JP2020058858A - Game control device, game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To achieve a new game using characters.SOLUTION: Management means manages a plurality of types of selection targets associated with a character, for example, types of balls that the character can throw. Selection means selects a predetermined number of selection targets less than the total number, out of all of the plurality of types of the selection targets. Display control means displays the predetermined number of, for example, four selected selection targets on the screen. Determination means determines an arbitrary selection target from the predetermined number of selection targets displayed on the screen, based on the operation of a user. Character control means controls the motion of the character, based on the determined selection target.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a game management device that manages a game, a game system, and a program.

  In a conventional baseball game, there is a game in which the batter's familiarity with the pitching course and the pitching speed is simulated in the game after the pitching. For example, in the case where the pitching to the inner corner is continuous, as a result of the batter's eyes becoming accustomed, there is one in which the hitting force at the inner corner is improved.

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  However, the conventional game described above only reflects the result after the pitch. On the other hand, a real baseball pitcher assembles not only the next pitch but also the next one before the pitch, but the playability of preparing such a pitch is the same as that of conventional games. Did not exist in.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a highly entertaining game that requires a play in consideration of future game development.

  A game management device according to an aspect of the present invention is a game management device that manages a game in which a user selects any one of a plurality of selection targets, and the game management device controls the plurality of selection targets based on information about a user's operation. Selection candidate designating means for designating a selection candidate from among the selection targets; and, at the time point when the selection candidate is designated by the selection candidate designating means, information on a change in the parameter of the selection target other than the designated selection candidate. An informing means for informing and a parameter managing means for changing the parameter of the selection target other than the confirmed selection target when the designated selection candidate is confirmed as the selection target.

  A game management device according to another aspect of the present invention is a game management device that manages a game in which a user selects a selection target from among a plurality of selection targets used in a battle, and is based on information about a user's operation. When any one of the plurality of selection targets is selected, a parameter management unit that changes a parameter of a selection target other than the selected selection target is provided.

  A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to operate as each of the game management devices, and causes the computer to function as each unit included in the game management device.

  A game system according to another aspect of the present invention includes a server and a terminal device that communicates with the server, and manages a game in which a user selects any one of a plurality of selection targets. In the game system, a selection candidate designating unit that designates a selection candidate from the plurality of selection targets based on information about a user operation, at the time when the selection candidate is designated by the selection candidate designating unit, Notifying means for notifying information about a change in the parameter of the selection target other than the designated selection candidate, when the designated selection candidate is confirmed as a selection target, the other than the confirmed selection target Either the server or the terminal device includes a parameter management unit that changes a parameter to be selected.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the outer appearance of the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the said game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a player database. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a ball type card. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pitching operation screen before throwing the 1st ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a pitching operation screen when a selection candidate is designated. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a pitching operation screen when a selection candidate is designated. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen during operation which moves a selection candidate to a strike course area | region. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen where the pitcher character is throwing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pitching operation screen before throwing the 1st ball. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pitching operation screen when a ball count becomes 2 strikes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a pitching operation screen when a selection candidate is designated. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a basic functional structure of a game device. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the main structures of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of parameter change information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of parameter change information. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information regarding the attribute of a pitch type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of parameter change information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the information regarding the attribute of a pitch type. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of parameter change information. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information of the parameter of a sphere type | mold which a parameter management means manages. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main structure of a game device. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main structure of a game device. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main structure of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a pitching operation screen containing a risk degree display area. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation of a game server. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation of a game server. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a pitching operation screen. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main structure of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of operation in a pitching operation screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of operation in a pitching operation screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a pitching operation screen having four parameter areas. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a pitching operation screen having three parameter areas. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a pitching operation screen having five parameter areas. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the setting method of a pitching course. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a pitching operation screen having an annular parameter area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the pitching operation screen which has a ring-shaped parameter area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the pitching operation screen which has a ring-shaped parameter area. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main structure of a game device. It is a block diagram which shows the other structural example of a game management apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the other structural example of a game management apparatus.

  Hereinafter, a game device (an example of a game management device), a game server (an example of a game management device), a game system, and a program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Game device configuration]
A game device as a game management device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, and a game. It can be configured by a dedicated device, a personal computer, a multi-functional television receiver, or the like. In the present embodiment, an example in which the game device is a smartphone will be described below.

  A smart phone is a mobile terminal that is a combination of a mobile phone terminal and a mobile information terminal. If a game program downloaded from a game server is installed in its storage device, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the smart phone stores the game program. By executing it, the user can play various games.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of the external appearance of a game device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game device 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the game apparatus 1 includes a main body section 2, a touch panel section 3, button operation sections 4a, 4b and 4c, a voice input section 5, and voice output sections 6a and 6b. .

  The touch panel section 3 is a contact input type image display section provided on one surface of the housing of the main body section 2. The touch panel unit 3 is configured by combining a display unit such as a liquid crystal display and a position input unit having a touch interface, and touches a screen with a finger or a pen of an operator (user) as an instruction unit to make a contact position. Is detected, an intuitive input operation is possible. The touch panel unit 3 of the present embodiment is configured as a projected capacitive multi-touch screen and is capable of simultaneous multipoint detection. It should be noted that the touch panel unit 3 may also adopt other methods such as a resistance film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, or a surface-type capacitance method.

  The button operation unit includes a home button 4a, a volume button 4b, a sleep button 4c, and the like, and enables basic operations other than the operation on the touch panel unit 3 by button operation. The home button 4a is provided, for example, below the touch panel section 3 in the main body section 2, and when the button is pressed, the home screen is displayed on the touch panel section 3. The volume button 4b is provided, for example, on the side surface of the main body portion 2, and the volume is increased when the upper part of the button is pressed, and the volume is decreased when the lower part is pressed. The sleep button 4c is provided, for example, on the upper part of the main body 2, and when the button is pressed, the game apparatus 1 transits to the sleep state, while when the button is pressed during the sleep state, the sleep button 4c can be returned from the sleep state. You can do it.

  The voice input unit 5 is composed of a microphone built in the main body 2, and can collect sound from, for example, a microphone opening provided on the lower surface of the main body 2. The voice input unit 5 is used for telephone communication, recording, and the like.

  The voice output unit 6a is provided, for example, above the touch panel unit 3 in the main body unit 2 and serves as a receiving speaker during telephone communication. Further, the sound output unit 6b is built in the main body unit 2, and is configured to output, for example, a sound effect at the time of playing the game from an output port provided on the lower surface of the main body unit 2.

  The main body 2 of the game apparatus 1 is also provided with a headset jack, a connector for power supply or connection with a personal computer, a lens for a built-in camera, etc., but description thereof will be omitted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus 1 mainly includes a control unit 10, an auxiliary storage device 20, and a communication control unit 21.

  The control unit 10 includes a CPU 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 as main storage devices, an image processing unit 14, and a sound processing unit 16, which are address busses. , A data bus, a control bus, and the like, and are connected to each other via a bus line 17. Although an interface circuit is interposed between the bus line 17 and each component as necessary, the interface circuit is not shown here.

  The CPU 11 interprets and executes the commands of the game program, and controls the entire game device 1. The ROM 12 stores programs necessary for basic operation control of the game device 1. The RAM 13 stores various programs and data and secures a work area for the CPU 11.

  The image processing unit 14 drives the touch panel unit 3 based on an image display command from the CPU 11 to display an image on the screen of the touch panel unit 3. The image processing unit 14 also includes a touch input detection unit 15. When a finger, a pen, or the like touches the screen of the touch panel unit 3, the touch input detection unit 15 detects the contact position coordinates on the screen and supplies a coordinate signal to the CPU 11. As a result, the contact position on the screen of the touch panel section 3 is recognized by the CPU 11. In addition, the image processing unit 14 supplies the CPU 11 with a selection signal indicating that the detection target area is selected when a finger or the like touches a predetermined detection target area displayed on the screen of the touch panel unit 3. . As a result, the CPU 11 recognizes that the detection target area on the screen of the touch panel unit 3 has been selected.

  The sound processing unit 16 converts an analog voice signal into a digital voice signal when a voice is input from the voice input unit 5, and generates an analog voice signal based on a sounding instruction from the CPU 11 to output the voice output unit 6a or Output to 6b.

  The auxiliary storage device 20 is a storage device that stores a game program, various data, and the like. As the auxiliary storage device 20, for example, a hard disk drive or a flash memory drive can be used.

  The communication control unit 21 includes a communication interface 21a, and has a communication control function for data communication during game execution, a communication control function for transmitting and receiving voice data as a mobile phone, and the like. Here, the communication control function for data communication includes, for example, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection function, an Internet connection function via a wireless LAN or a mobile phone network, and a predetermined frequency band (for example, a frequency of 2.4 GHz). Band) using short-distance wireless communication function. The communication control unit 21 transmits a connection signal for connecting the game apparatus 1 to a wireless LAN, the Internet, or the like based on a command from the CPU 11, and receives the information transmitted from the communication partner side and supplies the information to the CPU 11. To do.

  In addition, the game apparatus 1 may be additionally provided with an imaging device (camera) such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal receiving circuit, and a triaxial acceleration sensor.

  In the game device 1 having the above configuration, various games can be executed by loading the game program stored in the auxiliary storage device 20 into the RAM 13 and executing the loaded game program by the CPU 11. In addition, the game device 1 is connected to another game device 1 by wireless LAN communication, internet communication, distance wireless communication, wired communication, or the like, and data is exchanged in synchronization with each other, whereby a competitive game is played. It is also possible to execute.

[Example of game]
The game managed (controlled) by the game device 1 of the present embodiment is a game in which the user selects one of a plurality of selection targets. Below, a baseball game in which a pitcher (pitcher character) pitches a ball type selected by a user from a plurality of ball types will be described as an example.

  Information about player characters in the game is managed in the player database. An example of the player database is shown in FIG. The player database includes information about all player characters registered in the game, but FIG. 3 exemplifies information for one pitcher character (player ID = 001).

  The player information database stores information such as player names, positions (defense positions), pitchable pitches (so-called balls) in association with identification information (player IDs) that uniquely identify each player character. It In the example of FIG. 3, the pitcher character with player ID = 001 has five types of balls, “straight”, “curve”, “fork”, “cut ball”, and “change up”.

  Further, the player information database stores initial values of the parameters of the pitch types in association with each pitch type that the pitcher character can pitch. In the present embodiment, two parameters of the ball power and the ball control are exemplified as the parameters of the ball type. The ball power parameter is a parameter indicating the power of the pitched ball. The ball control parameter is a parameter indicating the ball control power (good controllability). The initial value is set to a different value depending on each pitcher character. This is because each pitcher is different in the type of ball they are good at and not good at. It should be noted that as the parameter of the ball type, a change parameter indicating the magnitude of change of the ball may be further applied. The parameters of the pitch type are not limited to these, and at least one parameter may be set.

  In the present embodiment, the ball control parameter and the ball control parameter are selected from among eight ranks “S”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, and “G”. Is set to any rank. The S rank is the highest and the G rank is the lowest. Regarding the ball power parameter, the higher the rank is, the more powerful the ball is, and regarding the ball control parameter, the higher the rank is, the more the ball control power is. As will be described later, the parameter of the ball type fluctuates from the initial value during the game.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, in the baseball game of the present embodiment, the pitch type information that can be pitched by the pitcher character is converted into a digital card that can be visually recognized, and the pitch type card 100 (the pitch type selection object is displayed on the game screen). It is displayed as an example). On the pitch type card 100, a name 101 of a pitch type such as straight, an image 102 showing how to grip a ball of the pitch type, a ball parameter 103 of the pitch type, a control parameter 104 of the pitch type, and the like are displayed. .

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a pitching operation screen for the user to perform a pitching operation. On the pitching operation screen, the pitcher character 111 operated by the user, the batter character 112 of the opponent, the catcher character 113, the game progress information 114 (current inning, score, ball count, runner information), etc. are displayed. The opponent batter character 112 is operated by the opponent user in the communication battle mode, and is automatically controlled by the CPU 11 in the computer battle mode. Further, the referee character, strike zone, etc. may be displayed on the screen.

  Further, on the pitching operation screen, a predetermined number (four in this example) of ball type cards 100 are displayed as a plurality of selection targets. Each of the four ball type cards 100 displayed on the screen as a selection target is randomly selected from the plurality of ball type cards 100 as the pitch balls of the pitcher character 111. In the example of FIG. 4, a total of four ball-type cards 100 including two straights, one fork ball, and one curve is displayed on the screen. As in this example, a plurality of ball type cards 100 of the same ball type may be displayed on the screen. Initial values are set as the respective parameters (ball power and ball control) of the four ball type cards 100 initially displayed on the screen.

  Hereinafter, the four ball type cards 100, which are a plurality of selection targets displayed on the screen, are referred to as a ball type card group 200.

  Further, on the pitching operation screen, a strike course area 121 and a ball course area 122 for setting the parameters of the pitching course are displayed at positions where the pitch type card group 200 is sandwiched therebetween. FIG. 5 shows an example in which a strip-shaped strike course area 121 is arranged above the ball type card group 200 and a strip-shaped ball course area 122 is arranged below it. In the strike course area 121, for example, text information "go to strike" is displayed to make it easy for the user to understand what kind of area it is. Similarly, in the ball course area 122, text information such as "throw to the ball course" is displayed.

  On the pitching operation screen displayed on the touch panel unit 3, the user selects a pitch type and a pitching course by touching the screen. The basic operation of pitching is as follows. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the user specifies a selection candidate by bringing a finger into contact with any ball type card 100 in the ball type card group 200 on the screen. At this time, the display state (color, density, etc.) of the remaining sphere type cards 100 other than the designated selection candidate is changed, and the user is informed that the selection candidate is being designated. Alternatively, when the finger is brought into contact with the selection candidate ball type card 100, the display state of the selection candidate ball type card 100 may be changed.

