JP6202626B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game apparatuses that execute various game programs and allow a user to enjoy a game by operating an operation unit such as a controller have become widespread. For example, in a pitching operation of a conventional baseball game, the user can select an arbitrary ball type from a plurality of ball types and pitch the pitcher character. For example, it is possible to cause a pitcher character to continuously throw a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle that is difficult for a batter.

Professional Baseball Spirits 6, Konami Digital Entertainment, PS3 Edition, July 16, 2009

  In the conventional game, although there are various types of choices, any ball type can be freely selected at all times, so the user eventually selects only a specific type of ball that is highly effective in hitting the batter. The game tends to be monotonous.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to restrict selection of a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) in a game in which a user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes a character to perform an action. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining game in which the user needs to play while considering which option should be selected as compared with the past.

  A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention manages a motion control means for causing a character to perform a motion based on an option selected by a user from a plurality of options, and a first parameter related to the character. When the action control means causes the character to perform the action based on the option, the first parameter is reduced by the consumption corresponding to the option, and then the next action is performed. Parameter management means for increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the consumption, and the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of options Is stored in the storage device, and when an option whose consumption is greater than the first parameter is selected, And a management means for managing such a disadvantage on the game than a small choice of the consumption is selected than the first parameter.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control device including a motion control unit that causes a character to perform an action based on an option selected by a user from a plurality of options, and a first parameter related to the character. When the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first parameter is reduced by the amount of consumption corresponding to the option, and then the next Parameter management means for increasing / decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the operation, and corresponding to each of the plurality of options Storage control means for storing the consumption amount in the storage device, and the option having the consumption amount larger than the first parameter cannot be selected. Comprises a management unit for management, the.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control device including a motion control unit that causes a character to perform an action based on an option selected by a user from a plurality of options, and a first parameter related to the character. When the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first parameter is reduced by a predetermined consumption amount, and then the next motion is Parameter management means for increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the option before, and the plurality of options corresponding to each of the plurality of options The storage control means for storing the recovery amount in the storage device, and the first parameter when the first parameter is smaller than the consumption amount. But and a management means for managing such a disadvantage on the game than greater than the consumption.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game control device including a motion control unit that causes a character to perform an action based on an option selected by a user from a plurality of options, and a first parameter related to the character. When the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first parameter is reduced by the amount of consumption corresponding to the option, and then the next By increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the option before the operation, parameter management means for increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation, and each of the plurality of options Corresponding storage control means for storing the consumption amount and the recovery amount in a storage device, and the consumption amount more than the first parameter. Management means for managing such that when a choice is selected, the game is more disadvantageous than when an option having a smaller consumption than the first parameter is selected, and there are a plurality of the characters. Then, the setting means varies at least one of the consumption amount and the recovery amount for each option depending on the character.

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

  A game system according to another aspect of the present invention is a game system including a server and a terminal device capable of communicating with the server, and based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options, A motion control means for performing a motion, and a first parameter associated with the character, wherein the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option; And reducing the first parameter by a predetermined amount before the next operation, thereby increasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation. Parameter management means for increasing / decreasing parameters, and storage control means for storing the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device When the option with the consumption larger than the first parameter is selected, the management is performed such that the game is disadvantageous than when the option with the consumption smaller than the first parameter is selected. Either the server or the terminal device includes the means.

1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen before pitching. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the screen before pitching. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen during pitching. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the screen after a pitch. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the screen before pitching. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the screen before pitching. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a game device. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a server. It is a schematic functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information of the pitcher character registered into the character database. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the log | history of the pitch of a certain inning, and a change of the grip strength parameter for every pitch. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the change of the log | history of the pitch of a certain inning, and the grip strength parameter for every pitch. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of a game device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of operation | movement of a game device. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship information which shows the relationship between the physical strength parameter and the consumption of a grip strength parameter. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship information which shows the relationship between the physical strength parameter and the recovery amount of a grip strength parameter. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship information which shows the relationship between the information regarding progress of a game, and the consumption of a grip strength parameter. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship information which shows the relationship between the information regarding progress of a game, and the recovery amount of a grip strength parameter. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the information of the pitcher character registered into the character database. It is a general | schematic functional block diagram which shows the other structural example of the execution means of a game device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the information of the pitcher character registered into the character database. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the other structural example of the game system which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of a server.

  Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration example of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The game system 1 includes a plurality of game apparatuses 10-n (n is a positive integer, 10-1, 10-2,...) And a server 30. The game apparatus 10-n and the server 30 in the game system 1 are connected via a network N such as the Internet. Here, since the plurality of game apparatuses 10-n have the same configuration, they are simply described as “game apparatus 10” unless otherwise distinguished.

  The network N of the present embodiment is not limited to the Internet, and may be, for example, a dedicated line, a public line, or the like as long as the game apparatus 10-n and the server 30 in the game system 1 can be connected to each other so as to communicate with each other. It may be a line (telephone line, mobile communication line, etc.), wired LAN (Local Area Network), wireless LAN, or the like, or a combination of the Internet and these.

  A game device 10 operated by a user includes a home-use game machine (stationary or portable), a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) terminal, and a personal digital assistant (PDA). Assistant), tablet computer, multi-function television receiver (so-called smart TV), business (commercial) game machine, and the like.

  The server 30 stores information related to the user's game in a database in association with a user ID for uniquely identifying each user. In addition, the server 30 executes an opponent determination process (so-called matching process) or the like when performing a communication battle. In the communication battle, for example, a user A who operates the game device 10-1 and a user B who operates the game device 10-2 can play a battle game via the network N. In the case of a communication battle, there is a method in which the game device 10-1 and the game device 10-2 matched by the server 30 directly battle each other through a P2P (Peer to Peer) connection or the like. Alternatively, there is a method in which data exchange between the game device 10-1 and the game device 10-2 is performed via the server 30. The communication battle may be performed by any method.

  The communication between the game apparatus 10-n and the server 30 uses, for example, HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) that operates on TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) as a base protocol. This can be realized by implementing the specified application protocol at the upper level.

  On the other hand, the communication between the game apparatus 10-1 and the game apparatus 10-2 connected by P2P or the like is, for example, a communication protocol on the transport layer of the OSI reference model and is mainly implemented on the IP protocol. It can be realized by UDP (User Datagram Protocol). The above UDP is a communication method in which data delivery confirmation and error correction are not performed, and data is continuously sent to the other terminal device, so that the data transfer rate is low but the data transfer rate is high. There is. Of course, it is possible to use an existing protocol other than UDP for communication between the game apparatus 10-1 and the game apparatus 10-2, or to use a new protocol newly defined in the future.

  Further, for example, in the game device 10-n having a short-range wireless communication function using a predetermined frequency band (for example, a frequency band of 2.4 GHz), a plurality of game devices 10-n are not connected via the server 30. Thus, a battle game can be executed by directly communicating.

Examples of games executed in the game system 1 of the present embodiment include various games such as sports games based on various sports such as baseball, soccer, and tennis, games based on fighting and combat. . As an example, here, a baseball game in which a user can select an arbitrary ball type from a plurality of ball types and have a pitcher character throw a pitch is explained. About other games as needed Also mention. Here, the “ball type” is, for example, a classification of ball objects thrown by a pitcher character in a baseball game based on the direction of change, ball speed, rotation, and the like. For example, straights, sliders, forks, knuckles, and the like correspond to examples of ball types.
An outline of an example of the game will be described below.

[Example of game]
In real-world baseball, certain pitches, such as forks and knuckles, consume a lot of pitcher grip, making it difficult to pitch and throw more than other pitches. In order to reflect the difficulty of continuous throwing and multi-throwing related to such a specific ball type in the game, a gripping force parameter (an example of a first parameter) as one of the parameters of the pitcher character is an unprecedented concept. Is introduced.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of a screen D10 displayed on the game device 10-1 of the user who operates the pitcher character C10. FIG. 2 shows a screen D10 in a state where the batter side is viewed from the pitcher side, and the pitcher side user plays a game while watching the screen D10 during a pitching match. In the form in which the game device 10-1 and the game device 10-2 of the two users are in communication battle via the network N, the game device 10-2 of the batter side is viewed from the batter side from the batter side. A screen (not shown) is displayed. Note that it is also possible for the user to play a one-player battle against the computer (CPU) (so-called CPU battle).

  On the screen D10, a pitcher character C10, a batter character C20, a strike zone SZ, a grip strength gauge G13, a physical strength gauge G16, and the like are displayed. The grip strength gauge G13 is an object indicating the remaining amount (current value) of the grip strength parameter of the pitcher character C10. The grip strength parameter is related to the pitcher character C10, and every time the pitcher character C10 pitches, the consumption amount corresponding to the pitch type (for example, “1” to “8”) is reduced, and then This is a parameter that increases by a predetermined recovery amount (for example, “2”) before a pitch. For example, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases in the range of the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “10” for each pitch of the pitcher character C10.

  For each ball type that can be pitched by the pitcher character C10, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter when one pitch is thrown is set in advance. For example, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter is straight “1”, slider “2”, curve “2”, chute “3”, fork “7”, knuckle “8”, and the like. Fork and knuckle, which are highly effective in hitting the batter but difficult to throw continuously, the consumption of the grip strength parameter is set larger in advance than the ball type such as straight or slider.

  There are a plurality of pitcher characters C10 in the game, and the pitches that can be thrown (ball types that can be selected by the user) are different depending on the pitcher character C10. Moreover, even if it is the same ball type (for example, fork), the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter may differ depending on the pitcher character C10. For example, for a pitcher character “A”, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter corresponding to the fork is “7”. On the other hand, in the case of the pitcher character “B”, which is superior in the technique of throwing and gripping the fork as compared to the pitcher character “A”, the fork can be thrown without using the grip strength than the pitcher character “A”. Assume that the consumption of the grip strength parameter corresponding to the fork is “4”. In this way, even with the same ball type, by changing the consumption (or reduction rate) of the grip strength parameter for each pitcher character, for example, a pitcher character “A” that cannot throw a fork and a pitcher character “that can throw a fork continuously” B "exists, and individuality can be obtained for each pitcher character.

  The physical strength gauge G16 is an object indicating the remaining amount (current value) of the physical strength parameter of the pitcher character C10. The physical strength parameter (an example of the second parameter) is related to the pitcher character C10. For each pitch of the pitcher character C10, the second consumption amount (for example, “1” to “1” corresponding to the pitched pitch). 8 ”) is a parameter that is reduced from an initial value (eg,“ 500 ”). This physical strength parameter has an initial value “500” that is much larger than the maximum value “10” of the grip strength parameter, and only decreases for each pitch in one game, and recovers during the game like the grip strength parameter. do not do.

  The user can select an arbitrary ball type from a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character C10 before the pitch. For example, a screen type selection icon SC is displayed on the screen D10, and the user operates the controller (analog stick, direction key, etc.) while looking at the ball type selection icon SC to select the type of ball, and press the enter button. Confirm the ball type selection by pressing. When the screen is a touch panel in the screen-integrated game apparatus 10, the user can operate the ball type selection icon SC by touching the screen with a finger or a stylus pen. Also good.

  In the example of the ball type selection icon SC shown in FIG. 2, six lines SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, and SC6 extend from the center portion to the periphery, and one of the six types of ball types is selected. Selectable. For example, SC1 is “straight”, SC2 is “shoot”, SC3 is “knuckle”, SC4 is “fork”, SC5 is “curve”, and SC6 is “slider”. In the example of FIG. 2, six types of ball types can be selected, but the selectable ball types differ for each pitcher character C10. For example, only two to five types of ball types may be selected. For example, in some cases, seven or more types of balls can be selected. The ball type selected by the user's operation is displayed in the selected ball type display area PT.

  As shown in FIG. 2, immediately after the ball type selection icon SC is displayed on the screen D10, the ball type of “straight” SC1 is selected as a default, and the user selects “straight”. Only when a ball type other than SC1 is selected, the other ball types SC2 to SC6 may be selected again.

  For example, the lengths of “straight” SC1, “shoot” SC2, “knuckle” SC3, “fork” SC4, “curve” SC5, and “slider” SC6 as options are associated with each ball type. The length depends on the consumption of the grip strength parameter. Further, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type is displayed numerically near the tip of the line of each ball type. Accordingly, the user can intuitively grasp the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter from the length of each option line in the ball type selection icon SC and can confirm the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter of each option as an accurate numerical value.

  Above the grip strength gauge G13, the remaining power (current value) GP10 of the grip strength parameter is displayed as a numerical value. Thereby, the user can intuitively grasp the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter by looking at the grip strength gauge G13 and can confirm the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter as an accurate numerical value. In addition, above the grip strength gauge G13, a grip strength parameter (scheduled value) GP20 after the pitch when it is assumed that the currently selected ball type has been pitched is displayed. For example, an arrow heading from the former to the latter is displayed between the remaining amount (current value) GP10 of the grip strength parameter and the grip strength parameter (scheduled value) GP20 after the pitch, and the state of change in the grip strength parameter is Is displayed in advance. In the example of FIG. 2, since the “straight” SC1 of the grip power parameter consumption “1” is selected, the remaining grip power parameter (current value) changes from “8” to “7” after the pitch. This is displayed in advance before the pitch as “8 → 7”.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the screen D10 when the user reselects the ball type from “straight” SC1 to “fork” SC4. In the example of FIG. 3, the grip power parameter consumption amount “7” “fork” SC4 is selected, so that the remaining power (current value) of the grip strength parameter changes from “8” to “1” after the pitch. This is previously displayed as “8 → 1” before the pitching.

Further, the remaining amount (current value) PH of the physical strength parameter is displayed numerically above the physical strength gauge G16. As for the physical strength parameter, similarly to the grip strength parameter, the physical strength parameter (scheduled value) after the pitching when it is assumed that the currently selected ball type has been pitched may be displayed in advance before the pitching. .
Although not shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the change in the grip strength parameter after the above-described pitching may be configured to be visible with the grip strength gauge G13 in addition to the change in the above numerical value or independently. Good. For example, it may be possible to reduce the color tone of the region corresponding to the grip strength parameter to be reduced by throwing, or to change the color or pattern.

  After the user selects a ball type as described above and presses a predetermined pitch start button, the ball type is determined and the pitcher character C10 starts a pitching action. After the pitching operation is started, the ball type selection icon SC may be deleted from the screen. For example, the user can specify a pitching course after the pitcher character C10 starts the pitching motion and releases the ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a pitching point PPT for designating a pitching course is displayed in the strike zone SZ. For example, the user can operate the analog stick or the direction key to move the pitch point PPT and specify the pitch course. When the screen is a touch panel, the contact position may be designated as a pitching course by the user touching the screen with a finger or a stylus pen.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, a circular pitching cursor PCR appears around the pitching point PPT immediately after the pitcher character C10 starts the pitching motion. The pitching cursor PCR is a circular frame for measuring the timing at which the pitcher character C10 releases the ball. The pitching cursor PCR is the largest at the time of appearance, and then contracts with the passage of time, overlaps with the pitching point PPT, Become. The user performs a predetermined release operation in accordance with the timing at which the pitching cursor PCR overlaps the pitching point PPT. When the timing of the release operation is performed within a predetermined period, for example, within a period of 3 frames (a period of 3/60 seconds) including the timing at which the pitching cursor PCR and the pitching point PPT overlap, the ball's ball power improves. Best pitching.

