JP7381044B2 - Game systems, game devices, game processing methods and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Games using game objects such as game cards have been known for some time. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-000482

In such games, rewards are given when the user achieves predetermined conditions, but if the user fails to achieve the predetermined conditions, no rewards are given, or the rewards given are not very valuable. This was common. Therefore, for example, if the user loses the game and fails to achieve the conditions, the user often quits playing the game.

One of the objects of some aspects of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game device, and a program that can provide a new method of awarding rewards.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game device, and a program that can achieve the effects described in the embodiments described below.

One aspect of the present invention includes: a game processing unit that progresses a game using a game object; an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating a game object used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game; a control unit that generates a reward according to a result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the unit; When the game object is a game object, the game system generates the reward even if the result indicates defeat.
Further, one aspect of the present invention includes: a game processing unit that advances a game using a game object; an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating a game object used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game; a control unit that generates a reward according to a result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit; The game device generates the reward even when the result indicates defeat when the game object is a specific game object.
Further, one aspect of the present invention includes a game processing step in which the game processing unit progresses the game using the game object, and an acquisition unit displays information indicating the game object used in the game and the progress status of the game. and a control step in which the control unit generates a reward according to a result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition step, and the control step includes: , a game processing method in which, when at least one of the game objects used in the game is a specific game object, the reward is generated even if the result indicates defeat. Further, one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the above game system or game device.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing an outline of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a third diagram showing an outline of the embodiment. It is a diagram showing the configuration of a game system according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer system according to the embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the terminal device concerning the same embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the server device concerning the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a home screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a team formation screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a team formation screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a team formation screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a team formation screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 5 shows a team formation screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a team formation screen according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the tactical option selection screen based on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the team formation call screen based on the same embodiment. It is a diagram showing a player selection screen according to the same embodiment. It is a diagram showing a player adjustment screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a player information display screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a player information display screen according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the competing team display screen based on the same embodiment. It is a diagram showing a 3D match display screen according to the same embodiment. It is a diagram showing a 2D match display screen according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the condition display screen based on the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a statistics display screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a statistics display screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a match report display screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a match report display screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a trainer personnel screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a trainer personnel screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a player personnel screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a player personnel screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a player personnel screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a player personnel screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a player personnel screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a player personnel screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 7 shows a player personnel screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a player personnel screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a My Town screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a My Town screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a My Town screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a My Town screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a player training screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a player training screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a player training screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a player training screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a player training screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a player characteristics screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a use screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a use screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a hall of fame screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a hall of fame screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hall of fame screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hall of fame screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a friend screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a friend screen according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the friend point exchange screen based on the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a news display screen according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the finance screen based on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the club data screen based on the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an association screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing an association screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an association screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an association screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an association screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an association screen according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the league selection screen based on the same embodiment. It is a diagram showing a transfer market screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a rental transfer screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a rental transfer screen according to the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a rental transfer screen according to the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the conditions of the match partner based on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the match opponent selection screen based on the same embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a follower acquisition display screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a second diagram showing a follower acquisition display screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a method for determining a special player according to the embodiment. It is a figure showing the display screen of SNS concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows the ranking display screen based on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of one game in the 2nd format based on the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of player data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of trainer data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of user data concerning the same embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of personnel data according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of user's player data based on the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of user's trainer data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the training data based on the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of position data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of custom data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of match data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of my town data based on the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of building data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of Hall of Fame player data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of market data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of friend data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of association data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of scout implementation data concerning the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of follower data based on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the match result data of the 2nd format based on the same embodiment.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Best embodiment]
[Overview of the best embodiment]
The best embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The game system according to this embodiment is an information processing system that provides games.
The game according to this embodiment is a so-called video game, and is a game processed by a computer. This game has the concept of missions. One of the objectives of the user is for the user playing the game to accomplish various missions provided by the game.

In the following description, unless otherwise specified, a user is a player who plays a game. Further, the user includes a virtual user using a computer.

The mission is one or more game goals. One or more goal achievement conditions are associated with the game goal in advance. In this embodiment, satisfying the goal achievement conditions for some or all of the game goals constituting the mission may be referred to as "mission accomplishment (mission accomplished)." A game goal is also associated with one or more game parts. That is, one mission is associated with goal achievement conditions regarding one or more game parts. In this case, playing to accomplish the mission means playing the game part of the game goal included in the mission.

Further, a mission may end when at least some goal achievement conditions constituting the mission are satisfied, or may end when a predetermined mission end condition is satisfied. Mission completion conditions may include temporal, spatial, and numerical conditions. The time condition may be, for example, that a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the mission. The spatial condition may be, for example, that a player (an example of a game object) operated by a user is used in a predetermined space. The numerical condition may be, for example, that the numerical value of a predetermined parameter that changes depending on play, such as a follower described later, becomes a predetermined value. Furthermore, in a case where users are ranked based on the numerical value of a predetermined parameter, the ranking may be a predetermined value. A reward is associated with a mission, and the game system 1 gives the user a reward when the mission is accomplished. In other words, a mission is a unit of game division for awarding rewards.

The reward is something that the game provider and the user recognize as having value within the game, and includes, for example, items, game characters, points, and the like. In addition, rewards may include elements that allow the game to progress advantageously or additional elements that occur by completing a mission. Furthermore, if the conditions for achieving the mission are numerical conditions related to predetermined parameters, the reward may also include the consumption or acquisition of the parameters. In this case, the user can earn another reward if one reward satisfies a predetermined numerical condition.
Note that even if the item is the same, the item may or may not be a reward depending on the rules of the game and how to play.
Rewards may vary depending on the type and content of mission achievement conditions. In other words, the reward may vary depending on the difficulty level of the mission, etc. set for the mission. The difficulty level of a mission is an index of the difficulty (severity) of fulfilling the goal achievement conditions set for the mission. For example, if the goal achievement condition is that the numerical value of the parameter becomes a predetermined value, the difficulty level of the mission may correspond to the magnitude of the predetermined value. Further, for example, when the goal achievement condition is the above-mentioned ranking, the difficulty level of the mission may correspond to the high or low ranking.
The game character refers to a person appearing in the game. In this embodiment, the game character is a player described later.

The game consists of multiple game parts, such as playing against characters operated by other users, playing against characters controlled by a computer, purchasing items, acquiring items and characters, and checking the items and characters that you own. It consists of Hereinafter, the game executed by the game system 1 will be referred to as a "primary game," and the plurality of game parts included in the primary game will be referred to as a "secondary game." In other words, the primary game includes one or more secondary games. Furthermore, unless a primary game and a secondary game are particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "games."

Below, as an example, a case where a match part is included as a game part will be described. Further, an example will be explained in which the match played in the match part is a soccer match (hereinafter also simply referred to as a "match").
In the match part, the user can, for example, use a team made up of a plurality of players to play a match against a team operated by another user or a team controlled by a computer. Further, below, the play of the match part may be referred to as "playing the match (playing the match)".
The player is an example of a game object that can also be used in a secondary game. Athletes play a match on a virtual soccer field, for example. The team is a group including a plurality of players for playing a match with other users. A user is basically associated with one team. In other words, the user has one team. The game object is a conceptual unit in a game. Further, for example, a game object is a unit on a display that can be visually recognized. Also, for example, it is a unit that can be selected by the user. Further, for example, a game object is a classification of data such as numerical values, text, images, and sounds used in a game. In other words, a game object represents a conceptual unit in a game.

1 to 3 are diagrams showing an overview of this embodiment.
A game screen G1 shown in FIG. 1 shows an example of a team formation screen. The team formation screen will be described later.
In the example shown in FIG. 1, player icons C1 to C5, a first display area D1, a second display area D2, and a match start button B1 are arranged on the team formation screen G1.
A player icon is an icon indicating a player. One player icon is associated with one player. In the following, a player associated with a player icon will also be referred to as a "player indicated by the player icon." The pattern and display mode (for example, color, size, shape, additional information) of the player icon may vary depending on the player represented by the player icon, the information associated with the player represented by the player icon, and the like. For example, the player icon may display a photo of the player indicated by the player icon, various information associated with the player indicated by the player icon, and the like.

In the team formation screen G1, the player icon is displayed in either the first display area D1 or the second display area D2. All the players indicated by the player icons displayed on the team composition screen G1 are included in the team owned by the user.
The player indicated by the player icon displayed in the first display area D1 is a player included in the starting lineup (also referred to as "starting lineup") in the match. The starting lineup is the players who appear at the start of the game. Here, participating indicates that the player will be able to play soccer in the space (field) where the match will be played.
The player indicated by the player icon displayed in the second display area D2 is a player who is not included in the starting lineup for the match. Players who are not included in the starting lineup are divided into bench members and off-bench members. Bench members are players who can replace the starting lineup during a game. Substitute means to participate by replacing the starting lineup. Off-the-bench members are players who are included in the team but cannot participate in the game. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the player indicated by the player icon C1 is a starting member.

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the players indicated by the player icons C1 to C5 are players associated with specific effects (also referred to as "special effect players"). In this embodiment, as an example of a specific effect, an example will be described in which the number of followers increases by a predetermined number when a player participates in a game, regardless of whether he is a starting member or a bench member. Note that players other than the players indicated by the player icons C1 to C5 may be associated with other effects or may not be associated with any effects.
The special player is an example of a specific game object. A specific game object indicates a game object associated with a specific effect among game objects.
A follower is one of the parameters that increases or decreases by playing a match. A follower is a numerical value indicating the evaluation of a team (or a user who owns a team) in a fictitious SNS (Social Networking Service) that exists within the game system 1. Followers change from match to match. When the above-mentioned special player participates in a match, the number of followers corresponding to the special player who participated increases by a predetermined number. Further, the number of followers varies depending on the opponent of the match, the type of match, the result of the match, and the user's followers before the start of the match.

The match start button B1 is an operator for accepting the start of play of a match. The user can play the match by selecting the match start button B1.

A game screen G2 shown in FIG. 2 shows an example of a match result screen. In the example shown in FIG. 2, a match result display D3 is arranged on the match result screen G2.
The match result display D3 shows the result of the match played by selecting the match start button B1 in FIG. The example shown in FIG. 2 shows that the result of the match is "2-3". The result shows that the user's team played a match against the computer's team, and the user's team lost (LOSE). Furthermore, by making the display size of the user's team's score larger than the display size of the computer's team's score, it is possible to understand which score is the user's team's score from the display format. . In other words, regardless of the outcome of the match, the match results of the user's team and the match results of the opponent's team are displayed separately.

A game screen G3 shown in FIG. 3 shows an example of a follower fluctuation display screen. The follower change display screen is displayed after the match result screen G2. The follower change display screen G3 is arranged with a participating special player display area D4 showing participating special effects players, a follower change number display field D5, a follower display field D6, a mission display field D7, and a reward display icon C6.

In the participating special player display area D4, player icons C1 to C4 of special players who participated in the match are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 3, it is displayed that four special players indicated by player icons C1 to C4 have participated. The player icons C1 to C4 correspond to the player icons C1 to C4 in FIG. The player indicated by the player icon C5 in FIG. 1 is a special player, but because he did not participate in the match, he is not displayed in the participating special player display area D4. In addition, all the players who participated in the match may be displayed in the participating special player display area D4, or may be displayed in any number of times.
The follower change number display column D5 displays a numerical value indicating the increase in the number of followers due to the participation of the special player. In the example shown in FIG. 3, although the player lost the match (see FIG. 2), because a special player participated, a special effect occurred regardless of the result of the match, and the number of followers increased. The number of followers that increases when a special player participates in a match is the same whether he wins or loses the match. However, the number of followers to be increased may vary depending on the match result. For example, the number of followers that increases when a match is won may be made larger (for example, twice or triple) than the number of followers that increases when a match is lost.
A numerical value indicating the current follower is displayed in the follower display field D6. Furthermore, information indicating the current mission is displayed in the mission display field D7. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the mission is displayed to reach a predetermined number of followers.
The reward display icon C6 displays an icon associated with a reward for completing the mission displayed in the mission display field D7 (hereinafter also referred to as an "icon indicating reward"). When the number of followers displayed in the follower display field D6 is greater than or equal to the number of followers displayed in the mission display field D7, the mission is accomplished. Once the mission is accomplished, a reward corresponding to the reward display icon C6 is given. Further, a new mission is displayed in the mission display column D7, and an icon indicating the corresponding reward is displayed in the reward display icon C6.

In this way, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment generates a reward to the user even if the user's team loses the match when a special player participates. In other words, the game system 1 generates a special effect regardless of whether the game is won or lost. This makes it easier for the user to accomplish the mission, for example.
In this way, the game system 1 provides a new method of awarding rewards. With this reward giving method, for example, the user can easily obtain the reward. Thereby, the game system 1 can increase the user's motivation to accomplish the mission.
The above is an explanation of the outline of this embodiment.

[Configuration of game system 1]
Next, the configuration of the game system 1 will be explained.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the game system 1.
The game system 1 includes a plurality of terminal devices 10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-N and a server device 30. In the following, when the plurality of terminal devices 10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-N are not distinguished, they will simply be collectively referred to as the terminal device 10. The terminal device 10 and the server device 30 are each communicably connected to the network NW and can send and receive information to and from each other.

The terminal device 10 is an electronic device including a computer system. For example, the terminal device 10 may be a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet PC, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a feature phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, etc. . A user uses the terminal device 10 to play a primary game and a secondary game.
The server device 30 is an electronic device including a computer system.

The terminal device 10 and the server device 30 execute a game control program that functions as a pair. Hereinafter, the game control program executed in the terminal device 10 will be referred to as an "in-terminal game control program," and the game control program executed in the server device 30 will be referred to as an "in-server game control program." Furthermore, when the in-terminal game control program and the in-server game control program are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as "game control program." For example, the server device 30 can transmit an in-terminal game control program to the terminal device 10.

All of the data necessary for executing the in-terminal game control program and the in-server game control program may be stored in both or either of the terminal device 10 and the server device 30, or some of the data may be stored in the terminal device 10. and the server device 30. Further, all or part of the data necessary for executing the game control program may be stored in another server device. Below, as an example, a case will be described in which the main part of the data necessary for executing the game control program is stored in the terminal device 10.
The above is a description of the configuration of the game system 1.

[Computer system configuration]
Next, the computer system 90 included in the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the computer system 90.
The computer system 90 includes, for example, a communication section 91, an input section 92, a display section 93, a storage section 95, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 96. These components are communicably connected to each other via a bus.

The communication unit 91 is a communication module such as a communication IC, and communicates with other devices via the network NW.
The input unit 92 is, for example, an input module such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch pad, or a microphone through which various instructions are input by voice, and various instructions are input by user operations. The input unit 92 may be configured integrally with a display (display unit 93) as a touch panel.

The display unit 93 is a display module that displays information such as images and text, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display panel, and the like.
The audio reproduction unit 94 is an audio reproduction module that outputs audio such as dialogue, background music, sound effects, etc., and includes a speaker and the like.

The storage unit 95 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or a ROM (Read-Only Memory). RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. It stores various data, game control programs, etc. processed by the terminal device 10 and the server device 30. Note that the storage unit 95 is not limited to one built into the terminal device 10 or the server device 30, and may be an external storage device connected via a digital input/output port such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus).

The CPU 96 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 95 and controls each component included in the computer system 90.
Note that the computer system 90 may include arbitrary hardware such as a camera, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving module (not shown).
The above is a description of the computer system 90.

[Configuration of terminal device 10]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be explained.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 10.
The terminal device 10 includes an internal terminal communication section 11, an internal terminal input section 12, an internal terminal display section 13, an internal terminal audio reproduction section 14, an internal terminal storage section 15, and an internal terminal control section 160. .
The intra-terminal communication unit 11 connects to the network NW and communicates with the server device 30.

The terminal input unit 12 accepts operations by the user. Below, as an example, a case will be described in which the terminal input section 12 is configured integrally with the terminal display section 13 as a touch panel. In this case, the user can select an operator by touching the position of the operator arranged on the game screen with a finger or a stylus pen on the display surface of the internal display section 13 of the terminal. In addition to this, there are also so-called flick (swipe) operations in which you slide your finger or stylus pen while keeping them in contact with the display surface of the terminal display section 13, long-press operations that keep the finger or stylus pen in contact with the same position, and long-press operations in a predetermined place. After that, any operation input can be performed, such as a so-called drag-and-drop operation in which you slide your finger or stylus pen while touching it and release it at a predetermined location.

The in-terminal display unit 13 displays a game screen.
The game screen is an image that notifies the user of information such as game progress and game results. Further, the game screen is an image for accepting operations (hereinafter referred to as "game operations") for the user to proceed with the game, and for guiding game operations. In other words, the game screen is an example of a user interface. For example, the user can select operators such as various buttons and icons arranged on the game screen through operations on the internal display section 13 of the terminal. Note that the progress status of the game indicates the progress of the game.
Note that in this embodiment, a set of image information displayed simultaneously on one terminal display unit 13 may be referred to as a "screen." The screen may be composed of one image, or may be composed of a plurality of images arranged or superimposed. Additionally, the screen may include text. The screen may consist only of text.

The in-terminal audio reproduction unit 14 reproduces game audio.
The in-terminal storage unit 15 stores an in-terminal game control program and data necessary for executing the game control program.
The in-terminal control unit 160 controls each component included in the terminal device 10. The in-terminal control unit 160 is realized, for example, by a CPU included in the terminal device 10 executing a game control program stored in the in-terminal storage unit 15. Further, a part or all of the internal terminal control unit 160 may be realized as a hardware integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

The in-terminal control unit 160 includes an in-terminal data management unit 161, an in-terminal game processing unit 162, an in-terminal screen generation unit 163, and an in-terminal output control unit 164.
The in-terminal data management unit 161 manages data. Managing data includes controlling transmission and reception of data with other devices, writing data to the internal terminal storage section 15, and controlling reading of data from the internal terminal storage section 15. The terminal data management section 161 sends data acquired from the server device 30 and data read from the terminal storage section 15 to the terminal game processing section 162, the terminal screen generation section 163, and the terminal output control section 164. Output. Further, the in-terminal data management section 161 transmits the data acquired from the in-terminal game processing section 162 to the server device 30 or writes it into the in-terminal storage section 15.

The in-terminal game processing unit 162 performs control for executing the game. The in-terminal game processing unit 162 may perform substantial processing for advancing the primary game and secondary game in its own device, or may perform substantial processing for advancing the primary game and secondary game in the server device 30. Auxiliary processing may also be performed. For example, the in-terminal game processing unit 162 may complete the process for progressing the game only on its own device. In this embodiment, as an example, a case will be described in which the terminal device 10 performs substantial game processing.

The in-terminal screen generation unit 163 generates a game screen. The in-terminal screen generation unit 163 outputs the generated image data of the game screen to the in-terminal output control unit 164.
The internal terminal output control unit 164 controls output such as image display and audio playback. For example, the in-terminal output control unit 164 outputs the image data acquired from the in-terminal screen generation unit 163 to the in-terminal display unit 13 to display a game screen.
The above is a description of the configuration of the terminal device 10.

[Configuration of server device 30]
Next, the configuration of the server device 30 will be explained.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 30.
The server device 30 includes an intra-server communication section 31, an intra-server storage section 32, and an intra-server control section 330.
The intra-server communication unit 31 connects to the network NW and communicates with the terminal device 10.

The server internal storage unit 32 stores an internal server game control program and data necessary for executing the game control program. The internal server storage section 32 includes a user data storage section 321 , a player/trainer data storage section 322 , and a game situation data storage section 323 .

The user data storage unit 321 stores user data. User data is data that describes information specific to a user. In the user data, information such as a user level, user name, friend user, amount of in-game currency, owned items, followers, etc. is described in association with a user ID (IDentifier). A user ID is information that identifies a user. In this embodiment, associating with a user ID may be referred to as "associating with a user (obtaining by a user)". Furthermore, in this embodiment, when referring to information associated with a user ID, it may be expressed as "the user's". In this embodiment, possession means that a game object is associated with a user. For example, in the possession state, the identification information of the game object and the user's user ID are associated. Furthermore, for example, in the possession state, the number (amount) of game objects is associated with the user's user ID. At this time, the user has the game object, and the game object is the user's property. Users can use game objects that they own. Using a game object is sometimes referred to as "using a game object." As described above, game objects may be consumed by use. In this case, the game system 1 cancels the association with the user ID for the consumed amount of game objects among the game objects associated with the user ID. Furthermore, if the user does not need the game object that he or she owns, he or she can make the game object unavailable. Removing a game object means canceling the association between the game object and the user ID. In this embodiment, making the item out of possession may be expressed as "releasing".
In-game currency is a game object that is used in exchange for other game objects such as items, cards, players, trainers, etc. Using in-game currency means consuming in-game currency when owning other game objects.
Hereinafter, as an example, items and in-game currency will be explained as being consumed by use. In this case, using items or in-game currency also means executing a predetermined process in response to consuming items or in-game currency. However, the item may not be consumed by use.

The player/trainer data storage unit 322 stores player data and trainer data. Player data is data that describes player information. Player data includes, for example, player name, version, type, age, rarity, multiple types of ability values (ability values for each soccer skill, ability values for each position), ability limits, appropriate positions, skills, characteristics, images, etc. Information regarding the player is described in association with the player ID. In addition, if there is a real player who is a model for the player, player data will also be associated with the player ID, including information such as the nationality and region of the real player, and the real soccer club to which the real player belongs. It is described as follows. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when referring to information associated with a player ID, it may be expressed as "player's".

Trainer data is data that describes trainer information. A trainer is a type of game object. The trainer is used for the user's athletes. Using for a player indicates that a game object representing a trainer is used for a game object representing a player. By using the trainer on a player owned by the user, the trainer can increase the ability values of the player used. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when referring to information associated with a trainer ID, it may be expressed as "trainer's". Details about the trainer will be described later.
In the trainer data, information regarding the trainer, such as the trainer name, rarity, multiple types of ability values (training efficiency, ability improvement), skills, remaining number of training sessions, and images, is described in association with the trainer ID. In addition, in the trainer data, if there is an actual trainer (manager, coach, etc.) who is the model for the trainer, information such as the country/region of origin of that actual trainer is also described in association with the trainer ID. .

The game situation data storage unit 323 stores game situation data. Game situation data is data that describes the game situation of a match played by a user. Since the game situation changes every moment as the game progresses, the game situation data is updated at any time as the game progresses. For example, the game situation data includes information regarding the placement of players during the match, information regarding the position and movement of the ball during the match, and information regarding the match situation between the user and the opponent.

The internal server control unit 330 controls each component included in the server device 30. The internal server control unit 330 is realized, for example, by a CPU included in the terminal device 10 executing a game control program stored in the internal server storage unit 32. Furthermore, part or all of the server internal control unit 330 may be realized as a hardware integrated circuit such as an LSI or an ASIC.

The intra-server control section 330 includes an intra-server data management section 331 and an intra-server game processing section 332.
The in-server data management unit 331 manages data related to processing by the server device 30. Managing data includes controlling transmission and reception of data with other devices, writing data to the server internal storage unit 32, and controlling reading data from the server internal storage unit 32. The server data management unit 331 outputs data acquired from the terminal device 10 and data read from the server storage unit 32 to the server game processing unit 332. Further, the server data management unit 331 transmits the data acquired from the server game processing unit 332 to the server device 30 or writes the data to the server storage unit 32.

The in-server game processing unit 332 performs at least part of the control processing for executing the game. The in-server game processing unit 332 may perform auxiliary processing for advancing the primary game and secondary game on the terminal device 10, or may perform auxiliary processing for advancing the primary game and secondary game on its own device. Substantive processing may also be performed. For example, the in-server game processing unit 332 may complete processing for advancing the game only on its own device.
Further, the in-server game processing unit 332 performs processing such as matching between users and movement of players and balls during a match.