  Furthermore, at the time when the selection candidate is designated as described above, information regarding the change in the parameters of the remaining pitch type cards 100 other than the designated selection candidate (for example, an arrow, a numerical value, a symbol indicating the improvement / decrease of the parameter). Information represented by etc.) is displayed on the screen. This is because when a selection candidate is designated from the ball type card group 200, the parameter change of the remaining ball type cards 100 when it is assumed that the selection has been confirmed is displayed before the selection is confirmed. This is what will be announced above. FIG. 6 shows an example in which an arrow object 131 indicating an improvement or a decrease in the parameter is displayed on each of the three types of balls 100 other than the selection candidate.

  Although two parameters, a ball power parameter and a ball control parameter, are set in the ball type card 100, this embodiment shows an example in which only the ball power parameter is the parameter affected by the change.

  As shown in a specific example with reference to FIG. 6, when the user specifies (touches with a finger) the rightmost straight type card 100 as a selection candidate, a downward arrow object 131 is displayed on the leftmost straight type card 100. In addition to being displayed, an upward arrow object 131 is displayed on the fork and curve type cards 100. As a result, if the user decides to continue selecting the rightmost straight pitch type card 100, the power parameter of the unselected leftmost straight pitch type card 100 is reduced, while the fork and curve pitch type cards are reduced. It can be seen that the 100 power parameter is improved. That is, the user determines in advance what kind of pitch to throw next, and what kind of parameter kind of pitch can be pitched in the next pitch at the time when the selection candidate is designated from the kind of pitch card group 200. You can know.

  It should be noted that the ball type card 100 that is not a selection candidate may only display the arrow object 131 indicating the change in the ball power parameter, but may also display the ball power parameter after the change. In the example of FIG. 6, the display of the ball parameter in the leftmost straight ball type card 100 which is not a selection candidate is changed from the initial value “B” to the lower rank “C”. Further, the display of the ball power parameter in the fork ball type card 100 which is not a selection candidate is changed from the initial value “F” to the higher rank “E”. In addition, the display of the ball power parameter in the ball type card 100 of the curve that is not a selection candidate is changed from the initial value “C” to the higher rank “B”.

  The selection of the ball type card 100 has not been confirmed just by touching the one ball type card 100 in the ball type card group 200 with the finger 130. In the designation state of the selection candidates illustrated in FIG. 6, if the user releases the finger 130 from the screen, the designation state of the selection candidates is canceled and the screen returns to the screen of FIG. That is, with the cancellation of the designation state of the selection candidate, the arrow object 131 displayed on the non-selection candidate card 100 is erased, and the display of the power parameter in the relevant spherical card 100 is changed to the rank before the change. Return.

  For example, when the user specifies (touches with a finger) a curved sphere type card 100 as a selection candidate from the state of the screen of FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. The upward arrow object 131 is displayed, and the downward arrow object 131 is displayed on the fork type card 100. As a result, if the user confirms the selection of the curved ball type card 100 as it is, the power parameter of the straight ball type card 100 not selected is improved, while the power parameter of the fork ball type card 100 is lowered. You can recognize that

  As shown in FIG. 6, if the straight ball type card 100 is designated as the selection candidate, the ball parameter of the fork ball type card 100 is improved, but as shown in FIG. 7, the curved ball type card is selected as the selection candidate. If 100 is specified, the power parameter of the fork ball type card 100 is lowered. As described above, even with the same fork pitch type card 100, if the selection candidate designated from the pitch type card group 200 changes, the power parameter may improve or may decrease.

  The user repeatedly specifies the selection candidate and cancels the selection to specify various kinds of pitch cards 100 as the selection candidates, so that which pitch is thrown next, the parameter of the pitch to be thrown next is further determined. It is possible to perform a pre-simulation of how Therefore, the user is required to assemble not only the next pitch but also the subsequent expansion.

  The user touches with the finger 130 as described above to select the ball type card 100 as a selection candidate, and then moves the ball type card 100 to either the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122. The seed and pitching course can be determined at the same time. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the finger 130 is brought into contact with the straight ball card 100 at the right end of the screen, and the contact state of the finger 130 with the screen is continuously maintained (the finger 130 is removed from the screen during the process). By continuously moving the finger 130 in the direction of the strike course area 121 and moving the finger away from the screen, both the pitch type “straight” and the pitching course “strike course” can be achieved. , Will be confirmed at the same time. This operation is a so-called drag and drop operation. As described above, if the finger 130 is kept in contact with the sphere type card 100 on the screen and the finger 130 is moved without being released from the screen, the sphere type is changed in association with the change of the contact position coordinate of the finger 130. The card 100 also moves.

  When the moving type card 100 (or the contact position coordinates of the finger 130) overlaps the strike course area 121, the display state of the strike course area 121 changes (for example, the color, the density, etc. change). ) Is preferable. This makes it clear when the ball card 100 is moved to the strike course area 121 when the finger 130 is released from the screen.

  Similarly, the finger 130 is brought into contact with the selection type ball card 100, and the finger 130 is moved toward the ball course area 122 while continuously maintaining the contact state of the finger 130 with the screen to move the finger to the screen. By separating from, both the pitch type and the pitching course “ball course” corresponding to the pitch type card 100 are fixed at the same time.

  In this way, the pitch type card 100 in the pitch type card group 200 is dragged to either the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122, and at the timing when the finger 130 is separated from the screen, the pitch type and the pitch. When the course is determined, pitching is started, and the pitcher character 111 pitches as illustrated in FIG. That is, a game operation including three operation elements such as selection of a pitch type, setting of a pitching course, and start of pitching is performed by selecting one of the plurality of pitch type cards 100 displayed on the screen as the strike course area 121 or the ball. This is realized by an operation that can be easily performed with one finger, such as moving to the course area 122.

  By the operation of moving the above-described pitch type card 100, after confirming the pitch type and the pitching course, an operation for starting the pitching as another operation (for example, an operation of tapping the screen) is performed, The pitching by the pitcher character 111 may be started.

  In the present embodiment, only the strike course and the ball course can be separately thrown for the pitching course, and for the trajectory of the ball released from the pitcher character 111, the determined pitch type and its parameters (particularly, It is determined by the CPU 11 of the game apparatus 1 based on the ball control parameter).

  Further, in the above operation example, the ball type card 100 on the screen is moved by the drag operation, but the ball type card 100 may be moved by another method. For example, when the user touches the specific ball card 100 on the screen with the finger 130 and quickly slides the finger 130 in either direction of the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122 (so-called flick operation), The ball type card 100 may be moved.

  In the above example, the parameters of the pitching course are limited to only the strike course and the ball course so that the user can easily perform the pitching operation without making detailed course settings. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as described later, finer course setting (for example, higher, lower, inner angle, outer angle, etc. course setting) may be possible.

  After the pitch, when the second ball is pitched to the batter character 112 who is currently standing at the bat (that is, when the batter character 112 misses the first ball, or when the bat is swung, the ball is missed or becomes a foul ball. In the case), as in the case of the first ball, the user performs the pitching operation of the second ball. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the rightmost straight ball type card 100 determined as the first ball type is erased from the screen, and a new ball type card 100a (curve ball in this example is used instead). The seed card 100a) is refilled on the screen. Here, the new ball type card 100a to be replenished is a ball type card 100 randomly selected from among a plurality of ball type cards 100 as the pitch balls of the pitcher character 111. Then, the parameters of the replenished new ball type card 100a are set to initial values.

  On the other hand, the three ball type cards 100 (straight, fork, curve) other than the new ball type card 100a are affected by the straight decided as the first ball type (see FIGS. 6 and 8). , The power parameter has changed. Therefore, even if the pitch type of the same curve is the same, the power parameter of the pitch type card 100 of the second curve from the right, which is influenced by the pitch type of the first ball, is "B rank", but the pitch type card of the second pitch type. The ball power parameter of the new ball type card 100a replenished as the group 200 is the initial value "C rank".

  As described above, in the game according to the present embodiment, the type of ball thrown last time is influenced by the type of ball thrown last time, which was on the "field" at the time of the previous pitch (included in the deck consisting of four type cards 100). However, only the pitch type card 100 is provided, and the newly added pitch type card 100a is not affected by the type of pitch last thrown. Note that this is an example, and the newly replenished pitch type card 100a may be influenced by the pitch type last thrown. For example, the ball power parameter of the curved ball type card 100a supplemented as the second ball type card group 200 is also the same as that of the second curved ball type card 100 affected by the first ball type. It may be "B rank".

  As illustrated in FIG. 6 and the like, when the user selects a straight, the relationship that the ball power parameter of the straight is lowered and the ball power parameter of the curve is improved in the next pitch is determined in advance in the game program. . Parameter change information on how the parameters of the non-selected (or non-designated) sphere type change depending on the selected (or designated as a selection candidate) sphere type is stored in the storage device of the game apparatus 1. The game device 1 stores the parameters of the non-selected (or non-designated) ball type card 100 stored in advance and based on the parameter change information. How to change the parameters can be arbitrarily determined. An example is shown below.

  One of a plurality of attributes is set for the ball type (ball type card 100). As a specific example, the attribute “fast sphere” is set for sphere types such as straight and cut balls, and the attribute “slow sphere” is set for sphere types such as curve and change-up. Then, if the relationship between the selected ball type and the non-selected ball type has the same attribute, the parameter of the non-selected ball type is reduced. For example, if a straight ball with the attribute "fast ball" is thrown, it is assumed that the batter's eyes are accustomed to the ball speed, and the ball parameter of the straight or cut ball with the same attribute is lowered. Further, if the relationship between the selected ball type and the non-selected ball type is a relationship of different attributes, the parameter of the non-selected ball type is improved. For example, if you throw a curve with the attribute "slow sphere", it is assumed that the batter's eyes will not keep up with the changes in the rapidness for the type of the attribute "fast sphere". Improve. As a result, it is possible to realize a game with a realistic feeling like pitching in baseball in the real world.

  The attributes of the sphere type are not limited to the “fast sphere” and the “slow sphere”, and may be classified into, for example, an attribute of “straight type” and an attribute of “variable sphere type”. Another example of the attribute of the pitch type will be described later.

  The third and subsequent pitches for the batter character 112 currently standing at the bat are the same as in the case of the second pitch. The pitch type card 100 of the selected pitch is erased from the screen, and the initial value parameter is set. A new ball type card 100a in which is set is replenished on the screen. Then, each time the selection of the pitch type is confirmed and the pitch is performed, the power parameter of the non-selected pitch type card 100 changes, but the change is accumulated for each pitch. For example, when the user throws two straights (selects the straight pitch type card 100 twice in a row), the power parameter of the curved pitch type card 100 that remains without being selected twice improves by two steps. However, the power parameter of the straight ball type card 100 which remains without being selected twice is reduced by two levels. In this way, the more the pitches of the same type of pitch are continued, the greater the influence on the power parameter of the non-selected pitch type card 100 displayed on the screen. Therefore, for example, if only straight ball types are selected and thrown, the power parameter of the ball types with the attribute of "fast ball" will gradually decrease, while the ball parameters with the attribute of "slow ball" will decrease. The power parameter of is improved steadily.

  Therefore, even if the ball type has a small ball parameter (low rank), the player has a great existence value by throwing the ball in consideration of its attribute. In particular, in the game of the present embodiment, it is possible to select whether the pitch type (ball type card 100) designated as a selection candidate is to be cast on a strike course or a ball course. Therefore, for example, by throwing a ball type with a small ball power parameter (low rank) to the ball course, the ball parameter of the ball type with an attribute different from that ball parameter is improved, and the ball parameter is improved by the ball count of the game. By using the hit type card 100, the batter character 112 can be strategically hit.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11, when the ball count reaches 2 strikes, the display of the strike course area 121 changes to "Because I am going to take a strike" until then, for example, "Go to a game". Further, the display of the ball course area 122 is also changed to "Because the ball is thrown on the ball course", for example, "Remove one ball".

  In the example of FIG. 11, the ball count is “2 balls, 2 strikes”, and another 1 ball can be thrown on the ball course. Further, the ball type card group 200 includes a straight ball type card 100 having a ball rank parameter of A rank (up to one rank up to the maximum rank). Therefore, the user is required to throw a ball on the ball course in the next pitch and consider whether or not the straight ball type card 100 can be S of the highest rank. Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, if the user touches the fork (or curve may be used) ball type card 100 to specify a selection candidate, the parameters of the straight ball type card 100 may be improved. This is notified by the arrow object 131. Therefore, in the "2 ball, 2 strike" ball count, the user selects the fork or curved ball type card 100 and throws the ball on the ball course, so that the "3 ball, 2 strike" ball count. In this case, it is possible to assemble the pitch so that the straight ball type card 100 having the S rank (maximum) ball parameter can be used for the match.

  When the pitching of one batter character 112 standing in the bat is completed and the next new batter character 112 stands in the bat, the four pitcher characters 111 are randomly selected again from among the four balls. The ball type card 100 is displayed on the screen as a selection target. Initial values are applied as the parameters of the four ball type cards 100. In this manner, the parameters of the four pitch-type cards 100, which are a plurality of selection targets, are all set to the initial values for each bat (that is, each time the batter standing at bat changes).

  Alternatively, at the time of the final pitch of the batter character 112 who has played the previous match, the remaining three non-selected ball types cards 100 may be left as the selection targets of the first ball for the next new batter character 112. Even in this case, the parameters of the three non-selected ball types cards 100 are reset to the initial values for the first ball for the next new batter character 112. Then, another new ball type card 100 having initial value parameters is replenished.

  Note that this is an example, and the parameters of all pitch cards 100 are not set to the initial values for each bat, even if the batter character 112 standing at bat changes, the parameters of the non-selected pitch cards 100 are changed. The change may be continued. For example, the change of the parameters of the non-selected pitch card 100 may be continued until the pitch of one inning is completed.

