. Send to.

When the data returned from the server 30 is received by the user terminal 10, the requesting unit 110 stores the data in the individual data storage unit 100.

For example, the requesting unit 110 stores the event character data returned from the server 30 in the event character table TBL101 included in the individual data storage unit 100. Note that the event character table TBL101 is a data table for storing only the event characters of the user of the user terminal 10, and is a data table that includes fields similar to the event character table TBL301 shown in FIG. 9, for example. (The "User ID" field may be omitted).

Further, the requesting unit 110 stores the event deck data returned from the server 30 in the event deck table TBL102 included in the individual data storage unit 100. Note that the event deck table TBL102 is a data table for storing only the event deck of the user of the user terminal 10, and is a data table that includes fields similar to the event deck table TBL302 shown in FIG. 10, for example. (The "User ID" field may be omitted).

Further, the requesting unit 110 stores the training character data returned from the server 30 in the training character table TBL103 included in the individual data storage unit 100. The nurturing character table TBL103 is a data table for storing only the nurturing characters of the user of the user terminal 10, and is, for example, a data table that includes fields similar to the nurturing character table TBL303 shown in FIG. (The "User ID" field may be omitted).

Note that the data stored in the individual data storage unit 100 is referenced or updated during execution of the baseball game. When the data stored in the individual data storage unit 100 is updated, the requesting unit 110 notifies the server 30 of the updated content together with the user ID of the user of the user terminal 10 at a predetermined timing, thereby updating the data storage. The data stored in the unit 30 is also requested to be updated in the same way. Note that the "predetermined timing" is, for example, a timing at every predetermined time, a timing when the user finishes playing, or the like.

When the above request is received by the server 30, the processing unit 310 stores the data stored in the data storage unit 30 (that is, the data stored in association with the received user ID) when notified from the user terminal 10. Update according to the updated contents.

Next, the display control section 120 will be explained. The display control unit 120 executes control for displaying a plurality of options regarding game control contents on the display means.

Here, the "game control content" is the content of game control. For example, if "game control" means "generating an event in a game," the type or content of the event corresponds to an example of "game control content." For example, if "game control" is "generating an effect advantageous to the user in a game", the type or content of the effect, etc. corresponds to an example of "game control content". For example, if "game control" is "giving a game object to the user", the type of game object, etc. corresponds to an example of "game control content". Further, for example, if "game control" is "proceeding the game story", the contents of the game story etc. correspond to an example of "game control contents".

“Multiple options regarding game control details” are, for example, options presented to the user for the purpose of allowing the user to specify desired game control details. The user can specify desired game control content by selecting at least one option. In other words, "a plurality of options regarding game control details" are, for example, options presented to the user for the purpose of the game system 1 determining the game control details desired by the user. Depending on which option the user selects, the game control content desired by the user is determined.

The "display means" is, for example, a display device used by the user. For example, a "display means" is a terminal used by a user and is a terminal equipped with a display section. For example, the "display means" is a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a portable game machine, or the like. Note that, for example, the "display means" may be a display device connected to a terminal used by the user. For example, the "display means" may be a display device connected to a stationary game machine or a desktop computer.

"Displaying multiple options on the display means" may mean, for example, displaying multiple options on the display means at once, or displaying multiple options sequentially on the display means in multiple parts. It may be something. For example, after displaying some of the plurality of options on the display means, the rest may be displayed on the display means.

"Executing control for displaying a plurality of options" means, for example, generating a screen image showing a plurality of options and displaying the screen image on a display means. Furthermore, "executing control to display multiple options" means, for example, generating data necessary for displaying a screen image showing multiple options, and transmitting the data to a display means or a display means. The screen image may be displayed on a display means by transmitting it to a connected terminal. Note that "data necessary for displaying a screen image" may be data indicating the screen image itself, or may be data necessary for generating the screen image.

For example, in the case of the baseball game shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, the display control unit 120 displays a plurality of messages related to the contents of an advantageous effect for changing the ability parameters of the main character (an example of the parameters of the first game object). Control is executed to display options on the display unit 15.

Specifically, display control unit 120 executes control to display automatic setting menu screen image G400 shown in FIG. 6 on display unit 15. That is, the display control unit 120 executes control to display the processing objects P410 and P420 on the display unit 15 as the plurality of options. That is, the display control unit 120 displays on the display unit 15, as the plurality of options, an effect that makes it easier to improve pitcher ability parameters (processing object P410) and an effect that makes it easier to improve fielder ability parameters (processing object P420). Execute control for display.

In other words, the display control unit 120 performs control to cause the display unit 15 to display, as the plurality of options, options regarding how to vary the ability parameters of the main character. That is, the display control unit 120 displays on the display unit 15 a policy for improving pitcher ability parameters (processing object P410) and a policy for improving fielder ability parameters (processing object P420) as the plurality of options. Execute control.

Next, the selection condition setting section 130 will be explained. The selection condition setting unit 130 is configured to select at least one game object corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of game objects based on at least one option selected by the user. Set selection conditions.

