JP7390025B2 - Game control device, game system, and program - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, games are known in which the user's operations on game objects such as game characters are restricted. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game in which a baseball game between a user team and an opponent team automatically progresses.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-142441

In the game of Patent Document 1, the entire match progresses automatically without user intervention, so there is no opportunity for the user to demonstrate their operating skills, and the difference in ability between the two teams is directly reflected in the match result. There are many things. Therefore, the user's interest in the progress of the game may decrease. In this regard, there are cases in which the user's interest in the progress of the game is increased by having the user operate the player character on a per-bat basis or per inning basis in a single game, giving the user an opportunity to demonstrate his or her operational skills. However, in a soccer game, for example, although there are roughly divided units such as the first half and second half of the game, there are not finely divided units such as turns at bat or innings. Therefore, if the user controls the entire first or second half of the match in order to increase interest using a method similar to the above game, the playing time to finish one match will become significantly longer, making it difficult to progress the match at a good pace. It's gone. Further, problems arise such as it takes a long time for the user to play a large number of games, and it becomes difficult to interrupt the play in the middle of the operation.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a program that can provide a user with an appropriate amount of play time to increase interest in the game. be.

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user's operations on the game object are restricted; a second progressing means for switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can operate and progressing the game in the second state; and a length of time for progressing the game in the second state. and a time determining means for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement when the game progresses in the second state, The first advancing means switches from the second state to the first state when the progress determining means determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement. The game is characterized in that the game progresses in the first state.

A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user's operations on the game object are restricted; a second progression means for switching to a second state in which operations are possible and for advancing the game in the second state; and a second progress means for advancing the game in the second state; a time determining means for determining the length of time for the game to progress in the second state; and when the game progresses in the second state, the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement by a timer; The method is characterized in that it includes a progress determining means for determining whether the method has been completed or not.

A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which the user's operations on the game object are restricted; a second progressing means for switching to a second state in which operation is possible and progressing the game in the second state; a time determining means for determining a length of time for the game to progress in the second state; when the game progresses in the second state, progress determining means determines whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement, and the first progressing means is configured to When the determination means determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the time measurement started, the determination means switches from the second state to the first state and advances the game in the first state. , is characterized by.

A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which the user's operations on the game object are restricted; a second progressing means for switching to a second state in which operation is possible and for advancing the game in the second state; and a second progressing means for advancing the game in the second state; a time determining means for determining the length of time for the game to progress in the second state; and when the game progresses in the second state, the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement by a timer. The invention is characterized in that it includes a progress determination means for determining whether or not.

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a home image. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a home image when an execution object is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of a member selection image. It is a diagram showing the flow of the match in the stadium part. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st state image. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd state image. It is a figure which shows how the display mode of an hourglass image changes. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a second state image when the second state continues after the operable time has elapsed. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs a drag operation during an attack. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs a double-tap operation during an attack. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between a double tap operation, a movement range, and a processing object. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability of an operation target, a movement range, and a processing object. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by the game system. It is a figure showing an example of user team data. It is a figure showing an example of opponent team data. It is a figure which shows an example of game situation data. It is a figure which shows an example of operable time data. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a process of expanding and contracting a touch operation object. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a method of determining a motion direction. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a position for setting a movement range. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for determining the size of a moving range. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing an example of processing executed in the game system. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a modified example of the first configuration. It is a functional block diagram of a modification regarding the second configuration. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing how an effect object is displayed on a second state image. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs a double tap operation. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs a double-tap operation during an attack in this modification. It is a figure which shows the 2nd state image when a user performs a double-tap operation during an attack.

[1. Overall configuration of game system]
Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that in the drawings, the same or corresponding configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations may be omitted. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of user terminals 10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-N and a server 30. Note that, hereinafter, content common to the user terminals 10-1, 10-2, and 10-N may be described as "user terminal 10". User terminal 10 and server 30 are connected to network N. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the user terminal 10 and the server 30.

The user terminal 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the user terminal 10 may be a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet computer, a personal computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional television receiver equipped with an information processing function. (Smart TV) etc. In addition, below, the case where the user terminal 10 is a mobile phone provided with a touch panel, and the program supplied from the server 30 is executed on the mobile phone will be described. The program may be supplied via a server different from the server 30, a recording medium, or the like.

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

The operation unit 14 includes a touch panel 14A and other operation members. The operation unit 14 is used by the user to perform input operations for the game. The touch panel 14A is a pointing device that detects the touch position of an object, and various touch panels such as a capacitive type can be applied. Note that the operation unit 14 may include a microphone and a camera for the user to perform input operations using voice or gestures. When the user terminal 10 is a personal computer or the like, the operation unit 14 may include buttons, keys, levers, a game controller (game pad), a mouse, a keyboard, or the like. The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display, and displays a screen according to instructions from the control unit 11. Note that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 do not need to be built into the user terminal 10, and may be external devices connected to the user terminal 10.

The server 30 is realized, for example, by a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control section 31, a storage section 32, and a communication section 33. The control unit 31 and the communication unit 33 have the same functions as the control unit 11 and the communication unit 13 of the user terminal 10. The storage unit 32 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a hard disk drive or solid state drive), and stores programs and data.

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

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

In this embodiment, a sports game in which a game object and an opponent object compete against each other by moving moving objects in a virtual world will be described as an example of the game. In this game, when a user performs a touch operation on the touch panel 14A to operate an operation target, a touch operation object is displayed on the display unit 15. Here, before explaining the outline of the game, terms such as game object will be explained.

A "game object" is an object that can be used in a game. For example, a game character or the like corresponds to an example of a game object. For example, a game object selected by the user from among the game objects owned by the user is used in the game. Further, for example, a game object selected by the user as a game object to be used in the game from among game objects provided in the game is used in the game. Further, for example, a game object set by the user terminal 10 or the server 30 as a game object used by the user in the game is used in the game.

The "opponent object" is a game object that is an opponent in the game. For example, the opponent object is a game object set by the user terminal 10 or the server 30 as an opponent. For example, the opponent object is a game object selected by the user or another user as an opponent.

A "virtual world" is a world within a game, such as an imaginary stadium or battlefield. The virtual world may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional plane. Each of the plurality of game objects moves on a field in the virtual world. Note that the "field" is a plane on which the game object moves, and for example, in the case of a soccer game, it is a pitch in the virtual world.

A "moving object" is an object that moves within a virtual world or screen, and is, for example, an object that moves according to a user's operation. Further, for example, the moving object is a game object such as a character that moves according to a user's operation. Further, for example, the moving object is a moving body that is moved by the operation of an operation target operated by the user. For example, in the case of a sports game such as a soccer game, the moving object is a ball, a puck, or the like that is moved by the action of a game character. Further, for example, in the case of a game in which an attack target is attacked with an attack means such as a bullet, the moving object is the attack means such as a bullet.

"Competition" means deciding the winner or loser with the opponent. It does not necessarily have to be a winner or a loser, and there may be a case where the game ends in a draw. Here, a match between a user's game object and one opponent object, a match between the user's multiple game objects and multiple opponent objects, and a match between the user's one game object and multiple opponent objects , or a match between multiple game objects of the user and one opponent object.

The "operation target" is the target operated by the user. In other words, the operation target is an object that operates in response to a user's operation. For example, the operation target is a game object such as a character operated by the user. For example, the game object may be a game object selected from among the game objects according to the situation of the game being executed, or may be a game object selected by the user from among the game objects. For example, in the case of a game using moving objects such as a soccer game, the game object associated with the moving object is the game object closest to the moving object. For example, during attack, the game object associated with the moving object may be set as the operation target, and during defense, the moving object or the closest game object associated with the moving object may be set as the operation target.

"Touch operation" is an operation of touching (contacting) the touch panel 14A with an object such as a finger or a touch pen.

A "touch operation object" is an object indicating that a touch operation has been performed, and is, for example, an object for guiding the user about the touch position or a change thereof. That is, it is an object that serves to notify the user that a touch operation has been performed, and is an object that can serve as a user interface, for example. Note that the “object” here is a target displayed on the display unit 15. For example, an image (marker, cursor, icon, etc.), text, or a combination thereof corresponds to an example of the "object" herein. In other words, the touch operation object is an object that is displayed in response to a touch on the touch panel 14A. For example, a touch operation object is an image displayed at a position determined based on a touch position. For example, the touch operation object is an image displayed so as to include a first position and a second position, which will be described later, on the screen. Further, for example, the touch operation object is a deformable image. For example, the touch operation object is an image imitating an elastic body. For example, the touch operation object may include an image displayed at the first position (e.g., a ball), an image displayed at the second position (e.g., the ball), and an image connecting these (e.g., a stick). It may include.

In this embodiment, a case will be described in which a soccer game is played as an example of the above sports game. Therefore, a game character of the user team will be described as an example of a "game object", and a game character of the opponent team will be described as an example of an "opponent object". Furthermore, a soccer field in the game will be described as an example of a "virtual world," and a ball will be described as an example of a "moving object." Also, a soccer match will be explained as an example of a "competition". When the game program is started on the user terminal 10, a home image is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a home image. As shown in FIG. 2, various parameters such as user points and ranks are displayed in the display area A110 of the home image G100. In the display area A120 of the home image G100, a plurality of execution objects for executing the process of returning to the home image G100 and the process of forming a user team are displayed. The execution object is, for example, an image, symbol, or text associated with a process. Specifically, for example, a button, an icon, a link, or the like corresponds to an example of the execution object. When an execution object is selected, the process associated with the execution object is executed.

Furthermore, the home image G100 includes execution objects P130 to P160. The game of this embodiment includes four parts: a success part, a stadium part, a challenge part, and a my deck part, and the execution objects P130 to P160 are used to allow the user to select any of these parts. It is for.

Execution object P130 is associated with a success part. The success part is a game part in which a game character (hereinafter referred to as the main character) who is a soccer player is trained. In the success part, the user develops the main character while progressing through the scenario. A scenario is a game story that unfolds as the game progresses. For example, a scenario is prepared in which a main character who belongs to a high school soccer club becomes a professional soccer player. The main character's abilities improve by performing actions selected by the user.

In the success part, events will occur that will give you an advantage in training. In order to cause an event to occur in the success part, the user has a game character for generating an event (hereinafter referred to as an event character) in addition to the main character. Event characters can be acquired by consuming virtual currency and running a lottery (gacha), or by receiving them from other users. The user plays the success part by incorporating the event characters he/she owns into the event deck. The event characters registered in the event deck appear in the scenario and practice or participate in matches together with the main character. In the success part, events will occur according to the event characters incorporated in the event deck.

As the scenario progresses and the time comes for the main character to graduate from high school, the success part ends and the development of the main character is completed. The main character whose development has been completed is registered as a game character only for the user (hereinafter referred to as an original character), and can be used in the match in the stadium part, which will be described later. The user repeatedly plays the success part, increases the number of original characters, forms a team, and plays the stadium part.

Execution object P140 is associated with the stadium part. The stadium part is a game part in which the player plays a match against the opposing team. When the user plays the stadium part, the user can earn points according to the content of the match and the result of the match. For example, a user belongs to one of a plurality of leagues, and the ranking within the league is determined according to the points acquired, and the user's league changes according to the ranking. Users play the stadium part aiming for a higher ranking or league.

Execution object P150 is associated with the challenge part. In the challenge part, the player can check the achievement status of a plurality of preset game tasks and receive rewards for the achieved game tasks. Execution object P160 is associated with my deck part. In My Deck Part, you can edit the event deck used in the Success Part.

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the execution object P140 is selected. In this state, an execution object P141 is displayed on the home image G100. The execution object P141 displays the user's league, the ranking within the league, and the possibility of remaining in the current league. The execution object P141 is associated with a process for playing a match in the stadium part. When the user selects the execution object P141, he or she can select an opponent for the match.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the home image G100 when the execution object P141 is selected. As shown in FIG. 3, execution objects P170 to P172 are displayed on the home image G100. Each of the execution objects P170 to P172 displays the names, abilities, etc. of other user teams selected as candidates for the opponent team. The game character belonging to the opponent team displayed as a candidate is an original character developed by another user who owns the candidate in the success part. Hereinafter, the opponent team's original character will be referred to as the "opponent character" to distinguish it from the user team's original character.

Note that the opponent team candidates may be randomly selected from the user teams of other users, or may be selected from the user teams of other users having the same rank as the user. Each of the execution objects P170 to P172 is associated with a process for selecting an opponent team. When the user selects an opponent team for the match by selecting any one of these three execution objects, a member selection image for selecting participating members for the match is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a member selection image. As shown in FIG. 4, the rank and overall strength of the user team are displayed in the display area A210 of the member selection image G200. The user selects starting members who will participate from the start of the match and reserve members who can participate from the middle of the match as participating members from among the original characters that the user owns. The overall strength of the team is determined based on the abilities of the participating members selected by the user, and the rank of the team is determined based on the overall strength.

A process for selecting a team formation is associated with the execution object P220. Here, a plurality of types of formations are prepared, and the user can select any one of them. The execution object P230 is associated with a process for making detailed settings for the team. In detailed settings, you can edit the original character's jersey number and change the team captain. In addition, in the detailed settings, you may be able to configure settings related to team tactics, such as selecting an original character to kick free kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks, and selecting an original character to participate in attacks. can.

In the display area A240, an icon image G241 of an original character set as a starting member is displayed. The icon image G241 displays the original character's face, specialty position, rank indicating the level of ability, current condition, etc. When the user selects any icon image G241 in the display area A240, details of the original character's abilities are displayed in the display area A250. Furthermore, the user can change the positions of the starting members by dragging and dropping the icon image G241 in the display area A240.

The execution object P260 is associated with a process for exchanging the starting members and backup members. When the user selects the execution object P260, a list of reserve members is displayed, and when the user selects a reserve member from the list and drags and drops it onto the display area A240, an icon image G241 is displayed at the location where the user has dropped the member. Can be replaced with starting members.

Processing for automatically selecting starting members is associated with the execution object P270. The execution object P280 is associated with a process for returning the starting members and reserve members to the state at the time of displaying the member selection image G200. Processing for starting a match is associated with the execution object P290. When the user selects the execution object P290, the game starts after the user selects a game item to be used in the stadium part.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the flow of the match in the stadium part. The t-axis in FIG. 5 is the time axis. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the stadium part game progresses while switching between a first state in which user operations are restricted and a second state in which user operations are possible.

The first state is, for example, a state in which the user cannot perform any operations on the original character. For example, in the first state, the instructions to the original character are limited to general instructions (strategy instructions, etc.), and the instructions to the original character are limited to the type of action to be performed, the timing to perform the action, the position related to the action, etc. It is not possible to give detailed instructions such as directions. Note that the first state can also be rephrased as a state in which the computer does not accept operations on the original character. Moreover, the first state can also be rephrased as a state in which the computer ignores even if the user performs an operation on the original character. In other words, the first state is a state in which the game progresses automatically under computer control with limited user intervention.

The second state is a state in which the user can perform operations on the original character. In other words, the second state is a state in which the computer accepts operations on the original character. For example, the second state may be set at the start of the game, or may be set during the game. The middle of the game is a point after the start of the game and before the end of the game. For example, the second state may be set when the match reaches a predetermined situation (situation that satisfies a predetermined condition), or the second state may be set randomly during the match. That is, it may be determined at each point in time during the match whether or not to set the second state based on a predetermined probability, and when it is determined to set the second state, the second state may be set. The second state may be set multiple times during the match, or may be set only once. Furthermore, the timing for entering the second state may be adjusted based on the game situation. That is, the second state may be established earlier or later based on the game situation (score difference in the match, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the match starts in the first state. When the match progresses in the first state, a simple simulation using the original character and the opponent character is executed by the computer, and the match progresses automatically without requiring any user operation. A simple simulation can be realized using known techniques. For example, in the first state, when the user team wins a corner kick or a free kick, the first state switches to the second state, and the user's operation becomes possible. Then, in the second state, when the ball is captured by an opponent or the user team scores a point, the second state switches to the first state, and the game proceeds again in the first state. When the match progresses in the first state, a first state image G300 showing the situation of the match progressing in the first state is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a first state image. FIG. 6 shows time-series changes in the first state image G300 from the start of the match. In the display area A310 of the first state image G300, the score of the user team (team A in FIG. 6) and the score of the opponent team (team X in FIG. 6) are displayed. In the display area A320 below, the elapsed time from the start of the match is displayed. The elapsed time here is the elapsed time within the game. Time in the game passes at a predetermined times faster than the actual time. For example, time in a game passes as quickly as one soccer game ends in 10 minutes.

In the display area A330, a ball image G332 showing a ball is displayed on a pitch image G331 showing the entire pitch. Ball image G332 moves on pitch image G331 to indicate the current position. A message indicating the status of the match in progress in the first state is displayed in the display area A340. For example, the situation in which the message is displayed is predetermined, and when the match is in that situation, the predetermined message is displayed in the display area A340. As shown in FIG. 6, when the message is displayed in the display area A340, an icon image G333 of the original character holding the ball may be displayed in the display area A330.

When a corner kick, free kick, or the like occurs while the game progresses in the first state, an execution object P350 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, the execution object P350 displays the current situation and elapsed time. Here, the execution object P350 indicates that the user team is about to take a corner kick. Processing for switching the match from the first state to the second state is associated with the execution object P350. When the user selects the execution object P350, the progress of the match switches to the second state, and a second state image showing the situation of the match progressing in the second state is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the second state image. As shown in FIG. 7, the second state image G400 displays the pitch PT as viewed from a virtual viewpoint. Display areas A410 and A420 are similar to display areas A310 and A320, respectively. The execution object P430 is associated with a process for temporarily stopping the progress of the match. When the user selects the execution object P430, the match in progress is paused, and when the user selects the execution object P430 again, the paused match is restarted.

The second state image G400 includes a cursor image G440 indicating the user's operation target OT, and a radar image G450 indicating the position of each character in the pitch PT. The method of setting the operation target may be different depending on whether the player is attacking or defending. Being on offense is a state in which the user team is in possession of the ball B, and being on defense is a state other than being in attack. That is, while defending, the opposing team is in possession of ball B or no one is in possession of ball B. FIG. 7 shows an example during an attack, and as shown by the cursor image G440, the original character who kicks the ball B in a corner kick is set as the operation target OT. Note that in FIG. 7, the symbols of objects other than the operation target OT and the ball B placed on the pitch PT are omitted.