[Basic functional configuration of game device]
FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the basic configuration of the game device 1. The game device 1 according to the present embodiment includes input management means 51, execution means 52, output management means 53, player management means 54, user information management means 55, communication management means 56, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 11 of the game device 1 executing the program according to the present embodiment.

  The input management unit 51 outputs information regarding an operation via the touch input detection unit 15 or the like to the execution unit 52. The executing unit 52 executes various calculations and data processing based on information about operations. In this baseball game, a pitcher character 111 performs a pitch or the like based on a pitching operation by the user. The information on the processing result executed by the execution unit 52 is stored in a predetermined area of a storage device (RAM 13, auxiliary storage device 20, etc.). The output management unit 53 controls various outputs via the image processing unit 14 and the sound processing unit 16. For example, the output management unit 53 controls the image processing unit 14 to display a pitching operation screen including a plurality of pitch type cards 100 and the like, as shown in FIG. A part of the functions of the output management means 53 includes a display control means 74 described later.

  The player management means 54 has a function of managing all player characters in the game based on the above-mentioned player database (see FIG. 3).

  The user information management means 55 stores and manages information about the game of each user in a storage device (RAM 13, auxiliary storage device 20, etc.). Items managed by the user information management means 55 differ depending on the type and content of the game. For example, in the case of a game in which the user can access the game server and play in the online mode, the user information management means 55 associates information such as a login ID, a password, and a user name with the user ID that uniquely identifies each user. Store in the storage device. In addition, the user information management unit 55 stores and manages various information such as the game level of the user, the acquired points, information about the user's friends (friends), information during the game, and save data after the game in the storage device. To do.

  The communication management unit 56 has a function of managing information communication with the game server or the game device 1 of another user via the communication control unit 21.

[Main functional configuration of game device (first embodiment)]
Next, with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. 14 and the like, a main functional configuration of the game device 1 for realizing the game will be described. The game device 1 as a game management device mainly includes a selection candidate designating unit 71, an informing unit 72, a parameter managing unit 73, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 11 of the game device 1 executing the program according to the present embodiment.

  The selection candidate designating means 71 has a function of designating a selection candidate from among a plurality of selection targets based on the information on the user's operation. In the example of the baseball game of the present embodiment, the plurality of selection targets are all or some of the pitch types that the pitcher character 111 can pitch. Information on the types of pitches that the pitcher character 111 can pitch is stored in the player database illustrated in FIG. In the present embodiment, four ball types cards 100 are displayed on the screen as selection targets, so that if the pitcher character 111 can pitch four or less types, all pitch types are selected. However, if there are five or more types of pitchable balls, some of them will be selected. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5, since a plurality of ball type cards 100 of the same ball type may be displayed on the screen, for example, even if the pitcher character 111 can pitch four types. However, four types of spheres are not always selected.

  A sphere type such as a straight or a curve to be selected is visualized as a sphere type card 100 on the screen. Therefore, in the following description, the “ball type” means the ball type card 100, and the ball type card 100 means the “ball type” itself.

  As an example of the user's operation for designating the selection candidate, as shown in FIG. 6, the user makes the finger 130 touch one of the plurality of pitch type cards 100 displayed on the pitching operation screen. Is mentioned. When the user's finger 130 touches the screen on the pitching operation screen, information on the coordinates of the contact position is captured by the game device 1 via the touch input detection unit 15 as information related to the user's operation. Then, the selection candidate designating means 71 causes the coordinates of the contact position of the finger 130 to overlap with any of the plurality of ball type cards 100 displayed on the screen (in the display area of the ball type card 100). If the coordinates of the contact position are included), the ball type card 100 is designated as a selection candidate. Further, the information of the ball type card 100 designated as the selection candidate is temporarily stored in the RAM 13.

  As described above, when the selection candidate is designated, the display state of the selection candidate ball type card 100 and the display type of the ball type card 100 other than the selection candidate are made different (for example, either of them). It is preferable to clarify the state in which the selection candidate is designated on the screen by making one color, density, etc. different from the other). In the example of FIG. 6, the ball type cards 100 other than the selection candidate are displayed darker than usual, and the ball type card 100 of the selection candidate stands out on the screen.

  The user's operation for designating the selection candidate is not limited to the operation of bringing the finger 130 into contact with any one of the plurality of ball type cards 100 on the screen. For example, when the game apparatus 1 is configured as a game-dedicated machine or a personal computer, the user may move the cursor displayed on the screen to specify a selection candidate. That is, the user operates a pointing device such as an analog stick or a mouse to place the cursor on any one of the plurality of sphere type cards 100 on the screen (or click on the cursor while placing the cursor). In this case, the selection candidate designating means 71 designates the ball type card 100 which is over the cursor as a selection candidate. The operation is not limited to this, and may be any user's operation as long as a specific selection target is selected from a plurality of selection targets.

  When the screen of the game device 1 is configured by the touch panel unit 3, as shown in FIG. 6, an operation of directly contacting a contact object such as a user's finger 130 or a pen with the ball type card 100 on the screen. It is preferable that the user can intuitively specify the selection candidates.

  Next, the notification means 72 will be described. The notification means 72 has a function of, when the selection candidate is designated by the selection candidate designating means 71, information about the change in the parameter of the selection target (ball type card 100) other than the designated selection candidate. In the example of the baseball game of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the straight ball type card 100 is designated as the selection candidate, it is assumed that the selection is confirmed before the selection is confirmed. The arrow object 131 displayed on the screen informs the change information of the improvement or decrease of the power parameter of the remaining ball cards 100 (for example, straight, fork, and curve).

  In the example of FIG. 6, if the arrow object 131 superimposed on the ball type card 100 that is not a selection candidate is upward, the power parameter of the ball type card 100 is improved, and if the arrow object 131 is downward, The user is informed on the screen that the ball power parameter of the ball type card 100 is lowered. This is just an example, and only the direction of change of the parameter to be selected other than the selection candidate may be notified by a symbol such as “+ (plus)” or “− (minus)”.

  In addition, in the baseball game of the present embodiment, “ball power” is changed as a parameter of a ball type, but as variations, parameters such as “ball speed” and “change degree of changing ball” are changed. Good.

  In the game of the present embodiment, as described above, the parameters of the ball type card 100 are represented by ranks of S, A to G, and the amount of change is one rank at a time, but the change is made once. It may be changed by two or more ranks. In addition, for example, when the straight type card 100 is selected, the parameter of the curved type card 100 is improved by one rank, but the parameter of the fork type card 100 is improved by two ranks. The change amount (or the degree of change) of the parameter may be different depending on the selection target of. In this case, the notification unit 72 may notify both the direction and the amount of change in the parameter. For example, the up or down direction of the arrow object 131 may indicate a parameter increase or decrease, and the length of the arrow object 131 may indicate a parameter change amount. Specifically, the length of the arrow object 131 is increased when the parameter is improved by two ranks rather than when the parameter is improved by one rank. In this case, the length of the arrow object 131 when the parameter is improved by two ranks does not necessarily have to be exactly twice the length of the arrow object 131 when the parameter is improved by one rank, and the change amount of the parameter ( For easy understanding of the degree, the arrow object 131 may be displayed longer than the length corresponding to the actual amount of change. On the contrary, the arrow object 131 may be displayed shorter than the length corresponding to the actual amount of change. That is, a deviation may occur between the actual change amount (degree) of the parameter and the length of the arrow object 131.

  Alternatively, the direction and the amount of change (degree) of the parameter change may be represented by numerical values and symbols such as "+1 (%)", "+2 (%)", "-1 (%)", "-2 (%)". You may notify by displaying. Alternatively, voice notification may be provided in addition to such a screen display. Alternatively, instead of the notification by the screen display, the notification by only the voice may be performed.

  The notification means 72 may independently manage the change in the parameter of the selected ball type card 100. However, the parameter management unit 73 manages changes in the parameters of the ball type card 100 to be selected. Therefore, the notifying means 72 determines that the selection for the selection target is confirmed at the time when the specific selection candidate (ball type card 100) is designated as the selection candidate by the selection candidate designating means 71. The information about the change of the parameter to be selected may be acquired from the parameter managing unit 73 and notified.

  Next, the parameter management means 73 will be described. The parameter managing unit 73 stores and manages the parameters of the plurality of spheres displayed on the screen as the selection targets in the storage device (RAM 13 or the like). FIG. 21 shows an example of the information on the parameters of the sphere type stored in the storage device and managed by the parameter management unit 73.

  In the game of the present embodiment, four ball types cards 100 are displayed as a plurality of selection targets on the screen, so card numbers 1 to 4 are assigned in order from the leftmost ball type card 100 on the screen, The parameters of the ball type card 100 at each position on the screen are managed. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, it is assumed that the four ball type cards 100 that can be selected as the first ball type are card numbers 1 = straight, 2 = fork, 3 = curve, and 4 = straight. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21, the ball types of the card numbers 1 to 4 are stored as the ball types of the selection target of the first pitch, and the initial values are stored as the parameters of each ball type. The initial values of the parameters of each pitch can be acquired from the player database illustrated in FIG.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, since only the “ball power parameter” is changed, only the rank of the “ball power parameter” is shown next to the type of ball in FIG. 21 for convenience. For example, when "Straight B" is described, it means that the power parameter of the straight ball type is B rank.

  Further, when the selection candidate designated by the selection candidate designating unit 71 is confirmed as a selection target, the parameter management unit 73 selects a selection target other than the confirmed selection target (in the present embodiment, it is not selected). It has a function of changing the parameters of the three balls 100). The parameter management unit 73 stores the changed parameter in the storage device and manages it (from the second ball onward in FIG. 21). Below, an example in which the parameter management means 73 changes the parameters of the pitch type will be shown.

  Parameter change information about how the parameters of the non-selected ball type changes according to the selected ball type (ball type card 100) is stored in advance in a storage device (auxiliary storage device 20 or the like). There is. When the selection of the ball type card 100 designated as a selection candidate is confirmed, the parameter management unit 73 determines the parameter of the non-selected ball type card 100 (the ball power parameter in the present embodiment) based on the parameter change information. Change. An example of the parameter change information is shown in FIG.

  In the parameter change information of FIG. 15, by selecting the straight sphere type, the parameters of the curve, changeup, and fork as the non-selected sphere type are improved, while the straight, cut ball, and shoot as the non-selected sphere type. Shows an example in which the parameter of is decreased. Also, by selecting the curve type of the curve, the parameters of straight, cut ball, and shoot as the non-selected type of ball are improved, while the parameters of the curve, changeup, and fork as the non-selected type of ball are reduced. Shows. This is an example, and which sphere type is selected and which sphere type parameter is improved or decreased can be arbitrarily determined.

  If the amount of change (degree of change) of the parameter is not constant, information on the amount of change (degree of change) is also included in the parameter change information, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 16, by selecting the straight sphere type, the parameter of the curve as the non-selected sphere type is improved by 2 ranks, the change up and fork parameters are improved by 1 rank, the straight parameter is decreased by 2 ranks, and the cut is made. An example is shown in which the parameters of the ball and the shot are reduced by one rank.

  Alternatively, an attribute may be set for the type of ball and the change in the parameter may be managed according to the attribute. An example is shown below. As illustrated in FIG. 17, in the baseball game of the present embodiment, each of the plurality of types of balls (ball type card 100) to be selected has a plurality of attributes of “fast ball” and “slow ball”. One of the attributes is set. This attribute information is stored in advance in the storage device (the auxiliary storage device 20 or the like) of the game device 1. In the example of FIG. 17, the attribute “fast ball” is set for the ball types such as “straight”, “cut ball”, and “shoot”, and the ball types such as “curve”, “fork”, and “change up” are set. Has the attribute "slow sphere". Then, the parameter management unit 73 has the attributes of the pitch type card 100 whose selection has been confirmed, and the attributes of the other pitch type cards 100, that is, the non-selected pitch type cards 100 of the four pitch type cards 100. The parameter of the non-selected ball type card 100 is changed based on the relationship of. For example, the parameter management unit 73 changes the parameter of the non-selected sphere type based on the parameter change information illustrated in FIG.

  In the parameter change information of FIG. 18, the selection of the sphere type (straight, cut ball, shoot, etc.) of the attribute “fast sphere” improves the parameters of the sphere type of the attribute “slow sphere” as a non-selected sphere type. On the other hand, an example is shown in which the parameter of the pitch type of the attribute “fast sphere” decreases. Also, the selection of the type of the attribute "slow sphere" (curve, fork, change-up, etc.) improves the parameters of the type of the attribute "fast sphere" as the non-selected type, while the attribute "slow sphere" It shows an example in which the parameter of the type of sphere decreases. That is, if the relationship between the attributes of the ball type card 100 selected by the user and the attributes of the non-selected ball type card 100 is a relationship of different attributes, the parameters of the non-selected ball type card 100 are improved. This is because, as mentioned above, when a "fast ball" (or "slow ball") is thrown, the batter's eyes are noticed on the changes in the "slow ball" (or "fast ball") with different attributes. Since it does not exist, the ball power parameter of the ball type having the different attribute is improved. On the other hand, if the relationship between the attributes of the ball type card 100 selected by the user and the attributes of the non-selected ball type card 100 is the same, the parameter of the non-selected ball type card 100 is reduced. As mentioned above, this is because if you throw a "fast ball" (or "slow ball"), the batter's eyes get used to the ball speed, and the power parameter of the "fast ball" (or "slow ball") of the same attribute Is to reduce.

  In this way, the management process can be simplified by setting the attribute for the type of sphere to be selected and managing the parameter change of the non-selected type of sphere.

  In the above example, two types of attributes are used for the type of ball, but three or more types of attributes may be applied. An example thereof is shown in FIG. In this example, multiple types of balls are selected from the characteristics of "straight system", "missing system", "hand change system", "striking system", "loose ball system", "falling ball system". There are 6 types of attributes. Then, the parameter management unit 73 changes the parameter of the non-selected sphere type based on the parameter change information illustrated in FIG.