The "selection condition" is a condition for selecting at least one game object corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from a plurality of game objects. That is, the "selection condition" is a condition for selecting at least one game object such that game control of the content desired by the user is executed. For example, conditions regarding game object parameters are set as "selection conditions." As will be described later, when selecting at least one of a plurality of game objects, at least one game object is selected such that this selection condition is satisfied. In other words, at least one game object that satisfies this selection condition is selected.

"Setting selection conditions based on the options selected by the user" means, for example, selecting at least one of a plurality of predetermined selection conditions based on the options selected by the user. be.

For example, the selection condition setting unit 130 configures the selection condition corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of selection conditions, based on data defining the correspondence between the plurality of options and the plurality of selection conditions. Select at least one selection condition.

"Data that defines the correspondence between multiple options and multiple selection conditions" may be, for example, data in which options and selection conditions are associated one-to-one, or data in which a combination of options is associated with a one-to-one relationship. The data may be associated with selection conditions. Additionally, this data may be, for example, table-format data in which selection conditions are associated with options (or combinations of options), or processing for setting selection conditions for options (or combinations of options). It may also be a program associated with.

For example, in the baseball games shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, as described above, a plurality of options are displayed on the display unit 15 related to contents of effects advantageous for changing the ability parameters of the main character. Therefore, the selection condition setting unit 130 selects at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of event characters (an example of the plurality of second game objects) based on at least one option selected by the user. A selection condition for selecting at least one event character corresponding to the content of the effect corresponding to is set.

That is, the selection condition setting unit 130 sets selection conditions for selecting at least one event character associated with effect information corresponding to at least one option selected by the user. Here, "effect information" is information indicating the type, content, etc. of the effect. For example, event information and specialty practice information stored in the "event" and "favorite practice" fields of the event character table TBL101 correspond to an example of "effect information."

For example, a case where the processing object P410 of the automatic setting menu screen image G400 shown in FIG. 6 is selected is a case where an effect that makes it easier to improve the pitcher's ability is selected. Therefore, the selection condition setting unit 130 sets selection conditions for selecting an event character having the effect. In this case, selection conditions are set for selecting an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving pitcher ability or an event character associated with a practice item that is good at pitcher practice.

On the other hand, the case where the processing object P420 is selected is the case where an effect that makes it easier to improve the fielder's ability is selected. Therefore, the selection condition setting unit 130 sets selection conditions for selecting an event character having the effect. In this case, selection conditions are set for selecting an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving fielder ability or an event character associated with a practice item that is good at practicing for fielders.

Note that the case where the processing object P410 is selected can be said to be the case where the policy of improving the pitcher's ability is selected. Therefore, it can be said that the selection condition setting unit 130 sets selection conditions for selecting at least one event character associated with effect information that matches the policy. Note that here, "effect information that matches the policy" is an effect (effect information) that is advantageous for improving the abilities of the event character in accordance with the policy. In this case, selection conditions are set for selecting an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving pitcher ability or an event character associated with a practice item that is good at pitcher practice.

On the other hand, the case where the processing object P420 is selected can be said to be the case where the policy of improving the fielder's ability is selected. Therefore, it can be said that the selection condition setting unit 130 sets selection conditions for selecting at least one event character associated with effect information that matches the policy. In this case, selection conditions are set for selecting an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving fielder ability or an event character associated with a practice item that is good at practicing for fielders.

The game object selection unit 140 will be explained. The game object selection unit 140 selects at least one game object from among the plurality of game objects based on the selection conditions set (selected) by the selection condition setting unit 130.

Here, "selecting at least one game object based on selection conditions" means selecting at least one game object such that the selection conditions are satisfied. In other words, at least one game object that satisfies the selection conditions is selected.

For example, in the case of the baseball games shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, the game object selection unit 140 selects a plurality of event characters owned by the user (a plurality of second game At least one event character is selected from among the objects (an example of objects).

That is, the game object selection unit 140 selects at least one event character from among the plurality of event characters owned by the user based on the selection conditions set by the selection condition setting unit 130, and selects at least one event character from among the plurality of event characters owned by the user. Incorporate two event characters into the event deck. For example, the game object selection unit 140 refers to the event character table TBL101, and incorporates into the event deck an event character that satisfies the selection condition set by the selection condition setting unit 130 from among the plurality of event characters owned by the user. Select as the desired event character. The game object selection unit 140 also accesses the event deck table TBL102 and registers the selected event character in the event deck table TBL102.

Note that when the event character is selected by the game object selection unit 140, the display control unit 120 displays effect information associated with the event character (an example of the second game object) selected by the game object selection unit 140. Control is executed to cause the display section 15 (an example of a display means) to display information regarding the content of the effect to be shown.

“Executing control for displaying information” means, for example, generating a screen image showing information and displaying the screen image on the display unit 15. Furthermore, "executing control to display information" means, for example, generating data necessary to display a screen image showing information, and transmitting the data to a display means or a terminal connected to the display means. The screen image may be displayed on the display means by transmitting the screen image to the screen image. Note that "data necessary for displaying a screen image" may be data indicating the screen image itself, or may be data necessary for generating the screen image.

"Information regarding the content of the effect" is information indicating the content of the effect. In other words, "information regarding the content of the effect" is text information, image information, etc. that allows the user to understand the content of the effect.