The execution object P460 is associated with a process for switching the operation target OT. In this embodiment, the OT to be operated cannot be switched during an attack, and the OT to be operated can only be switched during a defense. In FIG. 7, the user team owns the ball B and is attacking, so even if the user touches the execution object P460, the operation target OT does not change. Note that the execution object P460 may be displayed in different display modes, such as changing colors depending on whether it is attacking or defending, so that the user can recognize whether or not the operation target OT can be switched.

When the second state image G400 explained above is displayed on the display unit 15, the match progresses in the second state, but in this embodiment, the length of time for the match to progress in the second state is determined. It is being Hereinafter, this time will be referred to as the operable time. As shown in FIG. 7, the second state image G400 includes an hourglass image G470 indicating the length of the operable time. The display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes according to the passage of time after the second state starts.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing how the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes. t in FIG. 8 is the time axis. As shown in FIG. 8, at the start time t0 of the operable time, the hourglass image G470 shows that all the sand is packed in the upper side of the tube containing sand (the area above the constricted part of the tube). It will be displayed. Thereafter, the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes so that the sand on the upper side moves to the lower side (an area below the constricted part of the tube) as time passes. In the hourglass image G470, sand is displayed in a first color (for example, green) when there is a relatively large amount of time remaining in the operable time, and sand is displayed in a second color (for example, green) when the remaining time is short. It may also be displayed in red). Then, at the end time t1 of the operable time, the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes so that the sand falls completely to the bottom.

The second state may be forcibly terminated when the end time t1 is reached, but in this embodiment, even if the end time t1 is reached, as long as the user team is in possession of the ball, the second state is continues. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the display mode of the hourglass image G470 changes so that it swings from side to side, and the user is notified that the operable time has elapsed.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a second state image G400 when the second state continues after the operable time has elapsed. As shown in FIG. 9, when the operable time has elapsed, the display mode changes so that the hourglass image G470 swings from side to side in the second state image G400. Furthermore, when the operable time has elapsed, effect processing may be performed such that the area near the end of the second state image G400 blurs. When the opponent team steals the ball or the user team scores a point in the state shown in FIG. 9, the second state ends and the first state returns.

Next, the operation when the match progresses in the second state will be explained. As described above, the user performs operations using the touch panel 14A. Although various operations detectable by the touch panel 14A may be used, a case will be described here in which three types of operations are used: a drag operation, a double tap operation, and a flick operation.

The drag operation is an operation of touching the touch panel 14A and then moving the touch position. For example, the drag operation may be an operation that moves the touch position immediately after touching the touch panel 14A, or an operation that moves the touch position after touching and holding the touch panel 14A. The drag operation is also called a slide operation.

A double tap operation is an operation in which a tap operation is performed on the touch panel 14A twice in succession. Note that the tap operation is an operation of touching the touch panel 14A and then immediately releasing the touch. For example, a second tap operation is performed within a predetermined time after the first tap operation, and the touch position in the first tap operation and the touch position in the second tap operation are less than a predetermined distance. In some cases, the double tap operation is successful. Although details will be described later, the double tap operation is an example of a "continuous touch operation" according to the present invention.

The flick operation is an operation of touching the touch panel 14A and then quickly moving the touch position to release the touch. In a drag operation, the touch on the touch panel 14A is maintained even after moving the touch position, whereas in a flick operation, the touch on the touch panel 14A is released after moving the touch position. Note that in order to detect a flick operation, a threshold value of the moving speed of the touch position may be provided.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the operations of the operation target OT corresponding to these three operations differ depending on whether the OT is attacking or defending. For example, when the user performs a drag operation during an attack, the operation target OT performs a dribbling motion, and when the user performs a drag operation during defense, the operation target OT performs a press motion. The dribbling motion is when the operating target OT moves while holding the ball, and the press motion is when the operating target OT moves toward the opponent character who is holding the ball. The direction of dribbling or pressing is determined by the direction specified by the drag operation.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second state image G400 when the user performs a drag operation during an attack. As shown in FIG. 10, when the user touches the touch panel 14A, a touch operation object G480 is displayed at the touch position. Thereafter, when the user moves the touch position and performs a drag operation, the display mode of the touch operation object G480 changes so that it extends in the direction of the user's drag operation. As described above, during an attack, the operation target OT performs a dribbling motion based on the direction in which the user performs the drag operation. A motion direction object G441 indicating the direction of dribbling is displayed near (near) the cursor image G440.

Note that even when the user performs a drag operation while on defense, the touch operation object G480 changes in the same way as in FIG. 10. That is, when the user touches the touch panel 14A, the touch operation object G480 is displayed at the touch position, and the touch operation object G480 extends in the direction of the user's drag operation. As described above, when the user performs a drag operation while on defense, the operation target OT performs a press motion, so similarly to FIG. 10, the motion direction object G441 is displayed to indicate the direction to press.

Furthermore, when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack, the operation target OT performs a shooting action, and when the user performs a double tap operation during defense, the operation target OT performs a tackle action. The shooting action is an action in which the operated OT shoots a ball toward the opponent team's goal. The tackle action is an action in which the operation target OT tackles the opponent character. In this embodiment, when the user performs a double-tap operation, the color of the touch operation object G480 changes in order to let the user know whether the double-tap operation was successful.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack. Here, we will take as an example a scene in which the operating target OT kicks a ball in a free kick. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the touch operation object G480 displayed by the first touch operation has the first color (for example, white), and the touch operation object G480 displayed by the double tap operation has the first color (for example, white). , a second color (for example, orange) different from the first color. For example, if the user fails to perform a double-tap operation and only performs the tap operation twice after a time interval, the touch operation object G480 remains in the first color and does not change, so the user fails to perform the double-tap operation. I can understand what I did.

In this embodiment, when the operation target OT makes a shooting motion, the ball B moves toward any position within the movement range set according to the double tap operation. The movement range is an area in which the ball B may move, and where within the movement range the ball B actually moves may be randomly determined. As shown in FIG. 11, when the user performs a double tap operation, a processing object G490 indicating a movement range is displayed within the goal GL, and roughly guides where the ball B will move.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the user can specify the location of the movement range (that is, the general shooting direction) by the location where the user performs the double-tap operation. Therefore, the display position of the processing object G490 changes depending on where the user performs the double-tap operation.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the relationship between the double tap operation, the movement range, and the processing object G490. As shown by the broken line on the touch panel 14A in FIG. 12, it is assumed here that the touch panel 14A is vertically divided into three parts. For example, when the user performs a double tap operation on the left side area 14AL, the movement range is set at the left corner of the goal GL, and the operation target OT performs a shooting motion aiming at the left corner of the goal GL. In this case, the processing object G490 is displayed at the left corner of the goal GL to indicate this movement range.

Similarly, when the user performs a double tap operation on the central area 14AC, the movement range is set near the center of the goal GL, and the operation target OT performs a shooting motion aiming near the center of the goal GL. In this case, the processing object G490 is displayed near the center of the goal GL to indicate this movement range. For example, when the user performs a double tap operation in the right area 14AR, the movement range is set to the right corner of the goal GL, and the operation target OT performs a shooting motion aiming at the right corner of the goal GL. . In this case, the processing object G490 is displayed at the right corner of the goal GL to indicate this movement range.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the size of the movement range changes depending on the ability of the operating target OT. Therefore, the processing object G490 also becomes larger or smaller depending on the ability of the OT to be operated by the user.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the ability of the operation target OT, the movement range, and the processing object G490. As shown in FIG. 13, the higher the ability of the operation target OT, the smaller the movement range and the smaller the processing object G490. In other words, if the ability of the operating target OT is high, the user will be able to understand that the operating target OT will be able to shoot at the target location with pinpoint accuracy, so there is a high possibility that the user who sees the processing object G490 will be able to score points. can be predicted. On the other hand, the lower the ability of the operation target OT, the larger the movement range and the larger the processing object G490. In other words, if the ability of the operating target OT is low, the user cannot know where in the processing object G490 the operating target OT will shoot toward, so the user looking at the processing object G490 will be told that the ball B is within the frame of the goal GL. This can give you a sense of the possibility that the ball will not fly to the right place, or that it will fly to a place where the opposing keeper can easily catch it.

Similarly, when the user performs a double-tap operation while defending, if the double-tap operation is successful, the touch operation object G480 becomes the second color. Note that while defending, the player performs a tackle action that does not move the ball B, rather than a shooting action that moves the ball B, so the processing object G490 does not need to be displayed.

Further, when the user performs a flick operation while attacking, the operation target OT performs a passing motion, and when the user performs a flick operation during defense, the operation target OT performs a sliding motion. The passing action is an action in which the operating target OT passes the ball B to another original character of the user team. The operation target OT passes the ally original character located in the direction in which the user performs the flick operation. If the pass is successful, the original character that received the ball B is switched to the operation target OT. The sliding motion is a motion in which the operation target OT slides with respect to the opponent character holding the ball B.

As described above, the game system 1 of the present embodiment mainly has the first configuration in which the progress of the match is switched between the first state and the second state, and the first configuration in which the touch operation object G480 extends in response to a slide operation. 2, and a third configuration in which the display mode of the touch operation object G480 changes in response to a double tap operation. Hereinafter, details of the first to third configurations will be explained.

[3. Functions realized in game system]
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game system 1. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the main processing related to the game is executed by the user terminal 10. However, as will be explained in a modified example below, the main processing related to the game is executed by the server 30. Good too. Here, functions related to each of the first to third configurations will be explained in order. In the following description, unless there is a need to refer to the drawings, reference numbers such as pitch PT, operation target OT, ball B, goal GL, etc. will be omitted.

[3-1. Functions related to the first configuration]
First, functions related to the first configuration will be explained. The first configuration mainly includes a data storage section 100, a first progression section 101, an association data acquisition section 102, a situation determination section 103, a time determination section 104, a second progression section 105, a time notification section 106, and a remaining time notification section. 107, a ball control section 108, a progress determination section 109, an association determination section 110, and a continuation section 111.

[3-1-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 is mainly realized by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. Here, user team data DT100, opponent team data DT101, game situation data DT102, and operable time data DT103 will be explained as data related to the first configuration.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of user team data DT100. User team data DT100 is data regarding the user team, and is updated according to the selection content in member selection image G200. As shown in FIG. 15, user team data DT100 stores formation, detailed settings, team rank/overall strength, and participating member information regarding participating members. Participating member information includes a character ID that uniquely identifies the original character selected as a participating member, the name of the original character, type information indicating whether it is a starting member or a reserve member, and information on the character selected as a starting member. The positions of the original characters and the parameters of each original character are stored.

The parameters of the original character include ability parameters. Ability parameters include, for example, stamina parameters related to physical strength, speed parameters related to movement speed, shot parameters related to shot accuracy, defense parameters related to defense techniques, physical parameters related to core strength, pass parameters related to pass accuracy, and dribbling related to dribbling techniques. parameters, and saving parameters regarding the technology as a keeper. The ability parameters are indicated by numerical values or symbols indicating the level of each ability. As mentioned above, the ability parameters are determined by the training results in the success part, and do not change in principle after the success part ends and the character is registered as an original character.

Note that the parameters of the original character may include rank, specialty position, special ability, and the like. The rank is determined by the total value of ability parameters. The favorite position is a position that is set at the start of the success part. Special abilities improve ability parameters during a match or enable special actions during a match, and can be acquired according to the training results in the success part.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of opponent team data DT101. Opponent team data DT101 is data regarding the opponent team. As shown in FIG. 16, each data stored in the opponent team data DT101 is similar to the user team data DT100, and differs from the user team data DT100 in that the stored contents are those of the opponent team. . In this embodiment, it is assumed that user team data DT100 of each user using the game system 1 is registered in the server 30. Among the user team data DT100 registered in the server 30, data on the opponent team is transmitted to the user terminal 10 and recorded in the data storage unit 100 as opponent team data DT101.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of game situation data DT102. The game situation data DT102 is data indicating the situation of the match in progress. As shown in FIG. 17, the game situation data DT102 stores information indicating the current state of the pitch, information indicating the current game situation, and the like. For example, as information indicating the current state of the pitch, the current state of each team and the current state of the ball are stored.

As the state of the user team, for example, an operation target flag, position, orientation, posture, moving direction, moving speed, current parameters, etc. are stored in association with the character ID of the original character currently participating. The operation target flag is information for identifying an operation target; for example, "1" indicates that it is an operation target, and "0" indicates that it is not an operation target. When the match progresses in the first state, the user cannot operate the original character, so the user team's operation target flags are all "0", and when the match progresses in the second state, the user cannot operate the original character. The operation target flag may be set to "1". Note that the parameters of the original character may or may not change during the match. When changing during a match, for example, the stamina parameter, speed parameter, etc. may decrease depending on the original character's actions during the match.

The state of the opponent team differs from the state of the user team in that the operation target flag is not stored, but the other items are the same as the state of the user team. That is, the state of the opponent team includes the position, orientation, posture, movement direction, movement speed, current parameters, etc., in association with the character ID of the opponent character currently participating. As the current state of the ball, for example, the position, moving direction, moving speed, and character ID of the character holding the ball are stored. As the current game situation, for example, the scores of each team and the elapsed time of the game are stored.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the operable time data DT103. As shown in FIG. 18, the operable time data DT103 is data that defines the length of the operable time. In the present embodiment, the operable time data DT103 associates each of a plurality of game situations with the length of the operable time.

The "plurality of game situations" may be any predetermined game situation, and may be, for example, a plurality of conditions regarding values stored in the game situation data DT102. The values stored in the game situation data DT102 include, for example, coordinate values indicating the positions of the original character and the opponent character, and vectors indicating the orientation or movement direction, or coordinate values indicating the position of the ball, and vectors indicating the movement direction. etc. The conditions regarding the values stored in the game situation data DT102 include, for example, that the values of these coordinate values or vectors fall within a predetermined range, that the original character or the opponent character is within the penalty area, that the ball is touched, etc. This includes going outside the line or goal line. For example, the fact that a plurality of such conditions are defined corresponds to the fact that "a plurality of game situations" are defined. In addition, in the case of a sports game like the present embodiment, each of the plurality of game situations may include, for example, a situation where the progress of the match is temporarily stopped (for example, the ball goes outside the goal line or touch line, etc.). A situation in which a foul occurs) and the type of play when the match is restarted (for example, in a soccer game, corner kick, penalty kick, free kick, throwing, goal kick) are different. It's a situation. Note that in the case of a basketball game, the game may be temporarily stopped due to the ball going outside the sideline or end line, or a foul occurring (for example, during a throw or free throw). For example, multiple game situations may differ in the area where the ball will be located when the match is restarted (e.g. corner area, inside the pitch, in the opponent's penalty area, outside the pitch, in the own penalty area). This is the situation. Also, for example, the plurality of game situations may be the position of the original character or the opponent character, indicating where the original character or the opponent character is in the plurality of areas (e.g., within a penalty area) within the virtual world. It may be something. For example, in the case of a competitive game like this embodiment, there are multiple types of battle situations, and the user can win or lose, for example, the difference in points is greater than or equal to a threshold or less than a threshold. That's true. For example, the predetermined game situation is a situation where the user has a chance or a pinch in the game. A chance or a crisis may be determined based on, for example, the position of a game object in the game space or the progress of the game. For example, in the case of a soccer game like the present embodiment, it may be a chance or crisis situation for the user team, such as a free kick, a corner kick, or a penalty kick that has the possibility of scoring. For example, the predetermined game situation may be the position of the original character or the ball; for example, in the case of a soccer game or a basketball game, the predetermined game situation may be that the original character is near the goal while holding the ball.

The game situation stored in the operable time data DT103 may be any situation that can be determined based on the game situation data DT102, but as shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, the user team's corner kick, penalty kick , free kicks, throwing and goal kicks.

The length of the operable time may be the same for each game situation, but in this embodiment, it differs depending on the game situation. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the length of the operable time for corner kicks and penalty kicks is approximately 0 seconds. Approximately 0 seconds means that the operable time ends immediately after the start of the second state; for example, it may be 0 seconds or about 0.1 seconds to 0.5 seconds. good. The length of time that can be used for a free kick differs depending on the position of the ball. For example, if it is near the opposing team's goal, it is approximately 0 seconds, but if it is in another position, it is within the match of the game. The time is 10 minutes. Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, time in the game advances faster than time in real life, so 10 minutes in the game may be, for example, about 30 seconds in the real world. The length of time that can be used for throwing and goal kicking is 10 minutes in game time.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case will be explained in which the length of the operable time is defined by the time within the game, but information that can specify the length of time is stored in the operable time data DT103. For example, the length of the operable time may be defined using real-world time. When defined in terms of time in the real world, the length of operable time may be expressed in absolute units of time, such as 30 seconds, or in terms of the number of frames, which is the processing unit of the game program. Good too.

Further, the data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 may store data necessary for executing the game, and for example, the data storage unit 100 may store data regarding original characters other than participating members. For example, the data storage unit 100 may also store image data of each object displayed on the display unit 15.

[3-1-2. 1st progress section]
The first advancing section 101 is mainly realized by the control section 11 . The first progression unit 101 advances the game based on the original character in a first state in which the user's operations on the original character are restricted. In other words, the first progression unit 101 automatically advances the game and updates the game situation data DT102 without requiring any user operation. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the progress result of the game does not change whether or not the user performs an operation while the game is progressing in the first state.

"User's operation on the original character" is an operation performed by the user to make the original character move. This operation is an operation for instructing the type of action that the original character should perform, the timing at which the action should be performed, the position or direction of the action, etc., and is performed using the operation unit 14.

A "game based on an original character" is a game that uses an original character, for example, a game that is executed based on the parameters of the original character. The number of original characters used in the game may be one or more than one, but in this embodiment, a soccer game is taken as an example, so a game based on a plurality of original characters will be executed. Note that when a competitive game is executed as in the present embodiment, the first proceeding unit 101 is configured to perform a game based on not only the user's original character but also other game objects (for example, an opponent character). will proceed.

For example, the first progression unit 101 advances the game in the first state based on the game situation data DT102. The algorithm for advancing the game in the first state is written in the game program, and the first progression unit 101 advances the game in the first state based on the parameters of the original character and the algorithm. In this embodiment, this algorithm is a soccer match simulator. Any known simulator may be used. Note that although a simulator is also used in the second state, the simulator in the first state and the simulator in the second state may be the same or different. For example, the simulator in the first state may be simpler and have fewer calculation formulas and arguments than the simulator in the second state.