  The parameter change information of FIG. 20 includes information when the parameter of the non-selected sphere type is improved or decreased, and also when it is not changed. For example, when the "empty swing" type of ball (slider, high-speed sinker, etc.) is selected, the parameters of the non-selected type "struck system" and "loose type" are improved. , The parameters of the ball types of the “empty swing system” and the “hand change system” decrease, and the parameters of the ball types of the “straight system” and the “falling ball system” do not change. This takes into account the similarity between the "empty swing" type and the "straight type" and "falling type" types, even if the "empty type" type is thrown It is assumed that the pitches of “No” have no effect on the parameters of “straight system” and “falling ball system”.

  As in the above example, when a certain ball type card 100 is selected, a combination in which the parameters of the non-selected ball type card 100 do not change may be provided. That is, when the selection candidate is confirmed as the selection target and the parameter of the selection target other than the confirmed selection target is changed, one of the parameters of the selection target other than the confirmed selection target is changed. This includes the case where the part is changed (some are not changed).

  Further, the game apparatus 1 is provided with a display control means 74 in addition to the selection candidate designating means 71, the notifying means 72 and the parameter managing means 73, as illustrated in FIG. The display control unit 74 has a function of displaying a plurality of ball type cards 100 as a plurality of selection targets on the screen.

  Further, the display control means 74 determines the selection candidate designated by the selection candidate designating means 71 as a selection target, and after the game relating to the confirmed selection target progresses (for example, the pitcher character 111 throws a ball). After that, it has a function of erasing the fixed selection target and displaying a new selection target on the screen. In the example of the baseball game of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the selection of the straight pitch type card 100 of card number 4 is confirmed as the first pitch, and as shown in FIG. After the pitch is thrown, the display control means 74 erases the straight ball type card 100 of the card number 4 from the screen, and instead, as shown in FIG. Display 100 on the screen. For example, the display control unit 74 displays the pitch type card 100 of the pitch type randomly selected from the pitch types (so-called balls) that the pitcher character 111 can pitch on the screen as a new selection target. As a result, a new pitch type card 100 is replenished instead of the pitch type card 100 used for the first pitch, and the pitch type of the second pitch can be selected.

  Further, the parameter management unit 73 sets a parameter of the new type of ball card 100 displayed by the display control unit 74 to a predetermined initial value (so-called default value). For example, the parameter management unit 73 acquires the initial value of the pitch type of the pitcher character 111 based on the player database shown in FIG. 3, and applies the initial value to the replenished new pitch type card 100. Therefore, parameters of initial values are displayed on the new pitch card 100 displayed on the screen by the display control unit 74. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21, the four ball types cards 100 that can be selected as the second ball type are card number 1 = straight C, 2 = fork E, 3 = curve B, 4 = curve C. Then, this information is stored in the storage device. Note that FIG. 21 shows an example in which the information of the selected card number is also stored for each ball, but the information may be omitted.

  In the case of this configuration, when a certain ball type card 100 is selected, only the non-selected ball type card 100 displayed on the screen is affected by the parameter change, and a new ball to be replenished after that. The seed card 100 is not affected by the parameter change. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the straight pitch type card 100 is selected as the first pitch, the parameters of the curved pitch type card 100 and the like as the remaining selection targets are improved, and thereafter, As shown in FIG. 10, when the curve type card 100a is newly replenished, the curve type card 100 whose parameter is improved to "B rank" and the curve type ball whose parameter is the initial value "C rank" The seed card 100a is mixed. In this way, even if the sphere type has the same curve, since the parameters are different, the variation of the selection target increases, and it is interesting for the user to select the sphere type while considering it.

  Further, the parameter management unit 73 stores the changed parameter of the selection target other than the fixed selection target in the storage device every time the selection candidate designated by the selection candidate designation unit 71 is fixed as the selection target. It has a function of storing and accumulating changes in parameters.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, in the case where two straight pitches are thrown (card number 4 = straight is selected as the first ball, card number 1 = straight is selected as the second ball), both are left without being selected. The card number 2 = fork parameter is improved by two steps from the initial value “F rank” to “E rank” → “D rank”. Further, the parameter of the card number 2 = fork remaining without being selected both times is improved by two steps from the initial value “F rank” to “E rank” → “D rank”. Further, the parameter of the card number 3 = curve which is left unselected both times is also improved by two steps from the initial value “C rank” to “B rank” → “A rank”.

  In addition, for example, if two consecutive straight pitches are selected and the remaining pitch type card 100 is a straight, the parameter rank of the remaining straight pitch type card 100 is lowered by two stages. However, an upper limit and / or a lower limit of the parameter change may be set so that the parameter change of the ball type card 100 does not become too large.

  In this way, when the selection target having the initial value parameter is left without being selected n times, the parameter changes (improvement or decrease) for n times are accumulated. That is, the user can raise the parameter of the selected pair to a desired level by leaving a certain selection target many times without selecting it, which is so interesting as training.

  However, the deterioration of the parameters may be accumulated. As the number of pitches in one turn at bat increases, the number of times of non-selection of each of the plurality of pitch cards 100 on the screen tends to vary (for example, non-selection for n consecutive times, (n-1) consecutive times). Non-selected, non-selected only (n-2) times). That is, the cumulative number of changes in the parameters also varies depending on each ball type card 100. Therefore, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining game in which various strategy options can be provided to the user.

  Note that FIG. 21 shows an example in which the history of the change in the parameter of each sphere type of the card numbers 1 to 4 is stored for each sphere. Only the parameters may be stored. That is, each time the selection of the pitch type is confirmed and the pitch is performed, the parameters of each pitch type of the card numbers 1 to 4 may be sequentially updated (overwritten) to the latest information.

  In addition, the parameter management unit 73 sets all the plurality of selection target parameters displayed on the screen so that they can be selected as the pitch type of the first ball, for each one turn at bat for one batter character 112 to a predetermined initial value. You may That is, every time the batter character 112 standing at the bat changes, the parameters of the respective ball types of the card numbers 1 to 4 are all set to the initial values. In this case, as described above, all four pitch cards 100 displayed on the screen may be reselected, or the three pitch cards remaining unselected at the time of the final pitch in the previous at-bat. The parameter 100 may be reset to the initial value while leaving 100 as the selection target of the first ball at the next turn at bat.

  Then, the parameter management unit 73 stores, in the storage device, the non-selected (other than the confirmed selection target) selection target parameters that are changed for each pitch until the one turn at bat ends, as described above. Memorize and accumulate parameter changes. That is, since the pitch is for the same batter during one at bat, it is assumed that if the same ball type is continuously used, the eyes of the batter become accustomed, and the parameter variation is accumulated (accumulated) during one at bat. Of. In addition, when a pitch at one bat is finished and a pitch at a new bat is made at the next bat, the pitch at the previous bat does not affect the batter at the next bat. Therefore, as described above, all of the plurality of selection target parameters are reset to the initial values for each bats (that is, each time the batter standing in the bats changes). This makes it possible to realize a highly entertaining game that reflects the realism of real baseball.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the game apparatus 1 preferably includes a pitching course selection unit 75 in addition to the selection candidate designation unit 71, the notification unit 72, the parameter management unit 73, and the display control unit 74. . The pitching course selection means 75 has a function of selecting, on the basis of information on the user's operation, whether the pitch type of the selection candidate designated by the selection candidate designating means 71 is to be a strike course or a ball course. Have.

  In the baseball game of the present embodiment, the selection candidate designating means 71 performs the operation of moving the pitch type card 100 designated as the selection candidate to the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122 as shown in FIG. Based on the information (information on the contact position coordinates input from the touch input detection unit 15), the pitching course of the pitch type as a selection candidate is determined. That is, when the pitch candidate card 100 of the selection candidate is moved to the strike course area 121, the pitching course is set as the strike course, while when it is moved to the ball course area 122, the pitching course is set as the ball course. To do.

  In the above description, the pitch card 100 is moved to the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122 to realize the throwing to the strike course or the ball course, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, the ball type card 100 is moved to the inner-angle strike course area 155, the outer-angle strike course area 156, or the ball course area 157, and the strike course or the ball course is thrown to the strike course. It may be possible to set a rough pitching course. Details of FIG. 33 will be described later. Alternatively, it may be an operation using physical buttons or direction keys for selecting either the strike course or the ball course. That is, the pitching course selection means 75 is only required to be able to select which of the strike course and the ball course is to be pitched, based on at least information on an operation capable of separately dividing the strike course and the ball course. Various operations such as button operations and physical button operations can also be applied.

  With this configuration, the user can choose to throw the selected ball type on the ball course, so that the ball ball (so-called waist ball, discard ball, play ball, fishing ball, pitching ball, etc.) can be used effectively. Then you can assemble the pitch. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, even if a ball type “fork” having a low parameter is displayed as a selection target on the screen, if the ball type is thrown to the ball course as a waist ball, the remaining selection target balls are selected. It is also possible to improve the parameters of the seed (eg straight). Therefore, in order to increase the parameter of the type of ball that the user wants to use as the decided ball, it is possible to take a tactic of intentionally throwing another type of ball having a low parameter to the ball course. In this way, even if the ball type has low parameters, it can be thrown to the ball course as needed (up to three times can be thrown to the ball course until the ball count reaches three balls), and thus it has a great presence value. Since it demonstrates, a highly entertaining game can be realized.

  Next, variations of the configuration of the game device 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the game apparatus 1 is provided with a determination means 76 in addition to the selection candidate designation means 71, the notification means 72, the parameter management means 73, the display control means 74, and the pitching course selection means 75. preferable. The determination means 76 determines the risk of allowing the batter to hit the ball, or the degree of security of hitting the batter, assuming that the pitch designated as the selection candidate by the selection candidate designating means 71 has been pitched on the strike course. , And has a function of making a determination based on a parameter of the type of ball as the selection candidate. An example of a method for obtaining the degree of risk and the degree of security is shown below.

  For example, in the case of ranks S and A of the ball parameters of the types of balls, the risk level is 10% (security level 90%), and in the cases of ranks B and C, the risk level is 30% (security level 70%) and ranks D and E. In this case, the relationship between the parameter of the ball type and the risk level is predetermined, such as 50% risk level (50% security level) and 70% risk level (30% security level) for ranks F and G. Alternatively, the risk level or the security level of the type of ball designated as the selection candidate may be determined based on the information indicating the relationship. In addition, the degree of danger or the degree of security may be corrected based on the parameter of the batter character 112 (hit force parameter or the like). For example, if the parameter of the batter character 112 is higher than the rank B, the risk level is increased by 10% (security level is decreased by 10%). If the parameter of the batter character 112 is lower than the rank E, the risk level is reduced by 10% (the security level is increased by 10%).

Alternatively, the numerical values 1 to 8 are assigned to the ranks S and A to G of the parameter of the type of ball. When the numerical value of the power parameter of the type of ball designated as a selection candidate is v, the risk level at which the batter is allowed to hit is D, and the security level at which the batter is hit is R, the risk level D and the security level R are
D = f (v) = 10 × a × v (1)
R = 100-D (2)
May be calculated as Here, a in the above equation (1) is a constant.

  In the above example, the degree of danger or the degree of security is simply obtained based on only the power parameter of the pitcher character 111's pitch type, but further, based on the parameter of the batter character 112 (hit force parameter or the like), The degree of danger or the degree of security of may be corrected. For example, the parameter of the batter character 112 may be b, and a in the above formula (1) may be expressed as a = f (b) as a function of b. That is, a in the above formula (1) is a variable that changes depending on the parameter b of the batter character 112.

  Then, the notification unit 72 has a function of acquiring and notifying the information regarding the risk level or the safety level from the determination unit 76 at the time when the selection candidate is specified by the selection candidate specifying unit 71. An example of the notification is shown in FIG. In the figure, a risk level display area 125 is provided on the screen, and a numerical value of the risk level is displayed in the risk level display area 125, so that the user can select the pitch type designated as a selection candidate to be a strike course. The degree of danger is reported when it is assumed that a pitch has been thrown. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the degree of danger or the degree of security may be displayed in a gauge or may be displayed in an illustration. Alternatively, voice notification may be provided in addition to such a screen display. Alternatively, instead of the notification by the screen display, the notification by only the voice may be performed.

  Note that the degree of risk is displayed only when the user specifies the selection candidate by bringing the finger 130 into contact with the ball type card 100. Therefore, the user releases the finger 130 from the screen to display the selection candidate. If you cancel the designation, the danger level display disappears.

  According to this configuration, the user can determine which of the strike course and the ball course to throw, with reference to the notified risk level or security level. Therefore, even if you are a beginner in a baseball game who does not know how to use the waist ball well to hit the batter, if the risk of throwing on the strike course is high, you will choose to throw on the ball course. The use of the ball is naturally learned through the game, and you can feel the fun of the game.

  Here, an example of an operation at the time of pitching in the game device 1 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 and 27.

  The game apparatus 1 randomly selects four pitch type cards 100 to be selected from the plurality of pitch type cards 100 as the pitch balls of the pitcher character 111 (S1). Note that the ball type card 100 may be selected according to a predetermined order instead of being selected randomly. The information of the pitched ball of the pitcher character 111 can be acquired from the player database illustrated in FIG.

  In addition, the game device 1 sets parameters of initial values to the four ball type cards 100 selected in step S1 (S2). This initial value parameter can also be acquired from the player database. At this time, the game device 1 stores the four ball type cards 100 and their parameters in the storage device, as illustrated in FIG. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the game apparatus 1 displays the four ball type cards 100 with the parameters initialized on the screen as a plurality of selection targets (S3).

  After that, it is determined whether or not the user has designated one of the four pitch cards 100 as a selection candidate (S4). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the user can specify a selection candidate by touching one of the four ball type cards 100 with the finger 130. When a selection candidate is designated from the four pitch type cards 100 (YES in S4), the game device 1 acquires information regarding the parameter changes of the three non-designated pitch type cards 100 (S5). . The change of the parameter of the pitch type is managed by the parameter management unit 73. For example, the game device 1 assumes that the selection of the selection candidate has been confirmed based on the parameter change information illustrated in FIG. 18, and the parameters of the non-designated three ball type cards 100 other than the selection candidate, respectively. Get information about changes in.