As described above, in this embodiment, as an example, the terminal device 10 performs substantial game processing. In this case, upon receiving a game operation from the user, the terminal device 10 executes processing for advancing the game based on the content of the game operation. At this time, the terminal device 10 updates various data as necessary. Further, the terminal device 10 notifies the server device 30 of the contents of the game operation as necessary. The server device 30 executes auxiliary processing for advancing the game based on the content of the game operation notified from the terminal device 10. At this time, the server device 30 updates various data as necessary. The server device 30 notifies the terminal device 10 of the processing results. Then, the terminal device 10 displays a game screen or reproduces game audio based on the processing results executed by the terminal device 10 or the processing results notified from the server device 30. Thereby, the game system 1 can update the game screen or reproduce audio according to the operation content.

Here, a specific example of processing for advancing a game performed by at least one of the in-terminal game processing section 162 of the terminal device 10 and the in-server game processing section 332 of the server device 30 will be described. Here, as an example, a case will be described in which the in-terminal game processing section 162 executes main processing for advancing the game.
For example, the in-terminal game processing unit 162 executes a process of making a match selection icon appear on the game screen. The match selection icon is an icon for selecting a match. Here, the match selection icon may be selectable. "Selectable" means that images such as match selection icons are arranged on the game screen in a state that accepts the user's selection. For example, an image such as a match selection icon may be made selectable by being newly arranged on the game screen in response to a swipe input by the user. Further, the display manner (for example, color, size, shape, additional information) of the match selection icon may vary depending on the arrangement within the game screen. For example, a match selection icon placed at a certain position on the game screen may be larger than other match selection icons, and may include more additional information.
Furthermore, when the match selection icon is selected by the user, the in-terminal game processing unit 162 starts processing to form a team for playing the match. Team formation means determining the starting lineup, bench members, and off-the-bench members for the game. In addition, the positions of the starting lineup will also be determined. Here, the position is information indicating the basic arrangement of the player on the field. Further, the in-terminal game processing unit 162 performs a process of making a match start icon appear on the game screen. The match start icon is an icon for starting a match with a combination of players determined by team composition.

Further, the in-terminal game processing unit 162 executes processing for the match when the match start icon is selected. Processing for a match includes, for example, processing that controls the position and movement of players and the ball during a match, processing that determines whether the ball has entered the goal, and processing that determines whether a predetermined game time has elapsed. processing to determine the position of the camera to photograph the movement of the players and the ball during the match, etc. The in-terminal game processing unit 162 arranges game objects such as players and balls on the game screen at a predetermined frequency according to processing for a match. The in-terminal game processing unit 162 transmits, for example, the progress and results of the match to the server device 30. Based on the received information, the in-server game processing unit 332 determines whether some or all of the goal achievement conditions and mission completion conditions are satisfied. If the mission has been accomplished by the end of the match, the in-server game processing unit 332 associates a predetermined reward corresponding to the accomplished mission with the user. The in-server game processing unit 332 transmits the associated information to the terminal device 10. The in-terminal game processing unit 162 stores the received information. In other words, the in-terminal game processing unit 162 stores the reward as the user's property. Note that the in-server game processing unit 332 may determine the reward from among a plurality of predetermined game objects such as items and in-game currency by lottery, or may determine the reward without performing a lottery.
The above is a description of the configuration of the server device 30.

[Game screen: Home screen]
Next, examples of game screens provided in the game system 1 will be explained in order.
First, the home screen will be explained.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the home screen.
The home screen is a screen for accepting selection of game parts. The home screen G4 is the first screen displayed when the game control program is started. However, the first screen displayed when the game control program is started may be any other game screen. Further, the home screen can be accessed from, for example, a team formation screen, a personnel screen, a my town screen, a player development screen, and the like.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the home screen G4 includes a plurality of match selection icons D8 to D10, item acquisition display buttons B2 to B5, a news display icon D11, an achievement display button B6, and 12 part selection buttons. Buttons E1 to E12 are provided.
The match selection icon D8 is a selectable match selection icon. The match selection icons D9 and D10 are icons for indicating that different types of matches can be played, respectively, from the match selection icon D8. Since the match selection icons D9 and D10 are not arranged at the position of the match selection icon D8, it is not possible to select the match selection icons D9 and D10 to transition to the corresponding match part. The user performs input to change the display, such as by swiping, in the area where the match selection icon is displayed. In response to this input, the game system 1 changes the arrangement of the match selection icons and displays them. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, when the match selection icon D9 is placed at the position of the match selection icon D8, the match selection icon D9 becomes selectable. When the user selects the match selection icon, the game system 1 transitions the game screen to a match part for playing the selected match. The match part provides functions for playing matches. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, when the match selection icon D8 is selected, the match screen G17 (FIG. 21) is displayed.

The item acquisition display buttons B2 to B6 are operators for displaying a screen (also referred to as an "item exchange screen") for exchanging an item for an item owned by the user or an amount charged by the user.
The news display icon D11 is an operator for displaying a news screen that displays news. News is information that is notified to users by game providers. The news includes, for example, information regarding game offers, information notifying of obtainable items, information regarding the user's players and teams, information regarding friends, information regarding associations, and the like.
The achievement display button B6 is an operator for displaying a screen that displays achievements. Achievements include multiple missions. The missions included in the achievements can be achieved by playing various games. The missions included in an achievement may differ depending on the user's user level. Further, the achievement may be something that can be achieved at any time during play, or may be something that is set for a predetermined period and requires achievement within that period. Furthermore, as the achievement is achieved, the level of a predetermined facility in My Town, which will be described later, increases.

The part selection buttons E1 to E12 are operators for accepting selection of game parts. Part selection buttons E1 to E12 may not all be displayed on one screen. In this case, as many part selection buttons as can be displayed are displayed on the home screen G4. In this case, when the user performs an input to change the display, such as a swipe operation, in the area where the part selection button is displayed, the game system 1 changes the arrangement of the match selection icons and displays them.
One part selection button is associated with one game part. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the part selection buttons E1 to E11 are respectively team formation part, personnel part, my town part, player development part, player characteristics part, youth part, hall of fame part, friend part, and friend points ( (hereinafter also referred to as "FP") corresponds to exchange part, finance part, club data part, and association part.

The team formation part provides a function for forming a team of users.
The personnel part provides a function for the user to acquire a new player or trainer. In addition, the personnel part provides a function to release players and trainers that the user does not want to own.
The My Town part provides functions for displaying and setting the user's My Town. My Town is a virtual area that exists within the game system 1. In My Town, there are facilities that produce items and facilities that are effective within the game system 1. The player training part provides a function to perform training using a trainer in order to increase the player's ability value.
The player characteristics part provides a function to change the characteristics of a player or increase the characteristics of a player using a trainer.
The youth part provides a function for processing youth players who are players under a predetermined age.
The hall of fame part provides functions related to the user's player's hall of fame. The Hall of Fame is one of the parameters that the user's player has. A hall of fame becomes possible when the reputation of a user's player reaches a predetermined value (having a hall of fame is also referred to as "entering a hall of fame"). Fame is also one of the parameters possessed by the user's players, and can be acquired by participating in matches.

The friend part provides functions related to the user's friends.
The FP exchange part provides a function for exchanging FP, which is one of the in-game currencies, for items. The function provided by the FP exchange part is the same function provided by selecting the item acquisition display button B2.
The finance part provides functions related to the management of the user's club. A club is an organization for managing a user's soccer team. The user is also the manager of the club. In the following, when "the user's club" is referred to, it may be referred to as "the user's".
The club data part provides the function of displaying various information regarding the management of the club and the team managed by the club. Details of the club data part will be described later.
The association part provides functions related to associations. An association is a community of clubs.

When the user selects the game part selection button, the game system 1 changes the game screen to
Transition to a game part corresponding to the selected part selection button. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, when the part selection button E1 is selected, a team formation screen G5 (FIG. 9) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E2 is selected, a personnel screen G25 (FIG. 29) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E3 is selected, a My Town screen G35 (FIG. 39) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E4 is selected, a player training screen G39 (FIG. 43) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E5 is selected, a player characteristics screen G44 (FIG. 48) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E6 is selected, a use screen G51 (FIG. 55) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E7 is selected, the hall of fame screen G53 (FIG. 57) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E8 is selected, a friend screen G57 (FIG. 61) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E9 is selected, an FP exchange screen G59 (FIG. 63) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E10 is selected, a finance screen G61 (FIG. 65) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E11 is selected, a club data screen G62 (FIG. 66) is displayed. Further, for example, when the part selection button E12 is selected, an association screen G63 (FIG. 67) is displayed.

[Game screen: Team formation screen]
Next, the team formation screen will be explained.
FIG. 9 is a first diagram showing the team formation screen G5.
The team formation screen G5 is a screen for forming a user's team. The team formation screen G5 can be accessed from, for example, the home screen or the match screen. The match screen is a screen for displaying various information regarding the match.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, the team formation screen G5 includes a first display area D1, a second display area D2, a plurality of player icons, a second display area switching tab D12, an automatic item use button B7, and an automatic member determination button B8. , opponent team composition viewing button B9, team composition save/call button B10, player icon switching button B11, custom settings display button B12, team parameter display area D13, match start button B1, back button B13, and home button H1. It is provided. The basic configuration of the team formation screen G5 is the same as the team formation screen G1. Here, a description of the game objects described in the team formation screen G1 will be omitted.

A plurality of player icons (11 in the example of FIG. 9) are displayed in the first display area D1. The display position of the player icon can be changed by the user dragging and dropping the player icon. In the team formation screen G5, player icons included in the bench members are displayed in the second display area D2.
The second display area switching tab D12 is an operator that accepts changes to the player icon to be displayed in the second display area D2. Upon receiving the input from the second display area switching tab D12, the game system 1 displays player icons included in the off-bench members in the second display area D2.
The player icons displayed in the first display area D1 and the second display area D2 can be replaced by performing a predetermined operation. For example, the predetermined operation is drag and drop. For example, if the player icons included in the starting lineup are replaced by the above-described operation, the positions of the players indicated by the player icons can be replaced. Furthermore, if the player icon displayed in the first display area D1 and the player icon displayed in the second display area D2 are swapped by the above-mentioned operation, the starting lineup and bench members (or members off the bench) can be swapped. I can do it.

The automatic item use button B7 is an operator for providing the user's player with a function of automatically using an item. In this embodiment, the items that can be used with the automatic item use button B7 are items related to the user's athlete's physical strength, motivation, and injury.
Here, we will discuss physical strength, motivation, and injuries. Motivation and injury are each one of the parameters of the user's athlete. Physical fitness indicates the state of the player's physical fitness. Motivation indicates the strength of a player's motivation for the game. Injury indicates the number of matches required for an injury sustained during a match to fully heal. Physical strength, motivation, and injuries fluctuate as the match progresses. For example, physical strength decreases according to the time spent participating in a match. Also, after a match ends and before the next match is played, physical strength will be recovered. Motivation tends to decrease the longer a player does not participate in a game. Players who are in a state of low physical strength or motivation have negative effects such as slower movement than those in a state of high physical strength, making it more difficult to win a match. In addition, injured players will not be able to participate in matches, so it is hoped that they will make a full recovery as soon as possible. Items related to physical strength, motivation, and injuries can quickly eliminate these negative effects.
Items related to physical strength, motivation, and injury are associated in advance with changes in physical strength, motivation, and injury of the user's athlete. For example, in the case of items related to physical strength, each item increases physical strength by 15%. Furthermore, for example, in the case of items related to motivation, the motivation for each item is increased by one level. Further, in the case of an item related to an injury, the treatment period for the injury is shortened by a predetermined period for each item. Using an item for a player means changing the parameters of the player who uses the item based on the amount of change associated with the item. To use automatically means to use the necessary number of items to bring the physical strength, motivation, and injured players below the predetermined lower limit set by the user to the lower limit. Show that.

The member automatic determination button B8 is an operator for providing a function for automatically determining the starting lineup of the user's players, starting lineup positions, bench members, and non-bench members. Hereinafter, determining the starting lineup, starting lineup positions, bench members, and off-bench members of the user's players is also referred to as "determining members."

Below is an example of the starting lineup positions and their roles.
・CF (Center Forward): Aims to score in front of the goal.
・ST (Second Top): Moves around the center forward and aims to score.
・LWG (left wing), RWG (right wing): Create chances by breaking through from the side of the front line vertically.
・OMF (Offensive Midfielder): Launches attacks from a high midfield position.
・LMF (Left Midfielder), RMF (Right Midfielder): Attacks from the side.
・CMF (Central Midfielder): While also participating in defense, he builds up attacks and sometimes attacks all the way to the front of the opponent's goal.
・DMF (Defensive Midfielder): Defends in a low midfield position.
・LSB (left side back), RSB (right side back): Defend the side. It also participates in attacks by moving vertically.
・CB (Center Back): Stops the opposing team's attacks in front of the goal.
・GK (Goalkeeper): Becomes the last line of defense and protects the goal.
Note that in the formations described below, the formations are indicated by the number of players belonging to the categories of defenders, defensive midfielders, offensive midfielders, and forwards. Among the positions mentioned above, CB, LSB, and RSB belong to defenders. DMF and CMF belong to defensive midfielders. LMF, RMF, and OMF belong to attacking midfielders. LWG, RWG, ST, and CF belong to the forward.

The opponent team composition viewing button B9 is a button for providing a function for displaying the team composition of the opponent. The opponent team composition viewing button B9 can be selected only when the opponent for the match has been determined (when transitioning from the match screen). When the opponent team composition viewing button B9 is selected, the game system 1 displays the team composition screen of the opponent. The team formation screen of the match opponent is basically the same screen as the user's team formation screen.
The team composition save/call button B10 is a button for providing a function for storing the team composition or for making the stored team composition the current team composition. The game system 1 can store a plurality of pieces of team composition information as user data. The team composition information is information including the starting lineup and their positions, bench members, members off the bench, and custom settings described below. When the team composition save/call button B10 is selected, the game system 1 displays a save button and a call button. The save button is an operator for displaying a screen for saving the current team composition information. The call button is an operator for displaying a screen for calling saved team composition information.

The player icon switching button B11 is an operator for providing a function of changing the display mode of player icons. A plurality of types of display modes for player icons are predetermined, and the display order of the display modes is also predetermined. Here, in each display mode, a plurality of parameters, image data, etc. of the player are displayed at a predetermined position of the player icon. When an input to change the display mode of player icons is made from the player icon switching button B11, the game system 1 selects the display mode according to the display order. Furthermore, the game system 1 displays player icons according to the selected display mode. In this embodiment, there are five display formats (first to fifth), and each time an input is made from the player icon switching button B11, the display format is changed to the first, second, third, fourth, and fourth display format. 5. Change the display mode in the order of first...

The custom settings display button B12 is an operator for displaying buttons for setting items other than the starting lineup, starting lineup positions, bench members, and non-bench members (hereinafter also referred to as "team composition custom items"). . Custom items for team composition include, for example, tactics (attack type, build-up, attack area, defense type, pressing), tactical options, player settings, formations, man marks, and the like. When an input for setting custom items for team formation is made from the custom setting display button B12, the game system 1 displays a button for setting custom items for team formation.
A plurality of team parameters are displayed in the team parameter display area D13. Team parameters are calculated based on parameters of players included in the starting lineup. Team parameters include, for example, total value, offense, defense, cooperation, and the like. The total value is a parameter indicating the strength of the team. Offense is a parameter indicating the strength of a team's offensive power. Defense is a parameter that indicates the strength of a team's defensive ability. Cooperation is a parameter indicating the strength of team cooperation. The higher the team's overall value, the higher the chance of winning the match.

The match start button B1 is an operator for providing a function for playing a match. The match start button B1 can be selected only when the opponent for the match has been determined and the match has not started (when transitioning from the match screen). If the opponent for the match has not been determined, the game system 1 does not display the match start button B1 on the screen. When the match start button B1 is selected, the game system 1 starts the match in the match part.
Note that the game system 1 automatically advances the match. The user can instruct players to be substituted and change position/custom settings, which will be described later.
The back button B13 is an operator for returning the display to the screen that was displayed before the current game screen. The home button H1 is an operator for returning the display to the home screen.

FIG. 10 is a second diagram showing the team formation screen.
The example shown in FIG. 10 shows the team formation screen G6 when the second display area switching tab D12 in FIG. 9 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 10, the team composition screen G6 is provided with a second display area D2, a second display area switching tab D12, a first off-bench member display tab D14, and a second off-bench member display tab D15. It is being

In the example shown in FIG. 10, player icons included in the first off-bench members are displayed in the second display area D2. The first off-bench member display tab D14 is an operator for displaying the first off-bench member in the second display area D2. The second off-bench member display tab D15 is an operator for displaying the second off-bench member in the second display area D2. The first off-bench member and the second off-bench member are both off-bench members, and differ only in the operating method for displaying them. Further, a lock icon may be displayed in some of the plurality of areas in which bench members, first off-bench members, and second off-bench members can be displayed. This is displayed because the user's level does not meet the predetermined conditions. The maximum number of players that each member (bench member, first off-bench member, second off-bench member) can include is predetermined depending on the user's level. Therefore, depending on the user's level, the maximum number may be smaller than the number of players that can be displayed. In this case, lock icons are displayed for the difference between the number of players that can be displayed and the maximum number.

All players other than the user's starting lineup (bench members, first and second off-bench members) can also be displayed simultaneously in the second display area D2. However, if the number of user players other than the starting lineup is large, the display area for each player becomes narrow. Therefore, it may be difficult to recognize players other than the user's starting lineup. Therefore, by using a plurality of switching tabs (second display area switching tab D12, first non-bench member display tab D14, second non-bench member display tab D15), players other than the user's starting lineup can also be displayed in the second display area. It becomes possible to display the image in the display area D2 without narrowing the display area.

FIG. 11 is a third diagram showing the team formation screen.
The example shown in FIG. 11 shows the team formation screen G7 when the automatic item use button B7 in FIG. 9 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 11, the team formation screen G7 is provided with item use target selection check boxes B14 to B16, a parameter setting area D16, and item use buttons B17 to B19.

The item use target selection check boxes B14 to B16 are operators for limiting the target for automatically using the item. When the item usage target selection check boxes B14 to B16 are enabled, the targets for using the item are limited to the starting lineup, bench members, and non-bench members, respectively. A plurality of item usage target selection buttons B14 to B16 can be enabled.
In the parameter setting area D16, a setting screen for setting the lower limit value after use is displayed for each parameter of the physical strength, motivation, and injury of the player using the item.

The item use buttons B17 to B19 are operators for confirming the use of the item under the conditions set in the item use target selection check boxes B14 to B16 and the parameter setting area D16. The item use buttons B17 to B19 respectively confirm that an item will be used for the user's athlete's physical strength, motivation, and injury. The item use buttons B17 to B19 may be displayed as unselectable depending on the conditions set in the item use target selection check boxes B14 to B16 and the parameter setting area D16. The game system 1 determines the number of items required for use for each item based on the conditions set in the item usage target selection check boxes B14 to B16 and the parameter setting area D16, and the parameters of the user's player. calculate. If the calculated number of items is greater than the user's number of items, the game system 1 determines that the item cannot be used. In this case, the game system 1 displays the button for using the item (the button corresponding to the item among B17 to B19) so that it cannot be selected. In the game system 1, when the item use buttons B17 to B19 are selected, the item use buttons B17 to B19 are used to control the user's player according to the conditions set in the item use target selection check boxes B14 to B16 and the parameter setting area D16. Performs processing to change physical strength, motivation, and injury parameters.

FIG. 12 is a fourth diagram showing the team formation screen.
The example shown in FIG. 12 shows the team formation screen G8 when the automatic member determination button B8 in FIG. 9 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 12, the team formation screen G8 is provided with member automatic determination condition selection buttons B20 and B21.

The member automatic determination condition selection buttons B20 and B21 are operators for providing conditions for automatically determining members.
The position determination condition selection button B20 is an operator for automatically determining members based on ability-oriented conditions. Emphasis on ability means that based on the parameters indicating the abilities of the user's players, players with high parameters indicating abilities are placed in the order of starting lineup, bench members, and off-bench members.
The position determination condition selection button B21 is an operator for automatically determining members under conditions that emphasize young players. Emphasis on young players means that based on a parameter indicating the age of the user's players, players with lower (younger) parameters indicating age are placed in the order of starting lineup, bench members, and off-bench members.
When the member automatic determination condition selection buttons B20 and B21 are selected, the game system 1 determines the members based on the selected conditions, and displays the determined members on the team formation screen G5.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a team formation screen.
The example shown in FIG. 13 shows the team formation screen G9 when the custom setting display button B12 in FIG. 9 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 13, the team composition screen G9 includes an attack type selection button B22, a build-up selection button B23, an attack area selection button B24, a defense type selection button B25, a pressing selection button B26, and an other setting selection button B27. is provided. Each button provides a function for making settings regarding the movement of one or more of the user's players in a match.

Attack type selection button B22, buildup selection button B23, attack area selection button B24, defense type selection button B25, and pressing selection button B26 are used to select attack type, buildup, attack area, defense type, and pressing (hereinafter referred to as , these are also collectively referred to as "tactics".In addition, if there is no need to distinguish between individual tactics, they are also referred to as "each tactic"). .
When each tactic selection button B22 to B26 is selected, the game system 1 displays buttons for setting details of each tactic. The button for setting the details of each tactic is an operator for providing the function of determining the details of each tactic. When a button for setting the details of each tactic is selected, the game system 1 determines the details of each tactic and reflects them in game situation data and the like.

Below is an example of details for each tactic.
・Attack type: Counter When the ball is stolen, priority is given to attacking forward, and team members actively jump out.
・Attack type: Possession If there is not much space, priority is given to keeping the ball, and team members come to support the player in possession.
・Buildup: Long pass Kick the ball to the front line all at once to attack. Allied players attract opposing players so that long vertical passes can easily be made, and when vertical passes are made, they support them from the second row.
・Build-up: Short pass Break up by connecting small passes from your own half. Allied players should maintain a certain distance to make it easier to connect passes.
・Attack Area: Side This is a style that mainly attacks from the side. There will be more moves to collaborate on the side.
・Attack Area: Center This is an attacking style that mainly attacks from the center. There will be more moves to coordinate centrally.
・Defense type: Forecheck When the ball is stolen, the player actively applies pressure and tries to win the ball back as high as possible.
・Defensive type: Retreat If the ball is stolen, retreat to your own territory and prioritize creating a defensive block.
・Pressing: Aggressive The first defender (the player closest to the opponent who has the ball and the first to defend) actively attacks the opponent with the aim of stealing the ball.
・Pressing: Safety The first defender acts by keeping a little distance from the opponent and delaying his actions so that he is not easily overtaken.

The other settings selection button B27 is an operator for providing a function for making settings related to other settings.
When the other settings selection button B27 is selected, the game system 1 displays a button for selecting a category of other settings. Other settings categories include, for example, tactical options, player settings, formations, man marks, and the like.

FIG. 14 is FIG. 6 showing the team formation screen.
The example shown in FIG. 14 shows the team formation screen G10 when the other settings selection button B27 in FIG. 13 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 14, the team formation screen G10 is provided with a tactical option selection button B28, a player setting selection button B29, a formation selection button B30, and a man mark setting selection button B31.

The tactical option selection button B28 is an operator for displaying a screen for selecting a tactical option (tactical option selection screen). Tactical options are detailed settings regarding tactics. When the tactical option selection button B28 is selected, the game system 1 displays buttons for setting details of the tactical option.

The player selection button B29 is an operator for displaying a screen for setting a user player who will take on a special action or role during a match. Hereinafter, the settings of the user's players who take on special actions and roles during the match will also be referred to as "player settings." Special actions during a match include, for example, free kicks, corner kicks, penalty kicks, and set pieces. A special role during a match is, for example, a captain. When the player selection button B29 is selected, the game system 1 displays a player setting screen. When a player setting is selected on a player setting screen, the game system 1 determines each tactical option and reflects it in game situation data and the like.

An example of player settings is shown below.
・Long Free Kicker Sets a player who takes free kicks from a distance from the opponent's goal.
・Short free kicker A player who takes free kicks from a position near the opponent's goal.
・Left Corner Kicker Set the player who will take corner kicks from the left side.
・Right Corner Kicker Set the player who takes corner kicks from the right side.
- Penalty Kicker Set the player who will take the penalty kick.
・Players who will participate in the attack Set the defender players (maximum of 3) who will participate in the attack on the front line during set plays.
・Captain Appointment A captain will be designated as the leader of the players participating in the match.