The first progression unit 101 advances the game in the first state by simulating the actions of the user team and the opponent team based on the game status data DT102 and the simulator, and updates the game status data DT102. . For example, the first progression unit 101 moves each original character and each opponent character based on the current states of the original character, opponent character, and ball, and updates the game situation data DT102 based on the operation results. I will do it. For example, in the simulation, the first progression unit 101 updates the positions of the original character and the opponent character when they move, and updates the position of the ball when the ball moves. Furthermore, when the user team or the opponent team scores in the simulation, the first progressing unit 101 updates the game situation in the game situation data DT102 and updates the elapsed time according to the progress of the game. Furthermore, if a foul occurs by the user team or the opponent team in the simulation, the first proceeding unit 101 temporarily stops the match and takes a free kick or a penalty kick.

[3-1-3. Association data acquisition part]
The association data acquisition unit 102 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The association data acquisition unit 102 acquires the association data stored in the data storage unit 100 that stores association data in which the lengths of operable time corresponding to each of a plurality of game situations are associated with each other. In this embodiment, since association data is defined in the operable time data DT103, the association data acquisition unit 102 acquires the operable time data DT103. Note that by using the association data, it is possible to specify the operable time corresponding to each of a plurality of game situations. The format of the association data may be a table format, a mathematical formula format, or may be written as a program code.

[3-1-4. Situation Judgment Department]
The situation determination unit 103 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The situation determining unit 103 determines whether the game being progressed in the first state has reached a predetermined game situation. The situation determining unit 103 determines whether a predetermined game situation has been reached by determining whether the value stored in the game situation data DT102 has reached a predetermined value in the first state. Note that the "predetermined game situation" is, for example, a situation predetermined for switching from the first state to the second state, and, as described above, is a game situation defined in the operable time data DT103.

In this embodiment, since a plurality of game situations are defined in the operable time data DT103, the situation determination unit 103 determines whether the game in progress in the first state has become one of the plurality of game situations. I will do it. The situation determination unit 103 determines whether the game situation data DT102 has a value corresponding to any one of the plurality of game situations stored in the operable time data DT103. The value here may be, for example, the coordinate value indicating the position of the original character and the opponent character stored in the game situation data DT102, or the numerical value of vector information indicating the direction or movement direction, or the position of the ball. It may be a coordinate value indicating the direction of movement or a numerical value of vector information indicating the direction of movement. The situation determining unit 103 determines whether the numerical values of these coordinate values and vector information are within the range defined in the operable time data DT103. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the user team's corner kick, penalty kick, free kick near the opponent's goal, free kick at other positions, throwing, and goal kick are defined in the operable time data. Therefore, the situation determination unit 103 executes the following determination process, for example, with reference to changes in game situation data.

For example, the situation determining unit 103 determines that a corner kick has been given to the user team when the ball goes outside the opponent team's goal line while the opponent team is in possession of the ball. For example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that a penalty kick has been given to the user team when the opponent team commits a foul within the penalty area of the opponent team. For example, the situation determination unit 103 determines that if the opposing team commits a foul at a location outside the opposing team's penalty area and less than a predetermined distance from the opposing team's goal, a free kick near the opposing team's goal is determined. It is determined that it has become.

For example, if the opposing team commits a foul at a location that is a predetermined distance or more from the opposing team's goal, the situation determining unit 103 determines that the free kick was taken at another location. For example, the situation determining unit 103 determines that the user team is throwing when the ball goes outside the touch line while the opposing team is in possession of the ball. For example, the situation determining unit 103 determines that a goal kick has occurred for the user team when the ball goes outside the goal line of the user team while the opposing team is in possession of the ball.

[3-1-5. Time determination section]
The time determination section 104 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The time determining unit 104 determines the length of the operable time for progressing the game in the second state. As mentioned earlier, the operable time is the period during which the match progresses in the second state, for example, from the first point after the start of the match to the second point after the first point (the second point is the end of the match). (before), between. In the second state, the original character performs an action corresponding to the user's operation.

The length of the operable time may be any of a fixed number of seconds, minutes, hours, or frames, and as shown in FIG. 18, a substantially zero time may be set. The length of the operable time may be a fixed value or a variable value, and if it is a variable value, the time determining unit 104 randomly determines the length of the operable time. Alternatively, the length of the operable time may be determined depending on the game situation when the second state is entered. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the time determining unit 104 determines the length of the operable time based on the game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state.

The "game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state" is, for example, the game situation when the first state ends, and may be the situation at the end of the first state, The situation may be a predetermined time before or after the end of the first state. In other words, this game situation is a game situation when the game starts in the second state, for example, it may be the situation at the start of the second state, or it may be a predetermined period of time from the start of the second state. The situation may be the same as before or after.

In this embodiment, since a plurality of game situations are defined in the operable time data DT103, the time determining unit 104 determines whether or not an operation can be performed when the game in progress in the first state becomes one of the plurality of game situations. The length of possible time will be determined based on the length of time associated with the game situation. That is, when the situation determining unit 103 determines that the game situation is one of the plurality of game situations defined in the operable time data DT103, the time determining unit 104 determines the length of the operable time associated with the game situation. Determine based on the length of time spent.

[3-1-6. 2nd progress section]
The second advancing section 105 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The second progression unit 105 switches from the first state to a second state in which user operations are possible, and advances the game in the second state. In this embodiment, since the game situation for switching to the second state is predetermined, the second proceeding unit 105 switches from the first state to the second state when the game reaches the predetermined game situation. Thus, the game progresses in the second state.

In the second state, one of the original characters becomes the operation target, so the second progression unit 105 moves the operation target based on the user's operation. In other words, in the first state, the progress result of the match does not change whether the user performs an operation or not, but in the second state, the progress result when the user performs an operation is the same as that of the user who did not perform an operation. The result will be different from the progress result in the case. In this embodiment, in the first state, only a simple simulation is executed as described above, but in the second state, the second proceeding section 105 executes the simulation in the data storage section 100 based on the game situation data DT102. A virtual world is built on top of it, and detailed simulations are performed.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual world. Here, we will explain the case where the virtual world is a three-dimensional space, so as shown in FIG. 19, the second proceeding unit 105 constructs a virtual soccer field in the three-dimensional space based on the game situation data DT102. . In the three-dimensional space, an Xw axis, a Yw axis, and a Zw axis (coordinate axes of the world coordinate system) that are perpendicular to each other are set, and a position in the three-dimensional space is specified by the coordinate values of these coordinate axes.

As shown in FIG. 19, for example, the second advancing unit 105 arranges the pitch PT, which is a 3D model of the pitch, so as to be parallel to the Xw-Yw plane. The second proceeding unit 105 arranges a goal GL, which is a 3D model of each goal of the user team and the opponent team, on the pitch PT. Furthermore, the second progression unit 105 draws a touch line TL, a goal line EL, and a halfway line HL on the pitch, and near the goal GL, draws a line that defines a penalty area PA. Note that these lines may be drawn as a 3D model, or may be pasted on the pitch PT as a texture. Note that the positions where the touch line TL, goal line EL, halfway line HL, and goal GL are arranged may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance.

Further, the second proceeding unit 105 generates an original character OC, which is a 3D model of the original character, an opponent character EC, which is a 3D model of the opponent character, and a ball B, which is a 3D model of the ball, based on the game situation data DT102. is placed on the pitch PT. Note that, in reality, 11 original characters OC and 11 opponent characters EC are arranged on the pitch, but in FIG. 19, these are shown one by one for the sake of simplicity. In addition, hereinafter, symbols such as goal GL will be omitted unless there is a need to refer to the drawings.

Further, the second proceeding unit 105 sets a virtual viewpoint VC within the virtual world. Note that in this embodiment, the case where the virtual world is a three-dimensional space will be explained, so the case will be explained where a virtual camera placed in the three-dimensional space is a virtual viewpoint. However, if the virtual world is a two-dimensional image, , the visual field range that defines the range to be displayed in the two-dimensional image corresponds to the virtual viewpoint. As described above, in this embodiment, the pitch viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed as the second state image G400. In other words, the situation within the field of view of the virtual viewpoint VC is displayed as the second state image G400. The virtual viewpoint VC may be moved so as to maintain a constant positional relationship with the operation target.

The second progression unit 105 constructs the virtual world as described above, advances the game in the second state based on the user's operation and the game status data DT102, and updates the game status data. The algorithm for advancing the game in the second state is written in the game program, and the second proceeding unit 105 moves the game to the second state based on the user's operation, the game situation data DT102, and the algorithm. progress the game. Similar to the first state, this algorithm is a match simulator, and a known simulator may be used. Note that, as described above, the simulator in the second state is capable of more detailed simulation than the simulator in the first state. For example, the second progression unit 105 updates the game situation data DT102 so that the operation target moves based on the user's operation, and the other original character OC and the opponent character EC perform the actions simulated by the simulator. It turns out.

[3-1-7. Time notification section]
The time notification section 106 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The time notification unit 106 notifies the user of information for identifying the length of the operable time when the game progresses in the second state.

"Information for identifying the length of operable time" means, for example, outputting an image or sound indicating the length of operable time, or vibrating the terminal with a vibration pattern corresponding to the length of operable time. It means letting someone do something. For example, when an image is used, the length of operable time is directly or indirectly displayed using a clock image showing a clock such as an hourglass, an analog clock, or a digital clock. For example, the specific time may be displayed directly like an analog clock or digital clock, or the specific time may be displayed indirectly by the proportion of sand sealed in the tube of an hourglass. good. Alternatively, without using a clock image, it may be displayed directly using a numerical value that indicates the length of the operable time itself, or by using an image with a length corresponding to the length of the operable time. It may also be displayed indirectly. For example, if audio is used, audio indicating the length of the operable time may be output. For example, when using a vibration pattern, a vibration pattern may be prepared for each length of operable time, and the user terminal 10 may be vibrated with a vibration pattern corresponding to the length of the operable time.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time notification unit 106 uses the hourglass image G470 to notify the user of the length of the available operation time. The time notification unit 106 determines the display mode of the hourglass image G470 based on the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104. It is assumed that data defining the relationship between the operable time and the display mode of the hourglass image G470 is stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. In the data defining this relationship, the longer the remaining operable time, the higher the proportion of sand stored in the upper area of the hourglass image G470, and the shorter the remaining operable time, the higher the proportion of sand stored in the upper area of the hourglass image G470. It is determined that the proportion of sand stored in the lower area is high.

For example, the time notification unit 106 changes the display mode of the hourglass image G470 so that the display mode corresponds to the remaining operable time. Changes in the hourglass image G470 in this case are as described in FIG. 8. For example, if the proportion of sand stored above the hourglass image G470 is X%, the length of the operable time determined by the time determining unit 104 is T1, and the remaining length of the operable time is T2, The time notification unit 106 changes the display mode of the hourglass image G470 so that the ratio X of sand on the upper side becomes T2/T1. Alternatively, if the amount of sand falling to the bottom of the hourglass image G470 per unit time is Y, and the total amount of sand is Z, the time notification unit 106 adjusts the rate of sand on the top to be T2*Y/Z. , the display mode of the hourglass image G470 may be changed.

[3-1-8. Remaining time notification section]
The remaining time notification section 107 is mainly realized by the control section 11. When the game progresses in the second state, the remaining time notification unit 107 identifies that the remaining time from the start of time measurement to the elapse of the determined operable time length has become less than the threshold value. Notify the user of information on how to do so.

"Information for identifying that the remaining time has become less than a threshold" means, for example, outputting an image or sound indicating that the remaining operable time has become short, or causing a user terminal to vibrate in a predetermined vibration pattern. 10 to vibrate. For example, you may directly display a message indicating that the remaining operable time has become less than a threshold, or you may change the display mode of the image that was displayed until the remaining time became less than a threshold. , it may be displayed indirectly by displaying an image that was not displayed until the remaining time becomes less than a threshold value. Note that changing the display mode here means performing predetermined effect processing, such as changing the size, display position, color, pattern, and brightness of the image. For example, displaying an image in a shaking manner or changing the edge of the screen to a predetermined color are examples of changing the display mode. For example, when audio is used, audio is output to notify that the remaining operable time is less than a threshold. For example, when using a vibration pattern, the terminal is vibrated with a vibration pattern that indicates that the remaining operable time is less than a threshold.

The remaining time notification unit 107 determines whether the remaining time up to the end time t1 of the operable time has become less than a threshold value based on the time measurement result from the start time t0 (FIG. 8) of the operable time. The threshold value may be a predetermined numerical value and may be stored in the data storage unit 100. Here, the threshold value is set to 0. Therefore, the remaining time notification unit 107 determines whether the remaining operable time has run out. As described with reference to FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the remaining time notification unit 107 changes the display mode so that the hourglass image G470 swings from side to side when the remaining time becomes less than the threshold value. Become.

[3-1-9. Ball control section]
The ball control section 108 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The ball control unit 108 moves the ball based on the motion of the original character or the opponent character, whichever is associated with the ball (=either the original character or the opponent character). In this embodiment, owning the ball corresponds to being associated with the ball.

For example, when no one has the ball, the ball control unit 108 selects whichever of the original character and the opponent character approaches the ball (=either the original character or the opponent character). Associate with the ball. Getting closer to the ball means that the distance to the ball is less than a predetermined distance. The ball control unit 108 associates the original character or the opponent character with the ball by updating the ID of the character holding the ball stored in the game situation data DT102.

For example, when an opponent character steals the ball owned by the original character, the ball control unit 108 stores the character ID of the opponent character as the character ID that owns the ball. Similarly, when an original character steals the ball held by an opponent character, the ball control unit 108 stores the character ID of the original character as the character ID that holds the ball. Note that whether or not the ball can be taken away may be determined based on the parameters of the original character and the opponent character.

The ball control unit 108 moves the ball based on the motion of the original character holding the ball or the opponent character. For example, when the original character holding the ball or the opponent character performs a dribbling motion, the ball control unit 108 moves the ball in the direction in which the dribbling motion is performed. For example, when the original character or the opponent character holding the ball makes a shooting motion or a passing motion, the ball control unit 108 controls the direction in which the shooting motion or the passing motion is performed (that is, the original character or the opponent character move the ball in the direction of the kick. The method of moving the ball in the shooting motion will be explained in detail in the third configuration, but the ball movement algorithm is defined in the simulator described in the processing of the first progression unit 101 and the second progression unit 105. All you have to do is make sure you are there.

[3-1-10. Progress judgment section]
The progress determination unit 109 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. When the game progresses in the second state, the progress determining unit 109 determines whether the length of the operable time determined by the time determining unit 104 has elapsed since the start of time measurement.

"Timekeeping" means measuring time, for example, measuring the elapsed time from the start of the second state. For example, a real-time clock may be used for time measurement. "Start of time measurement" is the point in time when the time determination unit 104 starts counting the length of the operable time determined, and the time measurement starts when the second state starts. The elapse determination unit 109 acquires the elapsed time from the start time t0 of the second state by measuring time, and determines whether the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the operable time.

The first progression unit 101 changes the state from the second state to the first state when the elapse determination unit 109 determines that the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the start of time measurement. , and the game progresses in the first state. In this case, the first proceeding section 101 displays the first state image G300 on the display section 15 and restarts proceeding in the first state. The method of proceeding in the first state is as described above.

[3-1-11. Association determination part]
The association determination unit 110 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The association determination unit 110 determines whether the ball is associated with the original character or the opponent character when the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the start of time measurement. judge. The association determination unit 110 may perform the determination process by referring to the character ID that owns the ball stored in the game situation data, or may perform the determination process as described below.

For example, the association determining unit 110 may determine that the user team is in possession of the ball when the original character is in possession of the ball or when the user team is passing the ball. For example, the association determination unit 110 determines whether the opponent character is in possession of the ball, the opponent team is passing the ball, the opponent team has cleared the ball, or the ball is out of the line. In this case, it may be determined that the user team does not possess the ball.

[3-1-12. Continuation section]
The continuation unit 111 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The continuation unit 111 limits the switching to the first state based on the game situation of the game when the length of the operable time determined by the time determination unit 104 has elapsed since the start of time measurement. 2 state continues.

"Restricting switching to the first state" means, for example, not changing to the first state even after the time in the second state has elapsed. In other words, prohibiting switching to the first state corresponds to restricting switching to the first state. "Continuing the second state" means, for example, maintaining the second state even after the time in the second state has elapsed.

For example, the continuation unit 111 limits switching to the first state and continues the second state when the operable time has elapsed and the game situation is a predetermined situation, and when the operable time has elapsed, the continuation unit 111 controls switching to the first state and continues the second state. If the game situation is not a predetermined situation, switching to the first state is permitted. This situation may be any situation where it is preferable for the user to continue the operation, but for example, the continuation unit 111 may continue the second state based on the determination result of the association determination unit 110. In this case, if the association determination unit 110 determines that the original character is in possession of the ball, the continuation unit 111 causes the second state to continue, and the association determination unit 110 determines that the opponent character is in possession of the ball. If it is determined that this is the case, the continuation unit 111 does not allow the second state to continue.

[3-2. Functions related to second configuration]
Next, functions related to the second configuration will be explained. The second configuration mainly implements a data storage section 100, a touch position acquisition section 112, an operation target determination section 113, a display control section 114, and an operation control section 115. Note that explanations of functions similar to those of the first configuration will be omitted, and functions that are different from the first configuration will be explained.

[3-2-1. Data storage unit]
The data stored in the data storage unit 100 may be the same as that described in the first configuration.

[3-2-2. Touch position acquisition section]
The touch position acquisition unit 112 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The touch position acquisition unit 112 acquires a touch position detected in response to a touch operation on the touch panel 14A. The "touch position" is a coordinate detected by the touch panel 14A, and is indicated by, for example, two-dimensional coordinates in a screen coordinate system. The screen coordinates are indicated by, for example, a combination of Xs coordinate values and Ys coordinate values in a coordinate system of an Xs axis and a Ys axis (see FIG. 20 described later) with the origin Os at the upper left of the screen of the display unit 15. The touch position acquisition unit 112 acquires the touch position based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A.

[3-2-3. Operation target determination section]
The operation target determination section 113 is mainly realized by the control section 11. The operation target determination unit 113 determines an original character to be operated by the user from among the plurality of original characters based on the game situation. The operation target determination unit 113 may determine the operation target based on the game situation data DT102, and for example, determines the operation target as follows.

For example, the operation target determination unit 113 determines the operation target based on the current state of the virtual world indicated by the game situation data DT102. The situation here may be the position and orientation of the original character, or the position and movement direction of the ball. In this embodiment, the operation target determination unit 113 determines the original character holding the ball as the operation target during attack, and determines the original character closest to the opponent character holding the ball as the operation target during defense. Determine as.