  Then, the game device 1 informs the screen of the information regarding the change of the parameters of the three non-designated ball types cards 100 (S6). For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the game device 1 displays an arrow object 131 indicating an improvement or a decrease in the parameter on each of the three ball type cards 100 other than the selection candidate. This allows the user to recognize, on the screen, how the parameters of the remaining unspecified ball types will change when the ball type to be pitched next is specified as a selection candidate.

  In addition, the game device 1 determines the degree of risk of allowing the batter to hit the ball based on the parameter of the pitch type, assuming that the pitch type designated as the selection candidate is pitched on the strike course (S7). . For example, the degree of risk is calculated by the above equation (1). Then, the game device 1 displays the degree of risk on the screen as illustrated in FIG. 25 (S8). Instead of the risk level or in addition to the risk level, the safety level at which the batter is hit may be displayed on the screen. The steps S7 and S8 can be omitted.

  After that, when the user releases the finger 130 touching the ball type card 100 to cancel the designation of the selection candidate (YES in S9), the game device 1 notifies by the arrow object 131 displayed on the screen. And the notification of the degree of risk is canceled (S10), and as shown in FIG. 5, the original screen display before the selection candidate is designated is restored. Then, the process proceeds to step S4.

  On the other hand, when the user performs an operation of moving the ball type card 100 designated as the selection candidate to the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122 (YES in S11), the game device 1 selects the ball type of the selection candidate. While confirming the selection, the pitching course is also confirmed at the same time (S12 in FIG. 27). For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the straight candidate ball type card 100 of the selection candidate is moved to the strike course area 121, the game device 1 determines that the straight is to be thrown on the strike course. Furthermore, the game device 1 starts the pitching by the pitcher character 111, as illustrated in FIG. 9 (S13).

  After that, the game device 1 displays the result of the hit by the batter character 112 on the screen (S14). Further, the game device 1 determines whether or not to continue pitching for the same batter character 112 currently standing at the bat (S15). For example, when the batter character 112 is hit but becomes a foul, when the ball is missed but not struck out, or when the ball is forgotten but not struck out or a four ball, the pitching for the same batter character 112 is continued (YES in S15). In these cases, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the game device 1 changes each parameter of the three pitch type cards 100 not selected in the current pitch. That is, the game device 1 changes each parameter of the three non-selected pitch type cards 100 as notified by the arrow object 131 in step S6. Further, the game device 1 stores the changed parameter in the storage device as illustrated in FIG.

  Furthermore, the game device 1 randomly selects a new pitch type card 100, which replaces the pitch type card 100 used in the current pitch, from a plurality of pitch types cards 100 as the pitcher character 111's possession ball. (S17). Then, the game device 1 sets the parameters of the new ball type card 100 to initial values (S18). In addition, the game device 1 stores the new ball type card 100 and its parameters (initial values) in the storage device as illustrated in FIG. Further, the game device 1 displays a new pitch type card 100 with parameters initialized on the screen, instead of the pitch type card 100 thrown (S19). Then, it transfers to step S4 of FIG.

  On the other hand, in the step S15, the game apparatus 1 does not continue pitching to the same batter character 112 (NO in S15), for example, when the batter character 112 hits or is out, three-in is inning. If not completed (NO in S20), the process proceeds to step S1 in FIG. Then, four ball type cards 100 for throwing on the new batter character 112 are newly selected (S1), and the parameters of the four ball type cards 100 are initialized (S2).

  The above-described processing of steps S1 to S20 is repeated until the pitcher character 111 takes three out and the inning ends.

  In the above, an example in which the selection candidate is confirmed as the selection target by moving the ball type card 100 designated as the selection candidate to the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122 has been shown. Not limited to. As a variation, if a certain kind of ball card 100 is designated by the user as a selection candidate, and then a predetermined time, for example, 2 seconds elapses (if the finger 130 continues to press the ball type card 100 for 2 seconds), the corresponding card is automatically selected. The pitch candidate card 100 of the selection candidate may be confirmed as the selection target, and the pitch may be started with that pitch type. In this case, the pitch course of the strike course or the ball course is also automatically determined.

  By the way, as described above, it is preferable that the strike course and the ball course can be thrown separately, but the user does not perform the setting operation of the pitching course (that is, the user selects the type of pitch at the time of pitching). Only). For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122 are omitted from the pitching operation screen, and the area above the pitch card group 200 is entirely set as the pitching area 132. Then, the user touches an arbitrary pitch type card 100 in the pitch type card group 200, drags the pitch type card 100, and moves it to the pitching area 132, the pitch type is confirmed, and the pitcher character 111 throws the pitch. Is started. In this case, the pitching course is automatically determined by the game device 1.

  Further, in the above description, the parameter of the sphere type is represented by the rank of S, A to G in eight stages, but the parameter is not limited to this and may be represented by the ability value of 0 to 99, for example.

  Further, as the selection of the sphere type having the same attribute continues, the variation amount (rate) of the parameter of the non-selected sphere type may be increased. An example is shown below. For example, when three consecutive pitches with the same attribute are selected (as a specific example, three straight pitches are cast), the parameter (ability value) of a non-selected pitch type with the same attribute as the selected pitch is 1 The pitch changes by "-5", the second change by "-7", and the third change by "-9". Therefore, in this case, the parameters of the sphere type having the same attribute that remains without being selected three times have a change (decrease) of “-21” in total. On the other hand, when the same type of ball type is selected three times in a row, the parameter (ability value) of the non-selected type of ball that has a different attribute from the selected type of ball changes by “+5” in the first shot and in the second shot. Furthermore, it changes by "+7", and by the third shot, it further changes by "+9". Therefore, in this case, the parameters of the types of spheres having the different attributes that are left unselected three times in total have a change (improvement) of “+21”.

  Also, in the above, an example in which four ball type cards 100 are displayed on the screen as a plurality of selection targets is shown, but the selection targets may be two or more. Further, the number of selection targets displayed on the screen does not have to be fixed, and the number of selection targets may be changed. That is, the number of ball type cards 100 displayed on the field (deck) may be changed. For example, although four ball type cards 100 are normally displayed on the screen, the number of ball type cards 100 may be five or more when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Examples of the predetermined condition include consuming points and in-game currency owned by the user, accessing the game for a predetermined number of consecutive days (for example, 7 days), winning three consecutive games in a game, and the like. You can set any conditions.

  Further, although an example of application to a baseball game has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, when a specific selection target is designated from a plurality of selection targets (items), the user is informed in advance of the parameter variation of the remaining selection targets according to the designation. It is characterized by doing. The game apparatus 1 can be applied to various games as long as it has a configuration including this feature. An example of application to another game is shown below.

  In a battle game using characters or items, for example, a battle game using a monster character (hereinafter, simply referred to as a monster), a plurality of monsters are displayed on the screen as a plurality of selection targets. For example, a monster is converted into a card, a deck is formed by cards of a plurality of monsters, and each monster included in the deck is displayed on the screen as a selection target. A parameter of offensive power (0 to 99) is set for each monster.

  In addition, one of a plurality of attributes is set for each monster. For example, A attribute (A attribute has good compatibility with B attribute but poor compatibility with C attribute), B attribute (B attribute has good compatibility with C attribute but poor compatibility with A attribute), C attribute (C attribute has There are three types of attributes (the compatibility with the A attribute is good, but the compatibility with the B attribute is poor), and one of these attributes is set for each monster. Note that the attributes may be two types or four or more types.

  The user mounts an attack on an enemy monster while selecting a monster to be used for the next attack from the deck. Here, when the monster to be used for the next attack is designated as a selection candidate from the deck, the game device 1 asks the user how the parameters of other monsters not designated change. Notify me. For example, on the screen, the above-mentioned arrow object 131 is displayed to notify, the “+” or “−” symbol is used to notify, or the numeric value and the symbol such as “+5” and “−10” are used to notify. To do. For example, the game device 1 has a reduced attack power for a non-designated monster having the same attribute (or a similar attribute) as the attribute of the monster designated as a selection candidate, but has a lower attack power for a non-designated monster having a different attribute. Notify you to improve. This is because as a result of the enemy becoming accustomed to the attack of the previous monster, it is immune to the attack of the monster of the same (or similar) attribute as the previous, but it becomes weaker to the attack of the monster of the different attribute. This is reflected in the attack power of the specified monster.

  Further, for example, instead of the monster, it may be a game in which items such as weapons, fighters, and tanks, attack skills (skill cards), and the like are selected. By applying the configuration of the game device 1 described in the above-described baseball game to the battle using such characters and items, the same operational effect is achieved.

  In the above description, “selection candidate designating means 71 for designating a selection candidate from a plurality of selection targets” and “when a selection candidate is designated from a plurality of selection targets, the user can select a selection target other than the selection candidates. Although the game apparatus 1 including the notifying means 72 for notifying the parameter change has been described, a configuration in which these are omitted is also possible. That is, the game device 1 (game management device) that manages the game in which the user selects a selection target from among the plurality of selection targets used in the battle is based on the information related to the user's operation. When any one of the selection targets is selected, the parameter management unit 73 that changes the parameter of the selection target other than the selected selection target can be provided. That is, the game device 1 may have a configuration in which the selection candidate designation means 71 and the notification means 72 are omitted in FIGS. 14 and 22 to 24. Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 26, steps S4 to S10 may be omitted.

  In the above configuration, when the selection of any one of the plurality of selection targets is confirmed, the parameters of the selection targets other than the selected selection target (non-selected selection target) change. In the example of the baseball game described above, when the selection of, for example, the straight ball type card 100 from the four selection candidate ball cards 100 is confirmed, the ball parameter of the curve ball card 100 that has not been selected, for example, the curve ball parameter 100 Is improved (conversely, the ball power parameter of the straight ball type card 100 is decreased). In an example of a battle game other than baseball, a plurality of monsters A, B, C, D, and E as selection targets are displayed on the user's deck, and the monster B among them is to attack the opponent. When selected (the selection is confirmed), the attack powers of the other monsters A, C, D, and E change.

  In a competitive game in which an opponent (including an actual user or a CPU) exists, the opponent can select a selection target from a plurality of selection targets (items) and use it in the competition. Get used to. For example, the opponent becomes resistant and strong to a non-selected selection target having the same attribute as the selection target used by the user, and the other partner becomes weak to the other non-selected selection targets. In order to simulate this tendency in the game, after a certain selection target is selected and used, the parameters of the selection target remaining unselected are changed. This configuration can be applied to various competitive games, and the selection target can include various types such as a ball type in the case of a baseball game, various characters including monsters, weapons, and attacking skills. .

  According to this configuration, when a specific selection target is selected from a plurality of selection targets, the parameters of the selection target that are not selected are changed according to the selected specific selection target. Depending on which one you choose, you have a variety of strategic options. As a result, a highly entertaining game can be realized.

[Main functional configuration of game device (second embodiment)]
The following mainly describes the functional configuration of the game device 1 that realizes a user interface that allows easy game operations such as pitching including a plurality of operation elements even when the size of the game screen is limited. explain.

  The game device 1 of the present embodiment is a game management device that manages a game played by selecting a selection target from a plurality of selection targets displayed on the screen by a touch operation, and is exemplified in FIG. In addition, it mainly includes a display control unit 81, a region setting unit 82, a parameter setting unit 83, and the like. The touch operation includes a touch operation on the touch panel unit 3 as well as a touch operation on a back input touch pad provided on the back surface of the display unit (so-called back touch operation). Here, a touch operation on the touch panel unit 3 is illustrated.

  The display control means 81 has a function of displaying a plurality of selection targets on the screen. The display control unit 81 has the same function as the display control unit 74 of the above-described first embodiment, and as illustrated in FIG. 5, a plurality of sphere type cards 100 as a plurality of selection targets, Display it on the screen.

  The area setting means 82 has a function of setting a plurality of parameter areas corresponding to a plurality of parameters in the screen where a plurality of selection targets are displayed. Here, in the example of the baseball game, the plurality of parameters correspond to a plurality of pitch course parameters such as a strike course parameter and a ball course parameter. As an example of the plurality of parameter areas, as shown in FIG. 5, a strike course area 121 corresponding to a “strike course” pitching course parameter and a ball course area 122 corresponding to a “ball course” pitching course parameter are applicable. To do.

  The number of parameter areas set by the area setting means 82 on the screen can be arbitrarily determined. As shown in FIG. 5, in addition to setting two parameter areas (strike course area 121 and ball course area 122) corresponding to two pitching courses, three or more parameter areas are set as described later. May be.

  The parameter setting unit 83, when an operation of moving a selection target selected by a contact operation from a plurality of selection targets to any one of the plurality of parameter regions is performed, the selection target is selected. On the other hand, it has a function of setting a parameter corresponding to the moved parameter area.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the user brings a finger 130 (or a pen or the like) into contact with a specific ball type card 100 of the four ball type cards 100 as a plurality of selection objects displayed on the screen. While maintaining the contact state, an operation of moving to a specific parameter area (strike course area 121 or ball course area 122) and releasing the finger (so-called drag and drop operation) is performed. Alternatively, by touching a specific ball type card 100 on the screen with a finger and quickly sliding the finger toward a specific parameter area (strike course area 121 or ball course area 122), a so-called flick operation, a specific ball The seed card may be moved to a specific parameter area. When such an operation is performed by the user, the parameter setting unit 83 moves the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122 with respect to the ball type card 100 (ball type) touched by the finger 130. Set the parameter corresponding to. For example, when the user touches the straight sphere type card 100 with the finger 130 and performs an operation of moving the sphere type card 100 to the strike course area 121, the parameter setting unit 83 responds to the sphere type “straight”. To set the pitching course parameter “strike course”.