The formation selection button B30 is an operator for displaying a screen for setting a formation (formation setting screen). Formation is information indicating the arrangement of participating players in the user's team. In the example of this embodiment, the formation is indicated by the number of defenders, defensive midfielders, offensive midfielders, and forwards connected with hyphens.
When the formation selection button B30 is selected, the game system 1 displays a formation setting screen. When a formation is selected on the formation setting screen, the game system 1 determines the formation and reflects it on game situation data and the like. Furthermore, the display position of each player icon on the team composition screen is determined according to the set formation.

An example of the formation is shown below.
・4-2-3-1
It is a highly flexible formation that can accommodate a variety of tactics, such as side attacks and possession that takes advantage of the number of players in the midfield.
・4-1-2-3
Because they specialize in attack, they have a thin midfield formation.
・4-2-2-2
It is a well-balanced formation in offense and defense, suitable for both side attacks and central penetration.
・4-1-4-1
This is a 3-2-4-1 formation with many attacking players positioned high in the midfield.
This formation places many players in midfield and is suitable for side attacks and possession.
・4-3-1-2
It is a defensive formation that places many players in the center of midfield and is suitable for breaking through the center.
・3-2-3-2
It is a well-balanced formation in offense and defense, suitable for side attacks.
・4-3-2-1
This formation places many players in the center of the midfield. This formation is suitable for counter-attacks, and the ability of the attacking midfield players is key.
・3-2-2-3
This is a formation that distributes players evenly on the pitch. This is an aggressive formation suitable for side attacks.
・4-2-1-3
This formation places more emphasis on defense than the 4-1-2-3.
・5-2-2-1
This formation emphasizes defense and is suitable for side attacks and counter attacks.
・5-2-1-2
It is a formation that emphasizes defense and is suitable for breaking through the center and counter-attacking.

The man mark setting selection button B31 is an operator for displaying a screen for setting a man mark (man mark setting screen). Man-marking is a defensive move that involves sticking to a specific player on the opposing team during a match and restricting the player's movements to prevent him from attacking freely. The man mark setting selection button B31 can be selected only when the opponent for the match has been determined. When the man mark setting selection button B31 is selected, the game system 1 displays a man mark setting screen. When a man mark is set on the man mark setting screen, the game system 1 reflects the set information in game situation data and the like.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a tactical option selection screen.
The example shown in FIG. 15 shows the tactical option selection screen G11 when the tactical option selection button B28 in FIG. 14 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 15, the tactical option selection screen G11 is provided with a plurality of tactical option detailed selection buttons B32 (B32-1, B32-2, . . . ) for selecting tactical options.
The tactical option selection button B32 is an operator for providing a function of displaying buttons for determining details of each tactical option. When a button for setting the details of each tactical option is selected, the game system 1 determines the details of each tactical option and reflects them in game situation data and the like.

Below is an example of details for each tactical option.
・Positioning: Emphasis on formation Protect your position and move without moving too far from your original position.
・Positioning: Fluid Moves fluidly while switching positions with allies.
・Pass support distance Set the distance to receive the pass.
・Number of Attackers Adjust the number of people participating in the attack.
・Short Corner Set whether to perform a short corner when the user's player takes a corner kick.
・Push-in area: Center The goal is to set up a defensive net to prevent vertical passes, drive the opponent inside, and steal the ball when the opponent makes a horizontal pass.
・Pushing area: Side Defend by forcing the opponent to the side, and aim to pinch and steal when the opponent makes a vertical pass.
・Height of defense line:
Affects the position of the defensive line.
・Compactness:
Affects the distance and width between lines when defending.
・Number of defenders:
Adjust the number of people participating in defense.
・Offside trap:
Set whether or not to automatically activate the offside trap during a match.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a team formation call screen.
The example shown in FIG. 16 shows the team formation save/call button B10 and the team formation call screen G12 when the call button is selected in FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 16, the team formation call screen G12 is provided with a plurality of save frame selection tabs D17, a team formation information display area D18, a display switching button display area D19, and a load button B33.
The storage frame selection tab D17 is an operator for selecting a storage frame associated with team composition information. The storage frame refers to a frame for identifying an area for storing team composition information in the internal storage section 15 of the terminal. The game system 1 stores a plurality of pieces of team composition information in association with storage frames. When the save frame selection tab D17 is selected, the game system 1 displays team composition information associated with the selected save frame in the team composition information display area D18.
A plurality of display switching buttons are provided in the display switching button display area D19. The display switching button is an operator for switching the information displayed in the team composition information display area D18. In the example shown in FIG. 16, team composition information is displayed in the team composition information display area D18 when the display switching button for displaying player settings is selected.
The load button B33 is an operator for applying the team formation information associated with the storage frame selected in the storage frame selection tab D17 to the current team formation information. When the load button B33 is selected, the game system 1 applies the team formation information associated with the storage frame selected in the storage frame selection tab D17 to the current team formation information, and displays a team formation screen.

Here, in FIG. 9, the team composition save/call button B10 and the team composition save screen when the save button is selected will also be described.
The basic configuration of the team formation save screen is the same as the team formation call screen G12, except that a save button B34 is provided instead of the load button B33.
The save button B34 is an operator for changing the team composition information associated with the save frame selected in the save frame selection tab D17 to the current team composition information. When the save button B34 is selected, the game system 1 associates the current team composition information with the save frame selected in the save frame selection tab D17, and displays a team composition screen.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the player selection screen.
The example shown in FIG. 17 shows the player selection screen G13 when the player icon is selected in FIG. For the selected player icon C7, an image indicating selection is displayed around the player icon.
In the example shown in FIG. 17, the player selection screen G13 includes a player information display button B35, a play style selection button B36, an item use screen display button B37, a player comparison button B38, a role change button B39, a captain setting button B40, and a characteristic display button. An area D20 and an all-position appropriate value display area D21 are provided. Further, the first display area D1 displays the range of appropriate positions of the player of the selected player icon (hereinafter also referred to as "selected player") in different colors.

The player information display button B35 is an operator for displaying a screen (player information screen) that displays player information of the selected player. When the player information display button B35 is selected, the game system 1 displays a player information screen. Furthermore, the player information display button B35 includes a display field that displays part of the information (name, rarity, nationality, age, etc.) of the selected player.
The play style selection button B36 is an operator for displaying a button for selecting the play style of the selected player. Playing style refers to the way a player moves during a match. When the play style selection button B36 is selected, the game system 1 displays a button for determining a play style. When a play style is selected using the play style determining button, the game system 1 determines the play style of the selected player and reflects it in game situation data and the like.

An example of the play style is shown below.
・Line breaker: Moves behind the line. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is CF or ST.
・Decoy Run Performs a decoy movement to make it easier for allies to attack. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is CF, ST, or OMF.
・Box Striker: Waits for the ball in the center without moving around. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is CF.
・Post player Moves to a position where he can receive the wedge ball on the front line and creates a starting point for the attack. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is CF.
・Chance maker: Comes to receive the ball from the front line and participates in setting up the attack. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is ST or WG.
・Wing Striker Actively jumps out from the side into the space inside. The play style becomes effective when the user's player's position is WG.
・Number 10
He doesn't move around and works as a playmaker who builds the game with passes. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is OMF or CMF.
- Jumping out from the second row When attacking, always be aware of getting in front of the goal. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is OMF, SMF, or CMF.
・Box-to-box Moves from corner to corner of the field and contributes to offense and defense. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is OMF, SMF, or CMF.
・Hard Press Nip an attack in the bud with a hard hit. The play style becomes valid when the user's player position is CMF or DMF.
・Anchor Positioned at the bottom of the midfield to stabilize the defense. The play style becomes effective when the user's player's position is DMF.
・Build-up: Come to the final line to receive the ball and participate in setting up the attack. The play style becomes valid when the user's player position is DMF, SB, or CB.
・Overlap He is a defender who likes to participate in attacks up front. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is CB.
- Offensive fullback: Always takes a high position and actively participates in attacks. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is SB.
・Defensive fullback Always takes a low position and acts with an emphasis on defense. The play style becomes effective when the user's player position is SB.
・Offensive GK
He jumps out aggressively and covers behind the defensive line. The play style becomes effective when the user's player's position is goalkeeper.
・Defensive GK
Position yourself near your own goal. The play style becomes effective when the user's player's position is goalkeeper.

The item use screen display button B37 is an operator for displaying a screen (player adjustment screen) for the selected player to use the item.
The player comparison button B38 is an operator for providing a function for comparing player information about the selected player and other players. When the player comparison button B38 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting a player to compare (comparison target player). When a player to be compared is selected, the game system 1 displays information on the selected player and information on the player to be compared side by side.

The role change button B39 is a displayed operator for changing the position of the selected player. A player may be suitable for multiple positions. The role change button B39 is an operator that displays a role selection icon for selecting a position other than the current position when there are a plurality of positions that are suitable. Here, the appropriate position is a position where a player can demonstrate his or her abilities, and is determined in advance for each player. A position with appropriateness is also referred to as an appropriate position. The role selection icon is associated with a suitable position and is displayed near the player icon. When a position is selected using the role selection icon, the game system 1 changes the position of the selected player and reflects it in game situation data and the like.
The captain setting button B40 is an operator for setting the selected player as a captain. When the captain setting button B40 is selected, the game system 1 sets the selected player as the captain, and reflects this in the game situation data and the like.
The characteristics display area D20 displays the characteristics of the selected player. Characteristics are abilities that can be demonstrated under specific conditions during a match, help the club's management, and advance the season to an advantage.
The appropriate values for all positions of the selected player are displayed in the all position appropriate value display area D21. The appropriate value is a numerical value that indicates the ability of each position. An appropriate value for a player is determined in advance. Further, the appropriate value can be increased by training, etc., which will be described later.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a player adjustment screen for adjusting the player's condition.
The example shown in FIG. 18 shows the player adjustment screen G14 when the item use screen display button B37 in FIG. 17 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 18, the player adjustment screen G14 is provided with two icons and two buttons for each parameter of physical strength, motivation, and injury. The first icon D22 is an icon indicating the current value of the selected player's parameter. The second icon D23 is an icon indicating the user's item. The amount of the item whose parameter is to be changed is displayed near the icon representing the user's item. The two buttons are controls for using items. The first button B41 is an operator for using one item. The second button B42 is an operator for using an item to maximize the parameters of the selected player. When button B41 or button B42 is selected, the game system 1 consumes items according to the selected button, and changes the parameters of the selected player according to the amount of items consumed.

[Game screen: Player information display screen]
Next, the player information display screen will be explained.
FIG. 19 is a first diagram showing the player information display screen.
The example shown in FIG. 19 shows the player information display screen G15 when the player information display button B35 in FIG. 17 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 19, the player information display screen G15 includes a position information display area D22, a play style display area D23, a limit breakthrough information display area D24, an ability detail display area D25, a button display area D26, and a player information display switch. Buttons B43 (B43L, B43R) are provided.

The position information display area D22 displays the player's proper position and the proper value at the proper position. Appropriate positions are determined in advance for each player. If a player participates in a match in a proper position, the basic ability values set for that player will be reflected in the match as is, but if a player participates in a match in a position other than the correct position, the abilities set for that player will be reflected in the match. The value becomes lower than the basic ability value. The appropriate value varies depending on age, competition participation, training, etc., which will be described later.
The play style of the player is displayed in the play style display area D23. Play styles are divided into unique styles and inherited styles. The unique style is a playing style unique to a player and is determined in advance. An inherited style is a playing style inherited from another player. Here, inheritance refers to associating the unique style of an inheritance source player as an inherited style of an inheritance destination player. Inheritance can be carried out if the rarity of the player who is the source of the inheritance is higher than the rarity of the player who is the player who is the successor, and if he is capable of entering the Hall of Fame, which will be described later. Note that rarity indicates a player's potential, and a higher rarity indicates a higher potential. Rarity is also an indicator of how difficult it is to obtain. For example, a player with a high rarity is difficult for a user to acquire compared to a player with a low rarity.
The limit breakthrough information display area D24 displays the ability upper limit value and the number of limit breakthroughs. The ability upper limit value is a value indicating the upper limit of a parameter indicating the player's ability, which will be described later. The upper limit of ability is determined according to rarity. The upper limit of ability is a value determined in advance for each player, but it can be raised by exceeding the limit. Limit Breaking refers to using a Limit Breaking Coach, which will be described later, for the player. The number of times the limit has been broken indicates the number of times the limit has been broken.

The ability detail display area D25 displays parameters for each ability of the player.
An example of the ability is shown below.
・PHY
Shows the physical height of the player.
・SPD
Indicates a player's high speed ability.
・TEC
Shows the high level of technique of the player.
・TWK
It shows the high level of teamwork of the players.
・Offense Sense The higher the value, the faster the reaction to the ball when attacking.
・Ball Control The higher the value, the more freely you can handle the ball. It also affects traps and feints.
・Dribbling The higher the value, the more finely the touch can be used to dribble.
- Grounder Pass The higher the value, the more accurate the grounder pass.
・Flypath The higher the value, the more accurate the flypath.
・Decision power: The higher the value, the more likely you are to shoot within the goal frame.
・Place Kick The higher the value, the more likely you are to kick the ball to the desired position when taking a free kick or penalty kick.
・Curve The higher the value, the more likely the curve will be applied.
・Heading The higher the value, the more accurate the heading movement will be.
・Defensive Sense The higher the value, the faster the reaction to the ball when defending.
・Ball Stealing The higher the value, the easier it is to steal the ball from the opponent.
・Kick Power The higher the value, the stronger the kick.
・Speed The higher the value, the faster you can run.
・Instantaneous force The higher the value, the faster each movement becomes.
・Body balance: The higher the value, the harder it is to lose balance even when hit by an opponent.
・Jump The higher the value, the higher the jumping power.
・The higher the stamina value, the more you can maintain your physical strength.
・GK Sense The higher the value, the faster the player will react to the ball when playing goalkeeper.
・The higher the saving value, the higher the success rate of saving.
・Injury resistance The higher the value, the less likely you are to get injured.
- Frequency of opposite foot: The higher the value, the more likely the player will use his non-dominant foot to handle the ball.
・Weak foot accuracy: The higher the value, the more accurately you can handle the ball even with your non-dominant foot.
Among the above-mentioned examples, the parameters of PHY, SPD, TEC, and TWK are parameters that may change depending on participation in a game. Further, other parameters are parameters that may change due to training.

Buttons corresponding to player information are displayed in the button display area D26. In the example shown in FIG. 19, a sell button is displayed. The sell button is an operator for selling a player whose player information is displayed (also referred to as a "display target player"). Selling means canceling the association between the player to be displayed and the user ID, and acquiring in-game currency equivalent to the market evaluation value of the player. The market evaluation value is one type of player information, and is a numerical value determined based on the player's parameters and the level of facilities in My Town, which will be described later.
Although not displayed in FIG. 19, a retirement button may be displayed depending on player information. The retirement button is a button that is displayed when the player to be displayed is a player who has the potential to enter the Hall of Fame, which will be described later. The retirement button is an operator for retiring the player to be displayed. Retirement indicates that although the player is a user's player, he or she cannot be included in the game (cannot be included in the starting lineup, bench members, or non-bench members).

Note that the player information display screen may be called up from various game parts other than the team formation screen. In that case, other buttons may be displayed in the button display area D26 depending on the calling game part. Other buttons include, for example, a back button and an acquisition button. The return button is an operator for returning the display to the screen that was displayed before the current game screen. The acquisition button is an operation button for associating the player to be displayed with the user ID and making the player the user's player.

The player information display switching button B43 is an operator for switching the displayed player information. When the player information display switching button B43 is selected, the game system 1 switches and displays player information according to the currently displayed player information and which switching button B43L or B43R is selected. do.

FIG. 20 is a second diagram showing the player information display screen.
The example shown in FIG. 20 shows the player information display screen G16 when the player information display switching button B43L in FIG. 19 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 20, the player information display screen G16 is provided with a growth sheet display area D27.

A growth sheet of the player to be displayed is displayed in the growth sheet display area D27. The growth sheet is a graph that displays the relationship between the player's age and the total value of the player's ability parameters. The total value of ability parameters is a value indicating the player's overall ability calculated based on a plurality of ability parameters. There are two types of total value: base value and actual value. The base value is a value predetermined for each player. The actual value is an actual value calculated based on parameters of each ability that have changed due to competition participation, training, etc.

In addition to the above-mentioned two screens, the player information display screen includes FIG. 3, which displays player characteristics, plays and skills when holding the ball, and FIG. 4, which displays reputation, basic information, and results.

The play while holding the ball is information indicating the tendency of a player's behavior when holding the ball.
An example of a play when holding the ball is shown below.
・Dribbling breakthrough (feint)
Performs dribbling breakthroughs that use many steps.
・Dribbling breakthrough (cutting back)
Performs a dribbling breakthrough using a cutback.
・Dribbling breakthrough (vertical)
Performs many vertical breakthroughs.
・Dribbling breakthrough (inside cut)
Dribble into the penalty area.
・Long passes Perform many long passes.
・Early Cross Perform an early cross.
・Middle Shots Make many middle shots.

A skill is information indicating a highly difficult technique that a player can use during a match. A player may have multiple skills.
An example of the skill is shown below.
・Scissors Can perform high-speed scissors.
・Elashico Elashico can be done.
・Roulette You can play roulette with a special ball touch.
・Shapaeu Crescent moon turn, can perform boomerang trap.
・Kick feint (sole of the pivot foot) can be done.
・Axle foot rest A pivot foot rest is possible.
・Control curve: Able to hit accurate shots with a curve from mid-range.
・Non-rotation shot It becomes easier to hit a non-rotation shot.
・Acrobatic Shoot: Able to use his feet to make accurate shots even from difficult positions.
・One-touch shot You can take accurate shots with just one touch.
・One-touch pass You can make an accurate pass with just one touch.
・Backspin lob You can make accurate passes with backspin on forward fly passes and fly throughs.
・Pinpoint cross You can make an accurate cross with a curve.
・Out-spin kick: Even over long distances, you can use the outside to make accurate shots and passes using spin.
・Low trajectory punt kick You can perform an accurate punt kick with a low trajectory.
・Long Throw Long throw-in distance increases.
・GK long throw The distance of the goalkeeper's throw increases.
・Man Mark It becomes difficult for the opponent to miss the mark.
・Chasing Actively puts pressure on the opponent's ball holder from the front.
・Captaincy: Inspire the team and improve the team's performance.
・Super Sub Ability increases when a player is appointed in the final stage.
・Fighting spirit: Acts stably without being influenced by surrounding pressure. It also becomes less susceptible to fatigue.
・Header You can hit an accurate shot with a header. It also becomes easier to hit.
・Heel trick: You can use your heels to make accurate shots and passes even from difficult positions.
・Labona You will be able to perform rabona, and you will be able to shoot and pass in a way that misses the timing of the defense.
・Low trajectory lob Depending on the situation, you can make an accurate fly pass with a low trajectory.
・Marishia You will be more likely to get fouled when keeping the ball.
・Acrobatic clear You can use your feet to clear emergency avoidance even from difficult positions.

Fame is a parameter that can be acquired based on game participation and team performance. When fame reaches a predetermined threshold, the person can be inducted into the Hall of Fame (also referred to as "can be inducted into the Hall of Fame"). The Hall of Fame is a type of parameter of a user's player. Details about the Hall of Fame and the Hall of Fame will be given in the Hall of Fame part.

The basic information is information indicating basic information about the user's player. Basic information includes season data, market valuation, contract period, annual salary, nationality/region, club team, height, weight, dominant foot, etc.
Season data is information indicating a player's version. The contract period is information indicating the period during which the user's player contracts with the user's club. Contracting indicates that the user's player is associated with the user's club. Details regarding the time (period) within the game system 1 will be described later. The annual salary indicates the in-game currency paid to the player (consumed by the user) during the contract period. The nationality/region is information indicating the nationality/region of the actual player who is the model for the player. Alma mater club team is information indicating the alma mater club team of the real player who is the model of the player. Height, weight, and dominant leg are information indicating the player's height, weight, and dominant leg.

The results are information indicating the results regarding the games in which the player participated. Results include information such as number of games played, number of goals, number of assists, average rating, yellow cards, red cards, etc. The number of games played indicates the number of games played. The number of goals and the number of assists indicate the number of goals and assists. The average evaluation point is the average of the evaluation points obtained in the games in which the player participated. The evaluation score is a value indicating the degree of contribution of each player to the team's victory in the entire match. Yellow cards and red cards are information indicating the number of yellow cards and red cards shown during the match.
The above is the explanation regarding the team formation screen.

[Game screen: Match screen]
Next, the match screen will be explained. The match screen is a screen that is displayed when a match is played in the match part.
Here, in this embodiment, the match parts include a match part in a format in which the match opponent is determined in advance (hereinafter also referred to as "first format"), and a match part in a format in which the match opponent is selected and determined (hereinafter referred to as "first format"). , a match part (also referred to as a "second format"). Here, first, the match part of the first format will be explained.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an opposing team display screen that displays opposing teams, which is one of the match screens. The competing team display screen can be selected from, for example, the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 21, the competing team display screen G17 is provided with an own team information display area D28, an opponent team information display area D29, a booster use button B44, and a team formation execution button B45.
The user's team information is displayed in the own team information display area D28. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the displayed team information is information indicating the team name, team parameters, and formation. In addition, the opponent team information display area D29 displays team information of the opponent. The information displayed is the same as the information displayed in the own team information display area D28.
The booster use button B44 is an operator for displaying a screen for selecting a booster for the user. Boosters are items that increase the rewards you can get after a match. There are multiple types of boosters. For example, there are boosters for physical strength, motivation, injuries, in-game currency, and reputation. When the user selects the booster use button B44, the game system 1 displays a screen (booster selection screen) for selecting the booster to be used. When a booster is selected on the booster selection screen, the game system 1 determines the booster to be used and reflects it in game situation data and the like. Note that the booster may be effective for several games per consumption. That is, when a booster is used, the above-mentioned effect may occur for multiple matches played after the booster is used.
The team formation execution button B45 is an operator for starting the team formation part and displaying the team formation screen G5. When the user selects the team formation execution button, the game system 1 starts the team formation part. When the match start button B1 is selected on the team formation screen, the game system 1 starts the match.
When playing a match, one item (also referred to as match energy) is consumed. Match energy is an item that can be acquired over a predetermined period of time. Further, the maximum number of match energies that the user can possess is predetermined.
The game system 1 calculates the movements of players and the ball during a match, and stores the calculated information in game situation data. The game system 1 also determines whether the ball has entered the goal or not, and calculates the team's score based on the determination. Furthermore, a match screen is displayed based on the calculated information.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a 3D match display screen, which is one of the match screens.
The game system 1 displays the game situation in 3D format at the start and end of the first half, the second half, and the first half and second half of extra time. The 3D format is a format in which the game space is displayed in three-dimensional videos and images. The game system 1 refers to game situation data and the like and displays the match situation according to the match display format. There are three types of match display formats: 3D format, 2D format, and auto format. The 3D format is a format in which the match situation is always displayed in 3D as shown in FIG. The 2D format is a format in which the game situation is displayed in 2D except at the start and end of the first half, second half, and first and second half of extra time (FIG. 23, G19). In the 2D format, the positions of the players and the ball are displayed in a predetermined display format on a two-dimensional plane looking down on the pitch, which is the game space, from above. A player is represented by a circle of a predetermined size, and the player's uniform number is displayed inside the circle. Furthermore, for the player in possession of the ball, the player's name is displayed near the circle indicating the player. The auto format is a format that automatically switches between 3D format and 2D format for display. The auto format is a format that automatically switches between the 3D format and the 2D format depending on the situation of the match. The automatic format displays the game in 3D format when it is determined that there is a high possibility of scoring, such as when the ball is near each other's goal or when a player is expected to make a shooting motion. In other cases, it is displayed in 2D format.

In the example shown in FIG. 22, the 3D match display screen G18 includes a format switching button B46, an attack type selection button B22, a build-up selection button B23, an attack area selection button B24, a defense type selection button B25, a pressing selection button B26, and an attack/defense selection button B22. A level change slider S1, a team composition display button B47, a button display switching button B48, and a 3D display viewpoint switching button B49 are provided.