For example, the display control unit 120 executes control for displaying the event deck screen image G500 shown in FIG. 7 on the display unit 15. As shown in FIG. 7, the display control unit 120 displays the special practice items (effect information associated with the event character) of the event character selected by the game object selection unit 140 (that is, the event character incorporated in the event deck). An example of information regarding the content of the effect indicated by ) is displayed in the specialty practice display area A220 of the event deck screen image G500.

The game control section 150 will be explained. The game control unit 150 executes game control based on at least one game object selected by the game object selection unit 140.

For example, in the case of the baseball games shown in FIGS. 2 to 7, the game control unit 150 controls at least one event character incorporated into the event deck by the game object selection unit 140 (i.e., at least one event character selected by the game object selection unit 140). The training part is executed based on the event character (an example of the second game object). That is, the game control unit 150 generates an effect advantageous for changing the ability parameters of the main character in the training part based on at least one event character incorporated into the event deck by the game object selection unit 140.

For example, the game control unit 150 causes an effect indicated by effect information associated with at least one event character incorporated into the event deck by the game object selection unit 140 to occur in the training part.

Specifically, the game control unit 150 refers to the event character table TBL101 and the event deck table TBL102, and determines the effect indicated by the event information or specialty practice information associated with at least one event character incorporated in the event deck. generated in

That is, the game control unit 150 causes the event indicated by the above event information to occur in the training part. Note that when the ability parameters of the main character are updated due to an event, the game control unit 150 accesses the training character table TBL103 and updates the ability parameters of the main character being trained. Further, the game control unit 150 gives more practice points to the main character than in the normal case when a practice command corresponding to the practice item indicated by the above-mentioned specialty practice information is selected. Note that when giving practice points to the main character, the game control unit 150 accesses the training character table TBL103 and increases the practice points of the main character being trained.

[4. Processing executed in the game system]
Next, an example of processing executed in the game system 1 will be explained. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process executed at the user terminal 10 when the processing object P230 of the event deck screen image G200 is selected. The control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 executes the process shown in FIG. 12 based on the program stored in the storage unit 12.

When the processing object P230 of the event deck screen image G200 is selected, as shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 displays the automatic setting menu screen image G400 on the display unit 15 (S100). Then, while the automatic setting menu screen image G400 is being displayed, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has selected either the "pitcher" or "fielder" training policy (S102). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether the user has selected either the processing object P410 or P420. Then, when any training policy is selected by the user, the control unit 11 determines whether the training policy selected by the user is "pitcher" (S104).

For example, when the processing object P410 is selected by the user, the control unit 11 determines that the training policy selected by the user is "pitcher." In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the event character table TBL101 and obtains a list of event characters that have the effect of easily improving pitching ability from among the event characters owned by the user (S106). Note that "an event character that has the effect of making it easier to improve pitcher ability" refers to an event character that is associated with an event that is advantageous for improving pitcher ability, or an event character that is associated with a practice item for pitchers as a specialty practice item. This is an event character.

On the other hand, when the processing object P420 is selected by the user, the control unit 11 determines that the training policy selected by the user is "fielder". In this case, the control unit 11 refers to the event character table TBL101 and obtains a list of event characters that have the effect of easily improving the fielder's ability from among the event characters owned by the user (S108). Note that "an event character that has the effect of making it easier to improve fielder ability" refers to an event character that is associated with an event that is advantageous for improving fielder ability, or an event character that is associated with a practice item for fielders as a specialty practice item. This is an event character.

After step S106 or S108 is executed, the control unit 11 selects an event character to be incorporated into the event deck based on the list acquired in step S106 or S108 (S110).

For example, if the number of event characters included in the list is "5" or less, the control unit 11 selects the event characters included in the list as event characters to be incorporated into the event deck. Further, if the number of event characters included in the list is less than "5", the control unit 11 selects another event character from among the event characters owned by the user, and selects another event character to be incorporated into the event deck. Five event characters are selected as event characters.

On the other hand, if the number of event characters included in the list is "6" or more, the control unit 11 selects five event characters from among the event characters included in the list.

Here, as a selection criterion for selecting five event characters from among the event characters included in the list, for example, a selection criterion as described below can be used. In addition, below, the example of the said selection criteria is demonstrated assuming the case where step S110 is performed after step S106 is performed. That is, an example of the above-mentioned selection criteria will be described assuming that five event characters are selected from the list of event characters that have the effect of easily improving the pitcher's ability, which was acquired in step S106.

[Example 1] For example, the control unit 11 may prioritize an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving pitching ability over an event character associated with an event character that is good at pitching practice items. You may choose.

[Example 2] Conversely, the control unit 11 gives priority to an event character associated with a practice item for pitchers as a good practice item over an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving pitcher ability. You may choose to do so.

[Example 3] Also, for example, the control unit 11 may select an event character associated with a specific event from among events advantageous for improving pitching ability over other event characters. .

[Example 4] Also, for example, the control unit 11 may select an event character that is associated with a particular practice item among practice items for pitchers as a practice item that is good at it over other event characters. It's okay.

[Example 5] Also, for example, the control unit 11 may control the event effect (for example, the amount of practice points given by the event or the ability An event character with a large degree of improvement) may be selected preferentially over an event character with a small event effect.