As mentioned earlier, in this embodiment, the operation target can be switched using the execution object P460 during defense, so the operation target determination unit 113 can switch the operation target when the predetermined conditions are met and the touch position does not move. When the operation is canceled, the operation target may be changed to another original character.

The "predetermined condition" means that the game situation becomes a predetermined situation, and for example, in a soccer game like this embodiment, it means that the player is on defense. Note that the predetermined condition is not limited to the period of defense, but may be any situation that allows switching of the operation target.For example, the predetermined condition may also be a situation where no one is in possession of the ball, or a situation where the player is not in possession of the ball. This may also be the case when time is running out. "Touch operation is canceled without moving the touch position" means that the object that touched the touch panel 14A does not move and leaves the touch panel 14A, for example, a tap operation or a long press operation is performed. This is the case when the

For example, when the user team is on defense and the execution object P460 is selected by a tap operation, the operation target determination unit 113 changes the operation target to another original character. The switching of the operation target itself may be performed by any method; for example, the operation target determination unit 113 may select a character randomly selected from among the user team's original characters as the new operation target. , the original character closest to the current operation target may be used as the new operation target.

[3-2-4. Display control section]
The display control section 114 is realized mainly by the control section 11. Here, the processing for expanding the touch operation object G480 and the processing for displaying the state of the virtual world will be mainly explained.

[Processing to stretch the touch operation object]
First, a process for expanding the touch operation object G480 will be described. The display control unit 114 performs control to display the touch operation object G480 on the display unit 15 when the first position is acquired based on the touch position acquired by the touch position acquisition unit 112.

The "first position" is, for example, a touch position when the touch panel 14A changes from a non-touched state to a touched state. In other words, the first position is, for example, the touch position when the acquisition of the touch position is started, and may be the touch position acquired for the first time after the touch panel 14A is touched, or the first position may be the touch position acquired for the first time after the touch panel 14A is touched, or the first position may be the touch position acquired for the first time after the touch panel 14A is touched. It may be a touch position acquired within For example, the first position is the starting point of movement when the touch position moves (an object that touches the touch panel moves while maintaining contact, a so-called slide operation or drag operation).

"Control for displaying an object" means, for example, generating an image (screen image) in which the object is displayed and displaying the image on the display unit. For example, by generating data necessary to display an image (screen image) in which an object is displayed and transmitting the data to the display unit or a terminal connected to the display unit, the image can be displayed on the display unit. The purpose is to display the "Data necessary to display an image" may be data indicating the image itself, or data necessary to generate the image. That is, when the display control unit 114 is implemented in the user terminal 10 as in this embodiment, the image is displayed on the display unit 15, and as in a modified example described later, the display control unit 114 is implemented in the server 30. If implemented, the image data is transmitted to the user terminal 10.

As described with reference to FIG. 10, the display control unit 114 performs control to display the basic-shaped touch operation object G480 on the display unit 15 when the first position is acquired. The basic shape is the initial state of the touch operation object G480, which is the touch operation object G480 before being stretched. In other words, the display control unit 114 performs control to display the touch operation object G480 at the first position in response to a touch operation on the touch panel 14A.

Note that in this embodiment, a case will be described in which the touch operation object G480 is displayed at the first position, but the touch operation object G480 may be displayed at a position different from the first position. When displayed at a position different from the first position, the touch operation object G480 may be displayed at a predetermined fixed position, or may be displayed at any position within a predetermined distance from the first position. .

In addition, when the second position is acquired by moving the touch position, the display control unit 114 determines the direction from the first position to the second position, the distance between the first position and the second position, Based on this, control is performed to extend the touch operation object G480 and display it on the display unit 15. For example, when the touch position moves to the second position, the display control unit 114 performs control to extend the touch operation object G480 from its basic shape and display it on the display unit 15.

The "second position" is a position different from the first position, for example, the current touch position. For example, the second position is a position where an object (such as a finger or a pen) that has contacted the touch panel 14A moves from the first position while maintaining contact. The "direction from the first position to the second position" is a direction on the screen of the display unit 15 that connects the first position and the second position, for example, a direction that connects these coordinates in the screen coordinate system. The "distance between the first position and the second position" is the distance between the first position and the second position, for example, the distance between these coordinates in the screen coordinate system.

“Extending the touch operation object” means lengthening the touch operation object G480, for example, deforming the touch operation object G480 so that it becomes longer. The width of the touch operation object G480 may or may not change when expanded. Note that in this embodiment, a case will be described in which the touch operation object G480 can not only be expanded but also contracted, but it may also be configured that it can only be expanded and not contracted.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of the process of expanding and contracting the touch operation object G480. In FIG. 20, the slide operation is shown at the bottom, and the touch operation object G480 is shown at the top. As shown in FIG. 20, the display control unit 114 determines the direction V2 in which the touch operation object G480 is to be expanded or contracted based on the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. The direction V1 and the direction V2 may be the same or different. If these are different, the relationship between the direction V1 and the direction V2 may be determined by a mathematical formula or a table. For example, the direction V2 may be a direction shifted by a predetermined angle from the direction V1, or this angle may be specified by the user.

For example, when the second position P2 moves and the direction V1 changes, the display control unit 114 changes the direction V2 in accordance with the change. In this embodiment, the direction in which the touch operation object G480 extends is determined based on the first position P1 and the second position P2, and the route to the second position P2 is assumed to be irrelevant. Therefore, for example, if the second position P2 moves to the upper right when viewed from the first position P1 and then moves to the upper left, and the second position P2 after the movement is located directly above the first position P1, The touch operation object G480 is deformed so that it extends directly upward instead of extending toward the upper left.

Furthermore, the display control unit 114 determines the length L2 of the touch operation object G480 based on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. This "L2" is the length in direction V2. The distance L1 and the length L2 may be the same or different. If these are different, the relationship between the distance L1 and the length L2 may be determined by a mathematical formula or a table. For example, the length L2 may be the distance L1 multiplied by a predetermined distance, or the length L2 may be the distance L1 increased or decreased by a predetermined distance.

For example, when the second position P2 moves and the distance L1 changes, the display control unit 114 changes the length L2 in accordance with the change. For example, the display control unit 114 expands and contracts the touch operation object G480 so that the longer the distance L1 is, the longer the length L2 is, and the shorter the distance L1 is, the shorter the length L2 is. In other words, the display control unit 114 extends the touch operation object G480 when the distance L1 becomes longer, and contracts the touch operation object G480 when the distance L1 becomes shorter.

The touch operation object G480 may extend to the limit of the display area of the display unit 15, or may set an upper limit value to the length L2 so as not to extend to the limit of the display area. Furthermore, when the touch on the touch panel 14A is released, the display control unit 114 may immediately perform control to erase the touch operation object G480, or may return the touch operation object G480 to its basic shape. Control for contraction may be performed. The touch operation object G480 is erased when it returns to its basic shape.

[Processing for displaying the state of the virtual world]
Next, a process for displaying the state of the virtual world will be explained. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 114 performs control to cause the display unit 15 to display a second state image G400 showing the virtual world as viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC. In other words, the display control unit 114 performs control to cause the display unit 15 to display a virtual world in which a plurality of original characters are arranged. For example, the display control unit 114 generates the second state image G400 by converting three-dimensional coordinates within the visual field of the virtual viewpoint into two-dimensional coordinates.

The "state of the virtual world" here is an image showing the current state of the virtual world, for example, an image including an original character placed in the virtual world. If the virtual world is three-dimensional, the virtual world is an image that shows how the virtual world is viewed from the virtual camera, and if the virtual world is two-dimensional, it is an image that shows the virtual world within the field of view. be. Note that the viewing range defines the range to be displayed on the display unit 15 in the two-dimensional virtual world, and is, for example, a rectangular frame according to the aspect ratio of the screen.

In principle, the display control unit 114 controls the position of the virtual viewpoint and the line of sight direction so as to maintain a predetermined positional relationship with the operation target. In the present embodiment, the display control unit 114 displays how the virtual world is viewed in a line-of-sight direction in which the angle between the longitudinal direction of the pitch displayed on the display unit 15 and the longitudinal direction of the display unit 15 is less than the reference. Control for display on the section 15 is performed.

The longitudinal direction of the pitch is the longer direction of the plane on the pitch. For example, the longitudinal direction of the pitch is the direction from one goal GL to the other goal GL on the pitch PT shown in FIG. 19, or in other words, the direction of the touch line TL. The longitudinal direction of the display unit 15 is the direction in which the aspect ratio of the screen is large, and in the example of FIG. 20, it is the Ys-axis direction.

When displayed on a vertically long screen as in this embodiment, the display control unit 114 adjusts the viewing direction so that the angle between the longitudinal direction of the pitch and the viewing direction of the virtual viewpoint is less than the threshold. Control. On the other hand, in the case of a horizontally long screen, contrary to the above, the display control unit 114 controls the line-of-sight direction so that the angle between the longitudinal direction of the pitch and the line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint is greater than or equal to the threshold value. Just do it like this. That is, the display control unit 114 controls the viewing direction so that the longitudinal direction of the pitch appears in the longitudinal direction of the display unit 15 in the second state image G400.

Note that the display control unit 114 may set the virtual viewpoint so that the relative position of the virtual viewpoint with respect to the original character changes based on the game situation regarding the original character determined as the operation target. The game situation related to the original character refers to game situation data that is related to the original character, and includes, for example, the position, orientation, posture, moving direction, moving speed, and parameters of the original character. The relative position of the virtual viewpoint is the positional relationship between the virtual viewpoint and the operation target.

Data defining the relationship between the game situation regarding the original character and the relative positional relationship of the virtual viewpoint may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. The format of the data that defines this relationship may be a mathematical formula format or a table format. For example, when the original character moves near the touch line, the display control unit 114 controls the line-of-sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so that the angle with the touch line becomes larger. For example, when the distance between the original character and the opponent team's goal becomes less than a predetermined distance, the display control unit 114 controls the line of sight direction of the virtual viewpoint so as to face the direction of the goal.

[3-2-5. Operation control section]
The operation control section 115 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The motion control unit 115 causes the original character determined as the operation target by the operation target determining unit 113 to move based on at least the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. The original character may move based on the direction V2 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 regardless of the distance L1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, or may move based on both of these directions. It's okay.

The "action" here refers to the movement or action of the original character, for example, moving the original character in the movement direction corresponding to the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, or moving the original character in the movement direction corresponding to the direction V1. This involves changing the direction of the original character's body or moving an object such as a ball in the direction of the movement. The "action direction" is a direction obtained by converting the direction V1 on the screen from the first position P1 to the second position P2 to a direction in the virtual world. In other words, the motion direction is a direction that serves as a reference for the motion of the original character, and is, for example, the moving direction and orientation of the original character, or the moving direction of a moving object such as a ball.

In this embodiment, the motion control unit 115 determines the motion direction based on the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2, and operates based on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. Determine speed. The motion speed is the moving speed of the original character or ball.

First, a method for determining the motion direction will be explained. The data defining the relationship between the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and the movement direction may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance using a mathematical formula or a table. The motion control unit 115 obtains the motion direction corresponding to the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. For example, the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 is a two-dimensional vector, and the motion direction is a three-dimensional vector, so the data that defines the above relationship includes a matrix that converts the two-dimensional vector into a three-dimensional vector. A formula may be determined.

In the present embodiment, the motion control unit 115 selects the operation target based on the motion direction in the virtual world determined based on the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and the position of the virtual viewpoint VC. A case will be described in which the determined original character is operated.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining the motion direction. As shown in FIG. 21, first, the motion control unit 115 converts the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 into a direction V3 in the virtual world by a predetermined matrix transformation. Then, the motion control unit 115 determines the motion direction VOT by changing the direction V3 based on the position of the virtual viewpoint VC. For example, the motion control unit 115 may determine, as the motion direction VOT, a direction in which the direction V3 is changed toward the direction in which the operation target is located or the front direction of the operation target when viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC; The direction in which V3 is viewed from the virtual viewpoint VC and changed to the direction in which the goal or ball is located may be determined as the motion direction VOT.

Note that in order to guide the user to the motion direction determined as described above, the display control unit 114 displays the motion direction VOT in the virtual world corresponding to the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2. Control is performed to display the motion direction object G441 shown in association with the original character determined as the operation target. The motion direction object G441 may be any image that indicates the motion direction VOT, and in addition to the shape shown in FIG. 10, it may be in the shape of an arrow or may be in the shape of a long bar on the motion direction VOT side. . For example, the display control unit 114 performs control to display the motion direction object G441 in association with the operation target by displaying the motion direction object G441 near (near) the operation target. The vicinity of the operation target is within a certain distance from the operation target, for example, at the feet of the operation target or above the head of the operation target. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the motion direction object G441 is displayed at the feet of the operation target.

Next, a method for determining the operating speed will be explained. The data defining the relationship between the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 and the operating speed may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 using a mathematical formula or a table. The motion control unit 115 may acquire the motion speed corresponding to the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2.

Here, the original character moves at three levels of movement speed depending on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. For example, if the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is less than the threshold, the motion control unit 115 moves the character from the first position P1 to the second position at the same speed regardless of which original character is determined as the operation target. The original character determined as the operation target is moved in the movement direction corresponding to the direction toward the second position P2. For example, the operation control unit 115 moves the operation target at a first speed when the distance L1 is less than a first threshold, and moves the operation target at a second speed when the distance L1 is less than a second threshold. The first speed is a walking speed and the second speed is a trotting speed. For example, the first speed and the second speed are common to all original characters and are speeds that do not depend on parameters.

On the other hand, when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the motion control unit 115 moves the character from the first position P1 at a speed according to the parameters of the original character determined as the operation target. The original character is moved in the motion direction VOT corresponding to the direction toward the second position P2. The "parameter" here is the ability of the original character, and may be a parameter indicating speed or muscle strength, for example. In this embodiment, it is a speed parameter.

Data defining the relationship between speed parameters and speed may be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. The format of the data that defines this relationship may be a mathematical formula format or a table format. The motion control unit 115 moves the original character at a speed corresponding to the speed parameter. For example, the motion control unit 115 moves the original character so that the higher the ability indicated by the speed parameter is, the faster the original character is, and the lower the ability is, the slower the original character is.

In this embodiment, when the match progresses in the second state, the motion control unit 115 moves the original character determined as the operation target based on predetermined motion control information if the touch position is not acquired. let The "motion control information" is, for example, information that defines the motion that the original character should perform (for example, the position and direction of movement), and here, it is the simulator in the second state. If the touch position is not acquired, the operation control unit 115 automatically operates the operation target based on the operation control information.

[3-3. Functions related to third configuration]
Next, functions related to the third configuration will be explained. In the third configuration, the data storage section 100, the display control section 114, and the processing execution section 116 are mainly realized. Hereinafter, descriptions of functions similar to those of the first configuration and second configuration will be omitted, and functions that are different from the first configuration and second configuration will be described.

[3-3-1. Data storage unit]
The data stored in the data storage unit 100 may be the same as that described in the first configuration.

[3-3-2. Processing execution part]
The processing execution unit 116 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The process execution unit 116 executes a predetermined game process when a continuous touch operation is performed multiple times in succession. For example, the process execution unit 116 executes a predetermined game process in response to continuous touch operations.

A "continuous touch operation" is an operation in which a touch operation is performed multiple times in succession without any time interval. In other words, this is an operation in which a touch operation is repeated multiple times without any time interval. For example, a continuous touch operation is an operation in which the user touches the touch panel 14A with a finger, touch pen, etc. and then releases the finger from the touch panel (i.e., a tap operation) at relatively short time intervals (or within a relatively short time period). ), it is done multiple times in a row (repeated multiple times). For example, it refers to performing a tap operation on substantially the same position multiple times in a row at intervals of a relatively short predetermined time period or less (or within a relatively short predetermined time period). ``performed multiple times'' means that all of the touch positions in the tap operations performed multiple times in succession are less than or equal to a predetermined distance from the reference position (for example, the touch position of the first tap operation). It is good to be included in the area. Alternatively, the fact that the distance between touch positions resulting from a plurality of consecutive tap operations is less than or equal to a predetermined distance may be defined as "performing a tap operation at approximately the same position multiple times." Examples of continuous touch operations include a double tap operation in which a tap operation is performed two times in a row, and a triple tap operation in which a tap operation is performed three times in a row. Since the tap operation will be explained, the parts described as double tap operation can be read as continuous touch operation.

The "game process" is a process executed in response to a double tap operation, and is a process associated with the double tap operation. For example, game processing includes processing for causing a user's operation target to perform an action. In a sports game (soccer game) like the present embodiment, causing an operation target to perform a specific action (such as a shooting action) corresponds to an example of predetermined game processing. For example, in the case of a game in which the operation target attacks an enemy, causing the operation target to perform a specific action (such as an attack action) corresponds to an example of predetermined game processing.

For example, the process execution unit 116 may execute a predetermined game process when a double tap operation is performed and a predetermined game process execution condition is met. The processing execution unit 116 executes the game process when it is determined that the game process execution condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the game process execution condition is not satisfied (in other words, it is determined that the game process execution condition is not satisfied). game processing will not be executed if the

“Predetermined game processing execution conditions” are conditions defined for executing game processing. The predetermined game processing execution condition may be, for example, that the game being executed is in a predetermined state, or that the state of the user's operation target is in a predetermined state. For example, the predetermined game processing execution conditions include that the operation target is in a predetermined posture, facing a predetermined direction, being in a predetermined position, or moving in a predetermined direction. It may also be said that there is. In this embodiment, the control target holding the ball (or the control target located near the ball) is placed in a position where it can shoot without losing the ball to the opponent character (for example, if it loses its balance or falls down). A case will be described in which the predetermined game processing execution conditions are that the player is in a position in which the player is not in the same position as the opponent, and that the operation target is facing toward the opponent's goal.

The processing execution unit 116 determines whether a predetermined game processing execution condition is satisfied based on the game situation data. For example, the processing execution unit 116 determines whether the state of the user's operation target is a predetermined state. Here, since the game process includes making a shooting action, for example, the processing execution unit 116 determines whether the user's operation target is capable of making a shooting action. The processing execution unit 116 executes a predetermined game processing execution condition when the user's operation target is in possession of a ball, is in a shooting position, and is facing the direction of the opponent's goal. It will be determined that the following is satisfied.