  The game apparatus 10 calculates the trajectory of the ball released from the pitcher character C10 based on the ball type and the pitching course selected by the user, and moves the ball BL in the home base direction as illustrated in FIG. Move. Note that the game apparatus 10 calculates the trajectory of the ball BL released from the pitcher character C10 based not only on the ball type and the pitching course but also on the ability parameters of the pitcher character C10 (ball speed, ball control force, change level, etc.). May be. A known algorithm can be applied to the calculation of the trajectory of the ball BL.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 5, after the pitcher character C10 releases the ball BL, the grip strength parameter is reduced by the amount of consumption corresponding to the pitch type of the pitch, and the grip strength gauge G13 and the remaining grip strength parameter GP10 are updated. Is done. In the example of FIG. 5, the remaining amount GP10 of the grip strength parameter is updated from “8” before the pitch to “1” because the fork with the consumption “7” is pitched.

  Further, after the pitch, the physical strength parameter is reduced by the second consumption amount corresponding to the pitch type of the pitch, and the physical strength gauge PH and the remaining physical strength parameter PH are updated. In the example of FIG. 5, the fork of the second consumption “5” is thrown, so that the remaining amount PH of the physical strength parameter is updated from “450” before throwing to “455”.

  After the pitching, the batting action of the batter character C20 is controlled based on the user's operation on the batter side of the opponent. In the case of a CPU battle, the operation of the batter character C20 is automatically controlled by the CPU of the game apparatus 10. As a result of the hit, if the game is three-out and the inning does not end, the screen transitions to the screen D10 illustrated in FIG. 6, and the next pitching operation becomes possible.

  The grip strength parameter of the pitcher character C10 increases by a predetermined recovery amount before the next pitch. Here, the recovery amount is described as “2”. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the grip strength parameter becomes “1” as a result of the fork being thrown in the previous pitch, the grip strength parameter is restored to “3” before the next pitch. In the example of FIG. 6, the grip strength gauge G13 and the grip strength parameter remaining amount GP10 are updated from “1” to “3” after pitching.

  The user needs to select a ball type after comparing the grip strength parameter after recovery with the grip strength required for each ball type (consumption corresponding to each ball type). As illustrated in FIG. 6, when the user selects “straight” SC1 with the consumption “1” for the remaining amount “3” of the grip strength parameter (or “shoot” with the consumption of “3” or less). When SC2, “Curve” SC5, and “Slider” SC6 are selected), the user will not be disadvantaged in the game. Here, the disadvantage on the game is, for example, that the setting on the game is disadvantageous for the user. In the example of the baseball game, the throwing rate increases, the probability of becoming a ball increases, and the ball control power decreases. The ball power is reduced, the difficulty of the pitching operation is increased, and the hitting force on the batter side is increased. On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 7, when the user selects “fork” SC4 with consumption “7” for the remaining amount “3” of the grip strength parameter (or “knuckle” with consumption “8”). "When SC3 is selected), although it is possible to pitch, it is disadvantageous in terms of the game, such as an increase in the throwing rate. As shown in the example of FIG. 7, when a ball type whose consumption is larger than the remaining amount (current value) of the grip strength parameter is selected, the display region of the grip strength parameter (scheduled value) GP20 after the pitch is “ “-” Is displayed. In addition, a warning text WA, for example, “Insufficient grip strength!” Or the like is displayed on the screen D10. Thereby, it turns out that the user has selected the ball type of consumption larger than the residual amount of a grip strength parameter. Here, the user is aware of the possibility of overthrowing due to lack of grip strength, and can also aim for an empty swing with a fork, or change to another ball type to avoid risk You can also In addition to the warning text WA, the user is notified of the selection of a ball type whose consumption is larger than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter by using a symbol, an image, a color change of the grip strength gauge G13, a warning sound, or the like. Also good.

  Note that the minimum value of the grip strength parameter is “0” and does not take a negative value. Therefore, when a pitch with a consumption amount larger than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is performed, the grip strength parameter after the pitch is “ 0 ". As a variation, the grip strength parameter may take a negative value.

  The grip strength parameter becomes the maximum value (for example, “10”) at the start of the defensive inning, and thereafter, as described above, the consumption amount (for example, “1” to “8”) for each ball according to the selected ball type. ) And repeatedly increase by a predetermined recovery amount (for example, “2”) before the next pitch, and within the predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each ball during inning. Increase or decrease. When a new defensive inning is started, it is assumed that the grip strength is recovered during the attack inning, and the grip strength parameter returns to the maximum value. When the pitcher character is changed during the inning, the grip strength parameter of the pitcher character newly standing on the mound starts from the maximum value.

  In the above, the example of the game in which the user on the pitcher side performs operations related to pitching such as selection of the pitch type, designation of the pitching course, designation of the release timing, etc., for example, the user only selects the pitch type Thus, a simple baseball game in which the CPU automatically determines the pitching course and the pitcher character C10 pitches can be provided. Alternatively, it may be a baseball game in which the user selects a ball type and designates a pitching course but does not designate release timing. Alternatively, it may be a baseball game in which the user selects a ball type and designates a release timing but does not designate a pitching course.

  In the case of the above-described game example, a pitching operation with a realistic feeling can be realized for a ball type whose consumption of the grip strength parameter (grip strength is consumed) can be effectively limited. In addition, the game balance can be improved by placing the above-mentioned restrictions on forks, knuckles, and the like that are highly effective in hitting batters. In addition, depending on the type of ball, there is a risk that, if repeated throwing or multiple throwing is likely to result in excessive throwing, the user needs to carefully consider the selection of the ball type. For example, it is necessary for the user to consider the assembly of the pitch, such as using a ball type with a large grip power consumption at the game place (for example, preserving the fork as a fixed ball), which improves playability compared to conventional games To do. The configuration of the game apparatus 10 as an example of the game control apparatus that realizes this will be described below.

(Hard structure of game device)
FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the game apparatus 10. The game apparatus 10 mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an auxiliary storage device 14, a communication control unit 15, and an operation unit 16. And an image processing unit 17 and a sound processing unit 18, which are connected to each other via a bus line 19 including an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. An interface circuit is interposed between the bus line 19 and each component as necessary, but the interface circuit is not shown here. In addition, the game apparatus 10 includes a display unit 20 and an audio output unit 21.

  The CPU 11 interprets and executes the instructions of the game program and controls the entire game apparatus 10. The ROM 12 stores programs and data necessary for basic operation control of the game apparatus 10. The RAM 13 stores various programs and data, and secures a work area for the CPU 11.

  The auxiliary storage device 14 is a storage device that stores game programs, various data, and the like. As the auxiliary storage device 14, for example, a hard disk drive or a flash memory drive can be used.

  The communication control unit 15 includes a communication interface (not shown), and has a communication control function for data communication during game execution. Here, the communication control function for data communication includes, for example, an Internet connection function, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection function, and a short-range wireless communication function using a predetermined frequency band (for example, a 2.4 GHz frequency band). Etc. are included. The communication control unit 15 transmits a connection signal for connecting the game apparatus 10 to the network N based on a command from the CPU 11, receives information transmitted from the communication partner side, and supplies the information to the CPU 11.

  The operation unit 16 is for a user to input various operation commands to the game apparatus 10. Examples of the operation unit 16 include a position input unit (a touch panel component) provided with a touch interface, a physical button, a controller, an analog stick, a keyboard, and a pointing device. Further, it may be configured as the operation unit 16 capable of inputting a voice by identifying a voice input from a voice input unit such as a microphone.

  The image processing unit 17 drives the display unit 20 based on an image display command from the CPU 11 to display a game screen. Various known display devices such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display can be applied to the display unit 20. Further, the display unit 20 may be a touch panel in which a position input unit including a touch interface is combined with a display device such as a liquid crystal display. When the display unit 20 is configured as a touch panel, the image processing unit 17 includes a touch input detection unit (not shown). When an indicator such as a finger or a pen touches the screen, the touch input detection unit detects a contact position coordinate on the screen and supplies a coordinate signal to the CPU 11. Thereby, the contact position on the screen of the display unit 20 is recognized by the CPU 11.

  The sound processing unit 18 generates an analog audio signal based on a sound generation instruction from the CPU 11 and outputs the analog audio signal to the audio output unit 21.

(Hardware configuration of the server)
FIG. 9 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the server 30. The server 30 mainly includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, a RAM 33, an auxiliary storage device 34, and a communication control unit 35, which are mutually connected via a bus line 36 including an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. It is connected to the. An interface circuit is interposed between the bus line 36 and each component as necessary, but the interface circuit is not shown here.

  The CPU 31 interprets and executes instructions of system software and application software, and controls the entire server 30. The ROM 32 stores a program and the like necessary for basic operation control of the server 30. The RAM 13 stores various programs and data, and secures a work area for the CPU 31. The auxiliary storage device 34 is a storage device that stores programs, various data, and the like. As the auxiliary storage device 34, for example, a hard disk drive or the like can be used.

  The communication control unit 35 includes a communication interface (not shown), and controls communication with each game apparatus 10-n via the network N. The communication control unit 35 also controls communication with other servers (not shown) connected to the network N. For example, when it is set as the system structure which incorporated the server 30 in social networking service (SNS), the communication control part 35 of the server 30 controls communication between SNS servers.

  The server 30 can be configured by a single computer, but can also have a function distribution type configuration in which each function of the server 30 is distributed to a plurality of servers. Alternatively, by providing a plurality of servers 30 on the network N for redundancy (multiplexing), a load distribution type configuration may be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, the server 30 has a login authentication function, a function for managing information (game history, ranking, etc.) regarding each user's game, a matching processing function during a communication battle, and the like. As for the program, a configuration example executed in the game apparatus 10 will be described. Therefore, hereinafter, a functional configuration of the game apparatus 10 will be described.

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FIG. 10 is a schematic functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the game apparatus 10. The game apparatus 10 basically includes input management means 110, execution means 120, output management means 130, character management means 140, user information management means 150, communication management means 160, and the like. Each of these means is basically realized by the CPU 11 of the game apparatus 10 executing the program according to the present embodiment.

  The input management unit 110 outputs information related to the operation via the operation unit 16 to the execution unit 120. The execution means 120 executes various calculations and data processing based on information related to the operation, information received from the server 30 or another game device 10, and the like. Details of the function of the execution means 120 will be described later. Information on the processing result executed by the execution means 120 is stored in a predetermined area of a storage device (RAM 13, auxiliary storage device 14, etc.). The output management unit 130 controls various outputs via the image processing unit 17 and the sound processing unit 18. For example, the output management unit 130 controls the image processing unit 17 to display a game screen on the display unit 20 or controls the sound processing unit 18 to output sound effects during game play from the audio output unit 21. I will let you.

  The character management means 140 has a function of managing all player characters in the game based on a character database (hereinafter referred to as character DB). The character DB is stored in the RAM 13 or the auxiliary storage device 14. Alternatively, the character DB may exist in the server 30, and the game apparatus 10 may access the server 30 and download necessary player character information via the server 30.

  The character DB in the baseball game stores information such as a player name, a position (defense position), and an ability parameter in association with identification information (player ID) that uniquely identifies each player character. FIG. 11 illustrates information for one player ID = 501 among a plurality of pitcher characters registered in the character DB. In the case of a pitcher character, in association with the player ID (character identification information), the player name, position, ball speed, ball control power, a plurality of ball types that can be thrown, the parameter value of each ball type, and the grip power consumption of each ball type Information such as a character image is stored. These various parameters are set to different values depending on each pitcher character.

  The ball speed is the maximum ball speed when the pitcher character throws a straight. The ball control power is a parameter serving as an index of the good control of the pitcher character. The type of pitch that can be thrown is a so-called pitcher character's ball. In the example of FIG. 11, the pitcher character with player ID = 501 has six types of ball types of “straight”, “shoot”, “knuckle”, “fork”, “curve”, and “slider” as possession balls. The ball type of the holding ball is different depending on each pitcher character. Depending on the pitcher character, there may be cases where five or less types or seven or more types of balls are used as holding balls. In addition, an upper limit may be provided for the number of types of holding balls (for example, 10 types are set as the upper limit).

  The character DB stores parameter values (ability values) of the ball types in association with the ball types of the pitcher character's ball. The parameter value of “straight” indicates the elongation of the ball, and the parameter value of the changing sphere other than “straight” indicates the amount of change. Any one of “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5” is set as the parameter value of each sphere type. “5” has the largest elongation or change amount of the ball, and “1” has the smallest elongation or change amount of the ball. The parameter value of the ball type is also set to a different value depending on each pitcher character. This is because the pitches that are good and poor at each pitcher are different.

  Further, the character DB stores the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter in association with each type of pitch of the pitcher character. In the example of FIG. 11, the grip strength parameters associated with each ball type are straight “1”, chute “3”, knuckle “8”, fork “7”, curve “2”, and slider “2”.

  The character DB stores information on a plurality of fielder characters. In the case of a fielder character, in association with the player ID, the player name, position, ability parameters (skilled hitting force, long hitting ability, running ability, defensive ability, etc.), information on strength / disadvantage of the pitching course, compatibility with the pitcher Information, special abilities, character images, etc. are stored. These various parameters are set to different values depending on each fielder character.

  The user information management means 150 stores and manages information related to the user's game in a storage device (RAM 13, auxiliary storage device 14, etc.). For example, the user information management unit 150 stores information such as a login ID, a password, and a user name in a storage device in association with a user ID that uniquely identifies each user. Items managed by the user information management means 150 differ depending on the type and content of the game. The user information management means 150 also stores various information such as the user's game level, earned points, information about the user's friends (friends), information during the game, and save data after the game in the storage device. To do. Further, the user information management means 150 downloads information from the server 30 if there is information related to the user's game stored in the server 30.

  The communication management unit 160 has a function of managing information communication with the server 30 and other game apparatuses 10 and the like via the communication control unit 15.

  Next, main functions of the execution unit 120 of the game apparatus 10 will be described in detail.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10, the execution unit 120 of the game apparatus 10 mainly includes an operation control unit 121, a parameter management unit 122, a storage control unit 123, a management unit 124, a display control unit 125, and the like.

  The motion control unit 121 has a function of causing the character to perform a motion based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options. Here, the “options” are, for example, game parameters that can be selected by the user, numbers, characters, symbols, images, and the like related to the parameters. For example, in a baseball game, ball types such as straight, slider, fork, and knuckle that can be pitched by a pitcher character correspond to an example of options. Also, for example, in a game that attacks an opponent, the type of attack such as punching, kicking, flame emission, or beam emission corresponds to an example of an option.

  The “user” is, for example, a person who operates a game and can be said to be a game player.

  The “character” refers to an object that appears and moves in a game, for example, and a person or an animal, a fictional creature (monster, monster), a robot, or the like corresponds to an example of a character. An object is an image displayed so as to be visually recognizable in a game.

  The “motion” is, for example, an action / action of a character in a game, and is a unit of action / action until the character completes a predetermined purpose or intention. For example, in a baseball game, a pitcher character throwing a ball object corresponds to an example of an action. Further, for example, in a game in which an opponent is attacked, it is an example of the action that the character makes an attack against the opponent.

  There are various display modes of operations on the screen. For example, the motion of the character may be displayed as a moving image on the screen. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed by a description of the motion by text (text information) and a still image. Specific examples thereof include the following modes. Only the description of the motion by text is displayed on the screen, and then the screen is switched to display a still image during or after the character motion. Alternatively, the description of the motion by text and the still image during or after the motion of the character are displayed on the screen at the same time. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed as a still image before and after the motion. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed as a still image before, during or after the motion. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed only by explanation of the motion by text (text information) without displaying the character on the screen.

  In the baseball game illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 7, the game apparatus 10 reads a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character C <b> 10 to be operated from the character DB and selects a plurality of ball types. A selection icon SC is displayed on the screen D10. The user operates the ball type selection icon SC via the operation unit 16 such as a touch panel, a button, a direction key, an analog stick, a keyboard, or a pointing device, and selects a ball type to be thrown. The motion control means 121 causes the pitcher character C10 to pitch the ball type selected by the user.