[Example 6] Also, for example, the control unit 11 may determine that among event characters that are associated with pitcher practice items as their specialty practice items, the specialty practice effect (for example, the degree of increase in practice points due to specialty practice) is A large event character may be selected preferentially over an event character with a small training effect.

[Example 7] For example, the control unit 11 selects event characters with a high degree of rarity from among the event characters included in the list (i.e., event characters that satisfy the selection conditions) over event characters with a low degree of rarity. may also be selected preferentially.

[Example 7-1] For example, the control unit 11 may select event characters having the first to fifth highest rarities from among the event characters included in the list.

[Example 7-2] Also, for example, as mentioned above, there may be event characters with the same name but with different rarities, such as player character A in the example shown in FIG. When an event character is included in the list, the control unit 11 selects an event character with a higher degree of rarity with priority over an event character with a lower degree of rarity among the plurality of event characters with the same name. You can also do this. For example, the control unit 11 may select only the event character with the highest degree of rarity from among the plurality of event characters having the same name, and may not select the remaining event characters.

Note that a plurality of event characters having the same name may include a plurality of event characters having the same rarity. In such a case, the levels of those event characters may be taken into consideration.

As explained when explaining the "level" field of the event character table TBL301, in this baseball game, the level of the event character is increased by combining the event character with other event characters. Therefore, even if the event characters have the same name and the same rarity, there may be event characters with different levels.

Therefore, when a plurality of event characters with the same rarity are included among a plurality of event characters with the same name, the control unit 11 selects an event with a higher level from among the plurality of event characters with the same rarity. A character may be selected preferentially over a lower level event character.

For example, if a plurality of event characters with the same name include a plurality of event characters with the highest rarity level "Super Rare (SR)", the control unit 11 selects "Super Rare (SR)". ” may be set, a higher level event character may be selected with priority over a lower level event character. For example, the control unit 11 may select only the event character with the highest level and not select the remaining event characters. Note that the above example targets multiple event characters with the same rarity and the same name, and selects the event character with the highest level among them, but as another variation, it is possible to select multiple event characters with the same rarity and different names. A plurality of event characters may be targeted, and an event character with a high level may be selected from among them.

[Example 7-3] For example, when selecting an event character from among event characters associated with an event advantageous for improving pitching ability, the control unit 11 selects an event character with a high rarity level, It may be preferentially selected over lower event characters.

[Example 7-4] Or, when selecting an event character with a large event effect preferentially over an event character with a small event effect from among event characters associated with events that are advantageous for improving pitching ability, When a plurality of event characters having the same level of event effect exist, the control unit 11 prioritizes an event character with a higher degree of rarity over an event character with a lower degree of rarity among the plurality of event characters. It may be possible to make a specific selection.

[Example 7-5] Alternatively, when selecting an event character from among the event characters that are associated with a practice item for pitchers as a specialty practice item, the control unit 11 selects an event character with a high rarity level. The event character may be selected preferentially over an event character with a lower value.

[Example 7-6] Or, from among the event characters that are associated with pitcher practice items as their specialty practice items, an event character with a large practice effect is selected preferentially over an event character with a small practice effect. When a plurality of event characters with the same skill training effect exist, the control unit 11 selects an event character with a high degree of rarity from among the plurality of event characters with a low degree of rarity. The selection may be given priority over the event character.

Note that the user may be able to preset desired selection criteria as the selection criteria.

For example, when using the selection criteria in Example 3 above, the user may be able to specify a specific event in advance on the settings screen for making various settings (e.g. option screen or customization screen). Good too. Then, the control unit 11 selects an event character that is associated with a specific event specified in advance by the user from among events that are advantageous for improving pitching ability, over other event characters. Good too.

Specifically, for example, the user may be able to specify in advance any event such as "emphasis on ball speed," "emphasis on control," "emphasis on breaking balls," and "emphasis on balance." . If the event specified in advance by the user is "emphasis on ball speed," the control unit 11 selects an event character associated with an event advantageous for improving "ball speed" with priority over other event characters. You may also do so.

Further, for example, the user may be able to specify in advance any event such as "humorous event," "tense event," or "moving event." If the event specified in advance by the user is an "impressive event," the control unit 11 associates an event classified as an "impressive event" among events that are advantageous for improving pitching ability. The event character that is displayed may be selected with priority over other event characters.

Similarly, when using the selection criteria in Example 4 above, it is possible for the user to specify specific practice items in advance on the settings screen for making various settings (e.g. option screen or customization screen). You can also do this. Then, the control unit 11 may select an event character associated with a practice item specified by the user as a good practice item from among the practice items for pitchers over other event characters. good.

Note that the above assumes a case where step S110 is executed after step S106 is executed (that is, a case where five event characters are selected from a list of event characters that have the effect of easily improving pitching ability). The above example of the selection criteria has been described, but if step S110 is executed after step S108 is executed (i.e., 5 from the list of event characters that have the effect of easily improving fielder ability) Similar selection criteria can be used when selecting one event character).