  Further, only by moving the pitch type card 100 selected by the user to the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122, the pitcher character 111 is automatically set according to the determined pitch type and pitching course without further user operation. The pitching by is started. As described above, the pitching by the pitcher character 111 may be started when the operation for starting the pitching is separately performed.

  With this configuration, in the example of the baseball game, a game operation including a plurality of operation elements such as selection of a pitch type and setting of a pitching course is specified by identifying one of the plurality of pitch type cards 100 displayed on the screen. It can be realized by an operation that can be easily performed with one finger, that is, moving to the parameter area (strike course area 121 or ball course area 122). In particular, the present configuration can provide an effective user interface in a game executed on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone whose screen size is limited.

  In the first embodiment described above, the function of notifying the user of the parameter change of the selection target other than the selection candidate when the selection candidate is designated from the plurality of selection targets is provided. The user interface may be provided with the function or may be omitted.

  In addition, in the operation of moving the ball type card 100 selected by the user to the strike course area 121 or the like, while the finger 130 is in contact with the ball type card 100 on the screen, the finger 130 can be moved without separating from the screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the ball type card 100 also moves in real time in association with the change in the contact position coordinates of the finger 130. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ball type card 100 selected by the user may be moved after the change in the contact position coordinates of the finger 130. For example, as shown in FIG. 30, the finger 130 is brought into contact with the straight ball type card 100, and the contact state of the finger 130 with the screen is continuously maintained (while the finger 130 is moving without being released from the screen during the process). (While continuing the contact state), the finger 130 is moved toward the strike course area 121. Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the finger 130 is released from the screen on the strike course area 121. In this case, as shown in FIG. 30, the ball type card 100 stays in the original position while the finger 130 in contact with the screen is moving, and as shown in FIG. 31, the finger 130 moves to the screen on the strike course area 121. The ball type card 100 may move to the strike course area 121 at a timing away from, and both the ball type “straight” and the pitching course “strike course” may be simultaneously determined.

  Further, similarly to the first embodiment described above, the user first designates a selection candidate from the ball type card group 200, and selects the selection candidate from a plurality of parameter areas (for example, the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122). ), The pitch type card 100 as a selection candidate is selected (set) at the timing when the pitch type card 100 is moved to the parameter area. Can be fixed. In this case, the parameter setting means 83 selects the selection candidate designated by the contact operation from the ball type card group 200 in any one of a plurality of parameter areas (for example, the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122). When the operation of moving to the parameter region of is performed, the selection candidate is confirmed as a selection target, and the parameter corresponding to the moved parameter region is determined for the confirmed selection target (for example, Strike course or ball course). In this case, the sphere type is undetermined until the sphere type card 100 as a selection candidate is moved to the parameter area. For example, if the finger is released from the selection candidate and the designation of the selection candidate is canceled, the sphere type is selected. It has not been done. Therefore, the user can easily reselect the sphere type by repeatedly designating and canceling the selection candidates before the final determination of the sphere type.

  Further, in this case, if the configuration of “notifying the user of a parameter change of a selection target other than the selection candidate at the time point when the selection candidate is designated from a plurality of selection targets” described in the first embodiment is applied. The user repeatedly specifies the selection candidate and cancels the selection to specify various kinds of pitch cards 100 as the selection candidates. Pre-simulation of how the parameters change can be done. Therefore, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining game in which the user is required to assemble not only the next pitch but also the subsequent pitches.

  As a variation, the selection of the ball type card 100 (ball type) is confirmed at the timing when a contact object such as the user's finger touches one of the ball type cards 100 in the ball type card group 200. May be. In this case, the pitch type card 100 is selected by performing an operation to move the selected pitch type card 100 to one of the parameter areas (for example, the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122). At the timing when 100 is moved to the parameter area, the setting of the pitching course parameter is confirmed.

  Further, the plurality of parameter regions include a first parameter region (for example, strike course region 121) corresponding to a first parameter (for example, strike course) and a second parameter region (for example, ball course) corresponding to a second parameter. Parameter area (ball course area 122) of. Then, the area setting means 82 preferably arranges the first parameter area and the second parameter area at positions sandwiching a plurality of selection targets (for example, four ball type cards 100). .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a strike course area 121 as a first parameter area is arranged on the upper side of the ball type card group 200 as a plurality of selection targets and a second strike course area 121 is arranged on the lower side of the ball type card group 200. A ball course area 122 is arranged as a parameter area. In this case, the user only moves the ball type card 100 to be used for pitching upward or downward, and the ball type and the pitching course (strike course or ball course) are determined together. , Pitching is started.

  Although not shown, a plurality of ball type card groups 200 to be selected are sandwiched in between, and a strike course area 121 as a first parameter area and a ball course area 122 as a second parameter area are provided on the left and right sides thereof. May be arranged.

  By arranging the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122 at positions where the ball type card group 200 is sandwiched between them as in this configuration, a specific ball type card 100 is selected from the ball type card group 200. A desired operation can be performed only by changing the moving direction, and a simple and easy-to-understand user interface can be realized.

  Further, the user interface shown in FIG. 5 and the like of the present embodiment limits the function of pitching to two functions, that is, selecting the type of ball and selecting the course of the strike course or the ball course. Then, a strike course area 121 and a ball course area 122 for realizing the course selecting function are arranged at positions sandwiching the ball type card group 200 for realizing the ball selecting function. In the case of a portable game device 1 such as a smartphone, which has a limited screen size and is supposed to be played while being held by a hand, operations in multiple stages and detailed setting operations are troublesome for the user. However, if only the selection of the type of ball is possible, there is a concern that the playability will deteriorate. On the other hand, if the user interface of the present embodiment is applied, even if the screen size is limited as in a smartphone or the like, the playability is not significantly reduced and the operation is simple. It is possible to realize a game that enables pitching operations (ball type selection and pitch course selection).

  Further, the area setting means 82 displays the first parameter area (for example, the strike course area 121) and the second parameter area (for example, the ball course area 122) on the screen as illustrated in FIG. It is preferable to extend from the substantially left end 141 to the substantially right end 142.

  With this configuration, when the user plays the game while holding the game device 1 such as a smartphone with one hand, it is easy to hold it with one hand (with the thumb of the held hand) regardless of whether it is held with the right hand or the left hand. Can be operated. That is, when the user holds the game terminal with the right hand, the thumb of the right hand reaches the area on the right side of the screen, but does not easily reach the area on the left side of the screen. Conversely, when the user holds the game terminal with the left hand, the thumb of the left hand reaches the left side area of the screen, but does not easily reach the right side area of the screen. However, in the present configuration, the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122 both extend in a line shape to the left end 141 or the vicinity thereof and the right end 142 or the vicinity thereof of the screen, so that the grasped hand can be placed on either side. Even if there is, the thumb of the grasped hand can reach both the strike course area 121 and the ball course area 122 without any problem. Therefore, regardless of whether the user holds the game apparatus 1 with either the left or right hand, the ball type card 100 as the selection target is moved to the strike course area 121 or the ball by touching the screen with the thumb of the held hand. It can be surely moved to the course area 122.

  The user interface of the present embodiment is to move the specific selection target to a specific parameter area of the plurality of parameter areas in a state where the specific selection target is selected from the plurality of selection objects (items). Thus, a specific parameter is set for the specific selection target ". Therefore, as this variation, various modes described below can be adopted.

  First, variations of the user interface having three or more parameter areas will be described. The plurality of parameter regions set in the screen by the region setting means 82 include first to nth parameter regions corresponding to the first to nth parameters (n is a natural number of 3 or more), respectively. Then, the area setting means 82 arranges the first to n-th parameter areas so as to surround a plurality of selection targets. For example, a configuration in which the first to fourth parameter areas are set on the screen when n = 4 is exemplified below.

  The first to fourth parameters are, for example, parameters of four pitching courses of a high course, a low course, an outer corner course, and an inner corner course. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 32, the first parameter area “higher course area 151” and the second parameter area “lower” are provided so as to enclose the plurality of pitch type card groups 200, for example, vertically and horizontally. A course area 152 ”, a third parameter area“ outer corner course area 153 ”, and a fourth parameter area“ inner corner course area 154 ”are arranged, respectively. In the case of this example, the user drags any ball type card 100 in the ball type card group 200 with a finger selected, and drags it on any one of the first to fourth parameter areas 151 to 154. When the finger is released, it is possible to set the type of pitch to be pitched and the rough pitching course (either a high course, a low course, an outside corner course, or an inside corner course). The "outer corner course area 153" and the "inner corner course area 154" may be set to the left and right positions depending on whether the batter is a right batter or a left batter. That is, the example of FIG. 32 may be displayed for the right batter and the left and right positions may be reversed for the left batter. According to this configuration, the user can intuitively determine the inner angle and the outer angle, and thus the operability is good.

  To give an example in which n = 3, the first to third parameters are parameters of three pitching courses, namely, a strike course for the inside angle, a strike course for the outside angle, and a ball course. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 33, a first parameter area “inner corner strike course area 155” and a second parameter area “outer corner strike course area 156” are provided so as to surround a plurality of ball type cards 200 to be selected. , And the third parameter area “ball course area 157” is arranged in a substantially triangular shape. In the case of this example, if the user drags any ball type card 100 in the ball type card group 200 with his / her finger and releases the finger in the interior angle strike course area 155, the user corresponds to the ball type card 100. You can throw the type of ball you want to hit on the strike course at the inner corner. Similarly, if an arbitrary pitch card 100 is dragged and moved to the outside corner strike course area 156, the pitch corresponding to the corresponding pitch card 100 can be pitched on the outside corner strike course. Similarly, by dragging an arbitrary pitch card 100 and moving it to the ball course area 157, the pitch corresponding to the pitch card 100 can be thrown on the ball course. Note that, also in this configuration, the left and right positions of the “inner corner strike course area 155” and the “outer corner strike course area 156” may be set depending on whether the batter is a right batter or a left batter, as in FIG. 32. That is, the example of FIG. 33 may be displayed for the right batter, and for the left batter, the left and right positions may be reversed. According to this configuration, the user can intuitively determine the inner angle and the outer angle, and thus the operability is good.

  It should be noted that n may be 3 or more, and the first to nth parameter areas are arranged in a substantially n-sided polygon so as to surround a plurality of selection targets (ball type card group 200, etc.). You can

  In this way, a plurality of (three or more) parameter areas are arranged around the center of the plurality of selection target ball type cards 200 (see FIGS. 32 and 33). As a result, a plurality of parameter areas (areas 151 to 154 in FIG. 32 and areas 155 to 157 in FIG. 33) that are movement destinations are collectively arranged around the ball type card group 200. It is easy to perform an operation of selecting a specific ball type card 100 from the inside and moving it to any parameter area. In addition, a desired setting operation can be performed only by selecting a specific ball type card 100 from the ball type card group 200 and changing the moving direction thereof, and a simple and easy-to-understand user interface can be realized.

  Further, as a variation of the above, a configuration will be described in which, in addition to the first to nth parameter regions, a (n + 1) th parameter region corresponding to the (n + 1) th parameter region is further included. The area setting means 82 of this configuration sets the area outside the first to nth parameter areas arranged so as to surround the ball type card group 200 as the (n + 1) th parameter area. For example, a configuration in which the first to fifth parameter areas are set on the screen when n = 4 will be exemplified below with reference to FIG. 34.

  FIG. 34 is a modification of FIG. 32. Similar to FIG. 32, the first parameter area “higher course area 151”, the second parameter area “lower course area 152”, A third parameter area “outer corner course area 153” and a fourth parameter area “inner corner course area 154” are arranged. Further, a fifth parameter area “ball course area 158” for setting a ball course parameter as a fifth parameter is provided in an area outside these first to fourth parameter areas 151 to 154. In FIG. 34, the ball course region 158 is hatched for the sake of clarity for the sake of clarity, but the hatching is not displayed on the actual screen.

  In this case, the user drags any ball type card 100 in the ball type card group 200 with the finger selected and drags the finger on any one of the first to fourth parameter areas 151 to 154. You can set the strike course if you separate it (high course, low course, outside corner and inside corner can be set roughly). Furthermore, the ball course can be set by releasing the finger at a place beyond the first to fourth parameter areas 151 to 154 (that is, the ball course area 158 which is the fifth parameter area). Also in this configuration, as in FIG. 32, the “outer corner course area 153” and the “inner corner course area 154” may be set to the left and right positions depending on whether the batter is a right batter or a left batter. That is, the example of FIG. 32 may be displayed for the right batter and the left and right positions may be reversed for the left batter.

  In the case of this configuration, the user can perform a desired setting operation according to the moving direction and the moving distance of a contact object such as a finger that is in contact with the ball type card 100, and can realize a simple and easy-to-understand user interface.

  Further, as a variation of the user interface shown in FIG. 34, to which position of the ball course area 158 provided outside the first to fourth parameter areas 151 to 154, the type of ball card 100 has been moved (type of ball) Depending on the position at which the finger dragging the card 100 is released from the screen), rough course setting in the ball course may be possible as described below.

  That is, when the ball type card 100 is moved to a position beyond the high course area 151 (the ball course area 158 above the high course area 151), the parameter setting means 83 causes the ball type card 100 to have a ball type. Set a higher ball course for. Further, when the pitch card 100 is moved to a position beyond the low course area 152 (the ball course area 158 below the low course area 152), the parameter setting means 83 causes the parameter setting means 83 to select the pitch of the pitch card 100. Set a low ball course for. Further, when the ball type card 100 is moved to a position beyond the outer corner course area 153 (the ball course area 158 on the left side of the outer corner course area 153), the parameter setting means 83 causes the parameter setting means 83 to move the ball of the ball kind card 100. Set the outer corner ball course for the seed. Further, when the ball type card 100 is moved to a position beyond the inner corner course area 154 (the ball course area 158 on the right side of the inner corner course area 154), the parameter setting means 83 causes the ball of the ball kind card 100 to be moved. Set the inner angle ball course for the seed. As a result, it is possible to set roughly high, low, outer corners, and inner corners on both the strike course and the ball course.