  The selection of the ball type by the user is not limited to the operation using the ball type selection icon SC. For example, a plurality of ball type buttons corresponding to a plurality of ball types may be displayed on the screen, and the user may select an arbitrary ball type button from the plurality of ball type buttons. Or operation which selects the physical button previously allocated to each spherical type may be sufficient. Alternatively, a number is assigned to each ball type, and the ball type may be selected by inputting a number. Alternatively, any ball type may be selected from a plurality of ball types by voice input by the user.

  Next, the parameter management means 122 in FIG. 10 will be described. The parameter management unit 122 has a function of managing the first parameter related to the character. Here, the “first parameter” is information indicating a character's ability, state, and the like, for example. For example, in a baseball game, the grip strength of the character corresponds to an example of a first parameter. Further, for example, in a game of attacking the opponent, the instantaneous power of the character corresponds to an example of the first parameter.

  Further, the parameter management unit 122 has a function of reducing the first parameter by the consumption corresponding to the option when the motion control unit 121 causes the character to perform the motion based on the option. Here, the “consumption amount” means, for example, an amount of a parameter that decreases due to the action of the character in the game. For example, “consumption” can be expressed in the form of various units such as numerical values, points, and levels. Further, for example, “consumption” can be expressed by the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge visually shown on the screen. As shown in FIG. 2, in the example of the baseball game described above, the grip strength parameter of the ball type corresponding to each line depends on the length of each line SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6 of the ball type selection icon SC. Represents consumption. In the example of FIG. 2, the line length is displayed as the consumption amount increases. In addition, although not shown in the figure, the lines are configured to be doubled so that one line indicates the parameter of the ball type (ball elongation, amount of change, etc.) and the other line indicates the consumption. May be.

  The storage control unit 123 has a function of storing the consumption amount of the first parameter corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device (for example, the RAM 13 and the auxiliary storage device 14). As illustrated in FIG. 11, the storage control unit 123 according to the present embodiment performs storage control in which the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter is stored in the storage device in association with each of a plurality of ball types that the pitcher character can pitch. Do. The storage control means 123 controls the player management means 140 that manages the character DB or cooperates with the player management means 140 to store the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball type in the RAM 13 or the like.

  In the example of FIG. 11, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type that can be thrown by the pitcher character with player ID = 501 is straight “1”, shot “3”, knuckle “8”, fork “7”. ”, Curve“ 2 ”, and slider“ 2 ”. Further, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter is “2” for all the ball types. Thus, different consumptions can be associated with each of the plurality of options (sphere types). In particular, in this embodiment, a fork or knuckle, which is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously (a ball type that places a burden on the finger), consumes more in advance than a ball type such as a straight or a slider. It is set.

  In addition, when the motion control unit 121 causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the parameter management unit 122 not only reduces the first parameter by a consumption amount corresponding to the option, Thereafter, the first parameter is increased by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation, thereby increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation. Here, the “recovery” means, for example, that a parameter indicated by a numerical value, a point, a level, or the like that has been consumed and decreased increases. For example, “recovery” can be visually represented by changes in the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge displayed on the screen. The “recovery amount” refers to, for example, an amount by which consumed parameters decrease. For example, the “recovery amount” can be expressed in various unit forms such as numerical values, points, and levels. Further, for example, the “recovery amount” can be represented by the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge visually shown on the screen.

  In the example of the baseball game of the present embodiment, for each pitch of the pitcher character, the amount of consumption corresponding to the pitch type (for example, straight “1”, slider “2”, fork “7”, knuckle) The grip strength parameter is reduced by “8”), and the grip strength parameter is recovered by a predetermined recovery amount (for example, “2”) before the next pitch. As a result, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, within the range of the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “10”) for each pitch of the pitcher character.

  Here, a preferable setting for restricting continuous throwing of a certain ball type X (throwing the same ball type continuously twice or more) will be described. Assume that the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter corresponding to a certain ball type X is P, the recovery amount that the grip strength parameter recovers after the ball type X is thrown is Q, and the maximum value in a predetermined range that the grip strength parameter can take is R. When restricting continuous throwing of a certain ball type X, the consumption P may be set so as to satisfy the relationship of RP + Q <P. That is, the value (RP + Q) obtained by subtracting the gripping power parameter consumption amount P corresponding to the ball type X from the maximum gripping power parameter value R and adding the recovery amount Q after the pitching remains before the next pitching. This is the maximum value of the grip strength parameter. If the consumption amount P of the gripping power parameter corresponding to the ball type X is larger than this value (RP + Q <P), if the ball type X is thrown continuously, the gripping power parameter is always set at the second pitching. It will be insufficient. For example, when the maximum grip strength parameter R = 10 and the post-throwing recovery amount Q = 2, P> 6 is a preferable condition of the consumption amount P for restricting the continuous throwing of the ball type X.

  In the example of the grip force parameter consumption for each ball type in FIG. 11, the fork consumption is “7”, the knuckle consumption is “8”, and the condition of consumption P> 6 is satisfied. Therefore, fork and knuckle are ball types that are limited to continuous throwing.

  If the ball type is consumption P ≦ 6, depending on the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter, continuous throwing is possible without any disadvantage in the game.

  Note that if the consumption amount P of the gripping power parameter of the ball type X is larger than the maximum value R of the gripping force parameter, the gripping power is always insufficient when the ball type X is selected. In order to avoid this, it is preferable to set the consumption P so as to satisfy the relationship of R−P + Q <P ≦ R. For example, when the maximum grip strength parameter value R = 10 and the recovery amount Q after throwing Q = 2, 6 <P ≦ 10 is a preferable condition for the consumption amount P to limit the continuous throwing of the ball type X.

  Next, the management unit 124 of FIG. 10 will be described. When the option with the consumption larger than the first parameter is selected, the management unit 124 is more disadvantageous in terms of the game than when the option with the consumption smaller than the first parameter is selected. It has a function to manage. Here, the “game disadvantage” means that, for example, a game setting is disadvantageous for the user. For example, in a baseball game, the thrower rate of the pitcher character to be operated by the user increases, the probability of becoming a ball increases, the ball control power decreases, the ball power decreases, the difficulty of the pitch operation increases, the batter side An increase in the hitting force (which causes a relatively disadvantageous pitcher side) corresponds to an example of a disadvantage in the game. Also, for example, in a game that attacks the opponent, the attack power of the user's operation target character decreases, the probability of the attack failing (the attack does not hit the opponent) increases, the defense power of the opponent character improves, etc. This corresponds to an example of a disadvantage in the game.

  A specific example of a disadvantage in the baseball game will be described. For example, when a ball type whose gripping power consumption is smaller than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter, or a ball type with the same gripping power consumption as the remaining amount of the gripping force parameter is selected, the throwing rate (probability of throwing) is 2%. To do. On the other hand, the throwing rate when a ball type whose gripping power consumption is larger than the remaining amount of the gripping power parameter is selected is 20%. Thereby, when the user selects and throws a ball type whose gripping power consumption is larger than the remaining amount of the gripping force parameter, it is not always overthrowing, but the probability of overthrowing is increased 10 times.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the pitch control level of the pitcher character with player ID = 501 is “3”. Therefore, when a ball type whose gripping power consumption is smaller than the remaining grip strength parameter is selected, the level of the ball control power is “3”, but a ball type whose gripping power consumption is larger than the remaining grip strength parameter is selected. If it is, the level of the ball control power is reduced to “2”.

  In addition, in the screen D10 illustrated in FIG. 4, when the user performs a release operation in accordance with the timing at which the circular pitching cursor PCR overlaps the pitching point PPT, the best pitching that improves the ball's ball power is achieved. The length of the best pitching period is a period of 3 frames including the timing at which the pitching cursor PCR and the pitching point PPT overlap when a ball type whose gripping power consumption is smaller than the remaining amount of the gripping power parameter is selected (3 / 60 seconds). On the other hand, when a ball type whose gripping power consumption is larger than the remaining grip strength parameter is selected, the length of the best pitching period is one frame including the timing at which the pitching cursor PCR and the pitching point PPT overlap. To a period of 1/60 seconds. This increases the difficulty of the pitching operation.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a pitch history of a certain inning and a change in grip strength parameter for each pitch. In this example, the maximum grip strength parameter value “10”, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter after throwing “2”, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball of each ball type, straight “1”, shot “3”, Knuckle “8”, fork “7”, curve “2”, slider “2”. The parameter management unit 122 manages the grip strength parameter by storing the variation of the grip strength parameter in a storage device (such as the RAM 13) for each ball from the beginning of the inning (before the pitch).

  In the example of FIG. 12, the grip strength parameter is the maximum value “10” at the beginning of the inning (before the pitch). Since the fork with the consumption amount “7” is thrown into the first ball, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the first ball is thrown is “3”. Thereafter, the grip strength parameter is increased by the recovery amount “2” to “5” before the second pitch. In this case, in order to avoid risks such as a high throwing rate, it is required to select a ball type whose consumption is 5 or less. Therefore, throwing a fork with consumption “7” in the second ball involves a risk. In the example of FIG. 12, a straight with a consumption “1” is thrown into the second ball. Since the fork with the consumption “1” is thrown in the second ball, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the second ball is thrown is “4”. Thereafter, the grip strength parameter is increased by the recovery amount “2” to “6” before the third ball is thrown.

  Thus, by selecting a straight with a consumption “1” smaller than the recovery amount “2”, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter increases before the next pitch. In order to recover the grip strength parameter, which has been reduced by throwing the fork, until the fork is thrown again, the user needs to select a ball type whose consumption is smaller than the recovery amount several times. Therefore, it is preferable to provide at least one option (sphere type) having a consumption smaller than the recovery amount among the plurality of options.

  Since the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter before the third pitch is “6”, there is a risk in selecting a fork with a consumption “7”. Here, if straight is selected, the grip strength parameter is restored to “7” before the fourth throw. However, considering that the batter character gets used to a fast ball by throwing two straight balls in succession, the user selects the slider with the consumption amount “2” for the third ball. As a result, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the third pitch is “4”. Thereafter, the grip strength parameter increases by the recovery amount “2” to “6” before the fourth pitch. Thus, by selecting a ball type with the same consumption amount as the recovery amount “2”, the grip strength parameter can be maintained before the next pitch.

  In the example of FIG. 12, the user plans to throw a fork as the fixed ball in the fifth ball, and selects the straight with the consumption “1” in the fourth ball. As a result, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the fourth pitch is “5”. After that, before throwing the fifth ball, the grip strength parameter increases by the recovery amount “2” to “7”. Then, the user selects the fork with the consumption amount “7” as the fifth ball. As a result, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the fifth throw is “0”.

  FIG. 13 shows another example of a pitching history of a certain inning and a change in grip strength parameter for each pitch. Also in this example, as in the case of FIG. 12, the maximum grip strength parameter value “10”, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter after throwing “2”, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball of each ball type are expressed as straight “ 1 ”, chute“ 3 ”, knuckle“ 8 ”, fork“ 7 ”, curve“ 2 ”, slider“ 2 ”.

  In the example of FIG. 13, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the first pitch is “9” because the straight with the consumption “1” is thrown into the first ball. Thereafter, the grip strength parameter recovers to the maximum value “10” before the second pitch. The curve for consumption “2” is selected for the second ball, and the slider for consumption “2” is selected for the third ball. The grip strength parameter before throwing remains the maximum value “10”. In the example of FIG. 13, in order to throw the knuckle of the determined ball to the fourth ball, the ball type with the small amount of consumption of the grip strength parameter is selected from the first ball to the third ball.

  When the knuckle with the consumption “8” is thrown in the fourth ball, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the fourth ball is thrown is “2”. Thereafter, the grip strength parameter is increased by the recovery amount “2” to “4” before the fifth pitch. In the example of FIG. 13, the straight of consumption “1” is selected for the fifth and sixth balls in order to recover the grip strength parameter early. Thereby, the grip strength parameter has recovered to “6” before the seventh pitch. In the example of FIG. 13, the user thinks that the seventh ball is a game, prepares for the risk of being thrown, and selects a fork with a consumption “7” greater than the remaining amount “6” of the grip strength parameter. Yes. As a result, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter after the seventh throw is “0” which is the lowest value. Although omitted in FIG. 13, after that, the grip strength parameter becomes “2” before the eighth pitch.

  With this configuration, for example, in a baseball game, consumption of a grip strength parameter (an example of a first parameter) of a specific ball type (an example of an option) such as a fork or a knuckle is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw. The amount can be set in advance larger than the consumption of other ball types. As a result, if a specific ball type such as a fork or the like is thrown continuously or multiple throws because the effect of hitting the batter is great, the consumption amount of the ball type will exceed the remaining amount (current value) of the grip strength parameter, and the It becomes a disadvantageous condition such as an increase in the rate. It should be noted that even if the consumption of a certain ball type exceeds the grip strength parameter, it is possible to throw, so the user should select the ball type with knowledge of the risk that the throwing rate will increase. It becomes necessary to determine whether or not, and a highly entertaining game that has never existed can be realized.

  In other words, conventionally, any ball type can be freely selected at all times, so that the user tends to select only a specific ball type having a high effect of hitting the batter, and the game tends to be monotonous. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. As described above, depending on the type of ball selected by the user, there is a risk that the throwing rate will increase, so the user will carefully consider the selection of the type of ball, and the playability is higher than that of the conventional game. improves.

  For example, the user needs to consider throwing assembly, such as using a ball type that consumes a large amount of grip strength parameter at a game place (for example, keeping a fork as a fixed ball). Further, a ball type such as a straight, a cut ball, a curve, and a slider that has no (or less) risk of reducing the grip strength parameter is also a ball type necessary for pitching for throwing a fork or the like as a fixed ball. In other words, in the conventional game, a ball type that is less effective than a fork or the like is disregarded by the user. On the other hand, in the game of the present embodiment, a ball type with a small amount of consumption of the grip strength parameter is important for recovery, maintenance, etc. of the grip strength parameter even if it is a ball type with a low effect of itself. Have a role.

  Next, the display control means 125 in FIG. 10 will be described. The display control unit 125 has a function of displaying information on the first parameter and information on the consumption of each of the plurality of options on the game screen. Further, the display control means 125 may display information on the recovery amount common to a plurality of options on the game screen.

  The display control unit 125 controls the image processing unit 17 in FIG. 8 to display a desired screen on the display unit 20. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the display control unit 125 displays the remaining grip strength parameter as an example of the first parameter on the screen D10 using the grip strength gauge G13. Moreover, the display control means 125 displays the remaining amount (current value) GP10 of the grip strength parameter on the screen D10 as a numerical value. Further, the display control means 125 displays the line of each ball type in the ball type selection icon SC on the screen D10 with a length corresponding to the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type. Further, the display control means 125 performs control so that the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type is displayed numerically near the tip of the line of each ball type. These display controls are merely examples, and it is only necessary that the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball type can be clarified on the screen. For example, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type may be displayed on the screen by the area and color of the line of each ball type in the ball type selection icon SC.

  With this configuration, the first parameter (for example, the remaining amount of grip strength) and the consumption of the first parameter for each option are clarified on the game screen. This makes it easier for the user to select an option.

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Next, an example of the operation of the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are flowcharts showing a control example of one inning of baseball.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 sets the gripping power parameter of the pitcher character to the maximum value (for example, 10) at the start of inning (S100). This grip strength parameter is stored and managed in a storage device (such as the RAM 13). Then, the CPU 21 displays a screen for the user to select a ball type (S102). Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a screen D10 is displayed on which a ball type selection icon SC that allows an arbitrary ball type to be selected from a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character. Although not displayed in the flowchart, the screen for selecting the ball type may be deleted from the screen when the pitching operation (S116) described later is entered.