After step S110 is executed, the control unit 11 updates the user's event deck based on the selection result in step S110 (S112). That is, the control unit 11 registers the event character selected in step S110 in the event deck table TBL102. That is, the control unit 11 accesses the event deck table TBL102 and registers the event character ID of the event character selected in step S110 in the "first setting frame" to "fifth setting frame" fields. After that, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display an event deck screen image G500 showing the updated event deck (S114). At this time, the event deck screen image G500 is generated based on the event character table TBL101 and the event deck table TBL102.

In the game system 1 (user terminal 10) described above, if the user selects one of the multiple options (processing objects P410, P420) displayed on the automatic setting menu screen image G400, the desired event ( An event character is selected that causes the desired effect to occur. According to the game system 1 (user terminal 10), by selecting a desired option, an event character that causes a desired event to occur is selected. It becomes possible to assist the user in performing the operations easily.

Further, the automatic setting menu screen image G400 displays a plurality of options regarding the main character's development policy. When the user selects a desired training policy, an event character that causes an event matching the desired training policy is selected, and an event corresponding to the event character occurs. According to the game system 1 (user terminal 10), by selecting a desired training policy, an event character that causes an event that matches the desired training policy is selected. It becomes possible to assist the user in easily selecting an event character.

Further, the event deck screen image G500 displays the special practice information of the event character incorporated into the event deck by automatic setting of the event deck. Therefore, the user can grasp the practice items that the event characters included in the event deck are good at. Therefore, the user can grasp what kind of effects will occur in the game.

In the embodiment described above, the display control section 120, selection condition setting section 130, game object selection section 140, and game control section 150 are realized in the user terminal 10, and the processing of these functional blocks (see FIG. The process shown in FIG. This reduces access from the user terminal 10 to the server 30 when executing the above processing. In other words, it is designed to prevent an enormous load from being placed on the server 30 due to simultaneous access from a large number of user terminals 10.

[5. Modified example]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[1] In the embodiment described above, data regarding each user (for example, FIGS. 9 to 11) is collectively managed by the server 30, and the user terminal 10 acquires data regarding the user from the server 30. However, the data regarding each user may not be managed collectively by the server 30. That is, data regarding users may be managed individually by the user terminal 10. In this case, the requesting unit 110, processing unit 310, and data storage unit 300 shown in FIG. 8 can be omitted.

[2] In the game system 1, the game may be executed by performing data communication between the user terminal 10 and the server 30. For example, the game may be executed by displaying a screen image on the display unit 15 of the user terminal 10 based on data provided from the server 30 based on a request from the user terminal 10. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram of the game system 1 in such a case.

As shown in FIG. 13, the server 30 (an example of a game control device) includes a data storage section 300, a display control section 320, a selection condition setting section 330, a game object selection section 340, and a game control section 350. Functional blocks other than the data storage section 300 are realized by the control section 31 executing processing according to a program. Note that since the data storage section 300 is similar to the data storage section 300 in FIG. 8, the description thereof will be omitted here.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the user terminal 10 includes a display control section 160 and an automatic setting request section 170. These functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11 executing processing according to a program.

The display control unit 320 will be explained. The display control unit 320 executes control for displaying a plurality of options regarding game control contents on the display means. The functions of the display control unit 320 are basically the same as those of the display control unit 120 in FIG. 8, so the description thereof will be omitted here. However, since the display control unit 320 is provided in the server 30, for example, the display control unit 320 transmits data necessary for displaying the automatic setting menu screen image G400 or the event deck screen image G500 to the user terminal 10. do. Based on this data, the display control unit 160 of the user terminal 10 causes the display unit 15 to display the automatic setting menu screen image G400 or the event deck screen image G500.

Next, the automatic setting request section 170 and the selection condition setting section 330 will be explained. The automatic setting requesting section 170 transmits information indicating at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of options displayed on the display section 15 by the display control section 320 to the server 30. The selection condition setting unit 330 is configured to select at least one game object corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of game objects based on at least one option selected by the user. Set selection conditions. Since the function of the selection condition setting section 330 is basically the same as that of the selection condition setting section 130 of FIG. 8, the description thereof will be omitted here.

Next, the game object selection section 340 and game control section 350 will be explained. The game object selection unit 340 selects at least one game object from among the plurality of game objects based on the selection conditions set (selected) by the selection condition setting unit 330. The game control unit 350 executes game control based on at least one game object selected by the game object selection unit 340. The functions of the game object selection section 340 and the game control section 350 are basically the same as those of the game object selection section 140 and the game control section 150 shown in FIG. 8, so the description thereof will be omitted here.

Next, an example of processing executed by the game system 1 to implement the functional blocks shown in FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process executed in the game system 1 when the processing object P230 of the event deck screen image G200 is selected. Among the processes shown in FIG. 14, the processes related to the user terminal 10 are executed by the control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 based on the programs stored in the storage unit 12, and the processes related to the server 30 are executed by the control unit 31 of the server 30. The program is executed based on the program stored in the storage unit 32. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 14 will be described below assuming that the user X selects the processing object P230.

