JP2020103934A - Game control device, game system, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a highly strategic game, preventing the game from becoming monotonous.SOLUTION: Changing means 110 of a game control device 10 changes parameters on the basis of a choice chosen on each of a plurality of choosing opportunities of a plurality of choices including a choice associated with a first object. When a choice chosen on a first choosing opportunity is associated with the first object, second object association means 107 associates at least one of a plurality of choices on a second choosing opportunity later than the first choosing opportunity with a second object. When the choice chosen on the second choosing opportunity is associated with the second object, the changing means 110 changes parameters on the basis of the choice and the second object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

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

In recent years, a game in which a parameter is changed based on the option selected by the user is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a user selects an option associated with an event-occurring character in a game in which a turn in which an option indicating the practice content of a character to be trained is repeatedly visited, when the user selects the option A game control device is described in which the degree of relationship with an event-occurring character is increased and an event that facilitates breeding is more likely to occur.

JP, 2014-233323, A

However, in the game of Patent Document 1, when an option associated with an event-occurring character is selected, a beneficial effect on training immediately occurs, so the user tends to select only an option that has immediate effect. Sometimes, the game became monotonous.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game that is not monotonous and has high strategic characteristics.

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to an aspect of the present invention is based on an option selected at each of a plurality of selection opportunities among a plurality of options including an option associated with a first object. , If the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity and the changing means for changing the parameter, the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity At least one includes second object associating means for associating a second object, and the changing means, when the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the option is associated with the option. And changing the parameter based on the second object.

A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a changing unit that changes a parameter based on an option selected from a plurality of selection opportunities among a plurality of options including an option associated with a first object, When the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity, the second object is assigned to at least one of the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity. A second object associating unit for associating, the changing unit based on the option and the second object when the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity. The above-mentioned parameter is changed.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of a success part. It is a figure which shows an example of the main image in a main part. It is a figure which shows an example of a practice image. It is a figure which shows a mode that a heart is emitted in a practice image. It is a figure which shows a mode that a heart is linked|related with a practice item. It is a figure which shows an example of an angel image. It is a figure which shows the state in which the tab was selected. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function relevant to this invention among the functions implement|achieved by a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of angel character data. It is a figure which shows an example of angel deck data. It is a figure which shows an example of event character data. It is a figure which shows an example of event deck data. It is a figure showing an example of game situation data. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game control device. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game control device.

[1. Hardware configuration of game system and game control device]
An embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description may be omitted. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S according to the present embodiment includes a game control device 10 and a server 30. The game control device 10 and the server 30 are connected to a network N such as the Internet. Therefore, mutual data communication is possible between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

The game control device 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the game control device 10 is a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a tablet computer), a personal computer, a mobile game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional device having an information processing function. Type television receiver (smart TV).

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

The operation unit 14 is an input device, and may include, for example, a choice, a key, a lever, a game controller (game pad), a pointing device such as a mouse or a touch panel, or a keyboard. Further, for example, the operation unit 14 may include a microphone or a camera for the user to perform an input operation by voice or gesture. The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL display, or the like, and displays a screen according to an instruction from the control unit 11. It should be noted that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 do not have to be built in the game control device 10, and may be an external device connected to the game control device 10.

The server 30 is a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The hardware configurations of the control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 may be the same as those of the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13, respectively. For example, the server 30 stores a game program and delivers the game program in response to a request from the game control device 10.

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

[2. Game outline]
In the game system S, a game in which the user aims to change the parameter is executed, for example, a breeding game aiming to increase the parameter may be executed, or a competitive game in which a win or loss is determined when the parameter reaches a predetermined value is executed. May be done. In the game of the present embodiment, the parameter changes when the user selects an option associated with the object in each of the plurality of selection opportunities. Here, before explaining the specific contents of the game, the meaning of each term such as options, selection opportunities, and objects will be described.

The option is, for example, a command displayed on the display unit 15 during the game, and is selected to advance the game. For example, in a game with characters such as the protagonist, the options indicate the actions the characters take in the world of the game. In the present embodiment, since the game in which the parameter changes is executed, for example, the type of parameter and the amount of change may change depending on the options. In the case of a training game, the option indicates a training method, for example, a practice method, a training method, or an educational method. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of options will be described as an example in which a method of raising a to-be-cultivated object described later is selected.

The selection opportunity is, for example, a state in which the user can select an option, a state in which the option is presented and selection is awaited. In the present embodiment, a turn-based game will be described as an example as will be described later, and therefore each turn corresponds to a selection opportunity. Therefore, the place described as a turn in this embodiment can be read as a selection opportunity.

The object may be, for example, a target that can be used in a game or a target displayed on the display unit 15. For example, a character, a card, an item, a moving object moving in the virtual world, an image displayed on the screen, or the like corresponds to an example of the object. In the present embodiment, as an example of objects, a training target object, a first object, a second object, a third object, and a fourth object will be described.

The training target object is, for example, an object to be trained in a training game, and may be, for example, a character of the main character or a character of a character different from the main character. In the present embodiment, a hero character described below corresponds to the breeding target object. Therefore, the place described as the main character in the present embodiment can be read as the training target object.

The first object is, for example, an object associated with the option. For example, the first object may be an object for supporting the progress of the game or an object for making the game advantageous. Further, for example, the first object may be selected from objects held by the user, may be a predetermined object, or may be an object acquired by the user while the game is in progress. .. For example, when the raising game is executed, the first object may be an object that supports, cooperates with, or supports the raising in the game. Further, for example, the first object may be designated as an object that influences a change in a parameter in the game, or may be a target that appears in the world in the game. In the present embodiment, the first object is an object for supporting the breeding target object, and an angel character described later corresponds to the first object. Therefore, the portion described as the angel character in the present embodiment can be read as the first object.

The second object may be an object different from the first object, and may be, for example, an object generated by the first object. For example, the second object may be displayed on the display unit 15, and the type and amount of changing parameters may be changed depending on the type and number of the second object. Further, for example, the second object may be an object that shows an effect that occurs in the game. The effect is that the game is advantageous or disadvantageous, for example, that the amount of change in the parameter is larger or smaller than usual. In the present embodiment, the second object is an object for improving the parameter, and a heart described later corresponds to the second object. Therefore, the part described as a heart in the present embodiment can be read as the second object.

The third object and the fourth object may be objects different from the first object and the second object, respectively, and the third object and the fourth object may be the same as or different from each other. For example, the third object and the fourth object may be objects that support, cooperate, or support the raising in the game. For example, the third object and the fourth object may be displayed on the display unit 15, and the type and amount of the changing parameter may be changed depending on the type and number thereof. Further, for example, the third object and the fourth object may be objects that show effects that occur in the game. The effect is that the game is advantageous or disadvantageous, for example, that the amount of change in the parameter is larger or smaller than usual. In the present embodiment, the event character described later corresponds to the third object. Therefore, the part described as the event character in the present embodiment can be read as the third object. Further, in the present embodiment, an event character or a scenario peculiar character described later corresponds to the fourth object. Therefore, the portion described as the event character or the scenario-specific character in the present embodiment can be read as the fourth object.

The parameter is, for example, a parameter that is aimed to be changed in the game, and is a parameter that changes depending on the option selected by the user. The parameter may be a parameter related to the object, and for example, in the case of a training game, it may be a parameter for training the training target object, may be the ability or skill of the training target object, or may be a character evaluation or tone. It may be a parameter. In the present embodiment, it is a parameter used to grow the training target object, and experience points described later correspond to the parameters. Therefore, the points described as experience points in the present embodiment can be read as parameters.

Hereinafter, specific contents of the game will be described based on the meaning of each term described above. In the present embodiment, a case where a game for raising a character who is a baseball player is executed will be described as an example. The game of the present embodiment includes a plurality of parts. For example, a success part in which the user trains a character, a stadium part in which the user team and the opponent team compete, and a reward when the user clears the mission. And a challenge part to obtain. For example, a character who has been trained in the success part can participate in a match in the stadium part. In the following, the character being trained in the success part will be referred to as the main character, and the character that has been trained and has become able to participate in the match in the stadium part will be referred to as the original character.