  Further, the CPU 21 displays the remaining amount (current value) of the grip strength parameter on the screen (S104). For example, the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is displayed on the grip strength gauge G13 shown in FIG. Immediately after the start of inning (before the first pitch), the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is the maximum value.

  Further, the CPU 21 displays the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type on the screen (S106). In the example of FIG. 2, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type is displayed numerically near the tip of the line of the ball type selection icon SC. In addition, the line of each ball type of the seed selection icon SC is also displayed with a length corresponding to the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type.

  Thereafter, when the user selects an arbitrary ball type from a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character and the selection is confirmed (YES in S108), the CPU 21 consumes more than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter. It is determined whether or not a spherical type with a large amount has been selected (S110). In the game of the present embodiment, the user operates the ball type selection icon SC to select one arbitrary ball type from a plurality of ball types, and then presses the pitching start button to select the ball type. The selection is confirmed. When a ball type whose consumption is larger than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is selected (YES in S110), the CPU 21 sets, for example, a throwing rate larger than the default of 2% so that the user is disadvantaged in the game. Set to%. On the other hand, if NO in step S110, the CPU 21 applies the default throwing rate of 2% (S114).

  Thereafter, the CPU 21 causes the pitcher character to pitch the ball type selected by the user (S116 in FIG. 15). In the game according to the present embodiment, after the pitcher character starts the pitching motion, the user can specify the pitching course and the release timing. The CPU 21 of the game apparatus 10 is released based on information input by the user (ball type, pitching course, release timing), a throwing rate set in step S112 or S114, and a pitcher character's ability parameters (ball control power, etc.). The ball trajectory is calculated and the ball is moved toward the home base.

  Thereafter, the CPU 21 reduces the grip strength parameter by the amount of consumption corresponding to the pitched ball type (S118). For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when a fork with consumption “7” is thrown in the first ball, the CPU 21 reduces the grip strength parameter from “10” to “3”. In this case, the CPU 21 stores the reduced grip strength parameter in the storage device.

  After the pitch, the CPU 21 controls the batting action of the batter character based on the operation of the user on the batter side of the opponent. In the case of a CPU match, the CPU 21 controls the batting action of the batter character by automatic control based on an AI program (Artificial Intelligence Program) or the like. The batter character may swing the bat or miss the ball without swinging. The CPU 21 displays the hit result on the screen (S120). The hit results include hits, hits, foul balls, missed strikes, missed strikes, four balls, changes in ball count, and the like.

  If the result of the batting does not result in a three-out, the current inning is continued (NO in S122), and the pitcher character continues to throw in the same inning. In this case, the CPU 21 increases the grip strength parameter by a predetermined recovery amount (for example, 2) before the next pitch (S124). In this case, the CPU 21 stores the increased grip strength parameter (after recovery) in the storage device.

  After step S124, the process proceeds to step S102, and a screen for selecting a ball type for the next pitch is displayed. Then, the grip strength parameter recovered after step S124 is displayed on the screen (S104). The processing after step S102 is repeated until the inning is completed.

  As a result of the hit, if the inning is finished due to three-out (YES in S122), the inning process is finished. The processes in steps S100 to S124 are performed for each inning.

  As described above, the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is related to the character by the action control unit 121 that causes the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from among a plurality of options. Managing the first parameter, and when the motion control means 121 causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first parameter is reduced by a consumption amount corresponding to the option, and Then, by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation, the parameter management means 122 for increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation, and the plurality of options Storage control means 123 for storing the consumption corresponding to each in the storage device, and the consumption larger than the first parameter If the choice is selected, the management unit 124 for managing such a disadvantage on the game than when the first small choice of the consumption than the parameter is selected, is configured to include. Thereby, in a game in which the user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes the character to perform an action, the selection of a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) can be restricted. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  The game apparatus 10 preferably includes display control means 125 that displays information on the first parameter and information on the consumption of each of the plurality of options on the game screen. You may provide the game mode which does not display information on a game screen. For example, in a baseball game, in a game mode in which the remaining amount of grip strength parameter and the consumption amount of each ball type are not displayed on the screen (internally, such information is managed), the user must You can play the game while you calculate the remaining amount.

  Further, when the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment is applied to a baseball game, the character is a baseball game pitcher character, and the plurality of options are a plurality of ball types that the pitcher character can pitch, The action is a pitching by the pitcher character, and the first parameter can be a grip strength parameter of the pitcher character.

  That is, the game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment for controlling a baseball game includes a motion control unit 121 that causes the pitcher character to pitch a ball type selected by the user from a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character, The grip strength parameter related to the character is managed, and when the motion control unit 121 causes the pitcher character to throw the selected ball type, the grip strength corresponding to the ball type is consumed. A parameter management means 122 that reduces and increases the grip strength parameter within a predetermined range for each pitch by reducing the parameter and then increasing the grip strength parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next pitch; The storage control means 123 that stores the consumption corresponding to each of the ball types in the storage device, and more than the grip strength parameter Management means 124 for managing such that when a ball type with a large consumption is selected, the game is disadvantageous compared to when a ball type with a consumption smaller than the grip strength parameter is selected. It is a configuration.

  Thereby, compared with the conventional game, a highly interesting baseball game can be realized. In other words, there is no concept of grip strength parameter in the past, and any ball type can be freely selected at any time, so the user tends to select only a specific ball type that is highly effective in hitting the batter, and the game is monotonous. It was easy to become. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. In addition, it is possible to effectively limit continuous throwing and multi-throwing of a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle that consumes a large amount of gripping power (a ball type that is generally said to have a great battering effect but is difficult to throw continuously). Thereby, a realistic pitching operation can be realized. Also, depending on the type of ball selected by the user, there is a risk that the throwing rate will increase, so the user needs to carefully consider the selection of the type of ball. In addition, the user needs to consider the assembly of the pitch, such as using a ball type with a large amount of gripping power used in the game (for example, preserving the fork as a fixed ball), and new bargaining with the opponent occurs. . Thereby, playability improves compared with the conventional game.

  Hereinafter, variations of the game apparatus 10 will be described. When the user can set the ball speed of the ball thrown by the pitcher character, the higher the ball speed of the ball, the more the finger is burdened and the consumption of the grip strength parameter may be increased. Or you may make the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter after pitching small, so that the ball | bowl velocity of a ball | bowl is large. For example, when the ball type is straight, a three-stage ball speed of “slow”, “normal”, and “fast” can be arbitrarily selected by a user operation. For example, when the user selects straight “slow”, the consumption of the grip strength parameter is “0”, and when “normal” is selected for the straight, the consumption of the grip strength parameter is “1” and “straight” is “fast”. When selected, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter is set to “2”.

  This is not limited to one type of ball called straight, but can be handled as three types of balls: “slow straight”, “normal straight”, and “fast straight”. Each speed straight is associated with the consumption of the grip strength parameter and stored in the storage device.

  Alternatively, the straight grip strength parameter consumption is the same (for example, “1”) regardless of which of the three slow speeds of “slow”, “normal”, and “fast” is selected, and the grip strength parameter after throwing The amount of recovery may vary depending on the ball speed. For example, when the user selects straight “slow”, the recovery amount is “3”, when straight “normal” is selected, when the recovery amount is “2”, and when straight “fast” is selected, the recovery amount Is set to “1”.

  In the above case, the straight is taken as an example, but the same applies to other ball types. For example, in the case of a slider, it is assumed that a two-stage ball speed of “normal” and “high speed” can be arbitrarily selected by a user operation. For example, when the user selects “normal” of the slider, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter is “2”, and when the user selects “high speed” of the slider, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter is set to “3”.

  In this way, a more realistic pitching operation can be realized by varying the consumption amount or the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter according to the ball speed set by the user operation.

  Next, a variation in which the recovery amount of the first parameter is changed according to the result of the character performing an action (for example, the result of the pitching) will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the execution unit 120A of the game apparatus 10 includes a recovery amount fluctuation in addition to the above-described operation control unit 121, parameter management unit 122, storage control unit 123, management unit 124, display control unit 125, and the like. Means 126A is further provided.

  The recovery amount changing means 126A has a function of changing the recovery amount after the action according to the result of the action control means causing the character to perform the action. Here, the “result of causing the character to perform an action (the result of the action)” refers to, for example, a game situation or state caused by the action of the character. For example, in a baseball game, hitting a batter character in three strikes by a pitcher character throwing, hitting a home run, etc., corresponds to an example of the result of the action. Further, for example, in a game that attacks an opponent, the opponent fell down due to the attack of the character, or the attack was dismissed, which corresponds to an example of the action result.

  For example, if the pitcher character strikes the batter with a strikeout, the recovery amount varying means 126A assumes that the pitcher character is in the mood and is throwing the next batter (or the end of the inning) The recovery amount of the first parameter is made larger than usual. For example, the recovery amount is set to “3” with respect to the normal recovery amount “2”. Further, for example, when the pitcher character takes two consecutive strikeouts, the recovery amount may be set to “4” during the period when the player is pitching the next batter. The period during which the recovery amount changing means 126A changes the recovery amount can be arbitrarily determined.

  Further, for example, when a pitcher character is hit with a home run, it is assumed that the pitcher character has remained mentally damaged, and may be during a pitching period for the next batter (or until the end of the inning). ) Decrease the recovery amount of the first parameter than usual. For example, the recovery amount is set to “1” with respect to the normal recovery amount “2”.

  The game apparatus 10 stores in advance in the storage device information that associates the result of the action that is the target of varying the recovery amount with the recovery amount corresponding to the result. Based on this information, the recovery amount changing means 126A changes the recovery amount when the result of the operation that is the target of changing the recovery amount occurs.

  As described above, by changing the recovery amount of the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) according to the result of the action by the character, a change occurs in the game, and the game performance is further improved.

  Next, a variation in which not only the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) but also the second parameter (for example, physical strength parameter) is applied will be described.

  The parameter management unit 122 has a function of further managing not only the first parameter but also a second parameter having an initial value (for example, 500) larger than the maximum value (for example, 10) of the predetermined range that the first parameter takes. Have. Then, when the motion control unit 121 causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the parameter management unit 122 reduces the second parameter by a second consumption amount corresponding to the option.

  Here, the “second parameter” is, for example, information indicating a character's ability, state, and the like, and is different from the first parameter. For example, the physical strength, stamina, endurance, etc. of the character correspond to an example of the second parameter. In addition, the “second consumption amount” refers to, for example, the amount of the second parameter that decreases as the character performs an action in the game. For example, the “second consumption amount” can be expressed in various units such as numerical values, points, and levels. Further, for example, the “second consumption amount” can be represented by the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge visually shown on the screen.

  In the above-described baseball game illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 7, the physical strength parameter indicated by the physical strength gauge G16 corresponds to the second parameter. The parameter management means 122 stores and manages the pitcher character's physical strength parameters in a storage device (such as the RAM 13). That is, the parameter management means 122 sets the physical strength parameter to an initial value (for example, “500”) for each second pitch (for example, “1” to “8”) corresponding to the pitch type for each pitch of the pitcher character. )). As described above, the physical strength parameter has an initial value (for example, “500”) that is much larger than the maximum value of the grip strength parameter (for example, “10”), and only decreases for each pitch throughout the game. It doesn't recover every ball during the match like the grip strength parameter. The physical strength parameter does not return to the initial value even if the inning changes.

  Each of the plurality of options can be associated with a different second consumption amount. For example, when the choice is a ball type, a fork or knuckle, which is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but consumes a lot of physical strength, increases the second consumption parameter of the physical strength parameter in advance compared to a ball type such as a straight or a slider. Set. For example, the second consumption amount of each ball type is straight “1”, curve “2”, slider “3”, chute “4”, fork “5”, knuckle “8”, and the like. Further, the second consumption amount may be varied depending on the pitcher character even with the same ball type.

  Note that the consumption amount of the first parameter and the second consumption amount of the second parameter may be set to the same value or different values.

  The management unit 124 has a function of prohibiting the operation by the operation control unit when the second parameter is equal to or less than a threshold value. Here, the “prohibit motion” means, for example, a state where the character cannot move. For example, when a character moves based on an option selected by the user, even if the user selects an option, the character does not move (does not respond) is equivalent to an example of “prohibit movement”. . If the action is prohibited, the character does not move even if the option is selected. Therefore, the option is not displayed on the screen in the first place, or the option is displayed in a state where it cannot be selected (for example, displayed in gray). Good.

  As the threshold value, an arbitrary value can be set in advance. For example, the representative threshold value is “0”, but the threshold value may be “5” or the like.

  Alternatively, when the second parameter (physical fitness parameter or the like) is equal to or less than a threshold value, the management unit 124 does not prohibit the action of the character, but rather than a case where the second parameter is larger than the threshold value. You may manage so that it may become disadvantageous on a game. Here, as an example of disadvantages in the game, in the case of a baseball game, as described above, the pitcher character's throwing rate increases, the probability of becoming a ball increases, the ball control power decreases, the ball power decreases, pitching For example, the difficulty level of the operation increases and the hitting force on the batter side increases. The physical strength parameter does not recover like the grip strength parameter. For this reason, once the character's physical strength parameter falls below the threshold value, the game is disadvantageous.

  Therefore, in the case of a baseball game, a pitcher character whose physical strength parameter is equal to or less than a threshold (for example, 0) needs to be replaced with another pitcher character.

  As described above, the grip strength parameter is a parameter that increases and decreases with each pitch in a much smaller range (for example, a range of 0 to 10) than the range of the physical strength parameter (for example, a range of 0 to 10). However, if the grip strength parameter is insufficient, the risk of throwing out will occur. Therefore, by introducing a grip force parameter having a concept different from the physical strength parameter, it is possible to effectively create a situation in which only the ball types that consume a large amount of the grip strength parameter cannot be selected continuously. On the other hand, the physical strength parameter is a parameter consumed from an initial value (for example, 500) larger than the grip strength parameter, and affects the selection of the next option for each movement (for each ball) like the grip strength parameter. It is not a parameter that appears. However, if the physical strength parameter is less than or equal to the threshold value, it becomes impossible to pitch or an unfavorable state will continue, so the user needs to pay attention to the physical strength parameter. In other words, the physical strength parameter is a parameter required to assemble a pitch (select a ball type) through one baseball game or multiple innings. For example, in order for the user to throw a pitcher character up to 9 innings (completely throw), considering the variation of grip strength parameter for each ball and taking into account the remaining amount of physical strength parameter throughout one game, You are required to select a ball type.

  In this way, by controlling the game with the first parameter (grip strength parameter etc.) and the second parameter (physical strength parameter etc.) of different concepts related to the character, the game performance can be further enhanced.

  Next, a variation in which the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) and the second parameter (for example, physical strength parameter) are related will be described.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17, the execution unit 120B of the game apparatus 10 includes a first change in addition to the above-described operation control unit 121, parameter management unit 122, storage control unit 123, management unit 124, display control unit 125, and the like. Means 127B is further provided. The execution unit 120B may further include a recovery amount variation unit 126A shown in FIG.

  The first changing unit 127B has a function of changing the consumption amount of the first parameter so that the consumption amount of the first parameter increases or the recovery amount of the first parameter decreases as the second parameter decreases.

  The game apparatus 10 stores in advance a relationship information indicating a relationship between the physical strength parameter and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter in a storage device. Based on this relationship information, the first changing means 127B increases the consumption of the grip strength parameter as the physical strength parameter decreases. An example of this relationship information is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 18, when the physical strength parameter is 40% or more of the initial value (for example, “200” or more when the initial value of the physical strength parameter is “500”), the consumption value of the grip strength parameter is applied to the default value. . Here, for example, in the case of the player character of FIG. 11, the default value is applied as the consumption of the grip strength parameter, straight “1”, slider “2”, curve “2”, shot “3”, fork “7”, knuckle “8” is applied.