When the processing object P230 of the event deck screen image G200 is selected, as shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 requests the server 30 for data of the automatic setting menu screen image G400 (S120). The data of the automatic setting menu screen image G400 is data necessary for displaying the automatic setting menu screen image G400 on the display unit 15 of the user terminal 10. The control unit 31 of the server 30 receives the above request (S300), and returns the data of the automatic setting menu screen image G400 to the user terminal 10 (S302). The control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 receives the data returned from the server 30 (S122). Note that if the data necessary to display the automatic setting menu screen image G400 is stored in the user terminal 10 in advance, these processes (steps S120, S300, S302, and S122) may be omitted.

The control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 displays the automatic setting menu screen image G400 on the display unit 15 (S124). Then, while the automatic setting menu screen image G400 is displayed, the control unit 11 determines whether the training policy of "pitcher" or "fielder" has been selected (S126). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether either processing object P410 or P420 is selected.

If any of the training policies is selected, the control unit 11 transmits an event deck automatic setting request to the server 30 (S128). In this case, information indicating whether "pitcher" or "fielder" has been selected as the training policy is transmitted to the server 30 together with user X's user ID. For example, when the processing object P410 is selected, information indicating that "pitcher" has been selected as the training policy is transmitted to the server 30. On the other hand, when the processing object P420 is selected, information indicating that "fielder" has been selected as the training policy is transmitted to the server 30.

The control unit 31 of the server 30 receives the event deck automatic setting request (S304). In this case, the control unit 31 determines whether the training policy selected by the user X is "pitcher" (S306).

When the training policy selected by user X is "pitcher," the control unit 31 refers to the event character table TBL 301 and selects event characters owned by user X that have the effect of making it easier to improve pitcher ability. A list of event characters is acquired (S308). Basically, the process in step S308 is the same as step S106 in FIG. 12.

On the other hand, if the training policy selected by user A list of event characters having the following information is obtained (S310). Basically, the process in step S310 is similar to step S108 in FIG. 12.

After step S308 or S310 is executed, the control unit 31 selects an event character to be incorporated into the event deck based on the list acquired in step S308 or S310 (S312). Basically, the process in step S312 is similar to step S110 in FIG. 12.

After that, the control unit 31 updates the event deck of user X based on the selection result in step S312 (S314). That is, the control unit 31 registers the event character selected in step S312 in the event deck table TBL302. That is, the control unit 31 accesses the event deck table TBL 302 and inputs the event character ID of the event character selected in step S312 into the "first setting frame" to "fifth setting frame" associated with the user ID of user X. Register in the field.

After that, the control unit 31 generates data of an event deck screen image G500 showing the updated event deck of the user X, and transmits the data to the user terminal 10 (S316). The control unit 11 of the user terminal 10 receives the above data (S130), and displays the event deck screen image G500 on the display unit 15 based on the data (S132).

As described above, even when a game is executed by performing data communication between the user terminal 10 and the server 30, the user can easily select an event character that causes a desired event to occur. It will be possible to assist students to do this.

[3] In steps S106 and S108 in FIG. 12 and steps S308 and S310 in FIG. ), but factors other than the training policy selected by the user may also be considered.

For example, the list of event characters may be acquired in consideration of the type or content of the scenario (game story) to be executed in the training part. For example, in step S106 of FIG. 12, a list of event characters that have the effect of making it easier to improve pitcher ability parameters and that match the type or content of the scenario may be acquired.

For example, if the scenario executed in the training part is a scenario that progresses in a place where there are many characters of a specific type, an event that has the effect of making it easier to improve pitcher ability parameters in step S106 of FIG. A list of event characters that are characters and of the above-mentioned specific type may be acquired.

Specifically, for example, the scenario executed in the training part is a place where there are many characters of a specific gender (for example, a school attended only by students of a specific gender, or a place where the number of students of one gender is higher than that of the other gender). If the scenario is a scenario that progresses in a school where the number of students is very large compared to the number of students, in step S106 of FIG. A list of event characters of a specific gender may be obtained.

In order to execute the above processing, for example, data defining the correspondence between scenario types and event characters that match the type, or correspondence between scenarios and event characters that match the contents of the scenario, are required. Data defining relationships may be stored in advance, and based on this data, event characters matching the type or content of the scenario may be specified.

[4] Users may be able to build relationships (for example, friendships or companion relationships) with other users. That is, users may be associated with other users. When the user has a relationship with another user, the event deck setting area A210 of the event deck screen image G200 has a setting frame (for example, a helper) in which the event character owned by the other user can be set. frame, friend frame, etc.) may be added.

[5] In the embodiment described above, the user can select the desired training policy (in other words, the desired effect) on the automatic setting menu screen image G400, but the automatic setting menu screen image G400 allows the user to select the desired training policy (in other words, the desired effect). It may also be possible to select a desired event. For example, when a travel event is selected as a desired event, an event character with which the travel event is associated may be selected as an event character to be incorporated into the event deck, and may be incorporated into the event deck. .

Alternatively, the automatic setting menu screen image G400 may allow the user to select a desired game item. For example, if a bat is selected as a desired game item, an event character associated with an event in which a bat is given to a user (or an event in which a bat is likely to be given to a user) is an event that should be included in the event deck. It may also be selected as a character and incorporated into the event deck. Note that the "bat" may be a special bat whose use improves a fielder's ability parameters such as "meat" or "power."