In the present embodiment, the processing in the success part will be mainly described. In the success part, the user trains the hero character while advancing the scenario. The scenario is, for example, a game story developed in accordance with the progress of the game, and is a fictitious event occurring in the world of the game. In the present embodiment, as an example of a scenario, a game story in which a main character who belongs to a high school baseball club from the summer of a second year high school student to a professional baseball player is described. There may be only one scenario, but a plurality of types are prepared, and the ability to be easily trained may be different for each scenario. The user may be able to select a favorite scenario from the home screen of the game or the like.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of the success part. As shown in FIG. 2, in the success part, the main part is executed after the prepart is executed, and when the scenario progresses to the end, the training of the main character is completed, and it is registered as the original character and can be used in the stadium part. Become. In the pre-part, necessary information is registered and set in the main part. For example, in the pre-part, a name, a defensive position, a dominant arm, etc. are registered as basic information of the main character. Further, for example, in the pre-part, the event deck is set and the game item is selected.

The event deck is a deck of a character for generating an event during the main part. The deck is, for example, a group of characters owned by the user and used in the game. Hereinafter, the character set on the event deck will be referred to as an event character. An event is an event that occurs in the game, for example, a conversation between characters. The event may be unrelated to the training of the protagonist character, or may have an effect on the training. When the event affects the breeding, for example, not only the one that is advantageous for the breeding but also the one that is disadvantageous for the breeding may be used. In the present embodiment, the event that occurs during the main part is not fixed, and various events occur according to one or more event characters that the user has incorporated into the event deck.

The event character may be given at the first start of the game or during the tutorial, may be given by lottery or reward, or may be given as a gift from another user. The user owns a state in which the given event character is associated with identification information such as a user ID that identifies the user in the game. For example, the user can arbitrarily incorporate a predetermined number (for example, 5) of event characters from the event characters owned by the user into the event deck. Note that one bent character owned by another user may be incorporated into the event deck as a helper. When the setting of the event deck is completed, the user selects a game item for facilitating the training of the main character. When the selection of the game item is completed, the prepart is completed and the main part is started.

Event characters built into the event deck appear in the scenario of the main part. Event characters may appear as teammates or managers of the protagonist character. Therefore, the event character owned by the user becomes a character by being incorporated in the event deck. The character incorporated in the event deck may appear as a player of a rival team, for example. Further, a unique character (for example, a director, a scout, a manager, a teammate, etc.) may be set as a character in advance in the scenario. Hereinafter, this character is called a scenario-specific character.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main part includes a plurality of sections. A section is a rough period of time in a game, corresponding to, for example, a quarter or a season. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the main part is chronologically divided into four sections. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each section includes a plurality of turns, for example, 12 turns. A turn is a minute period in the game, and corresponds to, for example, one day, one week, or one month.

For example, the user can instruct the action of the main character every turn. Therefore, the turn can be said to be a unit for selecting the action of the main character. For example, when one turn corresponds to one week in the game, virtual time in the game advances for one week each time one turn ends. The number of turns included in a section may be different for each section. In the main part, when each turn comes, a main image for selecting an option indicating the action of the hero character is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a main image in the main part. As shown in FIG. 3, the progress of the scenario is displayed in the upper area A10 of the main image G1. For example, in the upper area A10, the current section, the number of turns left until the current section ends, information about the date and time in the game, and the like are displayed. The upper area A10 includes a gauge area A11 indicating a physical strength parameter of the main character. For example, the physical strength parameter is a parameter necessary for the hero character to practice, decreases (consumes) when the hero character practices, and increases (recovers) when the hero character rests. In the lower area A12 of the main image G1, buttons for displaying the log of the main part and automatically sending, skipping, or omitting the message may be displayed.

Further, the main image G1 includes a hero's ability area A13. Various ability parameters of the hero character are displayed in the hero ability area A13. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the ability parameters of the main character as a batter are shown, and for example, trajectory parameters, meet parameters, power parameters, running parameters, shoulder parameters, and defense parameters are displayed. The trajectory parameter indicates how high the batted ball of the main character rises. The meet parameter indicates the meet power of the main character. The power parameter indicates the power of the main character. The running power parameter indicates the foot speed of the main character. The shoulder force parameter indicates the speed of the main character's throwing ball. The defensive power parameter indicates the defensiveness of the hero character.

Further, the main image G1 includes a command area A14. In the command area A14, options P141 to P147 indicating the actions of the main character are displayed. When the user selects option P141, the hero character takes a break from practice and the physical strength parameter increases. When the user selects option P142, the screen transitions to a practice image, which will be described later, and the main character practices. When the user selects the option P143, an angel character described later can be acquired or excavated. When the user selects option P144, it is possible to improve the ability parameter of the main character by consuming experience points described later. When the user selects option P145, the hero character goes to the hospital to cure the injury or illness. When the user selects option P146, the main character plays and the motivation parameter that affects the amount of experience points acquired increases. When the user selects option P147, the hero character has a date and the motivation parameter increases.

As described above, each time each turn arrives, the user selects any one of the options P141 to P147 from the main image G1. The protagonist character may gain experience points in an event where the option P146 or P147 is selected and playing or dating, but basically, when the option P142 is selected and practiced, the experience character gains experience points. To do. For example, when the user selects the option P142, the practice image is switched to select a practice item.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the practice image. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper area A20 of the practice image G2 may be similar to the upper area A10 of the main image G1. The practice image G2 also includes an experience point area A22. In the experience point area A22, the current experience points of the main character are displayed. The experience points are parameters for training the main character, and in the present embodiment, five types of experience points are set: muscle strength points, agility points, technical points, changing ball points, and mental points. The experience points increase as the hero character practices or an event occurs.

The practice image G2 also includes a command area A23. In the command area A23, a plurality of options P231 to P236 corresponding to a plurality of practice items are displayed. The practice item can be the practice content or the training method. In the present embodiment, the type of experience points to be increased and the amount of increase are determined for each practice item. A level is set for each practice item, and the level increases when the number of practice times reaches a predetermined number. The higher the level of practice item, the greater the amount of increase in experience points.

For example, when the user selects option P231, the hero character performs batting practice, and muscle strength points, technical points, and mental points increase. Further, for example, when the user selects the option P232, the hero character performs strength training, and the strength points and the mental points increase. In addition, for example, when the user selects the option P233, the main character performs base running practice, and the strength point and the agility point increase. Further, for example, when the user selects the option P234, the hero character practices shoulder strength training, and the strength points, the agility points, and the skill points increase. Further, for example, when the user selects the option P235, the hero character performs defensive practice, and the agility point, the technical point, and the mental point increase. Further, for example, when the user selects the option P236, the hero character performs mental practice, and the skill points and the spirit points increase.

In the present embodiment, the user successively selects any of the options P231 to P236 twice in order to make the main character practice. For example, when the main character wants to practice base running, the user first selects the option P233. In this case, the option P233 is provisionally selected, the cursor C237 is displayed so as to point to the option P233, and the probability of being injured during the practice of base running is displayed. This probability is determined, for example, based on the physical strength parameter of the main character, and the smaller the physical strength parameter, the higher the probability of injury. It should be noted that, in the vicinity of the experience point area A22, the experience points that increase when the temporarily selected practice item (running base practice in FIG. 4) is executed may be displayed.

The practice image G2 also includes a character area A24. In the present embodiment, an event character incorporated in the event deck and a scenario-specific character are associated with each practice item, and characters other than the main character perform practice or observe the practice. To be done. For example, in the character area A24, the character associated with the temporarily selected practice item is displayed. The character associated with each practice item may be fixed, but in the present embodiment, it changes for each turn.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, since the base running practice is provisionally selected, the character associated with the base running practice is displayed in the character area A24. The character area A24 includes a gauge area A241. The gauge area A241 indicates the evaluation of the main character of the character. For example, when the hero character makes a practice associated with the event character or the scenario-specific character, the rating is increased. For example, when the evaluation of the event character is high, the event may be likely to occur, or special training may be performed in which the experience points are increased more.

It should be noted that the event character is associated with a good practice, and when the main character is practicing together when the good practice is performed by the event character, the amount of increase in experience points is increased as compared with the normal case. Good. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the event character (Yabe)'s specialty practice associated with the base running practice is base running practice, and if the main character practices base running in this state, the experience points increase more than usual. The amount increases. However, the event character is not always associated with the same practice item as the one's favorite practice, but may be associated with the exercise item different from the one's own practice.