The format switching button B46 is an operator for switching the display format of the match. When a display format is selected using the format switching button B46, the game system 1 displays the match in the corresponding display format.
The attack type selection button B22, buildup selection button B23, attack area selection button B24, defense type selection button B25, and pressing selection button B26 are the attack type selection button B22, buildup selection button B23, and attack area selection button in FIG. This button provides the same function as B24, defense type selection button B25, and pressing selection button B26.
The offensive and defensive level change slider S1 is an operator for setting the offensive and defensive levels of the players on the user's team. Slide the offensive/defensive level change slider S1 to the left to become more defensive. Slide the offensive/defensive level change slider S1 to the right to become more aggressive.
The team composition display button B47 displays a team composition screen. When the team composition display button B47 is selected, the game system 1 displays a team composition screen. Note that some buttons, such as the other setting button B27, are not displayed on the team formation screen called up by the team formation display button B47. Therefore, the user cannot change the items set using the button. When players on the team are replaced with bench members on the team formation screen, the game system 1 performs processing to replace the players on the team.
The button display switching button B48 is an operator for switching the display states of the plurality of buttons B22 to B26, B47 and the slider S1. When the button display switching button B48 is selected, the game system 1 cancels the display of the above-described buttons and sliders if they are displayed. If the buttons and sliders described above are not displayed, the game system 1 causes them to be displayed.
The 3D display viewpoint switching button B49 is an operator for changing a virtual viewpoint for performing 3D display to another viewpoint. When the 3D display viewpoint switching button B49 is selected, the game system 1 switches the current virtual viewpoint to another viewpoint, and performs 3D display using the switched viewpoint.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a 2D match display screen, which is one of the match screens.
In the example shown in FIG. 23, the 2D match display screen G19 includes a format switch button B46, an attack type selection button B22, a build-up selection button B23, an attack area selection button B24, a defense type selection button B25, a pressing selection button B26, an attack A level change slider S1, a team composition display button B47, a match speed change button B50, a match interrupt button B51, a condition display button B52, a statistical data display button B53, and a match status character display area D30 are provided. Hereinafter, descriptions of buttons and sliders similar to those in FIG. 22 will be omitted.

The game speed change button B50 is an operator for changing the speed of the game. Each time the game speed change button B50 is selected, the game system 1 changes the speed of the game in the order of 1x, 2x, 3x, 1x, etc., and reflects it in the game situation data. For example, if the speed of the game is doubled, the game will be completed in half the time compared to when the speed is doubled. Note that even if the speed of the game is 1x, it moves faster than real time. For example, a game time of 90 minutes is multiplied by 5 minutes. The match interrupt button B51 is an operator for interrupting the match. When the game suspend button B51 is selected, the game system 1 temporarily suspends the game process. In addition, when the game processing is temporarily suspended, the game system 1 restarts the game processing when the game interruption button B51 is selected.
The condition display button B52 is an operator for switching between the current display (for example, 2D format display) and the condition display (FIG. 24, G20). In the condition display, the physical strength and evaluation points of the participating players are updated and displayed as the match progresses. When the condition display button B52 is selected, the game system 1 switches between the current display and the condition display.
The statistical data display button B53 is an operator for switching between the current display (for example, 2D format display) and the statistical display (FIG. 25, G21). In the statistical display, the stats (statistical values related to the contents of player actions) of the user's team and the opponent team are updated and displayed as needed according to the progress of the match. When the statistical data display button B53 is selected, the game system 1 switches between the current display and the statistical display.
The match situation is displayed in text in the match situation text display area D30. The game situation refers to situations such as player actions, player substitutions, and points scored.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a condition display screen showing the player's condition.
The example shown in FIG. 24 shows the condition display screen G20 when the condition display button B52 in FIG. 23 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 24, the condition display screen G20 is provided with a condition display area D31.
The condition display area D31 displays the physical strength and evaluation points of the players participating in the match. In the example shown in FIG. 24, the player's physical strength is displayed as a bar graph according to the physical strength. Note that the bar graph may be displayed using different colors depending on the physical strength.

FIG. 25 is a first diagram showing a statistics display screen in a match.
The example shown in FIG. 25 shows the statistics display screen G21 when the statistical data display button B53 in FIG. 23 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 25, the statistical display screen G21 is provided with a plurality of statistical individual data display buttons (B54 to B59) and a statistical data display area D32.
The statistical individual data display buttons (B54 to B59) are operators for displaying various types of statistical data in the statistical data display area D32. The statistical individual data display buttons are operators for displaying statistical data regarding attack area (left/center/right), attack area (third of the pitch), ball touch area, pass, dribbling, and stats, respectively. When the statistical individual data display button is selected, the game system 1 causes the corresponding statistical data to be displayed in the statistical data display area D32.

In the example shown in FIG. 25, statistical data when the statistical individual data display button B59 is selected is displayed in the statistical data display area D32. In the example shown in FIG. 25, statistical data regarding the score, possession rate, shot, pass, number of ball touches, ball capture, short pass, and long pass are displayed in both numerical values and graphs. The score indicates the score of the match. Possession rate indicates the percentage of time a player possesses (controls) the ball during a game. Shoots, passes, short passes, and long passes indicate the number of shots, passes, short passes, and long passes, respectively, during the game. The number of times the ball was touched indicates the number of times the ball was touched during the match. Ball captures indicate the number of times a team captured the ball from the opposing team during the match. Moreover, each graph shows the ratio of statistical data of both teams when the total of both teams is 100% for each statistical data.

FIG. 26 is a second diagram showing the statistics display screen.
The example shown in FIG. 26 shows the statistics display screen G22 when the statistical data display button B54 in FIG. 25 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 26, the statistics display screen G21 is provided with a team switching button B60 and a statistical data display area D32.
The team switching button B60 is an operator for switching the statistical data displayed in the statistical data display area D32. When the team selection button B60 is selected, the game system 1 switches the team whose statistical data is displayed. For example, when the user's team's statistical data is displayed in the statistical data display area D32 and the team selection button B60 is selected, the game system 1 displays the statistical data of the opponent team in the statistical data display area D32. Display.
In the example shown in FIG. 26, the statistical data display area D32 shows the percentage of time the ball was present in each area of the field divided into three. The example shown in FIG. 26 shows that the ball was present in the left, middle, and right regions 20%, 46%, and 34% of the time, respectively.
By looking at the contents of the statistical display screens shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the user can understand whether the player is ahead or at a disadvantage in the match.

Here, a game screen when an important action or an impressive action is performed during a match will be described.
An important action or an impressive action is an action that is related to the result of the game or an action that is a highlight, such as an action that resulted in a goal or an action that resulted in a shot that did not result in a goal. The game system 1 evaluates each action of a player during a match, and determines actions that exceed a predetermined evaluation value as noteworthy actions. Furthermore, for example, it may be determined whether or not a highlight action has been performed based on the distance between the goal and the ball. That is, when the distance between the goal and the ball is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold, it is determined that a highlight action has been performed. In this case, if the match is displayed in 3D format or automatic format, a replay of the highlight actions is performed. The display at the time of replay may be a display from a different viewpoint from the viewpoint when the important action is performed for the first time. When a match is displayed in 2D format, information indicating the scorer and the score is displayed only when an action that results in a score is performed.

Next, a description will be given of the game screen when the first half (including the second half if overtime is played and the first half of extra time) has ended.
When the first half ends, the game system 1 displays a screen (team results display screen) that displays the team results up to that point. Team performance is representative statistical data of team behavior. Team results include, for example, points, ball possession rate, number of shots, number of fouls, number of corner kicks, number of free kicks, pass success rate, number of crosses, number of interceptions, number of tackles, number of saves, etc.
Next, the game system 1 displays the first score display screen. The first score display screen is provided with a score display column showing the score, a team formation button, a stats display button, and a second half start button. The score display column displays the score up to that point. The team formation button is an operator for executing team formation. The stats display button is an operator for returning to the team results display screen. The second half start button is an operator for starting the second half of the game (first and second half of overtime).

Next, the game screen when the match ends will be explained.
When the game ends, the game system 1 displays the team results display screen, similar to when the first half ends. Subsequently, the game system 1 displays a player evaluation display screen. The player evaluation display screen displays evaluation points for each player. Subsequently, the game system 1 displays a second score display screen. When the match ends, the second score display screen is provided with a score display field, a stats display button, a replay button, a scorer display button, a match report display button, and a skip button. The functions of the operators common to the first score display screen and the second score display screen are the same. The replay button is an operator for replaying a match. When the replay button is selected, the game system 1 displays a replay of the match. In this embodiment, the displayed replay is the same as the replay displayed when the match is displayed in 3D format. The scorer display button is an operator for displaying scorers and scoring times. The match report display button is an operator for displaying a match report, which will be described later. The skip button is an operator for omitting the display of the match report and displaying the home screen G4.

FIG. 27 is a first diagram showing a match report display screen.
The example shown in FIG. 27 shows a match report display screen G23 when the match report display button is selected after the match ends.
In the example shown in FIG. 27, the match report display screen G23 is provided with a plurality of player information display buttons B61, a match reward display button B62, and a skip button B63.

The player information display button B61 is an operator for displaying player information. The player information display button B61 is associated with the user's player. When the player information display button B61 is selected, player information of the associated user's player is displayed. The player information display button B61 displays player information of the associated user. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the player information display button B61 displays the player name, rarity, age, origin, growth type, overall value, and ability fluctuation results due to matches. Growth type refers to the pattern of growth as a player grows according to his age. Growth is the degree of change in performance parameters with increasing age. There are four growth types: standard growth, early growth, late growth, and genius growth. Standard growth is a common growth type. Precocious growth is a type that grows at an earlier age than normal growth. Altricial growth is a type that grows at a later age than normal growth. A genius is a type that grows at an earlier age than normal growth, and whose peak ability values last for a long time. The ability change result due to a match indicates a change in ability due to a match. There are three types of ability fluctuation results: increase, decrease, and no change. In case of upward movement, an upward arrow will be displayed. For processing, a downward arrow will be displayed. If there is no change, the arrow will not be displayed. Further, when the total value changes depending on the match, the degree of the change (for example, the amount of change in the total value) is displayed near the total value.

The match reward display button B62 is an operator for displaying a screen (FIG. 28, G24) showing the match reward. The skip button B63 is an operator for canceling the display of the match report and displaying the home screen G4.

FIG. 28 is a second diagram showing a match report display screen.
The example shown in FIG. 28 shows the match report display screen G24 when the match reward display button B62 in FIG. 27 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 28, the match report display screen G24 includes an acquired currency display field D33, an acquired currency details display button B63, an acquired supporter number display field D34, a plurality of item acquisition gauge display fields D35, and a match report next display field. A button B64 is provided.

The acquired currency display field D33 is a display field that displays in-game currency acquired through matches. The acquired currency details display button B63 is an operator for displaying details of in-game currency acquired through matches. When the acquired currency details display button B63 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen showing details of the in-game currency acquired in the match.
There are two types of in-game currency that can be earned from matches: match revenue and stadium revenue. Match revenue is in-game currency that can be earned for each match. Match revenue is determined based on the win/loss, goal difference, etc. of the match. Stadium revenue is in-game currency that can only be earned when the stadium where the match is played is the user's stadium. Stadium revenue is determined based on the number of people attending the games. Hereinafter, playing a match at a user's stadium will also be referred to as "playing a match at home." Also, playing a match at the opponent's stadium is also referred to as "playing a match away."
The acquired supporter number display column D34 is a display column that displays the number of supporters acquired through the match. The number of supporters is a numerical value indicating the supporters of the user's team. The number of supporters is determined according to the facilities that exist in My Town, which will be described later.
In the item acquisition gauge display field D35, the amount of rewards (item acquisition gauge) acquired in the match is displayed in a graph. When the game system 1 determines that the item acquisition gauge has reached the maximum, the game system 1 exchanges the item for one previously associated item. In FIG. 21, when a booster is used by selecting the booster use button, the item reward gauge associated with the booster increases more than usual in the item acquisition gauge that can be obtained in a match.

The match report next display button B64 is an operator for displaying the next match report display screen. The next match report display screen may be composed of multiple screens. Furthermore, the screens that constitute the next match report display screen vary depending on the match that has been played. Here, an example of the first format in which the match is a league match will be described. A league match is a format in which teams participating in a league play multiple matches in a round-robin format. In this embodiment, in a league match, all teams participating in the league play one match at a predetermined period (hereinafter also referred to as a "section"). For example, if there are 10 teams participating in a league, five games will always be played in a certain match.
In the case of a league match, the first screen of the next match report display screen displays, for example, ranking information based on the match results up to the round in which the relevant match was played (this screen is also called the "ranking display screen"). ). Further, a screen switching button is provided on the next match report display screen. When the screen switching button is selected, the goal/assist rankings up to the round in which the relevant match was played are displayed (this screen is also referred to as the "goal/assist ranking display screen"). The goal/assist rankings display the players with the most goals and assists among all teams participating in the league.
When the game system 1 receives a predetermined input from the user on the first screen of the next match report display screen, it displays the second screen of the next match report display screen. On the second screen of the next match report display screen, for example, a screen showing the match results of the relevant section is displayed. On the screen showing the match results of the relevant section, the match results of the league match of the relevant section are displayed. After displaying a screen showing the match results of the relevant section, the game system 1 displays a home screen G4 upon receiving a predetermined input from the user.
The above is an explanation of the match screen.

[Game screen: Personnel screen]
Next, the personnel screen will be explained. The personnel screen is a screen displayed when playing the personnel part. The personnel part consists of two parts: a part related to trainers (hereinafter also referred to as the trainer personnel part) and a part related to athletes (hereinafter also referred to as the athlete personnel part). First, I will explain the part about the trainer.
FIG. 29 is a first diagram showing the trainer personnel screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 29, this is displayed when the part selection button E2 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 29, the trainer personnel part screen G25 is provided with a player personnel switching button B64, a trainer ticket display button B65, a trainer list display button B66, and a plurality of trainer scout selection buttons B67.
The player personnel switching button B64 is an operator for displaying the player personnel part screen (FIG. 31, G27).
The trainer ticket display button B65 is an operator for displaying the user's trainer ticket. A trainer ticket is one of the items. A user can acquire a trainer by consuming a trainer ticket. There are multiple types of trainer tickets, and for each type, the types of trainers that can be acquired are determined in advance. When the trainer ticket display button B65 is selected, the game system 1 displays a trainer ticket display screen (FIG. 30, G26).
The trainer list display button B66 is an operator for displaying the user's trainers. The game system 1 displays the user's trainers when the trainer list display button B66 is selected.

The trainer scout selection button B67 is an operator for displaying a screen for acquiring a trainer by consuming items (hereinafter also referred to as "scouting"). There are multiple types of trainer scout selection buttons. The types of trainers that can be obtained and the appearance rate of obtainable trainers vary depending on the type. Also, trainers with high rarity have a lower probability of appearing than trainers with low rarity. When the trainer scout selection button is selected, the game system 1 displays a scout execution screen for performing scouting. Note that the type of trainer scout selection button displayed may differ depending on the actual time (period). For example, there may be a trainer scout selection button that is displayed and selectable for only a certain predetermined period of time.
The scout execution screen is provided with one or more scout count selection tabs and a scout execution button. The number of scouting selection tab is a tab for selecting how many times scouting is to be performed consecutively at one time. Further, the scout execution button is an operator for performing scouting the selected number of times. The game system 1 performs scouting a predetermined number of times when the scout execution button is selected.

FIG. 30 is a second diagram showing the trainer personnel part.
In the example shown in FIG. 30, the trainer personnel part screen G26 is provided with a plurality of scout execution buttons B68.
The scout execution button B68 is associated with a trainer ticket. The scout execution button B68 is displayed in an area that displays details of the associated trainer ticket. The scout execution button B68 is an operator for acquiring a trainer by consuming the associated trainer ticket. When the scout execution button B68 is selected, the game system 1 performs a process of consuming a trainer ticket and acquiring a trainer.

FIG. 31 is a first diagram showing the player personnel part.
In the example shown in FIG. 31, the player personnel part screen G27 includes a trainer personnel switch button B69, a plurality of player scout selection buttons B70, a market display button B71, a player ticket display button B72, a scouting list display button B73, and a player list button B71. A display button B74 is provided.
The trainer personnel switching button B64 is an operator for displaying the trainer personnel part screen (FIG. 29, G25).
The player scout selection button B70 is an operator for displaying a screen for acquiring players by consuming items (hereinafter also referred to as "scouting" players). There are multiple types of player scout selection buttons. The types of players that can be acquired and the appearance rate of players that can be acquired are different for each type. Also, players with high rarity have a lower probability of appearing than players with low rarity. When the player scout selection button is selected, the game system 1 displays a scout execution screen for performing scouting. Note that the types of player scout selection buttons displayed may differ depending on the actual time (period). For example, there may be a player scout selection button that is displayed and selectable only for a certain predetermined period of time. Further, for example, the period during which the above-mentioned special attack players can be scouted may be set at a predetermined time before a game in which the number of followers increases. The period during which a special attack player can be scouted to obtain a special attack player refers to a period during which a player scout selection button that allows a scout to be performed in which a special attack player appears is displayed.
The scout execution screen is provided with one or more scout count selection tabs and a scout execution button. The number of scouting selection tab is a tab for selecting how many times scouting is to be performed consecutively at one time. Further, the scout execution button is an operator for performing scouting the selected number of times. The game system 1 performs scouting a predetermined number of times when the scout execution button is selected.
When scouting a player, after scouting is performed, a screen (contract selection screen) for selecting whether to sign a contract with the acquired player is displayed. Making a contract indicates that the acquired player is associated with the user as a team player. The user selects whether to immediately contract the acquired player as a team player, or to scout the player but not to sign the player. The contracted players are registered in the user's player list. The player list is a list for storing contracted players. Furthermore, players who are scouted but not signed are associated with the user as the user's scouting list. The scouting list is a list for storing players who have been acquired but have not been signed.
The contract selection screen is provided with a contract button and an end button. The contract button is an operator that provides a function to contract a scouted player. The end button is an operator that provides a function to register the scouted player on the scouting list without signing a contract with him.

The market display button B71 is an operator for displaying the market. The market is a virtual market where players sold by a user are acquired by other users. The player ticket display button B72 is an operator for displaying the user's player ticket. A player ticket is one of the items. A user can acquire a player by consuming a player ticket. There are multiple types of player tickets, and for each type, the types of players that can be acquired are determined in advance. When the player ticket display button B72 is selected, the game system 1 displays a player ticket display screen.
The scouting list display button B73 is an operator for displaying the user's scouting list. When the scouting list display button B73 is selected, the game system 1 displays players registered in the user's scouting list.
The player list display button B74 is an operator for displaying the user's player list. When the player list display button B74 is selected, the game system 1 displays the players registered in the user's player list.

FIG. 32 is a third diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 32 shows a contract screen G28 when the contract button described above is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 32, the contract screen G28 is provided with a contract amount/year selection button B75, a jersey number input field D36, and a contract button B76.
The contract amount and number of years selection button B75 is an operator for selecting the target player and the number of contract years and contract annual salary in the contract.
The uniform number input field D36 is an input field for inputting the uniform number of the target player. The uniform number of the target player will be the number entered in the uniform number input field D36 during the contract period.
The contract button B76 is an operator for making a contract under the conditions selected via the contract amount/year selection button B75 and the jersey number input field D36. When the contract button B76 is selected, the game system 1 reflects the conditions selected via the contract amount/year selection button B75 and the uniform number input field D36 in, for example, game situation data.

FIG. 33 is a fourth diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 33 shows the scouting list display screen G29 when the scouting list selection button B73 in FIG. 27 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 33, the scouting list display screen G29 is provided with a sort button B77, a filter button B78, a management menu display button B79, and a player information display button B80.
The sort button B77 is an operator that provides a function to select sort conditions for sorting and displaying the scouting list.
The filter button B78 is an operator that provides a function to select filter conditions for filtering and displaying the scouting list according to predetermined conditions.
The management menu display button B79 is an operator for displaying the management menu. The player information display button B80 is an operator for displaying a player information screen.

FIG. 34 is a fifth diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 34 shows the management menu display screen G30 when the management menu display button B79 in FIG. 33 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 34, the management menu display screen G30 is provided with a plurality of management menu selection buttons B81.
The management menu selection button B81 is an operator for performing operations on the scouting list. The management menu includes limit-breaking coach conversion, special coach conversion, trade scout, bulk sale, and list expansion.

The limit breakthrough coach conversion is an operator for providing a function to change a player with a rarity equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold to a limit breakthrough coach. The limit breakthrough coach is an item used to increase the upper limit of the ability of the user's player. In the game system 1, when a user's player is changed to a limit breaking coach, the player is disassociated from the user as a player and is associated as the user's limit breaking coach.
The special coach conversion is an operator that provides a function for converting a player with characteristics among the players registered in the scouting list into a special coach. A special coach is an item used to impart characteristics to a user's player. Special coaches inherit the traits they had as players. When the game system 1 changes a user's player to a special coach, the game system 1 cancels the association of the user as a player and associates the player as the user's special coach. Furthermore, when the special coach is used by a player of the user, the game system 1 associates the characteristics of the special coach as the characteristics of the player.
A trade scout is an operator that provides functions for releasing players who meet predetermined conditions and acquiring other players. In trade scouting, the types of players that can be acquired are determined in advance according to the rarity and number of players to be released.
Bulk sale is an operator that provides a function to sell multiple players at once.
List expansion is an operator that provides a function to increase the number of players that can be registered on the scouting list. The user can increase the number of players who can be registered on the scouting list by consuming predetermined in-game currency.

When the management menu selection button is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for performing the function associated with the management menu selection button. This screen displays the players who can execute the function and an execution button for the function. The user selects a player for implementing the function from among the displayed players, and selects the implementation button. When the execution button is selected, the game system 1 executes the function for the selected player and stores the result in game live data or the like.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 35 shows the player list display screen G31 when the player list display button B74 in FIG. 31 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 35, the player list display screen G31 is provided with a player information display button B82 and a contract update button B83.
The player information display button B82 is an operator for displaying a player information screen.
The contract update button B83 is an operator for displaying a screen (contract update screen) for updating the user's contract with the player. The contract update button B83 is displayed within the player information display button B82. The contract update button B83 is displayed when the contract with the player indicated by the contract update button B83 is in its final year, or when the final year has ended. When the contract update button B83 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for updating the contract (contract update screen). The contract update screen is a screen similar to the contract screen, so a description thereof will be omitted here.

FIG. 36 is a sixth diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 36 shows a market display screen G32 when the market display button B71 in FIG. 31 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 36, a player bidding information display button B84 is provided on the market display screen G32.
The player bid information display button B84 is an operator for displaying information regarding players obtainable in the market. The player bid information display button B84 displays player information, market price, and time. The market price is the market evaluation value of the player. Time is the time until the bidding deadline. In the market, there is a predetermined time period (bid deadline) from when a player is sold to when a bid can be made. The user makes a bid for the player he/she wants to acquire by the bidding deadline. Bidding means indicating the amount of money you want to acquire for the player you want to acquire. When the player bidding information display button B84 is selected, the game system 1 displays information regarding the selected player.

FIG. 37 is a seventh diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 37 shows the bidding screen G33 when the player bidding information display button B84 in FIG. 36 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 37, the bidding screen G33 includes a player information display area D37, a player information display button B85, a time display field D38, a favorite button B86, a bid button B87, a bidder information display area D39, and a bidder information display area D39. A display button B88 is provided.

Representative information among the player information is displayed in the player information display area D37.
The player information display button B85 is an operator for displaying a player information screen.
The time display column D38 displays the time until the bidding deadline.
The favorite button B86 is an operator that provides a function to associate the target player as a user's favorite. When the favorite button B86 is selected, the game system 1 associates the target player with the user's favorite. Further, when the favorite button B86 is selected for the user's favorite player, the association between the target player and the user's favorite is canceled.
The bid button B87 is an operator that provides a function to bid on a target player. When the bid button B87 is selected, the game system 1 makes a bid with a predetermined amount of in-game currency (bid price). At this time, the in-game currency required for bidding is consumed. The bid price is automatically determined by the game system 1 based on previous bid prices. Note that when making a bid for the first time, a predetermined in-game currency is consumed as the bid participation price. Furthermore, if you place a bid but are not successful, you can re-acquire the in-game currency you spent as the bid price.
In the bidder information display area D39, past bid history is displayed as a bidder information display button B88. The bidder information display button B88 is an operator for displaying bidder team information. The display screen (FIG. 38) of the bidder's team information will be described later.
When the bidding deadline has arrived, the game system 1 allows the user who made the highest bid at the bidding deadline to acquire the player. The acquired players are included in the user's scouting list.

FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the player personnel part.
The example shown in FIG. 38 shows the team information display screen G34 when the bidder information display button B88 in FIG. 37 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 38, the team information display screen G34 is provided with an own team information display area D28, a bidder team information display area D40, and a friend application button B89. The basic configuration of the team information display screen G34 is the same as the competing team display screen G17 (FIG. 21). Of the basic configuration of the team information display screen G34, the own team information display area D28 is the same as the opposing team display screen G17, so a description thereof will be omitted.
Bidder team information is displayed in the bidder team information display area D40.
The friend application button B89 is a button that provides the bidder with a function for applying for friend registration. A friend is, for example, a relationship between two users who are associated with each other. Hereinafter, managing two users in association with each other as friends will also be referred to as "friend registration." Friend registration may be performed using any method and timing. For example, in friend registration, one user applies for friend registration to the other user. When the user who accepted the application approves the registration, the user IDs of the two users are associated and stored in the user data of each user.
The user can apply for friend registration based on the team information displayed in the bidder team information display area D40. Therefore, the user can determine whether or not it is better to become friends with the bidder by referring to the strength of the bidder's team, which can be estimated from the team information.
The above is an explanation of the human resources part.

[Game screen: My town screen]
Next, the My Town screen will be explained. The My Town screen is a screen that is displayed when playing the My Town part.
FIG. 39 is a first diagram showing the My Town part.
The example shown in FIG. 39 shows a perspective view G35 of My Town when the part selection screen E3 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 39, the perspective view G35 is provided with facilities D41 and D42, a production item acquisition button B90, an item batch acquisition button B91, a facility management menu display button B92, and a facility enlargement display button B93.

Facilities D41 and D42 indicate facilities owned by the user's club. Facilities are located within sections divided within My Town. There are various types of facilities, and some facilities have predetermined effects or functions. The predetermined effects include, for example, an effect that increases the in-game currency and item acquisition gauge that can be obtained after the end of a match, an effect that increases the number of supporters that can be obtained after the end of a match, an effect that produces items at regular intervals, etc. . The predetermined functions include, for example, a function to display club data, which will be described later, a function to acquire items all at once, and the like. Facilities can be upgraded to increase their effectiveness.
Facility D41 is one of the facilities that has a predetermined effect. When the facility D41 is selected, the game system 1 displays an upgrade screen for the facility.
Facility D42 is a data center that is one of the facilities that has predetermined functions. When the facility D42 is selected, the game system 1 displays club data to be described later.

The production item acquisition button B90 is an operator for acquiring items produced by the facility. The production item acquisition button B90 is displayed each time an item is produced near a facility that has the effect of producing the item. The production item acquisition button B90 may include an icon that displays the item to be produced. When the produced item acquisition button B90 is selected, the item produced by the facility is acquired.
The item batch acquisition button B91 is an operator for acquiring items produced by multiple facilities existing in My Town at once. The item bulk acquisition button B91 can be selected, for example, only when a predetermined facility is included in My Town.
The facility management menu display button B92 is an operator for displaying the facility management menu.
The facility enlargement display button B93 is an operator for sequentially enlarging and displaying the user's facilities. When the facility enlargement display button B93 is selected, the game system 1 enlarges and displays the user's facilities in a predetermined order.

FIG. 40 is a second diagram showing the My Town part.
The example shown in FIG. 40 is the facility management menu screen G36 when the facility management menu display button B92 in FIG. 39 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 40, the facility management menu screen G36 is provided with a display selection tab D43, a facility selection button B94, and a construction button B95.
The display selection tab D43 is an operator for selecting a facility to display. The user selects the display selection tab D43 to display one of construction, warehouse, and owned facility list. The example in FIG. 43 shows a screen when construction is selected. Note that when a warehouse is selected, information about facilities that are not located in My Town is displayed. If the list of owned facilities is selected, a list of facilities owned by the user is displayed.
The facility selection button B94 is an operator for selecting a facility that has never been placed in My Town (hereinafter also referred to as "unconstructed"). The construction button B95 is an operator for arranging (hereinafter also referred to as "construction") the facility selected by the facility selection button B94 in my town. After selecting the construction button B95, the user selects a section in which to construct the selected facility. When a section is selected, the game system 1 places a facility in the section and stores the information in game situation data or the like. Note that the facility management menu screen G36 may display a facility selection button B94 that has a lock icon and is not selectable. This indicates that the user's level does not meet the predetermined conditions, so the facility with the characteristic cannot be built.

FIG. 41 is a third diagram showing the My Town part.
The example shown in FIG. 41 is the upgrade screen G37 when My Town is selected and upgraded in FIG. 39.
In the example shown in FIG. 41, the upgrade screen G37 is provided with upgrade execution buttons B96 and B97.
When the game system 1 accepts the user's input indicating a facility upgrade, the game system 1 displays information indicating details of the upgrade on the upgrade screen G37. In the example of FIG. 41, it is displayed that the facility is to be upgraded from level 1 to level 2.
The upgrade execution button is an operator for performing an upgrade. Upgrading requires in-game currency, which is displayed on the upgrade execution button. The higher the level you upgrade, the more in-game currency you will need to upgrade. Further, upgrading requires the passage of a predetermined number of matches or real time displayed near the upgrade button. Here, real time refers to actual time, not in-game time. In the case of the upgrade execution button B96, a predetermined number of games (in the example of FIG. 41, 5 games) must pass in order to complete the upgrade. Further, in the case of the upgrade execution button B97, a predetermined real time (10 hours in the example of FIG. 41) needs to elapse for the upgrade to be completed. Additionally, by consuming in-game currency, you can shorten the actual time required to complete the upgrade. At this time, the more in-game currency consumed, the more real time can be saved and the upgrade can be completed faster.
When the upgrade execution button is selected, the game system 1 upgrades the facility according to the upgrade conditions associated with the selected button.

FIG. 42 is a fourth diagram showing the My Town part.
The example shown in FIG. 42 shows a perspective view G38 of My Town when the upgrade execution button B96 in FIG. 41 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 42, the perspective view G38 is provided with a construction icon D42 and a construction completion button B98.
The construction icon D42 is an icon indicating that the facility is being upgraded. The construction icon D42 may include conditions necessary for completing the upgrade.
The construction completion button B98 is an operator for immediately completing the upgrade of the facility. The construction completion button B98 displays the amount of in-game currency required to immediately complete the upgrade of the facility. The higher the level of the facility, the more in-game currency is required. When the construction completion button B98 is selected, the game system 1 consumes the displayed in-game currency and completes the upgrade of the facility.
Note that in FIG. 40, when the building button B95 is selected, a screen similar to that of the perspective view G38 is displayed, but since the configuration is the same, the explanation will be omitted here.
This concludes the explanation of My Town.

[Game screen: Player development screen]
Next, the player training screen will be explained. The player development screen is a screen displayed during the play of the player development part.
FIG. 43 is a first diagram showing the player training part.
In the example shown in FIG. 43, a player development selection screen G39 is displayed when the part selection button E4 is selected on the home screen.

Here, we will explain player development. In player development, the ability of the user's player can be improved by using the user's own trainer for the user's player. The number of times a trainer can be used is determined in advance for each trainer. Once the trainer has been used the maximum number of times it can be used, it is consumed and disassociated from the user. Furthermore, in player development, it is possible to select the type of training. The ability to increase will vary depending on the type of training. Also, the number of matches required to complete training and the degree of improvement vary depending on the type of trainer.

In the example shown in FIG. 43, the player training selection screen G39 is provided with a plurality of training frame selection buttons B99, a trainer scout button B100, a trainer list display button B66, and a limit breakthrough button B101.
The training frame selection button B99 is an operator for selecting a frame in which player training can be performed. Player development can be performed on multiple players simultaneously. Therefore, the game system 1 stores information regarding a plurality of player trainings in different areas of the internal storage unit 15. The developmental frame refers to the theoretical framework that identifies this area. When the training frame selection button B99 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen (training content determination screen) for determining training to be performed in the frame associated with the button. Note that the player training selection screen G39 may display a training frame selection button B99 that has a lock icon and is not selectable. This indicates that since the user's level does not meet the predetermined conditions, the training slot cannot be selected and the player training cannot be performed by selecting the slot.
The trainer scout button B100 is an operator for executing trainer scout.
The trainer display button B66 is an operator for displaying the user's trainer. The trainer display button B66 has the same function as the trainer display button B66 in FIG. 29.
The limit breakthrough button B101 is an operator for displaying a screen for performing a limit breakthrough (limit breakthrough screen).

FIG. 44 is a second diagram showing the player training part.
The example shown in FIG. 44 shows a training content determination screen G40 when the training frame selection button B99 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 44, the training content determination screen G40 is provided with an athlete selection button B102, a trainer selection button B103, a training content selection button B104, a batch setting button B105, and a confirmation button B106.
The player selection button B102 is an operator for selecting a player to train with. When the player selection button B102 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting a player to train with.
The trainer selection button B103 is an operator for selecting a trainer. When the trainer selection button B103 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting a trainer.
The training selection button B104 is an operator for selecting training content. When the training selection button B104 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting training content.
The batch setting button B105 is an operator for setting athletes, trainers, and training contents all at once.
The confirm button B106 is an operator for starting training with the selected content (athlete, trainer, training content). When the confirm button B106 is selected, the game system 1 starts training with the selected content.

FIG. 45 is a third diagram showing the player training part.
The example shown in FIG. 45 shows a training result display screen G41 when training is completed.
In the example shown in FIG. 45, the training result display screen G41 is provided with a training result display area D43.
A player's ability value is displayed in the training result display area D43. The ability value displayed in the training result display area D43 is an ability value that may change due to training. Furthermore, for example, abilities that have actually changed due to training are expressed in a different display manner (color, etc.) than abilities that have not changed. The example shown in FIG. 45 shows that four abilities have increased. Note that there are some ability values that do not change due to training.

FIG. 46 is a fourth diagram showing the player training part.
The example shown in FIG. 46 shows a limit breakthrough selection screen G42 when the limit breakthrough button B101 is selected in FIG. 43.
In the example shown in FIG. 46, the limit breakthrough selection screen G42 is provided with a target player display button B107, a limit breakthrough condition display button B108, and a limit breakthrough coach change button B109.
The target player selection button B107 is an operator for displaying player information of players who are capable of exceeding the limit among the user's players. The target player selection button B107 includes a limit breakthrough condition display button B108.
The limit breaking condition display button B108 is an operator for displaying conditions for breaking the limit. When the limit breakthrough condition display button B108 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen showing the limit breakthrough conditions (limit breakthrough condition confirmation screen). The conditions for breaking the limit include information such as changes in the number of times the limit is broken, changes in the upper limit of ability, consumable items, and in-game currency consumed. The variation in the number of limit breakthroughs is information indicating how many times the limit will be broken by performing a limit breakthrough. The maximum number of limit breakthroughs is predetermined for each player. Therefore, the fluctuation in the number of times the limit is broken includes information indicating the possible number of times the limit is broken and the number of times the limit has been broken this time. Further, the variation in the upper limit of ability is information indicating how the upper limit of ability changes by breaking through the limit. The consumable items and in-game currency are information indicating the items and in-game currency that are consumed when breaking the limit.
In addition, an execution button is provided on the limit breakthrough condition confirmation screen. When the execution button is selected, the game system 1 executes the target player's limit breakthrough according to the limit breakthrough conditions.

The limit breakthrough coach conversion button B109 is an operator that provides a function to convert a player owned by the user into a limit breakthrough coach. Among the user's players, players of a certain rarity or higher can be converted into Limit Breaking Coaches. When the Limit Breaking Coach Transformation button B109 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen (Limit Breaking Coach Transformation Screen) for selecting a player to become a Limit Breaking Coach.

FIG. 47 is a fifth diagram showing the player training part.
The example shown in FIG. 47 shows a limit breaking coach conversion screen G43 when the limit breaking coach conversion button B109 is selected in FIG. 46.
In the example shown in FIG. 47, the limit breakthrough coach change screen G43 is provided with a plurality of player information display buttons B110, a selection check box CB1, and a change button B111.
The player information display button B110 is an operator for displaying player information. The player information display button B110 includes, in addition to player information, a required in-game currency display field and a selection checkbox CB1. The required in-game currency display column displays the in-game currency required to become a limit-breaking coach. Furthermore, the player information display button B110 includes a display field that displays characteristic information (part of the player information). At this time, a lock icon may be displayed in the display field. This is an icon indicating that the characteristic is not unlocked because the user does not meet a predetermined condition. The release of characteristics will be described later.
The selection checkbox CB1 is an operator for selecting a player to be transformed into a limit-breaking coach.
The transformation button B111 is an operator for transforming the player selected in the selection check box CB1 into a limit-breaking coach.
The above is the explanation of the player training screen.

[Game screen: Player characteristics screen]
Next, the player characteristics screen will be explained. The player characteristics screen is a screen displayed during the play of the player characteristics part.
FIG. 48 is a first diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 48, a player characteristic selection screen G44 is displayed when the part selection button E5 is selected on the home screen.

Here, characteristics (also referred to as player characteristics) will be explained. Characteristics are abilities that can be demonstrated under specific conditions during a match, helping the club's management, and allowing the match to progress to an advantage.

An example of the characteristics is shown below.
・Home Advantage: During home games, your abilities will increase for a certain period of time. The higher the level, the longer the effect lasts.・Away games Ability increases for a certain period of time during away games. The higher the level, the longer the effect lasts.
・Adversity: Ability increases when you are losing a game. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
・Lead Ability increases when you are losing the match. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
- Close game: After the second half, the ability increases when the score situation is within 1 point difference. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
・Possession If the attack type is possession, the ability increases. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
・Counter Ability increases when attack type is counter. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
・Anti-possession ability increases when the opponent's attack type is possession. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
・Anti-counter ability increases if the opponent's attack type is counter. The higher the level, the greater the increase.
・Tetsujin Your physical strength will be less likely to decrease even if you play in consecutive matches. The higher your level, the less tired you become.
・High tension: Motivation increases easily regardless of team status. The higher your level, the higher your motivation will be.

A player has a predetermined number of characteristic frames. A trait frame represents a theoretical framework for distinguishing one or more traits associated with a player. The number of characteristic frames is determined based on the player's rarity, for example. Further, for example, the higher the player's rarity, the greater the number of characteristic frames.
The characteristic frames include those that have been released in advance (released) and those that have not been released (unreleased). A released characteristic frame is a characteristic frame in which a characteristic frame and a characteristic can be associated with each other. An unopened characteristic frame is a characteristic frame in which a characteristic frame and a characteristic cannot be associated with each other. An unreleased characteristic frame changes into a released characteristic frame by being released by the user. Here, "released" refers to changing an unreleased characteristic frame to an opened characteristic frame using a predetermined item or player.
Traits may already be acquired during scouting, or they may be acquired by using a special coach. When using a special coach, the characteristics of the special coach may be associated with the characteristic frame as the characteristics of the player.
Characteristics have the concept of levels. The higher the level of a trait, the higher the ability of the trait. The level can be increased by leveling up as described below.
In the example shown in FIG. 48, the player characteristic selection screen G44 is provided with a characteristic frame release button B110, a characteristic set/change button B111, a characteristic level up button B112, and a special coach change button B113.

The characteristic frame release button B110 is an operator for providing a function of releasing (increasing) characteristic frames. When the characteristic frame release button is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting a player for the user (characteristic frame release player selection screen). The user's players that can be selected here are the user's players who have unopened characteristic frames. When a player to be released is selected on the characteristic frame release player selection screen, the game system 1 displays a screen (FIG. 49) for selecting items or players necessary for characteristic frame release.
The characteristic set/change button B111 associates a characteristic with the player's characteristic frame (hereinafter also referred to as "setting a characteristic") or changes the associated characteristic (hereinafter also referred to as "changing a characteristic"). It is an operator for providing functions. When the characteristic set/change button B111 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting the user's player (characteristic frame change player selection screen). The user's players that can be selected here are the user's players who have opened characteristic frames. When a player whose characteristics are to be set or changed is selected on the characteristic frame change player selection screen, the game system 1 displays a screen (FIG. 51) for selecting an item or a player whose characteristics are to be changed.
The characteristic level up button B112 is an operator for providing a function of leveling up the characteristic set in the player's characteristic frame. When the characteristic level up button B112 is selected, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting the user's player (characteristic level up player selection screen). The user's players that can be selected here are the user's players whose characteristics are set. When a player whose characteristics are to be leveled up is selected on the characteristic level up frame player selection screen, the game system 1 displays a screen (FIG. 53) for selecting items or players necessary to level up the characteristics.
The special coach conversion button B113 is an operator that provides a function for converting a player with characteristics among the players registered in the scouting list into a special coach. The special coach change button B113 has the same function as the case where special coach change is selected in FIG. 34, so the explanation will be omitted here.

FIG. 49 is a second diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
The example shown in FIG. 49 is a screen G45 for selecting a player or item required to release a characteristic frame after the characteristic frame release button B110 in FIG. 48 is selected and the player whose characteristic frame is to be released is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 49, the screen G45 is provided with a characteristic frame release player selection button B114 and a characteristic frame release item selection button B115. The characteristic frame release player selection button B114 is an operator for displaying the players to be consumed for characteristic frame release. The characteristic frame release item selection button B115 is an operator for displaying the item (special coach) that is consumed to release the characteristic frame.

FIG. 50 is a third diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
The example shown in FIG. 50 is the consumption player selection screen G46 when the characteristic frame release player selection button B114 in FIG. 49 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 50, the consumption player selection screen G46 is provided with a consumption player selection check box CB2, a consumption target change button B116, and a characteristic frame release button B117.
The consumption player selection checkbox CB2 is a checkbox for selecting a player to be consumed in order to release the characteristic frame. The player consumed to release the characteristic slot is a player included in the scouting list who has a rarity equal to or higher than the rarity of the player whose characteristic slot is released.
The consumption object change button B116 is an operator for changing the object to be consumed to release the characteristic frame from a player to an item. When the consumption object change button B116 is selected, the game system 1 displays a consumable item selection screen instead of the consumption player selection screen G46. Regarding the consumable item selection screen, the difference is that the selectable consumable target is not the player but the item (special coach). However, since the basic configuration of the consumable item selection screen is the same as the consumable player selection screen G46, the explanation will be omitted here. Note that the consumable item selection screen is a screen that is displayed when the characteristic frame release item selection button B115 is selected in FIG. 49.
The characteristic frame release button B117 is an operator for releasing the characteristic frame using the player selected in the consumption player selection check box CB2. When the characteristic frame release button B117 is selected, the game system 1 changes the target player's unreleased characteristic frame to an opened characteristic frame.

FIG. 51 is a fourth diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 51, after the characteristic set/change button B111 is selected in FIG. 48 and the player whose characteristics are to be set or changed is selected, the screen G47 is for selecting the player or item necessary for changing the characteristic. .
In the example shown in FIG. 51, the screen G47 is provided with a characteristic set/change player selection button B118 and a characteristic set/change item selection button B119. The characteristic set/change player selection button B118 is an operator for displaying the players to be consumed for characteristic set/change. The characteristic set/change item selection button B119 is an operator for displaying items (special coaches) consumed for characteristic set/change.

FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
The example shown in FIG. 52 is the consumed player selection screen G48 when the characteristic set/change player selection button B118 in FIG. 51 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 52, the consumption player selection screen G48 is provided with a consumption player selection check box CB3, a consumption target change button B120, and a characteristic set/change button B121.
The consumption player selection checkbox CB3 is a checkbox for selecting a player to be consumed for setting/changing characteristics. Players consumed for characteristic set/change are players included in the scouting list who have a predetermined rarity or higher.
The consumption object change button B120 is an operator for changing the object to be consumed to release the characteristic frame from a player to an item. The function of the consumption object change button B120 is the same as that of the consumption object change button B116 in FIG. 49, so the explanation will be omitted here.
The characteristic set/change button B121 is an operator for executing characteristic set/change using the player selected in the consumption player selection checkbox CB3. When the characteristic set/change button B121 is selected, the game system 1 sets or changes the characteristics of the target player to the characteristics of the player selected in the consumption player selection check box CB3.

FIG. 53 is a sixth diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 53, after the characteristic level up button B112 in FIG. 48 is selected and the player whose characteristics are to be leveled up is selected, the screen G49 is for selecting the player or item required to level up the characteristic.
In the example shown in FIG. 53, the screen G49 is provided with a characteristic level up player selection button B122 and a characteristic level up item selection button B123. The characteristic level up player selection button B122 is an operator for displaying the players who will be consumed to improve the characteristic level. The characteristic level up item selection button B123 is an operator for displaying items (special coaches) that are consumed to improve the characteristic level.

FIG. 54 is a seventh diagram showing the player characteristics screen.
The example shown in FIG. 54 is the consumption player selection screen G50 when the characteristic level up player selection button B122 in FIG. 53 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 54, the consumption player selection screen G50 is provided with a consumption player selection check box CB4, a consumption target change button B124, and a characteristic level up button B125.
The consumption player selection checkbox CB4 is a checkbox for selecting a player to be consumed in order to improve the characteristic level. Players consumed for leveling up their characteristics are players included in the scouting list who have a predetermined rarity or higher. Further, on the left side of the consumption player selection check box CB4, the in-game currency required for consuming the player to level up his/her characteristics is displayed.
The consumption object change button B124 is an operator for changing the object to be consumed to release the characteristic frame from a player to an item. The function of the consumption object change button B124 is the same as that of the consumption object change button B116 in FIG. 49, so the explanation will be omitted here.
The characteristic level up button B125 is an operator for executing characteristic level up using the player selected in the consumption player selection check box CB4. When the characteristic level up button B125 is selected, the game system 1 sets or changes the characteristics of the target player to the characteristics of the player selected in the consumption player selection check box CB4.
This concludes the explanation of the player characteristics screen.

[Game screen: Youth screen]
Next, the use screen will be explained. The youth screen is a screen displayed during the play of the youth part.
FIG. 55 is a first diagram showing the use screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 55, the user's youth player display screen G51 is displayed when the part selection button E6 is selected on the home screen.

Now let's talk about youth players. Youth players are players below a certain age. The user's youth players are acquired by performing youth scouting. Youth athletes can improve their abilities through training. Additionally, the rarity of youth players may increase after completing multiple training sessions. Note that training can be performed, for example, once within a predetermined real time. Further, the number of times training can be performed is determined in advance. The user can decide whether to promote or release a youth player. Promotion means being registered on the player list rather than as a youth player. Once youth players are promoted, they will be able to participate in matches.

In the example shown in FIG. 55, the youth player display screen G51 is provided with a youth player display button B126, a batch release button B127, a training implementation button B128, and a dispatch button B129.
The youth player display button B126 is an operator for displaying a player information screen for youth players. The youth player display button B126 includes display fields showing information such as player name, age, characteristics, training status, etc., for example.
The batch release button B127 is an operator for providing a function for batch release of youth players. When the batch release button B127 is selected, the game system 1 displays a check box for selecting players to be released at once on the youth player display button B126. Furthermore, when the batch release button B127 is selected, the game system 1 displays the release button. When the release button is selected, the game system 1 releases the youth player of the user selected by the checkbox.
The training button B128 is an operator for executing training for all of the user's youth athletes. When the training button B128 is selected, the game system 1 trains the user's youth player. The training status is displayed, for example, as a gauge in the training status display field within the youth player display button B126. Further, when the ability value increases as a result of training, the game system 1 displays, for example, a screen notifying the increase.
The dispatch button B129 is an operator for executing youth scouting. An upper limit is set in advance for the number of youth players of the user. If the number of youth players owned by the user is less than the upper limit, the dispatch button B129 is displayed to be selectable. The dispatch button B129 is an operator for acquiring the obtainable number of youth players. The number that can be acquired is the difference between the upper limit number and the number of currently existing youth players of the user. When the dispatch button B129 is selected, youth scouting is executed. Youth scouting is completed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and the number of youth players that can be acquired at the time of completion is acquired.