  When the physical strength parameter is less than 40%, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball type is changed (corrected) from the default value to “+1”. Further, when the physical strength parameter is less than 20%, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter of each ball type is changed to “+2” from the default value. For example, when the physical strength parameter is 40% or more (“200” or more), the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter corresponding to the fork is “7”, but when the physical strength parameter is less than 40%, the consumption amount is “8”. Furthermore, when the physical fitness parameter is less than 20% (less than “100”), the consumption amount is “9”.

  The relation information may be a relational expression (function) indicating a relation between the physical strength parameter and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter instead of the information in the table.

  Alternatively, the game apparatus 10 stores relation information indicating the relation between the physical strength parameter and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter in the storage device in advance. Based on this relational information, the first changing means 127B changes so that the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter decreases as the physical strength parameter decreases. An example of this relationship information is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 19, when the physical strength parameter is 40% or more of the initial value, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter is “3”, but when the physical strength parameter is less than 40%, the recovery amount is “2”, and the physical strength is further increased. When the parameter is less than 20%, the recovery amount is “1”.

  The relation information may be a relational expression (function) indicating a relation between the physical strength parameter and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter instead of the information in the table.

  As a result, when inning progresses and the pitcher character's number of pitches increases, the stamina parameter decreases, and the consumption of grip strength for each pitch increases accordingly (or recovery decreases). Therefore, if the physical strength parameter decreases in the second half of the game, a ball type that consumes a large amount of grip strength parameter such as a fork becomes more difficult to throw, and a more realistic feeling can be obtained. Therefore, the user is required to change the pitching assembly (how to select the ball type) depending on whether the pitcher character has sufficient physical strength and when the physical strength is reduced. By making the first parameter and the second parameter relevant to each other as in this configuration, a change occurs in the game, and the game performance is further improved.

  Next, a variation in which the consumption amount of the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) increases or the recovery amount decreases as the game in one game progresses will be described.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20, the execution unit 120C of the game apparatus 10 includes a second change in addition to the above-described operation control unit 121, parameter management unit 122, storage control unit 123, management unit 124, display control unit 125, and the like. Means 128C is further provided. The execution unit 120C may further include a recovery amount variation unit 126A of FIG.

  The second changing means 128 </ b> C is configured so that the consumption amount increases or the recovery amount decreases as the game progresses during the period from the start of the game using the character to the result of the game. Has the function to change. Here, the “game result” refers to, for example, game parameters such as winning / losing, score, ranking, time, success, and failure that are determined when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied. For example, in a baseball game, winning and losing, a score, and the like determined by the end of one baseball game correspond to an example of a game result. Further, for example, in a game in which a fighting game is performed, winning or losing determined by the end of one game corresponds to an example of a game result. In addition, the “game progresses” means, for example, that the game situation changes within a period from the start of the game until the game result is obtained. For example, in a baseball game, the inning during the game proceeds 6 times, 7 times, 8 times, etc., and the pitcher character's number of pitches increases to 100 balls, 110 balls, 120 balls, etc. This corresponds to an example of “Yes”. That is, “game progresses” is intended for the progress of a game within one game.

  The game apparatus 10 stores in advance in the storage device relation information indicating the relation between the information related to the progress of the game and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter. Based on this relationship information, the second changing unit 128C increases the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter as the game progresses. An example of this relationship information is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 21, inning within one game is applied as information regarding the progress of the game. For example, when the number of innings during a match is up to 6, the default value is applied as the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter. Further, when the inning is 7 times and 8 times, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter of each ball type is changed (corrected) from the default value to “+1”. Furthermore, when the number of innings is nine or more, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball type is changed from the default value to “+2”.

  The relation information may be a relational expression (function) indicating a relation between information related to the progress of the game and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter, instead of the information in the table.

  Alternatively, the game apparatus 10 stores relation information indicating the relation between the information related to the progress of the game and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter in the storage device in advance. Based on this relationship information, the first changing unit 127B changes the gripping force parameter recovery amount to be smaller as the game progresses. An example of this relationship information is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 22, when the number of innings during the match is up to 6 times, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter is “3”, but when the innings are 7 times and 8 times, the recovery amount is “2”. The recovery amount becomes “1” after 9 times.

  The relation information may be a relational expression (function) indicating a relation between information related to the progress of the game and a recovery amount of the grip strength parameter, instead of information on the table.

  As a result, the consumption of the gripping force for each pitch increases (or the recovery amount decreases) as the inning progresses. Therefore, when the inning progresses and the second half of the game progresses, it becomes difficult to throw a ball type that consumes a large amount of grip force parameter such as a fork, and a more realistic feeling can be obtained. Therefore, the user is required to change the pitch assembly (how to select the ball type) between the beginning and the end of the game. By changing the consumption amount or the recovery amount of the first parameter according to the progress of the game as in this configuration, the game changes, and the game performance is further improved.

  Next, a variation in which the recovery amount of the first parameter increases when a predetermined condition is satisfied will be described.

  As illustrated in FIG. 23, the execution unit 120D of the game apparatus 10 includes a third change in addition to the above-described operation control unit 121, parameter management unit 122, storage control unit 123, management unit 124, display control unit 125, and the like. Means 129D are further provided. The execution unit 120D may further include some or all of the above-described recovery amount variation unit 126A, the first change unit 127B, and the second change unit 128C.

  The third changing unit 129D has a function of changing the first parameter so that the recovery amount is larger when the predetermined condition is satisfied than when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Here, the “predetermined condition” means that, for example, an event that a predetermined game setting or state is reached or a predetermined specific operation is performed is established. For example, when the user presses a specific button (which causes a specific display or production state, or points are consumed) corresponds to an example satisfying a predetermined condition. For example, the use of a specific item (such as a charge item) in the game by the user corresponds to an example satisfying a predetermined condition.

  For example, the third changing unit 129D determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the user performs a predetermined operation, thereby generating an effect in which the pitching coach goes to the mound and advises. In this way, if the pitching coach goes to the mound, the time for recovering the gripping power of the pitcher character can be earned, and the third changing means 129D sets the normal recovery amount “2”. For example, the additional recovery amount “4” is added to set the total recovery amount to “6”. This is an example, and the amount of recovery after the change can be arbitrarily determined. For example, it may be recovered to the maximum value.

  For example, in the seventh pitch of the pitch shown in FIG. 13, the fork is thrown even though the grip strength parameter is insufficient. In this situation, the user presses a specific button and pitches before throwing the fork. Produce the coach going to the mound. Then, the additional recovery amount “4” is added to the grip strength parameter before throwing the seventh ball, and the grip strength parameter before throwing the seventh ball is changed from “6” to “10”. As a result, the user can throw the fork into the seventh ball without risk of an increase in the throwing rate.

  The recovery of grip strength parameters by satisfying the predetermined conditions is limited to 2 times per inning or 2 times per game, as in the case of real baseball. It is preferable to provide a limit.

  Here, an example has been given in which the occurrence of an effect in which the pitching coach goes to the mound is a predetermined condition, but various other predetermined conditions can be applied. The game apparatus 10 stores information relating the information related to the predetermined condition and the additional recovery amount in advance in the storage device. Based on this information, the third changing means 129D determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the third parameter means 129D sets the recovery amount of the first parameter more than when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Enlarge.

  According to this configuration, only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, selection of an option whose consumption is larger than the current value of the first parameter can be made without any disadvantage to the game, and the game performance can be improved.

  In the above configuration using the third changing unit 129D, the recovery amount of the first parameter is increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied, but a variation in which such a recovery amount is not adjusted will be described below. .

  The management unit 124 has a function of preventing the disadvantage even when an option having a larger consumption amount than the first parameter is selected when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  For example, the management unit 124 selects a ball type that satisfies a predetermined condition by pressing a special button such as “one ball of slimming” that consumes large physical strength, and that consumes more than the grip strength parameter. But don't be disadvantaged. For example, pressing the special button consumes 30 times the physical strength consumption. This process may be limited in number of times, for example, limited to once per game. The user can advantageously advance the game by performing an operation of pressing a special button at the game.

  Here, an example has been given in which pressing a special button that consumes great physical strength is a predetermined condition, but various other predetermined conditions can be applied. The game apparatus 10 stores information related to the predetermined condition in a storage device in advance. Based on this information, the management means 124 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, even if an option with the consumption amount larger than the first parameter is selected, it is disadvantageous for the game. Do not become.

  Thereby, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it becomes possible to select an option whose consumption is larger than that of the first parameter without entering a disadvantageous state, and the game performance is improved.

  In addition, by pressing a special button that consumes a large amount of physical strength, in the event that the above-described processing that allows normal pitching is performed even if the grip strength is insufficient, in exchange for large physical strength consumption, You may make it a character's capability fall. For example, if the user performs the above-described operation satisfying a predetermined condition at a game place, the pitch can be utilized effectively, but there is a great amount of physical strength, so after that (for example, a predetermined period such as during the inning) The pitching ability may be reduced (for example, the ball control power is reduced or the ball power is reduced). Therefore, even if there is a great amount of physical strength exhaustion, the user is required to select whether to use that ball type or use another ball type, and the game performance can be further improved.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the selection of an option having a larger consumption amount than the first parameter is permitted. However, when the option is selected, management is performed so that it is disadvantageous for the game. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, management is performed so that an option with a larger consumption amount than the first parameter cannot be selected.

  As illustrated in FIG. 24, the execution unit 120E of the game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment includes an operation control unit 121, a parameter management unit 122, a storage control unit 123, a management unit 124E, a display control unit 125, and the like. ing. The difference from the first embodiment is only the management unit 124E, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, the management unit 124E will be mainly described below.

  The management unit 124E has a function of managing such that an option having a consumption amount larger than that of the first parameter cannot be selected. For example, the management unit 124E deletes an option whose consumption is larger than the first parameter from a plurality of options from the screen (makes it invisible), or displays the option in a non-selectable state (for example, gray out). To display). For example, in the case of a baseball game, a ball type whose consumption is larger than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is displayed in gray so that it cannot be selected.

  Even in the configuration of the present embodiment, the consumption amount of the first parameter can be varied according to the choices as in the first embodiment, so that the consumption amount of a specific option (for example, fork, knuckle, etc.) The selection of a large ball type) can be restricted, and a highly entertaining game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected than before can be realized.

  In addition, some or all of the various configurations described in the first embodiment (for example, the recovery amount changing unit 126A, the first changing unit 127B, the second changing unit 128C, the third changing unit 129D, etc.) The present invention can also be applied to the game apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment.

  Moreover, you may employ | adopt the management means of the following variations. When the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is smaller than the consumption amount of the ball type X, 1/2 of the consumption amount of the ball type X is set as a threshold, and when the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the ball type X Allow selection. However, it is managed so that it is disadvantageous in terms of the game compared to the case where a ball type whose consumption is smaller than the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter is selected. On the other hand, if the remaining grip strength parameter is less than the threshold value, the selection of the ball type X is not permitted (the ball type X cannot be thrown). This configuration is a configuration in which the concept of the threshold is introduced and the control unit 124 of the first embodiment and the control unit 124E of the second embodiment are combined.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments described above, the recovery amount of the first parameter is the same regardless of the option (for example, the recovery amount is “2” for all options), and the consumption amount varies depending on the option. The configuration that can be performed has been described. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the consumption amount of the first parameter is the same regardless of the option (for example, the consumption amount is “5” for all options), and the recovery amount varies depending on the option. The structure which can do is demonstrated.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25, the execution unit 120F of the game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment includes an operation control unit 121, a parameter management unit 122F, a storage control unit 123F, a management unit 124F, a display control unit 125F, and the like. ing. The difference from the first embodiment is the parameter management unit 122F, the storage control unit 123F, the management unit 124F, and the display control unit 125F, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, the parameter management unit 122F, the storage control unit 123F, the management unit 124F, and the display control unit 125F will be mainly described.

  The storage control unit 123F has a function of storing the recovery amount of the first parameter corresponding to each of a plurality of options in a storage device (for example, the RAM 13, the auxiliary storage device 14, etc.). As illustrated in FIG. 26, the storage control unit 123F of the present embodiment performs storage control in which the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter is stored in the storage device in association with each of a plurality of ball types that the pitcher character can pitch. Do. FIG. 26 is a modified example of FIG. 11, and only the grip strength consumption amount and the grip strength recovery amount are different.

  In the example of FIG. 26, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type that can be thrown by the pitcher character with player ID = 501 is straight “6”, shot “4”, knuckle “1”, fork “2”. ”, Curve“ 5 ”, and slider“ 5 ”. Further, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter is “5” for all the ball types. This is an example, and the values of consumption and recovery are not limited thereto. Thus, each of a plurality of options (sphere types) can be associated with a different recovery amount. In particular, in this embodiment, a fork or knuckle, which is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously (a ball type that places a burden on the finger), has a smaller recovery amount than a ball type such as a straight or a slider. It is set.

  The parameter management unit 122F manages the first parameter related to the character, and when the motion control unit 121 causes the character to perform a motion based on an option, the parameter management unit 122F performs the predetermined consumption amount. Decreasing the first parameter and then increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the option before the next operation. It has a function.

  With this configuration, for example, in the case of pitching by a pitcher character, the grip strength parameter is reduced by a predetermined consumption (for example, “5”) for each pitch, and the recovery amount (for example, straight “6”) corresponding to the pitch type ), The shoot “4”, the knuckle “1”, the fork “2”, the curve “5”, and the slider “5”) restore the grip strength parameter before the next pitch. As a result, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, within the range of the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “10”) for each pitch of the pitcher character.

  Further, the management unit 124F has a function of managing when the first parameter is smaller than the consumption, so that the first parameter is more disadvantageous than when the first parameter is larger than the consumption.

  For example, in a baseball game, if the remaining grip strength parameter is less than the consumption of the grip strength parameter (for example, “5”), the management unit 124F can throw any ball type into the user. The thrower rate of the target pitcher character increases, the probability of becoming a ball increases, the ball control power decreases, the ball power decreases, the difficulty of the pitch operation increases, the hitting power on the batter side increases, etc. An unfavorable situation occurs in the game.

  With this configuration, for example, in a baseball game, recovery of the grip strength parameter (an example of the first parameter) of a specific ball type (an example of an option) such as a fork or a knuckle, which has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously The amount can be set in advance smaller than the recovery amount of other ball types. As a result, if a specific ball type such as a fork or the like is thrown continuously or multiple throws because the effect of hitting the batter is great, the gripping force parameter becomes smaller than a predetermined consumption amount, resulting in disadvantages such as an increased throwing rate. It becomes a state. It is possible to throw even if the grip strength parameter is smaller than the consumption. For this reason, if a ball type such as a fork with a small recovery amount is selected as a ball type to be pitched from now on, the risk is that the throwing rate will increase at the next pitch, and that ball type will be selected. You can also choose.

  Conventionally, since any ball type can be freely selected at all times, the user tends to select only a specific ball type having a high effect of hitting the batter, and the game is likely to be monotonous. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases / decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. As described above, depending on the type of the ball selected by the user, there is a risk that the throwing rate will increase, so the user will carefully consider the selection of the ball type, and the playability will be improved.

  As described above, in this configuration, in a game in which the user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes the character to perform an action, a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) is selected. It becomes possible to limit the game, and it is possible to realize a highly interesting game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  Further, the display control means 125F has a function of displaying information on the first parameter and information on the recovery amount of each of the plurality of options on the game screen. Further, the display control means 125F may display information on the consumption amount common to a plurality of options on the game screen.