The practice image G2 also includes an angel character area A25. In the present embodiment, not only the event character or scenario-specific character to practice with the main character, but also the angel character supporting the main character is associated with each practice item. The angel character is, for example, a manager who supports the main character or a student from another school, and may be a character different from the event character, or a part of the event character may be set as the angel character. For example, a predetermined number of angel characters may be present at the start of the main part, or the angel characters may be acquired while the main part is in progress, as described later.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the event deck, an angel deck incorporating an angel character is also prepared. The user can incorporate some or all of the available angel characters into the angel deck. For example, the user can arbitrarily incorporate a predetermined number (for example, 12) of angel characters from the available angel characters into the angel deck. The angel character incorporated in the angel deck is associated with any of the practice items. For example, in the angel character area A25, the angel character associated with the temporarily selected practice item is displayed. The angel character associated with each practice item may be fixed, but changes in each turn in this embodiment.

Similar to the event character, the training is advantageous when the main character practices the exercise items associated with the angel character. However, the effect does not occur immediately in the practice turn associated with the angel character, and the effect occurs in the next turn or the subsequent turns. Therefore, while the effect of the event character has immediate effect, the effect of the angel character does not have immediate effect. For example, when the hero character performs a practice associated with an angel character, a heart for raising the breeding is released.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing how hearts are emitted in the practice image G2. As shown in FIG. 5, when the user selects option P233, at least one heart H is emitted from each angel character in the angel character area A25. The heart H is associated with an effect that makes the breeding advantageous, and the effect occurs when it is collected. Heart H cannot be collected in the turn it was released, and can be collected in the next turn or later.

As shown in FIG. 5, the heart H has various sizes and colors, and these are mixed and emitted. For example, the size of the heart H indicates the strength of the effect, and the color of the heart H indicates the content of the effect. For example, the larger the size of the heart H, the stronger the effect of increasing experience points. Further, for example, if the color of the heart H is different, the content of the effect that occurs changes. For example, the heart H is color-coded according to various effects such as an effect of increasing muscular strength points, an effect of increasing agility points, an effect of recovering a physical strength parameter, and an effect of reducing the probability of injury.

The size and the color of the heart H to be released may be determined randomly regardless of the angel character, but in the present embodiment, the size and the color of the released heart H are determined according to the angel character. Has become. It should be noted that in the case of an angel character capable of releasing a large heart H, the heart H does not necessarily have to be released, and the heart H may swell a little. In this case, in the subsequent turn, the heart H may be released when it further expands to a predetermined size. When the effect of releasing the heart H is made, the practice result showing the experience points acquired in the practice is displayed, and the turn ends. The released heart H is randomly associated with each practice item in the next turn or the subsequent turns, and is in a recoverable state.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how the heart H is associated with the practice item. The practice image G2 in FIG. 6 shows the next turn of the practice image G2 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 6, the released heart H is associated with each exercise item, and which heart H is associated with which exercise item is displayed when the user tentatively selects the options P231 to P236. It has become so. In the example shown in FIG. 6, since the running base practice is provisionally selected, the heart H associated with the running base practice is displayed so as to drift on the practice image G2. For example, a part of the heart H generated in the practice of the previous turn is associated with the base running practice. The heart H associated with an exercise other than the base running exercise is displayed in the exercise image G2 when the exercise is provisionally selected.

The user can collect the heart H associated with the practice item of the practice performed by the main character. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 6, when the user selects option P233 and the main character practices base running, four hearts H associated with the base training are collected, and the respective effects of the collected hearts H are collected. appear. For example, if the heart H has the effect of increasing the strength points, the strength points increase at the time of collection. Further, for example, if the heart H has the effect of increasing the agility points, the agility points increase at the time of collection. Further, for example, if the heart H has the effect of recovering the physical strength parameter, the physical strength parameter is recovered at the time of collection.

The effect of the heart H may occur after the options P231 to P236 are selected or before the options P231 to P236 are selected. For example, if the heart H has an effect of reducing the probability of injury, the effect may occur at the time when the practice image G2 is displayed. Further, as an effect at the time of collecting the heart H, the heart H may be contracted and moved so as to be sucked into the corresponding experience point. For example, in the case of the heart H in which the strength points increase, the heart moves to the strength points in the experience point area A22 and disappears. Further, in the example of FIG. 6, since the angel character is associated with the option P233 as shown in the angel character area A25, when the user selects the option P233, a new heart H is released as described in FIG. Will be done. The heart H can be collected in the next turn or later.

In the example of FIG. 6, the heart H is associated with the options other than the option P233, but the heart H is not collected and the effect does not occur. For example, the uncollected heart H may be collected in the next turn. That is, the heart H may be carried over to the next turn instead of disappearing immediately if it is not collected. The uncollected heart H may be carried over to the end of the main part, but in the present embodiment, the heart H disappears when a predetermined turn has passed after it was generated.

In the present embodiment, when the user selects the option P143 of the main image G1 (FIG. 3) in the main part, the level of the angel character can be raised or a new angel character can be acquired. For example, when the user selects the option P143 in the main image G1, the screen is switched to an angel image for making settings relating to the angel character.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an angel image. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper area A30 of the angel image G3 may be similar to the upper area A10 of the main image G1. The angel image G3 includes an angel setting area A32. The angel setting area A32 includes a tab T321 for increasing the level of the angel character and a tab T322 for acquiring a new angel character. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the tab T321 is selected.

When the tab T321 is selected, the angel setting area A32 has basic information areas A323 and A324 showing basic information of the angel character currently available and buttons P325 and P326 for increasing the level of the angel character. Including. A name, a level, an attribute, etc. are displayed as basic information of the angel character. The level affects the number and size of the hearts H to be released. For example, the higher the level, the more or more hearts H are released. The attribute indicates the release type of the heart H, and is, for example, a continuous type that releases a large number of small hearts H, an expansion type that releases a small number of large hearts H, or a balanced type that releases a medium heart H in a well-balanced manner. Become. Note that the basic information of the angel character is not limited to the above example, but may be, for example, the color of the heart H to be emitted (that is, the content of the effect).

When the user selects the buttons P325 and P326, the level of the angel character can be raised in exchange for the experience points of the main character. In the example of FIG. 7, the type and amount of experience points required to raise the level are displayed on the buttons P325 and P326. When the user selects the buttons P325 and P326 and raises the level of the angel character, the turn may be consumed and the next turn may come, but in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the turn is not consumed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state where the tab T322 is selected. As shown in FIG. 8, when the tab T322 is selected, the angel setting area A32 has a basic information area A327 indicating basic information of an angel character that is a candidate for acquisition, and a button P328 for acquiring the angel character. And a button P329 for finding a new angel character are displayed. As shown in the basic information area A327, the angel character before acquisition is set to have a favorable impression on the hero character. The positivity changes depending on, for example, the experience points and ability parameters of the hero character, and the event that occurs during the main part. The higher the likability of the angel character may be, the higher the probability of being acquired may be, or the angel character may be surely acquired when the liking is equal to or higher than a threshold value.

Further, when the user selects the button P329, an event for searching for a new angel character occurs, and the angel character can be excavated. For example, this event may be one in which the hero character visits another school to find an angel character. The excavated angel character may be able to be acquired immediately, but here, it can be acquired after becoming a candidate for acquisition once and having an improved liking. The angel character acquired by the user is displayed in the angel character area A25 of the practice image G2 by incorporating it in the angel deck. The angel character may be excavated or acquired at an event that occurs after practice or at another timing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the user selects one of the options P231 to P236 that is associated with the angel character, the angel character releases the heart H that is effective in raising the main character. Since the released heart H can be collected in the next turn or the subsequent turns, not only the immediate effect option associated with the event character but also the ineffective effect option associated with the angel character is dared. By preparing it, it is possible to provide a highly strategic game that is not monotonous. Hereinafter, the details of this processing will be described.

[3. Functions realized in game control device]
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game control device 10. In the present embodiment, in the game control device 10, the data storage unit 100, the event character setting unit 101, the event generation unit 102, the acquisition unit 103, the angel setting unit 104, the heart changing unit 105, the angel relating unit 106, the heart relating unit 107. The canceling unit 108, the display control unit 109, the experience point changing unit 110, the heart cumulative parameter changing unit 111, and the effect generating unit 112 are realized.