[6] In the embodiment described above, the event character to be incorporated into the event deck is selected from among the event characters owned by the user. It may also be possible to select from a group of characters. The "event character group" in this case may be a common event character group that all users can arbitrarily select. Furthermore, even if a certain user selects a predetermined event character, that event character is not monopolized by that user, and other users may be able to select the same event character.

[7] The event deck may be able to incorporate game objects other than event characters (game characters). For example, it may be possible to incorporate game items (bats, balls, mitts, etc.) into the event deck. At this time, only the game item may be incorporated into the event deck, or both the game character and the game item may be incorporated into the event deck.

For example, if a bat is included in the event deck, an event associated with the bat may occur in the training part. For example, an event may occur in which batting practice points are awarded, an event in which batting practice points are awarded more than usual, or the like.

[8] Although the baseball game has been described above as an example of the game executed by the game system 1, the present invention can also be applied to games other than baseball games. The present invention can be applied to games in which game control is executed based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects.

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From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example. Note that, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the symbols appearing in the drawings are appropriately written in parentheses, but the present invention is not thereby limited to the illustrated embodiments.

1) A game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention executes game control based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects (for example, a plurality of event characters). ), a display control means (120 or 320) that executes control for displaying a plurality of choices (P410, P420) regarding game control contents on a display means (15), and a display control means (120 or 320) that executes control for displaying a plurality of choices (P410, P420) regarding game control contents, and a display control means (120 or 320) that performs control for displaying a plurality of choices (P410, P420) regarding game control contents; setting means for setting selection conditions for selecting at least one game object corresponding to the at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of game objects, based on the at least one option selected by the user; 130 or 330), a selection means (140 or 340) for selecting at least one game object from among the plurality of game objects based on selection conditions set by the setting means (130 or 330); and game control means (150 or 350) that executes game control based on at least one game object selected by the selection means (140 or 340).

8) The game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention controls a game in which game control is performed based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects (for example, a plurality of event characters). In the game control device (10 or 30) related to game control, based on at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of options (P410, P420) regarding game control contents, the user selects the user from among the plurality of game objects. a setting means (130 or 330) for setting a selection condition for selecting at least one game object corresponding to the at least one option selected by the setting means (130 or 330); selection means (140 or 340) for selecting at least one game object from the plurality of game objects based on the game object.

9) A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game system described in 1) above or the game control device described in 8) above.

10) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the program described in 9) above is recorded.

11) A control method for a game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game in which game control is executed based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects (for example, a plurality of event characters). In the control method of the system (1), a display control step (S100, S124, or S302) for performing control for displaying a plurality of options (P410, P420) regarding game control contents on the display means (15); selecting at least one game object corresponding to the at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of game objects based on at least one option selected by the user from the plurality of options; Based on the setting step (S104, S106, S108, or S306, S308, S310) for setting the selection condition of , a selection step (S106, S108, S110, or S308, S310, S312) of selecting at least one game object from the plurality of game objects; and a selection step (S106, S108, S110, or S308, S310, and a game control step of executing game control based on at least one game object selected in step S312).

12) A method for controlling a game control device (10 or 30) according to an aspect of the present invention includes controlling a game based on at least one game object selected from a plurality of game objects (for example, a plurality of event characters). In a method for controlling a game control device (10 or 30) regarding a game to be played, the plurality of game objects are a setting step (S104, S106, S108, or S306, S308, S310) of setting selection conditions for selecting at least one game object corresponding to at least one option selected by the user; a selection step (S106, S108, S110, or S308, S310, S312).

In the inventions described in 1), 8) to 12) above, if the user selects at least one option corresponding to the desired game control content from among the plurality of options regarding the game control content, the desired game control content is controlled. A corresponding game object is selected, and game control is performed based on the game object. According to the present invention, by selecting an option regarding the desired game control content, a game object that allows the desired game control to be performed is selected, and therefore a game object that allows the desired game control to be performed is selected. It becomes possible to assist the user in easily performing the following steps.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, in the game system (1) described in 1) above, the setting means (130 or 330) defines a correspondence relationship between the plurality of choices and the plurality of selection conditions. Based on the data, at least one selection condition corresponding to at least one option selected by the user is selected from among the plurality of selection conditions, and the selection means (140 or 340) selects the setting means ( 130 or 330), at least one game object may be selected from the plurality of game objects.

According to the invention described in 2) above, if the user selects at least one option corresponding to the desired game control content from among the plurality of options regarding the game control content, the user can select from among the plurality of selection conditions. A selection condition corresponding to the selected option is selected. That is, a selection condition corresponding to the user's desired game control content is selected from among the plurality of selection conditions, and as a result, a game object is selected that allows the user's desired game control to be executed. Become.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, in the game system (1) described in 1) or 2) above, in the game system (1), the user selects a parameter of a first game object (for example, an ability parameter of the main character). A game is run that aims to vary the first game object based on at least one second game object selected from a plurality of second game objects (e.g., a plurality of event characters). An effect advantageous for varying the parameters of is generated in the game, the plurality of options are options related to the content of the effect, and the setting means (130 or 330) setting the selection condition for selecting at least one second game object corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of second game objects based on at least one option; , the selection means (140 or 340) selects at least one second game object from the plurality of second game objects based on the selection condition set by the setting means (130 or 330); The game control means (150 or 350) may cause the effect to occur in the game based on at least one second game object selected by the selection means (140 or 340).