FIG. 56 is a second diagram showing the use screen.
The example shown in FIG. 56 is the youth screen G52 when the training button B128 and the dispatch button B129 are selected in FIG. 55.
In the example shown in FIG. 56, the youth screen G52 is provided with an additional training implementation button B130 and a dispatch completion button B131.
The additional training implementation button B131 is an operator for performing additional training. As mentioned above, training can only be performed once within a predetermined period of time. In this case, further training can be performed by consuming in-game currency (this training is also referred to as "additional training").
The dispatch completion button B131 is an operator for immediately ending scouting. When the dispatch completion button B131 is selected, the game system 1 consumes predetermined in-game currency and immediately completes the scouting.
The above is the explanation of the use screen.

[Game screen: Hall of Fame screen]
Next, the hall of fame screen will be explained. The Hall of Fame screen is a screen that is displayed when playing the Hall of Fame part.
FIG. 57 is a first diagram showing the hall of fame screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 57, the user's Hall of Fame menu screen G53 is displayed when the part selection button E7 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 57, the Hall of Fame menu screen G53 is provided with a Hall of Fame player display button B132, a Hall of Fame team display button B133, and a level up button B134.

Now let's talk about induction into the Hall of Fame. User players gain fame by participating in matches. Fame is one of the user's player parameters. A user's player can be inducted into the Hall of Fame when his reputation reaches a predetermined value. Additionally, players who are inducted into the Hall of Fame will be able to retire. A player who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame can have his/her parameters at any point in time since being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Setting parameters at an arbitrary point in time as parameters for a Hall of Fame player is also referred to as "updating a Hall of Fame player." A player inducted into the Hall of Fame has, as an initial state, the parameters of the player at the time when his reputation reaches a predetermined value.

The Hall of Fame player display button B132 is an operator for displaying players who have entered the Hall of Fame.
When the Hall of Fame player display button B132 is selected, the game system 1 displays players who have entered the Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame team display button B133 is an operator for displaying the Hall of Fame team. The Hall of Fame team is a team of users that includes players who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame teams may include supporting players. Support players are players prepared when there is a shortage of Hall of Fame players when forming a team. Support players are prepared in advance and can be replaced with players who have entered the Hall of Fame through replacement described later (including a Hall of Fame player in a Hall of Fame team is also referred to as registering the Hall of Fame team). Additionally, if there are no Hall of Fame players, the Hall of Fame team will consist entirely of support players. There will be multiple Hall of Fame teams, and each team can freely register Hall of Fame players. A user plays a match using a Hall of Fame team in a match played using a Hall of Fame team. Note that the Hall of Fame team display button B132 may display a lock icon and may not be selectable. This is displayed when a Hall of Fame team cannot be formed because the user's level does not meet a predetermined condition.
The level up button B134 is an operator that provides a function for leveling up the Hall of Fame team. The level of the Hall of Fame team is the same as the level of a predetermined facility in My Town. When the level up button B134 is selected, the game system 1 provides a function for leveling up a predetermined facility in My Town. Note that Hall of Fame teams have established conditions for players who can be registered depending on their level. For example, the conditions include the maximum number of players of a specific rarity that can be registered.

FIG. 58 is a second diagram showing the hall of fame screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 58, a Hall of Fame player display screen G54 is displayed when the Hall of Fame player display button B132 in FIG. 57 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 58, the Hall of Fame player display screen G54 is provided with a Hall of Fame player information display button B135, a Hall of Fame information update button B136, and a batch delete button B137.
The Hall of Fame player information display button B135 is an operator for displaying player information of players who have entered the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame player information display button B135 may include a display field that displays information such as player information, registered team, registration date, and the like. The registered team is information indicating which team the player is registered with among a plurality of Hall of Fame teams. The registration date is information indicating the date when the Hall of Fame player was updated. The player information is player information updated on the registration date.
When the Hall of Fame player information display button B135 is selected, the game system 1 displays the player information of the Hall of Fame player (Hall of Fame player information display screen).
The Hall of Fame information update button B136 is an operator for updating parameters of players who have entered the Hall of Fame.
The batch deletion button B137 is an operator for deleting all Hall of Fame players at once. Deleting a player who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame means canceling the association between the player who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame and the user. Note that players who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame can be individually deleted from the Hall of Fame player information display screen. A delete button is provided on the Hall of Fame player information display screen. When the delete button is selected, the game system 1 deletes the Hall of Fame player.

FIG. 59 is a third diagram showing the hall of fame screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 59, a Hall of Fame team formation screen G55 is displayed when the Hall of Fame team display button B133 in FIG. 57 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 59, the Hall of Fame player display screen G55 is provided with a Hall of Fame team selection button B137, a Hall of Fame team copy button B138, and an automatic member determination button B139. The basic configuration of the Hall of Fame team formation screen G55 is the same as that of the team formation screen G5, so the explanation of the operators having the same functions will be omitted.

The Hall of Fame team selection button B137 is an operator for selecting a Hall of Fame team to display.
The Hall of Fame team copy button B138 is an operator that provides a function for copying team compositions between a plurality of Hall of Fame teams.
The member automatic determination button B139 is an operator for providing a function for automatically determining the starting lineup and bench members of a Hall of Fame team. When the member automatic determination button B139 is selected, the game system 1 displays a button for selecting the range to be automatically determined. The range to be automatically determined is either the starting lineup and bench members, or all players inducted into the Hall of Fame. If the range to be automatically determined is the starting lineup and bench members, the game system 1 refers to the starting lineup and bench members, sets high-ability players to the starting lineup, and sets the remaining players to the bench members. Furthermore, when the range to be automatically determined is all players inducted into the Hall of Fame, the game system 1 refers to the players inducted into the Hall of Fame and sets the players for each position in the order of starting lineup and bench members, starting from the player with the highest ability.

FIG. 60 is a fourth diagram showing the hall of fame screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 60, a replacement player selection screen G56 is displayed when the player icon is selected in FIG. 59.
In the example shown in FIG. 60, the replacement player selection screen G56 is provided with a replacement player display field D45, a replacement player display field D46, and a replacement execution button B140.
The player information of the player to be replaced is displayed in the replacement player display field D45. The player to be replaced is the Hall of Fame player indicated by the selected player icon.
Information indicating Hall of Fame players who can be replaced is displayed in the replacement player display field D46. A player who can be replaced is a player whose proper position is the position of the player to be replaced.
The swap execution button B140 is an operator for swapping the selected player with the player to be replaced.

The ability parameters of the players acquired by the user change depending on their age, but if the player is over a certain age, the ability parameters decrease, so it is not possible to have the player participate in the match with the highest ability parameters. Furthermore, if the player is retired, he will no longer be able to play in matches, and the value of the acquired player will be greatly reduced. However, as described above, ability parameters can be maintained by inducting the player into the Hall of Fame. It will also be possible to play games using Hall of Fame teams. For this reason, the value of the acquired player can be greatly increased compared to the case where he cannot be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The above is an explanation of the Hall of Fame screen.

[Game screen: Friend screen]
Next, the friend screen will be explained. The friend screen is a screen that is displayed when playing the friend part.
FIG. 61 is a first diagram showing the friend screen.
The example shown in FIG. 61 shows a friend list screen G57 when the part selection screen E8 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 61, the friend list screen G57 is provided with a friend display button B141, a friend search button B142, a friend invite button B143, and a gift send button B144.
The friend display button B141 is an operator for providing a function to display details of a friend. When the friend display button B141 is selected, the game system 1 displays a friend details button and a friend cancellation button. The friend details button is an operator for displaying details of a friend. The friend cancellation button is a button for canceling a friend. The friend cancellation button provides a function to cancel the association between two users associated as friends.
The friend search button B142 is an operator that provides a function for searching for other users. It also includes a function to send friend requests to other searched users.
The friend invitation button B143 is an operator for applying for friend registration to another user using communication means provided in the terminal device 10.
The gift transmission button B144 is an operator for transmitting in-game currency (FP) that can be transmitted between friends to all friends.

FIG. 62 is a second diagram showing the friend screen.
The example shown in FIG. 62 is the friend details display screen G58 when the friend display button B141 and the friend details button are selected in FIG. 61. The friend details display screen has the same basic configuration as the competing team display screen G17.
In the example shown in FIG. 62, the friend details display screen G58 is provided with a visit button B145, a competition button B146, and a club data display button B147.
The visit button B145 is an operator for displaying a friend's My Town.
The battle button B146 is an operator that provides a function to play a game with a friend.
The club data display button B147 is an operator for displaying friend's club data. The club data will be described later.
This concludes the explanation of the friend screen.

[Game screen: Friend point exchange screen]
Next, the FP (friend point) exchange screen will be explained. The FP exchange screen is a screen displayed during the play of the FP exchange part.
Here, in-game currency will be explained. In this embodiment, there are three types of in-game currency: a first in-game currency, a second in-game currency, and a third in-game currency. The first in-game currency is a currency that can be obtained mainly by the user purchasing it using real currency. The second in-game currency is currency that can be acquired mainly as the game progresses. The third in-game currency is currency that can be sent between friends. However, the method for acquiring in-game currency may be arbitrary. Here, the third in-game currency is also referred to as FP. FP exchange refers to acquiring other in-game items using FP.
FIG. 63 is a diagram showing the FP exchange screen.
In FIG. 63, the FP exchange screen is displayed when the part selection button E9 is selected on the home screen. The FP exchange screen is one of the item exchange screens.
In the example shown in FIG. 63, the FP exchange screen G59 is provided with a type selection tab display area D47, a plurality of item exchange buttons B148, and an FP acquisition method display button HB1.
The type selection tab display area D47 displays a tab for selecting the type of item for which FP is to be exchanged.
The item exchange button B148 is an operator for exchanging FP and items. The item exchange button B148 displays the type and number of items that can be exchanged, and the amount of FP required for exchange. Note that the number of items that can be exchanged is not limited to one type. There may also be an item exchange button that can be exchanged for multiple types of items.
The FP acquisition method display button HB1 is an operator for displaying a method for acquiring FP. When the FP acquisition method display button HB1 is selected, a method for acquiring FP is displayed. Further, after that, a screen for sending the FP to a friend may be displayed.

FP sent from other friends can be acquired from the news display screen.
FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a news display screen.
The example shown in FIG. 64 shows a news display screen G60 that is displayed when the news display icon D11 is selected on the home screen G4.
In the example shown in FIG. 64, the news display screen G60 is provided with a plurality of news switching tabs D48, a news display area D49, and a receive button B149.
The news switching tab D48 is an operator for switching the information displayed in the news display area D49.
An example of a news switching tab is shown below.
- Message from the operator A message from the operator who operates the game system 1 to the user is displayed.
・Item Receipt Displays items that can be obtained by completing achievements and completing other missions.
- Player/Team Information Displays particularly important information about the user's player or team (for example, player's injury, complete recovery from injury, etc.).
・Friend approval Displays friend requests made to the user. Also, approve friend requests.
・Gift: Get FP sent from a friend.
・Association Displays information about the association described below.

The receive button B149 is an operator for acquiring items, gifts, etc. all at once. The receive button B149 is displayed when a news switching tab such as receiving an item or a gift is selected.
The above is the explanation of the FP exchange screen.

Note that items can be exchanged for other in-game currencies using a similar item exchange screen. You can also exchange in-game currencies. In the example of this embodiment, the item acquisition display button B3 in FIG. 8 is an operator for providing a function of acquiring second in-game currency using first in-game currency. Furthermore, the item acquisition display buttons B4 and B5 are operators for providing a function of purchasing the first in-game currency using real currency.

[Game screen: Finance screen]
Next, the finance screen will be explained. The finance screen is a screen displayed when playing the finance part.
Here, faience will be explained. The user mainly uses the second in-game currency as funds in operating the club. The user must play the game so that the second in-game currency that the user owns does not run out. The finance part is a game part mainly for checking items related to the second game currency.

FIG. 65 is a diagram showing the finance screen.
In FIG. 65, the finance screen is displayed when the part selection button E10 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 65, the finance screen G61 is provided with an income and expenditure display button B150, a sponsor display button B151, a login bonus display button B152, and an item list display button B153.
The income and expenditure display button B150 is an operator for displaying information regarding income and expenditure generated during the season, which will be described later, regarding the second in-game currency.
The sponsor display button B151 is an operator for displaying information on sponsors contracted for the season, which will be described later. A sponsor is a virtual company that provides funding to a user's team in a season. The terms of the contract with the sponsor may be favorable depending on the level of the predetermined facility within My Town. Here, the contract refers to associating a user ID with a sponsor and acquiring in-game currency and items.
The login bonus display button B152 is an operator for displaying login bonus information. A login bonus is an item that a user can obtain by regularly running the game system 1.
The item list display button B153 is an operator for displaying the user's items in a list.
This concludes the explanation of the finance screen.

[Game screen: Club data screen]
Next, the club data screen will be explained. The club data screen is a screen displayed when playing the club data part.
Club data is various data related to club operations. The club data includes, for example, the titles won by the club, past tournament results, the club's management status such as income and expenditures, and the progress of the club each season.

FIG. 66 is a diagram showing the club data screen.
In FIG. 66, the club data screen is displayed when the part selection button E11 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 66, the club data screen G62 is provided with a plurality of data selection buttons B154 and a club data display area D50.
The data selection button B154 is an operator for displaying club data associated with the data selection button.
Below is an example of the data selection button B154.
・Club history: Displays information on past seasons' league and cup results, top scorers and top assists, and events that happened to the club in that season, such as player additions and retirements, facility construction, etc. A cup match is a tournament match between teams participating in a cup match.
- Tournament information: Displays information showing the results of league matches and cup matches.
・Club management: Display information such as club income and expenditure, sponsorship income, match income, annual salary, etc.
・Club record: Displays team club records such as most points won in league games, consecutive wins in league games, team stats, and individual player club records such as most points scored, most assists, player stats, etc.
・Ranking: Displays rankings based on ranking points determined by match wins and losses, number of points, etc.
Basic data regarding the club is displayed in the club data display area D50. The basic data is, for example, club status, ranking, title, etc. Club status is a title given to a team based on the club's level, tournament results, team players, history since the club's establishment, etc. The title is information indicating the number of wins in league matches and cup matches.
The above is the explanation of the club data screen.

[Game screen: Association screen]
Next, the association screen will be explained. The association screen is a screen displayed when playing the association part.
FIG. 67 is a first diagram showing the association screen.
First, we will explain the case where the user is not a member of the association. Not joining an association indicates that the user ID and association ID are not associated. The association ID is identification information that identifies an association.
In the example shown in FIG. 67, when the user has not joined an association, an association menu screen G63 is displayed when the part selection button E12 is selected on the home screen.

Here, I will explain about the association. An association is a consortium of clubs. By joining the association, the user can obtain bonuses (game objects such as items) according to the level of the association. The level of an association is determined based on association medals, which can be earned based on the performance of clubs that are members of the association. Association medals can be earned based on the final results of league games, final results of cup games, etc. Information regarding the association, such as the association medal and the association level, is written in association with the association ID. In this embodiment, associating with an association ID may be referred to as "associating with an association." Furthermore, in this embodiment, when indicating information associated with an association ID, it may be expressed as "of the association."
The association also has the concept of positions. The position is classification information that classifies users who are managers of clubs that have joined the association based on the plays that can be executed within the association. There are two types of positions: chairman and member. The president is the leader of the association. The chairman can perform actions such as changing association settings, processing membership applications, and transferring the chairmanship. Examples of plays that can be executed by both the chairman and members include inviting friends and withdrawing membership.

In the example shown in FIG. 67, the association menu screen G63 is provided with an association search button B155, an association member recruitment button B156, and an association establishment button B157.
The association search button B155 is an operator for providing a function to search for an association.
The association member recruitment button B156 is an operator for providing a function for viewing associations that are recruiting clubs. Associations recruiting clubs will be displayed on a fictitious bulletin board. The user can select one of the recruiting clubs and apply for membership. The membership application is an application for associating a user ID with an association ID. Once the membership application is approved by the president of the association, the user (the user's club) can join the association.
The association establishment button B157 is an operator for establishing an association. This is an operator that provides functions for clubs that have not yet joined an association to establish a new association. Hereinafter, a club that has joined the association (or a user who is an operator of the club) will also be referred to as a "subscribing member."

FIG. 68 is a second diagram showing the association screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 68, an association establishment screen G64 is displayed when the association establishment button B157 in FIG. 67 is selected. The association establishment screen G64 is provided with an input field D52 for inputting association settings such as association name, association region, membership application processing method, membership qualification, etc., and an association establishment execution button B158.
Association name is an input field for entering the name of the association. Association area is an input field for specifying a fictitious area where the association exists. The membership application processing method is an input field for specifying a method for approving clubs that meet the membership qualifications. The membership application processing method can be set, for example, to automatically approve or to be approved by the user who is the chairman. The membership qualification is an input field for entering conditions that limit the level of users who can join.

The association establishment execution button B158 is an operator for providing a function for creating a new association based on the contents input in the input field D52.
When the association establishment execution button B158 is selected, the game system 1 associates the content input in the input field D52 with the new association ID. Also, the user ID and association ID are associated. Additionally, the user who established the association is set as the association's president.

Next, we will explain the case of joining an association.
FIG. 69 is a third diagram showing the association screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 69, when the user has joined an association or established an association, an association menu screen G65 is displayed when the part selection button E12 is selected on the home screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 69, the association menu screen G65 is provided with an association member display button B159, an association detailed information display button B160, a member recruitment button B161, an association search button B162, and a bulletin board display button B163.
The association member display button B159 is an operator for providing a function of displaying information about clubs and users who are members of the association.
The association detailed information display button B160 is an operator for providing functions for viewing and setting detailed association information.
The member recruitment button B161 is an operator for providing the association with a function of recruiting members.
The association search button B162 is an operator for providing a function to search for an association. Since it has the same function as the association search button B155, the explanation will be omitted here.
The bulletin board display button B163 is an operator for providing a function to display a bulletin board within the association. The bulletin board within the association is a fictitious bulletin board that exists within the association. On the bulletin board within the association, events of the association (leveling up the association, joining the association, withdrawing from the association, etc.), comments made by users who have joined the association, etc. are posted.

FIG. 70 is a fourth diagram showing the association screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 70, an association member display screen G66 is displayed when the association member display button B159 in FIG. 69 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 70, the association member display screen G66 is provided with an association member display area D53, a chairman succession button B164, and a withdrawal button B165.
Association members are displayed in the association member display area D53. In the association member display area, information such as user information, positions, association medals acquired so far, etc. of association members is displayed.
The chairman succession button B164 is an operator for providing a function of changing the chairman of the association to another association member. The chairman succession button B164 may be selectable only when the user is the chairman of the association.
The withdrawal button B165 is an operator for providing a function for withdrawing from an association to which the user has joined. Withdrawal means to cancel the association between the user ID and the association ID. Further, when the withdrawal button B165 is selected, the processing performed by the game system 1 differs depending on the user's position. For example, if the user's position is a member, the game system 1 causes the user to withdraw from the association. Further, for example, if the position is chairman, the game system 1 causes the user to withdraw from the association after performing the above-described chairman handover process. Further, for example, if there is only one association member, the association is disbanded. Disassembly refers to canceling the association of information associated with the association ID.

FIG. 71 is a fifth diagram showing the association screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 71, an association detailed information display screen G67 is displayed when the association detailed information display button B160 in FIG. 69 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 71, the association detailed information display screen G67 is provided with an input field D54. The input field D54 has the same function as the input field D52 in FIG. 68, so a description thereof will be omitted here.

FIG. 72 is a sixth diagram showing the association screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 72, an option selection screen G68 is displayed when the member recruiting button B161 in FIG. 69 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 72, the option selection screen G68 is provided with a friend invite button B166, a random invite button B167, a bulletin board posting button B168, and a view button B169.
The friend invitation button B166 is an operator for providing a function of inviting the user's friends to the association. Inviting means encouraging people to join the association. For users who have been invited to the association, a notification to that effect is displayed on the news screen (FIG. 64).
The random invitation button B167 is an operator for providing a function of randomly selecting users who have not joined the association and inviting them to the association.
The bulletin board posting button B168 is an operator for providing a function to display on a fictitious bulletin board that a club is recruiting.
The viewing button B169 is an operator for providing a function to view a fictional bulletin board. The function of the viewing button B169 is the same as that of the association member recruitment button B156, so a description thereof will be omitted here.
The above is the explanation of the association screen.

[Season overview]
Next, the season within the game system 1 will be explained. A season is a period during which league games are played between predetermined teams. Users play league matches according to their level. User levels are classified into multiple categories, and each category is comprised of multiple divisions. This division is also called a division. The categories are called, for example, entry, beginner, amateur, standard, professional, top player, superstar, superstar EX, etc. in descending order of category. Among these, categories other than entry are composed of multiple divisions. Each division is called 1, 2, etc. in order from the lowest division. For example, if Beginner consists of five divisions, from the bottom to top they are Beginner Level 1, Beginner Level 2, ... Beginner Level 5. After Beginner Level 5 is Amateur Level 1. Users belong to one of these levels.
A user plays one season of games at the user's level (division). There are a predetermined number of teams at the same level, and league games are played against those teams throughout the season. The division for the next season will be decided based on the results of the league matches that season.
League games during the season are round-robin games, and games are played twice against the same opponent. The two matches are a home match and an away match. Therefore, for example, if 10 teams play in the same division, the user's team will play 18 league games in one season (9 opponent teams x 2 games). In league games, rankings are determined by the total number of points earned based on wins and losses in games played in a season. For example, the winning points are 3 if the game is won, 1 if the game is a draw, and 0 if the game is lost. If your ranking at the end of the season is high, you will belong to the next higher division in the next season (also called promotion). Conversely, if the ranking at the end of the season is low, the next season the team will belong to the next lower division (also called relegation). For other rankings, teams will remain in the same division the following season.

Additionally, during the season, cup matches are held between teams participating in the same league. Cup matches are matches played in a tournament format. Cup matches will be held in parallel with league matches, and the winning team will be decided by the end of the season. League matches and cup matches are examples of matches played in the first format described above.
Furthermore, if the user's level is above a predetermined level, the user will participate in a league without promotion or relegation (also referred to as a regional league) instead of the above-mentioned league with promotion or relegation (also referred to as an international league). You can also do that. If the user participates in a regional league, the user cannot earn a manager's score. The manager's score is a type of item, and is an item necessary for participating in a predetermined cup match (manager's cup) that is held regularly.

Note that the matches that the user can play are not limited to the above-mentioned matches in the international league and regional league. The game system 1 regularly holds events such as tournaments and interpersonal matches (an example of matches played in the second format). If the user satisfies the event participation conditions, the user can participate in the event and play a match. Users can play event matches in parallel with the above-mentioned international league and regional league matches. The Manager's Cup is also one of the events.
Events, league matches, etc. are associated with match selection icons (D8 to D10) on the home screen G4. Further, as for the match selection icons associated with league matches, a schedule icon and a ranking icon may be displayed adjacent to each other. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the match selection icon D8 is associated with a league match.
The schedule icon is an operator for displaying the league game schedule. When the schedule icon is selected, the game system 1 displays the league game schedule. The schedule includes previous match results and upcoming match schedules. The ranking icon is an operator that displays team rankings based on the results of games played so far in the season, as well as goal rankings and assist rankings for the season.

Next, the screen at the start of the season will be explained. At the start of the season, screens related to league selection, sponsor selection, transfer market, and rental transfers will be displayed. Each screen will be explained in detail below.
FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a league selection screen.
The example shown in FIG. 73 is a league selection screen G69 when a match selection icon indicating a league match is selected on the home screen G4 at the start of the season.
In the example shown in FIG. 73, the league selection screen G69 is provided with an international league selection button B170 and a regional league selection button B171.
The international league selection button B170 is an operator for determining participation in the international league. The regional league selection button B171 is an operator for deciding to participate in a regional league. The user selects which league to participate in at the start of the season. When you select a league, information about other users participating in the same league is displayed.