[3-1. Data storage]
The data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing a game. Here, as an example of data stored in the data storage unit 100, angel character data DT1, angel deck data DT2, event character data DT3, event deck data DT4, and game situation data DT5 will be described.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the angel character data DT1. As shown in FIG. 10, the angel character data DT1 shows basic information of the angel character. Here, it is assumed that the basic information of all angel characters prepared in the scenario is stored, and the basic information of the angel character before acquisition or before excavation is also stored. For example, the angel character data DT1 is associated with an angel character ID that uniquely identifies the angel character, the name of the angel character, the current level, the current liking, the attribute, the type of heart that can be discharged, and the current state. Is stored. The current state is information indicating whether it is acquired, excavated, or unexcavated. The angel character data DT1 is updated when the user raises the level of the angel character or newly acquires or discovers the angel character.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the angel deck data DT2. As shown in FIG. 11, the angel deck data DT2 indicates an angel character incorporated in the angel deck. For example, the angel character ID of the angel character incorporated in the angel deck is stored in the angel deck data DT2. In the present embodiment, since the upper limit number of angel characters that can be incorporated in the angel deck is set, the angel deck data DT2 stores up to the upper limit number of angel character IDs among the usable angel characters. Become. The angel deck data DT2 is updated when the user edits the angel deck.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the event character data DT3. As shown in FIG. 12, the event character data DT3 indicates basic information of the event character owned by the user. For example, the event character data DT3 stores the event character's name, rarity, attribute, position, good practice, event content, bonus, ability parameter, etc. in association with the event character ID that uniquely identifies the event character. It

The attribute is, for example, the role or type of the event character, and here, whether the player is a player or a manager is indicated. As the content of the event, the line and the amount of change of the experience point that changes depending on the dialogue of the main character and the event character when the event occurs and the event may be stored. The bonus may be a bonus of experience points when practiced together with the event character. The event character data DT3 is updated when the user newly obtains an event character.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the event deck data DT4. As shown in FIG. 13, the event deck data DT4 indicates an event character incorporated in the event deck. For example, the event deck data DT4 stores the event character ID of the event character incorporated in the event deck in association with the event deck ID that uniquely identifies the event deck. For example, the user can register a plurality of event decks, and the event character ID of the incorporated event character is stored for each event deck. The event deck data DT4 is updated when the user edits the event deck.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the game situation data DT5. As shown in FIG. 14, the game situation data DT5 is data indicating the situation of the successful part being executed. For example, in the game situation data DT5, a scenario ID that uniquely identifies a scenario, a current section, a current turn, basic information of a main character, a current experience point, a current ability parameter, a special ability, and an event deck in use. The event deck ID, the current evaluation of the event character and the scenario-specific character, the heart ID for uniquely identifying the released heart H, the type of the heart H, the size of the heart H, the turn of generation, the turn of disappearance, and the accumulated heart parameters are Is stored.

The generation turn indicates the turn in which the heart H is generated. The extinction turn indicates a turn in which the heart H disappears, and is, for example, a turn after a predetermined turn from the generation turn. The heart cumulative parameter corresponds to the effect generating parameter according to the present invention, and indicates the cumulative total of the hearts H that have occurred from the start of the success part to the present, for example, the cumulative size of the heart H. For example, when a small-sized heart H occurs, a small value corresponding to the size is added, and when a large-sized heart H occurs, a large value corresponding to the size is added. The game situation data DT5 is updated at any time according to the progress of the success part.

The data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 may store data necessary for executing the game. For example, the data storage unit 100 may store master data of angel characters and event characters. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store image data of each image such as the heart H.

[3-2. Event character setting section]
The event character setting unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The event character setting unit 101 sets at least one of the plurality of event characters owned by the user for generating an event for changing an experience point. In the present embodiment, the event character setting unit 101 specifies an event character owned by the user based on the event character data DT3 and incorporates the event character owned by the user into the event deck, thereby setting the event character for occurrence of the event. .. For example, the event character setting unit 101 may incorporate the event character selected by the user into the event deck, or may incorporate the event character selected using the auto deck function into the event deck. In the auto deck function, the event character may be selected by a predetermined method, and for example, the practice is good, the content of the event, or the rarity.

[3-3. Event occurrence part]
The event generation unit 102 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The event generation unit 102 generates an event based on the event character set for generating the event. The event generation unit 102 identifies the event character incorporated in the event deck based on the event deck data DT4, identifies the content of the event associated with the event character based on the event character data DT3, and determines the event. Generate.

The event generation unit 102 determines whether to generate an event based on a given event generation condition. This condition may be determined in advance and is assumed to be stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance. For example, doing the same exercise as an event character, having the event character's rating be above a threshold, reaching a given section or turn, winning a lottery to generate an event, or a combination of these. It may be a generation condition. For example, the event generation unit 102 determines whether or not the event generation condition is satisfied based on the game situation data DT5 in each turn, and generates an event when it is determined that the event generation condition is satisfied. The same event may be repeatedly generated in the main part, or the once generated event may not be repeatedly generated.

[3-4. Acquisition department]
The acquisition unit 103 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The acquisition unit 103 causes the user to acquire an angel character during execution of the game. Acquisition means, for example, to bring the angel character into a usable state, and to put it into a state in which it can be incorporated into the angel deck. In this embodiment, when the user acquires the angel character, the angel character is in a state capable of generating the heart H.

The acquisition unit 103 determines whether to allow the user to acquire an angel character based on a given acquisition condition. This acquisition condition may be predetermined, for example, excavating an angel character, having a favorable rating equal to or higher than a threshold value, winning a lottery to acquire an angel character, and having a predetermined event. Occurrence, or a combination thereof, may be an acquisition condition. For example, the acquisition unit 103 determines whether the acquisition condition event occurrence condition is satisfied based on the game situation data DT5 in each turn, and acquires the angel character when it is determined that the acquisition condition event occurrence condition is satisfied. The acquisition unit 103 refers to the angel character data DT1 and changes the state of the angel character acquired by the user to “acquired”.

[3-5. Angel setting section]
The angel setting unit 104 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The angel setting unit 104 sets at least one of the event characters set for the event occurrence as an angel character. The angel setting unit 104 may use all the event characters incorporated in the event deck as the angel characters as they are, or may use only some of the event characters as the angel characters.

When only some of the event characters are to be angel characters, the angel setting unit 104 may use some of the randomly selected event characters as angel characters. However, in the present embodiment, the angel setting unit 104 causes the event occurrence. When a specific type of character is included in the event characters set for the purpose, the specific type of character is set as an angel character.

The specific type of character is, for example, a type of character that can be an angel character. The specific type may be a type designated in advance, and for example, the attribute of the event character indicates a predetermined attribute. In this embodiment, the event character being a manager corresponds to a character of a specific type. When the attribute of the event character incorporated in the event deck indicates manager, the angel setting unit 104 may incorporate the event character in the angel deck.

[3-6. Heart change part]
The heart changing unit 105 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The heart changing unit 105 changes the type or number of hearts H corresponding to the angel character by satisfying a predetermined condition during the execution of the game. The predetermined condition may be, for example, a user performing a predetermined operation, consumption of experience points, or consumption of virtual currency or points. .. Alternatively, for example, the predetermined condition may be that a predetermined game event is generated or that a predetermined mission is cleared.

In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which it is a predetermined condition that the user selects the buttons P325 and P326 and redeem the experience points for leveling up the angel character. Therefore, the heart changing unit 105 refers to the game situation data DT5 and determines whether or not there is sufficient experience for leveling up. The heart changing unit 105 raises the level of the angel character and changes the type or number of hearts H when there is sufficient experience.

The relationship between the level of the angel character and the type or number of hearts H may be defined in the mathematical expression format or the table format, or may be defined as a part of the program code. The heart changing unit 105 will acquire the type or number of hearts H associated with the level of the angel character. In this relationship, the higher the level, the greater the number of hearts H, or the type that is advantageous for raising. The advantage of the training here means that the amount of increase in experience points is large. Therefore, for example, the higher the level, the larger the size of the heart H.

[3-7. Angel association section]
The angel associating unit 106 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The angel associating unit 106 determines the option to be associated with the angel character among the plurality of options P231 to P236 each time each of the plurality of turns comes. In the present embodiment, since the user can acquire the angel character in the middle of the main part, the angel associating unit 106 associates the angel character with at least one of the plurality of options when the user acquires the angel character. become.

For example, the angel associating unit 106 may randomly determine an option to be associated with the angel character from a plurality of options P231 to P236, or from options other than the options associated with the previous turn. It may be determined at random. Further, for example, the angel associating unit 106 may move the options associated with the angel character in a predetermined order each time the turn passes, or may change the angel character based on the options associated with the event character. You may decide the option to associate. When there are a plurality of angel characters, the angel association unit 106 may associate all the angel characters with the same option, or may determine the option associated with each angel character and determine the option with which each angel character is associated. It may be different.