Note that the game processing executed by the processing execution unit 116 may include processing of setting a movement target position or movement direction of the ball and moving the ball based on the movement target position or movement direction. The movement target position is the position to which the ball should move in the virtual world, and the movement direction is the direction in which the ball should move, for example, the direction in which the ball flies out by shooting. In this case, the processing execution unit 116 sets the movement target position or movement direction of the ball in response to the double tap operation and moves the ball.

Although the movement target position or movement direction may be set regardless of the touch position of the double tap operation, in this embodiment, the processing execution unit 116 sets the movement target position or movement direction of the ball according to the touch position of the double tap operation. Set based on location. As described above, here, a case will be described in which the processing execution unit 116 sets a movement range based on a touch position by a double-tap operation, and sets a movement target position or a movement direction so as to move within the movement range. For example, the processing execution unit 116 determines the position where the movement range is to be set based on the touch position by the double tap operation.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a position for setting a movement range. As shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of reference positions Q1 to Q3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as reference positions Q) are set within the opponent's goal GL. The reference position Q is a reference position for setting the movement range, and is set on a plane surrounded by the crossbar CB of the goal GL, the goal post GP, and the goal line EL (so-called within the frame of the goal GL). has been done.

Each reference position Q is associated with a position or area on the touch panel 14A in advance. The data defining this association may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 using a mathematical formula or a table. For example, the reference position Q1 on the left side of the goal GL is associated with coordinates within the left area 14AL. A reference position Q2 near the center of the goal GL is associated with coordinates within the central area 14AC. The reference position Q3 on the right side of the goal GL is associated with coordinates within the right side area 14AR.

The processing execution unit 116 sets the movement range based on the reference position Q associated with the touch position by the double tap operation. For example, the processing execution unit 116 identifies the area including the touch position among the left area 14AL, the center area 14AC, and the right area 14AR, and sets the movement range based on the reference position Q associated with the area.

For example, the processing execution unit 116 sets the movement range to include the reference position Q. The processing execution unit 116 may set a movement range of a predetermined size including the reference position Q, or may set a movement range of a size based on the parameters of the original character that moves the ball. In this embodiment, for example, the processing execution unit 116 sets the target position or direction of movement of the ball so that the ball moves toward any position within the movement range determined based on the parameters of the original character that moves the ball. explain. Note that although a case will be described here in which the processing execution unit 116 determines the size of the movement range based on parameters, the position at which the movement range is set may be determined based on the parameters.

Note that the parameter here is a parameter that influences the determination of the movement range, and is, for example, a parameter that indicates the level of ability (performance) of the operation target regarding the movement of the ball. For example, in the case of a soccer game, a parameter indicating the shooting or passing ability of the operation target corresponds to the parameter. Here, a case will be described where the parameter indicates the ability of the original character, and a shot parameter will be explained as an example thereof, but it may also be a parameter indicating the level of performance of the ball itself.

It is assumed that the data defining the relationship between the shoot parameters and the size of the movement range is stored in advance in the data storage unit 100 in the form of a mathematical formula or a table. The processing execution unit 116 sets a movement range corresponding to the shoot parameter. For example, the processing execution unit 116 sets the movement range of the ball so that the higher the ability of the original character, the smaller the movement range, and the lower the ability, the larger the movement range.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a method for determining the size of the moving range. Here, a process will be described when the user performs a double tap operation on the right area 14AR and the reference position Q3 is selected. For example, if the moving range R is circular, as shown in FIG. 23, the processing execution unit 116 determines the radius r of the moving range R based on the shot parameter to be operated. For example, the processing execution unit 116 determines the radius r such that the higher the shoot parameter is, the shorter the radius r is, and the lower the shoot parameter is, the longer the radius r is. Then, the processing execution unit 116 determines a circle with a radius r centered on the reference position Q3 as the movement range R on a plane surrounded by the crossbar CB of the goal GL, the goal post GP, and the goal line EL.

The processing execution unit 116 sets the movement target position or movement direction so that the ball moves toward an arbitrary point S within the movement range R determined as described above. The point S may be randomly selected. For example, the processing execution unit 116 sets the point S as the movement target position. For example, the processing execution unit 116 sets the direction connecting the current position of the ball and the point S as the moving direction VB of the ball. Here, a case will be described in which the processing execution unit 116 executes ball movement control in a shooting operation, but this control may also be performed by the ball control unit 108 described in the first configuration.

[3-3-3. Display control section]
In the third configuration, the display control unit 114 executes display control of the touch operation object G480 and the processing object G490 when a double tap operation is performed.

[Display control of touch operation objects]
First, display control of the touch operation object G480 will be explained. The display control unit 114 performs control to cause the display unit 15 to display a touch operation object G480 indicating that a touch operation has been performed in response to a touch operation on the touch panel 14A. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 when a touch operation is performed. In other words, when a touch operation is performed, the display control unit 114 causes the touch operation object G480 to be displayed at a position on the display unit 15 corresponding to the touch position from a state in which the touch operation object G480 is not displayed. change to a new state.

The display control unit 114 also changes the display mode of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed to the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. The display mode is set to be different from the display mode of the object G480. The display mode here includes, for example, color, shading, display size, display position, shape, presence or absence of blinking, presence or absence or degree of blurring, etc. For example, the display control unit 114 may change the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed to a color different from the color of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Set.

Note that the single touch operation is, for example, a touch operation after a predetermined period of time has passed since the previous touch operation, and a single tap operation in which a tap operation is performed once is an example of the single touch operation. Note that a touch operation performed within a predetermined period of time from the previous touch operation may also be considered to correspond to a single touch operation if the touch position is a predetermined distance or more from the previous touch position.

For example, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 in the first display mode when the first touch operation is performed, and displays the touch operation object G480 in the first display mode for a predetermined period of time after the first touch operation is performed. When the n-th touch operation (n: a predetermined integer equal to or greater than 2) is performed within the same period, the display mode of the touch operation object G480 is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode. The second display mode may be a display mode different from the first display mode.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 in a different display mode without waiting for the determination result as to whether the game processing execution condition is satisfied. Display. For example, when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 of the second color before the determination as to whether the game processing execution condition is satisfied is completed. In other words, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object G480 of the second color when a double tap operation is performed, regardless of whether the game processing execution condition is satisfied. That is, when a double-tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 controls whether it is determined that the game processing execution condition is satisfied or when it is determined that the game processing execution condition is not satisfied (in other words, , when it is determined that the game processing execution conditions are not satisfied), the touch operation object G480 of the second color is also displayed.

[Display control of processing objects]
Next, display control of the processing object G490 will be explained. Note that the "processing object" may be any object that indicates information regarding the content of game processing; for example, an object that indicates information regarding the movement of a ball (target position, movement direction, etc.) is an example of a processing object. . For example, if the game process includes processing for causing the operation target to perform an action, an object indicating information regarding the action performed by the operation target (such as the type of action, the target position of the action, or the direction related to the action) may be This corresponds to an example of a processing object. Note that the shape of the processing object G490 may be set according to the shape of the movement range of the ball, and may be a circular or rectangular shape, or may be any other shape. Here, a case will be described in which the processing object G490 has the same shape as the movement range.

The processing object G490 can be said to be an object that indicates the movement target position or movement direction by being displayed in association with a position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the ball. Note that the "position corresponding to the movement target position" may be, for example, the movement target position itself, or a position near the movement target position. Further, the "position corresponding to the movement direction" may be, for example, a position on a line extending from the current position in the movement direction, or a position near the line.

For example, the display control unit 114 may display a processing object G490 indicating information regarding the content of the game processing executed by the processing execution unit 116 separately from the touch operation object G480 when a double tap operation is performed. Take control. The display control unit 114 performs control to display the processing object G490 when game processing is executed. For example, the display control unit 114 performs control to display the processing object G490 when it is determined that the game processing execution conditions are satisfied, and does not perform the control when it is determined that the game processing execution conditions are not satisfied. .

Although the processing object G490 may be displayed at the same position as the touch operation object G480, in this embodiment, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 when a double tap operation is performed. Control may be performed to display the image in a position different from the current position. Note that the "position different from the touch position" is a position away from the touch position caused by the touch operation. For example, the position is far enough away from the touch position that the processing object is not entirely hidden by a finger or the like performing a touch operation.

In this embodiment, the processing object G490 indicates the movement target position or movement direction of the ball determined based on the touch position by the double tap operation, so the display control unit 114 The processing object G490 is displayed in association with the movement target position or the position corresponding to the movement direction. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 at a position on the screen determined based on the movement target position, or displays the processing object G490 at an arbitrary position in the movement direction as viewed from the current position of the ball. do.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the processing object G490 indicates a moving range, the display control unit 114 sets the display mode of the processing object G490 based on the moving range. For example, the display control unit 114 changes the display mode of the processing object G490 based on the movement range. Here, the display control unit 114 determines the display position of the processing object G490 based on the position where the movement range is set.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the movement range is determined based on the parameters, the display control unit 114 changes the display mode of the processing object G490 based on the parameters. For example, the display control unit 114 changes the display mode of the processing object G490 depending on whether the parameter satisfies a predetermined condition or when the parameter does not satisfy a predetermined condition.

In this embodiment, since the above parameter is an ability, the display control unit 114 makes the display size of the processing object G490 smaller as the ability of the original character is higher, and larger the display size of the processing object G490 as the ability of the original character is lower. Thus, the display size of the processing object G490 is set. Note that the "display size of the processing object" is the size of the area occupied by the processing object in the image (screen image) displayed on the display unit 15. For example, it is the number of pixels in which the processing object is drawn in the image displayed on the display unit 15.

[4. Processing executed in game system 1]
24 to 27 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game system 1. The processes shown in FIGS. 24 to 27 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The process described below is an example of the process performed by each functional block shown in FIG. 14. Here, we will explain the process when the stadium part game starts. Note that when this process is executed, it is assumed that the user terminal 10 receives the opponent team data DT101 from the server 30 and stores it in the storage unit 12 in advance. Further, it is assumed that the user team data DT100 and the operable time data DT103 are stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

As shown in FIG. 24, first, in the user terminal 10, the control unit 11 generates game situation data DT102 based on user team data DT100 and opponent team data DT101 stored in the storage unit 12, and generates game situation data DT102. The status image G300 is displayed on the display unit 15 (S100). In S100, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display a first state image G300 at the start of the match shown in FIG.

The control unit 11 advances the match in the first state based on the simple simulation (S102). In S102, the control unit 11 operates the original character and the opponent character based on the simulator, and updates the game situation data DT102.

The control unit 11 determines whether the game in progress in the first state has reached a predetermined game state based on the game situation data DT102 and the operable time data DT103 (S104). In S104, the control unit 11 controls each situation stored in the operable time data DT103 (in the case of the data storage example of FIG. 18, the user team's corner kick, penalty kick, free game) based on the change in the game situation data DT102. kick, throw, or goal kick). In addition, in S104, the control unit 11 may set the second state each time a game situation occurs, or may set the control unit 11 to the second state when a lottery is selected among the situations stored in the operable time data DT103. It may be in two states. Further, an upper limit value is set for the number of times the second state is entered in one match, and the control unit 11 counts the number of times the second state is entered, and does not enter the second state when the upper limit is reached. You can do it like this.

If it is not determined that a predetermined game situation has been reached (S104; N), the process moves to S174, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined game situation has been reached (S104; Y), the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the execution object P350 (S106). The message included in the execution object P350 may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance in association with the game situation. In S106, the control unit 11 generates P350 including a message associated with the current game situation and displays it on the display unit 15.

The control unit 11 determines the length of the operable time based on the operable time data DT103 (S108). In S108, the control unit 11 refers to the operable time data DT103 to obtain data defining the length of the operable time associated with the current game situation.

The control unit 11 displays the second state image G400 on the display unit 15 based on the game situation data DT102, switches the progress of the match from the first state to the second state, and starts timing (S110). In S110, the control unit 11 constructs a virtual world that is a three-dimensional space based on the game situation data DT102, and arranges a pitch, a character object, an opponent object, a ball, and a virtual viewpoint VC. In this embodiment, since the vertically elongated second state image G400 is displayed on the display unit 15, the control unit 11 is arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the pitch appears widely in the second state image G400. A virtual viewpoint VC is placed and the line of sight direction is determined so as to face the opponent team's goal.

The control unit 11 updates the display of the hourglass image G470 based on the elapsed time measured from the start of the second state (S112). In S112, the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the hourglass image G470 by causing the sand in the hourglass image G470 to gradually fall or by changing the color of the hourglass image G470.

The control unit 11 determines whether a touch operation has been performed on the touch panel 14A based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S114). In S114, the control unit 11 may determine whether an event indicating that a touch operation has started (for example, a UITouchPhaseBegan event) is detected. Note that the start position of the touch operation may be anywhere.

If it is not determined that a touch operation has been performed (S114; N), the control unit 11 moves the user's operation target based on the operation control information stored in the storage unit 12 (S116), and performs the process of S164 described below. to move to. In S116, if the user does not perform a touch operation in the second state and the execution objects P430 and P460 are not selected, the operation target will act autonomously. Note that the operation control information may be written in the simulator as a program code, or may be data separate from the simulator.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a touch operation has been performed (S114; Y), the control unit 11 displays the touch operation object G480 on the display screen based on the touch position detected by the touch panel 14A based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A. 15 (S118). For example, the touch position is sent to the control unit 11 together with a touch operation detection event. The control unit 11 causes the basic-shaped touch operation object G480 to be displayed at the two-dimensional coordinates (screen coordinates) indicated by the touch position (see FIG. 10). Note that the image data of the basic-shaped touch operation object G480 may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. Further, in the subsequent processing, the touch position is recorded in the storage unit 12 in chronological order until it is determined that the touch is released.

25, the control unit 11 identifies the user's touch operation based on the detection signal of the touch panel 14A (S120). As mentioned above, in this embodiment, a tap operation, a drag operation, a double tap operation, and a flick operation are used, so the control unit 11 determines which of these three operations has been performed or whether none of these has been performed. It is then determined whether the touch has been released. Known methods can be applied to determine these operations, such as events acquired after the touch operation has started (for example, UITouchPhaseMoved event and UITouchPhaseEnded event), changes in touch position, and number of taps. The determination may be made based on the change.

If it is determined in S120 that the touch has been released (S120; Touch Released), the control unit 11 erases the touch operation object G480 (S122). In this case, since no drag operation was performed, the operation target does not behave in response to the user's touch operation. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, if the user does not perform a touch operation, the operation target acts autonomously, but if the touch position does not move while the touch operation is being performed, the operation target does not act autonomously. may be stopped. In this case, the process of S122 may not be executed, and the process may proceed to S164, which will be described later.

If it is determined in S120 that a tap operation has been performed (S120; tap operation), the control unit 11 determines whether the execution object P460 has been selected by the tap operation (S124). In S124, the control unit 11 determines whether the touch position due to the tap operation is within the area corresponding to the execution object P460.

If it is determined that the execution object P460 has been selected (S124; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the current game status is attacking or defending based on the game status data DT102 (S126). In S126, the control unit 11 determines that if the character ID holding the ball stored in the game situation data DT102 is the original character, the character is attacking, and if the character ID is the opponent character, it determines that the character is defending. It is determined that there is.

If it is determined that the current game situation is on defense (S126; on defense), the control unit 11 switches the operation target based on the game situation data DT102 (S128), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S128, the control unit 11 changes the operation target character ID stored in the game situation data DT102 so that an original character other than the original character currently set as the operation target becomes the operation target. Note that if it is determined that an attack is in progress (S126; attack in progress), the process in S128 is not executed and the process proceeds to S122.

If it is determined in S120 that a drag operation has been performed (S120; drag operation), the process moves to FIG. The direction V1 toward the second position and the distance L1 between the first position and the second position are acquired (S130).

The control unit 11 expands or contracts the touch operation object G480 based on the direction V1 and distance L1 acquired in S130 (S132). In S132, as described above, the control unit 11 determines the length L2 of the touch operation object G480 based on the distance L1, and determines the direction V2 in which the touch operation object G480 is expanded or contracted based on the direction V1. The control unit 11 expands or contracts the touch operation object G480 based on the length L2 and the direction V2.

The control unit 11 determines the operating direction VOT based on the direction V1 acquired in S130 (S134). In S134, the control unit 11 determines the operating direction VOT using the method described with reference to FIG. The control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the motion direction object G441 based on the motion direction VOT determined in S134 (S136). In S136, the control unit 11 displays the motion direction object G441 at the feet of the operation target so as to be located on the motion direction VOT side as viewed from the operation target.

The control unit 11 refers to the distance L1 acquired in S138 (S138). If the distance L1 is less than the first threshold (S138; less than the first threshold), the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a dribbling motion or a pressing motion based on the first motion speed (S140). On the other hand, if the distance L1 is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than the second threshold (S138; less than the second threshold), the control unit 11 controls the operation target based on the second operation speed that is faster than the first operation speed. A dribbling motion or a pressing motion is performed (S142). As described above, the first motion speed and the second motion speed are common speeds for the original character, regardless of the speed parameter.

On the other hand, if the distance L1 is equal to or greater than the second threshold (S138; equal to or greater than the second threshold), the control unit 11 operates based on the third operation speed according to the speed parameter of the operation target stored in the game situation data DT102. , the operation target performs a dribbling motion or a pressing motion (S144), and the process proceeds to S164 in FIG. 25.

If it is determined in S120 that a double tap operation has been performed (S120; double tap operation), the process moves to FIG. 27 and the control unit 11 changes the display mode of the touch operation object G480 (S146). In S146, the control unit 11 changes the touch operation object G480 displayed in S118 from the first color to the second color, for example.

The control unit 11 determines whether the current game situation is attacking or defending based on the game situation data DT102 (S148). The process of S148 is similar to S126. If it is determined that the current game situation is on defense (S148; on defense), the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a tackle motion (S150), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S150, the control unit 11 may cause the opponent character near the operation target to be tackled, or may be caused to be tackled in a direction corresponding to the touch position by the double tap operation. .

On the other hand, if it is determined that the current game situation is under attack (S148; under attack), the control unit 11 determines whether the operation target is in a state where it can shoot (S148; under attack), based on the game situation data DT102. S152). In S152, the control unit 11 determines whether the operation target is in a predetermined posture and whether its body is facing the opponent team's goal.

If it is determined that the operation target is ready to shoot (S152; Y), the control unit 11 sets the movement range based on the touch position by the double tap operation and the shot parameters of the operation target ( S154). In S154, as described above, the control unit 11 sets a movement range of a size according to the shoot parameter in the virtual world so as to include the reference position associated with the touch position.