Next, the game system 1 displays a screen for selecting a sponsor (sponsor selection screen). When the sponsor selection screen is displayed, the user selects a sponsor. Users contract with sponsors for each season. Users earn in-game currency and items from sponsors as basic rewards at the start of a season. Additionally, bonus rewards are set for each sponsor. Bonus rewards are in-game currency or items that can be acquired when the user achieves achievable conditions during the season. The achievable conditions are conditions related to the match. Achievable conditions are, for example, conditions related to the number of points, the number of wins, the number of consecutive wins, ranking, etc.

Next, the game system 1 displays a transfer market screen (transfer market screen). The transfer market is a virtual market that exists at the start of the season. The user can sign a contract with one of the players appearing in the transfer market. Note that the user does not have to sign a contract with a player appearing in the transfer market.
FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a transfer market screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 74, the transfer market screen G70 is provided with a player information display button B172 and a skip button B173.
The player information display button B172 is an operator for providing a function of displaying player information of players appearing in the transfer market. When the player information display button B172 is selected, the game system 1 displays a player information screen. Additionally, a contract button is provided on the player information screen. When the user selects the contract button, a contract is made with the player. The process when the contract button is selected is the same as the process when the contract button B76 in FIG. 32 is selected, so the explanation will be omitted here.
The skip button B173 is an operator for ending the processing at the start of the season without performing the transfer market or rental transfer described later.

Next, the game system 1 displays a rental transfer screen (rental transfer screen). Rental transfer refers to renting a user's players who are 25 years old or younger to another team for one season. Renting means allowing a user to participate in a game as a player of another team, although the player is the user's player. Players who are transferred on loan cannot be included in the starting lineup, bench members, or off-bench members. Therefore, a player who is transferred on loan cannot participate in the user's team's games during the season. A loaned player can increase his ability value by participating in games with the team to which he is being loaned.

FIG. 75 is a first diagram showing the rental transfer screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 75, the rental transfer screen G71 is provided with a transfer destination selection button B174, a selection cancellation button B175, and a skip button B176.
The transfer destination selection button B174 is an operator for providing a function of selecting a team to which the player is to be transferred on a rental basis. There are three types of rental teams: basic type, balanced type, and challenge type. Depending on the type of team, the degree of increase in player ability values differs. Players who are loaned to basic teams can play in many games, but they are not expected to grow rapidly through great performances. A great performance means making many plays that contribute to victory in a game (for example, scoring a goal). Growth is an increase in ability values. Rapid growth means that when you participate in a match, you can obtain a larger increase in your ability values than you would normally get. Players loaned to well-balanced teams can consistently participate in games, and if they perform well, they will improve more than usual. Players who are loaned to challenge-type teams may not appear in many games, but if they perform well, they will improve more than usual.
The selection cancellation button B175 is an operator for canceling the selection of the player selected using the transfer destination selection button B174.
The skip button B176 is an operator for ending the processing at the start of the season without performing a rental transfer.

FIG. 76 is a second diagram showing the rental transfer screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 76, a rental transfer destination selection screen G72 is displayed for selecting a rental transfer destination when the transfer destination selection button B174 in FIG. 75 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 76, the rental transfer destination selection screen G72 is provided with a team type selection check box CB5 and a transfer destination determination button B177.
The team type selection checkbox CB5 is a checkbox for selecting the type of team to which the player is to be rented.
The transfer destination determination button B177 is an operator for providing a function of transferring a player to the team selected by the team type selection checkbox CB5.

The game system 1 displays a growth report for a player who has been loaned at a predetermined time during the season. The growth report is a screen that displays the player's ability values.
FIG. 77 is a third diagram showing the rental transfer screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 77, a growth report display screen G73 that displays the growth report described above is displayed. The basic configuration of the growth report display screen is the same as that of the training result display screen (G41, FIG. 45), so a description thereof will be omitted here.
This is the explanation at the start of the season.

Next, I will explain about camping during the season.
Once half the season is over, a camp will be held before the next game. A camp is a training exercise that can be performed for all players on a user's team during a season. The game system 1 displays a screen for carrying out a camp when half of the season ends.
There are multiple types of camping. The in-game currency required to camp differs depending on the type (level) of camping. The higher the camp level, the greater the amount of in-game currency required, but the higher the camp results (training results). The user selects the type of camping and goes camping. When camping is performed, the game system 1 displays a screen showing the results of the camping (camping result screen). The basic configuration of the camping result screen is the same as that of the training result display screen G41 (FIG. 45), so a description thereof will be omitted here.
This is the explanation of the camp.

[Game screen: 2nd format]
Next, the match part of the second format will be explained. The second type of match is, for example, a match in which users are selected to compete against each other in an event. The main flow and screen transitions of the second format are the same as those of the first format, so the differences will be explained below. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an example in which a ranking competition event is held will be described as an example of an event in which a second-format match is held. The ranking is determined by the number of followers in the fictitious SNS that exists on the game system 1. The higher the number of followers, the higher the ranking. At the end of the event, you can earn rewards based on your ranking. The higher the ranking, the more rewards based on the ranking, or the more valuable rewards can be obtained. Further, the rewards may be the same for users whose rankings fall within a predetermined range. For example, the same reward is given to users whose rankings are from 1000th to 5000th. In addition to the ranking, the game system 1 generates a predetermined reward when a follower satisfies a certain condition. In other words, the user can acquire followers based on the results of matches in the event, and can earn rewards according to the number of acquired followers and ranking.

Here, we will explain about followers. Followers are one of the user's parameters, and one of the rewards that can be obtained through matches. Followers can be acquired based on match results, match opponents, players who participated in the match, etc. The game system 1 calculates the followers that the user can acquire according to the match result, the match opponent, the players who participated in the match, and the like. The game system 1 calculates the number of followers that the user can acquire for each match by dividing them into two groups.
In the first method, the number of followers that can be obtained is calculated based on the players who participated. The calculation method will be described in detail later.
In the second method, the followers that can be acquired are determined based on the match result, the total value of the match opponent, the type of match, the followers at the start of the match, and the like. In the second method, the game system 1 calculates the followers that can be obtained according to the following formula.
F2 = (total value × match energy × coefficient) + (total value × match energy × coefficient) × follower coefficient Here, F2 is the followers that can be obtained by the second method, and the total value is the total value of the match opponent, match Energy is the number of match energies required for the match, coefficient is a predetermined value corresponding to the match result (win, loss, draw), follower coefficient is a predetermined value determined based on the user's followers before the match starts It is.
Please note that in this event, the number of followers that can be acquired may be negative. In this case, the user's followers decrease.

Next, we will explain the matches that will be held at the event. There are three types of matches held at the event: regular matches, COM matches, and revenge matches. The three types will be explained in order below.

First, let's talk about regular warfare. There are three types of regular matches: local tours, city tours, and overseas tours. The total value of selectable teams differs for each type. In the present embodiment, the total value of the teams that the match opponents meet increases in the order of local tour, city tour, and overseas tour.
FIG. 78 is a diagram showing the conditions of the match opponent.
As shown in FIG. 78, a team whose total value is lower than the first threshold may appear as a match opponent in a local tour. Further, a team whose total value is greater than or equal to the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value may appear as a match opponent in the city tour. Further, a team whose total value is equal to or higher than the second threshold may appear as a match opponent on an overseas tour.
When starting a match, the user selects one of three types of matches. The game system 1 randomly extracts match opponents for each type from among selectable users. Selectable users are users who do not satisfy any of the predetermined conditions among the users who satisfy the conditions of the total value. The predetermined conditions include, for example, being a friend of the user, joining the same association as the user, the last login being older than a predetermined time, and being within a predetermined time period.

FIG. 79 is a diagram showing a match opponent selection screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 79, a match opponent selection screen G74 is displayed, which is a screen for the user to select a match opponent when playing a match.
In the example shown in FIG. 79, the match opponent selection screen G74 is provided with a plurality of match opponent selection buttons B178, a match opponent change button B179, and an SNS display button B180.
The match opponent selection button B178 is an operator that provides the function of determining a match opponent and playing a match. The match opponent selection button B178 includes a display field that displays information on randomly extracted match opponents. Furthermore, the match opponent selection button B178 includes a display field that displays followers that can be obtained using the second method described above. When the match opponent selection button B178 is selected, a match is played with the selected match opponent. The flow of the match is the same as the first format match, so the explanation will be omitted here. In addition, in this event, the players' physical strength and motivation do not change even if they play a match. Furthermore, even if an injury occurs during a match, it will not be reflected in the player's parameters for the next match.
The match opponent change button B179 is an operator for changing the match opponent to be extracted. The user can change the match opponent by using predetermined in-game currency. When the match opponent change button B179 is selected, the game system 1 extracts the match opponent again.
The SNS display button B180 is an operator for displaying SNS.

FIG. 80 is a first diagram showing a follower acquisition display screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 80, a follower acquisition display screen G75 is displayed after selecting the match opponent selection button B183 in FIG. 79 and playing a match.
In the example shown in FIG. 80, the follower acquisition display screen G75 is provided with a follower display field D55, an acquired follower display field D56, and a follower target display field D57.
The follower display field D55 displays the user's followers before the match starts.
The acquired followers display field D56 displays followers acquired through the match. In the example shown in FIG. 79, it is shown that the player won the match and acquired 900 followers. The followers displayed in the acquired follower display field D56 are the followers acquired using the second method.
The follower target display field D57 displays the target value of followers who can obtain rewards. The user receives a reward when the follower's highest record exceeds the follower's target value. Further, in the follower target display field D57, an icon indicating a reward when the target value is achieved is displayed. There are a plurality of follower target values, and only the target with the lowest target value among the plurality of follower target values is displayed in the follower target display field D57.

FIG. 81 is a second diagram showing a follower acquisition display screen. Note that FIG. 81 is a diagram similar to FIG. 3.
In the example shown in FIG. 81, a second follower acquisition display screen G76 that is displayed after the follower acquisition display screen of FIG. 80 is displayed.
In the example shown in FIG. 81, the follower acquisition display second screen G76 is provided with a participation special player display area D58, a follower display field D59, and an acquired follower display field D60.
In the participating special player display area D58, player icons of the special effects players who participated are displayed. The game system 1 determines special players included among the players who participated in the match, based on the player IDs of the players who participated in the match. The game system 1 displays the player icon of the determined player in the participating special player display area D58. The method for determining special players will be described later.
The follower display field D59 displays the followers that are the sum of the followers before the match starts and the followers acquired by the second method.
The acquired followers display column D56 displays the followers acquired by the first method.

FIG. 82 is a diagram showing a method for determining a special player.
Below, the player ID will be expressed and explained in binary notation. The ID of the special player is set so that a predetermined digit (predetermined bit) is 1 when expressed in binary notation. Further, the ID of a player who is not a special player is set so that a predetermined digit is 0 when expressed in binary notation. The game system 1 acquires a player ID, and if there is a player whose predetermined bit is 1, the game system 1 determines the player indicated by the player ID as a special player. Furthermore, if there is a player whose predetermined bit is 0, the game system 1 determines that the player indicated by the player ID is a player who is not a special player. Furthermore, the game system 1 classifies the special effect players into two types, a first special effect player and a second special effect player, based on the rarity of the special effect player. In the following, it is assumed that the rarity of the first characteristic player is higher than the rarity of the second special effect player.

In the first method, the game system 1 calculates the followers that can be obtained according to the following formula.
F1 = (Number of 1st special effect players x 1st bonus follower) + (Number of 2nd special effect players x 2nd bonus followers)
Here, F1 is the followers that can be acquired by the first method, the number of first special players is the number of first special players who participated in the match, and the first bonus follower is a value determined depending on the type of match. The number of second special players is the number of second special players who participated in the match, and the second bonus follower is a value determined depending on the type of match. In this embodiment, there are more first bonus followers than second bonus followers. In addition, in the above calculation method, it is irrelevant at what point in the match the special player participated. In other words, even if one special player participates in the game as a starting member, or one special player joins the game in the middle of the game, the number of special players will be counted as one. Followers are calculated.
Therefore, followers who can fight using the first method do not depend on the outcome of the match. This makes it possible for users to gain followers by allowing special players to participate in matches. Furthermore, if the special player is not allowed to participate in the match, the user cannot acquire followers using the first method.
Note that in both the first method and the second method, the follower calculation method is not limited to the method described above. It may be calculated by another method, and other methods may also exist.

Note that the game system 1 generates follower buzz with a predetermined probability or under predetermined conditions. A follower buzz is an event that increases the number of followers that can be acquired. When a follower buzz occurs, the number of followers you can get will be doubled if you win your next match. The predetermined conditions include, for example, that it is the first match of the event, that no follower buzz has occurred even once for a predetermined number of matches, and so on.
The above is an explanation of conventional warfare.

Next, I will explain about the COM match.
A COM match is a match that is requested by another user. In this case, the user himself does not play the match. Instead, the game system 1 automatically plays the match with the applied opponent. In other words, a COM game is a concept of a regular game viewed from the opponent's side. The user can find out information regarding the COM match (that the COM match was held and the results of the match) through SNS, which will be described later. Note that the game system 1 is set so that when a COM game is played, the COM game cannot be played for a predetermined period of time. That is, when a COM match is held, the game system 1 is set so that the user is not extracted as a match opponent for another user for a predetermined period of time.
You can also gain followers in COM battles. In this embodiment, the number of followers that can be acquired in this case is smaller than the number of followers that can be acquired in a regular battle. For example, the followers that can be acquired in a COM battle are 10% of the followers that can be acquired in a regular battle.
This concludes the explanation of the COM match.

Next, we will explain revenge matches. A revenge match is a match that can be executed only when a user loses to another user in a COM match. The opponents in the revenge match are limited to the users who lost in the COM match. Revenge matches are played against the selected opponent in the same way as regular matches. If the result of the revenge match is a draw or loss, the followers that can be acquired in the revenge match are the same as in the case of a draw or loss in the regular match. When the match result of the revenge match is a victory, the number of followers that can be obtained is the value obtained by multiplying the number of followers that can be obtained if the player wins in the regular match by a predetermined multiplier of 1 or more. Additionally, if follower buzz is occurring, the follower buzz magnification is also added. For example, if the follower buzz is 2x and the multiplier for winning a revenge match is 1.5x, then by winning the revenge match, the user can obtain 3.5x more followers than in the regular match. Furthermore, even if you lose again in a revenge match, you will not be able to play the revenge match again.
This concludes the explanation of the revenge match.

Next, SNS will be explained.
FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a display screen of SNS.
The example shown in FIG. 83 is the SNS display screen G77 when the SNS display button B185 in FIG. 79 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 83, the SNS display screen G77 is provided with a match status display field D61, a revenge match selection button B181, a COM match result display field D62, a characteristic player participation display field D63, and a ranking display button B182. There is.
The match status display field D61 displays the match status of the event. The match status display field D61 includes, for example, a revenge match selection button B181, a COM match result display field D62, and the like.
The revenge match selection button B181 is an operator for providing a function for performing a revenge match. Information such as the match opponent and the match energy required for the revenge match is displayed on the revenge match selection button B181. When the revenge match selection button B186 is selected, the game system 1 performs a revenge match.
The COM match result display field D62 displays the COM match results, acquired followers, and the like.
The characteristic player participation display field D63 displays information on the characteristic players used by the user.
The ranking display button B182 is an operator for providing a function to display rankings.

FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a ranking display screen.
In the example shown in FIG. 84, the ranking display screen G78 is displayed when the ranking display button B182 in FIG. 81 is selected.
In the example shown in FIG. 84, the ranking display screen G78 is provided with a ranking display area D64 and a ranking change button B183.
The ranking display area D64 displays the ranking of the type selected by the ranking change button B183. There are a plurality of rankings based on the limiting conditions of users targeted for ranking. The limiting condition for users to be ranked is, for example, that among all users, the user has the same nationality and region as the user himself/herself. In this case, rankings are determined for all users who satisfy the limiting conditions based on the target user's followers.

FIG. 85 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of one match in the second format.
For example, one match progresses in the order of (1) to (6) shown in FIG. 85.
(1) Extracting opponents: The game system 1 extracts opponents for each level of the match.
(2) Deciding whether to change the opponent: The user decides whether to change the extracted opponent. When receiving an input to change the opponent, the game system 1 returns to (1) and re-extracts the opponent.
(3) Selecting an opponent: The user determines an opponent by selecting an opponent.
(4) Team formation: Team formation will take place in preparation for the match.
(5) Match: A match will be played against the opponent. The user changes tactics, participating players, etc. as appropriate and plays with the aim of winning the match. In the case of a COM game, the game system 1 performs the above-mentioned processing in place of the user.
(6) Follower processing: After the match ends, processing such as changing the number of followers and acquiring items when a target value is achieved is performed depending on the match results and participating players.
The above is the explanation of the second form of the match screen.

[Overview of data structure]
Next, an overview of the data structure of various data managed by the game system 1 will be explained.
First, player data will be explained.
FIG. 86 is a diagram showing an example of player data. This player data is a state (also referred to as an initial state) before parameters such as ability values are changed by the user, that is, player data when the user acquires a new player.
In the example shown in FIG. 86, player data includes player ID, player name information, version information, youth information, nationality/region information, club information, age information, rarity information, growth type information, natural growth information, and ability value information. , position information, appropriate position information, skill information, ability upper limit information, characteristic information, and image information are associated with each other.

The player name information is information indicating the name of the player.
The version information is information indicating the player's version. The player version is information that indicates the classification of players based on when the player first appeared.
Youth information is information indicating whether or not a player is a youth player.
The nationality/region information and club information are information indicating the nationality/region and club of the real player who is the model for the player.
The age information is information indicating the age of the player.
Rarity information is information indicating the rarity of the player.
Growth type information is information indicating a growth type. Growth type indicates the pattern of growth as a player grows with age.
Natural growth information is information that combines age and the base value of the total value for each age. The game system 1 creates a graph showing the base value of the growth sheet in FIG. 19 based on the natural growth information.
The ability value information and position information are information indicating the player's parameters (ability value, appropriate value for each position).
Proper position information is information indicating a proper position.
The skill information is information indicating the skills possessed by the player.
The ability upper limit information is information indicating the upper limit of ability values.
The characteristic information is information indicating the characteristics that the player has in advance.
Image information is information indicating an image of a player.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify each player's name, version, initial state parameters, image, etc. by referring to the player data.
The above is the explanation about the player data.

Next, trainer data will be explained.
FIG. 87 is a diagram showing an example of trainer data. This trainer data is in a state (also referred to as an initial state) before being used by a user as a player, that is, trainer data when the user newly acquires a trainer.
In the example shown in FIG. 87, the trainer data associates the trainer ID, trainer name information, nationality/region information, rarity information, training efficiency information, ability improvement information, skill information, possible number of training times information, and image information with each other. It is composed of

The trainer name information is information indicating the name of the trainer.
The nationality/region information is information indicating the nationality/region of the actual trainer who is the model for the trainer.
The rarity information is information indicating the rarity of the trainer.
The training efficiency information and ability improvement information are information indicating parameters of the trainer. Training efficiency information is information indicating training efficiency. The higher the training efficiency, the fewer matches are required to complete the training. Ability up is the ability to increase a player's ability value through training. The higher the ability increase, the greater the player's ability increase upon completion of training.
Skill information is information indicating conditions that can improve training efficiency. Training efficiency can be increased by training players who meet the skill information conditions.
The possible number of training times information is information indicating the upper limit of the number of times that can be used for training.
The image information is information indicating an image of the trainer.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can specify the name, initial state parameters, image, etc. of each trainer by referring to the trainer data.
This concludes the explanation of trainer data.

Next, user data will be explained.
FIG. 88 is a diagram showing an example of user data.
In the example shown in FIG. 88, the user data includes user ID, user name information, team name information, team name abbreviation information, emblem information, uniform information, country/region information, hometown name information, stadium name information, league affiliation. information, first in-game currency information, second in-game currency information, third in-game currency information, current month billing information, age authentication information, multiple item information, match energy information, match energy acquisition information, image information, They are constructed by relating them to each other.
Belonging league information is information indicating the league to which the user belongs. The league to which the user belongs is also information representing the user's level.
The user name information is information indicating the user's name.
Team name information is information indicating the name of the user's team.
Team abbreviation information is information indicating the abbreviation of the name of the user's team.
The emblem information is information indicating the emblem of the user's team.
Uniform information is information indicating the uniform of the user's player. There are three types of uniforms: home, away, and goalkeeper uniforms. The uniform information includes information such as the design and color of the three types of uniforms.
The country/region information is information indicating the country/region to which the user's team belongs.
Home town name information is information indicating the name of the area where the user's team is located.
Stadium name information is information indicating the name of the stadium owned by the user's club.
The first in-game currency information is information indicating the amount of first in-game currency that the user possesses. The first in-game currency information may separately describe the amount of first in-game currency that the user has purchased and the amount that has been acquired through the progress of the game.
The second in-game currency information is information indicating the amount of second in-game currency that the user possesses.
The third in-game currency information is information indicating the amount of third in-game currency that the user possesses.
The current month charge amount information is information indicating the amount charged by the user for the game in that month.
The age authentication information is information indicating the authentication result of the user's age. Based on this authentication result, an upper limit of the user's monthly billing amount may be determined.
Item information is information indicating the number of possessions of the corresponding item. There is as much item information as there are types of items.
Match Energy information is information indicating the number of Match Energy owned.
The match energy acquisition information is information indicating the next time when match energy can be acquired when the number of match energy possessed is not the maximum.
Image information is information indicating a user's image.
Therefore, by referring to the user data, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify each user's settings and how much the user is playing the game.
The above is the explanation about user data.

Next, personnel data will be explained.
FIG. 89 is a diagram showing an example of personnel data. Personnel data is information held by the user indicating athletes and trainers.
In the example shown in FIG. 89, the personnel data is configured by associating frame distinction information and ID information with each other.

The frame classification information is information indicating a personnel data frame. The personnel data frame indicates the distinction, order, and arrangement of athletes and trainers held by the user. The frame classification information is categorized into a player list, a scouting list, a youth list, and a trainer list, among which identification numbers are assigned in order of 01, 02, and so on.
The ID information is information indicating a player ID and a trainer ID. In the case of a player list, scouting list, and youth list, the ID information is a player ID. In the case of the trainer list, the ID information is the trainer ID.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the players and trainers owned by the user by referring to the personnel data.
The above is an explanation of personnel data.

Next, user player data will be explained.
FIG. 90 is a diagram showing an example of user player data. The user's player data is player data that includes data that changes from an initial state as the user uses the player.
In the example shown in FIG. 90, the user's player data includes player ID, jersey number information, contract status information, annual salary information, market evaluation value information, rental transfer status, age information, growth performance information, career information, ability value information, It is constructed by associating with each other ability upper limit information, limit breaking number information, position information, characteristic information, physical strength information, motivation information, injury information, performance information, reputation information, youth training remaining number of times information, and youth training result information. .

Uniform number information is information indicating the uniform number of the user's player.
The contract status information and annual salary information are information indicating the contract status of the user's player and the annual salary under the current contract.
The market evaluation value information is information indicating in-game currency that can be acquired when selling a user's player.
The rental transfer information includes information indicating whether or not the user's player is being transferred on a rental basis. Furthermore, if the player has been transferred on a rental basis, the rental transfer information also includes information regarding the transfer destination. The information regarding the transfer destination includes the type of team to which the player is transferred.
The age information is information indicating the current age of the user's player.
The growth performance information is information indicating the total value (performance value) of the user's player for each age.
The career information is information indicating the past career of the user's player.
The ability value information and position information are information indicating the current parameters (ability value, appropriate value for each position) of the user's player.
The ability upper limit information is information indicating the current ability upper limit of the user player.
The limit breaking number information is information indicating the number of times the user's player has broken the limit so far.
The characteristic information includes information indicating the current characteristics of the user's player. The characteristic information also includes level information indicating the level of the user's current characteristic.
The physical strength information, motivation information, injury information, performance information, and reputation information are information indicating the current physical strength, motivation, injury, performance, and reputation of the user athlete.
The youth training remaining number of times information and youth training result information are information regarding youth training when the user's athlete is a youth athlete.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the status of the player owned by the user by referring to the user's player data.
The above is the explanation about the user's player data.

Next, the user's trainer data will be explained.
FIG. 91 is a diagram illustrating an example of user trainer data. The user's trainer data is trainer data that includes data that changes from an initial state due to use by the user.
In the example shown in FIG. 91, the user's trainer data is configured by correlating a trainer ID, trainer identification information, and remaining training number information with each other.