[3-8. Heart association part]
The heart association unit 107 is implemented mainly by the control unit 11. When the angel character is associated with the option selected in the x-th turn (x is a natural number), the heart association unit 107 is in the y-th turn (y is a natural number larger than x) after the x-th turn. The heart H is associated with at least one of the plurality of options.

The x-th turn is an example of the first selection opportunity according to the present invention, and is, for example, an arbitrary turn of a plurality of turns visited in the game. However, it is not the last turn. Therefore, if X turns are to be made in the game, x is 1 or more and less than X. In this embodiment, since one section is composed of 12 turns, x may be any of 1 to 11. However, when enabling Heart H across sections, x need not be the final turn of the fourth section (final section). The y-th turn is an example of the second selection opportunity according to the present invention, and may be any turn that comes after the first selection opportunity. For example, y is greater than or equal to x+1 and less than or equal to X.

The heart associating unit 107 may generate a predetermined number of hearts H of a predetermined type regardless of the angel character, but in the present embodiment, the heart associating unit 107 creates hearts H of a type or number corresponding to the angel character. , At least one of the plurality of options in the y-th turn. In the present embodiment, the case where the relationship between the angel character and the type or number of the heart H is defined in the angel character data DT1 will be described. However, this relationship may be defined in a mathematical expression format, or in the program code. It may be defined as a part. The heart associating unit 107 generates hearts H of the type or number corresponding to the angel character based on the angel character data DT1 and stores the heart H in the game situation data DT5.

In the present embodiment, the types of hearts H associated with the angel character are generated with the size corresponding to the attribute associated with the angel character and the number corresponding to the attribute. That is, the heart association unit 107 causes at least one of the type, size, and number of hearts H to differ depending on the angel character. The heart association unit 107 assigns a heart ID to the generated heart H, stores the current turn as a generated turn in the game situation data DT5, and erases a turn after a predetermined turn (for example, 3 turns or 5 turns). Store as a turn.

For example, the heart associating unit 107 may randomly determine an option to be associated with the heart H from a plurality of options P231 to P236, or from options other than the options associated with the previous turn. It may be determined at random. Further, for example, the heart associating unit 107 may move the options associated with the heart H in a predetermined order each time a turn passes, or based on the options associated with the angel character or the event character, The option to associate the heart H may be determined. When there are a plurality of hearts H, the heart associating unit 107 may associate all the hearts H with the same option, or may determine the option to be associated with each heart H and determine the option with which each heart H is associated. It may be different.

In the present embodiment, if the heart H generated in the x-th turn is not collected in the y-th turn, it can be carried over to the subsequent turns, so that the heart associating unit 107 is in the z-th turn after the y-th turn. The heart H is associated with at least one of the plurality of options. The z-th turn is an example of the third selection opportunity according to the present invention, and may be a turn that comes after the y-th turn, for example. For example, z is y+1 or more and X or less.

In the present embodiment, the heart associating unit 107 associates a new heart H with at least one of the plurality of options in the z-th turn when the angel character is associated with the option selected in the y-th turn. become. The new heart H (that is, the heart H that occurs in the y-th turn) is a heart H that is different from the heart H that has already occurred (that is, the heart H that has occurred in the x-th turn), and is additionally generated. It can be said to be Heart H. The method itself for associating the new heart H with the option is the same as the method described above.

The option with which each heart H is associated may be fixed instead of being variable. For example, when the option with which the heart H is associated is not selected in the y-th turn, the heart associating unit 107 may start the y-th turn and thereafter. The option of associating the heart H may be determined each time the turn of “A” comes. In other words, the heart associating unit 107 may be able to have different options for associating the heart H with each turn.

In addition, for example, when the option selected in the x-th turn is associated with a specific type of angel character, the heart associating unit 107 associates the heart H with the option and even if the turns after the y-th turn come. , The option with which the heart H is associated may not be changed. The specific type of angel character may be a predetermined angel character, and for example, only one body may exist or a plurality of bodies may exist. The effect of the heart H generated in this case may be randomly determined. Further, for example, when the option associated with another type of angel character is selected in the x-th turn, the heart associating unit 107 changes the option with which the heart H is associated with each turn after the y-th turn. You may do so. Other types mean types other than the specific type.

[3-9. Release section]
The release unit 108 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The canceling unit 108 cancels the association by the heart associating unit 107 when the option associated with the heart H is not selected by the z-th turn. The cancellation may be, for example, changing from the state in which the heart H is associated with the option to the state in which the option is not associated, or may be the disappearance of the heart H. When the association between the heart H and the option is canceled or the heart H disappears, the effect of the heart H does not occur. For example, the canceling unit 108 determines whether the disappearance turn of each heart H has elapsed based on the game situation data DT5. The canceling unit 108 erases the heart H by deleting the heart H for which the disappearance turn has passed from the game situation data DT5. Therefore, the releasing unit 108 prohibits the effect of the heart H from occurring.

[3-10. Display controller]
The display control unit 109 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The display control unit 109 causes each of the plurality of characters including the angel character and the event character to be displayed in an identifiable display mode as to whether they are associated with the option as an angel character or with the option as an event character.

The identifiable display mode is, for example, displaying an angel character in an angel character area (for example, angel character area A25) and displaying an event character in an event character area (for example, character area A24). It is to display. In other words, the angel character is displayed at the display position for the angel character, and the event character is displayed at the display position for the event character. Further, for example, the angel character is displayed in the color/luminance/shape/direction/effect for the angel character, and the event character is displayed in the color/luminance/shape/direction/effect for the event character.

[3-11. Experience point change section]
The experience point changing unit 110 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point based on the option selected in each of the plurality of turns among the plurality of options including the option associated with the angel character. The relationship between the option and the method of changing the experience point may be defined in a mathematical expression format or a table format, or may be described as a part of the program code. The change method here is the type of experience point to be changed and the change amount (increase amount or decrease amount). The experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point by a changing method associated with the option selected by the user.

If the heart H is associated with the option selected in the y-th turn, the experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point based on the option and the heart H. The relationship between the heart H and the experience point changing method may be defined in a mathematical expression format or a table format, or may be described as a part of the program code. The experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point by the change method associated with the option and the change method associated with the heart H. For example, the experience point changing unit 110 increases the amount of change in the experience points when the heart H is associated with the option, compared to when the heart H is not associated with the option.

In the present embodiment, since the plurality of options include options associated with the event character or the scenario-specific character, the experience point changing unit 110 selects the option associated with the event character or the scenario-specific character as the changing unit. If so, the experience point is changed based on the option and the event character or the scenario-specific character. The relationship between the event character or the scenario specific character and the experience point changing method may be defined in a mathematical expression format or a table format, or may be described as a part of the program code. The experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience points by a change method associated with the option and a change method associated with the event character or the scenario-specific character. For example, the experience point changing unit 110 increases the amount of change in the experience points when the option is associated with the event character or the scenario-specific character, compared to when the option is not associated with the event character or the scenario-specific character. ..

For example, when the heart H is associated with the option selected in the z-th turn, the experience point changing unit 110 changes the experience point based on the option and the heart H. Further, for example, in the z-th turn, since the hearts H released in both the x-th turn and the y-th turn can be accumulated, the experience point changing unit 110 sets the heart H and a new heart in the options selected in the z-th turn. When the heart H is associated, the experience point is changed based on the option, the heart H, and the new heart H.

[3-12. Heart cumulative parameter change part]
The heart cumulative parameter changing unit 111 is implemented mainly by the control unit 11. The heart cumulative parameter changing unit 111 changes the heart cumulative parameter for generating a predetermined effect when the angel character is associated with the option selected in each of the plurality of turns. The heart cumulative parameter changing unit 111 may change the heart cumulative parameter when the heart H occurs, and for example, changes the heart cumulative parameter by a value according to the size of the generated heart H. The current value of the heart accumulation parameter may be displayed in a distinguishable manner in the main image G1.

[3-13. Effect generation part]
The effect generator 112 is implemented mainly by the controller 11. The effect generator 112 generates a predetermined effect based on the heart cumulative parameter. The predetermined effect is an effect that allows the game to proceed advantageously. For example, the amount of change in experience points may be increased, the special ability may be acquired, or the special ability may be easily acquired. Making the special ability easy to acquire may be, for example, that the main character learns the trick of obtaining the special ability and reduces the consumption of experience points necessary for the acquisition of the special ability. In the present embodiment, the effect generator 112 generates an effect that makes it easier to acquire a special ability. For example, the effect generator 112 may release a special heart H for generating a predetermined effect when the heart cumulative parameter becomes equal to or more than the threshold value.