The control unit 11 displays the processing object G490 on the display unit 15 based on the movement range set in S154 (S156). In S156, the control unit 11 displays the processing object G490 having the same shape at the same position as the movement range. The control unit 11 may display the processing object G490 by placing the 3D model in the moving range in the virtual world, or may convert the world coordinates within the moving range in the virtual world into screen coordinates, and convert the world coordinates within the moving range in the virtual world to include the screen coordinates. A processing object G490 like this may be displayed.

The control unit 11 determines the target position or movement direction of the ball based on the movement range set in S154 (S158). In S158, the control unit 11 may determine an arbitrary position within the movement range as the movement target position, or may determine a direction from the ball position to an arbitrary position within the movement range as the movement direction. good.

The control unit 11 moves the ball based on the movement target position or movement direction determined in S158 (S160), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S160, the control unit 11 calculates the trajectory of the ball by substituting the movement target position or movement direction determined in S into the movement algorithm, and moves the ball on the trajectory. Note that if the ball is located away from the goal, the ball will move towards the movement range but will not reach the movement range. In addition, here we have explained the case where the movement range is set regardless of the game situation at that time if the attack is in progress, but the movement range is only set in the game situation of a free kick or penalty kick, and other In a game situation, the ball may move in a predetermined direction or in a direction according to the touch position without particularly setting a movement range.

Returning to FIG. 26, if it is determined in S120 that a flick operation has been performed (S: flick operation), the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a passing motion or a sliding motion (S162), and proceeds to the process of S122. In S162, the control unit 11 acquires the direction instructed by the flick operation, and based on the direction, causes the operation target to perform a pass motion if an attack is in progress. Note that in the pass operation in S162, the strength of the pass (short pass/long pass) may be changed based on the speed or distance of the flick operation. In S162, if the control unit 11 is on defense, the control unit 11 causes the operation target to perform a sliding motion based on the direction instructed by the flick operation.

Returning to FIG. 25, after the process of S122 is executed, the control unit 11 determines whether the match has ended based on the game situation data DT102 (S164). Note that a soccer match has a first half and a second half, but here, to simplify the explanation, we will assume that the second half begins immediately after the first half ends. The process may end and the process may be executed again from the start of the second half. If it is determined that the match has ended (S164; Y), this process ends. In this case, since the end time of the match has arrived while the game is in progress in the second state, this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the match has ended (S164; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the operable time has elapsed by timekeeping (S166). In S166, the control unit 11 determines whether a time point has arrived that is the length of the operable time after the start time of the second state.

If it is not determined that the operable time has elapsed (S166; N), the process returns to S112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operable time has elapsed (S166; Y), the control unit 11 determines whether the user team possesses the ball based on the game situation data DT102 (S168). If it is determined that the ball is in possession (S168; Y), the control unit 11 changes the display mode so that the hourglass image G470 swings left and right (S170), and returns to the process of S114. In this case, the second state will continue even after the operable time has passed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball is not in possession (S168; N), the control unit 11 switches from the second state to the first state and displays the first state image G300 based on the game situation data DT102. 15 (S172). The control unit 11 determines whether the match has ended (S174). If it is determined that the match has ended (S174; Y), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the match has ended (S174; N), the process returns to S102 and the match proceeds in the first state.

[Summary of first configuration]
According to the first configuration of the game system 1 described above, the user only has to operate the game for a certain length of time, so that the user can be given an appropriate amount of play time to increase interest in the game. For example, even if the game has only rough units such as the first half and the second half, such as a soccer game, by dividing the scenes in which the user is required to operate in time, the user's playing time can be divided into a fixed length. It can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to increase interest in the game compared to a case where the entire game progresses automatically, and it is possible to provide a suitable amount of play time compared to a case where the entire first half or second half is controlled. become. Furthermore, users often play matches repeatedly because they aim to earn high points in matches in the stadium part in order to improve their league or ranking. In this regard, if the game time becomes longer, it becomes difficult to play the number of games, causing an inconvenience for the user, but according to the game system 1, since one game is a moderate play time, such an inconvenience does not occur for the user. Furthermore, if the user terminal 10 is a mobile phone, the user can play games during free time while riding a train, or take advantage of short free time such as while waiting for food at a restaurant. However, by making one game a certain amount of short time (for example, the time spent waiting for a ride or waiting for a meal), even users who play games in their short free time can have a break. You can try to finish one game well. In other words, if the game time becomes long, the game may not be completed in a short free time, which may cause inconvenience to the user, but by keeping the play time within a reasonable range, such inconvenience can be avoided. It can be prevented.

Further, by influencing the game situation on the length of the available operation time for the user to operate, the length of the available operation time can be changed depending on the game situation. For example, it is possible to set a longer operation time for important scenes in the progress of the game (for example, in a soccer game, when there is a chance to score), allowing the user to operate important scenes for a longer time. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming inoperable during an important scene, and it is possible to effectively increase the user's interest in the game.

Furthermore, since the user can operate the game when the game reaches a predetermined game situation, the user can perform the operation from the predetermined situation. As a result, it is possible, for example, to allow the user to operate only scenes important to the progress of the game. Further, for example, by starting the operation from a predetermined situation with a good break when starting the game play from the middle, the user can smoothly start playing the game from the middle.

Further, by changing the display mode of the hourglass image G470, the user can operate while grasping the length of the available operation time. As a result, it is possible to play the game while considering the remaining time of the available operation time, so it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied due to an unexpected interruption of the operation opportunity.

Further, by changing the display mode of the hourglass image G470, the user can operate the hourglass image G470 while knowing that the remaining time available for operation has become less than the threshold. In other words, it is possible to easily understand that the time remaining until the operation opportunity is interrupted is running out. As a result, the user can play the game while thinking about what operations to do with the reduced remaining time. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because he or she is unable to perform the operation that the user intended to perform due to a sudden interruption of the operation opportunity.

Further, the length of the operable time can be determined for each game situation based on the operable time data. As a result, the length of the operable time can be changed depending on the game situation, so it is possible to give variety to the game and effectively increase the user's interest.

Further, by allowing the user to continue operating the game based on the game situation when the operating time has elapsed, it is possible to prevent the user from becoming unable to operate the game in a situation where it would be better to let the user play. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied with the game because the user suddenly becomes unable to operate the game in the middle of the game, even though it would be better for the user to play the game. For example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the user team is in possession of the ball and has a chance to score, but is unable to continue play due to the lapse of the operable time.

In addition, by determining which character the ball is associated with, it is possible to estimate whether there are continuous situations in which it would be better for the user to operate the ball, and to continue allowing the user to operate the ball. It is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied due to suddenly becoming unable to operate the game in the middle of play, even though it would be better to do so.

[Summary of second configuration]
According to the second configuration of the game system 1 described above, the direction V1 from the first position P1 to the second position P2 and the distance between the first position P1 and the second position P2 are determined based on the extension of the touch operation object G480. L1 can be grasped intuitively, so when the original character to be operated by the user is determined from among multiple original characters based on the game situation, the user can easily control the operation on the original character determined as the operation target. It becomes easier to understand intuitively. For example, with the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is impossible to understand the operation without relying on the position of the landmark, but in the game system 1, by using something that is easier to understand visually than the length of the touch operation object G480. , even in games where there is no room to see anything other than the original character, the user can intuitively understand the operations.

Furthermore, by influencing the display of the motion direction object G441 on the display of the original character determined as the operation target, it becomes easier for the user to check the motion direction object G441 while looking at the original character determined as the operation target. , it becomes easier to understand the direction of movement.

In addition, the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is equal to or greater than the threshold value, which is a condition for moving the original character at a moving speed that corresponds to the speed parameter of the original character. The operation for moving at the moving speed can be made intuitive.

In addition, since the user often moves the original character determined as the operation target in the longitudinal direction on the pitch, by widening the movement range of the contact position in that direction, it is possible to move the finger or touch pen etc. It becomes easier to do so. Furthermore, since the movement range of the touch position can be widened, it becomes easier to set multi-stage threshold values for the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. In the case of a game where movement is often in the lateral direction, even if an attempt is made to set a multi-stage threshold value for the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2, the difference between the threshold values due to the narrow movement range of the contact position. However, in games where the contact position often moves in the longitudinal direction, the distance between the thresholds can be relatively long due to the wide range of movement of the contact position. This is because user operations can be facilitated.

Further, when the user is not operating the touch panel 14A, the original character determined as the operation target moves in a predetermined manner, and the user does not always have to operate it, but can operate it as necessary. This will save you the trouble of operating it.

Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the original character determined as the operation target can be changed at the user's will. In addition, for example, if the user is not able to change the operation target at his/her will if a predetermined condition is not met, this could create a situation where it would be easier to play the game if the user did not change the operation target. can be prevented from changing.

In addition, since the user decides the direction of movement while being aware of the position and orientation of the original character displayed on the display unit 15, by influencing the position of the virtual viewpoint on the direction of movement, the character moves in the direction of movement that the user intends. It becomes easier to do so.

[Summary of third configuration]
According to the third configuration described above, the display mode of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed is the same as that of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Since the display mode is set to be different from the display mode, the user can easily understand that the double tap operation has been successful. As a result, the user can quickly decide whether to perform the double-tap operation again, and can prevent unnecessary repetition of the touch operation. Furthermore, by preventing unnecessary repetition of touch operations, it is also possible to prevent interference with other operations.

For example, if game processing execution conditions are defined for executing game processing, the result alone that the game processing was not executed does not indicate that the cause of the game processing was not executed due to continuous touch operation. Although the user cannot know whether this is because the game processing execution conditions were not satisfied or not, according to the game system 1, the user waits for the determination result as to whether the game processing execution conditions are satisfied. Since the touch operation object G480 with a different display mode is displayed immediately without any action, if the game process is not executed, the reason why the game process is not executed is not because the double tap operation failed, but because the game process was executed. It can be understood that this is because the conditions were not met. Furthermore, since the success or failure of the double-tap operation can be immediately known before the game process is executed, unnecessary double-tap operations can be prevented after it is known that the double-tap operation has been successful.

Further, for example, since the processing object G490 is displayed when a double tap operation is performed, in addition to the fact that the double tap operation is successful, information regarding the content of the game process to be executed when the double tap operation is successful is displayed. It can be easily understood by the user.

Further, for example, since the processing object G490 is displayed at a position different from the position touched by the touch operation, it is possible to prevent the processing object G490 from being hidden by a finger or the like performing the touch operation and becoming difficult to see. The processing object G490 also indirectly (or directly) indicates that the double-tap operation was successful, so the user can receive information regarding the successful double-tap operation and the content of the game process executed as a result. It is possible to guarantee that the information can be clearly understood.

Furthermore, for example, since the processing object G490 indicating the movement target position or movement direction of the ball is displayed in association with the position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the ball, in addition to a successful double tap operation, The user can easily grasp the target position or movement direction of the ball. In a game in which the ball moves, the target position or direction of movement of the ball plays an important role in the progress of the game. In this respect, the user can grasp not only whether or not the double-tap operation was successful, but also information useful for the progress of the game.

For example, by setting the target movement position or movement direction of the ball based on the touch position by the double tap operation, the user can specify the movement target position or movement direction of the ball by the touch position by the double tap operation. can. In addition, by displaying the processing object G490 in association with the movement target position or the position corresponding to the movement direction of the ball based on the touch position by the double-tap operation, the user can make instructions by looking at the processing object G490. You can determine how the ball will move based on the location of your touch.

Also, for example, by determining the movement range according to the parameters of the original character, is it easy to move the ball to the desired location? (For example, in a soccer game, are the accuracy of shots and passes high?) can be changed according to the parameters of the original character. Furthermore, since the display mode of the processing object G490 is set based on the movement range to which the ball is heading, the user can grasp the movement range to which the ball is heading by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object G490. Furthermore, since the movement range to which the ball is directed is determined based on the parameters of the original character, the user can also grasp the parameters of the original character by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object G490.

For example, by setting the movement range so that the higher the original character's ability is, the smaller the movement range is, and the lower the ability is, the larger the movement range is, the location where the ball is aimed will be determined according to the original character's ability. You can change whether or not it is easy to move. Furthermore, by setting the display size of the processing object G490 so that the higher the ability of the original character is, the smaller the display size of the processing object G490 is, and the lower the ability is, the larger the display size of the processing object G490, the user can: The movement range can be predicted by paying attention to the display size of the processing object G490. Further, the user can understand from the display size of the processing object G490 whether it is easy to move the ball to the desired location. As a result, in a soccer game, it is possible for the user to feel whether or not he or she can shoot at the desired location based on the display size of the processing object G490. That is, the display size of the processing object G490 can give the user a sense of anticipation for the goal. Furthermore, the user can also grasp the abilities of the original character by paying attention to the display size of the processing object G490.

Further, for example, the color of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed is set to a different color from the color of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Therefore, by paying attention to the color of the touch operation object G480, the user can understand at a glance whether or not the double tap operation was successful.

Further, for example, since the first display mode changes from the first display mode to the second display mode while the touch operation object G480 is displayed, the user can determine that the double tap operation has been successful based on the change in the display mode of the touch operation object G480. can be understood. If the display mode changes while the touch operation object G480 is displayed, the user can easily notice the change, and therefore the user can more easily understand that the double tap operation has been successful.

[5. Modified example]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[5-1. Modification example regarding the first configuration]
(1) First, a modification regarding the first configuration will be described. FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of a modification of the first configuration. As shown in FIG. 28, a position determination unit 117 is implemented in a modification of the first configuration.

(1-1) For example, in the embodiment, even if the operable time has elapsed, the second state continues as long as the user team possesses the ball. If the ball is within a region such as an area, even if the opponent team has the ball, there is a possibility that the user team will score, so the second state may be continued.

The user terminal 10 of this modification includes a position determining section 117. The position determination section 117 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The position determining unit 117 determines whether the ball is within a predetermined area of the virtual world. The position determination unit 117 executes determination processing with reference to the game situation data DT102.

The "predetermined area" is, for example, a predetermined area within the virtual world. For example, in the case of a sports game where points are obtained by moving a ball into a goal as in the present embodiment, this is an area within a predetermined distance from the goal, for example, within a penalty area. A penalty area can be set for either the opponent's side or the player's own side, or both. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the coordinates of a predetermined area are defined in the operable time data DT103. The position determining unit 117 determines whether the position of the ball stored in the game situation data DT102 is within a predetermined area defined in the operable time data DT103.

The continuation unit 111 of this modification causes the second state to continue based on the determination result of the association determination unit 110 and the determination result of the position determination unit 117. For example, if the association determining unit 110 determines that the user team is in possession of the ball, or if the position determining unit 117 determines that the ball is within a predetermined area, the continuation unit 111 The state is continued, and if the association determination unit 110 does not determine that the user team is in possession of the ball, and the position determination unit 117 does not determine that the ball is within the predetermined area, the second state is continued. First, the progress of the match switches to the first state.

According to modification example (1-1), by determining whether the ball is within the penalty area, it is estimated whether a situation where it is better to let the user operate continues continues, and the state in which the user can continue to operate is continued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied due to suddenly becoming unable to operate the game in the middle of play, even though it would be better for the user to play the game.

(1-2) Also, for example, in the embodiment, if the end time of the match has not arrived when the operable time elapses in the second state, the progress of the game changes from the second state to the first state. Although the case of returning has been described, it is also possible not to return to the first state after switching from the first state to the second state.

In this modification, the same functions as those in the embodiment may be realized, but for example, the first progressing unit 101 determines the length of the operable period after the progress determination unit 109 starts measuring time. Even if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the second state is not switched to the first state. In this case, the second progression unit 105 ends the game when the conditions for ending the second state as described in the embodiment are satisfied. That is, even if there is still time left in the match, the match ends midway in the second state without returning to the first state.

In addition, in this modification, as described in the embodiment, the time determining unit 104 determines the operable time for advancing the game in the second state based on the game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state. You may decide the length of . That is, after the length of the operable time determined by the time determining unit 104 has elapsed, the game will end without returning to the first state.

According to modification example (1-2), the game in the second state can be played with the length of the operable time depending on the game situation when switching from the first state to the second state, and after that, the game in the second state can be played. Since the game ends without returning to the current state, it is possible, for example, to allow the user to play the match only in important scenes.

(1-3) Also, for example, in the embodiment, the second state is described when the situation regarding the user team becomes a predetermined situation, but when the situation regarding the opponent team becomes a predetermined situation, It may be configured to be in the second state. For example, the second state may be activated when the opposing team wins a corner kick, a penalty kick, a free kick, a throw, or a goal kick. good. In this case, the user plays the defense of the user team in order to seize the ball and build an attack without giving any points to the opposing team. In addition, for example, the second state may be set depending on the battle situation; for example, the second state may be set when a chance scene occurs while the user team is losing.

For example, as mentioned above, the length of the operation target time may be set in terms of the number of frames, and in this case, the length of the operation target time will be set as 100 frames, 300 frames, etc. . In addition, if a so-called processing failure occurs in which the processing of a certain frame does not finish normally, the hours, minutes, and seconds information measured by the real-time clock and the number of frames may not match. The length of the target time may be defined using different methods such as the number of seconds or the number of frames. For example, the operation target may be switched by selecting the original character displayed in the second state image G400 by tapping, instead of by tapping the execution object P460.

[5-2. Modification example regarding second configuration]
(2) Next, a modification regarding the second configuration will be described. FIG. 29 is a functional block diagram of a modification of the second configuration. As shown in FIG. 29, a modification of the second configuration includes a touch determination section 118 and an effect generation section 119.

(2-1) For example, in the embodiment, when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the operation target moves at an operating speed according to the parameter. In this case, a predetermined object may be displayed.

When the original character determined as the operation target moves at a speed according to the parameter, the display control unit 114 performs control to display an effect object on the display unit 15 in association with the original character. For example, the display control unit 114 performs control to display the effect object on the display unit 15 when the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 is greater than or equal to the second threshold.

The "effect object" may be any visually recognizable image, for example, an image for changing the surface shape of an original character. For example, an effect object is a predetermined image that is displayed near (near) the original character. For example, an effect object is a predetermined image that is displayed near the original character. This means changing the image to a specific image.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing how an effect object is displayed on the second state image G400. As shown in FIG. 30, the display control unit 114 displays an effect object G442 that looks like wind cutting around the operation target. The effect object G442 may be expressed as a 3D model in the virtual world, or may be displayed as an image in a layer above the image showing the state of the virtual world. It is assumed that model data and image data for displaying the effect object G442 are stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance.