The trainer distinguishing information is information for distinguishing between the same trainers held by the user.
The remaining number of training possible times information is information indicating the remaining number of times that can be used for training.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the state of the trainer owned by the user by referring to the user's trainer data.
The above is an explanation of the user's trainer data.

Next, the training data will be explained.
FIG. 92 is a diagram showing an example of training data. The development data is data indicating the state of player development.
In the example shown in FIG. 92, the training data is configured by associating a training slot ID, player ID, trainer ID, training information, and information on the number of remaining games with each other.
The training slot ID is information that identifies the training slot. The training frame indicates the order and arrangement on the screen for player training.
The training information is information that identifies the training being performed in the training slot ID. Although not shown, information indicating the content of training and training identification information are associated in advance with each other.
The remaining number of matches is information indicating the number of matches required to complete training.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the state of player training performed by the user by referring to the training data.
The above is an explanation of the training data.

Next, position data will be explained.
FIG. 93 is a diagram showing an example of position data. The position data is data indicating a position in team composition.
In the example shown in FIG. 93, the position data is configured by associating a frame ID, position information, and player ID with each other.
The frame ID is information that identifies the starting lineup, bench members, and off-bench members, as well as the order and arrangement of the bench members and off-bench members.
The position information is information set when the frame ID is the starting lineup, and is information indicating the role and arrangement of the starting lineup.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the placement state of players in the user's team formation by referring to the position data.
The above is an explanation of the position data.

Next, custom data will be explained.
FIG. 94 is a diagram showing an example of custom data. Custom data is information indicating custom items for team composition.
In the example shown in FIG. 94, the custom data is configured by associating custom settings and custom setting details with each other.
Custom settings are information indicating items of custom settings.
Custom setting details indicate setting information of custom setting items.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can specify information on custom items in the user's team formation by referring to the custom data.
The above is an explanation of custom data.
Note that a plurality of position data and custom data exist. For example, there are as many as the number saved in the save frame and the number of Hall of Fame teams.

Next, match data will be explained.
FIG. 95 is a diagram showing an example of match data. The match data is data indicating the status of matches played by the user in the past.
In the example shown in FIG. 95, the match data includes week information, match/round information, opponent information, match type information, venue information, result information, stats information, statistical information, number of visitors information, item acquisition information, and match progress. Information is constructed by relating them to each other.
Week information is information indicating the week in which the match was played.
The round/round information is identification information that identifies the order of the match and the round of the tournament.
The opponent information is the user ID of the user associated with the team that will be the opponent.
The match type information is information that identifies a tournament to be held, such as a league match or a cup match.
The venue information is information that identifies the location where the match was held.
The result information is information indicating the match result.
The stats information and statistical information are identification information that identifies match stats and statistical data.
The number of attendees information is information indicating the number of attendees for the match.
Item acquisition information is information indicating items acquired in a match.
The match progress information is identification information for identifying information that summarizes details regarding the match, such as the movements of players, balls, etc. during the match.
Although not shown, the stats information, statistical information, and game progress information include data that is configured by correlating the identification information shown by each with the detailed information of each.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the user's past match situation by referring to the match data.

Next, my town data will be explained.
FIG. 96 is a diagram showing an example of my town data. My town data is data indicating the status of the user's my town.
In the example shown in FIG. 96, my town data is configured by associating place ID, facility information, level information, and item generation information with each other.
The location ID is identification information that identifies a location within My Town.
The facility information is information indicating the facility located at the location indicated by the location ID. It also includes information indicating that no facility is located at the location indicated by the location ID ("unconstructed"), information indicating that a facility cannot be located at the location indicated by the location ID ("not open"), and the like.
Level information is information indicating the level of a facility. Some facilities may include multiple sub-facilities. In this case, the level information also includes the level of the sub-facility.
The item generation information is information indicating the time when the facility will generate the next item.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can specify the location, level, and item generation status in the user's My Town by referring to the My Town data.
The above is an explanation of My Town Data.

Next, architectural data will be explained.
FIG. 97 is a diagram showing an example of architectural data. The construction data is data indicating the status of facilities that are being constructed or upgraded in the user's My Town.
In the example shown in FIG. 97, the building data is configured by associating a location ID, upgrade facility information, next level information, and remaining information with each other.
The location ID is the location ID of the location where the facility being built or upgraded is located.
Upgraded facility information is information indicating a facility that is being constructed or upgraded.
The next level information is information indicating the level of the facility reached by building or upgrading.
The remaining information is information indicating the number of games required until the construction or upgrade is completed. Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the situation regarding the construction and upgrade in the user's My Town by referring to the construction data.
The above is an explanation of architectural data.

Next, Hall of Fame player data will be explained.
FIG. 98 is a diagram showing an example of Hall of Fame player data. Hall of Fame player data is data indicating player information of players who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Note that there is as much Hall of Fame player data as there are players inducted into the Hall of Fame.
In the example shown in FIG. 98, the Hall of Fame player data includes player ID, age information, market valuation information, rental transfer status, growth performance information, ability value information, ability upper limit information, limit breaking frequency information, position information, characteristic information, It is configured by relating performance information, registration date information, and Hall of Fame team affiliation information to each other. Among these, the description of the same items as the player data will be omitted here.
The registration date information is information indicating the date and time when the player information of the player inducted into the Hall of Fame was updated.
The Hall of Fame team information is information indicating which team is included in the team composition among a plurality of Hall of Fame teams.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the status of players who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame by referring to the Hall of Fame player data.
The above is an explanation of Hall of Fame player data.

Next, market data will be explained.
FIG. 99 is a diagram showing an example of market data. Market data is data indicating the status of players appearing in the market. Note that there is as much market data as there are players appearing on the market.
In the example shown in FIG. 99, the market data is configured by correlating player IDs, user IDs, bid history, and bid deadlines.
The player ID and user ID are information for identifying players appearing in the market. Players that appear on the market are players whose values, such as parameters, have changed due to their participation in matches after being acquired by the user. Therefore, in order to identify a player who has appeared on the market, both the player ID and user ID are required.
The bid history is information indicating the history of bids. The bid history is information that associates the user ID of the user who made the bid with the bid amount.
The bidding deadline is information indicating the time indicating the bidding deadline.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the status of players appearing in the market by referring to the market data.
The above is an explanation of market data.

Next, friend data will be explained.
FIG. 100 is a diagram showing an example of friend data. Friend data is data indicating the user's friends.
In the example shown in FIG. 100, the friend data is configured by associating a friend ID and FP awarding information with each other.
The friend ID is the friend's user ID.
The FP awarding information is information indicating whether or not the third in-game currency has been awarded. The user can send the third in-game currency between friends at predetermined intervals. The FP awarding information indicates whether or not the third in-game currency was awarded within the latest period.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the situation regarding the friend by referring to the friend data.
The above is an explanation of friend data.

Next, association data will be explained.
FIG. 101 is a diagram showing an example of association data. Association data exists for each association.
In the example shown in FIG. 101, the association data is composed of association ID, association name information, level information, establishment date information, member area information, official language information, chairman information, member information, and recruitment display information in association with each other. has been done.
The association ID is identification information that identifies an association.
Association name information is information indicating an association name.
The level information is information indicating the level of the association.
Establishment date information, member region information, and official language information are information indicating the settings of the association.
The chairman information is the chairman's user ID.
The member information is the user ID of the subscribed member.
The recruitment display information is information indicating whether member recruitment is displayed on a fictitious bulletin board.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the situation regarding the association by referring to the association data.
The above is an explanation of the association data.

Next, scout implementation data will be explained.
FIG. 102 is a diagram showing an example of scout implementation data. The scouting implementation data is data showing details of scouting of players or trainers in the human resources part.
In the example shown in FIG. 102, the scout data is configured by correlating scout type information, event period information, appearance probability information, and participating player/trainer information.
The scout type information is information indicating the type (name) of the scout.
Event period information is information indicating a period during which scouting was held.
Appearance probability information is information indicating the appearance probability of players and trainers that can be acquired through scouting.
The appearing player/trainer information is information indicating a player ID of a player who can be acquired through scouting or a trainer ID of a trainer who can be acquired through scouting.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the situation related to scouting by referring to the scouting implementation data.
The above is an explanation of the scouting implementation data.

Next, follower data will be explained.
FIG. 103 is a diagram showing an example of follower data. Follower data is data indicating information regarding followers within a fictitious SNS.
In the example shown in FIG. 103, the follower data is configured by associating a user ID, current value information, and highest value information with each other.
The current value information is information indicating the user's current followers.
The highest value information is information indicating the highest value of the user's followers so far.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the situation regarding followers by referring to the follower data.
The above is an explanation of follower data.

Next, the second format of match result data will be explained.
FIG. 104 is a diagram showing an example of match result data of the second format. The second format match result data is data indicating the user's match results for the match played in the second format described above.
In the example shown in FIG. 104, the second format match result data is configured by correlating match time information, type information, opponent information, win/loss information, buzz generation information, and characteristic player information.
The match time information is information indicating the time at which the match was played.
The type information is information that identifies a regular match, a COM match, and a revenge match.
The opponent information is the user ID of the opponent.
The win/loss information is information indicating the result of the match.
The buzz occurrence information is information indicating whether a follower buzz has occurred.
The characteristic player information is information indicating characteristic players who participated in the match.
Therefore, the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can identify the user's match situation in the above-described event by referring to the second format match result data.
The above is an explanation of the second format match result data.

In the embodiment described above, images such as buttons and icons on each screen may be changed and displayed as appropriate as the user progresses in the game. For example, when notifying important information or information useful to the user, an image may be added with an icon that catches the user's eye (for example, an icon including an exclamation mark). Further, the progress of a play that takes time, etc. may be notified on each screen. Plays that take time include, for example, constructing facilities for My Town Part, acquiring new youth players for Youth Part, and training players. When such a play is being performed, the game system 1 displays a progress bar or the like within the part selection button on the home screen so that the progress can be seen without having to play the part. It's okay.

Note that in the embodiment described above, the player name of the player included in the user's player list may be changed. In this case, the user is provided with a function to change the player's name by selecting the display column in which the player's name is displayed on the player information display screen. The game system 1 stores player names set by the user. Further, the user can also return to the name preset by the game system 1. This allows the user to configure the user's team more to suit his/her preferences.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, an example was explained in which a formation is set from the formation selection button B30, but the method of setting a formation is not limited to this. For example, you can change the formation by dragging and dropping player icons in the starting lineup. The game system 1 can determine in advance which category the position belongs to for each area in the first display area D1. Therefore, each time the user moves the player icon, the game system 1 can calculate the number of players in each category and set the formation.

In addition, in the embodiment mentioned above, an example was explained in which a user makes a player substitution during a match, but it may be possible to set the substitution to be made automatically. Even if settings are made to automatically substitute players, the user can freely substitute players as appropriate. Note that the upper limit on the number of player substitutions that can be made during one match is predetermined. The game system 1 controls so that the total number of automatic player substitutions and player substitutions made by the user does not exceed the upper limit number.

Note that in the embodiment described above, if a predetermined condition is met, the match can be interrupted and the team formation screen can be automatically displayed. The case where the predetermined condition is satisfied is a case where the user's player who is participating leaves the game due to injury, red card, etc. Note that sending off is different from being substituted; no player is substituted for a player who is currently playing. For this reason, if the game continues with a player leaving the field, the position of the player who was sent off becomes vacant, making it easier for the opposing team to attack. Therefore, by changing the formation or position on the team formation screen, the user can reduce the disadvantage caused by leaving the team.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, live broadcast may be performed in audio during the match. The game system 1 stores in advance information associating voices necessary for live commentary with plays corresponding to the voices. The game system 1 can perform live broadcasting by acquiring corresponding sounds according to plays during a match and combining the acquired sounds.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, an example was explained in which fame can be acquired by participating in a game or becoming a bench member, but the means of acquiring fame is not limited to this. For example, you may be able to earn it after the season ends. For example, this may be the case if the player has a high ranking in league or cup matches during the season, or the player is called up as a representative player after the season ends. When called up as a representative player, the user does not actually play a match, but the called up player can gain fame.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example was explained in which a player with a characteristic is turned into a special coach and the characteristic is imparted to other players, but depending on the characteristic, it may not be possible to impart the characteristic to other players. For example, if a characteristic unique to a specific player or position is different and the characteristic cannot be utilized even if it is given, it cannot be given to another player. Such characteristics can be displayed in a specific manner to indicate that they cannot be imparted to other players, so that they do not interfere with the user's play.

Note that in the embodiments described above, rewards may be provided not only in response to the accomplishment of one mission but also in response to the accomplishment of a plurality of missions. In other words, a reward may be given depending on the achievement of a mission group made up of a plurality of missions. For example, the game system 1 may reward the user in response to a plurality of predetermined missions being accomplished in a predetermined order.

In the embodiment described above, the processing performed by the game system 1 is realized by the CPU 96 processing information stored in the storage unit 95 and executing various commands. In the embodiment described above, the term game system 1 may be replaced with CPU 96, internal terminal control unit 160, and internal server control unit 330.

Note that the server device 30 may perform the processing described as being performed by the terminal device 10 in the embodiment described above. In this case, the terminal device 10 may notify the server device 30 of the details of the user's operation, and the server device 30 may notify the terminal device 10 of a processing result according to the operation details.

Furthermore, by recording a program for realizing the functions of the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 described above on a computer-readable recording medium, and causing the computer system to read and execute the program recorded on this recording medium, Processing may be performed as the terminal device 10 and the server device 30. Here, "reading a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system and executing it" includes installing the program on the computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, a "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including the Internet, a WAN, a LAN, a communication line such as a dedicated line, etc. Furthermore, the term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into computer systems. In this way, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes a recording medium provided internally or externally that can be accessed from the distribution server to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format executable by the terminal device. That is, as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in an executable form on the terminal device, the format in which it is stored on the distribution server does not matter. Note that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, downloaded at different timings, and then combined on a terminal device, or the distribution servers that deliver each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a ``computer-readable recording medium'' refers to a storage medium that retains a program for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network. This shall also include things. Moreover, the above-mentioned program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Furthermore, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Further, part or all of the functions of the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 described above may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI. Each of the above-mentioned functions may be implemented as an individual processor, or some or all of them may be integrated into a processor. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, but may be implemented using a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. Further, if an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI emerges due to advances in semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on this technology may be used.

[Summary of the invention]
From the above description, multiple aspects of the present invention can be understood, for example, as follows. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals of the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

One aspect of the present invention includes a game processing unit (162, 332) that progresses a game using a game object, and an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating a game object used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game. (161, 331); and a control unit (160, 330) that generates a reward according to a result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit, the control unit , a game system (1) that generates the reward even if the result indicates defeat when at least one of the game objects used in the game is a specific game object (C1 to C4).

According to the above configuration, a user playing a game can earn a reward even if the user loses the game when the game progresses with a specific game object included. Therefore, the game system can give the user a stronger incentive to continue playing the game than when no reward is generated when the user loses the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the match played in the match part is a soccer match has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be a sport such as baseball, basketball, gymnastics, or various Olympic sports. Further, the match may be a sport played by a team or may be a sport played individually. Further, the match part may be a competition part, or may be a card battle other than sports. A card battle is, for example, a competitive game in which a team is made up of multiple cards in hand (hand) or a deck in which some cards are selected from the hand, and each card (an example of a game object) is pitted against each other according to predetermined rules. It's okay.

Another aspect of the present invention is that the reward generated by the control unit (160, 330) is the same as the reward generated when the result indicates a win or a draw even when the result indicates a loss. This is a game system (1).

According to the above configuration, the user who plays the game can earn a certain amount of reward regardless of whether he wins or loses. Therefore, the game system can give the user a stronger incentive to continue playing the game than when no reward is generated when the user loses the game.

Another aspect of the present invention is that the game objects (C1 to C4) are game objects that can be obtained through a predetermined lottery process from a lottery target group consisting of a plurality of game objects before the game progresses. The game system is characterized in that the lottery process can be executed during a predetermined period before the game is played.

According to the above configuration, a user who plays a game can obtain a specific game object in advance before playing the game. Therefore, compared to the case where a specific game object cannot be acquired in advance, it is possible to provide more motivation to play the game. Therefore, the user can be strongly motivated to continue playing the game.

In another aspect of the present invention, when the control unit (160, 330) does not include a specific game object (C1 to C5) among the game objects used in the game, when the result indicates defeat, This is a game system (1) in which the reward is not generated.

According to the above configuration, a user playing a game cannot earn a reward even if he/she loses if a specific game object is not included. Therefore, the user plays with the aim of acquiring a specific game object. Therefore, it is possible to strongly motivate the user to continue playing the game.

In another aspect of the present invention, the game is a competitive game against a computer, and the control unit (160, 330) is configured such that at least one of the game characters used in the competitive game is a specific game character (C1 ~C4), the game system (1) generates the reward to the user who loses to the computer.

According to the above configuration, if a user can use a specific game character in a competitive game against a computer, the user can obtain a reward even if the user loses. Therefore, compared to other competitive games, the user can be strongly motivated to continue playing the game in which he can earn rewards even if he loses.

Competitive games are not limited to sports games, but also include combat games, fighting games, racing games, table games, puzzle games, adventure games, simulation games, role-playing games, shooting games, and variety games (educational games or learning games). It may be a variety of competitive games such as games, etc.).

In another aspect of the present invention, the game is a competitive sports game, and the control unit (160, 330) is configured such that at least one of the players playing the sport is a specific player (C1 to C4). The game system (1) generates the reward to the user who plays the game using the team to which the player belongs even if the result indicates a defeat.

According to the above configuration, in a sports competitive game, if at least one player is a specific player, the user can earn a reward even if the user loses. Therefore, the user can receive rewards as long as he/she can acquire a specific player. Therefore, the user starts playing so that he can acquire a specific player. Therefore, it is possible to strongly motivate the user to continue playing the game.

Note that the game is a competitive card battle game, and the control unit (160, 330) controls at least one of the objects used in the card battle (for example, battle objects such as monsters, effect activation objects such as items, magic, and traps). When one is a specific object, even if the result indicates defeat, the reward may be generated for a user who plays the game using a set (for example, a deck: an example of a team) to which the object belongs. good. The case where at least one of the objects used in the card battle is a specific object may mean that the object used in the card battle has a specific attribute or ability.

Another aspect of the present invention is that the control unit (160, 330) generates the reward for each specific game character (C1 to C4) even if the result indicates defeat. ).

According to the above configuration, the user likes to play the game with the aim of acquiring many specific game characters in order to acquire more rewards. Therefore, it is possible to strongly motivate the user to continue playing the game.

Another aspect of the present invention is that the control unit (160, 330) is configured to control a game object that is not used at the beginning of the game, and at least one of the game objects that is used from the middle of the game to the specified A game system (1) that generates the reward even when the result indicates defeat when the game object (C1 to C4) is a game object (C1 to C4).

According to the above configuration, the user can earn a reward by using a specific game object during the game, even if not from the start of the game. In other words, the user can freely set how to use a specific game object. Therefore, it becomes possible to select various methods for progressing the game, and the game can be enjoyed more. Therefore, the game system can motivate the user to continue playing the game.

Another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the game system (1) or game device (10, 30) described above.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Game system, 10... Terminal device, 30... Server device, 11... Communication part in a terminal, 12... Input part in a terminal, 13... Display part in a terminal, 14. ... In-terminal audio playback section, 15... In-terminal storage section, 160... In-terminal control section, 161... In-terminal data management section, 162... In-terminal game processing section, 163... In-terminal screen generation unit, 164... In-terminal output control unit, 31... In-server communication unit, 32... In-server storage unit, 321... User data storage unit, 322... Athletes/trainers Data storage section, 323... Game situation data storage section, 330... Server internal control section, 331... Server internal data management section, 332... Server internal game processing section

Claims (14)

a game processing unit that proceeds with a game to be played in a match using game objects selected such that a specific game object associated with a specific effect and a game object other than the specific game object can coexist;
an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating game objects used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control unit that generates a reward after the game ends according to the match result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with
When at least one of the game objects used in the game is the specific game object, the control unit generates the reward even if the match result indicates a loss , and the controller generates the reward for the game object used in the game. When a specific game object is not included, the reward is not generated when the match result indicates a loss.
game system. Before the game progresses, the game object is a game object that can be obtained through a predetermined lottery process from a lottery target group consisting of a plurality of game objects,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the lottery process can be executed during a predetermined period before the game is played. The game is a competitive game against a computer,
The control unit generates the reward to a user who loses to the computer when at least one of the game characters used in the competitive game is a specific game character.
The game system according to claim 1 or claim 2 . The game is a competitive sports game,
The game object is a player who plays the sport in the competitive game,
When at least one of the athletes playing the sport is a specific athlete, the control unit may control the user who plays the game using the team to which the athlete belongs even if the match result indicates a loss. generating said remuneration;
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The acquisition unit further acquires information associating the type of game with the reward,
Based on the type of the game, the control unit generates the reward even if the match result indicates a loss when at least one of the game objects used in the game is a specific game object.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . a game processing unit that advances a game to be played in a match using the game object;
an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating game objects used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control unit that generates a reward after the game ends according to the match result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with
When at least one of the game objects used in the game is a specific game object associated with a specific effect, the control unit controls the reward for each specific game object even if the match result indicates a loss. generate,
game system. a game processing unit that advances a game to be played in a match using the game object;
an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating game objects used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control unit that generates a reward after the game ends according to the match result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with
When at least one of the game objects that is not used at the beginning of the game and that is used from the middle of the game is a specific game object that is associated with a specific effect, the control unit controls the control unit. generating the reward even if the match result indicates a loss;
game system. a game processing unit that proceeds with a game to be played in a match using game objects selected such that a specific game object associated with a specific effect and a game object other than the specific game object can coexist;
an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating game objects used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control unit that generates a reward after the game ends according to the match result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with
When at least one of the game objects used in the game is the specific game object, the control unit generates the reward even if the match result indicates a loss , and the controller generates the reward for the game object used in the game. When a specific game object is not included, the reward is not generated when the match result indicates a loss.
gaming equipment. a game processing unit that advances a game to be played in a match using the game object;
an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating game objects used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control unit that generates a reward after the game ends according to the match result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with
When at least one of the game objects used in the game is a specific game object associated with a specific effect, the control unit controls the reward for each specific game object even if the match result indicates a loss. generate,
gaming equipment. a game processing unit that advances a game to be played in a match using the game object;
an acquisition unit that acquires information indicating game objects used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control unit that generates a reward after the game ends according to the match result based on the progress of the game based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
Equipped with
When at least one of the game objects that is not used at the beginning of the game and that is used from the middle of the game is a specific game object that is associated with a specific effect, the control unit controls the control unit. generating the reward even if the match result indicates a loss;
gaming equipment. A game processing step in which the game processing unit progresses a game in which a specific game object associated with a specific effect and a game object other than the specific game object are selected to be able to coexist in a match. and,
an acquisition step in which the acquisition unit acquires information indicating a game object used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control step in which the control unit generates a reward after the game ends according to the game result based on the progress of the game, based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
including;
When at least one of the game objects used in the game is the specific game object, the control unit generates the reward even if the match result indicates a loss , and the controller generates the reward for the game object used in the game. When a specific game object is not included, the reward is not generated when the match result indicates a loss.
Game processing method. a game processing step in which the game processing unit progresses a game to be played in a match using the game object;
an acquisition step in which the acquisition unit acquires information indicating a game object used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control step in which the control unit generates a reward after the game ends in accordance with the game result based on the progress of the game, based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
including;
When at least one of the game objects used in the game is a specific game object associated with a specific effect, the control unit controls the reward for each specific game object even if the match result indicates a loss. generate,
Game processing method. a game processing step in which the game processing unit progresses a game to be played in a match using the game object;
an acquisition step in which the acquisition unit acquires information indicating a game object used in the game and information indicating the progress status of the game;
a control step in which the control unit generates a reward after the game ends in accordance with the game result based on the progress of the game, based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit;
including;
When at least one of the game objects that is not used at the beginning of the game and that is used from the middle of the game is a specific game object that is associated with a specific effect, the control unit controls the control unit. generating the reward even if the match result indicates a loss;
Game processing method. computer,
A program for functioning as the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or the game device according to any one of claims 8 to 10 .

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