[4. Processing executed in game control device]
15 to 17 are flow charts showing an example of processing executed in the game control apparatus 10. The processes shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to the program stored in the storage unit 12 when each turn in the main part arrives. The following processing is an example of processing by each functional block shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, first, the control unit 11 causes the heart H, which has passed the disappearance turn, to disappear based on the game situation data DT5 (S1). In S1, the control unit 11 identifies the current turn by referring to the game situation data DT5, and identifies the disappearing turn of each heart H by referring to the game situation data DT5. Then, the control unit 11 erases the heart H whose extinction turn is earlier than the present turn. For the disappearance of the heart H, for example, a record corresponding to the heart H may be deleted from the game situation data DT5, or a flag indicating that the heart H has disappeared is prepared and the value of the flag is set to ON. You may

The control unit 11 displays the main image G1 on the display unit 15 based on the game situation data DT5 (S2). In S2, the control unit 11 refers to the game situation data DT5 to identify the current section, the current turn, the ability parameter of the main character, and the like, and determines the display content of the main image G1. The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S3). Here, a case where an operation of selecting any one of the options P141 to P147 is performed will be described.

When the user selects the option P142 (S3; practice), the process proceeds to FIG. 16, and the control unit 11 selects each of the event character and the scenario peculiar character from the options P141 to P141 based on the event deck data DT4 and the game situation data DT5. It is associated with any of P147 (S4). In S4, for example, the control unit 11 may randomly select and associate an option from the options P141 to P147 for each event character or scenario-specific character, or may select an event character and an option for each option P141 to P147. It may be randomly selected from the scenario peculiar characters and associated. The options associated with the event character and the scenario-specific character are held in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 associates the angel character with any of the options P141 to P147 based on the angel character data DT1 and the angel deck data DT2 (S5). In S5, for example, the control unit 11 may randomly select and associate an option for each angel character, or may randomly select and associate each of the options P141 to P147 from the angel character. .. The options associated with each angel character are stored in the storage unit 12.

The control unit 11 associates the heart H with any of the options P141 to P147 based on the game situation data DT5 (S6). In S6, for example, the control unit 11 may randomly select and associate the options for each heart H, or may randomly select and associate each of the options P141 to P147 from the heart H. .. The options associated with each heart H are stored in the game situation data DT5. If there is no heart H in the current turn, the process of S6 is not executed.

The control unit 11 displays the practice image G2 on the display unit 15 based on the game situation data DT5 (S7). In S7, the control unit 11 specifies the experience points of the main character based on the game situation data DT5 and determines the display content of the practice image G2. After that, the operation of selecting any of the options P231 to P236 is awaited.

The control unit 11 specifies the option provisionally selected by the user based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S8), and updates the display of the practice image G2 (S9). In S9, the control unit 11 displays the event character and the scenario peculiar character associated with the option temporarily selected by the user in the character area A24, and displays the angel character associated with the option in the angel character area A25. Further, the control unit 11 causes the heart H associated with the option provisionally selected by the user to be displayed at an arbitrary position so as to float in the practice image G2. The control unit 11 also displays the cursor C237 in association with the option temporarily selected by the user. In addition, the control unit 11 may predict the acquired experience points when the exercise of the option temporarily selected by the user is executed, and display the acquired experience points near the experience point area A22. In addition, in the prediction of each special experience point, the addition by the heart H may be taken into consideration, or the addition by the heart H may not be taken into consideration.

The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S10). Here, it is assumed that an operation of temporarily selecting an option or an operation of temporarily selecting another option is performed. When the user tentatively selects another option (S10; tentative selection), the process returns to S9, based on the event character, the scenario-specific character, the angel character, and the heart H associated with the other tentatively selected option. Then, the display of the practice image G2 is updated.

On the other hand, when the user selects the temporarily selected option (S10; main selection), the control unit 11 executes a predetermined effect based on the option selected by the user (S11). In S11, the control unit 11 performs an effect in which the heart H associated with the option is collected and the heart H is released from the angel mine associated with the option. The control unit 11 refers to the angel mine data, and determines the number, size, and type of the hearts H to be released based on the level and the attribute of the angel mine. If the heart accumulation parameter is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the control unit 11 will generate and release the heart H for generating a special effect in S11. Further, the control unit 11 executes an effect in which the hero character practices the exercise item indicated by the option. Further, when the option is associated with the event character, the control unit 11 executes an effect in which an event corresponding to the event character occurs. The control unit 11 deletes the collected heart H from the game situation data.

The control unit 11 increases the experience points of the main character (S12). In S12, the control unit 11 increases the basic increase amount of experience points associated with the option selected by the user by the event character associated with the option item, the scenario specific character, and the heart H. Then, the final increment is determined and the game situation data DT5 is updated. In addition, when the special heart H based on the heart cumulative parameter is released, the control unit 11 causes the effect of the heart H to be generated.

The control unit 11 adds the released heart H (S13), and this processing ends and shifts to the next turn. In S13, the control unit 11 gives a heart ID to the released heart H, and adds and stores a new record in the game situation data DT5. Then, the control unit 11 stores the current turn as the generation turn and the turn after the predetermined turn as the extinction turn. Further, the control unit 11 updates the heart cumulative parameter based on the size of the released heart H. Further, the control unit 11 increments the current turn stored in the game situation data.

Returning to FIG. 15, when the user selects the option P143 in S3 (S3; angel), the process proceeds to FIG. 17, and the control unit 11 displays the angel image G3 on the display unit 15 based on the angel character data DT1. (S14). At the time when the angel image G3 has just been displayed, the tab T321 is selected. Therefore, in S14, the control unit 11 refers to the angel character data DT1 to identify the acquired angel character, and determines the display content of the tab T321.

The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S15). Here, it is assumed that an operation of selecting the buttons P325 and P326 or an operation of selecting the tab T322 is performed. When the user selects the buttons P325 and P326 (S15; level), the control unit 11 raises the level of the angel character based on the angel character data DT1 and the game situation data DT5 (S16), and returns to the process of S2. .. In S16, the control unit 11 subtracts the experience points required for leveling up from the experience points indicated by the game situation data DT5, and increases the level of the angel character indicated by the angel character data DT1. In the present embodiment, the case where the turn is not consumed even if the level of the angel character is increased will be described, but the turn may be consumed.

On the other hand, when the user selects the tab T322 (S15; tab), the control unit 11 updates the display in the tab T322 based on the angel data (S17). In S17, the control unit 11 refers to the angel data, identifies the angel character that has been excavated but has not been acquired, and determines the display content in the tab T322.

The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S18). Here, it is assumed that the operation of selecting the button P328, the operation of selecting the button P329, or the operation of selecting the tab T321 is performed. When the user selects the tab T321 (S18; tab), the process returns to S14.

On the other hand, when the user selects the button P328 (S18; negotiation), the control unit 11 executes an angel character acquisition process based on the angel data (S19), and this process ends and shifts to the next turn. To do. In S19, the control unit 11 refers to the angel data to specify the positivity of the angel character, and based on the positivity, determines whether the acquisition of the angel character has succeeded. For example, the control unit 11 sets the acquisition probability according to the likability, determines that the angel character has been successfully acquired when the lottery process based on the acquisition probability is won, and the control unit 11 determines the angel character data DT1. To update. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the angel character has been successfully acquired, the angel character is not already acquired.

When the user selects the button P329 in S18 (S18: excavation), the control unit 11 executes the excavation process of the angel character based on the angel character data DT1 (S20), and this process ends and the next process is performed. Move to the turn. In S20, the control unit 11 may change the unexcavated angel character to excavated by a lottery process based on a given probability, or the angel character corresponding to the event selected by the user has been excavated. You may change to. In addition to the above processing, the angel deck G3 may be subjected to an angel deck editing processing.

Returning to FIG. 15, when the user selects the option P144 in S3 (S3; ability), the control unit 11 executes the ability parameter improving process based on the game situation data DT5 (S21), and the process of S2. Return to. In S21, the control unit 11 consumes the experience points of the main character and trades them for improving the ability parameter. On the other hand, when the user selects any of the options P141 and P145 to P147 (S3; other), the control unit 11 executes a process according to the selection content based on the game situation data DT5 (S22), The process ends and moves to the next turn.