  For example, the display control means 125F displays the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter as an example of the first parameter on the screen D10 using the grip strength gauge G13 (see FIG. 2). Further, the display control means 125F displays the line of each ball type in the ball type selection icon SC (see FIG. 2), the length, area, color, etc. according to the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type. Can be displayed on the screen. Further, the display control means 125F may perform control so that the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type is displayed numerically near the tip of the line of each ball type. These display controls are merely examples, and it is only necessary that the remaining amount of the grip strength parameter and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter for each ball type can be clarified on the screen.

  With this configuration, the first parameter (for example, the remaining grip strength) and the recovery amount of the first parameter for each option are clarified on the game screen. This makes it easier for the user to select an option.

  In addition, some or all of the various configurations described in the first embodiment (for example, the recovery amount changing unit 126A, the first changing unit 127B, the second changing unit 128C, the third changing unit 129D, etc.) The present invention can also be applied to the game apparatus 10 according to the third embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first and second embodiments described above, the recovery amount of the first parameter is the same regardless of the option (for example, the recovery amount is “2” for all options), and the consumption amount varies depending on the option. The configuration that can be performed has been described. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, a configuration in which the consumption amount and the recovery amount of the first parameter can be made different depending on the options will be described.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27, the execution unit 120G of the game apparatus 10 according to the fourth embodiment includes an operation control unit 121, a parameter management unit 122G, a storage control unit 123G, a management unit 124, a display control unit 125G, and the like. ing. The difference from the first embodiment is the parameter management unit 122G, the storage control unit 123G, and the display control unit 125G, and other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, hereinafter, the parameter management unit 122G, the storage control unit 123G, and the display control unit 125G will be mainly described.

  The storage control unit 123G has a function of storing the consumption amount and the recovery amount of the first parameter corresponding to each of a plurality of options in a storage device (for example, the RAM 13, the auxiliary storage device 14). As illustrated in FIG. 28, the storage control unit 123G of the present embodiment causes the storage device to store the consumption amount and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter in association with each of a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character. Perform storage control. FIG. 28 is a modified example of FIG. 11, and only the grip strength consumption amount and the grip strength recovery amount are different.

  In the example of FIG. 28, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter associated with each ball type that can be thrown by the pitcher character with player ID = 501 is straight “3”, shot “5”, knuckle “7”, fork “6”. ”, Curve“ 2 ”, slider“ 3 ”. The recovery amounts of the grip strength parameters are straight “4”, chute “4”, knuckle “1”, fork “1”, curve “2”, and slider “3”. This is an example, and the values of consumption and recovery are not limited thereto. Thus, each of the plurality of choices (sphere types) can be associated with a different consumption amount and a different recovery amount. In particular, in this embodiment, a fork or knuckle, which is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously (a ball type that puts a burden on the finger), is less than a ball type such as a straight or a slider. The amount of recovery is set in advance so as to increase.

  The parameter management unit 122G manages the first parameter related to the character, and corresponds to the option when the motion control unit 12 causes the character to perform an action based on the option. By reducing the first parameter by the consumption amount and then increasing the first parameter by the recovery amount corresponding to the option before the next operation, the first parameter is within a predetermined range for each operation. It has a function to increase or decrease parameters.

  With this configuration, for example, in the case of pitching by a pitcher character, for each pitch, consumption corresponding to the type of pitch pitched (for example, straight “3”, shot “5”, knuckle “7”, fork “6”, curve The grip strength parameter is reduced by “2” and slider “3”), and the recovery amount (for example, straight “4”, shot “4”, knuckle “1”, fork “1”, curve “ 2 ”, slider“ 3 ”), the grip strength parameter is restored before the next pitch. As a result, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, within the range of the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “10”) for each pitch of the pitcher character.

  In addition, the management unit 124 has a function of managing when the first parameter is smaller than the consumption, so that the first parameter is more disadvantageous than when the first parameter is larger than the consumption.

  The configuration of the present embodiment also provides the same operational effects as those of the first to third embodiments described above. That is, in a game in which a user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes a character to perform an action, the selection of a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) can be restricted. It is possible to realize a highly interesting game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  Moreover, it is preferable that there are a plurality of the characters, and at least one of the consumption amount and the recovery amount for each option is different depending on the character. With this configuration, the consumption of the first parameter, the amount of recovery, or both of them can be made different depending on the character even with the same option. Thus, for example, individual characters such as a character that can throw a fork and a character that cannot throw a fork are given. be able to.

  Further, the display control means 125G has a function of displaying information on the first parameter and information on the consumption amount and the recovery amount of each of the plurality of options on the game screen. With this configuration, the first parameter (for example, the remaining amount of grip strength) and the consumption and recovery amount of the first parameter for each option are clarified on the game screen. This makes it easier for the user to select an option.

  In addition, some or all of the various configurations described in the first embodiment (for example, the recovery amount changing unit 126A, the first changing unit 127B, the second changing unit 128C, the third changing unit 129D, etc.) The present invention can also be applied to the game apparatus 10 according to the fourth embodiment.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the game system 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments described above, the configuration in which the main body of the game control is on the game device 10 side instead of the server 30 side has been described. That is, in the first to fourth embodiments, an example in which the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention is realized by the game device 10 is shown. It can be configured by a computer such as a server that can communicate with a terminal device (game device) operated by a user. Or a game control apparatus can also be comprised by the some computer (a server, a terminal device, etc.) which mutually communicates.

  An example in which the game control device according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured by a server will be described. A configuration example of a game system 1H in which a server 30H as a game control device is incorporated is shown in FIG. The game system 1H includes a server 30H installed on a network N such as the Internet, and a plurality of game devices 10H-n (n is a positive integer. 10H-1) that can be connected to the server 30H via the network N. 10H-2, ...). Here, since the plurality of game devices 10H-n have the same configuration, unless otherwise distinguished, they are simply described as “game device 10H”.

  The hardware configuration of the server 30H is basically the same as that of the server 30 illustrated in FIG. 9, and the hardware configuration of the game device 10H is basically the same as that of the game device 10 illustrated in FIG. Since there is, explanation is omitted.

  In this example of the game system 1H, the server 30H receives access from the game device 10H of each user who receives the game service via the network N, accumulates and manages the game information of each user in the storage device, A game service is provided to the user via the network N.

  As a form of providing a game service by the server 30H, a game program (application software) is installed in the server 30H, and a game operation input is not performed on the game apparatus 10H but on the game apparatus 10H. Accordingly, there is a form in which the game is executed on the server 30H and the execution result is transmitted to the game device 10H of each user. For example, the server 30H provides a so-called browser game in which a game can be played by a web browser mounted on the game device 10H of each user. Alternatively, for example, the server 30H provides a so-called cloud gaming service in which a game video as a result of executing a game on the server 30H is transmitted to the game device 10H in, for example, a streaming format.

  In the above-described cloud gaming or the like, the user game device 10H basically operates as an input / output device having an operation input function and a game screen or sound output function, and the substantial function is on the server 30H side. Note that a part of the game program may be installed in the game apparatus 10H, and the game execution process may be partially performed in the game apparatus 10H.

  The game device 10H (an example of a terminal device) includes a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS terminal, a PDA, a PC, a tablet computer, a game device (stationary or portable game device) having a communication function, or bidirectional communication. Various terminals that can be connected to the server 30H via the network N and receive a game service, such as a multifunctional television receiver (so-called smart TV) having a function and an arcade game machine, can be applied.

  FIG. 30 is a schematic functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server 30H. The server 30H basically includes communication management means 310H, execution means 320H, character management means 340H, user information management means 350H, and the like. Each of these means is basically realized by the CPU of the server 30H executing the program according to the present embodiment.

  The communication management unit 310H has a function of managing information communication with the game apparatus 10H and the like. The character management unit 340H and the user information management unit 350H have the same functions as the character management unit 140 and the user information management unit 150 of the game apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  The execution means 320H executes various calculations and data processing based on information received from the game apparatus 10H. The execution unit 320H mainly includes an operation control unit 321H, a parameter management unit 322H, a storage control unit 323H, a management unit 324H, a display control unit 325H, and the like. The operation control unit 321H, the parameter management unit 322H, the storage control unit 323H, the management unit 324H, and the display control unit 325H are the operation control unit 121, parameter management unit 122, and storage control unit 123 of the first embodiment, respectively. The management unit 124 and the display control unit 125 have the same functions, and a description thereof will be omitted. As described above, even when the function of the game apparatus 10 of the first embodiment is provided to the server 30H of the present embodiment, the same operational effects as the first embodiment can be obtained. Similarly, when the server 30 has the functions of the game apparatus 10 of the second to fourth embodiments, the same operational effects as those of the second to fourth embodiments are obtained.

  The server 30H and the game apparatus 10H can communicate with each other to transmit and receive various data, and are information processing apparatuses (computers) each including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an auxiliary storage device, a communication control unit, and the like. Basically, it has the same hardware configuration. Therefore, in the game system 1H including the server 30H and the game apparatus 10H, all or part of the operation control means 321H, parameter management means 322H, storage control means 323H, management means 324H, display control means 325H, etc. Any one of the game devices 10H (an example of a terminal device) may be provided. Even with such a system configuration, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be obtained. Similarly, all or some of the components shown in the first to fourth embodiments may be provided in either the server 30H or the game apparatus 10H. That is, the game system 1H of the present embodiment can be configured as follows, for example.

  That is, the game system 1H includes a server 30H and a game device 10H (an example of a terminal device) that communicates with the server 30H, and is based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options. , A motion control means 321H for causing the character to perform a motion, and a first parameter associated with the character, wherein the motion control means 321H causes the character to perform the motion based on the options. The first parameter is reduced by a consumption amount corresponding to the option, and then the first parameter is increased by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation, whereby a predetermined range is set for each operation. Parameter management means 322H for increasing / decreasing the first parameter, and corresponding to each of the plurality of options When the storage control unit 323H that stores the amount of cost in the storage device and the option that consumes more than the first parameter are selected, the option that consumes less than the first parameter is selected. Either the server 30H or the game apparatus 10H includes a management unit 324H that manages the game so that the game is more disadvantageous than the case.

  With the configuration of the game system 1H, the same operational effects as those of the game device 10 of the first embodiment described above can be obtained. That is, in a game in which a user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes a character to perform an action, the selection of a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) can be restricted. It is possible to realize a highly interesting game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  By the way, regarding the configuration having a storage control function for storing various types of information in the storage device, the storage device itself is not included in the configuration, so it may be installed anywhere regardless of the inside or outside of the game system 1.1H. For example, the storage device may be the RAM or auxiliary storage device of the game devices 10 and 10H and the servers 30 and 30A, or a file server (online storage) having a configuration different from these.

  The various configurations described in the above embodiments can be applied in appropriate combination.

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

  That is, the program of the present embodiment is a program for causing a computer to operate as the above-described game control device (or game system), and each means provided in the game control device (or game system). It is a program to make it function as.

  When the computer executes the program according to the present embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiments can be obtained.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control device, the game system, and the program according to one embodiment of the present invention have been described with a focus on application examples to baseball games, but the present invention can also be applied to various games other than baseball games. One example will be described below.

  This game is a battle game in which the character A of the user A and the character B of the opponent (other user B or CPU) compete in a game. During the match, the attack turn of character A and the attack turn of character B are repeated a plurality of times (for example, 10 times). In one attack turn, you can attack 10 times against your opponent. In the attack turn of the user A, the user A can select an arbitrary attack method from among a plurality of attack methods (an example of options) displayed on the screen. For example, examples of attack methods that can be selected by the user include punching, chopping, kicking, flame emission, and light emission. The character A attacks the character B by an attack method selected by the user (an example of an action).

  The character A is associated with instantaneous power (an example of a first parameter) and physical strength (an example of a second parameter). Each of the plurality of attack methods is associated with a different amount of instantaneous power consumption. For example, the consumption of instantaneous power is punch “1”, chop “2”, kick “3”, flame radiation “7”, and light emission “8”. Flame radiation and light emission are more destructive than other attack methods, but consume more instantaneous power. When the character A is caused to attack based on the attack method selected by the user A, the instantaneous power of the character A is reduced by the consumption corresponding to the attack method, and then a predetermined recovery is performed before the next attack. By increasing the instantaneous power by an amount (for example, “3”), the instantaneous power increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each attack.

  When user A selects an attack method with a consumption greater than the remaining amount of instantaneous power, the attack fails more than when an attack method with a consumption smaller than the remaining amount of instantaneous power is selected. There is a higher probability that the attack will not hit your opponent.

  The game control device, game system, and program described in each of the above embodiments are suitable for controlling such a game. This is only an example, and any game can be applied as long as the game causes the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options.

[Appendix]
From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses for convenience, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

  1) The game control device (10, 10H, 30H) according to an aspect of the present invention is based on the options (SC1 to SC6) selected by the user from a plurality of options (for example, the ball types SC1 to SC6). (E.g., pitcher character C10) performs a motion (e.g., pitching) (e.g., the process of S116), and manages a motion control means (121) and a first parameter (e.g., grip strength parameter) related to the character (C10). When the motion control means (121) causes the character (C10) to perform the motion based on the options (SC1 to SC6) (for example, the process of S116), the options (SC1 to SC6) The first parameter is reduced by the consumption corresponding to (for example, the process of S118), and then before the next operation By increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount (for example, the process of S124), parameter management means (122) for increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation, and the plurality of options (SC1) To SC6), storage control means (123) for storing the consumption corresponding to each of the storage parameters (for example, the RAM 13, the auxiliary storage device 14), and an option (SC1 to SC6) having the consumption larger than the first parameter. ) Is selected (for example, the processing of YES in S110), the management is performed so that the game is disadvantageous compared to the case where the option (SC1 to SC6) whose consumption is smaller than the first parameter is selected ( For example, the management means (124) which performs the process of S112 is provided.

  The game control device having this configuration is, for example, a computer (smart phone, mobile phone terminal, PHS, tablet computer, game machine, personal computer, multi-function television receiver, arcade game machine, etc.) as a game device. Can be configured. Or this game control apparatus can be comprised by computers, such as a server which can communicate with each user's terminal device. Or this game control apparatus can also be comprised by several computers (a server, a terminal device, etc.) which mutually communicate.

  The motion control means of this configuration causes the character to perform a motion based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options. Here, the “options” are, for example, game parameters that can be selected by the user, numbers, characters, symbols, images, and the like related to the parameters. For example, in a baseball game, ball types such as straight, slider, fork, and knuckle that can be pitched by a pitcher character correspond to an example of options. Also, for example, in a game that attacks an opponent, the type of attack such as punching, kicking, flame emission, or beam emission corresponds to an example of an option. The “character” refers to an object that appears and moves in a game, for example, and a person or an animal, a fictional creature (monster, monster), a robot, or the like corresponds to an example of a character. An object is an image displayed so as to be visually recognizable in a game. The “motion” is, for example, an action / action of a character in a game, and is a unit of action / action until the character completes a predetermined purpose or intention. For example, in a baseball game, a pitcher character throwing a ball object corresponds to an example of an action. Further, for example, in a game in which an opponent is attacked, it is an example of the action that the character makes an attack against the opponent. There are various display modes of operations on the screen. For example, the motion of the character may be displayed as a moving image on the screen. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed by a description of the motion by text (text information) and a still image. Specific examples thereof include the following modes. Only the description of the motion by text is displayed on the screen, and then the screen is switched to display a still image during or after the character motion. Alternatively, the description of the motion by text and the still image during or after the motion of the character are displayed on the screen at the same time. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed as a still image before and after the motion. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed as a still image before, during or after the motion. Further, for example, the motion of the character may be displayed only by explanation of the motion by text (text information) without displaying the character on the screen. According to this configuration, the user can select an arbitrary option from among a plurality of options (for example, a plurality of ball types) and cause the character to perform an action (for example, pitch to the pitcher character).