  Furthermore, as a variation of the user interface shown in FIG. 32 or FIG. 34, to which position in the first to fourth parameter areas 151 to 154 the ball card 100 has been moved (a finger dragging the ball card 100 is used. Depending on the position at which is separated from the screen), detailed course setting in the strike course may be possible as shown below.

As shown in FIG. 35, the length L in the horizontal direction (X direction) of the high course region 151 and the low course region 152 matches the horizontal distance of the strike zone. The home base 145 indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 35 is virtually illustrated to explain the horizontal distance of the strike zone. The horizontal positions of the high course region 151 and the low course region 152 coincide with the horizontal positions of the strike zone. Further, in FIG. 35, for convenience, the description of the three ball type cards 100 is omitted, and only one moved ball type card 100 is shown by a dashed line. For example, when the user drags the ball type card 100 to the lower course area 152 and moves it, and releases the finger 130 from the screen at the coordinates (X ₁ , Y ₁ ), the parameter setting unit 83 causes the ball type card 100 to move. The horizontal pitching course of the strike zone is set based on the value X ₁ of the X coordinate of the position of the movement destination (the position where the finger 130 has been released). In the case of the example in FIG. 35, since the finger 130 is released at the position X ₁ on the left side (closer to the outer angle) in the lower course area 152, the parameter setting means 83 sets the pitching course parameter to the lower outer angle of the strike course. Set.

Further, the length H in the vertical direction (Y direction) of the outer corner course region 153 and the inner corner course region 154 matches the vertical distance of the strike zone. The vertical positions of the outer corner course region 153 and the inner corner course region 154 coincide with the horizontal position of the strike zone. For example, when the user moves the ball type card 100 by dragging it to the outside corner course area 153 and releases the finger 130 from the screen at the coordinates (X ₂ , Y ₂ ), the parameter setting unit 83 causes the ball type card 100 to move. The pitching course in the vertical direction of the strike zone is set based on the value Y ₂ of the Y coordinate of the position of the movement destination (the position where the finger 130 has been released). In this case, since the finger 130 is released at the upper (higher) position Y ₂ in the outer angle course area 153, the parameter setting means 83 sets the pitching course parameter to the higher outer angle of the strike course.

  Next, another variation of the user interface will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 36, the plurality of parameter regions include a first parameter region (for example, a strike course region 121) corresponding to a first parameter (for example, a strike course) and a second parameter (for example, a ball course). ) Corresponding to the second parameter area (ball course area 122). Then, the area setting means 82 arranges the strike course area 121 as the first parameter area so as to surround the plurality of pitch type card groups 200 to be selected in an annular shape, and The outer area is defined as the ball course area 122 as the second parameter area.

  Note that, in FIG. 36, the ball course region 122 is hatched for the sake of clarity for the sake of clarity, but the hatching is not displayed on the actual screen.

  In the case of this example, if the user drags any ball type card 100 in the ball type card group 200 with a finger and releases the finger in the strike course area 121, the user corresponds to the ball type card 100. You can throw a pitch on the strike course. Further, by dragging an arbitrary ball type card 100 and releasing the finger at a place beyond the strike course area 121 (that is, the ball course area 122), the ball type corresponding to the ball type card 100 is changed to the ball course. You can throw.

  Note that FIG. 36 shows an example in which the strike course area 121 surrounding the ball type card group 200 in a ring shape is a rectangle (may be a square), but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 37, The strike course area 121 may have an elliptical shape (or may have a circular shape), or, as shown in FIG. 38, the strike course area 121 may have a rhombic shape.

  In the case of this configuration, regardless of the direction in which the contact object such as the finger that is in contact with the ball type card 100 is moved, a desired setting operation can be performed depending on the moving distance, and a simple and easy-to-understand user interface can be realized.

  The shape of the ball type card 100 to be selected is not limited to the rectangular shape, but may be any shape. For example, in FIG. 38, the shape of the ball type card 100 is made into a triangle in accordance with the shape of the strike course area 121.

  As described above, the game device 1 of the present embodiment manages (controls) a baseball game in which a pitcher selects a pitch type to be pitched from a plurality of pitch types displayed on the screen by a contact operation and plays the game. ) Do. As illustrated in FIG. 39, a preferable aspect of the present game apparatus 1 is a display control means for displaying a plurality of sphere type cards 100 (sphere type selection objects) for selecting the plurality of sphere types on the screen. Eighty-one. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the game device 1 has a strip-shaped strike course area 121 corresponding to a strike course parameter and a ball course of the ball course at a position sandwiching the plurality of ball type cards 100 in the screen. An area setting means 82 for setting a strip-shaped ball course area 122 corresponding to the parameters is provided. In addition, the game device 1 performs an operation of moving a specific ball type card 100 designated as a selection candidate from the plurality of ball type cards 100 to either the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122. When performed, the selection of the ball type corresponding to the specific ball type card 100 is confirmed, and the strike course area 121 or the ball course area 122 of the moving destination is set as a parameter of the course to throw the ball type. There is provided a pitching execution means 84 for setting a corresponding strike course or ball course and starting a pitching.

  With this configuration, a pitching operation including three operation elements such as selection of a pitch type, setting of a pitching course, and start of pitching is performed by setting one of a plurality of pitch type cards 100 displayed on the screen in a specific parameter area. It can be realized by an operation that can be easily performed with one finger, such as moving to. In particular, the present configuration can provide an effective user interface in a game executed on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone whose screen size is limited.

  An example of the operation of the game device 1 using the user interface of the present embodiment is as described in the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 and 27 described above. In the flowchart, when a selection candidate is designated, an operation of notifying a change in a parameter other than the selection candidate in advance (S5, S6) and an operation of notifying the batter of a risk of allowing a hit (S7, Both or either of S8) may be omitted.

  Further, as a matter of course, it is possible to combine all or a part of each configuration (means 71 to 76, etc.) described in the second embodiment with the configuration of the game device 1 described in the first embodiment. .

  In the baseball game described above, the selection target is “ball type” and a plurality of “ball types” (ball type cards 100) are displayed on the screen, but instead of “ball type”, “ball speed” is displayed. ], “Ball power”, etc. may be selected. When the selection target is “ball speed”, for example, the user is allowed to select an arbitrary “ball speed” from a plurality of “ball speeds” such as fast, normal, and slow. For example, instead of the plurality of ball type cards 100 (ball type card group 200) in the screens shown in FIGS. 5, 28, 32 to 34, 36 to 38, etc., a plurality of “ball speeds” (ball speed cards ) Is displayed. In this case, for example, when an operation of moving the thrown “ball speed” (ball speed card) to the strike course area 121 of FIG. 5 is performed, the throw ball can be thrown to the strike course.

  Further, although an example of application to a baseball game has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. In game device 1 of the present embodiment, an operation of moving the selection target selected by the contact operation from the plurality of selection targets (items) to any one of the plurality of parameter regions is performed. In this case, a parameter corresponding to the moved parameter area is set for the selection target. The game apparatus 1 can be applied to various games as long as it has a configuration including this feature. An example of application to another game is shown below.

  In a battle game using characters or items, for example, a battle game using monsters described above, a plurality of monsters are displayed on the screen as a plurality of selection targets. Then, on the screen of the game, for example, an attack area and a defense area are arranged as a plurality of parameter areas across a plurality of monsters. The attack area is a parameter area that causes a monster to attack. The defense area is a parameter area that causes the monster to defend. The user performs an operation of touching an arbitrary monster among a plurality of monsters displayed on the screen with a finger and moving it to the attack area or the defense area. When a monster is moved to the attack area, the monster attacks the opponent. On the other hand, when the monster is moved to the defense area, the monster defends the attack from the opponent.

  As a variation of the monster battle game, a plurality of parameter areas, for example, a land attack area, a sea attack area, an air attack area, and a defense area are provided. Then, these four parameter areas are arranged so as to surround a plurality of monsters. In this variation, by moving an arbitrary monster among a plurality of monsters to any of the four parameter areas, it is possible to perform an operation of attacking or defending any of land, sea, and sky.

  Further, for example, instead of the monster, it may be a game in which items such as weapons, fighters, tanks, etc., such as attack or defense skills (skill cards) are selected. By applying the configuration of the game device 1 described in the above-mentioned baseball game to a game using such characters and items, the same operational effect can be obtained.

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In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the game management device is realized by the game device 1 operated by the user has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game management device communicates with the terminal device of each user. It can be configured by a computer such as a server capable of performing. Alternatively, the game management device may be composed of a plurality of computers (servers, terminal devices, etc.) that communicate with each other.

  An example of configuring the game management device as a server will be described. FIG. 40 shows a configuration example of a game system incorporating a server as a game management device. As shown in the figure, this game system is composed of a game server 301 installed on a network 304 such as the Internet, and a terminal device 303 of each user that can be communicatively connected to the game server 301 via the network 304. To be done.

  In the example of this game system, the game server 301 receives access from the terminal device 303 of each user who receives a game service via the network 304, accumulates and manages the game information of each user in a storage device, A game service is provided to the user via the network 304.

  As a form of providing the game service by the game server 301, a game program (application software) is installed in the game server 301, and the game operation is performed on the terminal device 303 instead of executing the game on the terminal device 303. There is a mode in which a game is executed by the game server 301 according to an input and the execution result is transmitted to the terminal device 303 of each user. For example, the game server 301 provides a so-called browser game in which a game can be played by a web browser installed in the terminal device 303 of each user. Alternatively, the game server 301 provides a so-called cloud gaming service of transmitting the game video resulting from the game executed by the game server 301 to the terminal device 303 in, for example, a streaming format.

  In addition, a part of the game program may be installed in the terminal device 303 so that the game execution process is partially performed in the terminal device 303.

  The hardware configuration of the game server 301 and the terminal device 303 can be a configuration of a general computer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an auxiliary storage device, a communication interface, and the like. As the terminal device 303, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS terminal, a PDA, a PC, a tablet computer, a game device having a communication function (a stationary or portable game device), or a multi-function having a bidirectional communication function. Various terminals such as a portable television receiver (so-called smart TV) that can be connected to the game server 301 via the network 304 to receive the provision of the game service can be applied.

  In the above-described browser game and cloud gaming, the user's terminal device 303 basically operates as an input / output device having an operation input function and a game screen or sound output function, and the substantial function is on the game server 301 side. is there. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 40, the game server 301 can be configured to include the selection candidate designating unit 71, the notifying unit 72, the parameter managing unit 73, and the like described in the first embodiment. Although FIG. 40 shows an example in which the game server 301 includes only the means 71 to 73, part or all of the other means 74 to 76 described in the first embodiment described above can be used as a game. It may be included as a component of the server 301. With this configuration as well, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment described above are achieved.

  Similarly, for example, as shown in FIG. 41, the game server 301 can be configured to include the display control unit 81, the area setting unit 82, the parameter setting unit 83, and the like described in the second embodiment. . Note that FIG. 41 shows an example in which the game server 301 includes only the means 81 to 83, but the pitching execution means 84 and the like described in the second embodiment above are used as constituent elements of the game server 301. May be included. Even with this configuration, the same operational effect as that of the second embodiment described above can be obtained.

  Also, as a matter of course, a game having a configuration in which various configurations (means 71 to 76, etc.) described in the first embodiment and various configurations (means 81, 84, etc.) described in the second embodiment are variously combined. It can be the server 301.

  In addition, the game server 301 (server) and the terminal device 303 can communicate with each other to send and receive various data, and both include an information processing device (computer) including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an auxiliary storage device, a communication control unit, and the like. ), And has a similar hardware configuration. Therefore, in the game system including the game server 301 and the terminal device 303, all or part of the means 71 to 76, 81 to 84 and the like included in the game device 1 described in each of the above embodiments is a server. Alternatively, any one of the terminal devices may be provided. Even with this system configuration, the same operational effects as those of the above-described respective embodiments are exhibited.

  By the way, regarding the configuration having the storage control function of storing various information in the storage device, the storage device itself is not included in the configuration, and thus may be installed anywhere inside or outside the game device or the game system. For example, the storage device may be a game device, a game server, a RAM of a terminal device or an auxiliary storage device, or a game device, a game server, a file server (online storage) different from the terminal device.

  Further, the respective configurations described in the above-described respective embodiments can be appropriately combined and applied.

  The computer-readable program according to the present embodiment is recorded in various computer-readable recording media such as a hard disk, an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.), a flexible disk, a semiconductor memory, and the recording medium. Read from the game management device or the CPU of the computer constituting the game system. Further, the means for providing the program to the computer is not limited to the recording medium described above, but may be performed via a communication network such as the Internet.

  As described so far, the outline of the game management device and the like of the present embodiment is as follows.

  1) A game management device (1, 301, 303) according to an aspect of the present invention is a game management device (1, 301, 303) that manages a game in which a user selects one of a plurality of selection targets. The selection candidate is designated by the selection candidate designating unit (71) for designating a selection candidate from the plurality of selection targets, and the selection candidate is designated by the selection candidate designating unit (71) on the basis of the information on the user's operation. At a certain point, a notification means (72) for notifying information about a change in the parameter of the selection target other than the specified selection candidate, and if the specified selection candidate is confirmed as a selection target, the confirmation A parameter management unit (73) for changing the parameters of the selection target other than the selected selection target.

  The game management device having this configuration can be configured by, for example, a computer (smartphone, mobile phone terminal, PHS, tablet computer, game dedicated machine, personal computer, multi-function television receiver, etc.) as a game device. . Alternatively, the game management device can be configured by a computer such as a server that can communicate with the terminal device of each user. Alternatively, the game management device may be composed of a plurality of computers (servers, terminal devices, etc.) that communicate with each other.