According to the game control device 10 described above, when the angel character is associated with the option selected in the x-th turn, not only the option but also the option is associated in the y-th turn after the x-th turn. By making the experience points changeable by the heart H as well, it is possible to provide the user with an option that has no immediate effect (that is, an option that produces an effect at the time of subsequent selection). Therefore, in a game in which the experience points are changed by repeatedly selecting the options on a plurality of selection occasions, the user should carefully consider which option is selected to have a beneficial effect on the final change of the experience points. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly strategic game that is not monotonous.

In addition, by setting an event character for event occurrence as an angel character, it is possible to make the user think about which event character should be used to obtain an effect other than the occurrence of the event, and the game's strategic Can be increased.

In addition, when the manager is included in the event characters set for the event occurrence, the manager can be set as the angel character to provide a new usage method of the manager's event character. As a result, the utility value of the manager is increased, so that the user can be motivated to acquire the manager.

In addition, the event character can influence the change in experience points when an option is selected. Therefore, the user is asked to select the option associated with the angel character or the option associated with the event character. Can be made to think, and the strategic nature of the game can be enhanced. That is, it is possible to let the user think about which one of the option with immediate effect (the option associated with the event character) and the option with no immediate effect (the option associated with the angel character) is selected. It is possible to provide a highly strategic game that does not become a game.

Further, in the practice image G2, the angel character is displayed in the angel character area A25, and the event character is displayed in the character area A24. Therefore, it is determined whether the character associated with the option is the angel character or the event character. As a result, the user can easily understand whether the option has immediate effect or the option does not have immediate effect.

Also, each time the selection opportunity comes, the option with which the angel character is associated is determined, so it is possible to change the option for changing the experience points by a special method, and to further enhance the strategic nature of the game.

In addition, since the user acquires the angel character during the progress of the scenario, it is possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game. For example, it is possible to make the user think whether to consume the turn and acquire the angel character, or to practice without acquiring the angel character, and it is possible to effectively enhance the strategy of the game.

Moreover, since the type or number of the hearts H corresponding to the angel character is changed by raising the level of the angel character, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced. For example, it is possible to let the user think about whether to use the experience points acquired by the main character to raise the level of the angel character, or whether to save the experience points and assign them to the ability parameter, thus making the game strategically effective. Can be increased to

Further, since the heart H is carried over not only in the y-th turn but also in the z-th turn, it is possible to use it by accumulating the heart H, and to further enhance the game's strategic character.

If the option associated with the heart H is not selected even after the z-th turn, in order to change the experience points by a special method by releasing the association of the heart H, the heart H is By letting the user think by when the associated option must be selected, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

In addition, each time the selection opportunity after the y-th turn comes, the option for changing the experience points is determined by a special method, so that the strategy of the game can be further enhanced. For example, there is an option that can collect a large number of hearts H by randomly changing the options that the heart H is associated with each turn, or there is an option that the event character is associated but the heart H is not associated. Therefore, it is possible to make the user think which of the various pattern options is appropriate for training, and it is possible to effectively enhance the strategic nature of the game.

When an option associated with a specific type of angel character is selected, the option that changes the experience point by a special method is fixed and remains unchanged, and the option associated with another type of angel character is selected. In this case, the options for changing the experience points can be changed by a special method, so that the game can be more strategic.

Further, when the option associated with the angel character is selected, the heart cumulative parameter is changed to generate a predetermined effect, so that the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

In addition, since options that are not immediately effective in the raising game are provided, it is possible to enhance the strategic nature of the raising game.

[5. Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. Modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the display mode of the heart H is not limited to the example of the embodiment, and for example, the content of the effect may be shown inside the heart H by an icon or the like, or the effect may be displayed by the brightness or the pattern instead of the color of the heart H. Content may be shown. Further, for example, the hearts H may have the same size and the same color even if the effects are different, or the effects generated by the heart H may be the same. Further, for example, the heart H may be translucent or may float while rotating. Further, for example, the heart H may not be displayed near the position on the screen pointed by the user with the operation unit 14. Further, for example, the type of the heart H of each angel may be confirmed in the angel image G3. Further, for example, the size of the released heart H may be increased or the number thereof may be increased according to the number and combination of angel characters associated with the options. Further, any image other than the heart H may be used as the second object.

Further, for example, in the embodiment, the case where the main character is a fielder has been described, but when the main character is a pitcher, for example, using experience points, pitcher abilities such as a ball speed parameter, a control parameter, and a stamina parameter. You may make it improve the capability parameter regarding. Further, for example, in the embodiment, the case where the hero character gains experience points through practice and then the ability parameters are improved by consuming the experience points has been described. However, the experience points are consumed as ability parameters immediately after practice. It may be a game in which the concept of experience points does not exist at all, and the ability parameter immediately improves after practice. In this case, the capability parameter corresponds to the parameter according to the present invention.

Further, for example, the event deck does not necessarily have to be set, and only the angel character may be used. Further, for example, the angel deck does not necessarily have to be set, and all the angel characters acquired by the user may appear in the practice image G2. Further, for example, the scenario-specific character does not necessarily have to be associated with the option, and only the angel character may be associated with the option. Further, for example, in the practice image G2, the angel character and the event character may be displayed without being particularly distinguished. Further, for example, the angel character is fixed to the scenario, and may not be a character that can be acquired in the middle. Further, for example, the option with which the heart H is associated may not particularly change for each turn. Further, for example, a special effect due to the heart accumulation parameter may not particularly occur.

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

Further, for example, the main processing of the game may be executed in the server 30. In this case, the server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention. For example, the event character setting unit 101, the event generation unit 102, the acquisition unit 103, the angel setting unit 104, the heart changing unit 105, the angel relating unit 106, the heart relating unit 107, the releasing unit 108, the display control unit 109, the experience point changing unit. When the server 110, the heart cumulative parameter changing unit 111, and the effect generating unit 112 are realized, these are mainly realized by the control unit 31. In this case, the game control device 10 receives image data from the server 30 and displays each image on the display unit 15. In addition, the game control device 10 transmits data indicating the instruction accepted by the operation unit 14 to the server 30. The server 30 may specify the user's instruction and execute the game by receiving the data. Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game control device 10 and the server 30. In this case, the processing result of each functional block may be transmitted and received between the game control device 10 and the server 30.

Further, for example, the case where the baseball game is executed has been described, but the process according to the present invention may be applied to another game. For example, the process according to the present invention may be applied to a sports game other than a baseball game (for example, a game using soccer, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.). Further, for example, the process according to the present invention may be applied to various games such as action games and role playing games other than sports games and training games regardless of the game format and genre.

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

1) A game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention, based on an option selected at each of a plurality of selection opportunities among a plurality of options including an option associated with a first object, When the first object is associated with the changing means (110) for changing the parameter and the option selected in the first selection opportunity, the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity. At least one of the options includes a second object associating unit (107) for associating a second object, and the changing unit (110) associates the second object with the option selected at the second selection opportunity. If so, the parameter is changed based on the option and the second object.

15) The game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention changes the parameter based on the option selected at each of the plurality of selection opportunities among the plurality of options including the option associated with the first object. And a changing means (110) for changing, and at least the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity when the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity. One includes a second object associating unit (107) for associating the second object, and the changing unit (110) is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity. In this case, the parameter is changed based on the option and the second object.

16) The program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game control device (10, 30) described in any one of 1) to 14) or the game system (S) described in 15).

17) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium that records the program of 16).