According to modification example (2-1), when the original character moves at a speed according to the parameter, the effect object is displayed in association with the original character determined as the operation target, so the original character determined as the operation target It becomes easier to check the effect object while looking at the character. Therefore, the user can easily understand that the original character is moving at a speed that corresponds to the parameter.

(2-2) For example, the touch operation object G480 may be used instead of the effect object G442 to notify the user that the operation target is moving at an operation speed according to the parameter.

In modified example (2-2), the display control unit 114 determines the display mode of the touch operation object G480 when the original character determined as the operation target moves at the same speed, and the display mode of the touch operation object G480 when the original character determined as the operation target moves at the speed according to the parameter. Control is performed to vary the display mode of the touch operation object G480 when it is moved.

The "display mode of the touch operation object" includes the color, display position, pattern, brightness, size, shape, etc. of the touch operation object G480. For example, if the original characters determined as operation targets move at the same speed, the display control unit 114 displays the touch operation object in the first display mode, and causes the original characters to move at a speed according to the parameter. If so, control is performed to display the touch operation object G480 in the second display mode.

According to modification example (2-2), by changing the display mode of the touch operation object G480, it is possible to check whether the original character determined as the operation target is moving at the same speed regardless of the original character, depending on the parameter. You can see how fast you are moving.

(2-3) For example, in the embodiment, when the touch is released after the user performs a drag operation, the touch operation object G480 returns to the standard shape. However, when the touch operation object G480 returns to the standard shape, double tap The power of the shot may be made stronger as the operation is performed.

The user terminal 10 of this modification includes a touch determination section 118 and an effect generation section 119. The touch determination unit 118 is mainly realized by the control unit 11. The touch determination unit 118 determines whether a touch operation has been performed again when the touch operation object returns to its basic shape. The touch determination unit 118 obtains the time difference between the timing at which the touch operation object G480 returns to its basic shape and the timing at which the touch operation is performed again. The touch operation object G480 determines that a touch operation has been performed again when the acquired deviation time is less than a predetermined time and the touch operation object G480 returns to its basic shape. In other words, the touch determination unit 118 determines whether the timing at which the touch operation object G480 returns to its basic shape substantially coincides with the timing at which the touch operation is performed again.

Note that the timing at which the touch operation object G480 returns to its basic shape may be a predetermined time after the timing at which the touch is released, or may be determined according to the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2. good. For example, if the speed at which the touch operation object G480 returns to the basic shape is determined, the touch determination unit 118 determines the basic shape based on the distance L1 between the first position P1 and the second position P2 and the speed. All you have to do is specify the timing to return to.

The effect generation section 119 is realized mainly by the control section 11. The effect generation unit 119 generates an effect that gives an advantage to the original character determined as the operation target based on the determination result of the touch determination unit 118. An "advantageous effect" means that the original character to be operated has an advantage in the game, for example, it may be to increase the ability of the original character to be operated, or in the case of a competitive game. It may also be to lower the ability of the opposing team. For example, the advantageous effect may be to increase the speed of the ball moved by the original character to be operated, or to activate the skill of the original character to be operated.

According to modification example (2-3), the interest of the game can be increased by using the touch operation object G480.

(2-4) For example, in the embodiment, a case has been described in which the cursor image G440 is displayed at the feet of the operation target, but the cursor image may also be displayed on original characters of the user team other than the operation target. Good too. In this case, the display mode of the cursor image G440 to be operated may be different from the display mode of the cursor images of other original characters. Further, for example, the special ability of the operation target may be displayed in the second state image G400.

[5-3. Modification example regarding third configuration]
(3) Next, a modification regarding the third configuration will be described. The functional blocks of this modification are the same as those described in the embodiment.

(3-1) In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the color of the processing object G490 changes when a double tap operation is performed, but the method of changing the display mode of the processing object G490 is not limited to this. For example, display modes such as shading, display size, display position, shape, presence or absence of blinking, presence or absence or degree of blurring, etc. may be varied. In this modification, a case will be described in which the display size of the processing object G490 is changed when a double tap operation is performed.

The display control unit 114 of this modification changes the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed to the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Set the display size to be different from the size.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation. As shown in FIG. 31, for example, when the user performs a double tap operation, the second state image G400 becomes larger. When a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 acquires an image (screen image) that is different in size from the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed, and displays the touch operation object. G480 may be displayed, or a touch operation object G480 may be displayed in which only the display size of the touch operation object G480 that is displayed when a single touch operation is performed is changed. Note that when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 may display a touch operation object G480 that is smaller than the touch operation object G480 that is displayed when a single touch operation is performed.

According to modification example (3-1), the display size of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed is the same as that of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Since the display size is set to be different from the display size, the user can understand at a glance whether or not the double tap operation was successful by paying attention to the display size of the touch operation object G480.

(3-2) For example, the display control unit 114 sets the position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed to a display position determined according to the first display position rule. , the display position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed may be set to a display position determined according to a second display position rule different from the first display position rule.

Here, the "display position rule" is a rule for how to determine the display position. For example, the "first display position rule" is a rule that determines the display position based on the touch position by a touch operation. More specifically, the rule is such that the touch position itself by a touch operation is determined as the display position. For example, the "second display position rule" is a rule that determines a position related to the game process to be executed when a double tap operation is performed as the display position. When the game process includes "processing to move the ball," the "second display position rule" is the position of the ball (more specifically, the current position of the ball, the movement target position, the position corresponding to the movement direction) etc.) as the display position.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack in this modification. As shown in FIG. 32, when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 may display a touch operation object G480 at the current position of the ball.

According to modification example (3-2), the display position of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a double tap operation is performed is the same as that of the touch operation object G480 displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Since the display position is set to be different from the display position, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the double-tap operation has been successful by paying attention to the display position of the touch operation object G480.

(3-3) In the embodiment, a case has been described in which, when a double tap operation is performed, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 indicating the movement range of the ball. It may also be an object that indicates information regarding the action to be performed.

"Information regarding motion" is, for example, information such as the type of motion, the target position of motion, or the direction regarding motion. For example, in a sports game such as a soccer game, a shooting action (or a passing action) corresponds to the above-mentioned "action". In this case, the shot (or pass) corresponds to the "type of motion", the movement target position of the shot (or passed) ball corresponds to the "target motion position", and the shot (or pass) ball's movement target position corresponds to the "movement target position". The direction of movement corresponds to the "direction related to motion." Further, in this case, for example, a balloon image saying "Shoot!" corresponds to an example of "an object indicating information regarding an action."

The display control unit 114 of this modification displays the processing object G490 in association with the original character. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 in such a way that the user can recognize that it is related to the operation target. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 at a position that has a predetermined positional relationship with the position of the operation target. For example, the display control unit 114 displays the processing object G490 near (near) the operation target.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a second state image G400 when the user performs a double tap operation during an attack. As shown in FIG. 33, the display control unit 114 displays, as a processing object G490, a speech bubble image (“Shoot!”) including text indicating the action of the operation target near the operation target. Note that if it is determined that the game processing execution conditions are not satisfied, the display control unit 114 does not need to display the processing object G490.

According to modification example (3-3), by displaying a processing object indicating information about the operation performed by the operation target in association with the operation target, the user can display the information about the operation performed by the operation target when the double-tap operation is successful. Information regarding actions can be easily grasped while playing the game.

(3-4) For example, when a continuous touch operation is performed, the display control unit 114 may perform control to display a processing object as a touch operation object. In this case, the processing object also indirectly (or directly) indicates that the continuous touch operation was successful, so the user can understand the success of the continuous touch operation and the content of the game processing that will be executed as a result. You can grasp information about.

Furthermore, for example, although a case has been described in which a movement range for moving a shot ball is set, a movement range may not be set and the movement direction of the ball may be automatically determined. Further, for example, the direction and movement speed of the shot when a double tap operation is performed may be automatically determined regardless of the touch position due to the double tap operation. Note that when the user's operation target shoots, whether or not a score is determined is determined based on the saving parameters of the opponent keeper.

[5-4. Other variations]
(4) Also, for example, two or more of the above modifications may be combined. Furthermore, only one or two of the first to third configurations described in the embodiment may be implemented in the game system 1. Further, in the first configuration, functions other than the first proceeding section 101, the second proceeding section 105, the time determining section 104, and the progress determining section 109 may be omitted. Further, in the second configuration, functions other than the touch position acquisition section 112, the operation target determination section 113, the display control section 114, and the operation control section 115 may be omitted. Further, in the third configuration, functions other than the display control section 114 and the processing execution section 116 may be omitted.

Further, for example, operation methods such as a drag operation, a double tap operation, and a flick operation may be provided by the operating system of the user terminal 10. In this case, the operating system detects the operation performed from the touch panel 14A, and the game program acquires the touch position output by the operating system. That is, the function itself for analyzing the touch position on the touch panel 14A is provided in the operating system, and the game program may acquire the analysis results provided from the operating system. Further, for example, the process of displaying each image on the display unit 15 may be performed by the operating system of the user terminal 10 instead of being performed by the game program. In this case, the game program sends an image drawing command to the operating system, and the image is displayed on the display unit 15 through processing by the operating system. In this way, the functions realized by the operating system and the functions realized by the game program may be separated.

Further, for example, in the embodiment, a case has been described in which the display control unit 114 indicates the movement direction by displaying the movement direction object G441 near (near) the cursor image G440. The direction of operation may be indicated by changing the display mode. In this case, the display control unit 114 may, for example, transform the cursor image G440 based on the movement direction, or may change the color of the cursor image G440 on the movement direction side. When deforming the cursor image G440, for example, the display control unit 114 may deform the cursor image G440 so that it becomes longer in the movement direction, or so that the movement direction side becomes a shape that indicates a direction such as an arrow. The cursor image G440 may also be transformed.

Furthermore, for example, a case has been described in which the touch operation object G480 is an image of a soccer ball, but it may be any arbitrary image, such as an image of an original character or an image imitating an elastic body. Furthermore, for example, the points that a user earns in a match in the stadium part are determined by the match content and match results, but even if the same event occurs automatically in the first state, the user operates it in the second state more. The points earned may be higher if the problem occurs when the problem occurs.

Furthermore, for example, although a case has been described in which the main functions are realized by the user terminal 10, the main functions may be realized by the server 30. In this case, the data storage section 100 is mainly realized by the storage section 32, and the other functions are mainly realized by the control section 31. The server 30 transmits display data for each image to the user terminal 10, and the user terminal 10 causes the display unit 15 to display each image based on the received display data. Then, the user terminal 10 transmits the operation content received by the operation unit 14 to the server 30, and the server 30 executes each process based on the received operation content.

Further, for example, each function may be shared between the user terminal 10 and the server 30. For example, when the data storage unit 100 is realized by the server 30, the server 30 transmits the data stored in the data storage unit 100 to the user terminal 10 via the network N, and the game is executed on the user terminal 10. It is also possible to do so. For example, if at least one of the first progression unit 101 and the second progression unit 105 is implemented by the server 30, the server 30 transmits data indicating the game execution result to the user terminal 10, and the user terminal 10 An image may also be displayed. For example, when at least one of the situation determination unit 103, progress determination unit 109, association determination unit 110, position determination unit 117, and touch determination unit 118 is implemented by the server 30, the server 30 stores data indicating the determination result. The game may be transmitted to the user terminal 10 and the game may be executed on the user terminal 10. For example, if the display control unit 114, time notification unit 106, and remaining time notification unit 107 are implemented in the server 30, the server 30 transmits display data of each image to the user terminal 10, and Each image may be displayed in . For example, if at least one of the ball control unit 108 and the motion control unit 115 is implemented by the server 30, the server 30 transmits the control results to the user terminal 10 so that the game is executed on the user terminal 10. You can also do this. Further, for example, when at least one of the time determining unit 104 and the operation target determining unit 113 is implemented by the server 30, the server 30 transmits the determination result to the user terminal 10, and the game is executed on the user terminal 10. You can do it like this. Further, for example, if at least one of the association data acquisition unit 102 and the touch position acquisition unit 112 is implemented by the server 30, the server 30 may acquire the association and the touch position from the user terminal 10. For example, if the continuation unit 111 is implemented by the server 30, the server 30 may transmit the determination result of the continuation unit 111 to the user terminal 10, and cause the user terminal 10 to continue in the second state. good.

Furthermore, for example, in the embodiment, a case where a soccer game is played has been described, but the processing according to the present invention may be applied to other games. For example, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to other sports games such as basketball games. Further, for example, in addition to sports games, the processing according to the present invention may be applied to various games such as action games, role-playing games, and card battle games.

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

[6-1. Invention according to first configuration]
1-1) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means (10, 30) for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which user operations on the game object are restricted. 101), a second progressing means (105) for switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can perform operations, and progressing the game in the second state; a time determining means (104) for determining the length of time for the game to progress; and a time determining means (104) for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement when the game progresses in the second state. a progress determining means (109) for determining, and the first proceeding means (101) determines whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the progress determining means (109) started measuring time. If the determination is made, the second state is switched to the first state, and the game is allowed to proceed in the first state.

1-10) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means ( 101), a second progressing means (105) for switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can perform operations, and progressing the game in the second state; time determining means (104) for determining the length of time for the game to progress in the second state based on the game situation of the game when switching to the second state; and when the game progresses in the second state; The present invention is characterized in that it includes elapse determination means (109) for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement.

1-11) A game system (1) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means (101) for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user's operations on the game object are restricted; , a second progressing means (105) for switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can perform operations, and for advancing the game in the second state; and for advancing the game in the second state. a time determining means (104) for determining the length of time; and a process for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement when the game progresses in the second state; a determining means (109), and the first proceeding means (101) determines that the determined length of time has elapsed since the progress determining means (109) started timekeeping. Preferably, the second state is switched to the first state, and the game progresses in the first state.

1-12) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first progressing means (101) for progressing a game based on the game object in a first state in which a user's operations on the game object are restricted; , a second progressing means (105) for switching from the first state to a second state in which the user can perform operations, and for advancing the game in the second state; and switching from the first state to the second state. time determining means (104) for determining the length of time for the game to progress in the second state based on the game situation of the game when switching; The present invention is characterized in that it includes a progress determining means (109) for determining whether the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time counting.

1-13) A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a computer as the game control device according to any one of 1-1) to 1-10) or the game system according to 1-11) or 1-12). Make it work.

1-14) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the program 1-13) is recorded.

According to 1-1) or 1-11) of the present invention, since the user only has to operate the game for a certain length of time, it is possible to give the user an appropriate play time to increase interest in the game. For example, even if the game has only rough units such as the first half and the second half, such as a soccer game, by dividing the scenes in which the user is required to operate in time, the user's playing time can be divided into a fixed length. It can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to increase interest in the game compared to a case where the entire game progresses automatically, and it is possible to provide a suitable amount of play time compared to a case where the entire first half or second half is controlled. become.

According to 1-10) or 1-12) of the present invention, the game in the second state can be played for a length of time depending on the game situation when switching from the first state to the second state. For example, if the game ends without returning to the first state, the user can be allowed to play the game only in important scenes.

1-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the time determining means (104) determines the length of the time based on the game situation of the game when switching from the first state to the second state. It is characterized by

According to the aspect 1-2), by influencing the game situation on the length of time for the user to operate, the length of time can be changed depending on the game situation. For example, scenes that are important in the progress of the game can be set for a longer time, allowing the user to operate important scenes for a longer time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming inoperable during an important scene, and it is possible to effectively increase the user's interest in the game.

1-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) includes a situation determining means (103) for determining whether the game being progressed in the first state has reached a predetermined game situation. Further, the second progressing means (105) switches from the first state to the second state and advances the game in the second state when the game reaches the predetermined game state. , is characterized by.

According to the aspect 1-3), since the user can operate the game when the game reaches a predetermined game situation, the user can perform the operation from the predetermined situation. As a result, it is possible, for example, to allow the user to operate only scenes important to the progress of the game. Further, for example, by starting the operation from a predetermined situation with a good break when starting the game play from the middle, the user can smoothly start playing the game from the middle.

1-4) In one aspect of the present invention, when the game progresses in the second state, the game control device (10, 30) provides the user with information for identifying the length of time. It is characterized in that it further includes time notification means (106) for notification.

According to the aspect 1-4), the user can perform the operation while understanding the length of time during which the operation can be performed. As a result, since the game can be played while considering the remaining time, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied due to unexpected interruption of the operation opportunity.

1-5) In one aspect of the present invention, when the game progresses in the second state, the game control device (10, 30) determines whether the determined length of time is from the start of time measurement by timekeeping. The present invention is characterized in that it further includes a remaining time notification means (107) for notifying the user of information for identifying that the remaining time has become less than a threshold value.

According to the aspect 1-5), the user can perform the operation while knowing that the remaining time available for the user's operation has become less than the threshold. In other words, it is possible to easily understand that the time remaining until the operation opportunity is interrupted is running out. As a result, the user can play the game while thinking about what operations to do with the reduced remaining time. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied because he or she is unable to perform the operation that the user intended to perform due to a sudden interruption of the operation opportunity.

1-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) includes a storage unit (100) that stores association data that associates each of the lengths of time corresponding to each of a plurality of game situations. an association data acquisition means (102) for acquiring the association data stored in the above, and a situation determination means (103) for determining whether the game in progress in the first state has become one of the plurality of game situations. and the time determining means (104) is configured to set the length of the time to the game situation when the game in progress in the first state becomes one of the plurality of game situations. It is characterized in that the determination is made based on the length of the associated time.

According to the aspect 1-6), the length of time can be determined for each game situation. As a result, since the length of time can be changed depending on the situation, the game can be varied and the user's interest can be effectively increased.

1-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30), based on the game situation of the game when the determined length of time has elapsed since the start of time measurement, The device is characterized in that it further includes a continuation unit (111) that limits switching to the first state and continues the second state.

According to the aspect 1-7), by allowing the user to continue operating the game based on the game situation when the user is allowed to operate the game after a time period has elapsed, the user can operate the game in a situation where it is preferable to let the user play. This can prevent it from being lost. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied with the game because the user suddenly becomes unable to operate the game in the middle of the game, even though it would be better for the user to play the game.

1-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the game is a sports game in which the game object and an opponent object compete by moving moving objects in a virtual world, and the game control device (10, 30) a movement control means (108) for moving the moving object based on the action of the one associated with the moving object between the game object and the opponent object; further comprising association determination means (110) for determining whether the moving object is associated with either the game object or the opponent object when the determined length of time has elapsed; 112) is characterized in that the second state is continued based on the determination result of the association determining means (110).