  According to this configuration, a plurality of selection targets (for example, in the case of a baseball game, a plurality of ball type cards in which ball type information such as straight, curve, fork, etc. is carded) are displayed on the screen, and the user can arbitrarily select from them. Play while selecting the selection target of. When a user plays as a pitcher in a baseball game, the pitcher selects a pitch type to be pitched next by arbitrarily selecting one from a plurality of pitch cards displayed on the screen. Here, the user performs an operation of designating a specific selection target as a selection candidate from the plurality of selection targets (for example, an operation of bringing a finger into contact with one of the plurality of types of balls displayed on the touch panel). At the time when the selection is performed, information regarding changes in the remaining parameters to be selected other than the designated selection candidate is notified. For example, when the user specifies a straight ball type card as a selection candidate, before the selection is confirmed, information regarding the change in the parameters of the remaining ball type cards when the selection is confirmed (for example, the ball parameter Information indicating improvement / decrease by arrows, numerical values, symbols, etc.) is displayed on the screen.

  The parameter management means manages each parameter of the plurality of selection targets, and when the designated selection candidate is confirmed as the selection target, the parameter of the selection target other than the confirmed selection target. Change. Therefore, for example, the notification means, when the specific selection target is designated by the selection candidate designating means, when the selection for the specific selection target is assumed to be confirmed, information on the change in the parameters of the remaining selection target Can be reported from the parameter management means. Alternatively, the notifying means may be, for example, to independently manage the information regarding the change in the parameter, instead of acquiring the information from the parameter managing means.

  With this configuration, the user can recognize how the parameters of the remaining unspecified ball types change at the time when the ball type to be pitched next is specified as a selection candidate. Therefore, the user can know in advance what kind of pitch to throw next, and what kind of parameter kind of pitch can be thrown in the next pitch, so that not only the next pitch but also the subsequent development. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining game that requires assembling an expected pitch.

  2) In the configuration of 1) above, any one of a plurality of attributes is set for each of the plurality of selection targets, and the parameter managing means (73) sets the determined selection It is preferable to change the parameters of the selection target other than the fixed selection target based on the relationship between the target attribute and the selection target attribute other than the fixed selection target.

  For example, in the case of a baseball game, an attribute of either “fast ball” or “slow ball” is set for the type of ball to be selected. As a specific example, the attribute “fast sphere” is set for sphere types such as straight and cut balls, and the attribute “slow sphere” is set for sphere types such as curve and change-up.

  For example, if the relationship between the specific selection target attribute selected by the user and the remaining non-selected selection target attribute is the same attribute relationship, the remaining selection target parameters are reduced (improved). May be). In the above baseball game example, when a "fast ball" (or "slow ball") is thrown, it is assumed that the batter's eyes get used to the ball speed, and the ball speed of the "fast ball" (or "slow ball") having the same attribute. Reduce the parameter.

  Further, for example, if the relationship between the specific selection target attribute selected by the user and the remaining unselected selection target attribute is a relationship of different attributes, the parameters of the remaining selection target are improved ( It may be lowered). In the above example of a baseball game, throwing a “fast ball” (or “slow ball”) causes the batter's eye to see a change in abrupt change for “slow ball” (or “fast ball”) with different attributes. As a mere thing, the ball power parameter of the ball type having the different attribute is improved.

  In this configuration, when the user designates a specific selection target as a selection candidate, the parameter change of the remaining selection target is based on the relationship between the attribute of the specific selection target and the attribute of the remaining selection target before the pitch. Is notified to the user. Therefore, for example, if a straight throw is performed, the ball power parameter of the straight or cut ball is lowered, but the ball power parameter of the curve or change-up is improved, and a realistic game like pitching in a real world baseball can be realized.

  3) In the configuration of 1) or 2) above, after the selection candidate is fixed as a selection target and a game relating to the fixed selection target progresses, the fixed selection target is deleted, It is preferable that a display control means (74) for displaying a new selection target on the screen is further provided, and the parameter management means (73) sets the parameter of the new selection target to a predetermined initial value.

  For example, in the case of a baseball game, after the selection of the pitch type card is confirmed and the pitch is performed, the pitch type card is erased from the screen, and a pitch type card as a new selection target is replaced instead. For example, a pitch type card of a pitch type randomly selected from pitch types that a pitcher can pitch (so-called ball) is replenished. Then, the parameter of the ball type card replenished as a new selection target is set to a predetermined initial value (so-called default value).

  On the other hand, for the remaining selection targets (selection targets other than the confirmed selection target) displayed on the screen, the influence of the parameter change until then is continued. As a result, for example, when the straight type card is selected, the parameters of the remaining curved type cards are selected, and when the curved type cards are newly replenished, The sphere type card of the curve whose parameter is improved and the sphere type card of the curve whose parameter is the initial value are mixed. In this way, even if the sphere type has the same curve, since the parameters are different, the variation of the selection target increases, and it is interesting for the user to select the sphere type while considering it.

  4) In the configuration according to any one of 1) to 3) above, the parameter management means (73) excludes the fixed selection target every time the designated selection candidate is fixed as a selection target. It is preferable to store the changed parameter of the selection target in the storage device and accumulate the change of the parameter.

  With this configuration, each time the selection for a specific selection target is confirmed, the parameters of the remaining selection targets displayed on the screen change, and the changes are accumulated. For example, in the case where two straights are continuously cast (two straights are selected in succession), the power parameter of the curve remaining without being selected both times is improved by two steps.

  In this way, for example, when a selection target having an initial value parameter is left without being selected n times, the parameter changes for n times are accumulated. That is, the user can raise the parameter of the selected pair to a desired level by leaving a certain selection target many times without selecting it, which is so interesting as training.

  5) In any one of the above 1) to 4), the game is a baseball game in which a pitcher pitches a pitch selected from a plurality of pitches, and the plurality of selection targets are the above It is preferable that all or some of the pitch types that the pitcher can pitch. Each of the above-described configurations is suitable as a configuration in which the user selects the type of pitch to be pitched by the pitcher in the baseball game.

  6) In the configuration of 5) above, the parameter managing means (73) displays the plurality of selection target parameters displayed on the screen so as to be selectable as a pitch type of the first ball for each one turn at bat for one batter. Is set to a predetermined initial value, and the parameters of the selection target other than the fixed selection target, which are changed for each pitch, are stored in a storage device until one turn at bat ends. It is preferable to accumulate changes in the parameters.

  According to this configuration, the parameters of the plurality of selection targets (ball types) are all set to predetermined initial values for each bat (that is, each time the batter standing in the bat changes). Then, during one turn at bat, the parameter variations of the types of balls left without being selected are accumulated. That is, since the pitch is for the same batter during one at bat, it is assumed that if the same ball type is continuously used, the eyes of the batter become accustomed, and the parameter variation is accumulated (accumulated) during one at bat. Of. In addition, when a pitch at one bat is over and a new batter is pitched at the next bat, since the pitch at the previous bat does not affect the batter at the next bat, all the parameters to be selected are set to the initial values. Reset to. This makes it possible to realize a highly entertaining game that reflects the realism of real baseball.

  7) In the configuration of 5) or 6) above, the type of ball as the selection candidate designated by the selection candidate designating means (71) is selected from the strike course and the ball course based on the information on the user's operation. It is preferable to further include a pitching course selection means (75) for selecting whether to pitch the ball.

  With this configuration, the user can choose to throw the selected ball type on the ball course, so that the ball ball (so-called waist ball, discard ball, play ball, fishing ball, pitching ball, etc.) can be used effectively. Then you can assemble the pitch. For example, even if a ball type with a low parameter (eg, fork ball) is displayed on the screen as a selection target, if that ball type is thrown as a waist ball on the ball course, the remaining selection target ball type (eg, straight) It is also possible to improve the parameters of. Therefore, in order to increase the parameter of the type of ball that the user wants to use as the decided ball, it is possible to take a tactic of intentionally throwing another type of ball having a low parameter to the ball course. In this way, even if the ball type has low parameters, it can be thrown to the ball course as needed (up to three times can be thrown to the ball course until the ball count reaches three balls), and thus it has a great presence value. Since it demonstrates, a highly entertaining game can be realized.

  8) In the configuration of 7) above, the degree of risk that the batter is allowed to hit when it is assumed that the pitch type designated as the selection candidate by the selection candidate designating means (71) has been pitched on the strike course. Further, a determination means (76) for determining the degree of safety of hitting a batter on the basis of a parameter of a pitch type as the selection candidate is further provided, and the notifying means (72) is set by the selection candidate specifying means (71). It is preferable that, when a selection candidate is designated, information regarding the degree of risk or the degree of security is acquired from the determination means (76) and notified.

  According to this configuration, at the time when a particular selected ball type is designated as a selection candidate, the risk that the batter is allowed to hit, or the batter is hit, assuming that the ball type was pitched on the strike course The degree of security is notified (for example, displayed on the screen by numerical values or gauges). Accordingly, the user can determine whether to strike on the strike course or the ball course with reference to the notified risk level or security level. Therefore, even if you are a beginner in a baseball game who does not know how to use the waist ball well to hit the batter, if the risk of throwing on the strike course is high, you will choose to throw on the ball course. The use of the ball is naturally learned through the game, and you can feel the fun of the game.

  9) A game management device (1, 301, 303) according to another aspect of the present invention is a game management device (1) that manages a game in which a user selects a selection target from a plurality of selection targets used in a battle. , 301, 303), and when any one of the plurality of selection targets is selected based on the information related to the user's operation, the parameter of the selection target other than the selected selection target. And a parameter management means (73) for changing

  In a competitive game in which an opponent (including an actual user or a CPU) exists, the opponent can select a selection target from a plurality of selection targets (items) and use it in the competition. Get used to. For example, the opponent becomes resistant and strong to a non-selected selection target having the same attribute as the selection target used by the user, and the other partner becomes weak to the other non-selected selection targets. In order to simulate this tendency in the game, after a certain selection target is selected and used, the parameters of the selection target remaining unselected are changed. This configuration can be applied to various competitive games, and the selection target can include various types such as a ball type in the case of a baseball game, various characters including monsters, weapons, and attacking skills. .

  According to this configuration, when a specific selection target is selected from a plurality of selection targets, the parameters of the selection target that are not selected are changed according to the selected specific selection target. Depending on which one you choose, you have a variety of strategic options. As a result, a highly entertaining game can be realized.

  10) A game system according to another aspect of the present invention includes a server (301) and a terminal device (303) that communicates with the server (301), and a user selects from a plurality of selection targets. Is a game system that manages a game that selects any one of the targets, and a selection candidate designating unit (71) that designates a selection candidate from the plurality of selection targets based on information about a user operation, the selection At the time when the selection candidate is designated by the candidate designating means (71), a notifying means (72) for notifying information about a change in the parameter to be selected other than the designated selection candidate, and the designated selection candidate The parameter management means (73) for changing a parameter of the selection target other than the fixed selection target when the selection target is fixed. 301) or one of the terminal device (303) comprises.

  11) A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for operating a computer as the game management device (1, 301, 303) according to any one of 1) to 9) above. Is a program for causing the game management apparatus (1, 301, 303) to function as each unit.

1 game device (game management device)
71 selection candidate designation means 72 notification means 73 parameter management means 74 display control means 75 pitching course selection means 76 judgment means 81 display control means 82 area setting means 83 parameter setting means 84 pitching execution means 100 pitch type card (sphere type selection object )
121 Strike course area 122 Ball course area 131 Arrow object 301 Game server (server, game management device)
303 terminal device (game management device)

Claims (10)

Management means for managing a plurality of types of selection targets associated with the character,
From all of the plurality of types of selection objects, a selection means for selecting a predetermined number of selection objects less than the total number,
Display control means for displaying on the screen a predetermined number of selection objects selected by the selection means;
Determination means for determining an arbitrary selection target from a predetermined number of selection targets displayed on the screen, based on information related to a user operation;
Character control means for controlling the motion of the character based on the selection target determined by the determination means,
A game control device including.   The game control device according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined number of selection objects displayed on the screen may include the same selection object selected by the selection unit in an overlapping manner.   It is determined at the time when the user selects an arbitrary selection object from the predetermined number of selection objects displayed on the screen as a selection candidate, before the specified selection candidate is determined by the deciding means. 3. The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies in advance information about a change in a parameter to be selected displayed on the screen other than the designated selection candidate in the case where it is assumed.   The parameter management means for changing the parameter of the selection object displayed on the screen other than the determined selection object when the selection object of the selection candidate is determined by the determination means. The described game control device. Erasing means for erasing the determined selection target from the screen after the game in which the character control means controls the motion of the character progresses based on the selection target determined by the determination means,
Second selecting means for selecting a new selection target in place of the deleted selection target from all of the plurality of types of selection targets;
Second display control means for displaying on the screen a new selection target selected by the second selection means,
The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising:   The game control device according to claim 5, further comprising an initial value setting unit that sets a new parameter to be selected displayed on the screen to a predetermined initial value.   7. The game control device according to claim 1, wherein the character is a pitcher character, and the selection targets of the plurality of types are a plurality of types of balls that the pitcher character can pitch. For each of the plurality of types of balls, any one of a plurality of attributes is set,
A pitching course determining means for determining an arbitrary pitching course from pitchable pitching courses including a strike course and a ball course based on information about a user's operation;
Based on the pitch type determined by the determination means and the pitch course determined by the pitch course determination means, when the pitcher character has pitched under the control of the character control means, the pitch type of the determined pitch type is determined. Based on the relationship between the attribute and the attribute of the ball type other than the determined ball type, the parameter management means for changing the parameter of the ball type other than the determined ball type,
The game control device according to claim 7, further comprising: A game system including a server and a terminal device capable of communicating with the server,
A game system in which each of the means of the game control device according to claim 1 is provided in either the server or the terminal device. A program for causing a computer to operate as the game control device according to claim 1, wherein the program causes the computer to function as each unit included in the game control device.

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