  The parameter management means manages the first parameter related to the character. Here, the “first parameter” is information indicating a character's ability, state, and the like, for example. For example, in a baseball game, the grip strength of the character corresponds to an example of a first parameter. Further, for example, in a game of attacking the opponent, the instantaneous power of the character corresponds to an example of the first parameter.

  The parameter management means reduces the first parameter by a consumption amount corresponding to the option when the action control means causes the character to perform the action based on the option. Here, the “consumption amount” means, for example, an amount of a parameter that decreases due to the action of the character in the game. For example, “consumption” can be expressed in the form of various units such as numerical values, points, and levels. Further, for example, “consumption” can be expressed by the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge visually shown on the screen.

  Then, the storage control unit stores the consumption amount of the first parameter corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device. That is, a different consumption amount can be associated with each of the plurality of options. For example, if the choice is a ball type, the fork and knuckle, which have a great effect of hitting the batter but are difficult to throw continuously, set the consumption in advance larger than the ball type such as straight or slider (straight “1”). , Slider “2”, fork “7”, knuckle “8”, etc.).

  In addition, when the motion control unit causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the parameter management unit not only reduces the first parameter by a consumption amount corresponding to the option, but also subsequently By increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the operation, the first parameter is increased or decreased within a predetermined range for each operation. Here, the “recovery” means, for example, that a parameter indicated by a numerical value, a point, a level, or the like that has been consumed and decreased increases. For example, “recovery” can be visually represented by changes in the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge displayed on the screen. The “recovery amount” refers to, for example, an amount by which consumed parameters decrease. For example, the “recovery amount” can be expressed in various unit forms such as numerical values, points, and levels. Further, for example, the “recovery amount” can be represented by the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge visually shown on the screen.

  With this configuration, for example, in the case of pitching by a pitcher character, for each pitch, only the amount of consumption corresponding to the type of ball (for example, straight “1”, slider “2”, fork “7”, knuckle “8”) is determined. The grip strength parameter is recovered by a predetermined recovery amount (for example, “2”) before the next pitch. As a result, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, within the range of the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “10”) for each pitch of the pitcher character.

  In addition, when the option with the consumption amount larger than the first parameter is selected, the management unit is more disadvantageous in the game than when the option with the consumption amount smaller than the first parameter is selected. To manage. Here, the “game disadvantage” means that, for example, a game setting is disadvantageous for the user. For example, in a baseball game, the thrower rate of the pitcher character to be operated by the user increases, the probability of becoming a ball increases, the ball control power decreases, the ball power decreases, the difficulty of the pitch operation increases, the batter side An increase in the hitting force (which causes a relatively disadvantageous pitcher side) corresponds to an example of a disadvantage in the game. Also, for example, in a game that attacks the opponent, the attack power of the user's operation target character decreases, the probability of the attack failing (the attack does not hit the opponent) increases, the defense power of the opponent character improves, etc. This corresponds to an example of a disadvantage in the game.

  With this configuration, for example, in a baseball game, consumption of a grip strength parameter (an example of a first parameter) of a specific ball type (an example of an option) such as a fork or a knuckle is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw. The amount can be set in advance larger than the consumption of other ball types. As a result, if a specific ball type such as a fork or the like is thrown continuously or multiple throws because the effect of hitting the batter is great, the consumption amount of the ball type will exceed the remaining amount (current value) of the grip strength parameter, and the It becomes a disadvantageous condition such as an increase in the rate. It should be noted that even if the consumption of a certain ball type exceeds the grip strength parameter, it is possible to throw, so the user should select the ball type with knowledge of the risk that the throwing rate will increase. It becomes necessary to determine whether or not, and a highly entertaining game that has never existed can be realized.

  In other words, conventionally, any ball type can be freely selected at all times, so that the user tends to select only a specific ball type having a high effect of hitting the batter, and the game tends to be monotonous. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. As described above, depending on the type of the ball selected by the user, there is a risk that the throwing rate will increase, so the user will carefully consider the selection of the ball type, and the playability will be improved.

  As described above, in this configuration, in a game in which the user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes the character to perform an action, a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) is selected. It becomes possible to limit the game, and there is an effect that it is possible to realize a highly interesting game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  2) In the configuration of 1) above, information related to the first parameter and information related to the consumption of each of the plurality of options (SC1 to SC6) are displayed on the game screen (for example, processing in S104 and S106) It is preferable to further include a display control means (125) to be operated.

  With this configuration, the first parameter (for example, the remaining amount of grip strength) and the consumption of the first parameter for each option are clarified on the game screen. For example, in a baseball game, when the grip parameter is an example of the first parameter and the handball type of the pitcher character is an example of a plurality of options (straight, slider, fork, knuckle, etc.), the remaining amount (current value) of the grip strength parameter And the grip power consumption for each ball type are displayed on the screen. This makes it easier for the user to select an option.

  3) In the configuration of 1) or 2) above, a recovery amount that fluctuates the recovery amount after the motion according to the result of the motion control means (121) causing the character (C10) to perform the motion. It is preferable to further include a varying means (126A).

  Here, the “result of causing the character to perform an action (the result of the action)” refers to, for example, a game situation or state caused by the action of the character. For example, in a baseball game, hitting a batter character in three strikes by a pitcher character throwing, hitting a home run, etc., corresponds to an example of the result of the action. Further, for example, in a game that attacks an opponent, the opponent fell down due to the attack of the character, or the attack was dismissed, which corresponds to an example of the action result.

  The recovery amount changing means changes the recovery amount after the operation according to the result of the operation. For example, if the pitcher character strikes the batter with a strike, the pitcher character is in the mood, and the first parameter than usual when throwing to the next batter (or until the end of the inning) Increase the amount of recovery. Also, for example, if a pitcher character is hit with a homerun, it is assumed that the pitcher character's mental damage remains, and when pitching to the next batter (or until the end of the inning), more than usual Reduce the recovery amount of the first parameter. In this way, by changing the recovery amount of the first parameter according to the result of the action by the character, a change occurs in the game, and the game performance is further improved.

  4) In any one of 1) to 3) above, the parameter management means (122) further manages a second parameter (for example, a physical fitness parameter) having an initial value larger than the maximum value of the predetermined range. And when the motion control means (121) causes the character (C10) to perform the motion based on the options (SC1 to SC6), the second consumption corresponding to the options (SC1 to SC6). The management unit (124) inhibits the operation by the operation control unit (121) when the second parameter is equal to or less than a threshold, or the second parameter is It is preferable to manage the game so that the game is more disadvantageous than when it is larger than the threshold value.

  Here, the “second parameter” is, for example, information indicating a character's ability, state, and the like, and is different from the first parameter. For example, the physical strength, stamina, endurance, etc. of the character correspond to an example of the second parameter. In this configuration, not only the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) but also the second parameter (for example, physical strength parameter) is further managed by the parameter management means. The second parameter is reduced from the initial value by the action of the character, and the initial value (for example, “500”) of the second parameter is greater than the maximum value (for example, “10”) that can be taken by the first parameter. Is also big.

  The “second consumption amount” refers to, for example, the amount of the second parameter that decreases due to the action of the character in the game. For example, the “second consumption amount” can be expressed in various units such as numerical values, points, and levels. Further, for example, the “second consumption amount” can be represented by the length, area, color, etc. of an image such as a gauge visually shown on the screen. Each of the plurality of options can be associated with a different second consumption amount. For example, when the choice is a ball type, a fork or knuckle, which has a great effect of hitting a batter but consumes a lot of physical strength, consumes the second parameter (for example, physical strength) more than a ball type such as a straight or a slider. Can be set large (straight “1”, slider “2”, fork “5”, knuckle “8”, etc.).

  Note that the consumption amount of the first parameter and the second consumption amount of the second parameter may be set to the same value or different values.

  The management unit prohibits the operation by the operation control unit when the second parameter is equal to or less than a threshold value. Here, the “prohibit motion” means, for example, a state where the character cannot move. For example, when a character moves based on an option selected by the user, even if the user selects an option, the character does not move (does not respond) is equivalent to an example of “prohibit movement”. . If the action is prohibited, the character does not move even if the option is selected. Therefore, the option is not displayed on the screen in the first place, or the option is displayed in a state where it cannot be selected (for example, displayed in gray). Good.

  As the threshold value, an arbitrary value can be set in advance. For example, the representative threshold value is “0”, but the threshold value may be “5” or the like.

  Alternatively, the management means does not prohibit the action of the character when the second parameter is less than or equal to a threshold value, but is more disadvantageous to the game than when the second parameter is larger than the threshold value. You may manage.

  As described above, the first parameter is a parameter that increases / decreases within a predetermined range for each character motion, and the user cannot continuously select only the options with large consumption, so which option should be selected for each character motion. It is necessary to consider On the other hand, the second parameter is a parameter that is consumed from an initial value larger than the first parameter, and affects the selection of the next option for each operation (for each ball) like the first parameter. It is not a parameter that appears. For example, the second parameter is a parameter such as physical strength required to assemble a ball type through one baseball game or multiple innings. In this way, by controlling the game with the first parameter (grip strength parameter etc.) and the second parameter (physical strength parameter etc.) of different concepts related to the character, the game performance can be further enhanced.

  5) In the configuration of the above 4), it is preferable to further include first changing means (127B) that changes the consumption amount to increase or the recovery amount to decrease as the second parameter decreases. .

  In this configuration, the first parameter and the second parameter are related to each other, and the consumption of the first parameter (for example, the grip strength parameter) is increased or recovered as the second parameter (for example, the physical strength parameter) is decreased. Reduce the amount. For example, in the case of a baseball game, when the physical strength parameter of the initial value “500” is “200” or more, the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter corresponding to the fork is “7”, but the physical strength parameter is smaller than “200”. Then, the consumption amount is set to “8”, and the consumption amount is set to “9” when the physical strength parameter becomes smaller than “100”. Alternatively, when the physical strength parameter is “200” or more, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter is “3”, but when the physical strength parameter is smaller than “200”, the recovery amount is “2”, and the physical strength parameter is “ When the value is smaller than 100, the recovery amount is set to “1”. As a result, when the inning progresses and the number of pitches of the pitcher character increases, the physical strength parameter decreases, and accordingly, the consumption of grip strength for each pitch increases (or the recovery amount decreases). Therefore, if the physical strength parameter decreases in the second half of the game, a ball type that consumes a large amount of grip strength parameter such as a fork becomes more difficult to throw, and a more realistic feeling can be obtained. Therefore, the user is required to change the pitching assembly (how to select the ball type) depending on whether the pitcher character has sufficient physical strength and when the physical strength is reduced. By making the first parameter and the second parameter relevant to each other as in this configuration, a change occurs in the game, and the game performance is further improved.

  6) In the configuration of any one of 1) to 4) above, the amount of consumption increases as the game progresses in a period from the start of the game using the character (C10) to the result of the game. It is preferable to further include a second changing means (128C) that increases or changes so that the recovery amount decreases.

  Here, the “game result” refers to, for example, game parameters such as winning / losing, score, ranking, time, success, and failure that are determined when a predetermined game end condition is satisfied. For example, in a baseball game, winning and losing, a score, and the like determined by the end of one baseball game correspond to an example of a game result. Further, for example, in a game in which a fighting game is performed, winning or losing determined by the end of one game corresponds to an example of a game result. In addition, the “game progresses” means, for example, that the game situation changes within a period from the start of the game until the game result is obtained. For example, in a baseball game, the inning during the game proceeds 5 times, 6 times, 7 times, etc., and the number of pitches of the pitcher character increases to 100 balls, 110 balls, 120 balls, etc. This corresponds to an example of “Yes”. That is, “game progresses” is intended for the progress of a game within one game.

  In this configuration, it is assumed that the physical strength of the character is reduced as the game progresses, and the consumption amount of the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) is increased or the recovery amount is decreased. For example, in the case of a baseball game, when the number of innings during a match is up to 6, the consumption of the grip strength parameter corresponding to the fork is “7”, but when the inning is after 7 times, the consumption is “8”. When the number of innings is nine times or more, the consumption amount is set to “9”. Alternatively, when the inning is up to 6 times, the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter is “3”, but when the inning is after 7 times, the recovery amount is “2”, and when the inning is after 9 times, the recovery amount is The amount is set to “1”. As a result, the consumption of the gripping force for each pitch increases (or the recovery amount decreases) as the inning progresses. Therefore, as the inning in one game progresses, it becomes more difficult to throw a ball type whose consumption of grip force parameters such as a fork is large. Therefore, the user is required to change the pitch assembly (how to select the ball type) between the beginning and the end of the game. By changing the consumption amount or the recovery amount of the first parameter according to the progress of the game as in this configuration, the game changes, and the game performance is further improved.

  7) In the configuration of any one of 1) to 6) above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a third changing unit that changes the recovery amount to be larger than when the predetermined condition is not satisfied ( 129D).

  Here, the “predetermined condition” means that, for example, an event that a predetermined game setting or state is reached or a predetermined specific operation is performed is established. For example, when the user presses a specific button (which causes a specific display or production state, or points are consumed) corresponds to an example satisfying a predetermined condition. For example, the use of a specific item (such as a charge item) in the game by the user corresponds to an example satisfying a predetermined condition.

  According to this configuration, for example, when a user performs a predetermined operation and a pitching coach goes to the mound and gives an advice, a recovery amount larger than the normal recovery amount is satisfied. can get. For example, if the pitching coach goes to the mound as described above and the advice is given, it is possible to earn time for recovering the gripping power of the pitcher character, thereby reducing the normal recovery amount to “2”. For example, “4” is added to set the recovery amount to “6”. For example, in a baseball game, the number of times may be set such that the number of times is limited to two per game. Only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to select an option whose consumption is larger than the current value of the first parameter without causing a disadvantage in the game, and the game performance is improved.

  8) In the configuration of any one of 1) to 7) above, the management unit (124) has an option (SC1 to SC6) in which the consumption is larger than the first parameter when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is preferable not to be disadvantageous even when is selected.

  According to this configuration, it is disadvantageous to select an option that consumes more than the first parameter by pressing a special button that satisfies a predetermined condition, for example, “a slim ball” that consumes a large amount of physical strength. Do not become. For example, in the baseball game, this process may be limited in number of times, for example, limited to once per game. Thereby, only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to select an option whose consumption is larger than that of the first parameter without being disadvantageous, and the game performance is improved.

  When the above processing is executed, the character's ability may be lowered thereafter. For example, if the user performs an operation satisfying a predetermined condition at a game place, the pitch can be used effectively, but since there is a large physical exhaustion, the pitcher character's pitch after that (for example, a predetermined period such as during the inning) May be reduced (for example, the ball control power is reduced and the ball power is reduced). Therefore, even if there is a great amount of physical strength exhaustion, the user is required to select whether to use that ball type or use another ball type, and the game performance can be further improved.

  9) In any one of 1) to 8) above, the character (C10) is a baseball game pitcher character (C10), and the plurality of options (SC1 to SC6) are the pitcher character (C10). Is a plurality of ball types that can be pitched, the motion is a pitch by the pitcher character (C10), and the first parameter is a grip strength parameter of the pitcher character (C10).

  Here, the “ball type” is, for example, a classification of ball objects thrown by a pitcher character in a baseball game based on the direction of change, ball speed, rotation, and the like. For example, straights, sliders, forks, knuckles, and the like correspond to examples of ball types. In this configuration, the pitcher character is given a grip strength parameter, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter can be changed depending on the type of ball that the pitcher character can pitch.