According to the inventions of 1) or 15) to 17), when the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity, in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity, By making it possible to change the parameter not only by the option but also by the second object associated with the option, it is possible to provide the user with an option that has no immediate effect (that is, an option that produces an effect when the next and subsequent selections are made). Therefore, in a game in which the parameters are changed by repeatedly selecting the options on a plurality of selection occasions, it is necessary to make the user think carefully about which option has an advantageous effect on the final parameter change. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly strategic game that is not monotonous.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, a third object setting means (101) for setting at least one of a plurality of third objects owned by the user to generate an event for changing the parameter, The event generating means (102) for generating the event based on the third object set for generating the event, and at least one of the third object set for generating the event And a first object setting means (104) for setting as an object. According to the aspect 2), by setting the third object for event occurrence as the first object, the user is wondered which effect of the third object should be used to obtain an effect other than the event occurrence. It is possible to make the game more strategic.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the first object setting means (104), when a specific type of object is included in the third object set for the occurrence of the event, the specific type of object. Is set as the first object. According to the aspect of 3), when the third object set for generating an event includes a specific type of object, the third object is set as the first object, thereby providing a new usage method of the third object. Therefore, the user can be motivated to obtain the third object.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of options include an option associated with a fourth object, and the changing unit (110), when the option associated with the fourth object is selected, The parameter is changed based on the option and the fourth object. According to the aspect of 4), since the fourth object can be influenced by the change of the parameter when the option is selected, the option associated with the first object is selected or the fourth object is associated. The user can be made to think about whether to select an option, and the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced. That is, it is possible to make the user consider which of the option with immediate effect (the option associated with the third object) and the option with no immediate effect (the option associated with the first object). , It is possible to provide a highly strategic game that is not monotonous.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of objects including the first object and the fourth object is associated with an option as the first object or associated with an option as the fourth object. It is characterized by further including a display control means (109) for displaying whether or not the display is possible. According to the aspect of 5), since it becomes possible to identify whether the object associated with the option is the first object or the fourth object, the user can select the option with immediate effect or the immediate effect. It is easy to understand if there is no option.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, a first object associating means (106) for determining an option to associate the first object among the plurality of options each time each of the plurality of selection opportunities comes. It is characterized by including. According to the aspect of 6), each time the selection opportunity comes, the option with which the first object is associated is determined, so that it is possible to change the option in which the parameter is changed by a special method, and the strategy of the game is improved. It can be increased.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, an acquisition means (108) for causing the user to acquire the first object during execution of a game, and the first object when the user acquires the first object. , A first object associating means (106) for associating with at least one of the plurality of options. According to the aspect of 7), since the user acquires the first object during the execution of the game, it is possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game.

8) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object associating means (107) sets the type or number of the second objects corresponding to the first object to at least one of the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity. A second object changing unit (110) that changes the type or number of the second objects corresponding to the first object by satisfying a predetermined condition during execution of the game. Is characterized by. According to the mode of 8), since the type or number of the second objects corresponding to the first object changes, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

9) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object associating means (107) associates the second object with at least one of the plurality of options in a third selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity. When the first object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the new second object is associated with at least one of the plurality of options in the third selection opportunity, The changing means (110), if the second object and the new second object are associated with the option selected in the third selection opportunity, the option, the second object, and the new second object. The parameter is changed based on the object. According to the aspect of 9), the second object is carried over not only to the second selection opportunity but also to the third selection opportunity, so that it is possible to use the second object after accumulating it. The strategic nature can be improved.

10) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object associating means (107) associates the second object with at least one of the plurality of options in a third selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity, The changing means (110) changes the parameter based on the option and the second object when the second object is associated with the option selected in the third selection opportunity, and When the option associated with the second object is not selected by the third selection opportunity, a release unit (108) for releasing the association by the second object association unit (107) is further included. To do. According to the aspect of 10), when the option associated with the second object is not selected even when it becomes the third selection opportunity, the parameter is changed in a special method by canceling the association of the second object. In order to make the user think about by what time the option associated with the second object has to be selected, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

11) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object associating means (107) performs the second and subsequent selection opportunities when the option associated with the second object is not selected in the second selection opportunity. Each time a selection opportunity comes, an option to associate the second object is determined. According to the aspect of 11), the option for changing the parameter is determined by a special method every time when the selection opportunities after the second selection opportunity come, so that the strategy of the game can be further enhanced.

12) In one aspect of the present invention, the second object associating means (107), when the option selected in the first selection opportunity is associated with the first object of a specific type, When a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity comes by associating the second object with each other, the option associated with the second object is not changed, and another type of the first object is associated with the first selection opportunity. When another option is selected, the option associated with the second object is made variable each time a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity comes. According to the aspect of 12), when the option associated with the first object of the specific type is selected, the option of changing the parameter by a special method is fixed without being changed, and the first object of another type is fixed. When the associated option is selected, the option for changing the parameter is made variable by a special method, so that the strategy of the game can be further enhanced.

13) According to an aspect of the present invention, an effect of changing an effect generation parameter for generating a predetermined effect when the first object is associated with the option selected in each of the plurality of selection opportunities. It further comprises generation parameter changing means (111) and effect generation means (112) for generating the predetermined effect based on the effect generation parameter. According to the aspect of 13), by changing the effect generation parameter when the option associated with the first object is selected, the strategic nature of the game can be further enhanced.

14) In one aspect of the present invention, the parameter is a parameter used for growing an object to be brought up, each of the plurality of options is an option indicating a method of raising the object to be brought up, One object is an object for supporting the object to be raised, and the second object is an object for improving the parameter. According to the aspect of 14), it is possible to enhance the strategic nature in the training game.

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Claims (16)

Changing means for changing the parameter based on the option selected at each of the plurality of selection opportunities among the plurality of options including the option associated with the first object;
When the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity, the second object is assigned to at least one of the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity. Second object associating means for associating,
Including
When the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the changing unit changes the parameter based on the option and the second object.
A game control device characterized by the above. Third object setting means for setting at least one of the plurality of third objects owned by the user for generating an event for changing the parameter;
Event generating means for generating the event based on a third object set for generating the event;
First object setting means for setting at least one of the third objects set for the occurrence of the event as the first object,
The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: The first object setting unit sets an object of a specific type as the first object when an object of a specific type is included in the third objects set to generate the event.
The game control device according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of options includes an option associated with a fourth object,
When the option associated with the fourth object is selected, the changing unit changes the parameter based on the option and the fourth object.
The game control device according to claim 1, wherein the game control device is a game control device. In a display mode capable of identifying whether each of the plurality of objects including the first object and the fourth object is associated with an option as the first object or associated with an option as the fourth object. Further including display control means for displaying,
The game control device according to claim 4, wherein: First object associating means for determining an option to associate the first object among the plurality of options each time each of the plurality of selection opportunities comes;
The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: Acquisition means for causing the user to acquire the first object during execution of the game;
First object association means for associating the first object with at least one of the plurality of options when the user acquires the first object;
The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: The second object associating means associates the second object of the type or number corresponding to the first object with at least one of the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity,
A second object changing means for changing the type or number of the second objects corresponding to the first object by satisfying a predetermined condition during the execution of the game,
The game control device according to claim 1, wherein the game control device is a game control device. The second object associating means,
Associating the second object with at least one of the plurality of options in a third selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity,
When the first object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the new second object is associated with at least one of the plurality of options in the third selection opportunity,
When the second object and the new second object are associated with the option selected in the third selection opportunity, the changing unit sets the option, the second object, and the new second object. Changing the parameter based on
The game control device according to claim 1, wherein the game control device is a game control device. The second object associating means associates the second object with at least one of the plurality of options in a third selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity,
The changing means changes the parameter based on the option and the second object when the second object is associated with the option selected in the third selection opportunity,
Release means for releasing the association by the second object associating means when the option associated with the second object is not selected by the third selection opportunity.
10. The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: The second object associating unit, when the option associated with the second object is not selected in the second selection opportunity, selects the second object each time a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity comes. Decide which option to associate,
The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that. The second object associating means,
When the option selected in the first selection opportunity is associated with the specific type of the first object, the option is associated with the second object, and the selection opportunities after the second selection opportunity come. , Without changing the option with which the second object is associated,
When an option associated with another type of the first object is selected in the first selection opportunity, the options associated with the second object are changed each time a selection opportunity after the second selection opportunity comes. And
The game control device according to claim 11, wherein: Effect generating parameter changing means for changing an effect generating parameter for generating a predetermined effect when the first object is associated with the option selected in each of the plurality of selection opportunities;
Based on the effect generating parameter, an effect generating means for generating the predetermined effect,
The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: The parameter is a parameter used for raising the object to be raised,
Each of the plurality of options is an option indicating a method for growing the object to be raised,
The first object is an object for supporting the nurturing target object,
The second object is an object for improving the parameter,
The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that. Changing means for changing the parameter based on the option selected at each of the plurality of selection opportunities among the plurality of options including the option associated with the first object;
When the first object is associated with the option selected in the first selection opportunity, the second object is assigned to at least one of the plurality of options in the second selection opportunity after the first selection opportunity. Second object associating means for associating,
Including
When the second object is associated with the option selected in the second selection opportunity, the changing unit changes the parameter based on the option and the second object.
A game system characterized by that. A program for causing a computer to function as the game control device according to claim 1 or the game system according to claim 15.

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