According to the aspect 1-8), by determining which object the object to be moved is associated with, it is estimated whether a scene in which it is better for the user to operate continues, and the user can operate the object. Since the state is continued, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied with the situation where the user suddenly becomes unable to operate the game in the middle of play, even though it would be better to let the user play.

1-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10, 30) further includes a position determining means (117) for determining whether the moving object is within a predetermined area of the virtual world, The continuation means (111) is characterized in that it continues the second state based on the determination result of the association determination means (110) and the determination result of the position determination means (117).

According to the aspect 1-9), by determining whether the moving object is within a predetermined area, it is estimated whether a scene in which it is better for the user to operate the object continues, and the state in which the user can operate the object is continued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling dissatisfied due to suddenly becoming unable to operate the game in the middle of play, even though it would be better for the user to play the game.

[6-2. Invention related to second configuration]
2-1) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a touch position acquisition unit (111) that acquires a touch position detected in response to a touch operation on a touch panel, and a touch position acquisition unit (111) that acquires a touch position detected in response to a touch operation on a touch panel, and , a first position is acquired based on the touch position acquired by the operation target determining means (112), which determines a game object to be operated by the user from among the plurality of game objects, and the touch position acquisition means (111). control is performed to display the touch operation object on the display means (15), and when the touch position is moved and a second position is acquired, the touch operation object is moved from the first position to the second position. Display control means (15) that performs control to extend the touch operation object and display it on the display means (15) based on the direction to the position and the distance between the first position and the second position; 114), and operation control means (113) for operating the game object determined as the operation target by the operation object determination means (112) based on at least the direction from the first position to the second position; It is characterized by including.

2-11) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a touch position acquisition unit (111) that acquires a touch position detected in response to a touch operation on a touch panel, and a touch position acquisition unit (111) that acquires a touch position detected in response to a touch operation on a touch panel; When the first position is acquired based on the touch position acquired by the operation target determining means (112) that determines the game object to be operated by the user from among the game objects and the touch position acquiring means (111); control is performed to display the touch operation object on the display means (15), and when the second position is acquired by moving the touch position, the touch operation object is moved from the first position to the second position. display control means (114) that performs control to extend and display the touch operation object on the display means (15) based on the direction and the distance between the first position and the second position; , further comprising operation control means (113) for operating the game object determined as the operation target by the operation object determination means (112) based on at least the direction from the first position to the second position. It is characterized by

2-12) A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game control device according to any one of 2-1) to 2-10) or the game system according to 2-11).

2-13) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium on which the above program is recorded.

According to the present invention, it is possible to intuitively grasp the direction from the first position to the second position and the distance between the first position and the second position from the degree of extension of the touch operation object. When the game object to be operated by the user is determined from among the game objects, it becomes easier for the user to intuitively understand the operation for the game object determined as the operation target.

2-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) controls the display means (15) for displaying the state of the virtual world in which the plurality of game objects are arranged, from the first position to the The present invention is characterized in that control is performed to display a motion direction object indicating a motion direction in the virtual world corresponding to the direction toward the second position in association with the game object determined as the operation target.

According to the aspect 2-2), by influencing the display of the motion direction object on the display of the game object determined as the operation target, the user can view the motion direction object while looking at the game object determined as the operation target. This makes it easier to check the movement direction, making it easier to understand the direction of movement.

2-3) In one aspect of the present invention, when the distance between the first position and the second position is equal to or greater than a threshold, the motion control means (113) adjusts the parameters of the game object determined as the operation target. The game object is moved at a corresponding speed in a movement direction corresponding to a direction from the first position to the second position.

According to the aspect 2-3), the distance between the first position and the second position is equal to or greater than the threshold, which is a condition for moving the game object at a moving speed according to the parameters of the game object. The operation for moving at a speed corresponding to the movement speed can be made intuitive.

2-4) In one aspect of the present invention, when the game object determined as the operation target moves at a speed according to the parameter, the display control means (114) causes an effect object to be associated with the game object. It is characterized in that it performs control for displaying on the display means (15).

According to the aspect 2-4), when moving at a speed according to the parameter, the effect object is displayed in association with the game object determined as the operation target, so the effect object is displayed while looking at the game object determined as the operation target. It becomes easier to check effect objects. Therefore, the user can easily understand that the game object is moving at a speed that corresponds to the parameter.

2-5) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of game objects moves on a field in the virtual world, and the display control means (114) controls the field displayed on the display means (15). controlling the display means (15) to display a view of the virtual world in a line-of-sight direction in which an angle between the longitudinal direction of the display means (15) and the longitudinal direction of the display means (15) is less than a reference; It is characterized by

According to the aspect 2-5), since the user often moves the game object determined as the operation target in the longitudinal direction on the field, the movement range of the contact position should be widened in that direction. This makes it easier to move fingers, touch pens, etc.

2-6) In one aspect of the present invention, if the touch position is not acquired, the motion control means (113) controls the game object determined as the operation target based on predetermined motion control information. It is characterized by making it work.

According to the aspect 2-6), when the user is not operating the touch panel, the game object determined as the operation target moves in a predetermined manner, and the user does not always have to operate it. Since you only have to operate it as needed, you can save time and effort.

2-7) In one aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the touch operation is canceled without moving the touch position, the operation target determining means (112) selects the operation target when the touch operation is canceled without moving the touch position. It is characterized by changing the game object to another game object.

According to the aspect 2-7), when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game object determined as the operation target can be changed at the user's will. In addition, for example, if the user is not able to change the operation target at his/her will if a predetermined condition is not met, this could create a situation where it would be easier to play the game if the user did not change the operation target. can be prevented from changing.

2-8) In one aspect of the present invention, when the distance between the first position and the second position is less than the threshold, which game object is determined as the operation target. Even if the game object determined as the operation target is moved at the same speed in a movement direction corresponding to the direction from the first position to the second position, the game object is moved between the first position and the second position. If the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold, the game object is moved in the movement direction at a speed according to the parameters of the game object determined as the operation target, and the display control means (114) moves the game object determined as the operation target. The display mode of the touch operation object when the determined game object moves at the same speed is different from the display mode of the touch operation object when the game object moves at a speed according to the parameter. It is characterized by performing control for.

According to the aspect 2-8), by changing the display mode of the touch operation object, it is possible to check whether the game object determined as the operation target is moving at the same speed regardless of the game object or at a speed according to the parameter. You can see if it is moving.

2-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) is configured to display the touch operation object having a basic shape on the display means (15) when the first position is acquired. and when the touch operation object is moved to the second position, the touch operation object is extended from the basic shape and displayed on the display means (15), and when the touch operation is canceled. , the game control device (10, 30) performs control to contract the touch operation object so as to return to the basic shape and display it on the display means (15), and the game control device (10, 30) When returning to , the touch determination means (118) determines whether the touch operation has been performed again, and the game object determined as the operation target is advantageously selected based on the determination result of the touch determination means (118). The present invention is characterized in that it further includes an effect generating means (119) for generating an effect.

According to the aspect 2-9), the interest of the game can be increased by using the touch operation object.

2-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the display means (15) displays the virtual world as seen from a virtual viewpoint, and the display control means (114) displays the game determined as the operation target. The virtual viewpoint is set so that the relative position of the virtual viewpoint with respect to the game object changes based on the game situation regarding the object, and the motion control means (113) changes from the first position to the second position. The game object determined as the operation target is operated based on an operation direction in the virtual world that is determined based on a direction to the object and a position of the virtual viewpoint.

According to the aspect 2-10), since the user decides the direction of movement while being aware of the position and orientation of the game object displayed on the display means, the user's intention can be determined by influencing the position of the virtual viewpoint on the direction of movement. It becomes easier to operate in the operating direction along the .

[6-3. Invention related to third configuration]
3-1) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention displays, in response to a touch operation on the touch panel, a touch operation object indicating that the touch operation has been performed on the display means (15). display control means (114) that performs control to control the game, and processing execution means (115) that performs predetermined game processing when a continuous touch operation is performed in which the touch operation is performed a plurality of times in succession. , the display control means (114) displays a display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed, when a single touch operation of performing the touch operation once is performed. The touch operation object is set to a display mode different from a display mode of the touch operation object.

3-14) The game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is configured to display, in response to a touch operation on the touch panel, a touch operation object indicating that the touch operation has been performed on the display means (15). Display control means (114) for controlling the display; and processing execution means (115) for executing predetermined game processing when the touch operation is performed a plurality of times in succession. The control means (114) changes the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed to the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the touch operation is performed once. The display mode is characterized in that the display mode is set to be different from the display mode of the touch operation object.

3-15) The program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game control device according to any one of 3-1) to 3-13) or the game system according to 3-14).

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

According to the invention described in 3-1), 3-14) to 3-16), the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when a continuous touch operation is performed is different from that when a single touch operation is performed. Since the display mode is set to be different from the display mode of the touch operation object displayed when the touch operation object is displayed, the user can easily understand that the continuous touch operation has been successful. As a result, the user can quickly decide whether to perform continuous touch operations again, and can prevent unnecessary repetition of touch operations. Furthermore, by preventing unnecessary repetition of touch operations, it is also possible to prevent interference with other operations.

3-2) In one aspect of the present invention, the processing execution means (115) executes the game processing when the continuous touch operation is performed and a predetermined game processing execution condition is satisfied; The display control means (114) displays the touch operation object in the different display mode when the continuous touch operation is performed, without waiting for a determination result as to whether the game processing execution condition is satisfied. , is characterized by.

According to the aspect 3-2), the touch operation object in a different display mode is immediately displayed without waiting for the determination result as to whether the game processing execution conditions are satisfied, so if the game processing is not executed. In addition, it can be determined that the reason why the game process was not executed was not because the continuous touch operation failed, but because the game process execution condition was not satisfied. Furthermore, since the success or failure of the continuous touch operation can be immediately known before the game process is executed, it is possible to prevent unnecessary continuous touch operations after it is known that the continuous touch operation has been successful.

3-3) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) displays information regarding the content of the game process executed by the process execution means (115) when the continuous touch operation is performed. It is characterized by performing control to display the processing object shown separately from the touch operation object or as the touch operation object.

According to the aspect 3-3), since the processing object is displayed when a continuous touch operation is performed, in addition to the success of the continuous touch operation, the game that is executed when the continuous touch operation is successful. The user can easily grasp information regarding the contents of the process.

3-4) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) is configured to display the processing object at a position different from the touch position caused by the touch operation when the continuous touch operation is performed. It is characterized by controlling the

According to the aspect 3-4), since the processing object is displayed at a position different from the touch position by the touch operation, it is necessary to prevent the processing object from being hidden by the finger performing the touch operation and becoming difficult to see. Can be done. The processing object also indirectly (or directly) indicates that the continuous touch operation was successful, so the user can be sure that the user has information about the success of the continuous touch operation and the content of the game processing that will be executed as a result. It can be secured so that it can be understood.

3-5) In one aspect of the present invention, the game process includes a process of setting a movement target position or a movement direction of a moving object, and moving the moving object based on the movement target position or movement direction, The processing object is characterized in that it is an object that indicates the movement target position or movement direction by being displayed in association with a position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object.

According to the aspect 3-5), since the processing object indicating the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object is displayed in association with the position corresponding to the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object, continuous touch operation is not necessary. In addition to being successful, the user can easily grasp the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object. In a game in which a moving object moves, the target position or direction of movement of the moving object plays an important role in the progress of the game. In this respect, the user is able to grasp not only whether or not the continuous touch operation has been successful, but also information useful for the progress of the game.

3-6) In one aspect of the present invention, the processing execution means (115) sets the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object based on the touch position by the continuous touch operation, and the display control means ( 114) is characterized in that the processing object is displayed in association with a movement target position or a position corresponding to the movement direction of the moving object, based on the touch position by the continuous touch operation.

According to the aspect 3-6), by setting the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object based on the touch position by continuous touch operation, the user can set the movement target position or movement direction of the moving object by continuously touching the movement target position or movement direction. Instructions can be given by the touch position by operation. In addition, by displaying the processing object in association with the movement target position or the position corresponding to the movement direction of the moving object based on the touch position by continuous touch operations, the user can Depending on the touch position, it is possible to understand how the moving object moves.

3-7) In one aspect of the present invention, the processing execution means (115) moves the moving object so that the moving object moves toward any position within a movement range determined based on parameters of a game object that moves the moving object. The display control means (114) sets the display mode of the processing object based on the movement range.

According to aspect 3-7), determining the movement range according to the parameters of the game object determines whether it is easy to move the moving object to the desired location (for example, in a soccer game, shooting or passing (whether the accuracy is high or not) can be changed depending on the parameters of the game object. Further, since the display mode of the processing object is set based on the movement range to which the moving object is heading, the user can grasp the movement range to which the moving object is heading by paying attention to the display form of the processing object. Further, since the moving range of the moving object is determined based on the parameters of the game object, the user can also grasp the parameters of the game object by paying attention to the display mode of the processing object.

3-8) In one aspect of the present invention, the parameter indicates the ability of the game object, and the processing execution means (115) determines that the higher the ability of the game object is, the smaller the movement range is. The movement range is set such that the lower the ability of the game object, the larger the movement range, and the display control means (114) sets the display size of the processing object smaller as the ability of the game object is higher. setting the display size of the processing object such that the lower the object's ability, the larger the display size of the processing object;

According to the aspect 3-8), by setting the movement range so that the higher the ability of the game object is, the smaller the movement range is, and the lower the ability is, the larger the movement range is, the movement range can be adjusted according to the ability of the game object. You can change whether or not it is easy to move the moving object to the desired location. Furthermore, by setting the display size of the processing object so that the higher the ability of the game object is, the smaller the display size of the processing object is, and the lower the ability is, the larger the display size of the processing object, the user can The movement range can be predicted by paying attention to the display size. Furthermore, the user can understand from the display size of the processing object whether it is easy to move the moving object to the desired location. As a result, for example, in a soccer game, it is possible for the user to feel whether or not he or she can shoot at the desired location based on the display size of the processing object. That is, the display size of the processing object can give the user a sense of anticipation for the goal. Furthermore, the user can grasp the capabilities of the game object by paying attention to the display size of the processing object.

3-9) In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing includes processing for causing a game object selected as an operation target of the user to perform an action, and the processing object includes information regarding the action performed by the game object. The display control means (114) is characterized in that the processing object is displayed in association with the game object.

According to the aspect 3-9), since the processing object indicating information about the operation performed by the operation target is displayed in association with the operation target, the user can perform the operation performed by the operation target when the continuous touch operation is successful. Information regarding actions can be easily grasped while playing the game.

3-10) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) changes the color of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed to the color when the single touch operation is performed. The touch operation object is set to a different color from the color of the touch operation object displayed when the touch operation object is displayed.

According to aspect 3-10), the color of the touch operation object displayed when a continuous touch operation is performed is different from the color of the touch operation object displayed when a single touch operation is performed. Since the touch operation object is set to a color, the user can understand at a glance whether or not the continuous touch operation has been successful by paying attention to the color of the touch operation object.

3-11) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) changes the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed to the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed. The display size is set to be different from the display size of the touch operation object displayed when the touch operation object is displayed.

According to aspect 3-11), the display size of the touch operation object displayed when a continuous touch operation is performed is the same as the display size of the touch operation object displayed when a single touch operation is performed. are set to different display sizes, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the continuous touch operation was successful by paying attention to the display size of the touch operation object.

3-12) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) determines the display position of the touch operation object to be displayed when the single touch operation is performed, according to a first display position rule. the display position of the touch operation object to be displayed when the continuous touch operation is performed is determined according to a second display position rule different from the first display position rule; set to position,

According to aspect 3-12), the display position of the touch operation object displayed when a continuous touch operation is performed is the same as the display position of the touch operation object displayed when a single touch operation is performed. are set at different display positions, the user can grasp at a glance whether or not the continuous touch operation has been successful by paying attention to the display position of the touch operation object.

3-13) In one aspect of the present invention, the display control means (114) displays the touch operation object in a first display mode when the first touch operation is performed, and displays the touch operation object in the first display mode. When the touch operation is performed for the nth time (n: a predetermined integer of 2 or more) within a predetermined time after the touch operation is performed for the first time, the display mode of the touch operation object is changed to It is characterized in that the first display mode is changed to the second display mode.

According to the aspect 3-13), the first display mode changes from the first display mode to the second display mode while the touch operation object is displayed, so that the user can avoid continuous touch due to the change in the display mode of the touch operation object. It is possible to know that the operation was successful. If the display mode changes while the touch operation object is being displayed, the user can easily notice the change, so the user can more easily understand that the continuous touch operation has been successful.

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a first progression means for advancing a game based on the game object in a first state in which user operations on the game object are restricted;
a second progression means for switching from the first state to a second state in which the game object operates in response to an operation by the user, and for advancing the game in the second state;
A game control characterized in that the game control includes switching means for switching from the second state to the first state based on the length of time that the game has progressed in the second state and the game situation of the game. Device. 2. The switching means switches from the second state to the first state based on a game object to which a moving object movable within a virtual world is associated as the game situation. The game control device described. The switching means switches from the second state to the first state when the moving object is associated with a game object that cannot move in response to the user's operation as the game situation; 3. The game control device according to claim 2, wherein the game control device does not switch from the second state to the first state when the game object is associated with a game object that can operate according to the game object. 4. The switching means switches from the second state to the first state based on the position of a moving object movable within the virtual world as the game situation. The game control device described in section. The game control device according to claim 4, wherein the switching means switches from the second state to the first state when the moving object is located in a predetermined area as the game situation. . 6. The switching means does not switch from the second state to the first state when the moving object is located in a predetermined area as the game situation. Game control device. a first progression means for advancing a game based on the game object in a first state in which user operations on the game object are restricted;
a second progression means for switching from the first state to a second state in which the game object operates in response to an operation by the user, and for advancing the game in the second state;
A game system characterized by comprising: switching means for switching from the second state to the first state based on the length of time that the game has progressed in the second state and the game situation of the game. . a first progressing step of progressing a game based on the game object in a first state where user operations on the game object are restricted;
a second progressing step of switching from the first state to a second state in which the game object operates in response to the user's operation, and progressing the game in the second state;
Game control characterized in that the game control includes a switching step of switching from the second state to the first state based on the length of time that the game progresses in the second state and the game situation of the game. Method. A program for causing a computer to function as the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 or the game system according to claim 7 .

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