In the invention described in 3) above, if the user selects at least one option corresponding to the desired effect from among the plurality of options regarding the content of the effect, the second game object corresponding to the desired effect is selected; Based on the second game object, effects are generated in the game that are advantageous for varying the parameters of the first game object. According to the present invention, the second game object that causes the desired effect is selected by selecting the option corresponding to the desired effect, so the second game object that causes the desired effect is selected. It becomes possible to assist the user in making selections easily.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, in the game system (1) described in 3) above, each of the plurality of second game objects includes effect information (for example, event information or specialty practice information) indicating the effect. The setting means (130 or 330) corresponds to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of second game objects based on at least one option selected by the user. the selection condition for selecting at least one second game object associated with the effect information, and the game control means (150 or 350) selects the second game object selected by the selection means (140 or 340) An effect indicated by the effect information associated with the second game object may be caused to occur in the game.

In the invention described in 4) above, when the user selects at least one option corresponding to the desired effect from among the plurality of options regarding the content of the effect, the second option associated with the effect information corresponding to the desired effect is selected. A game object is selected, and an effect indicated by effect information associated with the second game object is generated in the game. According to the present invention, the second game object associated with the desired effect is selected by selecting the option corresponding to the content of the desired effect. It becomes possible to assist the user in making selections easily.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, in the game system (1) described in 4) above, the plurality of options include a policy for how to vary the parameters of the first game object (for example, a method for developing the main character). The setting means (130 or 330) selects the effect information that matches the policy corresponding to at least one option selected by the user from among the plurality of second game objects. The selection condition for selecting at least one associated second game object may be set.

In the invention described in 5) above, if the user selects at least one of the plurality of options regarding the policy of how to vary the parameters of the first game object, an effect matching the user's desired policy is obtained. A second game object associated with the information is selected, and an effect indicated by the effect information associated with the second game object is generated in the game. That is, an effect that matches the user's desired policy is generated in the game. According to the present invention, by selecting an option regarding the policy of how to vary the parameters of the first game object, the second game object associated with an effect that matches the desired policy is selected. It becomes possible to assist the user in easily selecting a second game object that meets a desired policy.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, in the game system (1) according to 4) or 5) above, the effect information associated with the second game object selected by the selection means (140 or 340) indicates It may also include means (120 or 320) for executing control for displaying information on the content of the effect on the display means.

In the invention described in 6) above, since information regarding the content of the effect indicated by the effect information associated with the selected second game object is displayed on the display means, the user can You will be able to understand the content of the effect that was created. Therefore, the user can grasp what kind of effects will occur in the game.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of game objects is associated with rarity information indicating a degree of rarity, and the selection means (140 or 340) selects the information set by the setting means (130 or 330). When selecting at least one game object from among the plurality of game objects based on the selected selection condition, the game object with a higher degree of rarity is selected with priority over the game object with a lower degree of rarity. You can do it like this.

In the invention described in 7) above, when selecting at least one game object from among a plurality of game objects based on selection conditions, a game object with a higher degree of rarity is given priority over a game object with a lower degree of rarity. be selected. In general, it is thought that users would prefer a game object with a higher rarity to be selected than a game object with a lower rarity, so by doing this, it is possible to make a selection that meets the user's wishes. This will increase user satisfaction. Additionally, since game objects with higher rarity generally have higher usefulness (e.g. performance or effectiveness) than game objects with lower rarity, this allows game objects with high usefulness to be selected preferentially. This also increases user satisfaction.

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Claims (7)

A game control device that controls a game in which a first game object to be trained and a second game object for generating an event that affects the training of the first game object,
a display control means for executing control for displaying a plurality of options regarding a training policy for the first game object on a screen;
Based on at least one option selected by the user from a plurality of options regarding the training policy of the first game object, at least one option suitable for the training policy of the first game object corresponding to the selected option. setting means for setting selection conditions for selecting one of the second game objects;
selection means for selecting at least one second game object from among the plurality of second game objects based on the selection condition set by the setting means;
event generating means for causing the event associated with at least one second game object selected by the selecting means to occur in the game;
A game control device comprising: 2. The setting means sets the selection condition for selecting a second game object that is associated with an event suitable for the development policy of the first game object corresponding to the selected option. game control device. The setting means is configured to select a second game object that is associated with an event that is advantageous for raising the first game object and is suitable for a raising policy of the first game object that corresponds to the selected option. The game control device according to claim 2, wherein the selection condition is set. an upper limit number of second game objects that can be selected by the selection means is determined;
When the number of second game objects suitable for the selection condition is larger than the upper limit number, the selection means selects one of the plurality of second game objects suitable for the selection condition based on a predetermined selection criterion. The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the upper limit number of second game objects is selected from the range. The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising point setting means for setting a point at which the performance of the first game object can be varied based on the occurrence of the event. A game system including a server and a terminal device that can communicate with the server,
A game system comprising each means of the game control device according to claim 1. A program for operating a computer as the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 or the game system according to claim 6, wherein the game control device or the game system includes the computer. A program to function as each means.

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