  Conventionally, since any ball type can be freely selected at all times, the user tends to select only a specific ball type having a high effect of hitting the batter, and the game is likely to be monotonous. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. In addition, it is possible to effectively limit continuous throwing of a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle that consumes a great amount of gripping force (a ball type that is generally said to have a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously). Thereby, a realistic pitching operation can be realized. In addition, the user needs to consider the assembly of the pitch, such as using a ball type with a large amount of gripping power used in the game (for example, preserving the fork as a fixed ball), and new bargaining with the opponent occurs. . Thereby, compared with the conventional game, there exists an effect that a highly interesting baseball game can be implement | achieved.

  10) The game control device (10, 10H, 30H) according to another aspect of the present invention is based on options (SC1 to SC6) selected by the user from a plurality of options (for example, ball types SC1 to SC6). , A motion control means (121) for causing a character (for example, pitcher character C10) to perform a motion (for example, pitching), and a first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) related to the character (C10), When the motion control means (121) causes the character (C10) to perform the motion based on the options (SC1 to SC6), the first parameter is set by the consumption corresponding to the options (SC1 to SC6). And increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation. Parameter management means (122) for increasing / decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range each time, and the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of options (SC1 to SC6) are stored in a storage device (for example, RAM 13, auxiliary storage device 14) Storage control means (123) for storing data, and management means (124E) for managing such that the options (SC1 to SC6) whose consumption is greater than the first parameter cannot be selected.

  The game control device of this configuration is different from the game control device of the above configuration 1) in the configuration of management means, and the other configurations are the same. The management means having the configuration 1) permits selection of an option whose consumption is larger than that of the first parameter. However, when the option is selected, management is performed so that it is disadvantageous for the game. On the other hand, the management means of this configuration performs management so that an option with a larger consumption than the first parameter cannot be selected. For example, of the plurality of options, an option whose consumption is larger than the first parameter is deleted from the screen (invisible), or the option is displayed in an unselectable state (for example, displayed in gray).

  Also in this configuration, the consumption of the first parameter can be varied according to the options, as in the above-described configuration 1), so that a specific option (for example, a sphere having a large consumption such as a fork or a knuckle) Thus, it is possible to realize a highly interesting game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  11) The game control device (10, 10H, 30H) according to another aspect of the present invention is based on options (SC1 to SC6) selected by the user from among a plurality of options (for example, ball types SC1 to SC6). , A motion control means (121) for causing a character (for example, pitcher character C10) to perform a motion (for example, pitching), and a first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) related to the character (C10), When the motion control means (121) causes the character (C10) to perform the motion based on the options (SC1 to SC6), the first parameter is reduced by a predetermined consumption amount, and then By increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the options (SC1 to SC6) before the operation of Parameter management means (122F) for increasing / decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range every time, and storage control means (123F) for storing the recovery amount corresponding to each of the plurality of options (SC1 to SC6) in a storage device And managing means (124F) for managing the first parameter so as to be disadvantageous in terms of the game as compared with the case where the first parameter is larger than the consumption, when the first parameter is smaller than the consumption.

In this configuration, the consumption amount of the first parameter is the same regardless of the option (for example, the consumption amount is “5” for all options), and the recovery amount can be varied depending on the option. That is, the storage control means of this configuration stores the recovery amount corresponding to each of the plurality of options in the storage device. For example, in a baseball game, when the choice is a ball type, a fork or knuckle, which is a ball type that has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously, has a first parameter after throwing rather than a ball type such as straight or slider The recovery amount is set to be small in advance (for example, the recovery amount is set to straight “6”, slider “5”, fork “2”, knuckle “1”, etc.).
Then, the parameter management means of this configuration reduces the first parameter by a predetermined consumption when the action control means causes the character to perform the action based on the option, and then the next parameter The first parameter is increased or decreased within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the option before the operation.

  With this configuration, for example, in the case of pitching by a pitcher character, the grip strength parameter is reduced by a predetermined consumption (for example, “5”) for each pitch, and the recovery amount (for example, straight “6”) corresponding to the pitch type , Slider “5”, fork “2”, knuckle “1”, etc.), the grip strength parameter is recovered before the next pitch. As a result, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, within the range of the minimum value “0” to the maximum value “10”) for each pitch of the pitcher character.

  Further, the management means manages the first parameter so that it is disadvantageous in terms of the game when the first parameter is smaller than the consumption, than when the first parameter is larger than the consumption. For example, in a baseball game, the thrower rate of the pitcher character to be operated by the user increases, the probability of becoming a ball increases, the ball control power decreases, the ball power decreases, the difficulty of the pitch operation increases, the batter side A disadvantageous state occurs in the game, for example, the hitting force of the player increases.

  With this configuration, for example, in a baseball game, recovery of the grip strength parameter (an example of the first parameter) of a specific ball type (an example of an option) such as a fork or a knuckle, which has a great effect of hitting a batter but is difficult to throw continuously The amount can be set in advance smaller than the recovery amount of other ball types. As a result, if a specific ball type such as a fork or the like is thrown continuously or multiple throws because the effect of hitting the batter is great, the gripping force parameter becomes smaller than a predetermined consumption amount, resulting in disadvantages such as an increased throwing rate. It becomes a state. It is possible to throw even if the grip strength parameter is smaller than the consumption. For this reason, if a ball type such as a fork with a small recovery amount is selected as a ball type to be pitched from now on, the risk is that the throwing rate will increase at the next pitch, and that ball type will be selected. You can also choose.

  Conventionally, since any ball type can be freely selected at all times, the user tends to select only a specific ball type having a high effect of hitting the batter, and the game is likely to be monotonous. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases / decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the recovery amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. As described above, depending on the type of the ball selected by the user, there is a risk that the throwing rate will increase, so the user will carefully consider the selection of the ball type, and the playability will be improved.

  As described above, in this configuration, in a game in which the user selects an arbitrary option from a plurality of options and causes the character to perform an action, a specific option (for example, a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle) is selected. It becomes possible to limit the game, and there is an effect that it is possible to realize a highly interesting game that requires the user to play while considering which option should be selected.

  12) The game control device (10, 10H, 30H) according to another aspect of the present invention is based on the options (SC1 to SC6) selected by the user from a plurality of options (for example, the ball types SC1 to SC6). , A motion control means (121) for causing a character (for example, pitcher character C10) to perform a motion (for example, pitching), and a first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) related to the character (C10), When the motion control means (121) causes the character (C10) to perform the motion based on the options (SC1 to SC6), the first parameter is set by the consumption corresponding to the options (SC1 to SC6). And the first parameter is recovered by the recovery amount corresponding to the options (SC1 to SC6) before the next operation. The consumption amount and the recovery corresponding to each of the parameter management means (122G) for increasing / decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation and the plurality of options (SC1 to SC6) When the storage control means (123G) that stores the amount in the storage device (for example, the RAM 13, the auxiliary storage device 14) and the option (SC1 to SC6) that consumes more than the first parameter are selected, Management means (124) for managing such that the option (SC1 to SC6) whose consumption is smaller than the first parameter is more disadvantageous than when the option is selected, and there are a plurality of the characters (C10). Then, depending on the character (C10), at least one of the consumption amount and the recovery amount for each option (SC1 to SC6). Varying the setting of.

  With this configuration, the consumption of the first parameter, the amount of recovery, or both of them can be made different depending on the character even with the same option. Thus, for example, individual characters such as a character that can throw a fork and a character that cannot throw a fork are given. be able to.

  13) The game control device (10, 10H, 30H) according to another aspect of the present invention selects a ball type selected by the user from a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character (C10). A motion control means (121) for pitching to C10) and a grip strength parameter related to the character (C10), and the pitch type selected by the motion control means (121) is the pitcher character. When pitching to (C10), the grip strength parameter is reduced by the consumption corresponding to the type of the ball, and then the grip strength parameter is increased by a predetermined recovery amount before the next pitch. Parameter management means (122) for increasing / decreasing the grip strength parameter within a predetermined range every time, and the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of ball types. When the storage control means (123) stored in a device (for example, the RAM 13, the auxiliary storage device 14) and a ball type whose consumption is larger than the grip strength parameter are selected, the consumption amount is set higher than the grip strength parameter. Management means (124) for managing the game so as to be disadvantageous in terms of the game as compared with the case where a small ball type is selected.

Conventionally, there is no concept of grip strength parameter, and any ball type can be freely selected at any time, so the user tends to select only a specific ball type that is highly effective in hitting the batter, and the game becomes monotonous. It was easy. On the other hand, in this configuration, the grip strength parameter increases or decreases within a predetermined range (for example, “0” to “10”) for each pitching operation, and the consumption amount of the grip strength parameter varies depending on the selected ball type. In addition, it is possible to effectively limit continuous throwing and multi-throwing of a ball type such as a fork or a knuckle that consumes a large amount of gripping power (a ball type that is generally said to have a great battering effect but is difficult to throw continuously). Thereby, a realistic pitching operation can be realized. In addition, the user needs to consider the assembly of the pitch, such as using a ball type with a large amount of gripping power used in the game (for example, preserving the fork as a fixed ball), and new bargaining with the opponent occurs. . Thereby, compared with the conventional game, there exists an effect that a highly interesting baseball game can be implement | achieved.

  14) A game system (1, 1H) according to another aspect of the present invention includes a server (30, 30H) and a terminal device (10, 10A) capable of communicating with the server (30, 30H). (1, 1H), based on the options (SC1 to SC6) selected by the user from a plurality of options (for example, ball types SC1 to SC6), the character (for example, pitcher character C10) performs an action (for example, pitch) ) And the first parameter (for example, grip strength parameter) related to the character (C10), and the motion control means (121) is configured to manage the options (121, 321H). Consumption corresponding to the options (SC1 to SC6) when the character (C10) performs the action based on SC1 to SC6) A parameter that decreases the first parameter by a predetermined amount and then increases or decreases the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation. Storage means (123) that stores the consumption corresponding to each of the management means (122, 322H) and the plurality of options (SC1 to SC6) in a storage device (for example, RAM 13, 33, auxiliary storage devices 14, 34). 323H) and an option (SC1 to SC6) having a larger consumption than the first parameter is selected, an option (SC1 to SC6) having a smaller consumption than the first parameter is selected. Management means (124, 324H) for managing the game so as to be more disadvantageous than in the case of the server (30, 30H) Is provided in one of said terminal (10, 10A).

  15) A program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to operate as the game control device (10, 10H, 30H) according to any one of 1) to 13), wherein the computer is It is a program for functioning as each means with which the said game control apparatus (10, 10H, 30H) is equipped.

1, 1H game system 10, 10H game device (an example of a game control device, an example of a terminal device)
13 RAM (an example of a storage device)
14 Auxiliary storage device (an example of a storage device)
30 server 30H server (an example of a game control device)
121, 321H Operation control means 122, 122F, 122G, 322H Parameter management means 123, 123F, 123G, 323H Storage control means 124, 123F, 124E, 324H Management means 125, 125G, 325H Display control means 126A Recovery amount fluctuation means 127B No. 1 change means 128C 2nd change means 129D 3rd change means C10 Pitcher character (an example of a character)
SC Ball type selection icon G13 Grip strength gauge G16 Health gauge

Claims (15)

Action control means for causing the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options;
The first parameter related to the character is managed, and when the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first amount corresponding to the option is used. Parameter management means for reducing the parameter and then increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation;
Storage control means for storing the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device;
Management means for managing when an option having a larger consumption amount than the first parameter is selected, so that the option is less disadvantageous than when an option having a smaller consumption amount than the first parameter is selected. A game control device comprising:   The game control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising display control means for displaying information on the first parameter and information on the consumption of each of the plurality of options on a game screen.   The game control device according to claim 1, further comprising: a recovery amount changing unit that changes the recovery amount after the action according to a result of the action control unit causing the character to perform the action. The parameter management means further manages a second parameter having an initial value larger than the maximum value of the predetermined range, and the action control means causes the character to perform the action based on the option And reducing the second parameter by a second consumption amount corresponding to the option,
The managing means prohibits the action by the action control means when the second parameter is less than or equal to a threshold value, or manages the second parameter so as to be disadvantageous in games than when the second parameter is larger than the threshold value. The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The game control device according to claim 4, further comprising first changing means for changing the consumption amount so that the consumption amount increases or the recovery amount decreases as the second parameter decreases.   Second changing means for changing the consumption amount to increase or the recovery amount to decrease as the game progresses within a period from the start of the game using the character until the result of the game is obtained; The game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising third changing means for changing the recovery amount to be larger than when the predetermined condition is satisfied, compared to a case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Control device.   The management unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the disadvantage is not caused even when an option having a larger consumption amount than the first parameter is selected. The game control device described. The character is a baseball game pitcher character,
The plurality of options are a plurality of ball types that the pitcher character can pitch,
The action is a pitching by the pitcher character,
The game control device according to claim 1, wherein the first parameter is a grip strength parameter of the pitcher character. Action control means for causing the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options;
The first parameter related to the character is managed, and when the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first amount corresponding to the option is used. Parameter management means for reducing the parameter and then increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation;
Storage control means for storing the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device;
Management means for managing such that an option whose consumption is greater than the first parameter cannot be selected. Action control means for causing the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options;
The first parameter related to the character is managed, and the first parameter is reduced by a predetermined consumption when the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option. And a parameter management means for increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the option before the next operation,
Storage control means for storing the recovery amount corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device;
A game control device comprising: management means for managing the first parameter so as to be disadvantageous in terms of the game when compared with the case where the first parameter is larger than the consumption when the first parameter is smaller than the consumption. Action control means for causing the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options;
The first parameter related to the character is managed, and when the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first amount corresponding to the option is used. Parameter management that reduces the parameter and then increases or decreases the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a recovery amount corresponding to the option before the next operation. Means,
Storage control means for storing the consumption amount and the recovery amount in a storage device corresponding to each of the plurality of options;
Management means for managing when an option having a larger consumption amount than the first parameter is selected, so that the option is less disadvantageous than when an option having a smaller consumption amount than the first parameter is selected. And comprising
A game control apparatus in which a plurality of the characters exist, and the setting means changes at least one of the consumption amount and the recovery amount for each option depending on the character. Action control means for causing the pitcher character to pitch a ball type selected by the user from a plurality of ball types that can be pitched by the pitcher character;
The grip strength parameter related to the character is managed, and when the motion control means causes the pitcher character to pitch the selected ball type, the grip strength parameter is set by the consumption corresponding to the ball type. Parameter management means for increasing and decreasing the grip strength parameter within a predetermined range for each pitch by increasing the grip strength parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next pitch, and
Storage control means for storing the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of ball types in a storage device;
Management means for managing so that when a ball type with a larger consumption amount than the grip strength parameter is selected, the game type is more disadvantageous than when a ball type with a smaller consumption amount than the grip strength parameter is selected. A game control device comprising: A game system including a server and a terminal device capable of communicating with the server,
Action control means for causing the character to perform an action based on an option selected by the user from a plurality of options;
The first parameter related to the character is managed, and when the motion control means causes the character to perform the motion based on the option, the first amount corresponding to the option is used. Parameter management means for reducing the parameter and then increasing or decreasing the first parameter within a predetermined range for each operation by increasing the first parameter by a predetermined recovery amount before the next operation;
Storage control means for storing the consumption corresponding to each of the plurality of options in a storage device;
Management means for managing when an option having a larger consumption amount than the first parameter is selected, so that the option is less disadvantageous than when an option having a smaller consumption amount than the first parameter is selected. And a game system provided with either of the server or the terminal device. A program for causing a computer to operate as the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the program causes the computer to function as each unit included in the game control device.

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